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Meet ing Packet
November 15,
2000
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 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
*Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C:
,
,
.
.
.
ITEM D:
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2.
3.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 1887-2000 -- Eliminating the Kenai Historic Commission
by Repealing Ordinance No. 1866-2000.
Ordinance No. 1888-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $70,000 in the General Fund and the Kenai Coastal
Trail Capital Project Fund.
Resolution No. 2000-65 -- Awarding a $47,800 Contract to Seekins
Ford Peninsula for Two Patrol Vehicles.
Resolution No. 2000-66 -- Awarding a Contract for Professional
Consulting services to Peratrovich, Nottingham &, Drage, Inc. for the
Environmental and Permitting Phase of the Project Entitled the Kenai
Coastal Trail for the Lump Sum Amount of $62,000.
Resolution No. 2000-67 -- Transferring $5,000 in the Street
Improvements Capital Project Fund for Engineering.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
6.
7.
8.
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:
MIRUT~
,
*Regular Meeting of November 1, 2000.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINESS
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Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
,
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
,
*Ordinance No. 1889-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,300 in the Senior Citizen Title III Grant Fund for a
Grant From the State of Alaska.
,
Discussion -- Replacement of Rear Screen Projector/Kenai Visitors &
Cultural Center.
o
Discussion -- Draft City of Kenai Newsletter
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
MAYOR'S REPORT
NOVEMBER 15, 2000
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ADD AT:
CHANGF~ TO THE AGENDA
I-l, EDD letter and invitation to the Kenai Peninsula Economic
Outlook Forum scheduled for December 8, 2000.
REOUESTED
BY:
CLERK
CONSENT AGENDA
No changes.
MAYOR'S REPORT
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Suggested by: Councilwoman Porter
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1887-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN~, ALASKA, ELIMINATING
THE ~NAI HISTORIC COMMISSION BY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1866-2000.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1866-2000 established the Kenai Historic Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Historic Commission has had a difficult time generating a
quorum for its meetings and, therefore, has been largely unable to conduct its
business; and
WHEREAS, Council of the City of Kenai believes that committees or commissions
which are not achieving their intended purpose should be eliminated; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to eliminate the Kenai Historic
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
Alaska, that Ordinance No. 1866-2000, enacted as KMC 1.61 as shown on the
attached Attachment A, is repealed in its entirety.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this
November, 2000.
day of
John d. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
November 1, 2000
November 15, 2000
December 15, 2000
Suggested by: Council
CITY OF KENAI
ORDIN~CE NO. 1866-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF' THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, CREATING
THE KENAI HISTORIC COMMISSION.
Whereas, the Kenai Historic District Board currently acts both as an advisory board to
the Kenai Plarming & Zoning Commission on development within the TSH District in
addition to working on historical issues within the City of Kenai; and
Whereas, the Kenai Historic District Board currently reviews zoning revisions and
boundary changes for the Townsite Historic District (TSH); and
Whereas, the Council of the City of Kenai finds that it would be better to have the
Historic District Board become a commission that focuses on historical issues within
the City of Kenai while being available to advise the Plarming & Zoning Commission on
certain historical issues as needed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that KMC 1.61 is enacted, creating the Kenai Historic Commission as
follows:
1.ill Historic Commission.
(a) The intent of the Historic Commission is to enh~ce and identify the
City of Kenai's heritage, to present this heritage in a manner that
promotes civic pride, and to foster an awareness of where we as a
people have evolved.
(b) Historic Commission. The following provisions will govern the
Commission's activities:
(1) The Historic Commission will consist of seven members with a
demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic
preservation, appointed for terms of not less than three years. Four
members must be residents of the City of Kenai.
(2) To the extent available, three Historic Commission members shall be
professionals from the disciplines of history, architecture or
architectural history, and archeology.
(3) The Historic Commission shall meet monthly or as the Council may
prescribe under KMC 1.90.050, and conduct business in accordance
with the Open Meeting Laws of Alaska. This includes public notification
of meeting place, time and agendas.
(4} Written minutes of each Historic Commission meeting will be
prepared and made available for public inspection.
(c) Historic Commission duties: The Historic Commission shall work
toward the continuing education of citizens regarding historic
preservation and the community's history..
Ordinance No. 1866-2000
Page 2 of 2
(d) The Historic Commission shall act in an adviso~ capacity to the
Planning and Zoning Commission as needed for the following duties'
(1) The Historic Commission shall conduct or cause to be conducted a
survey of the historic, architectural, and archaeological resources
within the community. The survey shall be compatible with the Alaska
Heritage Resources Survey and able to be readily integrated into
statewide comprehensive historic preservation planning and other
planning processes. Survey and inventory documents shall be
mmntamed to protect the site location(s) from possible vandalism. The
survey shall be updated annually.
(2) The Historic Com~ssion shall review and comment to the State
Historic Preservation Officer on all proposed National Register
nominations for properties within the boundaries of the City. When the
Historic Commission considers a National Register nom~uation that is
normally evaluated by professionals in a specific discipline and that
discipline is not represented on the Commission, the Commission will
seek expertise in this area before rendering a decision.
(3) The Historic Commission shall act in an advisory role to other
officials and departments of local goverv~ent regarding the
identification and protection of local historic and archaeological
1-~oKll'ce~.
(4) The Historic Commission shall develop a local historical
preservation plan that w/Il be compatible with the Alaska State Historic
Preservation Plan and produce information that is compatible with the
Alaska Heritage Resource Sur~ey..
(5) The Historic Commission shall make recommendations on building
perrn~it reviews in the Townsite Historic Zone (TSH) on properties
included in the Historic Preservation Plan.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st dav of June.
2000.
ATrEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
June 7, 2000
June 21, 2000
July 21, 2000
Suggested by:
Administrat/
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1888-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $70,000 IN
THE GENERAL FUND AND THE KENAI COASTAL TRAIL CAPITAL PROJECT
FUND.
WHEREAS, the next phase of the Kenai Coastal Trail Project is to address
agency concerns and prepare permit applications; and
WHEREAS, the City received a proposal for this work from Peratrovich,
Nottingham and Drage, Inc. in the amount of $62,000 for the work; and
WHEREAS, the administration expects to incur additional expenses of up to
$8,000 in relation to this phase of the project; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the fund balance of the General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as
follows:
General Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance
$70,000
Increase Appropriations:
Non-Departmental: Transfer to Capital Project Fund
$70,000
Kenai Coastal Trail Capital Proiect Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Transfer from General Fund
Increase Appropriations'
Administration
Engineering
$70,000
$ 8,000
62,000
$7o,ooo
Ordinance No. 1888-2000
Page Two
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15t~ day of
November, 2000.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(10/25/2000) jl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
November 1, 2000
November 15, 2000
November 15, 2000
Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-65
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A $47,800 CONTRACT TO SEEKINS FORD
PENINSULA FOR TWO PATROL VEHICLES.
WHEREAS, Seekins Ford Peninsula's bid of $47,800 for two police patrol
vehicles is the only responsive bid received; and
WHEREAS, this price is deemed reasonable by the administration; and
WHEREAS, funds are available for the purchase of two patrol vehicles in the
Police Department budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that a contract in the amount of $47,800 for two police patrol
vehicles be awarded to Seekins Ford Peninsula.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15~ day of
November, 2000.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAM S, MAYO R
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
APproved by Finance
(11/6/2000) jl
CITY OF KENAI
Suggested by: Administ~ ......
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO PERATROVICH,
NOTTINGHAM & DRAGE, INC. FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERMITTING PHASE
OF THE PROJECT ENTITLED THE KENAI COASTAL TRAIL FOR THE LUMP SUM
AMOUNT OF $62,000.
WHEREAS, a proposal dated September 28, 2000, was received from Peratrovich,
Nottingham as Drage, Inc. for this project; and,
WHEREAS, awarding a contract to Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage, Inc. is in the
.best interest of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the recommendation from the City Administration is to award the contract
to Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage, Inc. for the environmental and permitting phase
of the project entitled the Kenai Coastal Trail for the lump sum amount of $62,000.
WHEREAS, sufficient monies were appropriated with Ordinance No. 1888-2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the contract for the environmental and permitting phase of the project
entitled the Kenai Coastal Trail be awarded to Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage, Inc.
for the lump sum amount of $62,000.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this
November 2000.
15th day of
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk~
Approved by Finance:
Suggested by: Administratio:
City of Kenai
~OLUTION NO. 2000-67
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $5,000 IN THE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR ENGINEERING.
WHEREAS, Mission Avenue along the bluff needs to be reconstructed; and
WHEREAS, the Main Street/Cook intersection needs to be reconstructed; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a proposal for engineering for these projects
from Wm. J. Nelson and Associates; and
WHEREAS, these projects are eligible for reimbursement from the Street
Improvements Municipal Matching Grant; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Street Improvements Capital Project Fund
construction account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made:
Street Improvements Capital Proiect Fund
From: Construction
$5,000
To' Engineering $5,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of
November, 2000.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance~//~--k_.~
(11 / 08 / 2000) jl
19ov 0'700 O~:O1p Bill Hel~on ~lSl?! >.'~l~d-~.~l=+ p. ·
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS
215 FIDALGO AVENUE SUITE 204
(907) 283-3583
November 7, 2000
Keith Komelis, Public Works Manager
City of Kena/
210 Fidalgo
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Re: Mission Avenue/Erik Hansen Scout Park-Additional Work
Dear Mr. Komelis
STRUCTURAL CIVIL ENVIRONMENTAL
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
FAX (907) 283-4514
We have designed a storm drain for Mission Avenue that will tie into the existing storm drain
outfall near the Mission/Cook intersection. Since Mission Avenue has been closed off at the
Main Street intersection, Mission Avenue now only serves to access two lots. I understand that
you would like to reconstruct Mission Avenue from Cook Avenue up to Main Street.
The reconstructed cross .section would consist of a 16' wide gravel surfaced road, crowned to
drain to the north side of the street. A soil berm would be placed along the south side in order to
minimize nmoff and erosion potential. Areas outside of the gravel surface would be re-vegetated
with topsoil and seeding to minimize erosion.
The bluff is eroding badly along Mission Avenue due to wind action on the upper portion of the
bluff and water/wave action on the lower part of the bluff. The erosion on the upper part of the
slope can be reduced somewhat if vegetation can be established on the slope however, the bluff
cannot be fully stabilized until the water erosion problem is addressed. As an interim measure,
we will include the Upper slope re-vegetation in the project.
You also would like to have us include the reconstruction of the Main street/Cook Avenue
intersection in the project.
Our original fee for Mission/Cook~rik Hansen Scout Park Paving was not to exceed $7966. The
contract was increased by $2500 for the Mission Avenue Storm Drain. I propose to add the
Mission Avenue recomtmction, the slope re-vegetation and the Main Street/Cook Avenue
intersection reconstruction for an additional fee not to exceed $5500.
We will make these improvements a part of the Mission Avenue/Erik Hansen Scout Park project
bid.
Sincerely,//
Wm~elson, PE
A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949
163 MAIN STREET LOOP
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
(907) 283-4378
REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2001
CIRCULATION Adult Juvenile
Fiction 1668
Non-Fiction 1397
Periodicals 39
· Cassettes Intemet Access CDs
132 574 85
Kits
12
Total Primed Materials ............. 53431
Total Circulation ............................ 7102
338
291
1VIisc.
Easy Books
1291
329
Puzzles
1
Videos
887
ADDITIONS Docs Adult Juvenile
Easy Books
AV
Gifts 2 15 4 '0 '8
Purchases 65 23 22 11
Total Additions .................................. 150
INTERLIBRARY LOANS
Ordered Received Returned
BoOks 31 25 23
INTERLIBRARY LOANS 'BY' OUR LIBRARY ............ 46
INTERNET USE ......... 574
VOLUNTEERS
Number .....9
Total Hours ..... 120
INCOME
Fines and Rental Books $1,690.63
Xerox : 235.35
Lost or Damaged Books 474..59
Total Income for September, 2001 ............ $2,400.47
A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949
163 MAIN STREET LOOP
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
(907) 283-4378
Library Cards Issued September 2001
Kenai 52
Anchor Point 0
Clam Gulch 0
Kasilof 2
Nikiski 14
Ninichik 1
Seward 0
Soldotna 17
Sterling 2
Other 1
Total 89
Library Patronage ...... 5,537.50 Persons
Adult Programs ........ 38 Persons
Children's Programs... 142 Persons
First Time Check
Phone Renewals
Renewals
CHECKOUTS
MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT
Monthly Management Report
BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library-
01 NOV 2001
* * Ove rvi ew* *
01 NOV
2001
01 OCT % Change 01 NOV
2001 2000
6654
382
8156 -18.4%
537 -28.9%
'B"8 -'9 .'1'%
6680
390
""63
7116
8781 -19.0%
7133
% Change
-0.4%
-2.1%
'27 ,O%
-0.2%
Regular Checkins
Late Checkins
CHECKINS;
5749
922
6671
6898 -16.7%
1060 -13.0%
7958 -16.2%
6014
757
6771
-4.4%
21.8%
-1.5%
Checkout Session
Reminder Notices
Patrons Regis,.ter
First Time Checkouts
Phone Renewals
Renewals
CHECKOUTS
2206
0
2658 -17.0%
0 0.0%
11_'.1 ~7 .'1%
01 NOV 2001
* * Ove rvi ew* *
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- to 30 NOV
Las t FYTD
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39901
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496
36480
1873
408
42487
38761
2158
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2.2%
0.0%
'11 .'1%
% Change
9.4%
11.6%
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9.6%
Regular Checkins
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CHECKINS
Checkout Ses s%ons
Reminder Notices
Patrons Registered
33167
4473
37640
13148
0
725
31481
4062
355~3
12386
0
775
5.4%
10.1%
5.9%
6.2%
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-6.5%
ANF
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CD
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DOCS
DVD
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MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT
BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library-
01 NOV 2001
**Item Statistical Classes**Use Counts
NON-FICTION (A
BIOGRAPHY
BIG BOOK
AUD%O CASSETTE
CAMERAS
CD
PERIODICALS
DOCUMENTS
DIGITAL VIDEO
EASY' 'FI CTI ON
EASY NON-FICTI
EASY PAPERBACK
EQUIPMENT
FICTION (ADULT
FILMS/FILMSTRI
INT~RLI BRARY L
INTERNET
JUV. AUDIOCAS S
JUV. FI CTION
JUV. FILMS/FIL
JUV. NON- FICTI
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MI CROFI LM/FI CH
PUZZLES/GAMES
MACHINE READAB
NON-FI CT ION PA
PAMPHLETS
PAPERBACKS
VIDEO CASSETTE
VERTICAL FILE
DATA LOAD PROB
01 NOV 01 OCT % Change
2001 2001
1391 1699 -18.1%
3 16 -81.3%
98 160 -38.8%
85 92 -7.6%
39 78 -50.0%
3 4 -25.0%
2 100.0%
1286 1660 -22.5%
329 373 -11.8%
5 6 -16.7%
56 58 -3.4%
1432 1672 -14.4%
21 25 -16.0%
574 710 -19.2%
34 40 -15.0%
311 440 -29.3%
291 385 -24.4%
27 24 12.5%
12 12 0.0%
1 1 0.0%
236 313 -24.6%
887 1024 -13.4%
1 -100.0%
01 NOV
2000
1387
5
137
82
40
5
1307
355
3
59
1392
14
508
41
244
288
47
1
13
400
807
MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT
BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library-
01 NOV 2001
**'Item Statistical Classes**Use Counts
NON-FICTION (ADULT)
B I OGRAPHY
BIG BOOK
AUDIO CASSETTES
CAMERAS
CD
PERIODICALS
DOCUMENTS
DIGITAL VIDEO DISC
E~¥' "~'~I CTI ON
FYTD 2001 Last FYTD
- to 30 NOV - to 30 NOV
7800 7239
41 32
% Change
0.3%
-40.0%
-28.5%
3.7%
-2.5%
-40.0%
100.0%
-1.6%
-7.3%
66.7%
-5.1%
2.9%
50.0%
13.0%
-17.1%
27.5%
1.0%
-42.6%
1100.0%
-92.3%
-41.0%
9.9%
% Change
7.7%
28.1%
774 755 2.5%
412 139
296 258
27 29
2
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196.4%
14.7%
-6.9%
100.0%
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EASY NON- FICTION
EASY PAPERBACK
EQUIPMENT
FICTION (ADULT)
FILMS/FILMSTRIPS (ADULT)
INT~RLI BRARY LOAN
INTERNET
JUV. AUDIOCAS SETTES
JUV. FI CTI ON
JUV. FILMS/FILMSTRIPS
JUV. NON-FICTION
JUV~ LE PAPERBACK
KIT
MAPS
MI CROFI LM/FI CHE
PUZZLES/GAMES
MACHINE READABLE DATA FI
NON-%~I CTION PAPERBACK
PAMPHLETS
PAPERBACKS
VIDEO CASSETTES
VERTICAL FILE
DATA LOAD PROBLEMS
36
271
8931
100
4006
272
2159
1473
195
49
19
1505
4634
2
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39
241
7987
93
3236
244
1865
1314
427
20
31
2280
4342
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-7.7%
12.4%
11.8%
7.5%
23.8%
11.5%
15.8%
12.1%
-54.3%
145.0%
-38.7%
-34.0%
6.7%
100.0%
**Item Types**Use Counts
BB
CD
COM
INT
NB
RC
BIG BOOK
CD
COMPUTER FILE
INTERNET COMPU
NEW BOOK
RENTAL CASSETT
01 NOV 01 OCT % Change
2001 2001
85 92 -7.6%
574 710 -19.2%
375 519 -27.7%
15 20 -25.0%
01 NOV
2000
81
508
35O
18
% Change
4.9%
13.0%
7.1%
-16.7%
B
BAG
C
CAM
CP
DOCS
EQ
FS
GAM
GEN
ILL
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JKIT
JP
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MAP
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PBK
PL
REF
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VC
VF
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BOOK BAGS WITH
AUDIO CASSETTE
CAMERA
CURRENT PERI OD
ALASKA DOCUMEN
EQUIPMENT
FI'LM STRIPS
GAMES
GENEALOGY
INTERLI BRARY L
IRS PUBLICATIO
JUV~=NI LE KIT
JIGSAW PUZZLES
KIT
MAP
MI CROFI AM/FI CH
FILMS
MACHINE READAB
PHONODISC
PAMPHLET
PAPERBACK
PLAYERS
REFE REN C E
RENTAL BOOKS
VIDEO CASSETTE
VERTICAL FILE
4.310 5335 -19.2%
47 42 11.9%
131 197 -33.5%
44 79 -44.3%
3 4 -25.0%
9 15 -40.0%
11 8 37.5%
20 22 -9.1%
6 5 20.0%
1 1 0.0%
7 9 -22.2%
1 -100.0%
1 -100.0%
283 373 -24.1%
1 1 0.0%
307 339 -9.4%
892 1024 -12.9%
4330
55
173
37
5
4
1
7
13
2
5
468
270
808
-0.5%
-14.5%
-24.3%
18.9%
-40.0%
125.0%
1000.0%
185.7%
100.0%
-92.3%
250.0%
-100.0%
-39.5%
100.0%
13.7%
10.4%
Totals
6072 7456 -18.6% 6178
-1.7%
BB
CD
COM
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NB
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MF
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MRDF
P
PAM
PBK
PL
REF
RTL
VC
VF
Totals
MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT
BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library-
01 NOV 2001
**Item Types**Use Counts
FYTD 2001
- to 30 NOV
Las t FYTD
- to 30 NOV
BIG BOOK
CD 412 138
COMPUTER FILE
INT~RNET COMPUTER 4006 3236
NEW BOOK 2350 1847
RENTAL CAS SETTE 129 107
BOOK 25473 23038
BOOK BAGS WITH KENAI COM 222 203
AU D~..O CASSETTE 1038 974
cAMERA
CURRENT PERIODICAL 307 241
ALAS KA DOCUMENT S 27 2 6
EQUIPMENT 4 6 37
FILM STRIPS
GAMES
GENEALOGY 2 9 17
INTERLI BRARY LOAN 94 71
IRS PUBLICATIONS
JUVEN I LE KIT 22 9
JIGSAW PUZZLES 20 31
KIT 31 16
MAP
MI CRO FI LM/FI CHE
FILMS
MACHINE READABLE DATA FI 1
PHONODISC
PAM?..-HLET 3 16
PAP ERBACK 1834 2897
PLAYERS
REFERENCE 11 11
RENTAL BOOKS 1877 1494
VIDEO CASSETTES 4639 4354
VER~.tCAL FILE
% Change
198.6%
23.8%
27.2%
20.6%
10.6%
9.4%
6.6%
27.4%
3.8%
24.3%
70.6%
32.4%
144.4%
-35.5%
93.8%
100.0%
-81.3%
-36.7%
0.0%
25.6%
6.5%
-100.0%
35674 33436 6.7%
CL
NK
A
AP
B
C
E
H
ILL
J
K
KA
01 NOV 2001
**Patron Statistical Classes**Use Counts
cOOPER LANDING
NINILCHIK
ADULT (19-64)
ANC34OR POINT R
BUSINESS
CLAM GULCH RES
CHILD (--TO 8
HOMER RESIDENT
INTER-LIBRARY
JUV. ENT LE ( 8-13
KENAI CITY RES
KASILOF RESIDE
01 NOV 01 OCT % Change
2001 2001
36 14 157.1%
61 45 35.6%
5897 7113 -17.1%
1 100.0%
50 100 -50.0%
28 53 -47.2%
388 662 -41.4%
24 50 -52.0%
35 34 2.9%
440 531 -17.1%
3857 4760 -19.0%
326 447 -27.1%
01 NOV
2000
1
10
5528
100
13
661
4
22
352
3836
223
% Change
3500.0%
510.0%
6.7%
100.0%
-50.0%
115.4%
-41.3%
500.0%
59.1%
25.0%
0.5%
46.2%
SR
ST
U
W
YA
CL
NK
A
AP
B
C
E
H
ILL
J
K
KA
N
NR
O
ORG
S
SE
SR
ST
U
W
YA
NIKISKI RESIDE
TEMPORARY OR N
OFF THE PENINS
ORGANIZATION
SOLDOTNA RESID
S E~U~RD
1307 1713 -23.7%
44 71 -38.0%
52 33 57.6%
6 100.0%
989 1118 -11.5%
**Patron Statistical Classes**Use Counts
1468 -11.0%
141 -68.8%
10 420.0%
35 -82.9%
936 5.7%
01 NOV 2001
S EN~OR C IT I ZEN
STERLING
KENAI COLLEGE
WI LDwooD CORRE 8
YOUNG ADULT (1 265
COOPER LANDING
NIN~LCHIK
ADULT (19-64)
ANCHOR POINT RESIDENT
BUSINESS
CLAM GULCH RESIDENT
CHILD (--TO 8)
HO .~R RESIDENT
INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
JUVENILE (8-13)
KEN)~I CITY RESIDENT
KASILOF RESIDENT
NIKISKI RESIDENT
TEMP~Y OR NON-RESIDEN
OFF THE PENINSULA RESIDE
ORGANIZATION
SOLDOTNA RESIDENT
SEWARD
SENIOR CITIZEN (65 AND O
STE~RLTNG
KENAI COLLEGE STUDENT
WILDWOOD CORRECTIONAL CE
YOUNG ADULT (14-18)
01 NOV 01 OCT % Change
2001 2001
64 69 -7.2%
186 299 -37.8%
10
248
93
174
33698
2
350
193
3764
245
185
2736
23531
1733
7821
547
365
32
5281
2
423
1350
-20.0%
6.9%
44
1372
01 NOV
2000
107
224
38
70
28863
27
298
132
3903
63
176
2417
20143
1403
8070
1399
273
64
4608
1
727
1059
17
269
53
1423
% Change
-40.2%
-17.0%
-5
2.9%
1.5%
44.7%
48.6%
16.8%
92.6%
17.4%
46.2%
-3.6%
88.9%
5.1%
13.2%
16.8%
23.5%
-3.1%
6'0. '9%
33.7%
50.0%
14.6%
00.0%
41.8%
27.5%
-17.0%
-3.6%
CL
NK
A
AP
B
C
E
H
ILL
J
K
KA
N
NR
O
ORG
S
SE
01 NOV 2001
**Patron Statistical Classes**New Adds
COOPER LANDING
NINILCHIK
ADULT (19-64)
ANCHOR POINT R
BUSINESS
CLAM GULCH RES
CHIAD (--TO 8
HOMER RESIDENT
INTER-LIBRARY
JU~.. NILE (8-13
KENAI CITY RES
KASILOF RESIDE
NIK~SKI RESIDE
TEMPORARY OR N
OFF THE PENINS
ORG~VI ZAT I ON
SOLDoTNA RESID
S E-WARD
01 NOV 01 OCT % Change
2001 2001
1 100.0%
81 71 14.1%
1 -100.0%
17 18 -5.6%
3 2 50.0%
17 8 112.5%
52 44 18.2%
2 5 -60.0%
14 11 27.3%
8 7 14.3%
1 100.0%
17 11 54.5%
01 NOV
2000
77
1
22
5
26
3
22
4
1
27
Change
100.0%
5.2%
-100.0% -22.7%
100.0%
240.0%
100.0%
-33.3%
-36.4%
100.0%
100.0%
-100.0%
-37.0%
SR
ST
U
W
YA
CL
NK
A
AP
B
C
E
H
ILL
J
K
KA
N
NR
O
ORG
S
SE
SR
ST
U
W
YA
ILL
NR
ORG
R
RR
S
V
Totals
01 NOV 2001
**Patron Statistical Classes**New Adds
01 NOV 01 OCT % Change
2001 2001
SENIOR CITIZEN 1
.
