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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-12-19 Council PacketKenai City Council Meet ing Packet December 19, 2001 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19,2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: ITEM C: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS o ITEM D: *Liquor License Renewal-- American Legion Post #20/Club COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS o 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks as 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 December 5, 2001. *Work Session of September 12,2001. ITEM F: CORRF~PONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS o Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified . o Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1945-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues 'and Appropriations in the Amount of $10,000 in the General Fund for Purchase of Furniture and Equipment for Downstairs Office Space at City Hall. o , *Ordinance No. 1946-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Fire Department by $82,800 for a Federal Grant. Approval-- Special Use Permit/Airport Terminal-- Challenger Learning Center of Alaska Fundraising Kiosk. , Discussion -- Proposed Escrowed Funds Agreement with Clint Hall and the Archer Escrow Company for Purchase and Improvement of 53 Lots in the Inlet Woods Subdivision, Part One. , o Discussion -- Request for Memorandum of Agreement with Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association for Use of the Multi-Use Facility for a Hockey Camp in August. Discussion -- West Side Development Task Force/KUstatan Ridge ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION - Evaluations of City Clerk and City Attorney. ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT Z 0 > ~°<~~~~ ~ ~z~ ~ ~~~~zm ~0< 0 ,,, ~ z ~ ~ O~~~Zm ~~03o<o O~ ~0 STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD TONY KNOWLES, GO~ 550 W. 7TH AVENUE, STE. 540 Anchorage, Alaska 99501-6698 Phone: 907-269-0350 Fax: 907-272-9412 November 8,2001 Carol Freas City Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave. Suite 200 i Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Ms. Freas: We are in receipt of the following application(s) for renewal of liquor license(s) within the City of Kenai. You are being notified as required by AS 04.11.520. Additional information concerning filing a "protest" by a local governing body under AS 04.11.480 is included on page two. Club American Legion Post #20 Cc' Linda S. Murphy Kenai Peninsula Borough ENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-8608 FAX (907) 262-8615 EMAiL: assemblyclerk@borough.kenai.ak.us December 7, 2001 LINDA MURPHY, MMC BOROUGH CLERK Ms. Donna Johnson Records & Licensing Supervisor Alcoholic Beverage Control Board 550 W. 7th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501-6698 Re: Application tbr Rene~val of Liquor License Dear Ms. Johnson' Please be advised that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has no objection to the approval of the application(s) tbr renewal of the liquor license(s) fbr the tbllowing establishment(s), located in the City of Kenai. Alaska: Club American Legion Post #20 The Kenai Peninsula Borough Finance Department has reviewed its files and has raised no ob. iection based on unpaid or delinquent taxes. Sincerelv. Linda S. Murphy. Borough Clerk CC' Applicant City of Kenai KPB Finance Department File S WP\VIN D.-VFA,.ABCB'Abc-letters~RENEW.-~LS\Rene~,'ai m Cib..wpd ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3' ITEM 4: ITEM 5- , ITEM 6' ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9' ,, ao ITEM 10: KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2001 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES---November 12,2001 .P..ERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion- Kenai Coastal Trail Project Update Discussion- Kenai River Watershed Water Quality NEW BUSINESS REPORTS Director Dock Foreman City Council Liaison COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUF~TIONS INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of November 21' and December 5, 2001. ADJOURNMENT KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING DF~EMBER 10, 2001 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. and confirmed as follows' Roll was taken Present: Absent: Others present: Thompson, Eldridge, McCollum, Spracher, Foster Rogers, Graves Councilman Bookey, Komelis, and Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and Commissioner Foster SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 12,2001 MOTION: Commissioner Foster MOVED to approve the minutes as presented and Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Kenai Coastal Trail Project Update Kornelis reported Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage (PND) had provided a list of agency concerns, including the need of further Kenai River analyses. The Commission commented it seemed PND was not seeking out existing studies and, to date, they had not shown anything to indicate further analyses was being done. Komelis stated the City Manager set a date to meet with PND and a facilitator at which time she will get further definition and clarification on what PND requires. Several Commissioners commented the concerns outlined in the PND report seemed to apply only to the river and not the tidal flats and a separation needs to be made between the fiver and the project. 5-]3. Discussion -- Kenai River Watershed Water Quality Kornelis reported, a presentation was given at the last City Council meeting regarding the water quality for the Beaver Creek area. Kornelis and the Commission spoke briefly regarding a peak in fecal coliforms last April, and a peak in aromatic hydrocarbons in July. The Commission discussed possible reasons for the coliform peak (storm sewers, settling pond, etc.). Another study, with City of Kenai participation, will be done this upcoming spring. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS , ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Director -- Chairman Thompson reminded the Commission a new chairman and vice-chairman will need to be elected in January. Dock Foreman -- No report 7-¢. City Council Liaison -- Councilman Bookey reported on several council action items. ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/(~UESTIONS -- None ITEM 9: INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of November 21 and December 5, 2001. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by' Sharon Harris, Department Assistant HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2001 PAGE 2 KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM DECEMBER 4, 2001 6:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 6,2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5- REPORTS a. Director Friends of the Library City Council Liaison ITEM 6- OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Library Renovation ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/(}UESTIONS ITEM 9' INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of November 7 and 21,2001. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTMTY ROOM DECEMBER 4, 2001 6:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN BOB PETERS, PRESIDING MIRUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at 6'00 p.m. Roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Present' Absent: Others Present: Public' Brenckle, DeForest, Heus, Brown, Peters, Amen, Rodes None Councilman Moore {arrived at 6:35 p.m.) Library Director Jankowska, Department Assistant Harris Bill Kluge ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Brenclde MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3- APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 6,2001 Commissioner Brown MOVED to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5' REPORTS 5-a. Director--Director Jankowska reported on the following: · Jankowska warned the Commission of an email worm. The film club will show another film on December 14 at 6'30 p.m. Approximately ten people attended last month. · The library will be closing at 2 p.m. on Christmas and New Year's Eve. · The Commission discussed canceling the January meeting as it is scheduled to fall on New Year's Day. Jankowska stated she would discuss this with Council. 5-b. Friends of the Library--Commissioner Heus reported on the following: · The balance from the fundraiser totaled approximately $13,500. · Two members will be l~esigning from the Friends of the Library Board. Heus also stated, those interested in becoming a Friends of the Library board member should attend the next meeting on December 17 at 5:45 p.m. at Paradisos. 5-c. City Council Liaison -- No report. ITEM 6- OLD BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Library Renovation The Commission took a 10-minute break to wait for the arrival of architect Kluge. At 7'20 p.m. Kluge presented the Commission with draft schematic plans of the proposed library renovation. The following topics were discussed: Parking Space: Parking space requirements are currently one parking space per 100 square feet of floor space. The current plan reserves 68 spaces, which might not be adequate. The Commission spoke at length regarding extra parking space. Possibilities included the old courthouse parking lot, utilizing the area near Fidalgo Street, and a shared parking area with City Hall. Kluge stated an as-built survey would need to be done to assess specific issues. Additionally, La Shot and Springer stated the need for zoning variances should be investigated. · Kluge provided a detailed explanation to the proposed floor plan and provided insight on the flowing: - With a second story expansion, the elevator will be a large expense. The Commission spoke briefly regarding Springer's memo (forwarded to them by mail). Springer stated elevators create a long-term maintenance expense as well as the expensive initial purchase price. He further stated if the expansion remained one level, the same square footage would be gained. Jankowska and the Commission briefly discussed this idea, but determined that at some point, due to the lack of available acreage, an upstairs would be needed. Additionally, Kluge stated a second story would prove more cost effective in the long run. The Commission stated an unfinished second story could be used for storage and could hopefully be finished by grant money or fundraising efforts. -The property lines around the area of City Hall and the library are not clear; La Shot stated he would investigate this. -Heus stated she felt it best to build a two-story extension as far as possible towards City Hall. Councilman Moore stated such an extension would probably exceed $1 million and might have a slim chance of being approved. Kluge stated he could ask for a price estimate for both the draft two-story proposed and Hues's idea could then be calculated from that price. Kluge stated he should have a pricing estimate by the middle of January and will provide the Commission with this information as soon as possible. MOTION: Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to request a pricing estimate for the schematics as drawn by Kluge and Associates. Commissioner DeForest SECONDED the motion. LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 4,2001 Page 2 of 4 VOTE: DeForest Yes Brenckle Yes Heus No Brown Yes Peters Yes Amen Yes Rodes Yes MOTION PASSED. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS -- None ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/(~UESTIONS Brenckle -- Stated she learned a lot and hopes the estimates will be useful. Rodes-- Stated she thought the meeting was very educational. DeForest -- Stated she partly agreed with Heus in that a bigger extension should be done, but will be happy to get the current estimates. Amen -- Stated she learned a lot. Brown -- Stated she would be happy to get the estimates. Heus -- Stated the meeting provided worthwhile discussion. ITEM 9' INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of November 7 and 21,2001. ITEM 10: , ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Amen MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon Harris, Department Assistant LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 4,2001 Page 3 of 4 KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL 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 Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8- COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEAleD ITEM 10: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of November 7 and 21,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of October 9, 2001. Proposed Ordinance No. 1939-2001 ITEM 11- ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/l~ RECREATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. confirmed as follows' Roll was taken and Present: Absent: Others Present' Wisniewski, Sandahl (left at 8' 16 p.m.), Hultberg (left at 8:12 p.m.), Baxter(arrived at 7:20 p.m.), Castimore Gilford, Steiner Councilman Bannock (left at 8' 10 p.m.), Parks and Recreation Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Parks and Recreation Director Frates requested an addition to the agenda. The agenda was approved without objection with the addition of Todd Dewey, KPHA proposal to Item 6. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- October 4, 2001 The minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- BMX/Skateboard Park-- Frates requested the Commission refer to the outlined areas on the maps provided in the Commission packets. The areas were categorized and discussed as follows' # 1 Barron Park: Barron Park (the old fire training grounds) is located behind Kenai Chrysler on Marathon Road. An advantage to this area is the large dirt pile that exists there already. This would eliminate the need to bring dirt in to create a BMX park. A disadvantage to this area is it is Airport property; buying or leasing the area could be very expensive. #2 Lawton' The Commission stated this area might not be the most aesthetically pleasing area to use. An advantage to this area is its proximity to the muff-purpose use facility. Again, Frates stated, this area is Airport property. #3 Ball Field Area: The Commission spoke at length regarding the merits of this area and its future potential. This area is owned by the City, which added to its appeal. Discussion of future improvements included: Converting a BMX/Skateboard Park into a snowboarding area for winter use, baseball complex, soccer fields, parking, camp sites and other possible developments. Additional discussion was spent on the idea of using part of Jettison Junction (borough owned) to accommodate any long-term future plans. MOTION: Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to recommend to council an architect review the ballpark area and develop draft schematics and cost estimate for the ballpark subdivision design improvements which will include plans for a dirt bike trail/park, parking, a baseball complex, soccer fields, a lighted complex, and camp sites. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: B'axter I Yes Hultber§ Yes Steiner Absent Castimore lYes Gifford Absent Sandahl Yes Wisnieweski Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 6' NEW BUSINE~8 Todd Dewey, KPHA Request for Hockey Clinic/Multipurpose Facility Dewey presented the Commission with a request to hold a hockey clinic at the multi- purpose use facility this upcoming spring (May or June). Dewey stated he held a clinic last summer with approximately 65 players attending from Vancouver. This team has contacted him to express interest in attending again. Dewey stated he feels he could easily get 100 people or more this year. Frates presented the Commission with electricity/utility and ice preparation costs. Frates also stated he feels the ice making system can handle maintaining ice in 50-55 degree weather, though the city will probably want to recoup expensive utility costs.. Additionally, Frates suggested KPHA work in the Kenai Recreation Center as part of their hockey clinic/training program. MOTION: Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to recommend to Council the approval of Dewey's hockey clinic plan, provided the economics are worked out. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Gifford Absent Castimore Yes , , Hultberg Yes Steiner Absent Sandahl Yes Baxter Yes Wisniewski Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2001 PAGE 2 ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair-- No report 7-b. Director-- Director Frates reported on the followin§' · Teen Center events' Nordic races, pool tournaments, teen dances, etc. · He would like to see a Community Dance/bonfire as a kickoff to the Peninsula Winter Games (February 3 & 4) and grand opening of the multipurpose use facility. A four-stroke snow machine has been ordered for ski trail grooming. Additional volunteers are needed to help with manual grooming. 7-c.. City Council Liaison -- Councilman Bannock reported on various council actions. ITEM 8- COMMISSION OUESTIONS & COMMENTS -- None ITEM 9- PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. 