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2001-06-06 Council Packet
Kenai City Council Meeting Packet June 6, 2001 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6,2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B' SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS , Ordinance No. 1913-2001 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1,2001 and Ending June 30, 2002. . Resolution No. 2001-34 -- Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1,2001 and Ending June 30, 2002. , Resolution No. 2001-35 -- Transferring $7,200 in the General Fund Shop for Purchase of Grader Tires. . Resolution No. 2001-36 -- Transferring $19, 870 in the Street Improvements Capital Project Fund for Engineering the MisSion, Cook, Upland and Main Improvement Project. e Resolution No. 2001-37-- Transferring $9,420 in the General Fund to Purchase Communications Department Office Furniture. , Resolution No. 2001-38 -- Awarding the Bid to Air Tek, Inc. for Kenai Airport Terminal Fluorescent Light Repair and Replacement - 2001 for the Basic Bed of $9,765.00 Plus Additive Alternates 1, 2 and 3 at $29,504.00 for a Total of $39,269.00. o *Transfer of Liquor License -- Transfer From to Schilling Alaska, Inc., d/b/a Uptown Motel/Louie's to Same Corporation Owned by Different Share Holders. -1- ITEM D: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: le e ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: . , o , . COMMISSION! COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report MINUTES *Regular Meeting of May 16,2001. *Special Meeting of May 30, 2001. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1914-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,635,000 in the General Fund for Transfer to the Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund and the Skateboard Park Capital Project Fund. *Ordinance No. 1915-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.321 (Bed and Breakfast Establishments) to Provide' 1) That Applicants Must Provide Evidence of Being Current on All City Obligations Prior to Issuance of a Permit; 2) To Provide for an Annual/Report Summarizing On-Site Activity for the Year; 3) Setting Forth Standards for Revocation of Conditional Use Permits for Non-Compliance with the Terms of the Permit, Violations of the Kenai Zoning Code, or Delinquency in City Obligations. *Ordinance No. 1916-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.150 (Conditional Uses) to Provide: 1) That Applicants Must Provide Evidence of Being Current on All City Obligations Prior to Issuance of a Permit; 2) To Provide for an Annual Report Summarizing On-Site Activity for the Year; 3) Setting Forth Standards for Revocation of Conditional Use Permits for Non-Compliance with the Terms of the Permit, Violations of the Kenai -2- , , . ITEM I: Zoning Code, or Delinquency in City Obligations. *Ordinance No..1917-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,562.50 in the General Fund for Police Department Small Tools. *Ordinance No. 1918-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $50,000 in the Bridge Access Road Water and Sewer Capital Project Fund. *Ordinance No. 1919-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $30,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Gill Street Crossing Capital Project Fund for a New Water Main. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager DISCUSSION ITEM J: 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT -3- MAYOR'S REPORT JUNE 6, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES TO THE AGENDA REOUESTED BY: SUBSTITUTE: H-2, Purchase orders over $2,500 FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT Z 0 ~z~ 0~0 o<~~~ ~ o<~~~ o ~3o < rr ~0 ~>z~ ~z ~0~o o<~~o~O ~~z~ ~z ~0~o o<~~o~O Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1913-2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,2001 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2002. 'WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the Code of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that the City Council, not later than the tenth day of June, adopt a budget for the following fiscal year and make appropriation of the monies needed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA as follows: Section 1: That certain document entitled "City of Kenai 2001-2002 Annual Budget" which is available for examination by the public in the Office of the City Clerk and is incorporated herein by reference, is hereby adopted as the budget for the City of Kenai for the fiscal year commencing duly 1,2001 and ending dune 30, 2002. Section 2: The following sums of money are hereby appropriated for the operations of the City of Kenai for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of July, 2001, and ending the 30th day of June, 2002, to be expended consistent with and subject to the restrictions, procedures, and purposes set forth in the Code of the City of Kenai and to be expended substantially by line item in the manner shown in the budget adopted by Section 1 hereof: General Fund $8,634,499 Airport Terminal Fund Congregate Housing Water and Sewer Fund Airport Land System Fund Boating Facility Fund Senior Citizen Title III Grant Fund Senior Citizen Title V Grant Fund Senior Citizen COA-Borough Fund 1984/86/93 Bond Issue Debt Service Fund General Land Sales Trust Fund Airport Land Sales Trust Fund 469,137 389,087 1,401,170 1,450,895 150,748 204,434 20,994 133,193 193,389 35,000 23,000 Ordinance No. 1914-2001 Page Two PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of June, 2001. ATTEST: JO HN J. WILLIAM S, MAYO R Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (04/10/2001) jl Introduced' Adopted: Effective' May 16,2001 June 6,2001 July 1,2001 Suggested by: Administratiol~ City of Kenai RF.~OLUTION NO. 2001-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA FIXING THE RATE OF LEVY OF PROPERTY TAX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,2001 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2002. WHEREAS, the Code of the City of Kenai requires that the rate of levy of property tax be set annually not later than the tenth day of June;' and WHEREAS, the Council has adopted the "City of Kenai 2001-2002 Annual Budget," which estimates property tax revenue based upon a tax rate of 3.5 mills. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the rate of levy of property tax for the fiscal year commencing July 1,2001 and ending June 30, 2002 be fixed at 3.5 mills. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6t~ day of June, 2001. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' (5/25/20011 jl Suggested by: City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 2001-35 Administration A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN~, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $7,200 IN THE GENERAL FUND SHOP FOR PURCHASE OF GRADER TIRES. WHEREAS, the fires on the Street Department CAT 14 Grader need to be replaced; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the shop repair and maintenance budget for transfer to the operating supplies 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: Shop - Repair and Maintenance $7,200 To: Shop - Operating Supplies $7,200 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6a day of June, 2001. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (5/25/2001) jl Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 2001-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $19,870 IN THE STREET IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR ENGINEERING THE MISSION, COOK, UPLAND AND MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Mission, Cook, Upland and Main Improvement Project is out for bid; and WHEREAS, the City received a proposal from Wm. J. Nelson & Associates for $19,870 to complete the engineering of the project and provide inspection services on the project; and WHEREAS, funds for this engineering are available in the Street Improvements Capital Project Fund construction account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: Street Improvements Capital Project Fund From: Construction $19,870 To: Engineering $19,870 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6~ day of June, 2001. Jo HN J. WILLIAM S, MAYO R ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: {5/25/2001) jl City of Kcnai RESOLUTION NO. 2001-37 Suggested by: Administration A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $9,420 IN THE GENERAL FUND TO PURCHASE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OFFICE FURNITURE. WHEREAS, the radio equipment in the Communications Department is going to be replaced utilizing a grant from the FAA; and WHEREAS, the replacement requires a new furniture configuration; and WHEREAS, quotes haVe been obtained for the furniture, the lowest of which is $9,418.02; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the Communications Department, communications and miscellaneous accounts, and in the General Fund 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: Communications Dept. - Communications. Communications Dept. - Miscellaneous Non-Departmental- Contingency $3,000 800 5,620 $9:420 To: Communications Dept. - Machinery & Equipment $9:420 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6~h day of June, 2001. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance.'~ (5 / 25 / 2001) jl Suggested by: Administratic CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2001-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING THE BID TO AIR TEK, INC. FOR KENAI AIRPORT TERMINAL FLUORESCENT LIGHT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT - 2001 FOR THE BASIC BID OF $9,765.00 PLUS ADDITIVE ALTE~ATES 1, 2, AND 3 AT $29,504.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $39,269.00- WHEREAS, the following bids were received on May 30,2001' Bidder Basic Bid Rebuild 168 Li§hts Additive Alternate 1 Rebuild 185 Lights Additive Alternate 2 Rebuild 199 Li§hts Additive Alternate 3 Provide 104 Lights TOTAL AIR TEK, INC. $9,765.00 $7,880.00 $9,514.00 $12,110.00 $39,:269.005 BIG G ELECTRIC $9,286.00 $10,203.00 $11,013.00 $12,539.00 $43,041.00 KELLY ELECTRIC $8,450.00 $9,250.00 $9,950.00 $15,750.00 $43,400.00 WHEREAS, AIR TEK, INC. bid meets the bid specifications; and, WHEREAS, the recommendation from the City Administration is to award the bid to AIR TEK, INC.; and, WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that AIR TEK, INC. bid is a responsible bid and award to this bidder would be in the best interest of the City; and, WHEREAS, sufficient monies are appropriated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the bid for Kenai Airport Terminal Fluorescent Light Repair and Replacement - 2001 be awarded to AIR TEK, INC. for the Basic Bid plus Additive Alternates 1, 2, and 3 for the total amount of $39,269.00. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of June 2001. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAM S, MAYO R Carol L. Freas, City Clerk,~ Approved by Finance: STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD TONY KNOWLES. GOVEI 550 W. 7TH AVENUE, STE. 540 Anchorage. Alaska 99501-6698 Phone: 907-269-0350 Fax: 907-272-9412 May 14, 2001 Carol Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 We have received the following application for a Transfer of a liquor license within the City of Kenai. This is the notice as required under AS 04.11.520. Additional information concerning filing a "protest" by a local governing body under AS 04.11.480 is included in this letter. Beverage Dispensary- Tourism duplicate Uptown Motel/Backdoor Lounge; Schilling Alaska Inc.; Pres-David Schilling; Premise: 47 Spur View Drive; mail; 47 Spur View Drive Kenai, AK 99611; Same dba & location (stock transfer) Cc: Kenai Peninsula Borough ENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY , SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-8608 FAX (907) 262-8615 · o,~. EMAIL: assemblyclerk@borough.kenai.ak.us May 21. 2001 Ms. Donna Johnson Records & Licensing Supervisor Alcoholic Beverage Control Board 550 W. 7th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501-6698 RECEiV£D I 2001 KENAI CITY CLERKi LINDA MURPHY, CM BOROUGH CLERK Re' Beverage Dispensary. Transfer- Uptown Motel/Backdoor Lounge; Schilling Alaska Inc. Dear Ms. Johnson' Please be advised that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has no objection to the transfer of the following liquor license, located within the City of Kenai. Alaska: Uptown Motel/Backdoor Lounge; Schilling Alaska Inc. - Stock Transfer The Kenai Peninsula Borough Finance Department has reviewed this file and has raised no objection based on unpaid or delinquent taxes. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, (~)//~Linda S./~~Nlurphy, MMO0 Borough Clerk LSM/see CC' Applicant Citv of Kenai KPB Finance Department File S:\WPWINSDATAL-XBCBL-Xbc-lettersxTransfer:transfer in city - stock.wpd LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION Alcoholic Beverage Control Board ,o,;. ~,,,..,,. ...... ~.,,~,0 (Please se~rat~ ins~uctions) .~,,=,,o~,~..~,~,~ ~0, read ' ~~ ~ ~: (~ ~e) · Two Ye~ ~ Se~ - Dm~ of ~r~ not m exc~ .ECTION A. LIC~E INFORMATION. Mu.< becompm.,~r.,,Wrm~ .macram.. Type of )kop#catlofl: Llceflee Type 8llllite Fl~we I For Liceflle ~ Federal EIN License Fee $ Beverage s~04.~.~J 00-01 J 92-0121795 ' ---: , , [] New Dispensary Da w~l..~.~(~xd~) OR E] i-'i Re,~,m City .of Kenai Cun~nt Uqu~ ~ Numl3er If renewal, hal the license been exercised or active at lea~t 30 eight-hour Yen'miry (if J~] Tranefer of day~ du~ing each of the two preceding calendar years? (AS 04.11.330(3)) applicable) $ L~=eeee Ho~or 2 2 3 7 ~] YES , rm. mamma ~# be c~nms u,Na. ~ requm ~ wawer of ogemaon is agmavecl t~y the Ammo~ Beverage Total r-I Rekx=mn r-I NO com~ B~m. Submitted Enter al~:~cant'e or tranMoree'e name anti mMlang Doing Bu~nmm A~ (B~lnem Name) C, ommunly Council Name end IVlMIng Aclclrem mk~re..a.,.,ouU.ppNronme.c~me: The Back Door T.ouncre (See~e) 8lze~ Attclm~ or Locaaon m' Bualnm - Schilling Alaska, :]:Nc. 47 Spur View Drive 47 Spur View Drive c~y Kenai, ~ 99611 I<:enai. AK 99611 :[<:~~:, AK r-I ~Sm^NSWMA~UNeADDR;SS (907) 283--3660 , ,, ,, , SECTION B. PREMISES TO BE LICENSED. Mu,t ~. oom~med ~o, N,w =x~ nemmm ~. n/a Name to I~e ueecl on pubtlc elgn or In ~ng to Identify prmTtllel: Il IoelNm o/premlel greeter thin er ~ then ~0 mllee from the t:mumlmt# of · municlpll~ (Incoq:xxled city, Ix)rough or unified munk:tpMty)? ' Premise. to be licensed r'l Exl~tlr~l Feclllt~ E] New Bullclln? C:] Pmpoled Bulldln~ r-] Plane .ul~rnltt~ to Fire Idorahell (Required for new eno proposeO buildings) C:] ol~rem of PtMnllel Attlched (Required h~r ell New lad Relo~tlon ~on~) SEC¥iON C. RENEWAL INFORMATION. Must be completed for Renewal applications, n / a I Has licensed premises where alcoholic beverages are I Has the statement of financial ~nterest changed Irom the sold, served, consumed, possesses and/or stored 13een I last statement submitted? chang~l from the last diagram sul3mitted? I I"! YES. ~ NO J ~ YES~ NO iPACKAGE 8TORE. I~ this a renewaJ of the atmuId m;4~e required under 16AAC 104.645 te ~eti adcoho~ bevMag# in r#portse to whiten ordem? YES ~ NO ~cTiON D. THANSFER INFORMA~ON. Mu~ ~. a,mpm~ mr Tmnefer of LIcMIle Hok~r ~ P4kx:~tofl eppl~ orriS. L.~ invMunte~Tmnater. AltlchciocumMt~whk~hevtdMtce't:lMlur~~04.11.670. [~ Reg~ler TmmeMr. Any tn~umeflt executed uftcler A8 O4.11.670 for puqx~e~ of epply~ AS 04.11.360(4)(B) In · later Mvoluntm~ ITen~er. mu~ be filed with thM eppltemtlon (15AAC 104.107). ReM orpemoflat pmpMtyc, omteyedwlth thl~tmn~fer is: (Altmh extra .heem If nece~ery) Lot One (1), Three-A-One (3A!) , and Lot Two (2), Three-A-Two (3A2), SPUR SUBDIVISION NO. 7, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT THREE-A, Spur Sub. No. 4, Plat Schilling Alaska, Inc. 47 Spur View Drive Kenai, AK 99611 BEFOFIE ~81:ER. Doing Buslnm M: Wu~lna The Back Door Loung~ BEFORE TRAN~4:ER, ~treat Adclm~ or Location 47 Spur V±ew Drive~ Kenai 83-114, Kenai Recordin~ District. AK SECTION E. cORPORA~ON INFORMATION. Mu,~ ~, com~aed ..~nt orco-.m.c..t, ecorpormlon. (AS 04.11.390) Coq3orale Name Doing Bultneee A1 (Bu~lnee~ Neme) Date of Incoq~oraUon In Alaske Schilling Alaska. Inc. The Back Door Lounge June 1987 MMIIng AckJre~ 8tre~ ~ or Location of BuMne~ 47 Spur View Drive 47 Spur View Drive _ ___ ely, StYe. Zip Code Cl~y and State GOflDo~e Office Phone No. Kenai, AK 99611 Kenai, AK 99611 . (907) 283-3660 Is the llx)ve nm corporation In good stlnellng wIh the ~ of Regltemd Agent (Name enel Mailing Acldreee) Age~e Alllkl Re~lenc~ ~ Depmlme~t of Commeme end Econom~ Development? Claire T. Schilling Yell: 33 ~.m: 11 ~ YES ~ NO Same address as above Age~.~eNo. (907) 283--3660 _ CGRF-ORATION ~i~&ffi'OR& AND ~C,~i~i~ (Use liddllonat ~ If neceel4~) % or 8harem of Full Name (Do nM u~e mi) Home Acldream O_m~__ M Birth Ownemh~ ,, __CZ~.IRE T. SCHILLING 47 Spur View Drive, Kenai 12/23/66 33 1/3 _DAVID L. SCHILLING 47 Spur View Drive, Kenai 06/30/68 33 1/3 MICHAEL SCHILLING 47 Spur View Drive, Kenai 05/02/72 33 1/3 , ,rll~ AREA OFFICE USE ONLY Form 04-901 P~e 1 (Rev ~5) ALASKA UQUOR UCENSE APPUCATION PAGE 2 OF 2 Ill SECTION F. IHDWIDuAI'/coRPORATE OFFIC~ INFORMATION. ~e ~ ~ .,u.t ~. ~ ~, ~ .mm:mt 0, ~=,x.~, ~r. # me ~# ~ (~ ~ Ime Inls) Claire T. Schi-llinq 47 Spur View Drive Kenai, AK 99611 504 Ash St. Kenai, ~ 99611 12/23/66 1283-4154 283-3660 33 t 11 I Secretary / Treasurer F~ N~ (~ ~ u~ m~) ,, Kenai,, AK 99611 Full ~ (Do not m David L. Schillinq 47 Spur View Drive Kenai, AK 99611 613 Cedar St. Kenair AK 99611 . ~ ~ ~ ~ Ph~e I ~ ~o~ 06/30/68 283-2669 ~ 283-3660 L~ ~ ~ ~~1 ff~ma~n. ~me~~e~you 32 ~ 05 I P~esident ~ Nm (~ n~ u~ tn~) !0.5/02/72 1776-8662 1283-7556 I~--I L.,~ ~ A~.. 1~. ~~ll'~ "~""~"'~~'~'~Y~ 128 106 , Vice President SECTION G. INDIVIDUAL/CORPORATE OFFICER BACKGROUND. ~.t .. =rr~....,, m, ~p. ~ ~~. ~ ~y t~N~ or ~e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I~ ~t~t m ~y ~ ~~ ~e ~~ ~~ ~ AI~ or ~y o~ ~e? ~ NO ~ ~S If y~ give ~e. n~ ~ ~~, ~ ~~. State of Alaska: Louie' s / Uptown Motel 47 Spur View Drive Kenai, ~ 99611 If ~r ha~ fil~ or sin~ filing of ~e ~t ap~i~t~. ~ ~y i~iv~ual or co.rate ~ff~r iist~ ~ve ~en convi~ of a felony..a violation of AS ~. or ~een ~v~, ~ a I~e or mana~r of limned pmm~ in a~r ~mte of ~e I~r laws of ~t sate? ~NO ~~ "~.~~~~~~- , SEC~ON H. DE~~ON, ~ I declare under penal~ of pe~u~ that I have examined this application, including the ac~mpanying schedules and statements, and to the ~st of my knowledge and belief it is t~e, corm~ and complete, and this appli~tion is not in violation of any secu~W interest or other ~~ed obligations. I ~her ce~i~ that I have read and am familiar with ~tle 4 of ~e Alas~ statutes and its regulations, and that in accordance with AS ~.11.450, no pe~on other than ~e appli~nt(s) or licensee(s) has any direct or indire~ financial interest in the licensed business. I agree to provide all info~ation required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Boa~ in suppo~ of this application. ff a~l~on ts ~r a ~verage ~s~~ ~ Ps.age Store It~se, I ce~ ~at ea~ a~i~nt na~ on this appli~tion has resid~ tn · e sate of Alaska for at le~t one y~r ~ior to ~e date of this ap~i~tion: a~or ~e a~i~nt ~ a ~r~ration r~tster~ a~ qualifl~ to ~ ~stn~s In the state of AI~ ~ one y~ ~or to the date of this a~l~U~, or all of ~e shareholders have resid~ In ~e sate of Al~ka for at le~t one year ~ior to ~e date of SIQHATURE(S) OF CURRENT LICENSEE(S) (APPLICANT) Louis Schillinq X Form 04-901 Page 2 (Rev 6/95) SIQHATURE(S) OF TRANSFEREE(S) I i Michael Schillinq X =================================== :: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: .... :::.'::-:-:.;.>;,;o;,:o;,;.;,;,:.:,;,:.;.;;;:..... : · ............................. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ======================== :: .. ================================== ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ............................... ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ................................... ................................. COUNCIL ON AGING June 14, 2001 10:00am Call Meeting to Order Agenda Approval Minutes from Prior Meeting Scheduled Public Comment: Jan Johnson from CPGH Input for a possible Geriatric Unit Old Business: 1. Senior Computer Lab New Business: 1. Introduction of new Director, Rachael Craig 2. Annual Budget Persons Wanting to be Heard: COUNCIL ON AGING ANNUAL MEETING 10:00 A.M. MARCH 12, 2001 KENAI SENIOI/CENTE1/ ITEM 1- CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Vice Chairman Jurgensen called the meeting to order at 1 O: 11 a.m. and the roll was taken as follows: Present: Absent: Others Present: Hollier, Fields, Jurgensen, Huddleston and Wilson Meeks, Enfield, Jones and Nelson Councilwoman Porter; City Clerk Freas; Senior Director Kelso; Sylvia Johnson ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Member Huddleston MOVED to accept the agenda as presented and Member Hollier SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 7, 2000 Jurgensen questioned the first paragraph on Page 2 and asked for clarification. Because there was some confusion in regard to the comment, it was suggested the sentence be struck from the minutes. MOTION: Member Hollier MOVED to strike the last sentence in the first paragraph of Page 2 and Member Huddleston SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MOTION: Member Hollier MOVED to approve the amended minutes of the November 7, 2000 Council on Aging meet/rig and Member Hudd. leston SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT-- None. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Assisted Living Proposal Councilwoman Porter explained that when she reported on the November Council on Aging meeting w/th the Kenai City Council, she mentioned grant applications would come available through the State to fund feasibility studies for proposed assisted living feasibility facilities. Porter reported the Council was very interested in the possibility of grant fund availability and suggested that when the grant applications become available, the city should investigate requesting funds. Jurgensen requested the item be included on the next meeting agenda for additional discussion. Director Kelso reported she recently spoke with Leo Grasso, who had hoped to develop an assisted living facility in Kenai several years ago, and learned he was currently working with an Aleutian Native group to develop a facility which he felt was very promising. Discussion -- Senior Computer Lab Kelso reported Phillips Petroleum donated six computers, keyboards and mice for the seniors' use at the Center. She noted the city had built the work space to house the computers and she was making contacts for monitors to be donated as well. Kelso also reported she had discussed the possibility of a free interact line with Alaska Communications. She added, it had been a slow process, but it was moving along. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Election of Officers MOTION: Member Hollier MOVED to keep the same slate of officers as was elected last year .:. {Jones as Chair and Jurgensen as Vice Chair) and Member Fields SECONDED the .,~ motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 6-b. Discussion-- Rising Meal Costs Kelso explained the food prices were rising and the Center's budget funds were depleting. The requested $3.00 donation did not begin to cover the costs of a meal. Other area senior centers had already raised the price of the requested donation to $4.00. She asked if the membership wished to increase their request for meal donation to $4.00. MOTION: Member Fields MOVED to change the meal cost to $4.00 and Member Hollier SECONDED the motion. Discussion followed in which the following was noted: · There would be some users who would be alarmed the cost would be higher, but it was thought the dollar increase was not unreasonable. COUNCIL ON AGING ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 12, 2001 PAGE 2 · Some users who had been coming because the meal donation was less at the Kenai Senior Center may decide to go back to their prior Center since the meal donation price would be the same. · . If a person cannot afford the donation, they would still be able to get a meal. · opposition. The last time the cost of the donation was raised to $3.00, there was no It was noted, meals had been offered at the Senior Center since 1977 and the original cost for a meal was 25 cents. