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Meeting Packet
September 20, 2000
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER :20, 2000
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B'
ITEM C:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Resolution No. 2000-55 -- Transferring $5,000 in the Wellhouse No. 4
Capital Project Fund From Construction to Engineering for Additional
Engineer/Design Work.
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Resolution No. 2000-56 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method
for the FY01 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that
this Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant
Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet.
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ITEM D:
Resolution No. 2000-57 -- Designating the Kenai Water Quality and
Quantity Development Program -- Wellhouse No. 4 With Main Line Tie-
Ins -- Phase III Project as the City of Kenai's Number One Overall Capital
Improvement Project.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
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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
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*Regular Meeting of September 6, 2000.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
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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).
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINESS
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Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
.
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
.
*Ordinance No. 1880-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $6,300 in the General Fund for a Library Grant From
the State of Alaska.
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Approval -- Kenai Municipal Airport Prepaid Calling Card Machine
Special Use Permit/Alaska Call Connection.
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Approval-- Proposal to Purchase/Lot 3, Block 2, Evergreen Subdivision,
Klm Addition -- New Castle Builders.
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ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works Managers
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
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Suggested by:
Council
CITY OF KENAI
OItDIN~CE NO. 1877-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, 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
fiver 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, ambulance, rescue) vehicles may operate in the prohibited
area if necessary_ for public sa_feW 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,]
2~1 Further, specifically 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, designated as Appendix I, and made a part thereof.
(B} ~ 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 delineated 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_ for public safety purposes.
Ordinance No. 1877-2000
Attachment A
Page I of I
13.30.080 Operating a vehicle
in a prohibited area.
Kenai
Vegetated Areas
Une of Bluff
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Ordinance No.
Appendix I
1877-2000
Suggested by: Administra', ....
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1878-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
VARIOUS PARTS OF TITLE 21 (CITY AIRPORT AND AIRPORT LANDS) AND TITLE 22
(CITY-OWNED LANDSI 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.
SF, CTION 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 fried 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 J. 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 Proiect 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~h day of
September, 2000.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAM S, MAYO R
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
September 6, 2000
September 20, 2000
September 20, 2000
Approved by Finance'
(8/31/2000) jl
MEMORANDUM
'CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-263-3014 ~
TO'
Rick Ross, City Manager
FROM: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager
DATE'
SUBJECT:
September 15, 2000
Mission Street Sewer Relocation - Ordinance 1879-2000
The sewer main on Mission Street west of Main Street is very close to falling off the
bluff. This lO-inch AC sewer main flows half full since it collects sewage from a large
area. See attached maps.
After consulting with the design engineer and property owners, it was decided to bore a
new sewer main parallel to the existing one as close as possible to the three buildings
on Mission. Advantages over other options include least capital cost, could be done
quicker, and lower future maintenance cost.
We would like to change this project to installing a lift station at Main Street and
Riverview Drive and directing the sewage back to a pressure sewer main on Cook
(away from the bluff). The advantages include this being a better long-term solution
(further away from the eroding bluff) and no property right-of-way or easement
problems. One of the property owners feels an easement across his property for the
original boring solution would make it harder for him to sell his property, which is up for
sale now.
Taking everything under consideration, a lift station at Main and Riverview to direct the
sewerage back to Cook away from the bluff is our recommended solution. Ordinance
No. 1879-2000 appropriates the funding to do this.
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Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
~OLU?ION NO. 2000-55
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $5,000 IN THE WELLHOUSE #4 CAPITAL
PROJECT FUND FROM CONSTRUCTION TO ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL
ENGINEERING/DESIGN WORK.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to perform additional
testing of the new test well; and
WHEREAS, additional engineering/design work is needed to facilitate this
testing; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the construction account of the Wellhouse #4
Capital Project Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made:
Wellhouse #4 Capital Proiect Fund
From: Construction
$5,000
To: Engineering $5,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of
September, 2000.
JOHN. J. WILLIAM S, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance~~
(9 / 06 / 2000) jl
Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. :2000-56
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ALTERNATIVE ALLOCATION METHOD FOR
THE FY01 SHARED FISHERIES BUSINESS TAX PROGRAM AND CERTIFYING
THAT THIS ALLOCATION METHOD FAIRLY REPRESENTS THE DISTRIBUTION
OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS OF FISHERIES BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN COOK
INLET.
WHEREAS, AS 29.60.450 requires that for a municipality to participate in the
FY01 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program, the municipality must
demonstrate to the Department of Community and Economic Development that
the municipality suffered significant effects during calendar year 1999 from
fisheries business activities; and
WHEREAS, 3 AAC 134.060 provides for the allocation of available program
funding to eligible municipalities located within fisheries management areas
specified by the Department of Community and Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, 3 AAC 134.070 provides for the use, at the discretion of the
Department of Community and Economic Development, of alternative allocation
methods which may be used within fisheries management areas if all eligible
municipalities within.the area agree to use the method, and the method
incorporates some measure of the relative significant effect of fisheries business
activity on the respective municipalities in the area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kenai proposes to use an alternative
allocation method for allocation of FY01 funding available within Cook Inlet in
agreement with all other municipalities in this area participating in the FY01
Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that by this resolution certifies that the following alternative
allocation method fairly represents the distribution of significant effects during
1999 of fisheries business activity in Cook Inlet.
Alternative Allocation Method:
The program total allocation shall be divided in two parts. One part shall be
allocated to the eligible municipalities equally and the other part according to
population.
Resolution No. 2000-56
Page Two
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
Approved by Finance:
(9 / 07 / 2000) jl
Suggested by: Adminis
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DESIGNATING
THE KENAI WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - WELL
HOUSE NO. 4 WITH MAIN LINE TIE-INS - PHASE III PROJECT AS THE CITY OF
KENAI'S NUMBER ONE OVERALL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, input for the top priority capital project was solicited from the Kenai City
Council, City Administration, and citizens of the City of Kenai; and
WHEREAS, this resolution will be used with the ADEC SFY 02
Questionnaire for the ADEC Municipal Matching Grant Program; and
Capital Budget
WHEREAS, this Well House No. 4 would improve the volume of water into our water
system and help in Fire Department training and the Fire Safety Program for the city;
and
WHEREAS, a public meeting was held concerning designating the city's top Capital
Improvement Project and this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai, after receiving and analyzing the input
from all sources and after discussion and deliberation, has decided to list this project
as the city's number one project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Council of the City of Kenai pledge their affirmative
vote for the maintenance and operational costs associated with this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, designate the Kenai Water Quality and Quantity Development Program -
Well House No. 4 with Main Line Tie-ins- Phase III Project as the City's number one
overall Capital Improvement Project.
PASSED BY THE
September, 2000.
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASIC~,
this 20th day of
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: :,J~;Z
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4'
ITEM 5'
ITEM 6'
ITEM 7:
a.
ITEM 8'
ITEM 9'
ITEM 10:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- August 7, 2000.
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Commercial Fish Disaster
Discussion -- KPB Coastal Project Excavation of Material/Snu§ Harbor
Seafoods -- Ramp Construction to Allow Seasonal Removal of Floatin§
Dock.
REPORTS
Director
Dock Foreman
City Council Liaison
Scrapbook Information
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 2 and 16, 2000.
Updated Harbor Commission Membership List
ADJOURNMENT.
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 7'03 p.m. and the
roll was taken as follows:
Present'
Absent:
Others Present:
Eldridge, Rogers, Peters, Spracher, Thompson and O'Reilly (arrived
at 7:16 p.m.)
Jahrig
City Clerk Freas, Councilman Bookey and Public Works Manager
Komelis
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner
Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- August 7, 2000.
Commissioner Peters corrected her email address to be bluffnet(~_~ptialaska.net.
MOTION:
Commissioner Spracher MOVED to approve the minutes as corrected and
Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
Vice Chair Thompson welcomed newly appointed Chuck Rogers to the commission.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5-
OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM 6'
NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- Commercial Fish Disaster
Komelis. reported the City Council passed a resolution supporting the Kenai Peninsula
Borough's Declaration of Disaster. Councilman Bookey noted it would now be up to
the State to make funds available which he thought would be in the form of low
interest loans for processors and fishers affected by the very low returns during the
past year's fishing season. When asked if he foresaw any additional closures of
processors as result of the fishing season, Bookey answered he thought it was too early
to know.
Discussion-- KPB Coastal Project Excavation of Material/Snug Harbor Seafoods
-- Ramp Construction to Allow Seasonal Removal of Floating Dock.
The Commission reviewed the application of Snug Harbor Seafoods which was included
in the packet. It was noted, no action or recommendations were needed at this time as
the application would first be reviewed by the Kenai River Center, the Borough and the
Corps of Engineers. Komelis noted, the item would return to the Commission for
review after the Corps' review as he believed it would require a Corps permit and public
input will be requested.
The item is to be returned to the Commission for comment upon receiving the copy of
the Corps permit application.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Director -- Komelis reported the following:
The dock had a new water system installed which helped with the quality
of the water during the summer. The system was now being emptied for
the winter.
The remaining floats will be removed in the next three or four weeks.
A financial report for the dock would be before the Commission at their
October meeting.
7-b. Dock Foreman -- No report.
City Council Liaison -- Councilman Bookey reported the following:
· The City's auditor gave the financial report at the September 6 meeting
and stated the City was doing fine. The auditor also reported the City
would be required to do their audit in a new form which will require
depreciating of the streets, buildings, equipment, etc. and would be more
expensive to do.
· The Health Center was under construction and Zubeck, Inc. was awarded
the bid for the Kenai Airport ARFF/SRE Facility site work.
· The State project to repave the Spur Highway to the north is to begin this
fall.
· The second council meeting in October was moved from October 18 to
October 19 due to the Alaska Day holiday.
· Dr. Zirul is building a new clinic on the property in front of the Senior
Center and should be completed in the next three months. The NAPA
building is also under construction.
Discussion followed regarding the coastal trail/bluff erosion project. It was noted, the
bill before Congress that would include funding for the project may be held up and if
so, the funding would be lost. Eldridge asked if Petratrovich, Nottingham & Drage had
been requested to seek alternate funding for the project. Bookey explained the
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
PAGE 2
congressional funding was the only viable method of funding from the beginning.
added, he believed there could be council support to appropriate $450,000 for the
engineering of the project if no other funding was available. That way, the design
would be ready for construction if funding would become available.
He
7-d. Scrapbook Information -- Commissioner Peters explained the purpose of the
scrapbook to the new members and requested all the commissioners to continue
forwarding articles, pictures, etc. having to do with bluff erosion to her for inclusion in
the scrapbook.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Bookey-- Welcomed the new members to the commission.
Eldridge -- Reported he would be out-of-state until December and would miss
the next several Commission meetings.
O'Reilly -- Reported the ARFF Facility would be offering their first marine fire
training session in October. He added, the program had been approved by the Coast
Guard.
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 2 and 16, 2000.
Updated Harbor Commission Membership List
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Eldridge
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:31 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
PAGE 3
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM
SEPTEMBER 5, 2000
7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 6, 2000 and August 1, 2000
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5- REPORTS
Director
Friends of the Library
City Council Liaison
ITEM 6' OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Library Volunteers
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/~.UESTIONS
ITEM 9' INFO~TION
a.
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 2 and 16, 2000.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM
SEPTEMBER 5, 2000
7:30 P.M.
CHAIR BOB PETERS, PRESIDING
ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL
Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at 7'35 p.m. The roll was taken as
follows'
Present:
Absent:
Others Present:
Heus, Brown, Peters, Brenckle, and Amen
Rodes, Forbes
Librarian jankowska, Councilman Moore, Emily Deforest, Cory
Hall, and Contract Secretary Kellerby
ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES.-- June 6, 2000 and August 1, 2000
MOTION:
Commissioner BroWn MOVED to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2000 meeting
with the following amendments to items in the Director's report' "WebPac which will
be accessible via the library web page and their domain name will be
www.kenailibrar¥.or_~.'; upgrades which will allow the better operation of the library
computer catalogue."; "They have received a grant for $4,790 from the State Library
to be used for training"; and, "technology plan that the Commission accepted."
Commissioner Heus SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
There was no August 1, 2000 meeting because there was no quorum.
ITEM 4'
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5. REPORTS
5-a. Director - Director Jankowska reported the server was upgraded in August
during two days the Library was closed. During that time, a new ADA compliant gate
was installed at the Library as well. Jankowska also reported the library will be closed
September 12 and 13.
Cory Hall passed out a brochure entitled "Prime Time Family Reading Time" which is a
free family reading program for families with children ages six and older which will be
offered at the Library from September 25~October 30. She noted, the program is a
unique six to eight-week program of reading, discussion, and storytelling. Mike
Morgan will be the discussion leader and Carol Ford, the storyteller. The award-
winning children's books to be reviewed will introduce fairy tales and folk tales from
around the world, stories about problems children encounter, and tales from history
told for children. She explained, this is a pilot program and the only one in Alaska.
