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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-17 Council PacketKenai City Council Meeting Packet January 17, 2001 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us WORK SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REGARDING 2/3 / 2001 F~ONOMIC FORUM 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: ITEM C: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS , , , Resolution No. 2001-3 -- Transferring $2,600 in the Legislative Budget to Cover Costs Related to the City of Kenai Economic Forum. ReSolution No. 2001-4-- Transferring $2,200 From Contingency for Advertisement of the City Manager Vacancy. Resolution No. 2001-5 -- Transferring $1,000 From Contingency to Planning & Zoning Transportation for Commissioner Training. , Continued Operation of Liquor Licenses -- Protests The New Peking -- Restaurant/Eating Place Alaskalanes, Inc. -- Recreational Site License , *Liquor License Renewal-- Oaken Keg Spirit Shop/Package Store Pizza Paradisos/Beverage Dispensary The Rainbow Bar/Beverage Dispensary Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 / Club ITEM D' COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS . 2. 3. 4. 5. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission . Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES , *Regular Meeting of January 3,2001. *Work Session Notes of January 3,2001. ITEM F: CORRF~PONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BII$INE~$ o Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified , Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 , , Discussion -- Airport Terminal Flooring Replacement Discussion -- Appointments to Personnel Arbitration Board 5~ ITEM I: Discussion -- Airport Terminal Special Use Permit Proposals a. Lease Space 21/Virginia & James Kanas/Sporting Goods/Seasonal b. Currency & Credit Card Operated Intemet Terminal Placements/Dan Apted, CustomCPU/Various Areas 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 JANUARY 17, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES TO THE AGENDA REO~TED BY: ADD AS: Item H-6 -- Discussion/Kenai River Bridge Access Road Pathway MAYOR WILLIAMS CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT z 0 (.1 Productions THE HOMEMAKER'S CLUB A Documentary Film Proposal by Randy Chalawsky Tel: 310.403.4813 P.O. Box 734, Santa Monica, CA 90406 "THE HOMEMAKER'S CLUB" A documentary film proposal By Randy Chalawsky "The Homemaker's Club" will tell the story of a unique group of women who homesteaded in the forties and fifties on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. In this feature length documentary, we will experience firsthand the American Dream as told by some of the last surviving homesteaders who established permanent homes in the middle of Alaska's extraordinary wilderness and became inevitably tangled in the imprim of modem economic development. As part of the only organization in Kenai, the women of the Homemaker's Club helped forge local government and develop an economy, as well as staged plays and organized bazaars. They shared stories of being chased by moose and bear and debated the best ways to smoke fish. Some of the women came to the Temtory already wives and mothers, others fell in love and mamed. Their individual adventures are a testamem to the human spirit, their collective triumphs an homage to the resilience of their fraternity. Utilizing personal story-telling, photographs, memoirs, home movies and historical footage, our story will reveal (as a sign in Kenai denotes), "a Village with a past and a City with a future." Examining ties to Native American and European cultures, the environment and industrial development, we will reveal a unique sensibility in the farthest reaches of the American Continem. I was six the first time I flew into Kenai in 1978 on a single engine pl.ane to visit my mother and my stepfather who were in the seafood business. And then each year following until I moved there when I was thirteen, I would travel North from city life in California to spend my summers in Alaska. As a young boy, I had no idea that as I grew up I would witness a profound story of America in a community that journeyed west and north to settle the Last Frontier. Athapascan Indians who settled around the mouth of the Kenai River enjoyed the same lifestyle for at least two thousand years until 1791 when Russian settlers built Fort Nicholas and established the fur-trading Russian American Company. There were about one thousand "Good People" (as they called themselves) living in homes on the hillsides and ridges around the mouth of the River enjoying the prosperity of the land when Russians amved with new language and customs, a fur-trading economy, and disease. Over the next few decades, the stable pre-historic hunting and fishing culture of the Native inhabitants was launched into the 19th century. When Alaska was sold to the United States in 1867, the U.S. Army changed the name to Fort Kenay, and the amval of 100 men turned into departure seventeen months later. The area had become an outpost in the truest sense with little interest in the "THE HOMEMAKER'S CLUB" fragmented culture that remained. In 1880, the U.S. census reported a population of forty-four. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw the building of the salmon canneries. The permanem population grew slowly with the arrival of American missionaries, Chinese and Filipino workers, and gold prospectors. With the passage of time, Kenai centered itself around the two momhs of salmon rising each summer. Little changed until 1947 when Kenai was opened for Homesteading. Many who came to the Frontier town left after taking advantage of an economic and construction boom. Most arrived and departed on the new road from Anchorage, but some stayed with bigger plans and ideas. Our story lies with those who did. The population explosion of the late forties and early fifties ended village life in Kenai. European polkas heard over ancient Kenaitze potlatch songs were in turn overlaid by square dances and pop music of the era. A U.S. Marshal and Commissioner tended Kenai and Territorial Policeman Carl Ahlstrom was on patrol. The grocery stores were family-run and everyone knew everyone. There were as many churches as bars and wood planks connected the community's homes. Taxicab companies were numerous, a multi- party line phone system was in place, and electricity became more dependable. Homesteaders became caught up in the growth of the village demanding "conveniences" such as roads and mail service. The several hundred residems who settled in the area for a good place to live could not turn back from looming modem America. Two profound changes occurred at the end of the fifties that continue to resonate in the Kenai of today: the discovery of oil and statehood. Kenai became a U.S. City and the oil industry became an integral part of the economic fabric of the Peninsula. Women who met at the Homemaker's Club fostered the support and courage that created community. These women embody the "evolution" of.a village with a multitude of cultures and histories to a complex city with industry, tourism, and politics. Their commitmem to traveling North and carving out a home in the wilderness has brought them from the edge of the Last Frontier to the Kenai of today. One such woman is Betty Nelson. Betty (that Gypsy gal) met her husband Paul (that Ranger guy) working summers in Yosemite. When they came to Alaska in 1946, they set out to raise a family and build a home. Paul, outfitted in snowshoes, staked out their 140 acres. Betty's stories tell of her passion for homesteading, with her boys and girls growing up in the wilderness. She also talks about the friendships she and her late husband made radiating a unique sincerity about happiness and fulfillmem. As adults, "THE HOMEMAKER'S CLUB" their son Ranger fished local waters and other son Bill owns a successful engineering business in town. Gypsy is a nursing manager at the local hospital and (along with Bill) has built her own home and raised her own family on the homestead. Betty and others still meet every Thursday in their own Homemaker's Club. I have joined them on several occasions and have an insurmountable appreciation for their stories about coming to Alaska and becoming pillars of a community that was nonexistent when they amved. I've met Joanna Hollier who lives in an .apartment two doors down from Betty. It seems a full circle that her home is next to the abandoned FAA field where she first worked when she came to the Peninsula as a single woman. She homesteaded with her late husband Ed down on Beaver Loop. I often find her each summer cooking for the crew on her son's fish sight, enjoying life to the fullest. Her family, like many others I have met, still lives in the community, where her son is also a fisherman (which in many respects is a fading lifestyle). Betty's friend Rusty Lancashire was another member of the Club. I had met Rusty while doing an article for my high school paper --- "Kenai as seen through the eyes of a pioneer." In that article Rusty described life in 1948 as a patchwork of homes in the wilderness. She went on to tell about the daily outing to the Soldotna Creek to visit with neighbors; her husband Larry would fish for dinner while she hauled water and rinsed the laundry. Although Rusty has passed .on, her family still lives on the Lancashire Homestead. When I amved in the summer of 2000 after my yearly stay in California, it was midnight and the moon was as big as the sky on one side of the horizon and the sun on the other. We were headed to the Kenai Peninsula for as many reasons as people on board, drawn to this Great Land. My stepfather's fish processing plant was no longer operating, and my days fishing Cook Inlet were over. I was coming home to bask in the geography and visit with family and high school friends. One day when Betty and the homestead gals were going to meet for lunch and talk about old--and present--times, I knew that the story I want to tell lies with the women that I have met and gotten to know over the years. There aren't many homesteaders left. They are in fact some of the last living in the United States. Their story must to be told firsthand. My return to the area and personal contact with them will serve as a thread that unifies these stories in a documentary that will be geared for general audiences. "THE HOMEMAKER'S CLUB" "The Homemaker's Club," once completed, w/Il be offered to regional and national PBS and will benefit from the many cable outlets that now feature documentaries such as the Discovery, Travel and History Channels. It is my goal to also disseminate it through film festivals, and direct distribution of the video to schools, libraries and educational centers worldw/de. Productions THE FILMMAKERS Randy ChaJawsky. He has worked as a WritedProducer/Director on numerous short subject film and Video projects. He directed "Federman: The Shape of Chaos," a documentary on internationally acclaimed novelist Raymond Federman. He has worked in management across many departments for both television and film including Dick Clark's "Rockin' New Yearn Eve," Matthew Modine's "If Dog Rabbitt," and "Comic Relief." Most recently he has worked as a production manager for "Hollywood Squares" and as a Producer for CBS. He is currently developing the feature film "Smiles on Washington Square," the adaptation of the American Book Award winning novel of the same name. Isaac.Artenstein. As a WritedProducedDimctor he has been responsible for award winning documentaries including "Ballad of an Unsung Hero," "In the Name of the People" and "Luiseno Christmas." He wrote and directed the feature film "Break of Dawn" which tells the groundbreaking story of Pedro J. Gonzalez, the first Spanish-language radio and recording star in the U.S. which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. He developed, assembled production and produced "Love Always," the motion picture adaptation of "Finding Signs." He also directed documentary portraits on photographers Manuel Alvarez Bravo and Kim Weston and is currently developing "Tina and Edward," a biographical film about renown 20th Century photographer Edward Weston and his relationship with actress photographer Tina Modotti. Jude Pauline ~Ebe.r. hard.. She produ~ the feature film "Break of Dawn," and she was the writer/director of "Love Always" starring Madsa Ryan, Moon Zappa and Beverly D'Angelo. She was co-founder and curator of San Diego's Cafe Cinema, a film theater and coffeehouse specializing as an exhibition space and forum for contemporary filmmakers and their work. She has worked as co-producer on health issues documentaries for the Alliance on Hispanic Health. She is currently producing "La Comunidad," a documentary about the Jewish Community of the San Diego- Tijuana border. Tel: 310.403.4813 P.O. Box 734, Santa Monica, CA 90406 Suggested by: Council CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2001-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, TRANSFERRING $2,600 IN THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET TO COVER COSTS RELATED TO THE CITY OF KENAI ECONOMIC FORUM. WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council has also chosen to host an Economic Forum on February 3,2001; and, WHEREAS, newspaper and radio advertising will be used to inform the public of the Forum and encourage their attendance and participation and a newsletter will be published for the Forum participants; and, WHEREAS, a luncheon will be offered to the Forum participants at an estimated cost of $15.00 per person; and, WHEREAS, funds were not included in the Legislative FY 2000-2001 budget for these purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following transfer of funds be made' From' Legislative-- Professional Services $2,600 To: Legislative -- Advertising Legislative -- Printing & Binding Legislative-- Operating & Repair Supplies 800 300 1,500 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of January, 2001. ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk clf Approved by Finance: Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 2001-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS~, TRANSFERRING $2,200 FROM CONTINGENCY FOR ADVERTISEMENT OF THE CITY MANAGER VACANCY. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to advertise the city manager vacancy in newspapers and trade magazines; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the General Fund Non-Departmental contingency account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: General Fund From' Non-Departmental- Contingency $2,200 To' City Manager - Advertising $2,200 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of January, 2001. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' (01 / 11 / 2001) jl Suggested by: Administratic City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 2001-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, TRANSFERRING $1,000 FROM CONTINGENCY TO PLANNING AND ZONING TRANSPORTATION FOR COMMISSIONER TRAINING. WHEREAS, the Alaska Chapter of the American Planning Association provide Planning Commissioner training in Anchorage; and WHEREAS, there is no local training opportunities for Planning Commissioners; and, WHEREAS, it would be beneficial for Planning Commissioners to receive training; and WHEREAS, the City of Kenai could send Commissioners to this training at a reasonable cost; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the General Fund Non-Departmental contingency account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: General Fund From: Non-Departmental- Contingency $1,000 To: Planning and Zoning - Transportation $1,000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of January, 2001. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: ,~~ (01 / 11 / 2001) jl CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ MEMORANDUM 1992 TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Mayor and Council Members Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai ~ // January 11, 20~1 CONTINUED OPERATION OF LIQUOR LICENSES -- PROTESTS The City of Kenai is required by the Alcoholic Control Board to file letters protesting the continued operation of liquor licenses by January 31 of each new year. At this time the following liquor licenses are not current: The New Peking -- Owing sales, personal property, real property taxes and filings for September, October and November. Alaskalanes, Inc. -- Owing city lease payment plus penalties and interest. Old Town Village Restaurant-- Owing business property, real property, and sales taxes however, due to an on-going bankruptcy, no action can be taken. Kenai City Code states, 2.40.010 Obligations to City: It is determined to be in the public interest that holders of or applicants for licenses issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the State of Alaska shall have all obligations to the City of Kenai on a satisfactory basis prior to the City Council approval of any activity of said license holder or applicant. (Emphasis added.} 2.40.020 Approval by Council: Prior to approving renewal of any liquor license by the City of Kenai, the Council shall enter findings in the minutes of the Council that the afore-described liquor licensees have satisfied all obligations to the City of Kenai or that the applicant has entered into a City approved payment plan with the Borough or City on any obligations owed to the City and said applicant is in compliance with said payment plan. After making such finding, the City Council may grant the approval requested. (Emphasis added.) Both the City of Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough sent letters to the businesses noting amounts owed. Does council direct the City Clerk to forward letters protesting the continued operation of the above-referenced liquor licenses if accounts are not current by January 30, 2001 ? STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR 550 W. 7TH AVENUE. STE. 540 Anchorage. Alaska 99501-6698 Phone: 907-269-0350 Fax: 907-272-9412 December 1, 2000 Carol Freas . .: .............. -, City Clerk City of Kenai 210. Fidalgo Ave. Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Ms. Freas' We are in receipt of the following application(s) for renewal of liquor license(s) within the City of. Kenai. You are being notified as required by AS 04.11.520. Additional information concerning filing a "protest" by a local governing body under AS 04.11.480 is included on page two. Package Store License Oaken Keg Spirit Shop - license//3218 ~- c~'/~ ~_. ~' ~ ,,,.~_~. Cc' Linda S. Murphy Kenai Peninsula Borough STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD TONY KNOWLES. GOVERNOR 550 W. TI'H AVENUE, STE. 540 Anchorage, Alaska 99501-6698 Phone: 907-269-0350 Fax: 907-272-9412 December 22, 2000 Carol Freas City Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave. Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Ms. F reas' We are in receipt of the following application(s) for renewal of liquor license(s) within the City of Kenai. You are being notified as required by AS 04.11.520. Additional information concerning filing a "protest" by a local goveming body under AS 04.11.480 is included on page two. Beverage Dispensary Pizza Paradisos- License #3032 Cc: Linda S. Murphy Kenai Peninsula Borough STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF REVEl- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR 550 W. 7TH AVENUE, STE. 540 Anchorage, Alaska 99501-6698 Phone: 907-269-0350 Fax: 907-272-9412 December 20, 2000 Carol Freas City Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave. Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Ms. Freas' ,. : · I We are in receipt of the following application(s) for renewal of liquor license(s) within the City of Kenai. You are being notified as required by AS 04.11.520. Additional information concerning filing a "protest" by a local governing body under AS 04.11.480 is included on page two. Beverage Dispensary Rainbow Bar, The - license #1312 -~ ~~ Club Peninsula Moose Lodge #1942 - license #2494 Cc' Linda S. Murphy Kenai Peninsula Borough KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA * 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-8608 FAX (907) 262-8615 EMAIL: assemblyclerk@borough.kenai.ak.us January 3,2001 Ms. Donna Johnson Records & Licensing Supervisor Alcoholic Beverage Control Board 550 W. 7th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501-6698 Re: Application for Renewal of Liquor License LINDA MURPHY, CMC "'~~..~ BOROUGH CLERK RECF_ : .... ~- '~'' ' ~' *'~1 , . " Dear Ms. Johnson' Please be advised that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has no objection to the approval of the applications for renewal of the liquor license for the following establishment, located in the City of Kenai. Alaska: Beveraee Dispensary _ _ Pizza Paradisos - License #3032 The Kenai Peninsula Borough Finance Department has reviewed its files and has raised no objection based on unpaid or delinquent taxes. Sincerely. Linda S. Murphy, MMC Borough Clerk CC: Applicant City of Kenai KPB Finance Department File S:\WISWIN~ATA~BCB~Abc-leuen~J[NEWALS~Renewal in City.wpd KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA . 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-8608 FAX (907) 262-8615 EMAIL: assemblyclerk@borough.kenai.ak.us January, 3, 2001 Ms. Donna Johnson Records & Licensing Supervisor Alcoholic Beverage Control Board 550 W. 7th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501-6698 Re' Application for Renewal of'Liquor Licenses Dear Ms. Johnson: LINDA MURPHY, CM( BOROUGH CLERK Please be advised that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has no Objection to the approval of the applications for renewal of liquor licenses for the following establishments, located in the City of Kenai. Alaska: Beverage Dispensary Rainbow Bar - License # 1312 Peninsula Moose Lodge- License #2494 Packaee Store License Oaken Keg Spirit Shop - License #3218 The Kenai Peninsula Borough Finance Department has reviewed its files and has raised no objection based on unpaid or delinquent taxes. Sincerely. Linda S. Murphy, MMC Borough Clerk CC:: Applicant City of Kenai KPB Finance Department File S:\WPWIN~DATAL~,BCB~,b~.Ietters~RENEWALS~Rmewal in CitY.will KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM JANUARY 2, 2001 7:30 P.M.. AGENDA ITEM 1- ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5- ITEM 6- ITEM 7- ITEM 8- ITEM 9- ITEM 10: ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR, AGENDA APPROVAL_ APPROVAL OF MINUTe,-- December 5, 2000 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD REPORTS ,,, Director Friends of the Library City Council Liaison OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Alaska Native Community COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 6 and 20, 2000. Updated Membership List ADJO~ENT KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM JANUARY 2, 2001 7:30 P.M. CHAIRMAN BOB PETERS, PRESIDING MINUTES. ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/1~ ROLL CALL Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and the roll was confirmed as follows' Present: Absent: Others Present' Public: Brown, Heus, Rodes, Peters, Brenckle, Amen City Clerk Freas, Councilman Moore, Director Jankowska, Contract Secretary Shalev Emily DeForest It was noted Lorene Forbes requested not to be reappointed to the Commission. ITEM 2: · '.L~-CTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR MOTION: Commissioner Rodes MOVED to nominate Chairman Peters as Library Commission Chair and Commissioner Brown SECONDED. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MOTION: Commissioner Brown MOVED to nominate Commissioner Heus as Vice Chair and Commissioner Rodes SECONDED. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: ,, AGENDA APPROVAL Commissioner Heus requested the library expansion be discussed as Item 7a. MOTION: Commissioner Brown MOVED for approval of the amended agenda. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES. -- December 5, 2000 MOTION: Commissioner Heus MOVED to approve the minutes of December 5, 2000 and Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 5: P~'.R~ONS SC_HEDULED TO BE HEARD_ -- None ITEM 6- REPORTS,,, 6a. Director- - Jankowska reported the following: · The library received a state grant for $6,300.00. More stipulations have been added. In addition to prior mandates, the library director must now establish a collections policy and is ~equired to attend at least one educational event. A broad discussion took place in regard to the added stipulations and the overall grant process. · She applied for an E-Rate discount for the 2001/2 Intemet service. · The ACLU will legally challenge legislation recently adopted by Congress that would mandate the use of blocking software on computers in public libraries. Jankowska mentioned a message from the state librarian said to disregard news of impending implementations as at the present time funding is low and the rules of what will be blocked are vague. · A review of the need for a new central computer server which would allow the library computers to go through whether or not censorship filters must be added. Such a server would also act as a simplified way to manage the library network as it is beneficial for the library to have one server to perform routine tasks such as backups and program upgrades. In addition, a new server would prevent the public from obtaining access to library fries and downloading fries. A lengthy conversation regarding the best approach for obtaining funding for a server took place. Councilman Moore stated he would take the matter to Council once the Finance Director returns. Moore will then advise the Commission on what option is best. Jankowska also spoke at length regarding the timing of the installation of a firewall and DSL. · If funding permits, the Library would like to purchase more DVD's. 6b. Friends of the Library-- Commissioner Heus reported the following: · The Holiday Open House held on December 14 was a success. Perhaps not as many people attended but it seemed that all stayed longer. · The building fund raffle generated about $3,500 and the total is near $66,000.00. They will now be looking into how to hold it (CD, Mutual Fund, etc.). Heus also commented on the need to have a small reserve of funds available for immediate access. · The "Home Tea" membership drive will be underway soon. 6c. City Council Liaison- - Councilman Moore reported the following: · The vacant commission seat received only one application. He inquired if Emily DeForest was interested. DeForest replied she was concerned it could create a conflict of interest to be a commissioner due to her previous and extensive knowledge and contact. Concerns were aired and it was decided that DeForest's application would not create a conflict of interest. She stated she would have her application turned in by the following morning. ITEM 7' OLD BUSINESS,- -'Library Expansion LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 2,2001 PAGE 2 Commissioner Heus commented she was concerned about the process the Friends of the Library might take in order to receive funding for the library expansion. A broad discussion regarding this topic took place and was concluded by all that the Friends of the Library should be kept appraised of any discussions and changes made by the Commission. ITEM 8: NEW BUSINF~S- - Alaska Native Community Jankowska reported on the topic of the library establishing a more active relationship with the native community. Not much work had been on this yet but she was planning to contact Native leaders to see if there was interest. City Clerk Freas commented that Rita Sma§ge from the Kenaitze Tribe would be a good source of information and guidance' Councilman Moore said he spoke to Smagge by chance and she was very responsive. He further suggested Jankowska and Smagge meet alone to determine interests and activities before coming to the Commission with the information. Jankowska will contact Smagge in the near future. ITEM 9' COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Peters- - Expressed thanks for being voted Chairman. Heus - - Expressed thanks for being voted Vice Chair and requested email addresses to be added on the Commission membership list. Freas explained it was up to the members whether they wanted their email addresses included on the list and noted the lists are public information. Brown -- Thanked Peters and Heus for taking on the responsibilities of chair and vice chair. Rodes -- Stated she thought the meeting was very educational and interesting. ITEM 10: 10a. 10b. iNFORMATION Kenai City Council Agendas of December 6 and 20, 2000 Updated Membership List ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Brown MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Rodes SF~ONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Sharon Gaudet Shalev, Contract Secretary LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 2,2001 PAGE 3 A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 REPORT FOR DECEMBER, 2000 CIRC~ATION Adult Juvenile Fiction 1692 Non-Fiction 1361 Periodicals 16 Cassettes Imemet Access CDs 148 501 -- Total Printed Materials ................4575 Total Circulation ....................... 6033 Kits 2 267 191 Misc. Easy Books 883 165 Puzzles 6 Videos 770 ADDITIONS Docs Adult Juvenile Easy Books AV Gifts 10 128 2 3 63 Purchases 93 8 37 1 Total Additions ......................... 345 INTERLIBKAKY LOANS Ordered Received Returned Books 14 11 20 IN~~IBRARY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY ...... 53 INTERNET USE .......................................... 501 VOLUNTEERS Number .....11 Total Hours ...... 143 - INCOME Fines and Remal Books Xerox Lost or Damaged Books $1,516.52 256.30 148.00 Total Income for December, 2000 ...... $1,920.82 A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 Library Cards Issued December, 2000 Kenai Kasilof Nikiski Soldotna Sterling Other Total 29 12 Library Patronage ..... 5,270 Persons Adult Programs ........ 11 Persons Childrens' Programs... 84 Persons Open House ......... 172 Persons KENAI PARKS &, RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 4, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. ITEM 1' ITEM 2' ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5' ITEM 6: ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9' ~,, ITEM 10' ITEM 11' ITEM 12: , , AGENDA C~LL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ~.L~-CTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUT~ - November 2, 2000 P~.R-~ONS SC _HRDULED TO BE HEARI}. OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Municipal Park Update NEW BUSINESS REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison COMMISSION ~,UF~TIONS/k COMMENTS P~.I~SONS PI~,S~-NT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD INFO~TION Council Action Agendas of December 6 and 20, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of November 7, 2000. Updated Membership List ADJOURNMENT - ) KEN~ PARKS ~ RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 4, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR RICHARD HULTBERG, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/ia ROLL CALL Chairman Richard Hultberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Wisniewski, Gifford, Sandahl, Castimore, Steiner, Hultberg Members Absent: Baxter Others Present: Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper ITEM 2: ,, ~.L~.CTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to nominate Commissioner Wisniewski as Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Commissioner Castimore as Vice-Chair. Commissioner Hultberg SECONDED motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The Commission thanked Hultberg for his dedication and service over the years. Chairman Wisniewski proceeded with the meeting. ITEM 3' AGENDA APPROVAL. Commissioner Gifford requested the following items be added under New Business: Skateboard Park, Little League, Winter Decorations and Parks and Recreation Commission responsibilities. No further additions were noted and the agenda was approved as amended. ITEM 4: APPROVAL' OF MINUTES.. - November 2, 2000 With no additions and/or corrections noted the November 2, 2000 minutes were approved as written. ITEM 5: ,, PRRSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Municipal Park Update Director Frates drew attention to a draft proposal included in the packet outlining future goals for Municipal Park. Frates requested the Commission provide input with regard to grant options. Commissioner Gifford indicated she read the proposal and recommended Parks first concentrate on securing the park entrances and exits to prevent vehicle traffic, improve visibility by clearing and removing beetle kill trees, and enlarging the parking lot. Gifford felt those items needed attention before establishing trails, etc. A lengthy discussion ensued and it was determined Parks will continue with the searching of grants. Frates reported a meeting was scheduled with Rita Smagge with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe to discuss their involvement with the project. MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED that the Parks and Recreation Department will first concentrate on securing the park entrances and exits to prevent vehicle traffic, improve visibility by clearing, remove beetle kill trees, and enlarging the parking lot. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Parks and Recreation Commission Responsibility Corn__~issioner Gifford provided the Commission with a copy of the ordinance outlining the Commission's responsibilities. Gifford noted, the Commission is responsible for developing a master plan for the Parks Department. Frates indicated, now would be the time to do this as the City's Comprehensive Plan was currently being worked updated. Councilwoman Porter indicated it would be 18 months or so before the Comprehensive Plan was complete and suggested the Commission meet in a work session to develop goals which could be incorporated into the Plan. Commissioner Sandahl recommended Frates develop a list of future goals and pass them on to the Commission to review and/or take action. 7-b. Discussion-- Little League Commissioner Gilford recommended consideration be given to expanding the Little League fields since they were at capacity at this time. Gifford expressed concern there won't be any place for kids to play and pointed out that is a reality with the economic growth the community will see very soon. Discussion -- Skateboard Park Commissioner Gifford recommended the Parks Commission take on the responsibility of researching a skateboard park. Gifford added, the kids previously contacted and who attended some meetings were becoming discouraged because they don't have any direction. Gifford suggested that a town meeting be scheduled so the Commission PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 4, 2001 PAGE 2 could determine in what direction to go. Several other suggestions were made with regard to a skateboard park and it was decided Councilwoman Porter would take the issue of a town meeting to the City Council. Frates indicated there was some discussion at the last Council meeting on the multipurpose facility parldng lot being paved. He added, if that happens, it was possible a skateboard park could be introduced in that area. 7-do Discussion -- Winter Decorations Commissioner Gifford recommended the old winter decorations be disposed of; the new decorations that were on the Spur Highway be moved to Willow and Airport Way; and new decorations be ordered for the Spur Highway. Gifford further recommended the new decorations be placed at Cart's and go toward Forest Drive. Frates stated new decorations and the required transformers are very costly. Gifford stated that the City has money and the issue should be taken to Council for approval to purchase the new decorations. When asked how many decorations the City had, Frates answered there were 28 old and 24 new. Discussion took place on the budget and it was noted this item was previously taken out. Porter suggested that if an item is taken out, the issue could still be taken to Council for approval. Sandahl suggested the item be added to the list Frates is going to compile for the Commission. Sandahl and Steiner left at 7'40 p.m. ITEM 8: REPORTS. ,, Commission Chair-- No report 8-b. Director -- Frates reported the following items: · Discussion was talcing place on a refrigeration system for the multipurpose facility, paving the parking area and the floor area. · A high school dance would be held at the Teen Center on January 12 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and volunteer chaperones were needed. Those willing to help were asked to call Frates. · The Elks will have their annual Hoop Shoot on January 13' · Budget work is getting underway and Frates asked if there were any suggestions or comments to please contact him. Discussion took place on the various bike paths being constructed this spring and it was noted no decision had been made on who will maintain them. 8-e. City Council Liaison -- No report ITEM 9: COM~~SION OU~TIONS & COMMENTS Commissioner HultberE thanked Frates for his work on the Municipal Park. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 4,2001 PAGE 3 Commissioner Castimore thanked Hultberg and his staff for the help on the ice rink. Castimore recommended that when looking for a grant, to ask the provider for a copy of a successful one to use as a model. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRF~ENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 11- II~ORMt?ION 11-a. 11-b. 11-c. Council Action Agendas of December 6 and .20, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of November 7, 2000. Updated Membership List ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to adjourn. ORDERED. There were no objections. SO The meeting adjourned at 8' 10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 4, 2001 PAGE 4 KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JANUARY 9,2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS ITEM 6' ITEM 7: ,, a, ITEM 8: ae · ITEM 9. ITEM 10: a, b, ITEM 11: ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER ~ ROLL CALL ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR ITEM 3' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 14, 2000 ITEM 5' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- 2001 Beautification Theme, Goals and Objectives .~, REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of November 2 and December 7, 2000. City Council Action Agendas of December 6 and 20, 2000. ADJOURNMENT - KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 9, ~.001 7:00 P.M. CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUTES... ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL. Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7' 10 p.m. The roll was taken as follows: Members Present: Members Absent: Non-Voting Members Present: Non-Voting Members Absent: Brown, Dimmick, Hett, Nelson, Hansen Buffmgton, Rogers Overturf Benedict Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Frates, City Clerk Freas, Contract Secretary Shalev ITEM 2' ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR MOTION: Committee Member Brown MOVED to nominate Marilyn Dimmick to remain in the position of Beautification Committee Chair. Committee Member Hansen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MOTION: Committee Member Hansen MOVED to nominate Committee Member Brown as Vice- Chair. Committee Member Hett SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3' AGENDA APPROVAL_ The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUT~ The minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 5' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD- -None ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS- -None ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS Discussion- - 2001 Beautification Theme, Goals & Objectives The Committee reviewed a list of last year's goals and objectives which were included in the packet. They held a general discussion regarding goals and objectives for the upcoming year. The discussions and ideas included' Continue the Yard-of-the-Week program Continue to update the flower brochure Contact various social groups (Rotary, Lions, Scouts, 4-H, church clubs, Senior Center) for volunteer recruitment. Distribute a brochure to inform the community of the roles of the Committee. Consider placing small recognition plaques at the sites of each adopted flowerbed as thanks to volunteers involved with the Adopt-an-Area program Place flower name ta§s/signs in flowerbeds to identify flower species. Consider worldn§ on a slide presentation and try to be included in the Master Gardeners' lecture series. It was noted, Preparing for such a presentation will take most of the summer. Continue the roses and irises planting plan for the Cemetery. Member Brown reported she has irises available for planting at the Cemetery, but will need to be separated first. Plant more perennials in the city beds and then fewer volunteers would be needed as the. plants would maintain themselves. Director Frates suggested the Committee also develop a long-range plan and suggested they work with the Parks & Recreation Commission in developing the plan. He also noted the Committee had previously discussed placement of an automated sprinkler system at the Left Hansen Memorial Park. He reminded the Committee the budget for the 2001 /2002 fiscal year was in the development stages and ff there is still interest in the sprinkler system, they needed to discuss it further. He also noted, the sprinkler system may be something to include in their long-range plan. ITEM 8: REPORTS Committee Chair- - No Report Director- - Director Frates reported on the following: Thc flower boxes are being refinished and will be resealed with a water seal. He will be investigating costs of growing plants in the greenhouse versus the purchasing of flowers. He will be including the sidewalk addition at Leif Hansen Memorial Park, the rose/iris bed development for the cemetery, and additional part-time summer help in his budget requests. Council Liaison -- No report. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 9,2001 PAGE 2 ITEM 9: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Overturf asked if Frates had ordered submitted the flower order and Frates reported he had forwarded the list and the purchase order would be processed in February. ITEM 10. INI~ORMtTIO~ 10-a. 10-b. Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of November 2 and December 7, 2000. City Council Agendas of December 6 and 20, 2000. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8' 15 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Sharon Gaudet Shalev, Contract Secretary BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 9,2001 PAGE 3 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' //www. ci.ken~.~.us WORK SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REGARDING 2 / 3 / 2001 ECONOMIC ,FORUM ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: , PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 2001-1 -- Transferring $7,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for a Wildlife Hazard Assessment. . Resolution No. 2001-2 -- Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 2001-2002 Capital Improvement Project {CIP) Priority List for Request of State Grants. . *Renewal 'of Liquor License -- Site. Peninsula Oilers (Seasonal)/Recreational ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS Xe 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUT~ ,, *Regular Meeting of December 20, 2000. *December 20, 2000 Work Session Notes ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS o Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified ,, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 . Discussion-- Borough Ordinance Establishing E-91 1 Advisory Board , Discussion -- Request for Proposals/Professional Services for Development of a Comprehensive Plan. 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 KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 2001 7:00 P.M. KEN~ CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING WOI~K S~SION AT 6:00 P.M. I~.GA~DING 2[ 3 [ 2001 ECONOMIC FOR .UI~... ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7' 17 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. Frazer and Williams. Present were: Bookey, Moore, Porter, Bannock, Absent was: Swarner A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL. Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: D-4, Library Commission Report -- Emily DeForest application For appointment to the Library Commission. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Councilman Bookey S~ONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. CONSENT AGENDA There were no changes to the consent agenda.. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCH_EDULED PUBLIC COMMENT.S-- None. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3,2001 PAGE 2 C-1o Resolution No. 2001-1 -- Transferring $7,000 in the Airport Land System Specie Revenue Fund for a Wildlife Hazard Assessment. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-1 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Porter noted the agreement discussed reimbursement for the work as well as in the work and financial plan, but stated no figure. She asked how it would be guaranteed the amount would not exceed $7,000. Airport Manager Cronkhite referred to her memorandum included in the packet which .explained the $7,000 was subject to revision should the number of required visits exceed the contracted number or unknown conditions arise that require additional work. She did not anticipate additional work needing to be done. She also noted the quoted cost to the city was considerably lower than that paid by other airports. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-2o Resolution No. 2001-2 -- Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 2001-2002 Capital Improvement Project {CIP} Priority List for Request of State Grants. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-2 and Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. City Manager Ross explained the list was revised from last year in that it broke out the costs for the water system and made it the first priority in order to acquire higher points to do the projects. He added, it was not anticipated the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) funding would be received in the 2002 budget for the coastal trail/bluff erosion project, but it was included on the list for possible state funding. He added, the improvements to city hall had been removed from the list last year by council. Williams asked if it was too late to include this list with the Borough's request list. City Clerk Freas reported the Borough Clerk's office was aware the resolution was before council at this meeting and a copy would be forwarded to them in the morning. Williams noted the list did not include the youth detention center and Ross explained it was a state project and the city had done two resolutions in support of the project. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3,2001 PAGE 3 Bannock suggested the list refer to the State in regard to the dip net fishery projects because they were unfunded mandates of the state. Council agreed and the item on the list would be changed to State of Alaska Dip Net Fishery Projects. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Renewal of Liquor License -- Peninsula Offers (Seasonal)/Recreational Site. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM D' COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS. D-X. Council on Aging-- No report. D-2. Airport Commission -- Airport Manager Cronkhite noted the minutes of the previous meeting were included in the packet which Councilwoman Swarner reported on at the December 20 council meeting. She also explained the proposals for use of the area recently vacated by the travel agency would be forwarded to council in their next packet. - Wi_Il/ms asked if there had been any interest shown for another commuter airline to offer daily service to Kenai. Cronkhite reported she had been in contact with other airlines who are looking into the matter, but there had been no definite decisions. D-3. Harbor Commission -- Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for January 8, however there were no items to place on the agenda. He requested the meeting be cancelled. There were no objections from council. D-4. Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported the Commission met January 2 at which Bob Peters was re-elected as the Commission Chair and Kathy Heus was elected as Vice-Chair. He noted, a lengthy discussion was held about developing a stronger relationship with the area's Native community. Library Director Jankowska will be making contact and meeting with a representative to discuss the issue. Moore also noted a seat was available on the COmmission and there were two applications on file' Richard Jurgensen and Emily DeForest. Moore recommended DeForest for appointment. There were no objections from council. D-5. Parks/h Recreation Commission -- Councilman Frazer reported the next meeting would be held January 4 and Councilwoman Porter would be attending in his place. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3,2001 PAGE 4 D-6. Planning ~ Zoning Commission -- Councilman Bannock reported a copy of the last meeting's minutes were included in the packet and he reviewed actions taken with council. He noted the sign code ordinance update would be before the Commission for public hearing at their next meeting. Williams reported he spoke with Marilyn Kebschull and requested she prepare a map for the Forum showing city-owned commercial property, undeveloped property, etc. Williams also referred to comments in the minutes about the city's curfew. A brief discussion took place and it was noted there was no interest in changing the city's curfew law at this time. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported the next meetin§ was scheduled for January ~, 2001. D-7b. Kenai Convention/h Visitors Bureau Board -- BoOkey reported the next meetin§ would be held on January 25; new board members are Bill Popp, Ron ~Malston, Sandra Vozar, Wanetta Ayers and Marty Ra§an; and a Winter Open House is scheduled for January 27 from I to 4:00 p.m. D-c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reported the Legislature would convene and swear in its new members on Janual~ 8. He noted he planned on attendin§ the Congress of Cities in Washington, DC in March. ITEM E: MINUTES E-X. Regular Meeting of December 20, 2000. Approved by consent agenda. December 20, 2000 Work Session Notes Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE-- None. ITEM G: ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS-- None. NEW BUSINESS H-X. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3,2001 PAGE 5 Councilman Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3. Discussion -- Borough Ordinance Establishing E-91 1 Advisory Board City Manager Ross explained the information included in the packet was there to advise the council of a Borough ordinance that will be up for public hearing to officially establish the E-911 Board (the establishment was overlooked since the 1980'sl. He noted, no action was required by council. H-4o Discussion -- Request for Proposals/Professional Services for Development of a Comprehensive Plan. Ross referred to the draft request for proposals included in the packet and noted it had been before the Planning & Zoning Commission for review and they had no · objections to it. He requested council's approval to advertise the request. Council had no objections. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS ,,, I-1. Mayor-- Williams reported/discussed the following: · Referring to Governor Knowles' letter included in the packet, it was noted the list of capital projects discussed included two projects that were borough/state projects, but affect the city. Williams requested a letter be written to the Governor and a copy of the city's Resolution No. 2001-2 be included. The letter should indicate those projects on the Governor's list which are city projects and those which are borough/state issues. It was also noted the resolution is always forwarded to the Governor and all the legislators. · Requested the city purchase advertising in the Peninsula Clarion's Economic Diversity Edition. Discussion followed and it was decided to purchase a full back-page space for $1,625. Williams added he would take information to the Clarion to have included in the ad. MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3,2001 PAGE 6 Councilwoman Porter MOVED to approve a full-page advertisement in the Economic Diversity project being put out by the Peninsula Clarion and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. Bannock suggested it would be most advantageous to purchase either the front or back page. Councilwoman Porter offered to change her motion to indicate purchase of a back page ad at $1,625 and Bannock had no objection. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. · He discussed the development of a "Village Home Depot" with one of their representatives. Williams requested a package of information be forwarded to the Home Depot representative and Ross stated he would take care of it. Council had no objections. · The City of Seldovia voted to amend their code to increase their sales tax to reflect their tourist season. Requested Public Works Manager Komelis to set up a meeting with asphalt contractors to discuss costs of paving the hockey rink and Challenger Center parking lots. Ross suggested that since the rink and parking lots are on city property, and the cost would be over $10,000, it would be more appropriate to go through the normal competitive bid process prescribed by the city code. Williams pointed out there was more of a chance of using the rink during other seasons of the year if the floor would be paved. Discussion followed in regard to whether the posts and boards would have to be removed and the increase in the cost removing them would create. 1-2. City Manager-- Ross reported the following: · The public hearing on the BOR property swap will be held on February 21. He noted, in a previous conv. ersation the question was asked if there were any other BOR properties in the city that could be a problem. He noted the Kenai Municipal Park had four separate grants and they would have to be addressed if at some time in the future the use of the propertY were to change. Attorney-- No report. City Clerk -- No report. Finance Director-- No report. Public Works Managers -- No report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3,2001 PAGE 7 Airport Manager -- No report. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-X. Citizens-- None. J-2. Council Bookey -- Reported he had four or five people comment on the city newsletter and all were positive. He thanked Councilwoman Porter for su§§estm§ the idea. He added, the comments were they felt the newsletter was 1on§ past due and would like to see it continue. It was noted, the plan was to issue the newsletter three times a year. Moore -- No comments. Porter -- · Questioned the curfew ordinance. Ross explained it is enforced but only applied to individuals 15 years old or younger or on legitimate business. Porter suggested the ordinance could be outdated and requested administration to review it. Attorney Graves noted the language of the ordinance reflected what the courts rule. He added, the ordinance is a tool for youngsters out causing problems and when it is enforced, it is to send the youngsters home. · Noted several places in the community she felt were unsafe' the old Walsh Mortuary {burned out building); a gutted building on Cook Inlet View Drive; a building falling down along the North Road, but inside the city limits; and extremely dangerous junk vehicles behind the Chevron station. She added, she believed those buildings were an issue for public health and safety. Graves noted he was aware the Building Official was making contacts in regard to several of the buildings. Public Works Manager La Shot stated he would discuss the concerns with the Building Official. · Reminded council they would be hosting the employee dinner on January 20 and to contact the office in regard to door prizes. Bannock -- Thanked the Police Department for their recent help. Frazer-- No comments. Williams -- No comments. EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 9'20 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk KENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 3, 2001 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING Council Present: Council Absent: Staff Present' Others Present: Bookey, Frazer, Moore, Bannock, Porter, Williams Swamer Freas, Frates, La Shot, Komelis, Graves and Ross Betsy Arbelovsky, Economic Development District, Kathy Tarr, KCVB A draft agenda, prepared by Betsy Arbelovsky of the Economic Development District was distributed for council review. Discussion followed wherein disappointment was offered that the agenda did not include many of the items council had requested' comments from a banker · comments from a builder (why do they choose building outside the city, what would encourage them to build in the city, is there a lack of affordable property available, etc.) · comments from more than real estate person (what they see as encouragement/discouragement for location of businesses, should conservation-zoned city property be opened for development, etc.) · comments from small business representatives who moved their business out of the city (why, what would have encouraged them to stay in the city, etc.) Other comments included: · go forward with hearing from Native association representatives in regard to projects they may be planning to develop, etc. · a desire to lengthen time allotment to speak to land use in order to allow for the banker, real estate personnel, builder, etc. to offer comments; · hear an overview from the airport manager, but also hear comments from airport businesses as to what would enhance the airport to bring moi'e businesses to the airport which would increase the city's revenue, i.e. build a hangar, etc. Williams requested additions be made to Finance Director Semmens' December 8 presentation showing sales tax and growth in the area as he believed there would be a number of the public attending and the information would give them background to indicate why council had their concerns and why they were investigating possibilities. Wi!l/ams also requested three color maps be prepared and displayed indicating all the vacant properties other than residential in the city; all private-sector available lands other than residential; and all residential lands owned by the city. Caution was suggested in opening discussion on zoning changes as the Comprehensive Plan update work would begin at which time there would be time available for public comments and discussion in regard to rezoning. Comments to KENAI COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 3,2001 PAGE 2 that regard were that some general ideas as to whether Spur Highway properties should be opened for development should be briefly discussed with realtors and then it could be discussed further during the Comprehensive Plan update process. Suggested changes to the agenda were: · 9'00 a.m. Welcoming comments (Williams} 9:30-9:50 Kenai Natives Association and Salamatof Native Association representatives' comments. 9:50 Break 10:00-12:00 p.m. Discuss land use with comments from Fred Braun, Dave Feeken, Clint Hall, local bank manager, Dan Green, Bob Martin (Carr- Gottstein Properties suggested). Comments from someone in the retail industry (Doug dung suggested). Noon - 1:00 p.m. Dennis Brandon (CIRI) -- discuss what CIRI looks for in a community when building a hotel. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Discuss transportation. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Discuss medical services. 