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Kelso noted, the donation price would be raised as soon as a new sign is prepared. It was asked if the donation price for visitors to the Center would also be ra/sed. Discussion followed and it was agreed that if the members needed to pay an increased meal donation, then the cost for visitors should be raised as well. MOTION: Member Fields MOVED to raise the donation cost for meals at the Senior Center to $4.00 and $8.00. Member Huddleston SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Di=cu~ion -- Sister Senior Center Kelso explained she received correspondence from a senior center situated outside of New York City who stated their interest in developing a sister-center relationship with the Kenai Senior Center. The New York Center sent a box w/th a v/deotape of the/r facility, crafts they make, pins, newsletter, etc. They are interested in exchanging information, i.e. fund raising ideas, Center acfiv/ties, etc. Kelso asked if a senior would be interested in taking on the project, but warned it could be a time-consuming project. Hollier suggested talking With seniors to see if some of the newer members would be interested in taking on the project. Sylvia Johnson offered her assistance. MOTION: Member Fields MOVED to appoint Sylv/a Johnson to develop a sister-center relationship w/th the New York senior facility and Member Wilson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. COUNCIL ON AGING ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 12, 2001 PAGE 3 Member Hollier left the meeting at 10:35 a.m. ITEM 7: PERSONS WANTING TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Huddleston MOVI~D to adjourn and Member Fields SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjoumed at approximately 10:37 a.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk COUNCIL ON AGING ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 12, 2001 PAGE 4 Title V Senior Employment Grant Positions: Kitchen HelPer/Driver 5,D8 Program Aide 5,198 Janitor 5,198 Kitchen Aide/Driver 5,198 Physical Examinations Total 200 $20,992 Dues/Publications Total $685 Advertising Advertising/Newspaper 200 Total $200 Computer Software Total $50O Janitorial Other Re p air/M ain t e nan c e 6,500 1,800 Total $8,300 Miscellaneous Total $500 Dishes Other Small Tools 700 2000 Total $2700 Total Printing $400 Office Supplies Total $900 Travel Travel/Registration/Per Diem 2,500 Total $2,500 Supplies Gasoline Food Operating Supplies 4,014 59,364 17,016 Total 80,558 Facility Expenses Communications (Postage/Phone) Utilities 3,500 24,000 Total $27,500 Professional Services Exercise Instruction 3,700 Total $3,700 Budget Summary Personnel 196,224 Travel 2,500 Supplies 80,394 Facility 27,500 Professional Services 3,700 Repair and Maintenance 8,300 Miscellaneous 500 Small Tools 2,700 Printing 400 Office Supplies 900 Dues/Publications 685 Advertising 200 Computer Software 500 Total 324,667 Personnel Position Hours Total Director 30 (3/4 time) 53,540 Administrative Assistant 40 53,199 Cook 39.5 33,871 Kitchen Helper I 16.5 9,060 Driver 2O 13,222 Kitchen Helper II 12 5,802 Activity Coordinator Sub Cook 25 24,387 946 Summer Maintenance 2,197 Total $196,224 Income Alaska Commission on Aging 118,106 Kenai Peninsula Borough 62,818 United Way 18,000 U.S.D.A. 125O0 Program Income* 60,704 City of Kenai (Utilities) 24,000 Rentals 16,000 Senior Connection 3,000 Donations 9,375 Total $324,503 KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MAY 10, 2001 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. '""AGENDA"' ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 12,2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Radar System Letter of Support ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Airport Strategic Planning Approval-- Renewal of Special Use Permit/ATM Machine-- Reann Pitts ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair Airport Manager City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ITEM 9' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for April 4 and 18,2001. Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanement Report, April 2001. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MAY 10, 2001 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHA-M~ERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chaiman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. The roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Present: Absent: Others Present: Public' Knackstedt, Bielefeld, Kleidon, Van Zee, Haralson Holloway, O'Reilly Councilwoman Swarner, Airport Manager Cronkhite, and Contract Secretary Shalev John Martels of Yukon Fuel Corporation ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Chairman Knackstedt suggested adding the Airport Logo as a discUssion at Item 5-b, Old Business. MOTION: Bielefeld MOVED to approve the modified agenda. Van Zee SEONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- April 12, 2001 MOTION: Bielefeld MOVED to approve the minutes as presented and Van Zee SEONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD-- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Radar System Letter of Support Airport Manager Cronkhite gave a brief overview of the purpose of sending the proposed radar system letter. This letter may be used to generate support for a radar system installed at the Kenai Airport. The copy in the packet was a semi-final draft AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 10,2001 PAGE 2 and open for any changes or additions. The Commission spoke briefly regarding the content of the letter and suggested several editorial changes as well as a suggested change in the signature line to reflect the letter coming from Mayor Williams and the Airport Commission. It was also decided the letter should be sent to congressional delegates. Additionally, the Commission reviewed an additional paragraph that could be included, but after a brief discussion it was decided the paragraph was too technical to be added at this stage and could be added to future correspondence if needed. MOTION: Commissioner Keidon MOVED to approve the corrected letter and forward it to Council and Commissioner Bielefeld SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Discussion -- Airport Logo This item was added at the beginning of. the meeting. Cronkhite provided the Commission with three logo samples that reflected the changes requested at the previous meeting. Each commissioner gave his/her opinion on which logo was favored and why. MOTION: Commissioner Haralson MOVED to forward the recommended logo '#2' (second logo on page) to Council to adopt as the new logo for the Kenai Municipal Airport. Bielefeld SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Bielefeld: Haralson: Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Kleidon: ITEM 6: ,,KEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Airport Strategic Planning The Commission had a general discussion regarding the idea of developing a strategic plan and what it would mean to the airport. All agreed a strategic plan would be beneficial to the airport and would help provide more direction and purpose as well as helping to keep specific goals from being overlooked. It was explained, a strategic plan is visionary in nature and should reflect all concerns and projects that are important for the airport. Councilwoman Swamer stated she had just recently completed a class AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 10, 2001 PAGE 3 on strategic planning and would check with the university to see if someone could come speak to the Commission. She also stated that developing a strategic plan is a lengthy and time-intensive process, but having a plan in place can help to identify possibilities for future goals. Haralson stated he, too, had course materials from the strategic planning class and will bring useful items to the next meeting. Cronkhite suggested each commissioner compile a short list of important items. These items can be discussed and used as a starting point for a plan. Approval-- Renewal of Special Use Permit/ATM Machine -- Reann Pitts Cronkhite informed the Commission she never received a complaint or objection to Pitts' ATM machine. Cronkhite stated she had no objections to renewing the special use permit. MOTION: Van Zee MOVED to recommend Council approve the renewal of the Special Use Permit for the ATM Machine at the Kenai Airport and Commissioner Haralson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair-- Chairman Knackstedt reported on the following: * He received a call from the 99's, an aviation club for women, regarding the painting of the compass rose. It was noted the 99's donate the labor to do this project a letter would be sent soon requesting the airport to donate the paint and supplies. The exact dates of their service (with alternate dates in case of bad weather) will be included in the letter. 7-b. Airport Manager -- Cronkhite reported on the following: · She provided the Commission with a handout regarding the terminal ramp security and noted all terminal tenants have been informed. Stated she followed up on a request made by Larry Porter who spoke at the last meeting regarding the Float Plane Basin gate mechanism. The mechanism would be fixed by the end of next week. · Regarding the Coilings Foundation, a schedule should be set in the next few days; most likely they will visit in the end of June. A Poker Run is being planned in conjunction with several participating local airports. Seven airports will be needed. This event will be used to attract aviators and will hopefully grow into a larger event in the coming years. Various prizes and specials are being considered including free tie-downs. Kenai will be hosting breakfast AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 10,2001 PAGE 4 while Soldotna will host a BBQ lunch. Cronkhite asked the commission members to attend the Soldoma Airport Commission on May 31,2001 at 6:30 p.m. to help coordinate details. · The carpet installation at the airport is progressing nicely. The chairs are expected to arrive on May 21,2001. An open house offered in conjunction with Wings Restaurant is being planned. Cronkhite pointed out that Channel 2 News would be covering 2001; A Fish Odyssey the same day and she hoped the airport might be able to get a little coverage during this time, as well. A bid to upgrade the lamps/fixtures for the airport is currently underway. · Painting and patching the curbs is in progress and she expects a major modification to take place next year. 7-¢. City Council Liaison -- Swamer provided the council with a recap of city council events. She also informed the Commission city manager applicant interviews were scheduled to be held on May 23~ and 25th. ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND OUESTIONS -- None. ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD John Martels, Yukon Fuel Company. Martels informed the Commission his company has two 20,000 gallon tanks in an area to replace underground existing fuel tanks which are located under the apron, ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS 10=a. 10-b. Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for April 4 and 18,2001. Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanement Report, April 2001. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Kleidon MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Haralson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Sharon Gaudet Shalev, Contract Secretary AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 10, 2001 PAGE 5 KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTMTY ROOM MAY 10, 2001 7:30 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1- ,. CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: ao OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Proposed Library Expansion ITEM 4: ADJOURNMENT KEN~ LIBRARY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM MAY 10, 2001 7:30 P.M. CHAIR BOB PETERS, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7'35 p.m. The roll was confumed as follows: Present: Absent: Others Present: Heus, Brown, DeForest, Rodes and Peters Brenckle, Amen City Clerk Freas, Library Director Jankowska ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented. ITEM 3: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Proposed Library Expansion Heus reported she met with Jankowska and took a "walk-through" of the present library facility and identified priorities, and items to consider when developing a design plan for the library. Jankowska reported she had researched information that offered some formulas to use in determining future space allocation for different activities occumng in a library based on estimated population growth for the next 20 years. From the information collected and based on a 20-year growth, the estimated space needs were determined to be approximately 7,400 s.f. and 3,500 s.f. was used as an estimated ten-year growth base. Commission discussed priorities and considerations that could fit within those parameters. The Commission generally agreed on the following: PRIORITIES (no set order): Visibility of public and staff Storage space for stacks Storage space for videos (should be close to the check-out counter for easy access for staff) Expanded space for staff Enlarge area for children and juvenile section (glassed-in area to accommodate visibility and aid in control of noise level) Larger area to accommodate the server, preferably close to the Library Director's office. The Commission discussed various ideas of minimal reallocating/remodeling of current library space in conjunction with a 3,500 s.f. expansion along the City Hall side of the current library building. Ideas included: Moving the juvenile and children's area into a portion of the new area closest to the front of the building; moving the staff area and checkout counter into the area now occupied by the children's book/reading area; move the videos close to the resituated staff and checkout counter area. Adding additional stacks into the remaining area of the addition. Remove/alter windowed walls of current Library Director's office and open that area for public use (genealogy), making the current staff area storage space. Use the current Director's office space for the microfilm storage and readers by removing a portion of the walls (if not load-bearing) around that office to open the area up; move the Director's office in the area of the current kitchen. Make the current staff area into a conference room for the public; make the current kitchen area, the staff area, enclosing it with a hallway. Make the current staff area into the Director's office, enclosing with a windowed wall, and keep Alaskana books there with a reading table for public reviewing the books. If new area is used for the adult collections, moving the computers may be needed, however the added expense to do that was acknowledged. CONSIDERATIONS {no set order}: Have children-level water fountain. Use current conference room more for adult activities (film club, larger TV, etc.) Will additional restrooms be needed? Move staff desks/working areas away from shelving. Will the existing furnace be adequate for the addition? Is there any restriction to the proximity of bathrooms to kitchen. Change the entryway, but not move it from the present location. Recognizing the current restrooms are ADA compliant, should the corridor into the restroom area be changed to better accommodate handicap accessibility? Whether the cost of any new furniture, shelving, etc. should be included in the $1 million was discussed. It was suggested those costs be borne by fundraisers and/or funds from the Friends of the Library. It was suggested to forward the priorities and suggestions to La Shot and an architect, however there was concern the architect be familiar with space needs of a library. It SPECIAL LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 10, 2001 PAGE 2 was decided a drawing be requested from La Shot to show the current building and what a 3,500 s.f. addition would be and the drawing be forwarded to the members for them to sketch out ideas and bring back to their next meeting. Because there was an earlier indication there would not be enough members available for their regular June meeting, the matter was revisited. The Commission decided to go forward with the meeting and the main discussion will be the expansion. ITEM 4: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk SPECIAL LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 10, 2001 PAGE 3 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REG~~ MEETING MAY 16~ 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS httl~:// ww. ci.kenai, ak.us ITEM A: ,, CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B' SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) . Monica Heath and Mt. View Third Grade Class -- Presentation of Quilt ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS . Ordinance No. 1908-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $302,000 for Wastewater Planning and Design Including Plant Expansion. e Ordinance No. 1909-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $50,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Gill Street Crossing Capital Project Fund for a New Water Main. , Ordinance No. 1910-2001 -- Amending the Definition of Hotel and Adding Definitions for "Lodge" and "Guide Service" in the Kenai Zoning Code { 14.20.320). . Ordinance No. 1911-2001 -- Amending the Land Use Table to Add "Lodge" and "Guide Service" to the Listed Uses. o Ordinance No. 1912-2001 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010 Employee Classifications to Include New Position Tires. , Resolution No. 2001-31 -- Awarding the Bid to Tri City's C°nstruction, Inc. for Leif Hansen Memorial Park Sidewalks-2001 for the Total Amount of $14,040. -1- o Resolution No. a001-3:3 -- Awarding a Contract for Planning Services for the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan to Kevin Waring Associates for the Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $79,748. . Resolution No. 2001-33 -- Supporting the Efforts of the Alaska Pork Project, Inc. in Seeking and Acquiring Fund for the Development of a Business Plan. ITEM D- COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS . 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: .. MINUTES . *Regular Meeting of May 2,2001. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OlD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS . Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified . Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 . *Ordinance No. 1913-2001 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1,2001 and Ending June 30, 2002. Approval -- Specie Use Permit/Kenai Municipal Airport -- ATM Machine/Reean D. Pitts. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS . 2. 3. 4. Mayor City Manager Attorney City Clerk -2- . Finance Director Public Works Managers Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUT~ SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT -3- KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING MAY 15, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7'04 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. Williams, Bookey, and Swarner. Present were: Moore, Porter, Bannock, Frazer, A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: ITEM C-8, Resolution No. 2001-33 (Supporting Pork Project, Inc.'s efforts to acquire funding for development of a business Plan) -- Letters of objection from Loni Eggertsen-Goff, Kenai Peninsula Borough Planner and Gerald R. Brookman. MOTION: Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. CONSENT AGENDA There were no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Monica Heath and Mt. View Third Grade Class -- Presentation of Quilt KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16,2001 PAGE 2 The group of students presented a community quilt to the council which was made by their third grade class. It was explained, after deciding to make a quilt, they brainstormed about what was important to their city when determining what they would include in it for squares. They each selected a topic of interest and then researched each topic using books, brochures, pamphlets and interviews. The each wrote a paragraph describing their quilt squares which was presented with the quilt. After acceptance of the quilt by the Mayor and Council, it was agreed the quilt be hung at the Kenai Municipal Airport for the community and many visitors to see. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Ordinance No. 1908-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $302,000 for Wastewater Planning and Design Including Plant Expansion. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1908-2001 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. · There were no public comments. Public Works Manager Komelis explained the $302,000 represented funding received through a DEC grant and the city's match. Four proposals were received and the bid award would probably be before council at their June 20 meeting. Williams reported he recently had a discussion with Representative Chenault who stated work had already begun on next year's water/sewer project funding requests and suggested the city forward any requests and backup information as soon as possible. VOTE: Moore' Frazer: Yes Yes Swarner' Yes Porter: lYes Bannock: Williams' Yes Bookev: Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-2. Ordinance No. 1909-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $50,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Gill Street Crossing Capital Project Fund for a New Water Main. MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2001 PAGE 3 CounCilwoman Swarner MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1909-2001 and Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Komelis reported, since the State Department of Transportation (DOT) would be rebuilding the Kenai Spur Highway at Gill Street during the summer, he discussed the possibility of their contractor laying the city's new water main into Redoubt Terrace Subdivision at Gill Street at the city's cost. The DOT agreed to manage the project and is working out the details with the contractor. VOTE: Moore' Yes Frazer: Yes Swarner: Yes Porter: Yes Williams' Yes Bannock: ,, Booke¥: Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-3. Ordinance No. 1910-2001 -- Amending the Definition of Hotel and Adding Definitions for "Lodge" and "Guide Service" in the Kenai Zoning Code (14.20.320). MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1910-2001 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Bannock explained the ordinance was driven from conversations and comments received during a recent Board of Adjustment hearing. VOTE: Moore: Yes 1 Frazer: Yes Swarner' Yes Porter' Williams: Yes Yes Bannock: Booke¥: Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UI~ANIMOUSLY. C-4. Ordinance No. 1911-2001 -- Amending the Land Use Table to Add "Lodge" and "Guide Service" to the Listed Uses. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1911-2001 and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2001 PAGE 4 There were no public comments. Bannock explained the ordinance would amend the Land Use Table reflecting the amendments made by Ordinance No. 1910-2001. VOTE: Moore: [ Yes Frazer: [ Yes Swarner' Yes Porter: Williams' Yes Yes Bannock: Bookey: Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-5. Ordinance No. 1912-2001 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010 Employee Classifications to Include New Position Titles. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1912-2001 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Moore: Yes Porter: Yes Bannock: Yes Frazer: Williams: Yes Yes Swarner: Yes Yes Bookey- MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-6. Resolution No. 2001-31 -- Awarding the Bid to Tri City's Construction, Inc. for Leif Hansen Memorial Park Sidewalks-2001 for the Total Amount of $14,040. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-31 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16,2001 PAGE 5 C-7o Resolution No. 2001-32 -- Awarding a Contract for Planning Services for the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan to Kevin Waring Associates for the Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $79,748. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-32 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Public Works Manager La Shot reported the proposal had been reviewed by a member of the Commission, Ms. Kebschull and himself. It was then reviewed and approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Because he had not been able to review the proposal prior to the meeting, and because the compilation of the Plan would be time-consuming and very important to the city, Williams requested the action be postponed until after the meeting break. This would allow him and any other council members to review the proposal. There were no objections to setting the action aside. C-8o Resolution No. 2001-33 -- Supporting the Efforts of the Alaska Pork Project, Inc. in Seeking and Acquiring Fund for the Development of a Business Plan. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2001-33 and Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. Phil North -- Resides at 3810 Wildrose Avenue, Kenai. North recommended the resolution not be passed in order more information be acquired and reviewed by administration and council in regard to air quality and water pollution concerns. He also suggested city staff would have time to research the company and their record in regard to environmental compliance and any problems they've had in that area. He suggested contacting EPA in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and the Carolinas. North noted, it was important to have a business plan and agreed, requesting funds in order to develop a business plan was not an environmental issue. However, he believed it important to put environmental issues on the table for both the area where the farms may be placed as well as the company. Ansel Johnson -- Funny River Road. Johnson explained, when he retired, he lived in South Dakota for some time. During that time, hog farms moved into the farming areas from eastern states. He noted the potency of hog urine and fecal waste and reported, during recent rainy summers and flooding, there were many problems with the waste from the hog farm operations polluting the watersheds, which brought ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16,2001 PAGE 6 damage to the fish population, etc. Johnson stated he believed disposing of the waste would be a huge problem in Alaska. Dick Metteer -- Alaska Pork Project, Inc. Reported he had been in touch with the EPA in Seattle and in Anchorage and had discussed their proposal with the DEC. He noted, he believed this industry could be done and done properly to accommodate environmental requirements. He noted hog waste could be developed into fertilizer and explained, each farm unit could have its own waste water treatment plant to separate the liquid and solid wastes. The solid waste would then be mixed with wood chips or peat and developed into an odorless fertilizer. Metteer also explained like operations in Europe have air quality systems which eliminate odors to the environment. Metteer was asked if he had been before other local councils and the Borough Assembly. He noted he had visited several areas in the state including North Pole, and Delta and would be attending a Valdez council meeting on May 21, however he had not yet discussed the project with the cities of Homer, Seward, or Soldotna. Council's discussion followed in which the merits of a resolution versus a letter of support were discussed and whether enough information was available for them to go forward with a resolution. Because it was doubt~l the resolution would pass as it was written, it was suggested the resolution be amended to authorize a letter of support be written by the mayor. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Bookey MOVED to amend the resolution to authorize the mayor to write a letter of support instead of the resolution and Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Moore' Yes . [Porter: Frazer: Yes [ Williams: Swarner: No Yes Yes Bannock: Booke¥: No Yes MOTION PASSED. VOTE ON AMENDED MAIN MOTION: Williams' Moore: Frazer: Yes Yes No Bookey: Porter: Yes Yes Swarner: Bannock: Yes Yes ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16,2001 PAGE 7 MOTION PASSED. BREAK TAKEN: 8:10 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:26 P.M. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-Xo Council on Aging-- No report. D-2. Airport Commission -- Swarner reported the Commission met on May 10. The carpet and tile project was ongoing. She referred to a letter included in the packet written in support of the FAA's placement of a radar system at the airport. Swarner noted, the Commission approved the letter and requested council authorize the mayor to sign it. There were no objections. Airport Manager Cronkhite reported she had received notice from the Collings Foundation (B-17 and B-24) that they planned to be in Kenai from July 3-5,2001. She reported a "Wings of Freedom" committee of airport businesses, Civil Air Patrol representatives, and people from the public was being formed to plan a program around their being in Kenai. Henry Knackstedt will represent the Civil Air Patrol and would be chairing the committee. They will also be coordinating with the Chamber of Commerce in regard to the Fourth of July celebration and contacting the local veteran groups and urge their participation. Williams requested Cronkhite attend the Challenger's strategy meeting on May 18 to give a report and to contact the Kenai Sport Fishing Association as the Kenai Classic would be taking place during the same time and some of their participants may be interested in the event as well. Cronkhite reported the State Forestry would also be setting up a static display. Cronkhite also reported the Commission would be working with the Soldotna Airport Commission in holding a light air show and poker run on July 28 and requested permission for the Kenai Commission to attend Soldoma's May 31,t meeting to aid in the planning. There were no objections. D-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported there was no quorum for their May 7,2001 meeting. D-4. Library Commission -- Library Director Jankowska reported a special meeting was held on May 10 and the Commission discussed the possibility of enlarging the library and concentrated on a new addition instead of remodeling. Lots of ideas were exchanged and the Commission requested a sketch of the floor plan from La Shot to help envision the space that would be added. Their next meeting will be held on June 5 and they will continue the discussion. D-5. Parks/h Recreation Commission -- Frazer reported the minutes were included in the packet. The discussion was dominated by the placement of a KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2001 PAGE 8 skateboard park, the costs entailed, and whether the development could be done for this summer. He noted, the Commission's motion for the council to appropriate $32,000 for the cost of the park was passed unanimously. Ross reported an ordinance to appropriate funds for the multipurpose facility refrigeration costs would be on the consent agenda at the council's dune 6 meeting and funds would be included in the appropriation for the park. The turnaround time for ordering and receiving the props was discussed and it was reported they could be received between two and five weeks, depending on the company's production schedule. Concern was voiced the summer would be gone before the park was developed and it was questioned whether the ordinance should be introduced and passed at the same meeting. Ross explained, the bid documents could be prepared prior to the dune 6 meeting in order to be advertised immediately after passage of the ordinance on dune 20. He added, it wouldn't take all summer to set up the park as the space had been identified, the pavement is ready and only the props and fencing would need to be put in place. It was decided the ordinance would take its normal path. D-6. Planning ~ Zoning Commission- Bannock reported the May 23 meeting would be held at the Kenai Senior Center in order to accommodate the city manager interview to be held in the council chambers. Porter reported two items were introduced to add mechanisms for policing conditional use permits and bed and breakfast operations. The Commission agreed the items should come forward for public hearing at their next meeting. During council's discussion, concerns were expressed that implementation of the ordinances could be cosily if not monetarily, then in time. Porter explained she spoke with Ms. Kebschull who would handle the implementation and she felt it would be helpful in tracking the permits. La Shot noted it was suggested the annual report be required on the same date for all the permits instead of on anniversary dates. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-Ta. Beautification Committee - Swamer reported the minutes of the May 8 meeting were included in the packet. She noted the volunteers had started cleaning out the flowerbeds and planting would start next week. She urged those interested in volunteering to contact the Parks & Recreation Department. Bookey referred to the minutes and questioned the account that planting would begin by June 12. He noted it was his memory the planting would be completed by June 1 and council had approved additional funding in order to insure the plants would be in much earlier than last year's plantings. Parks & Recreation Director Frates explained the Committee had a long discussion about who and when the planting would be done and in trying to coordinate volunteers. He noted the planting could be moved up if done in-house and he believed it could be completed before June 12. Frates reported KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16,2001 PAGE 9 there were approximately 2,000 plants in the greenhouse ready for planting and the majority of them were in bloom. The resignation of Karolee Hansen from the Committee was noted. Swarner reported there were no applications on file and it was suggested that opening, as well as one on the Harbor Commission be advertised. D-7b. K~nai Convention t~ Visitors Bureau Board- Bookey reported the Board met on May 10 at which it was decided to become a marketing member with the Alaska Marketing Tourism Council which would be more cosily for the Center, but would be more beneficial in advertising and other activities. Bookey also noted the "2001' A Fish Odyssey" opening reception was a huge success with an estimated 700 people attending. D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report- Williams referred to a summary memorandum from AML which was included in the packet. It was also reported $350,000 Was included in the Capital budget for purchase of property along the Kenai River in the city for development of a boat launch, however it was not definite that amount entailed the total cost of the property. ITEM C-7~ CONTINUED.:... There were no public comments. Williams noted the background information in the proposal noted participation in a wide range of projects in Alaska, both large and small areas. He also reported the proposer planned making 27 individual trips to Kenai and would be advertising meetings with the public in order to encourage more participation. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM E: MllqUTES Regular Meeting of May 2, 2001 - Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRF~PONDENCE- None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS- None. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-lo Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16,2001 PAGE 10 MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3. Ordinance No. 1913-2001 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1,2001 and Ending June 30, 2002. Introduced by consent agenda. Approval-- Special Use Permit/Kenai Municipal Airport-- ATM Machine/Reean D. Pitts. Swarner reported the Airport Commission recommended the continuation of the permit. It was also noted administration had no objections. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner to approve the Special Use Permit for the ATM Machine at the Kenai Municipal Airport with Reean D. Pitts to expire June 30, 2002. Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor- Williams reported on the following items: · Would be attending the Gas Pipeline Task Force meeting to be held at the Merit Inn May 17. · Interest in bringing the Arctic Winter Games to the Kenai Peninsula in 2006 would be discussed at a meeting on May 30. It would be a major event and could have funding available to be used to complete the multipurpose facility. Williams requested permission to investigate the possibility of acquiring funding. Bookey stated he would not object to seeking outside funding to complete the building, but would object to putting any more city funding into enlarging, etc. the facility. · A private citizen was working to block the building of a private prison on the Peninsula. Williams stated he was waiting to see what the reaction of the Governor would be. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16,2001 PAGE 11 · Planned to present the city's 2001-2002 budget at the June 6 Chamber luncheon. · The Central Peninsula Hospital will be conducting a study of future needs and have engaged a facilitator to do it. One of the suggested reapportionment plans is to have Kenai and Soldotna share a representative and the senate district would include Sitka. He urged council and others to send their opinions to the Reapportionment Board. He added, maps were available for review at the Legislative Information Office. A recent discussion with Bernie Richert at the EDA revealed he would be interested in working with the Visitors Center in seeking funding for a $1 million expansion. He noted, the Visitors Center would be responsible to finding half of the funding as their match. He suggested the Center organize a committee to investigate the possibilities. Received complaints in regard to the workings of the 911 system in that people called 911 after observing an accident and they were either cut off or referred to the Kenai Police Department. Ross requested additional information be given to the Department in order for the calls to be tracked. I-;. City l~lanag~r- Ross reported the following: · A luncheon for Kellie Kelso would be held May 17 at the Senior Center. He noted, Kelso would be on vacation for several weeks and then return to train Rachel Craig who would was hired as the new director. Ross thanked Kelso for her help in handling the background checks, review of resumes, etc. in preparation of the hire. · Interviews for the city manager candidates were scheduled for May 23 and 25. He noted the candidates would be met at the airport, given relocation packets, and department reports. During the day they would be visiting department heads and looking at city facilities prior to the evening interviews. Referred to the budget memorandum included in the packet which was held to see if the projected interest rates suitable. · Referred to handouts from the Unity Trail public hearing held May 15 and noted the preferred route was to place the trail on the westerly side of the road and crossing under the bridge, join with Kalifomsky Beach Road and was proposed by the engineer (named "detached pathway"). He noted there were some agencies who believed it would be better for protecting the migratory birds and wetlands if the trail was placed closer to the shoulder of the road. He noted, the city's position has been the trail must be separated from the traveling roadway. The "proposed attached pathway" depicted in the information is the city's and engineer's compromise to best address wetland and bird issues. The city does not want the pathway on the shoulder of the road. Ross encouraged council members and public to fill out comment sheets and forward them to the engineer. He also requested council familiarize themselves with the design KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16,2001 PAGE 12 and added, the city must insist this will be the last compromise to how close the pathway should be to the road. Will be in Anchorage May 18 to meet with the State to discuss the pathway project and others. He will express to them how critical the pathway issue is and urge them to support the city's position if they want the city's cooperation on other issues. Attorney- No report. 18-June 5. City Clerk- Clerk Freas reported she would be out-of-town from May Finance Director- No report. I-6. Public Works Managers- Komelis: · Reported the Mission Street, Cook, and Uplands project is out to bid w/th the bid opening scheduled for June 12. The curbs and gutters are almost completed in the Forest Drive/Redoubt project and the sidewalks will be placed next. · A request was made to the State that the existing asphalt east of Forest Drive be replaced as a large amount of the asphalt had been removed for placement of 'manholes, etc. and told them the condition of the road was unacceptable. He also requested a quote to increase the width of the road to 24 feet.. · The downtown Spur Highway project had been started and the signal interconnect was placed. Work on the Gill Street crossing would begin next week. · It was reported during the Unity Trail hearing that the project was to go to bid on June 1, however the Intemet information stated it would be later. They have received the permits. · The North Kenai Spur project will go to bid June 2,2001. · The junk car roundup was in progress and the city crews had identified 33 vehicles to take to the transfer site. La Shot: · June 13 is the bid date for the refrigeration project. · A new AIH building project will begin soon which had a previously approved site plan. The project site is on Bridge Access and clearing will begin soon. 'A large amount of trees will be cut down to accommodate the building site. Williams reported a ribbon-cutting for the new Public Health Center was being planned for September. Airport Manager- Airport Manager Cronkhite reported: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 2001 PAGE 13 · It was hoped the carpet and tile project in the terminal would be completed soon. The furniture was expected to be received and placed in the near future and a ribbon-cutting reception was planned for the last week of the month. · New lighting will be installed at the terminal and would enhance the look of the building as well as save on electricity usage. She thanked La Shot and Building Official Springer for their help. Williams requested ERA representative Paul Landis be invited to the reception. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens Kathleen Graves- Trails Coordinator for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and city resident. Graves reported she attended the Unity Trail hearing and expressed her concerns the construction of the trail from the Spur to Kalifomsky Beach Road and specifically from the dock road to the bridge was being threatened. She urged immediate, strong public support of the project to keep it funded. Graves added, in speaking with the Department of Transportation, she was told that if support is not expressed, funding could be removed as they have other places to spend their money without the hassle. Graves reported the Corps, Fish & Wildlife, and Alaska Fish & Game had not yet taken a position on the project and the attacks of the project were being made to the basic purpose and need of the trail. Graves urged comments be forwarded to the engineer and said she would suggest the Borough's resolution of support be refreshed and other letters of support, etc. be encouraged from other potential users as the process was now political and how popular the project is. Bookey stated he agreed with Graves' comments and thought there are things that can be done. He suggested getting current resolutions of support from the Chamber, Visitors Center, Boys & Girls Club, etc. Will/ams suggested contacting the local schools as they were very supportive of the Birch Island project and it would be connected to the pathway. Graves explained another alternative for the trail design was to bring the trail to the viewing area and stopping it and from the Kalifomsky Beach side, stop it at the turnaround area in an effort to protect critical habit for declining numbers of migratory birds. She noted there was no scientific basis to pin the decrease of migratory birds in the area to the trail as the decline has been over the years and there is no trail there now. Graves noted her great concern as adults and children will want to continue on the trail and will take the chance of crossing the bridge which is and will be extremely dangerous and an unacceptable public safety hazard. KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16,2001 PAGE 14 J-2. Council Bookey- Requested the blue tarps be removed from the multipurpose facility and replaced with more esthetically pleasing ones when needed in the winter. Swarner- · Suggested requesting the EDD prepare a resolution as well. · Noted she would be attending the Alaska Small Business Conference for the city May 17-18. Requested administration to investigate whether an Itinerant Merchant license is required for the amusement fides currently in business in the Kmart parking lot. · Suggested comment forms in regard to the Unity Trail to the Saturday clean-up. Moore- Congratulated Cronkhite in scheduling the Wings of Freedom air show. Cronkhite noted raffle tickets would be sold for fides on the planes like was done last sulnlTICr. Porter- Reported the Senior Center would be holding a garage sale over the weekend and invited people to bring items to add to the sale. Bannock- Stated his concern of the costs involved in developing bike paths compared to amounts offered for water/sewer projects. Frazer- No comments. EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOIntNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximated 10:03 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk AMENDED AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- SPECIAL MEETING MAY 30, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIl, CHAMBERS htt~://www, ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: ! CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: PUBLIC HEARINGS Xe Transfer of Liquor License -- Transferred from Ethel Henderson, deceased, d/b/a Eadie's Frontier Liquor to Three Bears, L/~J Enterprises, Inc. ITEM C: NEw BUSINF~S . DiScussion -- Request by the Renee C. Henderson Committee for a donation. .2. Discussion -- Selection of City Manager. EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM D: MAYOR'S REPORT ITEM E: ADJOIIRNMENT -1- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- SPECIAL MEETING MAY 30, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' //www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B' PUBLIC HEARINGS . *Transfer of Liquor License -- Transferred from Ethel Henderson, deceased, d/b/a Eadie's Frontier Liquor to Three Bears, L&~J Enterprises, Inc. ITEM C: NEW BUSINESS , Discussion -- Selection of City Manager EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM D: ADJOURNMENT -1- KENAI CITY CouNCIL- SPECIAL MEETING MAY 30, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUI~ICIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai, ak.us MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS~ PRESIDING ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Williams, Bookey, and Swamer. Moore, Porter, Bannock, Frazer, A-3o AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: ITEM C: A request for a donation by the Renee C. Henderson committee (ARCH). Williams asked that this item be discussed prior to the discussion of selection of the new City Manager. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4. CONSENT AGENDA There were no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Mayor Wilhams, with Council's approval, removed the transfer of liquor license from the consent agenda and al/owed Father Targonsky to speak on that topic. KENAI CITY COUNCIL ~ SPECIAL MEETING MAY 30, 2001 PAGE 2 OF 4 ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B-Xo Transfer of Liquor License -- Transferred from Ethel Henderson, deceased, d/b/a Eadie's Frontier Liquor to Three Bears, L&J Enterprises, Inc. Father Targonsky stated he had been a personal advisor to Ethel Henderson for 20 years. He said when this item came up previously he had spoken out against it "because it was being transferred to her son without any monies coming in for it. That was not her wish." However, he stated, he now wanted to go on record as supporting the sale of Ms. Henderson's liquor license because the money would go to her estate and be used to pay her creditors and administration costs, which is what she had wanted. MOTION- Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the transfer if the liquor license from Ethel Henderson, deceased, d/b/a/Eadie's Frontier Liquor to Three Bears, L&~J Enterprises, Inc. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1o Discussion -- Request for a donation by the City to the Renee C. Henderson com_mittee {ARCH) for the alumni choir program. Mayor Williams reported that he had been working with the group that is sponsoring the Renee Henderson alumni choir program. The group has incurred considerable expenses for renting the auditorium and other parts of the project., he said; and the group told him they would be grateful for any help the Council could offer financially. Mayor Williams said that many people (previous students, etc.) are in town for the event. Councilman Bookey asked how much the committee was asking for. responded they had asked for $500. Mayor Williams MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to appropriate $500 for the project. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. C-2o Discussion-- Selection of City Manager. Mayor Williams stated that Council had completed the interviews and extensive investigation of the two final candidates. He asked if Council had anything they KENAI CITY COUNCIL- SPECIAL MEETING MAY 30,2001 PAGE 3 OF 4 wanted to discuss about this item. Councilman Bookey said he did but he thought it should be discussed in Executive Session. Mayor Williams asked if there were any questions from the general public before Council considered convening in Executive Session. There were no comments. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to "convene in an executive session of the Council of the City of Kenai, concerning matters that might tend to prejudice the reputation and character of the City Manager applicants and to give instructions to the Adminis- tration regarding salary and benefits negotiations." Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Councilwoman Swarner stated the City Attorney and the current City Manager should also attend the Executive Session. There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. EXECUTIVE SESSION- Council removed to Executive Session at approximately 7'36 p.m. Mayor Williams called the meeting back to order at approximately 8'21 p.m. Council- woman Swarner reported Council had discussed the candidates and directed the Administration regarding the parameters of the contract that will be offered to Ms. Linda Snow. MOTION: Councilwoman Swamer MOVED that Administration discuss with Ms. Snow the contract that was discussed in the Executive Session and asked for unanimous consent. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED that the City of Kenai hire Ms. Linda Snow, now of Petersburg, Alaska, to be the new City Manager for Kenai, and that her contract begin on July 16,2001, and she asked for unanimous consent. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. ITEM D: MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams announced that Lynden Transport has invited the Council to their picnic ("Customer Appreciation BBQ") on June 6, Wednesday, from 11'30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to be held at their Kenai terminal. RSVP by June 4 at 283-9640. KENAI CITY COUNCIL- SPECIAL MEETING MAY 30, 2001 PAGE 4 OF 4 The Mayor also announced that on July 5 there will be a dedication of the Moose Range Meadows public fishing access facility located in the Keystone Drive area off East Redoubt just behind Fred Meyers. Also, the Mayor reminded everyone that the Open House for the Airport (new carpet, seating, etc.) is tomorrow, Thursday, May 31, at 5:00 p.m. ITEM E: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Sheryl A. 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F- w~ w ~o ~ o w~- ~ o ~~ 0 z _ 0 l. lJ~ I-- Z uJ o o o n'"O ILl I-- Z La Z City of Kenai Suggested by: Administrat ORDINANCE NO. 1914-2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $1,635,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR TRANSFER TO THE MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY CAPITAL PROJECT FUND AND THE SKATEBOARD PARK CAPITAL PROJECT FUND. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to provide for refrigerated ice at the Multipurpose Facility and make other improvements including restrooms and paving; and WHEREAS, these improvements are expected to cost $1,200,000; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to exercise its option to purchase the Maintenance Operation Agreement for the Kenai Multipurpose Facility from Phase I LLC under the terms specified in the agreement; and WHEREAS, the purchase of the agreement is expected to cost $400,000; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to construct a skateboard park; and WHEREAS, the project is expected to cost $35,000 and will be accounted for in the Skateboard Park Capital Project Fund; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the fund balance of the General Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $1..635:000 Increase Appropriations' Non-departmental- Miscellaneous Non-departmental - Transfer to Capital Project Fund Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfer from General Fund $ 400,000 1~235~000 $1.635.000 $1.200.000 Increase Appropriations' Engineering Construction' $ 70,500 1,130,000 $1.200.000 Skateboard Park Capital Proiect Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfer from General Fund Increase Appropriations' Admin. Construction $ 35.000 1,000 34,000 35.000 , Ordinance No. 1914-2001 Page Two PASSED BY THE. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20m day of June, 2001. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (05/15/2001) jl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: June 6, 2001 June 20, 2001 June 20, 2001 Suggested by: Council Member Pat Porter CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1915-2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS~, AMENDING KMC 14.20.321 (BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS) TO PROVIDE' 1) THAT APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF BEING CURRENT ON ALL CITY OBLIGATIONS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT; 2) TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARIZING ON-SITE ACTIVITY FOR THE YEAR; 3) SETTING FORTH STANDARDS FOR REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR NON- COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT, VIOLATIONS OF THE KENAI ZONING CODE, OR DELINQUENCY IN CITY OBLIGATIONS. WHEREAS, applicants for bed and breakfast conditional use permits should be required to provide proof of being current on financial obligations to the city prior to issuance of a conditional use permit; WHEREAS, bed and breakfast conditional use permit holders should be required to submit annual reports outlining the on-site activity in order to assist the city in monitoring compliance; " WHEREAS, procedures for revocations of out-of-compliance bed and breakfast conditional use permits should be better de£med for the benefit of both the city and permit holders. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that KMC 14.20.321 is amended as appears on Attachment A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, Alaska, PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2001. day of June ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: June 6,2001 June 20, 2001 July 20, 2001 14.20.321 Bed and breakfast establishments. '(a) Intent' It is the intent of this chapter to permit bed and breakfast establishments by conditional use which is compatible with other permitted uses, with the residential character of a neighborhood, and which is clearly secondary or incidental to the residential use of the main building. (b) Provided that these establishments shall be owner-operated, not more than one person outside the family shall be employed in the bed and breakfast;' rent out no more than thirty percent (30%) of the total floor area; have adequate off-street parking for owner and all guests; and shall meet all other requirements as set forth by the Planning and Zoning Commission at the time of public hearing. (c) The bed and breakfast establishment must meet all area, height, and setback requirements of the zones in which they are allowed according to the Land Use Table. (d) Issuonce of the permit. Following approval by the Commission, the administrative official shall not issue the permit until the expiration of the 15-day appeal period contained in KMC 14.20.290. After approval by the Commission and before the issuance of the permit, the ad_rninistrative official must determine that the applicant is current on all obligations (e.g. sales tax, property t~x, leose payments, utility payments) to the city or has entered into an approved payment_ plan with the city on any obligations owed and the applicant is in compliance with the l~awnent plan and (if the permit is for a use required to collect sales tax) must show a valid borough sales tax account. If a timely appeal is filed pursuant to KMC 14.20.290, the permit shall not be issued unless authorized by the Board of Adjustment. (e) Yeorly reports. The permit holder shall submit a _yearly report between October 1 and December 31 to the administrative official. Such report shall include a summary_ of the on-site (f) Revocation for non-compliance/Compliance notices. If the administrative officia! ~etermines, bosed on the yearly review or any other investigation undertaken by the official, that the conduq, t ~f the operation(s) is not in compliance with: 1) the terms and conditions of the permit; 2).the... provisions of the Kenai Zoning Code; 3) or that the permit holder is not current on any obligations (e.g. sales tax, property tax, utiliW pa_yrnents, lease payments) to the city_ unless the _applicant hos entered into an approved payment with the city on any obligations owed and the applico_nt is in complionce with the payrnent plan, the official may revoke the permit. The official shall not revoke the permit until the permit holder has been notified and given reasonable opportunity to correct the deficiency(s) or to provide information relating to. or rebutting the alleged deficiency(s). Appeals from decisions of the administrative official under this section shall be made in accordo_nce with the provisions ofKMC 14.20.290. If the administrative official determines the permit holder is in compliance with the conditions in this para.apb, it shall send a notice of complionce to the Commission and the permit holder. CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ01-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOM~~~G TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS~, THAT KMC 14.:20.321 IBED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS) BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE' 1) THAT APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE; EVIDENCE OF BEING CURRENT ON ALL CITY OBLIGATIONS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A PE~IT; 2) TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL REPORT SUMM-a~ZING ON-SITE ACTIVITY FOR THE YE~; 3) SE~ING FORTH STANDARDS FOR REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR NON- COMPLIANCE WITH THE TE~S OF THE PE~IT, VIOI~TIONS OF THE Kenai ZONING CODE, OR DELINQUENCY IN CITY OBLIGATIONS. WHEREAS, applicants for bed and breakfast conditional, use permits should be required to provide proof of being current on financial obligations to the city prior to issuance of a conditional use permit; WHEREAS, bed and breakfa§.t conditional use permit holders should be required to submit annual reports outlining the on-site activity in order to assist the city in monitoring compliance; , WHEREAS, procedures for revocations of out-of-compliance bed and breakfast conditional use permits should be better defined for the benefit of both the city and permit holders. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, AI~SKA that KMC 14.20.321 is amended as attached. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, Alaska, PASSED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 23rd day of MAY, 2001. Chairman ATTF~T: Suggested by: Council Member Pat Porter CITY OF KENAt ORDINANCE NO. 1916-2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC 14.20.150 (CONDITIONAL USES) TO PROVIDE: 1) THAT APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF BEING CURRENT ON ALL CITY OBLIGATIONS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT; 2) TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARIZING ON-SITE ACTIVITY FOR THE YEAR; 3) SE'I~ING FORTH STANDARDS FOR REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT, VIOLATIONS OF THE KENAI ZONING. CODE, OR DELINQUENCY IN CITY OBLIGATIONS. WHEREAS, applicants for conditional use permits should be required to provide proof of being current on financial obligations to the city prior to issuance of a conditional use permit; · WHEREAS, conditional use permit holders should be required to submit annual reports outlining the on-site activity in order to assist the city in monitoring compliance; WHEREAS, procedures for revocations of out of compliance conditional use permits should be better def'med for the benefit of both the city and permit holders. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that KMC 14.20.150 is amended as appears on Attachment A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, Alaska, PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2001. day of June ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: June 6,2001 June 20, 2001 July 20, 2001 14.20.150 Conditional use permits. (a) Intent. It is recognized that there are some uses that may be compatible with designated principal uses in specific zoning districts provided certain conditions are met. The conditional use permit procedure is intended to allow flexibility in the consideration of the impact of the proposed use on surrounding property and the application of controls and safeguards to assure that the proposed use will be compatible with the surroundings. The commission may permit this type of use if the conditions and requirements listed in this chapter are met. The allowed uses are listed in the Land Use Table. Before a conditional use permit may be granted, the procedures specified in this chapter must be followed. (b) Applications. Applications for a conditional use permit shall be filed in writing with the Planning Department. The application shall include, but is not limited to, the following' (1) Name and address of the applicant; (2) Verification by the owner of the property concerned if other than the applicant; (3) A legal description of the property involved; (4) A description of the proposed use; (5) Dimensioned plot plans showing the location of all existing and proposed buildings or alteration, and such data as may be required; and (6) The appropriate fee. (c) Public Hearing. If the application is in order, a public heating shall be scheduled in accordance with the requirements of KMC 14.20.280 of this title. (d) Review Criteria. Prior to granting a use permit, it shall be established that the use satisfies the following conditions: (1) The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the purposes and intent of the zoning district; (2) The value of the adjoining property and neighborhood will not be significantly impaired; (3) The proposed use is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan; (4) Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use; (5) The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare; (6) Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill the above- mentioned conditions should be met by the applicant. These may include, but are not limited to measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design, operation of the use and other similar aspects related to the proposed use. (e) Issuance of the permit. Following approval by the Commission, the administrative official shall not issue the permit until the expiration of the 15-day appeal period contained in KMC. 14.20.290. After approval by the Commission and before the issuance of the permit~ the administrative official must determine that the applicant is current on all obligations (e.g. sales t~x, property tax, lease payrnents~ utility payments) to the city or has entered into an approved payment plan with the city on any obligations owed and the applicant is in compliance with th..e. payment plan and (if the permit is for a use required to collect sales tax) must show a valid borough sales tax account. If a timely appeal is filed pursuant to KMC 14.20.290~ the permit shall not be issued unless authorized by the Board of Adjustment. (f) Yea_rl¥ reports. The permit holder shall submit a yearly report between October 1 and December 31 to the administrative official. Such report shall include a summary_ of the on-site. activity. _ (~} Revocation for non-compliance/Compliance notices. If the administrative official d~termines~ based on the yearly review or any other investigation undertaken by the official~ that the conduct of the operation(s) is not in compliance with' 1) the terms and conditions of the permit; 2) the provisions of the Kenai Zoning Code; 3) or that the permit holder is not current on any obligations (e.g. sales tax, property tax, utility payments, lease payments) to the city unless the applicant has entered into an approved payment with the city on any obligations owed and the applicant _ is in compliance with the payment plan, the official may revoke the permit. The official shall not revoke the permit until the permit holder has been notified and given reasonable opportunity to correct the deficiency(s) or to PrOvide information relating to or rebutting the alleged deficiency(s). Appeals from decisions of the administrative official under this section shall be made in accordance with the provisions of KMC 14.20.290. If the administrative official determines the permit holder is in compliance with the conditions in this para~aph, it shall send a notice of compliance to the Commission and the permit holder. [e](h_) Modification of final approval. (1) An approved conditional use permit may, upon application by the permittee, be modified by the Planning and ZOning Commission; (a) When changed conditions cause the conditional use to no longer conform to the standards for its approval; (b) To implement a different development plan conforming to the standards for its approval. (2) The modification apPlication shall be subject to a public heating and a filing fee. ([f]i) Expiration--Extensions--Transferability. (1) An approved conditional use permit lapses twelve (12) months after approval if no building permit is procured or if the allowed use is not initiated. (2) The Commission may grant time extensions not to exceed six (6) months each upon a ~finding that circumstances have not changed sufficiently to warrant reconsideration of the approval of the conditional use permit. A request for an extension must be submitted prior to the expiration of the permit. A public hearing shall not be required prior to granting an extension of time. (3) A conditional use permit shall automatically expire if for any reason the conditioned use ceases for a period of one (1) year or longer. (4) A conditional use permit is not transferable from one (1) parcel of land to another. Conditional use permits may be transferred from one (1) owner to another for the same use, but if there is a change in use on the property, a new permit must be obtained. CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ01-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, KMC 14.20.150 (CONDITIONAL USES) BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE: 1) THAT APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF BEING CURRENT ON ALL CITY OBLIGATIONS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT; 2) TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARIZING ON-SITE ACTMTY FOR THE YEAR; 3) SETTING FORTH STANDARDS FOR REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT, VIOLATIONS OF THE Kenai ZONING CODE, OR DELINQUENCY IN CITY OBLIGATIONS. WHEREAS, applicants for conditional use permits should be required to provide proof of being current on financial obligations to the city prior to issuance of a conditional use permit; WHEREAS, conditional use permit holders should be required to submit annual reports outlining the on-site activity in order to assist the city in monitoring compliance; WHEREAS, procedures for revocations of out of compliance conditional use permits should be better defined for the benefit of both the city and permit holders. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that KMC 14.20.150 is amended as attached. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, Alaska, PASSED BY ~THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, AI~SKA, this 23rd day of MAY, 2001. ATTEST: Suggested by: Administration' City of Kenai OItDIN~CE NO. 1917-2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $3,562.50 IN THE GENE~L FUND FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT SMALL TOOLS. WHEREAS, the Police Department received $3,562.50 from the State of Alaska Court System for a drug seizure case; and WHEREAS, such funds may be used to purchase equipment for the Police Department; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to use these funds to purchase recording and investigative equipment in the Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Miscellaneous Revenue $3.562.50 Increase Appropriations' Police Department - Small Tools $.3,562.50 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of June, 2001. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' (05/2S/2001) jl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: June 6, 2001 June 20, 2001 June 20,2001 Suggested by: Administratio~ City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1918-2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $50,000 IN THE BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai accepted a grant from the State of Alaska DEC of $25,000 for a feasibility study on installing water and sewer mains along Bridge Access Road; and WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a $25,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration for a water and sewer feasibility study; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to conduct this feasibility study. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Bridge Access Road Water & Sewer Capital Proiect Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: State ADEC Grant Federal EDA Grant $25,000 25,000 $50.000 Increase Appropriations: Engineering $50:000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of June, 2001. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAM S, MAYO R Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (05/29 / 2001) jl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: June 6,2001 June 20, 2001 June 20, 2001 Suggested by: Administratio~ City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1919-2001 AN ORDIN~CE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED RE~NUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $30,000 IN THE WATER AND SEWER FUND AND THE GILL STP~ET CROSSING CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR A NEW WATER MAIN. WHEREAS, Ordinance 1909-2001 appropriated $50,000 for this project; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska DOT will be rebuilding the Kenai Spur Highway at Gill Street this summer; and WHEREAS, the State has agreed to include this crossing as part of their project; and WHEREAS, the State's contractor, Alaska RoadBuilders, has quoted a price of $76,050 for the crossing work; and WHEREAS, the additional funds needed are available in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund fund balance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Water ,and Sewer Special Revenue Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $30.000 Increase Appropriations: Transfer to Capital Projects $30:000 Gill Street Crossing Capital Project Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfer from Special Revenue Fund $30.000 Increase Appropriations: Construction $30:000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6~ day of June, 2001. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (05 / 30 / 2001) jl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: June 6, 2001 June 20, 2001 June 20, 2001 1~I-1 /-VI lI1V I~'3V £1¥t rrna. I Jvt t. vL vvIv ~ut~ I KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY ..-. SOLDOTNA, ALASKA ~. 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892 May 17, 2001 DALE BAGLEY MAYOR The Honorable John Williams Mayor, City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Re' KPB Planning Commission Appointment Dear Mayor Williams' Mr. Philip Bryson has represented the City of Kenai on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission and his term as such will expire on July 3 I. 2001, In accordance with AS 29.40.020, appointments to the Borough Planning Commission are made by the borough mayor. Commission members fxom a first class city shall be selected by the borough mayor from a list of recommendations submitted by the city council. I would appreciate a list of candidates, which may include Mr. Bryson, to fill the vacancy for this post. Candidates must be qualified voters of the Borough who reside within the city. It would be most helpful if I could receive your suggestions by June 15, 2001. Assembly confirmation of appointments to the Planning Commission will be on their agenda for July 10. Thank you in advance for your participation in this matter. Sincerely, Dale Bagley Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor DB/bd cc: John Hammeiman, KPB Planning Commission Chair KPB Planning Department Kenai City Clerk - via fax CITY OF KENA! 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ MEMORANDUM TO: F} OM 'g6 DATE' RE' Mayor John J. Williams and Council Members Cary R. Graves, City Attorney May 31,2001 Letter from Thomas Walker Attached is a letter that Sheryl Padilla received recently. The author, Thomas Walker, had called the Kenai Police Department to complain about juveniles tiding four-wheelers down the street by his house. Officer Langseth responded, found one of the drivers and issued him a citation. The case went to thai on May 15, 2001, and the driver was convicted. He received the mandatory minimum $100 fine. Per Legal Department policy, Sheryl contacted the complainant to inform him of when the trial date was and again afterward to let him know the driver had been convicted. Mr. Walker was also very complimentary of the way Officer Langseth handled the case. CRG/sp Attached o . , /' / 'l I KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ENPLANEMENTS :.~-~}~!.~.;~'i~' :~::' '',,~ .- - ,.,. '~.~i~-.',:~:-.'-. ~ ':i?'~': -~' -. , . ~.,~-:.:~r~-~::.':'~..-..:.. ~-..-~, ..'¥ ~. '.',~ :. :. ' ':~':~~''z~'~''~- "~ ' '~': . :' "~-'~'::-~:' ~"'~ '~'~ % I ':'~'"':'- ~ .... '~'~:"~"~" ' "~'~"": ....... [ '" ;..~.-.. .. . .. . . , 200t Monthly Enplanements 1996-2000 Month (1) ERA (2) XXX Total 5 yr. Average Jan 8,300 0 8,300 8,069 Feb 7,137 0 7,137 7,478 Mar 8,216 0 8,216 8,288 Apr 7,058 0 7,058 7,294 May 8,143 0 8,143 8,076 Jun 9,814 Jul 13,249 Aug 11,41 2 Sep 8,869 Oct 8,692 Nov 8,229 Dec 8,174 Totals 38,854 0 38,854 Monthly enplanements up 612 compared to May 2000. Total year to date enplanements up 1583. o 3. 4. 5. ¸7. e . 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. INFORMATION ITEMS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 2001 Thank You note to Bob Frates from Nancy Lonch. Thank You note to the City from KCHS After Graduation Activities Committee. Thank You note to the City from SoHi Senior Class of 2001. Thank You note to the City from Skyview Parents of Seniors. 5/22 / 01 Memo to Council from Rick Ross re: Sign Permit Fees Effective 4/21/01. 5/22 / 01 Memo to Rick Ross from Cary Graves re: Revised Municipal Bail Schedule. 5/8/01 Letter to Rick Ross from Dept. of Commerce re: approve of $25,000 Economic Adjustment Grant. 5/24/01 Kenai River Special Management Area meeting agenda, and minutes from 4 / 19 / 01 meeting. KPB Ordinance No. 2000-19-27: Approving the Purchase of Kenai Health Center Radiographic Equipment and Appropriating $120,000 from the Hospital Plant Expansion and Replacement Fund. 5 / 30 / 01 AML Alert re' Preserve Alaska Local Sales Tax Authority--Action Needed in Congress. Talking Points for the Week of May 21,2001. Talking Points for the Week of May 28, 2001. May 2001 Resource Review (North Slope Borough). 5/21/01 Letter from Carol Jensen re' Richard Metteer's Proposed Hog Farm. 5/31 / 01 Project Status Report - Public Works. · ~.,. ~ I~ E ~, 2001 ~ KENAI CITY CLERK AFTER GRADUATION ACTM TIES COMMITTEE KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 9583 KENAI SPUR HIGHWAY KENAI, ALASKA 996~ May 17, 2001 Dear Friend, The Kenai Central High School After Graduation Committee would like to thank you for your generous donation to this year's after graduation activities. About 80 graduating Seniors their guest and many parent volunteers participated this fun-filled event. More importantly, we succeeded in providing a fun, safe, "all night" program for our KCHS graduat .es, which was our ultimate goal. Without your support, the after graduation events would not have been made possible. Thank you again! Sincerely, Parents of the KCHS After Graduation Activities Committee MEMO: CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ TO: FROM: Kenai City Council Richard A. Ross, City Manager~~/~~ DATE: May 22, 2001 SUBJECT' Sign Permit rFees -- Effective 4/21101 Effective April 21,2001 the amended sign code became effective. Section 14.20.220 (a) (2) requires that fees not covered by a building permit be set as provided in KMC 7.15.100 (by the City Manager). When a building permit is obtained for construction of a building, signs for that building that conform to this Code shall be considered as part of the valuation of that building. The fee for signs not covered by a building permit shall be as follows: HOme Occupation Signs I E lectrical Signs All Other Signs $5.00 $25.0O $15.00 /mk CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 MEMORANDUM TO:~.~¢/ Richard A. Ross, City Manager FROM.~'A;~' Cary R. Graves, City Attorney DATE' May 22, 2001 RE: Municipal Bail Schedule Attached is a new City of Kenai Municipal Supplemental Bail Schedule for certain minor offenses. It supplements the State of Alaska's bail schedule for those traffic offenses we have incorporated by reference into our city code. Thc changes are noted on the attachment. They were requested by the Kenai Police Department and Animal Control Department. If acceptable to you, please adopt them pursuant to KMC 7.15.100 CRG/sp Attachment CITY OF KENAI SUPPLEMENTAL BAIL SCHEDULE RULE/OFFENSE ORDINANCE BAIL 1 !Animals' a. Interference with peace or KMC 13.10.010 $50.00 privacy (first offense) b. Control and confinement of KMC 3.10.020 animals (first offense) (a), (b), (d), (e) ' $50.00 2 Helmets KMC 13.40.050 $50.00 3 Off-road vehicle operation KMC 13.40.020 (a), (b), (c), (d) $100.00 (e) and (f) $100.00 4 Off-road speed limits KMC 13.40.040 $75.00 5 Operating vehicle in a prohibited area KMC 13.30.080 $100.00 7 Overnight camping KMC 18.35.010 $50.00 8 Parking prohibited on Kenai Ave KMC 13.30.095 $50.00 9 Paid parking KMC 13.30.035 $50.00 10 Special stops required KMC 13.40.030 $50.00 (Old) $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 Revised 5/22/2001 MAY B 2001 In Reply Refer To: Award No. 07 79 04 UNIT~CI STATE'S D~I~ARTIVIENT O1= COI~ ~_7' Washin~on, D.C. 202~0 "-R,ECEi MAY 21 ZOOI m CI~ OF KENAI ADMINISTRAIION )43 Mr. Richard A. Ross City Manager City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Dear Mr. Ross: Congratulations on the approval of your application for an Economic Development Administration (EDA) in the amount of $25,000 for an Economic Adjustment Grant. I want to offer my sincere good wishes for the success of your project. The grant supports a feasibility study on the extension of municipal water and sewer into the industrial area of Kenai. When successfully completed, the city will have an important decision-making tool. to use to target expansion and build the industrial capacity of the area. I wish you great success with the' project. Sincerely, Acting Assistant Secretary for Economic Development · II ,KENAI RIVER '~t ~~, Sp~ial Management Area "'Working together_for the river" *** Meeting Agenda*** Thursday, May 24, 2001 7:00 p.m. Kenai River Center Ie CALL TO ORDER II. A. Roll Call B. Approval of 4/19/01 minutes C. Agenda Changes and Approval PUBLIC COMMENT III. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Boat Wake Study- teleconference with Dr. Steve Maynord, ACOE-WES B. Legislative Appropriation for a new lower fiver boat launch parcel C. USFS Russian River Mining Withdrawal Proposal, Mike Kania, Seward District Ranger D. Cooper Creek Erosion Concerns, Bill Shuster, USFS OLD BUSINESS Ve A. Update - Beaver Creek/Wolf Lake Marathon's pipeline Construction .resource damage, Jim Hall, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge B. Recreation Impact.Study- Future plans, Chris Degemes C. Kenai River Center Update, Suzanne Fisler PUBLIC COMMENT VI. ADJOURNlVlENT A. Board Comments B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-5581 Kenai Peninsula Borough, Box 850, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-4441 Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING April 19, 2001 Kenai River Center Ie II. III. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call: Present: Jim Golden, Jeff King, Charles Quarre, Janette Cadieux, Ann Whitmore-Painter, Rick Ross, Robin West, Paul Shadura, Chris Degemes, Rick Wood, Bill Shuster, Deric Marcorelle, Ted Wellman, Glenda Landau for Lance Trasky Absent: Brett Huber, Tim Navarre, Jim H. Richardson B. Approval of 3/15/01 minutes Approved as written. C. Agenda Changes and Approval Bill Schuster added a new business item D, to discuss the USFS's proposed withdrawal of mineral rights near the Russian River area. Deric Marcorelle added item E, a discussion of the need to study macro invertebrates in the vicinity of the River Terrace contamination. Public Comment None New Business Ae Jim Stratton - Div. of Parks & Outdoor Recreation. Jim gave a Legislative update, which included for the first time in 5 years no budget cuts plied and the state budget is steady this year with no park closures planned. One of the problems with a budget that hasn't grown to ' match inflation or the increased needs for park management is that we have seen a lot of rum over with rangers in Kenai River District in the last few years. He said the problem is with ranger positions in the Kenai Area being 8 month positions compared to 12 month positions in other areas around the state. Parks needs to retain experienced fiver rangers who are willing to learn the fiver, the issues, and KRSMA management needs, and not move to 12-month positions in other areas. The Kenai River District has previously had four rangers, one Park Ranger II at 12-months, Bill Berkhahn, and three Park Ranger I's with 8 month seasons. Since August, two rangers have left the river program to seek Kenai River Advisory Board April 19, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page I of 8 better jobs elsewhere that had longer seasons. As a result, the Kenai River District has been reorganized to have one 12-month Park Ranger II, tWo 10- month Park Ranger I's and one Natural Resource Technician. Rangers can then focus more on fiver management and enforcement, and less on routine campground maintenance and land unit work that will now be done by a Natural Resource Technician. There will still be the same amount of fiver' patrol effort on the fiver itself. Jim said the Legislature has not completed the Capital Budget yet. The Legislature is working on two bills that affect KRSMA: one is HB 165, which adds new KRSMA lands. This bill passed the House and is in the Senate now. The second bill, HB 159, would prohibit Parks from adding new lands administratively to the park system if the total acreage would exceed 40 acres, and it would prohibit Parks from managing any parcels of land over 40 acres that were not legislatively approved. This bill would impact the management of the Pillars and Cooper Landing Boat Launch and a few other Kenai River lands. On the Federal level President Bush has proposed fully funding the state side of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, with a total of approximately 16,000,000 for Alaska. There is strong commitment in Washington, DC for this pro.am. The state would have to match the funds 50/50, but this has the potential for funding some needed campground and public access improvements in the Kenai Area. On Sunday, May 20th, 2001 there will be a Kid's Fishing Day, which creates a one-day waiver for guides to be able to take kids fishing on a day normally closed to fishing from guide boats. Parks and ADF&G worked together to facilitate this one day event. The kids that participate will be able to fish at no cost. The idea is to promote more interest in sport fishing by kids. Bill Shuster asked if Fish and Game has a special fishing regulation in place for the youth fishing. He thought it would require special legislation. Jim Stratton said this is a one-day event so Fish and Game has a waiver. Paul asked what impact this has on the fish stocks during that time of year. Jim Stratton said Fish and Game was comfortable with the idea and did not mention stock concems. Paul was worded about early mn king salmon for this special day of fishing. He does not want to see this continued as a standard thing every year. A member of the public asked if Pillars management Would cease if liB 159 passed. Jim Stratton said it is an administratively created parcel, owned by ADF&G but managed under a cooperative agreement. As the bill currently Kenai River Advisory Board April 19, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 Be Ce is written, Parks would not be able to manage this site unless the Legislature specifically authorized us to do so. Ted asked where HB 159 originated from and what the intent is. Jim Stratton said it came' from a 950-acre snowmobile closure in the Hatcher Pass area. Jeff King asked if the new Kenai River District technician would have citation authority. Jim Stratton said they will not. Chris said we will still have to make spot checks in the campgrounds with our Law Enforcement rangers, but this technician will be able to weed out many of the problems before they occur. Rangers can then only respond to emergencies. Charles asked what would happen if Parks couldn't manage parcels over 40 acres in size? Jim Stratton said no one would be authorized to manage them. Bridge Access Road Trail Project- John Dickinson, DOT, and Phil Bryson, Wince-Corthell-Bryson Phil Brycon, with Wince-Corthell-Bryson, stated that his firm has been contracted by DOT to assist with design of a 3.5 mile long trail across the Kenai River Flats that would connect on each end with the trails adjacent to the Kenai Spur Highway and the K-Beach trail. He said they have had three meetings to date with one more preliminary agency scoping meeting and one public informational meeting planned. The schedule for the project consists of obtaining permits and the design by 2002-2003 and construction can then begin in 2004. Another meeting is scheduled for May 15th in the Kenai Council Chambers at 1 '30 p.m. and a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. Paul asked if there is a proposal to get people across the bridge safely. John said there are two alternatives fight now which consist of using the existing width of the bridge with narrow shoulders and having an 8 ft. walkway over the bridge or to design a widening attachment to the bridge. Paul then asked if any wetland fill is planned. John said with either alternative there will be some fill in the wetlands. Charles asked what is involved in the environmental assessment process, and if permits are not approved, will that result in the project being cancelled? John said there are a lot of impacts to be addressed and if there are too many negative ones there may be no project. John Dickinson then went over what the permit process for this project will be. Sterling Hwy Mile 45-60 Project- Laurie Mulcahy, DOT and Mark Dalton, HDR Alaska. Mark went over the background of this project, stating that the current objective is to address the highway section between Mile 45-58. He has Kenai River Advisory Board April 19, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 been asked to supply a supplemental ElS. A draft ElS was approved in 1994, but there have been a number of new issues raised since that document was completed, requiting that additional work be completed. Mark said a series of workshops were held in March and there were clearly mixed views by the people with a lot of good suggestions for the project. A website, http://www.sterlinghighway.net will be set up in the next couple of weeks for anyone wanting information on the project. The next agency meeting in Cooper Landing is May 31 st. There will be a "Stakeholder Sounding Board" to talk about issues and to get comments from the public on May 10th in Cooper Landing at the Community Center fi'om 7-9 p.m. The three basic altematives that are being considered fight now include the Juneau Creek bypass with Refuge and Forest Service variants, the Kenai River alternative with 5 new bridges and the Cooper Creek alternative on the south side of the fiver, which may transition down near Cooper Creek or extend further west toward Russian River. Scheduled this fall is an extended outreach process with extra agency meetings and stakeholder sounding boards. A draft supplemental EIS will be out later next winter, 2002. The decision to build or not to build will be out next summer. Ann asked how the new bridge design for the Kenai Lake outlet crossing would affect the Cooper Landing Boat Launch facility. Mark said they want to be able to replace the old bridge by building a new one on either side and that they need to consider the impact on the Parks boat launch. Jim Golden asked why the existing road could not be upgraded instead of having two roads to maintain. Mark said the new road will improve the convenience and safety of traffic through the Cooper Landing community. Janette asked why the Juneau Creek altemative would go above the falls. Mark replied that crossing the creek canyon downstream from the falls would be very expensive due to the bridge span length. However, they are looking at alternate lower routes in that area. Paul said he does not like the idea of the new bridges over the Kenai River and asked if DOT and HDR are just reevaluating the work from 25 years ago and making new analysis now. Mark said yes, they are re-evaluating the old data. Ted said it is frustrating that here 25 years later, traffic is still crawling through Cooper Landing and we are not any closer to getting the project done. He asked that this board be included in the discussions and public process. He asked for volunteers to serve on a committee for this process. The subcommittee will consist of: Ann, Janette, Jim G., Suzanne, Chris and Bill. Kenai River Advisory Board April 19, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 De Ee Bill Shuster- Mining Withdrawal in the Russian River area The U.S. Forest Service has proposed to BLM that they add just under 3000 acres, extending from the Russian River campground to Upper Russian Lake, to their existing mining area withdrawal. Bill said there is one mining claim in the area that is a "non-locatabl¢ deposit". Bill said the Forest Service is interested in the withdrawal because the area is adjacent to the Russian River, which is important brown bear and salmon habitat. The Forest Service is concerned about how mining close to the fiver might impact these resources. The proposed 2998-acre withdrawal would be added to the existing withdrawal and has gone forth to the BLM and is in the federal register now. Public comments are being accepted right now. Janette asked if Red Smith has the one claim within this withdrawal area? Bill said yes, and a mineral exam was completed which concluded that the limestone is a "non-locatable" mineral form. Charles asked how this proceeds from the federal registry. Bill said they will take public comments on this and make a decision on this for a 20-year withdrawal. In a couple of decades, the decision could be re-evaluated. Ted asked how the Forest Service ended up with such a meager withdrawal. Bill said it was to minimize the extent of the withdrawal to just that necessary to maintain a buffer of ¼ mile from the fiver. Ted said that the board would like more information on this so that a board letter can be prepared prior to the May 29th comment deadline. This should be on the agenda for the next meeting. Bill said he would provide more information to the board. Deric Marcorelle- Macro Invertebrates. Deric received an update from Rich Sundet with DEC, who has been leading the effort to clean up the contamination at the River Terrace RV Park. Rich wanted to remind the board that when ADF&G conducted some water quality tests in the early 1990's, they identified a potential problem in the Soldotna area as evidenced by aquatic insect numbers and ratios indicating a water quality problem. No further efforts were made to trace the source causing this problem. Deric stated now that we know the River Terrace has been a source for contamination it would be important to check on these macro invertebrates again. Rick Ross asked if ADF&G can evaluate this question and get back to