They are expecting 12-20 children for the program and they have to return the books
when the program is over.
5-b. Friends of the Library - Commissioner Brown reported Megan O'Neill joined
the Friends Board of Directors and added, the President of the Board is Lorrie Carter,
Vice President is Emily Deforest, and Secretary is Paul Turner. She explained they
agreed for them to be on three-year terms and they will draw lots for one, two, and
three year terms. She also reported that they are selling 300 raffle tickets at $100
each and the purchase will include a dinner for two and the proceeds will be used for a
future library expansion. The dinners will be offered on September 28 and 29 and the
raffle's first prize will be $7,500.
5-c. City Council Liaison - Councilman Moore reported the next Council meeting
will be held September 6.
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS- None
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Library Volunteers
Director Jankowska expressed that library volunteers are very important because they
do not have enough staff to run the library efficiently. It was suggested to put
"Volunteers Wanted" on the web page and there was discussion for DeForest to train
volunteers to boost the volunteer program.
ITEM 8:
,,
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/OUESTIONS
Chair Peters commented on the web site that Director Jankowska showed them at the
August 1 meeting.
Commissioner Brenckle, along with other members welcomed KCHS student
Katherine Amen who was recently appointed to fill the vacant Library Commission
seat.
Commissioner Heus commented on a Scholastic Books competition in which Alaska
was not recognized as part of the continental United States and the controversy over
this.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2000
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ITEM 9'
II~ORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 2'and 16, 2000.
ITEM 10'
MOTION:
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brown MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Heus SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting was adjourned at 8'40 P.M.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Susan Kellerby, Contract Secretary
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING .MINt,TES
MARCH 7. 2000
PAGE ;~
KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
ITEM 1'
ITEM 2'
ITEM 3-
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5'
ITEM 6-
ITEM 7-
C.
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9'
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11'
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER Ih ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 3, 2000
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Sidewalk Additions / Leif Hansen Memorial Park
REPORTS
Commission Chair
Director
1. Multi-Purpose Ice Rental Fees
2. East End Trails
3. ARPA & NRPA Conferences
4. Kenai Municipal Park
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of August 2 and 16, 2000.
Beautification Committee Minutes of August 8, 2000.
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS ~ RECREATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. and the roll
was called as follows:
Present:
Absent:
Others Present:
Baxter, Wisniewski, Sandahl and Castimore. Gifford arrived at
approximately 7'04 p.m.
Hultberg
City Clerk Freas, Parks Director Frates, and Councilman Frazer
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. - August 3, 2000
There were no changes to the minutes and they were accepted as presented.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM 6- NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- Sidewalk Additions/Leif Hansen Memorial Park
Frates explained all the sidewalk spaces at the Park had been sold and the
Commission had been requested to discuss a design for additional sidewalks that could
be added to the Park in the Spring. He noted, costs for additional sidewalks had been
included in the Parks budget requests, but were removed by Administration. At that
time, Parks was requested to track the amount of requests for spaces and bring back
during budget hearings. Since then, all the spaces had been sold. Councilwoman
Swarner requested the matter be brought to council earlier so that construction might
start in the Spring prior to the new budget year if possible.
Commissioners reviewed the original suggested sidewalk design which was included in
the packet. Proposed future sidewalks were noted on the map. Frates explained
Mayor Williams had also suggested building a wall with memory bricks which could be
purchased and inscribed. Also that the Beautification Committee had discussed
adding points of interest on the perimeter of the Park and a memory wall might achieve
that closure. He added, it had been suggested a memory wall could be placed toward
Louie's and sidewalk added out from the anchor to the wall and then incorporated
back at a point into the existing sidewalk. Frates also noted the Beautification
Committee members were concerned that too many items at that side of the Park
might make it look cluttered.
Frates requested Commission members to visit the Park and note ideas they might
have for additional sidewalk design, keeping in mind what the area might look like in
30 years, and bring those ideas back for the next meeting. Clerk Freas explained the
landscaper noted additional sidewalk plaque spaces should be placed far enough apart
to allow for root growth like the original sidewalk spaces had been designed. She also
explained she had received comments over the years from people who were interested
in purchasing a space at the Park but couldn't because of the cost. The memory bricks
could offer an alternative.
A lengthy discussion followed during which Commissioners stated their desire to place
additional sidewalks and consider placing the wall. Other suggestions included a large
memorial where names could be added like some war memorial designs; cutting more
spaces in the existing sidewalks where plaques could be placed without purchasing a
planting; and consider not placing as many trees on the Frontage Road side of the Park
if new sidewalks are placed in front of the gazebo, making it more of a formal entrance
into the Park. It was also noted Epperheimer has done some granite engraving. Frates
noted he was awaiting receipt of brick information from the company who was doing
the tile work at the Challenger Center.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Commission Chair-- No report.
7-b. Director-- Frates reported the following:
· Rental fees at the multi-purpose facility would be increased according to
a letter received from the LLC (a copy was included in the packet).
· Mayor Williams will offer a proclamation to the employees of Phillips who
worked on the East End Trail as their community project.
· He will be attending the ARPA conference in Seward.
· Work will continue in Municipal Park when the wild land fire crew returns
in the next week. Beetle killed trees will be removed. Frates added, he walked through
the Park with the Borough's expert who noted approximately 50-60% of the trees in the
Park were infected with the Spruce Bark Beetle.
· Sam Steiner, a junior at KCHS, was appointed to the Commission.
· Laidlaw (school bus transportation company) has agreed to make the
Recreation Center a regular bus stop. Students will have the opportunity, with
parental permission, to get off the bus at the Center and take advantage of activities at
the Center. If enough students use the service, the Teen Center might be opened
earlier in the day.
· The Teen Center has been offered as a meeting place for young people
interested in developing a skateboard park in Kenai. Frates added, he believed the
youngsters should have a lot of the responsibility in gathering information, doing cost
analyses, researching available property, developing a design, etc. He hoped by budget
time, the enthusiasts will be able to make a presentation to council.
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
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7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilman Frazer reported the following:
· The Kenai Well No. 4 project is moving forward with two test wells drilled
and good water was found. An additional $16,000 was appropriated to develop the
wells for quality and quantity of water.
· The bid was awarded to raise the entryway roof at the Semor Center. The
roof is being raised to accommodate both the new senior bus and snow removal
equipment.
Council passed a resolution supporting the Borough's Declaration of
Disaster in regard to the processors and fishers affected by the very low returns during
the past year's fishing season.
· Stan Pitlo of the Peninsula Clarion gave a presentation regarding effects of
e-commerce on sales tax, small businesses, services to municipalities, etc.
· The city auditor gave the annual financial statement and reported the city
is in good financial shape and is in compliance.
· The council donated $750 to sponsor the welcoming reception for the
Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council's state conference to be held in Kenai.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
Gifford -- Inquired about the following items:
· The "Welcome to Kenai" sign at the intersection of Bridge Access and
Kalifomsky Beach Road. She was referred to Public Works Manager Komehs.
* The progress of the rock memorial for Alaska homesteaders. Frates
reported the matter was being held until the new sidewalk design was developed for
Memorial Park.
· When will the pries of wood be removed at the East End Trail. Frates
reported they would be burned or chipped in early winter.
Baxter -- Reported the Oilers had received calls from users of the playground
equipment which had been removed from the property beside Oiler Park and asked if
new equipment would be placed there in the near future. He added, the Oilers would
like to know if there would be some way they could help in putting in a park suitable
for young people to use in that area. Discussion followed and it was stated there were
no plans to place equipment in that area at this time. The Commission and Parks
Department were centralizing their efforts in maintaining established city parks. It was
suggested the Offers consider purchasing equipment and developing a play area on the
Offers Park property and perhaps contacting the Phillips work crew who worked on the
East End Trail as they may be interested in malting it a future community project.
'Castimore -- No comments.
Wlsniewski -- Reported he rode through East End Trail on his bike and thought
it was very nice. He noted it was much more accessible and received a lot more
sunlight.
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
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Wisniewski also noted he asphalted the remaining area of his parking lot because it
had been very difficult to water and maintain the grass that had been there. He noted,
he believed there is a problem with watering and maintaining the green strips on both
sides of Willow Street and suggested the area be paved over and marked similar to
what Soldotna had done. Frates suggested Wisniewski speak with Komelis regarding
any grant funds that might be available for that type of project.
Sandahl-- Stated he believed Memorial Park and Cunningham Park looked
really good and liked what was being done to Municipal Park. Frates noted the only
problem he saw at Cunningham Park was the discarding of fish waste and suggested
signage and maybe a fish waste station might contain the problem.
Frates was also asked about flowers for next year and he reported he was gathering
price quotes for purchasing the bulk of the flowers and growing a smaller portion of
them in the city's greenhouse.
Gifford -- Asked if Street banners could be added toward the Carr's area and
Frates noted it was probably time to consider doing that.
Frates thanked the Castimores for building six new picnic tables for the Parks
Department.
ITEM 9: PERSONS PRE~EI~IT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
.,
10-a.
10-b.
Council Action Agendas of August 2 and 16, 2000.
Beautification Committee Minutes of August 8, 2000.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Gifford MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Wisniewski SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:12 p.m.
Min_utes transcribed agd prepared by:
Carol L. Frea~sj City Clerk
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
PAGE 4
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 2000
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIl, CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
o
Stan Pitlo --"Saving Main Street" / Effect of E-Commerce on Local
Economies.
.
Bill Coghill, Mikunda Cottrell-- Financial Statement Presentation
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
o
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 Installing 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.
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o
.
ITEM D:
.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
ITEM E:
.
ITEM F:
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
.
.
.
o
Resolution No. 2000-53 -- Listing 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 -- Transfemng $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
MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of August 16, 2000.
CORRESPONDENCE
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 Title 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.
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,
Approval -- Election Judges for October 3, 2000 City Election.
o
Approval -- Extension of Special Use Permit/KPB Project Impact Office
From September 30, 2000 to March 31,2001.
e
Approval-- Assignment of Lease/Fine Arts Center from the Kenai Arts
and Humanities Council to Peninsula Arts Guild.
o
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.
12.
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.
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.
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works Managers
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER t5, 2000
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http' //www. ci.kenai.ak.us
MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRF.~IDING
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7'02 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-Xo
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, Bannock and Frazer.
Present were: Williams, Bookey, Swarner, Moore,
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
, ,
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
H-14, Approval, Change Order No. 1 to Kraxberger Drilling For Kenai
Well No. 4 Well Test and Production Contract/S16,250 and heard after
Item B-2.
MOVE:
I-1, Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council Representative
regarding September Conference/request for donation to be heard after
B-2.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for approve of the agenda as amended and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no changes to the consent agenda.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and
Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 6, 2000
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B-1. Stan Pitlo -- "Saving Main Street" / Effect of E-Commerce on Local Economies.
Pitlo gave an informative presentation on the effects e-commerce is and will have on
local economies; how the decrease of sales tax collections will force cuts in services
offered in public safety, street maintenance, etc. He noted the Peninsula Clarion would
be doing what they can to inform the public of these concerns through articles and an
advertisement campaign and would be looking for the city to support their efforts.
BREAK TAKEN: 7:25 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 7:35 P.M.
B-2. Bill Coghill, Mikunda Cottrell -- Financial Statement Presentation
Coghill reviewed the financial report, management letter and federal/state single audit
reports which were distributed at the beginning of the meeting. He noted three
changes were noted in the report, i.e. dock facility from an enterprise fund to a special
revenue fund, capitalization policy and the Inlet Woods litigation settlement.
In regard to procedures on city grants, the audit report states there were no findings
or exceptions to the grant standards. He noted a list of the state and federal
assistance grants in which the city is involved were included in the report. Coghill
also reported the management letter recommended the Special Assessment Debt
Service Fund be eliminated as the amounts had been paid off.
Coghill stated the report noted work needing to be done on fixed asset records, which
is needed in regard to the new government accounting procedures being required in
the near future which he explained. A lengthy discussion followed and Coghill noted
the change in the procedures would not be implemented with the city until June 30,
2003. Both the auditors and city staff are being trained in this new procedure.
Finance Director Semmens added, additional help may be needed in order to
implement the new procedure and City Manager Ross noted funds now being used for
engineering technicians may be diverted for them to help research the information
required.
Coghill stated the city was in good financial condition.
I-1. Myra Arbelovsky, Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council --
Referred to the letter included in the packet at I-1 and explained the Regional Tourism
Conference would be held in the City of Kenai on September 22-23, 2000 and
requested the City to sponsor an event related to the conference.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for the City of Kenai to sponsor the Regional Tourism
Conference Welcoming Reception to be held at the Challenger Center for the amount of
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SE~EMBER 6, 2000
PAGE 3
$750.00. Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
Mayor Williams reminded council of the Challenger Challenge between the City of
Kenai council and members of its administration and the City of Soldotna and
members of their administration to be held on Friday, September 15. Williams also
noted several representatives of the press would be invited to attend as well.