STERLING 2
KENAI COLLEGE
WILDWOOD CORRE
YOUNG ADULT (1 7
100.0%
7 -71.4%
3 133.3%
**Patron 'Stati.stical "Classes**New Adds
01 NOV
2000
% Change
I00. '0%
3 -33.3%
6 16.7%
01 NOV 2001
COOPER LANDING
NINILCHIK
ADULT (19-64)
BUSINESS
CLAM GULCH RESIDENT
CHILD (--TO 8 )
HOMER RESIDENT
INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
JUV~NTLE ( 8-13 )
KENAI CITY RESIDENT
KASILOF RESIDENT
NIKiSKI RESIDENT
TEMPORARY OR NON-RESIDEN
OFF THE PENINSULA RESIDE
ORG~NT ZAT I ON
SO~,DOTNA RESIDENT
SEWARD
sENIOR CITIZEN (65 AND O
STERLING
KENAI COLLEGE STUDENT
WI~3DWO'OD CORRECTIONAL CE
YOUNG ADULT (14-18)
FYTD 2001 Last FYTD
- to 30 NOV - to 30 NOV
1
2 1
448 478
% Change
-100.0%
100.0%
-6.3%
-5'0.0%
2 1 100.0%
92 103 -10.7%
1 -100.0%
14 2 600.0%
98 96 2.1%
286 244 17.2%
26 25 4.0%
72 56 28.6%
88 86 2.3%
12 8 50.0%
1 1 0.0%
78 112 -30.4%
2 100.0%
3 4 -25.0%
18 20 -10.0%
41 36
13.9%
01 NOV 2001
**Patron Types**Use Counts
01 NOV Dt OCT % Change
2001 2001
01 NOV
2000
% Change
INTER-LIBRARY
NON-RESIDENT
ORGANIZATION
RESI~DENT
RESIDENT RENEW
STAFF
VOLUNTEER
39 46 -15.2%
48 57 -15.8%
56 100 -44.0%
1082 1455 -25.6%
5860 7102 -17.5%
20 16 25.0%
20 25 -20.0%
41
106
133
949
5838
42
26
-4.9%
-54.7%
-57.9%
14.0%
0.4%
-52.4%
-23.1%
7125 8801 -19.0%
7135
-0.1%
01 NOV 2001
**Patron Types**Use Counts
FYTD 2001
- to 30 NOV
Las t FYTD
- to 30 NOV
ILL
NR
ORG
R
RR
S
V
INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
NON-RESI'D'ENT
O RG3kN I ZATI ON
RE S I DENT
RESIDENT RENEWAL
STAFF
VOLUNTEER
230
463
7208
34047
129
137
243
1240
358
5277
31386
104
156
Totals
'387'64
% Change
-5.3%
-62.7%
6.1%
36.6%
8.5%
24.0%
-12.2%
9.9'%
ILL
NR
ORG
R
RR
S
V
INTER-LIBRARY
NON-RESIDENT
ORGANIZATION
RESIDENT
RES I DENT RENEW
STAFF
vOLUNTEER
Totals
01 NOV 2001
**Patron Types**New Adds
01 NOV 01 OCT % Change
2001 2001
4 4 0.0%
20 18 11.1%
103 87 18.4%
3 2 50.0%
130 111 17.1%
01 NOV
2000
3
6
101
7
117
% Change
33.3%
233.3%
2.0%
-57.1%
11.1%
01 NOV 2001
**Patron Types**New Adds
FYTD 2001
- to 30 NOV
Las t FYTD
- to 30 NOV
ILL
NR
ORG
R
RR
S
V
INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
NON- RE S I DENT
ORGANIZATION
RE S I DENT
RESI DENT RENEWAL
STAFF
VOLUNTEER
24
130
545
26
20
119
586
5O
Totals
725
775
% Change
20.0%
9.2%
-7.0%
-48.0%
-6.5%
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NOTE.. EXlSTIN6 CONDITIONS AT SITE PLAN ARE DRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF
DATA AVAILABLE. CIVIL SURVEY SHALL BE PERFORMED TO VERIFY ACTUAL
EXlSTIN6 SITE CONDITIONS.
Revisions:
Drown: Vedran Juklc
Checked: Bill KLUGE
Dote: 12-04-01
Project: 0291
File Nome: 0291SAS1
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Sheet:
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COPYRIGHT KLUI~( · A.~OClATES
KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 2, 2000
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/ia ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MIl/UTES - October 5, 2000
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a,
Rick Baldwin, LLC - Public Skate Ice Maintenance
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
a. Memorial Park- Sidewalk Addition
ITEM/5:
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Discussion: Municipal Park
Discussion' Multi-Purpose Facility Signage
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
a. Commission Chair
b. Director
c. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Phase I, LLC letter
ITEM 10:
Il/FORMATION
a.
Council Action Agendas of October 4 and 19, 2000.
Beautification Committee Minutes of October 10, 2000.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE: THERE WZLL BE A WORK 5ESSZON [MMEDzATELY AFTER
THE ~AEETIN~ WITH A~E~BER5 OF THE BEAUTIFICATION
¢OAA~A~TTEE TO D~5¢U55 ~EAAORIAL PARK PLANS.
KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 2, 2000
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN HULTBERG, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
,,
Chairman Hultberg called the meeting to order at 7'05 p.m.
Members Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Gifford, Sandahl, Steiner, Hultberg
Members Absent: Castimore
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 5, 2000
The minutes were approved as written.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
4-a. Rick Baldwin, LLC - Public Skate Ice Maintenance
Rick Baldwin and Nate Kiel with LLC requested assistance from the City with ice
maintenance at the multi-purpose facility. Baldwin noted, the after hours skating had been
more than originally anticipated and therefore required more maintenance. The requested
amount totaled $8,400 and calculated out to be two zambonis per day at $70.00 for 120
days.
MOTION:
Commissioner Wisniewski MOVED to recommend approval of $8,400.00 (120 zambonis at
$70.00 per day) to provide ice maintenance at the multi-purpose facility. Additionally, the
ice maintenance issue is to be reviewed again next year. The motion was SECONDED by
Commissioner Gifford.
VOTE
Baxter
Sandahl
Hultberg
No
Yes
Yes
Wisniewski
Cast/more
Yes
Absent
Gifford
Steiner
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED U1/ANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Memorial Park- Sidewalk Addition -- To be discussed at the work session
immediately following the regular Parks meeting.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Municipal Park
Commissioner Hultberg handed out sketches of proposed improvements to Municipal Park
and explained the sketches were provided by Daniel Castimore. Hultberg explained the
three phases which basically would make Municipal Park a walking park and vehicles would
be prohibited from driving through.
Frates announced there might be some historic funds available that could assist with the
cost of the proposed improvements. The funds could be available if there is anything of
historic value within the park. Discussion ensued and concern was expressed that
determining historic value within the park may delay the proposed improvements. It was
also noted that this could be an area where the old artifacts could be placed. Councilwoman
Swarner recommended the Parks Director check to make sure the City has clear title to the
land within the Park as it may still be Mental Health lands. Frates stated he would obtain
title information and report back at the next meeting.
6-b. Discussion -- Multi-Purpose Facility Signage
Discussion took place on a sign for the multi-purpose facility. Frates will submit an
application to the State for placing the sign on the Spur Highway.
Discussion also took place on the status of the Erik Hansen Scout Park signage. Frates
reported the text and artwork were near completion. Both items will be put on diskette and
sent out for completion of the project. It is anticipated this will happen within the next
couple of weeks.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Commission Chair-- None
7-b. Director-- Frates reported the following:
· The basketball teams started and the number of ladies teams were down from
last year.
· A red ribbon dance was held at the Center and there were over 100 kids in
attendance. Frates expressed his gratitude to the Kenai Elks Lodge for their continued
support by providing volunteers for chaperones, etc.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilman Frazer provided a report based on the November
1, 2000 council meeting. Frazer reported there would be an all-day economic development
session on January 20th to discuss economic development in Kenai.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2000
PAGE 2
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
Commissioner Wisniewski stated he was a bit apprehensive at first about the tree removal
that took place over the summer but was now rather pleased with the results. Once the
areas were thinned out, it really improved the appearance in various parks and locations
throughout the city.
Commissioner Steiner asked if consideration was given to training volunteers to operate
the zamboni at the multi-purpose facility. Frates reported it was found to be very costly to
train so it was not a feasible option.
Commissioner Gifford requested consideration be given to placing Christmas decorations
in the vicinity of Carrs and McDonalds. Frates reported that 15 new decOrations were
purchased and it was the Park and Recreation Department's intent to place them going in
the direction of Carr's and McDonalds.
Commissioner Sandahl reported he just returned from a trip and noted in one area that
several historic sites were well marked and fla§§ed. Sandahl recommended it be done in
Kenai. It was noted that signs were already placed at some historical sites in Old Town and
these sites were also depicted on a walkin§ tour map available at the Visitor's Center.
Commissioner Sandahl stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission spends an
inordinate amount of time discussing the multi-purpose facility and asked exactly what the
Commission's responsibility is.
Student Representative Steiner left at 8' 15 p.m.
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
10-b.
10-c.
Council Action Agendas of October 4 and 19, 2000.
Beautification Committee Minutes of October 10, 2000.
Phase I, LLC letter
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2000
PAGE 3
Work Session with Beautification Committee Members to discuss development plans for Leif
Hansen Memorial Park.
YVork Session Attendees: Councilwoman Swamer, Councilman Frazer, Marilyn Dimmick,
Richard Hultberg, Mike 13axter, Tim YVisniewski, Kelly Gifford, Dale Sandahl, Richard
Hultberg, Bob Frates.
A work session with the Beautification Committee immediately followed. Although no notes
were taken, the topic of discussion was the Leif Hansen Memorial Park sidewalk addition.
An aerial map was provided and three phases of sidewalk additions were clearly marked.
Discussion also took place on the memorial wall and various options were considered.
Attendees were pleased with the proposed phase work and the location of the sidewalks.
Work session closed at 9:00 p.m.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
NOVE~MBER 2, 2000
PAGE 4
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
November 8, 2000- 7:00 p.m.
http://www, ci. kenai, ak. us
1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Approval of Minutes: October 25, 2000
d. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by
the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as
part of the General Orders.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. OLD BUSINESS:
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Kequest for Proposals for Professional Services for Development of Comprehensive
Plan--Discussion
b. Drait Sign Code--Discussion
7. PENDING ITEMS:
8. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
®
REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
11. INFORMATION ITEMS:
ae
12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
13. ADJOURNMENT'
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOVEMBER 8, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Members Present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Ron Goecke, Barb Nord, Mike Morse, Amy
Jackman, Donald Erwin (arrived at 7'07)
Others Present- Building Official Bob Springer, Councilman Duane Bannock,
Administrative Assistant Marilyn KebsChull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper
1-b. AEenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to approve the agenda adding the following item:
11 / 7/2000 MK memorandum regarding a negotiated land exchange between the
Kenai Peninsula Borough and Fandels.
Goecke requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Morse SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
1-¢. Approval of Minutes: October 25, 2000
MOTION:
Commissioner Jackman MOVED to approve the minutes of October 25, 2000 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Goecke SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections and/or corrections. SO ORDERED.
1-d. Consent AEenda - None
ITEM 2: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT - None
ITEM 3'
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS- None
ITEM 4:
,,
PUBLIC HEARINGS- None
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS - None
ITEM 6-
NEll/BUSINES ,S.
Request for Proposals for Professional Services for Development of
Comprehensive Plan-- Discussion
Kebschull reported a draft RFP for the development of a comprehensive plan for the
City of Kenai was included in the packet. She asked the Commission to review the
RFP and make recommendations'for modifications and/or additions and noted it was
anticipated the RFP would not go out until January 2001. The Commission had no
discussion on the issue. Kebschull requested the Commissioners to contact her, after
reviewing the RFP (prior to January), if they had any questions or recommendations
for changes.
6-b. Draft Sign Code- Discussion
Kebschull reported a draft revised sign code ordinance was included in the packet.
She noted the code was basically rewritten and recommended the Commission
consider a work session to go through the draft document. Commissioner Bryson
suggested a work session be scheduled for after the next regular meeting.
Discussion took place on canceling the November 22 meeting and it was noted the
recommendation was made at the last P&Z meeting on October 25t~. Councilman
Bannock stated he would request council to cancel the meeting at their next meeting.
As a result of the cancellation, the Commission decided to review the draft sign code at
a work session after their December 13t~ meeting.
Donald Erwin arrived at 7:07 p.m.
Discussion -- KPB Public Heating Notice - Negotiated Land Exchange-
Fandel
Kebschull explained Administration had concern with the exchange because of the
timing and the fact that the parcel was large and in a populated area. She noted the
matter might need more time to bring forward for discussion in order to be advertised
and to address other issues that will arise from the exchange. Kebschull reported she
contacted the Borough to ask if the item could be postponed but was told that,
because it would need a public hearing, it had already been advertised. The Borough
representative suggested the city could request action be postponed.
Discussion ensued on the issue and the majority of the Commission agreed it was a
Borough issue and not one with which the Planning and Zoning Commission needed
to get involved. Commissioner Bryson noted the process for the land exchange would
take some time as there was a lot to consider. Bryson also noted it was appropriate
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2000
PAGE 2
for the Planning and Zoning Commission to comment on the issue especially if the
property owner intended to expand his business use. Chairman Glick asked the
Commissioners if they were interested in seeing the item on the next agenda, not as
public hearing but as an agenda item for discussion. A roll call vote was taken.
VOTE: - To place the KPB Negotiated Land Exchange on the next P&Z Agenda
Bryson
Nord
Glick
Yes
No
Yes
Erwin Yes
Morse No
Goecke No
Jactarian No
3 Yes, 4 no - the item will not be placed on the next P&Z Agenda.
ITEM 7: PENDING ITEMS - None
ITEM 8: CODE ENFORCEMENT- None
ITEM 9: REPORTS
9-a. City Council- Councilman Bannock provided a report on the City Council
meeting held on November 1, 2000.
9-b. Borough Planning- Bryson reported the next meeting was scheduled for
November 13th.
9-c. Administration - Kebschull reported she just returned from vacation and
noted an ordinance would be before the council to eliminate the Kenai Historic
Commission. As a result, efforts to have the duties revert back to the Planning and
Zoning Commission would need to be made. Kebschull stated she would work with
Clerk Freas on that issue as City Council wanted the Certified Local Government to
remain in place.
Kebschull stated there would be a substitute ordinance for the fire inspections which
will clearly state how often inspections will be performed on those with conditional use
or home occupation permits. Commissioner Goecke recommended the inspections
take place on a yearly basis that is consistent with the requirement of other
commercial businesses. Kebschull reported that it was the Fire Marshal who
recommended the inspections be done every two years.
Building Inspection Springer pointed out the article in the paper stated that smoke
detectors needed to be hardwired which was incorrect. He noted, this was not
required by the building code and the battery operated, service-mounted detectors
were sufficient.
ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED - None
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2000
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ITEM 11: IKFORMATION ITEMS - None
ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS/h QUESTIONS - None
ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2000
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CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
MEMO:
TO:
FROM'
Planning & Zoning Commission
Marilyn Kebschuil, Planning & Zoning Administration
DATE:
November 7, 2000
SUBJECT:
KPB Public Hearing Notice- Negotiated Land Exchange - Fandel
The City received the attached notice after your November 8th packet was prepared. The
notice was received because the City of Kenai owns property in the surrounding area.
The City believes it in the best interest of the citizens of the City to request the Borough
postpone action on this exchange until there is ample time to advertise the action on your
agenda and you have an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed exchange.
Administration believes there are several issues that should be considered before the
proposed exchange. Specifically,
Due to timing, the item could not be advertised for this meeting and the next
meeting may be cancelled due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, which will not
allow the City sufficient time to review the proposed action and provide the
public with notice to comment.
This appears to be a longstanding "trespass" situation.
Should the illegal use of property be resolved by a "negotiated" exchange?
The public notice does not provide information on the property being
proposed for exchange. Should the public be provided more information
about the value of both properties prior to the exchange?
Administration suggests that the Commission ask the City's representative to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Planning Commission, Mr. Bryson, request that any action on this
exchange be postponed to provide sufficient time for public notice and comment at the
City level.
Attachment
KIENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669-7599
BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892
November 1, 2000
Dear Land Owner or Lease Holder:
This notice is being sent to you because you own or are a leaseholder of land within one-half mile
of borough land being considered for negotiated exchange. The Borough encourages you to
review the negotiated exchange, attend meetings, or submit written comments.
Applicant:
Herman and Irene Fandel, 702 Lawton Drive, Kenai, AK 99611
Reason for Negotiated Exchange: The Fandel's have improved and occupied since 1975 an
approximately 37,600 square foot parcel of borough land located adjacent to their house. The
Fandel's want to resolve the trespass by obtaining title to the subject parcel by an equal value
exchange.
Legal Description of Borough Land: As shown on the attached maps, the land proposed for
exchange is located on Lawton Drive, within the City of Kenai and described as a 37,600 square
foot parcel located within the Northeast comer of Government Lot 2, Section 4, T5N, R11 W,
S.M., Alaska.
Meeting Schedule: The public is invited to attend the following meetings:
KPB Planning Commission Meeting: The Planning Commission will hold a public
hearing on November 27, 2000, 7:30 p.m. at the KPB Administration Building, 144 N. Binkley
Street, Soldoma, AK 99669-7599.
KPB Assembly Meeting: The Assembly will hold a public hearing on December 12,
2000 at the KPB Administration Building, 144 N. Binkley Street, Soldoma, AK 99669-7599.
Written Comments: Written comments are requested not later than 5:00 p.m., November 27,
2000 to be considered by the Planning Commission. Written comments received before 5'00
p.m. November 16, 2000 will be included in the Planning Commissioner's mail-out packets.
Written comments may be sent to the following address'
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Planning Department, 144 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK 99669.
For additional information please contact Roy Dudley at (907) 2624441, ext. 324.
KPB Land Management Division
Roy E. Dudley, Land Management Agent
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Regular Board of Dkcctors Meeting
Pre.lent Fred Brau~ Prmtding
Monday, August 21, 2000
5:30 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was c~ed to order at 5:~S p.m.
Be
ROLL CALL
Directors presem:
Staff'present:
Guest:
Fred Braun, Marion Nelson, Rebecca Cronkhite, Diane LofstedI,
Ron Malston, Robert Fulton, Joe Amass
Kathy Tart, Excctrdve Director; Amy Manuel, Admin. Assistant
David Edward Smith; Borcalis Design
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AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Tart asked that "'New Business" be moved up on the agen~ for discussion at the beginning of the
Board meeting.
D~
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S (Malston, Nelson) to approve the agenda as amende~
E~
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/S ( Maiston, Fulton) to approve the minutes of June, 24, 2000.
F.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD
Dav/d Edward Smith of Borcalis Design and KCVB Executive Dircctor Kathy Tart made a
presentation on why KCVB's current web sit~ needs red~signecL Some of thc major changes
needed for www_.visitkenai.com are:
· Pages need to download faster and be shorter so that web readers don't have to scroll
· Have headliner buttons at top of page and in sidebar
· Cultural Center section needs to fea~ more information on local artists
· Web users should be able to "print their own brochure" from the web site; this will
significantly reduce the msilings for KCVB and will give the visitor ~ results
· Interactive box sdded; KCVB staff would be able to add events and local happenings
on a daily basis to the web si~e .-
· Quicker sccess to KCVB member businesses
Discussion followed about the cost of monthly maimemrum for the website. Director Malston
asked what the r~design project wo~d cost and where thc money would come from. Tart
responded that the project would be paid for from the advertising budget. Smith estimated the cost
for redesign at a minimum of $2,000.