the Board. Glenda said she would pass it along to Lance. Kenai River Advisory Board April 19, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 IV. Old Business Ae Recreation Impact Study- Chris Degernes Chris provided a review of what has been happening to date. There has been some discussion of dividing the study into two phases. The first year, we could conduct exit surveys and video the activity at certain areas. We could also test the usefulness of the GPS monitoring project, and work out any bugs in this pan of the study. Then in year two, with extra funding, ample numbers of GPS units can be pUrchased, and this part of the study can be completed. Paul asked if the Alaska Pacific University is still interested in assisting with the study? He stated that it would be important to take advantage of their expertise. Chris stated that there have been cautionary statements from ADF&G to wait until the Legislature completes the capital budget before we'll know if the money survives. Assuming it does, the available 60.0 will be split with ADF&G, and we will have the 30.0 as planned. Ted stated that it will be important to proceed with at least the survey and video work this season. He expressed that he is a bit nervous about the GPS monitoring, but would like to see some testing of this idea this summer too. He recommends that the Board proceed xvith the two-phase process idea, and meet in committee to prepare the final plan. Heating no objection to this idea, he stated we will move forward. Be Boat Wake Study Update- Glenda Landau for Lance Trasky Glenda said the report arrived today and copies have been made for the board members. She said there is a lot of technical information still in the report. Glenda stated that the board should take the next month to review the draft study and prepare some questions that can be forwarded to Dr. Steve Maynord for him to cover during our next meeting. Glenda advised the board to read the draft report carefully and not just read the brief conclusions. Glenda also reported that.Lance has talked to Gordon Nelson, USGS, and he is committed to conducting more work on the Kenai River once a federal hiring freeze is lifted. Paul asked if the study looked at just wakes produced by boats operating under the maximum power. Chris said both maximum power and the speed to produce the maximum wake were evaluated. Chris reminded the board this is a draft and the board can still provide input on how the final plan can be presented. Kenai River Advisory Board April 19, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 Ce Rick Ross said that the users of the fiver will need to understand what this report means. Ted said we should all read it before too many questions are asked. He urged the Board to carefully read the report and prepare a list of questions to provide to Dr. Maynord. Chris and Lance will compile the list to provide to Dr. Maynord prior to the teleconference with him next month. Kenai River Center Update - Suzanne Fisler Suzanne said that three orientation sessions have been held so far for the Kenai River commercial operators, four more planned. She said there have been audiences of 75 plus and there has been great feedback on the orientations from both new and veteran guides. Kenai fiver guides are trickling in now while guides utilizing Deep Creek.and Kachemak Bay are registering in larger numbers fight now. Suzanne said that the River Center received'a small grant to do bank restoration on the Kenai River and they will try to match that with federal funding to improve access to the fiver below KRC. They also want to improve ADA access to the fiver below the center. The Kenai River Center is looking for funding to hire a person to do research and compile parcel permits fi'om over the years to make sure we have all the parcel numbers and paperwork in the correct files. She said once that is done they could take the Fish & Game files and slides they have and integrate all these items and you will see the changes over time to particular parcels. She said they are still working on plans to use EPA grant money to get the library organized, and outreach programs for the fiver center that have been planned. Ted said he heard about someone hydroaxing vegetation along the fiver. Suzanne said that Chugach Electric Assoc. conducted some clearing below their powerlines in the Quartz Creek area, and violated the Borough's 50 foot habitat protection ordinance by clearing within 50 ft of the creek. She believes that they did this accidentally as the creek corridor was avoided in another section of creek. In another incident, DOT contracted out some clearing along the Sterling Highway and also violated the Borough's 50 foot ordinance. DOT's superintendent George Church has been advised by the Borough of the problem. Suzanne said that both incidents were violations of borough ordinances and the Borough would be addressing the issues. V. Public Comment Dale Bondurant said that he supports the US Forest Service's proposal to withdraw the areas around Russian River to mining. He has seen what the mining has done to Kenai River Advisory Board April 19, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 VI. the area, and believes that mining in the Russian River area would rain habitat and recreation. Adjournment A. Board Comments' Rick W. would like to see the boat wake study made user friendly and more readable for people to be able to understand. Deric said DEC would be hiring a full time water quality person soon, and this person is expected to assume DEC's position on the board. He will finish out the year. Jim G. said that more community involvement would be great in the Mile 45-60 Sterling Highway project's stakeholder process. Chris said she that wants to take a moment to recognize Suzanne for all her hard work in organizing the guide orientation sessions and representing DNR well at the Kenai River Center. Paul said he would like a follow-up on the Beaver Cr/WolfLake problem with Marathon Oil. Paul also wanted to know if Marathon will be fined for the problems. He also said that the Borough Assembly passed a resolution in support of HB 165. Robin said Marathon's pipeline work is finished, and that Marathon will be responsible for restoring the area. He believes the problem was a result of the lack of snow and warm weather. Once the area dries up, a determination will be made on what level of restoration needs to take place. He will be able to provide more information at the next meeting. Jim Stratton said he recently attended a boating safety conference and there is a website to promote fishing and boating, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, www.rbff, org. He also wants to thank everyone for his or her volunteer time for this board. Ted said he wants to remind all board members that care should be taken in testifying before public bodies, and that board members should only testify on board issues if authorized by the board or speaking on board positions. Otherwise, the member should state that their testimony is personal. B. Date of next meeting' May 24, 2001 Agenda of next meeting: Boat Wake Study teleconference with Dr. Maynord; Forest Service mining withdrawal; Beaver Creek/Wolf Lake update Kenai River Advisory Board April 19, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8 Introduced by: Date: 05/01/01 Shortened Hearing: 05/15/01 Action: Enacted Vote: 8 Yes, 0 No, I Absent I~NAI PENINSULA BOROUGH ORDINANCE 2000-19-27 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF KENAI HEALTH CENTER RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND APPROPRIATING $120,000 FROM THE HOSPITAL PLANT EXPANSION AND REPLACEMENT FUND WHEREAS, the Kenai Health Center is scheduled to open during the summer of 2001; and WHEREAS, the Kenai Health Center as designed and constructed includes a radiographic room; and WHEREAS, the equipment needed to flaTfish the facility, including the radiographic room, was not part of the original budget for the Kenai Health Center and was anticipated to be budgeted and purchased separately' and WHEREAS, the CPGH, Inc. Medical Director, Imaging Services Director and lead CT Technologist evaluated the product lines of 5 different manufacturers and determined that Siemens offered the best overall solution; and WHEREAS, the negotiated cost of the equipment is $120,000; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the Central Peninsula Hospitals Plant Expansion and Replacement Fund to complete the project; and WHEREAS, pursuant to paragraphs 12 c. and 13 b. of the Lease and Operating Agreement with CPGH, Inc., borough assembly approval is required for all capital improvement projects costing more than $100.000; and WHEREAS, the Central Peninsula General Hospital Inc. Board of Directors is requesting that the assembly approve the use of. and appropriate, Plant Expansion and Replacement Fund money for the Kenai Health Center radiographic room project; and WHEREAS, the Central Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board approved the project including the selection of Siemens as vendor at their March 19. 2001 board meeting; and Kenai Peninsula Borough. Alaska ,. New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance 2000-19-27 Page I of 2 WHEREAS, a shortened heating is requested in order to facilitate purchase, deli¥~ry and installation of the equipment without causing a delay to the scheduled opening of the Kenai Health Center. ~ow, TI-ml~l, Om~, ar ~T OgO~~rI) aY Tnt ASSr [V' Ol* Tim I~rOa PENINSULA BOROUGH: SECTION 1. That the assembly approves the above-described Kenai Health Center Radiographic Room Equipment Project. SECTION 2. That $120,000 is appropriated from the Central Peninsula Hospital Plant Expansion and Replacement Fund to the Central Peninsula Hospital Capital Improvement Fund account number 443.51611.00BTH.49999 for this project. SECTION 3. That the mayor or his designee is authorized to award a contract to Siemens for acquisition of the radiographic equipment. SECTION 4. That this ordinance takes effect immediately upon enactment. ENACTED BY THE I~NAI PENINSULA BOROUGH ASSEMBLY THIS 15TH DAY OF MAY, 2001. Timothy Navarre, Assembly President ATTEST: __L~da Murphy; Bor6ugh Clerk Kenai Peninsula Borough. Alaska New Text Underlined: [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance 2000-19-27 Page 2 of 2 MAY. 31, 2001 10,38PM ALASKA MUNI LEAGUE TO.KENAT NO. 2897 FROM' AK MUNICI 217 Second Street, Suite 200 · Juneau, Alaska 99801 · Tel (907)586-1325, Fax (907)-463-5480 FAX Alert To: Mayor and Council/Assembly, Manager/Administrator, Clerk, and Finance Director From: Kevin Ritchie, Exec~c Director Date: May 30, 2001 Prese~e Alaska Local Sales Tax Authority - Action Needed in Congress Contact Our Cong~ional Delegation _The Challenge to ._Alnsha's municim]Mes: Alaska may be swept up in Congressional efforts to "simplify" sales taxation so that taxes may bc collected on interact sales. Currently out-of-state internct sales ate tax free, while local store sales are not. What happens in Congress could require our state government to enter into sales tax collection or pass state sales tax legislation. The problem is what works in other states does not work Jn Alaska. Congress is considering (Senate Commerce Committee to discuss next week): 1. Requiring each state to have one single state sales tax rate. 2. Requiring the single rate be an averaged rate (Alaska would be close to 1% because our largest municipalities do not currently have a sales tax.) ~. R~lniting ~da ~at¢ to have rill ~al~ tax coil~tiom done by tl~ s~at~. Why Alns. h is different than?ny other state_: 1. Alash is the only state that allows municipalities full au~ority to lev), sales tax without a state sales tax or state involvement in collections or administration. 2. Alaska has thc widest variation in sales tax rates (98 municipaJities vary from i % to 7%.) 3. Alaska's spane population ~nd isolation makes us m°re susceptible to losing local sales to out-of- stato intcrnet companies. _The AMI, and the. Alaska Conferenee_ofM~__yor's ~htiv. e. Platform _~k for: 1. "Preservation of local control of sale~ 2. "Allow the 98 Alaskan mtmi¢ipaliti~ that &'pond on sales tax rcvclluc to collect local sales taxes on purchases through the h3temet and other out of state vendors." Action Needed: _ _ _ 1. Contact our Congressional delegation to let them know how important sales tax is to your community and thai you support protecting local authority over sales tax. Senator Stevens, as a rnnnber of the Commerce Committee, is especially important. 2. Direct your staff to work with the AML to discuss joint municipal action to simplify sales tax collection by out-of-state venders. (Thc Alaska Governmmt Finance Officers Association has appointed a commi~ to work on this issuc with AML.) If you want more infmmntion call Kevin at 1-877-636-1325. Member of the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties Kenai Legislative Information Office Teleconference Schedule May 31, :2001 Jun, 7, Thm'~day - - IIIII I I -- -III-- Thc Senate Transpo~ation Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 260- Commercial Passenger Vessel Regulation & Fees. 3 minute testimony limit. h ttp://www, legl..~,z..m, t~_.ak.u.~/ba.ais/e,~t b_ill.a~p?~e.~ion=22&biI1--hb260 _ 1:00pm **'~'JUST A REMINDER*** on Friday, June 1, the LIO's hours will change for the interim to 8:00am- 4:30pm, closed for lunch from noon to l:00pm All tel¢confcrences az'e held at the Kenai LIO, 145 Main St Lp #217, Kenai, AK 99611 unles.q otherwise noted. To confirm, call tl~e Legislative Information Ofticv at 283-2030 Monday through Friday, during normal business hours of 8:00am- 4:30pm, closed for lunch from noon- 1:00pm or email- Kenai LIO(~le~i.~.atate. ak.us_ IIAY-31-01 THU 17:09 KENAI LIO FAX NO, 2833075 P, 02/04 ~ll'IY-~I-UI IHU I ~; IU l~r.~i'li i. iv rn~ ,~u, coaau~u r, ua/u~ Educational Workshop on Cruise Ship Issues for Legislators and Staff The Public is invited to attend and listen Date' June 4, 2001 Time: 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM Place: Butrovich Room 205, State Capitol, Juneau Via teleconference: Anchorage & Fairbanks Legislative Information Offices Subject: Presentations on cruise ship issues and an opportunity for legislators and .staff to ask: questions Agenda Introductions- Rep. Kerttula and Sen. Elton Alaska Cruise Ship Initiative - Mike Conway, AK Dept. of Environmental Conservation U.S. Coast Guard Oversight- LCDR Spence Woo. d, USGC,Juneau Marine Safety Office EPA Action - Steve Torok, Environmental Protection Agency, ,Juneau Office Large Cruise Ship Activities- John Hansen, North West Crulsesl~ip Assn. (Invited) Small Cruise Ship Activities- Randy Ray, I,J.S. Cruise Shio Assn. M~Y-~ 1-01 THU 17:10 ~ )ffi¢i~d Bu~,za¢$s KENAI LIO NO, 2833075 Alaska State Legislature Memorandum P, 04/04 Statc Jutlca~ AK 99~01-11 $2 To' From; l,cgislators P,~presentative Beth K~rttuia i%)"" Senator Klm Elr~ Educational Workshop on Cruise Ship Issues An Educational Workshop on Cruise Ship Issues is scheduled for Monday, June a, 200t. i'00 PM - 3:00 PM. 'rh~s ts designed a.s a chance for legislators and ~heir staff listt:n to presentations, ask que.~tions, and get up to cruising speed for the. special session. The public is invited to attend and listen. See attached notice and agenda. The Anchorage and Faisbanks Legi~lativ~ Information Offices will be teleconference hooked up to the Butrovich Room. State Capitol in .luncau. Legislators in other locations can participate,, as foliow,~: If you would like to participate from another LIO, please contacl yonr I.IO directly al~ead of time $o they can join the teleconference. If you would like lo participate offnet, please contact either Gretchen Keiser (465-4766) , ~ / or Amber Lee t46.~.4947) in nur uffices no later :' :. , ~ M Friday, June 1.". They can provide you a bridge number to dial in on Monday afternoon. Wc look forward to working with you on cruise ship issues during the special session next w~:~ek. peal ing fo fhe Issues Contact: Susan Scudder Governor's Office P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 phone 907.465.3500 fax 907.465.3532 governor~gov, state.ak, us wwv~gov, state, ak. us r"ming Up... ~ ne Governor's Alaska Highway Natural Gas Policy Council holds an Anchorage business meeting from 2-4'30 p.m. Thursday, followed by a public hearing from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Egan Convention Center. Quote of the Week "The issue is clean water and clean air in Alaska and the state's need for the authority to set standards, independently test for them and enforce them for cruise ships. This is good legislation." And~O rage Daily News adito rial, 5/ 5/0 LhgJng the Legislature to pass a cruise ship pollution measure in the June 7 specJaisessJon Talking Points for the We Week of May 21, 2001 ~ ( Energy Development, International Trade Top Agenda I Governor Plugs Alaska Projects to Washington Business Leaders. Citing thc strong historic alliance between Alaska and Washington state, Gov. Knowles last week appealed to Washington business leaders .to support Alaska resource development as good for both states. In a Thursday speech to thc Association of Washington Businesses in Spokane, Knowles plugged oil development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, construc- tion of the Alaska Highway natural gas pipeline and regulation of cruise ship pollution. "I want to kick it up a notch between Alaska and Washington when it comes to our economic, energy and environmental relationship," the governor said. Past Washington political leaders helped lead the way for Alaska statehood, the Native claims settlement act and the oil pipeline. But in recent years, many Washington politicians and its major newspapers oppose Alaska's positions, such as on A.NWR. I Half-Truths Advanced by Opponents of Cruise Ship Law. As the June 7 special legislative session gets closer, opponents of regulating cruise ship pollution are turning up the heat with half-truths. Gov. Knowles called the Legislature back into session when the Senate failed to take up a bill protecting Alaska's air and water from cruise ships. Each day the LegisIature delays, 4.5 million gallons of pollution - human waste and wastewater from kitchens, sinks and laundry- are dumped unregulated into Alaska's coastal waters. That's enough to fill Anchorage's West High swimming pool 19 times. Opponents falsely claim small cruise ship operators are against the bill, even though their representative testified for it. They incorrectly say the Alaska Marine Highway System fails to comply with the pro- posed law. And opponents say cruise companies can be trmted to voluntarily comply, even though two of the first ships to visit Alaska this season violated new federal requirements~ one exceeding the sewage standard by 3~500 times. I International Trade Gets Focus This Week. Alaska's expanding place in the international market gets attention this week when Gov. Knowles presents the annual Governor's Exporter of the Year awards Thursday evening at the Anchorage Hilton. The governor annually recognizes the Alaska company which advanced international trade during the year. The speaker at this year's event is British Ambassador to the U.S. Christopher Meyer. Meanwhile, a summit is scheduled for Nome June 13-14 to focus on relations between Alaska and Chukotka~ the state's closest Russian Far East neig_hbor. For informa- tion, contact Nome Mayor Leo Rasmussen, 443-2798. And Alaska seafood is being featured this month at Korean hotel and convention centers in Seoul and Pusan. To join the promotion, contact state trade specialist Shelley James in Anchorage at 269-8119. I Outstanding Alaskan Volunteers Selected. Twenty-two outstanding Alaska volunteers have been named 2001 First Lady's Volunteer Award winners, Susan Knowles announced recently. The winners were selected from 150 nominees representing communi- ties and organizations across Alaska. The winners are: Paul Beebe, Quinhagak; Celeste and Charles Benson, Anchorage; Mary Beaumont, Homer; William Bobrick, Anchor- age; James Burton, Fairbanks; De,lohn Cromer, North Pole; Pat Denny, Juneau; Jeanne Dougherty, Anchorage; Barbara Fallon, Juneau; Michele Girault, Anchorage; June Harris, Kenai; Marjorie "Marge" Hays, Soldotna; Lucy Hope, Wasilla; Kathy Janssen, Anchorage; Nancy Mendenhali, Nome; Michael Miller, Juneau; Carly Petal, Palmer; Amanda Reichman, Anchorage; Mary Thompson, Homer; Margarete Wike, Anchorage; and Phyllis Yetka, Ward Cove. "Every year numerous Alaskans donate their time and energy to noble causes," Mrs. Kaowles said. "They carry out their mission without fanfare or expectation of recognition, This is our chance to publicly thank them for all of their hard work." Receive updates and news via e-mail by subscribing to our E-mail mailing list! Send us an e-mail at governor~gov, state.ak, us and we'll sign you up! Contact: Susan Scudder Governor's Office P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 phone 907.465.3500 fax907.465.3532 governor(~gov, state, ak. us ww~gov, state, ak. us Coming Up... .Joy. Knowlcs beginning at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday partici- pates in the first meeting of the State-Tribal Forum which builds on an agreement signed between the state and tribes to improve delivery of public services. Q vote of the Week "It's too bad the (cruise ship) legislation didn't pass during the regular session, so the expense and aggravation of a special session could have been avoided. Now, the best we can hope for is a short, sweet special session that sends the bill to the governor's desk. It's the 'ight thing to do." Kenai Cla rion edito rid S/ I B/O l Talking Points for the Week of M~y 2B, 2001 Governor Salutes Vets, Pushes Gas Development I Governor Honors Alaska Veterans. Praising the courage and citizenship of veterans who have given their lives to protect America, Gov. ICmowles today is honoring Alaska veterans intwo Memorial Dav ceremonies. "Images of war are etched into our memories just as clearly and deeply as Viemam veterans' names are etched into the granite ofthe Wall in Washington, D.C.," said Knowles, a Viemam veteran, in an annual ceremony at the Ft. Richardson National Cemetery. He also is the keynote speaker at the Anchorage Park Strip dedicating a statue to be added to the Veterans Memorial. Spearheaded by the AFL-CIO and veterans, the bronze World War II rifleman statue was created by renowned Cordova sculptor Joan Bugbee Jackson. Kn0wles also issued two executive proclamations commemorating Memorial Day and urging all Alaska citizens to pause and reflect on the price of freedom and to participate in appropriate and dignified services to celebrate and honor the service of our veterans. I Cruise Ship Pollution Crackdown Followed by Imernational Media. Gov. Knowles' efforts to regulate pollution from the multi-billion-dollar international cruise industry continue to generate media attemion around the world. The Bdtish-basedEcono- mist carried a May 25 story detailing Alaska's battle to convince the Legislature to pass an ~i-pollution bill, which is being followed .around the country_. "Whatever happens to Mr. Knowles' bill, the cruise ships are now being brought to heel," the magazine reported. "Officials in California, Washington,, Florida and parts ofthe Caribbean are also thinking about introducing tougher roles - and taking a second look at just what, apart from retired Nebraskans, comes out ofthose gleaming white liners." And the HonoluluAdvertiser (5/ 14) urged its Legislature to follow Alaska in adopting a tough, anti-pollution law. Saying Alaska "is leading a movement to clean up what has become a global concern," the paper said, "Hawaii lawmakers should introduce legislation based on the Alaska model in the next session." I Governor Promotes Alaska Gas Development in Ottawa. Gov. Knowles is in the Canadian capital later this week meeting with top Canadian officials to explain why Alaska and Canada should jointly promote developmem of northern natural gas. The ~ovemor is scheduled to meet with several ministers p _articipating in a cabinet-level g~s development task force, delivers a speech before the Canadian media and meets with newly n .amed U.S. Ambassador to Canada Paul Cellucci. Knowles will argue that both the Alaska Highway natural gas pipeline and a project carrying gas from the Northwest Territories are complementary and can meet the booming North American gas demand. The two-day trip is one of many the governor has taken to promote Alaska gas development. I .Maska Targeted for $3.5 Million High-Tech Project. Lt. Gov. Fran Ulmer, a long-time advocate of harnessing high-tech solutions to solve Al_ask~ problems~ is working in partnership with the National Atmospheric and Space Administration to sponsor an airborne and space-based remote sensing technologies workshop May 30-June 2 at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel. The workshop will assist state, local and tribal governments and other regional organizations that want to apply for $3.5 million 'm federal ~ant_q to be awarded in July for remote sensing proposals or technology using data collection l~om satellites." II Receive updates and news via e-mail by subscribing to our E-mail mailing list! Send us an e-mail at governor~gov, state.ak, us and we'll sign you up! North Slope Borough I periodic publication of the Resource Development C~jun'~,-. Lawmakers nv ted to up close ........... "'~"~:":::I-~.''''