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Kathy Tarr -- discuss finding and developing Kenai' regard to tourism, arts, etc. s niche in Wrap-up comments. "Taste of Kenai" (proposed -- Arbelovsky will develop with local restaurant owners who would provide some of their specialty foods and. sell coupons for dinners, etc. Williams commented he would like a sales brochure developed on the FAA properties to distribute to developers, etc. (prior to the Comprehensive Plan update) for when the property is transferred to the city. Discussion followed regarding the need for the property to be replatted and it was suggested it be replatted as one large piece of property and then replatted to suit developers. Also, a development plan be required before selling the property and when a legitimate development plan is offered, a lease option be given until after the property is developed to insure it will be developed in a specified amount of time and then sell the property. KIENAI COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 3,2001 PAGE 3 Arbelovsky also stated the lunch will be arranged with a Kenai caterer. Arbelovsky noted she was attempting to find sponsors to cover the cost of the lunch and if not enough funds were received, the attendees may need to pay a small amount for the lunch. Council agreed that if a portion of the lunch cost is covered by a sponsor, the city would pay for any remaining costs. If no sponsor is found, the city will pay for the whole cost of the lunch. Arbelovsky also indicated someone local would open the forum with the National Anthem. Council decided to hold another work session at 6:00 p.m., prior to the January 17 meeting to review the agenda and make other plans if necessary. Arbelovsky is to forward the amended agenda to council prior to the work session. Because the council's staff meeting was scheduled for January 17, it was rescheduled for February 7 at 6:00 p.m. The work session ended at 7:05 p.m. Notes prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk 0 Z Z) 0 0 ~,. uJ UJ Z ~' Z w I-- 0 I.U uJ I-- 0 uJ I.IJ w Z 0 0 LU LU Z 0 LU H- Z UJ Z 0 0 z 0 o ,',' - UJ m 0 0 co 0 o o ~ ~ 0 0 ~ ~ 0 0 (9 0 Z Z :3 n,'uj w w Z 0 n n 0 0 0 0 n 0 0 d c3 ~ ~ < z 0 0 ~ 0 ~ n < ~ z 0 0 . m :::) o3 El z ~ ~ ~ < w< >- 0 z mm Om 0 LUn ILl I- z w o I- - I- I 0 on,' ow 0 LIJ 03 UJ O~ z KENAI MUNICIPAL Air Memo To: From: Date: Re: Rick Ross- City Manager -Airport Manager Rebecca Cronkhite January 12, 2001 Airport Terminal Floodng Replacement The Airport Terminal Carpet Committee met on January 11,2001 and unanimously approved the attached proposal for floodng matedal and terminal seating. The Airport Commission added their approval at the January 11 "~ meeting and forwarded a recommendation to approve to the City Council. At the request of the Carpet Committee, Matthew Vogel of RIM Architects will be present at the January 17th City Council meeting to present the design and answer questions. The Carpet Committee is requesting City Council approve the design and cost estimate and allow the City to proceed with the bid process. Once the bids are opened, the information will be retumed to Council for bid award along with a resolution to appropriate the funds. m... QLEVEL 1. SCALE: 3/64". = 1'-0" CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE BASE BID: DEMOLITION PREPARE FLOORS FOR NEW FINISH WALK-OFF MATS (1, 2, & 3) CARPET CERAMIC TILE RUBBER TREADS & LANDINGS BASES, THRESHOLDS, & EDGE STRIPPING FURNITURE FOR AREA NO. 1 ADDITIVE ALTERNATE 1: FURNITURE FOR AREA NO.2 ADDITIVE ALTERNATE 2: FURNITURE FOR AREA NO.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS CONTINGENCIES 927 SF 903 SY 4130 SF $ 8636 4178 12077 27091 48528 1252 8551 25588 9479 17024 28744 1419 $192,5,67 Z 0 Z IJJ z z Revisions Dote 01/05/01 Drown '~,mv Checked ) × Job No. 2 KO~60 Sheet No. A2  2000. by RIM Architects Iosko), !nc. /- L*EGEND DISPLAYS WALK-OFF (Fid-1) WALK-OFF (FM- 2) WALK-OFF (FI~-,3) CARPEl' (CPT-1) RUBBER RUBBER STAJRS NE"WSRACKS BIN AT~ POTTED PL~TS 1. ALASKAN BROWN BEAR 2. POLAR BEAR ,.3. SALMON 4. BACKLIT AD SIGN 5. HARLEY DAVIDSON 6. WOLVERINE 7. OIL DERRICK QLEVEL 2 SCALE: 3/64" = 1'-0" PERSONNEL ARBITRATION BOARD (Board Has Full Commission Powers) Board Member Name and Home Business Emafl Address Address Phone Phone * Permanent Charles Bailie 9~83-7796 Permanent P.O. Box 661 Kenai, AK 9961 ! . * Permanent Kenai, AK 99611 Eileen Bryson 283-4428 Permanent 1205 Third Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 * Permanent Kenai, AK 99611 James A. Krein 283-5221 776-6748 ' Permanent 365 Dolchok Lane Kenai, AK 99611 Ron Malston 283-5224 283-4966 Permanent 1109 Fourth Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 , * Permanent Kenai, AK 99611 Georgia Poynor 283-8166 283-2900 Permanent 4560 Wolfe Street Kenai, AK 99611 Robert L. Seymour 283-3315 776-6039 Permanent 607 Laurel Drive Kenai, AK 99611 Julie A. Wheeler 283-3269 283-3585 ~ Permanent P.O. Box 2987 Kenai, AK · 99611 (12/14/2000} NAME: _ CITY OF KENAI "V'~lgge ~ith ~ p~st- Ci~. ~ith ~ future. BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL'~)ATA~- CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT COMMITTE~:-'~'AND-- COMMISSIONS ? .... - .... ' , DATE: How long? ~ '~ '~'~'g'' Resident of the City' of Kenai? ~d'-~ _ Residence Address ~~ ~ ~ ~ Maflin~ Address ~ ~ ~~~~ ~ Home Tele~ho~ No. Business Telephone No ~~ Home F~ No. Business F~ No. ~ ~-~ ~ ~ ~ / ~ Email Address: P~'/~ ~ ~ ~f. ~~ ~c ~ 0 EMPLO~R: ~E[~ (~/¢¢~ ~ Job Ti,l. N~E OF SPOUSE: ff"~' ~' Current membership in organizations: Past orgtan~atio~ memberships: /~~C. --~/~~~ ~crv-~~ COMMITTEF~ OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: WHAT BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, OR CREDENTIALS DO YOU POSSESS TO BRING TO THE BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP? ' Signature CITY OF KENAI "Vi//gge ~tth a p~st - Ciff ~/th a'/ittttre. ' BACKGROUND AND PERSONA~~A~- CANDIDATES FOR. APPOINTMENT C,0M .~..I'I~.~AND COMMISSIONS Home F~ No. Business Telephone No Business F~ No. ~ ~/~ - ~ ~ q Emml Address: C~entmembe~htpinor~an~ations: ~/~,~/ ~,'~/~ ~~~,~'~~. ~//~. ~~c ~.1~ - ' ~ '-- COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ~ INTERIISTED: /~/~_~/[//t/~h~i_~_~' ~~i>' WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE IN~t0LVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COM, MITTEE? / / ~_,,~ !:,:~.,,,.,, ,.,., --~_ ..4 E~ . ~ ' _-__ i _ -" - '..- ' _ ' ', - WHAT BACKGROUND, EXPE~ENCE, OR CREDENTIALS DO YOU POSSESS TO BRING TO THE BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MEMB · ! ° ° t Si DATE: CITY OF KENAI "V'dlage with a past- City with a t'uture." BACKGI~OUND AND PERSONAL DATA' CANDIDATES FOR APPOIN?MEN? COMMI~~~~~__~ COMMISSIONS j[~-~ ..... · ~...¥. ~-,, ~ ~ ~.. ReSident Residence Address , N~~ o~ s~o~s~: ~' ~~ ~ ~~ __ ~ent membe~~p Past E~ OR COMMI~SI0 . WHAT BACKGROUND, EXPE~ENCE, OR CREDENTIALS DO YOU POSSESS TO BRING TO THE BOARD, co~~l,,lO.O~C°''l~'~~~,B~"~? . ~:~ Signature ~.J KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 305N. WILLOWST. SUITE200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611 T~ ~ 907-283-7951 FAX 907-283,3737 Memo To: From: Date: Re: Rick Ross - City Manager Rebecca Cronkhite January 12, 2001 Special Use Permit Proposals At the December 14, 2000, Airport Commission meeting several proposals for Special Use Permits were presented. The Commission recommended that two of the proposals be put in wdting and forwarded to the City Council. I received the attached proposals and included them in the Commission packet for the January 11 ~ meeting. Airport COmmission is recommending that City Council approve both proposals. The parties involved have been invited to the January 17~ City Council meeting to answer questions from Council. The proposals and draft special use permits are included for Council discussion and possible approval. Proposal re: Submitted by: Lease space 21 at the Kenai Airport terminal Vrglnta & James Kanas K-Beach Kabins 42106 K-Beach Rd. Soldotna, Alaska 907-283-3708 In 1998 Jim and I moved to Alaska after selling a successful lawn care business we had operated for six years. We aimed for and opened K-Beach Kabins, a cabin rental and log cabin sales busines~ at mile 17.5 K-Bea~ Road. ! am interested in leasing site 21 at the Kenai Airport terminal on a six- month lease agreement. The I~ would be from May 15, 2001 to November 15, 2001. I would pay the rent of $247.50 per month, the current rate for the site. The business would be open during the hours of passenger flight opemUons at Kenai The use of the space would be for a sporting gcxxls store and the primary focus would be supplying items of immediate need to the sportsman and air traveler, fishing and hunting licenses as well as maps of the Kenai River and other areas would be sold as well as fish boxes. The~ are only a few of the needs that will be filled. Due to space constraints, only the most necessary items will be carried. fishing supplies would be sold as well as t-shirts, ball caps and other gifts. I would also sell items such as, but not limited to, magazines, boo~, novelties, one-use Dec- 20-00 11:32A K/S WRCC 907- 283- 5844 p.o3 cameras, film, batteries and other general merchandise. As owner of a cabin rental business, I would also like to sell stays at K-Be. ach Kabins, fishing, hunting and other recreational packages. There is a need for the service ! would be providing. The duration of the lease would be for the peak in passenger air travel at the airporL If the opportunity he. me profitable for me to lease the space as a magazine/Ix~kstore during the winter months, would consider the possibility of leasing the space on a permanent basis. Respectfully submitted, Virginia lganas J:kLeaseskLease Docs Various Ones\SUP 21 KANAS.doc SPECIAL USE PERMIT DRAFT DATE' The CITY OF KENAI for the considerations and pursuant to the conditions and requirements set forth below hereby grants to' vkn nia mmas K-,Beach Kabins 42106 K-Beach Rd. Soldoma, Alaska 99669 Hereinafter sometimes referred to as the PERMITTEE, the fight to operate a sporting goods store at the Kenai Municipal Airport at the location shown as Space 21 on Exhibit, "A" which is attached. I. Term: The term of the Special Use Permit is for 6 months, commencing on the 15th day of May 2001 to the 15th day of November 2001. 2. Rental Payment: The rental specified herein shall be payable as follows: A. Right of entry and occupancy is authorized as the 15th day of May 20O 1. B. Rental shall be a monthly fee of $247.50 based on $1.65 per square foot for 150 square feet, for the privilege of conducting business authorized herein, plus any applicable tax. C. The payment shall be made to the City of Kenai, City Administration Building, Kenai, Alaska, or by mailing to the following address: City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794. 3. Use: The use by the PERMITrEE of the premises described above is limited to the purposes specified herein and is not intended to grant any exclusive use to the described premises unless otherwise provided above. This use is also subject to the reasonable administrative actions of the City of Kenai for the protection and maintenance of the premises and of adjacent and contiguous lands or facilities. 4'. Remalations: The exercise of the use granted herein is at all times to be subject to the regulations governing the Kenai Municipal Airport rifled "Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations", issued in 1999 or any amendments thereto. By signing this Permit, the PERMITI'EE Special Use Permit Page I of 4 j:XLeasesXLease Docs Various Ones\SUP 21 KANAS.doc acknowledges that he has received a copy of said regulations and has familiarized himself therewith and will comply with the requirements of said regulations, : olicitation of donations or the promotion or operation of 5 Solicitation S _ ._ · ...... -~,~mercial enterprise not ' ' USIIlt:~ ~ '~'~ .... any part or kind o.I .o_' ~_~~ ~~. p rmit u~on, in, or above mrport contemplated by tins op~~ .... e _ lands without the written consent of the CITY, is prohibited. 6. ~: Any or all personal or real property placed or used upon lands or in facilities in violation of the preceding prohibitions may be removed and/or impounded by the City of Kenai, and when so removed and/or impounded, such property may be redeemed by the owner thereof only upon the payment to the CITY of the costs of remove plus storage charges of $25.00 per day. 7. ~ Should it be necessary to reassign PERMITrEE to a different area of the airport terminal, the parties a~ree as follows' It will be the intention of the CITY to give PERMITrEE as much notice in advance as possible of such reassignment. The costs of relocation, including the costs of moving and setting up counter and related facilities, shall be borne by the hould reassignment and relocation be necessary, PERMITrEE. S .... , -~ afforded equivalent space, in terms PERMITI'EE shall be provlaea of both area and location, as that which it presently occupies, to the extent found feasible by the Airport Manager. 8. ~ PERMITTEE will provide all proper safeguards and shall assume all risks incurred in performing its services hereunder. 9. H ld Harmless: PERMITrEE agrees to save the CITY harmless from all actions, suits, liabilities, or damages resulting from, or arising out of, any acts of commission or omission by the PERMITTEE, his agents, employees, customers, or invitees, or arising from or out of the PERMITTEE's occupation or use of the premises demised or privileges granted, and to pay all costs connected therewith. 10.F__orbearance~ Failure to insist upon a strict compliance with the terms, conditions, and requirements herein contained, or referred to, shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the right to exercise such terms, conditions or requirements. 11.I__nsu_rance' The PERMITTEE shall provide proof of insurance coverage on the sporting goods store and its contents. Such insurance coverage shall be in an amount satisfactory to the Airport Manager. Special Use Permit Page 2 of 4 J:\LeaseskLease Docs Various Ones\SUP 21 KANAS.doc 12.Unit Maintenance.' The PERMITrEE shall be solely responsible for the maintenance and for keeping the unit clean. 13.Disadvantaged F~usiness r'.nterprise Participation: PERMITrEE (concessionaire) is required to take all necessary and reasonable steps to foster Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation in its airport concession activities. A. "This agreement is subject to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation's regulations, 49 CFR Part 23, Subpart F. The concessionaire agrees that it will not discriminate against any business owner because of the owner's race, color, national origin, or sex in connection with the award or performance of any concession agreement covered by 49 CFR part 23, Subpart F." B. "The concessionaire agrees to include the above statements in any subsequent concession agreements that it enters and cause those businesses to similarly include the statements in further agreements." 14.Cancellation: Permits in good standing may be canceled in whole or part at any time upon mutual written agreement by PERMITrEE and the City Council or by the PERMITrEE upon thirty (30) days PERMITrEE notice. Special Use Permit Page 3 of 4 J:\LeaseskLease Docs Various Ones\SUP 21 KANAS.doc CITY OF KENAI: By: Richard A. Ross City Manager PERMITTEE: Virginia Kanas STATE O F ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT O~rner THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,2001, RICHARD A. ROSS, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said City. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires: STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,2001, Virginia Ka~as, K-Beach Kabins, being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires: Special Use Permit Page 4 of 4 .I CustomCPU 44750 Funny River Soldotna AK 99669 d~ted@customcpu.~... www. customepu.com December 21, 2000 Rebecca Cronkhite Airport Manager Kenai Municipal Airport Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Rebecca: Thank you for allowing me to speak to the Kenai Airport Commissioners. Pursuant to my discussions with them and you, please consider this written proposal for placement of lnternet Access Terminals in the Kenai Municipal Airport. . I propose that the airport allow me to place Currency and Credit Card operated Intemet Terminals in the Airport on two separate sets of rules. I propose that CustomCPU (otherwise known as Travelers Web) be allowed to place terminals in various businesses cmrently paying rent for space to the Airport on any such basis as that business and I may agree without paying anything more than the current rental agreement calls for between the Airport and that business. (The airport still receives that percentage of the businesses portion of the proceeds called for in their individual rental agreements) I propose that the airport allow me to place a minimum ofthree (3) and a maximum of nine (9) Internet Terminals plus one printer, and one 4 camera security system in the common areas of the airport at a monthly rate of 10% of the gross income of those terminals payable to the airport each month. The. total number of Intemet Terminals to be decided by common agreement between the airport manager and the management of CustomCPU based on the perceived demand for this service as we pwgress through the year. I propose that we enter into this agreement on the basis of a Special Use Permit for a period of I year. After that period of time both the airport and CustomCPU will evaluate their desire to continue the service and make appropriate application to the other if there is a desire to continue. ) Furthermore I propose that the Interact Terminals be placed on benches manufactured by CustomCPU in one or more of those areas marked on the attached schematic of the airport as is · ... ........ .:~..~:.:7.~. .......... deemed most appropriate and. most convenient by the Airport Manager. I have indicated the most Computer Systems, 'serVice ' ~ ~'~ ' · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · arm Parts (lnternet Too.t) '..--., ~._..-.: .. . . ... desirable location with the number # 1 and the least desirable location with the number #5. Any other location chosen by the airport manager and/or airport commission will also be considered. CustomCPU will be strictly responsible for security of and any losses if any caused by theft or vandalism. The Airport will be indemnified against any and all losses of equipment placed in the airport by CustomCPU. If you have any comments or suggestions about any additions or revisions to this proposal, please feel free to contact me. · g:~ely Yours D~ Apted Owner CustomCPU 44750 Funny River Road. Soldoma AK 99669 ,! \~Becky~shared drive,Leases\SUP CPU O0.doc SPECIAL USE PERMIT DATE: The CITY OF KENAI (herein .sometimes referred to as CITY), for the considerations of and pursuant to the conditions and requirements set forth below, hereby grants to Dan Apted, Owner CustomCPU 44750 Funny River Road Soldoma, AK 99669 (herein sometimes referred to as PERMITTEE), the fight to place Intemet Access Tertninals in the Kenai Municipal Airport building. The Airport Manager shall determine the exact placement after consultation with PERMITI'EE. 1. TernA..: The term of this Special Use Permit is for one year, commencing on the 1 st day of February 2001 and extending through the 31th day of January 2001. This permit may be renewed annually on mutu~ly agreed terms. 2. R~ntal Payment: The rental specified herein shall be payable as follows: A. Right of entry and occupancy is authorized as the 1st day of February 2001. B. Rental shall be a monthly fee of 10% of the gross income on a monthly basis for the privilege of conducting the business authorized herein, plus any applicable tax. PERMITI~E shall .provide monthly revenue reports for audit purposes. C. Ail payments shall be made monthly within ten (10) days after the end of each month; and shall be accompanied by a separate certified statement showing gross receipts from each of the businesses herein authorized for the month for which payments are made. If any such certified statements are found to be incorrect' statements of gross receipts for the month involved, any additional amount determined to be due the CITY shall be immediately paid to the CITY by the PERMITTEE and any amount of overpayment by the PERMITI'EE shall be credited against the next monthly payment due the CITY under t! agreement. 