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KCVB Board Meeting
August 21, 2000
Page 2
Ge
NEW BUSINESS
Tart asked the Board ~o consider a name chan~ for the Kena/Visitors & Convent/on Bureau, Inc.
She reported that 95% of all similar organizations are called Convention & Visitor Bureaus
(CVB's) NOT Visitors & Convention Bureaus (VCB's).
President Braun said that the organization was named Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc.
in order to empac the Visiton ~ of it~ minion. Dh'eetor M~hton ~kcd if the name
¢lm~e wonld ~'¢~ ti~ 501t2 mtm of thc o~tion and D~r Cronid~ q~~~~
whctl~r th~ nam~ ch~ would iner~e th~ worldo~l for th~ City of K~mfi. T~rr said it would
b~ a ~impl¢ n~m¢ ch~g~ on paler, and woald not ~ tl~ 501{2 ~tm. Thc n~m¢ ch~g¢ 1~ to
b, registered with tl~ S~ of Al~ka and eom $25.00 for ~ p~t~nvork. Once thc pn~o~k i,
filed with the State, tl~ name chan~ t~om~ eff~cfiw imm~li~t~y.
M/S (Arnes~, Nelson) to change the organization's name to Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau,
Inc. ~ntingent upon th~ appr~i from the Cit~ of Ke~i. All Board m,mbcr~ were i~ favor
of the ~ame change b~ed on ~pproval from ~he City of Kenai.
EXECuI-IVE DIRECTOR'S RF~ORT
The following reports were distributed:
Financials
Membership & Visitor Statistics
Cultural Center Monthly Activity Report
Tart rc3~o~ on "Alaska 2000: A Celebration of Wildlife Art". Financials on the art exhi~
including income and expenditures were included in the Board packets. Tarr said thru all e~es
were paid and $1,500 would be given to Kenai Pemnsula College for a scholarship fund. Director
Fulton asked if the College was satisfied with the scholarship amount and Tart said that Dr. David
W~~ and Kemi Penin~a Coll,t~ w~ very satisfi~l with the scholarship. Tan said she
"greatly ~p~iat~ thc I~d work of Dr. Wt~rinl~¢, the ex~'bition's guest ctnator and of
KCVB'$ pemaanent and smm~er ~t~"
Tarr updat~ the Board about "2001: A Fish Odyss~" which will begin May 1, 2001.
Director Cronkhite asked ifKenai Peninsula Colleg~ would be a parmer for the Ul~oming event.
Tart reported that Gary Freeburg, a K_PC Art Professor would curate the fish exhibit. Tart said the
Center will charge an admission to see thc exhibit and that profits would go toward purchasing thc
Bob Jamc~ flab collcc'don for thc Center and undcnvdfing thc show's cxpcmcs.
Tarr said she plans to recruit sponsors for "2001: A Fish Odyssey," such as Kenai Fjords Tours,
Unocal, and Kcnai River Sportfishing Association among othcrs. The Center's retail arcs will
~lso include new items with fish logos. Tart wants the exhibit to have an educational aspect as
well as an artistic theme. Tart asked Board members who were interested, to serve on thc
planning committee which meets on Fridays.
KCVB Board Meettna
August 21, 2000
Page 3
EXI~CIYFIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT (continued)
Tarr reported that the Center is hosting an "end of summer" reception showcasing the "Fourth
Annual Photographer's CuPid Photo Exhibit" on September 8, 2000. All KCVB members and
other guests totaling about 300 were invited.
Tart said the Ccn~ would rcmm to winters hours beginning Sunday, Scptcmbcr 9, 2000, which
are: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday,
closed. Admim~ve hours remain at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday though Friday.
Tarr said she plans to give a presentation on the wrap up of"Alaska 2000: A Celebration of
Wildlife Ar~' to tho Kcnai Chamber of Commcwc and will also promote the upcoming "2001- A
Fish Odyssey" event. The a__stc for thc Chambcr presentation has not yet been offici~y slated.
Tart rcpor~ tlmt ¢lc~tion~ for th~ KCVB Board would be in November. Prcsidcnt Braun selected
a nominating committee: Directors Amcss, Nelson, and Malston would be thc nominating
The City of Kenai drafted an oflici~ resolution accepting thc donation of the Captain Cook
journals by the MeHish family. Ilm journals are now part of the permanent museum collection at
the, Center and are valued at $18,000.
Thc Regional TOurism Conference will be in Kcnai September 22-24, 2000, sponsored by the
Kenai Pcmnsula Tourism Mark~ Council. One seminar for th~ confercncc will be held on
Satur~y, September 23'~ at the Center. KPTMC asked KCVB and the Kcnai Chamber of
Commerce to co-sponsor the breakfa~ for $300.
I~S (Cronl&ite~aiston) to sponsor the conference breakfast contingent on the Kenai Chamber
of Commcrcc co-sponsoring thc event at $150. All Board mcmbers were in favor of the
sponsorship.
Tart reported that KCVB's recent IRS audit went well, There were no problems to be reported.
Tart will forward a report to thc Board mcm~ about the ]RS audit.
Tart reported on the Gaming finaucials. She said that gaming netted $3,000/n July. Director
Amcss asked why the gaming cxpcnscs incrcased by $5,000 from the year before. Tart staled that
the building rent for the Oilers Binso Hall was increased in 1999.
Tarr reported that KCVB had recently paid their voluntary assessment to Alaska Travel Industry
Association (ALIA) for the state tourism rnarkc~g program. Seward, Soldotna, Kcnai, and
Homer each paid $2,500 to KPTMC, which also kicked in $2,500 to ATIA. The $12,000
contribution from the Peninsula was g/vcn/n thc name of KPTMC as a rc~/onal contribution.
Tart repo~ that KCVB's fulipagc ~cpost ad has not yet been paic[
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KC'NtB Board Meeting
August 21, 2000
Page 4
EXE~IIv'E DIRECTOR'S REPORT (continued)
L
Alis¢ Bowen, Visitor Services staff member is on matermty leave until September 25, 2000. Tarr
will hire an addi~onal Visitor Services assistant in late Sclxember, as this position has been vacant
since winter.
Tart said ~e Center received a grant for $6,000 to caudog~ the museum' s collection, including
taking a digital photograph of each attiC. KPC student in~ will assist with the project and
will I~ l:nfid und~ th~ grant ~ogram
Tarr proposed that KCVB may want to explore an annual Membership billing. Mat-Su CVB has
changed to an annual billing with gr~t success. Tarr said the annual billing would reduce thc
paperwork and labor revolved in membership billing. Sh~ said she would present ~e annual
billing idea again to thc Board at a later date.
BOARD COMMENTS
Prrsident Braun suggested that thc C~er expand its fermi area to mcrea.se revenues and continu~
to apply for Alaska Stat~ mu.scum grants, Dir~or Nelson said that visitor numbers were not
down for everyone. Nelson said she had heard some good repons on tourism for summer 2000.
Thc meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted by,
Amy Manu~l
Administrative Asshtant &
Meetings & Membership Coordinator
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- I~GULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 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:
SClIJEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C:
.
.
.
,
.
.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 1882-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $457,256 in the ARFF/SRE Capital Project Fund.
Ordinance No. 1883-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $297,000 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project Fund.
Ordinance No. 1884-2000--Amending KMC 14.20.321 Requiring
Inspection of Buildings Prior to Issuance of a Bed and Breakfast
Conditional Use Permit and Requiring Biannual Inspections Thereafter.
Ordinance No. 1885-2000 -- Amending KMC 14.20.320 to Require (1)
Home Occupation Day Care Facilities to be Inspected for Compliance
with the Fire Code Prior to Issuance of a Permit and Thereafter
Biannually; and (2) Other Home Occupations to be Inspected for Fire
Code Compliance Prior to Issuance of a Permit if Deemed Necessary by
the Fire Marshal.
Ordinance No. 1886-2000 -- Amending KMC 14.25 to Provide for
Administrative Approval of Landscaping/Site Plans.
Resolution No. 2000-64 -- Transferring $1,300 in the Fire Department
for a software upgrade.
ITEM D:
COMMISSION! COMMITTEE REPORTS
,,
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Kenai Historic Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
MINUTES
,
*Regular Meeting of October 19, 2000.
Work Session Notes of October 17, 2000
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINF~S
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINESS
,
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
,
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
e
,
*Ordinance No. 1887-2000 -- Eliminating the Kenai Historic
Commission by Repealing Ordinance No. 1866-2000.
*Ordinance No. 1888-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $70,000 in the General Fund and the Kenai Coastal
Trail Capital Project Fund.
5. Discussion - Well House No. 4
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
,
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Mayor
City Manager
Attorney
City Clerk
Finance Director
Public Works Managers
Airport Manager
ITEM J: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minu~est
Council
EI~CUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2000
7:00 P.M.
KENAI .CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
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-X.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk.
Bookey, Swarner and Moore.
Present were'
Porter, Bannock, Frazer, Williams,
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:'
ADD AT: 1-2, Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc. (CARTS) letter requesting
general letter of support for the program.
ADD AS: Information Item No. 6 -- Update on North Forest Drive and Redoubt
Avenue improvement projects.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Williams noted there were no changes to the consent agenda.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS-- None.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL ME~ING
NOVEMBER 1, 2000
PAGE 2
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1.
Ordinance No. 1882-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $457,256 in the ARFF/SRE Capital Project Fund.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1882-2000 and
Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Public Works Manager La Shot reported the project
would not go to bid until the next grant is received (January) and these funds were
being used for the site work and design. He noted, apprommately 60% of the design
work had been completed. Construction was planned for spring.
VOTE:
Porter: [Yes Bannock:
Williams: Yes Booke¥:
Moore' [Yes
Yes
Yes
Frazer' Yes
Swarner: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ordinance No. 1883-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $297,000 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project Fund.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1883-2000 and
Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Williams referred to Item H-5 which would aJso
discuss the wellhouse project. It was decided to hold comments in reference to that
discussion. City Manager Ross stated administration recommended appropriating the
grant money for improving the water program.
VOTE:
Porter: Yes
Wi!l/ams:
,
Moore:
Yes
Yes
Bannock'
Bookey:
Yes Frazer' Yes
Yes Swarner:
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Ordinance No. 1884-2000 -- Amending KMC 14.20.321 Requiring
Inspection of Buildings Prior to Issuance of a Bed and Breakfast
Conditional Use Permit and Requiring Biannual Inspections Thereafter.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1884-2000 and
Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
Bookey asked what instigated the ordinance; had there been major problems that
demanded a need. Fire Chief Elson explained there had not been problems with fires
or compliance with building issues in the past, but there had been a growing concern
both by the Building Official and the Fire Department. He noted, the Fire
Department's concern is life/safety issues, i.e. hard-wired smoke detectors, wiring,
etc.
Bookey referred to a recent council work session in which stimulation of new
businesses in the city was discussed and stated his concern that adding new
regulations wouldn't encourage development of businesses. Moore asked if existing
bed and breakfasts would be "grandfathered" and Elson explained no, not when life
safety issues were the basis. He also noted it was difficult to track changes made in
homes unless the costs to make the changes required a building permit. Elson also
explained, currently the Fire Department does not review plans unless a building
permit is required.
Frazer noted he had attended the Planning & Zoning Commission meetings at which
this and Ordinance No. 1885-2000 had been discussed at length. He explained these
two issues were those of which the Commission was most concerned due to the
involvement of children and public safety. Bannock added, when a conditional use
permit or bed and breakfast are approved, it put the credibility of the city on the line.
Currently there is no way to check whether one of these facilities are in compliance
and the ordinance would give the Fire Department authority to check.
Swarner stated she felt it was a life/safety issue and the reviews wouldn't impact the
Fire Department as there was staff available to make the inspections. She added, she
would support the ordinance and urged council to support it as well.
Williams asked Kathy Tarr, Executive Director of the Kenai Convention and Visitors
Bureau how many bed and breakfasts were operating in the city and she estimated
20-25. Williams suggested the ordinance be tabled in order to notify the bed and
breakfast operators in the city of the pending ordinance. It was noted the matter had
been before the Commission twice and on the council's agenda twice. Williams stated
he supported the ordinance, but felt it important to have the bed and breakfast
operators made aware of the ordinance. He added, with the passage of the ordinance,
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NOVEMBER 1, 2000
PAGE 4
a public official would have to go to the location and demand entrance. He believed it
in the council's best interest to give time to notify the operators as there could be
repercussions to the city if the people were not notified.
Discussion followed in which Elson explained the city would not be mandating that if
the facility did not have hard-wired detectors, the permit would be revoked because
state regulations already required them in a commercial occupancy. He explained,
when opening a bed and breakfast, it changed a private home to a public occupancy.
He suggested 90% of the bed and breakfasts were already in compliance of the state
regulation.
Bannock suggested notifying everyone with a current conditional use permit and the
members of the bed and breakfast association be notified as well (some of their
members may not have permitsl. He also suggested a copy of what the Fire Marshal
would be inspecting be included with the notification.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to table Ordinance No. 1884-2000 until the first
meeting in December and Councilman Frazer SECOI~ED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-4o
Ordinance No. 1885-2000 -- Amending KMC 14.20.320 to Require (1)
Home Occupation Day Care Facilities to be Inspected for Compliance
with the Fire Code Prior to Issuance of a Permit and Thereafter
Biannually; and (2) Other Home Occupations to be Inspected for Fire
Code Compliance Prior to Issuance of a Permit if Deemed Necessary by
the Fire Marshal.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approve of Ordinance No. 1885-2000 and
Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public co.mments. Porter suggested the wording "may be required" in
(h)(2) of the ordinance be changed because if anybody has a home occupation permit,
they should have the inspection. Bannock explained there were many home
occupation permit types that didn't involve people going into the home.
Frazer asked if the items to be inspected for a day care facility were the same as those
for a bed and breakfast. Elson explained the inspection would be more extensive due
to the type of business and to protect the health and safety of children. He noted,
IZ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2000
PAGE 5
changes were being statewide; home day care facilities were private occupancies being
used for something for which they were not designed; and consideration was being
given to require sprinkler systems when there are more than eight children. The
occupancy would also be required to have sufficient egress, ingress, smoke detectors.
Elson added, when doing their inspection, they would be taking action on any
life/safety issue that would be noted.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to table Ordinance No. 1885-2000 until the first
meeting in December and requested administration to marl each day-care facility
conditional use permit holder with a copy of the proposed ordinance change and check
list from the Fire Marshal. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
Swamer requested Bannock add the day-care assistance providers to the list of those
to be not/fled. Bannock had no objections.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Williams stated his desire to not use "may be required" in (h)(2) of the ordinance as he
felt it was nebulous and Porter suggested it say "will be reviewed by the Fire Marshal."
It was suggested that change could be made as an amendment when the ordinance is
brought back in December. Elson noted, Health & Social Services generally require an
inspection before the facility is licensed.
MOTION:
Ordinance No. 1886-2000 -- Amending KMC 14.25 to Provide for
Administrative Approval of Landscaping/Site Plans.
Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1886-2000 and
Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Bannock reported the ordinance had been discussed
at great length by the Planning & Zoning Commission and with administration. He
noted the ordinance would allow landscaping/site plans to be approved
administratively, which would be easier for the citizen, unless administration was not
comfortable with the issue and then it could go to the Commission for review and
consideration. Ross noted, the ordinance was a remake of the current ordinance and
it wouldn't change the process, but it would change the person in the process. It
would also speed the process.
Concern was stated that the responsibility would fall on one person. It was noted an
appeal process was included in the current ordinance and would remain. It was also
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2000
PAGE 6
explained the current ordinance authorized the building official to approve a building
permit if a landscaping/site plan had been approved; the "administrative official"
would be the Planning Official; the Building Official is the only person who can grant a
Certificate of Occupancy; and that the ordinance allowed time for the landscaping to
be completed in the spring if the building construction was completed during the
winter.
VOTE:
Porter: lYes Bannock:
Williams: Yes Booke¥:
Moore: Yes
Yes
Yes
Frazer:
Swarner:
Yes
No
MOTION PASSED.
C-6.
Resolution No. 2000-64-- Transferring $1,300 in the Fire Department
for a software upgrade.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2000-64 and
Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Elson explained software programs had been
designed to meet federally mandated reporting requirements. Their current software
vendor did not upgrade their software to meet the federal requirements. The state
found a suitable software and supplied the basic software at no cost to the fire
departments in the state. However, that portion of the software did not include a
database for the required collection of inspection, hydrants, and equipment
maintenance programs, etc. With passage of the resolution, the database portion
could be purchased.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
BREAK TAKEN: 7:55 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:12 P.M.
ITEM D:
COMMISSION[ COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging -- Porter reported a meeting would be held on
November 7 at the Senior Center at which a presentation would be made regarding
assisted living facilities.
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PAGE 7
D-2. Airport Commission -- Swamer reported the next meeting was
scheduled for November 9 and on Friday, November 3 a Carpet Selection Committee
meeting would be held in the airport terminal.
D-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled
for November 6, however there were no items to include on the agenda. He requested
the meeting be cancelled. Council had no objections.
D-4. Library Commission -- Moore reported the next meeting was scheduled
for November 7 and reminded all the holiday open house would be held on December
14.
D-5. Parks ~ Recreation Commission-- Frazer reported the next meeting
was scheduled for November 2 and a work session with members of the Beautification
Comm/ttee would be held immediately following the meeting to discuss Memorial Park,
i.e. additional sidewalks, memorial wall, etc.
D-6. Planning/h Zoning Commission -- Frazer reported he attended the
meeting for Bannock and thc meeting minutes were included in the packet. He
reviewed actions taken by the Commission and noted, the RFP for the Comprehensive
Plan would be before the Commission at their next meeting.
D-7. Kenai Historic Commission -- Discussion took place on Ordinance No.
1887-2000 which was introduced at the be~innin§ of the meeting and was proposing
the elimination of the Commission. Council requested a letter be sent to all the
members of the Commission, informm§ them of the ordinance and notifying them the
ordinance would be up for public hearing on November 15.
D-8. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-8a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the next meetin§ was
scheduled for November 14 and the Committee would meet in a work session with the
Parks & Recreation Commission on November 3 to discuss Memorial Park.
D-8b. Kenai Visitors/is Convention Bureau Board -- Kathy Tarr, Executive
Director of the KVCB reported the followin§:
· Their next board meeting would be held on November 6. She noted the
Bureau's name was officially changed to Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau and
requested the change be reflected in the council agenda form.
The lights had been placed at the Center and she thanked Parks &
Recreation Department employees for their help in getting the lights hung.
· The Center was selected to be included in Worldwide Country Tours'
2001 summer tour schedule. They will visit Kenai six times during the summer. She
noted, Worldwide is the only national touting company that has included Kenai on
their itinerary.
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NOVEMBER 1, 2000
PAGE 8
Another art show is being planned for next summer and will be called
"2001 Fish Odyssey." She noted 145 invitations for participation had been sent; the
show would again be co-sponsored with the Kenai Peninsula College; Alaska Magazine
will be featuring an article in regard to the show; and, they want to involve the Kenai
and Soldoma Chambers in the show, as well as decorate businesses in the fishing
theme.
· The Center received a grant for cataloging all the museum items and
interns from the Kenai Peninsula College were inputting the information on their
database.
Williams asked if Tarr was keeping track of the smaller groups who have met or plan
to meet in Kenai for seminars/meetings/conventions. Williams noted he was aware of
a number of groups who had met in Kenai which showed there is a market for Kenai
as a convention destination. Tarr explained, the Center had been working with the'
Challenger Center to aid in capturing a corporate market to use the facilities. She
added, she agreed there was a market, but there was sometimes a lack of facilities for
hosting the meetings.
D-8c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams noted he would be
attending the AML Conference and upon his return, would be participating in a round
table discussion at the RDC Conference in Anchorage. The discussion would be in
regard to bringing the gas pipeline to Nikiski.
ITEM E: MI1/-OTE$
Regular Meeting of October 19, 2000 -- Approved by consent agenda.
Work Session Notes of October 17, 2000 -- Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F:
CORRF~PONDENCE-- None.
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM H:
KEW BUSINESS
H-X.
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to pay the bills over $2,500 and Councilman Moore
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED'.
Purchase Orders Exceeding'S2,500
MOTION:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2000
PAGE 9
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
Ross explained the "change order" to G&S Construction should have been listed as an
"increase of an existing purchase order" and noted the amount would 'cover the cost to
change the lighting which council requested be done last year.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-3o
Ordinance No. 1887-2000 -- Eliminating the Kenai Historic Commission
by Repeahng Ordinance No. 1866-2000.
Introduced by consent agenda.
Ordinance No. 1888-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $70,000 in the General Fund and the Kena/Coastal
Trail Capital Project Fund.
Introduced by consent agenda.
I'I-5 o
Discussion- Well House No. 4
Referring to the information included in the packet, Komelis reported the drilling was
completed on the test wells located off the intersection of Lawton and Swires Roads.
The water was tested for quality and found to be good, however during flow testing,
contaminants were drawn which made the well site unacceptable. Komelis reviewed
the contaminants and noted, the water from the well wouldn't be as good as the water
in Well No. 2..
Komelis added, he discussed the matter with DEC, engineer, geophysicist, and the
city water/sewer employees. He recommended not going forward with this well site.
Komelis referred to the three options included in his memorandum (in the packet) and
stated he and the city manager were not ready to make a recommendation, but with
all three recommendations, better water than found at the test site would be sought.
He hoped to have a recommendation to council within 30 days. He added, DEC had
no objections to the work that was done. Approximately $70,000 had been spent in
developing the test well, including the engineering costs.
Williams noted the city had water quality problems for many years and suggested
administration and council give consideration to examining the feasibility of a water
treatment facility instead of putting the cost into f'mding water of good q~ality. He
noted, in the future there would be discussion of expanding the prison facility, that
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2000
PAGE 10
utilities would be needed and the question of quality will again be a concern. He
suggested combining the development of the prison facility and the development of the
city's water utilities.
Discussion followed in regard to the possibility of developing a water treatment facility;
combining wells; adding another line into town; possibility of running a water/sewer
line down Bridge Access Road to the dock facility; and a joint water project with
Soldotna.
