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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-06 Council PacketKenai City Council Meet ing Packet September 6, 2000 AGENDA. KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' //www.ci.kcnai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) . Stan Pitlo -- "Saving Main Street"/Effect of E-Commerce on Local Economies. 2. Bill Coghill, Mikunda Cottrell -- Financial Statement Presentation ~PUBLIC HEARINGS . Resolution No. 2000-49 -- Formally Accepting ADEC Grant No. 47549 FrOm the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation in. the Amount of $25,000 to Study the Feasibility of Instal/lng Water and Sewer Mains Along Bridge Access Road South of the Kenai Spur. . Resolution No. 2000-50 -- Awarding the Bid to Sterchi Construction Co. for the Kenai Senior Center Carport Roof Modifications-2000 Project for the Total Amount of $18,200. . Resolution No. 2000-51 -- Transferring $16,748.80 from Contingency to Improvements Other Than Buildings in the Water Department for a Water Line Extension for a New Fire Hydrant. . Resolution No. 2000-52 -- In Support of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor's Disaster Declaration and Kenai Peninsula Borough Resolution No. 2000-077. -1- , , ITEM D: , 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. , ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: , e , , , Resolution No. 2000-53 -- List~g the City's Alaska Department of Community and Economic Development FY 2002 Capital Project Matchin§ Grant Program Projects in Priority for a Request in State Fundin§. Resolution No. 2000-54-- Transferring $15,270 in the Water and Sewer Fund for Additional Engineering Design and Inspection for the Mission Street Sewer Line Relocation. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Kenai Historic Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report MINUTF~ *Regular Meeting of August 16, 2000. CORRF~PONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1877-2000 -- Amending KMC 13.30.080 to Include Prohibiting the Operation of Motor Vehicles on the Vegetated Areas of a Portion of the South Shore of the Kenai River and Cook Inlet. *Ordinance No. 1878-2000 -- Amending Various Parts of Title 21 (City Airport and Airport Lands) and Tire 22 {City-Owned Lands) of the Kenai Municipal Code. *Ordinance No. 1879-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations by $225,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Mission Street Sewer Line Relocation Capital Project Fund. -2- . Approval-- Election Judges for October 3, 2000 City Election. . Approval-- Extension of Special Use Permit/KPB Project Impact Office From September 30, 2000 to March 31,2001. . Approval -- Assignment of Lease/Fine Arts Center from the Kenai Arts and Humanities Council to Peninsula Arts Guild. Approval-- Security Assignment of Lease/Lot lA, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition from Dan O. Pitts to National Bank of Anchorage. 10. Approval --Security Assignment of Lease/Lot 3, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision, from L&M Ventures, Inc. and Michael J. Lott, Natasha L. Lott and Nina Marion to First National Bank of Anchorage. 11. Approval -- Renewal of FAA Lease for Runway Alignment Indicator Lights (RAIL), Medium Approach Lighting System (MALS), and 25-Foot Easement for Buffed High Voltage Cable. 12. Approval-- Vacation of a Public Right-of-Way and/or Easement Reserved Under Public Land Order 1216 and Excluded from U.S. Patent Fried in Book 547, Pages 167 and 168, Kenai Recording District, Located in U.S. Survey 1435, Within Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska (502 Overland Avenue, Kenai). 13. Discussion -- October 18, 2000 Council Meeting Date Change. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION .. 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SF~$IOI~I- None Scheduled ITEM K: ~DJO~MENT -3- MAYOR'S REPORT SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES TO THE AGENDA REOUESTED BY: H-14, Approval, Change Order No. 1 to Kraxber§er Drilling For Kenai Well No. 4 Well Test and Production Contract/$16,250. CITY MANAGER CONSENT AGENDA No changes. MAYOR'S REPORT > ~0 0<~ mo3~ ha3,, Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2000-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA FORMALLY ACCEPTING ADEC GRANT NO. 47549 FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING WATER AND SEWER MAINS ALONG BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD SOUTH OF THE KENAI SPUR. WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has offered the City of Kenai a grant in the amount of $25,000 to finance the preparation of a study and preliminary design to evaluate and estimate the feasibility of installing water and sewer mains along the Bridge Access Road south of the Kenai Spur; and, WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council formally accepts this ADEC Grant and the City agrees to the terms and conditions of the grant offer; and, WHEREAS, the City has applied for a $25,000 grant from US EDA, which is 50% of the project total and the ADEC match required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the City formally accepts ADEC Grant No. 47549 from the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation in the amount of $25,000 to study the feasibility of installing water and sewer mains along Bridge Access Road south of the Kenai Spur and accepts the conditions of the grant offer. PASSED BY THE September 2000. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of Attest: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' ~ JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Suggested by: Administrau~,, CITY OF KENAI RF~OLUTION NO. 2000-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASIC~, AWARDING THE BID TO STERCHI CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE KENAI SENIOR CENTER CARPORT ROOF MODIFICATIONS - 2000 FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $18,200. WHEREAS, the following bids were received on August 29, 2000: BIDDER Northern State Builders, Inc. Sterchi Construction Co. Blazy Construction Raven Contractors, Inc. TOTAL $22,480.00 $18,200.00 $19,715.00 $28,924.22 WHEREAS, Sterchi Construction Co. bid meets the bid specifications; and, WHEREAS, the recommendation from the City Administration is to award the bid to Sterchi Construction Co.; and, WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that Sterchi Construction Co.'s bid is a responsible bid and award to this bidder would be in the best interest of the City; and, WHEREAS, sufficient monies are appropriated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the bid for the Kenai Senior Center Carport Roof Modifications - 2000 be awarded to Sterchi Construction Co. for the total amount of $1.8,200. PASSED BY THE September 2000. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAM S, MAYO R Carol L. Freas, City Clerk ~/~ Approved by Finance: ~ Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai ~OLUTION NO. 2000-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $16,748.80 FROM CONTINGENCY TO IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDINGS IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT FOR WATER LINE EXTENSION FOR A NEW FIRE HYDRANT. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to install a fire hydrant at Spur View Drive and Frontage Road; and WHEREAS, quotes for the project total $16,748.80; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the Water and Sewer Fund, Water Department contingency account NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfer be made: Water and Sewer Fund - Water Department From: Contingency $16,748.80 To: Improvements Other Than Buildings $16,748.80 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of September, 2000. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' (8 / 30 / 2000) kl Suggested by: City Coun¢ City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 2000-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN~, ALASKA IN SUPPORT OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH MAYOR'S DISASTER DECLARATION AND KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2000- 077. WHEREAS, the Borough Mayor has issued a declaration of local disaster emergency as a result of the catastrophic failure of the 2000 Sockeye fishery; and WHEREAS, this year's Sockeye fishery return was only approximately 50% of the 20-year historic average and total revenue from the fishery was only approximately 20% of the 20 year average; and WHEREAS, this poor return has placed processors, commercial fishers, and associated businesses at financial risk and the lack of revenue will have a serious impact on the economy in the City of Kenai; and WHEREAS, a declaration of disaster may make available state and federal low interest loan programs and other forms of financial assistance to help businesses survive and provide support to affected families; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Kenai to have a healthy and viable fishery as part of its economy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the Council supports the Borough Mayor's Declaration of Disaster and Resolution No. 2000-077; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Kenai City Council request that the State of Alaska act on this declaration in an expedient and positive manner. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6m day of September, 2000. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR (8/30/00) AUG-29-00 TUE 09'38 A~ FAX'I 907 262 8616 PAGE i KIENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892 KPB LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY DECLARATION FORM TO: Tony Knowles, Governor, State of Alaska FROM: Dale Bagley, Mayor, Kenai Peninsula Borough THE CURRENT SITUATION AND CONDITIONS ARE: DALE BAGLEY MAYOR Cook Inlet Area and Kenai Peninsula Borough residents have been subjected to the worst fishing year on record. The total return of this year's sockeye fishery was approximately 50% of the 20-year average. The total revenue from this year's sockeye fishery was approximately 20% of the 20-year average. THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE EMERGENCY ARE: The geographic boundaries of the Kenai Peninsula Borough i DO HEREBY DECLARE THAT A DISASTER EMERGENCY NOW EXISTS IN THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, AND THAT THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH HAS EXPENDED ALL APPROPRIATE AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES. ! RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA DECLARE A "DISASTER EMERGENCY", CONSIDER THE BOROUGH A "DISASTER EMERGENCY AREA" AS PROVIDED FOR IN AS 26.23.020, REQUEST APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FROM STATE AGENCIES AND/OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING FORMS OF ASSISTANCE: · Individual and Family Grant (IFG) program · Small Business Administration (SBA)loans · All other programs made available to other declared areas in the State of Alaska · Other specific programs as appropriate to the disaster Signed Title Date Attest Title SEP-01'-O0 FRI 08:44 KENfiI PENN BORO CLERK FhX NO, 9072828815 P, 01/02 Introduced by: Date: Action: Vote: Popp, Brown, Scalzi 08/31/00 Adopted 7 Yes, 1 No, 1 Absent KENAI PENINS~A BOROUGH RESOLU~ON 2000-077 (POPP, BROWN, SCALZ~ SUBSTITUTE A RESOL~ION EXTENDING TIlE DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER EMIgRGENCY AS A RESET OF THE COLLAPSE OF TILE' 2000 SOCKEYE SA I,MON FISHERY WHEI~A$, the borough mayor has issued a declaration oflocal disaster emergency as a result of the collapse of the 2000 sockeye salmon fishery; and WHEREAS, preliminary projections by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game ("ADF&G") show that the sookeye renan to thc Kcnai River in thc year 2000 was approximately 50 percent of the 20-year average total sockeye salmon return to the Kenai River; and WHEREAS, according to ADF&O records, upper Cook Inlet fisheries caught approximately 1.3 million sockeye sahnon thi~ year, which i~ appro~imatdy 3 7 p~rccnt of the average catch since 1974 of nearly 3.5 million; and WHEREAS, revenues received by upper Cook Inlet fishers this year were approximately $ft.2 million, in contrast to thc 20-year average of about $55 million, as adjusted for inflation to 1999 dollaz~; and WIiEREAS, thc current prcvailing theory at the State of Alaska Dcpanmcm ofFish and Garnc is that this reduced remm is largely a manifestation of the 1995 flood, and that other causes in thc mat'Mc cnvh'omncm appear to have also contributed to this low return; WHEREAS, the extremely poor sockeye salmon return is creating devastating and widespread impacts within the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has indicateA that bcfbrc thc state can step in to assist in thc local community, the local government muxt declare it disaster; and WHEREAS, thc poor harvest runs have placed thc canne~es, commercial fishers and other businesses at risk which will have a significant ripple effect throughout the Kenai Peginsula Borough; and Kenai Penins't~la Bdrough, Alaska ltesoluti0n1000-077(Sub) Page I of 2 SEP-OI-O0 FRI 08:44 KEN~%I PENN BORO OLERK F~%X NO, 9072628815 P. 02/O2 Wlt~REAS, a declaration of disaster may make available state and federal low-inzerest loan promams and other forms of' financial assistance to help affected parties to recover from this di~astcr~ and WHEREAS, pursuit to AS 26.23.140, the local cti~a~te~ emergency may not be continued or renewed unless extended by the assembly; and WI~RKAS, the assembly wishes to extend this declaration; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH: SECTION 1. That the declaration of local disaster emergency previously issued by the borough mayor on August 25, 2000, is hereby extended for a period of 60 days in order to allow for appropria.te re.qponse by the bnrough, the state, and the federal government. Copies of the declaration of disaster emergency extended by thi~ resolution shall be attached and incorporated herein by reference, SECTION 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED BY TI~E ASSEMBLY OF THE I~NAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS 31ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2000. ~;illiarn Popp, AssemblY ATTEST: Linda S. MUrphy; Borough UL4 /1111t%%%% Resolution 2000-077 (Sub) Patle 2 of 2 Suggested by: City CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. :2000-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, LISTING THE CITY'S ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FY 2002 CAPITAL PROJECT MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM PROJECTS IN PRIORITY FOR A REQUEST IN STATE FUNDING. WHEREAS, a municipality is required under AS 37.06 to submit a prioritized list of capital projects if funding is requested by the municipality under the Municipality Capital Project Matching Grant Program established under AS 37.06; and, WHEREAS, a municipality is required under AS 37.06 to provide a local matching share for capital projects funded through the Municipal Capital Project Matching Grant Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, by this resolution, hereby endorses and requests grant funding under AS 37.06 for the capital project(s) identified below and on the attached Fora A; and agrees to provide the local share for the project(s) as required under AS 37.06. Priority 1 Amount Street Improvement Program $144,005.28 Requested 61,716.55 City $205,721.83 TOTAL PASSED BY THE September 2000. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 6th day of ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' ~ I ~ o FORM B Project Description and Local Share Identification Please provide the following information for each of your FY 2002 Capital Matching Grant Project(s). All questions within Form B must be answered for each project or the application will be returned. , GRANTEE NAME: City of Kenai 1 2. Priority No. PROJECT TITLE: Street Improvement Program e LOCAL SHARE Identify and explain the sources of the local sham, which can be a contribution of rnatedals, paid labor, equipment usage, land, or cash, (if cash, tell us where the funds come from, because they'must be funds from non-state sources, with the exception of safe communities.) r'~ cash. source r~ In-kind labor r~ Paid labor r~ Equipment usage D Materials or supplies r~ Land r~ Other. Cash for the local share will come from the City of Kenai's General Fund Balance. Form B, Page I of 4 FORM B Project Description - Continued GRANTEE NAME: 4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: a) What is the purpose of the project? The purpose of this project is to improve the transportation routes and parking areas within the City and to extend the life of existing improvements. b) What has been accomplished to date? FY99 & FY00 & FY01 Capital Project Matching Grants will be combined with this year's requested funds for the City of Kenai' s "Street Improvement Program." c) How will this grant be used - what exactly will be accomplished at completion of this grant? (After reading this description, DCED should know what activities will need to take place, in what order, and have a strong sense that the grant recipient knows the proiect, and will be able to accomplish the tasks necessary for successful completion). The City Administration, City Council, and City Planning & Zoning Commission will analyze the City's existing transportation routes and the condition of each street and parking lot including its amenities. These amenities may include street and parking lot paving, storm drainage, utili°ty work, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, etc. We will pay special attention to small, isolated, unpaved streets and areas where the local residents are interested in participating in local improvement districts. This grant will be used to pay engineering consultants and/or construction contractors to improve the City's, parking and transportation routes. Form B, Page 2 of 4 Continued 4c) d) If other funds are needed to complete the project, list the sources of other funding, and tell whether each soume is confirmed, awarded or in an application review process. Also tell what the total project cost is anticipated to be. The City may supplement this project with existing City fund balances and local improvement district funds from benefited residences. Projects will be selected to meet the funds available and the use of additive alternates will be used in bidding to help meet the budget. e) What are the estimated start, and finish dates of the project? Assuming receipt of funds in the spring of 2001, the City estimates staring in the summer of 2001 and completing in 2003. Form B, Page 3 of 4 A. BUDGET CATEGORIES AMOUNT Will your project use the following budget categories? Check all that will apply and approximate amount, if available. STATE SHARE Wages/Fringe Benefits Equipment Rental Equipment Purchase Materials and Supplies (Attach 'price quote or materials list, if available.) Freight Land Costs Project Design $ ~ 4,4 0 0.0 0 Contractual Services (Attach contractor's bid or estimate, if available.) $129,605.28 Others (specify) TOTALS: SX 44,005.28 d) If other funds are needed to complete the project, list the sources of other funding, and tell whether each soume is confirmed, awarded or in an application review process. (If awarded please include a copy of the grant.) Also tell what the total project cost is anticipated to be. e) What are the estimated start, and finish dates of the project? Form B, Page 4 of 4 CITY OF KENAi 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 September 7, 2000 Ms. Jennifer Hall-Brown Department of Community and Economic Development Division of Community and Business Development P.O. Box 110809 Juneau, AK 99811-0809 Dear Ms. Hail-Brown' Enclosed is FORM A, CAPITAL PROJECT MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FY2002 Proposed List of Projects for the City of Kenai's project "Street Improvement Program." Also enclosed is FORM B, PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCAL SHARE IDENTIFICATION. Attached is Resolution No. 2000-53, which lists the project as our Number 1 priority. Kenai City Council passed this resolution on September 6, 2000. If there is anything missing or if you need further information, please call me. Sincerely, Keith Kornelis Public Works Manager KK/jet Enclosures cc: Richard A. Ross, City Manager Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 2000-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $15,270 IN THE WATER AND SEWER FUND FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND INSPECTION FOR THE MISSION STREET SEWER LINE RELOCATION. WHEREAS, the Mission Street sewer line is threatened by erosion of the Kenai River bluff; and WHEREAS, additional design work in the amount of $5,500 is needed and inspection in the amount of $9,770 is needed on the project; and WHEREAS, the total of $15,270 is available in the Water and Sewer Fund, Sewer Department contingency account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: Water and Sewer Fund - Sewer Department From: Contingency $15,270 To: Professional Services $15,270 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of September, 2000. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (8 / 31 / 2000) jl KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION AUGUST 10, 2000 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 13, 2000 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS Approval-- FY2000 Goals & Objectives List ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Amendment to Noise Abatement Procedures ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair Airport Manager City Council Liaison ITEM 8' COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ITEM 9' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS C. Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for July 5 and 19, 2000. 8/1/2000 FAA letter offering a grant for Phase 1 (Design and Site Preparation) Construct ARFF/SRE Facility in the amount of $671,853. Float Plane Basin Activity - 2000 7 / 2000 Enplanement Report. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 10,' 2000 7:00 P.M. CHAIR HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. The roll was taken as follows: Present: Absent: Others Present: Knackstedt, Holloway, Haralson, and Van Zee Bielefeld, Copple, Favretto Airport Manager Cronkhite, Councilwoman Swarner {arrived at 7:05), and Contract Secretary Kellerby ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Holloway MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Corn_missioner Van Zee SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 13, 2000 MOTION: Commissioner Holloway MOVED to approve the minutes and 'Commissioner Van Zee SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Approval-- FY2000 Goals & Objectives List There was discussion of the FY2000 Goals & Objectives list included in the packet. MOTION: Commissioner Van Zee MOVED to approve the FY2000 Goals & Objectives List as presented to be submitted to City Council for their approval and Commissioner Holloway SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Amendment to Noise Abatement Procedures Cronkhite reported on the revised August 2, 2000 Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA, PAEN) Noise Abatement Procedures included in the packet. MOTION: Commissioner Van Zee MOVED to approve the August 2, 2000 Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA, PAEN) Noise Abatement Procedures as presented and Commissioner Holloway SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair-- Commissioner Knackstedt noted that Carrie Kleidon, an employee at the control tower, was in the audience and had applied to be appointed on the Airport Commission. Kleidon gave a brief summary of her experience and Why she wished to appointed. 7-b. Airport Manager-- Cronkhite thanked Kleidon for her attendance of the Airport Commission meetings. Cronkhite also reported on the High School Sports flyer she passed out to the Commission which gave details of the KSRM and KWHQ radio stations' promotion to support the four local high school sports programs. She felt this would be a good vehicle to use in advertising the airport. MOTION: Commissioner Van Zee MOVED to approve the airport spending 15% of its advertising budget on community advertising and Commissioner Holloway SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Cronkhite reported the Airport was setting up a web page as a free service for its tenants to promote those businesses (restaurant, car rental agencies~ fuel service, etc.). 7-c. City Council Liaison. Councilwoman Swam'er reported some members of the council and administration met with representatives from Senator Stevens' office at the Challenger Learning Center. She noted the City Council action agendas included in the packet and the Commission briefly discussed the design and site preparation of the new Fire Station. ITEM 8' COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/OUESTIONS Commissioner Van Zee asked about the voice mail status of the airport and Cronkhite gave an update on the phone system. There was also discussion on how to solve the cigarette butt problem. ITEM 9- PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Leo T. Oberts asked the Commission some questions concerning the fire station and the airport's future planning. He noted, he was planning to sell property on Big Eddy AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2000 PAGE 2 potentially for large hotels and the availability of aircraft and airport .facilities would need to be considered as support for these hotels. He felt there was great potential for the community and the airport. ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS Cronkhite noted the July 2000 Enplanement Report inCluded in the packet. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Holloway MOVED to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Van Zee S~OI~ED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting was adjourned at 8'25 P.M. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Susan Kellerby, Contract Secretary AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2000 PAGE 3 A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 2000 CIRCULATION Adult Juvenile Easy Books Fiction Non-Fiction Periodicals Cassettes 258 2372 599 1617 206 73 . Intemet Access CDs Docs Kits 877 1 1 4 Total Primed Materials .... 6562' Total Circulation · 8683 1413 282 Misc. Puzzles Videos 36 4 941 ADDITIONS Adult Juvenile Easy Books C. df~s 91 30 2 Purchases 61 12 1 AV Total Additions ......... 152 42 3 1 IN~~m~RY LOANS Ordered Received Returned Books 30 15 12 IN~~~~RY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY ...... 70 VOLUNTEERS Number .....18 Total Hours ..... 171 INCOME Fines and Remal Books Xerox Lost or Damaged Books Total Income for July, 2000 ........ $1,140.55 203.25 107.52 $1,451.32 Library Cards Issued July, 2000 Kenai 52 Homer Kasilof Nildski 14 Soldotna Sterling Other Total 129 Library Patronage ..... 6,879 Persons A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 2000 CIRCU~TION Adult Juvenile Easy Books Fiction 2278 Non-Fiction 1380 Periodicals 48 544 234 1337 308 Cassettes Imemet Access CDs Kits 238 709 8 Misc. Puzzles 2 Videos 996 Total Printed Materials .... 6129 Total Circulation ............ 8124 ADDITIONS Adult Juvenile Easy Books AV Gilts 99 7 Purchases 240 34 11 3O Total Additions ..............424 INTE~IB~RY LOANS Ordered Received Returned Books 33 13 19 IN~~IB~RY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY ...... 