1/li/Ol Page 1 of 4 \~Becky~shared drivekLeases\SUP CPU O0.doc D. The payment shall be made to the City of Kenai, City Administration Building, Kenai, Alaska, or by mailing to the following address' City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794. 3. Use' The use by the PERMITI'EE of the premises described above is limited to the purposes specified herein and is not intended to grant any exclusive use to the described premises unless otherwise provided above. This use is also subject to the reasonable administrative actions of the City of Kenai for the protection and maintenance of the premises and of adjacent and contiguous lands or facilities. 4. Reaulation_s_' The exercise of the use granted herein is at all times to be subject to the regulations governing the Kenai Municipal Airport titled 'Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations' issued in 1999, or any amendments thereto. By signing this permit, PERMITI'EE acknowledges that she has received a copy of said regulations and has familiarized himself therewith and will comply with the requirements of said regulations. .5. Solicitation' Solicitation of donations, or the promotion or operation of any part or kind of business or c~ommercial enterprise not contemplated by this Special Use Permit upon, in, or above airport lands without the written consent of the CITY, is prohibited. 6. Installation: All costs associated with installation shall be borne by the PERMITI'EE. 7. Removal of Property: Any or all personal or real property placed or used upon 'lands or in facilities in violation of the preceding prohibitions may be removed and/or impounded by the City of Kenai, and when so removed and/or impounded, such property may be redeemed by the owner thereof only upon the payment to the CI'I~ of the costs of removal plus storage charges of $25.00 per day. 8. Reassignment/Relocation: Should it be necessary to reassign PERMrlWEIg to a different area of the airport terminal, the parties agree as follows: Advance notice, costs and site of relocation shall be by mutual agreement. Should reassignment and relocation be necessary, PERMI'tTt~E shall be provided and afforded equivalent space, in terms of both area and location, as that which it presently occupies, to the extent found feasible by the Airport Manager. 9. Risks' PERMrr~E will provide all proper safeguards and shall assume all risks incurred in performing its services hereunder. 1 / 11 /01 Page 2 of 4 \~Becky~shared driveXLeases\SUP CPU O0.doe 10. H01d Harmless_: PERMITTEE agrees to save-the CITY harmless from actions, suits, liabilities, or damages resulting from, or arising out any acts of commission or omission by the PERMITrEE, his agents, employees, customers, or invitees, or arising from or out of the PERMITrEE's occupation or use of the premises demised or privileges granted, and to pay all costs connected herewith. 11. Forbearance: Failure to insist upon a strict compliance ~'with the terms, conditions, and requirements herein contained, or referred to, shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the right to exercise such terms, conditions or requirements.. 12. Insurance.: The PERMITTEE shall provide proof of insurance coverage on the Internet Access Terminals and the security system. Such insurance coverage shall be in an amount satisfactory to the Airport Manager. 13. Unit Maintenanc,e,: The PERMITrEE shall be solely responsible for the maintenance and for keeping the unit clean. 14. Disadvantage Bu_siness Enterprise Participation: PERMITrEE (CONCESSIONAIRE) is required to take all necessary and reasonak' steps to foster Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation in ~ airport concession activities. A. This agreement is subject .to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation's regulations, 49 CFR Part 23, Subpart F. The concessionaire agrees that it will not discriminate against any business owner because of the owner's race, color, national origin, or sex in connection with the award or performance of any concession agreement covered by 49 CFR Part 23, Subpart F. Be The concessionaire agrees to include the above statements in any subsequent concession agreements that it enters and cause those businesses to similarly include the statements in further agreements. 1/11/01 Page 3 of 4 \~Beeky~shared drive,Leases\SUP CPU O0.doc CITY OF KENAI: By: PERMITTEE: Richard A. Ross- City Manager By: Dan Apted STATE OF ALASKA ) THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) Title THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 2001, RICHARD A. ROSS, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said City. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires' STATE O F ALASKA ) THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ., 2001, Dan Apted, Owner, of CusWmCPU, being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires: 1/11/01 Page 4 of 4 PUBLIC "OPEN HOUSE" MEETING KENAI RIVER BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD PATHWAY Project No. TEA-0463(16)I54295 JANUARY 16, 2001 II. III. Team Introductions · John Dickenson, P.E. · Mary Leykom · Rex Young · Mark Blanning, P.E. · Phil Bryson, P.E. · Casey Madden, P.E. · Ron Godden, P.E. · Teresa Dunham · Lisa Parker Project Manager, ADOT&PF Environmental Analyst, ADOT&PF Area Planner, ADOT&PF Project Manager, Wince-Cortheil-Bryson · Design Engineer, Wince-Corthell-Bryson Design Engineer, Wince-Corhtell-Bryson Environmental Leader, Bristol Environmental & Engr. Services Environmental Analyst, Bristol Environmental & Engr. Services Public Involvement & Permitting, Parker-Horn Company Meeting Purpose · Introduce Team · Project Overview · Purpose and Need · Project Description · Schedule · Open Discussion Project Overview A. Purpose and Need 1. Link existing and proposed pathways on each side of the Kenai River to complete the Unity Trail System Loop between Kenai and Soldotna. 2. Provide a safe route for pedestrian and bicycle traffic by providing a pathway separated from the vehicle traffic lanes. B. Project Description 1. Pathway is to be located adjacent to Kenai River Bridge Access Road, between Kalifornsky Beach Road and the Kenai Spur Highway, a distance of approximately 5.3 kilometers (3.3 miles). 2. Pathway, as proposed, is to be 3 meters (10 feet) wide and will roughly parallel existing roadway within the existing right-of-way. 3. Pathway is proposed to cross the Kenai River at or near the existing Warren Ames Memorial Bridge. Crossing may require a new bridge. 4. Pathway location, as to which side of the road, is not yet determined. 5. Project may involve crossing of roadway under the bridge. C. Schedule 1. Environmental Scoping 2. Preliminary Design 3. Environmental Analysis 4. Permitting 5. Final Design 6. Construction November2000 - February 2001 January 2001 - November 2001 February 2001 - July 2001 July 2001 - February 2002 March 2002 - December 2002 2004 IV. Open Discussion A, B, We are interested in your opinion. Your comments will become part of the project record and have an influence on the project. Fill out a comment form (attached at the back of this handout). 1. Deposit it in the basket before you leave, or 2. Mail or fax it to us prior to January 31, 2001. Wince Corthell Bryson Consulting Engineers PROJECT: PROJECT #: LOCATION: KENAI RIVER BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD PATHWAY TEA-0463(.16)/54295 SECT. 4, 5, 9, & 16, T5N, R11W, S.M. Figure: 1 Proj. No. 00-077 Date: 1-16-01 Prepared By: M.B. SCALE' 1"=2000' THIS PRO. IECT KENAI SPUR HIGHWAY BEAVER LOOP ROAD WETLANDS, TYPICAL PROPOSED PATHWAY ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENTS KENAI RIVER BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD WARREN AMES MEMORIAL BRIDGE WETLANDS, TYPICAL KALIFORNSKY BEACH ROAD Wince Corthell Bryson Consulting Engineers ,, PROJECT: PROJECT #: LOCATION: KENAI RIVER BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD PATHWAY TEA-0463(16)/54295 SECT. 4, 5, 9, & 16, T5N, R11W, S.M. Figure: 2 Proj. No. 00-077 Date: 1-16-01 Prepared By: M.a. rs) uJ W Wince Corthell Bryson Consulting Engineers PROJECT: KENAI RIVER BRIDGE ACCESS PROJECT #: LOCATION' ROAD PATHWAY TEA-0463(16)/54295 SECT. 4, 5, 9, & 16, T5N, R11W, S.M. Figure: 3 Proj. No. 00-077 Date: 1-16-01 Prepared By: M.a. uJ 0 n, 0 uJ Z 03 W 0 W W COMMENT FORM KENAI RIVER BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD PATHWAY What do you think? Let us know your concerns, suggestions, and/or ideas. Name' Address' Phone' Fax' E-mail' Comments' Deposit comment form in basket before you leave, or mail or fax to: Mark Blanning Wince-CorthelI-Bryson Box 1041 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Ph. (907)283-4672 Fax (907) 283-4676 To: John Dickenson, DOT I talked with Phil Bryson, WCB, about some suggestions the City of Kenai has conceming the Bridge Access Road DOT Pathway that is presently being studied. If the DOT pathway is on the north side of K Beach Road it could go north on the east side of Bridge Access Road until it comes to the Kenai River. The State Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, has developed a plan for a park at the Kenai River and Warren Ames Bridge called, "Kenai River Flats Scenic Overlook and Interpretive Trail". I gave Phil Bryson a copy of the drawing for this park. This park includes the present parking area on the west side of the road and Birch Island Trail on the east side of the road. There is a walkway that connects these two areas which goes under the existing Warren Ames Bridge. The new DOT pathway could connect to this planned walkway on the east side and go under the bridge to the west side. The new DOT pathway could then be attached to Warren Ames Bridge on the west side. The DOT new pathway could then continue along the west side of Bridge Access Road to the existing bird watching station, which is an elevated boardwalk. The City of Kenai has discussed building an elevated boardwalk from our existing bird watching station to the City's Boating Facility. It would go west through the wetlands towards the Kenai River and then to the Kenai Boat Launch Road. This elevated boardwalk would be similar to the one at Potters Marsh in Anchorage. The new DOT pathway could continue on the west side of Bridge Access Road to connect to the planned Kenai Coastal Trail and then continue on to the existing DOT pathway at the Kenai Spur Highway. The City of Kenai is very much interested in this new DOT pathway along the Bridge Access Road. Please send me any information concerning this project. I plan to attend the open house in the Kenai City Council Chambers on January 16, 2001. Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager January 3, 2001 (907) 283-7535 ext. 232 kornel is@ci, kenai .ak. us i . ~ o ~ ~o / ~',~' m~~~~>~< - ~ 0 ~ , ~ ~ ~o ~ ~ 0 ~~' '" ~'" ....' AUACHMENT 2 - SHEET CITY OF KENA! January 18, 2001 Mr. Mark Blanning Wince-CorthelI-B ryson P.O. Box 1041 Kenai, AK 99611 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 Dear Mr. Blanning' Subject: Kenai River Bridge Access Road Pathway Project No. TEA-04623 (16) 154295 The City of Kenai would like to thank the ADOT & PF, Wince-CorthelI-Bryson, and others for conducting the public "open house" meeting on January 16, 2001, concerning the subject project. Mayor John Williams and Councilman Jim Bookey confirmed the City of Kenai suggestion for muting of the pathway as outlined in my e-mail of January 3, 2001. This pathway goes north from K-Beach to the Kenai Spur along the Bridge Access Road on the following suggested sides. 1. On the east side from K-Beach to bridge. . Have the pathway go under the bridge to the west side on an elevated walkway. This walkway is part of a DNR project called "Kenai River Flats Scenic Overlook and Interpretive Trail." It connects the Birch Island Historical Site to the State Parks existing parking at the bridge. The DNR Parks project is on the STIP list and scheduled for about the same time as the pathway. 3. Attached pathway to the west side of the Warren Ames Bridge. 4. Continue the pathway along the west side from bridge to Kenai Spur Highway. the west side, the pathway would tie into' On a. Existing Kenai Bird Watching Station b. Future Kenai Elevated Boardwalk that is planned from Bird Watching Station to Boat Launch Road. c. Kenai Coastal Trail Mr. Mark Blanning Page 2 January 17, 2001 During the January 16,2001, open house, Mayor Williams pointed out that the existing State Parks parking lot at the Bridge and the future parking area for the Kenai Coastal Trail would make excellent staging areas for the people using the pathway. The Mayor also suggested DOT consider locating the pathway away from the highway from the Bird Watching Station towards the river and Boat Launch Road. It would then go north back to the Bridge Access Road. This new pathway location would bypass Beaver Loop Road and a major trucking company and possible conflicts. Discussions at the City Council meeting of January 17 indicated that the City supports the pathway location as outlined in 1-4 above. The City also has no objections to DOT considering muting the pathway across City-owned land near Boat Launch Road. The new muting, ROW requirements, and future maintenance are items of City concern but may easily be worked out. This project is very important to the City of Kenai. We encourage additional "open house" meetings and offer the Kenai Council Chambers for the meeting location, which offers easy access to local citizen input. Sincerely, Keith Kornelis Public Works Manager KK/jet cc: John Dickenson, Project Manager, ADOT & PF January 5, 2001 Mayor John Williams & Members of the Council City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo St., Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Kenai Chamber of Commerce 402 Overland Kenai, Alaska 99611 (907) 283-7989 (907) 283-71.83 Dear Honorable Mayor & Members of the Council: Please accept this invitation to be part of our annual Town & Gown Awards Ball on Friday, January 19th, 8PM at the Diamond Rose in Kenai. This is our opportunity to thank those individuals who contribute so much to the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and our community. We look forward t° hearing from you soon, and most importantly, seeing you on January 19th! Best regards, Amy Anderson Executive Director 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: January 11,2001 Mayor and Council Richard A. Ross, City Manager Sign Code The Planning and Zoning Commission on January 10, 2001 passed the proposed sign code with a recommendation for approval to the City Council. Since this Code is a total rewrite and not just a modification of the existing code it is not feasible to highlight the changes in the traditional legislative format. The Planning Department will be preparing a table of the changes to assist the Council and public in understanding the changes made by the proposed ordinance. It is our intent to have the sign code ordinance on the consent agenda for the February 7th meeting with adoption scheduled for the February 21 st meeting. DECEMBER 2000 0.00% 100.00% ERA'7'968 ~ 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 7,612 0 7,612 8,229 Dec 7,968 0 7~968 8,174 Totals 98,423 4,757 103,180 Enplanements UP 136 from December 1999. Yearly enplanements up 663 at this time 1999. ~ Transnorthern Aviation shutdown 11/16/00 INFORMATION ITEMS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2001 o 1/10/2001 Public Works Department Project Status Report. , Planning & Zoning Resolutions/2000 , Maintenance Department Requests for Repairs by Building/2000 e Building Permits by Value/2000 , Pull-Tab Vendor Registration/Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 1/10/01 Memorandum from Senator Torgerson regarding the Juvenile Detention Facihty. o 1/2001 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection. 1/2001 Resource Development Council, .Inc., Resource Revieu~. e 1/18/2001 Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board meeting agenda and minutes of their 11/16/2000 meeting. .. Project Status Report A=Active NC=Non-Construction F=Future STIP=State Trans. Imp. KK- Keith Kornelis JL- Jack La Shot RS - Robert Springer MK- Marilyn Kebschull Jet- Jan Taylor A/NC/F/ CityContaet ProJeetNam sm) A KK 1999 Water System Improvements (WH 1 & 2 & PH) Status Zubeck, Inc.'s work is complete. IISCO is working on controls. Final as-builts and O&M manuals being prepared. A . MK Comprehensive Plan $60,000 appropriated in Capital Project Fund. RFP approved by Council. A JL Contaminated Soils- Shop Report submitted to DEC. A KK Cook/Mission/Upland Intersection & Erik Hansen Scout Park Parking Design engineering being done. Waiting on preliminary design to review with adjacent property owners. A JL Daubenspeck Environmental Site Assessment Test wells installed...Soils samples from wells look good...Sampling bluff ground water...well water samples, OK. Pete Campbell has submitted draft report. A JL Kenai AP ARFF/SRE Facility Site Work Site work is complete. Preparing construction documents for building. Bid in January pending grant. A KK' Kenai Coastal Trail Design Concept Reports are complete...City is seeking funding. PND working on environmental/permit process. Keith Kornelis meeting with agencies 1/19/01. A JL Maintenance Shop Preliminary plans and specifications complete. a KK Mission Avenue Sewer Line Relocation Jackson Construction has completed 94% of their work. IISCO is working on lift station control panel. Wednesday, January 10, 2001 Page 1 of 2 A/NC/F/ A JL City Contact Prejeet Name Multi-Purpose Facility Status Researching refrigeration systems and paving costs, A JL New Kenai Health Center Building construction going well. a KK STP Expansion/Planning Sewer Flow/GIS Sewer Lines Have received DEC Grant... Start late this winter. a MK Title 14 Review Public hearing on sign code at P&Z on 1/10. A KK Title 17 Review and W & S Regulations Working with Larry...including utility service guarantee. A JL Underground Storage Tank- Airport ADEC has responded to report and is requiring additional work. A KK WH 4 Received Coble's report on test wells. Abandoned Lawton/Swires site...Studying different alternatives. STIP KK STIP KK DOT- Bridge Access Pathway DOT- Forest Drive/Redoubt 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. WCB working on project...First public meeting was December 5, 2000. Second meeting 1/16/01. 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 Roadbuilders was Iow bidder at $3,464,240 with five bidders. Start construction 2001. . STIP KK DOT- Unity Trail Pathway Pedestrian/bike pathway along Kenai Spur from MP 2.8 to 8.2. Anticipate advertising in February 2001. DOT is looking at installing culvert to cross Beaver Creek. Keith Kornelis to meet with DOT 1/16/01 about TCP. Wednesday, January 10, 2001 Page 2 of 2 iPZ Resolutions for the Year 2000 TYPE OF PERMIT Resolution # TYPE MEETING DA TE 2t CTION Amend KMC 200031 12.25.030 - Junk Vehicles 9/13/00 Denied 200032 13.30.080 - Prohibit MV N Shore 9/13/00 Approved 200037 200036 14.20.320 HOP Fire Insp. 14.20.321 B&B Fire Insp. 10/11/00 Approved 10/11/00 Approved 200035 14.25 Landscape 200013 Establish Historic Commission 10/11/00 Approved 5/24/00 Approved 200009 Livestock Ordinance 5/10/00 Approved 200014 Title 14.20.105 to eliminate TSH Board 5/24~00 Approved 200005 Title 4 and Title 14 3/8/00 Approved Conditional Use Permit 200034 Bed & Breakfast 200011 Cabin Rentals 10/25/00 Approved 5/24/00 Approved 200015 Cabin Rentals 6/14/00 Denied 200015 Cabin Rentals 6/14/00 Denied 200018 Construction Business 6/14/00 Withdrawn 200001 Gun Shop 200028 Public Schools 1/26/00 Denied 7/26/00 Approved 200028 Public Schools 7/26/00 Approved 200028 Public Schools 7/26/00 Approved 200022 Transfer of CUP B&B, Charter Svc. (PZ89-10) 6/28/00 Approved Encroachment Permit 200002 Side & Rear Yard 1/26/00 Approved Home Occupation Permit 200006 Daycare 3/8/00 Approved 200038 Daycare 10/25/00 Approved 200004 Gun Shop & Gunsmith 2/23/00 Approved Thursday, January 04, 2001 Page 1 of 2 TYPE OF PERMIT Landscape/Site Plan Resolution it TYPE 2O0007 MEE TING DA TE ACTION 3/22/00 Approved 200023 7/12/00 Approved 200024 200025 7/12/00 Approved 7/12/00 ApprOved 200026 7/12/00 Approved 200030 8/23/00 Approved 200039 12/7/00 Approved Preliminary Plat 200003 1/26/00 Approved 200021 6/28/00 Approved 200020 6/28/00 Approved 200027 7/26/00 Approved 200029 7/26/00 Approved 200033 9/13/00 Approved 200040 12/27/00 Approved Variance 200019 Front & Rear Setbacks/Lot Coverage 200010 Front Yard Setbacks 6/14/00 Approved 5/24/00 Approved 200017 Front YardSetbacks 6/14/00 Approved 200012 Principal Structures 200016 Principal Structures 200016 Principal Structures 5/24/00 Approved 6/14/00 Denied 6/14/00 Denied Thursday, January 04, 2001 Page 2 of 2 z~ Z LLI ~' 1 I I I ' I ! 