BREAK TAKEN:
BACK TO ORDER:
8:35 P.M.
9:47 P.M.
D-5. Parks/k Recreation Commission -- Williams requested the Commission
report be heard at this point in the meeting. Frazer reported the next meeting was
scheduled for September 7 at 7'00 p.m. in the council chambers.
It was noted the Commission was one member short and Williams referred to the
application of Sam Steiner included in the packet. He noted, Steiner, currently a
junior at KCHS, was in the audience and he reviewed the information included on the
application. There were no objections to Steiner's appointment to the Parks &
Recreation Commission.
H-14.
Approval -- Change Order No. 1/Kraxberger Drilling for Kenai Well No. 4
Well Test and Production Contract -- $16,250.
This item was added at the beginning of the meeting. Ross reported good water was
found in four zones of the well being drilled. The current project specifications were to
look for one aquifer but administration felt it important to maximize the potential of
the quality and quantity of the well.
Bill Nelson, Wm. Nelson & Associates -- Offered a more in-depth explanation,
referring to the information distributed at the beginning of the meeting. He noted
there were four zones of good water quality found in the 347 foot test well and
screening each zone had been recommended in order to maximize water quantity from
the well. Because the aquifers are separated by unsuitable strata, screen blanks
would need to be installed between them which would be over the current budget.
Nelson explained it had been suggested that a second, shallower test well be drilled
adjacent to the deeper well prior to screening the deeper well and cautioned that if it
was feasible to tap. into the upper zone, additional funds would be needed for
screening in the deeper well. That decision wouldn't be made until all the data is
received and council would have the option of not tapping into the deeper well if they
so desired.
Ross explained, the question was whether the council wanted to go ahead with the
change order to get information to make the decision (whether to screen the deeper
well) when the engineers make their recommendation.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 6, 2000
PAGE 4
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to approve Change Order No. 1 for Kenai Well No. 4.
Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
Swarner noted she normally doesn't like change orders but felt as much data as
possible was needed to provide the necessary information for council to make an
educated decision and would support the change order. Bookey stated he was
reluctant to have a well at 65 feet and felt approving the change order would help in
alleviating the water shortage problems the city experienced during the summer. He
added, he would support the change order.
VOTE:
Williams' Yes
Moore: Yes
Frazer: Yes
Bookey:
Porter:
Yes Swarner:
Yes Bannock:
tYes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1o
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 Installing Water and
Sewer Mains Along Bridge Access Road South of the Kenai Spur.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2000-49 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Public Works Director Komelis noted a design for a
water line down Bridge Access Road had been prepared several years ago and some of
the information was still pertinent. The water/sewer line referred to in the resolution
would go as far as the city dock and an EDA grant application was submitted. He
added, it was felt there would be a very good possibility the City would receive a
$25,000 grant for the project.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 6, 2000
PAGE 5
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.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2000-50 and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. PUblic Works Manager La Shot explained the roof
would be raised 2 ¥~ feet which would give enough clearance for the new senior van
and snow removal equipment but would not include an under-the-driveway heating
unit.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-3o
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.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2000-51 and
Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-4.
Resolution No. 2000-52 -- In Support of the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Mayor's Disaster Declaration and Kenai Peninsula Borough Resolution
No. 2000-077.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2000-52 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Councilman Frazer explained he would not oppose
the resolution, but felt it was ironic that some people of the fishing community
requesting the declaration were also those who called names of city council members
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and the Governor prior to a Kenai Chamber of Commerce meeting several months
before. However, because there were many more people of the community who
suffered from the low return than those protesting, Frazer said he would support the
resolution.
Swarner agreed with Frazer and added, she thought it ironic she had not had 'any
comments from the fishing community or processors. However, the matter needed to
be considered in a wider range than the Kenai Peninsula. She added, the Kenai City
Council had always supported the fishing community.
Councilman Bannock stated he would support the resolution and emphasized the last
whereas which recognized the fishing industry was a valuable part of the local
economy; and, those protestors were a small portion of the 7,000 citizens the council
represents.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO.ORDERED.
Resolution No. 2000-53 -- 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.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2000-53 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-6.
Resolution No. 2000-54-- Transfemng $15,270 in the Water and Sewer
Fund for Additional Engineering Design and Inspection for the Mission
Street Sewer Line Relocation.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2000-54 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
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There were no public comments. Kornelis explained, administration was trying to
expedite moving the line before any further damage takes place and hoped to get the
underground work completed by winter. Ross added, the appropriate agencies had
been contacted in regard to the line, but no responses had been received. They hoped
to stabilize the present line while doing this project.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM D:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging -- Councilwoman Porter reported a meeting was
scheduled for next week.
D-2. Airport Commission -- Swarner reported the final meeting of the Carpet
Committee would be held at 2:00 p.m. at the airport terminal on September 7. She
noted, the architect would be attending and would have flooring samples along for
review. Swarner also reported the next Commission meeting was scheduled for
Thursday, September 14.
D-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the next meeting would be held
on September 11.
D-4. Library Commission -- Moore stated the Commission met on September
5 and reported the following:
· The new member to the Commission, Katherine Amen, was welcomed.
The Director reported on the Library's updated website.
· The Library Would be closed on September 12 and 13 in order for
employees to be trained on the cataloging program.
· A presentation was made by Corey Hall regarding the "Prime Time Family
Reading Time" grant the Library received.
· The Friends of the Library were selling raffle tickets.
D-5o
Parks/h Recreation Commission -- Heard earlier in the meeting.
D-6. Planning/h Zoning Commission -- Bannock reported on the actions
taken at the August 23 Commission meeting as follows:
· Discussed the possible amendment of junk vehicle ordinance.
· A landscape/site plan was approved.
Bannock reported a suggestion had been made to modify the landscape/site plan
ordinance to allow a large portion of landscape/site plan reviews be done by
administration. Because a landscape/site plan is required for building permits of
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$10,000 or more, awaiting approval by the Commission could slow the building
process down. He added, if there was an inadequacy in regard to the plan,
administration could still forward the plan to the Commission for its review and
consideration.
Bookey stated he had been through the process and thought Bannock's suggestion be
should reviewed, however he did not want to eliminate the process. Porter stated she
had discussed the matter with administration and thought it was a good idea.
Williams noted council seemed to agree the process needed to be reviewed and
streamlined.
Bannock reported it had been suggested to him that council give some consideration
to developing a residential site plan review board in order to better plan residential
areas. During the subsequent discussion, it was determined there was not much
interest in developing such a board at this time and that the responsibilities of such a
board would be much like those of an active homeowners' association. Comments
brought up concerns that the City, when dividing up properties to sell (like the golf
course lots), should include covenant provisions for a homeowners' association.
D-7. Kenai Historic Commission -- Moore reported the minutes of the
August meeting were included in the packet and the next regular meeting was
scheduled for September 18.
D-8. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-8a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the next meeting would
be held on Tuesday, September 12. She noted the Committee was a member short
and referred to the application included in the packet which was submitted by Lois
Nelson. Swarner recommended Nelson's appointment. There were no objections.
D-8b. Kenai Visitors/~ Convention Bureau Board-- Airport Manager
Cronkhite noted minutes for the June 20, 2000 meeting were included in the packet.
She also reported items discussed at the Board's August meeting, i.e. update to their
webpage; change of name from the Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau to Kenai
Convention & Visitors Bureau to align with the standards in the industry (City
Attorney Graves had no objection to the change); $1,500 will be forwarded to the
college from the Wildlife Art Show receipts; the Photographers' Guild would be holding
a reception at the Center on Friday, September 8; and the All-Alaska Juried Art Show
would be offered at the Center from September 14 through October 21.
D-8c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Wilhams reported he attended the League
meeting in Fairbanks at which the annual platform for the League was discussed, as
well as the tax cap ballot measure.
ITEM E: MINUTES
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E-X.
Regular Meeting of August 16, 2000.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F:
CORRF~PONDENCE-- None.
ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS.
H-X.
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION'
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Moore SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2o
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approve of the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
Porter asked for an update of using local laundry services for the city departments.
Komelis reported there was a good probability the local laundry service would be able
to handle the Shop's laundry requirements. There are two firms interested. La Shot
reported a purchase order had already been approved for laundry services fOr the
Streets Department, however they would consider a local source in the future.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-3o
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.
Introduced by consent agenda.
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.
Introduced by consent agenda.
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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.
Introduced by consent agenda.
Approval-- Election Judges for October 3, 2000 City Election.
Clerk Freas referred to the list of election judges included in the packet.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to appoint the election judges as presented for the
October 3 city/borough election and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-7o
Approval-- Extension of Special Use Permit/KPB Project Impact Office
From September 30, 2000 to March 31,2001.
Ross referred to Borough Mayor Bagley's letter (included in the packet) which
explained the Borough recently learned the Project Impact Program (currently housed
at the Fire Training Facility) performance date had been extended to March 31,2001.
Bagley requested the special use permit for space at the Fire Training Facility be
extended from September 30 to March 31,2001. Ross noted administration's
recommendation to extend the permit.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED to extend the permit from September 30, 2000 to
March 31,2001 and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
H-8.
Approval -- Assignment of Lease/Fine Arts Center from the Kenai Arts
and Humanities Council to Peninsula Arts Guild.
Ricky Gease -- President of the Kenai Arts & Humanities Council Board of Directors
and Peninsula Art Guild. Gease explained that when the original lease for the Kenai
Fine Arts building was signed, the Peninsula Art Guild did not have its 501(c}3 tax
status and the Kenai Arts & Humanities Council signed the lease for the Guild. The
Guild had since received the non-profit tax status and wanted to now assume the the
lease responsibilities for the Arts Center. He noted the Kenai Arts & Humanities
Council passed a resolution to transfer the lease for the Arts Center to the Peninsula
Art Guild, contingent upon approval of the City of Kenai and were now requesting
approval from the city.
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to release the Kenai Arts & Humanities Council of the
lease of the Kenai Fine Arts Center and have it assigned to the Kenai Arts Guild,
taking effect on September 15, 2000. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
Councilwoman Swarner requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
H-9 o
Approval -- Security Assignment of Lease/Lot lA, F.B.O. Subdivision,
South Addition from Dan O. Pitts to National Bank of Anchorage.
It was noted administration had no objections to the security assignment.
MOTION:
Councilman Frazer MOVED to approve the security assignment of lease as outlined for
Lot lA, FBO Subdivision, South Addition and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the
motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
H-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.
It was noted administration had no objections to the security assignment.
MOTION:
Councilman Frazer MOVED to approve the security agreement as outlined in the
August 28, 2000 memorandum and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
H-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.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to extend the lease and Councilman Frazer
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-12.
Approval-- Vacation of a Public Right-of-Way and/or Easement
Reserved Under Public Land Order 1216 and Excluded from U.S. Patent
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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).
Council was referred to the information included in the packet regarding the
easement. Public Works Manager La Shot explained the easement was situated on the
old Moose Range Headquarters in Old Town. Bookey noted several years prior to the
Kenai Natives Association, Inc. (KNA) receiving the headquarters property, the city
spoke to the federal government regarding the city not having public access to
Overland Drive along the Headquarters property. Council referred to maps included in
the packet and it was noted the headquarters' property line extended out into
Overland Drive. La Shot stated he was not aware of any changes made in that regard.
Council requested administration discuss the matter with KNA representatives prior to
their (council) taking action on the easement vacation requested by KNA,
understanding it was two different issues, but that the Overland Drive issue also
needed to be resolved. Council requested the matter be brought back to council for
consideration at the September 20 meeting.
H-13.
Discussion -- October 18, 2000 Council Meeting Date Change.
A memorandum from Clerk Freas was included in the packet which stated there was
no set policy to when a meeting should be moved. It was noted the date change was
being made to accommodate the Alaska Day holiday on October 18. Council agreed to
change the October 18 meeting date to October 19, 2000.
H-14.
Approval -- Change Order No. 1/Kraxberger Drilling for Kenai Well No. 4
Well. Test and Production Contract-- $16,250.
Added at the beginning of the meeting and heard after Item B-2.
ITEM I:
,,,
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
I-1. Mayor -- Mayor Williams reported the following:
· Referred to the Department of Veterans Affairs letter included in the
packet and explained area veterans were working with the Alaska VA Healthcare
system to develop a community-based outpatient clinic on the Kenai Peninsula. The
letter was an update of the effort.
· Reminded council and administration of the Challenger Challenge on
Friday, September 15 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
· Traveled to Palmer with Mike Navarre, Borough Mayor Bagley to discuss
a tri-borough support of the proposed gas pipeline to Nikiski. Navarre will be traveling
to Ohio to attend the Governor's gas conference.
