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Home My WebLink About2001-11-07 Council PacketKenai City Council Meeting Packet Nov~ember 7, 2001 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htm://www, ci.kenai.a k.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 PURLIC COMM~_.NTS (10 minutes) Kathy Gensel -- Alaska's Junior Miss Scholarship. Program/Request for Donation. ITEM C: ,I~I~LIC HEARINGS , Ordinance No. 1939-2001-- Finding Certain City-Owned Foreclosed Land, Identified as Lot 2, Block 1, Kaknu Korners, is Needed for a Public Purpose. . . Ordinance No. 1940-2001-- Increasing Estimated Revenues & Appropriations by $45,500 in the General Fund for Ice Maintenance. Ordinance No. 1941-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations by $12,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund for a Water Rate Study. . Resolution No. 2001-79 -- Requesting the State of Alaska Department of Fish & Game to Take Necessary Actions to Provide for Protection of the Environment During the Dip Net Fishery-at the South Side of the Mouth of the Kenai River. . ResolUtion No. 2001-80 -- Recommending the Alaska Historical Commission and the U.S. Board of Geographic Names Officially Name an Unnamed Peak in the Aleutian Range, Mount Saint Florian. -1- , , , . 10. ITEM D: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: . ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: Xe Resolution No. 2001-81 -- Awardin§ the Bid to Dr. Ice for Ice Maintenance and Refrigeration Technician Services - 2001 for the Total Amount of $15,357.75 Per Month.. Resolution No. 2001-82 -- Awarding a $14,765 Sole Source Contract to Office Products Services for Laserfiche Software with Training and Installation Support. Resolution No. 2001-83 -- Designating the Kens/Coastal Trail Project as the City of Kenai's Number One Overall STIP Capital Improvement Project. Resolution No. 2001-84 -- Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 2002- 2003 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State Grants. Resolution No. 2001-85 -- Supporting the State Department of Natural Resources Purchase of Property Identified as Lots 3-6, Wild Rose Subdivision, Kenai, Alaska for Development of a Boat Launch Access Facility for the Lower Kens/River. COMMISSION/COM~TTEE 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 MINUT~ *Regular Meeting of October 17, 2001. CORRF~PO~ENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified o Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 , , e , . , 10. 11. ITEM I: *Ordinance No. 1942-2001-- Amending KMC 14.20.280(c)to Remove the Requirement that Notification of Public Hearings be Sent Via Certified Mail. *Ordinance No. 1943-2001-- Amending KMC 14.05.020 to Increase the Fee for Applications for Variances, Encroachments, Conditional Use Permits, and Amendments to the Kenai Zoning Code or the Official Map from $100 to $200. Various Other Sections of Title 14 are Also Amended to Reflect This Change. *Ordinance No. 1944-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the General Fund and Kenai Coastal Trail Capital Project Fund for Additional Environmental and Permitting Work. Approval -- Sublease of Pingo Properties, Inc. and Geoffrey M. Graves, Individually to David and Janey Ring -- Lot 6A, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision No. 4. Approval -- Changes in Kenai Community Library Regulations. Approval -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park/Policy and Procedures Amendments. Approval-- Kenai Airport ARFF/SRE Facility/Change Order No. 2 -- $28,188. Discussion.-- Economic Development District Forum/November 16 & 17, 2001 -- Sponsorship Request. Discussion -- Borough Ordinance 2001-29/Planning Commission Membership. .,,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 ,EXF~UTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURN~NT MAYOR'S REPORT NOVEMBER 7, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES TO THE AGENDA REOUESTED BY: ,, MOVE: SUBSTITUTE: SUBSTITUTE: H-9, Kenai Airport ARFF/SRE Facility/Change Order No. 2 -- $28,188 -- Move to hear before "C" Items. H-10, Updated DRAFT Agenda for KPB 2001 Economic Outlook Forum H- 11, KPB Ordinance 2001-29, AS AMENDED ADMINISTRATION CLERK CLERK CONSENT AGENDA NO CHANGES. o MAYOR'S REPORT Kenai Peninsula Borough Peninsula-Wide dinner -- Wednesday, November 28 at 7'30 (during AML week) at the Snow Goose Restaurant (invitation received {oday for any council or city staff attending AML). rt' vZO~ rr' Z ~ ._j n" vz~ Z 0 > ~ ~Z~ ~Z~~ o o<~~ ~ ~Z~ ~Z U~ o o<~~ P.O. ~o~ 1916 $o~1,o~~~ AK 996'6'9 www.aj, m.org October 31, 2001 Dear Kenai City Council: The Alaska Junior Miss .Scholarship Program recognizes, rewards, and encourages excellence among college-bound high school senior girls from across our great state. We are a fianchised arm of America's Junior'Miss, which just celebrated their 44th anniversary, and we are the Oldest and largest scholarship prOgram for high SChool senior girls in the nation. We are sponsored at the national level by HealthSouth Corporation, Orville Redembaeher's, Coca-Cola USA, Tyson Foods, Inc., Terminix, and UBSfPaine Webber, Inc. among others. The Alaska Junior Miss committee is now planning for our 2002 state program, which will be held in the Renee C. Henderson Auditorium at Kenai Central High School, November 17, 2001, and we are seeking donations. May we count on your help? On behalf of the all-volunteer Alaska Junior Miss organization, I wish to thank you in advance for your support. Generous contributions such as yours will ensure the cOntinued growth and success of our efforts. Sincerely, Mary Green State Chairman 262-5495 Home 262-7836 Fax Kathy Gensel Fundraising Chairman maryg~pobox.alaska, net CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1939-:2001 Suggested by: Col ~ AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, FINDING THAT CERTAIN CITY-OWNED FORECLOSED LAND, IDENTIFIED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 1, KAKNU KORNERS, IS NEEDED FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has acquired Parcel 045-130-25, Lot 2, Block 1, Kaknu Korners, through foreclosure; and WHEREAS, Marlene H. Dean & George S. Hurley were the former owners and have been notified pursuant to KMC 22.05.090 (c); and WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code 22.05.050 provides for the dedication of lands for a public purpose if so determined by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the property is needed for a future park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that certain City-owned foreclosed land, identified as Lot 2, Block 1, Kaknu KOrners, is needed for a City public purpose. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 7th day of November, 2001. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk (10/11/01)kh Introduced: Adopted: Effective' October 17, 2001 November'7, 2001 December 7, 2001 Suggested by: Adm~,,~,:auon City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1940-~001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASIC6 INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $45,500 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR ICE MAINTENANCE. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai solicited bids for ice mainten~ce and refrigeration technician services at the Multi-purpose Facility; and WHEREAS, only one bid was received; and WHEREAS, the bid is $45,500 more than the $40,000 budgeted for ice maintenance; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the General Fund fund balance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, increase estimated revenues and appropriations in the General Fund as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $45,500 Increase Appropriations: Recreation Dept. - Professional Services $45,500 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of October, 2001. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: sj Introduced: Adopted: Effective: October 17, 2001 November 7, 2001 November 7, 2001 CITY OF KENAI KENAI PARKS & RECREATION 227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 / 907-283-7926 FAX 907-283-4675 KENAI MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: Linda Snow, City Manager Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Directo~ October 12, 2001 Ice Maintenance & Refrigeration Technician Services Bid Bids for services for a qualified Ice Maintenance and Refrigeration Technician to perform custodial, ice, zamboni, and refrigeration maintenance at the Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility were solicited from September 14, 2001 until 2:00 p.m. October 9, 2001. A single bid was received. Based on the proposal, staffing would include 126 hours per week, Monday through Sunday and a monthly cost of $15,357.75. At this rate, we would have to sell 6 hours of ice time each day at $85.00 ($510.00/day, $15,810.00/month) to cover our maintenance expense. The overall cost to the City in the proposed bid is in access of our budgeted amount. Currently, we have budgeted $40,000 for ice maintenance. There is a shortfall of $45,000. If we were to proceed with this project, additional money would need to be appropriatedl CiTY OF KENAI KENAI PARKS & RECREATION 227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 / 907-283-7926 FAX 907-283-4675 KENAI All i ~ MEMORANDUM TO: Linda Snow, City Manager FROM: DATE. Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director(~ November 1, 2001 RE' Ice Maintenance Proposal As you know, DR Ice was the only bidder for the Ice Maintenance and Refrigeration Technician Services bid. Attached is a copy of the proposed scope of maintenance services provided by DR Ice. Additionally, DR Ice has also provided a general breakdown of proposed maintenance expenses. It appears as though the major cost related to the project is wages. Again, maintenance and operation is based on an 18 hour day, seven days per week. The approximate overall hourly rate in the bid proposal breaks down to be approximately $27.00 per hour. If one were to examine the possibility of cutting expenses, this may be a logical place to look. Cutting back to a 14 hour day would save approximately $1,200 in labor costs per month. Other areas outlined on the proposed maintenance expense list may be examined for purposes of cutting costs as well. However, it really boils down to whether DR Ice becomes responsible for making the purchases or the City of Kenai. Either way, it is still a cost to the City. Attachment Co~nparison of past and possible future responsibilities for Contractor Past scope of maintenance services (1999 I~) 211t)1) Installation of ice and li~'~o kits Zamboni maintenance Ice resurfacing, edging, additio~ml icc mai~te~mnce Proposed scope of mainlenance services Staff increase of 200% Insurance i~lcrease of 350% Full ti~ne staffing as CO,hi,areal I~ stal'li~g o~ly for resurfaci~g Custodial duties Purchasing custodial supplies a~tl tools Purchasing of most applicable ~naintenance parts for Zamboni t-IDB Maintenance of boards, glass, surrounds Purchasing of propane Ice installation and removal Purcl~ase and installatio~ of line kit Cost for stmrpening Zainboni blades Training session for selected City of Ke~ai e~npioyees Ne~. lacing Refrigeration System: Start-ups, Shutdowns, monitoring, logging, routine oiling and greasing~ oil changes Page 2 · .. RECOMMENDED PRESEASON MAINTENANCE FOR ZAMBONI HDB The following is a list of maintenance duties that DR Ice recommends addressing for the Zamboni HDB Resurfacer before ice is installed for the 2001/2002 season. We make these recommendations based on our experience as the operators of this specific Zamboni these past two seasons. DR Ice estimates 10-14 days labor to complete the following duties' Down pressure system The ram and yoke assembly need to be thoroughly inspected as well as the hydraulic cylinder. We feel this is the probable cause for the conditioner assembly not properly "bleeding down" when the engine is shut down. (DR Ice to provide labor) Dump tank The interior of the dump tank needs to be painted to allow the snow to be completely dumped. The cabling system needs to be adjusted and or replaced so that the tank is properly aligned as it sets back onto the chassis. (DR Ice to provide parts and labors) Water tank The rear ice-making tank needs to be removed and patched, as there is a small leak evident. (DR Ice to provide parts and labors) Wash water system The impeller needs to be replaced. It burned out at the end of last season when we were using the system to pull standing water from the ice surface during warm periods. (DR Ice to provide parts and labors) Vertical and horizontal augers The bearings in both auger systems need to be replaced and the tension on the horizontal auger chain needs to be adjusted. Upon inspection it may be evident that the chain and sprocket needs to be replaced it also may be evident that the horizontal auger needs to be replaced. When the Zamboni was delivered DR Ice noted that the horizontal auger had bent components and this causes unwanted vibration and can lead to damage of the bearings and shaft. (DR Ice to provide labor) Zamboni blades Page 3 Prior to the installation of a blade, all four blades need to be sharpened and - then a sharpened blade needs to be installed and adjusted on.the unit. (DR Ice to provide pans and labors) Fluids and filters The engine oils and filters need to be changed and the filter, and possibly fluid on the hydraulic system needs to be changed. (DR Ice to provide parts and labors) Throttle linkage The throttle linkage needs to b~ replaced and adjusted so that the assembly comes to a full stop in th~ recommended rpm range. (DR I¢~ to provide parts and labors) Squeegee and spreader cloth Both need to be replaced. (DR Ice to provide parts and labors) Snow chute Currently the machine is operating without a snow chute and a new chute must be purchased and installed on the machine. (DR Ice to provide parts and labors) Engine conveners Possibility of propane converter replacement needs to be investigated. Diaphragms and seals dry out from propane and sitting idle for several momhs. (DR Ice to provide labor) Tune up Points, distributor cap, and spark plugs need to be replaced. (DR Ice to provide parts and labors) Board brush A new brush needs to be purchased and installed. (DR Ice to provide parts and labo rs) Inspect u-joints and differential yokes (DR Ice to provide labor) Grease and lubricate entire resurfacer (DR Ice to provide parts and labor) SCOPE OF SERVICES Page 4 ICE RESURFACING AND ICE MAINTENANCE The ice resur£acing and general ice maimenance operations needed at this facility are subjective to many factors normally not considered at many other ice facilities. As the building is not fully enclosed this poses two main areas of consideration for ice maintenance. Weather and non-paying user groups during daytime and evening hours. Weather The weather will still be an area of constant monitoring. If the weather is too warm than the refrigeration will need to be adjusted to keep the ice at a stable but fuzn temp to allow proper resilience in the ice. In the previous two seasons we were happy to have as much ice as we could make, however, with the refrigeration system the ice needs to be kept at proper thickness so that the system runs efficiently and the surface remains level and lines visible. When the weather is excessively cold the system will shut down, as it may not be necessary for ice stability. However, the surface must be intensely maintained so that fracturing or excessive ice buildup does not occur. Non-paying user groups This factor is a positive influence in that the general public has access to the facility when paid user groups are not on the ice. The Kenai Facility is a unique forum in that it provides a large amount of free public ice usage on a professionally maintained and refrigerated surface. The negative aspect of non-paying user groups must also be considered. Non-supervised children 'on the ice, past vandalism to the ice surface and boards as well as a strong potential for future incidents needs to be comidered for staffing. The large amounts of ice that are "skated off" during hours when the facility is not staffed Will play a large factor in morning resurfacing requirements and ice temperature set points. These two factors, weather and non-paying user groups, should be strongly considered in the management and maintenance schemes for the facility. Scheduling, security, highly visible and enforced roles, and constam attention to the ice surface and its surrounds should be imperative in the Page 5 operation of the facility. DR Ice believes these issues can be kept in balance and the facility can still function as a positive fixture in providing free ice time to the general public as well as an excellent tbmm for paying user groups. DR Ice employees would perform all ice resurfacing and ice maintenance operations. Ice resurfacing and additional ice maintenance would be performed at scheduled intervals based on user group times. One morning each week would be dedicated to intense resurfacing operations for the purpose of leveling the ice. Ice resurfacing would also be performed each morning between 6:00 am and 8'00 am to repair damage to the ice from general public use (i.e. skating during late night and early morning hours). Ice resurfacing would be performed prior to and alter outlined designated public skate sessions. DR Ice strongly recommends that the City of Kenai purchase a powered ice edger. During the previous two seasons ice edging was performed by hand with edgers. As the facility is now refrigerated, a powered professional ice edger will be instrumental in providing safe and economic ice conditions on the perimeter of the sheet. Cost for an edger is approximately $1950.00. Training fOr City of Kenai key personnel DR Ice agrees to provide a training program for selected City of Kenai personnel. This training program shall be limited to providing a brief overview of standard resurfacing and ice making operations and provide a brief systems overview of the refrigeration system. DR Ice asks that the City of Kenai understand that mining will be limited by parameters allowed by the contractors insurance carrier. Zamboni maintenance DR Ice agrees to perform all regular maintenance to the Zamboni Resurfacer as specified in the manufacturer guidelines. All regular maintenance performed would also be in accordance with the City of Kenai's specifications outlined in this request for bid. Fuel Page 6 o. DR Ice agrees to purchase all propane fuel necessary to mn the Zamboni Resurfacer. DR Ice requests that the City of Kenai provides a bulk propane tank on the property. Maintenance of dasher boards and lexan glass DR Ice agrees to perform minor repair of rink dasher boards and , replacement of lexan. DR Ice requests'that the City of Kenai provide necessary replacement materials as needed. DR Ice would provide appropriate cleaning compounds and perform regular cleaning and buffing oflexan as needed. Refrigeration System DR Ice agrees to perform start up and shut down of system on an "as needed" basis. As the system will act as a booster during warmer periods the system will need additional monitoring (i.e. start up and shut down dependent upon outside air temperatures). DR Ice would perfOrm daily monitoring, logging, and any preventative maintenance necessary and recommended by the manufacturer. DR Ice would also provide the City of Kenai with an end of season operations overview. DR Ice recommends that the City of Kenai install an auto dialer within the refrigeration system. This feature would allow the refrigeration system to inform the operators of power outages and any problems occurring within the recommended operating parameters of the system. Approximate cost for an auto dialer is $800.00 plus installation. Custodial operations DR Ice would perform custodial labor and provide supplies adequate to clean the public restrooms, warming homes, resurfacer room, refrigeration room, and players boxes. Heavy custodial operations would be performed prior to public skate and paid user group times. DR Ice understands that City of Kenai would provide supplies (toilet paper, sanitary napkins, and hand soap) to stock public restrooms. DR Ice requests that the City of Kenai provide an on site Dumpster and trash removal service. Staffing as pertaining to scope of services Page 7 When traffic is heavy on the ice during open facilitY hours, resurfacing operations should be performed at no more than 2-hour intervals to allow the surface to remain in a safe and skateable condition. These varying degrees in usage should also be considered for the economic and operating efficiency of the refrigeration system. DR Ice Proposes the following two options for scheduling and asks that it be understood that the cost of liability insurance is the same for 1 hour or 24 hours of staffing each day. Maintenance Staffing Proposal Monday through Sunday 6am- 12 AM Total weekly staffing 126 hours Monthly cost to City of Kenai $15,357.75 This proposal is based upon a season from November 1,2001 through April 20,2002. If the season extends past April 20,2002 then each day would be prorated at $490.00. If the contract were started between November 2,2001 and. November 30,2001 then each day would be prorated at $490.00. If the City of Kenai requested a 12-hour day for periods before initial ice installation or after final ice removal, then each 12-hour day would be pro- rated at $390.00. Ice revenue vs. Ice and Facility contracted maintenance costs If the City of Kenai sells a minimum of 5 hours of ice time each day at $95.00/hour ($475.00/day, $14,725.00/month) then the sales of ice time would cover over 96% of monthly contracted ice maintenance and custodial costs. This figure does not take into consideration the sale of advertising in its many different forms. This comparison is based on the low weekly average of ice bookings seen during the past two seasons. *DR Ice recommends that a maintenance contract should commence two weeks prior to the installation of ice to allow time for maintenance to be completed to the Zamboni resurfacer. DR Ice also recommends that the contract should extend one week past the final shut down 0fthe refrigeration system to allow for end of season maintenance on machinery, facilities, and refrigeration system. Page 8 02/89/1900 0 :58 FROM TO P.01 Gener ti breakdown of proposed maintenance expenses (all c~, ts shown are per ~eason with the exception of labor which is noted) Expens s for routine maintenance of Zamboni resu~ee~ Blade si arpening Squ~g, ~ Sprcad~ · cloth~ Tune-ul kits Hydrau ic and engine fluids 14ydmu ic and engine filters Lubricn tts Proparu conveners Horizm tal and vertical a~er bearings Estima ed parts total; $1500.00 per sea~on Expem .~ for necessary preseason mnintennnce of Zamboni resurfacer: Down I rcssure system Dump ~ mk painting and cable replacement Water I z~k patching Wash v ~ system impeller rcplaccment Throttl, linkage replacement U-joint ~d differential yoke possible replacement Replao m~z~ of snow chute ~ims :ed para total: $ 400.00 Expen: es for tools and lubricants for Fefrigcration systcm: Therm itlow(rcclaimer) Vacum ~ pump Manifc .d gaugea Oilpm q~s off Ea~ ted parts total: $~?$.00 = for supplies: Floor ~ .eanem Toilet anitizing sok~ions Urinal ~roducts Cleani g tools Perso~ d protection accessories TOTAL P.81 02/09/1900 0 :56 FROM P,OI Applicat on tools Mark re' ~oval products Lexan c ~.~tucrs l~sthna~ ~ supply total: $1100.00 Experts s for ice m~inten*nce: Crystall lex line kit Icc clea s Squeeg, es Shovel,' Scral~ t Hand sI ray tank Rollers Scribe Estima ed products to, M: E,vpen: es for propsne: $1800.00 Expen.' c for labor and payroll taxes (this c~tegory shown on a monthly b~sis): 18 hou s/day (~ 7 days/week: 126 hourrdweek,. 540 hota~month (based on 30 day/month averag~ plus 5% overtime factor for hourly cmploycc~: Partn~ ;: 60 hours/week Ernplo' 'ee: 30 hotu'a/week Emplo 'ee: 30 hours/week Emp~ 'e¢: 10 hours/week Total ,, ~aff: 5 Total. xpenses for wages per month: $10,400.00 Expe~ ~ for insurance: $2700.00 ! I Suggested by: Adm~nmci,~,,,.. City of Kenai ORDIN~CE NO. 1941-~001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASIC~ INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $12,000 IN THE WATER AND SEWER FUND FOR A WATER RATE STUDY. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has a contract for a Wastewater Facility Master Plan with CH2M Hill; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the city to include a water rate study in the contract; WHEREAS, funds 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 $12,000 Increase Appropriations: Water- Professional Services $12,000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of October, 2001. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance:~~ff__ 10/12/01) sj Introduced: Adopted' Effective' October 17, 2001 November 7, 2001 November 7,2001 Suggested by: Councilwoman i'or~ CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2001-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, REQUESTING THE STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PROVIDE FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT DURING THE DIP NET FISHERY AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE MOUTH OF THE KENAI RIVER. WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council unanimously passed a resolution in January, 1999 requesting the Alaska Board of Fisheries to protect public and private property from damages resulting from regulations adopted in 1996 by the Alaska Board of Fisheries allowing for a more liberal dip net fishery at the mouth of the Kenai River; and, WHEREAS, efforts have been relatively successful in protection and maintenance of the north side of the Kenai River, however the wetlands on the south shore of the Kenai River is another area of critical habitat and concern to the City of Kenai; and, WHEREAS, the south side of the Kenai River is being seriously impacted by the dip net fishery due to the lack of appropriate parking, inadequate beach litter and human waste disposal, destruction of sand dunes and wetlands; and, WHEREAS, there is presently no access to the south shore of the Kenai River that enables the City of Kenai to provide for proper litter and human waste disposal, parking, etc. without the assistance of the State of Alaska Department of Fish & Game. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the City of Kenai requests the State of Alaska to work with the City of Kenai to develop access and parking facilities to the south Kenai River shore to enable proper litter and human waste disposal, parking facilities, protection of sand dunes and wetlands as well as other areas of concern impacted by the State of Alaska's dip net fishery. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of November, 2001. ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2001-8° A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE ALASKA HISTORICAL COMMISSION AND THE U.S. BOARD OF GEOGRAPHIC NAMES OFFICIALLY NAME AN UNNAMED PEAK IN THE ALEUTIAN RANGE, MOUNT SAINT FLORIAN. WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Office of History and Archeology has received a proposal from the Kenai Firefighters Association to name an unnamed 4,070 foot peak approximately eight miles east of the Redoubt Volcano, Mount Saint Florian; and, WHEREAS, Saint Florian is considered the patron saint of firefighters worldwide; and, WHEREAS, the proposed name is to commemorate firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty and especially noting more than 340 f'a'efighters who lost their lives in New York City on September 11,2001 as a result of a terrorist attack; and, WHEREAS, having maps with correct names aids backcountry users and pilots in identifying their location; and, WHEREAS, field personnel and incident command center personnel need maps with matching names on geographic features to coordinate emergency services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, as follows- Section 1' It is hereby recommended the Alaska Historical Commission and the U.S. Board on Geographic Names officially name the 4,070 foot unnamed peak Mount Saint Florian as requested by the Kenai Firefighters Association; and, Section 2' Copies of this resolution be sent to the Alaska State Historical Commission (which serves as the geographical names board for the State of Alaska) and to the Kenai Firefighters Association through Chief Scott Walden. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of November, 2001. ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk STAFF REPORT' A Resolution Recommending That The Alaska Historical -- Commission And The U. S. Board Of Geographic Names Officially Name An Unnamed Peak In The Aleutian Range Mt. St. Florian (Resolution For Council Meeting Of November 7, 2001) On October 10, 2001, the Kenai Firefighters Association, the in-house association of the Kenai Fire Department, submitted a proposal to the U. S. Geological Survey to name an unnamed peak approximately eight miles east of Redoubt Volcano as Mt. St. Florian. The proposed name is to commemorate firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty, especially noting the more than 340 who lost their lives in New York City on September 11,2001, as a result of a terrorist attack. Saint Florian is considered to be the patron saint of firefighters across the world. The 4,070-foot unnamed peak is in Section 15, T5N, R18W, S.M., approximately 8 miles east of Redoubt Volcano and 37 miles from Kenai. It is visible from Erik Hansen Memorial Park in Old Town Kenai. Requests for comments were sent to Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Kenai Chamber of Commerce, Cook Inlet Region, Inc., Kenaitze Indian Tribe IRA, Kenai Natives Association, SalamatofNative Association, Inc., Tyonek Native Corporation, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. If objections are not received by November 5, the State Office of History and Archeology will assume the agencies and organizations notified have no objections to the proposed name. The meeting to consider the name will occur November 14, 2001 at the Anchorage Museum. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission unanimously passed Resolution 2001-25 on October 22 and forwarded it to the Borough Assembly with a recommendation to unanimously pass Assembly Resolution 2001-119. That resolution was passed with unanimous consent on October 23,2001. Both resolutions have been forwarded to the Alaska State Historical Commission and to Chief Walden. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached resolution, even though it would be adopted atler the November 5 comment period, and forward the resolution to the Alaska State Historical Commission, and to Chief Walden for incorporation into the public comments at the November 14 meeting in Anchorage. Introduced by' Date: Action: Vote: KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH RESOLUTION 2001-119 Mayor 10/23/01 Adopted 9 Yes, 0 No A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION TO THE ALASKA HISTO~CAL COMMISSION FOR THE COMMEMO~TIVE NAMING OF AN UNNAMED PEAK MT. ST. FLORIAN WHEREAS, Scott Walden, Chief, Kenai Fire Department, has submitted a request to thc Alaska Historical Commission ro name an unnamed peak eight miles east of Redoubt Volcano in commemoration of fircfighters; and WHEREAS, St. Florian is the considered the patron saint of firefighters worldwide; and WHEREAS, Chief Walden provided a statement of support from the Kenai Firefighters Association; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed thc application on October 22, 2001 and recommended approval of the propoaed name by unanimous con~ent. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH: SECTION 1. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly supports the requesr of Chief Walden to name the unnamed peak Mt. St. Florian in commemoration of tlrefighters worldwide. . SECTION 2. Copies of this resolution will be sent to the Alaska State Historical Commission, which serves as the geographic names board for the State of Alaska, and Chief Scott Walden. SECTION 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2001. . ~ A~~[lal~ '--........ ?im~thy N~-varre, ASsembiy Presi'dent- ' ~- ATTEST' ~~da S. MuOhy, fioro~h Kcnai Pd~'~u]a BOrough' Page Iofl '-':"ISLAND £,, S40 -- 50 Ch 2~o 276 derricks 2.~8i 265 NNOUNcE 122.0 31 60° cabins 'Clarify· of-'inforrnafi, !NTio CHART CONTAINs; Elevation. F: ' . i. The ' ~guressh - ~n~ in T'HO~';=~~ude are feet obove m ...... d HUN[ ,. _ - ~un sea level The oosea on bfkm available known Mdudi'ng terrafn and . lowers, antennas, . . o 61 5;I8 Anchor cabin ;.$-- 30 · . ... . radio fer, rminat Area Chart 'rovide greater.: at areas. Nini ':' ZIPPE. KASILO ~25 ~ 2 i Suggested by' Administration CITY OF KENAI RF.~OLUTION NO. 2001-81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAStC~, AWARDING THE BID TO DR. ICE FOR ICE MAINTENANCE & REFRIGE~TION TECHNICIAN SERVICES - 2001 FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $15,357.75 PER MONTH. WHEREAS, the following bid was received on October 9,2001' BIDDER Dr. Ice TOTAL $15,357.75 per month WHEREAS, Dr. Ice's bid was the only bid received; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Ice's bid meets the bid specifications; and, WHEREAS, the recommendation from the City Administration is to award the bid to Dr. Ice; and, WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that Dr. Ice's bid is a responsible bid and award to this bidder would be in the best interest of the City; and, WHEREAS, sufficient monies are appropriated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the bid for Ice Maintenance &, Refrigeration Technician Services- 2001 be awarded to Dr. Ice for the total amount of $15,357.75 per month. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of November. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk/~(~ Approved by Finance: Suggested by: Administrat~en City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 2001-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA AWARDING A $14,765 SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO OFFICE PRODUCTS SERVICES FOR LASERFICHE SOFTWARE WITH TRAINING AND INSTALLATION SUPPORT. WHEREAS, the Police Department has used microfilm to store documents since 1969; and WHEREAS, new technology using optical storage devices is much more efficient; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk uses LaserFiche software for document storage and it is in the best interest of the City to use a single product for all document storage; and WHEREAS, the funds for this purchase are included in the Police Department budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that a $14,765 sole source contract for LaserFiche software with training and installation support be awarded to Office Products Services. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this Tm day of November, 2001. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (11/01/2001) jl TO: Linda Snow City Manager FROM~r"Dmel Morris C/' Chief of Police DATE- October 31, 2001 SUBJECT: Sof~ware Purchase NAI POLICE DEP TMENT 107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, AK 99611 . Telephone (~07) 283-7870 Fax (~07) 283-22~7 The Police Department has used microfilm to store documents going back to 1969. The microfilm equipment is aged and requires frequent maintenance. When the Kodak maintenance technicians come down from Anchorage to service our system, they tell us it is almost impossible to find parts for the microfilm reader/printer. ARer reviewing a number of media storage systems, we decided on a digital format with CD-RW back-up capability. The money for this system is in the current Police Depamnent budget. The department has reviewed several sof~v~e programs capable of archiving documents. Review of those programs included the LaserFiche software used by the City Clerk's office. The Police Department tested LaserFiche by using it to archive a 5000-page report onto a CD in preparation for a homicide trial. The program and report was then used on a laptop computer for the trial. The software's search and edit capabilities met our needs. The LaserFiche software with the required number of user access privileges will exceed $10,000. My preference is not to go out to competitive bid. The reasons are several: 1. The City Clerk's office currently uses the LaserFiche software. As other departments look at record storage media in the future, there will be benefits to having the capability to share documents and historical data. 2. Our purchase of LaserFiche would provide a level of redundancy within the city. If one department's storage system is down, they could potentially use the other departments system to scan, retrieve or copy data. · 3. Common sof~are between departments would limit the number of systems a service technician would have to be knowledgeable in for maintenance purposes. Please contact me at your convenience to discuss further. cc\ Larry Semmens, Finance Director Suggested by: Administer. ..... CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2001-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DESIGNATING THE KENAI COASTAL TRAIL PROJECT AS THE CITY OF KENAI'S NUMBER ONE OVERALL STIP CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Kenai recreational pathway extensive damage; and, Coastal Trail is multi-purpose in providing a very scenic plus stopping a very badly eroding bluff that is causing WHEREAS, the City has recently spent over $130,000 in City funds on this project; and, WHEREAS, the City is receiving $500,000 in direct Federal Funds for use on this project; and, WHEREAS, input for the top priority capital project was solicited from the Kenai City Council, City Administration, and citizens of the City of Kenai; and, WHEREAS, this resolution will be used by DOT/PF in reviewing the City's requests for the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, STIP; and, WHEREAS, many public meetings have been held concerning the Kenai Coastal Trail; and, WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai, after receiving and analyzing.the input from all sources and after discussion and deliberation, has decided to list this project as the city's number one STIP project; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Council of the City of Kenai pledge their continued ownership and their affirmative vote for the maintenance and operational costs associated with this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, designate the Kenai Coastal Trail Project as the City's number one overall STIP Capital Improvement Project. PASSED BY THE November, 2001. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' Suggested by: Co__ CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2001-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA 2002 - 2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP} PRIORITY LIST FOR REQUEST OF STATE GRANTS. WHEREAS, input for the 2002 - 2003 CIP list from the Kenai City Council, City Administration, and citizens of the City of Kenai has resulted in the attached prioritized CIP projects being requested of the State of Alaska; and, WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Council that any paving projects in residential areas will be partia/ly ~'unded by forming assessment districts in order to make any available State funding go farther toward completion of the priority list; and, WHEREAS, public meetings were held concerning Capital Improvement Projects; and, WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai, after receiving and analyzing the input from all sources and after discussion and deliberation, has decided to adopt the attached 2002 - 2003 CIP list; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Council of the City of Kenm pledge their affmnative vote for the maintenance and operational costs of all the City projects listed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA adopt the attached list entitled "CITY OF KEN/ti, REQUEST FOR STATE GRANTS, 2002 - 2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PRodEcTs"; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to initiating paving projects in residential areas through the use of State funds, the City shall hold public hearings toward the formation of sPecial assessment districts to partially fund projects listed on the Capital Improvements Project priority list. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of November 2001. ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance J~L CITY OF KENAI REQUEST FOR STATE GRANTS 2002 - 2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1. Well House No. 4 and Water System Improvements $1,400,000 a. Additional costs for Well House $500,000 b. Water Main to New Well Site $750,000 c. Drill and Test New Well $150,000 2. Kenai Coastal Trail - Construction 9,900,000 , 3. Roads 2,000,000 , 4. State of Alaska Dip Net Fishery Projects 900,000 a. Dock Area Paving b. New Launch Ramps c. New Dock Access Road TOTAL $14,200,000 Resolution No. 2001-84 Attachment CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2001-85 Suggested by: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PURCHASE OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS LOTS 3-6, WILD ROSE SUBDIVISION, ~NAI, ALASKA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A BOAT LAUNCH ACCESS FACILITY FOR THE LOWER KENAI RIVER. WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council has for many years desired to develop a boat launch in the lower Kenai River; and, WHEREAS, due to increased interest, the Alaska Legislature appropriated $350,000 to the Department of Natural Resources in the 2001-2002 Capital Budget for the purchase of property to be used for the development of a boat launch access facility for the lower Kenai River; and, WHEREAS, because the identified property adjoins Cunningham Park, the issue of constructing a boat launch facility was discussed with the City of Kenai Parks & Recreation and Harbor Commissions where both concerns and support were expressed in regard to developing a facility that will not impact the current users of Cunningham Park; and, WHEREAS, representations by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation assure involvement of the City of Kenai and public input in the design of the boat launch facility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, AI~SKA, that it supports the State Department of Natural Resources purchase of property identified as Lots 3-6, Wild Rose Subdivision, Kenai, Alaska for the development of a boat launch access facility for the lower Kenai River. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of November, 2001. ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk clf CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-779,, TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 19~2 October 24, 2001 KENAI CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The following public hearing has been scheduled for the Kenai City Council meeting of November 7, 2001' A resolution of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, supporting the State Department of Natural Resources purchase of Property identified as Lots 3-6, Wildrose Subdivision, Kenai, Alaska for development of a boat launch access facility ~for the lower Kenai River. The meeting will commence at 7:00 p.m. in the Kenai City Hall Council Chambers at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai. Anyone wishing to present testimony concerning this resolution should do so at the hearing or submit written comments to the Kenai City Council, 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 prior to the meeting. For more information please contact Carol Freas, City Clerk at 283-7535 extension 231. YOU ARE BEING SENT THIS NOTICE BECAUSE YOU OWN/LEASE PROPERTY WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE PROJECT SITE OR 'ARE AN INTERESTED PARTY DOYLE PATRICK J & MARY J 49758 ISLAND LAKE RD KENAI AK 99611 9568 GARCIA CHRIS A & DELORA A PO BOX 203 KENAI AK 99611 203 DOYLE PATRICK J & MARY J 49758 ISLAND LAKE RD KENA~i I 9568 ISAKSON KENT & KRISTEN 1860 BLUEGI~SS CIR ANCHORAGE AK 99502 5401 DOYLE PATRICK J & MARY J 49758 ISLAND LA~ KENAI~~'-' AK 99611 956I KENAI CITY OF 210 FIDALGO AVE STE 200 KENAI AK 99611 775C KNIGHT THEODORE & DELLA 1506 ROSE LN KENAI AK 99611 8382 LOFSTEDT VERNON L PO BOX 1042 KENAI AK 99611 1042 LOFSTEDT VERNON L PO BOX 99611 1042 LOFSTEDT VERNON L PO BOX 1042 .~ KENAI ~ 99611 1042 LOFSTEDT VERNON L PO BOX 1042............~~ KENAI ~ 99611 1042 ROSKO LARRY & YUKIKO PO BOX 2001 KENAI AK 99611 2001 I1,1,,I,1,,,11,,,,,11,,,11,1,,11 Jim Krein 365 Dolchok Kenai, AK 99611 iI,l,,i,l,,,ll,,,,,ll,,,ll,l"ll Paul Shadura P.O. Box 1632 Kenai, AK 9961 I1,1,,I,1,,,11,,,,,11,,,11,1,,11 Mike Ashwell P.O. Box 3491 Kenai, AK 99611 II,l,,I,l,,,ll,,,ll,,I,l,,,,,ill Chris Degrenes Kenai Area Park Superintendent Dept o! Natural Resources P.O. Box 1247 Soldotna. AK 99S69 CITY OF KENAI "~llage ~dth a past- Ci(T ~th a future." BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA- CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIO DATE: A.ND NAME: Resident of the City of Kenai? Residence Address '-~ ~%p~w- k_~,%,~ Marling Address Home Fax No. Business Fax No. EMPLOYER: ~~ NAME OF SPOUSE: How long? ~Ci ~ ~-, ~t ,.-,~,,.~' Home Telephone No... ., /'"~ %-- Bus.ess Telephone No v o~- ~ ~ EmE1 Address' Job Title Current membership in organizations: Past organizational memberships: COMMITTEF~ OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERF~TED: WH~ DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOL~D WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMI~I'EE? WHAT BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, OR CREDENT~S DO YOU POSSF~S TO BRING TO THE BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP? KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 1, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1- CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2- AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 4, 2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCtH!IDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- MX/Skateboard Park ITEM 6 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8- COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMM~NT_R ITEM 9' PERSONS PRE~ENT. NOT SCHEDULED TO _RE i.!l~Al~l'~ ITEM 10: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of October 3 and 17, 2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of October 9, 2001. Proposed Ordinance No. 1939-2001 ITEM 11: , ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 1,2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Members Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Gifford Members Absent: Castimore, Sandahl, Hu!tberg, Steiner Others Present: Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper Chairman Wisniewski canceled the meeting due to lack of quorum. ITEM 2: ,,, AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROV~ OF MINUTES - October 4, 2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- MX/Skateboard Park ITEM 6- NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Commission Chair b. Director c. City Council Liaison ITEM 8' COMMISSION OUESTIONS/k COMMENTS slTEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of October 3 and 17, 2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of October 9,2001. Proposed Ordinance No. 1939-2001 ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS October 10, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 26, 2001 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: ® PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ01-51---An application for a Variance Permit for the property known as 1511 Stellar Drive (Lot 4, Block 5, Redoubt Terrace Subdivision, Addition No. 1), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Lynn and Nancy Ganter, 1511 Stellar Drive, Kenai, Alaska. 6. OLD BUSINESS: ® NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ01-52~An application for a Conditional Use Permit for Surface Extraction of Natural Resources for that portion of the SE ¼ lying northwesterly of Beaver Loop Road excluding Tracts 1 and B of Michael J. Peleh Homestead (3713 Beaver Loop Road). At this meeting, the Commission must review the application and information provided and determines if the application meets the Code Requirements or if additional information is necessary. b. *PZ01-5~--Hom¢ Occupation Permit (Day Care)--For the property known as Lot l, May Subdivision Aliak Addition (412 Linwood Lane). Application submitted by Bobbi¢ $. McGahan, 412 Linwood Lane, Kcnai, Alaska. c. PZ01-~--- A Resolution of thc Planning and Zoning Commission of'the City of Kcnai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kcnai that KMC 1~.05.020 be amended to increase the fee for applications for Variances, Encroachments, Conditional Use Permits, and Amendments to the Kcnai Zoning ~ode or thc Official Map from $100 to $200. Various other sections of Title l~ arc also amended to reflect this chan§¢. d. PZ01-56--A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of th~ City o£Kcnai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that KMC 14.20.280(c) be amended to remove the requirement that notification of Public Heatings be sent via certified mail. 8. PENDING ITEMS' 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT: 10. REPORTS' a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED' 12. INFORMATION ITEMS' a. KPB Planning Commission Administrative Action- 9/17/01 b. Cunningham Park Site Plan- Concept c. "Zoning Bulletin" - 9/25/01 d. KPB Plat Committee Action- 9/24/01 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS' 14. ADJOURNMENT' CITY OF KE-NAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIl, CHAMBERS OCTOBER 10, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN RON GOECKE, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER Chairman Goecke called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. 1-a. Roll Call Roll call was taken and confirmed as follows' Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Bryson, Goecke, Nord, Jackman Glick, Erwin, Morse Councilman Bannock, City Planner Kebschull, Contract Secretary Roper A~enda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Nord MOVED to approve the agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Bryson. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 Consent A~enda MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Nord. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MnqUT~ -- September 26, 2001 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3' SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMM___ENT -- None ITEM 4: CONSIDE~TION OF PLATS -- None ITEM 5: ,, PUBLIC HEARINGS 5 'a. PZ01-51--An application for a Variance Permit for the property known as 1511 Stellar Drive (Lot 4, Block 5, Redoubt Terrace Subdivision, Addition No. 1), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Lynn and Nancy Ganter, 1511 Stellar Drive, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner jackman MOVED to approve PZ01-51 and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. Chairman Goecke opened the public hearing but there were no comments. Public hearing was closed. Staff had nothing additional and noted the City received no letters commenting on the issue. Staff recommended approval. VOTE: BrYson Yes Nord Yes Goecke Yes Erwin Morse Absent Absent Glick IAbsent Jackman Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 6' OLD BUSINESS -- None ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS PZ01-52--An application for a Conditional Use Permit for Surface Extraction of Natural Resources for that portion of the SE ¥4 lying northwesterly of Beaver Loop Road excluding Tracts I and B of Michael J. Pelch Homestead (3713 Beaver Loop Road). At this meeting, the Commission must review the application and information provided and determines if the application meets the Code Requirements or if additional information is necessary. It was noted that Item PZ01-52 was on the agenda for review to determine whether or not the application met code requirements and if additional information was needed. Kebschull explained she was.questioning whether or not the site plan was divided as the detail showed and as described in the section of the code. Kebschull added she wanted to amend her recommendation to include requirements outlined KMC 14.20.151, Item b-ll. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2001 PAGE 2 13ryson asked if it was staff's interpretation the applicant was proposing to lower the existing footprint by ten feet without additional excavation around the perimeter. Kebschull replied the pit, as it exists, was down to water level and the applicant stated he planned to excavate out eight acres. Kebschull added it was unknown how much had currently been excavated. Nord questioned whether or not the existing pit would be anywhere near eight acres by removing the proposed amount of gravel. Nord added she didn't think the application met code requirements to include a softs survey which didn't appear to be provided with the application. Bryson stated, in rough numbers the 160,000 yards taken out over eight acres, was approximately ten feet. Bryson stated he thought a development plan would be appropriate given the water table would be significantly affected and the plan should include where and how it will be drained and who it may affect. Bannock stated, since it was a Conditional Use Permit, the Commission could affLx any type of condition but it may be appropriate to review the information provided and send it back requesting a public hearing be held at the next meeting with the information listed in KMC 14.20.151. Bannock added, that was the specific information the Commission must have to make a decision and once the specific items were obtained, then other things could be requested if the Commission feels .it is necessary. Bryson reiterated his concern and recommended an evaluation of the effects of the proposed work in the water table on adjacent properties during develOpment to include water quality, water depth, and discharge of water and noted, those items could be covered under Item 12 of the code. Bannock reiterated it was his opinion the Commission did not have all the answers to the queations the code specifically requested and recommended the Commission make a motion directing Administration to ask the applicant to come back with complete answers. Bannock added, at that time the Commission may have all the answers to make a decision, but if not, then additional information could be requested. Kebschull requested clarification that Bannock was recommending the information be requested and a public hea.dng be scheduled at the same time. Bannock responded in the affn-rna~ve, stating the Commission could make a decision at the next meeting if a public hearing was scheduled. Keb~chull pointed out the information would need to be in hand by October 1 lth to assure proper notification to those within 300 feet and it was unlikely that could be accomplished becauae the applicant lives in Oregon. Bryson stated he was uncomfortable in scheduling a public hearing without the additional information because the public ha~ the right to review the information in a PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2001 PAGE 3 timely fashion. Bryson added, it may take the applicant some time to obtain the information especially if he has to hire consultants or surveyors.. Jim Krein (from the audience) asked if KMC 14.20.153 addressed the issue. Commissioner Bryson read KMC 14.20.153 which states a public hearing on the application can be scheduled if no additional information is requested. MOTION: , Commissioner Bryson MOVED to recommend the applicant provide the specific information as listed in KMC 14.20.151, noting that some of those items have already been provided, and that other information be provided which addresses how the work, or modification to the water table affects the adjacent properties. Commissioner Nord SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Erwin. ! Absent Morse . Absent Goecke Yes ,Glick I Absent Nord '[ Yes Jackman yes, Bryson Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-b. PZ01-53--Home Occupation Permit {Day Care}--For the property lmo~ as Lot 1, May Subdivision Altak Addttion (412 Linwood Lane}. Application submitted by Bobbie J. McGahan, 412 Linwood Lane, Kenai, Alaska. Approved by consent' agenda. PZ01-55-- A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenat, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai that KMC 14.05.020 be amended to increase the fee for applications for Variances, Encroachments, Conditional Use Permits, and A~m_endments to the Kenai Zoning Code or .the Official Map from $100 to $200. Various other sections of Title 14 are also amended to reflect this change. Kebschull noted the item was on the agenda for discussion purposes. Bannock stated the item received a lukewarm response from the City Council and thought Administration should be asked to provide expenditure information for the past two years. Bannock also pointed out Item 7-c and 7-d go hand and hand and after PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2001 PAGE 4 discussion, it was decided Kebschull would provide the information and schedule a public hearing for the next meeting. 7-do PZ01-56--A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that KMC 14.20.280(c) be amended to remove the requirement that notification of Public Hearings be sent via certified marl. This item was covered under Item 7-c. ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS-- None ITEM 9 · CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None ITEM 10: REPORTS 10-a. City Council -- Bannock gave a report on the City Council meeting held on October 3,2001. 10-b. Borough Planning- Bryson provided a report on the Borough Planning meeting held on October 8, 2001. 10-c. Administration -- Kebschull noted the following: · Requested a confurnation from Commissioners of who would be attending the strategic planning meeting on October 27~ and also encouraged those who would be participating to attend the breakfast meeting prior to the regular meeting. · Requested the Commission to review Page 5 of the application (PZ01-52), Item 9 which states, "The need for the particular natural resource within the City of Kenai outweighs any detrimental effects the operation may have on surrounding property owners." Kebschull asked the Commission to attempt to come up with a criteria list that could be used to review an application. Bryson suggested the price of fill was certainly an issue and if one was forced to go outside, consideration should be given to the cost of trucl~g and the price of sand as both had increased tremendously over the years. Kebschull stated there were existing pits for which She has no information on whether or not they meet the current needs. She noted, another question was what the detrimental effects are to the adjoining property owners. Kebschull added, the public hearings in the past heard concerns with regard to increased traffic in the area as well as concern with the water tables. Bryson stated, protection of the water quality and quantity could be most critical and PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 10,2001 PAGE 5 added, another detrimental effect would be the cost of sand and/or gravel for construction activities. Bryson continued, those individuals in the area also bear the cost when the City has to contribute money for construction projects. Jim Krein, 365 Dolchok, Kenai, Alaska - Krein thanked the Commission for their public service and stated gravel pits had been a topic of discussion over there {Beaver Loop) of which, water had been the main issue. Krein stated he knew a few folks w/th sand points and when extraction takes place down into the water table, it does affect them to a certain degree. Krein added the area is a high hydrological area with big drainage. Ii, in asked how many viable operating pits the Commission felt was necessary in the area and thought the cost per yard is borne by the system and if Foster wasn't making money he wouldn't be operating there or anybody else in the area. Krein stated that once they start shutting down they would be thinking of opening another pit because someone else would be able to extract at a reduced rate. Krein said, either way someone would go out of business and the market would tell that. Krein continued, it's whatever the Commission feels should be the amount of traffic in the area and another road will eventually have to be redone. Krein added, these were things the Commission had heard before. Krein, referring to KMC 14.20.151, asked when someone gets a conditional use permit for minerals extraction if they need to, like in other areas around the country, come back in, backfill and reclaim the land. Krein asked if that's what the code means or are there other areas on a permit that address this. Krein stated, this particular piece of ground appeared to be going into an' estate-type issue which could mean big legal issues. Krein asked if there was money or is the owner going to bring it back to whatever the City requires them to by code. Commissioner Jackman referenced a letter from the State (included in the packet) regarding the conditional use permit for extraction of material and thought it would clear up some questions of some council members. Jackman stated the pit had been abandoned by the State so the applicant just wants to reclaim what was his before the State took it over. Jackman added, it was not being used and they're not going to be filling up something with water that is not being utilized nor are there any plans to utilize it in the future. Jaclanan stated she thought haggling over the issue was a waste of time since the land was the applicant's before the State took it over and it is not being used. It was deterrnined the State did not take the land but rather purchased gravel from it. Kebschull stated the father just let the pit go and the permit lapsed. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 10,2001 PAGE 6 Goecke asked Krein about the property owners with sand points in the area and wanted to know for what they were used. Krein replied it was a well for family consumption and added, he didn't think a drilling rig was on the property to put a well in. Kebschull stated she sent out the yearly report request to all the pit operators and this year the City would meet with the operators to determine whether or not they are operating within code. ~ ITEM 11: ,, PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED Jim Krein, 365 Dolchok, Kenai, Alaska -- Krein asked if pit operators or individuals who extract minerals from their property are required by their permit to reclaim said property. Krein further asked what that reclamation means; do they need to bring it back to what it was before or are there avenues for the City code to allow them to make a lake and call it good. Bryson stated there was no bond required for reestablishment of any contours and the proposed reclamation plan is purely that it's very schematic and a time line is not attached to it; the answer is no. Bannock stated there is reclamation in the application and the applicant has to declare what the reclamation plan is going to be. Bannock added, how it is defined, policed, enforced, or required is a gray area because no one had reached that point yet. Bryson stated, for the record, there is one large pit that had been reclaimed and that is the Foster pit. Kebschull reported they reclaimed a portion but Foster had stated they were not done extracting from that pit yet. ITEM 12: INFORMATION ITEMS 12-a. 12-b. 12-c. 12-d. KPB Planning Commission Adm_i~strative Action - 9 / 17 / 01 Cunningham Park Site Plan- Concept .~Zoning Bulletin" - 9 / 25 / 01 KPB Plat Committee Action - 9 / 24/01 ITEM 13: COMMISSION COMMENTS/h OUF~TIONS Commissioner Jack,nan verbally resigned from her seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission and stated she was looldng forward to serving on the City Council. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2001 PAGE 7 Commissioner Nord congratulated Jackman on her election to City Council. Chairman Goecke also congratulated Jackman on her win. ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: . Commissioner Jackman MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO The meeting adjourned at 8' 10 p.m. Recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2001 PAGE 8 CITY OF KF~AI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AMENDED AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS October 24, 2001 - 7'00 p.m. le CALL TO ORDER: a. Swearing in of Commissioner Aaronson b. Roll Call c. Agenda Approval d. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 10, 2001 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ01-55-- A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai that KMC 14.05.020 be amended to increase the fee for applications for Variances, Encroachments, Conditional Use Permits, and Amendments to the Kenai Zoning Code or the Official Map fi'om $100 to $200. Various other sections of Title 14 are also amended to reflect this change. b. PZ01-56~A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that KMC · 14.20.280(c) be amended to remove the requirement that notification of Public Hearings be sent via certified mail. 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. *PZ01-57--Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)~For the property known as Lot 1, Woodcock Subdivision (1902 Aliak Drive). Application submitted by Joyce Woodcock, 1902 Aliak Drive, Kenai, Alaska. b. *PZ01-58--Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)--For the property known as Lot 16, Block 4, Kenai Peninsula Estates Subdivision Part 2 (860 Sand Dollar Drive). Application submitted by Diane M. Stockdale, 860 Sand Dollar Drive, Kenai, Alaska. c. PZ01-59 - A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, eo Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that KMC 14.20.250 be amended to provide that no motor vehicles (including snowmachines and all-terrain vehicles), boats or trailers may be parked in the "front yard" (as defined in KMC 14.20.320) unless a garage, carport, parking stall or improved driveway, and prohibiting the parking of such vehicles in "front yards" on unimproved surfaces such as dirt and grass.~Discussion. *PZ01-60~Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)--For the property known as Lot 1, Treetop Estates Subdivision (9464 Kenai Spur Highway). Application submitted by Sonja Tribble, 9464 Kenai Spur Highway, #2, Kenai, Alaska. PZ01-61 - A Resolution recommending t,o the Council of the City of Kenai to change an existing street name (81 ~t Ave SE to North Strawberry Road).~Discussion. 8. PENDING ITEMS: 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT' 10. REPORTS' a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED' 12. INFORMATION ITEMS' a. City Council Roster - 10/18/01 bo Planning & Zoning Roster - 10/10/01 c. Ordinance No. 1939-2001 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS- 14. ADJOURNMENT' CITY OF KENAI PLANNING/h ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ~. OCTOBER 24, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN RON GOECKE, PRESIDING MI1COTES ITEM 1- CALL TO ORDER Chairman Goecke called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. Swearing In of Commissioner Aaronson City Planner Kebschull performed the swearing in of Commissioner Dustin Aaronson. Chairman Goecke Welcomed Aaronson to the P&Z Commission. 1-b. Roll Call Members Present:' Others Present: Glick, Bryson, Goecke, Nord, Erwin, Morse, Aaronson Councilman Bannock, City Planner Kebschull, Contract Secretary Roper 1-c. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the amended agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-d Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS COI~ISENT and Commissioner Morse SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 2: · APPROVAL OF MIl/UTES -- October 10~ 2001 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3' SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT-- None ITEM 4: ,, CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS PZ01-55 -- A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai that KMC 14.05.020 be amended to increase the fee for applications for Variances, Encroachments, Conditional Use Permits, and Amendments to the Kenai Zoning Code or the Official Map from $100 to $200. Various other sections of Title 14 are also amended to reflect this change. MOTION: Commissioner Nord MOVED to approve PZ01-55 and Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. Chairman Goecke opened the public hearing. public hearing was closed. Because there were no comments, the Kebschull indicated staff had nothing additional and pointed out the average cost for the past two years was included in the meeting packet. Commissioner Bryson asked if the City subsidized any of the cost and Kebschull replied the City subsidized the cost almost 100% of the time. VOTE: Bryson Nord Goecke Yes Yes Yes Erwin Morse ,, Yes I Glick Yes Yes . Aaronson Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PZ01-56 -- A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that KMC 14.20.280(c) be amended to remove the requirement that notification of Public Hearings be sent via certified mail. MOTION: Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve PZ01-55 and Commissioner Erwin SECONDED the motion. Chairman Goecke opened the public hearing. Because there were no comments, the public hearing was closed. Staff had nothing additional. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 24, 2001 PAGE 2 VOTE: E~win Yes Morse Yes Goecke Yes Glick Aaronson Yes Yes lNord I Yes Bryson Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS PZ01-57 -- Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)--For the property known as Lot 1, Woodcock Subdivision (1902 Aliak Drive). Application submitted by doyce Woodcock, 1902 Aliak Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Approved by consent agenda. 