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~'~ 0 ~ 0 -% '% ~'o~/f°'~Ooo 2000 Building Permits by Value B $S,195,400 B $4,141,700 IC /R R = Residential C = Commercial Alaska Department of Revenue Charitable Gaming Division P.O. Box 110440 Juneau, AK 99811-0440 Games of Chance and Contests of Skill PERMIT APPLICATION AS 05.1 5.020 Please read the instructions before completing this application. Ali sections of the application must be completed NOTICE. GAMING ACTWfES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNTIL THE PERMIT IS ISSUED. Permit FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY Permit Number Date of issue ALL CHARITABLE GAMING PERMIT APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN DELETED IN ORDER TO REMOVE PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION. J~N-11-2001 TI-IU 11:53 ~ SE~NTOI~ JOHN TOI~6ERSON F~× NO, 907 465 4779 S£at¢ Capkol, Room 427. Juneau, AK. 99801 Tcl~phone 9071465.2825 F~ 907/465-4779 ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE SENATOR JOHN TORGERSON CtIAI~ SI;~ATi~ RF~OURC~ COlvibflT~:£ CtI~, $~IA, T~ COMMUNITY AND REGIONAl. AI~AIRS COMM1TI~E Dimtri~: 45457 Kenai Spur Hwy.; suite 10l B, Soldoma. Al( 99669 Tel~ne 907/260.3042 Fax 907/260-30~ DATE: TO: FROM: RE' January 10, 2001 Senator Pete Kelly, Co-Chair Senate Finance Committee Co-Chai Senator Dave Donley, ~~~nce Committee Senator John Torger Juvenile Detention Faci ity- Kenai This letter is to request your assistance in funding the Kenai Juvenile Detention Facility. As you may recall, the state embarked on a program to provide for these facilities some years ago. The program included expansion of the McLaughlin and Johnson facilities, and construction of new facilities in Ketchikan and Mat-Su. The facility for the Kenai Peninsula was scheduled for FY 2002.. However, the Governor's budget for this year failed to include the funding for the Kenai Peninsula facility and so I ask that you include this project in the Senate's capital budget. My understanding is that the cost is $4.8 million. The concerned citizens of my area have patiently waited their turn for this facility and now feel Ilk® a promise has been broken after watching all the rest of the facilities be built. I appreciate your time and effort in this matter and look forward to working with you to successfully fund this much needed state facility. RF. PRESENTIN(~ THE KENAI PENINSULA Anchor Point Bear Creek Clam G#l~k Cooper landing Crown Point Fritz Creek Happy Valley llalibut Cove Homer Hope Kachema~ Ci~ Kachemak Sdo K~f Low~ll Point Moose Pass Nanwaiek Nikola~vsk ,,._.~-,__,..._ =,...a^~.,, .¢o,~M Seldavia Soldotna Staris~ Sterling Vozncsenka Olume 14 .......... ;7 ,,~,* Visit us at: www. SoldotnaChamber-c°m Emaii us at: info~_,SoidotnaChamber, com RSVP Annual Awards Banquet ............. Jan. 17 Newsletter Inserts .......................... Jan. 26 YOUR You are cordz'a znvzted to atten The Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 42nd Annual Awards Banquet -J anu ary e 6, eoo 1 Soldotna Elks Lodge #~7o6 West Bldg. ~6~o Parkway--Crown IIsc Appetizers a. nd No-Host Cocktails-6:$o pm oi'd'o[n~t~hamber of Dinner Served at-7 pm ommerce 42nd Annual Awards Banquet, Soldoma Tickets -$~z5 per person Elks Lodge _ . . · ........................... Jan26 IlKen~iChamber Town& (Steak & Shrimp or Chicken & Shrxmp) II Gown ..................~ TO I~$~'I~V~ rlCl~i'$ Inside This Issue December New Members .... 2 NEW Member Comer ........ 2 Recove~ fi'om Mistak~ ... 2 Renewing Members ............ 3 Alaska Production Guide .... 3 Gramwriting for the New Millennium ........................ 3 ~ght ............................... 3 Homer W'mter Carnival ...... 3 2001 Millennium Calendars are on sale NOW... Over $10,600 in prizes!! 365 prizes to go in 365 days Only$15each City of Soldotna is brighter than ever Judges for the Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce viewed many beautiful commercial and residential Christmas Light displays December 20 through December 22. They would encourage ev- eryone to take a drive around the city to see what is probably the best display we've had in recent years. We would like to give a great big special thanks to our local Soldotna Lions Club for helping make the final decisions. We have come up with several new categories for this year's winners. Best Nativity went to 372 Lupin; Best Santa went to 385 Beluga; Best Gingerbread House went Alaska Canoe & Campground Most Creative went to 231 Knoll Most Original went to 4706,~ Highcrest; Most Festive went t~ 311 Beluga, 330 Ridgewood an( 47025 Highcrest. Welcome New December Members A special ~hank$ to, all our members...We can'~ do~_t wi~hou~¥ou! Timber Wolf Vacation Center Mike & Micheile Beals 44485 Sterling Hwy., Soldotna 260-5752 Fishing Charters Gary's Home Entertainment Gary Beaty P.O. Box 934, Soldotna 262-7082 Satellite Sales/Service Denali Gaming Supply, Inc. John Lopez 2000 W. International Airport Road #104 Anchorage 561-3646 Bingo/Puff Tab Supplies Kenai River King Guide Service Danny Paulk 45964 Paulk~Drive, Soldotna 262-5483 Fishing Charters w/Accommodations Horace Mann Insurance Brenda Oeldch . P.O. Box 1445, Soldotna 262-9155 (Chdstmas ~n~ con, n-- ~ ~ page) '"~~2001. Peoples Choice went to 140 Henfich; Honorable Mention went to 48135 Divine; and the 5~ ~)~,~1.e5 - Chevy Chase Award went to 41525 Grove Ave. \~-Millennium There were more businesses "Decked Out" this year than in past years. Beemuns for Best Calendar on sale! Nativity; Pizza Pete for Most Original; Seekins Ford for Most Festive; and The Outfitters for i Do you have a special star Most Creative. person that deserves somethin.~ Thanks to all of you who took the time to make Soldotna a bdghter place to be. Top two special? Why not get them a "gif, winners will be awarded with a certificate at the Soldotna Chamber Luncheon January 9 that gives all year long?' ' Calendars are $15 each and you~ 2001 At Noon at the Riverside House. .* R pp e Chamber Winners · . Dee Bell- $200 CASH ', Fred Anglebrandt- La.est Christmas Stocking Recover from your mistakes Slipping and falling on the job, figuratively speaking, can be embarrassing and shake your confidence. Hem are a low ways to recover gracefully from an error you've made: · · · Gain some perspective. Ruminating over a mistake and kicking yourself for it can do more damage to your confidence than the damage made by the mistake. · Put on rose-colored glasses. Try to look at the mistake as a learning experience, rather than a black mark against you. · Accept responsibility. Mature individuals take responsibility for mistakes and find solutions to them. · Move ahead. Not moving forward will damage your ability to develop professionally. name is in a drawing for c o: prizes all year long. Come .h~ Chamber office and get your.~ early. Only 1000 calendars wii be printed and sold. Every da.~ them will be a winner. Klm will b( on KSRM (920 AM) Monday Friday at 8:20 am announcing th~ winner's name and the busines'. that donated. Hurry they won" last Iongll Tell us what you do! ~ Weather you recently joined the chamber or ; have been a member for years, we want you in ~ our NEW "Member Corner" of the Chamber · Connection. We need you to send us a lparagraph describing your business. Take · advantage of this opportunity and get your ~ business in front of other chamber members. : Send ane-maiitoinfo@soldotnachambe~ m : or fax it to 262-3566 by the 20th of each month ;and we will feature you in our "Member · Corner." ,, i Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau The Alliance ·Alaskan Adventure Charters Soldotna Historical Society & Museum Pratt Museum/Homer Society of NatUral History Kenai Peninsula Toudsm Marketing Council Greater Kenai Chamber of Commerce Kenai Peninsula Green Star Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau Alaska Campground Owners' Association Ninilchik Chamber of Commerce Homer Chamber of Commerce Phone Directories Company Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Seldovia Chamber of Commerce Seward Chamber of Commerce Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Fairbanks Convention and Visitor Bureau Reflections Alaska Photography Alaska Travel Companions Buy Alaska Sundse Mountain Lodge & Cabins Cordova Chamber of Commerce Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commeme Haines Chamber of Commerce Pdnce of Wales Chamber of Commerce Willow Chamber of Commerce Greater Copper Valley Chamber of Commerce Yukon Chamber of Commerce Valdez Chamber of Commerce Signs Plus Kenai Peninsula Visitor Center Shandy & Sons Charters Greater Wasiila Chamber of Commerce Wrangell Chamber of Commerce Virtual Powers Network, Inc. Dillingham Chamber of Commerce Alaska Production Guide The Alaska Film Program is pleased to announce that they are developing a new Alaska Production Guide. This guide will be distributed to Outside companies' who wish to produce films in Alaska. The new guide will include an industry directory, detailed information on filming in Alaska, location photos and more. This is your opportunity to add or update your FREE directory listing. If this sounds like something you might be interested in call the Soldotna Chamber office at 262-9814 to obtain the needed forms. All forms must be in no later than January 15, 2001. Alaska Funding Exchange Offers Grantwriting Training Grantwriting for the New Millennium is a dynamic training session for those who wish to learn or improve the skills needed to present effective grant proposals. Course registration is $225 per person and includes a grantwriting workbook. Course will be held in Anchorage on January 15-16, in Juneau February 5-6 and in Homer March 19-20. For more information contact Ellen Maling at infoC_,,funding-exchange.org Every Team Member Facilitates Whenever a group comes together to trade information, strategize, solve problems, or make decisions, every member...must share the responsibility for making the sessions as successful as possible...shared responsibility for facilitation ensures that all group resources will be used productively. -Thomas A Kayser Building Team Power (Irwin Professional Publishing) Attention All Soldotna Chamber Members Do you have a special event, sale, product that your would like to talk about? Do you have the need for cost-free advertising? Assemble the Soldotna Chamber Connection and get FREE advertising. Send your 8 1/2xll 'flyers to more than 650 members, absolutely free of charge. For more information call Klm at 262-9814. Janua.ry January Chamber Luncheon Calendar Tue y Noon, Riverside Home 2 No Chamber tuncheon-HappyNexvYe~r J,nuary 9 Andrew Carmichael, Parks & Rec. Director, Feasibility Update January January 16 BP Classic, Blythe Campbell 2~ Small Business Development Center, Mark Gregory, Director 30 Peninsula Winter Games, Faron Owen, KlrI~C Ex--tire U.S. POSTAGE PAID SOLDOTNA, AK City of Kenai Mayor John Williams 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai, AK 99611 $oidotna Chamber of Commerce 2OO.1 President Past President Mike Frost 1st National Bank of Anchorage Dan Mortenson Four D Carpet One Jocelyn Coghiil Peninsula Cladon Sammie Cole SouthCentral TilJe Terry Coval KWAVE/KPEN/KGTL Radio Paul Gray Exploring Alaska w/Paul Gray Betty Obendorf Individual Tim Pope Natron Air Mike Sweeney Sweeney's Clothing Lisa Wimmer Nalional Bank of Alaska Barbara Elson FirstAmerican Title of Alaska Dena Cunningham McDonalds Kurt Olson Tim Berg's Alaskan Fishing Adventures Board of Directors and Staff 260~023 262-9181 2857551 262~494 283-7423 262-9008 262-9890 262~440 262-5916 2624435 262-5708 262-2221 80~548-3474 Executive Director Visitor Services Member Services Ripple Chamber Manager Chamber Bookkeeper Justine Polzin Klm Madman Edca Williamson Rebecca Hanson Linda Anderson Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Soldotna Visitor Center Soldotna Chamber Fax Rippie Chamber 262-9814 262-1337 262-3566 260-6100 E Era Aviation O! periodic publication of the Resource Development council, Inc. Roa.dle. ss rule, Steller sea lion restrictions level double blows Road/ess policy impacts likely to hit Tongass , sooner than later The Clinton administration's ,)sion to sweep the Tongass National Forest into its new roadless policy in 2004 will likely have an immediate impact on Southeast Alaska's beleaguered timber industry. The new policy would ban road construction and logging in 9.3 million acres of roadless areas of the Tongass. Although the roadless plan implies that its application to the Tongass would be delayed four years, in reality some effects will be felt immediately and will become incrementally worse within that period. "While the policy is not to be imposed immediately in Alaska, it won't be long before the Forest Service begins managing roadless areas as if they were already included in the road ban," said John Sturgeon, President of Koncor Forest Products. "it's a good bet that environmental groups will also file administrative appeals and lawsuits challenging any road construction or +imber sales in any area of the forest )estined to fall under the policy," Sturgeon added. "My staff has talked to timber and Forest Service officials and learned that they intend to almost immediately be- gin reducing timber harvests in the Tongass so that harvests will ramp down (Continued to page 4) The new road/ess policy could spell the end to the timber industry in Southeast Alaska. A new federal plan to protect Steller sea /ions could bring economic disaster to Alaska's fishing industry and coastal communities. Sea lion restrictions could devastate coastal communities A court-ordered plan to protect the endangered Steller sea lions has sent shock waves through Alaska's fishing industry. Fishermen said the plan, a 588- page "biological opinion," by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is even worse than an earlier court-imposed ban on bottom-fish trawling along coastal Alaska. "The restrictions are more onerous," said John lam of UniSea Inc., which operates a huge fish processing plant in Dutch Harbor. "The fishing industry is now looking at the greatest crisis it has ever faced," said Al Burch of the Alaska Draggers Association. "This plan will bring economic devastation to our industry and coastal communities." U.S. District Judge Thomas Zilly imposed a trawl ban last August, say- lng NMFS had violated the Endan- gered Species Act by failing to write a legally adequate biological opinion on how best to protect the sea lions whose population has fallen sharply over the past decade. The ban knocked fishing fleets out of waters within 20 nautical miles of sea lion breeding and resting areas, the same areas where pollock and cod concentrate. With the federal plan now in place, (Continued to page 5 ) Alpine starts up, oil flows to market Congratulations to Phillips Alaska Inc., and Anadarko Petroleum Company for bringing the Alpine oil field on tine. Ryan Lance, Vice President Western North Slope for Phillips, made the start-up announcement at RDC's 21~t annual conference last month. Alpine, located on Alaska's North Slope west of Prudhoe Bay, is expected to reach peak oroduction of 80,000 barrels per day by the end of the year. Gross recoverable reserves are estimated at 429 million barrels.' Alpine is a key addition to Phillips' Alaska operations in that the new field is expected to help stabilize the company's production levels in Alaska. Phillips and Anadarko are hopeful that the start-up of Alpine is just the first in Phillips is operator of Alpine and holds a 78 percent interest while Anadarko holds a 22 percent interest. The start-up announcement was made at RDC's recent annual conference. what may be a succession of new, important Alaska oil and gas fields. The largest onshore oil field discovered in the United States in more than a decade, Alpine is also th.e western-most producing oil field on Alaska's North Slope. The field is located in the Colviile River areas, 34 miles west of Kuparuk and is near the border of NPR-A. The 40,000-acre field was developed on just 94 acres, or two- tenths of one percent of the field area. In addition, Alpine is a zero-discharge facility. There is no permanent road to the field, and in the winter ice roads are used to get equipment and drilling supplies to the site. Alpine's drill sites and facilities were located in areas where they have minimal impact on wildlife, waterfowl and the subsistence lifestyle practiced by residents living in the nearby village of Nuiqsut. "Alpine is the realization of the fact that our traditional subsistence interests can be balanced with the development of oil and gas interests," said Isaac Nukapigak, President of Kuukpik Village Corporation, based in Nuiqsut. RDC Board member Ryan Lance noted that his company spent more than eight years studying the environment in the Coiville River delta area and working with the residents of Nuiqsut. Lance emphasized that Phillips and the Alpine team placed a high value on respect for the land and the people who live there. The start-up of Alpine is also a welcome event for the shareholders of Alaska Native corporations as the field is the first significant commercial oil production on lands conveyed to an Alaskan Native Corporation through the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Under the terms of ANCSA, 70 percent of the net revenues realized by the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation will be distributed among all regional corporations in Alaska. Development of the field will total more than $1 billion, of which over $800 million has been spent with Alaska contractors. Alpine is anticipated to generate more than $1 billion for the State of Alaska 'in tax and royalty payments over the life of the field. P~ae 2 / RESOURCE REVIEW / January 2001 tirnism among delega soonerthantheBeaut°n°ear°u nd )C's November conference ~ ad record attendance and was i ~ith optimism during its ogening 1 ~ some 20 speakers focused on ospects for developing the North )'s massive natural gas reserves, -,,e mood shiited the next day when )cus switched to timber, fisheries mining. The annual gathering o~ A~aska's ness and community leaders is :lue because it's the one ~iace that skans can get a timely update on . latest issues beiore each oi the '~te's resource industries- The enthUSiasm among more than · es was driven by the )¢ ~nde ...... ~rter century oi :os~..,c't that after ~ ~'~" Robbie Luxbacher, vice president of Americas ExxonMobil Gas Marketing take advantage oi the market demand, and prove to be the most economical route tot the producers and the greatest revenue producer (or the state," Knowles said. , Knowles said that the Alaska i Highway route can be built iar sooner, 'i pointing outthat much ct the permitting, international agreements and ' environmenta~ considerations are ' a~read¥ completed. ' .'There is a dear advantage in :'~ timetines when dealing with a known ~ quantity that has existing in(rastructure and previous development along the route. The highway route has a huge head start on the Beautort Sea proiect, which has no precedent and iormidable ~[k, a muiti-billion dotlar proiect to bring company, outlines the domestic market. .:tranded North Slope gas to market tt ~ay actuatt¥ get off the ground within Governor Tony Knowles endorsed a :he next several yearS, naturat gas pipeline route down the . , nvironmental and togistics techmcal- e.