~. ",7. Knowles, leg/$1~t/ve leadorsh[p urge members of Congross to come see Coastal Plain In a letter to all members of the U.S. Congress, Governor Tony Knowles said increased domestic production, including responsible oil development within the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), must be a part of a national energy policy. Knowles also joined with the legislative leadership in a separate letter inviting key members of Congress to come to Alaska to see the Coastal Plain and state-of-the-art oil technology for themselves. "As you well know, parts of our country are experiencing yet another energy crisis, which i believe threatens America's continued economic prosperity," Knowles said. "We've dramatically witnessed senior citizens pried from stalled California elevators during rolling blackouts, while skyrocketing natural gas prices are hurting consumers and industry alike. Our nation cannot keep pace with its energy requirements without a coherent national' energy strategy." While agreeing that conservation must be a cornerstone of such a policy, Knowles said the nation also must encourage new domestic energy production. "Recent violence in the Middle East reminds us how easily U.S. oil supplies are threatened," Knowles said. "As domestic oil consumption has increased 14 percent over the last decade, domestic production has lagged, falling 17 percent. Just 25 years ago, our nation imported only 35 percent of the (Continued to page 4) Interior Secretary Gale Norton v/sited Alaska last month with several U.S. Senators to tour North Slope oil fields and get a close up look at ANWR's Coastal Plain. Above, Norton poses with Governor Tony Knowles and former Governor Walter Hickel, who served as President Nixon's Interior Secretary. Norton spoke at a private luncheon attended by RDC, Alliance, Commonwealth North and Anchorage Chamber board members. An earlier breakfast meeting opened to members of the four organizations was cancelled due to late arrival of Norton's delegation. (Photo by Jason Brune) National support for ANWR growS. A nationwide coalition of organizations and businesses has formed to advance efforts to open the Coastal Plain of ANWR to responsible oil and gas development. "~ .... -. The Energy Stewardship Alliance is a coalition comprised of ass~Cia{i°ns, consumer groups, policy institutes and citizens who are dedicated in finding real solutions to the mounting energy problems facing America. The Energy Alliance believes a balanced national energy policy is in the interest of all Americans. It recently endorsed Senator Frank Murkowski's National Energy Security Act of 2001 that includes incentives for energy conservation and alternative energy while opening the Coastal Plain of ANWR to exploration. (Continued to page 6) Frequently asked questions Why should Congress open the Coastal Plain of ANWR to oil development? America is more dependent than ever on foreign oil and demand in the U.S. is steadily increasing. Most of your next tank of gas will come from a foreign country. The U.S. now imports 56 percent of the oil it consumes, costing more than $100 billion annually. Imports could exceed 65 percent in the next 20 years. Many experts worry that rising oil prices could draw the economy into a prolonged recession. Congress should open ANWR's Coastal Plain because its potentially enormous oil reserves would reduce America's growing dependence on foreign oil and help address our pressing energy needs. ANWR could produce up to 1.5 million barrels per day for at least 25 years, nearly 25 percent of current U.S. daily production. With ANWR, the U.S. could reduce oil imports by $14 billion a year. Some 735,000 jobs would be created throughout the United States from the development of reserves, which would offset declining production at Prudhoe Bay. .~ource,evmwls~e..Omc~m~~cpuo, cauon ~~~';~~~~'l'l~.l~ ........ '~'" ~''' '''~'' "-' ':" "'" "~'"""';:' TM ' .... '~::;~"~'~:'~'::':"iF~ without Permis~iO~::'~mVided ,ai~riate.::-:~redit ~'is' -'.',:"' ": ' ::. ': :" RDC s .web' site 'acldr~s:;.'~ ::: :.": :: :!:: '. ,: ..- ANWR 5% Alaska Coastal Plain 8% Development Footprint <1% ANWR Coastal Plain Alaska contains 192 million acres of national parks and refuges. Less than one percent of ANWR's 1.5 million acre Coastal Plain is being considered for oil and gas leasing and development. ANWR covers 19.6 million acres, equivalent in size to South Carolina. Wouldn't development ruin our last Arctic Wilderness? ANWR is more than 19 million acres, the size of South Carolina. Development, however, would be confined to the Coastal Plain, which represents 8 percent of the refuge. According to the Interior Department, less than one percent of the Coastal Plain would actually be affected by development. That's less than one-tenth of one percent of the refuge. Because of major advances in oil field technology and design, the footprint of development has become much smaller, ensuring that alteration of land will be minimal. Horizontal drilling now makes it possible to drill beneath 64 square miles of tundra from one small drilling pad. Not only would most of ANWR remain untouched by oil development, no federally designated Wilderness areas in the refuge or Alaska would be developed. Not one acre. ANWR is only one of many national parks and refuges in Alaska covering 192 million acres. (See wilderness facts on page 3) But wouldn't development in even a small segment of ANWR put wildlife at risk? The facts say no. When opponents attempted to block development at Prudhoe Bay, they claimed that oil production would reduce or destroy caribou herds and that waterfowl would be decimated. After 27 years of development, caribou populations across North Slope oil fields have increased from 3,000 to 27,000 animals. With new technology, disturbances to wildlife in ANWR can be avoided. Elevated pipelines allow animals to roam freely and facilities are designed and sited to minimize impacts on sensitive areas. Isn't energy conservation a better option to drilling in the refuge? Conservation must play a role in reducing this nation's growing dependence on oil imports, but it alone cannot solve the problem. America requires both energy conservation and new domestic oil production if it hopes to avoid a seriot' energy crisis. In fact, new conservatio. initiatives fall well short of keeping pace with projected growth in the demand for oil. Even with the strictest conservation measures, the critical need for oil will continue since conservation itself is not an energy source. Why don't we look to alternative energy sources? More research is being conducted into alternative energy and Senator Frank Murkowski's energy bill puts new emphasis on alternatives as well as new conservation initiatives, but each new energy source has its own opponents, environmental challenges and concerns. Oil will play a significant role for decades because our economic infrastructure requires fossil fuels. The transition to alternative sources will be a gradual process. In the meantime, petroleum is the safest and most practical energy source. Consider the surface impacts of the following sources of energy to produce 50 megawatts of electricity, the current need for Palm Springs, California: Oil 1/2-acre Natural Gas 2-5 acres *Solar 1,000 acres *Wind 4,000 acres 'Requires 0ackup generators Page 2 / RESOURCE REVIEW / May 2001 Americans favor exploration in ANWR when given the facts Victory may depend on your personal efforts · There are currently 58 million acres of.designated Wilderness in Alaska. Within the 19.'6~ milliOn acres of -_..~, ............. ~ ., : -:. _..~ .~- ~...-~ :,..~,-~ ,~- . .~ .~. ANWR, 8 million acres are"*'"8'esignated Wilderness. The. only.area in ANWR ~"et aSide for P0tehtia!~!l eXPloration is:.¢:the ..1.5 'million aC?es .al0ng the Coastal Plain.' None of'this area is designated wi!.d,~.rneS~:~..Le~s than 2;000 acres 'woUld i, be used for p.':~L~ction~(~f what C~'~Jiai~"~'i~0rmous amounts of oil -,Perhaps25% to 50% oftotal U.S. production fOr 25 or more . :'!?::.;:*' !: ;?~:~ ?'-' :..~.::. . .-~: ,.,~,.:? :; :'.~.i~.:~.:,:~ ,... :. :;. ...... :.: :.If Alaska's designated. Wilderness were made into a single state, it would comprise the 1 l~h lar_gest state in the ~:~laska's'federal Wilde.m. ~is larger tlian {~i'e combi~'~tion'~'~{~ following states: Maryland, Delaware, New ~e:mey,:- C&hn ~(~t.i~a-t~.~.~0de: Island, MassachUSettS;:";' Ne~:'?l~mPShire, vermont and Maine.'~'::a'c~ess, no development-- all Wilderness. · Alaska 'contains more than 192 million acres of parks and refuges, an ama larger, than Calif. omia .... Most of this acreage is cloSed t0devel°pment. When presented with the facts, an overwhelming majority of Americans support oil and gas development in ANWR. The problem is that most Americans have little information on ANWR and most of those who know something about the issue have received much of their information from environmental groups opposing drilling. These groups have very effectively created the perception that there is only a few months supply of oil beneath ANWR and developing those limited reserves would destroy the last pristine wilderness in Alaska. However, a recent survey by Wirthlin Worldwide shows 67 percent of Americans are more supportive of oil and gas development in ANWR when informed that the majority of Alaskans favor exploration. Moreover, the survey revealed 74 percent of Americans are more supportive of oil development in ANWR when informed that exploration will occur only on a tiny part of the refuge. The survey clearly showed Americans favor balancing the nation's need for energy with environmental protection. Findings show that 80 percent of Americans believe the U.S. is likely to experience a serious energy crisis within the next few years and 73 percent are uneasy with the notion that we are so reliant on foreign oil to meet our energy needs. Convincing Congress to open the Coastal Plain of ANWR to oil and gas development will in part depend on public opinion. Our challenge as Alaskans is to educate Lower 48 residents on the issue and expose them to the cold hard facts. The more information they have, the more likely they are to support our efforts. Unfortunately, it takes big bucks to educate the masses and set the record straight. A nationwide television, radio and newspaper campaign would be prohibitively expensive, costing millions of dollars. While we can't match the million dollar advertising campaign of our opponents, we can compete at the grassmots level. However, it will take each of us to call and write our family, friends and business associates in the Lower 48 and ask them to support open- ing the Coastal Plain of ANWR to explo- ration. Specifically, request that they write, emaii or call their senators or congressmen to express support. RDC has dedicated its April and May editions of the Resource Review to the ANWR effort. Send the newsletter to your.contacts. Call us for extra copies and you have our permission to copy as many as you like on your office equip- ment. in addition, you can also advance our education efforts by referring your contacts to Arctic Power's website at www.anwr.org. And don't take support here in Alaska for granted -- respond to negative Letters to the Editor. We have the facts, so let's utilize them. Fire up your fax machines and send informative emaiis to everyone in your address book. ^NWR's a tough issue, but so was Alaska Statehood and congressional approval for the trans-Alaska Pipeline. The statehood issue didn't pass on its first or second test before Congress and the pipeline issue passed on a tie- breaking vote by Vice President Agnew. We have our work cut out for us, but don't give up. In fact, we are just getting started and Alaska needs your energy, commitment and persistence if it is to ultimately prevail. The polls show the issue can be won, but it will take one heck of an effort. The payback for Alaska and America is worth it. Sharing ANWR's treasures is a win- win solution for all Americans. Wilderness values throughout nearly all of the refuge remain protected. Americans get billions of barrels of oil for fuels and products everyone uses. And the environment gets unrivaled care under strict oversight. Nowhere would so much oil be recovered with so little impact. May 2001 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 3 Alaskans invite Congress to ANWR (Continued from page 1) oil it consumed. Today, that's jumped to 56 percent and will grow to a projected 65 percent in the next 20 years unless we change the way we do business." The best prospect for replacing the declining production from Prudhoe Bay is the oil believed to lie beneath the coastal plain of ANWR. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates the refuge could hold up to 16 billion barrels of technically recoverable oil. Even at half this rate, ANWR could produce 500,000 barrels a day for more than 40 years. Siince it is set aside as a study area within the refuge, development of the Coastal Plain can only occur with a vote of Congress. "The time has come to debunk the myth that development and the environment are an either/or proposition," Knowles added. "Theodore Roosevelt once said' 'Conservation means development as much as it does protection,' and Alaskans understand better than anyone the importance of treating this land with care and respect, in the same way Native Americans have done for 10,000 years. The experience on AlaSka's North Slope-provides strong evidence that oil and gas development at nearby ANWR would pose little threat to the ecology of the "The time has come to debunk the myth that development and the environment are an either/or proposition. Theodore Roosevelt once said: 'Conservation means development as much as it does protection, 'and Alaskans understand better than anyone the importance of treating this land with care and respect, in the same way Native Americans have done for 10,000 years. The experience on Alaska's North Slope provides strong evidence that oil and gas development at nearby ANWR would pose tittle threat to the ecology of the Coastal Plain." Governor Tony Knowles Coastal Plain. The Central Arctic Caribou Herd, which occupies the Prudhoe Bay area throughout the year, has grown steadily from a population of 6,000 in 1978, the year after North Slope oil production began, to over 27,000 today." Knowles also noted steps taken during recent leasing within the nearby National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, where industry is working with the state and federal governments to mitigate the impact of development. This includes designating certain areas off- limits for oil development and imposing seasonal and other restrictions to protect wildlife and their habitat. "We can do the same in the Coastal Plain of ANWR by shutting down exploration during the 6-8 weeks when New technology has dramatically reduced industry's footprint on the North Slope. the Porcupine caribou herd often uses the area for calving." Knowles said. "The inupiat people who reside on the North Slope and who are dependent on the resources of the region are among the strongest supporters for the development of ANWR." In a separate letter, Knowles joined with Senate President Rick Halford an Speaker of the House Brian Porter in inviting key congressional leaders to come to Alaska to see ANWR and new Arctic oil technology for themselves. Such informational tours have been successful in the past in gaining support among lawmakers for responsible development within the Coastal Plain. "When you visit Alaska's North Slope, you will see the far-reaching and positive impacts of carefully controlled and regulated oil development as well as the improvements that have been made in Arctic technology," the letter signed by the three leaders said. "You will have an opportunity to view the various stages of Arctic development and see how the 'footprint' of development has decreased by more than 50 percent since Prudhoe Bay began production in the mid 1970s. "Current issues such as the energy crisis in California and our nation's growing reliance on imported oil, now at 57 percent of the nation's consumption have brought the importance ot developing a national energy policy to center stage," the letter concludes. Page 4 / RESOURCE REVIEW / May 2001 The Land · ANWR totals 19.6 million acres, the size of South Carolina. Eight million acres are designated Wilderness. · Congress set aside 1.5 million acres on the Coastal Plain of ANWR for study of its oil and gas potential and the effects of development on the environment. In 1987 the Interior Department recommended the Coastal Plain be opened to oil and gas development. No designated Wilderness is in the area proposed for development and 92 percent of the refuge would remain closed to drilling. · With technological advances, only a tiny fraction of the Coastal Plain, less than 2,000 acres, or one-tenth of one percent, would be impacted. Hottest onshore oil prospect · ANWR is our best prospect for increasing domestic production. Studies estimate up to 16 billion barrels of oil over a period of 25 years could .~,ibe produced from the Coastal Plain. '~;:o The "mean" estimate of recoverable .: ,.¢./.i:;:i"reserves from ANWR is more than 10 .billion barrels. ANWR could produce up to 1.5 million barrels a day for at least 25 years, nearly 25 percent of current U.S. daily production. · ANWR production could reduce oil imports by $14 billion annually, and create more than 735,000 jobs nationwide. ANWR: TH FACTS U.S. Oil Imports · in 1973, the U.S. imported 36 Percent of its oil. · in 1991, the U.S. imported 46 percent of its oil. · Today, the U.S. imports 56 percent of its oil. · The Department of Energy estimates that by the year 2020, the U.S. will import 65 percent of its oil. · The U.S. now imports 9 million barrels of oil a day. · 750,000 from Iraq · 1,500,000 from Saudi Arabia · 253,000 from Kuwait · 2,366,000 from Persian Gulf area · 5,000,000 from OPEC nations · Imports of oil and refined products now cost America $100 billion annually and are the largest single commodity in the U.S. balance of trade deficit. · ANWR production could be equivalent to 30 years of Saudi oil imports. Environmental Considerations · The oil industry on the North Slope is the cleanest, most technologically advanced and most heavily regulated in the world. New facilities are designed for minimal environmental impact. · The Central Arctic caribou herd at Prudhoe Bay has grown nine-fold since development began. The herd has not been displaced by development. · The State of Alaska has concluded that with the combination of current environmental controls and the innovative arctic technology developed by industry during more than 20 years of operations on the North Slope, ANWR's Coastal Plain can be explored and developed with no measurable impacts to wildlife. Alaska Support · A recent opinion poll in the ANWR village of Ka~ktovik showed that 78 percent of local residents believe the Coastal Plain should be opened to oil and gas development. Native people living across the North Slope, from Barrow to the Canadian border, support development. These people have first- hand experience with oli development in their region. Energy Alliance forms to show ANWR support (Continued from page 1) The Energy Alliance has launched a television and radio campaign in the Washington, D.C., area encouraging Ameri- cans to support Murkowski's energy bill. The legislation is the first attempt at an energy policy in over eight years. "Energy security is paramount to our nation's future," said Roger Herrera, Acting Head of the new coalition. "Yet there are environmental groups distorting facts in order to prevent any domestic exploration. Claims of environmental catastro- phes and interference with animal migratory routes are unfounded. No one who wants a balanced energy policy wants to disrupt the ecological balance of the land." At the press conference announcing the formation of the coalition, Alaska Natives offered support for ANWR explora- tion, emphasizing economic benefits, quality of life issues and experiences with existing oil and gas development in the Arctic. Their testimony was strengthened by recent surveys indicating 75 percent of all Alaskans, including 78 percent of Alaska Natives living in the ANWR village of Kaktovik, sup- port oil production on ANWR's Coastal Plain. Members of the Energy Alliance include United Brother- hood of Teamsters, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Air Transportation Association, National Food Processors Asso- ciation, National Grange, and the National Black Chamber of Commerce among many other businesses and groups. The campaign will bring attention to both the energy problems facing America and the need to increase domestic oil production -- all in support of the National Energy Security Act of 2001. May 2001 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 5 Inupiats urge Congress to open ANWR by Jacob Adams President Arctic Slope Regional Corporation The topic on everyone's mind in the country today is what will happen with the Coastal Plain of ANWR. Will Congress open it? I am optimistic that Congress will recognize the contribution it will make to our country's growing energy crisis. ANWR is also symbolic of the future of the oil and gas industry in Alaska and the U.S. A domestic, healthy oil and gas industry is important for our future. Oil imports do not provide jobs and revenue. The opening of the Coastal Plain will provide a renewal of our economic engine in Alaska. However. we should know that the opening will not create jobs and opportunities overnight, it will take time for the government and the industry to sort out the mechanics of leasing and production scenarios. In all of these issues, ASRC has a stake in them. We own 92,000 acres on the Coastal Plain, along with Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation. Long ago, we committed the acreage to a Chevron/ BP partnership. In 1984 we thought it would be just a few years before we could explore and develop this acreage. We renewed our agreement with the companies in 1998. Being optimistic of an opening, our agreement will remove the current limitations on production opportunities and stimulate further exploration on our lands. ASRC is very supportive of Senator