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· Suggested Police Chief Morris and City Manager Ross be city
representatives, along with Councilman Bannock to the prison committee. Clerk
Freas was asked to inform the Assembly President of this information.
· Stated he spoke with several Assembly members who suggested the ten-
bed Juvenile Detention Center be designed for 20 beds in order to better serve the
community. Ross noted, the number of beds had been discussed extensively by the
committee.
I-2. City Manager-- Ross reported the following:
· Noted the letter to the National Bank of Anchorage included in the packet
which informed the bank of a change in city employees authorized to sign city checks.
Noted the Foreign Trade Zone application was proceeding. There's a
conference in this regard to which a representative from the City and the Borough
would be attending. Williams noted Mayor Wuerch (Anchorage) was interested in
developing a tri-borough port authority as well.
I-3o
Attorney-- No report.
City Clerk-- No report.
Finance Director-- No report
1-6. Public Works Managers
Kornelis:
· Reported DOT opened bids on the Spur Highway repaving project from
Mile 10. to 22. The project is to be held and begun August of 1002. Williams noted,
he wanted to speak to the contractor regarding paving of the Challenger parking lot at
that time.
La Shot: No report.
I-7o
Airport Manager-- No report.
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
J-1. Citizens
RiCky Gease -- Suggested the city consider that if the city ever has a city
income tax, businesses in the city could exempt 25% of their employees' salaries from
the tax like is done by the federal government for their employees.
J-2. Council
Bookey-- No comments.
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Swarner -- · Requested names of council members who suggest ordinances and
resolutions be placed on the documents.
· Reported it had been suggested to her that informational signs be placed
along the Spur Highway noting school locations.
Moore -- · Complimented Airport Director Cronkhite on the tree removal
program at the cemetery. Cronkhite reported this phase of the cemetery work was
completed. She walked through the trees across the street with the Borough's tree
expert who believed they could selectively remove infected and susceptible trees and
address the tree height issue as well. She added, that property owned privately and
the matter would not be addressed until next year.
· Complimented the Finance Department on the positive financial report.
Porter-- Noted the sewer drain/manhole on Lawton in the area of the high
school was caving in. .
Bannock-- No comments.
Frazer-- No comments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:41 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
KENAi PENINSULA ICIROUGF!
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August 29, 2000
DALE BAGLE'
MAYOR
Kenai City Council
210 Fidalgo, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear City Council Members'
AU6 30" , ' '
Vacate a public fight-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
In accordance with AS 29.40.140, no vacation of a city fight-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. Staff's
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 days from August 28, 2000 in which to veto the decision of the Planning
Commission. If no veto is received bythe Commission within 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,
,Robert L. Bright
Planning Director
Attachments
CC'
Rick Segura w/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
UNAPPROV":-D MII'.-IU
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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.
.
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.
.
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 Hammelman read the rules by which public hearings are conducted and opened the meeting for public
comment. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment, Chairman Hammelman 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 easement.
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
YES
MARTIN
YES
BOSCACCI
YES
SKOGSTAD
ABSENT
GANNAWAY
YES
VACANT SEAT
HENSLEY
YES
EIGHT YES
TWO ABSENT
ONE VACANT SEAT
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 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 authorizes the Planning Commission to 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 ,!.. That the Borough's interest in a public right-of-way and/or easement reserved
under PLO 1216 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.
Section 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:
Mada E. Sweppy
Administrative Assistant
Relurn m:
Kmmi Peninsula Bomug~
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Kenai Peninmda Boroug~ Planning Comm~ Resolution 2000-30
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HIWON
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
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.
M~~ebtschull, AICP
Planning & Zoning Administration
Attachments' Staff Comments
Meeting Minutes
CC'
Richard Segura, Representative, Kenai Natives Association, 215 Fidalgo Avenue,
Suite 101, Kenai, AK 99611
96
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Date: July 24, 2000
ii
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.
U.S. Survey 1435- Right-of-Way Vacation
RECOMMENDATIONS
Page 2
Recommend approval.
A ,TTACHMENTS'
1. KPB Notice of Public Hearing
2. Application
3. Ma0s
Right-of-Way and/or Easement Vacation, U.S. Survey 1435, 502
Overland Avenue--Application submitted by R/chard Segura,
Representative, Kenai Natives Association, 215 Fidal§o Avenue, Suite
101, Kenai, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Jackman MOVED to approve the right-of-way and/or easement
vacation, U.S. Survey 1435,502 Overland Avenue and Com_rmssioner Erwin
SECONDED 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:
,,
INord' Yes i Morse: Absent i Jackman-
Glick: lYes i,
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 7: PERDING ITEMS-- None.
ITEM 8:
CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None.
ITEM 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
Lisa 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 Nikisld.
· 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 ~~, PL~R
SUB'CT' TRAILS COMMISSION PLAT REVIEW
DATE: 08/09/2000
At their August 3, 2000 meeting, the Trails Commission reviewed the following vacations and
preliminary plats'
.
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)
.
Preliminary Plat Reviews
a. KPB 2000-115; Troy Hodges Airpark (near Soldotna Airport)
b. KPB 2000-116; Kennedy Subdivision, 2000 Addition (offFunny River Road)
c. KPB 2000-1'17; 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. 10 (City of Homer)
i. KPB 2000-123; Greenwings No. 8 (off East 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 Soldotna)
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
l-Iodges Airport plat, the property owner extend Oehler Road to allow trail access fi'om 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.
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PENINSULA CLARION
ICENAI 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 reque.s.t: 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, fight-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
Moncl ,
.... ~ August 28, 2000, commencing at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business
~,,.,,,,,,:~. 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- 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 additional information contact Mary Toll or Max Best, Resource Planning DePar~ent, 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~'
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 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)
102
KENAI RI VEI~"~Iq-]:~,~
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 dght-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, 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 appropdate 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 pumuant to Part VI of the
Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. .
,L
,
For ~ddition~l information contact M~ry 'roll or M~x 8e~t, Re~oum~ ~l,nning I~p~rtment, 2~2-
444~ (1-800478-4441 toll free within K~n~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' 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 [Wdtten
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.
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For additional information contact Mary Toll or Max Best, Resource Planning D~partment, 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-
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FROM:
SUBJECT'
Mary Toll, Platting Officer
Nancy Carver, Research Assistant
KPB FILE #
TI-{E KPBCMP"STAFF RE~~D Tt-tE ABO~ SUB. CT FOR CONSISTENCY
WI~ ~ KENAI
(KPBC~) ENFORCEABLE POLICIES'
'INCOi,,~-~'r~NT ib..~.~~~~ I'OLICIES
(SEE ATTACHED Ll;-l-l-~) .
· CONSISTENT WITH THE ICPBCMP POLICES
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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, 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 additional information contact Mary Toll or Max Best, Resource Planning Department, 262-
4441 (1-800-478-4441 toll frae within Kenai Peninsula Borough).
Mary Toil, 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
PUBUC HEAI NG 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 Dcpan,ncqt at least
30 days prior to the preferred hearing date. By State Statue and Borough Code, the public hearing must be scheduled withiq
60 days of receipt of complete application.
[~
Fees - $300 non-refundable fee to help defray costs of advertising public hearing...plat...fees will be in additioq to
vacatioq fees.
City Advisory Planniqg Co_mmis~on.~ Copy of minutes at which this item was acted on, along with a copy of City
StaffRepon. ~lo,'t. td '~r ?/Zf/~a
Name of public right-of-way proposed to be vacated is UN-NAMED ; dedicated by plat of
NOT DEDICATED BY PLAT Subdivision, filed as Plat No. N/A iq KRD Recording
District. BOOK 547 , PAGES 167 & 168
Are there associated utility easements to be vacated? [ ] Yes [Icj No
Are easements in use by aqy 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 documeqt
inust be submitted with petition)
[ ] Section Line Easement. Width of easement must be shown on sketch.
[]
Submit three copies of plat or map showing area proposed to be vacated. Must not exceed I ! x ! 7 inches in size.
lit the case of public right-of-way the sub,nittal must iqclude a sketch showing which parcels the vacated area will
be attached to. Proposed alternative dedication is to be show, 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 sectioq line easement being used?
Is alternative right-of-way being provided?
[ ]Yes IX]No
[ ]Yes IX]No
[ ] Yes [~] No
[ ]Yes IX]No
[ ]Yes tX]No
The petitioner must provide reasonable justification for the vacation.
Reason tbr vacating NOT NEEDED FOR ACCESS. ORIGIINALLY PLATTED THROUGH EXISTING
STRUCTURES, NEVER CONSTRUCTED A ROAD, RIGHT-OF-WAY 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 fronting pan of right-of-way
or sectio[~ line easement proposed to be vacated.x .~~, ust ~l{Jde~~ addres~ ~d legal description of hi~h~r pro~y.
Name ~:~NAI NATIVES/~[SSOC.as IX] representative [ ] petitioner
Address
215 FIDALGO AVE, STE 101
KENAI, AK 99611
Phone (907) 283-4851
Petitioners:
Signature Signature
Name Name ' ~~0~
Address Addr~s ~NNIN~
Owner of Owner of ~ '-' ~;~' Z~'~
Signature , Signature
Name Name
Address Address
Owner of Owner nf
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Patent is issued by the ~ STATES, Deparmxent of the Interior. Bureau of
~ Mm~agemen~, 222 West Seventh Avenue. #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513. as
GRANTOR, ~o the Kenai Natives Association. Inc.. 215 Fid~lgo Street, Suite 203.
~ Alaska 99611, as GRANTEE, for lands in the Kenai Reco~g District-
Kenai Natives Association, Inc.
is entitled to a patent pursuant to Sec. 311(d)(2)(B)(i) of the Kenai
Natives Association Equity Act Amendments of 1996, Pub. L. 104-333,
43 U.S.C. 1784 n, and Par. 9(a) of the Agreement for the Purchase,
]~Xchange, and Transfer of Lands Between the Kenai Natives
Association, Inc., and the United States of America, dated May 13, 1997,
o~' the surface and subsurface estates in the following-described lands:
U~q. Survey No. 1435.
Con*_~i~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
STA~ OF AMERICA, unto the above-named corporation the surface
and 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 belonging, unto the said
corporation, its successors and assigns forever.
EXL~IYDING from the lands so granted, any interest tran~e~d
to the State of Alaska by the quiu~laim deed dated June 30, 1959,
executed by the Secretary of Commerce, under the au~l~ority of the
Alaska Om,~ihus Act, Public Law 86-70, 73 Stat. 141, in the following
Beginning at corner 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
306.5 feet;
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N. 46' 34' W., 100.0 feet;
S. 46'04' W., 10.0 feet;
N. 46'34' W., 221.0 feet;
Northwe~rly, 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~g.
The area descn~ conteins 0.69 acre.
THE GRANT OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED LANDS IS
$~ TO:
I. Valid ~g rights therein, if any, including but not limited
to those created by any lease, contract, permit, right-of-way,
or eazement, a~d the right of the lessee, contractee,
l~rmittee, or grantee to the complete enjoyment of all rights,
, privileges, and benefits thereby granted to him. Further,
pursuant to Sec. 17(b)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims
Settlement Act of December 18, 1971 (A~NCSA), 43 U.S.C.
1601, 1616(bX2), any valid existing right recognized by
ANCSA shall continue to have whatever right of access as is
now provided for under existing law; and
2. Any easements for existing roads and utilities, as provided in
Sec. 311(dX2)(B)(i) of the Kens/Natives Association Equity
Act Amendments of 1996, 43 U.S.C. 1784 n.
Kena:L Natives Association, Inc.
215 Fidal$o Avenue, Suite 102
Kenai, AX 99611
50 - 99- 0046
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DEED
KNOW ALL NEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the Sec~etar~ o£ Commerce, United
States Department of Con~nerce, Grantor, under and pursuant to the authorlt:-
contained in Section 21 of the Act approved by the President on June 25,
1959 (?~ Stat. l~l), 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 Conwnerce in and to all o£ the ~eal properties listed in Schedules A
B, and C, attached hereto and made parts he~eoF, which properties are no~..'
owned, held, administe~ed, or used by the Department of Con~uerce in
connection with the activities o£ the Bureau o£ Public Roads in Alaska,
and which said Schedules are mo~e fully identified as follows:
Schedule A--Highways, consisting of 60 pages.
Schedule B--Improved Real Property, consisting of 5~ pages.