7-b. PZ01-58 -- Home Occupation Perm/t (Day Care)'For the property known as Lot 16, Block 4, Kenai Peninsula Estates Subdivision Part 2 {860 Sand Dollar Drive). Application submitted by Diane M. Stockdale, 860 Sand Dollar Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Approved by consent agenda. PZ01-59 -- A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that KMC 14.20.250 be amended to provide that no motor vehicles (including snowmachines and all-terrain vehiclesl, boats or trailers may be parked in the "front yard" {as defined in KMC 14.20.3201 unless a garage, carport, parking stall or improved driveway, and prohibiting the parking of such vehicles in "front yards" on unimproved surfaces 'such as dirt and grass.--Discussion. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ01-59 and Co.mmissioner Morse SECONDED the motion. Kebschull explained the City received many complaints about residential yards being u~ed as partdng lots, the current code did not address parking for residential zones, and the proposed resolution would provide the City with an ordinance to deal with the PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 24, 2001 PAGE 3 many complaints. Kebschull provided photos of two yards within the City clearly giving an idea of what the problem entailed. Kebschull added, one neighbor was having a lot of difficulty selling his home because of the Overcrowded yard next door. Kebschull stated she checked with other cities within the state to see how they handle the situation and those who responded did not have an ordinance in place. Commissioner Bryson expressed concern the resolution would be too restrictive, especially to those properties that are narrow, long and a good distance away from the setback. Commissioner Bryson also expressed concern the resolution did not differentiate between residential and commercial lots and stated he did not feel the resolution was anywhere near ready for a public hearing. Commissioner Aaronson also expressed concern with the resolution, as he was concerned with residents not being able to park a boat in their yards. Aaronson suggested a fence could be the solution. Councilwoman Porter noted she was speaking as a resident and not as a council member. Porter stated there were several awful yards within the City which she felt the City needs some type of tool to be able to enforce this bad situation. Porter asked if the City had checked with other cities in the State to see if they had an ordinance that addresses junked yards. Kebschull replied the cities who responded did not have an ordinance in place. Kebschull continued with a response to Bryson's concern of the commercial zones being affected by the resolution. Kebschull noted there was. an ordinance addressing commercial zones and the parking and storage areas were clearly defined. The ordinance also required a site plan for commercial zones and there wasn't anything in place for residential zones, with the exception of the junked vehicle ordinance. Porter recommended Administration be given some guidance in developing an ordinance that is enforceable. Commissioner Glick agreed that something needed to be done but the wording in the proposed resolution was not acceptable. Commissioner Nord stated the examples (photographs) provided were disgusting but was pleased Administration was attempting to do something about it. Nord continued, although she has complained several times about junked yards she was opposed to taking private property fights away from residents, however excessive amount of vehicles, etc., was a problem. Nord thought perhaps staff should develop less restrictive wording and agreed the proposed resolution was not ready for public hearing. Commissioner Bryson recommended the following be considered for the revised resolution' Rather than use the definition of the "front yard" use building setback line. Create a definition for a parking area. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 24, 2001 PAGE 4 The term parking stall needs to b~-defined. Incorporate some component of screening that would serve the intent of the ordinance. Clarification should be given to grade improvement. Bryson reiterated he thought it was premature for the resolution to go to public hearing. Councilman Bannock noted the following: · The issue of enforcement was discussed at the last council meeting and it was noted Administration currently works from a complaint~driven position so they need something to refer to when they notify someone of a code violation. In viewing the photos, he thought the one yard was close to his house and could possibly be taken care of by the junked vehicle ordinance. · What troubled him was most of the exampled violations were automotive and marine related and thought a case could be made with the current °rdinances on the book. Council was looking at the overall enforcement and code violation issue. Aaronson also thought, after looking at the photos, the junked car ordinance would apply. Kebschull explained the City did not have right of entry and could not go on an individual's property to have the owner start a vehicle. If it is observed from the street that the license is expired or parts are missing, then the City could take action. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding junked vehicles, those that are not registered, etc. It was decided the issue should be returned to the City Attorney and staff would come back with other options. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to postpone PZ01-59 until brought back by Administration and Commissioner Glick $~.~20~DED the motion. VOTE: Glick Aaronson Goecke Yes NOrd Yes [Morse Yes Br~,son Yes [ Erwin Yes Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 24,2001 PAGE 5 7-5, PgO 1-60 -- Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)--For the property known as Lot 1, Treetop Estates Subdivision (9464 Kenai Spur Highway). Application submitted by Sonja Tribble, 9464 Kenai Spur Highway, #2, Kenai, Alaska. Approved by consent agenda. PZO1-61 -- A Resolution recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai to change an existing street name (81st Ave SE to North Strawberry Road) .---Discussion. MOTION: ,, Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve PZ01-61 and Commissioner Morse SECONDED the motion. Kebschull explained the resolutiOn a housekeeping item as all residents in the area to include the Borough refer to the street as North Strawberry Road. VOTE: Nord Bryson [ Goecke Yes Yes Yes Morse Emrin Yes Yes Aa_ronson Glick !Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS-- None ITEM 9: CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None ITEM 10' REPORTS 10-a. City CoUncil -- Councilman Bannock gave a report on the City Council meeting held on October 17th and drew attention to the work session notice {included in the packet) on the Kenai Coastal Trail on October 25th. Bannock reported several letters of opposition were received and he encouraged the Commission to attend the work session. Bannock also reminded the Commission of the Comprehensive Plan work session scheduled for Saturday, October 28th. 10-b. Borough Planning-- Commissioner Bryson gave a report on the Borough's Planning meeting held on October 22¢ 2001. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 24, 2001 PAGE 6 10-c. Administration - Kebschull Stated she anticipated a lot of people wbuld attend the work session on Saturday as staff had received a good response from the meeting notifications. ITEM 11' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED Councilwoman Pat Porter asked if boats had to be registered and if so, it could be a way to take care of the overcrowded yards. ITEM 12' INFORMATION ITEMS 12-a. 12-b. 12-c. City Council Roster - 10 / 18 / 01 Planning & Zoning Roster - 10 / 10 / 01 Ordinance No. 1939-2001 ITEM 13 · COMMISSION COMMENTS & qUESTIONS: Commissioner Nord welcomed Commissioner Aa_ronson to P&Z. Chairman Goecke also welcomed Aaronson. ITEM 14' ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Morse MOVED for adjournment. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO The meeting adjourned at 8' 10 p.m. Recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 24,2001 PAGE 7 Marl/mS Address ~g~ ,/~o/o/~,,~ ~//-~'e_ Home Telephone No. Home F~ No. Business Telephon~ No ~3- ~~ Business F~ No. ~ 3 -~ ~ 2 Emil Address: /~~,.~o~ r~ ~ or spouse: 7 ast o~~~o~ memberships: CO~ OR COMMISSIONS IN WtflCH YOU AR~ INTERESTED: /"3/C~ a ~'a] WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE I~V, OLVED WITH, THIS COMMISSION O.R COMMITTEE? t - - ' ' ' ' - / ~' - '- o - ' WHAT BACKGRO~, EXPERIENCE, OR CREDE~~S DO YOU POSSES TO B~G TO T~ BOARD, " /.w ' I ' - i . _ _ Kenai Convention & Visitors .Bureau. Inc. Regular Board of Directors Meeting President Fred Braun, Presiding Thursday, May 10, 2001 5:30 p.m. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. Bo ROLL CALL Directors present: Fred Braun, Joe Amess, Jim Bookey, Ron Malston, Rebecca Cronkhite, Dan Van Zee, Sandra Vozar Staff present: Kathy Tan', Executive Director Ricky Gease, Manager of Exhibits & Education Ce CORRESPONDENCE President Braun reported that KCVB received some positive letters and notes regarding the 2001' A Fish Odyssey reception, which drew 700 people. A resignation letter from Wanetta Ayers was included in the correspondence. Ayers left KCVB Kenai to work for the Alaska Native Heritage Center. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Tart reiterated concerns about KPTMC. We are at the point where we have to decide if the KCVB will become it's own marketing partner directly with the ATIA, or whether we should pool our funds together with KPTMC or if we don't want to do this at all. Community marketing partners work directly with the ATIA and for that you get certain benefits. Last year we pooled all money on the Peninsula so that KPTMC could become the community marketing parmer, that is why you only see their name when you look at the planner. They are listed on the ATIA web site as the commumty link. In looking at the community marketing situation, you are all aware of what happened this past year with us putting our funds in then we discovered that only half of the funds were sent in. We are at the poim where we need to make this decision again. (Documems were distributed detailing the concerns.) There are other concerns with marketing also. KPTMC web site has not been kept up-to-date. We have electronic marketing statistics that we get on our web site, we know that in the year 2000, the total amount of readers that came from KPTMC's web site to ours was less than 100 for the entire year. If you look at their web site, it is difficult to find the communities. We have discovered that kenaipeninsula, com, which is a private organization on the Kenai Peninsula, we have received 800 web readers directly from their site. A lot of problems with this web site. Leads that we have been receiving from KPTMC total 215 names, we have given them 693. The Weekender Guide, which was published by KPTMC, there are some things we are concerned about. Most of the text is centered around private compames that have advertised in the Weekender. No mention of events going on around the Pemnsula. KCVB Board Meeting May 10, 2001 Page 2 Popp suggested that KCVB talk with the new Acting Administrator at KPTMC prior to retracting or reducing ads with them. Tarr said she would schedule a meeting. ATIA One of the benefits of going directly with ATIA is that on the travelalaska, com web site, we would have our own direct link. We did some checking with the other CVBs in the State, the ATIA web site is getting 70,000 user sessions a month. If we are directly linked, that would generate a tremendous amount of traffic to our new web site. We would also be in the State planner ourselves. This year the community marketing parmers pay 5%, so therefore we would have about $9,523.00 due. However, in this year's budget, we had already set aside $3,000.00 for if we all joined forces again, so we only need to come up w/th $6,523.00 to become a direct marketing partner with ATIA. MJS (Vozar, Nelson) for Kenai CVB to follow Kathy Tarr's suggestion to become a community marketing partner directly with ATIA. M/S (Popp, VanZee) to pay for the ATIA community marketing partnership out of the general fund. Eo Fe KPTMC M/$ (Cronkhite, Maiston) to maintain KPMC membership but to reduce the ad to I/6, based on performance. Popp, no tracking information and relying on their distribution network. Before retracting or reducing ads, we need to talk with the new Administrator and express our concerns. We need to give them an opportunity to address these concerns. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the March 27 meeting were not yet available. BOARD COMMENTS The next meeting was scheduled for August 23,2001. Tarr will give a written report to the Board in early to mid summer. Reports say that the tourism season is going to be slow. The Board requested updates on the income numbers from Bingo and admissions. Tart to report to Board through July. KCVB Board Meeting May 10, 2001 Page 3 Ge Gease reported on comments he had received about the currem art exhibit. Gease requested an official letter to the Kenai Peninsula College thanking them for their parmership. . Tarr thanked all staff for their hard work during the set up and opening of the show. Nelson commented about staff's good work on the art show. She said she heard many good comments about the show, and the opening was excellent. ADJOURNMENT-- The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Kathleen Tart Executive Director Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting President Fred Braun, Presiding Tuesday, March 27, 2001 MINUTES Ae CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. a~ ROLL CALL Directors present: Fred Braun; Jim Bookey; Wanetta Ayers; Sandra Vozar (via telephone); Marty Ragan; Robert Fulton; Dan Van Zee; Ron Malston; Bill Popp; Marion Nelson Directors Absent: Joe Amess; Charlotte Legg; Ron Rainey; Rebecca Cronkhite Staff present: Kathy' Tart, Executive Director; R.icky Gease, Manager of Exhibits/Education C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved with the following change: the discussion on computer and equipment needs was moved until after the Executive Session. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the January 25, 2001 meeting were approved (M/S, Ayers, VanZee). & YanZeeo D. THE EXECUTI~ SESSION WAS POSTPONED FOR A FEW MINUTES TO ALLOW OTHER BOARD MEMBERS TO JOIN THE MEETING. DISCUSSION BEGAN ON THE COMPUTER NEEDS FOR THE OFFICE. Presidem Braun commented that only two board members were involved in the Central Peninsula Writer's Night, held March 15th: Ron Malston attended the 4th Annual Central Peninsula Writer's Night, sponsored by Kenai CVB, and Marion Nelson gave volunteer hours as one of the judges. President Braun also noted that only three board members attended the Kenai CVB Business Atter Hours held for the Kenai Chamber of Commerce at the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center: Ayers, Malston, and Fulton. Executive Director's Report Tart reported that the computer used by the front desk staff needed upgrading. Visitor Services staff was operating with a 48MB Ram, 2 GB hard drive system, but the computer was freezing up frequently. Windows 2000 uses up much of the hard KCVB Board Minutes March 27, 2001 Page 2 drive. Tart presented a proposal to the board to purchase a 20GB hard drive with 256MB Ram, an Epson 1640 SU scanner w/transparency adapter, and a wide form color printer for museum signage. Total cost for all equipment was estimated at $2,000. Discussion followed about computer needs & where to purchase the equipment. Director Popp commented that he was happy to see that KCVB had established an equipment replacement fund. He also asked about other aging equipment. Tarr reported that the photocopy machine and fax were both fairly new and were owned, not leased. Tart added that the Bureau maintains an up-to-date inventory file of all office equipment, the specifications and when items were purchased. Geas¢ added that the only other big need at this time was a laptop. Popp said he was hesitant to vote yes for any computer purchase which went to retailers out of state. If it costs a few more dollars, we should try and purchase locally if we can get it at a competitive price. Tart added that a lot of research was done on the LCD projector, and that the City of Kenai ultimately chose to deal with the local retailer. M/S (Popp~ulton) Kenai CVB is authorized to purchase necessary computer equipment as presented to the board, with the stipulation that staff purchase locally, and that we try and meet or exceed the equipment standards through equal or comparable brands, not to exceed $2,000, with a 5% allowance for local preference. D. CORRESPONDENCE No correspondence was discussed. E. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Tart gave a brief report on the "2001' A Fish Odyssey" art exhibition. She pointed out the organizational chart for the show. BP conf'amed they would be a $5,000 King Salmon sponsor. Tarr passed out a list of all the committed sponsors. Phillips Alaska has also committed $5,000. Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is a King Salmon Sponsor with a combination of in-kind and cash donations, and Em Aviation is an in-kind sponsor. Tart reported that the cover of Alaska Magazine's Apd12001 magazine was on Ray Troll, one of the Fish Odyssey's artists, and that the Bureau paid for a color ad on the art show in the April issue. Tart reviewed all the conf'mncd and pending sponsors and said the support was very good. Tart inquired whether one of the Bureau's board members KCVB Board Minutes March 27, 2001 Page 3 could appear before the Kenai City Council to ask for their support in sponsoring the "2001' A Fish Odyssey" art show, as the city also helped with the wildlife art show in 2000. President Braun agreed to attend. Tart discussed the plans for the Grand Opening. Uptown Motel is considering staff'mg the bar for the event. A list of the 116 artists was passed out. Tart also gave everyone a copy of the statewide press release and reported that Sheila Balistreri from Channel 2 News was invited to attend the Grand Opening. Tart announced that the Kenai Rotary funded the arts education program allowing the Bureau to hire arts educator, Ms. Debbie Harris, to design the student curriculum. Kenai CVB will be promoting the fish art exhibition at the Great Alaska .Sportsman Show for four days. Bill Sabo agreed to sign posters at the Kenai booth. Tart asked if any board members could donate booth time, particularly since Amy Manuel, KCVB Administrative Assistant, resigned. Director Vozar offered to be a booth volunteer. Tart surprised the board members with hand- painted silk fish ties to wear to the Grand Opening Reception of the art show. Director Bookey said to contact Agrium as soon as possible if there was a need to use a tent outside of the Kenai Visitors & Culmmt Center for the opening r~ception. (M/S, NelsOn, Popp)'to move into Executive Session to discuss a fmancial matter. Executive session began at 6:0'5 p.m. and concluded at 6:45 p.m. (M/S, Ayers, Rngan) that Kenai CVB draft a letter to the president of the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council board of directors regarding the handling of Community Marketing Partner funds with the Alaska Travel Industry Association. F. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT--CONTINUATION Tart reported on the Tourism Industry Fly-In in Juneau, April 2-3, whereby ATIA organizes one-on,ne meetings with legislators to talk about tmadsm issues and to communicate that state fimding for tourism marketing should not be reduced. Tart has participated the last two years, but is unable to attend the Tourism Fly-In this year. Director Van Zee expressed some interest in representing KCVB in Juneau. Director Ayers said there was a proposal in the Senate Judiciary Committee which could potentially creme another option for tourism marketing ftmding by giving second class' boroughs (such as Fairbanks North Star Borough). the power to fund area wide tourism marketing with non-area wide funds (HB24). KCVB Board Minutes March 27, 2001 Page 4 FINANCES: February 20'01 gaming revenues were strong. Retail Account Balance: $8,600. Cash balance in checking' $19,000, with ail bilIs current. The Bureau has not yet collected any sponsorship monies. Ail sponsor money will be held in reserve to. apply to art show expenses. The front' lobby and retail area are being redesigned. Staff' followed Director Bookey's advice and moved the cash register away from the front door and created a separate entrance to the .art. show. Fish. note cards, fish. books, and Ray Troll-s -hirts wilt be sold in- -the. summer of 200 t to tie-in with the fish art show. Kenai River' Sportfishing Association has once again sponsored the 200 t Science on the Kenai summer interpretative programs for $3,0'00.. Tart met with City Manager Ross and Larry Semmens to discuss the budget. Tart said she thoroughly enj.oyed~.her working relationship, with City Manager Ross and-that he has been a supporter of the. Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center. She said she will miss working with him and that he's an excellent city. manager. The Bureau has asked for an ".Increase in its management contract since the Bureau has been at the same level for almost 4-years, while operating expenses have' increased. The City. is painting the inside' of the building and pm'chased a much- needed coat rack upon KCVB's request. The Bureau, overall, is on "solid f'mancial ground," said Tam Web Site--- www.visitkenai.com Tarr said she would tike' to invite all board members' to see the web site before it is officially launched, The newly designed web site is content driven .and wilI have more graphics .and photos.. The West Side of Cook lnIet section was added. The borough's planning director eatled to say that a $75,000-funding request has been put forth to design a dock on the West Si~. The borough planning' director may come to one of the Bureau.' s furore meetings, to talk about the West. Side of Cook Inlet. Art Acquisition Fund - Tarr said' she would like to plant a seed that someday there be a mechanism in which ~ purchase, art work to be shown publicly, and to add to. the. Cemer's. collection. After two. major art. exh. ibitions, it would be good to purchase some. of the-art to remain, permanently in Kenai, said Tart. Larg.er museums have-acquisition- funds. Kenai has no art bank or way to acquire art works for the Center in the future. Part of the proceeds, from the. fish art show wiIl go toward paying the Bureau. back for its. purchase of the 40-mo .~ted Cook -Inlet Fish from-the Bob James collection for the Center's permanent collection. Perhaps some of the' proceeds could also go' toward the' purchase of some of the art work. Someday, the building may be expanded, said Tart and more exhibit space and more storage space could be added. Dkector Nelson. said she would want some k'md of guarantee that any art. in a public art bank. in- Kenai 'm- .the fu- mr.e be properly displayed. Report to. the Community- Director Bookey was. abIe to. get an. extension on the deadline for the Bureau's annual report, due April. 15.~. KCVB Board Minutes March 27,. 200'I Page 5' Personnel Update --- Amy Manuel resigned to. take a position at Agrium. One of the main reasons she left KCVB was because there were no health or refiremem benefits offered at' KCVB. Oil Display .... Tart led some representatives, fl'.om Phillips. Alaska through, the building to discuss the redesign of .the om-dated oil industry display in the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Cenmr: Perhaps a consortium of oil industry companies would get involved in producing an updated display with new information on the environment,, technology,. ANWR, and how much oil Alaska produces. Employee Benefits --- Tarr advised the board on the necessity of developing an employee benefit program to avoid staffmmover. Kenai CVB is. the onIy Bureau around the state which still does not offer its employees a health/refiremem package, she said. Some CVBs belong to their' el-ties and they. receive' benefits. Tarr said she would tike to get a verbal commitment from the board to recognize the importance in developing, a benefits, program before the end of20.0I. KPTMC and the Soldotna Chamber both benefits. 78% of the CVBs which belong to .the Western Association of CVB's offer health & retirement benefits to their emp}oyees'. President Bm.un said that the execmive director should bring a proposal to..the board for their review. Other board members agreed that the. executive-director needed, to-bring- some nmnbers and ideas back to the board' for fm'ther discussion. Director FuIton said the Bureau needs, to. be able to afford any .k/nd'of program. Presidem'Braun directed Tan' to get some more information. G. BOARD-COMMENTS Director Fulton said that sometimes employees pay into the program to keep health and retirement costs, down. He. recommended that the director research this, Director Ayers. requested that any response received from KP~ should be shared with all KCVB board members. President Braun said' that KCVB's draft letter to KPTMC will also be reviewed by the board. · Director Nelson memimaed that the Milepost has sidel~ar section which is. peach-colored. One of the new sidebars is the Kenai River section with a special map.. Another one may pertain, to the West Side. KCVB-B~a-rd Minmes- Mazch 2~.; 200.I Page 6. D~ector Van. Zee commented-that, he is-not opposed, to. the benefik~ package for IC~, it's just a matter of numbers and whether we. ean develop sore .ethin.' g -that is sustainable and can be paid' for. The~ is'~ real fmm'e for the West'Side of Cook Inlet'and Kenai should, be billec[ as. the "gamwayY" He also. said we. shoul& check into. teleconference equiPment. President Braun said the original' agreemenrwiflz Lake Clark National Parkwas'm have a uniformed employee on-site at. the C'ultural Cemer to. ans.w, er questions.. President Braun-talked about the sponsor levels for "200-t' A Fish Odyssey." He suggested that board members get involved by making any kind of f'mancial' contribution possible. Director Nelso~ and President Bman. said' they ~ould mal~ a personal contribution. Director Van-Zee said Hertz Rent- A Car would, be a Pink Salmon-sponsor. The meeting was adjourned at 7':40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by, Kathleen Tart Executive Director Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. Regular Board of Directors Meeting President Fred Braun, 'Presiding Wednesday, October 17, 2001 5:30 p.m. DRAFT A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 5:50 p.m. ROLL CALL Directors present: Fred Braun, Joe Amess, Ron Malston, Marty Ragan, Marion Nelson Staff present: Kathy Tarr, Executive Director Reecellee James, Administrative Assistant B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Co APProval of the meeting minutes for March 27, 2001 and May 10, 2001 were postponed until the November 12:2001 board meeting due to a lack of quorum. CORRESPONDENCE Presidem Braun reported that Ricky Gease received an award from the Alaska Art Education Association. Kenai CVB also received a thank you letter from William Harper, a KCHS student, thanking Kathy for spending time with him and giving him a tour of the facility. President Braun said another personal letter, signed by Braun, was mailed out to all thc Corporate and community sponsors of the 2001' A Fish Odyssey art show. Director Nelson said a lot of favorable comments were received on the Fish Odyssey show. Director Ragan remarked on the email she received from Wayne Monroe of Tennessee. ~mplimenting the KCVB staff. Director Nelson witnessed some of the art tours Ricky did with area school children and co--creed on the excellemjob he diet D~ STATUS OF KCVB 2002 BOARD ELECTION There was discussion on the upcoming board election. Some names were discussed for future board candidates. Directors Amess & Legg, informed the board that they would not seek re- election due to other personal and professional commitments. ge Tart reminded incumbent board members that they needed to submit the required paperwork to run again for a board seat. It was agreed that potential board candidates would be contacted to . determine their level of interest. " EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT President Braun said a copy of the executive director's letter of resignation was before them. He expressed his regret'in her leaving, but admires her determination and courage for taking on something new and different. Tarr will be assisting in the transition of the new director, if there is selected prior to her departure Tart said her decision to leave was very hard. She assured the board that this would be a good time tbr the transition since it isn't near or during the visitor season. Tarr commented on how much she would miss her job and all of the people associated with it. Tart will prepare a transition report for the board to be presemed at her final board meeting on November 12th. The report will include an overview of all departmems, projects, positions, and will also include project recommendations for the board to consider. Friday, November 30 is Taft's last day of employment. She requested that the Board allow her to take some time off in November to work on personal logistics related to her graduate school application. STRATEGIC PLAN .... Tart reiterated that she believes the organization needs to go through a strategic planning process that will engage the whole community. Serious discussions about the future of the cultural center and how it fits into Kenai need to be held. It may require a third party, like the Foraker Group, to assist with the strategic plan. It has been since 1996 that KCVB has had any kind of meeting or planning like this, and that was just a one-day retreat, Tart said, FINANCES --- Tart reported that the Bureau's bookkeeper was out of state on a family emergency for over 6 weeks. The August & September financial reports were not available until Ms. Moody returns and gets caught up. All financials and budget reports will be updated and given to the Board as soon as possible, prior to the next board meeting. Linda Dunn, bookkeeper, Pemnsula Oilers, has been filling in for Ms. Moody and keeping accounts payable, receivables, and weekly payrolls. Tart reported on the bank balances. Copies of July 2001 financials were distributed. (Note: the last board meeting was hem in dune.) Craming revenues improved in 2001 after a below nOrmal year in 2000. There was a question about the impact the new gaming operation in Soldotna would have on Bicentennial Bingo. Tart has not talked with Peggy Baxter regarding that situation. Tart said she recemly met with Mike Baxter of the Oilers to once again begin operating the Bingo Bus. Baxter provides bingo players free transportation from Soldotna to Kenai. The cost to KCVB is $60 per night for the bus. The Bingo Bus begins service in October. Tart shared copies of a letter she sent to the State of Alaska regarding troublesome, proposed changes to the gaming regulations which could negatively impact Bicemennial Bingo. Director Malston said Peggy Baxter and Linda Dunn went to Anchorage to attend a hearing on the proposed gaming changes, but it was a comPlete waste of time as they were not allowed any questions or answers of the State of Alaska officials Regarding personnel matters, Tarr said that when Amy Manuel vacated her position in April that Maggie Tappana, formerly in Visitor Services, was moved to the admimstrative assistant's job. The vacant position in Visitor Services was never filled as the Bureau depended primarily upon its seasonal staff for most of the summer. Tart said she will not fill any empty positions before she leaves. Total admissions collected for May, June, July and August were $20,481.00. $12,000 of the total was used to partially pay for the exhibition expenses. Admissions in 2001 were down compared to 2000. FISH ODYSSEY --- The 2001 summer tourism season was fiat or slightly down around the state. The KVCC saw an 11% drop in visitation, compared to 2000. The Soldotna Visitor Center was 12% lower. Approximately one-third of the art which was available for purchase in the Fish Odyssey show was sold. The Bureau received a 25% commission, but the net was lower than the wildlife art show because the fish art originals were not as expensive overall. The fish poster was not as marketable as the Bateman bear poster from the year before. Posters on the fish art show were use~ mostly for promotional purposes around the state. Director Nelson stated that more attemion needed to paid on making the posters marketable and that "personal" type of art should not featured. Tart said that she secured sponsorships for the Fish Odyssey totaling $24,550.00 cash. In addition, over $5,500 in in-kind sponsorships were received. Total revenue from the Fish Odyssey is estimated at $51,000.00, said Tarr. Fish Odyssey Expenses totaled approximately $50,000.00, although the final figures would not be available until next week. The expenses from the art show included the $4,300.00 it cost the Bureau to purchase the 40 mounted Cook Inlet fish from Bob James' estate. A record number of 1,600 school children visited the Center in May. The Bureau also hosted a free community day on Mother's Day. Over 700 residents attended the grand opening reception. Staff estimated that approximately 20,000 people saw the art show. (Paid admissions were much lower.) Final numbers on the Fish Odyssey as well as up-to4ate financials will be available at the November 12 Board Meeting. 10TM ANNIVERSARY YEAR .... Tart reminded everyone that 2002 is the 10th anniversary of the building. She suggested that Kenai CVB possibly tie in the grand opening of the art show with the anniversary celebration. HIRING EXECUT~ DIRECTOR .... There was discussion about how to go aborn hiring the new executive director since November 30~' was fast approaching. Director Braun said a board committee needed to start working on the selection process for a new director. He welcomed board members to part..icipate in the selection process. Board members agreed to speak personally with Ricky G~ase in advance to inquire about his le~,el of interest in applying for the director's position. ARTS SUMMIT .... Tarr directed attention to the card in the board packet announcing the Arts Summit being held at the Center on Saturday, October 20. Tart said the new Executive Director for the Alaska State Council on the Arts, Charlotte Fox was invited to attend. 