76 VOLUNTEERS Number .....17 Total Hours ..... 219 INCOME Fines and Rental Books Xerox Lost or Damaged Books $1,241.68 244.75 215.49 Total Income for August, 2000 ........ $1,701.92 A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 Library Cards Issued August, 2000 Kenai 64 Clam Gulch 1 Kasilof 4 Nikiski 9 Ninilchik 1 Soldotna 26 Sterling 8 Other 11 Total 124 Library Patronage ..... 7,636 Persons ! 0.~ o:~ r~ CO Ln Ln Lri 0 ~-I · 0 · ~)0~ 0 0 0 t~ LJ r~ ~ r,- o ~u I.fl ~:) QC) qP 0 ! i I 0 o~O EM oW o~O oW oW · , , · , 0 I I OD*.O ,cfi 0 og o~ ~0 0 i i ~ i i i i i I i 0 [J o oo~ .,-I -,4 0 O0~D I:D 00~ 000 ~00~0~0 ~ O~ O0 t ~0 ~ ~0 ~ O~ t ~:o o ~-io ILL NR ORG R RR S V Totals MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT Monthly Management Report BRANCH - -Kenai Community Library - 01 AUG 2000 **Patron Types**New Adds 01 AUG 01 JUL % Chan~e 2000 2000 INTER- LIBRARY LOAN NON-RESIDENT ORGANIZATION RESIDENT RESIDENT RENEWAL STAFF VOLUNTEER 4 7 -42.9% 19 55 -65.5% 139 91 52.7% 3 22 -86.4% 165 175 -5.7% 01 AUG 1999 10 103 11 124 ILL NR ORG R RR S V 12 Totals MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT Monthly Management Report BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library- 01 AUG 2000' **Patron Types**New Adds Change FYTD 2000 Last FYTD - tO 31 AUG - to 31 AUG INTER-LIBRARY LOAN NON-RESIDENT ORGANIZATION RESIDENT RESIDENT RENEWAL STAFF VOLUNTEER 100.0% 11 90.0% 74 46 35.0% 230 208 -72.7% 25 26 % Change 100.0% 60.9% 10.6% -3.8% 21.4% ILL NR ORG R RR S V Totals MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT Monthly Management Report BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library - 01 AUG 2000 **Patron Types**Use Counts 01 AUG 01 JUL % Chan~e 2000 2000 INTER- LIBRARY LOAN NON- RESIDENT ORGANIZATION RESIDENT RESIDENT RENEWAL STAFF VOLUNTEER 54 55 -1.8% 293 594 -50.7% 50 100.0% 1205 1126 7.0% 6481 6861 -5.5% 9 7 28.6% 32 40 -20.0% 01 AUG 1999 35 193 63 1052 7007 5 17 ,, 8124 8683 -6.4% 8372 ILL NR ORG R RR S V ~otals MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT Monthly Management Report BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library - 01 AUG 2000 **Patron Types**Use Counts INTER- LIBRARY LOAN NON-RESIDENT ORGANIZATION RESIDENT RESIDENT RENEWAL STAFF VOLUNTEER { Change FYTD 2 000 Last FYTD - to 31 AUG - to 31 AUG 54.3% 109 73 51.8% 887 561 -20.6% 50 63 14.5% 2331 2198 -7.5% 13342 14359 80.0% 16 32 88.2% 72 36 % Chan~e 49.3% 58.1% -20.6% 6.1% -7.1% -50.0% 100.0% -3 . 0%~ 16807 " 17322 -3.0~ BACKGRO~ ~ PE~ON~ DATA C~~AT~ FOR ~PO~~NT ' ... DATE: ~ldent of ~e Ct~ of Re~? ~~ How 1o~, [ h uen C~ Residence Addm~ f~{O [~%a ~r, ~~~i/ ~~ Mailing Address Home Fax No. Business Fax No. 0,0,~ ~e,t~ ~t~ , ~ qql~f ~ Home Telephone No. Business Telephone No Email Address: ~ I~.rn _ d f~l~r ~ ~o~; ~t organintional memberships: COM2ITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? "'U' '. ,.,; " ~ .;.,sit,,,,, ~ ., :. -,., , , -- ~ ., _-.. , - WHAT BACKGROUND, EXPE~NCE, OR CREDENTIALS DO YOU POSSESS TO BRING TO THE BOARD, COMMISSION OR CO~E MEMBERSHIP? wmcc&'cio~ ~n ~z,A/~ lo~aA'~,H,~ I~ cc& ,~¢.~ m d,~ r;n~. +~ ¢_ ,Sc~,~ i ,~-. m 0 Signature CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AMENDED AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS August 23, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. http://www, c i. kenai, ak. us 1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Approval of Minutes' August 9, 2000 d. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. Draft Ordinance amending KMC 12.25.030 Leaving of junked or illegally parked vehicles~Discussion b. PZ00-30~Landscape/Site Plan Review~Tract 3-B-l, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park, No. 6 (255 Airport Way), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Bob Favretto, Kenai Chrysler, 10288 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, AK 99611. 7. PENDING ITEMS: 8. CODE ENFORCEMENT: 9. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 11. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. KPB Notice of Plat Committee Action- August 14, 2000 b. "Zoning Bulletin"- July 25, 2000 and August 10, 2000 Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda Page 2 August 23, 2000 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 13. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 23, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN CARL GLICK PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER Chairman Carl Glick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1-a. Roll Call Members Present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Barb Nord, Mike Morse, Amy Jackman Members Absent: Ron Goecke, Donald Erwin Others Present: Councilman Duane Bannock, Administrative Assistant Marilyn KebschuLl, Contract Secretary Barb Roper 1-b. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the amended agenda to include the items provided prior to the meeting and asked for'UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Morse SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Approval of Minutes- August 9, 2000 MOTION: Commissioner Nord MOVED to approve the minutes of August 9, 2000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Morse SECONDED the motion. There were no additions, corrections or objections. SO ORDERED. 1-d. Consent Agenda - None ITEM 2: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT - None ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS - None ITEM 4: ,, PUBLIC HEARINGS- None ITEM 5: , ,, OLD BUSINESS- None ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Draft Ordinance amending KMC 12.25.030 Leaving of junked or illegally parked vehicles--Discussion Kebschull indicated the reason for adding the statement 'to obscure "junked vehicles" from public view' was an effort to work with the public. Bryson thought the term "public view" needed more clarification; for instance, is the adjacent neighbor considered public view. Kebschull stated the ordinance would be scheduled for public hearing at the next meeting and she would get a clarification from the attorney regarding the "public view" term. Nord asked if covering a vehicle with a blue tarp or storing it within a van is considered obscuring from public view. Kebschull replied the legal opinion is if it is covered the City cannot verify that it is indeed a junked vehicle so it is possible to have it covered with a tarp or stored in a van. Kebschull continued, it is a difficult situation as the City does not enter a property to determine whether a vehicle is junked or not. If a complaint is made, the Building Official will go by the property and take photographs from the street rather than enter the property. When asked for his opinion on the issue, Councilman Bannock thought perhaps the term "screening" would be a better term. After further discussion Kebschull noted the Public Works Director would meet with the Mat-Su Valley staff to determine how they handle junked vehicles. Kebschull will take the Commission's comments back to the City Attorney for clarification and will report on the outcome of the meeting in the Valley at the next meeting. PZ00-30 - Landscape / Site Plan Review - Tract 3-B- 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park, No. 6 (255 Airport Way), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Bob Favretto, Kenai Chrysler, 10288 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, AK 99611. MOTION: Commissioner Jackman MOVED to approve PZ00-30 and Commissioner Nord SECONDED the motion. Kebschull noted the application was straight forward, however staff recommended that if a dumpster is required, that'it be screened. Councilman Bannock noted that currently, a dumpster was not in the plans but if it were added at a later date, they would comply with City requirements. Commissioner Jackman asked where the vehicles would be placed on the lot. Councilman Bannock explained the drawing and indicated the vehicles would be displayed and situated in various locations. Commissioner Bryson abstained from voting on the issue as his firm was working on the project. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 23, 2000 PAGE 2 VOTE: Nord Yes Morse Yes Jackman Yes Bryson Abstain Erwin Absent Goecke Absent Glick Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 7: PENDING ITEMS - None ITEM 8: CODE ENFORCEMENT - None ITEM 9: REPORTS City Council- Councilman Bannock gave a brief report based on the council action agenda included in the meeting packet. S-bo Borough Planning- Commissioner Bryson gave a report based on the Kenai Peninsula Borough agenda included in the packet. Administration - Kebschull reported the meeting packets would be marled on Friday mornings and anything needing to be included on the agenda should be forwarded to her by Thursday afternoon. Kebschull reported the sign code work is going well. A table was developed which would make it much easier to read and understand. She added, the ordinance would be presented to the Commission in the near future. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED - None ITEM 11' INFORMATION ITEMS 11-a. 11-b. KPB Notice of Plat Committee Acti°n- August 14, 2000 "Zoning Bulletin"-July 25, 2000 and August 10, 2000 ITEM 12' COMMISSION COMMENTS/h OUESTIONS Chairman GHck stated he would not be present at the next scheduled meeting. ITEM 13' ,,, ADJOURNMENT MOTION: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 23, 2000 PAGE 3 Commissioner Jackman MOVED for adjournment. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 23, 2000 PAGE 4 KENAI HISTO~C COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 2.1, o-000 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 24, 2000 and April 17, 2000 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCltEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS bo Discussion -- Review Goals of 4 / 3 / 2000 Work Session · Inventory of historic objects · Exhibit area for historic objects · Shkituk' Park Discussion-- Open Meetm§s/Communication Between Members ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Kenai Historic Commission Responsibilities/Review of Ordinance Nos. 1866-2000 and 1867-2000. ITEM 7: REPORTS C. Council Liaison Commission Chair · Communications with State Historic Preservation' Office/Availability of Funds' Alaska Historical Commission Representative * Alaska Historical Commission 8 / 9 / 2000 Meeting ITEM 8: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 9' .., COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS b. Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for July 19 and August 2, 2000. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2000, Item 4e. ) ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI HISTORIC COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 21, 2000 7:00 P.M. CHAIR MIKE HUHNDORF, PRESIDING ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Huhndorf called the meeting to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. called as follows: Roll was Present: Huhndorf, DeForest, Preston, and Clausen Absent: Kluge, Russell, Lindgren Others Present: City Clerk Freas, Library Director Jankowska ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 24, 2000 and April 17, 2000 MOTION: Commissioner Preston MOVED to approve the minutes as presented and Commissioner Clausen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- Review Goals of 4/3/2000 Work Session Huhndorf referred to notes of the April 3 and 17 work sessions which were included in the packet which discussed the future of the Commission, suggested projects the Commission could.undertake,, etc. Also included in the packet were copies of Ordinances No. 1866-2000 and 1867-2000 which changed the Historic District Board to a Commission and amended the responsibilities of the Commission. Inventory of historic objects -- Discussion followed regarding the formulation of an inventory of historic objects which had been stored on city property. It was decided the Commission would first develop the inventory by visiting the sites where it is stored, photographing the items, etc. Future work could include researching the history of the items through interviewing people in the area who worked with the items, contacting manufacturers of machinery, etc. Commissioner Preston offered to contact the Kena/Visitors Center to discuss using forms they had available for doing the inventory. Exhibit area for historic objects -- The Commission discussed possible sites to be used for exhibiting the items after they are inventoried. DeForest noted the State historical organization had funds available for remodeling historic buildings in which to house historical items, but no funds are made available to construct new buildings for that purpose. Use of the old Fish & Wildlife Headquarters was discussed in length and it was noted the building had been deeded over to the Kenai Native Association, Inc. (KNA). The Co__mmission discussed the possibility of the City leasing the building for use as an exhibit area and will contact KNA as to the possibility of such a lease. DeForest reported it was her understanding an application had been filed with the National Register for the building to be recognized as an historical site. The Commission also discussed the possibility of using a city digital camera to take pictures of the items or using personal cameras. Freas explained the Commission did not have any budgeted funding and suggested the group put together a brief report explaining their objective in developing the inventory and estimated cost information to present to council and request possible funding of the project. Assignments were made as follows' Huhndorf to fred out where items are stored; Preston to contact KVCC about the inventory form; DeForest to contact OHA regarding possible funding to take the inventory; Clausen to help DeForest; Lindgren to contact KNA about the possibility of leasing the old Fish & Wildlife Headquarters in Old Town. Shkituk' Park-- The Commission briefly discussed the Park and decided to wait on any further development of the Park until after the inventory was completed. Discussion -- Open Meetings/Communication Between Members Huhndorf referred to a telephone discussion he had with City Attorney Graves regarding communications between members outside of meetings. He was advised to remember that no more than two members could get together at one time to discuss Co_m____m~ssion matters; no decisions could be made out of an official meeting; and to use common sense. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Kenai Historic Commission Responsibilities/Review of Ordinance Nos. 1866-2000 and 1867-2000. Huhndorf reported he attended a meeting on July 19 with City Manager Ross, Marilyn Kebschull, Ewa Jankowska and Sheryl Padilla in regard to the changes made by council, i.e. the change of the Board to a Commission; Planning & Zoning Commission taking over some of the Board functions; monthly meetings; their responsibility of historical sites/items ranged throughout the city, etc. Ross also explained that any items regarding the Townsite Historic District to come before the Planning & Zoning Commission would be forwarded to the Historic Commission for their information. If they desired, they could go before the Planning & Zoning Commission on an individual basis to give testimony and comments. It was also explained Library Director Jankowska's role was not specifically stated, but would be someone to go to for help in researching historical information, etc. Questions to Kebschull now would be only about ordinances, etc. City Clerk Freas would be preparing the packets. Huhndorf KENAI HISTORIC COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2000 PAGE 2 urged Commission members to contact him if they had suggested topics for discussion for the agendas. Preston noted a responsibility of the Commission was to update the Preservation Plan as well. ITEM 7: REPORTS Council Liaison -- No report. 7-b. Commission Chair · Communications with State Historic Preservation Office/Availability of Funds -- Huhndorf noted he was not aware of any grant funds available to help Don Petrose with his bufldin§. 7-c. Alaska Historical Commission Representative · Alaska Historical Commission 8/9 / 2000 Meeting -- DeForest reported she attended the meetin§ in Nome at which the Commission reviewed items that mi§hr be nominated for placed on the National Historical Register. ITEM 8: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 9' COMMISSIONER OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS DeForest -- DeForest asked if all the Commission members would be involved in taking the inventory (visiting the storage areas, taking photos, etc.). It was decided an appointment would be made with city maintenance employees to take a quick tour of items being stored on city property. From that, they would have a better idea of what would need to be done. A suggested date was set for Monday, August 28 at 1:00 p.m. Mayor Williams would be contacted for his possible participation. Preston -- Wanted to be sure that what the Commission does is in their scope and what they are supposed to be doing. Clausen -- No comments. Huhndorf-- Requested the Preservation Newsletter be included in future Commission packets and a copy of the State Historical Preservation Plan for their review. ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS 10-a. 10-b. Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for July 19 and August 2, 2000. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2000, Item 4e. KENAI HISTORIC COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2000 PAGE 3 ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Clausen MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Preston SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:21 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk KENAI HISTORIC COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2000 PAGE 4 KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AUGUST 8, :2000 5:30 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS ITEM 1- ***AGENDA*** CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 11, 2000 ITEM 4' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' ITEM 6: a. OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Chamber of Commerce Judging Discussion -- Left Hansen Park Policy NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- 2001 Planning ITEM 7: REPORTS ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2000. City Council Action Agendas of July 5 and 19, 2000. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 8, ~000 5:30 P.M. CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at 5'30 p.m. The roll was taken as follows: Members Present: Members Absent: Present: Absent: Brown, Rogers, Jung, Dimmick, Hett Buffington, Hansen Overturf Benedict Others Present: Councilwoman Swarner, Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Contract Secretary Kellerby ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL The members approved the agenda as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES--July 11, 2000 The members approved the minutes of the July 11, 2000 meeting with a correctiOn to the header to read July 11 instead of June 13. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS - Discussion - Chamber of Commerce Judging Members discussed the Chamber of Commerce judging. The following were decided as winners for each category: First Place Business Fireweed Herb Kenai Electric Peninsula Mart Second Place Third Place Residential 1502 Third/Geor§e Rhodes 510 Ash/Lefebre 1600 Woodside/Nancy Silverman & Jim Williamson Greenery 1525 Windward - Helen and John Beringer 5-b. Discussion - Leif Hansen Park Policy Director Frates reported on the memo included in the packet concerning the updated Statement of Policy and Procedures for the Leif Hansen Memorial Park. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion - 2001 Planning Each member gave their suggestions of what flowers worked well this year and what they would like to see next year. Member dung announced her resignation on the Commission. There Was discussion for recruiting her replacement. Members discussed the possibility of changing the meeting time from 5:30 to 7'00 P.M. The Committee agreed to change change the meeting time to 7:00 P.M. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Committee Chair - Chair Dimmick reported on flowers and areas she thought were doing very well and others of concern. 7-b. Parks and Recreation Director -- · Director Frates reported on a request to place a large rock and plaque in honor of the All American Homesteaders in the Leif Hansen Memorial Park. There was discussion as to where to place this rock in the park. Committee suggested to place the rock by the rose garden close to the comer of the Spur Highway and Lake Street. Frates reported on the Parks and Recreation's summer program for children which was exceptional. · Frates reported on how well the Garden-of-the Week program was doing. · Frates reported the Elks Lodge had donated $1,500 to the Kenai Recreation Center to be used for equipment. Frates reported on his plan to use railroad ties to support the ground for the rose bushes at the cemetery. · Frates reported on the plan for landscaping at the Challenger Learning Center. 7-c. City Council Liaison - Councilwoman Swarner reviewed the City Council action agendas included in the packet. ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS A general discussion followed regarding placement of grass clippings, flowers to be planted in various beds, etc. ITEM 9: INFORMATION-- None ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Susan Kellerby, Contract Secretary BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 8, 2000 PAGE 2 August 11,2000 Re: Beautification Committee Dear Mayor Williams, This is a letter to regretfully inform you that l need to resign my commission with the Beautification Committee. It was a wonderful experience and I'm grateful that I was chosen to serve on it. I'm hoping to try to start this type of program where I'm moving to. $'~cerely, DorothyJung ~ ~ Resident of the City of Kenal? Residence Address Home Fax No. Business Fax No. How lon~? Home Telephone No. '~ ~,,._~ - ~-'/~Z Business Telephone No Email Address: EMPLOYER: Job -----~'~ NAME OF SPOUSE: Current membership in organizations: Past orLqudntional memberships: COMMITTEE~ OR COMMISSIONS IN w~iiCH YOU ARE INTERESTED: WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE ]NVOL~D WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? WHAT BACKGROUND, EXPIE~NCE, OR CREDENTIALS DO YOU POSSESS TO BRING TO THE BOARD, CoMMrl'i~E MEMBERSHIP? ' Signatories__ Kenai Visitors & Conventi°n Bureau, Inc. Regular Board of Directors Meeting President Fred Braun, Presiding Tuesday, June 20, 2000 12:00 p.m. noon MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. noon. Be ROLL CALL Directors present: Fred Braun, Ron Malston, Diane Lofstedt, Dan Van Zee, Joe Amess, Sandra Vozar, Ron Rainey, Rebecca Cronkhite, Marion Nelson Ce ,¸ Staff presem: Kathy Tarr, Executive Director, Amy Manuel, Admin. Assistant AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA KCVB Executive Director Tarr asked that two items be added to the Sune 20, 2000 agenda for discussion: 1. ATIA Marketing Plan 2. Bob ,James Fish Collection Purchase Proposal APPROVAL OF MINUTES . :~ M/S (Malston, Lofstedt) to approve the April 24, 2000 minutes.~ E. CORRESPONDENCE Kenai Historical Society will reprim 500 copies of"Once Upon the Kenai,' a book about the homesteaders of the Kenai area. The Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center will sell the book and is currently taking advance orders. Premier Alaska Tours, in conjunction with .World Wide Country Tours selected Kenai as a destination for six bus tour groups (day only) in 2001. The bus tours will be in Kenai at various times during May through September, 2001. Tour groups will visit the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center, have lunch at a local restaurant, and search for wildlife at the Kenai fiats. The Center's video projector is in need of repair. Tarr contacted Audio-Video Concepts in Anchorage, the company that originally installed the projector in the Center. The projector would need to be sent to the Sony Repair Center in California. Tart said the Center would not show videos this summer due to "Alaska 2000: A Celebration of Wildlife Art'" and that the repair will not be necessary until the end of summer. Ee PERSONS TO BE HEARD None. KVCB Board Meeting June 20, 2000 Page 3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT (continued) Tarr reported on the summer activities in the Cultural Center: *"Alaska 2000: A Celebration of Wildlife Art" is going well; approximately 1,000 studems visited the center in May, setting a record for studem visitations May 5a', 2000: Grand Opening Reception for Alaska 2000 was successful; 400 people attended the evem. *May 14a, Mother's Day & Free Community Day at the Center, drew a crowd of about 350 people. Father's Day was also very, busy at the Center. *Radio spots on Alaska 2000 will air on KWAVE, KBAY & KPEN in June and July, whicl~ are ,typically the peak tourist season at the center. *Tarr was the guest speaker on KENI, a radio station from Anchorage. Scott McMurren, host of the live radio show interviewed Tarr at the Center about the Alaska 2000 art exhibit. The radio show aired at 6:20 a.m. in Anchorage, reaching approximately 60,000 listeners. *"Life on the Kenai," a live radio show on KSRM, will broadcast from the Center on June 23,2000, featuring Alaska 2000 and other programs offered at the Center. Tart said the Center had applied for a $9,000 grant to hire a Kenai Peninsula College Student to help catalog the City of Kenai's museum collection using the new museum software program purchased in 1999 and to purchase a digital camera to be used with the software program. Tarr reported that KVCB had seven businesses become members since May 1 ~t. Membership Coordinator, Amy Manuel sero 8 recruitment packets to potential members during May. After 2 years of employmcm, KVCB's Bookkeeper Karin Olson resigned. Tarr hired Tammy Moody as the new bookkeeper to begin on June 22, 2000. The Kenai Peninsula Map produced by Marcoa Publishing is being reprinted. KVCB will receive approximately 20,000 copies. The 20,000 maps will be shared with the Kenai, Soldoma and Homer Chambers of Commerce. Ricky Gease, Exhibits and Education Manager produced a flyer for visitors, listing local art galleries and shops in Kenai and Soldoma. KVCB Board Meeting June 20, 2000 Page 5 FINANCIALS (continued) Director Cronkhite suggested that the Cemer consider charging a flat group rate for school groups who will tour the "2001: A Fish Odyssey", and that pan of the proceeds assist with the purchase of the fish collection. Director Rainey also suggested recruiting sponsors for "2001- A Fish Odyssey." He suggested that the Kenai River Sportfishing Association and commercial fisherman would probably sponsor portions of the fish exhibit. He I. Gaming revenues for May were $14,000; however, January through May 2000, gaming netted $28, 400 compared to $51,000 from January to May of 1999. ACTION ITEMS M/S (Malston,Vozar) to support a contribution to ATIA as part of the "umbrella"plan with KPTMC; the donation is not to exceed $3,000. If a larger contribution is requested, the Directors asked that Tart bring the issue to the KVCB Board before contributing more money to ATIA. All board members were in favor of contributing up to $3,000 to ATIA at present. M/S (Rainey,Vozar) to purchase the Bob James f'mh collection for the Cultural Center for $4,294, under a payment plan from now until July 2001. The collection will be a permanent exhibit in the Cultural Center. All Board members were in favor of purchasing the Bob James fish collection. BOARD COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Amy Manuel Administrative Assistant AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' //www.ci.kcnai.ak.us COUNCIL'S STAFF MEETING -- 6:00 P.M. ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) , Michael R. Slezak, Rick Segura/Kenai Natives Association, Inc. -- Wildwood Prison Development ITEM C: o . , . . PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1871-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues. and Appropriations by $9,467 in the Senior Employment Special Revenue Fund. Ordinance No. 1872-2000 -- Replacing the Tables Referred to in the Personnel Regulations (Title 23) to Establish a New Pay Rate for the Senior Employment Program. Ordinance No. 1873-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $206,271 in the '99 Street Improvement Capital Project Fund. Ordinance No. 1875-2000 -- Enacting KMC 7.15.045 Providing for a Local Preference in Competitive Bidding Purchases for the City of Kenai. Ordinance No. 1876-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,315.95 in the Police Department to Purchase a Projector. e Resolution No. 2000-48 -- Approving the Sale of Lot 1, Block 4, Inlet Woods Subdivision, Part One, to Harold Dusenbery {With a Ten Percent {10%) Discount for Cash) for $11,700. o *Transfer of Liquor License -- From Aurora Lodging Management, Inc. to Mr. D's/King Inn Property Management, LLC -- Beverage Dispensary Tourism License. . *Restaurant Designation Application -- Mr. D's/Restaurant Eating Place License. ITEM D- COMMISSION/COMMI~EE REPORTS . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Kenai Historic Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES . *Regular Meeting of August 2, 2000. ITEM F: _ CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS o Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified e Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 . Approval-- Halliburton Release from Leases/Lots 5 & 6, Block 4, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. , Discussion-- Hydrant Installation Responsibility 5. Discussion -- Extension of Sidewalks at Leif Hansen Memorial Park ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS o Mayor 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 EXF_,CUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT KEI~AI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AUGUST !6, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' //www.ci.kcnai.ak.us COUNCIL'S STAFF MEETING-- 5:00 P.M. ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. 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. Porter and Bannock. Present were: Frazer, Williams, Swarner, Moore, Absent was: Bookey AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: C-4, 8 / 3 / 2000 Kenai. Chamber of Commerce letter supporting Ordinance No. 1875-2000. REMOVE FROM: H-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 -- Remove Purchase Order to J&D. Painting & Drywall in the amount of $7,400. ADD TO: H-4, Discussion Item regarding Fire Hydrant Responsibility...8 / 11 / 2000 letter from James V. and Diana L. Zirul. Williams also requested H-4 be moved and heard after B-1. MOTION: Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 2 Williams noted he had no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ~O ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B-lo Michael R. Slezak, Rick Segura/Kenai Natives Association, Inc. -- Wildwood Prison Development Blaine Gilman -- 150 North Willow Street, Kenai. Gilman explained he is an attorney in Kenai and indicated the Kenai Native's Association, Inc. (KNA) is investigating the potential of situating a private prison at Wildwood. He added, the proposal would be for a low to minimum security, 1,000-bed facility. It was estimated the. prison would generate 300 jobs in the Kenai area and would be a privately-financed $60 million capital project. Gilman noted, KNA wanted to keep the city updated in regard to the project and invited the city to be represented on a committee established to follow through the process. Mike Slezak -- Operations Director/Kenai Natives Association, Inc. Slezak reported the State had a critical need for prison beds and presently had approximately 1,500 prisoners housed out of state at a cost of $18 million to the State. He noted, KNA wanted to bring that revenue back to Alaska through housing a large amount of the prisoners in a private prison facility at Wildwood. Slezak added, the proposed prison. would supplement the current State facilities and take approximately 18 months to build. During that time, local residents could receive training to become a corrections officer through a class to be offered by KNA and in Anchorage in order to meet the State standards. Slezak noted the facility would create jobs as well as offer the opportunity for entrepreneurial businesses to provide services. He added, treatment services would also be available in the facility. Slezak also explained that whether a prison will be developed at Greeley or not, the State recognized additional prison beds would still be required. Slezak again noted they would like two representatives from the City to be involved on their prison committee, first discussing the concept, its viability, and then to moving on to the public process. Moore asked if there was a site location yet determined. Slezak stated no, but it was their intent to go north and east of.the present facility. The facility would not be in the city limits and the present facility would continue to operate. Swarner asked how the KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 3 new facility would affect the city's water supply. Ross answered, assuming the new facility would be on a treated water and sewer system, they would probably be discussing the present and future capacities with city officials. Williams noted utilities would be a major concern to the city and urged the committee to discuss the matter in the very early stages of the planning. He also suggested discussions should include infrastructure development and tax base produced to augment the cost of schools and education. Williams requested broad public hearings be held in the community and all sectors of the community be informed of the proposed development. Williams added, he wanted to discuss appointments to the committee with the City Manager and Police Chief. Rick Van Hatten -- Reported he is a correctional officer at Wildwood and President of the State Association of Correction Officers and offered to speak to council when the matter comes up for public hearing in regard to the ramifications of a privately-run prison over publicly-run facilities. He noted, there are many problems in regard to private facilities including escape rates and these problems should be investigated by the committee as the plan progresses. Williams reported he had received a number of telephone calls in regard to the matter and was asked if the city could finance such a project and he told them yes, through revenue bonds based on the capability of the state to repay the debt. The Citizens would not be asked to bear the burden. Bannock referred to past discussions of council regarding halfway houses and Wildwood as a suggested site for those establishments. He noted, one of the underlying discussions in regard to halflaray houses was the overcrowding issue. He asked Van Hatten, in his professional capacity, if there was anything he could foresee the State was doing to correct the problem. Van Hatten answered, at this time, the State had agreed to house prisoners in Arizona at a privately-run facility which is more expensive for the State than it would be to house them in-state. Bannock asked if there were any plans to expand on the need. Van Hatten answered he was not aware of any. Williams noted there would be a lot of discussion in the future in regard to the prison issue and requested Ross to keep in touch with KNA until city participants to the committee are assigned. Discussion -- Hydrant Installation Responsibility Jim Zirul -- 145 Fidalgo, Suite 104, Kenai. Zirul referred to his letter (added to the agenda) which explained he had been informed by the Kenai Fire Department that an additional fire hydrant would be required to be installed for the construction of his 4,000 square foot building being constructed on property he recently purchased from the city. He noted in his letter that historically the City required developers to provide KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 4 sufficient fire hydrants in developing their property and since the property had initially been developed by the city, he felt the city should bear the cost to place the additional hydrant. W~!!~ams referred to Ross' memorandum included in the packet which discussed the matter and noted the issue before council was not whether a hydrant should be installed, but who should pay for it. Porter stated she contacted Soldotna as to their policy for hydrants and who was responsible for the cost because she was concerned by statements in Zirul's letter that the city was not encouraging economic development by requiring developers to pay for hydrants. She found out other cities throughout the Borough place the responsibility on the developer. Porter added, because the road was changed to accommodate the senior housing, it was not developed specifically for sale and that was why no hydrant was placed there. She added, she felt it was the responsibility of the developer (Zirul) to place the hydrant. Bannock expressed his excitement that the city placing the hydrant would be a way in which the city could help the economy through developing its infrastructure. He believed the city was, in essence, the developer of the Zirurs property and the FAA property in that it was the goal to have something built on the properties some time in the future. He added, providing hydrants, water/sewer, road access, etc. was what the city should be doing. He suggested the hydrant be placed at the comer of Senior Court and Frontage Road to offer better coverage to the FAA property. Frazer agreed with Bannock's comments. He asked if the plans had been approved when the hydrant question came up. Zirul answered yes and they were about ten days out from breaking ground. He added, if the hydrant would be placed only to serve his building and the back part of the Senior Center, it would be placed at the back of the clinic property. Frazer stated he saw this as an opportunity for the city to provide infrastructure for development if placing a hydrant at the comer of Senior Court and Frontage Road would facilitate water supply to the FAA property and the city should bear some or all of the responsibility for placing that hydrant. Ross explained the Fire Department received the plans on July 18 and on July 21 they sent a letter stating a hydrant was needed, however there could have been a lack of communication between the recipient of the letter and the property owners. Moore asked how much property would be benefited by placing a hydrant at the comer of Senior Court and Frontage Road. Ross answered, that would be determined by the Fire Department through their investigation of where the roads enter, buildings placed, etc. Williams noted the issue was being discussed from several perspectives, i.e. is the city the developer and is it selling the land for immediate development; is the city selling land to a developer who planned to redevelop the land and profit from that KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 5 redevelopment; is a private individual developing land for profit using city utilities. He added, the city had dealt with all those perspectives through the Kmart/CarTs, Inlet Woods and Challenger projects. Williams stated he believed it was the city's responsibility to install the hydrant because it chose to sell the prope.rty, it was already on the water main, and because the city had already installed hydrants all along the main almost to the well. It was noted it would cost approximately $4,500 to install a hydrant by the building and approximately $16,400 to install one at the comer. Council discussed where other hydrants were positioned in that area and Bannock stated he believed installing the hydrant at the comer of Frontage Road would be the most advantageous to the city and properties in the area. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED the council put a fire hydrant on the comer of Frontage Road and Senior Court and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. Swarner requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Zirul was asked if he had considered having a sprinkler system installed in the building. Zirul stated the building would have to be reengineered and it was too late in the project to do that. Diana Zirul -- Zirul reported that during the design process of the building, they investigated several options and decided on a fire alarm system tied into a security system who would notify the Fire Department ff a fire occurred. The building will also have a knock box installed for access to the building. She also noted that the issue of who would pay for the installation of a hydrant came to them only several days prior to breaking ground and at that point it was too late to reengineer the building. She added, they felt that had adequate coverage for the building if a problem occurred. Fire Chief Elson explained placing a hydrant at the comer of Frontage Road would not supply sufficient coverage when the FAA property is developed. He also noted, the city's ISO rating is based on how the city meets the needs of the community and currently is rated as a Class I water system. If the city departs from that, there would be a risk of losing points and the Class I rating. Placing the hydrant at the comer would help in maintaining the Class I rating. VOTE: There were no objections to the request for unanimous consent. SO ORDERED. BREAK TAKEN: 7:53 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:10 P.M. KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 6 ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Ordinance No. 1871-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $9,467 in the Senior Employment Special Revenue Fund. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1871-2000 and Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Frazer: Swarner: Bannock: Yes Yes Yes Williams' Moore: Yes Yes Booke¥: Porter: Absent Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-2. Ordinance No. 1872-2000 -- Replacing the Tables Referred to in the Personnel Regulations (Title 23) to Establish a New Pay Rate for the Senior Employment Program. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1872-2000 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was noted, those hired in the Senior Employment Program must be 55 or older and in a low-income bracket. It was also noted the program is a job-training program. VOTE: Frazer: Swarner: Bannock: Yes Yes Yes Williams: Moore' l Yes Yes Bookey: Porter: Absent Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 7 C-3, Ordinance No. 1873-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $206,271 in the '99 Street Improvement Capital Project Fund. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1873-2000 and ' Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: [ Frazer' I Swarner: [Bannock: Yes Yes Yes Wilhams' Moore: Yes Yes Booker: Porter: Absent Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-4, Ordinance No. 1875-2000 -- Enacting KMC 7.15.045 Providing for a Local Preference in Competitive Bidding Purchases for the City of Kenai. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1875-2000 and Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Williams noted the letter of support for the ordinance from the Kenai Chamber of Commerce which was added to the record at the beginning of the meeting. Bannock explained he requested 'the ordinance come forward as he believed it would be good for the community. He also explained, the definition of "local" included the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the definition of "preference" was five percent (5%}. He added, he believed it was good business sense for the city whenever possible and whenever probable, it was good business for the city to do business as close to home as possible and would eliminate boundary concerns. Discussion followed and it was noted the ordinance covered competitive bid purchases {$10,000 or more) and would not cover non-competitive purchases. It was also noted, it was a policy of the city to buy locally when practical and in the City of Kenai when possible and can be monitored by council when reviewing the purchase orders over $2,500. The "local preference" information will be included in bid documents. Swarner stated her desire for the city to buy locally, no matter what the cost. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 8 Frazer stated he would support the ordinance and felt it would be a benefit to the city and saw it as a statement that the city intends to support local businesses. Discussion followed and it was explained the preference would never exceed $25,000 (the amount of money the local Person could overbid) and was designed to provide protection in large construction projects where large sums of money are involved. It was also noted a bid challenge would not be covered by the city's insurance. VOTE: Frazer; Swarner: Bannock: Yes Yes Yes Williams: Moore: Yes Yes Booke¥: Porter: Absent Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-5. MOTION: Ordinance No. 1876-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,315.95 in the Police Department to Purchase a Projector. Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1876-2000 and Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was noted the projector would accommodate Powerpoint presentations and would be a high-resolution projector. VOTE: Frazer: Swamer: Bannock: Yes Yes Yes Wilhams- Moore' Yes Yes Booker: Porter: Absent Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-6. Resolution No. 2000-48 -- Approving the Sale of Lot 1, Block 4, Inlet Woods Subdivision, Part One, to Harold Dusenbery (With a Ten Percent (10%) Discount for Cash) for $11,700. MOTION: Councilman Frazer MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2000-48 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 9 There were no public comments. Councilman Moore spoke against the resolution, stating that'passing the resolution and offering the ten percent discount would further decrease the value of the homes and properties in the Inlet Woods Subdivision and would set a market for all the rest of the lots in the subdivision. He added, he would not support the resolution. Bannock stated he would support the resolution, stating something had to be done and fair notice had been given. Ross noted, there had been several inquiries in regard to the sale of the properties, but this was the only person who made an offer. Williams stated he agreed wholeheartedly with Moore that the value of the other lots would drop if the resolution was to pass. He added, he believed more would be lost than gained through property taxes, etc. after the property is developed. Williams also stated he understood there was a lull in the current market, but believed there would be more development within the next few years. He noted, he would not support the resolution. VOTE: Frazer: Yes Williams' No Bookey: Porter: Absent Swarner: No Moore: No No Bannock: Yes MOTION FAILED. C-7. Transfer of Liquor License -- From Aurora Lodging Management, Inc. to Mr. D's/King Inn Property Management, LLC -- Beverage Dispensary Tourism License. Approved by consent agenda. C-8. Restaurant Designation Application -- Mr. D's/Restaurant Eating Place License. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging -- No report. D-2. Airport Commission -- Swamer reported the Commission discussed their goals and objectives which would be brought forward to council in their next packet. She also noted there was an opening on the Commission and another member was absent again at the last meeting. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 10 Upon review of the applications included in the packet, Carrie Kleidon was appointed to the Airport Commission, replacing Bob Favretto. D-3. Harbor Commission -- Public Works Manager Komelis noted the minutes of the August 7 meeting were included in the packet. He added, the next meeting was scheduled for September 11. It was noted Commission McCune had missed the last seven meetings and was replaced by Sean O'Reilly. Williams noted, O'Reilly would like to be considered for the next opening on the Airport Commission. D-4. Library Commission -- Moore noted the next meeting was scheduled for September 5. It was also noted there was a vacancy on the Commission and two applications were included in the packet for consideration. Katherine Amen, a student at Kenai Central High School, was appointed to replace Melinda Hating. D-5. Parks/h Recreation Commission -- Frazer reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. He added, Jim Spracher and Pat Porter made a presentation during the meeting to place a monument at the Lei/Hansen Memorial Park in honor of homesteaders. It was noted, the monument would be a large rock with a plaque. The item was approved by the Commission and the matter would be brought to council in the near future. Frazer also noted the Kenai Elks Club donated $1,500 to the Recreation Center to support youth programs and that Matt Peters resigned from the Commission due to his leaving for college. It was reported there were no applications on file and that the Commission members were hoping a high school student would apply as well as any other interested resident. Wi!l/ms requested thank-you letters be sent to Peters and the Elks Club. Parks & Recreation Director Frates was asked to contact the high school to encourage students to apply. Frazer requested a proclamation be prepared to thank the volunteers from Phillips Oil for their work in upgrading the East End Trail. D-6. Planning/h Zoning Commission -- Frazer reported he attended the meeting for Bannock and the minutes were included in the packet. D-7.. Kenai Historic Commission -- Moore reported the next meetin§ would be held on August 21 at 7:00 p.m. D-8. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-8a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the Committee would hke to change their meeting time from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Council had no objections. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 11 Williams suggested replacing the wooden box planters at Leif Hansen Memorial Park with concrete ring planters. It was noted the State would be placing some ring planters near Dan's TV during their Spur Highway road project. D-8b. Kenai Visitors/h Convention Bureau Board -- No report. D-8¢. Alaska Municipal League Report -- No report. ITEM E: MINUTES ,, E-1. Regular Meeting of August 2, 2000. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: ,, CORRESPONDENCE-- None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS-- None. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to approve the Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 as amended by deleting J&D Painting. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3o Approval -- Halliburton Release from Leases/Lots 5 & 6, Block 4, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. Attorney Graves referred to his memorandum included in the packet which explained Halliburton requested the release because they no longer use the property and the FCC directed them to dispose of any of their unused properties for regulatory purposes. Halliburton will still be responsible for environmental remediation and cleaning up the property sufficient to receive a letter from DEC requiring no further action. Before DEC issues the letter the City will be contacted (the owner of the property) to be sure the property is cleaned to its satisfaction. He added, while this KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 12 action would release Halliburton from the lease, it would not release them from their legal obligation to clean up the properties, which was a condition of the City. Graves added, the lease was to run to 2020 and the $60,000 represented about five years of the lease payments. Ross noted tests well were on the site and were continually checked. Halliburton had already removed a lot of soils from the property. The City had been involved in the negotiations and received remediation information prior to negotiations (which were reviewed by a consultant). Administration was asked if they were satisfied that anything remaining on the property wouldn't hinder the value of the property. Ross answered, their may be restrictions placed on the deed in regard to the water table depth and how deep one could dig into the ground which would be part of the "no further action" request. He added, administration felt the city is protected. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to release Halliburton from the leases on Lots 5 & 6, Block 4, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park and Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-4. Discussion-- Hydrant Installation Responsibility -- Discussed after B-1. H-5. Discussion -- Extension of Sidewalks at Leif Hansen Memorial Park Williams explained he requested the matter be placed on the agenda since there were no more spaces available on the current sidewalks for purchase. Swarner suggested reformation in regard to the original design be provided prior to council discussing the matter in depth. Ross reported he met with Parks & Recreation Director Frates after council's last discussion on the matter. Frates will include the matter for the Parks & Recreation Commission to discuss and those comments would then be brOught forward to council with a suggested design. He added, administration was planning to fund and develop additional sidewalks in the Spring prior to the next budget discussions. Councilman Frazer noted his concern there were sidewalks throughout the town needing repair and it was explained those repairs would be done in the near future. Williams suggested the development of a memory wall with a sunken one-half circle where bricks or tiles could be purchased and inscribed. Swarner noted she had received comments from constituents who would have liked to purchase a sidewalk space but found that to be too expensive. The wall would be an alternative and would be an asset to the Park. Williams suggested a walkway extend from around the anchor and lead to a wall and then back to connect with a flowerbed and then to the other walkway. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 13 Frates asked ff the wall would include a place available for cremains to be placed. Williams explained he wanted to stay away from that and preferred plaques showing the existence of a person be used. ITEM I: ADMINISTI~TION REPORTS I-1. M~yor-- Williams reported the following: · Received a letter from Senator Murkowski regarding congressional support for opening an area of the Arctic coastal plain to energy exploration. Murkowski explained his concern that the future of Alaska was being molded by outside interests and included a list of environmental groups and suggested contacts me made to explain that economic development and environmental protection can go hand in hand. Williams also reported he met with a representative of Congressman Young's office and they noted that the National Park Service was taking more and more responsibiliW to lock up Alaska lands through regulations. · He received a request from the Alaska Travel Industry for an annual membership fee of $1,000. Discussion followed and council chose not to join. · Presented a public service award to City Clerk Freas from the U.S. Census Bureau for her help with Census 2000. Williams also noted a like award would be forwarded on to Sheryl Padilla. 1-2. City Manager-- City Manager Ross reported the following: He and Public Works Manager met with a representative of Congressman Young's office and discussed the coastal trail project. Young's office will be looking into funding sources for the City. Appraisals for Birch Island and property above Cunningham Park were in progress and it would be two to three months before a proposal will be returned to council in regard to releasing BOR restrictions on the properties and possibly six months until all parties agree on a proposal to finalize the matter. · Reported council may receive phone calls in regard to tree removal in Municipal Park. He noted, approximately 50 trees were marked by the Borough's Spruce Bark Beetle expert as either dead or dying and would be removed by a Firefighter Hot Shot team who would be staying at the park. The work will be done by chainsaw and hand removal. He noted, this would be a city project, under city supervision, and the labor would be donated. Williams reported he requested Fire Chief Elson to assist in preparing AML award documents in regard to the Fire Wise project. Bannock noted the current Fire Wise work area looked better every day. He asked if roads were being developed through the project. Elson explained, the contractor was using platted roads in the property. 1-3. Attorney -- Reported he would be out of the office during the week of August 21-25, but would be available for any emergencies. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 14 I-4. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas reported the following: There are three candidates for the two seats up for election on October 3 and the names would appear on the ballot as John "Ozzie" Osbom, Pat Porter and Bill Frazer. Absentee balloting for Districts 7, 8 and 9 for the State Primary would be ongoing at City Hall through August 22. The date for the second meeting in October would fall on October 18, Alaska Day, which is a city holiday. She asked council to give some thought to whether they wanted to reschedule the meeting and on what date. Williams requested Freas review the minutes of past years to see if any precedent had been set for rescheduling and bring it back for discussion at the next council meeting. 1-5. Finance Director -- Acting Finance Director Feltman reported Kathy Lawyer (an employee of the Finance Department} would be retiring and her last day of work would be Thursday, August 17. I-6. Public Works Managers -- Komelis: Reported drilling of the test well had begun and information as to the quality and quantity of the well should be available at'the next council meeting. · A check was received from FEMA to offset some of the costs involved with the heavy snowfall during a storm last winter. La Shot: No report. X-7o Airport Manager -- No report. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens -- Jay Barrett -- P.O. Box 51, Kenai. As secretary of the Board for Pickle Hill Radio Station, he introduced Jodie Se/Ices as the new reporter for KDLL. J-2. Council -- Swarner -- Thanked city employees involved with preparations for the Run for Women. She also asked if the city had forwarded funds to the Boys & Girls Club this summer for the ALPAR program and requested the matter be investigated. Moore -- Requested an update for the Redoubt Avenue project. Komelis reported they were installing storm drains and ran into some unexpected problems. Porter -- Stated she liked the raised flower beds planted by the Airport Restaurant. Bannock-- No report. Frazer-- Reminded council and the audience of the Kena/ProAm Golf Tournament to be held during the weekend. He requested an All-America City street banner be used at the banquet. Council had no objections. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2000 PAGE 15 Wt!!!ams -- Requested Frates to investigate whether there were any City of Kenai flags in reserve. He also reminded council and audience of the Industry Picnic to be held on August 26. EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 9'34 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk · I-- z uJ w 0 I-- -.J .~ .-J Z Z Z 13. :3 2 2 -'i 0 0 0 O3 "i Z 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 z 0 0 0 w n -7 (.9 0 (,9 n (.9 w ~ z z z z w j ~ W n,' -r' -i- -i- ,-. ~. 0 o 0 n w w w '~' o w I-- (/) o3 0o z z z o3 o3 0 :::) ::3 ::3 w w w ::3 ::3 I-: w (,9 (.9 0 > > > (,9 (.9 n n,' Z I-- (/) Z I.U o~ w o~ n' n' < 0 z n,' n,' o z w ~ 0 0 r~ n, 0 0 0 ~ 0 u.i W J w - - o n ~ w w n~ 0 o o 0 I,O o' (D 0 eO 0 0 0 n,' n,' 0 UJ UJ I- I.-- 0 0 w 0 -r z 0 >. U.I 0 0 0 0 0 0 ('0 I'... 0 0 0 0 I~ 0 I"-- 0 0 0 0 (D ~'- I.D 03 · ~' 0 (0 ~ I',.- eO (.D 0 LU UJ 0 13. I- n Z O3 0 0 !-- 0 1::3 w 0~ n,' ~ UJ UJ z o o (.9 _iii ~0 nw ,~z n,' I- Z 0 0 uJ n 0 o z LU n n n Z 0 0 Suggested by: Council CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1877-2000 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~NAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC 13.30.080 TO INCLUDE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE VEGETATED AREAS OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTH SHORE OF THE KENAI RIVER AND COOK INLET. WHEREAS, that portions of the south shore of the Kenai River near the mouth of the river and adjacent areas of Cook Inlet beach containing vegetated areas are sensitive environmental areas; and WHEREAS, the vegetation, including beach grass, in those areas is necessary to maintain a stable and healthy beach environment; and WHEREAS, the operation of motorized vehicles in those areas causes harm to the plant life necessary to sustain a stable beach and healthy beach environment; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to prohibit operation of motor vehicles in such areas; and WHEREAS, this ordinance is not intended to restrict motor vehicle operation on or access to the non-vegetated beach areas of the south shore; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, Alaska, that KMC 13.30.080 is amended as appears in Attachment A. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of September, 2000. ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor , Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: September 6, 2000 September 20, 2000 October 20, 2000 13.30.080 Operating a vehicle in a prohibited area. (a) North Shore ~ It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized vehicle in the area indicated on the map appended to this chapter, designated as Appendix I, and made a part thereof, excepting the established roads within the area of beach road and a portion of Spruce Street and further excepting transit of this prohibited area entering or leaving at the designated area at the beach road and directly to the northwest to the westerly boundary of the prohibited area which may be entered or exited only in the tidal area. Public Safety (police, fire, ~bulance, rescue) vehicles may operate in the prohibited area if necessary for public safety purposes. [BOUNDED BY THE MOUTH OF THE KENAI RIVER; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE WATERS' EDGE OF MEAN LOW TIDE TO A POINT BEING THE INTERSECTION IN AN IMAGINARY LINE OF THE STRAIGHT LINE EXTENSION OF FOREST DRIVE; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE IMAGINARY EXTENSION WEST OF PROPERTY LINES OF FOREST DRIVE TO THE TOP OF THE BLUFF; THEN ALONG THE TOP OF THE BLUFF EAST TO THE KENAI RIVER,I [~ Further, speciiically prohibited is the operation of a motor vehicle on any portion of the bluff slope in the area above so designated as prohibited, as is indicated on the map appended to this chapter, desiKnated as Appendix I.,.. and made a part thereof. (B) (31 Operation of motorized vehicles in that portion of the prohibited area southerly and easterly from the east end of Beach Road may be permitted for the purpose of working on beached boats and barges provided that a permit is secured prior to such operation. Applications for such permits shall be filed with the City Manager or his designated appointee setting forth details as to the work to be performed and the dates of such performance. The City Manager .may issue such permit, if he finds it reasonable under the circumstances, for a specified period of time, which may be extended on application showing good cause for such extension. (C) [4) Operation of motorized vehicles in that portion of the prohibited area described in KMC 13.30.080(a) above and entry to such area at a point or points Other than at the natural end of Spruce Street may be permitted for the purpose of working on the Sewage Treatment Plant and on utility facilities provided that a permit is secured prior to such operation. Applications for such permits shall be filed with the City Manager or his designated appointee setting forth details as to the work to be performed and the dates of such performance, the areas in which such operations are required, and the point or points of entry required to expedite the work. The City Manager shall condition such permit or permits on repair or reconditioning of the beach area or bluff and may require a bond in such amount and with such terms, with or withoUt cash deposit or other surety, as he may deem advisable to secure such repair or reconditioning or to reimburse the City for damages to the areas concerned. (b) South Shore It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized vehicle on the vegetated within the _area de!~neated by the map appended to this chapter, designated as Appendix II, and made a part thereof. Public safety (police, fire, ambulance, rescue) vehicles may operate in the prohibited area if necessary the public safety purposes. Ordinance No. 1877-2000 Attachment A Page 1 of 1 13.30.080 Operating a vehicle in a prohibited area. ~ Forest Dr. i Kenai Beach Rd. Mouth of Kenai River Une of Bluff 0.5 0 0.5 / I ~les N E S Ordinance No. Appendix I 1877-2000 Suggested by: Administratiu.. CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1878-2000 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ICENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING VARIOUS PARTS OF TITLE 21 (CITY AIRPORT AND AIRPORT LANDS) AND TITLE 22 (CITY-OWNED LANDS) OF THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE. WHEREAS, Titles 21 and 22 of the Kenai Municipal Code deal with City Airport and general fund land systems; and WHEREAS, various sections of Titles 21 and 22 need to be revised and updated; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to make the following changes to the Kenai Municipal Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following code sections are changed as noted below. SECTION I 21.10.020 Qualifications of applicants or bidders. An applicant or bidder for a lease is qualified if the applicant or bidder: (a) Is an individual at least nineteen (19) years of age or over; or (b) Is a group, association, or corporation which is authorized to conduct business under the laws of Alaska; or (c) Is acting as an agent for another and has qualified by filing with the City [CLERK] Manager a proper Power of Attorney or a Letter of Authorization creating such agency. The agent shall represent only (1) one principal to the exclusion of himself. The term "agent" includes real estate brokers and agents. SECTION II 21.10.030 Applications. (a) All applications for lease of lands shall be filed with the City [CLERK] Manager on forms provided by the City available at City Hall. Applications shall be dated on receipt and payment of filing fee and deposit. No application will be accepted by the [CLERK] City Manager unless it appears to the [CLERK] City Manager to be complete. Filing fees are not refundable. (b) With every application, the applicant shall submit a development plan, showing and stating: (1) The purpose of the proposed lease; (2) The use, value, and nature of improvements to be constructed; (3) The type of construction; (4) The dates construction is estimated to commence and be completed (maximum of two (2)years); and, Ordinance No. 1878-2000 Page 2 of 3 (5) Whether intended use complies with the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan of the City. Applications shall become a part of the lease. SECTION III [21.10.050 CLASSIFICATION PRIOR TO LEASE REQUIRED.] [EXCEPT FOR CONCEPT LEASE APPLICATIONS DESCRIBED IN THE SECTION BELOW, BEFORE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO LEASE LANDS, THE AREA INVOLVED SHALL HAVE FIRST BEEN CLASSIFIED FOR PERMITTED LAND USES AND A LAND USE PLAN OF THE AREA PREPARED AND PUBLICLY POSTED IN THE CITY HALL OFFICES. THE LAND USE PLAN SHALL BE PREPARED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRIOR TO POSTING. THE AVAILABILITY OF CONCEPT LEASES SHALL BE MADE KNOWN IN THE POSTING.] SECTION IV 21.10.060 Processing procedure. (b) The City Council shall normally consider a lease proposal only after approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. However, appeals of Planning and Zoning Commission disapproval may be made to the City Council. Completed lease[S] [SIGNED BY APPLICANT] applications must be presented to the City Council within thirty (30) days after approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. SECTION V 21.10.140 Lease execution. The lease applicant shall execute and return the appropriate lease agreement with the City of Kenai within [FOURTEEN] thirty (30) days of mailing the agreement to said applicant. The lease agreement shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of this title. Failure to execute and return the lease agreement within the specified period shall result in the forfeiture of all leasing rights. SECTION VI 22.05.040 Sale procedure. (h) Conveyance of City lands shall be by quit claim or warranty, deed furnished by the City, and buyers are advised that all such conveyances are subject to all liens, encumbrances, restrictions, and covenants of record and are specifically, without being limited thereto, subject to any unreleased restrictions contained in the deed or deeds by which the City received title to the land. Ordinance No. 1878-2000 Page 3 of 3 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of September 2000. ATTEST: John d. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: September 6, 2000 September 20, 2000 October 20, 2000 Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1879-2000 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $225,000 IN THE WATER AND SEWER FUND AND THE MISSION STREET SEWER LINE RELOCATION CAPITAL PROJECT FUND. WHEREAS, the Mission Street sewer line is threatened by erosion of the Kenai River bluff; and WHEREAS, the line needs to be relocated; and WHEREAS, the cost of the project including engineering and inspections is estimated to be $225,000; and WHEREAS, funds for the project are available in the fund balance of the Water and Sewer Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenue and appropriations be increased as follows: Section 1' Water and Sewer Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $225,000 Increase Appropriations' Sewer - Transfer to Capital Project Fund $225,000 Section 2: Mission Street Sewer Line Relocation Capital Project Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfer from Sewer Fund $225,000 Increase Appropriations: Administration Engineering, Design, Inspection Construction 1,000 24,000 200,000 $225,000 Ordinance 1879-2000 Page Two PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6~ day of September, 2000. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: September 6, 2000 September 20, 2000 September 20, 2000 Approved by Finance' (8/31 / 2000) jl CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 MEMORANDUM TO' FROM' DATE: RE' Mayor and Council Members Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai August 29, 2000 ELECTION JUDGES Below is the list of people who have agreed to act as election judges for Kenai Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 for the October 3, 2000 City of Kenai/Kenai Peninsula Borough Election. Precinct No. 1 Precinct No. 3 Ruth Malston Chair Helen Donahue Chair Janet BroWn Judge Mary C. Keck Judge June Harris Judge Diane Simmons Judge Mary Quesnel .Judge Patty Wheeler Judge Precinct No. 2 Precinct No. 4 Margaret Moms Chair Kathryn Burton Chair Tammy Franklin Judge Debbie Sonberg Judge Mary Ellen Perrizo Judge Esta Clemons Judge Jolynn R. Brown Judge Chris Hutchinson Judge KMC 6.05.040 states the City Council appoints the members of the election board. Does Council wish to appoint these persons as election board members for the 2000 City of Kenai/Kenai Peninsula Borough election of October 3, 2000? KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY :-, SOLDOTNA, ALASKA ,, 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892 DALE BAGLEY MAYOR Rick Ross, City Manager City of Kenai '~ 1 ~ida!go Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 August 24, 2000 RECEIVED ON Dear City Manager Ross' The Kenai Peninsula Borough Project Impact office has been housed at the Alaska Regional Aircraft Training Center (ARATC), 450 Marathon Road through a special use permit since June 9, 1999. The existing use permit is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2000. Recently we were informed that the actual performance date for Project Impact was until March 31,2001. We have made arrangements to extend the coordinator's position until that time. We would like to continue housing the project at the ARATC through the extended performance under the terms of the existing use permit. The Kenai Peninsula Borough has enjoyed the comfort of the center, the rental use of training rooms and an amicable relationship with the contract service providers of the facilities. We look forward to our continued partnership for natural disaster mitigation work under the Project Impact banner. Please contact me, or our project coordinator Kathy Scott if you have any questions or concerns regarding a six month extension of the permit. Sincerely, Dale Bagley, Mayor Kenai Peninsula Borough CC' Jan Henry, Coordinator Office of Emergency Management Kenai Peninsula Borough ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE This assignment is entered into between KENAI ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL, P.O. Box 822, Kenai, Alaska 99611-0822 and (Assignor) and PENINSULA ARTS GUILD, P.O. Box 703, Kenai, Alaska 99611-0703 (Assignee). Assignor does hereby assign and transfer all of his interest in the leasehold estate as evidenced by that certain Lease Agreement with the CITY OF KENAI as Lessor, recorded June 13, 1995, at Book 464, Page 768, Kenai Recording District, and coveting the following- described property: A portion of Lot 3, Block 17, Original Townsite of Kenai, located in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, more specifically described as the building known as the Fine Arts Center, along with the grounds beneath such bUilding and so much of those grounds immediately adjacent to such building as will provide ingress and egress to and from such building and access to all portions of the exterior of the building for purposes of repair and maintenance. to Assignee to have and to hold the same from the date hereofi for and during all of the remainder yet to come of the term of said Lease Agreement. Assignee agrees to comply fully with all the terms and provisions of the Lease, and to hold the Assignor harmless from any liability arising thereunder. day of IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Assignor has hereunto set his hand and seal this ,2000. ASSIGNOR: KEN~ ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL By: Name and Title ASSIGNEE: PENINSULA ARTS GUILD Assignment of Lease - Page 1 of 2 By: Name and Title STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) )ss ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this~ day of ,2000, , being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument. Notary Public for ~~,~ My COmmission Expiring. STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) )ss ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ~_ day of ,2000, , being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory ,, evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument. Notary Public for My Commission Expires: Assignment of Lease- Page 2 of 2 TO: FROM: Kenai Arts and Humanities Council 816 Cook Ave., Kenai Alaska 99611 283-7040 Kim Howard, City of Kenai Ricky Gease, President Kenai Arts and Humanities Council President Peninsula Art Guild RECEIVED AUG 2 8 2O0O DATE: August 28, 2000 Lease Transfer at the Kenai Fine Arts Center The Kenai Arts and Humanities Council Board of Directors (KAHC) passed a resolution to transfer its lease of the Kenai Fine Arts Center to the Peninsula Art Guild (PAG), effective September 15, 2000, contingent upon approval of the City of Kenai. The PAG Board of DirectorS passed a resolution to accept the transfer of the lease, and assume all responsibility with regards to the Kenai Fine Arts Center previously held by KAHC. When the original lease was signed, PAG did not have its 501 (c) 3 status or else it would have been the leasee instead of KAHC. Now that PAG has its 501 (c) 3 designation and is in the financial position to take responsibility for the Kenai Fine Arts Center, both Boards have agreed to the lease transfer and want approval from the City of Kenai for such a transfer. Please let me know what steps each Board needs to take in order to facilitate a transfer of lease for the Kenai Fine Arts Center from Kenai Arts and Humanities Council to the Peninsula Art Guild. I can be reached during the day at 283-1991. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. 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: August 28, 2000 Richard A. Ross, City Manager Klm Howard, Assistant to City Manager Security Assignment o~Lease- Dan O. Pitts, to First National Bank of Anchorage - Lot lA, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition The City has received a request for approval of the attached Secur/t~ Assignment of Lease. The leased property is adjacent to the long-term parking lot at the Airport. The City Attorney has reviewed the documents and has no objections. Payments to the City and Borough are in compliance. If Council approves the Securit~ Assignment of Lease, a consent form can be prepared for your signature. Cc' Charles L. Weimer, First National Bank of Anchorage Attachments /kh First National Bank of Anchorage August 21, 2000 City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Kenai. AK 99611-7794 Attn: Klm Howard _RECEIVED 1 Re: Assignment of Lease Dan O. Pitts Lot IA FBO Subdivision Dear Kim: The First National Bank of Anchorage has been granted a security assignment of the leasehold interest in the following described real property: Lot One A (l-A), FBO SUBDIVISION, SOUTH ADDITION, according to Plat No. 84-218, filed in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. Attached you will find a copy of the instruments used to effect this security assignment. The parties concerned request that the City of Kenai consent to this assignment per the terms of the lease. If the City of Kenai consents to the Assignment of Lease tbr Security Purposes. please tbrward the Consent documents to us for recording. If you. have any questions please call. l-~nar~es t~. weaner ~ Vice President 260-6020 CLW:gk Enclosures ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE FOR SECURITY PURPOSES (Lesee's Interest) Dan O. Pitts of PO Box 1916 Soldotna, AK 99669 herein after called "Assignor;', assigns and transfers to The First National Bank of Anchorage *, a national banking association, hereinafter called "Assignee:', all of its fight, title and interest under the lease agreement dated 07/27/84 **, between City of Kenai of 210 Fidalgo Kenai, AK 99611 as Lessor and Dan O. Pitts as Lessee, which covers the following described real property situated in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. Lot IA, according to the plat of 1BO SUBDMSION SOIYlI-I ADDITION, filed under Plat Number 84-218 Records of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. Acceptance of Assi~mm~_ent for Security Purposes attached as Exhibit "A" * of 44501 Sterling Highway, Soldotna, AK 99669 ** and recorded August 13, 1984 in Book 243 at Page 491 This Assignment is executed as security for repayment of $51,202.39 plus interest evidenced by a promissory note in said amount of even date herewith executed by Assignor in favor of Assignee. Assignor agrees to execute any further documents necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Assignment. DATED: August 21, 2000 ASSIGNOR: .t~-'O. Pitts BY: Dan O. Pitts STATE OF ALASKA ) )ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) This is to certify that on the 21st day of August, 2000, before me the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska, duly commissioned and sworn as such, personally appeared DAN O. PITTS, known to me to be the person named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and he acknowledged to me that he signed the same freely and voluntarily for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: First National Bank of Anchorage 44501 Sterling Highway Soldotna, AK 99669 this 21st day of August,-2000. 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: August 28, 2000 Richard A. Ross, City Manager Kim Howard, Assistant to City Manager Security Assignment of Lease- L & M Ventures, Inc. and Michael J. Lott, Natasha L. Lott and Nina Marion, to First National Bank of Anchora[e - Lot 3, Block 1, Gusty Sub. The City has received a request for approval of the attached Security Assignment of Lease. The leased property is the location of the Little Ski- Mo Restaurant. The City Attorney has reviewed the documents and has no objections. The lease payments, Borough property and sales taxes are current on this property. If Council approves the Securit!