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Schedule C--Unimproved Real Property, consisting of 62 pages.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the promises, together %.~lth all the heredltamentc
and appurtenances thereunto belongtug or in any wise appertaining unto the
said Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever, subject, however, to thc,
condition that If the sald Grantor or the head of any other Federal agency
detex~nlnes and publishes notice thereof in the Federal Reglster ~.zlthin 120
days next following the date of thla deed that all or any part of the above
premlses or any Interests therein are needed for continued retention in
Federal owmershlp for purposes other than or in addltlon to road purposes,
the Grantor may enter and texmuinate the estate hereby qultclalmed in those
portions of the premlses concerning whlch sald dete.~.~lnatlons are made, by
notifying the Governor of the State of Alaska of such termination by regis-
tered letter or letters malled within one year next following the date of
thls deed. By acceptance of thls deed, the Grantee agrees to the above
condition without waiving any ~tghts it may othem0~lse have to refer any
dispute to the Claims Connulsston authorized by Section 46 of the Act ap-
proved by the President on June 25, 1959 (?3 Stat. l*'&l).
IN WITNF~S WHEREOF the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal
this 30th day of June 1959.
/s/ Frederick H. Mueller
Acting '~ecretax-y of Commerce "
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UNITED STATES O~ AMERIOA )
DISTRICT OF 00IDMBIA
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I, E.A. Tr~aey , a Nota~ ~bl~c ~n ~d fo~ the
Dis~ct of ~o'[~b~a, 'do ~e~b~ ce~~ that on th~s ~th da~ oF June,
1959, befo~ me pe~onall~ appea~ed ~de~lck ~. ~elle~ ,
being ~o me personally well ~ot.m and 'lmoWn by me to be ~he A6'tln~
Sec~ta~f oF Co~e~oe , and ac~owled~ed that
t~e fo~e~o~g ~nst~e~t bea~g dat~' of J~e 30, 1959, was executed by
h~ ~n h~ official capac~7 and by authority in h~ vested by law, for
the Du~se= and ~nten~u ~ sa~d ~ns~~ent de~c~ibed and set forth, and
ac~~led~ed the s~ to be h~ f~e act ~d deed as. ~ct~n~
Witnesu ~ ~nd and seal thi~ ~th day of J~e, 1959.
/s/~. A. ~ao7
Notary PubXlc
~y comm~ssion expires 1-1~-61 .
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The foregoing propex-ty is hereby accepted by the State of Alaska,
through i~ Gove~nor, Hono.~able William A. Egan, State of Alaska
William A. Egan
STATE OF ALASKA
I, Hug~...J..W..ade .... , a Notary Public in and for the
said a~ State, hereby certify that W. A. Egan
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, *hose name aa Ooverno~
is Sl~ed' to the f~rego~ng"conveyance and who 'is'knOwn tO me, 'acknowledged
befor~ 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 JulT. ,
1959. "' '
(SEAL)
My co~i~sion expires 4/2~/63
/s/ Hugh J. Wade
Notary Public
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Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1880-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $6,300 IN
THE GENERAL FUND FOR A LIBRARY GRANT FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA.
WHEREAS, the City received a $6,300 grant from the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the administration'
books.
s recommendation is to use the money to buy
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as
follows:
General Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
State Grants - Library
$6,300
Increase Appropriations:
Library- Books
$6,300
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of
October, 2000.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(9/7/2000) jl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective'
September 20, 2000
October 4, 2000
October 4, 2000
KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPO
Memorandum
To: Richard A. Ross, City Manager
From: Rebecca' Cronkhite, Airport Manager;~
Date: September 15, 2000
Re: Special Use Permit-Alaska Call Connection
Bids for the Prepaid Calling Card Machine Special Use Permit were opened on
September 6, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. This Special Use Permit grants the right to operate
and mainm/n a Prepaid Calling Card Machine Concession in the airport terminal
building for a period of five (5) years. Three bid packets were given out, however
only one party submitted a bid.
Alaska Call Connection was the sole bidder. Their bid was for 25% of the monthly
gross receipts. Additionally, they propose to install a new machine and lower the
rates for customers to under eight cents per minute.
Attached is a draft copy of the permit. I fully support the Airport Commission's
September 14, 2000 recommendation to Council that this permit be approved as an
exclusive use permit, as requested by the Administration. If the proposed permit is
approved by the City Council, the document will be executed promptly.
Attachment
Cc: Mike North, Alaska Call Connection
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
DATE:
The CITY OF KENAI for the considerations and pursuant to the
conditions and requirements set forth below hereby grants to'
Alaska Call Connection
P.O. Box 397
St. George, Utah 84771
hereinafter sometimes referred to as the PERMITI'EE, the right to operate
a Prepaid Calling Card Machine at the Kenai Municipal Airport Building
for Prepaid Calling Cards only. The Airport Manager shall determine the
exact placement after consultation with the PERMITrEE.
1. Term: The term of the Special Use Permit is for 5 years, commencing
on the 1st day of October 2000, to the 30th day of September 2005.
2. Rental Payment: The rental specified herein shall be payable as
follows:
A. Right of entry and occupancy is authorized as the 1 ~t day of
October 2000.
B. Rental shall be a monthly fee of 25% of gross receipts on a monthly
basis for the privilege of conducting the business authorized
herein, plus any applicable tax.
Ce
All payments shall be made monthly within ten (10) days after the
end of each month; and shall be accompanied by a separate
certified statement showing gross receipts from each of the
businesses herein authorized for the month for which payments
are made. If any such certified statements are found to be
incorrect statements of gross receipts for the month involved, any
additional amount determined to be due the CITY by the
PERMITrEE and any amount of overpayment by the PERMITI'EE
shall be credited against the next monthly payment due the CITY
under this agreement.
D. The payment shall be made to the City of Kenai, City
Administration Building, Kenai, Alaska, or by mailing to the
following address: City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200,
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794.
Special Use Permit
Prepaid Calling Card Machine
9112100
Page 1 of 5
E. The City and/or its designated representatives reserve the right to
audit Concessionaire's books and records at any time for the
purpose of verifying the Gross Revenue. If, as a result of such an
audit, it is established by the City that Concessionaire has
understated the Gross Revenue received by three (3%) percent or
more (after the deductions and exclusions provided for herein),
found to be underpaid will be assessed to the concessionaire along
with penalty, audit costs, if applicable and interest.
3. Use: The use by the PERMITrEE of the premiSes described above is
limited to the purposes specified herein and is not intended to grant
any exclusive use to the described premises unless otherwise provided
above. This use is also subject to the reasonable administrative
actions of the City of Kenai for the protection and maintenance of the
premises and of adjacent and contiguous lands or facilities.
e
Regulations: The exercise of the use granted herein is at all times to
be subject to the regulations governing the Kenai MuniCipal Airport
tiffed "Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations", issued in 1976 or any
amendments thereto. By signing this Permit, the PERMITrEE
acknowledges that he has received a copy of said regulations and has
familiarized himself therewith and will comply with the requirements
of said regulations.
5. Solicitation: Solicitation of donations or the promotion or operation of
any part or kind of business or commercial enterprise not
contemplated by this Special Use Permit upon, in, or above airport
lands without the written consent of the CITY, is prohibited.
6. Removal of Property: Any or all personal or real property placed or
used upon lands or in facilities in violation of the preceding
prohibitions may be removed and/or impounded by the City of Kenai,
and when so removed and/or impounded, such property may be
redeemed by the owner thereof only upon the payment to the CITY of
the costs of removal plus storage charges of $25.00 per day.
Special Use Permit
Prepaid Calling Card Machine
9/12/00
Reassignment/Relocation: Should it' be necessary to reassign
PERMITrEE to a different area of the airport terminal, the parties
agree as follows: It will be the intention of the CITY to give
PERMITrEE as much notice in advance as possible of such
reassignment. The costs of relocation, including the costs of moving
and setting up counter and related facilities, shall be borne by the
PERMITI'EE. Should reassignment and relocation be necessary,
PERMITrEE shall be provided and afforded equivalent space, in terms
of both area and location, as that which it presently occupies, to the
extent found feasible by the Airport Manager.
Page 2 of 5
Se
Service' Permittee will maintain and service in the Kenai Airport
Terminal Building a Prepaid Calling Card Machine. Any change of
machine, additional machine, or withdrawal of machine may be made
only with the written consent of the Airport Manager. The Airport
Manager may reject the placement of, or require the removal of any
Prepaid Calling Card Machine based on appearance, products offered,
or problems with operations.
9. Risks: PERMrrTEE will provide all proper safeguards and shall
assume all risks incurred in performing its services hereunder.
10.Hold Harmless' PERMITrEE agrees to save the CITY harmless from all
actions, suits, liabilities, or damages resulting from, or arising out of,
any acts of commission or omission by the PERMrlWEE, his agents,
employees, customers, or invitees, or arising from or out of the
PERMITTEE's occupation or use of the premises demised or privileges
granted, and to pay all costs connected therewith.
11.Forbearance,: Failure to insist upon a strict compliance with the
terms,.conditions, and requirements herein contained, or referred to,
shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of
the right to exercise such terms, conditions or requirements.
12.Insurance: The PERMITI'EE shall provide proof of insurance coverage
on the prepaid calling card machine and its contents. Such
insurance coverage shall be in an amount satisfactory to the Airport
Manager.
13.Employees' All personnel furnished by Permittee will be employees of
Permittee, and Permittee will pay all salaries and employer's expenses
of, federal social security taxes, federal and state unemployment
taxes, and any similar payroll taxes relating to such employees, and
will carry workmen's compensation insurance for such employees.
Permittee will be considered for all purposes hereunder an
independent contractor, and it will not at any time directly or
indirectly act as an agent, servant, or employee of the Permittor, or
make any commitments or incur any liabilities on behalf of the
Permittor without its express written consent.
14.Unit Maintenance: The PERMITrEE shall be solely responsible for the
maintenance and for keeping the unit clean.
15.Disadva_ntaged Business Enterprise Participation: PERMITI'EE
(concessionaire) is required to take all necessary and reasonable steps
to foster Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation in its
airport concession activities.
Special Use Permit Page 3 of 5
Prepaid Calling Card Machine
9/19./00
A.
"This agreement is subject to the requirements of the U.S.
Department of Transportation's regulations, 49 CFR Part 23,
Subpart F. The concessionaire agrees that it will not
discriminate against any business owner because of the
owner's race, color, national origin, or sex in connection with
the award or performance of any concession agreement
covered by 49 CFR part 23, Subpart F."
Be
"The concessionaire agrees to include the above statements
in any subsequent concession agreements that it enters and
cause those businesses to similarly include the statements
in further agreements."
16.Mutual Cancellation: Permits in good standing may be canceled in
whole or part at any time upon mutual written agreement by
PERMITI'EE and the City or by the PERMITI'EE upon thirty (30) days
PERMITrEE notice.
Special Use Permit
Prepaid Calling Card Machine
9/12/00
Page 4 of 5
CITY OF KENAI'
By:
Richard A. Ross
City Manager
PERMITrEE:
By:
Name
STATE O F ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
)
)ss
)
Title
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,2000,
RICHARD A. ROSS, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being
personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of
identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and
authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said City.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires'
STATE O F ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,2000,
, , (Title), of
, being personally known to me or having
produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and
acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing
instrument on behalf of said Corporation.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires'
Special Use Permit
Prepaid Calling Card Machine
9/12/00
Page 5 of 5
MEMO:
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
TO:
FROM:
Mayor and Council
Richard Ross, City Manager
DATE:
September 15, 2000
SUBJECT:
New Castle Builders Proposal to Purchase
Lot 3, Block 2, Evergreen Subdivision, Klm Addition
Attached is a proposal to purchase Lot 3, Block 2, Evergreen Subdivision, Kim Addition
submitted by Mr. Jerry Stock of New Castle Builders. Mr. Stock is proposing to
purchase the lot for $9,500 cash.
In 1994, the fair market value of the lots on Evergreen Street was set at $11,000. The lots
were offered for sale at that price. They are currently posted with for sale signs at
$11,000. Based on soft sales in City lots experienced in the last year, there is no reason
to believe the market value of these lots has increased.
In 1997, Mr. Stock paid $9500 each in a cash sale for four of these lots. He constructed
homes on three of the lots. He plans to build a spec home on the lot he proposes to buy.
Does the City Council approve of a cash discount sale for $9500 to Mr. Jerry Stock, DBA
New Castle Builders for Lot 3, Block 2, Evergreen Subdivision, Kim Addition?
Newcastle Builtlers
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(907) 283-3233
JERRY ~TOCK 0 KEN^I.COM
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PAID FOR'
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVENUE, SUITE 200
KENAI, AK 99611.7794
(907) :~8~-7~8
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DESCRIPTION
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F~× NO, 9072628615 P, 02/02
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September 1~, ~000
_ Dy_--rog thc hear/rig proponent~ of ~ the competing gas
Also te.s~g at the heanng wet= T.J. Olauthl=, delruty secreia~ in the
DepartanenC. .°f ~ James Hoccker. ~ of the Federal Energy
at ~c,T:~?~~P~ o.t r2ae. N .a~.Sl~e_ B~z~agh~_ Oa~ g. Carlaon, v/c= pm/dent for Alaska
o.rc~~r, an_e. m ~ncnoragc; i<ogcr coop=, ex=cullve
~,.= ~,,~mx-ai ~ ~8oc3~unn oI-Amerina; and Joseph Blotmt, prc~idamt of
Uilc~al OlO13al Trade of Sugartand, Texa~.
KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
FLOAT PLANE BASIN.
ACTIVITY- 2t1~t~
OPERATIONS
MAY 75
JUNE 210
JULY 283
AUGUST 307
SEPTEMBER 0
OCTOBER 0
TOTAL TO DATE 875
AUTOMATED FUEL FACILITY
MONTH GALLONS SALES
JUNE 674 $1,752.40
JULY 191 $494.26
AUGUST 1044 $2,715.10
SEPTEMBER 0 $0.00
OCTOBER 0 $0.00
TOTAL 1909 $4,961.76
SLIPS LEASED
PRIVATE 10
COMMERCIAL 1
Rev 8/3/99
AUGUST 2000
11,049
i~RAN$~ORTHER. '~
I . "ERA- 10,252
7.21%
92.79%
2000 Monthly Enplanements
Month ERA TRANSNORTHERN Monthly Totals 5 Year Average
Jan 7,472 387 7,8,59 8,480
Feb 7,715 100 7,815 7,790
Mar 7,536 121 7,657 9,048
Apr 6,287 122 6,409 8,039
May 7,001 530 7,531 8,829
Jun 8,432 654 9,086 10,552
Jul 11,825 911 12,736 13,673
Aug 10,252 797 11,049 12,096
Sep 0 0 0 9,709
Oct 0 0 0 9,628
Nov 0 0 0 9,492
Dec 0 0 0 8,771
Totals 66,520 3,622 70,142 116,107
~ i Transnorthern Aviation started service December 11th, 1 999.
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INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2000
o
9 / 13 / 2000 Public Works Project Status Report
,
9/11/2000 Snug Harbor Seafoods, Inc. letter regarding the KPB disaster
declaration.
.
9/21/2000 Kenai River Special Management Area meeting agenda and minutes
of 5 / 11 / 2000 meeting.
o
9/1/2000 Kenai Peninsula Borough Project Impact Update.
.
9 / 7 / 2000 Cook Inlet RCAC, Council Briefs.
Project status Report
A=Active
NC=Non-Construction
F=Future
STIP=State Trans. Imp.
KK - Keith Kornelis
JL- Jack La Shot
RS - Robert Springer
MK- Marilyn Kebschull
Jet- Jan Taylor
A/NC/F/ City Contact Project Name
SliP
A KK
1999 Water System
Improvements (WH I & 2 & PH)
Status
Zubeck, Inc. working on punch list items. Project is
about 99 percent complete. IISCO is working on
controls.
A MK Comprehensive Plan
$60,000 apPropriated in Capital Project Fund.
A JL
Contaminated Soils- Shop
Report submitted to DEC.
A KK
A JL
Cook/Mission/Upland
Intersection & Erik Hansen
Scout Park Parking
Daubenspeck Environmental
Site Assessment
Design engineering being done.
Test wells installed...Soils samples from wells look
good...Sampling bluff ground water...well water
samples, OK.
JL
Kenai AP ARFF/SRE Facility
Site Work
Building design development continuing...Site
work has begun.
KK
Kenai Coastal Trail
Design Concept Reports are complete...City is
seeking funding.
A JL
Maintenance Shop
Preliminary plans and specifications complete.
KK
Mission Bluff W & S Relocation
Design engineering being done. Have applied for
DEC grant. Ord. appropriating $225,000 - 9/20/00.
A
JL
Multi-Purpose Facility
Tarp is to be installed. Working on punchlist.
Scoreboard has arrived.
A JL
New Kenai Health Center
Building construction started.
Wednesday, September 13, 2000 Page 1 of 2
A/NC/F/
SlgI
City Contact
KK
Project Name
STP Expansion/Planning Sewer
Flow/GIS Sewer Lines
Status
Have received DEC Grant... Start late this winter.
A
JL
Underground Storage Tank-
Airport
Additional monitoring wells and testing complete.
Report submitted to ADEC.
KK
WH 4
Nelson working on design. Kraxberger drilling test
wells.
MK
Title 14 Review
Sign Code rewritten by Legal Dept. Review being
done by Administration.
STIP
KK
DOT- Bridge Access Pathway
Pathway along Bridge Access Road from K-Beach
to Spur 3.3 miles...Design FFY 00 at
$250,000...ROW FFY 01 at $100,000...Constr.
FFY 02 at $3,800,000.
STIP
KK
DOT- Forest Drive/Redoubt
Bid awarded to Foster Construction. Construction
started in July. Working on storm drain & utility
relocates along with road subgrade.
STIP
KK
DOT- Spur 10.6- 22.0
DOT to bid in August. DOT agreed to almost all of
City's recommendations...Alaska Roadbuilders is
unchecked Iow bidder.
STIP KK
DOT- Unity Trail Pathway
Pathway along Kenai Spur from MP 2.8 to 8.1.
Design FFY 99 at $200,000...ROW FFY 00 at
$100,000...Construction start FFY 00 and
complete FFY 01 at $1,700,000.
Wednesday, September 13, 2000 Page 2 of 2
PO Box 701
KENAI ALASKA 99611
907.283.6122
907.283.6127 FAX
snug@alaska.net
September 11, 2000
Mayor and Council Members
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
I read last weekends Clarion article regarding your disaster declaration,
with mixed emotions. Like everyone involved in Cook Inlet salmon, I am
grateful for your effo~s, and believe the SBA loan money that may be
made available as the result of a disaster declaration would be extremely
helpful to both fishers and processors in this area.
I am regretful that I was unaware of the declaration being on your agenda
last week, or I would have been there to answer any questions you may
have had regarding the economics of the 2000 salmon season. If I can be of
any assistance, please feel free to call me at 283-6122.
Thanks for your cominued interest and efforts on our behalf.
Sincerely,
Paul Dale
President,
Snug Harbor Seafoods, Inc.
KENAI RIVER
Special Management Area
"Working together...for the river"
*** Meeting Agenda***
Thursday, September 21, 2000
7'00 p.m.
City of Soldotna Assembly Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of 5/11/00 minutes
C. Agenda Changes and Approval
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III.
NEW BUSINESS
A. City of Soldotna Restoration Project Summary- Dick Bower, City of
Soldotna
B. Kenai River 2000 Field Season Report- Suzanne Fisler, Bill Berkhahn
C. 2000-2001 Priorities
D. Board Vacancies
IV. OLD BUSINESS
ge
A. Boat Wake StudyUpdate
B. Commercial Operator Committee Report
PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting
Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-5581
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Box 850, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-4441
Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD
Thursday, May 11, 2000
7:00 p.m.
City of Soldotna Assembly Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
Chairman Wellman called the meeting to order at 7'10 pm
Members Present: Jeff King, Ted Wellman, Jim H. Richardson, Peggy
Mullen, Jim Golden, Brannon Ames, Ann Whitmore-Painter, Ken Lancaster,
Robin West, Bill Shuster, Lance Trasky, Richard Ross, Deric Marcorelle,
Chris Degemes
Members Absent' Tim Navarre
B. Approval of 4/20/00 minutes
The minutes were approved as written.
C. Agenda Changes and Approval
The agenda was revised.
Chris added as Item A. Federal Subsistence Ruling- Potential Impact on
Kenai River and asked Robin West to comment.
Bill Shuster then added as Item D. Cooper Creek Slumping/Soil Erosion
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
Herman Fandel suggested putting a user fee on private boats on the fiver. The
guides pay a $500 commercial use permit fee and he feels it would be fair for private boat
users to pay also. He stated he has two private boats and he would have no trouble
paying a user fee. He suggested a $200 fee for the season. He said the public comes in
for a week or two and are on fiver until 2 or 3 am with no restrictions. They are
congesting the fiver just as much as guides and are less experienced because they don't
use it enough. He feels that the public should "foot their end of it".
III.
NEW BUSINESS
Kenai River Special Management
Area Advisory Board
May 11, 2000
A. Subsistence Ruling- Impact on the Kenai River- Robin West
The ramifications of the subsistence ruling for fishing the Kenai River are
unknown yet as the Kenai Peninsula has recently been classified as rural. I-Ie said
the rural decision came out almost immediately after the 1990 decision of the
federal take over of game management. There was an appeal within a couple of
months by the Kenaitze folks. So it has been 10 years coming for any action on
that with hearings and other legal maneuvers, and this has been a controversial
and complicated process. Robin provided a handout regarding this decision and
also the media release announcing the Kenai Peninsula is designated asrural. He
does not think it will be reversed even with new census data coming out. There
has been a stronger support from the Alaska Native Communities for this
designation because they see it as the future for Alaska. Their ability to subsist is
taken away as areas urbanize and therefore there has been a lot of support for
maintaining those kinds of rights.
Nothing will happen this regulatory year. There are no new customary and
traditional determinations in place and there are no granted seasons. All of the
Kenai Peninsula has been determined to be rural by this action but that does not
mean each community will get anything. Currently there are two proposals for
the Cook Inlet Area regarding fish and comments will be accepted until June 16th.
One of them is very broad. Robin read the following: For all fish and shellfish, to
establish a customary and traditional use, and no closed season or limits for Kenai
Peninsula for fish and shellfish. He feels sure that will not be granted. Robin said
one of the things that could happen is the Federal subsistence board could send
that back and just say revise it, or suggest something that is more focused. Once
the CTD is made then there can be specific requests for seasons and bag limits.
The Regional Council will represent the 50 to 60 thousand people on the Kenai
Peninsula with varied interests. Robin said he thought something folks could do
would be to petition the Federal Subsistence Board due to the unique differences
here on the Kenai Peninsula.
Bill Shuster asked if there would be separation for Prince William Sound and the
Kenai Peninsula. Robin said he was not sure, but he said if he was asking for it he
would recommend the separation of the two areas. Some of the common myths
about all of this are that Federal public lands that are affected are KNW'R and
Chugach National Forest but the ruling does not affect Kenai Fjords National Park
because the law exempted that park from subsistence use and that was passed in
1980. It is not a "native" issue. There will not be given a preference to native
folks over non-native in this system. It is a community-based issue, not
individually based, nor economic or racial.
Jim Golden asked what happens to new residents in rural areas that do not have
CTD of the resource? Robin said it is community based. You become a resident
of the State by the same requirements to get a fishing license, which is 1 year.
Kenai ~ver Special Management
Area Advisory Board
May ~i, 2060
Chris asked how the Regional councils make customary and traditional
determination (CTD). Robin said the board has a staff committee that does all
that work. The highest hurdle is the rural determination. It will not be difficult to.
have a CTD determination in any of the Kenai Peninsula communities.
Jeff asked if anyone could make proposals. Robin said it is a very open process
and they will get all kinds of proposals good and bad. Jeff said that could be a
weakness because a lot of time the background information is not true, or there
may be politics behind it the various requests.
Paul Shadura said the deadlines for these last proposals are over and it takes a
good year before these things actually play out. He said two proposals were
submitted this year that would affect next summer, and then another proposal time
will be open in the spring of 2001. Takes a long time for these proposals to go
through.
Robin finalized by saying that dual management of fish and game is not in the
best interest of the resources.
B. Kenai River User Fees
Chris said some of the questions brought up last month generated a requeSt
that she provide a briefing for the board. She gave some background on the Kenai
River user fees. It was based upon Management Plan revision meetings held in
1996-97 in Anchorage and Soldotna on fiver recreation on how we might fund
changes we wanted. Examples are increased law enforcement; improved
education of fiver users; improved access for fiver users; improved restoration
projects. One of the components of that plan was financial. Chris referred board
members to the KRCMP on page 86 and 87, and provided a copy of that part of
the plan.
Revenues derived from a user fee need to be allocated for the purposes the Kenai
River was established for, which is protection of the fish and wildlife resources
and habitat and providing for recreation opportunities and managing the
commercial activities on the fiver. Secondly the money should be raised from all
users of the fiver, not just guides, but private boat users, bank anglers or scenic
floaters. Chris said that was a common theme in the public meetings. The
amount of the fee should be based on the level of resource use or impacts created
by the various user groups. Chris said it would be a challenge to figure out that
level. Third, monies should be allocated for protection and preservation of the
Kenai River's fish and wildlife resources and habitat. Chris said it was very clear
the majority of folks felt everybody has to pay some part of the cost to manage the
fiver and if a fee is paid, it should stay on the fiver.
Chris said there are still concems about dedicated funds. Alternatives suggested
would be to work with the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the cities and other
Kenai River Special Management
Area Advisory Board
May 11,200'0 '
entities to direct monies to other locations for use on the fiver. Do we want to
implement this recommendation of the KRCMP and identify the task that needs to
be done to achieve that? Chris said she is bringing this up now so the board can
think about it over the summer. She suggested lobbying folks who will be
running for office this next fall and get their support. DPOR does not have the
authority to impose the fee of this nature on users.