50 to 100 people are expect~ to attend. Michael Morgan is the President of the Kenai River Council on the Arts and has been very involved in organizing the arts summit. Riclcy Gease accompanied Tarr to the Alaska Travel Industry Association's statewide tourism convemion in Anchorage in early October so that Gease could meet a lot of the tourism industry people. KCVB staffer, Alise Bowen, also attended one day of the ATIA convemion and a reception at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. She visited the Anchorage Museum of History & Art and enjoyed attending the ATIA tourism sessions. Tarr said many of the articles in the board packet relate to the tourism projections for 2002. Since the September 11 ~ tragedy, the tourism industry is bracing for a big decline in travel. The State plans on retbcusing their advertising on more domestic marketing. Tart gave the following highlights from the ATIA Convention: State Economist, Neal Fried spoke on the tourism industry and gave some statistics; 15 out of Alaska's top 100 employers are in tourism, 2/3 of the growth in Alaska's economy over the past ten years has come from the services and retail sector. Fried said the tourism industry in has been creating jobs and has been part of what has kept the economy going. The Mat-Su Borough had a 475% increase in bed tax collected in the past ten years. Director Nelson gave a few comments about the ATIA convention as she also heard the economist's presentation. In discussing the impact tourism has on Alaska's economy, Fried said that construction firms, gas stations, and others are greatly impacted by tourism, yet many of these businesses do not get involved in ATIA. Premier Alaska Tours won the Chuck West Entrepreneurial Award for new tourism business. At ATIA's final banquet, Tart bid $2,600.00 on a full-page color ad in Alaska Magazine and was the successful bidder. The ad will be used to market Kenai's next summer art exhibition, The Borough is holding their economic forum the 16~ and 17th of November. Tan: has been asked to participate as a speaker. The Bureau's new website was launched in April. It was discovered that some members have not been billed for their business hot link. Tart drafted a letter to all affected KCVB members (40-50). Staff is putting together a sheet showing the statistics for the website that will be put into new member packe~. User sessions on the web site in the year ending 2000 were about 25,000. This year, 2001, the Bureau is tracking at 50,000 user sessions, said Tarr. KCVB staff continue to make changes to the website to improve it. It was noted that the Arts & Culture section appears in the top ten sections visited on .www. visitkenai.com each month. The Kenai CVB has invested $10,000 for Kenai to become a Community Marketing Partner with the Alaska Travel Industry Association. The Kenai CVB and website are now listed on the back cover of each State of Alaska vacation planner. Kenai CVB's web site is also G~ prominently featured and linked from ATIA's web site that is generating more web traffic to www. visitkenai.com. It is unknown at this time whether Kenai CVB can afford this program in .. 2OO2. President Braun said a board liability insurance quote for approximately $2,000 has been received,, but no action was taken due to lack of a quorum. This will be put on the November 12 agenda, BOARD COMMENTS: Braun - The facility has done very well on getting free press regarding happenings at the building. Tarr ' Circulated an example of an arts press release that was sent to the Clarion showing events at the center. Celia Carl Anderson has been named as the curator for the next art show entitled "Spirit of Alaska: The Inner Landscape". The board will warn to look at the sponsorships for the show and to also tie this in with the 10m anniversary. In 2003, Dr. Wartenbee will repeat the Celebration of Wildlife Art. Tart sent a proposal for $5,000 to Phillips Alaska for possible sponsorship of the "Spirit of Alaska" art show in 2002. Arness- Really likes the idea of the strategic plan, tlae community really needs it. ADJOURNMENT--- The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Kathleen Tarr Executive Director AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 200 ! 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' / / www. ci. kenm. ak.., ,U...s. ICOUNCIL STAFF MEETING: 6:00 P.M., Council Chambers] ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER ,, , o 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION OATHS OF OFFICE ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR A§enda Approval 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) , Mary Warrington/Brain Injury Support Group -- Skateboard Park . Borough Assembly President Tim Navarre -- KPB Ordinance No. 2001- 29, Amending KPB 2.40 Regarding Planning Commission Membership and Apportionment. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS le Ordinance No. 1936-2001-- Finding that Certain City-Owned Airport Land, Identified as Tract A, Baron Park Kenai Youth Facility Addition, Located at the Marathon Road and HEA Access Road Intersection in Kenai, Is Not Required for a City Public Purpose But Is Needed for a Public Purpose for the State of Alaska. e Ordinance No. 1937-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund Land Department by $325,000 for Purchase of the Youth Detention Facility Property From the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund. -1- . Ordinance No. 1938-2001 -- Amending the Land Use Table and Footnotes at KMC 14.22.010 to Provide Residential Uses in the Central Commercial Zones and to Allow Dormitories and Boarding Houses in Commercial Zones. 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 o *Regular Meeting of October 3,2001. ITEM F: CORRF~PONDENCE ,, ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS . Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified . Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 , *Ordinance No. 1939-2001--Finding Certain City-Owned Foreclosed Land, Identified as Lot 2, Block 1, Kalmu Komers, is Needed for a Public Purpose. , *Ordinance NO. 1940-2001-- Increasing Estimated Revenues & Appropriations by $45,500 in the General Fund for Ice Maintenance. , *Ordinance NO. 1941-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations by $12,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund for a Water Rate Study. e Discussion -- Assignments of Council Liaisons , Discussion -- Personal Property Tax Exemption on Airplanes -2- ITEM I: .. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Pubhc Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City of Kenai. ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT -3- KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' //www. ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR JOHN J. V~ILL~S, PRESIDING ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-Xo PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Porter and Bannock. Present were: Williams, Bookey, Swarner, Moore, A-3o CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION Clerk Freas read the following into the record: CITY OF KENAI REGULAR ELECTION OF OCTOBER 2, 1200 WE, the members of the Kenai City Council, do hereby certify the results of a canvass of the ballots for the Regular Election of October 2,2001. MAYOR/THREE-YEAR SEAT: VOTES CANDIDATE RECEIVED B .annock, Duane 593 Williams, John d. 1,346 Write-Ins 10 COUNCIL MEMBER/TWO-YEAR SEAT: CANDIDATE Jackman, Amy Eldridge, Bm-r7 Daly, Randy Osborne, John "Ozzie" Write-Ins VOTES RECEIVED 541 452 367 392 14 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,2001 PAGE 2 .CITY COUNCIL/THREE-YEAR SEATS: CANDIDATE Moore, Joe Booke¥, James C., III Write-Ins VOTES RECEIVED 1,162 1,087 73 ABSENTEE/Q~TIONED BALLOTS CAST {in- - person, personal, representative, by-mail, questioned) 256 ABSENTEE/QUESTIONED BALLOTS COUNTED 192 ~ALLOTS CAST/REGULAR VOTERS 1,795 . TOTAL BALLOTS CAST/TOTAL VOTER TURN OUT 2,051 NtiM~ER OF KENAI REGISTERED VOTERS 4,762- VOTEI~ TURN OUT 43% MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to certify the election of October 2,2001 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4o OATHS OF OFFICE Oaths of office were taken by John J. Williams for the office of Mayor, Amy Jackman {two-year term), Jim Bookey (three-year term), and Joe Moore {three-year term) for council. A-5. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR The floor was opened for nominations for Vice Mayor. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED to nominate Linda Swarner for Vice Mayor and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no further nominations and the nominations were closed. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,2001 PAGE 3 BREAK TAKEN: BACK TO ORDER: 7:15 P.M. 7:34 P.M. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADDITIONAL INFO FOR: B-2, Tim Navarre -- Borough Planning Commission Membership · (T.Navarre 8 / 23 / 01 memo · 8 / 13 / 01 KPB Planning Commission minutes · 9 / 25 / 01 City of Seward letter regarding membership · 9 / 4/01 KPB Assembly Meeting Summary · 10 / 4 / 01 Kachemak Bay Advisory Planning Commission meeting minutes SUBSTITUTE: H-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 -- Addition of purchase order to Air Tek. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-7. CONSENT AGENDA There were no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: ,,, SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B-1. Mary Warrington/Brain Injury Support Group -- Skateboard Park Presented the City of Kenai and the Parks & Recreation Department with four helmets to be available for those users of the skateboard park who do not have helmets. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,2001 PAGE 4 B-2o Borough Assembly President Tim Navarre -- KPB Ordinance No. 2001- 29, Amending KPB 2.40 Regarding Plannm§ Commission Membership and Apportionment. Assembly President, Tim Navarre -- Navarre reviewed his reasons for Borough · Ordinance No. 2001-29, amending the Borough code regarding Planning Commission membership and apportionment. He explained, since the decennial census figures were published, it was determined the Planning Commission membership had to be adjusted to comply with statutory requirements that the number of members from home-rule and first-class cities reflect the proportion of borough population residing in home-rule and first-class cities. He noted, he introduced the ordinance in order to provide a mechanism for the assembly to address the issue, i.e. either amend the borough's code to remove the requirement for representation from each city and leave the number of commissioners at eleven, or increase the membership to thirteen or fourteen to cover representation of outlying areas of the borough, cOntinuing representation from each city with populations over 1,000, and appointments to the commission made by the borough mayor from recommendations of the city. Navarre stated he had no objection to increasing the membership to thirteen or fourteen which would allow more representation from the outlying areas and keep the cities represented as before. Bannock stated the city's Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the information brought forward by Commissioner Bryson. He noted, currently the borough's Planning Commission has the authority to approve plats for the city. He suggested that if the city traded the authority for platting within its boundary, there would be no need for the borough Planning Commission (for the city). Navarre stated he was investigating the issue. Phil Bryson, Kenai Planning/h Zoning Commission/City Representative to the Borough Planning Commission -- Stated planning and zoning is a duty and obligation of the borough and state law was modified to allow the duties to be delegated, i.e. zoning was delegated to the city, but basic power lies with the borough; plannin§ remained the duty of the borough. Bryson stated he was concerned a city representative on the Planning Commission come from the city and not be diluted through districting that would force in adjacent unincorporated areas. He added, he believed council should try to maintain the ability to nominate their own representative. He noted, the draft ordinance would preclude that ability. Williams asked if the borough mayor could appoint someone other than the person recommended by a city for its representative to the Planning Commission. Navarre stated he was investigating the issue as currently, if the appointments are not confirmed by the Assembly, the seat would become vacant until another appointment is made. Navarre added, it would be his intent to amend the borough ordinance to ensure the city representative continue in the seat until the appointment is made. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2001 PAGE 5 Navarre stated amendments would be made to the draft ordinance and final action would be taken November 20. Navarre stated he would forward the amended ordinance with any background information for the council's November 7 meeting and be present to answer questions. Navarre stated it had not been his intent, with the first draft of the ordinance, to indicate the cities would lose their representative to the Commission. He added, even if some of the platting authority would be transferred to the city, he hoped the city would still have a representative on the Commission. ITEM C' PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Ordinance No. 1936-2001-- Finding that Certain City-Owned Airport Land, Identified as Tract A, Baron Park Kenai Youth Facility Addition, Located at the Marathon Road and HEA Access Road Intersection in Kenai, Is Not Required for a City Public Purpose But Is Needed for a Public Purpose for the State of Alaska. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1936-2001 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Assemblyman Pete Sprague, 188 Farnsworth, $oldotna -- Reported he was a member of the Detention Facility Project Committee and thanked the city for its participation. Sprague explained the responsibility of the committee was to select a site, design and promote public awareness for the facility. All three of their responsibilities had been completed and the passage of Ordinance No. 1936 and 1937 were the final steps needing to be taken. A brief discussion took place in which Sprague noted the facility was first designed a~ a four-bed facility, but was enlarged to a ten-bed facility. Funding for the design, engineering, and construction of the facility had been appropriated by the Legislature, however funding for the operation of the facility had not yet been designated and. was beyond the committee's purview. VOTE: Williams Moore dackman Yes Yes Yes Bookey Yes Swarner ,, Porter Yes Bannock l Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,2001 PAGE 6 C-2. Ordinance No. 1937-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund Land Department by $325,000 for Purchase of the Youth Detention Facility Proper~y From the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1937-2001 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Williams Moore Yes Booke¥ Yes Porter Jackman Yes Yes Swarner Yes Bannock Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-3. Ordinance No. 1938-2001 -- Amending the Land Use Table and Footnotes at KMC 14.22.010 to Provide Residential Uses in the Central Commercial Zones and to Allow Dormitories and Boarding Houses in Commercial Zones. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1938-2001 and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. Dustin Aaronson -- Questioned why the change was being made. Councilman Bannock explained a problem was discovered when a person living in an apartment complex situated in a Central Commercial Zone requested a Conditional Use Permit for a day care and because the code did not allow a residence inside a Central Commercial Zone, the permit could not be granted. The ordinance would amend those issues. VOTE: Williams Moore Jackman Yes Porter Yes Bannock Yes Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,2001 PAGE 7 ITEM D: COMMISSION ! COMMITTEE REPORTS D-X. Council on Aging-- No report. D-2. Airport Commission -- Swamer referred to the minutes of the October 11 meeting which were included in the packet. She noted the Commission discussed the Borough's $100,000 personal property tax exemption and passed a motion requesting council to consider including a similar ordinance in the Kenai Municipal Code on aircraft. She noted the discussion came forward at Councilwoman Porter's request due to concerns of pilots using other airports and affecting the city's tie-down income as well as other subsidiary businesses. D-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the follwoing: · Minutes of the October 8 meeting were included in the packet and the Commission discussed the coastal trail project at length. Bookey referred to copies of the letters of comment in regard to the Corps permit which were distributed to council prior to the meeting and requested a work session be scheduled with council, the Harbor Commission and members of the other city commissions. A joint work session was scheduled for October 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. Williams noted inconsistencies in a letter from Ken Tarbox to Senator Stevens and suggested a letter be .drafted to Senator Stevens to correct the information after the work session. · The Commission discussed the prelirninary drawing supplied by the Department of Natural Resources for the Wild Rose properties adjacent to Cunningham Park. He noted the Commission preferred the upper property previously discussed, however in order to have a chance of constructing the boat launch, the Commission understood 'the Wild Rose property would be more apt to be approved for the construction. Consensus of the Commission was to support the Wild Rose property, although they had some concerns with the placement of the entrance on the preliminary drawing. · The Commission requested the November 12 (Veteran's Day) meeting be changed to November 5. Council had no objections. Snow asked if council wanted the resolution supporting the Wild Rose property to be brought forward to the NoVember 7 meeting and Council stated yes. Moore requested all the property owners in that area be notified of the public hearing. D-4. Library Commission -- Moore reported the Commission would meet next on November 6 and raffle tickets were still on sale for the Friends' fundraiser. Parks/h Recreation Commission -- Porter reported the following' KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2001 PAGE 8 · At their October 4 meeting, the Commission heard a presentation in regard to the development of a BMX bicycle track/park for young adults. Porter noted Brett McDonald, the presenter, stated his willingness to work with the city; that there would be minimal cost to the city; and suggested the old fare training area along the Spur Highway as a site. Parks & Recreation Director Frates stated he is working with McDonald for an alternative site for the park; that McDonald would like to speak to the council in regard to the park; and they were asking for council direction of whether to move forward with the proposal. Williams suggested a site be found that could accommodate both the bike track and skateboard park as comments he had received regarding the skateboard park were that it is too small. Frates noted suggested alternative sites as Section 36 and Marathon Road. Administration was requested to investigate sites for a bike track. · The Commission revised the policies and procedures of the Memorial Park which would be brought to council in the near future for review and consideration. · Discussed the preliminary design for the boat launch on the Wild Rose properties adjacent to Cunningham Park. The Commission had no objections to the site, but suggested a buoy system be placed in the fiver to keep boats away from the bank fishers. D-6. Planning ~ Zoning Commission -- Bannock reported the following: · The Commission met on October 10. · A variance permit Was approved for 1511 Stellar Drive. · The Commission reviewed an application and attached information for a conditional use permit for a gravel pit and were asked to determine if the application met the code requirements or if additional information was necessary. The Commission found additional information was necessary prior to their being able to take action. · Reminded council of the strategic planning meeting at the Kenai Senior Citizens Center on October 27. Information gathered will be used in the updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. Williams noted the Planning & Zoning Commission was one member short due to the election of Amy Jackman to the city council. He noted Dustin Aaronson was present and had submitted an application for placement on the Commission in the past. He offered Aaronson's name for placement on the Commission. Council had no objections. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swamer reported the minutes of the October 9 meeting were included in the packet. She noted the Committee requested their December meeting be cancelled. Council had no objections. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,2001 PAGE 9 D-7b. Kenai Convention/h Visitors Bureau Board -- Bookey reported a meeting, was held earlier in the evening and would be meeting again in the near future as there will be many challenges for tourism for the community. He noted Kathy Tarr had submitted her resignation as executive director and that anyone interested in running for their board of directors should submit their application. D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reminded the AML Conference was scheduled for November 28-30. ITEM E: MINUTES E-Xo Regular Meeting of October 3, 2001. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE -- None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS-- None. . ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-Xo Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2o Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $2,500, the substitute and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3o Ordinance No. 1939-2001-- Finding Certain City-Owned Foreclosed Land, Identified as Lot 2, Block 1, Kaknu Komers, is Needed for a Public Purpose. Introduced by consent agenda. H-4. Ordinance No. 1940-2001-- Increasing Estimated Revenues & Appropriations by $45,500 in the General Fund for Ice Maintenance. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,2001 PAGE 10 o. Introduced by consent agenda. Ordinance No. 1941-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations by $12,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund for a Water Rate Study. Introduced by consent agenda. Discussion -- Assignments of Council Liaisons After discussion and a short break from 9:00 p.m. to 9'08 p.m., council approved the following assignments: CITY BO~S, COMMISSIONS/h COMMITTEES Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission l~eautification Committee OTHERS: KenaJ River Special Mana§ement Advisory Board (KRSMA) Economic Development District (EDD) Cook Inlet Resional Citizens Advisor~, Council (CIRCAC) Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Challenger Center of Alaska Board COUNCIL L~A~SON Councilwoman Swarner Councilwoman dackman Councilman Booke¥ Councilman Moore Councilman Porter Councilman Bannock Councilwoman Swa_rner City Manager Snow Mayor Williams John Douglas Councilman Bookey Mayor Williams Councilman Bannock H-7. Discussion -- Personal Property Tax Exemption on Airplanes Porter explained she requested the Airport Commission discuss the personal property tax exemption because approximately 30 small aircraft had moved from the Kenai Airport and were parking at other locations. She added, the loss of the airplanes from the Kenai site would affect the ~ort budget, and would affects service businesses to the airport, i.e. fuel, mechanical repairs, etc. Porter added, the Commission recommended the council address the isaue and consider eliminating the tax, and at the same time they also wanted council to work with the Borough to change the way airplanes are taxed (standard fee per propellerl. Finance Director Semmens noted the Kenai Peninsula Borough exempts the first $100,000 of any personal property except boats which are taxed on a flat tax based on the length of the boat. The city taxes everything in the City based On value. Swarner noted, since 1998, the city had been collecting more tie-down fees. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,2001 PAGE 11 Airport Manager Cronkhite explained the Commission had investigated the issue several years ago and at that time the airport had lost some tenants who explained they were leaving due to the tax. Because of Porter's concerns, she contacted tenants and some of those people who complained previously and learned they felt they were losing tenants due to the tax. Cronkhite added, concern of the airport and the Commission is that if the tenants feel they are losing business to another airport, those businesses may want to move to that site. Semmens. stated, if all aircraft is exempted, the city would lose taxes paid by commuter airline(s). He added, if one type of personal property is exempted, there are others that have similar values, type or use, and it may be felt those should have equal treatment. Semmens added, if the city were to adopt the $100,000 exemption for all property, including boats, he approximated the city's loss of tax at $65,000. However, the city benefited from the borough's motor tax by about $25,000, which would leave the net tax loss to the city at approximately $45,000. Semmens stated options were available for the city to do in regard to personal property tax Bookey stated some of the loss of aircraft parking at the airport could be attributed to the controlled air space, radios, restrictions, etc. He suggested reevaluating the Kenai Airport regulations, etc. Council requested the following: · Administration investigate alternatives, reviewing and making comparisons. · Survey the leaseholders, aircraft owners, etc. as to why they are leaving the airport, with the Commission designing the questions and have the answers to use during the updating process of the Comprehensive Plan. It was also noted a decision on amending the tax code would be required prior to the end of the 2002 calendar year. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor-- Williams discussed the following items: · . Suggested a joint meeting be held in the near future between the Kenai City Council and the Soldotna City Council to discuss common issues, i.e. airpoi-t, transportation, etc. There were no objections from council to schedule a meeting. · Requested administration investigate whether property is available close to the oval race track for drag racing. · Noted a power line route study was available in the Clerk's office for council's review. · Reported he and Vice Mayor Swarner met with KPB Mayor Bagley and he met with Soldotna City Manager Boedeker in regard to a possible joint venture to build KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2001 PAGE 12 a maintenance facility. He explained, an independent group would be used to do the work and $50,000 may be needed to do a feasibility study, however the cost of the building would be shared three ways. He asked council if the matter would be something they would want to pursue. Council discussed the idea and concerns included the lack of economic feasibility for equipment and drivers to travel between the facility and the work area; identities of the cities/borough would be lost; and a separate facility is needed for the City of Kenai. Williams noted consensus was there was no interest in pursuing the joint facility. · Reported federal budget bills had not been moving forward due to the terrorist concerns and repercussions. He was continuing to track the funding for the coastal trail. After the strategic planning for the Comprehensive Plan, he wants to identify some areas of work that could receive EDA funding. I-~2. City' M~nager-- City Manager Snow reported the following: · Reviewed the memorandum included in the packet regarding combining an espresso/newsstand, gift shop and restaurant lease at the airport terminal to hopefully encourage more bid activity. Discussion followed regarding the smaller area and a former discussion of using that area for small businesses to showcase their wares through the Chamber and EDD. Airport Manager Cronkhite explained the biggest draw of interest was the placement of an espresso bar in the airport in the smaller space and the bidding process. Williams stated his desire to offer the space to the Chamber/EDD first and Bannock stated he wanted to try the invitation to bid because of the espresso interests. Bookey asked if the exclusiveness would be given up through this process and Cronkhite explained, the request for bids was. written for one bidder (which could be a joint venture, partnership, etc.) to have an exclusive fight for both spaces (espresso/gift shop and restaurant). However, if the successful bidder does not utilize the espresso bar/gift shop space within four months, the exclusive fight would be lost and the space would return to the city and at that time could be re-bid or used however the city wants to use it. Swarner stated she preferred having the bid process begin and still leave the option open for the Chamber to use the space or build a case for displaying area business products. There were no objections from council as to the process described in the packet information, however there were concerns as to how successful the bidders would be due to past disappointments. · Reported the Remodel Committee met in September and developed a concept for the area formerly used by the nurses. It is believed enough funds were in the current budget for the demolition and changes, without furnishings and equipment. If council had no objections, Snow stated she would have a concept KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,2001 PAGE 13 drawing and estimate for costs, including furniture and equipment, prepared for the November 7 meeting. No objections were noted. Snow also reported the upstairs remodel would be a larger project and could effect the building's mechanical and ventilation systems. She will bring more information forward in the near future. · New tie-down fees were reviewed by the Airport Commission which were developed by Airport Manager Cronkhite. The new fees would give a break for annual permits and would charge for electrical service plug-ins. According to the Kenai Municipal Code, Snow stated she approved the fees and would forward them for council review at the November 5 meeting. · Noted she would be out of town from October 18-21 and Finance 'Director Semmens would be available in her place. I-3. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported the following: · Approximately $17,229 had been received to date from the returns on the attachments for unpaid fines made to the year's Permanent Fund Dividend. He recently attended an Airport Law Workshop in San Francisco at which the main issues discussed were pending security bills in Congress in regard to airport security. I-4. City Clerk-- Clerk Freas requested council's preference for the date on which to hold the annual Employee Appreciation Dinner, whether the event should be held at the Senior Center, and if one of the council would like to volunteer as a member of the planning committee. Council agreed the event should be held on January 19, 2002 at the Senior Center and Councilwoman Porter volunteered to help in the planning. I-5. Finance Director-- Finance Director Semmens reviewed the Investment Report {included in the packet) with council and noted the current portfolio yield was down because the federal reserve had continued to cut the discount rate, which impacts other short term interest rates and would in turn, significantly lessen the budget's projected interest revenue. I-6. Public Works Managers KorneHs -- No report. La Shot-- Reported the refrigeration project should be completed and ice available before Thanksgiving. I-7o Airport Manager-- No report. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens -- KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2001 PAGE 14 Emily DeForest -- Reported the Friends of the Library sponsored Library Open House was scheduled for December 13. J-2. Council -- . Bookey -- · Welcomed Amy Jackman to council. · Noted Ordinance No. 1940-2001 (introduced on the consent agenda), if passed, would appropriate $45,500 for ice maintenance at the multipurpose facility. He added, the appropriation would be additional above and beyond the $40,000 already appropriated. Bookey requested background information with the ordinance for the November 7 meeting, as well as alternatives to circumvent the use of these funds. Swarner-- · Offered congratulations to those sworn in. · Noted there would be a Kenai River Council on the Arts meeting on Saturday, October 20 and at which facilities, requirements, and their purpose in the community would be discussed. · Stated she would not be available to attend the session on October 27. Moore -- Welcomed Councilwoman Jackman. Porter-- Welcomed Councilwoman Jackman. Bannock-- Welcomed Councilwoman Jackman. Jack, an -- Stated she looked forward to working with the council for the next two years. Williams -- Reported he would take representatives of the Peninsula Clarion and Councilwoman Jackman on a tour of the city on Monday at 9:00 a.m. ExEcUTIvE SESSION- Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the f'mances of the City of Kenai. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to convene in an executive session of the council of the City of Kenai concerning matters the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City of Kenai. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. EXECUTIVE SESSION: BACK TO ORDER: 10:52 P.M. 11:25 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,2001 PAGE 15 Upon reconvening of council, Councilwoman Swamer reported the council met in executive session and discussed items of financial interested to the city and no action was taken. ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:25 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Z Z 0 La c~ LLI F- O IJJ LIJ W LIJ LIJ Z F- Z 0 0 uJ n Z P- Z IJJ LLI UJ Z Z 0 0 LLI ILl F- W IJJ I-- Z 0 LU Z c~ o o c~ 0 0 · -r Z c> cz> n,' 0 0 'T' 0 Z c> c> n,' 0 0 o ~ c~ 0~ o n 0 o o o o ~1' o o o o o ~o 00 o o o o w-- o ~0 ~- o~ ~ (.'3 (..'3 0 n,' Z cO Z ~ ~ W CO 0 0 w _ ' LLI < O. n n' n ~D O_ ~ W UJ n 0 m 0 O~ ~ m n- n-_Z LU _.Z n,' w w n n 0 n w LM O_ w o < w w Z >- n- 0 Z LU 0 n w Z 0 n W LLI ~ 0 0 ~ h- a. :m n w n- Z o Z -- 0 UJ 0 < D - r~ w (/> n, n- Z W w 0 0 m Q~ m ~ W >- Z LU I-- -r' 0 w w Z · ~ 0 -r' Z w' 0 0 ~ ~ r~ T 0 W ~ ~ W W ~ o z ~ -~ Z -r ~ ~ o w ~ 0 0 ~Z ,.