~..., ,~.v never be satidac- i cha. ?-. ,.-.ed" Knowies added. _ tori~yan~w~- ~---~,ier Pat Duncan Yukon ~"' -ertion that a ; chaitenged the ass ruled How ~.~.,,~,ftheconferencewhen I A~aska HighwaY, citing what he ever, caution and concern cost and technical ~he seconu u,.~ ..... ont¥ be cheaper ii it does not include ,,Obviou¢¥, a smai~ the incus switched to serious challenges considers are time, : ~ S~ope gas otherindustfiesareiacing, lnSoutheast, i advantages over a shorter route from . diameter pipeline, moving one BCF per new restrictions ontimber harvests are i Prudhoe Bay directly east under the · ! 3eau(crt Sea to the Mackenzie River North threatening to finish off what is left o( the state's struggling infest products industry, in Southwest and the coast, environmental lawsuits over the Steller sea lions threaten to wreck local economies, built targely on pollock and coq fisheries. Speaking betore a Capacity crowd the conierence's keynote breaMast, Oe~t,a,I~ old i:)olitical araphrasing the day o( gas, would be less expensive to build than a larger pipeline moving three or tour times as much gas," DunCan "'s either ma'/ way or the adage, it __ ..~¢, to the routing i said, highWaY,' my ,e_s..p.o~::-~; the highwaY,'" Duncan emphasized that permitting question is, 'my wdy ,-- "the Beaufort project ,'would be ciiflicutt, Knowles said. belief that the AlaSka (Continued to page 6) "It is my ...... ~, be completed / Highway pipet~nu ~,~"' . ¢;, .". w~ , 'lliams of Kena. i and To i Jim Antoine of the Nor[!,._ _ ,~ Maloney o~ ,,~..~. ,.,,,,,~,, nas developing-'. ,, 3 ' Janua'ry 2001 / RESOURCF-- rt~v,~- .... yut(on Premier pat Duncan and ASRC's i Minister charlie Brower listen to conference i Territories shared the podium w, rh yukon i options for Norm ~'uL"' ~,-,,,c:w /Pacle Premier pat Duncan. . ....... Murkowski, Young, Knowles vow to fight roadless rule'in Alaska forests (Continued from page 1) by 2004 to the iow levels intended by the policy change," echoed Senator Frank Murkowski. "The implications of the policy will be immediately painful to the residents of the towns of Southeast that depend on a timber industry. Clinton's new roadless policy for- bids logging, mining and road building on more than 58 million acres of na- tional forest lands across the nation. Combined. the closures add up to the size of several western states, includ- ing Idaho, Utah and Oregon. "While it may make sense to pro- tect scarce roadless areas in some Lower 48 forests where such scarcities exist, including both the Tongass and Chugach National Forests in this policy is terribly wrong and unfair," said RDC Executive Director Ken Freeman. "The recent decision to include both Alaska forests in the policy amounts to nothing short of imposing on Alaska a solution to a Lower 48 problem." The Tongass covers 17 million acres and most of it is roadless. The Chugach's 5.5 million acres is 98 per- cent roadless. There is virtually no com- mercial logging occurring in the Chugach while less than 10 percent of the timber base in the Tongass is open to harvesting, much of it on a 200-year rotation cycle. The forest plan governing the Tongass has already withdrawn more than half of the land previously available for logging. Additional land restrictions would only add to the job loss and economic suffering that has hit Southeast Alaska. "What you've got is a very hard push toward no cut, zero harvest," said Jack Phelps, Executive Director of the Alaska Forest Association. 'q'here's very little balance left in the forest- this policy would finally eliminate true multiple use management in the Tongass." Since COngress sharply scaled With most of the Tongass now closed to logging, thousands of jobs have been lost across the forest and Southeast Alaska's two large pulp mills have closed. back logging with passage of the Tongass Timber Reform Act in 1990, the timber industry and local communities have suffered major set backs, including the closure of two large pulp mills and the loss of several thousand jobs. The new Tongass Land Management Plan (TLMP), which cost more than $13 million and a decade to update, sharply scaled back logging beyond the reductions which occurred under the 1990 reform act. TLMP reduced the available harvest base from 1.7 million acres to only 520,000 acres and reduced the annual harvest quota from 450 million board feet to 153 million board feet. Under the roadless policy, the land open to logging would shrink to 331,000 acres, but actual harvest is likely to take place on less than 200,000 acres. The annual harvest quota would be reduced to an estimated 50 mmbf. The existing manufacturing capac- ity of Southeast Alaska's surviving saw- mills is more than 300 million board feet annually. Under the roadless policy, the nation's largest national forest would fall short of supplying the needs of a single sawmill in the region. Roadless areas and related issues have been addressed through the new Tongass plan and up to 90 percent of the forest is now protected from timber harvesting, road building and other de- velopment. Over the last several months, Gov- ernor Tony Knowles has communicated personally with the President and other administration officials to express his opposition to any unilateral federal edict imposing a roadless policy in Alaska, stating that such action would be a "double cross" to the integrity of the public process. In a recent letter to Agriculture Sec- retary Dan Glickman, Knowles re- quested that both the Tongass and Chugach be excluded from the national roadless policy and that future roadless issues be addressed through each forest's planning process. He said to do otherwise would ignore the results of the land management plans, which have involved years of analysis and public input. "At a minimum, the four-year delay in the imposition of the roadless policy in the Tongass provides time to pursue remedial action," Knowles said. The Page 4 / RESOURCE REVIEW / January 2001 more tt~an 5,000 acres in Alaska without congressional approval. He said a state suit to overturn the roadtess proposal in Ataska would be an important insurance policy should efforts in Congress fail. Concerning a possible legal challenge to the policy, Knowles said logging truck rolls down a narrow road. Such a site is becoming increasingly rare in a sta · mere logging on federal lands has been sharply reduced. 3overnor recommended that since the rute. Congress woutd have that authority roadless policy is the product of ' anyway, but under the act a vote could administrative rulemaking, the same ~ not be filibustered in the Senate. approach should be considered to Therefore. it would require iust 51 votes modify the new policy. If necessary, to overturn the rule in the Senate. The new president would need to sign off on vernor said he would call on a t' ~) to ' any ~egislation to overturn the ru~e. administration in Washington I Murkowski, however, strongly undertake such an effort, encouraged the state to file suit to back Knowles said he would explore afl of the approaches available to his i theterms oithe Alaskatands act andthe administration to modify the roadless policy, including a call from Senator / Murkowski urging the state to bring a ; lawsuitagainstthepolic¥',applicati°n 'i Steller Sea lions to the T ongass. Meanwhile, Murkowski and Con- ' . Zill¥ lifted his ban, but fishermen are not gressman Don Young have pledged" to encourage the next administration cheering to reverse the roadless policy. The~°rth Pacific Fisheries Management Murkowski and Young have asked the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO} to review the roadless rule under the Truth in Regulating Act of 2000. This new legislation allows the GAO to con- duct an independent evaluation of the costs and benefits of economically significant regulations. Murkowski and Young also wrote to Secretary Gtickman to inform him that the next Congress would initiate a i review of the roadless rule under the ,' provisions of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act because the rule would have an impact of more than $100 miltion on the U.S. economy. Under the act, Congress would have 60 days after it convenes in · I~nuarV to vote to overturn the roadless that important questions of standing to sue, ripeness, and specific iniury to the state must first be examined. He emphasized that litigation is only one remedy and that other actions at the federal leve~, including ~egis~ation and · . , rulemaking, should be pursued. The i Governor, however, would not rule out I a potentiat lawsuit. Ninety-five percent of the roadless I forests covered under the plan are i located in 12 Western states. Both Montana and ~daho flied a lawsuit against the rule, but the court dismissed the case, finding it wasn't yet ripe since the rute has not yet been implemented- ! 4owever, once the policy is imposed and damages can be demonstrated, i then both states are free to re-file. "it is reasonable to conclude that they will weigh in again," said the forest association's Jack Phelps. "When the ~ time is right, one option that merits "no more" clause in the 1980 ~aw that ' consideration is for Alaska to ioin other specifically prevents the withdrawal o! states in litigating against the policy." . ·. (Continued from page 1) Senator Ted Stevens said NMFS "sorely lacks the scientific data that would iustif¥ restrictions on pollock and c°d fisher- ies. NMFS believes that fishermen are tak- ing too much food from the sea lions, caus- 'i council reiected the new plan, saying its industry ' restrictions would risk lives and increase i bycatch. The Council's action is ont¥ advisory, ing them nutritional stress. The Fishermen are angry at the loss of says it only takes a small fraction of the fish and the government theory lacks scientific '~ prime fishing grounds and what they say is a ' tack of scientific proof that fishing, and not proof. , Stevens said the biological opinion puts vast changes in the ocean environment, was the $1 billion pollock and cod fisheries at responsible for the Stel~er decline, great risk, adding that the agency's plan "is The fishing industry charged that the new biological opinion, if implemented when a crippling blow to the smaiFboat fishermen the new fishing season begins in January, and Alaska'scoastalc°mmunities'"Stevens would only serve to bring out the most painful indicated it could impact more than 1,000 aspects of the earlier trawl ban and even ~ fishing boats. deepen the impacts. Many fishing areas witI i A preliminary industry analysis shows remain ctosed or severely restricted and new :, that the opinion may have a hatf-bittion classes o! fishermen including smatt opera- dottar impact on Aiaska's economy. , In a phone ca~t to U.S. Commerce ' hook and tine, wilt be " reta -No'mMineta Governor Knowtes o fish w~th .......... I,, bec ry , '_'~.allen,~e the latest tots wh _ .~....,~,,mcv'splan~uu,'u~ .... .4 his vow to c, ~ .... ~..,+ ~.-cted. Moreover, u~ ,~u-'. _ ~j ....,4 ,,ther fish- repeat~u .... *,',id the Secretary u,?, c,,,,.__....,~ that salmon, hemn9 ~.'.~ ~ .....n- opinion K,r~ow~e? .~.. .. i, , ,. the sea lion cris~s su.g_~=~.~°,~' ~e restricted, spreac:l'ng_,t~u,~s "there are ways to %%~Z~,~nities in crisis." ene~. ~,,~?_ ......thefull spectrum o~ ~,~,o,- ; without putting our uu,, .... _ ,. ~om p a e ~ hm ~ndustry REVIEW / P g tis ' g' · ' janua~ry 2001 / RESOURCE ........... 3ference covers fui! spectr, um Alaska's resource/ndustnes 'Continued from page 3) Under the Arctic Resources npossible, and i~ it was ever .~d, the cost o~ construction could gering." , noing Governor Knowies ~.nts on timeline advantages, n estimated that the Alaska ]y proiect is probably several zhead o~ any other development. alue o~ that advantage shouldn't :ounted or ignored," Duncan said. near term development prospect :ould begin in iust two or three it is unlikely that other proiects 'even be permitted in that time proposal, an estimated 2.5 bittion cubic feet of gas per day from the North Slope would be combined with 1.5 billion cubic feet from the Mackenzie Delta to deliver 4 billion cubic feet per day to gas markets in the Lower 48. The Arctic Resources model shoWS the "net back" value of natural gas on the North Slope would be $1.45 to $1.75 per thousand cubic feet, 7'5 cents to $1 per thousand cubic feet more than the net back from the southern pipeline route through the interior. Hogiand said it would cost more to illllll VIEFIEF President Teresa imm is flanked by Rep. Ethan Berkowitz and Governor Tony nowles at the keynote breakfast headtable. Forrest Hogiand, Chairman of Arctic ~,esources Corporation, the sponsor of .he northern route, said his company san build its proiect for $6.9 billion and carry both Alaska and Mackenzie gas to market, creating large economies of scale for owners of the gas on both sides of the border. Michael Stewart, co-chair of Foot- ship gas via the southern route, creat- ing a lower net back vaiue, because that pipeline would be more expensive and would carry only 2.5 biltion cubic feet per day o! North Slope gas to market. if the southern route is built, there will be a $7 billion loss of value of the known 35 trillion cubic feet of gas on the Slope because of the lower wellhead hills ipe Lines, the sponsor of the value, he said. Pipe Lines, . imated that as much as 20 percent kPa Hi hway route, said his corn- Stewart, of Foothills est _ -- -~emand will be supplied Alas -g.-..,~,~ ~he oipeline through S. a~ u can uu,,- - r .of U_. ,,~g,~, and northern Canada .~! party ........ ,~ ,~,wn through the ka's interior unu ,.,,- ~c~o~,.. ' Alas . -- ,.-, ~ ~,iliion Stewart said trom · "'- the case Stewart sa.~u Yukon tot ~.,~ "' ' ...... h i elines wiiI eventually be built. hills looked closely at a, nor~u-, that eventuallY ~s , Foot .... ,. ,,~,-,~ it wash t feasible bot P P roceed te and conu~u,~,- redicted each proiect will p rou -,-----~,us nermitting, reguia- ~ He p . _.,...,, timelines reflecting because o~ ~,,-, ,- .- ~ ~ ,-P----,.-,-t's regulatory requ~reme ._ nd environmental challenges tna~ i inde enaenuy ~" · nts FI l~!~-' ' tor~ a .... ~,,, ~,rni~.nt'stimelines and i eac p ....... ~ ~h~. nroducers and tine could extenu u~ ~,-,-~--- i the reeLctlnu~ costs. .... ~ ~ ~_q~URCE REVIEW / January 2001 Resource Deveiopment: .............. ., Senator Drue Pearce spoke to the Legislature's interest in North Slope gas development. Pictured at right is Dan Adamson, Director of FERC's Office of Energy Projects. needs and interests of affected com- munities. Senator Drue Pearce pledged the legislature's full support oi developing . North Slope gas reserves. "1 think that it is important that companies continue their efforts to commercialize North ! Slope LNG," Pearce said. "No stone should be left untouched. The iLegislature has demonstrated that it ~i will support those eiforts. However, I ' convinced that changing am ....... now make it more likely ~ North Slope natura~ gas will move I by pipeline to the Lower 48 states first, and that LNG export opportunities, the economics of which may actually be improved through the synergies of shared infrastructure with an overland pipeline, wilt develop later." Peace said her colleagues in the IegiSiature have an obligation to assure that the state's interests are iairiy considered when choosing between competing proiects. "in fact, ~ believe the legislature will insist upon that participation," Pearce said. "We also ve a continuing oversight ha ....... -,---the Stranded Gas responsim~t¥ u~u~, Act and other statutes that will have implications for any North Slope gas project." Meanwhile, the three major pro- ducers- BP, Phillips Alaska and ExxonMobil- are working together on ~ memorandums of understanding, i scoping documents, operating strate- i gies, timing for bringing in additional ' partners and other considerations, said i Joe Marushack, Phillips Alaska's gas North Slope Mayor George Ahmaogak addressed the LNG option. commercialization manager. This isn't the first time the producers have worked together to commercialize North Slope gas. said Mark Sikkel, Vice President of North American operations for ExxonMobil. $ikkel noted that more than $1 billion has been spent by the three companies on joint efforts. While much of the discussion focused on stranded gas, Anadarko's Greg Pensabene? the company's Vice President of Government Affairs, said Anadarko is aggressively pursuing new gas exploration in Alaska by acquiring more prospective acreage and launching a large seismic program this winter. Pensabene said his company's focus will be on the North Slope's estimated 72 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered gas, as opposed to the 35 trillion cubic feet of known reserves. On the second day of the confer- ence, one of Alaska's leading mining experts said future'mining activity and the long term strength of the multi- billion dollar sector will depend on metal prices, capital markets, application and expansion of new technology, new dis- coveries, the availability and cost of energy and the regulatory and permit- ting climate. "One need only to look at the capi- talization levels of the world's major mining companies to realize that the attractiveness of this market as an in- vestment has seriously waned over the past three to five years," warned Paul Giavinovich, a independent geologist and consultant. "The strong profitability posted by many of the major mining companies is not being reflected in their stock prices; hence, major new mine investments are either being financed through cash flow or debt." The lack of investor interest in the mining sector is having a particularly profound impact upon the ability of the junior mining companies to finance ex- ploration and development, Glavinovich said. He said major mining companies are replacing reserves through merg- ers and acquisitions and are slowly withdrawing from grass roots explora- tion. "We therefore must look to the junior mining companies to provide the discoveries of the future," Glavinovich said. "These same junior companies are experiencing extreme difficulty in that they cannot provide the investment glamour of the 'dot-coms' and are struggling to sustain a competitive presence. Any reduction in the activity level of the junior mining companies translates directly into a reduction in the odds for discovery." While Alaska is well endowed with promising geology, access to many areas, especially federal, are largely compromised by conservation system units, Glavinovich pointed out. With regard to permitting, Glavinovich said it does no good to discover a viable mineral deposit if one cannot secure the necessary permits and political blessings to place a deposit into production. Regulatory risk, Glavinovich said, ranks right up there with geology, mining history and taxation policies. Permitting a mine in Alaska should be considerably more efficient and pre- dictable, Glavinovich said. "We have a track record of accomplishment, but it has not been without a lot of blood, sweat and tears and at the cost of tens of millions of dollars per site. Far too much of this money has been spent responding to emotional issues rather than substance. There is room for im- provement." Given the scheduled expansion of the Red Dog, Greens Creek and Fort Knox mines, the .annual $1.12 billion current value of Alaska's mining indus- try is likely to increase for the next several years. However, outside Alaska's two big flagship mining projects, Red Dog and Pogo, the indus- try is attracting little new investment, and exploration and development are lagging. In timber, Koncor Forest Products President John Sturgeon warned the industry could disappear, depending on the outcome of the presidential election. Greg Baker, President of Westward Seafoods, warned that the economic base of coastal communities will be devastated if the current restrictions on the pollock and cod fisheries remain in place. Gas producers announce joint work program The three major Alaska North commercial structure and overall its best chance for success. Slope gasproducershaveagreedtoa viability. The focus will be on route At this point, the initial work joint work program on an Alaska gas selection, leading to a filing of program is expected to cost about pipeline project. Ultimately, such a applications with U.S. and Canadian $75million. Staffinglevelscouldrange project would involve a pipeline sys- regulato~ agencies, from 50 to 100 full time staff from the tem to deliver gas from Alaska's North The participants in the program are three companies, with significant Slope to Canada and the Lower 48. BP, Phillips and ExxonMobil. Costs of contractor support. The agreement initiates the first the work program will be shared equally. ! The industry has discovered more steps in progressing the project. The ~ The companies believe that having the than 35 trillion cubic feet of gas on the key program activities over the next three major producers working together, , North Slope. The fields hold the larg- , ~; combining their gas, financial and i est untapped gas reserves in North yearwill be conceptual design project ~ costing, permitting considerations, ~ technical resources, gives the project i America. ~,,,,,n, cnn1 / R .F_SOURCE REVIEW / Page 7 elopment Council 121 W. Fireweed, Suite 250 Anchorage, AK 99503 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED ~DIGIT 99611 JOHN WI'LLIAI~i CITY¢ KENA 2:10 PI DALGO AVE STE 200 PAID Anchorage, AKa. KENAi AK 99611-7794' Ihl,,hh,,lh,,,,il,,,llh"li'"lhl'"l"l"'illl'"'[l"l KENAI RIVER Special Management Area "Working together...for the river" Ie II. *** Meeting Agenda*** Thursday, January 18, 2001 7:00 p.m. Kenai River Center CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call B. Approval of 11/16/00 minutes C. Agenda Changes and Approval PUBLIC COMMENT III. NEW BUSINESS A. Kenai Kiver Prehistory, Dr. Doug Reger (EPA funded grant) B. Election of Officers IV. OLD BUSINESS Ye A. Recreation Impact Study Committee Report, Chris Degemes B. Commercial Operators Committee Update, Suzanne Fisler C. Quartz Creek Gravel Pit Reclamation Update, Suzanne Fisler PUBLIC COMMENT VI. ADJOURNMENT A. Board Comments B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669, 'Soldotna 262-5581 Kenai Peninsula Borough, Box 850, Soidotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-4441 Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD Thursday, November 16, 2000 City of Soldotna - Council Chambers I® II. III. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call Members Present: Jeffrey King, Ted Wellman, Jim H. Richardson, Paul Shadura, Jim Golden, Brett Huber, Janette Cadieux, Charles Quarre, Tim Navarre, Ken Lancaster (with Rick Wood introduced as City of Soldotna representative), Robin West, Bill Shuster, Glenda Landau (for Lance Trasky), Richard Ross, Chris Degemes, Deric Marcorelle Member Absent: Ann Whitmore-Painter B. Approval of 10/19/00 minutes The minutes were approved as written. C. Agenda Changes and Approval Chairman Wellman stated that the board would be losing a member with Mayor Ken Lancaster being elected as a State Representative. He then offered Ken an opportunity to tender his resignation as the first item before the public comment on the agenda. Ken Lancaster told the board it has been a pleasure to work on this board and that he looks forward to working with everyone in a different capacity in the future. He then recommended Rick Wood take his place on the board representing the City of Soldoma. PUBLIC COMMENT NEW BUSINESS Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 16, 2000 A. Welcome new Board Members Ted welcomed the new board members: Charles Quarre, Janette Cadieux, Brett Huber and Rick Wood. Ted said there was a mini orientation over dinner tonight for these board members to discuss board duties. He then asked for each of the new members to introduce themselves. Brett Huber said it's nice to be here and appreciates the opportunity to serve. He looks forward to learning and contributing to the process as time goes on. Janette Cadieux said. this is the first time she has been on a board of this nature. She said she will spend time learning a lot and invited 'all of the board members to help her out. Charles Quarre said he appreciates being able to serve on the board. As a property owner he said he feels strongly that property owners are stewards of the land and the fiver, and looks forward to serving. Rick Wood said he feels fortunate to be able to serve on the board. He hopes to bring a lot of resource to the board on what knowledge he does have on the fiver. Ted commented that this is the first time since August 1998 that all of the board seats have been filled. He appreciates Commissioner Pourchot's actions in making the appointments. B. Summary of EPA Research Grant Awards for the Kenai River, Suzanne Fisler Suzanne said the EPA research grant comes from the Borough requesting grant money to support the Kenai River Center for maintenance and operation of the building, but $375k was set aside for research needs. There will be 7 different projects funded with this money. The River Center staff held a series of meetings this past spring/summer where potential proposers could come together and propose a variety of research projects that would provide important information to agencies managing some aspect of the river or to implement a research recommendation from the Comprehensive Management Plan. Staff members from Parks, F&G, KPB, and EPA evaluated and scored all of the proposals, selecting 7 projects that will be funded. Suzanne then told the board she would like to have each of the grant recipients come speak to the board about their projects over the next several months. Mike Lilly and David Nyman will speak tonight about one of the projects. Suzanne handed out the proposal from Mike Lilly that scopes his project on ground water/surface water interactions. She said Mike Lilly does a lot of ground water- surface interaction studies and David Nyman does environmental engineering and they have formed a partnership. They have done some work Kenai River Special Management Area .Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 16, 2000 out in the Sterling area for Sam McDowell investigating some contamination that occurred at a gas station that seeped into the aquifer. Suzanne said Lilly and Nyman are installing a set of monitoring wells at the Pillars and at the old DOT site in Soldotna. She said they would monitor the soil moisture, the conductivity, the temperature of the soil and the water. The Pillars was chosen because it is a relatively undisturbed site, it is tidally influenced twice a day and there are unknowns about the tidal influence. The old Soldotna DOT yard was chosen not so much for the contamination history as much as it is a site in a very developed part of the lower fiver and it is not tidally influenced. It is intended that the sites will be monitored for 10 years although at present there is funding for just one year. Suzanne said she is hoping to have the Kenai Watershed Forum or another volunteer group continue to monitor the wells. The unique aspect of the project is that Mr. Lilly will have a radio transmit information from the sensors "real time" as it is registering temperatures and from there it is bounced to a radio tower then to the River Center. At the River Center it gets downloaded to a computer and from the computer to their web page. Suzanne said some of the other projects are' Doug Reger (retired archaeologist from DNR) will complete a prehistory monograph. He will develop a document that reviews the past 25 years of research on the prehistory of the people of the Kenai since the glacial times to the present. Dick Reger, geologist, (brother to Doug) will document the glacial history of the Kenai River watershed, and describe how the geological forces have formed the valley as we know it today. Mary Price, USFWS Fisheries Resource Office, Will be evaluating the effectiveness of light penetrating grate walks. Pete Boggs will be preparing a mapping system to classify types of wetlands along the Kenai River. Some funds have been provided for a citizen water quality monitoring effort. Morgan Evans will produce a video documenting a historical perspective on the Kenai watershed starting with the glaciers to the present time, and also including the formation of the watershed, the people that lived here, why the system is unique, why we have the fish we have, why there are two distinct runs, why the fish are the size they are and what the wetlands do. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 16, 2000 Suzanne said she would schedule the grant recipients to provide information at future board meetings. C. Ground Water Monitoring Study, Mike Lilly and David Nyman Mike stated that most watershed plans focus on surface water issues, and rarely address the relationship between the river and the ground water recharge system. The relationship between the river and ground water it is not yet understood, but may have a big impact on the viability of salmon eggs and fry, for example. If the ground water is contaminated, it could have significant impacts on the delicate life cycle of salmon, which are sponges for hydrocarbons. Very little is known about how much contamination is entering ground water sources, which eventually reach the fiver. Therefore the idea of this project is to show the interaction between ground water and surface water so the public, land managers and local government can see how these things are connected. Brett asked Mike when he expects to begin monitoring. Mike said it could be as soon as next week. He also said they are installing wells and sensors and during installation the ground is disturbed. To get accurate data it will take approximately two months for the system to get back to natural. The data will be sent to the Kenai River Center and into the intemet. The web address is' http ://www. Kenai-wat ershed, org Brett asked how the information learned from these two sites would be applied to other areas of the fiver. Mike replied that the water supply level at the Pillars is artesian, and located under a clay layer~30 feet down. A similar clay layer underlies much of the fiver, but in some areas the layer is thin and allows the artesian water to flow through it and presumably into the fiver. They're trying to understand the relationship between the surface fiver water, and ground water that is entering the fiver. Bill said The Nature Conservancy is doing a surface water quality monitoring program. He asked if these two efforts would coordinate together. The water quality monitoring program might detect problems at one of the testing sites that can be traced to a source, for example. Mike stated they plan t© have some water quality tests done at their wells. Janette asked how representative these two sites would be for the lower fiver section. Mike said these two sites represent two different sites for the lower fiver area, with one undeveloped, tidally influenced site, and one developed non-tidally influenced site. He thinks the information should be readily transferable for the lower fiver reaches. D. Establishing Standing Committees fOr the 2000-2001 season Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 16, 2000 Ted said there are 5 standing committees' Permit, Recreation Impact Study, Commercial Operators, Borough Committee, and the Legislative Committee. He would like as much participation as possible from board members. He went over the list of members presently serving, explained each committee function and then asked for participants in each committee. Ted said most committees meet sometime before the board meeting or on other days that are worked out with committee members. The committee does not decide anything that is binding but comments to this board for a final recommendation to the agency. Suzanne Fisler chairs the Permit Committee. Suzanne said this committee meets primarily when there are controversial or difficult permit issues to discuss. The committee makes recommendations on denying or approving a permit, and the conditions that should attach to the permit. In January, the committee may be discussing the restoration of the gravel pit ponds near Quartz Creek. Committee members are: Suzanne Fisler, Chair, Lance Trasky, Ted Wellman, Jim H. Richardson, Bill Shuster, Charles Quarre and Janette Cadieux. The Recreation Impact Study Committee is chaired by Chris Degemes. Chris said this committee would establish the objectives and methods for conducting the study next season. The study will evaluate how people are using the fiver, what kind of impacts they are experiencing on the fiver with the idea of determining what can be done to improve the recreation experience on the fiver. Committee members are: Chris Degemes, Chair, Jeff King, Ted Wellman, Paul Shadura, Brett Huber, Charles Quarre, Jim Golden, Rick Wood, Janette Cadieux. Jeff King chairs the Guide Committee. Jeff said this committee has been implementing the recommendations from the Kenai River Comprehensive Management Plan (KRCMP) that have to do with both rental boats and guide activity on the river. Most of the recommendations have been implemented. Committee members are: Jeff King, Chair, Suzanne Fisler, Ted Wellman, Jim Golden, Bill Shuster, Brett Huber, John Cho, Joe Connors, Greg Brush. The Borough Committee is chaired by Tim Navarre. Tim said the primary focus of this committee is to get the KRCMP adopted by the Borough. Committee members are: Tim Navarre, Chair, Jeff King, Lance Trasky, Chris Degemes, and Ann Whitmore-Painter. Ted then explained that Mayor Ken Lancaster had chaired the Legislative Committee. He said he has asked Ann Whitmore-Painter to chair this committee, and she has agreed to do so. The purpose of this committee is to get legislation passed such as the KRSMA Lands Addition bill. Committee members are' Ann Whitmore-Painter, Chair, Brett Huber, Paul Shadura, Rick Ross, Robin West, Chris Degemes, Jim H. Richardson. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 16, 2000 Suzanne said the Kenai River center is usually available for committee meetings. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Recreation Impact Study Committee Report, Chris Degemes Chris provided some background for the new board members. In 1998 the legislature passed an appropriation to the Department ofFish and Game for $120K for a boat wake study and a vessel overcrowding study. The boat wake study took a lot of time and effort and $60K. That leaves $60K for the recreation impact study, She said the general objectives outlined in the KRCMP call for addressing vessel crowding and other related recreational issues. Chris said this committee would look at the recreation dynamics of the fiver, how recreational users are using this fiver regardless of who they might be, and look at the experiences people have on the fiver. Chris said a recent complexity to look at is a trend of declining sales of sport 'fish licenses to residents in the southcentral and southeast areas of Alaska. Is the license trend attributed to impacts that people experience on the Kenai River, or are other factors causing the decline? She said Doug Vincent-Lang (ADF&G) proposed that he use some of the money to look at Kenai River anglers to study just this issue. Chris said the committee could help decide and advise what this study should be. Chris said on Monday November 20th she would meet with Doug Vincent- Lang along with Ted Wellman and Charles Quarre (and any other board members are welcomed to join) in Anchorage. Ted said more work would need to be done by the committee to establish objectives and get this study on track. B. Commercial Operator-Committee Report, Jeff King Jeff said the committee meeting had tremendous turnout of the committee with 2 representatives from the guide association. Jeff said Suzanne provided information about complaints from the public related to guides. There were 12 guide complaints from the public from the month of July. However there were 26 complaints from other guides about guides. Joe Connors will help with this as liaison to resolve things among the guides themselves. Jeff said State Parks received 5 letters of complaint from a group of property owners in the Kenai Keys. He said Suzanne, Ted and he would work on a letter to the property owners explaining how we have worked on some of these problems. Suzanne said this is why we need to have an orientation next year again. She Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 16, 2000 V® VI, said there would be 7 different sessions with groups limited to no more than 75 per group. The guides will be provided with the scheduled dates soon to help them plan. PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT A. Board Comments Rick Ross' Rick said the City of Kenai would probably not adopt the entire KRCMP because there are things in it that apply to other communities. He said what he committed to this board about a year ago would be to include those recommendations that apply to the City of Kenai in the comprehensive planning process. Their planning process is expected to begin in Jan. or Feb. Bill Shuster: He talked with Jim A. Richardson and ADF&G about the possibility of some legislation to be directed at encouraging youth fishing. Following that, he contacted Ken Lancaster and sent him some possible legislation, which would allow ADF&G to draft regulations encouraging youth fishing. Ken stated that he is very supportive of that. Also Bill said the Chugach National Forest is holding a workshop on Friday, Novemberl 7 to discuss access issUes within the CNF Plan. Paul Shadura: He asked about spawning activity at Liepitz Lake and Tem Lake North since the construction and suggested this could be a topic for a future meeting. Charles Quarre: He said he is honored to be on the board and looks forward to contributing. Glenda Landau' She said she would pass on meeting notes to Lance. Janette Cadieux: She said she is looking forward to this as a fun challenge. In her professional work she serves the Kenai School District everywhere from Tyonek and Nikiski to Seward so she said she has participated in many of the various land management plans around the area. She is looking forward to this next stage of involvement. Chris Degemes: State Parks is in the process of accepting a donation of 26 acres of wetlands adjacent to Morgans Landing. The donor has subdivided the wetland area from his dry uplands. The new lands are important contiguous wetlands and also are important areas for brown bears. Jim H. Richardson' He said it's great there are three new board members completing the board. It will be an opportunity to get some new perspectives. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 16, 2000 Brett Huber: Said he is happy to be here. He would like a copy of the committee roster. It would also be really helpful to get advance notice of committee meetings. He also suggested all board members receive copies of committee handouts in the board packets. Robin West: He said he is happy to see a full board and welcomed the new board members. He asked for a letter of thanks be sent to Ken Lancaster for of his help through the years. Tim Navarre: He too said he is pleased to see a full board. Borough selected lands will be submitted to the Assembly at their next meeting December 12~. He said the next Boro committee meeting would probably be after the first of the year. Rick Wood: to serving. He said he is fortunate to serve on this board and looks forward Ted: He said Ken was Vice President of this board and since he is no longer serving it would be appropriate to vote for new officers at the first of the year. He also suggested there be no meeting next month as it would fall on December 2 l~t and that would be to close to Christmas. He did recommend that committees meet before the January meeting. B. 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