Ross explained that in discussions about the test well, the first two options included
in the memorandum involved working in the Swires area for water development to take
care of pressure and volume problems in that loop. If all the water sources are in one
area, a central water treatment plant could be placed without a great deal of cost. He
added, administration was not restricting their discussions to only those ideas, but
were awaiting comments from DEC and the engineering consultants. Ross added, it
was a possibility that in ten years a water treatment system would have to be built.
Ross stated it seemed the best options for the city would be to continue locating water
sources in the Swires area so that when a water treatment facility is built, one plant
could be built instead of one in each end of town.
Bookey agreed with W~l!iams in that the city had water problems for a very long time
and added, if council wanted the town to grow, water quantity and quality would be a
key component. Williams suggested Komelis contact a representative of Peratrovich,
Nottingham & Drage, Inc. about the aquifer at the bridge area (in regard to
water/sewer to the dock facility) as they had experience with it in the past and discuss
the possibility of a joint water system and treatment plant with Soldotna. Ross stated
he thought they should continue investigating volume and pressure problems in the
downtown area prior to discussing storage, etc.
There were no objections to administration continuing on ahead with the water
discussion and report back to council at a later time.
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
I-1. Mayor-- Mayor Williams commented on the following items'
· Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc. (CARTS) Request -- Refemng
to the letter added to the agenda, council was asked if they had any objections to
writing a general letter of support. Ross explained CARTS' Standard Memorandum of
Agreement required too many financial commitments and he didn't feel comfortable
signing it. He added, CARTS would require a lot of growth to meet their projections
and he recommended council consider only sending a general letter of support.
'Porter and Bookey stated their objection to sending an open letter of support, but
would consider a support letter if addressed to a specific agency. No further direction
was given.
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NOVEMBER 1, 2000
PAGE 11
· D~struction of R~cords -- Referring to Item I-4, a notification of the City
Clerk to destroy election records pursuant to the Kenai Municipal Code, Williams
asked if council had any objections to the notification. There were no objections.
· Comprehensive Plan Draft RFP -- Reference was made to the draft and
Ross explained it was included in council's packet in order for them to have plenty of
time to review it prior to its comin[ to them after the Plannin§ & Zonin§ Commission's
review. He added, he believed the Plan would come to the council before the first of
the year.
· North Forest Drive/Redoubt Avenue Upgrade -- Thanked Public Works
Mana§er Komelis for the information re§ardin§ the road project which was added to
the a§enda at the beginnin§ of the meetin§. Bookey stated his concern that there were
waves in the Redoubt portion of the project. Komelis explained he was told by the
State the project was done to the specifications required and the waves were to
accommodate draina§e flow and the areas where the waves were situated would be the
areas where curbs and gutters could be placed durin§ a future project. Bookey stated
he wanted council to extensively investi§ate designs, etc. of future projects as he didn't
think this project was done the way it was thou§ht it would be. He added, he was
disappointed with the desi~ of the road by the State and he was disappointed with
the way Forest Drive was left and noted the approaches to the side streets were
terrible.
· .- Tribal Council Caucus -- Reported the Caucus met in Kenai to develop a
framework document to help shape the structure of relations between the state and
trial governments in the future as acknowledged by Governor Knowles when he signed
the administrative order which honored the federally recognized tribes in Alaska.
· Challenger Center-- Reported the congressional bill directing $1 million
to the Challenger Center for operation costs was signed by the President.
· Gas Pipeline -- Reported he met with representatives from Phillips in
regard to the gas-to-liquid plant and the proposed gas pipeline to Nikiski.
I-2. City Manager-- Ross reported on the following items:
· The Women's Resource & Crisis Center received their shelter grant for
which the city acts as the certified local government. He noted, the city had no
responsibility in regard to the grant and he would sign it unless council objected.
There were no objections expressed.
· A projector at the Kenai Convention & Visitor Center (KCVC) needs
replacing and the matter would be brought as a discussion item at the November 15
meeting. He explained the KCVC director identified the projector as a piece of city
equipment and the city should replace it at a cost of $6,000 {repair costs were
estimated at $2,800 and it was felt the projector was not worth the cost of repair).
Ross added, historical information did not determine the responsibility.
· A statement was received from DEC noting more action was required on
the airport tank removal in regard to the softs in the area of the tank site, but no
action would be required on the piping. He added, administration had not yet taken a
position on DEC's comments as yet.
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NOVEMBER 1, 2000
PAGE 12
· He recently attended several meetings in Anchorage regarding city
matters:
FAA Property -~ Another generator site was needing to be explored and remove
some contaminated soils. An environmental audit is to be done in the spring and
transfer of the property to the city should be in the spring of 2001.
BOR/Birch Island Properties -~ Appraisals were completed on the three acres of
BOR property and the Birch Island properS, they were fairly comparable, and the
valuation was in the city's favor to some extent. He added, the acreage at the present
BOR site was probably also in the city's favor. A proposal, requiring federal approval,
was being developed to exchange the Birch Island property and the parcel on which it
was situated for removal of the BOR restrictions with the State guaranteeing to do the
conversion of their own property to the Outdoor Bureau of Recreation. The proposal
package would be brought to council for review and consideration and the Director of
State Parks, Jim Stratton was requested to attend that meeting and discuss the
development plans for Birch Island. Ross added, the development of Birch Island was
on the STIP list and had the points to go into construction in 2003. Ross noted, he
thought there was a good chance the federal government would accept the proposal of
exchange.
Kenai River/South. Side. -- No solutions were determined during his meeting
with the State, but some suggestions were made and were being investigated.
Kenai River Parcel -- The State would l~e to acquire the 11-acre parcel of.city
property upriver from Cunningham Park. Ross noted, he told the State he would not
bring a proposal to council unless it involved restroom facilities and a drift boat
pullout at Cunningham Park. The State was interested in investigating the matter and
if a proposal is submitted to the city, it would be brought to council for consideration.
Willies suggested the property be traded for either of the acreage adjacent to
Cunnmgham Park, currently owned by Loftstedt.
· Cleanup on Roger's Tesoro was completed and Public Works Manager La
Shot revieWed the project and concurred with Tesoro that no further work was needed.
A "no future action required" request had been made to DEC and the lessee (Ferguson)
agreed with La Shot's findings. Ross noted, there would be no other deed restrictions
on the land.
· The Daubenspeck environmental study should be before council within a
month. He noted the study indicated there was an amount of buffed junk on the
property, but no concerns for major contaminant leaching. He hoped to bring the
matter to council in the next month.
Attorney-- No report.
I-4. City Clerk -- Noted absentee balloting was ongoing in the council
chambers and would be through Monday, November 6. Absentee balloting would be
available on November 7 in the Clerk's office. Freas also reported she had attended a
records management conference during the last week which was very informative and
she looked forward to working with the city manager and department heads in further
developing the city's program.
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NOVEMBER 1, 2000
PAGE 13
Finance Director-- No report.
I-6.
Public Works Managers -- No reports.
I-7.
Airport Manager-- No report.
ITEM J: DISCUSSION
J-1. Citizens
Emily DeForest -- Explained she was a member of the Historic Commission
and stated she agreed with the council's consideration to disband the Commission and
thought it the sensible thing to do. She added, she would not be able to attend the
scheduled November Commission meeting.
DeForest reported she was still interested in doing an inventory of city antique
equipment, etc. Roas noted he suggested in a meeting with a member of the
Commission and Clerk Freas that an amount be included in the city's budget to have
the inventory done through the Visitors Center since they already had the necessary
software and staff. He added, the city's inventory would be combined with that the
KCVC was already doing, since the items belong to the city.
DeForest noted funds were available through the State Historical Association that
could be used to make an addition to a building to house the items. Williams
suggested the city investigate the possibility of adding on to the Center in regard to
this funding source. He and DeForest will discuss the matter further.
J-2. Council
Frazer-- No comments.
Bannock-- Reminded those present to vote on November 7 and invited everyone
to Kenai Chrysler Center to visit while waiting for election results.
Porter-- No comments.
Moore -- No comments.
Swarner -- * Reported she attended the Agrium luncheon and was excited they
'had become a part of the community.
· Suggested council members be available for an informal question and
comment period after Chamber luncheons once a month. Frazer suggested at least
one council member give an update of city activities during Chamber meetings once a
month. Porter stated she would like to see the newsletter finished first, but liked the
idea of the once-a-month update.
· Suggested the expansion of notification of citizens, discussed earlier with
Ordinances No. 1884 and 1885-2000, be for other matters as well.
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NOVEMBER 1, 2000
PAGE 14
Noted a Wafter had been winterized and appeared to have been
permanently placed on Redoubt Avenue.
· Asked if the cut trees from Impact Project along Spur Highway would be
removed or burned. Fire Chief Elson stated they would be burned within the next few
weeks.
Porter noted several people in the Redoubt Subdivision had taken their beetle-killed
trees and put them in back of their properties. She asked if they would be burned as
well and Elson stated they would be.
Bookey-- * Due to the watering problems experienced during the past
summer, Bookey requested a watering plan be formulated during the winter in order
that watering could begin early in the spring.
· Noted his memory of developing a city greenhouse was that it would be a
holding greenhouse for plants purchased from nurseries. He added, he wanted to buy
the plants from a local vendor so they would be blooming when planted and wanted
administration to be sure to put an effort toward that end. Bookey noted, if there were
problems at budget time in including funds for this purpose, he wanted to be made
aware of it. Porter agreed with Bookey and added, she believed the greenhouse should
be used as a holding facility only, unless the greenhouse would be expanded. She
added, she was willing to spend more money if needed to get better plants.
EXECUTIVE SF~SION- None Scheduled
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:50 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
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Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1889-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $2,300 IN
THE SENIOR CITIZEN TITLE III GRANT FUND FOR A GRANT FROM THE
STATE OF ALASKA.
WHEREAS, the City has received a $2,062 grant from the State of Alaska
Commission on Aging to purchase a computer that will be used for new State
reporting requirements for nutrition, transportation and support services for
senior citizens.; and
WHEREAS, the Senior Connection is donating $238 as a matching amount; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as
follows:
Senior Citizen Title III Grant Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues'
State Grant
Donations
Increase Appropriations'
Access' Small Tools
$2,062
238
$2.300
·
$2,300
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6t~ day of
December, 2000.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(11 / 08 ! 2000) jl
Introduced:
Adopted'
Effective'
November 15, 2000
December 6, 2000
December 6, 2000
CITY OF KENAi
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
1992
M emoranClum
Date:
To:
From:
November 6, 2000
Mayor and Council
Richard A. Ross, City Manager/d,~
Rear Screen Projector- Kenai Visitors ~ Cultural Center
The rear screen projector at the Center is beyond reasonable repair costs. Attached is a
memorandum fi'om Kathy Tarr, Executive Director of KVCB, outlining the condition of
the unit and her recommendation that the City replace it.
The City's contract with the KVCB since the inception of the Center requires that
equipment maintenance, other than utility systems, are at the expense of the KVCB.
Replacement of equipment is not addressed in the contract or any records available to us.
Neither Ms. Tarr nor I have insight into the history of the contract development or what
was intended in this circumstance.
Does the Council want the City to own and replace this equipment? In that case, it would
be considered part of the building equipment in its availability to user groups.
Attachment
11 ~01 ~000 10: 10 NO. l~G [~00~
Visitors 8.
Convention Bureau,
DATE:
November 1, 2000
TO: Rick Ross
City Manager
of Kenai
FROM: I~~y T
Ex~utive D~rector
Rear Screen Projector --- Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center
As you know, ~he video projector at the Kenai Visitors & Cultm~ Center has been
broken since April. ~he projector was purchased in 1991-92 when the Center was
opened.)
The original supplier, Audio-Video, Inc., Anchorage, recommended that we ship the unit
to thc Sony Repair Center in Cypress, California for a repair estimate. The Sony Repair
Cemer quomcl us a price of $2,769.10, plus s..hi _r~in~ to r~place the projector's thr~
AlthoUgh repairing the equipment is the least expensive option, the engineer at Sony
(Dan Baugh) recommended that we not repair it.
He said that this wPe of equipmem will no longer be manuf~ed within the next few
years. The CRT umt can only do one ~ project videos; it is not multi-purpose.
Ot~ projector system me, u~s 300 lumens, whereas newer LCD projectors are much,
much brighter.
I also inquired about the possible salvage value of the equipment should we have it
repaired for re-sale purposes. Its re-sale value is approximately $400, according to the
engineer.
Audio-Video, Inc. (Anchorage) prescm~ us with the option of considering a Runco VX-
10lc to replace thc old video projector. The Runco is a digital light processing projector
which can crisply display thc output from a computer so that it would be possible to use it
for PowerPoint presentations and other multimedia so~¢. A DVD player, a VHS
machine, and a video visual presenter, can also be displayed through the Ruaco VX-10 lc.
Mr. Rick Ross
Novembcr 1, 2000
Page 2
This system was originally quoted in the price range of $12,000. However, ! would
like to recommend a less expensive projec~r system.
Audio-Video also assisted us by recommending a supplier for LCD projcctors.
Presentation Produas, Inc. has recommended a Mitsubishi XGA LCD Projector for
appro~ately $5,720, not including shipping.
The Mit~ishi XGA (LVP-X300 model) operates at a higher resolution (1024 x 768
pixels), it can be used in a mar-screen format so we can keep our same screen, it comes
with a ~g ease, it o~y weighs 6 ~unds, and is 2000 lumps. (I have the official
paperwork on this product.) We have also solicited a price quote from a local
supplier, High Speed Gear, and are awaiting this information.
We have been operating the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center without any video
equi~ent for over 6 months. We host many school groups at thc Ccmer who use videos
for their various educational programs; More importantly, the Center is used as a
meethgs facility. Business groups and organizations which rent ~ often require
video ~nd an LCD proje~or to u.~ with Pow~Point.
We are at a competitive disadvantage at thc Center because we don't have the equipment
to servicc these clients. It makcs sense to upgrade our video system to something that is
more functional and ~-chnologically advancec[
With the Mitusbishi LCD projector, we can be more multi-purpose. We can show
videos, DVDs, and can also use it for PowerPoint The LCD projector comes equipped
with a remote. The LCD projector would still be housed in the small projector room
bchind the screen, instead of front mount~ from the ceiling, but with the remote, it can
~ill be reed for PowerPoint pre$~n~tion~. It would also be quite portabl,, unlike the
s~em w~'w had for thc
Therefore, I would like to recommend that the City of Kenai purchase the
Mitsusbishi LCD projector, or a comparable In-Focus projector, for the Kenai
Visitors & Culturnl Center.
.o
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
1992
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor John Williams and City Council Members
FROM: ~1) Sheryl Padilla, Legal Administrative Assistant
DATE:'~ November9, 2000
RE' City Newsletter
Attached is a copy of a newsletter recently drafted per your request. I researched the costs
involved in printing and mailing such a newsletter twice each year. The costs detailed below are
for one issue only.
I have not included costs for printing or applying labels to the newsletters because the City, as a
government entity, is entitled to use "Postal Patron" instead of a name and address. This allows
the post office to deliver one newsletter to each Kenai address. The number of "active
deliveries" on November 1, 2000 was 3,553 (3,158 residential and 395 business). I rounded the
number up to 4,000.
Printing 4,000 on white paper with one color ink on 70# paper:
Postage for 4,000 papers at 3ra class rate (20.7 cents each)'
Permit for 3rd class postage for one year (after first year only $100)'
TOTAL
$500.00
828.00
200.00
$1,528.00
If you have questions or need further information, let me know.
/sp
Attachment
The Kenai City Council
welcomes you to browse
this first edition of the city
newsletter designed to
provide information in a
handy, encapsulated form
that we hope you will f'md
useful. We welcome your
comments and suggestions.
KENAI TO DEVELOP
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
In Spring 2001, the City Of Kenai
will begin holding committee meetings
and public hearings to develop a
comprehensive plan for 10 years, with
an outlook to 20 years. The plan will
address such issues as land zoning,
transportation, community services,
historic preservation, and many others.
Ideally, the new plan will be
developed by a variety of citizens,
neighborhoods, groups and agencies in
our community, as well as the City
Council, Boards and Commissions.
Watch for newspaper articles in the
Spring -- and get involved in planning
the future of your city!
DRAFT
IFALL / WINTER 2000 J
THE SNOW IS HERE
· . . whether we like it or not!
Every year people call the City
asking questions about snow
removal procedures. Here are
some answers to your anticipated
questions.
} Park vehicles off city streets
between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. so city
snowplows have clear access to
plow.
} Put snow fi'om your driveway
and walks onto your own property
only---not in the streets.
} Remember that the fight-of-
way can be as much as 15' behind
the curb or roadway.
~' City snowplows are equipped
with "gates" that are used in
driveways to prevent snow berms.
However, when the snow is deep,
it goes over the top of the gates
and leaves a small berm anyway.
Also, when snow is wet and
heavy, the gates sometimes
cannot be used at all.
NORTH FOREST DRIVE /
REDOUBT AVENUE
PROJECT
The State of Alaska DOT/PF
owns and maintains North Forest
Drive and Redoubt
Avenue. The State is
presently rebuilding
and making
improvements to these
two roads. After they
have completed the
improvements, the City
of Kenai will take over
the ownership and maintenance of
these streets (scheduled for summer
2001).
The improvements on North
Forest Drive include 12-foot paved
driving lanes, 5-foot paved shoulders,
curbs and gutters, 5-foot concrete
sidewalks on both sides, a major
storm drain system, and continuous
street lighting. All of the frost
susceptible material (mud and silt)
will be taken out of the road sub base
to decrease the probability of frost
heaves or bumps.
On Redoubt Avenue, the
improvements include 11-foot paved
driving lanes, 6-foot paved shoulders,
a 12-foot pedestrian/bike path with
10 feet of it paved (on the south side),
a storm drain system, and street
lighting at the intersections.
DID YOU KNOW?
You can pay your water/sewer
bill automatically with Easy Pay.
Call 283-7535 ext. 221 or stop by
City Hall.
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NEW AIRPORT FIRE
FACILITY
Construction of new facility
located on Willow Street
adjacent to the traffic control
tower at the Kenai Municipal
Airport was started this
summer. The facility will have
a manned two bay fire station
for ~'apid deployment of airport
fire fighting equipment. It also
will have warm storage area for
storage of airport snow
removal equipment, a wash
bay, sand storage, offices,
training room, and areas for
light maintenance. Total
project costs are expected to be
approximately five million
dollars and will be primarily
federally funded.
As of mid-October, the site
development for the facility
was complete. Design of the
building will be complete by
January of 2000, which will
allow that portion of the project
to be bid for summer
construction. It is anticipated
that the facility will be
operational in early 2001.
Kenai 'Ai~7~ort ARFF/$RE Facility
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE SENIOR CENTER?
You might think of winter as
a time for hibernation, but not
for the seniors at the Kenai
Senior Center. Sure, if you just
feel like having a hot, home-
cooked meal with your friends,
the Senior Center is the place to
come, but if you're 60 or over
and feel like getting involved
and staying active, check out
some of the things that are
scheduled this winter.
One way to stay fit and have
a ball at the same time is to join
our "Swinging Golden Girls".
These ladies get their workout
by line dancing every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday
morning at the Kenai
Recreation Center, 10'30am -
1 l'30am. In addition, they
perform at schools, nursing
homes and fairs around the
state.
If you're more interested in ~
ercising your mind than you,
body, join us for our "Brain
Gym", a mental fimess program
to improve your thinking skills.
Research has demonstrated that
mental exercise can make a dif-
ference in your brain's capacity
for problem solving, decision
making and recalling informa-
tion.
A great way to stay active
through the long, winter months
and make a difference at the
same time is to volunteer! The
Kenai Senior Center provides
many different opportunities to
donate some of your time to
someone else. You could visit
with a homebound elder, teach a
craft class, transport seniors and
much more.
Give the center a call...to be.
those winter blahs!
PUBLIC WORKS
TACKLES BIG PROJECT.*
The Public Works Department is
working towards a solution to address
the junk vehicle issue. This summer
plans are underway to help solve the
growing problem. If you have
wondered whether the "extra" vehicle
you have sitting around your property
is considered a junk vehicle the city
code reads:
"Junk Vehicle" means a motor
vehicle that is:
1. Not currently registered for
operation upon the public roads of the
City: or
2. In a condition which exhibits two
of the following elements:
· A substantial amount of broken or
missing glass;
· Missing two or more wheels or
tires:
Missing a body panel or body part,
such as quarter panels, bumper,
mink lid or hood;
· Missing an essential component
such as the engine, transmission,
carburetor, distributor, brake or
wheel cylinder, brake shoe,
generator, or alternator, starter,
front passenger seat, or drive shaft
or
· Stripped, wrecked or otherwise
inoperable due to mechanical
failure; or
· Has not been repaired because of
mechanical difficulties or became
the cost of repairs required to make
it operable exceeds the fair market
value of the vehicle.
If you have questions, call Marilyn at
283-8235.
KENAI FIRE
DEPARTMENT NEWS
Page 3
The Kenai Fire Department has
been busy participating in training for
defensive driving, incident command,
foam application, shipboard
firefighting for land-based
firefighters, even a live drill on the
Alaskan ferry Kennicott in which a
make believe terrorist bombing had
occurred!
Our Kenai firefighters' team
recently won a state third place
trophy for their fire fighting skills.
The competition consisted of events
in fire extinguisher contest, ladder
raise and climb, and a make and break
competition that simulates connecting
fire hose together and then taking it
apart again.
Fire Marshal James Baisden has
been busy playing "Who wants to be a
Millionaire" the Fire Safety version
with the local school children.
The kids are in the hot seat
with Fire Marshal Regis
answering difficult fire safety
questions. They could use three
lifelines: the 50/50, ask the
audience (their classmates) or
phone a friend (the teacher).
There were many times when
the phone- a- friend didn't
know the answer and the
contestants trusted their
instincts and got the answer right.
Stay safe and remember to check your smoke detectors!
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RECEIVES AWARD
Deputy Commissioner Dwight Perkins for the State of Alaska
Department of Labor and Workforce Development presented the Safety and
Health Achievement and Recognition Program (SHARP) award to the City
of Kenai Wastewater Treatment Plant at the City Council meeting of
October 4, 2000. This is the second year that Kenai has received this very
prestigious award, and we are the only organization in Alaska to receive it.
Our Wastewater Treatment Plant operators are very proud of their safety
program and theft record of safety. This award is a great compliment to
their hard work in providing a safe and healthy work place.