--> ' 0 Z <Z 8"' > 0 Z 0 I- Z 0 u.I Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1942-2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC 14.20.280(c) TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BE SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL. WHEREAS, certified mailings are not required 'by state law; and WHEREAS, other cities on the Kenai Peninsula no longer use certified mailings for public hearing notifications; and WHEREAS, certified mailings require extra expense; and WHEREAS, Planning Department personnel can certify that they mailed the notices as required; and WHEREAS, recipients of certified mailings are often inconvenienced by having to go to the post office to pick up the mailings and sign for them; and WHEREAS, it appears that sending public hearing notices via regular U.S. mail is adequate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that KMC 14.20.280(c) if hereby amended to read: 14.20.280 Public hearings and notifications. (c) Property Owner Notification: Notification shall be mailed [SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL] to real property owners on record on the borough assessor's records within a three hundred-foot (300') periphery of the parcel affected by the proposed action. This notice shall be mailed not less than ten {10) days prior to the date of hearing. When a public hearing is to be held about a proposed zoning ordinance amendment involving a change in the text or major district boundary changes, no notification of neighboring property owners shall be required, but notices shall be displayed in at least three (3) public places. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~NAI, ALASKA, this 2001. day of November John d. Williams, Mayor Ordinance No. 1942-2001 Page 2 of 2 ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: November 7, 2001 November 21,2001 December 21,2001 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PZ01-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THAT KMC 14.20.280(c) BE AMENDED TO REMO~ THE REQUIREMENT THAT NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BE SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL. WHEREAS, certified mailings are not required by state law; and WHEREAS, other cities on the Kenai Peninsula no longer use certified mailings for public hearing notifications; and WHEREAS, certified mailings require extra expense; and WHEREAS, Planning Department personnel can certify that they mailed the notices as required; and WHEREAS, recipients of certified mailings are often inconvenienced by having to go to the post office to pick up the mailings and sign for them; and WHEREAS, it appears that sending public hearing notices via regular U.S. mail is adequate. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA AMEND KMC 14.20.280(c) to read: 14.20.280 Public hearings and notifications. (c) Property Owner Notification: Notification shall be mailed [SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL] to real property owners on record on the borough assessor's records within a three hundred-foot (300') periphery of the parcel affected by the proposed action. This notice shall be marled not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing. When a public hearing is to be held about a proposed zoning ordinance amendment involving a change in the text or major district boundary changes, no notification of neighboring property owners shall be required, but notices shall be displayed in at least three (3) public places. PASSED BY TIlE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 24~ day of October 2001. Suggested by: Admlmstratlon CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1943-2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC 14.05.020 TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR VARIANCES, ENCROACHMENTS, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, AND AMENDMENTS TO THE KENAI ZONING CODE OR THE OFFICIAL MAP FROM $100 TO $200. VARIOUS OTHER SECTIONS OF TITLE 14 ARE ALSO AMENDED TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE. WHEREAS, applications for variances, encroachments, conditional use permits and amendments to the zoning code and the official map require public hearings; WHEREAS, the code requires that public hearings be advertised and that property owners within 300' of the affected property be notified by mail; and WHEREAS, the current rate of $100 has not been changed since it was implemented in 1984; and WHEREAS, the cost of processing applications has increased; and WHEREAS, applicants should pay their own processing fees rather than having the general public pay them. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that KMC 14.05.020 is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION I 14.05.020 Fees. . In order to defray the expenses connected with the consideration of applications for variances, [AND] encroachment permits,, conditional use permits, and amendments to the Kenai Zoning Code or Official Map~ the person presenting the application shall pay [TO THE CITY CLERK] a fee in the amount of [ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)] two hundred dollars {$200). [A FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) SHALL ACCOMPANY AN APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE KENAI ZONING CODE OR OFFICIAL MAP.] Whether an application is granted or denied by the Commission, the petitioner or applicant shall not be entitled to the return of the fee paid. SECTION II 14.20.150(b)(6) Conditional Use Permits. (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; Ordinance No. 1943-2001 Page 2 of 4 (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 as set out in 14.05.020. SECTION III 14.20.151 Application for conditional use permit for surface extraction of natural resources. An application for a conditional use permit to engage in the surface extraction of natural resources shall be in writing on a form supplied by the City of Kenai and shall be filed with the administrative official, alon§ with the requisite fees as set out in 14.05.020. All applications shall be accompanied by the following documents and information' SECTION IV 14.20.180 Variance permits. (a) Intent: A variance means the relaxation of the development requirements of this chapter to provide relief when the literal enforcement would deprive a property owner of the reasonable use of his real property. (b) Permit Application' An application for a variance permit shall be filed in writing with the administrative official and signed by the owner of the property concerned. (1) The application shall contain the following: (A) A legal description of the property involved; (B) Plans showing the location of all existing and proposed buildings or alterations, elevations of such buildings .or alterations, and such data as may be required. {C) [A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT/ADVERTISING] The. a_~_~ropriate fee [OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)] a.~s set out in 14.05.020. {c) Review Criteria: The Commission shall establish a finding that all of the conditions have been found to exist as a prerequisite to issuance of a variance permit. {1) Special conditions or circumstances are present which are peculiar to the land or structures involved which are not applicable to other lands or structures in the same land use or zoning district. (2) The special conditions or circumstances have not been caused by actions of the applicant and such conditions and circumstances do not merely constitute pecuniary hardship or inconvenience. (3) The granting of the variance shall not authorize a use that Ordinance No. 1943-2001 Page 3 of 4 is not a permitted principal use in the zoning district in which the property is located. (4) The granting of a variance shall be the minimum variance that will provide for the reasonable use of the land and/or structure. (5) The granting of a variance shall not be based upon other non-conforming land uses or structures within the same land use or zoning district. (d) Public Hearing: The public hearing and notification procedure for a variance application shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. [THE APPLICANT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PAY A ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100.00) NONREFUNDABLE FEE TO COVER THE COSTS OF THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE.] SECTION V 14.20.185 Encroachment permits. (a) Definitions. "Encroachment" means any object or structure above or below ground and constructed or located in a manner other than set forth in the Development Requirements Table. {b) Intent. An encroachment permit is the relaxation of the development requirements of this chapter to remedy encroachments which do not fall under Section 14.20.050, nonconforming uses and which satisfy the requirements of financial institutions. {c) Permit Application. An application for an encroachment permit shall be filed in writing with the City Planning Department and signed by the owner of the property concerned or representative of the owner. The appropriate [A] fee [OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS {$100.00)] as set out. in 14.05.020 shall be paid [TO THE CITY OF KENAI] at the time the permit application is fried. SECTION VI 14.20.270 Amendment procedures. (a) Intent' This section shall govern any amendment to the Kenai Zoning Code and Official Map. (b) Initiation of Zoning Code and Official Map Amendments. (1) Amendments to the Kenai Zoning Code and Official Map may be initiated by: (A) Kenai City Council; {B) Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission; (C) Submission of a petition by a majority of the property owners in the area to be rezoned; {D) Submission of a petition bearing the signatures of fifty (50) registered voters within the City of Kenai to amend the ordinance text; {E) Submission of a petition as provided by the Home Rule Charter of the City of Kenai. {2} Amendments to the Official Zoning Map shall be considered only if the area to be rezoned contains a minimum of one (1) Ordinance No. 1943-2001 Page 4 of 4 acre (excluding street or alley rights-of-way) unless the amendment enlarges an adjacent district boundary. (3) A proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which is substantially the same as any other proposed amendment submitted within the previous nine (9) months and which was not approved shall not be considered. (4) The zoning amendment request shall include the names and addresses of the applicant, a map showing the area involved, the present and proposed zoning, the appropriate IA NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT/ADVERTISING] fee as set out in 14.05.020 [ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)L and any other pertinent information requested by the City. SECTION VII 14.20.280 Public hearings and notifications. (f) Fees: Due to the costs involved in public hearings and notifications, an.v person filing an application that requires a public hearing shall pay a non-refundable fee as set out in KMC 14.05.020. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this November 2001. day of ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: November 7,2001 November 21,2001 December 21,2001 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PZ01-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI THAT KMC 14.05.020 BE AMENDED TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR VARIANCES, ENCROACHMENTS, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, AND AMENDMENTS TO THE KENAI ZONING CODE OR THE OFFICIAL MAP FROM $100 TO $200. VARIOUS OTHER SECTIONS OF TITLE 14 ARE ALSO AMENDED TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE. WHEREAS, applications for variances, encroachments, conditional use permits and amendments to the zoning code and the official map require public hearings; WHEREAS, the code requires that public hearings be advertised and that property owners within 300' of the affected property be notified by mail; and WHEREAS, the current rate of $100 has not been changed since it was implemented in 1984; and WHEREAS, the cost of processing applications has increased; and WHEREAS, applicants should pay their own processing fees rather than having the general public pay them. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THAT THE COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA AMEND KMC 14.05.020 as follows: SECTION I 14,05.020 Fees. In order to defray the expenses connected with the consideration of applications for variances, [AND] encroachment permits.., conditional use permits, and amendments to the Kenai Zoning Code or Official May. the person presenting the application shall pay [TO THE CITY CLERK] a fee in the amount of [ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)] two hundred dollars ($200). [A FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) SHALL ACCOMPANY AN APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE KENAI ZONING CODE OR OFFICIAL MAP.] Whether an application is granted or denied by the Commission, the petitioner or applicant shall not be entitled to the return of the fee paid. SECTION II 14.20.150(b)(6) Conditional Use Permits. Resolution PZ01- 5 5 Page 3 of 4 merely constitute pecuniary hardship or inconvenience. (3) The granting of the variance shall not authorize a use that is not a permitted principal use in the zoning district in which the property is located. (4) The granting of a variance shall be the minimum variance that will provide for the reasonable use of the land and/or structure. (5) The granting of a variance shall not be based upon other non- conforming land uses or structures within the same land use or zoning district. (d) Public Hearing: The public hearing and notification procedure for a variance application shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. [THE APPLICANT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PAY A ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100.00) NONREFUNDABLE FEE TO COVER THE COSTS OF THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE.] SECTION V 14.20.185 Encroachment permits. (a) Definitions. "Encroachment" means any object or structure above or below ground and constructed or located in a manner other than set forth in the Development Requirements Table. (b) Intent. An encroachment permit is the relaxation of the development requirements of this chapter to remedy encroachments which do not fall under Section 14.20.050, nonconforming uses and which satisfy the requirements of financial institutions. (c) Permit Application. An application for an encroachment permit shall be filed in writing with the City Planning Department and signed by the owner of the property concerned or representative of the owner. The av~rovriate [A] fee {OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)] as set out in 14.05.020 shall be paid [TO THE CITY OF KENAI] at the time the permit application is filed. SECTION VI 14.20.270 Amendment procedures. (a) Intent: This section shall govern any amendment to the Kenai Zoning Code and Official Map. (b) Initiation of Zoning Code and Official Map Amendments. (1) Amendments to the Kenai Zoning Code and Official Map may be initiated by: (A} Kenai City Council; (B) Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission; (C) Submission of a petition by a majority of the property owners in the area to be rezoned; (D) Submission of a petition bearing the signatures of fifty . (50) registered voters within the City of Kenai to amend the ordinance text; (E) Submission of a petition as provided by the Home Rule Charter of the City of Kenai. Suggested by' Administ~ City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1944-2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $20,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND AND KENAI COASTAL TRAIL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERMITTING WORK. WHEREAS, $125,000 has been previously aPpropriated in the Kenai Coastal Trail Capital Project Fund and all funding has come from the General Fund; and WHEREAS, $20,000 additional is needed to continue the environmental and permitting work; and WHEREAS, funds are available for appropriation 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 $ .o:o0o 'Increase Appropriations: Non-departmental- Transfer to Capital Project Fund $20:000 Kenai Coastal Trail Capital Proiect Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfer from General Fund $20:000 Increase Appropriations: Administration Engineering $ 1,000 19,000 $20.000 · PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of November, 2001. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (11/01/2001) jl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: November 7, 2001 November 21,2001 November 21,2001 November 1, 2001 Keith Komelis Public Works Manager 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 PND 99072.03 Subject: Kenai Coastal Trail Engineering Services Dear Mr. Komelis: This letter presents PN&D's proposal to provide eontm~§ engineering services for pemfining work on the Kenai Coastal Trail We have expended our approved budget for work on this project and propose that subsequent work, beginning November 1, 2001, be billed on a time and materials basis in accordance with our attached standard rate schedule. PN&D has an authorized budget of $62,000 under our existing Professional Consulting Services Agreement with City of Kenai for work on the Environmental/Permitting Phase of the Kenai · Coastal Trail pwject (City purchase order g41399). This budget was to cover Tasks 1-6 in the scope of work, including (1) agency and offici~ contacts, (2) Kenai Dunes impact assessment, ' (3) river balh~¢tfic and shoreline survey, (4) pre-application permi~ng meetings,' (5) prep~on and submittal of permit applications, and (6) pemaitting coordination. Each of these tasks has been completed at this time. Our scope of work also included a seventh task to cover additional studies rcqu~ as pan of thc permi~ process, with costs to be doter~_ined depending on thc magnitude of the work involv~ p~ing authorization for continual ~xpcndit~, we will be working to,r~pond to pennitfin§ issues that 'have been raised, and scoping and estimating costs for continued permit~ng work incl~g additional studies that may be required. ' Please call Jim Campbell or me if you have any questions. Sinccrcly, ///~,~ Z - · Attachment - Standard Rate Schedule · CITY OF KENAt '- 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 Memorandum Date: October 22, 2001 To.' From: Linda L. Snow, City Manager K/m Howard, Assistant to City Manager Sublease - PINGO PROPERTIES, INC. and Geoffrey M. Graves, Individually to David and Janey Ring- Lot 6A, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision No. 4 Attached is a request for approval of a sublease between PINGO PROPERTIES, INC. and Geoffrey Graves to David and Janey Ring. This property is the location of Summit Cleaners. There is a second building behind the cleaners that the lessee intends to sublease. The lease between the City and Graves states the lessee may assign the lease, in whole or in part, with the City's written consent, which shall not be unreasonably denied. Both parties are current in payments to the City and taxes to the Borough. If Council approves the sublease, a Consent to Sublease can be prepared for your signature. Cc: Geoffrey Graves Attachments October 17,2001 City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave. Suite 200 Kenai, Ak 99611 ..... CiTY OF K'ENAi' '- ADMINISTRATION .. Dear Sir: We hereby request the City of Kenai to approve a sublease for the back building for the following properW. Lot 6A,Block 1, Gusty Subdivision No. 4 This sublease will be from Pingo Properties Ine and Geoffrey Graves, Individually with David and Janey Ring. It is their intern to put in a sit down coffee shop. Respectively submitted Geoffrey Graves LEASE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, on this ~"'1~ ,~-7-- _ ci~. ofO~T ~c and the LESSEE, whose name and a~ is: , ~ the LESSOR. whoso name and both agree to a LEASE of the ~ mor~ pamcularly desmlxd as: and to the following terms which each has ~ and fully undeman~ as follows: 1) DURATION. The term of this agreement shah ~' TL~ v v- [1 ~ months, or ~ ~ ~ f2,] years, exce~ that either party, may ~m the agn:ement upon sulmantml breach of this agteemem and prior wnttc-n notice to the other at the above addresses. The n~ ~ contain a clause granting the other party ten (10) days to cure the defect to avoid the termination which mnst be ten~ on thc first day. of each month, in advance. A la~ char~ of '~.~ dollars(S /~_c~., ), will be charged ff the paymmt does not amve by th~ ftah day of the month. If the lease paym___en_t does not atri~ by the tenth day of the month, a late char~ of-~'~ dollars ($) 0 --- ), will bc charged, and in ackiition, the Lessor may ~ notice 3) SECURITY DEPOSIT. The pames agree that a seamty and cleamng deposit of -- O -~ . dollars ($ ) will be given by the Lessee to the Lessor which mayb~ umtto emure that the ptmises will be left m good ord., normal wear ex~m~ which said ~t may not b~ used as a pomon of the last month's rent. The mnaining pomon of this deposit will be reummt to the Lessee w~am N ~ [ ]dmettavacebeS~~. 4)VTmrrms. Th~~~ pay~roUowinsdcentha~~ E-~V~, I-7~s~wer, [~ electricity, I/]~~ l ~]~:abletelevision, and {.,~lm~. The Lessor shall paytho~ not checkM. 5) GENERAL CONDITIONS. Iai The total Int~ of o~:ulits shall ~ ~, S, ~, c ~ [ Ired, exce~ for binl~ any inauI shall be by consent ofthe Lessor, lb] The ~ may not b~ snbl~ witlmm ofnslmr needMto keepti~ ~ saf~ aMdmmc |dj Lessor is n~mii~e for th~ msi~and~ of any brea~ to stnmare or equ~ belon~ng to th~ ~ so long as / ~~ I ~ to n~,ligent or intentio~,~ damage to th~ ~ by the LeIe, in which case., the Less~ shall bear m responnbili~ Ici No altn'ations or mmd~ may be don~ without ~ ~ ofth~ Lesmr, and any m:h a ~~~ a~to~extntt~ ~ ~~~a ~~~~~ LESSOR DI LF. SSEE A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 Memorandtan Linda Snow, City manager CC: Cary Graves Ewa Jankowska, Library Director Date: 10/25/2001 Changes in the Kenai Community Library's Regulations I would like to submit a request for the following changes in the Library Regulations: LIBRARY REGULATIONS 1. BORROWERS' CARDS a. All transactions will require the presence of a valid library identification card which will be issued to a resident filing an application, and accepting responsibility for the usage thereof. No card will be issued to a minor under eighteen (18) years of age unless the application, and acceptance of responsibility, is signed by the minor and also by a parent or legal guardian. The responsible adult must be a current cardholder and be willing to assume the responsibility for the minor for misuse or abuse of the privileges of libm~j usage. b. Upon application for a card, the borrower will be permitted to check out one (1) item. After receiving the card through the mail, the borrower may check out as many as four (4) items each library visit if all materials previously loaned have been returned and no fines, charges, or penalties am noted on library records. c. Where privileges have been suspended on a card of a minor, privileges on a card of a parent or legal guardian with legal custody of the minor may be suspended by giving pdor written notice of suspension to such parent or a legal guardian at the address on the library record, and will remain in effect until the overdue materials have been returned, and/or the fines, charges, or penalties on the suspended card have been paid in full. (Amended during 7-7-99 supplement, 12-1-00 supplement) 2. FINES a. Ten cents ($0.10) per day on four (4) week books. b. Twenty-five cents ($0.25) per day on fourteen (14) day books and/or other library materials such as maps, periodicals or AV materials. c. [FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00)] Three dollars ($3.00) per day on nonbook materials such as videos, DVDs, cassette players, screens or projectors. (Amended during 7-7-99 supplement, 12-1-00 supplement) 3. SERVICE CHARGES a. Ten dollars ($10.00) handling charge for books or other materials that are lost or damaged beyond repair. This is in addition to full replacement costs. [COSTS FOR OUT-OF-PRINT BOOKS ARE AS FOLLOWS:] If the current price of the item is unavailable, default replacement costs are as follows: [FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($45.00) FOR ALASKANA. THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($35.00) FOR NONFICTION BOOKS. TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) FOR FICTION OR CHILDREN'S BOOKS] Twenty five dollars ($25.00) for Adult Fiction Thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for Adult Non- fiction Thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for Alaska Fiction Forty-five dollars ($45.00) for Alaska Non- fiction Fifteen dollars ($15.00) for Juvenile Fiction T..wenty-five dollars ($25.00) for Juvenile Non-fiction Fifteen dollars ($15.00) for Easy Fiction Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for Easy Non-fiction Twenty dollars ($20.00) for Music CD Five dollars ($5.00) for Periodical Forty dollars ($40.00) for CD-ROM Forty-five dollars ($45.00) for Government Document Twenty dollars ($20.00) for Audiocassette b. Five dollars ($5.00) handling charge for damaged books that may be rebound, in addition to rebind charges. c. Two dollars ($2.00) for each mailed notice or telephone call that is necessary to effect return of overdue books and/or other library materials, or settlement of other charges. (Amended during 7-7-99 supplement, 12-1-00 supplement) 4. REPLACEMENT CHARGES a. One dollar ($1.00) for each library identifier/barcode. b. Two dollars ($2.00) for lost library [ID] card. c. Three dollars ($3.00) for record sleeves, hang-up bags or AV or cassette containers. (Amended during 7-7-99 supplement, 12-1-00 supplement) 5. DAMAGES a. Two dollars ($2.00) per page for torn or defaced pages or covers. (Pages or covers containing scribbling, writing or pages that have been mended with scotch tape or like material are considered defaced.) b. If library materials are damaged to the extent that any part of them are illegible, charges under paragraph 3(a) above will be applicable. (Amended during 7-7-99 supplement, 12-1-00 supplement) 6. LIMITED CIRCULATION [BOOKS] Materials designated "Limited Circulation" are to be loaned only to borrowers with responsible library usage for the immediate past six (6) months. A five dollar ($5.00) charge will be imposed if any such book is deposited through the book drop. (Amended during 7-7-99 supplement, 12-1-00 supplement) 7. RENEWALS Books and/or other library materials may be renewed in person, on-line or by telephone once if not reserved. (Amended during 12-1-00 supplement) 8. USE OF LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM Use of the library_ conference room is limited to general _qovernment and library related events or meetinqs. 9. EXHIBITS Only _qovernmental or library related exhibits may be displayed at the library. KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY POLICIES THE KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY WILL ENDEAVOR: a. To provide free service to every resident in the community. b. To support the Library Bill of Rights and the American Library Association Freedom to Read Statement. c. To assemble, preserve, and administer books and/or other library materials. d. To serve the community as a center of reliable information. e. To proVide nonresidents the same services. f. To have the library open seven (7) days a week for at least a total of fifty-nine (59) hours. (Amended during 7-7-99 supplement, 12-1-00 supplement) MATERIALS October 25, 2001 Books and other library materials will be added to the present collection to provide infor.mation, entertainment, intellectual development and enrichment to all the people of the community. PERSONNEL Salary schedule, holidays, vacation and sick leave shall conform to those rules outlined in the Personnel Regulations of the City of Kenai. BUDGET, OPERATIONAL The budget shall be presented to the City by the Library staff. BUDGET, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The initiation of a budget for Capital Improvements shall be done by the Library Commission and the Library Staff. (Amended during 7-7-99 supplement, 12-1-00 supplement) BOOK SELECTION The Library Commission recognizing the pluralistic nature of this community and the varied backgrounds and the needs of the citizens, declares as a matter of book selection policy that: a. Books and/or other library material selection is and shall be vested in the librarian. Any book and/or library material so selected shall be held to be selected by the Commission. b. Selection of books and/or other library material shall be made on the basis of their value of interest, information, and enlightenment of all the people of the community. No book and/or library material shall be excluded because of the race, nationality or the political or social views of the author. c. This Commission believes that censorship is a purely individual matter and declares that while anyone is free to reject for himself books of which he does not approve, he cannot exercise this right of censorship to restrict the freedom to read to others. d. This Commission defends the principles of the freedom to read and declares that whenever censorship is involved no book and/or library material shall be removed from the library save under the orders of a court or competent jurisdiction. e. This Commission adopts and declares that it will adhere to and support: 1. The Library Bill of Rights, and 2. The Freedom to Read Statement adopted by the American Library Association, both of which are made a part hereof. Gifts will be accepted with provisions as to addition to the collection upon examination of materials. Non-usable gifts will. be given the disposition that is of most value to the library. (Amended during 7-7-99 supplement, 12-1-00 supplement) PUBLIC RELATIONS Cooperation will be given to other libraries to advance the usage of all libraries and to provide additional services to the readers of our community, and to publicize the value of library services to ail. (Revised by Res. 91-26, amended during 12-1-00 supplement) CITY OF KENAi KENAI PARKS & RECREATION 227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 1 907-283-7926 FAX 907-283-4675 KENAI MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: Linda Snow, City Manager Robert J. Fratcs, Parks & Recreation Directo~ November 1,2001 Policy & Procedures- Leif Hansen Memorial Park Attached is a revision of the Policy and Procedures for LeifHansen Memorial Park. The Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the current policy and elected to add language that will guide the future handling of request for memorial rocks. The added language is in bold and includes policy number 6 through 9. Does the Kenai City Council wish,to adopt the revised Statement of Policy and Procedures for Leif Hansen Memorial Park? STATEMENT OF POLICY AND PROCEDURES LEIF HANSEN MEMORIAL PARK The City of Kenai, acting upon the wishes of the public, established a park whereby the community is able to have planted a tree, shrub, or flowers in memory of a loved one, either living or passed. The park was named for a young man Who contributed much to the community, however, the park is open for anyone desiring to commemorate their own loved one. The City Council hereby establishes Policies and Procedures for the implementation of the planting of' the park to ensure the longest li£e of the planting and the uniform distribution which will enhance the individual material planted and the park as a whole. PLANTING / PLAQUE PLACEMENT POLICIES AND FUTURE PLANNING o The City Council has approved a design for the Memorial Park and all planting will be done in accordance with the plan and the suggested list of planting materials. . Any requests for deviation from the plan or planting materials shall be reviewed by Council prior to placement. o Plaques must be uniform due to the dimensions of the spaces in the sidewalk and of the same materials (black granite), however, the wording and logos are up to the individual. Any inappropriately worded plaques of an objectionable nature will be removed. . All materials which are planted in the Park are to be done by a licensed landscaper. The City will maintain the materials after the material is planted by the landscaper. The landscaper has agreed to guarantee the material for one year. The City will not guarantee any planting done by individuals nor beyond the one year guarantee. . Should any one purchase exceed $6,500, the purchase must go to competitive bid. ® Future program expansion will include the development of the fountain to include red memorial bricks that may be purchased by participants. ® As was originally intended, trees and/or shrubs planted in the park are intended to serve as a living memorial to those who passed on. ® Subject to the Kenai City Council approval, large group memorials may be placed at the locations identified on the site plan under the following guidelines: 1) Rock shall not exceed 4' X 4' in dimension; 2) Rock shall be~ - indigenous to the local area; 3) Site shall, not exceed 6' x 6' unless otherwise approved by the Parks & Recreation Director; 4) Site shall be lined with plastic edging, weed fabric, and bark, and ~) Individual(s) making request must cover ali expenses. ® Future planning will also include a Memorial Wall to be located at the location indicated on the site plan. The Memorial Wall will include plaques that may be purchased by participants. 