~ Assignment of Lease, a consent form can be prepared for your signature. Cc: Patsy Archer, Archer Escrow Company of Alaska Attachment /kh AUG-14-2000 12:52P FROM: Archer Escrow Co. TO:FNB-Escrow De~t. P:I R,ECEiV,ED AUG ~ ~ 2000 --- CITY OF"KENAI ..... - Archer Es crow Co. .... ,o,,,,...,.,,,,,,o. .... OF ALASKA P.O. Box 1331, Sterling, Alaska 99672-13'31 .Phone (907) 260.3200 Fax Phone (907) 260-3242 · August 14, 2000 City of Kcnai ATTN: Kim Howaxd Yamamoto/L & M Ventures Our Order No: 00-137 Dear Kirin The l~tts aaxi L & M Vcnturcs, Inc. arc taki~ out a new Deed of Trust with First National Bank of Anch. I have attachcd a copy of die new Security AsSigllal~llt of Lcasc, together with ~ho propo$cd Dccd of Trust. Please put ~ on thc agenda for approval and call me when the consent has been signed and I will pick it up. If you have any qucstior~, please do givc mc a call. Sinccrcly, 1) aLqy Archkr,/ President Enci. AUG- 14-8888 18: 58P FROM: Arc he r Esc r ow Co. TO:FNB-Escrow Dept. P:8 SECURITY ASSIGNME~ OF LEASE KNOW ALL MEN BY ~1~ PRESENTS that L & M Ventures, Inc., an ~~ co~orafion,~d ~chaa J'. Lou, Na~ha L. Lotl ~d Nina Ma~on, ludividually whos~ ~ess h P.O. Box 143~, Kenai, ~ 99~11, Assi~mc~ und~ ~t c~am Assi~ent of ~ase recorded lanus~ 14, 1999, ~ B~k 549, at Pa~ 841, ~ h~~r refe~ to as ~si~or, co~~g ~e foUow~g dcscn~ p~pe~: Lot 3, Block I or'GUSTY SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number K-1700, Records of thc Kenai Recordmt District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. Does hereby assign, for good and valuable consideration, a security itttetesL in Lease recorded May 30, 1978, in Book 12S, at page 463, to First National Bmtk of Anchorage, whose address is 11405 Kenai Spur Highway, Kcnsi, AK 99611, hereafter referred to as Assignee, and assigns, for the term ¢onm~¢ncing on the. day of August, 2001}, until Deed of Trust is paid irt thll. Said Deed of Trust being recorded August ~ 2000, in Book , at pag~ . . The Assigncc herein agrees to comply fuUy with all thc terms and proviiious of the Lease, and to hold thc Assignor harmless from any hability arising thereuuder. day of l~T WITNESS WHEREOF, the Assignors and assignee has hcrcunto set ti~eir hands this ,2OOO. ASSIGNOR: L & M Ventures, Inc. By: Michael J. Lot{, individually and President 13~: Natasha L. Lot, illdividually ~z~i ~rrcasurcr By: Nina L'. 'Marion, individually atd Secretary ....... ASSIGNEE: FIRST NATIONAL BAN~ OF .aNCHORAGE By: Title: AU1.~-14-;~000 12:52P FROM: Archer Escrow Co. TO:FNB-Escrow Dept. STATE OF ALASKA Third Judicial Dis~ct THIS IS TO CERTIFY thai on this day of tmdcrsigued Notary Publlo, personally appeared _Michael J. Lott, Natasha L. Lott and Nlna , ZOO0, the known to mc and to m~ known to be. thc individual(s) described in and who executed thc foregoing ins~meut and hedshedthcy acknowledged to mc that he/she/they signed the same freely mid voluntarily for th~ uscs and purposcs thereill set forth. Notary Public in an~t for the State of Alaska My Commissioa Expires: STATE OF ALASKA Third Judicial District THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of __ ,2000, the undersigucd Notary Public, personally appeared _Michael J. Lott: presiden~ Nntasha ~... Lott~ Treasurer and Nina Marion: Secretary. trnow~ to me and to me ~mown to be the aamed otticcr elL & M VENTURES, iNC., lac corporation -- described in and who executed thc foregoing instrument and hedshedthey acknowledged to me that he/she/they signed the same freely and voluntarily and arc authorized to do so on behalf of said corporation for thc uses and purposes'therein set forth. ~otary Public in an~i for the Stale o£ Alaska My Commission Expires: STATE OF ALASKA Third Judicial District THIS IS TO CER'Fn~Y that on this 'undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared ,. day of .... ~, 2000, the known to mc and to me known to be the ' of FIR~'i' i~TIONAL B~ OF ANCHORAGE, th~ corporation described in and'who executed thc foregoing instrument and hedshc/they aclalowlcdgcd to me that hedshc~ttmy signed the same frccly and volunlafily and are authorized to do so on behalf of said corporation for the uses and purposes thereto set forth. Notary Public in az~d for thc State of Alaska My Commission Expircs: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Alaskan Region Logistics Division June 30, 2000 Mr. Richard Ross City Manager City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo St., Ste. 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Re: Contract No. DTFA04-90-L-80935: 222W. 7th Avenue #14 Anchorage, AK 99513-7587 Phone: (907) 271-5427 RECEIVED JUL 12000 CITY OF KENAI ADMINISTRATION Dear Mr. Ross: For ease of reference, I have enclosed a copy of the above lease for property at the Kenai Airport. This lease is due to expire on September 30, 2000, and covers a tract of land that is used for the Runway Alignment Indicator Lights (RAIL) and Medium Approach Lighting System (MALS). Also included in this lease is a 25-foot easement for a buried high voltage cable. The FAA has a continuing need for these sites and would like to renew this lease. A modification is enclosed to accomplish the renewal and upon finding this document to be acceptable, please sign all copies and return two with original signature for our files. Upon review of the existing lease, it was noted that the lessor was previously identified in error as the State of Alaska. The lessor should have been the City of Kenai and the enclosed modification reflects this correction. If you require additional information, please contact Mike Davis, FAA Contractor Representative, Automated Information Management Inc., at 271-5958. Please direct all correspondence to Mary Buckle, or if you need to reach me, please call me at 271-5369. Sincerely, Mary Buckle Contracting Officer Enclosures AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT PAGE 2 CONTRACT NO. DTFA04-90-L-80935 EFFECTIVE DATE- 10/01/00 Section 3 is modified as follows' This lease shall become effective October 1, 2000, and shall remain in force until September 30, 2001, and may, at the option of the Government be renewed from year to year upon the terms herein specified. The Government's option shall be deemed exercised and the lease renewed each year for one (1) year unless the Government gives 30 days notice that it will not exercise its option, before this lease or any renewal thereof expires; PROVIDED, that no renewal thereof shall extend the period of occupancy of the premises beyond the 30th day of September, 2010. City of Kenai United States of America INITIALS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 222 W. 7TH AVENUE, #14 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99513-7587 /_/ APPROACH LIGHT LANE SITE /_/ INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM SITES /_/ RADAR SITES /X/ RAIL and MALS Site LOCATION' Kenai Airport LICENSE Contract No. DTFA04-90-L-80935 1. For, and in consideration of, the benefit of the Kenai Airport an¢ to the general public utilizing same, the undersigned, hereinafter referre( to as the licensor, hereby grants to the United States of America the license, right, and the privilege to install, operate, and maintain a RAIL & MALS and necessary control facilities upon the following described lands in the State of Alaska more particularly described as follows: a. A tract for Runway Alignment Indicator Lights (RAIL) and Medium Approach Lighting System (MALS), described on Attachment and shown in red on attached Drawing No. ALD-ENA-040.001 b. 25 foot easement for a direct burial high voltage cable, described on Attachment 1 and shown in green on Drawing No. ALD- ENA-040.001 attached hereto and made a part hereof. 2. Together with the right of ingress and egress over the said lands and adjoining lands of the licensor, necessary or convenient for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the RAIL & MALS facilities' 3. This license shall become effective October 1, 1990, and shall remain in force until September 30, 1991, and may, at the option of the Government, be renewed from year to year upon the terms herein specified. The Government's option shall be deemed exercised and the license renewed each year for one (1) year unless the Government gives thirty (30) days' notice that it will not exercise its option, before this license or any renewal thereof expires; PROVIDED, That no renewal thereof shall extend the period of occupancy of the premises beyond the 30th day of September, 2000: 4. All structures, improvements, or other property placed upon the said premises by the United States shall remain its property and may be removed by it upon the expiration or termination of this license or within ninety (90) days thereafter. 5. No member of or Delegate to Congress or Resident Commissioner shall be admitted to any share or part of this license or~ to any benefit tc arise therefrom. Nothing, however, herein contained shall be construed to extend to any incorporated company, of the license be for the general benefit of such corporation or company. 6. The licensor hereby warrants that it has acquired and possesses a' adequate real estate right in the property described herein, and that it i authorized to grant to the United States of America, the rights and interests set forth herein. ?. Covenant Against Contingent Fees' The licensor warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secur this license upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, brokerage, percentage, or contingent fee, exceptin~ bona fide employees or bona fife established commercial or selling a~encies maintained by the licensor for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty the Government shall have the right to annul this license without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price o consideration, the full amount of such commission, brokerage, percentage, or contingent fee. 8. Licensee shall submit to Licensor a complete set of as-built drawings of all facilities installed under this license within ninety (90) days subsequent to completion of installation or construction of such facilities. 9. This License supersedes and replaces expired License No. DOT-FA69AL-6966 · DATED THIS ,,/~g'~' DAY OF ~ , 1990. STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AN] PUBLIC FACILITIES BY' TITLE' ACCEPTED' UNITED STATES OF AMERICA JAUES U OUZEL TITLE' Co~~ (~ ,, ATTACHMENT License No. DTFA04-90-L-80935 Runway Alignment Indicator Lights (RAIL) and Medium Approach Lighting System {MALS) Site_ A tract of land 150 feet in width that has a centerline description from the end of Runway' 19, at stationing 7[5+00, which is the True Point of Beginning; thence N 31°00'E along the runway centeriine extended, 3,100 feet to runway stationing 106+00, containing 10.65 acres, more or less. 25 foot Easement for Direct Burial High Voltage Cable.. Commencing at runway centerline stationing 78+00, proceed N 31°00'E 1,000 feet to runway centeriine stationing 85+00 extended, thence S ~g°00'E 7~ feet to the True Point of Beginning of this description; thence a 25 foot strip of land that has a centerline length of 1,1S0 feet on a bearing of S 81"30'E, containing 0.~~ acres, more or less. ......-.'~,~ ~ i44 N. BINKLE'¢ SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669-7599 ~ '~ BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892 August 29. 2000 DALE BAGLE'~ MAYOR Kenai City Council 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Kenai. Alaska 99611 Dear City Council Members' RE' Vacate a public right-of-way and/or easement reserved under Public Land Order 1~, 16 and excluded/:'rom US Patent filed in Book 547 Pages 167 and 168 Kenai Recording District. located in United States Survey 1435. within Section 6. Township 5 Noah, Range 11 West. Seward Meridian. Alaska KPB File No. 2000-136; KPBPC Resolution 2000-30 In accordance with AS 29.40.140, no vacation of a city right-of-way and/or easement may be made without the consent of the city council. The Planning Commission approved the referenced vacation subject to staff recommendations at their regularly scheduled August 28, 2000 meeting. StafFs recommendations are included in the minutes. A roll call vote was taken with all Commissioners present voting yes. This petition is being sent to you for your consideration and action. The City Council has 30 davs from August ?8 2000 in which to veto the decision of the Planning, Commission. If no veto is received by the CommiSsion ~vithin the 30-day period, the decision of the Commission will stand. Draft. unapproved minutes of the pertinent portion of the meeting and other related materials are attached. RLB'ria Sincerely, A /' i /,n /"2; /~,'¢' /'; ,l~obert L. Bri=ht Planning Director Attachments CC' Rick Segura xv/minutes only AGENDA ITEM F. PUBLIC HEARINGS · Vacate a public right-of-way and/or easement reserved under Public Land Order 1216 and excluded from US Patent filed in Book 547 Pages 167 and 168 Kenai Recording District, located in United States Survey 1435, within Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska KPB File No. 2000- 136; KPBPC Resolution 2000-30 Staff report as read by Max Best. PC Meeting 8/28/2000 Purpose as stated in petition' Not needed for access, originally platted through existing structures, never constructed as a road, right-of-way originally platted as 'visionary' road for the future. Petitioner(s): Richard Segura for Kenai Natives Association of Kenai, Alaska Public notice appeared in the August 2 and August 9, 2000 issues of the Peninsula Clarion. Eighteen (18) certified mailings were sent to owners of property within 300 feet of the parcels; sixteen (16) of the receipts have been returned. Eleven (11 ) regular mailings were sent to agencies and interested parties' six (6) notices were sent to KPB Departments. Three (3) notices were posted in public locations. The notice and maps were posted on the Borough web site. Statement(s) of non-obiection Homer Electric Association Central Emergency Services noted that the vacation is not in their service area. KPB River Center Staff KPB Coastal Zone Management Statements of support The Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission approved the vacation, noting that the vacation would not land lock any parcels, no city utilities or accesses appear to be affected by the vacation, and there are no future road plans which would utilize the right-of-way. Staff discussion When the parcel of land was transferred to the Kenai Natives Association by United States Patent AA-81429 recorded in Book 547 Page 167 Kenai Recording District, a right-of-way easement was excluded from the transfer. This easement had been transferred by quit claim deed to the State of Alaska under the authority of the Alaska Omnibus Act, Public law 86-70, 73 Stat. 141. The only visual representation of this easement which staff could find is attached to the quit claim deed, which references PLO 1216. The only interest which the Borough can vacate is the Borough's interest. If there are underlying interests in this easement, such as the State of Alaska, this action will not vacate their interest. The easement was created by document and, if the vacation is approved, will be vacated by Planning Commission resolution. No changes to the boundary of the parcel will result from this vacation, and the area will not be changed. Findings 1. Sufficient rights-of-way have been dedicated to serve surrounding properties. 2. Per petition, right-of-way easement proposed for vacation is not in use. 3. Per City of Kenai, right-of-way easement proposed for vacation is not in use. 4. Per City of Kenai, right-of-way easement is not needed for future use. KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 28, 2000 MEETING PAGE 3 . Aerial photographs indicate improvements are located in or near the easement. No alternative or superior access will be dedicated. Based on findings 1, 2, 3 and 4, staff recommends granting the vacation as petitioned. These findings can be tied to the following facts to support the recommendation: . That special circumstances or conditions affecting the property have been shown by application; Findings 1, 2, 3 and 4 appear to support this fact. o That the vacation is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right and is the most practical manner of complying with the intent of this title; Findings 4 and 5 appear to support this fact. o That the granting of the vacation will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the area in which said property is situated. Findings '/, 2, 3, and 4 appear to support this fact. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve vacation of the right-of-way easement as petitioned, subject to: Filing the Planning Commission Resolution 2000-30 in the appropriate recording district with the petitioner being responsible for the fees. If the vacation is approved, the Kenai City Council has thirty days in which they may veto Planning Commission approval of the vacation. DENIAL OF A VACATION PETITION IS A FINAL ACT FOR WHICH NO FURTHER CONSIDERATION SHALL BE GIVEN BY THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH. APPEALS TO PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A VACATION MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS TO SUPERIOR COURT AT KENAI, ALASKA PURSUANT TO PART VI OF THE ALASKA RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURES. [20.28.110 AS AMENDED BY KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH ORDINANCE 99-43]. END OF STAFF REPORT Chairman Hammeiman read the rules by which public hearings are conducted and opened the meeting for pui31ic comment. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment, Chairman Hammetman closed the public hearing and opened discussion among the Commission. MOTION: Commissioner Hensley moved, seconded by Vice Chairman Bryson, to approve the vacation per staff recommendations based on the findings. It was the consensus of the Plat Committee that: Findings 1,2, 3, and 4 applied to Fact 1 (That special circumstances or conditions affecting the property have been shown by application); Findings 4 and 5 applied to Fact 2 (That the exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right and is the most practical manner of complying with the intent of this title); Findings 1,2, 3, and 4 applied to Fact 3 (That the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the area in which said property is situated.). Findings 1. Sufficient rights-of-way have been dedicated to serve surrounding properties. 2. Per petition, right-of-way easement proposed for vacation is not in use. 3. Per City of Kenai, right-of-way easement proposed for vacation is not in use. 4. Per City of Kenai, right-of-way easement is not needed for future use. 5. Aerial photographs indicate improvements are located in or near the easemen[. KENAi PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 28, 2000 MEETING PAGE 4 VOTE' The motion passed by unanimous consent. HAMMELMAN YES HOHL YES BRYSON YES JOHNSON ABSENT BAYES i BOSCACCI YES i YES MARTIN I SKOGSTAD YES , ABSENT GANNAWAY YES VACANT SEAT HENSLEY YES EIGHT YES TWO ABSENT ONE VACANT SEAT KENAI PENINSULA BOROiJGH PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 28, 2000 MEETING PAGE 5 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-30 GRANTING A VACATION OF THE BOROUGH'S INTEREST IN A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND/OR EASEMENT RESERVED UNDER PUBLIC LAND ORDER 1216 AND EXCLUDED FROM US PATENT FILED IN BOOK 547 PAGES 167 AND 168 KENAI RECORDING DISTRICT, LOCATED IN UNITED STATES SURVEY 1435, WITHIN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, SEWARD MERIDIAN, ALASKA WHEREAS, a right-of-way and or easement was excluded from the Patent which transferred land to the Kenai Natives Association; and WHEREAS, a request has been received to vacate the Borough's interest in the public right- of-way and/or easement; and WHEREAS, 20.28.090 authonzes the Planning Commission ~ grant vacations upon finding of facts which have been shown; and WHEREAS, it has been shown that the easement is not necessary for access now or in the future, that no lots will be denied access by the granting of the vacation, and that granting of the vacation will not be detrimental to the public welfare; and WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation; and WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council has not vetoed the vacation as authorized in 20.28.100. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH: Section 1. That the Borough's interest in a public right-of-way and/or easement reserved under PLO 12'16 and excluded from the US Patent filed in Book 547 Pages 167/168 as interest transferred to the State of Alaska by quit claim deed dated June 30, 1959 is hereby vacated. Section 2. That a copy of a sketch delineating the location of the easement within US Survey 1435 shall be attached to, and made part of this resolution, becoming page 2 of 2. S{mtion 5. That this resolution is void if not recorded in the appropriate Recording District within 90 days of adoption. Section 6. That this resolution becomes effective upon being properly recorded. ADOPTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH ON THIS ~ DAY OF , 2000. John Hammelman, Chairperson Planning Commission ATTEST: Maria E. Sweppy Administrative Assistant Relunl to: Planning Del3a~e~ent 144 N. Binldey Strict Kertai Peninsula Borougt~ Planning Comm~ Resolu~on 2000-,30 Page I of 2 NgnowoB ¥-t~,~I August 10, 2000 CITY OF KENAi 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ Mar)' Toll, Platting Officer Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department 144 North Binkley Soldotna, AK 99669-7599 RE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND/OR EASEMENT VACATION- U.S. SURVEY 1435 Dear Ms. Toll: The City of Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed and approved the above- referenced vacation at their August 9th meeting. A copy of the minutes and staff comments is attached. Planning & Zoning Administration Attachments' Staff Comments Meeting Minutes CC' Richard Segura, Representative, Kenai Natives Association, 215 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 10 l, Kenai, AK 99611 96 STAFF REPORT To' Planning & Zoning Commission Date' July 24, 2000 Prepared By: JL/mk GENERAL INFORMATION , ,~ Applicant' Richard Segura, Representative Kenai Natives Association 21 5 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 101 Kenai, AK 99611 283-4851 Requested Action' Legal Description: Street Address: KPB Parcel No.: Existing Zoning' Current Land Use: Land Use Plan: Right-of-Way and/or Easement Vacation U.S. Survey 1435 502 Overland Avenue . · . . 04704008 Townsite Historic (TSH) Former Moose Range Refuge Headquarters Medium Density Residential ANALYSIS General Information: Applicant states the reason for vacating is, "Not needed for access, originally platted through existing structures, never constructed a road, right-of-way originally platted as a 'visionary' road for the future." Allowing the vacation would not land-lock any property in the area. City Engineer: No city utilities or accesses appear to be affected by the proposed action. No future road plans require this right-of-way. Building Official' No comment. 97 U.S. Survey 1435 - Right-of-Way Vacation Page 2 RECOMMENDATIONS Recommend approval. ATTACHMENTS: 1. KPB Notice of Public Hearing 2. Application 3. Maps 98 Right-of-Way and/or Easement Vacation, U.S. Survey 1435, 502 Overland Avenue--Application submitted by Richard Segura, Representative, Kenai Natives Association, 215 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 101, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Jackman MOVED to approve the fight-of-way and/or easement vacation, U.S. Survey 1435,502 Overland Avenue and Com___missioner Erwin SF~ONDED the motion. Kebschull noted the City Engineer stated the city did not need the access and recommended approval of the vacation. There were no other comments or questions. VOTE: ! B,'yson: ]Yes I Erwin: lYes t Goecke: [Yes MOTION PASSED UN~OUSLY. ITEM 7: PENDING ITEMS-- None. ITEM 8: CODE ENFORCEMENT-- None. I,TEM 9' REPORTS 9-a. City Council -- Councilman Frazer referred to the August 2 council meeting action agenda included in the packet and reported the following: · Council approved a $228,000 contract to Zubeck, Inc. to do the groundwork for the airport warm storage facility. · An ordinance to provide local preference in competitive bidding purchases for the City will be up for public hearing at the August 16 council meeting. · Council and some members of administration would be meeting with Li~a Sutherland, Aide to Senator Stevens, at the Challenger Center to discuss potential funding for the coastal 'trail/bluff erosion project, Challenger Center, etc. · Received a new brochure from BP Petroleum regarding natural gas and noted a potential line for receiving the gas was from Fairbanks to Nikiski. The brochure also discussed the gas-to-liquids facility to be built in Nikiski. * Jim Palmer of British Petroleum will be addressing the Kenai Chapter of The Alliance regarding the proposed gas-to-liquids facility. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 9, 2000 PAGE 2 99 MEMORANDUM TO: MARY TOLL, PLATTING OFFICER FROM: ~CHEL CLARK, PLANNER SUBJECT: TRAILS COMMISSION PLAT REVIEW DATE' 08/09/2000 At their August 3, 2000 meeting, the Trails Commission reviewed the following vacations and preliminary plats: o Petitions to Vacate a. William C. Momson Court (Cooper Landing) b. Barbara Court/Trial Court (Ninilchik) c. Portion of U.S. Survey 1435 (City of Kenai) 2~ Preliminary Plat Reviews a. KPB 2000-115; Troy Hodges Airpark (near Soldoma Airport) b. KPB 2000-116; Kennedy Subdivision, 2000 Addition (off Funny River Road) c. KPB 2000-117; Stariski Meadows Replat Lot 1 (Stariski Area) d. KPB 2000-118; Meyer Subdivision (off Cohoe Loop Road) e. KPB 2000-119; Witman Estates, Phase 3 (off Gas Well Road) f. KPB 2000-120; Iola Subdivision No. 2 (City of Kenai) g. KPB 2000-121; Bayview Subdivision No. 9 (City of Homer) h. KPB 2000-122; Bayview Subdivision No. l0 (City of Homer) i. KPB 2000-123; Greenwings No. 8 (offEast End Road) j. KPB 2000-124; Aldered Estate (offNorth Fork Road) k. KPB 2000-099; Meeks House Lot (City of Kenai) 1. KPB 2000-130; Tulin Skyline Highland (off Skyline Drive) m. KPB 2000-131; Irons Subdivision, Tom and Annie Replat (north of Soldoma) n. KPB 2000-132; Karluk Reef Addition No. 3 (offKalifomsky Beach Road) o. KPB 2000-133; Bolstridge Addition No. 4 (Sterling) p. KPB 2000-134; Smokyhill Terrace, Throop Replat (Ninilchik) q. KPB 2000-137; Wes Warren Sub, Ranch Addition No. 3 (offHolt Road) r. KPB 2000-138; Glen View Sub, Nelson Replat (Longmere Lake) The Trails Commission unanimously passed a motion requesting that for KPB 2000-117, Troy Hodges Airport plat, the property owner extend Oehler Road to allow trail access from the adjacent municipal property, if possible. The Trails Commission also expressed concern about access to Lot 3B under KPB 2000-138, Glen View Subdivision, Nelson Replat. Thank you for your consideration of these matters. 100 PENINSULA CLARION KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public notice is hereby given that a petition has been received to vacate the Borough's interest in a right-of-way in the City of Kenai. Area under consideration is described as follows: Location and request: Vacate a public right-of-way and/or easement reserved under Public Land Order 1216 and excluded from US Patent filed in Book 547 Pages 167 and 168 Kenai Recording District, located in United States Survey 1435, within Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska KPB File No. 2000-136 Purpose as stated in petition' Not needed for access, originally platted through existing structures, never constructed a road, right-of-way originally platted as 'visionary' road for the future. Petitioner(s): Richard Segura, representative for Kenai Native Association of Kenai, Alaska. Public hearing will be held by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission on - Moncla~¥, August 28, 2000, commencing at 7'30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business ~c,-,,,;,o.'~ Meeting to be held in the Borough Administration Building, Soldotna, Alaska. Anyone wishing to testify may come to the above meeting to give testimony; or may submit a wdtten statement to the attention of Mary Toll or Max Best, Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department- 144 N. Binkley Street- $oldotna, Alaska 99669. Written testimony should be received by the Planning Department no later than Wednesday, August 16, 2000 [Written comments may also be sent by Fax to 907-262-8618]. If the Planning Commission approves the vacation, the Assembly of the Kenai Peninsula Borough or the appropriate City Council has thirty days from that decision in which they may veto the Planning Commission approval. Appeals from denials of the Planning Commissions must be taken within 30 days to the Superior Court at Kenai, Alaska pursuant to Part VI of the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. . For additional information contact Mary Toll or Max Best, Resource Planning DePartment, 262- 4441 (1-800-478-4441 toll free within Kenai Peninsula Borough). Mary Toll, Platting Officer PUBLISH 2X (Wednesdays August 2 and 9, 2000) HEA REQUESTED EASEMENTS DATE ~' ! 