Chris said another question came up last month was about fees people are already
paying on the fiver, i.e. boat launch and day use fees. What would be the
likelihood they would be paying twice for fiver use? And how much are they
paying? Chris provided the board with a sheet outlining the fees collected on the
Kenai River from 1999. Chris said the fees have been in place since the late 80s.
She posed the questions about do we want to continue with this discussion and
take the steps necessary to identify who would be subject to the fee, how we
would implement the fee, and what process would be used to remm fees to the
fiver. Chris said there are a lot of users who do not use the state park facilities to
access the fiver who are having an impact by their bank angling or boat wakes.
Chris then fielded a few questions and comments. Chairman Ted Wellman asked
the board to keep their user fee thoughts at hand and discuss this issue more after
the summer season.
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Seward Highway MP 8-18 Project
Bill Shuster reminded the board that at the last minute he brought up the subject of
the DOT highway reconstruction project along the Seward Highway at Mile 8-18.
This segment of the highway parallels the Snow River, which is a major tributary of
the Kenai River just above Kenai Lake. The staging area for this project is in a gravel
pit on private land and the amount of material that they have in that gravel pit is
significant; everything from gravel material to culverts to heavy equipment. This is
an area that floods eVery time the Snow River Jokulhlaup (glacial lake outburst
floods) occurs. This event breaks loose every 2 to 3 years between late July and
November. The amount of water that is released is dependent on how much water is
in the lake. A glacier blocks the lake and every 2 to 3 years there is a sufficient
amount of water in the lake that will start a hole in the bottom of the glacier. That
gets larger and larger with water going through it and eventually it empties a large
part of that lake down the north fork of the Snow River. The amount of water that
will come down can also be influenced if there is a rain event at that same time. It is
possible to triple or even quadruple depending on how much water is in the lake and
whether there is a rain event with it. Bill explained he is Concerned because the
equipment stored there would become inundated. Fortunately, this is predictable.
Weather Service and USGS have markers in lake that by flying over they can
determine the volume in the lake and can predict what kind of flood could occur. It is
a progressive type of event where they can say within a couple of days it will peak.
Bill said their major concern is that he does not believe the contractors and DOT are
prepared for that kind of event. This fall is slated to be the year the Jokulhlaup will
break loose.
Kenai River Special Management
Area Advisory Board
May 11, 2000
Bill recommends the board write a letter.to DOT recommending they have an
emergency plan in place. He said it would be simple to do but they need to put some
thought in that. It would be most appropriate for a letter to come from this board as a
body concerned about the potential threat to the fiver.
MOTION'
SHUSTER MADE THE MOTION TO SEND A
LETTER TO D.O.T. PEGGY MULLEN SECONDED.
VOTE ON MOTION TO SEND LETTER TO D.O.T.
MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUS WITHOUT OBJECTION
After some discussion the letter will be written emphatically with a request for reply
within 30 days. The letter will be sent to D.O.T. and to the contractor.
D. Cooper Creek Slope Failure
Bill said during one the interagency field trips of the Sterling Highway reconstruction
fi'om Mile 38 to 45 there was discussion of being able to close an area that has been
used informally by boaters at Cooper Creek directly upstream of the bridge where
there has been sediment coming into that creek. The thought was to close that
informal boat launch with some riprap that D.O.T. said they would be willing to
provide for this project. Bill said in the Kenai River Comp Plan it discusses the intent
to close some of these informal boat launches. Bill said when they looked at the site
they found that the sediment problem there is considerably more that what was
thought. It is not necessarily due to boat launchers. There is a large hillside to the
east of that area which has been failing and causing quite a bit of material to come
down the hill ending up in Cooper Creek. The Forest geologist, Dave Blanchet,
developed a report on what he believes to be. the source for the problem. The cause of'
this may be a natural event or the result of hydraulic mining that took place in the
early 1900s. USFS will have field trip May 17~ with a geologist to come and look at
it. Regardless of the reason of the erosion there is a significant contribution of
sediment into the creek, which is only 50 feet from the Kenai River. They will look
to see if there are some solutions to that.
Suzarme said the other thing to look at long term is there is enough silt coming out of
there that it is burying the riparian vegetation. Maybe in a discussion about rocking
off the launch people would still be able to get in there and carry car top kayaks and
canoes. She also said a discussion of replanting some of that area along where we
have lost that riverbank and try to re-establish some of that vegetation to slow that
down.
Chris asked if there should be board action or resolution. Bill said not at this time.
This was added to the agenda as an informational issue for now.
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Area Advisory Board
May 11, 2000
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. City of Kenai Coastal Trail Project Update - Rick Ross
Rick said he has a very short update and said there have been a couple of public hearings
since the presentation to the board. Agencies have given their comments. They are going
after funds to do construction design and environmental engineering of the project.
Soldotna has Waived all fights to access and the City of Kenai appreciated that.
B. Boat Wake Study Update- Lance Trasky and Chris Degernes
Lance said they sent out the latest draft of the proposal from the Corps of Engineers to
everyone. They also distributed the draft Fish & Game/Corps funding agreement. Ther~ ·
were some additional questions on the proposal that Dr. Maynard provided to F&G. He
is going to do both maximum wake height and the planning wake heights in both Johnson
Lake and the Kenai River. It is down to four hulls, two different motors. The questions
that remain are when you start adding up all the different tests done Dr. Maynard added it
up to 492. F&G added it up to 750, which mean more time and more money. That will
need to be resolved. With the time and money involved Lance said we could not deal
with all kinds of boat and motor combination. Lance said Chris would work on
operations portion; how many people to work on it, how long, generators, and a place for
them to stage equipment. As far as USGS they will not be able to conduct any back
erosion studies in conjunction with the tests in the fiver this summer. Lance will keep
the board members informed.
Jim Golden said it is his understanding the boats will be provided by an outside source,
motors, and equipment and support staff. He asked, would that really cost $250 to $300
for each test. He said it seems like a lot of money for a few yards long.
Lance said there will be about 600 tests and that it is quite costly due to federal overhead,
which is quite high, and the use of federal PhDs. Chris said it includes'the report that will
be produced later. Lance mentioned the report would probably discussed telephonically
as Dr. Maynard does not fly and the report will not be ready until fall.
Chris said the boat wake study will occur at Johnson Lake between July 23~a and 28th;
then it will move to the Kenai River August 1~ through 3fa.
Lance said there will be a wakeless boat in the study that somebody wants to test and
hopefully there will be time for that. He invited board members to come down and see the
operation in progress.
Paul Shadura asked if this would be video taped. Gary Leipitz said the original study was
video taped and agreed that is a good idea.
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Area Advisory Board
May 11, 2000
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Herman Fandel said he talked to Brace Koffier about three weeks ago and he has a lot of
interest in this study. He built an 18-foot boat and has run a number of trial runs with it.
He is building a 20-foot boat and will complete his trial runs before the Kenai River
Classic. Some of the recommendations told to Herman by Brace was that we look at flat
bottom boats; to keep it at 18 foot and less than 35 horsepower; to increase on 20 foot
boats a maximum of 50 horsepower or whatever it needs to get the boats on step. He
recommended a maximum of 20-foot boats be allowed on the fiver and no jet boats
allowed on the fiver. Herman said he would like to get Brace Koffier up here to speak to
the board. Brace has a lot of interest in the Kenai River.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
Paul said that regardless of his personal views on subsistence he feels real concern with
this board of not losing anything that we have gained in the last few years in the
protection of the Kenai River. This is his number one reason of being here is to protect
the fiver and to continue to have areas for the fish to remm to spawn properly. He said
the board needs to stay relevant in all the issues.
Lance informed the board a special FERC investigator will be here Wednesday to go up
the Cooper Lake power house to investigate why Chugach Electric chose to ignore their
order regarding a plan for the clean up of PCBs in the plant and that they have removed
their equipment to Bernice Lake. Lance will go up with them to see what is going on.
Robin invited all to go out and at look at the fishing platforms and trails and walkways at
Moose Range Meadows. They are 80% done. Several years back KNWR closed those
public easements due to extensive bank damage and social concerns as well as biological
concerns. With the flood of 95 there was a loss of some of the easement. Besides the
closure another alternative was to provide fishing access with acquiring two parcels.
Will have them ready to go next year. The refuge hired a ranger (Brace Bigelow,
formerly a ranger with State Parks) and he will have a residence there.
Ken said last weeks' Borough meeting in Seward a tributary was added to the habitat
protection ordinance. Also Ken finally received a response to his letter about River
Terrace via fax and he will send copies to all. He is not pleased with the response. First
Commissioner Brown stated that they do know the source. He reminded the board that at
the last meeting they said they did not know the source. Secondly Commissioner Brown
said the bridge project is not delayed because of the site clean up and that was also a
contradiction as they said the work on the bridge would be put off' due to the clean up.
Jim Richardson said the board took action on a resolution about endorsing Kenai
Mountains/Tumagain Arm National Heritage Corridor project and he mentioned in this
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Area Advisory Board
May 11, 2000
weeks paper it was written it has progressed to Where Senators Stevens and Murkowski
introduced a bill into the Senate and he will be going back to testify on that next week.
Jeff said the fish are in! He wants to take the opportunity to thank Gary Leipitz for all his
hard work and for being a friend of the Kenai River.
Bill Shuster told the board Gary LeipitZ left a legacy here on the Kenai Peninsula. A lake
was named after him, Leipitz Lake at Quartz Creek Trail site.
Ann said there was lots of testimony at the Boro Assembly. Most were fi'om Moose Pass
and they were very adamant in their support of the KRSMA lands. The assembly chose
to go into executive session Monday of this week regarding it and they will bring it up at
their next meetings.
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting
The next board meeting will be September 21~ to be held at the City of Soldotna's
Council Chambers. Dedication of the Kenai River Center will be September 14~.
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Area Advisory Board
May 11, 2000'"
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Project Update
As of September :~ 2000
KPB Project Impact has been designated the "Star Community" for
Region X, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Region X includes
the states of Idaho, Washington, Oregon & Alaska. The designation is an honor
and will receive national attention at the Project Impact Summit in Washington
DC, November 13-16. The enclosed information sheet tells a little about the
Summit. More information will be available soon. Check FEMA's website at
www.fema.gov for updates. Project Impact partners'are invited to attend. If
you plan on attending, please let us know at the Project Office.
With additional grant funds from the State of Alaska, Division of
Emergency Services, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Project will go until March
3:[,200:[. The coordinator's hours have been reduced to half time. New office
hours are:
Monday, Wednesday 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday 8 AM - Noon
Holiday scheduling Will cause variations to these hours. The telephone
greeting (907.283.6714) announces the hours and variations. If contact is
necessary outside these hours, please use my pa§er number (007) 262-3335.
Earthquake
Soon we will have the results of a survey on suspended ceilings and
lighting fixtures in our school buildings needing upgrades or retrofits. KPB
Maintenance Director Don McCIoud, in cooperation with Patrick Hickey and Dave
Spence, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will oversee the work. This is a
very exciting opportunity to make schools safer for our kids, teachers and staff.
On August 14, approximately 50 custodial staff district wide attended
training on post-disaster assessment and non-structural retrofit. The training's
working - feedback to our office has been a heightened awareness about non-
structural retrofit methods for shelving, files and computers.
Flooding
Information has been mailed to nearly a hundred homeowners about a
matching grant program for retrof~cing primary residences in the flood plain.
These homes must have been built prior to the Borough's sign-on to the National
Flood Insurance Program. After 1986, building in the flood plain was restricted.
Property owners have until September 15 to express interest. The next Flood
'~Fogether, we are bu/Id/ng d/saster res/stant commun/ties"
Work Group Meeting .is Tuesday, September 19 @ 9 AM at the .new Kenai River
Center, located off Funny River Road across from Soldotna Airport.
General ~litigation
The Earthquake Cottage, owned by the Alaska Division of Emergency
Services (ADES), made its debut on the Kenai Peninsula at the Fair in Ninilchik in
August. Thanks to Scott Simmons, Nick Stransky and Rob Willis from
ADES and KPB Project Impact volunteers Tom Sokolowski (Tsunami
Warning Center, US Weather Service)~ Billy Harris (Chief, Nikiski Fire
Department and Chair, Local Emergency Planning Committee), Patrick
Hickey (Asst. Superintendent Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
and Beverly Guyton (Planning Dept., City of Homer) we managed to put
approximately 750 people, three people at a time, through the experience in two
days. The cottage simulates an earthquake as if the epicenter were directly
underneath it. The usual level experienced was between 4.5-6.5 magnitude.