Parks and Recreation
Program at Leif Hansen
Memorial Park
Look for a changing landscape
in the Leif Hansen Memorial Park!
The sidewalks are expected to be
expanded to include new sections
for planting trees and shrubs, and for
placing memorial plaques. The park
has grown fi'om a barren dirt mound
in 1988 into a beautifully
landscaped center for our town. The
park is evidence of the efforts of
many volunteers working to.
If you are interested in helping
beautify Kenai's parks, call the Ree
Center at 283-3855.
IS YOUR DOG LEGAL?
Remember that all dogs in the
Kenai City limits must be licensed
each year. You may purchase dog
tags at Kenai City Hall or the Kenai
Animal Shelter. Tags for spayed/
neutered dogs are $2.00 plus tax;
tags for unaltered dogs are $10.00
plus tax. Call for more information.
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Library Corner
The Kenai Commum
Library recently com-
pleted a six-week PRIME
TIME FAMILY READING
TIME program. It included 28 fami-
lies registered for this book sharing
and discussion group. Carol Ford was
the storyteller; Mike Morgan was the
discussion leader; and Corey Hall
was the program coordinator. This
was the first such program in
Alaska, and we hope to see it ex-
pand throughout the state. For
more library information or to re-
serve a book, see our website at
www.kenailibrary.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
You can become a vital part of
YOUR. community through
volunteering on commissions and
committees which help to guide our
city.
· Airport Commission
· Council on Aging
· Planning & Zomng Commission
· Library Commission
· Parks & Recreation Commission
· Beautification Committee
· Harbor Commission
Interested? Call Carol at 283-8231.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC;
BUSINESS INNOVATION CENTER.
November 13, 2000
$olm Williams
Mayor
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611'
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RE: Kenai Peninsula Economic Outlook FOrum
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Dear Mayor W'~,
The Kenai Penimmla Economic Developmem Districtis proud to join Senator John
Torgerson in inviting you to present at the Economic Outlook Forum. The Outlook
Forum is an opportunity for participants 'from across the Peninsula to learn what is
happening.in Kenai. The Forum is scheduled for Friday December 8, 2000 at the
Soldotm Sport's Center. Your presentation will begin promptly at 8:30 A.M., but we are'
hoping you will'jOin us for a delicious breakfast at 7:30 .A.M.
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Your perspective as. a community'leader is impOrtant t° suC%ssfifl economic plamak~'.,
We're looking.forward to learning what is on the economic horizon in Kenai.
..
We encourage you-to present what you feel is important to' economic, In order to'
provide an overview ofthe-Penimula, weare asking speakers to' answer the following.
questions, either as part of the verbal presentation or in a handout: ' '
o What's happening in Kenai's'economy?.
o Do you have new or planned projects or ventures locating in Kenai?
o . What are the Economic Strengths of Kenai?
o What is holding your community back?'
o- Are there, goods or services that are currently imported into Kenai that.could
'poss~ly'be provided by a new or expanded business?'
·
We would like to print and distribute handouts highlighting Kenai, please e-mail or fax'
information you.would like included.. Please provide information by December 1, 2000.
We will also have a Power Point and an overhead projector available for your use. Please
feel free to'call if yoU have any questiOns.
· .
Betsy Ar~lovsky, Direct°r
Mile 14.5 Kenai Spur: HwY
PO Box 3029
Kenai, AK 99611-3029
phone: 907/283-3335
fax: 907/283-3913
emaih info@kpedd.org
web: www. kpedd.org
KenaJ 'Peninsula Borough
EConomic Development District, Inc.
2000 EConomic Outlook Forum
Friday December 8, 2000
7:30 AM RegiStration/Breakfast
8:30 AM Start
You and six members of your city council are invited to participate in the forum and be
our guest at lunch. To retain these reservatiom, we must receive a list of attendees by
December 1, 2000.
A Power Point Projector or Overhead Projector will be provided for your use. If you
would like to use Power Point, we must receive the presentation by D~ember 1, 2000.
In. addition to your presentation, we wiil'be printing & disml>uting handouts for the 150
expected participants. It is important to-showcase what is and will be happening in your
area. we have put together basic economic information on your conaxmnity, such'as tax
rate, major industries, employers, etc. Please e-mail or fax up to two pages of economic
happenings in your comm~ty. Please fax to 283-3913 or e-mail the information to:
barbelovsky@Jcpedd.org. Please feel free to call Betsy Arbelovsky at 283-3335 if you
have any questions. We must receive the handouts by December 1, 2000.
Breakfast, Lunch and an afternoon snack have been generously provided by:
*. Phillips Alaska,
.~ Homer Electric Association, and.
.... National Bank of AnchOrage
Please confirm 'your. attendance,
·
Submit. h.andouts, and
Power P'oint presentations by Friday
December 1, 2000
XXIVAnnual
Peninsula Winter Games
Mayor John Williams
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave., Ste. 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
Dear John:
On February 3rd and 44 of the year 2001, we will be hosting the 24~ Annual Peninsula Winter Games.
Since its inception the games have continued to grow into what is today the largest outdoor recreation event
for children and adults alike on the Kenai Peninsula. Al York's vision nearly a quarter of a century ago
was to provide kids an opportunity to get out and experience the excitement of wrater activities in hopes
that they might continue one of the activities throughout the season. We continue to pursue that goal today
exposing kids to activities like ice hockey, mushing, snow machining, speed skating, figure skating,
skijoring, Nordic skiing, gymnastics and basketball just to name a few. As you can see, it is a
comprehensive event that takes a lot of time, money and energy to host, but it has grown every year.
The reason for the success and growth of the Peninsula Winter Games is the support of businesses such as
yours. Thank you for your generous contribution of $500 in support of last years games. We look forward
to the same support this year and we would be delighted if you would sign on as a Silver level sponsor.
All of the benefits associated with sponsorship of the games are laid out m the enclosed brochure. It also
contains the sponsorship application that can simply be filled out and faxed or mailed back. Events such as
this are only as successful as the organizations and businesses that sponsor them and City of Kenai is a key
to the success of any event on the Kenai Peninsula.
The Games continue to grow and, in fact, this year the coordination of the event is being done by the Kenai
Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council (KPTMC). The focus on the kids and the winter activities will
remain, but with the influence and expertise of an organization such as the KPTMC, we look forward to the
biggest and best event ever. If you have any questions concerning the games or the sponsorship
opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact us at 283-3850. Again, thank you for your continued
support of this worthy event. We look forward to parmering with you on the success of the 24th Annual
Peninsula Winter Games!
Faron Owen
Executive Director
Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council
Peninsula Winter Games c/o Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council
150 N. Willow St., Ste. 42, Kenai, AK 99611
Phone (907) 283-3850 Fax (907) 283-2838 Email: faron@kenaipeninsuh~org
In the year 2001, the Peninsula Winter Games will celebrate its 24th anniversary
of providing a premier winter recreational event with a multitude of activities and events
for youth and adults alike.
The Peninsula Winter Games have grown to become the Kenai Peninsula's largest
winter sports and recreation event with over 3,000 youth, adults and spectators
participating in over 20 different activities. The Games have a special emphasis on
exposing Alaska's young people to a variety of winter activities that they may wish to
participate in on a regular basis throughout the winter season.
The events include a youth hockey tournament, which draws teams from several Alaskan communities, a kid's
dog weight pull, snowshoe softball, speed skating, horse sleigh fides, two basketball tournaments featuring teams from
around the state, the State Championship Dog Weight Pull and much more. One element that has become extremely
popular is the ceremonial start of the Tustemena 200 Sled Dog Race. This qUalifying race for the Iditarod has been a long
time partner of the Games and the race organizers and the mushers work with the Games to provide special needs children
the opportunity to ride in the sleds for the ceremonial start. The 2000 games saw over 20 special needs children taking
part in this ever growing event.
In an effort to involve the community to a much greater degree, the
games have added a new event this year, the Peninsula Winter Games
Team Competition. Teams made up of both youth and adults will
compete against each other for the traveling trophy and bragging fights in
events like broom hockey, rog-of-war, an eating contest, basketball,
softball, team Triathalon and much more. Here is a chance for families,
businesses and organizations to come together in the spirit of
sportsmanship and good clean fun.
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As the games have grown so has there impact on the Peninsula economy. The cost of hosting the Games,
including support designated for the Tustemena 200 Sled Dog Race, is estimated at $70,000.. An additional $80,000 is
spent by those attending the games from varying Alaskan communities. This $150,000 will circulate amongst businesses
such as hotels, airlines, restaurants, gift shops, general retailers and more. It will then, on average, circulate three times
within the local economy creating an overall impact in excess of $450,000 for all businesses like beauty salons, auto parts
Stores, mechanics, insurance agents and much, much more.
It is that type of economic impact that helps our communities make it through the winter and it is that
type of exposure to winter activities that teaches our children that there is more to do when the snow starts
to fly and the temperature drop than play Nintendo. This event happens every year because over 250
members of the community and over 50 sponsors such as yourself dedicate time, money and
resources to support this worthy event. Your help every year is why this event has become the
success that it is. We are appreciative of all of the generous assistance and we look forward to . .~
it again in the coming year. This packet includes all of the details that you will need to again '
sign on as a sponsor of the Peninsula Winter Games. If you would simply fill out the ~
sponsorship agreement and either mail it or fax it back, we will immediately begin ~.~ ~
your inclusion in all of the appropriate exposure opportumties. Remember, ~ ~ l.~
if you desire to sponsor a particular event, they are on a first come, ~. ' ~
first serve basis, so do not delay. Again, we appreciate your ~
support and generosity and we look forward to partnering ,.,.... ~ ..,~. -
with you on another successful event, o · '~ '
$50 to $1 O0
level will receive'
nter Games T-shirt
Ticket to the Breakfast
Listing in the "Thank You "Ad
Listing in the KPTMC newsletter
................ $250
Sponsors at the Bronze level will receive'
1 Peninsula Winter Games T-shirt
2 Tickets to the Breakfast
Listing in all "Schedule of Events" Ads
Listing in the "Thank You "Ad
Name on the Peninsula Winter Games Banner
Listing in the KPTMC newsletter
ilver
............ $5oo
.
Sponsors at the Silver level will receive:
Silver Level Events: 1 Peninsula Winter Games T-shirt
*Radar Puck Shoot *Broom Hockey 2 Tickets to the Breakfast
*Speed Skating *Kids Snow Machine Rides 1 Ticket to the Banquet
*Figure Skating *Gymnastics Demonstration Bold Listing in all "Schedule of Events" Ads
*Native Youth Olympics *Skijoring Race
*q" **"'~na ~nn c'~r~.,,,,,,,i~l qt~, '~ 'rD BoM Listing in the "Thank You "Ad
Demonstration ................................ "9 - -
*Kid's Dog Weight Pull (fides for special needs kids) r~o~~t~,,~/ Name on specific event banner
*Horse Sleigh Rides AV~-g~0 ~ Name on the Peninsula Winter Games Banner
~~.~? '- Bold Listing in the KPTMC newsletter
-""~" ' · "" ::~~~~~~-~*~~~ Sponsors at the Gold level will receive:
Gold Level Events' 2 Peninsula winter Games T-shirt
*Youth Basketball Tournament
*Adult Basketball Tournament
*Teen Dance
*State Championship Dog
Weight Pull
*Log Sawing Contest
*Snowshoe Softball
*Cross Country Ski Races
*Peninsula Winter Games
Annual Breakfast
*Monopoly Tournament
*Team Triathalon
Tickets to the Breakfast
Tickets to the Banquet
Logo Listing in all "Schedule of Events "Ads
Logo Listing in the "Thank You "Ad
Name on specific event banner
Name on the Peninsula Winter Games Banner
Logo Listing in the KPTMC newsletter
.............. $2500
Sponsors at the Platinum level will receive'
Platinum Level Events: All of the Gold Sponsor benefits plus:
*Youth Hockey Tournament 2 Additional Banquet I~ckets
*Al York Memorial Junior Musher Sled Dog Race Logo in all "Announcement" Ads
*Children's Carnival Corporate Banner at Events
Business Name Reco£nition on all Radio Ads
PoNSORSHIP
/ kGREEMENT
(Please check one of the following boxes and circle an event)
Yes, I would like to panner with the Peninsula Winter Games as a Ivory Level Sponsor.
Commitment: $50 to $100
Yes, I would like to partner with the Peninsula Winter Games as a Bronze Level Sponsor.
Commitment: $250
Yes, I would like to partner with the Peninsula Winter Games as a Silver Level Sponsor. Commitment: $500
Events: Radar Speed Puck Shoot, Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Native Youth Olympics
Demonstration, Kid's Dog Weight Pull, Horse Sleigh Rides, Broom Hockey, Snow Machine Rides,
Gymnastics Demonstration, Slajoring Race, Tustemena 200 Ceremonial Start(rides for special needs
la'ds), Team Triathalon
Yes, I would like to partner with the Peninsula Winter Games as a Gold Level Sponsor. Commitment: $1000
Events: Youth Basketball Tournament, Adult Basketball Tournament, Teen Dance, State Championship
Dog Weight Pull, Log Sawing Contest, Snowshoe Softball, Cross Country Sin' Races, Peninsula Winter
Games Annual Breakfast, Monopoly Tournament
Yes, I would like to partner with the Peninsula Winter Games as a Platinum Level Sponsor.
Commitment: $2500
Events' Youth Hockey Tournament, Al York Memorial Junigr Musher Sled Dog Race, Children's
Carnival
Company
Contact Person
Address
Phone( )
Fax(____)
State Zip
City _
Email
I have enclosed a check for the amount of
Please bill me for the amount of
Please charge my credit card for the amount of
Exp. Date
Credit Card Number
Printed Name Cardholders Signature
Please return this form via fax to (907) 283-2838 or by mail to 150 N. Willow St.. Ste. 42. Kenai. AK 99611
Peninsula Winter Games
150 N. Willow St., Suite 42, Kenai, AK 99611
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Anchorage
800 Mc~Till Ficld Drivc
Anchoragc, :Ylaslm 99501-41
Telephone: (907) 848-6308
Fax: (907) 276-8421
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George P. Wuerch. Mayor
MERRII,I, FIEI,I) 511!NI(:II~AI, :\II~P()I~T
October 20, 2000
Ms. Rebecca Cronkaite
Kenai Municipal Airport
210 Fidalgo Ave, Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
Subject: State of Alaska Matching Grants
Dear Ms. Cronkaite,
The Commissioner of the Alaska State Department of Transportation & Public Facilities recently
sent a letter to Merrill Field announcing that the State will no longer provide one-half of the local
matching funds for Federal grant-funded Merrill Field capital improvement projects.
The Commissioner's position on this funding issue will severely impact non-State owned
airports and the entire Alaskan aviation community. The attached position paper summarizes
our concerns on this airport capital improvement funding issue, which we are providing to our
State Legislators in the 2001 Municipality of Anchorage Legislative Program.
We have provided the position paper in an effort to share our concerns with you and would like
to discuss the possibilities of forming a joint non-State owned airport response to the DOT&PF
Commissioner on this important funding issue.
Sincerely,
David A Lundeby, Airport Manager
Merrill Field Airport
Attachments:
CC:
Men'ill Field Position Paper
Anchorage Office of the Mayor
Juneau International Airport
Kenai Municipal Airport
Palmer Municipal Airport
Soldotna Airport
Wasilla Airport
G:\Merrill Field\state of ak files\legislature\State Matching Cover.doc
DEPART~IENT OF TRANSPORTATION
,AND PUBLIC FACII~T~'/~;S
. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
4.
TONY KNO ~;$, GOVERNOR
3132 CHANNt= DRIVE
JUNEAU, .AL.A$~ 99801- 7898
TENT: (9071 ,~65.3652
FAX: (9O7) 586.8365
PHONE: (907)
February 28, 2000
Mr. David. Lumdeby
Airpor: M~ger
Men'ill Field A.iz'por~
Municip~~ of Anchorage
800 Memil Field Drive
,<rtchomge, AK 99501-4129
Dear ND. Ltmdeby'
As you are no doubt aware,/:'or r. he last several years ~e LeDslarare has made
si~maific~r reductions co the sram capimi and operating badgers. These measures have
clearly taken rhe~ roll on the Store's obit/fy to sustain our traditional support to other
agency pro_m-ams.
Unfortunately, as a result of ~ese continued reciuc:ions and r. he amriciparion of even
fi.u~er curs for hex: fiscal year, the Department will no longer be ab le to contr/bum half
of the local march traditionally provided coward your Fe~ieral Aviation Admin/srrarion
capital proj ec:s for Memil Field. Tais ac:/on will rake e~%cr w/th Fz--Y01 (Federal Fiscal
Year) gzmxr, s.
I re~e= having to rake this measure and rrusz you unde,"srand tke d/fficul~ of ri'tis
decision.
Sincerely,
Joseph L. P erkius, P.E.
Commissioner
State of Alaska Matching Grants
for .
Merrill Field Municipal Airport Capital Improvement Projects
The level of capital improvement growth in Alaska's system of airports
faces harsh, near-term incremental reduction when the State withdraws its
traditional share of the local match effective October 1, 2000. We offer the
following information to inform the Alaskan aviation community about this
important airport capital improvement funding issue, and to suggest
potential strategies to avert its negative impact.
The Commissioner of the Alaska State Department of Transportation &
Public Facilities recently sent a letter to Merrill Field announcing that the
State will no longer provide one-half of the local matching funds for Federal
grant-funded Merrill Field capital improvement projects (Attachment 1).
We understand that 6 of the 14 non-State owned airports within Alaska
received this letter, including Juneau, Kenai, Wasilla, Soldotna, and
Palmer. Typically, Merrill Field receives approximately $50,000 annually
from the State to offset our (Airport sponsor's)local match.
State matching grants are vital to our capital improvement program. The
Airport Improvement Program (ALP)is a Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) program to fund airport capital improvements throughout the nation.
The AlP came into being in the early 1980s and is funded by the Federal
Aviation Trust Fund. AlP grants in Alaska typically fund 93.75 percent of
the project cost. The remaining 6.25 percent is the required local match
(until now,. the local match has been borne evenly between Merrill Field and
State of Alaska grants--the historical local match is 3.125 percent from
Merrill Field and 3.125 percent from the State). The Merrill Field share is
derived from operating revenues such as lease fees and tiedown rentals.
Those revenues may face rate increases due to losses in State matching
funds.
The State's position on this funding issue will severely impact the entire
Alaskan aviation community. The State must be convinced that it's
participation in funding capital improvements at all non-State owned and
operated airports is essential to support growth of aviation in Alaska.
State of Alaska Matching Grants
September 2000
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Alask~ St~t[~_tes Title 2 (AS 02)- Aeronautics:
Sec. 0~.15.010. Purpose. (Attachment 2) states the
following;
The purpose of this chapter is to: encourage and develop
aeronautics and the establishment and operation of a state
system of airports through cooperation with municipalities, and
otherwise, including cooperation with the federal government
and acceptance and utilization of federal funds allotted for this
purpose.
The non-State owned airports play a major role in achieving the overall
effectiveness of the State airport system. Merrill Field Municipal Airport,
Juneau International Airport and Kenai Municipal Airport account for
approximately 40 percent of the total airport operations within the State of
Alaska (Attachment 3). The State airport system depends on maintaining
the entire infrastructure. State participation in capital funding requirements
at non-State owned airports ensures that these airports are maintained and
improved equitably with those of the State-owned system. We believe that
only through cooperation can Alaska continue to develop the required
aeronautical infrastructure to achieve airport system viability and growth.
The infrastructure keystone is the State's continued participation in capital
funding requirements at non-State owned airports.
Note: Sections 02.15.120, Sec. 02.15.130 and Sec.
02.15.140 ( ttachment 2) gives Alaska DOT&PF the authority to
provido matching funds to municipalitios for proioct costs mlatin§ to
tha construction, onlar§ement or improvement of airports.
Sec. 02.15.150. Federal Aid:
i
(Also known as the Channelin.q Act) (Attachment 2) states
the following' ^ municipality may not participate under the i~ederal
Airport Act unless the department (DOT&PF) has approved its
application. The department may approve, disapprove, or modify a
municipal application for direct participation under the Federal Act.
The State established a process for evaluating improvements to the State
airport system, excluding the International Airport System. The key
component of the process is the Aviation Project Evaluation Board (APEB)
State of Alaska Matching Grants
September 2000
2
consisting of Six State members (three regional Directors, Director of
Statewide Aviation, Director of Statewide Planning and Deputy
Commissioner for Operations). The main function of the APEB is to
evaluate and score projects, it is the State's intent to approve federal
funding of proiects in the spending plan based on their priority score, so the
highest priority projects are funded first.
Non-State owned airports do not have representation on the APEB.
Therefore, it might be perceived 'that non-State owned airport projects
receive lower APF_.B scores. In recent years, thanks to the hard work of the
current Director of Statewide Aviation and the local FAA Airports Division,
these perceptions have been eased. However, this system for prioritizing
projects should be re-evaluated in order to consider Non-State owned
airport representation on the APEB.
Local Mana.qement of Airports,:,
(Transfer Birchwood & Girdwood Airports to the
Municipality of Anchora_~e} (Attachment 4)
The State of Alaska has made publicly known its support for transfer of
ownership and operation of State airports to local governments. The
State's decision to eliminate participation in the local match makes local
control of these airports unappealing to local communities. It would seem
the State would want to demonstrate support for local control, e.g., the
incentive of their participation in funding.
New Merrill Field Airport Master Plan:,
(Capital Improvement Program) (Attachment 5)
The objective of the Airport Master Plan is to provide a long-range plan to
guide Airport development and to maintain it as a valued transportation hub
for the Municipality and the State. The Plan includes a three-phased
Capital Improvement Program to best meet estimated short (2000-2005),
intermediate (2006-2010) and long-range (2011-2020) airport facility
requirements. The State had representation on the Master Plan Technical
Advisory Committee and continued to offer funding support during the
three-year planning process (final plan approval dated July 2000).
State of Alaska Matching Grants
September 2000
3
Merrill Field's new 20-year Master Plan includes an estimate of $500,000 in
State matching funds for capital improvements. Those funds would, under
the State DOP&PF Commissioner's intention, derive from other sources,
i.e., Airport operating revenues.
The Commissioner's letter plainly states that local 'matching
funds will not be granted to certain non-State owned airports
effective October ~, 2000 (FFY01). We ask for your support,
and encourage discussions with your legislators, in our
efforts to reverse the State DOT&PF Commissioner's
decision on this important matter.
Thank you for your consideration (support your local airports).