10. No miscellaneous items, i.e. trinkets, windsocks, mementos, additional planting material, etc., shall be installed within LeifHansen Memorial Park. All such items left are subject to removal by Parks personnel. LEIF HANSEN MEMORIAL PARK CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVENUE, SUITE 200 KENAI~ AK 99611-9974 ~REE SELECTION AND MARKER PRICE:I TREE SELECTION: Colorado Spruce Weeping Birch European Mt. Ash Dolgo Crabapple Red Crabapple Choke Cherry Amur Choke Cherry May Day Tree Other 1,4oo.oo[ iSHRUB SELECTION 'AND MARKER PRICE:1 SHRUB SELECTION: (Depending on size, and price of variety, shrubs are placed in groups of 1 to 5 plants.) ~ *See back for additional plant information. Peking Cotoneaster Cinquefoil Rose Tree of China Rugosa Rose Red Rugosa Rose Pink Mugho Pine Other l$3oo.oo[- PROOF:I I$ 2o.oO{ MARKER INSCRIPTION (black granite) {Marker/planting cost includes 30 letters. Additional letters are $3.00 each. Punctuation does not count in determining cost. Logo or emblem = $25.00+, with confirmation from monument company. TREE/SHRUB SELECTION: FAX PROOF: LOGO/EXTRA LETTERS $ $ $ 20.00 TOTAL SPACE NO. Name Address City Telephone Signature State Zip, ADDITIONAL PLANT INFORMATION MOOSE WILL EAT ANYTHING BUT THE SPRUCE TREES. SOME TREES/SHRUBS THEY LIKE BETTER THAN OTHERS. THEY WILL EAT PINE AND DISIDUOUS TREES. COTONEASTER' Most hardiest -- comes back and recovers well from winter weather. Low maintenance. POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil)' Moose don't seem to bother. good choice. Very hardy-- CHOKE CHERRY' Moose don't like choke cherry trees, but will damage them and walk away. The Canada or Makai Choke Cherry trees recover real well. The Canadian Red Cherry is extremely hardy B fa'st to leaf out and last to lose leaves. {Landscaper's choice. I MAY DAY TREE: Good choice. ROSE TREE OF CHINA' Marginal. They will grow, but not well. They require a more sheltered or protected area. They are susceptible to moose. STATEMENT OF POLICY AND PROCEDURF~ LEIF HANSEN MEMORIAL PARK Council Adopted 1990 The City of Kenai, acting upon the wishes of the public, established a park whereby the community is able to have planted a tree, shrub, or flowers in memory of a loved one, either living or passed. The park was named for a young man who contributed much to the community, however, the park is open for anyone desiring to commemorate their own loved one. The City Council hereby establishes Policies and Procedures for the implementation of the planting of the park to ensure the longest life of the planting and the uniform distribution which will enhance the individual material planted and the park as a whole. , . . , . , , , 10. PLANTING/.pLAOUE PLACEMENT POLICIES The Kenai City Council has approved a design for the Memorial Park and all planting will be done in accordance with the plan and the suggested list of planting materials. Any requests for deviation from the plan or planting materials shall be reviewed by Council prior to placement. Plaques must be uniform due to the dimensions of the spaces in the sidewalk and of the same materials (black granite), however, the wording and logos are up to the individual. Any inappropriately worded plaques of an objectionable nature will be removed. All materials which are planted in the Park are to be done by a licensed landscaper. The City will maintain the materials after the material is planted by the landscaper. The landscaper has agreed to guarantee the material for one year. The City will not guarantee any planting done by individuals nor beyond the one year guarantee. Should any one purchase exceed $6,500, the purchase must go to competitive bid. Future program expansion will include the development of the fountain to include red memorial bricks that may be purchased by participants. As was originally intended, trees and/or shrubs planted in the park are intended to serve as a living memorial to those who passed on. Subject to the Kenai City Council approval, large group memories may be placed at the locations identified on the site plan under the following guidelines: (b} (e) Rock shall not exceed 4' x 4' in dimension; Rock shall be indigenous to the local area; Site shall not exceed 6' x 6' unless otherwise approved by the Parks & Recreation Director. site shall be lined with plastic edging, weed fabric, and bark; and, individual(s) making request must cover all expenses. Future planning will also include a Memorial Wall to be located at the location indicated on the site plan. The Memorial Wall will include plaques that may be purchased by participants. No miscellaneous items, i.e. trinkets, windsocks, mementos, additional planting material, etc., shall be installed within Letf Hansen Memorial Park. All such items left are subject to removal by Parks personnel. Page 1 of 3 Revised 11 / 7/2001 , , . PLANTING/PLAi~UE PLACEMENT PROCEDURES Any person desiring to plant a memorial planting material, please contact the City Clerk. The City Clerk will assist with the selection of location and material to be planted. A design is available for selection for placement and a suggested list of materials is also available from the City Clerk. The City Clerk will assist in the selection of the wording for the plaque. The plaque will be placed by the Parks & Recreation crew at the desired location. Upon receipt of the cost of the plaque and planting material, the City Clerk will place the order at the appropriate time. (If the order is received during the planting season, the order will be done upon receipt. If the order is received during the months when planting is inappropriate, the order will be assembled and held until Spring.) The landscaper and the Parks crew will handle all required work done in the park. The landscaper guarantees the planting for one year. The Parks crew will maintain the planting thereafter. LEIF HANSEN MEMORIAL PARK RESERVATION INFORMATION GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT Leif Hansen Memorial Park, while not in use for Park Department-sponsored or co-sponsored activities, will be made available for a deposit to groups for weddings and memorial services. Groups must be non-profit/non-commercial and operate within park rules and regulations. Park reservations are on a first-paid, first-served basis. , , , , , . o GUIDEL~S Reservations for park use for the upcoming summer can be made at the Kenai Recreation Center beginning March 1. All reservations must be made in person. A refundable deposit of $200 must be made to secure reservation. If damages exceed amount of deposit, group or individual sponsoring event agrees to fully reimburse the City of Kenai for costs of repair. The date is reserved when payment is received and reservations must be made at least three (3) days in advance. The reservation area consists of all physical characteristics of the park (frontage park sign, gazebo, water fountain, veteran's memorial, lawn, sidewalks/memorial plaques, trees/shrubs and flower plantings). ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are PROHIBITED. Copy of reservation must be in applicant's possession when using facility. Cancellations must be made at least twenty-four(24) hours in advance of the reservation date. Allow at least three (3) weeks for return of deposit. User will leave facility in the same condition as when they arrived. All cleaning must be accomplished immediately following the event. An adult must be present at all times. Page 2 of 3 Revised 11 / 7/2001 e o 10. A dog brought into the park must be on a leash. Any person with a dog will be responsible for both the conduct of the animal and for removal from the park of feces deposited by such animal. - - Riding, parking, or driving (except city maintenance vehicles) any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, motor vehicle, skateboard, or rollerblades through the park is prohibited. Arranging temporary structures of any kind (tent, shelter, bulletin boards, posts, poles or signs for advertisement) are prohibited unless written authorization from the Parks & Recreation Director is obtained. Page 3 of 3 Revised 11 / 7 / 2001 ,I · . ., ! . i 9ENT BY' R1tU ARCH~TECTS~ 7981 g5; NOV-t-01 t6-17; ARCHITECTS November t, 2001 Mr. J'ack l..a~Shol Public Works Manager City of Kenai 210 gidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, Ala.~ka 99611-7794 RE: Kcnai Airport ARFF/SRE Facilit3, RIM Architects Project No. 99142 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 .... ALASKA. GUAM. HAWAII .... sOO ,.. ...... ., Anchorage, Alaska 99503 .......... ,. Phone: ~JOT.25H.7777 '" ........... i-ax: 907,279.8195 Dear Jack, We have issued Chmlge Order No. 2 :tbr the Kenai Airport ARFF/SRE Facility Overhead Doors. The &)ors and manufacturer ori~nally submit'ced by the contractor, upon which ho based his construction bid. did not meet thc specifications and design intent in several key arc,.~, l-'irst, thcy did not mee~ the steel flfickness rcquirc'mcnts (16 gauge), .~ccond, they could not ccrtif~y the 24-(bot wide doors to meet the 90-mile an hour wind lo'sd r~quimm~nt, and third, they could not provide the full vision pan¢l.q in thc 24-foot wid~ doors. The original door specificmions were based on information regarding available products pruvided to us by two door manuthcturers during the design phase. Neither mmmthcturer indicated that there would be di.cllculties in providing the products as called for in thc specification and desi~a. During the bidding process the comracmr determined that flaere were no manufacturers that could provide doors without excluding sections of the specification by qualified sub-bids. When we reviewed the shop drawings tbr the doom selected by the contractor, we discovered the exclusions above and determined that deleting the full vision panels and the wind load certification was not acceptable and rcjcctcd thc submittal. Based on iatbrmation received from multiple manut~turers after reviewing thc first set of shop drawhlgs, we rcvi~cd uur rcquixcmcnls tu accurnmudatc multiple available products. Architect~ SUpl~lemcntal I~,~trucfi(m.~ (ASI) 'No. 5 changed the door gauge requiremem to 20-gauge and ASI No. 6 reduced the number of fi.ill vision panels at the 18 and 24-foot doors from four each to two each. The contractor received new bids t~om the suppliers based on the revised criteria. The original supplier still was not able to certify thc 24-foot doors for the wind load requircrncnkq as well as not being able to provide any vision glass panels in these doors. Thc next lowest bidder, Door tipeci'allies orA 'tasks, was able to provide a door by Raynor that met the sl~cifications a~ modified by A£I 5 and 6. Change Ch'der No. 2 represenls Ihe difference hetween the original door supplier's bid and that provided by Door Specialtics of Alaska. Sincerely, RIM A rct,itcct.s '----' - ..... SENT BY' RIM ARCHITECTS; 2/9819b; NOV-1-01 10'51; PAGE 2 Kenai Airport ARFF/SRE Facility CHANGE ORDER THIS DOCUMENT HAS ~'~P'ORTANT LEGAL CONSEQUENCES: C~JNt~ULTATION WITH AN ATTORNEY IS ENCOURAGED '" WITH RESPEr~I' TO ITS COMPLE'RON OR MODIFICATION _ i ii m mm mm mmm,m., PROJECT: (name, address) Kenai Airport ARFFISRE Facility Kenai, Alaska 99611 CHANGE ORDER NUMBER: DATE: CONTRACT DATE: 02 10-Jui-O1 = 23-Apr-01 TO CONTRACTOR (name, address) G&S Construction P O Box 1493 Soldotna, Alaska 99669 The Contract is changed as follows: Provide all labor, equipment and material to provide ovemead doors per the attached G & S C.O. sheet dated 10129/2001 anti memo date(l 10130/2001 Chan~le Order bec= ...m~_ valid when sl~lned by the Owner, Architect and Contractor. Odglnai C~ct Sum was Net Previously Authorized Change Orders The Contract Sum prior to this Change On:ler was The Contract Sum will be increasecl by [his Change Order in the amount NOT TO EXCEED The Contract Sum inclucling tills Change Order will be 3,686,383.00 (10,800.00) 3,675,783.00. 28.188.00 :3,703,971.00 The Contract Time will be Increased by The elate of Final Completion as of the date of fils Change Order is 0 31-Ma~-O1 day~. No{e; This summary d~ not refract changes in the Cenlra~ Sum, Conlra~ 19mm ~ Guaranteed Maximum Prir, e whi~ have been authorized by Construction Change Directive. ARCHITECT CONTRACTOR RIM Arc=hite~s G&$ Construction i ii i mi i m i ii OWNER City of Ken. al Address 909 W. 9th Ave, Suite 500 AnGhorage, Alaska 99501 Address P O Box 1493 Soldotna, Alaska 99669 Address 210 Fidalgo Ave, Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 BY m Matt Vogel BY Dan Green BY Jack LaShot DATE DATE DATE Jack La Shot From: Sent: To: Subject: Rebecca Cronkhite [rcmnkhite@ci.ke-'nai.ak. us] ThurSclay, November 01, 2001 5:29 PM 'Jack LaShot' Fw: CO No. 2, ENA ARFF/$RE Bldg. For your files. ..... Original Message ..... From: Brad Garland <Brad. Garland@faa.gov> To: <rcronkhite@ci. kenai, ak. us> Cc: <mvogel@rimarchitects. com> Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 12:05 PM Subject: CO No. 2, ENA ARFF/SRE Bldg. > Rebecca, > > The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received a written justification > for Change Order Number 2 associated with the 'Kenai ARFF/SRE facility, which was > provided by RIM Architects. After a thorough review, it is understood that this > change order is necessary in order to meet the final design specifications for > the overhead door. The FAA concurs with Change Order Number 2 for' the Kenai > Airport ARFF/SRE Facility (AIP number 3-02-0412-2701). This change order > increases the contract sum by an amount not to exceed $28,188.00 (from > $3,675,783.00 to $3,703,971.00). > > If you have any questions feel free to call me at (907)271-5460 or via E-mail me > at brad. garland@faa.gov. > > Brad Garland > FAA Project Manager > Kenai Peninsula 2OOl Economic Outlook Forum Kenai Peninsula College Friday November 16~ 2001 8:30 A.M. Registration, Continental Breakfast 9:00 A.M. Welcome · Senator John Torgerson · ; Our National Anthem · Randy Daly, Kenai Peninsula EDD 9'15 A.M. Community Perspectives Representative Ken Lancaster · Dale Bagley, Mayor of the Kenai P~i~roug~./ · Susan Hecks, Mayor of Seldovi~f · John Williams JSF, Mayor of I~~nai · Dave Carey, Mayor of Sol~lo~a" · Jack Cushing, Mayor~'~l~omer~ · Edgar Blatch orofSeward 10:45.M. Break ..-'7 11:00 A.M. Native C ~r~a'~on · ~'~¢ {~o Economic Plans ' · /~~lic~a~B .~al,~eldovia Native Association ~. Ct/fief Executive Officer 11 :~0A.M/Jeffery Staser, Denali commission ~ Representative Drew Scaizi Overview of Breakout Sessions NOON Lunch, network, view displays, "talk among yourselves" 1:00- 3:00 P.M. Select the Session of your choice Room # Trends in Tourism · Caryl McConkie, DCED · Sarah Leonard, Alaska Wilderness Recreation & Tourism Association Room # Tourism Startup and development for Small Communities Moderated by Robert Siter · Aneta Synan, Tourism Planner 10/30/01 2'28 PM DRAFT Page 1 of 3 Coffee and Tea donated by City of Soldotna Bottled ~ater donated by Alaska Best ~ater. Room # Room# Room# Commercial Fishing; Moderated:by Jack Brown Drew Scalzi, State Representative · Gary Fandrei, update on Chile trip · Mark Poweil, Fish Branding/Marketing · Ron Long, Shellfish Mariculture · Robin Richardson, Executive Director, World Trade Center Alaska Technology; Business & Education Unite,~0~a~ndy Daly · Donna Paterson, Superintendent K~o_Con~efe~cing · Rich Whitney PhD, Chief Informat~n Offi~r UAA_.......- · ,Bandwidth _~__ 5 ...... Manufacturing on the Pe ist ion & Marketing; Moderated by Ma~ II Business Development Center · Rick Onstott, ,press · Milli ivery · Gall Phillips; Reports from Breakout Sessions Alaska Challenger Center Reception 6:30 P.M. Kenai Peninsula Tourism & Marketing Council Banquet & Auction; See KPTMC to purchase tickets Saturday November 17, 20Ol 9:30 A.M. Registration, Continental Breakfast 10:00 A:M. Welcome by Senator John Torgerson 10'10 A.M. 11:00 A.M. Resources and Funding for the Kenai Peninsula Bill Allen, USDA Barney Richert or Tom Richards, EDA Senator Jerry Ward Overview of Breakout Sessions 11:15A.M. Select a Brown Bag lunch & the session of your choice! Room # Tourism Product Development: Cultural/Historical 10/30/01 2'28 PM DRAFT Page 2 of 3 Coffee and Tea donated by City of Soldotna Bottled ~ater donated by Alaska Best ~ater. Moderated by Robert Sitar · Kathy Tarr, Kenai Convention & Visitors Center · Linda Story, EDD, VISTA · Eric Downey, Alaska Wildland Adventures Room# Forest Products; adding value to our resource ~ Moderated by Stan Steadman ~.~ ~ ~ _ · Dave Dempster, Dave Dempster Woo~ ~ ~.~ · Steve Johnson/Mark Poweil, (/. .-d'~ - ~ · Mltch Michaud, Non-timberforest~_.~ucts~ EL.'~.c Jchnscn Room# Workforce Development; ~by · Bob Bush, Plumber/s.~~~itte~pprenticeship Program · Scott Kraxber~g~r,~~d_ Ne~ork Associate Program · Richard..~?~ Cu~ and_Distance Delivery Training, AVTEC · Ging[~"Stef~; Kena~-~'Peninsula College /..~~'~s~ Process Industry Careers Consortium (APICC) ~~...~_ B,~itta ~in'disch-Cole, Labor Economist, Department of Labor ~oom ~......'T~mPact of Education on our Economy ~ ~ Fred Esposito, Alaska Vocational Technical Center, ~ · Suzie Kendricks, Kenai Peninsula College · Carol Swartz, Kachemak Bay Campus · Keith Hamilton, Alaskan Christian College Room # Website Development for Small Business; Moderated by Randy Duly · David Edward-Smith, Borealis Designs · Phil Sheridan, AkPhil Room # Tourism' Sport Fishing Impact, Moderated by Jon Fauikner · Roark Brown, Lodging, Homer Ocean Charters · Julia Tauriainen or Derotha Ferraro; Fishing Derbies · Tom Sullivan; Air Charters; Tom's Cabins & Guide Service Jeff King; Budget Charters · Mike LeNorman, Era., Air Transport · ; Jersey Subs 2:00 P.M. Group reports & Wrap up; Betsy Arbelovsky, EDD 10/30/01 2'28 PM DRAFT Page 3 of 3 Coffee and Tea donated by City of Soldotna Bottled Water donated by Alaska Best Water. Kenai Peninsula 2OOl Economic Outlook Forum Kenai PeninSula College Friday November 16, 2001 8:30 A.M. Registration, Continental Breakfast 9:00 A.M. 9:15 A.M. 10:4~.M. 11:00 A.M. Welcome · Senator John Torgerson - ; Our National Anthem · Randy Daly, Kenai Peninsula EDD Community Perspectives Representative Ken Lancaster · Dale Bagley, Mayor of the Kenai P~i~roug~,/ · Susan Hecks, Mayor of Seldovi~ · John Williams JSF, Mayor of I~nai · Dave Carey, Mayor of Sol~ · Jack Cushing, Ma ~ ~'~ yO · £dgar Blatch ,or of $oward Break Native C, ion Economic Plans , Seldovia Native Association Chief Executive Officer on, Vice President of Tourism, ClRI Staser, Federal Co-Chair, Denali Commission Drew Scalzi Overview of Breakout Sessions Lunch, network, view displays, "talk among yourselves" 1:00- 3:00 P.M. Select the Session of your choice Room # Trends in Tourism Moderated by John Faulkner (Invited)or Paul Carter (Invited) · Dennis Brandon, Vice President of Tourism, ClRI · Caryl McConkie, DCED - Sarah Leonard, Alaska Wilderness Recreation & Tourism Association Room # Tourism Startup and Development for Small Communities Moderated by Robert Siter 11/7/01 3' 12 PM Page 1 of 4 · Aneta Synan, Tourism Planner Room # Commercial Fishing; Moderated by Jack Brown · Drew Scaizi, State Representative · Gary Fandrei, update on Chile trip - Mark Poweil, Fish Branding/Marketing · Ron Long, Shellfish Mariculture · Robin Richardson, Executive Director, World Trade Center Alaska Room# Technology: Trends in Business & Education, Moderated, Randy Duly ~ · Donna Paterson, Superintendent KPB~._D_,~/ideo ~"'On..ferencing · Rich Whitney PhD, Chief Inform _~dr~r~f~~ UAA~.~ · Anna SanSom, Sr Mgr of NetwOrk Pl~,r~ng O~e Plant Engineering, ACS ~_~_ ~ Room# Manufacturing on the Pe~a~c~~istr~on & Marketing; Moderated by Mark G_/~~i~Small~usiness Development Center. · Rick Onstott~~~~ Express · Millie,,D~it ,~~ic~ivery ' · P.~til'Wm-~bb, Made'Fn Alaska ____ · ~,Greg Wolf, SOA Division of Intl Trade, (Invited) ~ ~ ob~~erkin or Gary Stroh; (invited) Peterkin Distributors ~3:0~.~,~~ Break ~:1~!~' Oail Phillips; Reports from Breakout Sessions 9:00-6:30 P.M. Alaska Challenger Center Reception 6:30 P.M. Kenai Peninsula Tourism & Marketing Council Banquet & Auction; See KPTMC to purchase tickets Saturday November 17, 2OOl 9:30 A.M. Registration, Continental Breakfast 10:00 A.M. Welcome by Senator John Torgerson 10'10 A.M. Resources and Funding for the Kenai Peninsula · Bill Allen, USDA · Barney Richert orTom Richards, EDA 11/7/01 3'12 PM Page 2 of 4 10'30 A.M. Oil & Gas; Energizing our Economy · Senator John Torgerson, Chair Joint Committee on Natural Gas Pipelines · Phillips Alaska Inc, Invited · Force energy, Invited · Unocal, Invited 11'00 A.M. Senator Jerry Ward Overview of Breakout Sessions 11:15 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Select a Brown Bag lunch & the session ~ choice! Moderated by Robert Slier ..~ _ ~ ~ . Kathy Tarr, Kenai Convention & Vi~to~s Cen~er · · Linde Story, EDD, VIST~//-~'~ ~ · Eric Downey, Alaska~~tures Room# Forest Products;/¢~~gk~/af~e ~r resource Moderated b}~M'a'r~/Ve a t~erst'o n e · ~ve~3emp~,er, (Invited Dave) Woodworks 283-0941 Jim to call ~ SMtit~~ ~n/Mark P°well' Jim call Jack Br°wn · ~aud, Non-timber forest products o~#Re c k~.~~~o rcClLester' The Twisted R°°t Development ~ Moderated by Colleen Ward(Invited) · Bob Buch, Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Apprenticeship Program · Scoff Kraxberger, KPC Faculty · Richard Harrell, AVTEC · Ginger Steffy; Kenai Peninsula College · Brigitta Windisch-Cole, Labor Economist, Department of Labor Room # Room # The Economic Impact of Education Moderated by Donna Peterson · Fred Esposito, Alaska Vocational Technical Center · ~'. Suzie Kendrick, Kenai Peninsula College · Carol Swartz, Kachemak Bay Campus · Keith Hamilton, (Invited)Alaskan Christia.,~a~_l~? · Craig Turnbull, Spring Creek Correcit~nal~~~ Website Development for Small Busine~ Moderated by Randy Daly · David Edward-Smith--ns k Page 3 of 4 11/7/01 3:12 PM Room # 2:00 P.M. Tourism: Sport Fishing Impact Moderated by Jon Faulkner (Invited) · Roark Brown, (Invited) Lodging, Homer Ocean Charters · Derotha Ferraro; Fishing Derbies · Jeff King; Budget Cha.rters · Mike LeNorman, Era, Air Transport · Kathy or Chris(Invited), Jersey Subs Group reports & Wrap up; Betsy Arbelovsky, EDD 11/7/01 3' 12 PM Page 4 of 4 Kenai Peninsula Borou_qh. . Economic Development D str ct, Inc. Post Office Box 3029 KENAI, AK 99611 283-3335 (ph), 283-3913 (fax) Press Release: Issued Wednesday, November'07, 2001 for immediate release. 2001 Kenai Peninsula Economic Outlook Forum The Economic Development District (EDD) today released the names of the businesses and other entities that have contributed to the Second Annual Economic Outlook Forum. The Forum, scheduled for November 16 & 17 at the Kenai Peninsula College Campus, is Co-Hosted by the EDD and Senator John Torgerson. According to Torgerson, contributors to the event are widespread. "As usual, the businesses on the Peninsula have stepped up to the plate for this important community forum", he said. Randy Daly, President of the EDD Board commented, "The EDD Board is enthusiastic about the Forum. It's gratifying to know that the businesses on the Peninsula support it- including their financial support which certainly contributes to the success." Registration is free at this quality event due to the generous support of the following: Phillips Alaska, Inc. Agrium-Kenai Nitrogen Operations Udeihoven Oilfield System Services Kenai Peninsula Borough Homer Electric Association Enstar Natural Gas City of Kenai City of Soldotna Cook Inlet Fishermen's Fund Peak Oilfield Services Unocal Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Kenai Peninsula College Toshiba American Business & HiSpeed Gear Kaladi Brother's Coffee Company Alaska's Best Water "This year's Forum will be even better than last year's highly praised event!" said Betsy Arbelovsky, Executive Director of the EDD. "EDD's funding is very limited, we appreciate the sponsors, their support makes it possible for us to work together to strengthen our Peninsula economy." -30- The contact person is Betsy Arbelovsky at 283-3335. Media distribution: Anchorage Daily News KDLL (Kenai) KSRM/KSLD/KWHQ KZXX (Central Peninsula) Peninsula Clarion Homer News Homer Tribute Seward Phoenix-Log KBBI KSKA (Seward) ALASKA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE 262-2577 283-6701 283-9177 283-5869 283-3299 235-4199 235-3716 224-3157 235-2357 273-9435 vzerbe~alaskajournal.com Page 2 of 2 hTt'roduced by: Date: Hearings: Action: Action: Vote: Date: ,,... 08/07/01 09/04/01. 10/23/0 I. 11/06/01. 11/20/01 Postponed until 11/06/01 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH ORDINANCE 2001-29 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING KPB CHAPTER 2.40 REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP AND APPORTIONMENT WHEREAS, Alaska Statutes require that planning commission membership be apportioned so that the number of members from home role and first class cities reflects the proportion of borough population residing in home role and first class cities located in the borough; and WHEREAS, all members are subject to appointment by the mayor and confirmation by the assembly, provided that members fi'om home role or first class cities must be selected by the mayor from a list of recommendations submitted by the city council: and WHEREAS, KPB 2.40.010 provides that the planning commission shall include one member from each first class or home role city of the borough, which is not required by statute, and that the number of remaining members from areas in the borough outside such cities must comply with the statutorily required apportionment; and WHEREAS, if the planning commission must include one member from each of the first class or home role cities in the borough, then five members must come from the cities and. based upon the recent federal decennial census figures, the commission would have to be increased by either two or three members to satisfy the statutorily required apportionment figures; and WHEREAS, the current planning commission has eleven members, and a thirteen to fourteen member planning commission would be cumbersome; and WHEREAS, eliminating the requirement that the commission include one member from each first class or home role city. in the borough will enable the commission to comply with statutorily required apportionment requirements without increasing its membership to thirteen or fourteen members; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH: SECTION 1. That KPB 2.40.010 is hereby amended as follows' Kenai Peninsula Borough. Alaska New Text Underlined_; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance 200 !-29 Page I of 2 // KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,2001 PAGE 4 B-2o Borough Assembly President Tim Navarre -- KPB Ordinance No. 2001- 29, Amending KPB 2.40 Regarding Planning Commission Membership and Apportionment. Assembly President, Tim Navarre -- Navarre reviewed his reasons for Borough Ordinance No. 2001-29, mending the Borough code regarding Planning Commission membership and apportionment. He explained, since the decennial census figures were published, it was determined the Planning Commission membership had to be adjusted to comply with statutory requirements that the number of members from home-rule and first-class cities reflect the proportion of borough population residing in home-rule and first-class cities. He noted, he introduced the ordinance in order to provide a mechanism for the assembly to address the issue, i.e. either amend the borough's code to remove the requirement for representation from each city and leave the number of commissioners at eleven, or increase the membership to thirteen or fourteen to cover representation of outlying areas of the borough, continuing representation from each city with populations over 1,000, and appointments to the commission made by the borough mayor from recommendations of the city. Navarre stated he had no objection to increasing the membership to thirteen or fourteen which would allow more representation from the outlying areas and keep the cities represented as before. Bannock stated the city's Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the information brought forward by Commissioner Bryson. He noted, currently the borough's Planning Commission has the authority to approve plats for the city. He suggested that if the city traded the authority for platting within its boundary, there would be no need for the borough Planning Commission (for the city). Navarre stated he was investigating the issue. Phil Bryson, Kenai Planning/h Zoning Commission/City Representative to the Borough Planning Commission -- Stated planning and zoning is a duty and obligation of the borough and state law was modified to allow the duties to be delegated, i.e. zoning was delegated to the city, but basic power lies with. the borough; planning remained the duty of the borough. Bryson stated he was concerned a city representative on the Planning Commission come from the city and not be diluted through districting that would force in adjacent unincorporated areas. He added, he believed council should try to maintain the ability to nominate their own representative. He noted, the draft ordinance would preclude that ability. Williams asked if the borough mayor could appoint someone other than the person recommended by a city for its representative to the Planning Commission. Navarre stated he was investigating the issue as currently, if the appointments are not confirmed by the Assembly, the seat would become vacant until another appointment is made. Navarre added, it would be his intent to amend the borough ordinance to ensure the city representative continue in the seat until the appointment is made. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,2001 PAGE 5 Navarre stated amendments would be made to the draft ordinance and final action would be taken November 20. Navarre stated he would forward the amended ordinance with any background information for the council's November 7 meeting and be present to answer questions. Navarre stated it had not been his intent, with the first draft of the ordinance, to indicate the cities would lose their representative to the Commission. He added, even if some of the platting authority would be transferred to the city, he hoped the city would still have a representative on the Commission. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1o Ordinance No. 1936-2001-- Finding that Certain City-Owned Airport Land, Identified as Tract A' Baron Park Kenai Youth Facility Addition, Located at the Marathon Road and HEA Access Road Intersection in Kenai, Is Not Required for a City Public Purpose But Is Needed for a Public Purpose for the State of Alaska. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1936-2001 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. · Assemblyman Pete Sprague, 188 Farnsworth, Soldotna-- Reported he was a member of the Detention Facility Project Committee and thanked the city for its participation. Sprague explained the responsibility of the committee was to select a site, design and promote public awareness for the facility. All three of their responsibilities had been completed and the passage of Ordinance No. 1936 and 1937 were the final steps needing to be taken. A brief discussion took place in which Sprague noted the facility was first designed as a four-bed facility, but was enlarged to a ten-bed facility. Funding for the design, engineering, and construction of the facility had been appropriated by the Legislature, however funding for the operation of the facility had not yet been designated and was beyond the committee's purview. VOTE: Williams Moore dackman Yes Yes Yes Porter Yes Bannock Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. NOV-07-2001 ~ED 01:28 PM KENRI PEN BOR CLERK F~X NO, 907262861'5 _. ,--. ... Navarre 08/07/01 09/06/01, ! 0/23/0 l, 't 1/06/0'1, t 1/20/01 Postponed until 1 ~/06/01 Amended & Postponed until 1 '1/20/0 Introduced by: Dat~: Hearings: Action: Action: Action: Vote; Date: KENAI PENINS~A BOROUGH ORDINANCE 2001-29 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING KPB CItAPTER 2.40 REGARDING pLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP AND APPORTIONMENT WHEREAS, Alaska Statutes require that planning com_m__ission membership be apportioned so that the number of members from home rule and first class cities reflects the proportion of borough population residing in home .rule and f'zrst class cities located in the borough; and WHEREAS, all members axe subject to appointment by the mayor and confirmation by the assembly, provided that members I¥om home rule or first class cities must be selected by the mayor from a list of recommendations submitted by the city council; and WltlgREAS, KPB 2.40.010 provides that the planning commission shall include one member from each first class or home role city of the borough, which is not required by statute, and that the number of remaining members from areas in the borough outside such cities must comply with the statutorily required apportionment; and Wfll~REAS, ff the planning cormmssion must include one member from each of the first class or home rule cities in the borough, then five members must come from the cities and, based upon the recent federal decennial census figures, the commission would have to be increased by either two or three members to satisfy the statutofily required apportionment figures; and WfI~'REAS, eliminating the requirement that the commission include one member from each first class or home rule city in the borough will enable the commission to comply with statutorily required apportionment requirements without increasing its membership to thirteen or fomxcen members; NOW, TfIEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINEI) BY TflE ASSEMBLY OF TfI~ KENAI pENINSULA BOROUGfI' SECTION 1. That KPB 2.40.010 is hereby amended as follows: 2.40.01,0. Membership-Apporfi°nmen~' Ordinance 2001-29 lqertgi ~ ,Td~=~, .... orO ~ , Page I of 2 r', In accordance with AS [§] 29.40.020(A)' A. The planning commission shall consist of [1] a maximum of thirteen members includin one member from each first class or home rule city of the borough [AND THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS FROM AREAS IN THE BOROU'GH OUTSIDE FIRST CLASS CI.TIES TO COMPLY WITH THE REQ~~D APPORTIONMENT] ' ' borough. ABOLISH, SUBJECT TO APPROYAb ur THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS FROM AREAS OUTSIDE FIRST CLASS CITIES, EXCEPT THAT ANY SUCH ESTABLISHED SECTIONS SHALL NOT BE ,ABOLISHED WITHOUT APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE ASSEMBLYMEN FROM AREAS OUTSIDE FIRST CLASS CITIES. IF SECTIONS ARE ESTABLISHED, THE NUMBER, OF MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED FROM EACH SECTION WILL BE SET SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED APPORTIONMENT-] _One planning a orated b the ma or and co firmed b the as cmbl' from each of the - SECT]ON ~. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its enactment. ENACTED BY T~ ASSEMBLY OF TI-IE KEN.ad PENINSt~A BOROIJGlt TIIlS DAY OF *, 200'1. Timothy Navarre, Assemb Y President AT. ST: ~-)rdin. nce 2001-29 Page 2 of 2 Text IInderlinsd; [DEt,E'rl~ TI~XT BR~CiO!I~O] Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska CITY OF KENAI .. -" 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 MEMORANDUM TO. FROM. DATE. RE Mayor Williams & Council Members Linda Snow, City Manager[~ November 1, 2001 Downstairs City Hall Remodel As I reported at the October 17th Council meeting, the staff Remodel Committee met and reaffirmed its earlier recommendation that the downstairs space in City Hall be remodeled to accommodate offices and work space for the City Clerk and City Council, including a conference room, small kitchen, restroom, storage, and copying areas. Due to the more complex nature of upstairs renovations and personnel relocations, as well as the costs involved, the Committee also agreed to develop separate concept drawings for the upstairs and downstairs remodeling projects. Public Works Manager Jack LaShot has worked with City Clerk Carol Freas to develop the attached concePt drawing (labeled "proposed") for Council review. For purposes of comparison, also attached is a drawing to illustrate the downstairs space as it is currently configured and a memo from Ms. Freas approximating what may be needed, upon completion of the work, to furnish and equip the remodeled space. We believe the work necessary to accomplish this remodeling effort, not including equipment and furnishings, should be accomplished within three months and within the $30,000 available in the current budget for buildings ($20,000 for city hall improvements and $10,000 unexpended from the public safety generator). If Council agrees with this approach and plan, the Administration will begin work within a couple of weeks. CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Linda Snow, City Manager Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager Carol L. Freas, City October 31,2001 CLERK'S NEW DIGS You asked for a summary of items for the new office of the City Clerk which would be purchased outside of the costs for the renovation. Following is that list: Office Furniture: Desk File Shelvin§ Side / Guest Chairs Approximately $3,800 Kitchen Furniture / Equipment: Refrigerator Range w/ oven Table and chairs Microwave Coffee maker, plumbed Miscellaneous kitchen utensils Approximately $2,700 Other: Most of these costs are expected to be covered by the renovation costs. Kitchen Cupboards Kitchen Countertops Office Shelving (main office, copy room, and conference room) Miscellaneous Office Equipment: Approximately $2,000 (could be more with add/change of phone system and trouble alarm) Paper punch Fax machine Paper Cutter Clocks Door Bell Desk Lamp(s) Bulletin Board (if I can't move the ones from my current space) Phones (4) Trouble Alarm Date' To' Subject' INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM KENAI FIRE DEPAR T October 29, 2001 Linda Snow, City Manage~ Scott Walden, Fire Chief ~,(~" ... REQUEST FOR EOC FUNDS The City and FAA cooperatively funded the training center, but the EOC and related spaces upstairs were funded 100% by the City. The EOC was designed per FEMA guidelines, with advice from Alaska Dept. of Administration Communications Engineer Larry Nakata, and FAA Programming Branch Manager Stan Lou of Washington, D. C. It was designed for disaster management, to train disaster management teams and dispatchers, a backup communication center, an alternative EOC for ADES and the Borough Office of Emergency Management, and for distance learning. In July 1999, then FEMA Director James Lee Witt toured the facility with his staff. He suggested the City request FEMA funding to complete the EOC. He expressed interest in its value, not only as an EOC, but also as a possible regional site for Emergency Management Institute (EMI) training. Training is provided at the EMI campus in Maryland, and puts a strain on those that have to travel from the West Coast. He also suggested the possibility of providing distance-learning programs similar to the Disaster Management degree program at Arkansas State University. The City submitted a funding request to FEMA in November 1999, in the amount of $375,000. Kay C. Goss, Associate Director for Preparedness, Training and Exercises responded on behalf of FEMA, stating she and her staff found the idea most interesting, but FEMA had no funds in its budget at that time to help out. The change in the Presidency and his Cabinet, and events since September 11 th, give us reason to believe funds are now available and should be pursued. I spoke with Senator Stevens' local office last week about this. They suggested the City request an appropriation through Senator Stevens through a letter from the Mayor and City Manager, and that the letter be forwarded as soon as possible, for appropriations consideration in January 2002. Adjusting the previous request for inflation, it is estimated that the EOC could be completed to meet its original intent for $450,000. I will provide an itemized list to complete the EOC, for attachment to the funding request. I am also soliciting letters of support from affected entities (ADES, OEM, etc). nal Municipal Airport Memo To: From: Linda L. Snow- City Manager Rebecca Cronkhite- Airport Manager~,~~-/ Date: November 2, 2001 Subject: Aircraft Tie-Down Fees Attached you will find the proposed fee schedule for Aircraft Tie-Downs at the Kenai Municipal Airport. As we discussed, the f~s am stmc'tured to be eompotithte with other airports and encourage year round commitment. The Airport Commission reviewed this fee schedule at their October 11, 2001 m~ting and unanimously agr~! that the rat~s were fair. Enclosure www. ci.kenai.ak, us. nal Municipal Airport Airport Bulletin 02-2001 To: From: Date: Subject: Light Aircraft Tie-down Tenants Airport Manager November 1, 2001 Aircraft Tie-down Fees Daily Monthly Yearly Paved Wheel 2.00 40.00 360.00 Electrical Paved Wheel 5.00 60.00 420.00 Gravel Wheel/Ski 2.00 40.00 360.00 -Float Plane Slip- Private 3.00 42.00 250.00 (6 month season- closed in winter) Float Plane/Ski/Paved Wheel n/n n/a 360.00 Float Plane/Eleetricai Wheel n/a n/a 420.00 CommerCial Float Plane 5.00 50.00 300.00 (6 month season- closed in winter) Commercial Floats/S~heei n/a n/a 450.00 Commercial Electrical 5.00 75.00 550.00 CITY OF KENAI "oa e ad 4 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 M emoranclum Date: To' From' October 30, 2001 Linda L. Snow, City Manager Kim Howard, Assistant to City Manager Foreclosure Sale Results Three of thirteen lots were sold by sealed competitive bid at the 2001 Land Foreclosure Sale. There were a total of nine bidders. The properties that sold are as follows' Legal Description Min. Bid High Bid Taxes Owed West 60 Lot 2, Block 17, Old Town Kenai Lot 2, Block 15, Carl F. Ahlstrom Sub. Lot 34, Block 7, Valhalla Heights, Sub. Part 3 $2,180 $4,200 $2.,096.61 809 900 692.30 1,174 2,300 1,064.67 Taxes owed prior to City ownership will need to be paid from the proceeds of the sale. There was also a bidder on Lot 21, Block 3, V.I.P. Ranch Estates Sub. Part 5. That bidder has contacted me and told me he has decided not to proceed with the sale and will forfeit his $500 good faith deposit. /kh October 15, 2001 ICENAI HOC Y BOOSTER CLUB 9583 Kenai Spur Highway Kenai. AK 99611 (.907) 283-7524 Dear Kenai Kardinal Hockey Booster, The Kenai Hockey Booster Club is once again selling ads for this year's hockey program. In the past, you have been great supporter of our team. We understand that the contributions the local businesses are asked to give are plentiful this time of year and hope you will consider continuing your support of Kenai Central High School Hockey. If you are interested in putting your ad in this year's program, please fill out the enclosed form. If you would like the same ad as last year (high-lighted on the form), Just write "same ad" on the bottom of the form. If you would like to change your ad, fill out the form and include a copy of the ad or logo you would like used. Please send the payment tO' KCHS Hockey Booster Club c/o Lynn Janson / Chairperson 316 Rogers Rd. Kenai, AK 99611 Because of printing deadlines, we would appreciate your ad to us by Oct. 31 st. If you have any questions, feel fi'ce to call me at 283-5357. Thank you in advance for your support of Kenai Central High School Hockey. 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Freas, City Clerk~~~/ October 24,2001 DISPOS~ OF RECORDS In accordance with KMC 6.05.280, I am notifying you that the following items will be destroyed according to their retention schedule: City council meeting, Board of Adjustment hearing, special meeting and work session tane recordinas -- 1994 1995 Conflict of Interest Forms 1997 Municinal Election Miscellaneous correspondence, forms, reports, etc. Petitions Precinct Registers 1998 Municipal Election (including miscellaneous correspondence, forms, reports, etc.) 1999 Municipal Election (including miscellaneous correspondence, forms, reports, etc.) 2000 Municinal Election Miscellaneous correspondence, forms, reports, etc. Used ballot stubs Unused ballot stubs Questioned/Absentee Ballot envelopes ERA-7,607 2001 Monthly Enplanements Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec (.~) ERA 8,300 7,137 8,216 7,058 8,143 9,044 12,093 10,807 6,334 7,607 84,739 (2) XXX 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 8,300 7,137 8,216 7,058 8,143 9,044 12,093 10,807 6,334 7,607 84,739 1996-2000 5 yr. Average 8,069 7,478 8,288 7,294 8,076 9,814 13,249 11,412 8,869 8,692 8,229 8,174 November 7, 2001 CITY COUNCIL MEETING PUBLIC WORKS MANAGERS REPORT KORNELIS I handed out a summary of the New Amenic Standards Kenai Spur MP 10.6 - 22.0' The DOT Project Engineer will be in Kenai for about one more week, since he is also working on Kenai Unity Trail. The contractor still has some signs to place this year. They have a minor list of items to complete next May. Kenai Spur Unity Trail- The contractor plans on doing some clearing and grubbing this winter so them may be some smoke in the area. There is a section of around 1000 feet of trail that is not included in this project. DOT still needs to obtain ROW for this section and add it to construction of the project. The project engineer has been told that them was not enough money. I plan on to write DOT and ask them what their plan is for this 1000 feet. I will also state that the city would like the trail to be completed and not have this 1000-foot gap. Kenai Coastal Trail' I found the funding for our engineering on this project in the energy bill on the Senate web site. It is under HR 2311 and S 1171 with senate report 107-39. There is $ 500,000 under planning for "Konai River Bluff Erosion". Becky at the Congressional Delegation Office said that is has been through conference and only needs the Presidents signature. The funds will be going through the Corps of Engineers. NEW ARSENIC STANDARDS On October 31, 2001 EPA announced its decision to move forward in implementing the standard for arsenic in drinking water at 10 ppb City of Kenai Well # 3 water has 36.0 ppb arsenic in it. This is below the old maximum contaminant level, MCL, standard of 50 ppb arsenic but above the new standard of 10 ppb and therefore will require treatment Well's# 1 and # 2 do not have arsenic in them Water systems must meet this standard by January 2006 EPA estimates over 4,000 water systems presently do not meet the new 10 ppb standard EPA estimates the average annual household water bill may increase from $58 - $327 EPA plans to provide up to $20 Million over'the next two years for research and development of more cost-effective technologies to help small systems like ours meet the 10 ppb standard EPA will provide technical assistance and training to operators of small systems such as ours Arsenic occurs naturally in rocks and soil, water, air, and plants and animals Arsenic Removal Technologies include: Precipitative Processes: Coagulation / Filtration Iron / Manganese Oxidation Coagulation Assisted Microfiltration Enhanced Coagulation Lime Softening Adsorptive Processes Ion Exchange Membrane Processes Microfiltration Ultrafiltration Nanofiltration Reverse Osmosis Electrodialysis Reversal Alternative Technologies Greensand Filtration Keith Kornelis, 11/02/2001 INFORMATION ITEMS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 1. 10 / 29 / 01 Public Works Department, Project Status Report. 2. 10 / 29 / 01 Council Briefs. e 9 / 26 / 01 Denali Commission Resolution No. 01-15; "A Resolution Regarding Sustainability For Denali Commission Funded Infrastructure P~ojects." 4. 10 / 19 / 01 Resource Development Council, Inc., Resource Review. 5. 11 /01 /01 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection. Project status Report A=Active NC=Non-Construction F=Future STIP=State Trans. Imp. KK - Keith Kornetis JL- Jack La Shot RS - Robert Springer MK - Marilyn Kebschull Jet- Jan Taylor A/NC/F/ CityContact P o tName Status a KK 1999 Water System Improvements (WH 1 & 2 & PH) Working on project close out items. Waiting on DEC approval of as-builts. A KK Bddge Access W & S Feasibility Study Received grants, DEC- $25,000; EDA- $25,000. RFP for next winter work. A KK Bridge Access/Frontage Road Water Main Design/inspection contract awarded to McLane Consulting Group. Zubeck completed most of the project. Clean up and landscaping next spring. A MK Comprehensive Plan Project awarded to Kevin Waring Associates. History and inventory are being completed. Strategic planning meeting held October 27. Draft background report received and being reviewed. A JL Contaminated Soils- Shop Report submitted to DEC. A KK A MK Cook/Mission/Upland Intersection & Erik Hansen Scout Park Parking Daubenspeck Economic Develepment Study Peninsula Construction has submitted final pay estimate and releases. $20,000 grant received. Study being conducted by Kevin Waring Associates in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan. Quarterly report and bill due 1/15/02. 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 DOT had made this part of the Spur 10.6 - 22. City to reimburse DOT. Peninsula Construction has installed water main. Curb, gutter, & asphalt paving completed. Final landscaping and seeding to be done. Monday, October 29, 2001 Page I of 3 A/NC/F/ A JL City ContBct Project Name Kenai AP ARFF/SRE Facility Status Roofing, CMU, concrete, power, etc. Parking to be paved next spring. A KK Kenai Coastal Trail Design Concept Reports are complete...City is seeking funding. PND has submitted environmental/permits. Many agencies are raising questions. Meeting 10/25 with City Council, Harbor, P&Z, Parks, PND, and others. A JL Library Improvements Kluge to meet with the Library Commission in December. A JL Maintenance Shop Preliminary plans and specifications complete. A KK Mission Avenue Sewer Line Relocation Jackson Construction has completed their work° Working on releases from subcontractors. A JL Multi-Purpose Facility Refrigeration Mechanical units arrived. Dasher boards & building package to be delivered first week of November. Ice now projected for December 6. a KK Title 17 Review and W & S Regulations Working with 'Larry...Completed revisions to W & S regulations. Rate study is part of Wastewater Facilities Plan. A JL Underground Storage Tank- Airport Extra soils removed and stockpiled. Report to ADEC being prepared. A KK Wastewater Facility Master Plan Awarded project to CH2M Hill. A, KK WH 4 Coble completed an area ground water study. He has recommended some sites in his report. City is evaluating the recommended sites. 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. Controversy over possible no build where trail is on shoulder of existing road. Monday, October 29, 2001 Page 2 of 3 A/lC/F/ citycomct Project Name 8liP I S'1'1¢ KK DOT- Forest Drive/~odoubt Status Foster Construction is close to completing project. City and DOT has had the final walk through. Still a few items on final punch list (lights on Redoubt). STIP KK DOT- Kenai Spur Unity Trail Pathway Pedestrian/bike pathway along Kenai Spur from MP 2.8 to 8.2. DOT is adding steel casing across Beaver Creek near ROW for future water main. DOT received the environmental permits. City gave DOT temporary and permanent easements for Beaver Creek Crossing. On 8/15/01 Alaska Roadbuilders was Iow bidder at $2,138,117. STIP KK DOT- Spur 10.6 - 22.0 DOT agreed to almost all of City's recommendations...Alaska Roadbuilders has work to do next spring on the project. DOT added Gill Street Water Crossing Spur to this project. DOT agreed to colored concrete between curb and sidewalk. Monday, October 29, 2001 Page 3 of 3 October 29, 2001 www.circac.org 2001 - 10 *******Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Supports CIRCAC Projects********* In a unanimous vote on October 9th, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly passed an ordinance that will provide funding for several Cook Inlet RCAC projects. The ordinance sets aside $250,000 for environmental monitoring, oil spill contingency plan reviews, and public outreach efforts. Assembly members Grace Merkes (Sterling), Bill Popp (Kenai), and Tim Navarre (Kenai) sponsored the ordinance, The ordinance spells out how the funds will be used by Cook Inlet RCAC' · $100,000 for Cook Inlet intertidal and subtidal monitoring for hydrocarbon contamination. · $58,000 to continue a shoreline mapping project that was initiated this year. · $45,000 to pay for an independent contractor to review spill contingency plans for large, non-tank vessels. These vessels are required to have contingency plans under a state law that was passed last spnng. · $22,000 to help pay for an independent review of Cook Inlet pipelines. · $25,000 to expand Cook Inlet RCAC's public outreach program. Cook Inlet RCAC appreciates the support extended by the Kenai Peninsula Borough to help fund these important projects. *******Tesoro Refinery Crew Sharpens Firefighting ************************ Operators that work at Tesoro Alaska's refinery in Nikiski recently spent a day at the Pacific Rim Institute of Safety Management (PRISM) working on fire fighting techniques. The annual training is broken into two phases, classroom sessions and field training. The class room sessions £oeused on the Incident Command System that is often used during emergency situations. The operators also reviewed the procedures they are expected to follow as first responders to a fire. Tesoro's Fire Brigade Chief, Chris Merritt, said that in the event of a fire, operators need to know how to identify the source of the fire, survey the scene for possible injuries, and carry out proper notification. The success of a first response o~en depends on the ability of the operators to communicate with each other. Merritt said the training session stressed the importance of establishing good communication and being able to effectively relay information to other workers. In the field, the operators carded out a response to several different types of fires. Controlled fires were started to represent a small pump fire, a flange fire, a pump seal fire, and a tank overflow fire. Crews responded, using dry chemical extinguishers and, for the larger fires, water that was sprayed on the flames by the Tesoro Fire Brigade (picture at fight). Chief Men'itt said the most important lesson the operators learned during the field training was how to recognize when they need to back off from fighting a fire. He said the training helps the operators get a sense of what they can handle and how it feels to be in close proximity to the heat and flames of a serious fire. *******Phillips Begins Drilling Exploratory Well in Lower Cook Inlet*********** Phillips Alaska, Inc.'s Cosmopolitan Exploration Project is underway. Drilling began on October 21 at the project site, located on a bluff just north of Anchor Point. The project will rely on directional drilling technology to explore offshore state oil and gas leases in Cook Inlet. A large drill rig (NabOrs 273, pictured below) is in place on a parcel of private property that is being leased by Phillips. The drilling pad, along with two temporary storage cells that will contain drill cuttings, is located about 180 feet from the edge of the bluff. The site is one-quarter mile from Stariski Creek. The exploration project will present a unique challenge to engineers working on the project. The offshore well is offset 15,500 feet from the surface location of the drilling rig. The angle of the borehole will be 70 degrees and the measured depth of the well · .: is estimated at 19,000 feet. The exploratory drilling work is expected to take 90 days to complete. On October 4th, Phillips held a drill at the Cosmopolitan site. The drill scenario revolved around a fuel truck that had one of its tanks punctured by a forklift. The simulated accident resulted in a spill of diesel fuel on the ground at the drilling site. The drill required a response by employees working at the site, as well as from Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response, Inc. (CISPRI). The Incident Command System (ICS) was activated and an ICS command center was set up at CISPRI headquarters. The area around the spill site was cordoned off and cleanup equipment was deployed. The equipment included heavy equipment, a vacuum truck and sorbent materials. The drill was observed by representatives from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Coast Guard, Cook Inlet RCAC, and the Cook Inlet Keeper. ******* Russian Delegation Visits Tesoro Refinery*************************** Cook Inlet RCAC and Tesoro Alaska hosted representatives fi'om the Russian and Washington D.C. offices of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on October 23rd. Victor Nikiforov and Anisia Shep¢leva of Moscow, along with WWF Director of Russia Projects, Margaret Williams, were in Alaska to learn about Alaskan oil and gas operations and how citizen groups work with the industry and government agencies. Of significant interest to WWF representatives are development plans for the Chukotka region in the Russian Far East. Chukotka Governor Roman Abramovich has a controlling interest in one of Russia's largest oil companies and is promoting the development of natural resources in the Chukotka region. The delegation was given a tour of the Tesoro Alaska refinery in Nikiski by the refinery's Chief Process Engineer Lowell Gdula and Environmental Supervisor Vem Miller. The tour provided the visitors with an overview of how the refinery operates and focused on the environmental safeguards that are in place to prevent an accident. *******Kachemak Bay GRS ********************************************** The Kachemak Bay Geographic Response Strategies Workgroup will meet in Homer on November 5th at 10:00 am at the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve office. The workgroup will review the 21 sites that have been selected in the Kachemak Bay zone and make final revisions to the document. The draf~ document can be reviewed at http://www.asgdc.state.ak.us/maps/cplans/subareas,html#cook ( 't~{~k l~lct RCA(7- 910.. l-:liuh, land~ Ax'c. Kcnai. AK.. t)()611 - ~ ()(17) .~S'~,...--'' '~ ' ~, __. lax: (90'7) ,*$3-6102 - circac(~t.circac.{~ru -~ ....... R ECEIVE'- CITY OF KENAI _ ADMIN!,q. TRAT~N DENALI 510 'L' Stre~t~ Suite 410 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 271-1414 Fax (907) 271-1415 Toll Free 1-888-480-4321 http://www.denali.gov September 26, 2001 Dear Fellow Alaskans' Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 01-15, "A Resolution Regarding Sustainability For Denali Commission Funded Infrastructure Projects" and an accompanying summary of the Resolution. We are pleased to report that the Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Commission on September 20, 2001. This Resolution reaffirms the Denali Commission's commitment to not only building infrastructure in Alaska, but also ensuring that those facilities will still be there~safe, reliable and functioning~for our children and grandchildren, and future generations to come. To achieve this, the Denali Commission believes it is essential that all costs of the facility associated with management, operation and maintenance, and eventual replacement be identified. Only when these costs are known can a community make the decisions necessary to the maximize services at a cost that can be sustained over the long term by the community. It is understood that community involvement in designing sustainable infrastructure is an essential component of self-determination. The Denali Commission recognizes that the high cost of infrastructure in rural Alaska makes it unlikely that all individuals in all communities can afford to pay for sustainable infrastructure. However, to the extent feasible, users should pay what they can on a fair and equitable basis. Where assistance is needed, please know that the Denali Commission and all organizations that make up the Commission are committed by this Resolution to finding ways to make basic health and safety services affordable to all rural Alaskans. We know that sustainability and self-determination go hand-in-hand, and we know from our discussions with you that both are very important to you. We believe that the key to achieving both is the leadership of the communities and organizations of rural Alaska. As the Commission moves forward with the building of sustainable infrastructure in rural Alaska, we seek your continuing advice on how to best accomplish our mutual goal of keeping it affordable and sustainable. Please do not hesitate to contact the Commission if you have any suggestions on how to improve our approach. We believe that, with your continued support, the goal of sustainable infrastructure for all of rural Alaska will be achieved. Sincerely, Jeff Staser Federal Co-Chair DENALI COMMISSION 510 'L' Street, Suite 41t Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 271-1414 Fax (907) 271-1415 Toll Free 1-888-480-4321 http :llwww. d enali, gov RESOLUTION NO. 01-15 A RESOLUTION REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY FOR DENAL! COMMISSION FUNDED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WHEREAS, the Commission is charged with developing infrastructure to serve rural Alaskan communities, with preference given to those that are economically distressed and with particular regard to health and safety needs; and WHEREAS, the Commission recognizes that healthy and safe communities depend on sustainable infrastructure; and WHEREAS, one of the Commission's GUIDING PRINCIPLES states that projects must be sustainable, and sustainability is one of the Commission's CORE VALUES; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Congress, through legislation drafted by Senator Ted Stevens, has directed the Commission to ensure that all infrastructure projects demonstrate sustainability as a prerequisite for Denali Commission funding; and WHEREAS, both the U.S. Congress and the Alaska State Legislature have strongly advised the Denali Commission to avoid the creation of un-funded future liabilities for either the State or Federal governments; and WHEREAS, the cost of constructing, operating, maintaining, renewing, and replacing infrastructure in rural Alaska is considerably more expensive than infrastructure in urban Alaska or the 48 contiguous states; and WHEREAS, most communities in rural Alaska are economically distressed with unemployment levels several times the national average, and with income levels a fraction of the national level; and WHEREAS, the high cost of services in rural Alaska and the operation and maintenance of rural infrastructure is currently assisted by a number of programs including the Power Cost Equalization Program, Low Income Heating and Electdc Assistance Program, Remote Maintenance Worker Program, Rural Utility Business Advisor Program, government subsidized loans, and other means; and WHEREAS, operating efficiencies and cost reduction can be achieved through a variety of means including, simplification and standardization, increasing the scale or regionalization of utility systems or other infrastructure system in order to achieve the RESOLUTION NO. 01-15 A RESOLUTION REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY FOR DENAUCoMMIssioN FUNDED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned, hereby certify that the Denali Commission is comprised of seven members (or their duly appointed alternate), of whom six, constituting a quorum, were present at a meeting duly and regularly called, noticed, convened and held this 20"' day of September, 2001, and that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of seven members (Jeff Staser voting proxy for Jim Sampson), and opposed by 0 members, and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. DATED this 20th day of September, 2001 SIGNED- Fe~at Cb-Chair ,.' State Co-Chair DENALI COMMISSION 510 'L' Street, Suite 410 Anchorage, Aiaska 9950" SUMMARY OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-15 (907) 271-1414 Fax (907) 271-1415 Toll Free 1-888-480-4321 http://www.denali.gov A RESOLUTION REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY FOR DENALI COMMISSION FUNDED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Facts: The Commission is helping to develop sustainable infrastructure throughout Alaska, with preference given to economically distressed communities, and projects that address health and safety needs. Healthy and safe communities depend on sustainable-infrastructure. One of the Commission's GUIDING PRINCIPLES states that projects must be sustainable, and sustainability is also one of the Commission's CORE VALUES. The U.S. Congress directed the Commission to make sure that all projects are sustainable before the Denali Commission provides funding. Both the U.S. Congress and the Alaska State Legislature have strongly advised the Denali Commission to avoid creating un-funded future liabilities. The cost of constructing, operating, maintaining, renewing, and replacing infrastructure in rural Alaska is more expensive than infrastructure in urban Alaska or the 48 contiguous states. Most communities in rural Alaska are economically distressed with unemployment levels several times higher than the national average, and with income levels much lower than the national level. The high cost of services in rural Alaska and the operation and maintenance of rural infrastructure is currently assisted by a number of programs including the Power Cost Equalization Program, Low Income Heating and Electric Assistance Program, Remote Maintenance Worker Program, Rural Utility Business Advisor Program, govemment subsidized loans, and other means. Operating efficiencies and cost reduction can be achieved through a variety of means including simplification and standardization, increasing the scale of utility systems (for example working together with other communities within a region or with other utility organizations to reduce the burden on individual communities), and combining fuel orders to acquire economies of scale. Sustainable infrastructure or services requires consistent application of sound business principles. The life-cycle costs increase the burden on future generations if sustainability principles are not applied. With these facts in mind,'the Denali Commission reconfirms its commitment to sustainability for Commission funded infrastructure projects as a CORE VALUE and as a GUIDING PRINCIPLE with the following understanding' · Sustainability, by definition, includes all costs associated with management, operation and maintenance, renewal and replacement (after the design life has been achieved) necessary to maintain an acceptable level of service now and for future generations. · The high cost of infrastructure in rural Alaska makes it unlikely that all communities can afford all the costs of service; however, to the extent feasible, users should pay what they can on a fair and equitable basis. · All practical steps should be taken, including simplification of projects, standardization of infrastructure, combining of utilities, regionalization of utility management structures, bulk purchase of fuels, training and development of management personnel and other actions that reduce the cost of sustainable infrastructure. · Before Denali Commission funding is applied to the construction of any infrastructure project, there must I~e a sound business plan. The Denali Commission considers sound business planning as a key process in defining sustainability to ensure funded infrastructure projects will be operated and maintained, and to demonstrate how all costs necessary to assure a sustainable project or level of service will be covered. · All parties to the Commission within their spheres of responsibility, as individual entities or in collaborative efforts, will try to reduce the cost of sustainable rural utilities and support subsidies that are demonstrated as necessary to ensure that basic infrastructure and essential services are available in rural Alaska at an affordable cost. In the September 20, 2001 meeting of the Denali Commission, all Commissioners or their alternates voted in favor of this resolution, and the Denali Commission Co-chairs signed it on that date. ~//~ ~~ $~,~~/~; Colville/Brooks Range Supply A periodic publication of the Resource Development Council, Inc. Congressional staff sccs Alaska up Olbse Staff meets with Alaskans from Cordova to Kuparuk Congressional stafffrom key House and Senate committees visited Alaska in late August' at RDC's invitation to learn first hand about federal issues facing the 49th state and meet with local officials. Eleven senior-level staff members "~ranging from the Senate Natural ~Resources and Energy Committee to the House Speaker's office, received briefings and toured a large segment of Alaska over seven days. The group visited Anchorage, Valdez, Cordova, Fairbanks, the Red Dog Mine and the North Slope. The group also was briefed by the National Park Service during a tour of Denali National Park. The late summer tour focused on broad issues to demonstrate the unique circumstances industry and local communities face in Alaska in dealing with federal issues and mandates. "From Alaska's contribution to meeting America's energy needs to access considerations across vast tracts of federal lands, our Washington visitors learned first hand of the many issues facing Alaskans," said Tadd Owens, RDC's Executive Director. 'q'he tour afforded them an opportunity to - experience Alaska's uniqueness. They now have a better appreciation of just how large Alaska truly is and the many challenges confronting local communities and industry." While on the North Slope, the group toured Kuparuk and did overflights of the new Alpine field and ANWR's Coastal Plain. Eadier the visitors toured the marine terminal in Valdez and Alyeska's SERV facilities. Tour participants included Karen Campbell, Legislative Director, Rep. Brad Carson's office; Debra Gebhardt, Chief of Staff, Rep. Tom Petri's office; Mac King, Legislative Director and Counsel for Rep. Solomon Ortiz; David '..". Marventano, Chief of Staff of the House Energy and Commerce Committee; Kristin Phillips, Executive Assistant, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Beth Spivey, Legislative Assistant, Senator Trent Lott; Les Spivey, professional staff member, Committee on Appropriations; Margaret Stewart, Senior Analyst, Natural At left, congressional staff arrive in Anchorage after a briefing and tourof Denali National Park. Above, staff members tour the Red Dog mine with Commco's Charlotte MacCay. Resources and Energy Senate Budget Committee, David Thompson, Assistant to the Speaker, Office of the Speaker; Jack Victory, Office of the Majority Whip (Tom DeLay) and Andy Vermilye, Senior Policy Analyst, Senator John Breaux's office. For a number of years, RDC has hosted congressional staff trips to Alaska. 'q'hese tours are important to our members across the state who very much want to establish a dialogue with those in Washington who have a direct impact on federal policies applying to Alaska," said Owens. "There's no better iway to educate federal policy-makers on Alaska than to get them up here to isee our state up close." Message from the Executive Director by Tadd Owens Common sense approach to protecting be!uga .whales scores favor with court Common sense resource management scored a significant victory over environmental opportunism in late August. U.S. District Judge James Robertson of Washington, D.C. ruled in favor of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) stating the agency acted within the law to designate Cook Inlet beluga w~ales as "depleted" under the Marine Mammal Protection Act rather than "threatened" or "endangered" under the Endangered Species Act (ESA.) Judge Robertson's decision is good news for all those who live, recreate and conduct business in and around Cook Inlet. . Resource Review is the official periodic Publication of the Resource Development Council (RDC), Alaska's largest privately funded nonprofit economic development organization working to develop Alaska's natural resources in a responsible manner and to create a broad-based, diversified economy while t3rotecting and enhancing the environment. .. Executive Committee Officers President "-'~' ~ .... Robert B. Stiles Sr. Vice President ........ ;_'Charles W. Johnson vice President ........... ':::,:.;;;~,.;',;:;EiMark Hanley Secretary ............ ---,?~.~:;~::,;-~'Uwe Gross 'Treasurer...:.., ..... ,,~;~Y2.2steph~nie Madsen Past President ................... , .......... Jim Branch i:xecutive Director ::,.:....;::.;;;'~i~d. Owens ,-Deouty D~rector ....... ,.~,~ ~:R,. Portman Prolects ¢oodmator ............ RDC is located ~;ite 250, ~ge, AK 99503, (907): 27~00;: Fax:. (907) 276,.t887, Material in this pUbliCation may be reprinted without permission provided appropriate credit is .given. ~ :resourceseakrdc.org RDC's web site address: .' www.akrdc.org ' 'Carl. Portman · .. ,,. . . ..... . ~ :::i't~..,::~,~.:,.,.-,i:~'-;: ...-~:~-i:,. , . i '1 ii i ii i i On June 22, 2000 NMFS determined an ESA listing for the Cook Inlet beluga population was "not warranted." Trustees for Alaska immediately filed suit arguing that NMFS improperly applied the taw and facts to the question of an ESA listing, failed to apply the best scientific and commercial data available, and improperly considered political and economic factors. The Resource Development Council and the Alaska Oil and Gas Association intervened on behalf of NMFS. In a separate action the Municipality of Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the Kenai Peninsula Borough also intervened on behalf of NMFS. In his August 22, 2001 ruling Judge Robertson found in favor of NMFS on every aspect of the case. Unlike other ESA cases where multiple factors have contributed to the decline of a species, NMFS was able to determine that the Native subsistence harvest was the lone significant cause for the beluga's decline. Judge Robertson agreed stating, "It is not disputed that the single most significant factor in the population decline has been Native American hunting." The combination of a "depleted" listing, an initial legislative moratorium on hunting put into place by Senator Ted Stevens and a subsequent co- management agreement entered into by NMFS and the Cook Inlet Marine Mammal Council has stopped the population's decline. In fact, the most recent population data from NMFS indicates the beluga population has begun to recover. If the Trustees had prevailed in this case, virtually every community and business in the Cook Inlet region would Page 2 / RESOURCE REVIEW / October 2001 have been impacted unnecessarily. A "threatened" or "endangered" listing under the ESA would require large areas of Cook Inlet to be designated critical habitat. This designation would in turn create significant changes in the regulatory climate, driving up the cost of doing business and jeopardizing new projects. Consumers would likely face increases in natural gas, electricity, and shipping prices. All of this would be done without a corresponding benefit to the beluga whales. An endangered listing would give federal managers no new powers t,::;; regulate hunting, but it would place a~'~ additional unnecessary regulr '~ burden on activities that have no 2 to do with the whales' decline. RDC has been involved in this issue for several years and our first priority has always been the full recovery of the Cook Inlet beluga whale population. We have assisted NMFS in their efforts to learn more about the whales' habitat, migratory movements and food sources. Our member companies operating in Cook Inlet have added observers to their staffs when appropriate and continue to operate in a manner that ensures minimal risks to the beluga population. Our hats go off to NMFS and the Native community, working through the Cook Inlet Marine Mammal Council, for identifying the cause of the beluga population's decline and acting decisively and selflessly to ensure that it was stopped. We believe whole- heartedly that the existing regulatory mechanisms will give the Cook Inlet beluga whales every opportunity to ~' "~v recover. It is comforting to knorr the Federal court system shares our confidence. Thoughts from the President by Bob Stiles R-esoive subsistence It is time to end debate and begin the process of resolving the subsistence issue. Two years ago, RDC urged the Alaska Legislature to place a Constitutional Amendment applying to subsistence on the ballot. Our board recognized that it is in the best interest of business to resolve the subsistence debate and move forward. Not much has changed in two years. We still believe any issue that divides urban and rural Alaska and pits one group against another is bad for bUsiness, given so much of what drives our economy has its roots in rural areas. With a high percentage of federal land, additional federal jurisdiction in Alaska ) could be detrimental to access and further restrict resource and economic -activity. Alaskans have spent so much time and effort arguing and positioning on subsistence, federal management (allocation), states rights, special rights and any number of other purportedly related matters that many of us have lost all perspective. We have divided ourselves into various categories: for, against, fence setters and those who couldn't care less. As a resuit,'Alaskans have created a situation where we have to choose between what many believe are equally unattractive alternatives -- amend the State Constitution or accept federal allocation of fish and game on two-thirds of all the land and water within the State. There are those who believe (or wish) we could change ANILCA and thereby make the issue and federal establish a priority for subsistence, would substantially enhance the prospects of some badly needed changes in ANILCA. There are others who believe litigation could resolve the issue. I suggest that we ali lose with continued litigation of the core issue and that there will be ample opportunity to litigate important related issues in the foreseeable future. We could continue to debate the issue, resulting in at best everyone be- coming either a fence setter or more likely a "couldn't care less." Continued debate and no action on the part of Alaskans would have the net effect of selecting federal allocation. We, with our continued "discussion" or more aptly "nattering" regarding the issue, have frittered away our options. It is now time to act like grown-ups, recognize the facts as they are, and either put a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot for a vote (i.e., begin the process) or accept federal allocation as the way things are going to be in the foreseeable future. it is important to understand that placing a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot is only the beginning -- assuming it passes, which is not necessarily a forgone conclusion. A Constitutional Amendment on a subsistence priority must be executed via statute or more likely a package of statutes. These statutes must be implemented through regulations. Likewise, one could reasonably expect to see technical changes in ANILCA regarding, if nothing else, definitions of allocation go away. It is my considered i various terms. At the end of the day, opinion that the prospects of changingI Alaska management will still be subject ANILCA in any substantive or even. to federal oversight on federal lands technical way in the absence of a State I and possibly State waters. So, we will Constitutional Amendment, are less than nil. I do believe that amending the Constitution, whereby the State can Bill McMahon, commercial manager of the Alaska Gas Producers Pipeline Team, was the keynote speaker at an RDC luncheon forum in Kenai last month. RDC to hold monthly Kenai Lunch Forums RDC will hold monthly luncheon forums in Kenai this winter at the Kenai Merit Inn. The meetings will be held the last Friday of each month. Bill McMahon, the commercial manager of the Alaska Gas Producers Pipeline Team, was the keynote speaker at the first luncheon held September 28. More than 70 people attended the forum to receive an update on a poten- tial natural gas pipeline from Alaska to the Lower 48. Al Parrish of Holland America is scheduled to speak at the October 26 meeting. Check out RDC's website at www. akrdc, org still be aDle to practice one of our favorite ', for a complete photo gaffer]/of the Boar~i's pastimes, railing against the federal i community outreach trip to the Kenai government. ! Peninsula. Next month's newsletter will /nclude a photo feature of the trip. October 2001 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 3 B P to -'take corporate !earl for wetlands restoration partnership in Alaska By Patmane Nedetka [ regulatory involvement, and because Among the most productive eco- : companies not only make an environ- systems on earth, wetlands support ! mental commitment, but they also fisheries, tourism, recreation and other :. make a great return on their invest- activities that contribute nearly $100 mem. billion annually to the commerce of our nation. Regardless of the controversy surrounding how to manage them as a resource, there is agreement that wet- lands and other aquadc habitats are important to our nation's ecological and economic stability. Wetlands play a major rote in storing floodwaters, protecting against erosion, and buffering our infrastructure from severe storms. They are filtration systems that remove wastes to provide clean, potable water. Wetlands are home to countless bird, fish, and other wildlife species that provide opportunities for recreation and enjoyment. Unfortunately, between 1780 and 1980, more than half of the wetlands in the contiguous 48 states were lost to residential, commercial and industrial development. Today, in recognition of the important ecologic and economic roles of wetlands, there is a great deal of support for maintaining these ecosystems. The availability of federal funding for wetland protection and restoration has increased in recent years, however a large portion remains unused because local project sponsors are unable to raise the required non- federal share of project costs. In response, the Corporate Wet- lands Restoration Partnership (CWRP) was established to raise matching funds and work with federal, state, environ- mental, and community groups to make use of the federal money. For every one dollar donated by the CWRP, ap- proximately three federal dollars are leveraged. The combined funding is then used to support site-specific res'~o- ration projects. The CWRP works be- cause it is entirely votuntarv, with no The CWRP is being exPanded na- tionaily by the Coastal America Part- nersi~ip. Coastal America's Alaska team is an action-based, multi-agency group of regional representatives from a variety of federal partner agencies. One of the Team's primary goals is to work closely with the State of Alaska in all their Coastal America projects, es- pecially the CWRP. tn February 2001, they signed a Partnership Agreement with the Alaska Division of Govern- men~ai Coordination to ensure contin- ued collaboration. They are also work- ing to increase the involvement of lo- cai and tribal governments, as well as non-governmental organizations, in many of their projects. BP Exploration-Alaska has recently taken on the mantle of corporate lead forthe CWRP in Alaska. As the Team works with BP Exploration to establish the CWRP in our state, they are optimistic about the opportunities the new partnership will have to offer. From the corporate perspective, the CWRP will help private industry in their goals to support worthwhile environmental efforts. From the state's perspective, the CWRP will open doors for new and existing projects, as local matching funds will unlock those federal funds that would otherwise go unused. And from the ecosystem perspective, these projects will help protect and restore Alaska's valuable natural heritage, a benefit to both our environment and our economy. For more information, please contact Bill Streever, BP Exploration (907-564- 4383), Ted RocKwell, EPA (907-271- 3689) or Patmarie Nedelka, Coastal America (202-401-9928~. Page 4 / RESOURCE REVIEW / October 2001 Unlike the Lower 48 states, Alaska has developed less ~han one-half of one percent of its wetlands. More than half of the nation's wetlands are located in Alaska. Approximately 70 percent of the state's non- mountainous lands are considered wetlands. RDC conferen.c set for November in Anchorage RDC's Annual Conference, "Alaska Resources 2002: Can Alaska Compete?" is set for Thursday and Friday, November 29-30 at the Anchorage Sheraton Hotel. This year's conference will open with a full-day segment on oil and gas development issues. The second day will include a 2002 economic forecast for Alaska and the Lower 48 by a high- ranking Lower 48 economist. Other topics to be addressed include prospects forthetourism, timber, mining and fishing industries and what it takes to comply with environmental laws. Last year's conference attracted more than 450 attendees. Members are urged to register early this year to receive. an early-bird discount. A detailed conference brochurr '~ be mailed to members later this mc . Call 276-0700 for additional information and sponsorship opportunities. Studies will define future ocean activities By Robert Pawlowski RDC Board Member Alaska has 55% of the nation's coastline and remains dependent on maritime commerce, both for the import of goods and the export of natural resources. Alaska's coastal communities depend on modern, safe, and economical access to the ocean. Given this, it is important to recognize that three ocean studies are ongoing that will directly affect how Alaska sustains its maritime commerce and industries, while conserving and managing the marine resources. These studies are being conducted by 1 ) the Commission on Ocean Policy, analyzing the future of ocean policy and respective federal programs, for review under the Ocean Act of 2000; 2) the Pew Oceans Commission for the future of ocean policy and living marine resource conservation; and 3) the USDOT for the Marine Transportation System (MTS 2020). Happily, knowledgeable Alaskan's are involved on each study and regional dialogs either have occurred orwili be scheduled for Alaska. The Commission on Ocean Policy was established under the Ocean Act of 2000. Public Law 106-256 directed the President to establish a 16-member commission, as recommended by Congress, to make recommendations for coordinated and comprehensive review of ocean policies and agency activities in eight general areas. These areas are protection of life and property; responsible stewardship of resources; environmental protection; enhancement of maritime commerce; enhanced science and increased technology; public and pdvate cooperation, including regulations, allocations; efficient agency operation; effective partnerships with states and local governments; and US ocean leadership. Stemming from a national dialog on ocean issues and review of progress made since the 1960s Stratton Commission, the Commission on Ocean Policy will conduct regional public meetings (including one in Alaska), draft its findings for public review, and present its final recommendation to Congress within the next 2 years. The president will follow with a proposal to Congress on steps to implement the Commission's recommendations for a "coordinated, comprehensive, long-range national policy for the responsible use and stewardship of ocean and coastal resources for the benefit of the United States." The Stratton Commission established NOAA, led to the Coastal Zone Management Act and the International Decade of Ocean Exploration. NOAA has since had its mission expanded by laws, including the Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuary Act. The new Commission will make recommendations that will guide the ocean policies upon which Alaska's maritime industries, communities, and resources are managed and the oceans are studied, as well as potentially establish NOAA as an agency, comparable to NASA and EPA. The Pew Oceans Commission is a private commission, established under the Pew Charitable Trust, to "review threats to living marine resources in U.S. waters and the measures needed to restore and sustain the health of the marine environment." Composed of business, science, government leaders, and the conservation and fishing communities, this commission will strive to provide an independent and balanced perspective on changes to ocean policy. The areas of inquiry are status of marine life, fishing and aquaculture, coastal development, marine pollution, and law and programs. A Report to Congress is planned for February 2002. How this report influences Congress, the administration, and the Commission on Ocean Policy is an unknown, but the members are established and credible. H o w it affects the management of Alaska's fishery resources and coastal communities is yet to be determined, but it will consider the importance of Marine Protected Areas, in support of Executive Order 13158, essential fish habitats, as defined in the MSFCMA, and impacts of trawling. The Marine Transportation System or MTS 2020 is an ongoing study of how the U.S. Maritime industry and its inter- modal connections will compete in international commerce by 2020. Led by the Department of Transportation and reflecting efforts by various federal agencies, including the Coast Guard, NOAA, EPA, and the Army Corps of Engineers, the agencies produced "An Assessment of the U.S. Marine Transportation System" as a report to Congress in September 1999. Since this report, national and regional dialogs have produced solid public and industry support for improving the marine transportation system and increasing the U.S. competitive stature in international maritime trade. An inter-agency committee is working to improve cooperation and coordination among maritime agencies, while framing an initiative (SEA21) to meet the recommendations from the MTS effort to date. As this moves into Congress and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the importance of improving Alaska's ports, harbors, and inter-modal capabilities will need to be addressed. As one can see, national studies are laying the groundwork for policies, programs, and budget initiatives that will directly affect Alaska's madtime communities, industries, and the harvest of ocean resources. It will help to define the investment in scientific information to address resource management issues. Supporting Alaskan needs in this process is paramount. Thursday Breakfast Forums Petroleum Club, 3301 C Street, 7:00 a.m. Reservations Required: 276-0700 Oct. 18: Mayor Sally Smith, Juneau Nov. 1: David Wright, President, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company Nov. 15: Steve Brink, Alaska Regional Forester, U.S. Forest Service, Juneau October 2001 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page'5 Regulatory agencies facing busy months, more changes ahead Editor's Note: "In the Air" is intended to keep RDC memOers current and aware of new happenincs in the air quality theater. ULTRA LOW SULFUR: Last December the EPA adopted rules requiring all states to market cleaner highway fuels. The most troublesome is highway diesel, which has to have an ultra-low sulfur content by 2006. Alaska does have the option to appeal for a delayed phase-in schedule to EPA, however the problem remains that any new car or truck arriving in Alaska past that date will require ultra-low sulfur (ULS) fuel- it will not run on regular fuel - and may not find it. This is obviously a large concern to fuel consumers as well as to suppliers. ADEC held a stakeholder workshop on July 18th with the overall purpose of determining how Alaska will implement the new ultra-low sulfur diesel regulation by 2006. The main questions and con- cerns ranged from health care costs to how fast would we actually be able to get to 15 parts per million (answer: the fast- est being one year). There were five options given that would initiate the ultra-iow sulfur diesel across the board. To view the five options go to www.state.ak.us/Iocal/akpages/ env.conserv/dawq/aqi/docments/ 718mtgsummary.htm. The one that Seemed to be favored by the workshop · panel was the phase-in plan which gives a timeline for 100% 15 PPM fuel that would extend past 2010. The percentage of ULS diesel required at retailers would increase with each year. STATE AIR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN: On August 21 and 22 the ADEC held a workshop to discuss the changes that are being made to the Standard Permit Conditions. The topics discussed ranged from the Emission Fees, Good Air Pollution, Control Practice and Insignificant Sources. Since ADEC emission fee estimates are due at the end of March, them is ample time for review to make billing in June. Good Air Pollution Control was debated as to whether industries should have to use manufacturers procedures for air pollution control on equipment. There were many other discussions in the workshop. Check out the HMH Newsletter of the ADEC web page for more detailed information. AMBIENT AIR BOUNDARIES: ADEC has proposed changes to Alaska's air tin the Air By Kristine Well HMH Consulting, LLC quality rules (18 AAC 50) that may require some facilities to redraw their boundaries and may require additional measures to keep the public from crossing the boundaries. This proposal can also affect access to public, private and native land, whether it includes an extended ambient boundary. Extended ambient boundaries are now used in Alaska for some facilities in the oil, gas, mining and seafood processing industries. ADEC did state, however, that no emission reductions will be required before allowing an expanded ambient air boundary. This proposed change to the regulation may be reopened once again for public comment. BART: The "Best Available Retrofit Technology" rule, is currently under review by EPA. The rule is largely driven by regional haze issues in relationship to federal Class i areas -- national parks and other special protected areas. The rule is not expected to have immediate impact on Alaska facilities: however, as existing plants are modified or repowered, the rule may require substantial revisions to current emission controls. COAL FIRED POWER PLANTS: After a five-year battle, EPA has finally approved a revision to Alaska's State Implementation Plan (SIP) that will allow for a change in the state air quality for Alaska, regulations for a higher opacity limit during startup/shutdown, sootblowing/gratf cleaning or other routine maintenance. This rule will significantly improve the coal industry's ability to comply with opacity limits, especially for older existing stations, while keeping energy prices under control. TITLE V PERMITS: ADEC is continuing to issue Title V operating permits that include some 'General Permit Conditions' opposed by industry and that have not been finalized as an amendment to the air quality regulations. We will keep you posted as new industry groups are targeted. CRUISE SHIPS: In response to air quality concerns expressed by Juneau residents, ADEC will install and operate two continuous particulate matter monitors. A Work Group has been formed to track cruise ship impacts and discuss findings and progress. (See ADEC web page). A LOOK FORWARD: ADEC has some very busy months ahead with upcoming projects. What does that mean to the industries and environmental interests? Changes and more changes. According to sources, we are looking at changes t: the Emission Fees and the Air Qualit~ Control Plan. The Environmental Protec- tion Agency is also in the process of reviewing the Construction Permit Regu- lations which were re-written in 1998, and is working towards the SIP approval. We may see some changes in those regula- tions as well. Kristine Well can be reached at hmh- kweii@alaska, com. Governor Knowles addresses RDC At a special RDC luncheon forum in Anchorage August 30th, Governor Tony Knowles said Alaska's challenge now is in the U.S. Senate, where he believes a pro- ANWR drilling bill has a fighting chance. '%he first shot has already been fired by those trying to link ANWR and Alaska gas," Knowles said. '%heir trade-off is 'we'll give you the gasline if you forget ANWR.' But, the American economy and consumers need the millions of barrels of oil that are likely beneath ANWR, and they need affordable, clean-burning, Alaska natural gas. There's no either-or about it.' Page 6 / RESOURCE REVIEW / October 2001 ,.bri. ef vi e RDC opposes Roadless Rule as currently written In comments filed last month to the Forest Service, RDC strongly opposed the Roadless Rule as currently written and urged the federal agency to exempt the Tongass and Chugach national forests from any final national prescription for roadless areas. In its current form, the rule severely compromises forest health, exposes federal and adjacent non-federal land to greater risk of wildfires and undermines the ability of local foresters and communities to properly manage forests based on science and local conditions. It overrides years of local negotiations and compromises that contributed to the development of current forest plans. RDC said that the Clinton · administration's decision to manage areas . as roadless under the roadless rule was a pre-determined political action, rather than a professional land management decision based on science and local conditions. RDC supports Katalla oil drilling project RDC has thrown its support behind Chugach Alaska Corporation's efforts to drill for oil at the site of the first discovery of oil in Alaska 99 years ago. In a letter to the Forest Service, RDC supported an expedited permitting process that would allow Chugach to conduct ex- ploratory drilling on its private lands at Katalla. In a 1982 agreement with the For- est Service, Chugach was granted oil and gas rights at the 10,000 acre field east of Cordova. Given that horizontal drilling is proposed on previously developed private lands, surface impact from this project will be minimal and any disturbance to surrounding federal land is unlikely. Access to the site will come from an existing road. With modern drilling techniques, the ~potential for a significant find is present at 'Katalla. The Forest Service is now conducting an environmental assessment of the project. Drilling could begin next summer. At left, RDC board members and their spouses pose before the giant MS Ryndam in Seward. Above, Al Parrish of Holland America Line briefs the RDC delegation on key issues. The delegation toured the ship August 31. Cruise industry accounts for half of Alaska's visitors Welcome aboard a $2 million ship. That's not the price tag of Holland America's MS Ryndam -- which would cost $600 million to build today--it's the economic stimulation Anchorage enjoys every time a North West Cruise Association ship docks in Seward. And 12 ships called 105 times on Seward this season. In remarks before a delegation of RDC board members and their spouses touring the Ryndam August 31 in Seward, Holland America's Al Parrish noted that the cruise ship industry generated more than $220 million of economic activity this past season in Southcentrai Alaska and supported more than 2,000 jobs. Statewide the industry supports more than 15,000 jobs and brings hundreds of millions of new dollars into Alaska where it percolates through the economy for a total impact of $720 million. "The bottom line is the cruise industry is one of only a handful of businesses that continue to grow in Alaska," said Parrish. "This year, the cruise ships will bring about 650,000 visitors to our state -- half of all visitors we'll greet." Parrish noted the media has dedicated a lot of newsprint and air time to cruise ship emissions, particularly waste water. "There is no scientific evidence that our wastewater discharges cause any long-term degradation to the environment," Parrish said. He said there is a growing body of science that shows the discharges are virtually unde- tectable within minutes of leaving the ship. "North West Cruise Association members have committed millions of dollars to keeping Alaska clean and going well beyond compliance because it's good for our business which is selling the spectacular beauty of our state," Parrish said. Help P otect Beluga Whales _ ~i ~.~ il ~.~ ~ ~.~, ~, ~ ~'~.~, ,~ ~'~.~,~,~.~' :,,, ~"~=~ ~ ~';~' L ~ ~ ~',, ~ ~-- H~p us prev~ un~l ~ ~m~m~t, c~ng, ~ ~ hu~n~ ~pmdng ~ ~e ~ ~lling ~ thee ~1~ ~ to aid r~~y ~ this ~ ~ ~ ~ ....... ~_ _ F~ ~e ~for~n ~ to ~ comic~n of PL~SE REPORT A~ SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES BY CALMNG: ~ NOAA ~ce for L~ Enforc~nt ~ (907) 27$-3025 ~ ~ NO~ Fisheries HOTLINE ~ $-8~853-$~ ~ ~- ~'~ Afl cai/em can remain anony~us ~ October 2001 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 7 . 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As those rela- ter joining I can say unequivocally that other organization for that matter) tionships progress through the stages con- the Chamber has most definitely played 1.You must demonstrate to other tact, discovery of mutual interests, credibii- an important role in the growth of by people that you care. The easiest way ity building, confidence building and trust business; and I know it can for others to do that is participate in the discussion building; it is only natural that a percentage too. of issues that interest you. When you of those relationships will progress to the What's the difference? Why does the share howyou reallyfeel, peoplewill learn commitment (i.e. doing business)level. Chamber cleady help some businesses, that you care. On an even deeper level of analysis, when yet appear not to help others? I think I 2. You must demonstrate competence, we wrap caring, competence and leadership know the answer. The easiest way to do that is to volunteer all together what we're really talking about is The first time I visitedthe ConejoCham- your help on projects that interest you. giving. What makes the Chamber so ber of Commerce four and a half years When people see that you can take on special is it gives business people so ago Ted ROlfson (since retired) shared responsibilities and execute them compe- many interesting and valuable ways to information with me on all of the tently, they wiil learn that you are compe- demonstrate ,caring, competence and tent. leadership through giving; and thereby 3. You must demonstrate leadership, build new business relationships. The easiest way to do that is to develop your own vision for a project, then make it The Chamber is always open to new ideas that will benefit its members. So the ball is happen. When people see that you are a in your court. If you want the chamber to leader of a volunteer project, they'll assume that you are even more of a leader in your help you generate more business, then -' own business, or create, a good way to give so you ,~_~. demonstrate your caring, competence and Chamber's programs. As a fairly new entrepreneur back then, I'll never forget my reaction to becoming a new member. I thought to myself, '~/Vhat a wonderful place they've created for me to play in." So play I did. And the more I played, the more business I got. It's almost magical in how it works, but leadership. As a marketing consultant, I was ex- whenever you demonstrate caring, com- "'2'" You'll be amazed at the DOORS that will open for You! ANOTHER MEMBER BENEFIT... Have you tried our Subscription Service? if not, you should! This is a great member benefit that gives you yet another avenue to distribute information about your business ~'~tential customers. For only $80 per year, we will send you : ~ names and addresses of people' who have contacted the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce requesting information. We not only send you these leads on labels on a monthly basis, we als° provide you with codes describing what specific information they are seeking so that you can respond to your particular target customers. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please call Klm at 262-9814.. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! The Soidotna Chamber of Commerce would like to thank AT&T Wireless for, once again, contributing a cell phone with free air time to our visitor center. The phone is a real convenience to visitors who can look at the member's brochure and sit right down at the complimentary cell phone and book their reservation with you, our members. We would also like to thank Kaladi Brothers Coffee Co. for helping our visitors feel warm and welcome with Free Fresh Ground Brewed Coffee all day long, all year long! Members like YOU make Soldotna a GREAT place to visit!! Kenai Peninsula 2001 Economic OutlOok Forum Come to the Kenai Peninsula College 8:30 am Friday November 16, 2001 9:30 am Saturday, November 17, 2001 Topics for Sinai I Businesses VVi II i ncl ude: Web Design for Small Businesses Trends in Tourism Tourism Development in Small Communities Adding Value to Forest Resources Manufacturing, Distributing & Marketing Technology/Education Resources & Funding For more information call 283-3335 Hosted by Senator John Torgerson & Economic Development District, inc. (EDD) There is NO O-IAF~(~ to attend! ~3~ IT'SA BAZAAR SEASON!' There are many ways to tell if the holiday season is approaching us and the best way I can tell is all of the Craft Bazaars in November. Every weekend in November there is a local bazaar in the Kenai, Soldotna and Steding areas. The following is a list dates and times you just won't want to miss' November 3-4 $oldotna Senior Center 10 am till 4 pm Buy the finest in crafts on the Peninsula for those special people or for your own home. Our homemade bake sale will tempt anyone's ta:;te. Speaking of taste... Sandwiches, chili and hot dogs will be served. Breads, jams & jellies and pies & cakes will be for sale in our bake sale. For more information call 262-2322. November 10.11 Sterling Christmas Bazaar 10 am till ~ pm Stealing Seniors and local community members have been very busy getting ready for the Annual Christmas Bazaar. Featuring Kay's Famous Alaskan Gold Mustard, wood carvers, jams, jellies and many more hand- made items. Don't miss it! For more information call 262-680& November 16-17 Soldotna Sports Center Holiday Bazaar 12 pm till 8 pm Annual Holiday Bazaar is located in the Soidotna Sports Center Confer- ence Area. You will be amazed at what kind of goodies you can find here. For booth space information call 262-3151. November 23-25 Kenai Arts Guild Craft Fair 10 am till 6 pm HUGE...the only work to describe this bazaar. The Ken'aiArts Guild Craft Fair is the biggest on the Peninsula. Proceeds go to scholarships in the Kenai Peninsula Area High Schools, including Nikiski, Kenai, Soldotna and Homer. Over 145 booths with MADE IN ALASKA products ranging from Potterj4, Quilts, Stained Glass, Toll Painting and much, much more. For more information call Lauren Wakefield at 776-8408. 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