Murkowski and his colleagues in their efforts to open the ANWR Coastal Plain to oil and gas exploration and development. In fact, ASRC sent a letter to President Bush urging him and the Congress to open the Coastal Plain to a responsible program of oil and gas leasing. In a recent survey of the village of Kaktovik, 78 percent of the residents stated they "agree" or "strongly agree" that the Coastal Plain of ANWR should be open to the oil and gas industry. The Inupiat are part of the ecosystem of the North Slope. We have been part of the North Slope from time Jacob Adams is an Inupiat whaling captain. He fives in Barrow. immemorial. When we discuss the caribou, the birds, and the fish, the Inupiat people need to be part of that discussion. We are the stewards of the land and we support development of the Coastal Plain. This is our homeland and we are very motivated to work towards a plan that ensures adequate exploration of the Coastal Plain while ensuring protection ofthe environment. We are motivated because we are dependent upon the environment to provide us with our subsistence resources to sustain us and our future generations as it has our ancestors. We feel this balance can be accomplished; our culture places a high value on cooperation and we have learned how to work cooperatively with the industry and government agencies to both sustain the environment and our cultural resources while realizing the economic benefits of development. We expect to take an active role in ensuring that the regulations pertaining to the Coastal Plain are adequate to protect the Kaktovik Inupiat that live in the area, including the animals and habitat that they rely on for subsistence. We would also expect that any non- producing activities be located in a restricted commercial/industrial zone so as to minimize the footprint and avoid the industrial sprawl we see at Prudhoe Bay. ASRC and the Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation will also play an integral role in the gathering and dissemination of information on the area and will make traditional knowledge and expertise available. And if we are successful in having oil or gas found on our land, our shareholders will reap the economic benefits of production. ASRC's mission statement, in part, says that our plan is to ensure economic and cultural freedoms for our shareholders. In order to enjoy these freedoms, our people must have a,. environment and quality of life that allows just that to happen. The development that has taken place in the Arctic over the last thirty years has enhanced life more than it has harmed it. Certainly, life in our communities in the Arctic has improved with health care, housing, sanitation and education. Most of you are likely aware of a study being undertaken by the National Academy of Sciences to look at the cumulative environmental effects of oil development in the Arctic. ! would like to tell them and you, that the habitat and the environment that we rely on for our subsistence resources has been well respected by the industrialists occupying some of that space with us. Not only have they respected the land, but they also respect the people who live there and work with them to solve problems. Granted there have been some mistakes, but we learn through mistakes and lessons have beep learned. Technology has advance since the days of Prudhoe Bay and we no longer see free wheeling sprawl of the late 60s and the 70s. Projects like Alpine are a living example of technological and environmental advancement. The use of ice roads, horizontal drilling, careful environmental planning and new technology show that very large oil and gas fields can be developed and produced with minimal environmental impact. At Alpine, the drilling pads and related production facilities cover only 65 acres, an area the size of a small nine-hole golf course. The same technology could be used on the Coastal Plain of ANWR. ASRC's plans and my perspectives are obviously pro-development, but I am still a whaling captain and a subsistence hunter that provides for my community and family. When i take my suit and tie off and travel out in the ocean and the tundra to hunt, I take _ very seriously the future of thesr resources and the habitat they need to survive on. It appears to me that we are doing a good job of ensuring economic and cultural freedoms for the inupiat. Page 6 / RESOURCE REVIEW / May 2001 Inupiat Eskimo culture e.nhanced, not harmed by years of oil development on North Slope by Mayor George Ahmaogak North Slope Borough As in past years, the current national debate over oil exploration in ANWR is generating a lot more heat than light. Gut-level concerns turn into misguided arguments based on inaccurate details. Interest groups play on generic fears to attract support for their wall of opposition. Wildlife species and oil producers are made to look like each other's worst enemies. What this debate needs is less noise and more perspective. I believe the Inupiat Eskimo residents of Alaska's North Slope have a valuable perspective to bring to the table. After ail, the land called ANWR is part of our homeland. Our ancestors have lived and hunted and traveled in this region forthousands of years. ..~ Our perspective rests on two dynamics which are central to our '.:survival as a modern indigenous people. ...... The first is our attachment to the land through our cultural dependence on subsistence hunting and fishing activities. The second dynamic is our determination to remain in our homeland and build a future for our children and their children. These two dynamics- a subsistence-based culture and a pragmatic approach to survival in the Arctic - form our perspective on resource development, and l believe they offer a reasonable pathway through the tensions between development and preservation. Environmental Instincts The Eskimo view on development stems in part from our relationship to the land. We like to say that we are the original environmentalists. This is because our fate has always depended on the health of the animal populations that we harvest for survival, if keep you in mind that generations of our ancestors survived in the harshest habitable climate on earth without three of the four basic food groups, then it is easy to Mayor George Ahmaogak is a Barrow whaling captain. "The overblown rhetoric of some /nterest groups may inspire fear in people who five far from ANWR. We are not so easily misled. We have learned that we can protect the land and wildlife even as oil development proceeds." understand why we have an intensely protective attitude toward our wildlife species and their habitats. If they thrive, so do we. If they are threatened, so are we. Practical Experience Thirty years ago, we faced the prospect of massive development in our traditional hunting grounds. North America's largest oil field had been discovered in the midst of our vast territory. We were afraid of the possible impacts on our land, our wildlife and our culture. As a result of these fears, we formed our regional government- the North Slope Borough - to ensure our voice in environmental policy decisions. We used our powers of local control to monitor and affect development plans. 'To this day, the oil industry must come to us for permits before they pursue an oil prospect. Our experience with Prudhoe Bay development has calmed our fears. Impacts on land and wildlife resources have been carefully managed so as to minimize damage. The industry is keenly aware of our environmental concerns, and it has consistently introduced new technologies to reduce land and wildlife impacts. We do not always agree with the producers, but we have a mutual respect that allows us to sit at the same table and work toward reasonable solutions. The Future Our ancestors taught us to learn through experience and observation. The past 30 years have taught us that resource extraction can be compatible with a healthy arctic ecosystem. We have also learned that economic development can contribute to the health of our indigenous culture. Inupiat culture is stronger than ever today. That is due in part to the jobs and tax revenues associated with oil development in our region. Without these economic opportunities, our young people would have to leave home to find work. Our schools would not offer the Native language and culture programs that help to connect our children with their 'past. We would not be able to contribute to scientific research efforts aimed at monitoring the health of North Slope wildlife populations. The overblown rhetoric of some interest groups may inspire fear in people who live far from ANWR. We are not so easily misled. We have learned that we can protect the land and wildlife even as oil development proceeds. With adequate environmental protections written into the development plans and leases, the interests of wilderness and resource extraction can both be accommodated. I invite you to learn more about our views on oil development, past and future. We don't claim to have all the answers on ANWR, but we are a good lace to start if you want to understand the Arctic. May 2001 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 7 The Arctic is full of natural wonders, Inupiat Eskimos have lived along Alaska's northern coast for thousands of years. Against the odds of a bitter arctic climate, we have survived by honoring the land as we harvest its wildlife resources. We have always considered ourselves part of the arctic ecosystem, not separate from it. Our people continue to live by this environmental ethic today. The North Slope Borough supports arctic science and land management programs to ensure the health of the region's habitat and animal species. The borough cooperates with state and federal wildlife agencies, and serves as a conduit for the traditional environmental knowledge of North Slope elders. North Slope Borough · P.O. Box 69 including its people. No one is more concerned about preserving the arctic environment than the people who have always lived there. The lnupiat are committed to a future in which our ancestors' huntincj grounds will be healthy enough for our grandchildren to enjoy. Our culture depends on it. If you woUld like to know more about the Inupiat position on resource issues, contact us. Barrow, AK 997z3 George N. Ahmaogak, Sr. Mayor · (907) 85~-ozoo Resource Development Council 121 W. Fireweed, Suite 250 Anchorage, AK 99503 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 7'-I" .... '"' ........ ' ......,.,-= DiGiT 99611 CITY OF KENAI JOHN WILLIAMS 2!0 F!D~.LGO ~,,'VE 9"!'": E 200 KF.I',JA! AK .C),.q~il-77, ~& _ . ' " "i,I,, ,l,,,llll,,,, ,, ll,l,,l,~,,,ll,,,,,~i,,,lil,,,ll,,,, ,l, ill PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ANCHORAGE, AK PERMIT NO. 377 Carol Jensen FAX MESSAGE 4800 East 112'~.Avenue Anchorage, AK 99516 Phone. (907) 563-4849 ext. 111 TOTAL PAGES INCLUD~G COVER SHEET: May 21,2001 TO' City of Kenai Clerk Fax #(907) 283-3014 From' Carol Jensen Letter to City Council, Mayor, City Manager Please distribute the following 2-page letter and 2-page attachmem regarding Richard Metteer's proposal to build a huge factory hog farm/slaughterhouse complex on the Kenai Peninsula. If you have any questions or problems concerning this request, please contact me at the above phone number, Monday-Friday 8'30am-$'30pm. Thank you, Carol Jensen Carol Jensen 4800 E 112th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99516 May 19, 2001 Kenal City Council 210 Fidalgo Avenue Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 City Council Members: RE: Richard Metteer's Hog Farm I urge you to not only not approve a resolution of support for this project, but to actively ftght it. Mr. Metteer has been trying for many years to get a hog factory farm tn Alaska. I suggest you ask him why he has not been able to obtain complete this project tn the past. This is not a regular farm. It is a warehouse, where pigs are kept cruelly confined in metal crates or cages where they cannot move. Pigs are highly intelligent, social animals, and they literally go insane in such confinement. Thts is also very painful physically. Slaughtering Is also very cruel, with much suffertng the torture ~e~ng endured by the animals before they finally dte. · Please read the enclosed article. You should be particularlY concerned about the high volume of sewage that is produced by these factory farms. As you can see, a facility wtth an output of 850,000 hog~ per year produces seven times the amount of raw sewage that a cry the stye of Denver would produce. On-site waste water treatment plants do not take care of the problem. A prolect this size covering so much acreage t$ sure to foul the land, waterways and atr. Forget your tourism. This will kill that. Once the sewage gets Into the river system, tt wtll kill the fish. Hog facotry farm operators are going after Natives, as you can also read in the _attached article. They try to get around .state, local and Federal regulatory review and regulations by building on Native land. Jobs tn these facilities pay minimum wage and are among the worst Jobs in the world. They are fraught with danger and illness. Kenai City Council Page 2 May 19, 2001 I believe once the public gets wind of this, there will be tremendous opposition. If Mr. Metteer has informed you of the name of ~e Native group he has talked to, I would appreciate you letting me know the name. I believe It would be a matter of public record. If Metteer did build this factory farm and the related facilities, what happens if it goes bust, as it well could? The city or borough would be stuck with a tremendous clean up and reclamation btll. Please, consider the consequences of ~is project very carefully. Please contact me ff you have questions or would like more Information. Please also let me know the name of the Nattve group, tf that has been told to you. Thank you for your consideration Carol J~,t~sen CC: Mayor John Williams Manager Richard Ross VOLUME XIV, NO, I/SPRING 1999 1550 CALIFO~IA STREET, SAN FI:~CISCO, CA 9~109 Pork Industry Dealt Major Setback-- HFA Lawsuit Challenges Massive Hog Factory Aa we go to press, thc fate of what would be thc third largest pork factory in thc nation has been called into question by a gtoundbr~aking HFA lawsuit. So far, there have been two signifieant court In thc first court case, before a federal judge in Washington, D.C., HFA scored a major victory. In a second court decision, this one before a judge in South Dakota, our opponents prevailed. What will happen ne~t no one can predict. But everyone agrees that thc stakes are very high. B~¢kground: The public at large is becoming more aware of the cruelty and environmental hazards associated with large, intensive.confinement pork factories. ~illions have been made aware by HFA's documentation of' industry abuses. HFA's expos/s, for instance, have now been repeatedly broadcast on major network news programs, including 60 Minutes. With this increasing level of public awareness, agribusiness is looking for locations whe~c it can sidestep environmental laws and community opposition. And that has now brought ag;r/business to Indian reservations. Breeding sows on factory farms su~Orer most of their ilve~ locked in narrow metal crates. Many other people, have become aware of thc extent of' the problem after having their communities poisoned by pollution generated by ncm'by hog factories. Because of the high level of poverty, some tribal leaders appear willing to bring in almost any business that might create income. Indian land appeals to agribusiness corporations because they can more easily sidestep environmental laws. Current Battle: Bell Farms, thc large agribusiness pork company headquartered in North Dakota, is presently racing to construct a huge facility on the land held in trust for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Thi~ facility, which w~ t~mpomril¥ hsIted by the government following HFA'~ hwsuit, would hav~ ~n output of 859,000 hogs per year. And it would create a da,_.lly raw sewage load equivalent 81Z¢ 0 . (Continued on page i'lrl i z__.,. tiFA Lawsuit Against Pork Factory Many local Native Amerie. nn roei,.I...o A,..,- ..:__.s Project Status Report A=Active NC=Non-Construction F=Future STIP=State Trans. Imp. KK- Keith Kornelis JL - Jack La Shot RS - Robert Springer MK- Marilyn Kebschull Jet- Jan Taylor A/NC/F/ City Contact Project Nam SllP A KK 1999 Water System Improvements (WH 1 & 2 & PH) Status IISCO is working on SCADA controls for Well House 2. Working on project close out items. A MK Comprehensive Plan $60,000 appropriated in Capital Project Fund. Project awarded to Kevin Waring Assoc. A JL Contaminated Soils - Shop Report submitted to DEC. A KK Cook/Mission/Upland Intersection & Erik Hansen Scout Park Parking Design engineering being done. Reviewed with adjacent property owners. Pre-Bid June 5 and Bid Opening June 12. A JL Daubenspeck Environmental Site Assessment Final report has been received. UST removal report received and submitted to ADEC. A KK Gill Street Water Main Crossing Spur Nelson finished design. DOT is going to make this part of the Spur 10.6 - 22. City to reimburse DOT. A JL Kenai AP ARFF/SRE Facility Foundation construction underway. A JL Kenai AP ARFF/SRE Facility Site Work Site work is complete except for seeding. A KK Kenai Coastal Trail Design Concept Reports are complete...City is seeking funding. PND working on environmental/permit process. A JL Maintenance Shop Preliminary plans and specifications complete. Thursday, May 31, 2001 Page I of 3 A/NC/F/ STIP A KK City Contaot Project Name Mission Avenue Sewer Line Relocation Status Jackson Construction has completed 94% of their work. IISCO finished the lift station control panel and the contractor installed it. Jackson to divert flow next week. A JL Multi-Purpose Facility Refrigeration Introduce Ordinance appropriating money June 6. Bid June 13 with award June 20. A JL New Kenai Health Center Should be finished in July - parking lot needs to be paved. A KK Title 17 Review and W & S Regulations Working with Larry...including utility service guarantee. Completed revisions to W & S regulations. Rate study is part of Wastewater Facilities plan. A JL Underground Storage Tank- Airport ADEC has responded to report and is requiring additional work. a KK Wastewater Facility Master Plan Reviewing 4 proposals that we received. A KK WH 4 Coble is doing an area ground water study. STIP KK DOT- Bridge Access Pathway Pathway along Bridge Access Road from K-Beach to Spur 3.3 miles...Design FFY 02, ROW 02, Utilities 03, & Construction 03 & 04 with total cost $4 million. Public meeting May 15 was well attended. Controversy over possible no build where trail is on shoulder of existing road. STIP KK DOT- Forest Drive/Redoubt Foster Construction has started work for the season. Redoubt mostly paved. Underground work complete. Working on sidewalks, curbs and gutters. STIP KK DOT- Spur 10.6 - 22.0 DOT agreed to almost all of City's recommendations...Alaska Roadbuilders was Iow bidder at $3,464,240 with five bidders. Started construction. Thursday, May 31, 2001 Page 2 of 3 ~c/~/ City Coataot STIP KK DOT- Unity Trail Pathway Status Pedestrian/bike pathway along Kenai Spur from MP 2.8 to 8.2. DOT is looking at installing culvert for path to cross Beaver Creek. DOT is adding steel casing across Beaver Creek near ROW for futura water main. DOT received the environmental permits. Thursday, May 31, 2001 Page 3 of 3 MAKE 23 PACKET,S ¢OUN¢1L PACKET DISTRIBUTION COUNC:EL ~EE'I-J:N6 DATE: r/Council Attorm ' Clerk er Public Works Police be ment Finance ~ineer Senior Center Klm Li Parks & Recreation Clarion Fire De' ant KSRM er/Kebschull A6ENDA D]:$TR~BUT~ON ,Sewer Treatment Plant · ~ Streets ~ ~ Shop ~ bock elm Buildin~ Maintenance ~ Animal Control 1~ Water/Sewer ,~ ~ Counter I ~ Fax by co--see Microsoft Fax from Contacts~ printer list; Address Book; Assembly Members KSRM HEA Kenai Chamber of Commerce ,Ton Little (bail}, News/$oldotna) KVCC KDLL Ebb t)E~VER ~/~C~'(Jncil Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk. The Clarion will pick their packet up at City Hall. The portion of the agenda published by the Clarion should be faxed as soon as possible after Noon on packet day. The camera-ready agenda (c:/myfiles/documents/minute$/agenda form for paper)is emailed to the Peninsula Clarion (at email Contacts). Home Page documents (agenda, resolutions and ordinances for public hearing) are placed in the Clerk's HTML file. Place them onto the city's web$ite from there as soon as possible. AGENDA KENAi CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING June 6, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http ://www. ci. kenai .ak. us PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1913-2001 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2001 and Ending June 30, 2002. 2. Resolution No. 2001-34 -- Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2001 and Ending June 30, 2002. 3. Resolution No. 2001-35 -- Transferring $7,200 in the General Fund Shop for Purchase of Grader Tires. 4. Resolution No. 2001-36 -- Transferring $19, 870 in the Street Improvements Capital Project Fund for Engineering the Mission, Cook, Upland and Main Improvement Project. 5. Resolution No. 2001-37 -- Transferring $9,420 in the General Fund to Purchase Communications Department Office Furniture. 6. Resolution No. 2001-38 -- Awarding the Bid to Air Tek, Inc. for Kenai Airport Terminal Fluorescent Light Repair and Replacement - 2001 for the Basic Bed of $9,765.00 Plus Additive Alternates 1, 2 and 3 at $29,504.00 for a Total of $39,269.00. 7. *Transfer of Liquor License -- Transfer From to Schilling Alaska, Inc., d/b/a Uptown Motel/Louie's to Same Corporation Owned by Different Share Holders. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ]TLe]~I-RT.· NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1914-2001 --Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,635,000 in the General Fund for Transfer to the Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund and the Skateboard Park Capital Project Fund. 4. *Ordinance No. 1915-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.321 (Bed and Breakfast Establishments) to Provide: 1) That Applicants Must Provide Evidence of Being Current on All City Obligations Prior to Issuance of a Permit; 2) To Provide for an Annual/Report Summarizing On-Site Activity for the Year; 3) Setting Forth Standards for Revocation of Conditional Use Permits for Non-Compliance with the Terms of the Permit, Violations of the Kenai Zoning Code, or Delinquency in City Obligations. 5. *Ordinance No. 1916-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.150 (Conditional Uses) to Provide: 1) That Applicants Must Provide Evidence of Being Current on All City Obligations Prior to Issuance of a Permit; 2) To Provide for an Annual Report Summarizing On-Site Activity for the Year; 3) Setting Forth Standards for Revocation of Conditional Use Permits for Non-Compliance with the Terms of the Permit, Violations of the Kenai Zoning Code, or Delinquency in City Obligations. 6. *Ordinance No. 1917-2001 --Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,562.50 in the General Fund for Police Department Small Tools. 7. *Ordinance No. 1918-2001 --Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $50,000 in the Bridge Access Road Water and Sewer Capital Project Fund. 8. *Ordinance No. 1919-2001 --Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $30,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Gill Street Crossing Capital Project Fund for a New Water Main. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The public is invited to attend and participate. Additional information is available through the City Clerk's office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 or visit our website at http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us Carol L. Freas, City Clerk D807/211