David A. Lundeby, Manager
Merrill Field Municipal Airport
800 Merrill Field Drive
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-343-6303
907-276-8421 fax
e-mail' lundebydat'D, ci.anchorage.ak.us
State of Alaska Matching Grants
September 2000
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to the state, where the radio a'anm~~g and receiving equipment may be in~ta/led and operated. A
radio telephone stazion may not be established or operated at any place, except the six major stations
provided for in AS 02.10.040.., unless the inhabitants of the commmt7 in which it is to be
established, or the community residing adjacent thereto, provide for as much operation and
maintenance of the station as the department requires.
Sec. 02.10.070. Penalties.
A person who fails to comply with the requirements, or who violates any of the provisions of this
chapter, or the regulafiom adopted by the deparunent is =qfil~. of a misdemeanor, and pumshable by a
fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both.
Sec. 02.10.080. Department defined.
In this chapter "department" means the Department of Trmsportation and Public Facilities.
Sec. 02.10.090. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the Alaska Aeronautics Act of 1937.
Chapter 02.15. AJ..AS~ AERONAUTICS ACT OF 1949
(1) ~er ~e pubic ~terest m aem~ufic~ pro~ess bv pro~d~g for ~e protection of pemons
~d promotion of s~eW ~ aeronautics ~ou~ .pro;hate ~e~es co~istent ~~ ~d ...
~ ~d re~afiom, ~~ a view to ~e le~t
supplemen~
tO
but
not
duphca~g
(2) enco~age ~d develop aeronautics ~d ~e esrab~s~em ~d operation of a stat~ system of
~ons ~ou~ cooperation ~~ m~cip~ifies, ~d o~en~se, ~clu~g cooperation ~~ ~e f
fede~ gove~ent ~d ~c~t~ce md m~a~on of fede~ ~~ ~o~ed for ~s p~ose.
S~. 02.15.020. Powem of d~~~t.
(a) The deparunent may perform acts, issue and amend orders, and adopt reasonable general or
special regulations, and procedures, and establish m_inimum standards, consistent with the provisions
of this chapter, as it considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The department may enter into contracts necessary, or advisable to the execution of the
powers, granted it by this chapter. Where the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement,
maintenance, or operation of an airport or air navigation facility, is finauced wholly or partially with
federal money, the department, as agent of the state, or of a municipality, or person, may let contracts
in the manner prescribed by the federal author/ties acting under the laws and rules and re=m.tlations of
the United States.
(c) The deparunent may accept federal money and money from other public or private sources to
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Sec. 02.1 $. 110. Unauthorized encroactnncnm.
if an unauthorized encroachment e~sts in, on, under, or over a state airport the department may
require the. removal of the encroachment, at the expense of the owner, in ~e manner provided in AS
02.15.112 - 02.15.114.
,. ,
Sec. 02.15.112. Notice of removal of unauthorized encroachment.
Notice shall be given the owner, occupant, or person in possession of an unauthorized encroacbmen£,
or to another person causing or permitting the encroachment to exist, by serving upon any of them a
notice demandiug the removal of the encroachment withiu a time limit se~. by the department. The
notice must describe the encroachment with reasonable certainw, as to its character and location..
Service of the notice may be made by certified mail.
Sec. 02.15. I 14. Kemoval at owner's expense alter noncompliance; removal expense.
,~er a failure of the owner of an unauthor/zed encroachment :o comply with a notice or order of the
department under AS 02.15.10_a, 02.15.108, or 02.15.112, the department may remove the
encroachment, or cause it to be removed. The owner of the unauthorized encroachment shall pay to
the department
(1) the expense of the removal of the encroachment;
(2) all costs and expenses paid by the state as a result of a claim or cia/ms filed against the state
by th/rd parries for drainages due to delays because the encroachment was nor changed, removed, or
relocated according to the order of the deparunent; and
(3) costs and expense of suit. ·
~ 0 Assistance to consu'uct, enlarge, or improve a/r navigarion r'ci~ties' . .,
/ The department may match available funds with those of municip~ties, fed.eral agencies, or, other
state agencies, for project Costs relating to the cons~ction,, enlargement, or improvement or-a~orts.
The department may assist persons in the coJsn-uC~tion, en1~_em;nt, and improvement of airporm and
air navigation facilities. The airports and fac~~S,-undl the/am abandone~-as such, sh.al~..be .at all
times available for the use of and accessible to the_general public, and maintained as public an'pons
and facilities. ......
to mC ¢o mm=t to, m ,i ip , wi.th
acquisition, consu'uction, improvement, maintenance, or operation of a/rports or atr na,aganon
facilities.
Sec. 02.15.140. State financial assistance.
The department may grant or lend money, subject to the provisions of AS 02.15.060, 02.15.070, and
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Sec. 02.15.155. Project costs defined.
02.15.120, to any person or mumcipality or to municipalities acting joinrty for project costs relating
to the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, or operation of an airport
owned or controlled or to be owned or controlled by the mtmicipality or. mun/cipahties or person.
Grants or loans may be fimfished in connection with federal or other financial aid for the same
purpose.
See. 02.15.150. Federal aid.
A mumeipality may not participate under the FedermI Airport Act unless the department has approved
its application. The department may approve, disapprove, or modify a mrm~cipal apphcation for direct
participation under the Federal Airport Act.
In AS 02.15. I20 - 02.15.155 "project costs" includes, in addition to costs directly related to the
project, the sum total of all costs of financhag and carrying our the project/ncluding, but not limited
to, the costs of all aecessary studies, surveys, plans and specifications, arc.h/recmral, engineering, or
other special services, acquisition of real property, site preparation and development, purchase,
consrructiom reconstruction and improvement of real property, and the acquisition of machinery and
equipment as may be necessary in connection with the project; an allocable pomon of the
admin/strarive and operating expenses of the grantee; the cost of financing r. he project, including
interest on bonds issued to finance the project; and the cost of other items, including any indemmry
and surety bonds and premi~ on insurauce, legal fees, fees and expenses of trustees, depositaries,
financial advisors, and paving agents for the bonds issuec[ as the issuer considers necessary.
Sec. 02.15.160. Rural airstrip and seaplane facilities.
The department may construct, maintain, or operate floats and seaplane ramp land/rig facilities,
subject to the provisions of AS 02.15.060,02. I5.070, and 02.15.120. The department may construct,
maintain, or operate emergency landing fields, or rural ammps adequate to meet rural needs with or
without financial contribution by local interests.
Sec. 02.15.170. Duty of department.
The department shall a~si~t and cooperate wittt the Department of Education and Early Development,
the University of Alaska, the Civil Air Patrol, the Federal Aviation Agency and other civic, state and
federal agencies in the development of a sound aeronautical educational program in the state by
providing financial and materia/aid within its means and the use of state aviation facilities and
equipment whenever possible.
See. 02.15.180. Financial assistance [Repealed, Sec. 1 ch 94 SLA 1980].
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KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRr
305N. WILLOW S'r:. SUITE 200 KENAJ, ALASKA 99611
T~ FPI-E3~ 907-283-7951
FAX 907-283,3737
Memo
To:
From:
Date:
Re:
Rick Ross - City Manager~~~'~
Rebecca Cronkhite- Airport Manager
November 8, 2000
Foreign Trade Zones Conference
At your request, I attended the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones
(NAFTZ) Annual Conference and Seminar October 15- 20. The classes
covered many aspects of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ). The following is a brief
synopsis of the training as it applies to Kenai.
One of the primary questions that arose during the City's discussions with
the Borough and the Borough's consultant has been the cost of bringing a
US Customs agent to Kenai should a zone be activated. One of the contacts
I made at the conference was Richard Cole, Manager of Foreign Trade Zone
#243 located in southern California. This FTZ was established last year as a
User Fee Airport. Mr. Cole provided a wealth of information on the
application process and costs of establishing a FTZ with a User Fee Airport.
This information was particularly valuable given Mr. Cole's recent
experience; his agreement with U~ Customs was finalized in danuary of this
year. According to the consultant retained by the Borough and several
other consultants I spoke with at the conference, the establishment of a
general purpose FTZ on the peninsula would require a User Fee Airport to
provide Customs services. Mr. Cole provided information on the
Memorandum of Agreement his organization signed with the US Customs
Service. Southern California Logistics Airport's annual cost for a customs
agent is $111,500. This figure does not include the 25% COLA allocated to
all federal employees in Alaska, nor does it include travel, transportation,
relocation and per diem costs which are also charged to the sponsor.
Memo to City Manager
Re: Foreign Trade Zones Conference
November 8, 2000
Page 2
Also in attendance at the NAFTZ Conference was Mr. Dennis Puccinelli,
Executive Secretary, of the Foreign Trade Zones Board. It is Mr. Puccinelli's
office that approves FTZ applications. It was interesting to note that the
focus for application approval seems to be shifting slightly. Of the exhibits
required in the application, more emphasis is being given to economic
justification, operation and financing. The applicant is required to include a
procedures manual in the zone application. Under financing, the applicant
is basically submitting a business plan detailing why this application is in
the public interest. It was suggested that the applicant derail economic
benefits such as the number of jobs that will be created/retained, how this
will promote airport and seaport activity, overall economic development
plan, and effect on local businesses. Overall the FTZ Board is looking to
approve zones that have long-term financing and a solid business plan
backed by an economic assessment that establishes a positive benefit to the
commerce of the community.
Foreign Trade Zones are unique and exciting enterprises. They have
brought prosperity to several communities and proven very beneficial to a
variety of industries. Whether or not we on the Kenai Peninsula have the
level of import/export business necessary to justify the cost of establishing a
general purpose FTZ can only be determined through an economic
assessment. Bonnie Golden also attended the NAFTZ Conference
representing the Borough Mayor's office. Together Bonnie and I have
identified several companies that could conduct a preliminary economic
assessment for a minimal cost. In addition, we could invite one of these
consulting companies to Kenai to conduct a seminar for local businesses to
provide information and to gather specifics on the need for an FTZ on the
Kenai Peninsula. In the interim, any local company desiring FTZ status can
qualify as a sub-zone to the FTZ in Anchorage. While this option may not
seem the most desirable, it does give local businesses an alternative while
avoiding the cost associated with establishment of a general purpose zone.
A more in-depth presentation of the information received will be presented
to the City Managers at the next meeting with the Borough. This will
include a discussion of the need for an economic feasibility study prior to
development and submittal of the application.
OCTOBER 2000
8,464
AVIATION - ~527 I,,I '
6.23%
93.77%
2000 Monthly Enplanements
1996-2000
Month ERA : TRANSNORTHERN Monthly Totals 5 Year Average
Jan 7,472 387 7,859 8,069
Feb 7,715 100 7,815 7,478
Mar 7,536 121 7,657 8,288
Apr 6,287 122 6,409 7,294
May 7,001 530 7,531 8,076
Jun 8,432 654 9,086 9,814
Jul 11,825 911 12,736 13,249
Aug 10,252 797 11,049 11,412
Sep 8,386 608 8,994 8,869
Oct 7,937 527 8,464 8,692
Nov 0 0 0
Dec 0 0. 0
Totals 82,843 4,757 87,600
Enplanements up 197 from last October.
Total enplanements up 1,152 at this time in 1999.
INFORMATION ITEMS
I~NAI cITy COUNCIL MItErING
NOVEMBER 1S, ~000
o
11/7/2000 Public Works Department, Project Status Report.
o
State 'of Alaska 2001 Gaming Permit Application/Our Lady of the Angels
Church.
o
State of Alaska 2001 Gaming Permit Application/Women's Resource & Crisis
Center.
4
11/2000 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection.
Se
10/2000 Resource Development Council, Inc., Resource Reuiew.
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 Kebschuil
Jet- Jan Taylor
A/NC/F/ City Contaot Project Name
S1F
A KK
1999 Water System
Improvements (WH 1 & 2 & PH)
Status
Zubeck, Inc.'s work is complete. I ISCO is working
on controls. Final as-buiits and O&M manuals
being prepared.
A MK Comprehensive Plan
$60,000 appropriated in Capital Project Fund.
RFP to P&Z for review.
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. Pete Campbell preparing final report.
A JL
Kenai AP ARFFISRE Facility
Site Work
Site work is complete. Preparing construction
documents for building.
A KK
Kenai Coastal Trail
Design Concept Reports are complete...City is
seeking funding. Received proposal from PND for
environmental/permit process. Funding Ord &
award 11/15/00.
a JL
Maintenance Shop
Preliminary plans and specifications complete.
A KK
Mission Avenue Sewer Line
Relocation
Design engineering completed. Bids opened
10/12/00. Jackson Construction working on project.
A JL
Multi-Purpose Facility
Tarp is to be installed. Scoreboard and controls
installed.
Tuesday, November 07, 2000 Page 1 of 2
A/NC/F/
A JL
City Contact
Project Name
New Kenai Health Center
Status
Building construction going well.
A KK
STP Expansion/Planning Sewer
Flow/GIS Sewer Lines
Have received DEC Grant... Start late this winter.
A JL
Underground Storage Tank-
Airport
ADEC has responded to report and is requiring
additional work.
a KK
WH 4
Nelson working on design. Kraxberger drilling test
wells. Abandoned Lawton/Swires site...Studying
different alternatives.
F MK
Title 14 Review
Sign Code rewritten by Legal Dept. Final draft to
P&Z for review.
STIP KK
DOT- Bddge 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
Foster Construction is shut down for the season
and DOT has taken over maintenance. Redoubt
mostly paved. Underground work complete.
STIP KK
DOT- Spur 10.6 - 22.0
DOT opened bids on 9/6/00. DOT agreed to
almost all of City's recommendations...Alaska
Roadbuiiders was iow bidder at $3,464,240 with
five bidders.
STIP KK
DOT- Unity Trail Pathway
Pedestrian/bike pathway along Kenai Spur from
MP 2.8 to 8.2. Anticipate advertising in February
2001.
Tuesday, November 07, 2000 Page 2 of 2
Department of Revenue
Tax Division
PO Box 110420
Juneau, AK 99811-0420
Telephone 907.465.2320
State of Alaska ..
2001 Gaming Permit Application
AS 05.15.020
This form is also aYailable on the Intemet at www.revenue.state.ak, us/tax/form$
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Federal EIN
-/2 -
Organization Name
-
~iling ~dress
I<
~PE OF ORGAN~TION (ch~k one box. For definition see ~ 05.15.6~)
, ,
~ Charitable ~ Fishing Derby ~sociation
~ Civic or Se~ice ~ Fraternal
~ Dog Mushers ~ociation ~ Labor
~ Edu~tionai ~ Municipali~
Permit Number
Telephone Number
Fax Number
E-mail Address
I--i Nonprofit Trade Association
r'~ Outboard Motor Association
[--i Police or Fire Department
r"l Political
[~'~eligious
LJ Veterans
r'] IRA/Native Village
2
Corporation Partnership Association
PERSONS IN CHARGE OF GAMES. Persons must be active members of the organization, or an employee of the municipality, and designated by
the organization. Members may not be licensed as an operator, vendor, or employee of a vendor.
Primary Member Name
Social Security Number I Daytime Telephone Number
I
,(3-~- ~ 2. - ~ ~ ~ 2. ! _~?-2~B 5-~'~
Mailing Address
City, State and Zip Code
·
Has the primary memb'er taken and passed the test? [~Yes i-i No
Permit number under which the test was taken. ~;~ 7_,J~ [
Alternate Member Name
Social Security Number I Daytime Telephone Number
Mailing Address
City, State and Zip Code
Has lhe altemale m/ember taken and passed the test? [~Yes i"'1 No
Permit number under which the test was taken. ~,~
THESE QUESTIO~MUST BE ANSWERED. (see instructions)
[-! Yes ~1_~ No Has any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities ever been convicted of a felony, extortion, or
a violation of a law or ordinance o1' this state or another jurisdiction that is a crime involving theft or dishonesty or a violation of
gambling
laws?
r-1 Yes ' ~No
Does any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities have a prohibited financial interest
-' as defi,",ed by 15 AAC IS0.954 - 959.
We declare under penalty of unswom falsification, that we have examined this application, including any attachment, and that to the best of our knowledge and
belief, it is/~ru~~lete. We understand that any false statement made on this application or any attachments is punishable b ! law.
Presi{:lent-or'~l~en~ature (see-6~uctions)
'
X
Mailing Address of President or Vice President
IPrinted Name
Printed Name
Date
Date
Daytime Telephone
Permit Fee: Check the appropriate box and enclose the correct amount. The permit fee is based on 2000 estimated gross receipts.
~$0 ' Make checks payable to the State of Alaska
$20,000 or new permit .................. $20 ["i $20,001 - $100,000 .................. $50 r'! $100,001 or more .................. $100
IFor Department Use Only
Ail Permirtees
["! Membership List
["'! PMIC & AMIC Test
New PermJttees
!-'i Documentation for 3 years
r"l Articles of incorporation or bylaws
r-] IRs Certificate or tax exempt letter
r-I Separate bank account
PMD:
Form 04-826 (Rev 08/00) Front
See instructions for mandatory attachments.
A copy of this application must be sent to all applicable municipalities and boroughs.
2001 Gaming Permit Application
IOrganization Name
Game Type (use for completing information below.)
Deep Freeze classics
.... Dog Musher's Contest
~ Dog Mushing Sweepstakes
Contest of Skills Fish Derbies
Canned Salmon C._ta-~sics
, ,,
ACTIVlTES CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATION
F~cility Name ' ' Physical Address
Federal EIN
Goose Classics
Ice Classics
King Salmon Classics
Mercury Classics
IPermit Number
Race Classics
Rain Classics
Salmon Classics
Snow Machine Classics
Game Type(s)
Is Facility
I"1 Leased
r"] Donated
r"] Leased
~ Donated
r"] Owned
D Leased
r-] Donated
r"] Leased
r"] Donated
F'] Leased
r"! Donated
r"l Ow.ed
'L"! Leased
r"! Donated
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY VENDOR (pull-tabs are the only games a vendor can conduct) Vendor registration and fee must be attached.
Name of Vendor Physical Address Vendor Number
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY OPERATOR
Name of Operator
Physical Address Game Type(s)
Operator's License Number
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY MULTIPLE-BENEFICIARY PERMITTEE
IName of MBP Physical Address Game Type(s) MBP Number
DEDICATION OF NET PROCEEDS. The organization must plan to use the net proceeds from gaming activities for political, educational, civic, public, charitable,
~atriotic or religious uses in Alaska. (See statutes and regulations for specific rules.) In the space provided, tell how your organization intends to use the net
)roceeds from gaming activities. (Be specific)
Form 04-826 (Rev 08/00) Back
Department of Revenue
Tax Division
PO Box 110420
Juneau, AK 99811-0420
Telephone 907.465.2320
State of Alaska
2001 Amended Gaming Permit Application
AS 05.15.020
This form is also available on the ];nternet at www. revenue.state, ak. us/tax/forms
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
~edera, El, p~.., ~ -./~_.~ .- ~. ~" ¢~
IOroanization Name
COMPLP. i~. ONLY IF THSRE IS A CHANGE IN ADDRESS
II~iailing/~ldress
City ,
Code
See instructions on
back of form.
IState JZip
IPermit Number
Telephone Number
IFax Number
E-mail Address
NEW PERSON IN CHARGE OF GAMES. Persons must be designated active members of the organization, or an employee of the municipality.
New Primary Member Name IEIfective Date of Change INew Alternate Member Name
!
Social Security Number Daytime Phone Number ISocial Security Number
I
,
Mailing Address Mailing'Address
City, State, Zip Code
IEffective Date of Change
Daytime Phone Number
,,,
Has the primary member taken and passed the lest?
Permit number under which the test was taken.
Yes F-~ No
Game Type (use for completing information below)
J Bingo Contest of Skill
I PulI-Tabs Deep Freeze Classics
'~..~affles & Lotteries__.../ Dog Musher's SweePstakes
~NAL ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATION
Facility Name Physical Address
Cily, Slate, Zip Code
Has the alternate member taken and passed the test? ~ Yes r'~ No
Permit number under which the test was taken.
Fish Derbies Mercury Classics Salmon Classics
Goose Classics Race Classics Canned Salmon
King Salmon Classics Snow Machine Classics Classics
Game Type
CHANGE OF VENDOR (Puli-Tabs are the only games a vendor can conduct) Vendor Registration and Fee must be attached.
Name of Vendor Physical Address
'FI Add
1'"i Delete
CHANGE OF OPERATOR
Name of Operator Physical Address
FI Add
·
I"1 Delete
Game Type(s)
I§ Facility
I-3 Leased
r-i Donated
Operator's License Number
CHANGE TO OR FROM MULTIPLE-BENEFICIARY PERMITTEE
11.~ Name of MBP Physical Address Game Type(s) MBP Number
Add
Delete
THESE QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. (If you answer yes to either question, please submit the persons name and position of responsibility.)
r'~ Yes ~rNo Has any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities ever been convicted of a felony, extortion, or
a violalion of a law or ordinance of this slate or another jurisdiction that is a crime involving theft or dishonesty or a violation of
~ Yes ~No gambling laws?
Does any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities have a prohibited financial interest
as defined by 15 AAC 160.954 - 959.
We dec: ,aity of unsworn falsification, that we have examined this application, including any attachment, and that to the best or our knowledge and
') beli,;f, it
belief, it/s f~'~ and.,~oijn~ete. We understand that any false statement made on this application or any attachments is punishable by law. -
~/~~~~=.~.~ Printed Name Date/ /~)
Primar~lV~ '
Presi~lent-gr:-Vfl~ Pr~ident Signature -,,, ' Printed Name DAte -/' '
Form 04-071 (Rev 8100)
A copy of this application must be sent to all applicable municipalities and boroughs.
Department of Revenue
Tax Division
PO Box 110420
Juneau, At( 99811-0420
Telephone 907.465.2320
State of Alaska
2001 Gaming Permit Application
AS 05.15.020
This form is also available on the Intemet at www.revenue.state.ak, us/tax/forms
'" I"! 'Fishing Derby Association
I"1 Fraternal
i-I Labor
!-1 Municipality
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
-- ,
Federal EIN
92-006930.6
organization Name '
Women's Resource & Crisis Cen.ter
Mailing Address
325 S..Spruce ..Street
City jstate
T<'e~ ~_i ,, ! AK'
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION (check one box. For definition see AS 05.15.690)
, , ,
r'l civic or Service
r"! Dog Mushers Association
r"l Educational
JZip Code
9_q611
ORGANIZED AS
_
J ~lCCorporation
Permit Number
5O9
,Telephone Number
(907)283-9479
Fax Number
(907) 283-5844
E-mail Address
L.J Nonprofit Trade Association
I"! Outboard Motor Association
r'l Police or Fire Department
D Political
r"! Religious
r'l Veterans
I-1 IRA/Native Village
II Partnership I-1 Association
PERSONS IN CHARGE OF GAMES. Persons must be active members of the organization, or an employee of the municipality, and designated by
the organization. Members may not be licensed as an operator, vendor, or employee of a vendor.