7'/4:N::' ~'- 7-~/ · 101 CENTRAL EMERGENCY SERVICE5 PENINSULA CLARION KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public notice is hereby given that a petition has been received to vacate the Borough's interest in a right-of-way in the City of Kenai. Area under consideration is described as follows' Location and reauest: Vacate a public right-of-way and/or easement reserved under Public Land Order 1216 and excluded from US Patent filed in Book 547 Pages 167 and 168 Kenai Recording District, located in United States Survey 1435, within Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska KPB File No. 2000-136 Purpose as stated in petition: Not needed for access, originally platted through existing structures, never constructed a road, right-of-way originally platted as 'visionary' road for the future. Petitioner(s): Richard Segura, representative for Kenai Native Association of Kenai, Alaska. Public hearing will be held by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission on Monday, August 28, 2000, commencing at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits. Meeting to be held in the Borough Administration Building, Soldotna, Alaska. Anyone wishing to testify may come to the above meeting to give testimony; or may submit a written statement to the attention of Mary Toll or Max Best, Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department- 144 N. Binkley Street- Soldotna, Alaska 99669. Written testimony should be received by the Planning Department no later than Wednesday, August 16, 2000 [Written comments may also be sent by Fax to 907-262-8618]. If the planning Commission approves the Vacation, the Assembly of the Kenai Peninsula Borough or the appropriate City Council has thirty days from that decision in which they may veto the Planning Commission approval. Appeals from denials of the Planning Commissions must be taken within 30 days to the Supedor Court at Kenai, Alaska pursuant to Part V! of the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. :,,. For additional information contact Mary Toll or Max Best, Resource Planning Department, 262- 4441 (1-800-478-4441 toll free within Kenai Peninsula Borough). Mary Toll, Platting Officer PUBLISH 2X (Wednesdays August 2 and 9, 2000) 102 KENAI RI~ PENINSULA CLARION KENAI PENINSL~A BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public notice is hereby given that a petition has been received to vacate the Borough's interest in a right-of-way in the City of Kenai. Area under consideration is described as follows- Location and request: Vacate a public right-of-way and/or easement reserved under Public Land Order 1216 and excluded from US Patent filed in Book 547 Pages 167 and 168 Kenai Recording District, located in United States Survey 1435, within Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska KPB File No. 2000-136 Purpose as stated in petition: Not needed for access, originally platted through existing structures, never, constructed a road, right-of-way originally platted as 'visionary' mad for the future. Petitioner(s): Richard Segura, representative for Kenai Native Association of Kenai; Alaska. Public hearing will be held by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission on Monday, August 28, 2000, commencing at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits. Meeting to be held in the Borough Administration Building, Soldotna, Alaska. Anyone wishing to testify may come to the above meeting to give testimony; or may submit a written statement to the attention of Mary Toll or Max Best, Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department - 144 N. Binkley Street- Soldotna, Alaska 99669. Written testimony should be received by the Planning Department no later than Wednesday, August 16, 2000 [Written. comments may also be sent by Fax to 907-262-8618]. If the Planning Commission approves the vacation, the Assembly of the Kenai Peninsula Borough or the appropriate City Council has thirty days from that decision in which they may veto the Planning Commission approval. Appeals from denials of the Planning Commissions must be taken within 30 days to the Superior Court at Kenai, Alaska pursuant to Part VI of the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. .. For ~dditionai inform,tion contact M~ry 'roll or M~x Be~t, Resource ~l~nning D4partment, 262- 444~ (~-800478-444~ toll free within Kon~i ~nin~ul~ Borough). Mary Toll, Platting Officer PUBLISH 2X (Wednesdays August 2 and 9, 2000) 103 PENINSULA CLARION KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public notice is hereby given that a petition has been received to vacate the Borough's interest in a right-of-way in the City of Kenai. Area under consideration is described as follows' Location and request: Vacate a public right-of-way and/or easement reserved under Public Land Order 1216 and excluded from US Patent filed in Book 547 Pages 167 and 168 Kenai Recording District, located in United States Survey 1435, within Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska KPB File No. :2000-136 Purpose as stated in petition' Not needed for access, originally platted through existing structures, never constructed a road, right-of-way originally platted as 'visionary' road for the future. Petitioner(s): Richard Segura, representative for Kenai Native Association of Kenai, Alaska. Public hearing will be held by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission on Monday, August 28, 2000, commencing at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits. Meeting to be held in the Borough Administration Building, Soldotna, Alaska. Anyone wishing to testify may come to the above meeting to give testimony; or may submit a written statement to the attention of Mary Toll or Max Best, Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department- 144 N. Binkley Street- Soldotna, Alaska 99669. Written testimony should be received by the Planning Department no later than Wednesday, August 16, 2000 [WdEen comments may also be sent by Fax to 907-262-8618]. If the Planning Commission approves the vacation, the Assembly of the Kenai Peninsula Borough or the appropriate City Council has thirty days from that decision in which they may veto the Planning Commission approval. Appeals from denials of the Planning Commissions must be taken within 30 days to the Supedor Court at Kenai, Alaska pursuant to Part VI of the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. . For additional information contact Mary Toll or Max Best, Resource Planning Department, 262- 4441 (1-800-478-4441 toll free within Kenai Peninsula Borough). Mary Toll, Platting Officer PUBLISH 2X (Wednesdays August 2 and 9. 2000) 104 COASTAL MANAGEMENT CONSISTENCY REVIEW DATE: TO: Mary Toll, Platting Officer FROM: SUBJECT: Nancy Carver, Research Assistant KPB FILE # THE KPBCMP"ST~ R:EVgE~D THE ABO~ SUB. CT FOR CONSISTENCY WI~ Tf~ KENAI (KPBCMP) ENFORCEABLE POLICIES' 'IN CO:: ~ ~ · ,'":'RNT. 'fiu.~~ ~IVIP POLIC IE S (SEE ATTACHED I.~-i~i-~) . · CONSISTENT WITH ~ I~BCMP POLICIES . . . ADVISORY: OTHER COlVlMENTS: · ,, 105 Rus~an Gre~ Mission U.S. Surva, y L~t I Lo18 AREA PROPOSED FOR VACATION j' Game Commis~ US.~y 14~ K£NAI AREA PROPOSED FOR VACATION U.S.S. 1435 ~UBD. TOYON ~L R£aERVE NO'. ii , BROAD WAY ~ PEN[NSULA AVE. ~ ~ ' ''cook ~vE ~ - · , jOILERS !' / / / .... I KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH::::::::: JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ J II~JOJOIOIQ$OlClll N H ' ~,~ .~~,,., ,~ t~ATED BY: PLANNER I ~, SCALE: t '=400' I O~TE: 07/23/98 ~ I lO7 PENINSULA CLARION KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public notice is hereby given that a petition has been received to vacate the Borough's interest in a right-of-way in the City of Kenai. Ama under consideration is described as follows: Location and request: Vacate a public right-of-way and/or easement reserved under Public Land Order 1216 and excluded from US Patent' filed in Book 547 Pages 167 and 168 Kenai Recording District, located in United States Survey 1435, within Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska KPB File No. 2000-136 Purpose as stated in petition: Not needed for access, originally platted through existing structures, never constructed a road, right-of-way originally platted as 'visionary' road for the future. Petitioner(s): Richard Segura, representative for Kenai Native Association of Kenai, Alaska. Public hearing will be held by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission on Monday, August 28, 2000, commencing at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits. Meeting to be held in the Borough Administration Building, Soidotna, Alaska. Anyone wishing to testify may come to the above meeting to give testimony; or may submit a written statement to the attention of Mary Toll or Max Best, Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department - 144 N. Binkley Street- Soldotna, Alaska 99669. Written testimony should be received by the Planning Department no later than Wednesday, August 16, 2000 [Written comments may also be sent by Fax to 907-262-8618]. If the Planning Commission approves the vacation, the Assembly of the Kenai Peninsula Borough or the appropriate City Council has thirty days from that decision in which they may veto the Planning Commission approval. Appeals from denials of the Planning Commissions must be taken within 30 days to the Supedor Court at Kenai, Alaska pursuant to Part VI of the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. For additional information contact Mary Toll or Max Best, Resource Planning Department, 262- 4441 (1-800-478-4441 toll free within Kenai Peninsula Borough). Mary Toll, Platting Officer PUBLISH 2X (Wednesdays August 2 and 9, 2000) 108 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING DEPARTMENT PETITION TO VACATE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY/SECTION LINE EASEMENT PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED Upon receipt of complete application with fees and all required attachments; a public hearing before the Planning Commission will be scheduled. The petition with all required information and attachments must be in the Planning Deuartmeqt at least 30 days prior to the preferred hearing date. By State Statue and Borough Code, the public hearing must be. scheduled within 60 days of receipt of complete application. [~ Fees - $300 non-refundable fee to help defray costs of advertising public Iiearing. plat fees witi be in addition to vacation fees. City Advisory Planning Co_mmiss~onv Copy of minutes at which this item was acted on, along with a copy of City StaffRepon. ,..,c l a:f. ed '~ ~ r Name of public right-of-way proposed to be vacated is UN-NAIlED · dedicated by plat of NOT DEDICATED BY PLAT Subdivision, filed as Plat No. N/A in KRD Recording District. BOOK 54 7 , PAGES 167 & 168 Are there associated utility easements to be vacated? [ ] Yes [Z] No Are easements in use by any utility company; if so which? [] 'Easement for public road or right-of-way as set out in (specify type of document) as recorded in Book ~ Page ~ of the Recording District. (Copy of recorded document ,nust be submitted with petition) [ ] Section Line Easement. Width of easement must be shown on sketch. L] Submit three copies of plat or map showing area proposed to be vacated. Must not exceed ! i x 17 inches in size. Iq the case of public right-of-way the submittal must include a sketch showing which parcels the vacated area will be attached to. Proposed alternative dedication is to be shown and labeled on the sketch. Has right-of-way been fully or partially constructed? is right-of-way used by vehicles/pedestrians/other? Has section line easement been constructed? Is section line easement being used? Is alternative right-of-way being provided? [ ]Yes IX]No [ ]Yes F]No [ ] Yes IX] No [ ]Yes IX] No [ ] Yes Ix] No The petitioner must provide reasonable justification for the vacation. Reason tbr vacating NOT NEEDED FOR ACCESS, ORIGINALLY PLATTED THROUGH EXISTING STRUCTURES, NEVER CONSTRUCTED A ROAD, RIGHT-OF-NAY ORIGINALLY PLATTED AS A 'VISIONARY' ROAD FOR THE FUTURE. The petition must be signed (written signature) by owners of majority of the front feet of land frontiqg part of right-of-way t r sect,on line easement proposed to be vacated.~~ust m~iude m~0~ address and legal description of his/her property. Submitted by: Signature Name ~,{~NAI NATIVESf~(SSOC.as IX] representative [ ] petitioner Address 215 FIDALGO AVE, STE 101 KENAI, AK 99611 Phone (907) 283-4851 Petitioners: /, Signature Signature Name Name ' -' ~E~i-~NiN BO~ Address Addr~s -. ~NNING Owner of' Owner of Signature Si~ature -' ' Name Name Address Add.ss Owner of Owner nf v~'Pt-.-rlI#:.~NJ R.J~ R,l..'v Oe~2. O7~; erw 109 ., .o This Patent/s/~ued by the ~ STATES, Deparm~en~ of the Interior. Bureau I, and Management, 222 We~'c Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513. as GRANTOR, ~o the Kenai Natives A~:/at/on. Inc., 215 Fidal~o Street, Suite 203. Kenai, Ala~a 99611, as GRANTEE, for lands in the Kenai Recording District. Kenai Natives Association, Inc. is entitled t~ a patent pursuant to Sec. 311(d)(2)(B)(i) of the Kenai Natives Association Equity Act Amendments of 1996, Pub. L. 104-333, 4~ U.S.C. 1784 n, and Par. 9(a) of the A[reement for the Purchase, Ex~~e, and Transfer of Lands Between the Kenai Natives Association, Inc., and the United States of America, dated May 13, 1997, ~f the surface and subsurface estates in the following-described lancl~ U~. Survey No. 1435. ContJi~i~ 5.42 acres, as shown on plat of survey accepted April 17, 1923. NOW KNOW YE, that there is, therefore, granted by the UNITED STATF_~ OF AM]E~CA, unto the above-named corporation the surface ~nd subsurface estates in the lands described; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said estates with all the rights, privileges, immunities, and appurtenances, of whatsoever nature, thereunto belong, unto the said corlxa~tien, its successors and assigns forever. EXCLUDING from the lands so [ranted, any interest transferred t~ the State of Alaska by the quitclaim deed dated June 30, 1959, exe~t~l by the Secretar~ of Commerce, under the authority of the Alaska ~us Act, Public Law 86-70, 73 Stat. 141, in the following Be~tmi~ at comer No. 3, U.S. Survey 1435, thence by metes and S. 46'04' W., 44.5 feet; Northwesterly, 74.1 feet on an arc to the right with a radius of Ig)6.5 feet; ,_.. 50 - 99- 0046 110 9.o AA. B14~9 -- 0547, 168 N. 44~' 34' W., 100.0 feet; S. 46'04' W., 10.0 feet; N. 46'34' W., 221.0 feet; Northwesterly, 206.9 feet on an arc to the right with a radius of 348.3 feet; S. 46'34' E., 584.0 feet to the point of be~nning. The area de~x~Kl contai~ 0.69 acre. THE GRANT OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED LANDS IS SUBJF_L~ TO: 1. Valid existing rights therein, if any, including but not limited to those created by any lease, contract, permit, right-of-way, or easement, and the right of the lessee, contractee, permittoe, or grantee to the complete enjoyment of all rights, · privileges, and benefits thereby granted to him. Further, ~ant to sec_ 17~)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims ~ettlement Act of December 18, 1971 (A~NCSA), 43 U.$.C. 1601, 1616(bX2), any valid existing right recognized by ANCSA shall continue to have whatever right of access as is now provided for under existing law; and 2. Any easements for existing roads and utilities, as provided in Sec, 311(dX2)(B)(i) of the Kenai Natives Association Equity Act Amen~en~ of 1996, 43 U.S.C. 1784 n. . ,, '~..~--, .... } ¢-' '. ':'~,TED BY ~' '~80EC 8p~3~ 50 - 99- 004,6 ImmmiNd mmmi N1]~TT-~JGBT iMi d We immmklmmmlmm W ~mm umw Renal Natives Associacton, Inc. 215 Ftdalgo Avenue, SuiCe 102 Kenat, AK 99611 111 KNOW ALL ~EN B~ THE~E PRE~ENTS that the Secretary of Commerce, United States Department of Co~erce, Grantor, under and pursuant to the authority' contained in Section 21 of the Act approved by the President on June ~= 1959 (73 Stat. 1~1), does hereby devise, release, and quitclaim unto the State of Alaska, Grantee, its successors and assigns, cubJect to the condition set forth below, all rights, title, and interest of the Depart- ment of Co,waerce in and to all of the real properties listed in Schedules A B, and ¢, attached hereto and made parts hereof, which properties are no~.: owned, held, administered, or used by the Department of Commerce in connection with the activities of the Bureau of Public Roads in Alaska, and which said Schedules are more fully identified as follows: Schedule A--Highways, consisting of 60 pages. Schedule B--Improved Real Property, consisting of 5~ pages. ~.. Schedule C--Unimproved Real Property, consisting of 62 pages. TO NA~'E AND TO HOL~ the premises, together ~.~ith all the hereditamentc and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever, subject, however, to thc, condition that if the said Grantor or the head of any other Federal agency detex~aines and publishes notice thereof in the Federal Register ~.~tthin 120 days next following the date of this deed that all or any pa~t of the above premises or any interests therein are needed for continued retention in Federal o~mership for purposes other than or in addition to read purposes, the Grantor may enter and terminate the estate hereby quit claimed in those portions of the premises concerning which said dete~-~..,lnations are made, by notifying the Governor of the State of Alaska of such termination by regis- tered letter or letters mailed w~thin one year next following the date of this deed. By acceptance of this deed, the Grantee agrees to the above condition without waiving any rights it may othemo~ise have to refer any dispute to the Claims Commission authorized by Section 46 of the Act ap- proved by the President on June 25, 1959 (7~ Stat. 1:$1). ~N WITN~S ¥~EEREOF the Grantor has hereunto set hi~ hand and seal this 30th day of June 1959. /s/ Frederick H. Mueller Acting ~'~ecret~"ry of CommerC'o 112 - 2 - U~XTED ~TAT~ O~ AMERICA D~ST~ICT OF CO~XA I, E.A. Treacy , a Notary Publlc in and for the District of Columbia, do here'b~ certify that on this 30th day of June, 1959, before me personally appeared M~ederick H. Mueller , being to me personally well knm.m and lmown 'by me t'o 'be t'~e Secreta~,.r of Commerce , and acknowledged that th'e .... foregoing instrUment bearing date' of' June 30, 1959, was executed bW him in his official capacity and by authority in him vested by law, for the purposes and intents in said instrument described and set forth, and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed as A. ctin~ Secretary of Commerce . , Witness ~y hand and seal this 3Oth day of June, 1959. A. ~otary Public My commission expires 1-1~-61 . The foregoing property is hereby accepted by the State of Alaska, through i~ Gove~nor, Hono.~able William A. Egan, State of Alaska /s/ Willi .a~ A. E~an STATE OF ALASKA I, HUgh J. Wade , a Notar%, Public in and for the said ....... a~ State, hereby certify that W. A. Egan ' ' ' , w~ose name as Governor is' ~lgned' to 'the f~regolng conveyance and who 'i~ known to me, acknowledged before me on this day that, being informed of the contents of the convey- ance, he, in his capacity as such Oove~nor of Alaska , executed the same voluntarily on this day. ' Given under my hand and seal of office this 2nd day of Jul~ , 1959. · ' My comml~sion expires ~/23/6,3 /s/ Hugh J. Wade ' ' Notary Public 113 m. O. ~~. 114 CITY OF KENAi 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 MEMORANDUM TO' FROM' DATE: RE: Mayor and Council Members Carol L. Freas,?.Cit.y~Clerk City of Kenai ~ August 29, 2000 OCTOBER 18, 2000 MEETING-- DATE CHANGE At the August 16, 2000 council meeting, I mentioned that Alaska Day, a City holiday, falls on the third Wednesday of October (a regular council meeting day) and I requested you give some thought to whether you wanted to change the date and to what date. Mayor Williams requested I review past minutes to see what actions had been taken in the past when holidays fell on regular council meeting dates. I reviewed minutes and found that since 1990, council meeting dates have been moved several times and there was no definite pattern in determining to what date the meeting was moved, i.e. the day following the holiday or the following Wednesday. It would be my suggestion the meeting not be set on the following Wednesday, a P&Z. Commission meeting date, as it is difficult to know at this time what their agenda will include and what space needs they will require for public hearings, etc. The October meeting schedule is attached for your review. clf ¢]:TY COUNCIL, October 2000 COMMI55ION, COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE 15 22 29 9 Harbor Commis- sion, 7p, Coun- cil Chambers 3 City/Borough Election Day Library Commis- sion, 7:30p, Library Conf. Rm. /6 Kenai Historic Commission, 7p, Council Chambers 23 30 /0 Beautification Committee, 7:00p, Council Chambers 17 24 31 4 Kenai City Coun- cil Meeting, 7p, Council Chambers 11 Planning & Zoning Comm- ission, 7p, Council Chambers 18 HOLIDAY, CITY OFFICES CLOSED Kenai City Coun- cil Meeting, 7p, Council Chambers(??) 25 Planning & Zoning Comm- ission, 7p, Council Chambers 5 Parks & Recre- ation Commis- sion, 7p, Coun- cil Chambers 12 Airport Commis- sion, 7p, Coun- cil Chambers 19 26 Septeml S MT W-T F S I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 '7 13 20 27 Noveml 14 21 28 S MT WT F S I ~ ~--'-~ 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Printed by Calendar Creator Plus on 08/29/2000 MEMORANDUM CITY OF KENAI "oa 4 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ TO' FROM' DATE' SUBJECT' Rick Ross, City Manager Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager September 6, 2000 Test Well No. 4 Good news! We found good quality water in many aquifers in Test Well No. 4. We found four zones with good water quality. Now we want to put screens in each of the four zones and flow test for quantity estimates. Our bid was for testing only one aquifer so we need an increase. It would be less expensive to test the upper aquifers in a new test well than installing 210 feet of blank screen in the original test well. The attached Change Order No. 1 to Kraxberger Drilling increases the bid quantities (at the same unit bid price). This will increase the well drilling contract by $16,250. Larry suggested that we handle the change order by increasing the construction contract purchase order and including it on the City Council list of PO's over $2,500. This change will also require an increase in engineering for additional testing by the geophysical consultant in the amount of $4,100. A resolution transferring funds will go before City Council at the next meeting of September 20, 2000. KK/jet Attachment t~ . C.O. SENT TO ON C.O. APPROVED BY ON PAGE 1 OF 1 CITY OF KENAI CHANGE ORDER NO. PROJECT' Kenai Well No. 4 DATE: 6-Sep-O0 CONTRACTOR' Kraxberger Drilling YOU ARE HEREBY REQUESTED TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES FROM THE CONTRACT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES- QUANTITIES, UNITS, UNIT PRICES, CHANGE IN COMPLETION SCHEDULE, ETC. BID SCHEDULE A: TEST WELl Increase Item 3' Well screen from 20 If to 60 If @ $225/If Increase item 4: Well Development from 8hr to 16 hr @ $250/hr Increase item 5' Test Pumping from 30hr to 60hr @ $1 75/hr BID SCHEDULE B: PRODUCTION WELl No Change NET CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE DUE TO THIS C.O. INCREASE OR (DECREASE) 9,000.00 2,000.00 5,250.00 16,250.00 CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIME ORIGINAL TIME September4, 2000 (Test Well) PREVIOUS C.O.S N/A THIS CHANGE ORDER 30 Days REVISED CONTRACT TIME October 4, 2000 (Test Well) CHANGE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $168,250 PREVIOUS CHANGE ORDERS THIS CHANGE ORDER 16,250.00 REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT $184,500 ATTACHED IS JUSTIFICATION OF EACH ITEM ON THIS CHANGE ORDER. THIS C.O. IS NOT VALID UNTIL SIGNED BY THE OWNER. CONTRACTOR'S SIGNATURE INDICATES HIS AGREEMENT HEREWITH, INCLUDING ANY ADJUSTMENT IN THE CONTRACT SUM OR CONTRACT TIME. Revised 5/26/99 CONSULTING ENGINEERS 215 FIDALGO AVENUE SUITE 204 (907) 283-3583 September 6, 2000 Keith Komelis, Public Works Manager City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, Alaska 99611 STRUCTURAL CIVIL ENVIRONMENTAL KENAI, ALASKA 99611 FAX (907) 283-4514 RE' Kenai Well No. 4-Test Well Completion Dear Mr. Komelis, Please refer to the attached letter from Geoff Coble of Coble Geophysical Services, the geophysical consultant for the Well No. 4 project. Drilling records for the test well indicate that several separate aquifers were encountered. CGS sampled each aquifer for water quality testing and has recommended screening 4 separate zones totaling 60 feet, located at depths ranging from 45 to 347 feet. CGS has recommended screening all of the zones in order to maximize water quantity from the well. Due to the fact that the aquifers are separated by several feet of unsuitable strata, it would be necessary to install screen blank in the unsuitable zones, however the total amount of screen and screen blank, 45 feet to 347 feet =298 feet would be way in excess of the 100 feet of screen included in the bid estimate. Kraxberger Drilling has verbally offered to provide the blank screen for $190/ft, a savings o $35/ft compared to the bid price of $235/ft for standard screen. CGS has also recommended testing the upper aquifers separately from the lower aquifers to determine if it makes economic sense to screen both the upper and lower aquifers in the production well. It is possible that the additional flow gained from the upper aquifer would be offset by the reduced flow available from the lower aquifer if the production well capacity is limited by the upper aquifer drawdown. CGS would require additional test data and additional compensation for performing the added testing. In order to reduce the cost, CGS has recommended drilling a second, shallower test well adjacent to the first test well. The second well would be drilled to a depth of 80 feet. By drilling the second test well to a shallower depth, it would be possible to minimize the quantity of blank screen. A cost analysis of the two options is attached. Option 1 will result in a cost over mn of approximately $16,250 for the Test Well, Schedule A, plus $4,100 for additional testing by the Geophysical consultant. Option 2 would result in a cost over mn of approximately $65,200. It is possible that the production well could either have a cost over mn or an under mn, depending on which options the City chooses for completion of the production well. A cost analysis, based on three different scenarios for the production well is also attached. The decision as to which option to choose for the production well should be made after the test well data has been obtained. In order to obtain the best available information regarding the capacity estimated capacity of the production well I recommend that the City proceed with CGS's Option 1, to drill a second, shallower test well, and to test pump both test wells. Sincerely,.