People were grateful to have the education. It wasn't surprising that 1964
earthquake survivors generally chose not to experience the simulated quake.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) made good use of the
new Skyline Display developed by the GM Committee. The LEPC booth was. a
sharp looking displays. LEPC members Len Maimquist, Billy Harris, Shirley
Warner, Helen Donahue and Office of Emergency IVlanagement staff 3an
Henry and Bonnie Hanson handed out balloons to kids and information to
their folks.
Kenai Peninsula Project Impact was there for Industry Appreciation Days,
Saturday, August 26 in Kenai. An estimated 3,000 folks were fed hamburgers,
hot dogs and salmon while Mayor Bagley and others recognized and awarded the
petroleum, commercial fishing and tourism industries for their support of our
communities. Thanks Becky Hutchinson, Alaska USA FCU for helping out
with food service. It is a joy to support and appreciate the community
businesses and organizations that support us.
Wildfire
The Wildfire Workgroup continues to meet under the coordination of the
Spruce Bark Beetle Coordinator Hike Fastabend. Defensible space
neighborhood demonstration projects continue to happen borough wide. The
group meets again on September 11, 2:30-4:30 pm, this time.at Central
Emergency Services staff training room (comer of Binkley & Sterling Hwy). See
you there.
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SUMMIT
What: Celebrate what Project Impact has accomplished and
share wisdom for what's yet to be done to ensure that
your community is disaster resistant
When: November 12-16, 2000*
Where: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, DC
Who Chambers of Commerce
Should Elected Officials
Attend- City Managers and County Administrators
Local Planners and Planning Commissioners
Community Risk Managers
Building Code Officials
Fire Service Personnel
Economic Developmem Officials
Environmental Officials
Small and Large Business Representatives
Community-Based and Vohmteer Organizations
Teachers and Educators, grades K thru College
Media Partners
Project Impact Community Coordinators
Local Emergency Managers
State Emergency Managers
*More specific agenda details will be announced soon.., keep
checking this website!
Summit 99 Summary
Questions or Commems: summit.info~,fema..gov
http://www.fema, gov/impact/savedate.htm
8/30/00
"PartnerShip strengthens our resistance
against and resilience to disasters," .lames
Lee Witt, Federal Emergency Management
Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor=s Office
Alaska Nitrogen Products LLC
Unocal Alaska Resources
CRy of Kenai
AK Dept. of Mili~ry & Veterans Affairs
AK Dept. of Natural Resources
AK Division of Emergency Services
Cib/of Soldotna
City of Homer
C~y of Seward
Alaska Youth Military Academy
Alaska Wildfire Coordinating Group
Ni~s~ Fire Department
Central Emerger~y Servi~
Central Peninsula General Hospital
Homer Volunteer Fire Department
Peninsula aarion
Alaska Chadux Coq:x:)ra~on
Phillips Petroleum Company
C(x)k Inlet Regional Citizen AdVisory Council
Seward Fire ~
Tesoro Alaska Petroleum
KPB Office of Emergency Management
KPB Spruce Bark Beetle Task Force
U of A Anchorage Mining & Petroleum Training
U of A Fairbanks- Cooperative Extension
Alaska State Troopers, E ~ment
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
,
Northern Test Lab
KSRM R~qdio
Soldotna Police Department
Kenai Police Department
Homer Police ~
Seward Police Department
Seldovia Oil Spill Response Team
Kmai Peninsula Borough Planning Department
KPB Local Emergency Planning Committee
Cook Znlet Spill Prevention & Response, inc.
Cross Timbers ~ng Company
Homer Electric Association
Homer News
K P Emergency Medical Services Council
Freedom Realty
Kenai Peninsula Economic Devel~t District
Kenai Area Flight Service Center
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
American Red Cross
Alaska Farming Ventures
Kenai Peninsula Chapter of Alaska Blood Bank
Nat'l Weather Service Forecasting, Anchorage
Solclotna Senior Citizens, Inc.
Sterling Area Senior Citizens, Inc.
Forget-Me-Not Care Center
Kenai Peninsula College
Seward Chamber of Commerce
Copy Works
Kenai National Guard Armory
Spenard Builders Supply
Trustworthy Hardware
uberty Builders
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
State Farm Insurance
ACS/IVlACtel
Kenai Peninsula Borough School ~Dislnct
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Walsh & Shep~rd . ~.-- '~ '" .,-~,
First Baptist Church~:b¢5oidotna ':'" ":'
Parker Ham Company..~. ,....,. c, --
KenaJ C]qalTil:)er of Commerce ~.~ ~
Soldotna Cl~mber of Commerce .. "
Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council
Kenai Peninsula Builders Association
Dos Ec~ies of Alaska
Ancho~ Daily News
MunicJpality of AnctK)rage
U.S. Small Business Administration
"TogebYer, we are building disaster resistant
communitie_¢'
Project Impact
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Office of Emergency Management
144 North Binkley Street
Soldotna, Alaska 99669
www. borough, kenai, ak. u s/p roi ecti m pact/
(907) 283-6714 phone
John J. Williams
Mayor of Kcnai
210 Fidalgo Way. #200
Kenai, AK 99611
September 7, 2000
*******Scientists Complete Environmental Monitoring Field Program*********
A team of scientists, including Cook Inlet RCAC science coordinator Susan Saupe, spent the last week
of August combing the intertidal area of Cook Inlet for samples of mud, sediment, and clams. The field
program is the first phase of CIRCAC's intertidal data collection project. The goal of the long-term
project is to create a database that will provide background information about the soft sediment
intertidal habitats that surround Cook Inlet. Currently, there is very little intertidal data available for
most of central Cook Inlet.
The contract for the field program was awarded earlier
this summer to Littoral Ecological & Environmental
Services (LEES). The LEES team consists of Dennis
Lees, Bill Driskell, and Dr. Jim Payne. All three
scientists have extensive experience working in Cook
Inlet and have collaborated with CIRCAC on prior
environmental monitoring projects. Lees and Payne are
pictured at right digging for clams and other sentinel
species at Tuxedni Bay.
The team gathered samples from two dozen sites around
Cook Inlet. The areas were selected based on a number
of factors, including vulnerability, accessibility, and their importance for biological, commercial, and
subsistence productivity. The majority of the sites were located on the west side of Cook Inlet where
strong currents will most likely deposit any spilled oil. Several sites, including some on major Cook
Inlet shoals, were included in the survey because there are no biological descriptions in the existing
literature. However, there have been reports by biologists of shorebird use of the areas.
The scientists used a series of low tides to gain access to the intertidal areas. Despite a strong
windstorm and some rain, the team was able to accomplish its objectives and gather the required
samples. The sites surveyed were'
Boulder Point
Moose Point
Chikaloon Flats
Clam Gulch
Kasilof
Bishops Beach
Beluga Area
Nikolai
Chisik Island
North Tuxedni Bay
West Forelands, North
West Forelands, South
Old Cannery Creek (Drift River area) Harriet Point
Polly Creek North Redoubt Creek Area
Redoubt Creek SE Kalgin Island
North Kalgin Shoal NE Kalgin Island
South Kalgin Shoal NW Kaigin Island
West Kalgin Shoal SW Kalgin Island
One site, the Middle Ground Shoal, was missed on the last day due to the rising tide. And some sites
were sampled for just sediment hydrocarbon chemistry because sentinel species were not found at all
sites.
The LEES team will now analyze the samples of sediment, mud, and sand for hydrocarbons related to
petroleum. The scientists will also test the tissues of collected clams and worms for hydrocarbons.
Their findings will be summarized in a rep. on that will include descriptions of each site, the general
background biota that occurs at each site, the availability of appropriate sentinel species, the
geomorphology of the shoreline, and sediment characteristics. The report is due in January and will be
available to the public.
********Cross Timbers and Marathon Oil Spill ******************************
Cross Timbers employees tested their oil spill response plan during a tabletop drill at Cook Inlet Spill
Prevention and Response, Inc. (CISPRI) headquarters in Nikiski. The drill took place on August 21 and
was observed by representatives from the Coast Guard, Department of Environmental Conservation,
and Cook Inlet RCAC. The scenario for the drill was a spill at the company's facility at the East
Forelands, just north of Nikiski. The simulated spill resulted from a faulty float that stuck in the
facility's Fr¢¢water Knockout separator. The separator is set
up to discharge effluent water into the inlet. The amount of
oil spilled was estimated to be 1,450 barrels. Cross Timbers
set up an Incident Command structure, with company
representative Doug Marshall (1.~i. ctt~red at right, along x.x"ith
DEC's Gary Folley (m) and Coast Guard representative [>;_tktl
Walul<¢wicz) serving as Incident Commander. The response
focused on several key points, including an off-shore
recovery effort. In conjunction with CISPRI personnel, the
Cross Timbers team went through the steps of securing the
vessels and personnel needed to deploy two large boom and
skimming systems. Task forces were also set up to deal with near-shore recovery work, shoreline
impacts, and the application of dispersants. At the debriefing, everyone agreed that improvements could
be made in internal communication between the Incident Command team members. But overall, the
consensus of the observers was that the drill was successful.
Marathon employees also participated in a recent drill. The exercise took place at the company's
Beaver Creek facility near Kenai on August 23. The scenario for the drill was a failure at the man-way
into one of the company's storage tanks. The incident resulted in a spill of 2,750 barrels of crude oil
into a secondary containment dike. The dike was breached when it was inadvertently hit by an
equipment operator. As a result of the break in the dike, 50 barrels of oil spilled out onto the road. The
response to the spill involved making initial notification to state and federal agencies, as well as Cook
Inlet RCAC. The clean-up effort involved making contact with CISPRI and VECO to bring the
necessary equipment and personnel to the site of the spill. Marathon's recovery plan involved using
vacuum trucks to pick up the oil and store it in large, open containers.
*******Industry Appreciation *******************************************
A large crowd gathered at a Kenai park on Saturday, August 26, to recognize the contributions made by
local industries to the community. Representatives from the oil and gas, commercial fishing, and
tourism industries were all on hand to accept accolades from civic leaders, including Kenai Peninsula
Borough Mayor Dale Bagley, city of Kenai Mayor John Williams, and Kenai Peninsula Borough
Assembly member Grace Merkes who is also a member of the CIRCAC Board of Directors. Cook Inlet
RCAC had an information booth at the event and CIRCAC staff'handed out informational material and
promotional items. Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response Inc. (CISPRI) and the Department of
Environmental Conservation also had informational displays set up in the park.
*******CIRCAC Quarterly Meeting***************************************
Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council will hold its fall meeting on September 22 at the Cook
Inlet Aquaculture Association building. The meeting will begin at 9:00 am. The public is encouraged to
attend.
For more information about Cook Inlet RCAC, check out our web site at www.circac.org
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY'COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2000
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1877-.~0~i ~i~ ~'~:diing KM~:'"~i~'§~'!i~0.80 to Include
Prohibiting the OpeE~i~'n:~,~::'"~~ ~hicle~ ~=~ii~h~e V'~ted Areas of a
Potion of the So~:"Sho~f ~enai ~and
2. Ordinance N~?~~90--Ame~nding Various~:~:~ O:[:~itl~l (City Airpo~
and Airpod.::~n~)..~and"~:~tle 22 (C~-Owned Lands)'~f~:~ ~e.n~Municipal
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Appropri~io~: bY:::~225.~'0e0:~:~i:~ ~~~'""~ ~:~e~"::Eun:~?~'nd th~ Mission
Street s ~e~ine~:Rel"°~:~i o n:'::~i~:i~:~:~ roi e c~ ~ u n d. '
4. Resoluti~ No. 2000,~.55~.~:.~:r~:f~ing $~~ ~i~:::...the Wellhouse~ ~o. 4
C~pit~l PrOject Fu~::~'~m~6nstructio.~ ~~ng for AdditiOnal
Engineer/D~sign ~0rk~ ''~:~: ....... ::~ ~.: ::~ ~:::~?: :~::~ ?'
FY01 Shared Yi:~ries gu~i~?~:~:~~;;;;~;'~i~ that this
Allocation Method:~a~dy Represents the Distribution O~i~nifi~nt Effects of
Fisheries Business ~~y:....~.~..,,?ook Inlet .............
6. Resolution No. 2000-57 -- Designating the Kenai Water Quality and Quantity
Development Program -- Wellhouse No. 4 With Main Line Tie-Ins -- Phase III
Project as the City of Kenai's Number One Overall Capital Improvement
Project.
ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS
1. 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).
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. *Ordinance No. 1880-2000 --Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $6,300 in the General Fund for a Library Grant From the
State of Alaska.
4. Approval-- Kenai Municipal Airport Prepaid Calling Card Machine Special
Use Permit/Alaska Call Connection.
5. Approval-- Proposal to Purchase/Lot 3, Block 2, Evergreen Subdivision, Kim
Addition -- New Castle Builders.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend and participate. Additional information is available
through the City Clerk's office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 or visit our
website at http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
Carol L. Frees
City Clerk D422/211