!Primary Member Name
Heather Arnett
Social Security Number
574-50-6110
Mailing .Address
268 River Watch Drive
0ily, State and Zip Code "
Soldotna, AK 99669
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Has the primary member taken and passed the test? LXd Yes
Permit number under which the test was taken. 9 9 0 ~ 0 9
JDaytime Telephone Number
(907)283-94,79
il No
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Altern;~te Member Name
Kathryn Tomrdle
Social Security Number
542-55-3967
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Mailing Address
PO Box 698
City, State and Zip Code
jKenai, AK 99611
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res i(]..~,/r Vic'e ~den>S~l~l~re ,see instructions)
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IPtinted Name
Heather Arnett
Printed Name
June Harris
520. Pine Avenue, Kenai, AK 99611
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Form 04-826 (Rev 08100) Front
Women's Resource & Crisis Center
Membership 2001
Joe Aley
PO Box 4471
Soldotna, AK 99669
Glenda Feeken
100 Trading Bay
Kenai, AK 99611
Peter Sprague
188 Famsworth
Soldotna, AK 99669
Dale Bagley
325 Endicott Drive
Soldotna, AK 99669
James Fisher
171 Farnsworth
Soldotna, AK 99669
John Standefer, PA
170 Corral St.
Soldotna, AK 99669
Mark Beauchamp
206 Susienna
Kenai, AK 99611
Bill Frazer
1002 Crow Court
Kenai, AK 99611
Jane Stein
P.O. Box 2931
Soldotna, AK 99669
Gerald Brookman
715 Muir
Kenai, AK 99611
Dwain Gibson
P.O. Box 910
Kenai, AK 99611
Mike Szymanski
2281 Innes
Anchorage, AK 99515
Janet Bmokman
715 Muir
Kenai, AK 99611
Sandra Hayes
PO Box 535
Kenai, AK 99611
Kathy Tarr
255 W. Redoubt
Soldotna, AK 99669
Jack Brown
PO Box 7073
Nikiski, AK 99635
Glen Jackson
1608 Salmo Circle
Kenai, AK 99611
Mike Tarr
255 W. Redoubt
Soldotna, AK 99669
James Carter
PO Box 212
Kenai, AK 99611
Rev. Dale Kelley
158 S. Binkley
Soldotna, AK 99669
Steve Tarries
PO Box 1797
Soldotna, AK 99669
Sue Carter
PO Box 212
Kenai, AK 99611
Robert Lambe
189 S. Binkley
Soldotna, AK 99669
Jerry Ward
2531 Laird Circle
Anchorage, AK 99516
Mike Chenauit
PO Box 8154
Nikiski, AK 99635
Marion Nelson
P.O. Box 1535
Kenai, AK 99611
Joy Ward
PO Box 3414
Kenai, AK 99611
Tony Doyle
PO Box 2554
Soidotna, AK 99669
Janice Nightengale
PO Box 8131
Nikiski, AK 99635
Walt Ward
PO Box 3414
Kenai, AK 99611
Barbara Elson
PO Box 2712
Kenai, AK 99611
Kathy Scott
PO Box 2488
Kenai, AK 99611
Shirley Warner
309 Rockwell Ave.
Soidotna, AK 99669
Dave Feeken
100 Trading Bay
Kenai, AK 9961
Harold Smalley
105 Linwood Lane
Kenai, AK 99611
Barbara Waters
311 Kulila Place
Kenai, AK 99611
November 20~-
Volume 13 ............. Issue 11
Visit us at: wwvv. SoldotnaChamber. com
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2001 Soldoma Rec Guide
Ads Due ........... Nov. 10
dt/t nnual Fie uct/on becomes
"5ocial Event oF the !lear~"
The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce's 6t~ Annual Pie Auction was a huge success.
Board Ballots Due This event is the Chamber's largest fundraiser of the year and helps to support our
......................... Nov. 2,7local scholarship program as well as other Chamber programs. Two hundred and
twenty people attended the Hawaiian Style dinner prepared by the Soldotna Senior
Newsletter Inserts Center and Richard & Klm Hamilton of Mana Kalani Sauces. Ciaudea Templeton
......................... No~. 27'of Four D Carpet One and Sherry Spence of McDonalds also volunteered in the
kitchen. On behalf of the Soldotna Chamber Board and Staff we would like to thank
all of the following businesses that provided merchandise and services for this
function:
Magic Show
;oldoma High Gym 7pm
......................... Nov. 16
Kenai Chamber of
Commerce Parade,
Fireworks and Santa
......................... Nov. 24
2001 Millennium
Calendar on SALE
.... Month of November
Inside
This Issue
October New Members ....... 2
Member News .................... 2
Student ofthe Month .......... 2
Armual Awards Nomination
Form .......................... Insert
Renewing Members ............ 3
It's a B~ Season ......... 3
Parks Highway Express, Inc.
Sea Galley/Pepper Mill/Giiligan's
Mimi Hanson (Justine's Grandma)
*Hawaiian Vacations
Alaska Brewing Company
K & L Distributors
Pdnce William Sound Cruises and Tours
Legends
Best Western Hotel Seward
Hey Good Lookin'
Dean's Snow Removal
Solar Flair Tanning Salon
Best Western Barratt Inn
*First National Bank of Anchorage
Craig Taylor Equipment Company
Harborview Inn
Ray's Waterfront
McDonald's Restaurant
E! Dorado Gold Mine
Era Aviation
Riverboat Discovery
Alaska Canoe & Campground
The Conneily House
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
Guest House Suites
Kenai Peninsula Hadey Davidson & Buell
U?Jmate Tan
Lynden Transport
The Cake Lady
Birch Ridge Golf Course/Cottages
Alaska Sealife Center
IdidaRide Sled Dog Tours
Cohoe Micro Bakery
R.J.'s Tool Sharpening
Alaska Railroad Corporation
Major Marine Tours
Northern Forage Horseback Adventures
Soldotna Country Liquor
Kenai Princess Lodge & R.V. Park
Central Peninsula General Hospital
Frontier Physical Therapy
Alaska Wildland Adventures
ENSTAR Natural Gas
ACS-Alaska Communications Systems
ACS Wireless
Tesom Alaska Company
Four D Carpet One
Alaska Rivers Company
The Fitness Place
Limits "R" US
Harvest Traditions Bakery
*Williams Petroleum
The Clean Monkey
Soldotna Animal Hospital
Alaska Sunrise Excellent
Adventures in Seward
Scent 'Sations
Class Act Guide Service
Uykers Restaurant
KWAVE/KPEN/K-BAY/KGTL Radio
Peninsula Processing &
Smokehouse
Ocean House B & B
Reflections Alaska Photography
Natron Air
Martin Mines
Gwin's Lodge
Isabelle's Fine Catedng
G.F. Sherman Signs
Don's Hobbies
Kenai Fjords Tours, Ltd.
River City Books
Kenai Peninsula College
Credit Union 1
Ulu Maker
Frames & Things Art & Gift Gallery
The Fishin Hole
Johnson's Tim Service
*Sponso d, pa. t by
We would also like to thank those who baked and purchased all the delicious pies
and our "emergency" pie baker Barb Blakeley. We would also like to give a
SPECIAL thanks to Norm & Barb Blakeley and Leland Chumley from Blakeley's
Auction Co., Wes Roberts for setting up his sound system, Kaladi Brothers
Coffee Co. for the 10 lbs of coffee, Sammie Cole, Donna Mortenson, Linda
Anderson, Karen Griglione and Betty & Chuck Obendorf our decorators.
Z~an~ agar~ and rem, mber...w, could nat ha~ ~on-.th,? w,'Vhout all of you/
Welcome New October Members
A special thanks to all our members... We can't do it without you/.
Alaska Sunrise Excellent
Adventures in Seward
Wayne & Karen Pulley
PO Box 205, Sterling
1-800-818-1250
Fishing Charters
Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers
Howard Davis
PO Box 395, Clam Gulch
262-5124
Snowmobile Club
Alaska's Best Water Products
Jennifer Hawboid
224 Kenai Ave, Soldotna
262-2955
Water Treatment Systems/Bottled Water
Bluff House B&B and Snowmachine Tours
Terry & Margie Smith
PO Box 39327, Niniichik
567-3605
Bed & Breakfast
Moose River Auto & RV Parts
Norman Eischen
PO Box 689, Sterling
262-5333
RV Parts & Minor Repairs
Buckets Sports Grill
Sally Hoskins, Andy & Norann Kriner
44619 Sterling Hwy., Soldotna
262-7220
Restaurant
Isabeile's Fine Catering
Tim & Isabelle Harbaugh
PO Box3664, Soldotna
260-2573
Catering Services
Johnson's Tire Service
Rick Gilmore
44371 Sterling Hwy., Soldotna
260-2600
Tires/Tire Repair
Steadman Enterprises LLC.
Stan S teadman
252 W. Marydale Ave., Soldotn~
260-2663
Business Consultants
Local Kenai
Peninsula
Students
Honored at
Luncheon
The October
Students of the Month
were Jamianne
Campbell, a Senior at
Skyview High School, and Katrina Hall, a
Sophmore at Soldotna High School. The
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce feels that these
exceptional young people deserve special
reCognition. On October 24, 2000 these
outstanding students were presented with a
certificate and lunch. We would like to thank Bob
Sizemore for sponsoring the Soldotna Chamber
of Commerce Student of the Month Program.
Don will be performing his BIG
illusion magic show with all the
bells and whistles and best of all
it is FREE! November 16 at 7 PM
at the Soidotna High School
2001 .ecreat/on uide
The 2001 Soldotna Recreation o "de
packets are out. Last year ad spot, ,ld
out. We print 40,000 guides and place
them throughout the state and trade
shows. This year over 7,000 were maiiec
out to direct inquiries on the City of
Soldotna and surrounding areas. Don't
delay! Deadline date for ads is
November 10, 2000. If you did not receive an ad packet,
call the Soldotna Chamber office at 262-9814 and we will
be sure to get one out to you.
Four D Carpet One would like to announce the addition
of two new employees on their sales staff and a new
receptionist.
Karen Cowan, the NEW Receptionist, adds a breath
of fresh air.
Ciaudea Templeton brings with her eight years
of experience in the floor covering industry and is very
active in many committees in the community.
Catherine Bliss is a five year vet in the floor covering
industry, she is a Design Consultant, specializing in
kitchen design.
'S p by .,t andsay hello."
· American Trophy Taxidermy i
I' Polar Campground I
I Alaska's Lincoln Lodge & Dean's Guide Service
i Superstructures, Inc.
I Peninsula Art Guild Inc., DBA Kenai Art Guild
i Harry Gaines Kenai River Sportfishing
I Custom Seafood Processors, Inc.I
I Choice Realty I
I K-WAVEIKPENIK-BAYIKGTL Radio I
I Last Frontier Insurance Cache I
I Silver Salmon Creek Lodge I
I Coca Cola of Kenai I
Napa Auto Parts
! Bo's Fishing Guide Service I
I Healthy Changes Nautilus Fitness Center
I ACS-Alaska Communications Systems I
i New Frontier Vo-Tech Center I
! KSRM/WHQ I
! River City Books I
I Peninsula Roofing, Inc.
~ Soidotna Equestrian Association, inc.
~¢L~la'~na C'hamb,cr Cf C'¢mmerce 2OO!
bliLl.~nnium C'al~n~Jar
gn ~aL~ 5'bar'bin¢ in N~¢mber
:'Getting your staff a Christmas gift? Why not get them
a. "gift that gives all year long?" Calendars are $15
each and your name is in a drawing for cash or prizes
all year long. Come by the Chamber office and get
yours early. Only 1000 printed and sold. Hurry they
wont last!! Every day there will be a winner.
4re~ter ,_~oLC, ot~ c,k~ber o-(c oowvv,,erce
2oo-r ~o~rot o-tc ~,rec, tors eLectS, orr,
v,v, atc,~ ~Ho~,.r v~a~,L -lCor baLLots!!!
Becky Hutchinson, Regional Vice President/Branch
Manager, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union-"/believe
people need to put back into the community by
volunteering."
Dan Mortenson, President, Four D Carpet One, Inc.-
''/ really enjoy being involved in the community."
Lisa Wirnmer, Assistant Manager, National Bank of
Alaska-"These businesses are the backbone of our
town through their support of our local schools and
organizations."
Tim Pope, OwnedPilot, Natron Air-"/think serving on
the Chamber Board would be fun. I enjoy the
"§amber's events and helping out with them."
~na Cunningham, Owner, McDonalds of the Kenai
Peninsula-"Soldotna is a wonderful, welcoming
community and I have enjoyed getting involved in new
activities and meeting new people."
Jocelyn Coghiil, Advertising Sales Rep., Peninsula
Clarion-'? love being involved and enjoy working with
all the Board members."
IT'S A BAZAAR SEASON!
There are many ways to tell if the holiday season is
approaching us and the best way I can tell is ali of the
craft bazaars in November. Every weekend in
November there is a local bazaar in the Kenai, Soidotna
and Sterling areas. The following is a list of the bazaar
dates and locations:
November 3 & 4 ................... Soidotna Senior Center
10 am till 4 pm
Buy the finest in crafts on the Peninsula for those special
gifts or your own home. Our homemade bake sale will
tempt anyone's taste. Speaking of taste...Sandwiches,
chili and hot dogs will be served. Breads, jams & Jellies
and pies & cakes will be for sale in our bake sale. For
more information, call the Soidotna Senior Center at
262-2322.
November 10 & 11 ................. Sterling Senior Center
10 am till 5 pm
Sterling Seniors and local community members have
been very busy getting ready for the Annual Christmas
Bazaar. Featuring Kay's famous Alaskan Gold Mustard,
wood carvers, jams & jellies and many handmade items.
November 17 & 18 .............. Soldotna Sports Center
12 pm till 8 pm-Friday
10 am till 8 pm-Saturday
The Annual Holiday Bazaar is located in the Soldotna
Sports Center Conference Area. You will be amazed at
what kind of goodies you can find here. For booth
information call 262-3151.
November 24 & 25 ......... Kenai Central High School
10 am till 6 pm-_Friday
10 am till 4 pm-Saturday
HUGE...the only word to describe this bazaar. The Kenai
Arts Guild Craft Fair is the biggest on the Peninsula.
Proceeds go to scholarships in the Kenai Peninsula Area
High Schools including Nikiski, Kenai, Soldotna and
Homer. Over 140 booths with MADE IN ALASKA
products ranging from Pottery, Quilts, Stained Glass, Toll
Painting and much more. For more information call Barb
Huitberg at 283-3017.
November Chamber Luncheon Calen&
Tuesday ~ Noon, Riverside House
November 7
November 14
November 21
November 28
"Caring for the Kenai" 2000 Winners, Denise Newbold
HarryLo&wood, Dept. of Labor &Work~rce Development
No Luncheon- " We Wish You A Happy Thanksgiving"
Dennis Murray, Heritage Place
BULK RATE
U.S. Postage
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Soldotna, AK 99669
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~:&Ik'a~.., Mayor John Williams
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' "-~%'~~ Happy Thanksgiving
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 2000 Board of Directors and Staff
President
Past President
President-Elect
Vice President
Secretary/Treasurer
Dan Mortenson Four D Carpet One 262-9181
Norm Blakeley Alaska Trading Company 262-6100
Mike Frost 1st National Bank of Anchorage 260-6023
Sammie Cole SouthCentral Title 262-4494
Terry Covai KWAVE~PEN/KGTL Radio 283-7423
Paul Gray Exploring Alaska w/Paul Gray 262-9008
Betty Obendorf Betty's Skyline Bed & Breakfast 262-9890
Diana Spann ACS Wireless 262-3500
Mike Sweeney Sweeney's Clothing 262-5916
Lisa Wimmer National Bank of Alaska 262-4435
Reuben Hanke Ham/Gaines Kenai River Sportfishing 262-5097
Dena Cunningham McDonaids 262-2221
Executive Director
Visitor Services
Member Services
Ripple Chamber Manager
Chamber Bookkeeper
Justine Polzin Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 262-9814
Kim Madman Soldotna Visitor Center 262-1337
Edca Williamson Soldotna Chamber Fax 262-3566
Rebecca Hanson Ripple Chamber 260-6100
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periodic publication of the Resource Development Council, inc.
"Fishermen, fish processing plants and communities from
Cordova to Dutch Harbor have survived and thflved despite
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, freezing spray and
fluctuations in.fish and shellfish abundance. The question
~now is can the communities from Cordova to Dutch Harbor
surviv~ the.Endangered Species Act or will once
.'r'"' ' ~3 ~,t~hdving communities become ghost towns?"
sea lion restrictions
cripple fishing industry,
coastal communities
By Chris Blackburn
Alaska Fish Data Bank
When the third quarterly pollock
fishery in the Gulf of Alaska opened
August 20. more than half the fleet
stayed tied to the dock. Out of the 41
vessels that make up the Kodiak pollock
fleet, 15 vessels stayed at the dock. Of
the 52 vessels in the Sandpoint area
fleet. 35 stayed at the dock. The tie-up
was not due to price, but to safety
considerations.
The vessels that remained at the
dock had been displaced from their
fishing areas near shore by Ninth Circuit
Judge Thomas E. Ziily who, on July 19.
issued an interim injunction effective
August 8 which prohibited trawling within
20 nautical miles (NM) of the shore
· The ban on bottom fishing could reduce the tax base for local communities by as much
as 60 to 70 percent.
· The fishing industry stands to lose well in excess of $100 million annually from
prohibitions on trawling in Steller sea lion critical habitat areas.
· Fishermen will face substantially higher risk factors as the ban forces their smaller boats
further off shore into dangerous seas.
· The economic base of coastal communities depend heavily on fish. Revenues from
fishing funds schools, hospitals, roads, and local merchants.
· The area closed to trawling is currently au leas~ 50.000 square miles of near-snore ocean
from St. Elias to Attu. a distance of 2.000 miles. The distance from the Canadian border
to Key West. Florida is 1,800 miles.
Many local residents in Kodiak have hard
feelings toward environmental groups
pressing for an end to trawling in Steller sea
lion critical habitat areas.
under the authority of the Endangered
Species Act (ESA).
The Gulf of Alaska trawl fleet is
mainly composed of vessels less Than
60 to 100 feet in length - vessels
designed to fish near shore. To venture
20 NM out is exceedingly dangerous.
The vessels that did try to fish the
third pollock season found little pollock
outside the 20 NM barrier and actually
spent more money looking for pollock
than the value of the small amounts of
pollock they were able to find.
It is the .30-year decline of Steiler
sea lions in the Central and Western
Gulf and Bering Sea/Aleutians that has
brought the ugly realities of the ESA to
the Alaska fishing industry. Between
1976 and 2000, the Western Area
Steller sea lion population has declined
from 120.000 animals to 25.000 ani-
mals.
According to National Marine Fish-
(Continued to page 4)
]is ens .to odiak'5 concer s
A delegation of 40 RDC board
members and staff visited Kodiak in
late September as part of the
organization's annual community out-
reach effort. One message that we
heard loud and clear is the severe
impact the closure of pollock fishing is
having on Kodiak and other coastal
communities.
Pollock fishing has been banned in
Steller sea lion critical habitat areas as
a result of a recent injunction brought
by environmental groups against the
fishing industry. The ban has forced
the pollock fleet, consisting of smaller
fishing boats, to journey beyond near
shore areas into the more dangerous
high seas. The injunction has closed
NMFS biologist Brad Stevens leads RDC board memi~ers through the Kodiak Fisheries
Research Center. At right. Matt Moir shows off a new product of Alaska Pacific Seafoods.
trawling within 20 miles of the coast.
The major problem for the fishing
industry is that the ban not only forces
small trawlers further offshore, it closes
the best fishing areas to trawling. Fish-
ermen tell us that they fish where most
tion of the Resource Development Council (RDC),
Alaska's largest, privately :.funded nonprofit eco-
nomic' development organization working to de-
velop Alaska's natural .resources in' an_ orderly
manner.and to' 'create a ;broad-based,;diversified
economy while protecting and.enhancing the envi-
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·: :.Executive comrhittee Officers
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President... ..... ,~~.-.~,~R~3ert B;'Stiles
;Sr.~:'Vtce pi'esidant !,,~-'.~:~es W'-Johnson
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Se¢retary .,':..','~.2;'~;::.~2:;:::;';;:;~;.'i Uwe Gross
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'Deputy Direct°r. :::,~:::~:!&:::: Ca~ R:' Portman
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age,:AK 99503.: (907)' 276;0700; Fax: 276-3887.'
Matedalin thispublication maybe reprinted without
permission provided, appropriate credit is given.
RDC'S e-malt address:
. resources@akrdc.org
RDC's web site address:
www.akrdc.org
Writer & Editor
Carl Portman
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Page 2/RESOUFICE REVIEW / October 2000
of the pollock are -- within 20 miles of the
coast.
Before the ban went into effect.
fishermen were limited to oniv 10 percent
of the pollock run. leaving 90 percent to
sea lions and other predators. Now they
have to leave 95 percent in the water.
thanks to new restrictions and quotas.
All this rings a familiar tone with
other industries in Alaska. In Southeast
Alaska, the timber industry is permitted
to harvest trees on less than 10 percent
of the forest. More than 80 percent of
old-growth timber will never be cut. In
NPR-A, oil leasing is prohibited within
20 miles of the Arctic Coast. where the
highest potential for discoveries exist.
Now the fishing industrv has Decome a
target of environmental lawsuits and
pollock fishermen can only harvest a
small fraction while putting Their boats
and lives in jeopardy to fish further off-
shore, where the pollock are much less
concentrated.
The imoac~ of the Stetler sea lion
restrictions are widespread in Kodiak
and across Southwest Alaska. Fish Bro-
,
cessing plants are empty of fish and full-
time. year-round workers. Merchants
are feeling the hard times and local
communities are projecting a sba'
in tax revenues from the fisheries.
Like Southeast's small logging
towns, the coastal communities from
Unalaska to Kodiak are feeling the pain.