~,,~ Wm. J.)q~lson, P E A l a s k a ,s ~~'~ KEN INSULA August 17, 2000 Kenai City Council 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Council Members: Get ready for KENAI CAJUN STYLE! We're going to be Spicin' up the Peninsula this year with the most flavorful and colorful Regional Tourism Conference (RTC) yet! The conference will take place September 22-23, 2000 and will be held in the city of Kenai. Our theme this year will embrace the rich culture and festivities of "the Bayou," complete with a Crawfish-Shrimp- Crab Boil and live entertainment featuring the saucy sounds of Louisiana. This Awards Banquet and Auction will truly be an event you won't want to miss. While the banquet is always something to look forward to, the day's activities take an upbeat turn this year with the inclusion of national motivational speaker, Jay Rifenbary, author of the book "NO EXCUSE." Jay will be spending the afternoon enlightening conference participants with his unique perspective on success and his humorous escapades. We are truly looking forward to this being the best RTC we have ever hosted. )l'~t this time we would like to invite you to help make this successful event happen. Bein~ the host community I .. think it would be very .... armropriate for the City of Kenai___ to snonsor_ the afternoon social___. This_ is a $500. sp-onsorship [ "~2d.. we would welcome you to open it with some welcome remarks from the MaYor and Council members.. The [ {2ity of Soldoma is sponsoring the morning social, so the afternoon social would be a perfect match for to sponsor, [ however, we do have a variety of sponsorship opportunities. If you are interested in this exposure, I have included a [ s.~..ponsorship form that includes a list of all opportunities for this year's conference. · . ~ As a sponsor for this event, your company will receive recognition in all RTC advertisements, programs, and event signage. Additionally, your brochures will be included in all of the registration packets and you will receive public accolades during your segment. This year we have opened up the conference to both the industry and the general public, in addition to our membership and community leaders. We are anticipating the highest attendance ever. Again, we appreciate your generosity and commitment to the tourism industry on the peninsula and thank you for helping make this an event to remember. Sincerely, Faron Owen Executive Director KPTMC attachments phone (907) 283-3850 fax (907) 283-2838 e-mail info@kenaipeninsula, org 150 North Willow, Suite 42 'Kenai, Alaska 99611 Business Contact Address KENAI CA [UN STYLE! Regional Tourism Conference 2000 Sponsorship Form Phone Conference Sponsorship Opportunities... Please select which segment(s) of the event you would like to sponsor. . Business Roundtables, informal discussions amongst similar businesses _____ Educational Sessions, informative tid-bits to sharpen your business skills ~ Mid-morning Coffee Service, New Orleans Chicory Coffee & Beignet ~ Breakfast & Coflee, pastries & fresh fruit . Lunch, two varieties of Gumbo to enjoy while listening to Keynote Speaker ~ Afternoon Social, coffee & cookies _____ Programs, includes company logo on back cover ~__ Welcome Reception, at the Challenger Learning Center ~ Evening Entertainment, featuring Live Louisiana-style music ~ Member Product Showcase, all day at conference headquarters _____ Banquet Hand Towels, includes embroidered company logo ~ Awards Banquet, Cajun Seafood Boil & other Southern Treats . Keynote Speaker, Nationally Recognized Author, Jay Rifenbary _~_ Banquet Aprons, includes screen print company logo $175 (6 available) $250 (6 available) $300 $400 $500 $500 $750 $750 ' $750 $1000 $1000 $1000 $1,500 $1,500 (2 available) *Note: Any of the above may be jointly sponsored, please call Autumn at (907) 283-3850 if you are interested in co-sponsoring options. ~ My check for the amount of $ is enclosed. Please Invoice me for the amount of $ Please charge my VISA or MasterCard for the amount of $ Card # Exp. Name Signature KPTMC greatly appreciates your support. Please fax or mail completed form to: (907) 283-2838 or 150 N. Willow, Ste. 42, Kenai, AK 99611 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Alaska VA Healthcare System and Regional Office 2925 DeBarr Road Anchorage AK 99508-2989 · John J. Williams Mayor City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Mayor Williams' . , In Reply Refer T~: .~"~ '.,:'~ :'.i..~.' !iil,":.." '~! D : ' ' '~ AUG ;~ I t~ , ~ ~"~'--':'-: ' ~ :""' .... '~' Ct E:'~':i The Alaska VA Healthcare System and Regional Office would like to keep you informed regarding our plans for developing a Community Based Outpatient Clinic on the Kenai Peninsula. This initiative has been receiving considerable interest both with veterans and those who advocate for veterans. In order to share information, we have included you on our mailing list of service organizations and veterans' advocates. Enclosed is an "Information Letter" concemin~g this initiative. Periodically, we will update this information and share our progress. I hope having access to this information will assist you in working with veterans. Thank you for your support of Alaska's veterans. Sincerely yours, Michael Bell Community Affairs Director Enclosure: Department of Veterans Affairs Contact Person: Michael Bell (907) 257-5490 Information Letter August 29, 2000 VA DEVELOPING MEDICAL CARE FOR KENAI PENN1NSULA VETERANS Since 1995 Veterans on the Kenai Peninsula have been traveling to the Anchorage facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to receive health care. On July 29, 2000, veterans and their families attended a meeting at the National Guard Armory in Kenai to voice their concerns and learn about VA's plans for'developing either a clinic on the Peninsula or to contract with local physicians for medical services. Nationally VA has developed hundreds of small clinics, known as Community Based Outpatient Clinics or CBOCs. In order to form a Community Based Outpatient Clinic, VA is required by federal regulations to obtain congressional approval, following a thorough analysis of various options for providing veterans with local health care. At the Kenai meeting, Alex Spector, Director of the Alaska VA Healthcare System and Regional Office (VAHSRO) spoke to a crowd of approximately 200 veterans and family members. Mr. Spector admitted that having driven to Kenai the same morning, he had a greater appreciation for the distance traveled by veterans. Currently, veterans with appointments can get a ride to the VA clinic on a van departing from the Kenai Vet Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. After speaking to Kenai's veterans on July 29th, VA conducted meetings with physicians and administrators at the Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna and the South Peninsula Hospital in Homer. These meetings were very productive and showed a willingness to work with VA in developing improved access for veterans. Veterans attending the meeting in Kenai, spoke quite candidly about the hardships faced by patients travelling to Anchorage for care. 'The meeting was organized through a cooperative effort of veterans' service org .anizations on the Kenai Peninsula, including Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion and AMVETS. Mr. Spector told the audience in Kenai that "I wish I could immediately improve access to health care, however, the process of developing a CBOC could take a year or so". The Alaska VAHSRO has formed a CBOC implementation team and. committed to communicate progress and updates of the proposals progress. August 28, 2000 CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 National Bank of Alaska Kenai, Alaska Dear Anna: Per your telephone conversation with City Finance Director, Larry Semmens, this letter authorizes the following individuals to sign checks and other negotiable insmanents for the City of Kenai: Richard Ross, City Manager Kimberly Howard, Admin. Assistant Carol Freas, City Clerk Finance Department Lawrence A. Semmens, Finance Director Robin Feltman, Accountant Jenifer Lockwood, Accounting Tech. Checks are to be signed by one member of the finance department and one of the other people identified above. Thank you for your help in modifying our list of authorized signers. Sincerely, City Manager o . . INFORMATION ITEMS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 6~ 2000 8/29/2000 WRCC thank-you letter for City's assistance with the 13th Annual Kenai Peninsula Run for Women. 8/2000 Resource Development Council, Inc., Resource Review. 9/2000 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection. Mayor John Williams City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo #200 Kenai, AK 99611 enai-Soldotna Women's Resource & Crisis Center August 29, 2000 Dear Mayor Williams' Thank you for the City of Kenai's support to the 13t~ Annual Kenai Peninsula Run for Women. Members of the Parks and Recreation Department, Police Department, Public Works Department and Senior Center helped us make the' 2000 Run a success. We especially thank Bob Frates, Lt. Jeff Kohler, Officer John Watson, Mark Johansen, Keith Komelius and Kelli Kelso for their help. The Kenai Peninsula Run for Women has become established as an annual event, with runners coming from both Alaska and out of state. With community support of money, food and prizes, we had a festive, fun event for entrants, volunteers and their families. The main purpose of the Run for Women is to increase visibility of the Women's Resource & Crisis Cemer and the services we provide. Some of these services are a 32 bed shelter with 24 hour advocacy, education, and support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our agency offers a variety of educational support groups dealing with issues such as domestic violence, sexual assault, sobriety, and parenting. WRCC administers the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), the Women, Infants and Children Program (WlC), and the Child Care Food Program (CCFP). WRCC also provides a Transitional Living Center and a Batterer's Imervemion Program. Any additional proceeds raised beyond coveting the cost of the mn Mil be used to directly benefit victims of abuse and their children. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Women's Resource & Crisis Center and the Kenai Peninsula Run for Women. /t4erely' Cheri Smith Co-Chair Co-Chair 325 South Spruce Street Kenai, Alaska 99611 Business Line... 283-9479 Crisis Line... 283-7257 ~/~ ~~ $~/~; Xoniag, inc. · r'""l I periodic publication of the Resource Development Council, Inc. No endangered status for bel_ .,,a:s Federal, state off/c/als say l/sting is unwarranted Cook Inlet beluga whales will not be designated as an endangered species under either the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) or Alaska statute, federal and state officials % have determined. .) 'However, Trustees for Alaska, representing several environmental groups, has filed a sixty-day notice of intent to sue the National Marine Fisheries Service over its determination that an endangered listing is unwarranted. In a federal rule published in late June, NMFS said an endangered spe- cies listing was unwarranted because overharvesting bY Native subsistence hunters is the problem and measures are already in place to reverse the de- cline in the beluga's population. NMFS said oil and gas production, treated wastewater discharges from local com- munities, shipping and other activities do not appear to be causing the whale's decline. Recent studies show that Cook Inlet belugas contain lower levels of contaminants than other beluga whales found in Western Alaska and in the Arctic. "These appear to be very healthy animals," noted NMFS biologist Brad .../~mith. Research has also shown that Anchorage's wastewater treatment plant is iqot causing excess sedimenta- tion in the Inlet or buildup of toxins as Shipping traffic into Cook Inlet ports could be adversely impacted if the beluga whales are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. (Totem Ocean Tra#er Express photo) tidal currents and fluctuations flush out the area. NMFS also noted that recent sur- veys indicate a slight increase in the beluga population from an estimated 347 whales in 1998 to 357 in 1999. NMFS listed the beluga as depleted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)in May, giving the federal agency long-term authority to regulate the Native hunting it cites as the primary cause for the beluga's decline. Prior to the depleted determination, federal authorities controlled harvests over the past year through a law sponsored by Senator Stevens and passed by Congress in 1999 that banned hunting until a co-management agreement with Native groups is reached. A co-management agreement was finalized recently and it will allow for the harvest of one whale this summer. Beluga whales became a major issue when environmental groups petitioned NMFS in March 1999 for the Endangered Species Act listing. By law, the Secretary of Commerce should have (Continued to page 4) Stiles to lead RDC in 2000 Members of the RDC Board of Directors attending the Year 2000 Annual Meeting in Anchorage pause for a photo at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. At front and center is Bob Stiles, RDC's new President. Stiles thanked outgoing President Jim Branch for his outstanding efforts in /eading the organization over the past year. . ~urce: :Review is the. official pedodiC publica- tion:,of, the R~source.. Development:Cbuncil (RDC), Naska's. largest ·priVately funded:nonprofit eco, nomicdevelopment organization working to de,- velop Alaska,s natural resources', in an 'orderly manner, and to. create' a broad-based, diversified economy:while protecting and enhancing the envi- ronment:. -'.; ~ii~® committee OfficerS Pt~Sident'".~;2:'.',:-~ii:,,,.i,'2L; ....... RObert,B. Stiles Sf~,~,Vice President'. ........ CharlesW. Johnson vice:President ......... .: .................. -;.' .Mark Hanley $~ret~;~-;:.;;:,::'~.'. :,,,..;. ................ -': Uwe .Gross Treasurer .......................................... Stan Foo PastPresident; ............ ,;.,: ...... ,..'...;2 .Jim.Branch~ ' :~::i:;;ii?i;i;.!i.::::'~:'~.i~'i;:i:ii::.',~:,' '.;;'.. :~' .~ :.. ;" · ,".. "':'~ 'i':'::.,. :',.'. ' ".'. , '.'i~~!!~iffe~tOr ~j~:?COodinator..;..' .............. :,2:T~dd..OWens Bnance/Membership...; .......... ,.Billie. Rae Gillas !.:'i,;¢' '..,' '.' ' .: RDCis'10cated at121 W. Fireweed, Suite 250, Anchor- a~i;AK 99503i;~ (907) 276-0700. Fax:. 276.~87, Ma~rialinthispublication may be reprintedWithout p.~issiort provided appropriatecrediti is, given. '::?::?.:.:;:'::'::.-.'-.:':::~:.,!:;:;,.:'~:;ii"::,:.': ' r" ',;:?.:..:.... :.::.:":,. ...... .:RBCs e,ma~l, add ess: RDC s web"site address:' www.akrdc.org writer & Editor Carl' Portman ,,, ,, Page 2 / RESOURCE REVIEW / August 2000 Robert B. Stiles, President of DRven Corporation, has been elected Presi- dent of RDC. Stiles was elected to the one-year term at RDC's Annual Meet- ing June 8 in Anchorage. Charles W. Johnson, President of Era Aviation, was elected Senior Vice President, Mark Hanley, Public Affairs ManagerforAnadarko Petroleum Com- pany, was elected Vice President. Uwe Gross, Chief Executive Officer of Koniag, Inc., was reelected Secretary and Stan Foo, President of S.T. Foo and Associates, was reelected Trea- surer. RDC Board members discuss top priorities at the Annual Meeting in Anchorage June 8. RDC's new officers from left to right in back row are Uwe Gross, Secretary, Bob Stiles. President, Stan Foo, Treasurer. In front row are Mark Hanley, Vice President and Chuck Johnson, Senior Vice President. Stiles has more than 25 years experience in natural resource development and environmental service industries. He also has significant political, commercial and technical experience in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Since 1989, Stiles has been the President and Owner of DRven Corporation where he provides contract management and marketing services for natural resource development projects. He is an active participant in stat¢' and t.ocal issues and organizations, i cluding the Alaska Coal Association, where he 'serves as President, the Alaska-Korea Business Council, the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce, the Alliance, Arctic Power, the Alaska Miners Association, the Alaska World Trade Center and the Anchorage Cham- ber of Commerce. Stiles is also the Vice Chair of the Anchorage Planning and Zoning Commission. Elected to RDC's 78-member statewide board of directors were Mayor Dale Bagley, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Soldotna; John Barnes, Marathon Oil Company, Anchorage; Al Burch, Alaska Draggers Association, Kodiak; Richard Cattanach, Associated General Contractors of Alaska, Anchorage; Paul Laird, BP Exploration, Anchorage; James Mery, Doyon Limited, Fairbanks; Michael O'Neill, Security Aviation, Anchorage; Bob Pawlowski, Racal Pelagos, Inc., Anchorage; Representative Gall Phillips, Homer' Dennis Roper, North Slope Borouc~ Anchorage; Vincent Tutiakoff, Sr., Aleu, Corporation, Anchorage, and Eric Youid, Alaska Rural Electric Cooperative, Anchorage. RDC celebrates 25 years Reflecting on the past, celebrating the future Keynote speaker Jim Mulva, President and Chairman of Phillips Petroleum Company, noted that "/n good times and bad, one of the strongest advocates for our industry has been the RDC. "In discussing his company's strategy for growth, Mulva said Alaska will be the cornerstone of his company's plans. "Over the next ten years we intend to significantly increase our presence in your state. We see enormous upside potential for increasing o# production and for developing our gas reserves." ,,es0u _ op ¢ Resource ~Development [Council. lnc ...... , Jim Branch exchanges some laughs with RDC's new President Bob Stiles. Branch presented Stiles with the traditional President's gavel. 25th Anniversary What was the original name of RDC? OMAR, the Organization forthe Management of Alaska's Resources. Who were OMAR's two chief founders? Robert Penney and Robert Fleming When did OMAR change its name to RDC? 1978 Who received the first barrel of oil from the Alaska Pipeline? The Valdez Chamber of Commerce and RDC How many numbered commemorative plaques did OMAR make out of the first barrel of oil? 798, for each mile of the pipeline Nearly 500 people attended RDC's 25th Anniversary banquet at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel June 8. Paula Easley shared memories from RDC's early years. Easley served as Executive Director from 1975 to 1987. August 2000 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 3 Federal, state officials say belugas not endangered (Continued from page 1) decided by March 3 of this year whether to list Cook Inlet belugas as endangered. When the determination was delayed, environmental groups sued in May to force a decision. On May 31, NMFS listed the belugas as depleted under the MMPA and several weeks later it ruled that an ESA listing was unwarranted. On the state front, Fish and Game Commissioner Frank Rue also refused to list the belugas as endangered. He said the whales are not threatened with extinction, a condition that must be met before declaring an animal endangered under state statute. Rue noted that state law does not allow him to list individual stocks or populations as endangered unless the scientific community has for- mally recognized them as a bona fide subspecies. This is not the case with the belugas in Cook Inlet. "While we share Trustees' concern about the health of this important popu- lation, we believe the restrictions which are now in place under the federal Ma- rine Mammal Protection Act will enable the population to recover," Rue said. The Fish and Game Commissioner said he believes NMFS is on the right track and is optimistic the Cook Inlet popula- ' tion will rebound. Federal officials believe the Marine Mammal Protection Act is the best and most appropriate tool for reversing the beluga's decline. The MMPA focuses heavily on harvests, the primary cause of the beluga's decline while the ESA is much broader and takes habitat into account. Environmentalists want an ESA listing as such a determination would lead to additional scrutiny of virtually every activity in Cook Inlet, as well as the establishment of critical habitat areas spanning much of the Inlet. Local communities and RDC have strongly opposed such a move since commerce, commercial fishing, oil and gas development and other activities have not played a role in the beluga's decline and should not be penalized with additional oversight and costly permit stipulations. Commercial fishing would be one of several industries which could be affected by an endangered species listing. A Seattle judge recently ruled to ban commercial fishing of bottom fish in critical habitat areas for the Steller sea lions, a species considered endangered. Moreover, once critical habitat areas are established, environmental groups are likely to file suit to stop any activity they don't like in these areas. A glaring case example is currently playing itself out in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea where environmentalists have filed suit to force an end to commercial fishing in critical habitat areas established for the Steller sea lions. In late July, a federal judge's ruling banned commercial fishing for pollock, cod and other bottom fish in the vast chunks of ocean designated as critical habitat for the Stellers. The judge's Industrial operations along Cook Inlet have not played a role in the beluga's decline, yet could be impacted if the whale is eventually listed under the Endangered Species Act. ruling pushes boats out of the richest fishing grounds and will force the smaller Alaska-based fishing vessels furthr out into dangerous waters. If the bal, sticks, it will cost the fishing industry $93 million over this year's remaining season and $160 million next year. Borough and city governments in the region will suffer from lost taxes on fish landings and local bUsinesses will see a big drop in revenues since fishing is the mainstay of most communities. "An ESA listing for beluga whales could be a disaster for Southcentral Alaska communities and the economy because in part it would open the door to third-party lawsuits from non- development interests," said RDC's Executive Director Ken Freeman. "All we need to do is look to the Steller sea lion issue," Freeman warned. "We don't want to go there." Bill Pope, President of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, warned an endangered species listing "could prevent any kind of industry that in any shape, manner or form impinges on Cook Inlet belugas." Freeman agreed noting that even the mere perception o. an impingement could make a project or activity more costly and therefore uneconomic. Already a number of tracts in Cook Inlet have been removed from Page 4 / RESOURCE REVIEW / August 2000 Most ground cargo for Alaska 's two largest cities, Anchorage and Fairbanks, moves up Cook Inlet to the Port of Anchorage. An endangered listing for the Cook Inlet beluga whales could potentially impact most activity in Cook Inlet. (Totem Ocean Trailer Expressphoto) potential oil and gas leasing because of perceived conflicts with beluga whales. In addition, Anchorage wastewater utility officials fear that an endangered species listing could force the Munici- pality to make substantial upgrades to its facilities, ultimately resulting in steep utility rate hikes. Representative Gall Phillips re- cently thanked RDC for its continuing efforts on the issue. "Together, we worked almost two years to make sure that correct and factual information was presented to NMFS and that all users of Cook Inlet would be considered in NMFS' final decision," Phillips said. "RDC continues to do a thorough job of bringing this issue to the forefront through public meetings, educational opinion pieces and inclusion of all users that stand to be affected," Phillips added.