Meanwhile. the RDC delegation had
a full two days of meetings and tours
throughout Kodiak Island. sharing com-
mon concerns and issues with local
residents. RDC visited the Kodiak Fish-
eries Research Center. the Fisheries
industrial Technology Center. the
Alaska Pacific Seafoods processing
plant and toured the Coast Guard base.
The delegation also toured the Kodiak
Rocket Launch Complex.
RDC would like to thank Kodiak
.Island Borough Mayor Gary Stevens
and the many other Kodiak residents
for their hospitality, including Al Burch,
Alaska Draggers Association' Lisa
Marcato. Kodiak Convention and
Visitors Bureau' Wayne Stevens,
Kodiak Chamber of Commerce' Matt
Moir, Alaska Pacific Seafoods'
Harbormaster Marty Owen' ,' n
Pfiefer: Kodiak Rocket La,. ,
Complex, Scott Smiley. Fisheries
Technology Center: Brad Stevens.
i,~odiak Fisheries Researctn Center:
David Aragon. U.S. Coas[ Guard' and
,John Lucas, Kodiak Winery.
Future looks bright
for odiak rocket
launch facility
During the recent RDC Board outreach trip to Kodiak, we
had the opportunity to tour the recently completed Kodiak
rocket launch facility, more accurately called a "spaceport:'
developed by the Alaska Aerospace Development Corp. The
Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation is owned by the
State of Alaska and is a State enterprise similar to the Alaska
Railroad Corporation.
Most of us anticipated a long drive over a gravel road in
a large school bus only to find a collection of ATCO trailers
and some heavy equipment setting around. What we found
·
'~ at the end of the tong drive over a gravel road in a large school
bus far exceeded our expectations.
The Spaceport represents a $40 million investment of
primarily federal funds and consists of a launch control center
building, payload assembly and test facility and a cluster of
two buildings -- a rocket (more accurately called a "launch
vehicle") assembly and test building and the actual launch
pad building. Additional site development work is in progress'
however the structures are complete and ali the associated
systems operational.
Each of these buildings have a unique character. The
control room in the launch control center is a scaled down
version similar to the ones at Cape Canaveral or Johnson
Space Center in Houston. The payload processing facility
features two huge double bays, including a "clean room"
where the payload is worked on. Every square inch of this
huge building is cleaned not once, but twice before payload
is processed. And the precision work requires that the clean
room be even more sterile than the standard hospital operat-
ing room. Meanwhile, the 170-foot tall launch pad building is
an impressive tower that opens like a flower and rotates out
of the way for the launch.
Being an aerospace engineer by training (i.e. a rocket
scientist), I could go on at length about all the neat stuff
associated with payloads, launch vehicles, and launch facili-
ties. Unfortunately, my eloquent waxing and waning would
be about 30 years out of date, because that is how long it has
been since i worked in the field.
One of the things that hasn't changed in the past 30 years
and won't change in the future is the reason why a Spacepor~
on Kodiak makes good sense and offers the prospect of
future commercial success.
Representative Gall
Phillips and Paul
Glavinovich stand
before the launch pad
building which opens
like a flower and
rotates out of the way
for a launch.
Here's a little background for the uninitiated. Satellites
orbit the earth in a plane. The angle between the plane of the
orbit and the equatorial plane can vary from 0 to 90 degrees,
but once inserted into an orbit, the angle of the orbital plane
remains the same for the life of the satellite. For certain types
of missions, Iow angle orbits are desirable whereas for other
types of missions high angle orbits are desirable. For
example, a polar or 90 degree orbit is highly desirable for a
remote-sensing mission because a single satellite in a polar
orbit can "see" every spot on the earth every three or four
days.
But why Kodiak? Kodiak is, if not the best, one of the best
locations in the world for launching satellites into polar orbits.
There is nothing "down range" of Kodiak for thousands of
miles. Thus you don't have to worry about dropping booster
casings from a great height on some poor unsuspecting
farmer. Prior to Kodiak, all U.S. polar orbit launches were
made from Vandenberg AFB in California. Polar orbit launches
from Vandenberg required a high-energy maneuver early in
the launch to assure range safety. These high-energy
maneuvers used precious fuel. thereby reducing the amount
of payload that could be flown. Kodiak, because of its
location, does not have such a limitation.
I am not predicting unbridled success for the Kodiak
Spaceport, however, from what l have seen so far, and
assuming successful marketing of this top-notch facility to
commercial customers, the future does look promising.
Kodiak is not a better mousetrap, so we can't expect the
world to beat a path to our door. It is. however, a darn fine
mousetrap in an excellent location.
October 2000 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 3
5' e ier lion debate ages,
judge's decision approaching
(Continued from page 1)
eries Service (NMFS), the number of
Steller sea lions declined ata steep rate
from 1976 to 1988. By 1988 there were
only 40.000 animals remaining. Since
1988 the rate of decline has slowed. It
could be said that the situation for sea
lions is improving, but this is not how
NMFS Protected Resources Division
views the picture nor that allowed un-
der the ESA.
Little attention was paid to the Steller
sea lion decline until 1990 when sea
lions were listed as threatened under
ESA. The Alaska Sea Grant Program
held a meeting in Anchorage to discuss
measures to help sea lion recovery.
Prohibiting the shooting of Steiler sea
lions was agreed to by all fishermen.
Beyond a ban on shooting, no one had
any ideas to help Steilers because the
cause of the decline had not been iden-
tified - nor has it been to this day.
The threatened listing in 1990 gave
Greenpeace an opportunity to sue
NMFS in an effort to reduce the Gulf of
Alaska pollock quota. The Gulf
communities intervened, as did the
State of Alaska under Governor Waily
Hickel. The Judge ruled in favor of the
interveners. The Judge also
admonished NMFS for failir~g to update
its Supplemental Environmental Impact
Statement (SEiS). Despite the
admonishment, NMFS failed to update
the SEiS.
That failure, in the face of continued
declines in the Steller sea lion
population, left the door open for the
current lawsuit filed by Greenpeace.
American Oceans Campaign and Sierra
Club.
Updating Tine SEiS is a long process
which the agency is trying to do in a few
months. Judge Zilly has turned down
the biological opinions submitted so
far. The judge has made it clear that he
wants a document that explains how ali
the Alaskan fisheries fit together in the
areas of Steller sea lion decline - a
request which science may not be able
to fulfill due to lack of knowledge.
In the early days of Steiler sea lion
research, blood samples indicated
"nutritional stress" which was translated
by marine mammal biologists as
meaning sea lions were not able to find
enough food. Industry has offered its
opinion that rather than not enough
food it was more likely that some dietary
·
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Matt Moir of Alasl~a Pacific Seal:ooc~s Or/efs RDC ~oard memoers last montt~ in Kodiak on
the Steller Sea lion issue. Moir noted that the Kodiak fleet and local processing plants
employing t~undreds of local residents nave Oeen severely impacted bv the ban on ~rawi/ng.
Page 4 / RESOURCE REVIEW / October 2000
elements may have disappeared during
the 1975 regime siqift during which crab
and shrimp vanished in the Gulf of
Alaska and Bering Sea wiqile pollock
and Pacific cod increased dramatically.
Currently pups leave the rookeries
fat and healthy. In fact, according to
NMFS. the pups born in areas of sea
lion decline are leaving their rookery
fatter than The pups born in Southeast
Alaska where sea lions are increasing.
There are several hypotheses that
could explain the sea lion declines.
including the possibility that pollock have
overrun the ecosystem or that the
decline of fatty fish during the regime
shift caused nutritional stress, or that
the decline of the ocean productivity is
Iow enough that there is not enough
food to sustain the number of St,-" -
sea lions seen in 1996 or that the m
metric tons (MT) of arrowtooth flounder
biomass in the Gulf whose diet is 90%
pollock is out competing sea lions.
However, the ESA does not simply wait
for nature. The ESA requires action
and the only action which can be taken
is managing people since nature is
unmanageable.
Right or wrong, the only hypoth-
eses available in an ESA action is one
that fingers human actions. The Pro-
tected Resources Division hypothesis
is that fishing is competing w~th sea
lions and depriving them of food. Based
on the food competition theory, mitiga-
tion measures closing areas to fishing
could make sense until it is pointed out
that the fish taken by the industry repre-
sent 10-20% of the biomass, leaving
80-90% of the fish for sea lions, but the
untested coniecture that fishing com-
petes with sea lions is NMFS position.
Judge Zilly is tasked with the rote of
approving management measur~.s
which will, with certainty, reverse
decline of Steller sea lions as requ~,..,~
by the ESA. Unfortunately there are no
clear, certain answers. Frustrated with
NMFS inability to deliver an adequate
(Continued to page 5~
RDC oard
visits Kodiak
Community Outreach
September 2000
RDC board members pose before the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ironwood. The RDC board
toured the U.S. Coast Guard base at Kodiak. The base is the largest Coast Guard facility
m the Ui S.
Anchorage Mayor George Wuerch watches
Kodiak Harbormaster Marty Owen navigate
his vessel "The Sea Breeze" along Kodiak's
waterfront.
RDC board members were treated to a
waterfront tour of Kodiak's port by
Harbormaster Marry Owen.
John Lucas describes the wine-making
process at his Kodiak winery.
Steiler Sea lion
protection measures
draw fire in Kodiak
Continued from page 4)
RDC Board member Al Burch of the Alaska
Draggers Association leads an RDC
delegation to the fleet's docks in Kodiak.
biological opinion as required by the
ESA, Judge Ziily granted the plaintiffs'
interim injunction which banned trawling
within the critical sea lion habitat defined
as the 20 NM from the shore. The
interim injunction remains in effect until
NMFS produces a satisfactory
biological opinion. The opinion is due
October 31. And No one knows how
long the Judge will take to make his
decision.
Meanwhile, many boats in the Gulf
of Alaska will remain at the dock when
the D season pollock fishery opens
October 1 rather than risk fishing more
than 20 NM from shore. When the
boats can't fish or cannot find fish,
there will be no work for processing
workers, many of which are year-round
residents of their communities.
The economic base for Alaska
coastal communities is fish. When the
pollock C season opened August 20,
there was 23,000 MT of pollock quota
available. Because most of the pollock
biomass was within the 20 NM critical
habitat, the boats that did fish were only
able to catch 9,620 MT before the sea-
son closed. The 13,413 MT left in the
water was worth $2,217,169 ex-vessel.
Also lost was the severance tax and
raw fish tax which is a significant part of
a coastal community's income base.
Fishermen, fish processing plants
and communities from Cordova to Dutch
Harbor have survived and thrived
despite earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, tsunamis, freezing spray and
fluctuations in fish and shellfish
abundance. The question now is can
the communities from Cordova to Dutch
Harbor survive the Endangered Species
Act or will once thriving communities
become ghost towns?
October 2000 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 5
Knowies blasts EPA inflexibility on Red Dog permif
Governor Tony Knowles has
announced several actions to counter
an expensive and unnecessary
mandate by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency over an air quality
permit at the Red Dog Mine near
Kotzebue.
The governor said the state is break-
ing off its attempts at talks with the EPA
because the agency has refused to
negotiate in good faith. The State last
month filed briefs before a federal court
challenging EPA's mandate and is ask-
ing the court to expedite its review of the
issue.
"It's unfortunate we are forced to
take these steps," Knowtes said in a
.strongly worded letter to EPA
Administrator Carol Browner. :'For
nearly a year, we've been trying to
negotiate a reasonable compromise
with the EPA that recognizes Alaska's
unique conditions and protects Alaska
jobs. On at least four occasions involving
a dozen different EPA officials, we've
tried to reach a workable compromise.
Yet, here we are, nine months later,
fighting the same fight against inflexible
bureaucrats located thousands of miles
from the Alaskans affected by their
decisions."
The dispute with the EPA centers
on an air quality permit for a new diesel
generator to support production at the
mine. The State Department of
Environmental Conservation issued a
permit which directed Cominco, the
operator of the mine, to spend $2.5
million to install effective air pollution
technology on the new generator and
retrofit six existing engines with air
pollution controls that meet all state and
federal emission standards. The result
permitted the mine's power generation
to increase without a significant increase
in emissions. The mine is seeking to
expand its power generation in order to
expand production.
EPA rejected the state's permit and
insisted on a different technology which
is more expensive, unproven in the
Arctic and could result in more air emis-
sions than under tt~e state permit. The
EPA's mandated "selective catalytic
reduction" tecnnoiogy is estimated at
The Red Dog Mine awaits the outcome of the State's battle with the EPA on an air qua//::
permit. The mine is operated by Cominco Alaska and is owned by NANA Regional
Corporation.
up to $1.5 million more a year in oper-
ating costs and up to $10 million more
in construction costs than the state's
preferred technology.
Given the high costs of operating
the EPA's preferred alternative, the mine'
will likely continue to rely on the existing
generators which are not modified un-
der the EPA's plan, and which could
result in more air emissions than under
the state plan.
· 'The State of Alaska stands for
strong, meaningful actions to protect
our environment, not bureaucratic in-
flexibility that fails to adjust to real life
conditions," Knowtes said.
The state and Cominco filed a suit
in federal court in February challenging
EPA's intervention in the permit. Last
month the state filed a final 48-page
joint brief in the case before the Ninth
Circuit Court of Appeals seeking to over-
turn the EPA over-stepping its authority
in mandating this permit.
EPA has threatened criminal fines
if Cominco fires up the new generator
under the DEC air permit. The state
issued the permit in December, despite
an unusual EPA order warning it not to.
DEC Commissioner Michele Brown
noted that the state's permit would lower
emissions to within one percent of what
. :he EPA's preferred equipment would
~ accompiish.
The EPA believes the newest
~ technology should be used at Red Dog
because it believes that a profitable
company such as Cominco should pay
for the most advanced technologies,
despite economic considerations and
current requirements for other sir
facilities.
The state strongly disagrees and
intends to fight the issue vigorously.
Meanwhile, other industries across
the state are closely watching the Red
Dog dilemma, fearing EPA's
intervention in the state's air permitting
could set a dangerous, unpredictable
precedent.
"The situation at Red Dog is a
significant bureaucratic test-case for
others in the mining community and ali
resource sectors statewide," said RDC
Executive Director Ken Freeman. "The
implications are huge for Alaska and
current and future investors are closely
tracking this issue."
Meanwhile, a giant red module
housing the diesel-powered electric
generator was barged from Anchorage
to Red Dog last month. The module,
built by a NANA/VECO joint venture, is
part of a new expansion at the mine,
which began operations in 1989 and
provides about 400 permanent full-t~
jobs to local residents and pays n
than $2.5 million in local taxes. Red
Dog produces 9 percent of the world's
annual zinc consumption. NANA Re-
gional Corporation owns the mine.
Paqe 6 / RESOURCE REVIEW / October 2000
Joseph Verrengia's August 19 AP story.
"Wildfires Force New Ecological Thinking:'
and a stunning photograph the same day
prompt this commentary.. "There goes the
neighborhood." the caption above the self-
contained floating logging camp read. J.R.
Gildersleeve. a company that provided
Southeast Alaska jobs for 80 years, has
given up. It dismantled its floating camps
and closed down all its logging activities.
"Rumors race around the world while
the truth is just putting its shoes on," Mark
Twain observed. The same can be said for
the dire warnings of environmental extrem-
ists who now control national forest policy.
America's last remaining forests can be
saved only by "prohibiting logging, road
building, off-road vehicles, mining and other
damaging activities," they say.
It is time for the truth to put its shoes on.
Consider: Forests cover a third of America's
land. Nearly 40% more forests are grown
annually than are harvested or lost to fire.
insects and disease. The industry plants
some 8 million seedlings per day--more
than 8 trees for each American. Old-growth
forests cover 13.2 million acres--enough to
form a coast-to-coast band 5 miles wide.
The vast majority is preserved by law and
will never be cut, but old-growth trees can
be destroyed by other means.
Let's put to rest the rumor that our
public forests are at risk from over-utilization.
They are at risk from fires, disease and
insect infestations. They are at risk from ill-
conceived management policy, from
Endangered Species Act restrictions, and,
most recently, from the Clinton
Administration's "roadless initiative"
The clash over forest management
pits "wise use" against "no use" factions.
Why were national forests created?
Conservationist and first U.S. Forest Service
chief Gifford Pinchot was directed by
Agriculture Secretary Wilson in 1905 to
implement forest principles that have long
guided our nation. Forest resources were to
be used for the permanent good of the
whole people, and this use was to be
immediately brought about without
damaging the permanence of the resources,
he said.
Pinchot communicated the reasoning
behind these principles: "Without natural
resources, life itself is impossiPte. From lairth
to death, natural resources, transformed for
human use. feed, clothe, shelter, and transport
us. Upon them we depend for every material
necessity, comfort, convenience, and
protection ~n our lives. Without abundant
resources, prosperity is out of reach." Is this
reasoning no longer valid?
Today's environmental leaders and the
foundations that fund them want no eco-
nomic use of our national forests. A fact not
Our national
forests at risk
widely known is that these are the people
who dictate forest policy. We neither elected
nor hired them, but they call the shots.
At a time spirited debate should be
occurring on now to manage our forests for
the greatest good. the "wise use" side finds
itself outnumbered, outfinanced and out-
classed by people who secretly set the
agenda. They passed out money without
public scrutiny and with no involvement by
people most affected. When the strategies
became known, it was far too late for the
unorganized, productive segment of soci-
ety to respond.
How did this brilliantly choreographed
assault on the nation's rural forest-related
economy come about? How could public
opinion have gone from multiple use to no
use so quickly? For one answer, witness the
"Heritage Forest Campaign."
The roadless scheme, conceived by the
environmental industry and its tax-exempt
foundation sympathizers, was carefully
maneuvered through the Administration and
White House. records reveal.
Pew Charitable Trusts. with $4.9 billion
in assets, named the Audubon Society to
lead the Campaign. Pew's Joshua Reichert
explained strategy. "For considerable sums
of money, public opinion can be molded.
constituents mobilized, issues researched.
and public officials button-holed, all in a
symphonic arrangement."
From Greenpeace, Sierra Club.
Wilderness Society and U.S. PIRG, to
regional and local groups, they all stepped
up for lavish handouts. It was money well
spent. Their converts came through with
masses of letters, articles and testimony.
During just one media event, the campaign
delivered 700,000 letters to the Forest
Service. If successful, most of the Chugactq
and Tongass, the nation's two largest forests.
would eventually become Wilderness. For
advocacy activities in these two forests
alone, foundation grants went primarilv to
these oraanizations, as revealed in
congressional testimony this Spring:
Alaska Conservation Foundation -
$1,270.000 (Pew Trusts). $225.000 fCharles
Mott/. $200.000 (Rockefeller Brothers),
$100.000 (Alton Jones), $210.000 fBullitt),
S50.000 (Surdna - Andrus spelled back-
wards').
Alaska Rainforest Campaign -
$400.000 (Pew Trusts), $200,000 (Charles
Mott). $200,000 (Surdna), $162.000 (Ted
Turner), $100.000 (Goldman), $90,000
(Builitt). $50,000 (Rockefeller Brothers),
$25.000 (Ruth Mott).
Southeast Alaska Conservation
Council- S102.250 (Brainerd), $100.000
(Alton Jones), S25,000 (Wilburforce),
$25,000 (Surdna), $20.000 (Rockefeller
Brothers), $30,000 (Turner), $60,000
(Weeden), and $9,000 (Patagonial.
Shocking? It should be. There was no
way a counterforce--by the Resource
Development Council and others--could
be marshaled in the necessary timeframe.
although they did their best. The "no use"
faction won hands down. That is. unless the
raging western wildfires seize the public's
attention. Unless Americans demand a
commitment by the President that national
forests be managed as forests, the purpose
for which the law created them--not as
Wilderness.
When the Clinton roadless plan was
announced, no one attempted to quantify
forest resource values or to evaluate the
impacts non-use would have on the economy
and western communities. No one asked
how forest fires could be prevented and
fought if there were no roads. No one asked
what happens if flammable brush, fallen
wood and other fuel are allowed to accumu-
late. No one asked if thinning overgrown.
dead or diseased stands would improve
forest health. No one asked if the economic
benefits of thinning and processing trees
into wood products outweighed the costs.
We should all remember that
America's national forest resources
contribute significantly to community
growth and stability as logging, grazing,
mining, fishing, hunting, water use and
recreation, along with habitat protection
and forest regeneration. These resources
belong to all of us--not just the "wilderness"
values. We should demand that
environmental extremists and their financial
backers publicly justify their all-out war
against rural Americans who honorably
produce the goods that sustain society.
We should demand that. for once. the
environmental industry be forced to com-
pensate for the economic consequences of
its actions as other industries must do.
Dead firefighters, and the wnolesale devas-
tation of livelihoods, homes, communities.
natural resources worth billions, and forest
species are just some of those conse-
quences.
October 2000 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 7
Pacific Seafood Processors Association
Our members provide
*career opportunities for Alaskans
markets for Alaska's catcher vessels
millions of dollars in taxes to the state
and local governments
PSPA objectives include:
· Continuing to encourage conservation, enhancement and optimum utilization
of our renewable fishery resources.
Encouraging the development of sensible standards for seafood production to
assure the most wholesome and healthful products possible.
· Fostering a better public understanding of the importance of the seafood
industrg and its value to the state, regional, and national economies.
· Providing regular and consistent communication with government agencies,
legislative bodies, the judiciary system and the news media in the pursuit of
industry interests while coordinating efforts with other seafood related
organizations.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2000
7:00 P.M.
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ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1887-2000 -- Eliminating the Kenai Historic Commission by
Repealing Ordinance No. 1866-2000.
2. Ordinance No. 1888-2000--Increasing Estimated Revenues and
· Appropriations by $70,000 in the General Fund and the Kenai Coastal Trail
Capital Project Fund. ~
3. Resolution No. 2000-65 -- Awarding a $47,800 Contract to Seekins Ford
Peninsula for Two Patrol Vehicles.
4. Resolution No. 2000-66 -- Awarding a Contract for Professional Consulting
services to Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage, Inc. for the Envirsnmental and
Permitting Phase of the Project Entitled the Kenai Coastal Trail for the Lump
Sum Amount of $62,000.
5. Resolution No. 2000-67 -- Transferring $5,000 in the Street Improvements
Capital Project Fund for Engineering.
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ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. *Ordinance No. 1889-2000 --Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,300 in the Senior Citizen Title III Grant Fund for a Grant
From the State of Alaska.
4. Discussion -- Replacement of Rear Screen Projector/Kenai Visitors &
Cultural Center.
5. Discussion -- Draft City of Kenai Newsletter
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
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