-"The Legislature cannot do this type of outreach alone; it certainly has benefited Alaska to have RDC as the lead organization in this sensitive issue and others of a similar nature." Even though NMFS and state officials have decided not to list the beluga as endangered, RDC will remain in the forefront as there is still much work to do on the issue. RDC offers $1 ,000 reward The Resource Development Council, in conjunction with the National Marine Fisheries Service and Era Aviation, are offering a $1,000 reward to the first pilot to report a stranded beluga whale in Cook Inlet on which a satellite tag is success- fully placed. Throughout the summer and earlY fall, beluga whales occasionally become stranded in Turnagain Arm and at the mouth of the Susitna River. In an effort to better understand the health, diet and migratory patterns of the beluga whales, NMFS monitors individual whales with satellite beacons. The best opportunity to safely affix a satellite tag to a whale is during a stranding. If a stranded beluga is sighted, please call NMFS at 1-877-462-6625 and report the number of whales stranded, the time of the sighting', the physical location of the stranding and the status of the tide. For additional information, call RDC at 276-0700 or the National Marine Fisheries Service at 271-5006. ASRC is top exporter A Forbes 500 company based in Barrow and with business ties to Rus- sia, Asia, Europe, Mexico, and Canada and engaged in business around the world, has been named Alaska's Ex- porter of the Year. Governor Tony Knowles presented the annual award to Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) at the Export Council banquet in late May. "One of 13 regional corporations created in 1971 by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, ASRC has come a long way since," Knowles said. "They started out with $44 million and five million acres. Now they are number 246 on the Forbes 500 list of the largest private companies. With 30 subsidiaries, they are on line to reach $1 billion in revenues in 2001. As Vice President Charlie Brower put it the other day, 'Not bad for a company out of Barrow'." ASRC's subsidiaries represent a cross-section of industries - oil field service, petroleum refining and distri- bution, construction, engineering, base operation services, and even plastics. Several are exporters. Natchiq builds pipelines and provides oil field services and module fabrication and engineer- ing, and has activities stretching from Sakhalin Island to the Gulf of Mexico. ASRC has been a good corporate citizen to Alaska. Because of its Inupiat heritage, sharing its profits is an important part of the corporate culture. Not just with its 7,800 shareholders - but with all the communities in Alaska in which they do business, including Anchorage, Kenai, Valdez, and, of course, the North Slope. Named as runner up was VECO, Inc., an Alaska-owned company that exports expertise in engineering, con- struction, operations, and maintenance. Community-based but with a global outlook, VECO is doing business in Alaska, the Lower 48, and 23 countries providing training, education, and in- vestment in technology and project management. August 2000 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 5 Alaskans pack hearings on proposed road ban RDC and other groups supporting multiple use management on public lands rallied hundreds of Alaskans to rise up in opposition to President Clinton's policy to ban road building in roadless areas of our national forests. With the exception of Juneau and Sitka, most residents in Southeast Alaska attending a series of public hear- ings held across the region opposed the policy. For now, a decision to in- clude the Tongass in the policy has been deferred for four years, and many testifying at the hearings would like the Tongass permanently exempt. In Anchorage, RDC members made a strong impact at a June 28 hearing where 35 people voiced strong opposi- tion to Clinton's plan. If the road ban is applied to both the Chugach and Tongass, it would severely limit access to both forests for all commercial activities from recreation and tourism to timber and mining. Unlike the Lower 48, where most forests have a network of roads crossing through them and where public access is relatively simple, the policy would have a disproportionate impact on the Chugach and Tongass where the road system is extremely limited. The policy would apply to only one- fifth of national forest land in the Lower 48, but would close off 92 percent of Alaska's national forest lands (98% of the Chugach) to new roads, whether they are for campground access, recre- ation, fishing, logging or sight-seeing. With so much of the Chugach already roadless, the policy would make it nearly impossible to disperse recreation as Alaska and its tourism industry grows. RDC President Bob Stiles de- nounced the policy as an end run around Congress since the plan will be imple- mented with administration action only. "This policy represents a mandate that has come from the top down," Stiles testified. "One of its major flaws is that it is a one-size-fits-all approach which doesn't work in Alaska or many other places." Executive Director Ken Freeman pointed out that even without the policy applying to the Tongass, 84 percent of all old growth trees in the forest would remain uncut, only 10 percent of the forest's commercial timber would be available for harvest and that only 7 percent of Tongass' roadless areas would be harvested over a 200-year rotation. Yet Freeman's focus on the facts had little impact on those expressing emotional arguments supporting the policy. Several people testified that the policy must go forward, otherwise they claimed there would be no trees left in the Tongass. A school teacher proudly noted that she refuses to distribute seedlings from Koncor Forest Products to her students, fearing it would give children the impression that it is okay to cut trees in a national forest. Others called for a ban on all logging while some even urged that existing roads be ripped out of the forest. One activist claimed "roads are not a problem, it's people who pollute and destroy." He said fewer roads would bring fewer people to the forest. Still others spoke of the Tongass and Chugach as if they were the last quiet and wild places left in America. RDC members and staff rebutted each argument and emphasized that national forests in Alaska should not be managed as national parks where preservation is the prevailing management emphasis. Both the Chugach and Tongass are multiple use units where logging, mining, recreation, commercial fishing and other activities are provided by law. Multiple Use management is particularly critical in both forests since Alaska contains 70 percent of all national park lands, including 62 percent of all federal Wilderness. RDC member Dave MacDowell told those attending the Anchorage hearing (Continued to page 7) What RDC members had to say ... "This policy represents a mandate that has come from the top down. One of its major flaws is that it is a one-size-fits-afl approach which doesn't work in Alaska or many other places." RDC President Bob Stiles Drven Corporation "/absolutely hate the road ban proposal. My reason is simple: I like the access that roads provide. They help my family get to places that would otherwise be difficult for us to see. But the proposed ban eliminates choices, removing any opportunity for discussion about access in the future." Dave MacDowell BP Exploration "The fact is that almost half of Alaska is already set aside in federal conservation units. Alaska doesn't need MORE areas put off limits--we need fewer of them." Marilyn Crockett Alaska Off & Gas Association "We should keep our options open and consider each road on a case-by- base basis." Stan Foo "With a growing population in Southcentral Alaska, why should reasonable access be limited to only two percent of the Chugach. The time will come when people will need to be dispersed into new areas of the forest." Frank Brown "Further roadless designations are not fair, not legal and not in the best interests of Alaskans." Scott Thorson Network Business Systems "Multiple use is not an archaic phrase, it is sound management policy. It is also the law." Paul Glavinovich Page 6 / RESOURCE REVIEW / August 2000 What RDC members had to say ... "Shame on President Clinton for playing election year environmental pofitics with Alaska lands. Our national forests were created to provide multiple-use benefits to the public, including recreation, habitat for fish and wildlife, and production of resources such as timber and miner- als that are vital to our nation. The proposed roadless policy will close many areas to multiple use opportunities because road access will be denied." Dennis Stacey "The roadless policy is not based on science, not based on public input and not based on local needs and desires, but instead on pure pofitics. " John Sturgeon Koncor Forest Products -". "National forests are mandated by Congress managed for multiple to be ~ use. The roadless policy will close off 92 percent of Alaska's national forest lands to roads whether they are for campground access, recreation, fishing, subsistence harvest or sightseeing." Rick Rogers Chugach Alaska Corporation "Forest roads are part of America's outdoor.recreation fabric. Today's access roads link national trail systems, whose exceptional hiking experiences are world renowned." Don Follows Terragon North "1 find it amusing that environmental- ists supporting the proposed road/ess ban in the Chugach and Tongass say it's needed to reach a balance between development and the environment. Such an argument is so outrageous since the vast majority of he Tongass is already closed to development." Uwe Gross Koniag, Inc. The recent Alaska Coal Classic Golf Tournament in Anchorage raised more than $10, 000 for the AMEREF program. Some 34 teams participated in the tournament, which was sponsored by the Alaska Coal Association. Pictured from left to right are Mark Hanley, Anadarko Petroleum Company, Mike Abbott, Special Assistant to Governor Know/es, Representative Norm Rokeberg and House Speaker Brian Porter. Alaska Coal Classic 2000 Strong opinions heard at forest road ban hearings (Continued from page 6) monuments, preserves and national that his family loves Alaska and spends much of its free time outdoors. "1 absolutely hate the road ban proposal," MacDowell testified. "My reason is simple: I like the access that roads provide. They help my family get to places that would otherwise be difficult for us to see. BUt the proposed ban eliminates choices, removing any opportunity for discussion about access in the future." Fellow board member Frank Brown took exception to arguments that the ban is needed to restore balance in the Tongass and Chugach. Brown noted that the balance in both forests is al-. ready weighted heavily toward preser- vation. He pointed out that the vast majority of Alaska's 13 national parks have no roads. RDC Executive Committee member Marilyn Crockett, responded to testimony that echoed the sentiment of the Clinton-Gore administration that the road ban is the last opportunity to protect America's last remaning wilderness. "1 don't know if that's true for the Lower 48, but I can assure you it is absolutely NOT true in Alaska," Crockett said. "The fact is almost half of Alaska is already set aside in federal conservation units," Crockett added. "To put things in perspective, it's too bad we don't have a map here showing the huge areas of Alaska already set aside in wildlife refuges, national parks, forests. Alaska doesn't need more areas put off-limits -- we need fewer of them." RDC would like to thank those members who took the time this summer to either testify at a public hearing on the roadless issue or submit comments on the policy. Many also submitted letters to the editor of their local newspaper as part of an effort to educate the general public and to counter misleading statements supporting the policy. RDC would also like to thank the Alaska Forest Association for its efforts in Southeast Alaska in rallying opposition to the road ban. AFA not only was instrumental in getting large numbers of people to local hearings, it coordinated a yellow-ribbon campaign throughout Ketchikan to demonstrate Alaskan opposition to the policy. Meanwhile, environmental groups orchestrated a major post-card campaign asking Americans to save the Tongass and Chugach from loggers and miners. The simple emotional appeal has unfortunately resulted in large numbers of well-meaning, but ill- informed Lower 48 residents supporting the policy in the belief that Alaska's national forests are vanishing and have no protection without the policy. The public comment period closed July 17. Administration officials will draft a final rule and they expect to unveil it in late fall or winter, before Clinton leaves office. August 2000 / RESOURCE REVIEW/Page 7 ,...,. Resource Development Council 121 W. Fireweed, Suite 250 Anchorage, AK 99503 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED *********************** ~r-,~-~-, o~6 ! 1 MAYOR WILLIAMS CITY OF KEN~ 2i 0 HDALGO A¥~ STE 200 ~NAI AK 99611-7794 Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Anchorage, AK Permit No. 377 Septembe 'r2~O~ Volume t 3 .............Issue 9 vvvvvv. SoldotnaCharnber. com e-mail: Info@soidotnac~amber. com Newsletter Inserts .............. Sept. 25 Calendar Donation Due ........ Sept. 22 Dedaxation of Candi~_ ~-~ Fornzs Due ......... Oct. 11 Alaska State Fair-Palmer ........... Aug. 25 - Sept. 4 KSRM/WRCC Radiothon ....... Sept. 11 United Way Kickoff ........................ Sept. 14 After Hours-Era Aviation ........................ Sept. 14 Inside This Issue August New Members ......... 2 Declaration of Candidacy ....2 Millennium Calendar .......... 2 1 Recreation Guide ....... 2 Renewing Members ..... Insert Help Wanted ...................... 3 '0~rmter Trade Show ............. 3 6TH ANNUAL PEE AUCTION The air is cdsp and the leaves are beginning to tum gold! That means it's Pie Auction time again! Coming on Saturday, October 21,2000 this fun event will be held atthe Soldotna Sports Center. Our theme this year is "Hawaiian," with an authentic lieu, including Hawaiian music, Roasted Pig and leis. Come join the fun starting with a no-host bar at 6:30 PM and a delicious, sit-down dinner at 7 PM. Then the real fun begins at 7:30 PM, when our own Norm Blakeley from Blakeley's Auction will step up to the podium and begin auctioning off 45 delicious pies. These pies are not only delectable treats, but EACH & EVERY PIE HAS A SECRET PRlZE ATTACHED TO IT! This year's GRAND PRIZE is a trip for two to Hawaii. You can sponsor a table that seats 10 for only $200 or$20 for each seat. These tables go fast, so give us a call at 262-9814 to reserve your table today. Mahalo for supporting your Soldotna Chamber of Commerce and our High School Scholarship Fund. Industry Appreciation Day 2000-And the winners are... Industry Appreciation Day was held on Outstanding Business or Organization in Tourism is awarded to a Saturday, August 26 and for the first time tourism business or organization that has made a significant impact to the tourism was recognized as one of the industries along with Oil & Gas & development of tourism on the Peninsula. Commercial Fishing. The Kenai and This year's recipient has continuously promoted toudsm on the Peninsula. Soldotna Chambers teamed up and gave With 50 years of flying experience and over 90 daily flights throughout away over 500 lbs of watermelon. South-central Alaska, Western Alaska and the Yukon, visitors have many "Seeing the two chambers working options when deciding to visit our area. They operate as an Alaska side-by-side is the best thing," says a Aidines Travel Partner and are always willing to step up to the plate when 'thankful watermelon fan. asked to donate or comp trips for our local non-profits. This year's Outstanding Business in Tourism was, Era Aviation. Outstanding Individual in Tourism goes to somebody that has individually Outstanding Tourism Support Business is given to the business that supported and promoted tourism for the has shown substantial support to the toudsm industry. Peninsula. Our recipient has been in the media business for 13 years. He went from publishing a weekly newspaper to producing a weekly TV show, Exploring Alaska. He has aired shows that depict the best of the Peninsula and then offers the videos to help promote our area even more. His eagerness to lend a hand at trade shows throughout the state never ends. He serves on both the Soldotna Chamber and Alaska State Chamber Board of Directors. This year's Outstanding Individual in Tourism was, Paul Gray. This year's Outstanding Toudsm Support Business Award went to Print Works, a Homer based business that started in 1995. Partners and friends Kevin Farley with 20 years in the printing business and Dana Hofseth with zero years decided to fill the niche in Full Color printing. In 1998 Print Works merged with Marvin Super owner of Super Software. The business now being called Print Works/Super Software strives to serve the Peninsula with great customer service and developing a product to stand behind. They now serve 2000 clients state wide with 90% of their business in the tourism industry. This year's Outstanding Tourism Support Business was, Pdnt Works/Super Software. '"'NewF i Chamber0 i$'" ·: ace n ''',,,........,,......,*****Page2 Welcome New August Members A special ~hank$ to ali our members. We are who we are because 'of you~! Legends Lodge, Inc. Mamie Nelson PO Box 459, Stealing 260-4697 Lodges/Resorts Dale Bagley 325 Endicott, Soldotna 262-4441 Individual Kachemak Kiana B&B/Lodge G.W. Scholand 58856 East End Rd., Homer 235-8824 Bed & Breakfast U.S. Army Recruiting Sergeant First Class Grant 44332 Stealing Hwy., Soldotna 260-3954 Governmental Agency The Performing Arts Society Joan Brockel PO Box 308, Soldotna 262-4084 Entertainment/Performing Arts Peninsula Janitorial Michael Broussard PO Box 7353, Nikiski 398-6160 Janitorial Services Soldotna Chamber Gets New ~ln House~ Bookkeeper The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Staff and Board would like to introduce you to our newest addition to the Chamber office. Linda Anderson moved to Soldotna in 1986 from Detroit Lakes, MN. Linda has been marded to her husband, Harris, for a whopping 37 years. Mother of 4 grown sons and grandmother to 9 1/2, she loves to grow plants and flowers when she is not cooking goodies for her husband. Linda is an avid "Beanie Baby" collector and considers herself luoVy to work for gmat people, and is honored to land a job with the Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce. Stop by the Chamber office and say hello to Linda Anderson our NEW Bookkeeper. On behalf of the Board and Staff we would like to say good-bye to Sheryl Uedlin, former bookkeeper, and wish her success with the gmat opportunity await- ing her in Texas. She will be missed. It's Nomination Time Again If you can attend weekly luncheon meetings, bi-monthly board meetings, participate on one or mom committees, AND encourage potential members to join the Soidotna Cham- ber of Commerce, then you might want to be on the Board of Directors for the 3rd largest Chamber in the State of Alaska. There will be three elected (3 year terms) and three appointed (1 year terms) seats opening up. Five outgoing directors are eligible to run for election. If you are interested in serving on the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the 2001 through 2003 elected term and would like to be considered as a candidate in the upcoming election, or if you are interested in serving as a one-year appointee, please fill out the enclosed Declaration of Candidacy form and tatum it to the Chamber office no later than Wednesday, October 11,2000 or fax it to the office at 262-3566. · · · · · · · · · · · · 2001 Millennium Calendar "Back By Popular Demand" The Soldotna Chamber is, once again, offedng members only a GREAT advertising opportunity through the production of the Millennium Calendar 2001. The chamber will custom-print 1,000 numbered copies of a tear-off style wall calendar with one photo, measuring 8.5xll inches. Each of the 365 days of the calendar will feature a pdze and the name of the member who contributed that pdze. Then on each day of the year 2001, Kim will draw the number of one of the calendars sold, award the owner the prize and place their number back in the pc future drawings. The winners & the donating business wih .._ announced Monday through Friday on a local radio station. These Calendars make GREAT employee gifts that give all year long. The chamber will sponsor a monthly cash prize of $100 cash and December 31, 2001 will give away $1,000 cash~ Contributions must have a minimum value of only $15 and there is NO limit to the amount of dates a member can donate pdzes to. The deadline for getting on the 2001 Millennium Calendar is September 22. If you wish to participate in this MEMBER EXCLUSIVE offer, just fill out the enclosed "Millennium Calendar Donation Information Form," making sure to include instructions on whether you will be dropping the prize off at the chamber office, if you need the chamber staff to pick it up or make a certificate for you, and fax it back to the chamber office at 262-3566. If you would like to be on more than one date, please copy the form or stop by the chamber office and pick up more forms for each contribution. Please call Kim if you have any questions at 262-9814. Watch your mail... 2001 Recreation Guide Advertising Packets will arrive Mid- September. Last year ad spot~ sold O~L Don't miss this opportunity to get your business o~t to thousands of potential visitm. · · · · · * HELP · · ~)grams, including; the scholarship fund and other member & community o.....,.)grams. Bakers should be able to accept compliments, kudos and public · recognition. Pies are needed for our Annual Pie Auction on Saturday, · October21 2000. o° Ill, is sounds like you please call the Sold·rna Chamber at 262-9814. · You're invited to the September 19, 2000 Burdick and Amy Simons have Sold·rna Chamber Luncheon at noon at shared their knowledge of Soldotna & the Riverside House, where Soldotna surrounding communities with over Mayor, Ken Lancaster will give a 55,000 visitors this summer. They proclamation to the Sold·rna Visitor went above and beyond their call of Center staff in recognition for their duty. Please come and join Mayor outstanding efforts as ambassadors of Lancaster, while we give thanks to these our City. Karen Griglione, Sara. ladies for their"Job Well Done!" ers Project Offers Help .)... To Snaall Bu_ _ irtesses The Amedcan with Disabilities Act has just celebrated its tenth anniversary. As part of the ten~ year activities, l~e ADA partners project is launching an awareness campaign to make their services more visible to the business community. The ADA Partner's Project is a nonprofit organization, funded by the Federal Department of Education's National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation and Research (NIDRR) whose purpose is to provide unbiased technical assistance to businesses that are trying to meet their obligations to the ADA. They are not an advocate organization. It is the mission of the Partner's Project to promote voluntary compliance with the law by providing assistance and technical expertise that is specific to the individual business as well as to the type of business. They have provided assistance to business types as diverse as restaurants and fishing charter operations. The Thislittleblurb" It'S a" · · · · caught my eye:':' recently in the : : Chamber Executive: Network "Taking a t#p? Call the Soldotna Chamber and we will giro you the phone number of the Chamber in the community you plan to visit anywhere in the U.S. You can then contact the Chamber for brochures of places to visit, eat, overnight, etc." It's another small but e~octive member service, based upon the use of the World Chamber of Commerce directory, which you can order a copy of by calling (970) 663-3231. Project can supply checklists that will help to identify barriers to accessibility that have to be removed and tax information that will defray the cost of removing those barriers. The Partner's Project can be reached at 1-888-462-1~,dd toll-free or by e-mail at jimbrady@xyz, net. They also maintain a web site at www. adapartners.org that provides links that are helpful to the small business owner who is trying to comply with ADA. :.~~::~:::::::::: .~.~ ......... ~~::~¢~=~~~;: ... ~:~: ::':::"'"'~ ~;~ ........ ~':~ ...... '~.'~. Sometimes small businesses can't afford to attend trade shows ?~.. .~.~::~ or just don't have the time to be away for a whole weekend. ~.} . ~.~:~:~ ~:.:~' Members of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce on the other ~? .............................. :~;~~~. hand, have a great oppodunity to get their brochures in front of ' ~.~::~' · ........... ~;~:" ....... winter travelers. If you am open ALL YEAR and would like to bo represented at the 2000 ~int~r ~e~mation and Travel 8how in ~n~hora~, brin~ fi0 of your bm'chums to tho Chambor offico by Sept. 2~th and wo will display thom in tho Soldotna 8ooth. For mom information call 2~2-~8~4. ~ · · day in.." Kenai · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Peninsula our m Marketing Council' Join us on Sept. 22 & 23 to leam new and innovative ways to market your business from national speaker Jay Rifenbary or enjoy a space mission at the Challenger Learning Center. After your brain is full of new ideas make sure your stomach is full of Cajun delicacies starting with a breakfast of chicory coffee and beignet, then a lunch of shdmp gumbo and jambalaya and ending up with a banquet of boiled crawfish, shdmp and crab and shrimp etouffee. For more information call F aron at 283-3850. September Chamber Luncheon Calendar Tuesday Noon, Riverside House September 5 Dist. D & E School Board Candidates Forum September 12 Evy Gebhardt, United Way Campaign "Kick-Off" September 19 Denise Newbold, "Caring for the Kenai" winners September 26 Allen Auxier, Director of KDLL, Public Radio School's in... ... Watch ~or thoso littlo OhOS City of Kenai Mayor John Williams 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai, AK 99611 BULK RATE U.S. Postage PAID Permit No 5 Soldotna, AK 99669 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 2000 Board of Directors and Staff President Dan Mortenson Four D Carpet One 262-9181 Past President Norm Blakeley Alaska Trading Company 262-6100 President-Elect Mike Frost 1st National Bank of Anchorage 260-6023 Vice President Sammie Cole SouthCentral Tit~e 262-4494 Secretary/Treasurer Terry Coval KWAVE/KPEN/KGTL Radio 283-7423 Paul Gray Exploring Alaska w/Paul Gray 262-9008 Betty Obendorf Betty's Skyline Bed & Breakfast 262-9890 Diana Spann MACtel Cellular Systems 262-3500 Mike Sweeney Sweeney's Clothing 262-5916 Lisa Wimmer National Bank of Alaska 262-4435 Reuben Hanke Harry Gaines Kenai River Sportfishing 262-5097 Dena Cunningham McDonalds 262-2221 Executive Director Justine Polzin Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 262-9814 Visitor Services Klm Madman Soldotna Visitor Center 262-1337 Member Services Edca Williamson Fax 262-3566 Manager Rebecca Hanson Rippie Chamber 260-6100 Bookkeeper Linda Anderson E '*'-. tv' I.Li ca E ~:E MAKE 22 PACKET,S COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBU~-ION COUNCT. L ~EET]:N~ bATE: Mayor/Council ,Attorney v/ Ta¥1or/$prin~er/Keb$chullv- Clerk / ¢it¥ Manager ~ Public Works ~ Polic~ Deportment ~ Finance ~ Engineer ~ Senior Center ~ ~Airport ~ Kim ~ Libr~r7 / P~rks & Recreation ~ Clarion Fire Deportment ~ AGENDA DI,STR'r BU'T'J:ON Sewer Treatment Plant Streets Shop bock Building/Maintenance Animal Control Water/Sewer Counter Fax by computer to Contacts; Agenda List' (see Microsoft Fax from printer list; Address Book; Assembly Members KSRM HEA Kenai Chamber of Commerce ~Ton Little (Daily News/$oldotne) KVCC KDLL Ebb DELIVER Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk. The Clarion will pick their packet up et 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 placed in the Clerk's HTML file. Place them onto the city's web$ite from there as soon as possible. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC 1. Stan Pitlo-- Economies. 2. Bill Coghill, Mi ITEM C: PUBLIC 1. Resolution From the Amount Mains Access 2. AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us ( 10 minutes) of E-Commerce on Local ina ~ntation Formally No. 47549 of Envi servation in the Feasibility of Ii and Sewer South of the Kena the Bid to ~ction Co. for ect for the the Ke Total Resol to for a Water Line ;nsion for a New Resolu In S~ Kenai Peni Jla Borough Mayor's and No. .~: t-53 -- Department of Community Project Matching Grant Pro for a Funding. Resolution No, t-54-- Transferring $15,271 he Water and Sewer Fund for ' ' Design ~n for the Mission Street Sewer Line ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS 1o Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1877-2000 -- Amending KMC 13.30.080 to Include Prohibiting the Operation of Motor Vehicles on the Vegetated Areas of a Portion of the South Shore of the Kenai River and Cook Inlet. 4. *Ordinance No. 1878-2000 -- Amending Various Parts of Title 21 (City Airport and Airport Lands) and Title 22 (City-Owned Lands) of the Kenai Municipal Code. 5. *Ordinance No. 1879-2000 --Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations by $225,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Mission Street Sewer Line Relocation Capital Project Fund. 6. Approval -- Election Judges for October 3, 2000 City Election. 7. Approval -- Extension of Special Use Permit/KPB Project Impact Office From September 30, 2000 to March 31, 2001. 8. Approval -- Assignment of Lease/Fine Arts Center from the Kenai Arts and Humanities Council to Peninsula Arts Guild. 9. Approval -- Security Assignment of Lease/Lot lA, F.B.O. Subdivision South Addition from Dan O. Pitts to National Bank of Anchorage. 10. Approval --Security Assignment of Lease/Lot 3, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision, from L&M Ventures, Inc. and Michael J. Lott, Natasha L. Lott and Nina Marion to First National Bank of Anchorage. 11. Approval -- Renewal of FAA Lease for Runway Alignment Indicator Lights (RAIL), Medium Approach Lighting System (MALS), and 25-Foot Easement for Buried High Voltage Cable. 12. Approval -- Vacation of a Public Right-of-Way and/or Easement Reserved Under Public Land Order 1216 and Excluded from U.S. Patent Filed in Book 547, Pages 167 and 168, Kenai Recording District, Located in U.S. Survey 1435, Within Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska (502 Overland Avenue, Kenai). 13. Discussion -- October 18, 2000 Council Meeting Date Change. EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled TEM K: ADJOURNMENT ]'he public is invited to attend and participate. Additional information is available through the City Clerk's office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 or visit our w e b sit e a t ..h...t..t.P.;../../.~.:...c..[:._k_e_.n_aj:_a_..k........u_..s... Carol L. Freas City Clerk D394/211