10-c. Council Action Agendas of November 7 and 21,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of October 9,2001. Proposed Ordinance No. 1939-2001 ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon' Harris, Department Assistant PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 6,2001 PAGE 3 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS December 12, 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' November 28, 2001 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: a. Eileen Bechtol, Consultant, Kevin Waring Associates~Kenai Comprehensive Plan- Draft Chapter 2~Review of Goals and Objectives 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. OLD BUSINESS: 0 NEW BUSINESS: a. *PZ01-72~Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)--For the property known as Mommen's Subdivision Part of Additions 1 & 2 (1111 First Street). Application submitted by Myma Hogg, 1111 First Street, Kenai, Alaska. *PZ01-73~Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)~For the property known as Thompson Park Subdivision, Lot 3, Block 5 (4085 Lupine Drive). Application submitted by Lucinda Owens, 4085 Lupine Drive, Kenai, Alaska. *PZ01-74--Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)~For the property known as Anchor Trailer Park, Gov't Lots 27-29, 32 & 33 (11823 Kenai Spur Highway #1). Application submitted by Tammy Freeman, 11823 Kenai Spur Highway # 1, Kenai, Alaska. be 8. PENDING ITEMS: 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT: Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda Page 2 December 12, 2001 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Zoning Bulletin (11/10/01 & 11/25/01) b. City Council Roster c. Planning & Zoning Roster d. KPB Plat Committee Action 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 12, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN RON GOECKE, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 1-a. Roll Call Chairman Goecke called the meeting to order 'at 7:00 p.m. and roll was confirmed as follows: Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Bryson, Erwin, Goecke, Nord, Osborne, and Aaronson Glick City Clerk Freas, City Planner Kebschull, and Councilman Bannock 1 -b. MOTION: Agenda Approval Commissioner Bryson MOVED to adopt the agenda as presented, and including the lay down material regarding Item 7c. Commissioner Osborne SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 'C. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Osborne MOVED for approval of the consent agenda and Commissioner Erwin SECONDED the motion. MOTION TO AMEND: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to remove Item C-7 from the consent agenda and Commissioner Aaronson SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: BrYson Yes Nord Yes Glick Absent Erwin Yes Goecke Osborne Yes Aaronson Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: Bryson Nord Yes Yes Glick Absent Erwin Osborne Yes Yes Goecke Aaronson Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 28,2001 ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT Etleen Bechtol, Consultant, Kevin Waring Associates--Kenai Comprehensive Plan- Draft Chapter 2~Review of Goals and Objectives Bechtol explained the information before them was the first draft of the goals and objectives which were developed from comments received at the town meeting on October 27. She noted, at the town meeting, the focus groups separated into teams and developed their lists of goals and objectives. That information was then put into lists of goals/targets and objectives. Bechtol added, the items in the list were not prioritized. Bechtol reviewed the development schedule: (1) prepare background report (approximately 95% completed and copies would be distributed within the next two to three weeks); (2) hold a town meeting (held on October 27 and from that the first draft of goals & objectives before the Commission); (3) develop specific land use plans and community facility plans after knowing the goals and objectives are on target (specific alternatives defined and clarified); (4) develop an implementation plan (identifying specific projects, what department is in charge, time frames, monetary impacts, etc.). Bechtol advised the Commission to keep their options open and if there is something in the first draft that is off-target, it would be the Commission's position to delete it or if there is something which was missed, add it. Comments of the Commission, additions/deletions, public comments, etc. will be included in the minutes of the meeting and they will keep a record of the minutes, as well as any newspaper articles,. etc. The Commission was asked whether they wanted to review the goals one by one and it was decided the floor would be opened for public comments first and then address specifics. Speakers were given three minutes in which to offer their comments. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 12,2001 PAGE 2 Ricky Gease, Executive Director, Kenai Convention/h Visitor Bureau -- Stated he and his board supported the city's comprehensive planning and especiallY Goal 1, Create an attractive, vital, cuflural center, in downtown Kenai with a mix of private and public facilities and activities to benefit residents and visitors, and 10, Expand or provide public facilities that increase hte quality of life for Kenai's citizens and visitors. He added, he and his Board were fully behind these §oals and would work in any they can with the city to see that the wishes of the citizens are realized in that way. Gease added, during the next year, the Bureau would also be doing strategic planning for their organization and the Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center. They would like to work with the city to develop a long-term plan for that building. He added, he believed the city/non-profit partnership between the Bureau and the city had been very successful and should be used as a model in working together. Randy Daly, 108 Deepwood Court, Kenai -- Daly stated he was speaking on behalf of the Economic Development District. He mirrored Gease's statement that the EDD was very interested in the city's economic plan and extended their hand to help in whatever way they can in providing data, etc. in the process. He commended the city on Goal No. 4.3, support and promote reuse and renovation projects of vacant or underused again commercial buildings along Spur Highway. Daly added, they were very interested in what unique things (incentives) the city would develop to this regard. Debbie Harris, 310 Portlock, Kenai -- Stated she was representing the Kenai River Council on the Arts and expressed their support to the Commission and the Comprehensive Plan. She noted, their focus is cultural and quality of life, and were very supportive of Goals 1 and 10. Harris added, they were in the process of finding and creating a performing arts/cultural center and would like to work with the Commission in their work. John Williams, Mayor, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai-- Suggested the following items to be corrected, added or removed from the list of goals: · Objective 1.3 -- Explained the Daubenspeck Tract was a small portion of the area that has been referred to as "Millennium Square" and suggested, for planning purposes, instead of identifying the property as Daubenspeck, it be referred to, and officially at some point, as Millennium Square. · Objective 1.8, Objective 6.2, and Objective 7.3 -- All refer to the bluff erosion control program {stabilizing the Kenai River bluff, pursuing a stabilization project, developing the coastal and bluff trail system). Because the city is having difficulty in developing the project and because it is something the community would like to see pursued, he requested this information be emphasized as a community priority so the permitting agencies will understand that in their consideratiOn of the city's project applications. Objective 3.1 -- In the area of developing an assisted living facility, an assessment of what the city's role in an assisted living facility should be considered, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2001 PAGE 3 i.e. should the city assist a developer; how active a role should the city take; should the city be involved itself in the development and operation of a facility; or is it beyond the city's scope of services as a city. Objective 3.2 -- In regard to development of additional senior housing, how should the city address that issue. · ADD -- Objective 5.9.1 -- Would like to add' Provide for a community center for use by a variety of groups. · ADD -- Objective 8.6 -- Would like to add: Work toward'or assist in the development of a new National Guard Armory. He explained, currently the community doesn't have a community center. There will be discussions with the National Guard to build a new facility closer to the airport. If it is built, it would be the city's request to take over the current National Guard Armory and use it as a community center. · REMOVE: Objective 9.1 and 9.2 -- Williams noted anything dealing with education and the public school system is not within the purview of the city government and suggested the item be removed from the list. · ADD Objective 10.5 -- Provide for a community center. · ADD Objective 10.6 -- Williams reported the council would have a work session with the Planning & Zoning Commission, as well as other commissions of the city to hear a presentation from the Central Peninsula General Hospital in regard to an overview of future development of hospital facilities within the city. Whether it should be made a part of the plan should be considered. He also suggested "expanded hospital facilities" could be added in other areas of the Plan. Commissioner Aaronson distributed a list of goals/objectives that he took from the list included in the packet. He noted, there was a lot of repetition on the consultant's list and suggested the items on their list be more specific, identifying the primary goals. Commissioner Bryson explained there were some items on the consultant's list that he didn't remember having the significance they received on the list. He noted the following items: · Objective 4.2 -- AHFC mortgage loans was mentioned but in the context of the cit. · Objective 7.1 -- Referring to preserving the old trails in Section 36' It is a trail, but entirely on private property. · Objective 7.4 -- Expanding trails along all state highway corridors is an issue addressed since 1979 when pedestrian/bicycle trails were requested for along the spur highway system and Beaver Loop. There are many reports that would substantiate that interest. Objective 8.5 -- He wasn't aware there was a perception there was not adequate police protection. · Objective 9.1 -- Local control of education is out of the purview of the city government (noted by Mayor Williams). PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 12,2001 PAGE 4 · meeting. Objective 9.3 -- Wasn't aware this item was discussed at the town Commissioner Goecke stated he agreed with Bryson's comments that there were some items on the list he did not think were significantly important, but understood other members of the public did feel were important, which was the point of holding the town meeting. He noted there would be some that Would be eliminated. City Planner Kebschull noted the following: · Felt it was important the Commission understand this was the time they should give input as to items to remove, add, wording changes, etc. If they decided not to do it at this meeting, they should schedule another meeting for that purpose. She added,, the consultants now need a draft list of goals and objectives. Commissioner Glick discussed the list with her and reiterated the items Mayor Williams and Commissioner Bryson noted on Objective 9.1 and 9.2, in regard to the control of public schools and stated they should be removed from the list. · ADD Objective 9.1 -- Kebschull reported Glick requested another item be placed on the list entitled, "The city should work w/th the school district to create community schools in Kenm similar to Soldotna." · Kebschull noted she received a comment from City Attorney Graves regarding Objective 2.8. He reported, under the Fair Housing Act, the city cannot limit or restrict group'homes. Kebschull requested direction from the Commission in regard to going through the list item by item during this meeting or do it during another meeting. Aaronson noted, since there were a number of items mentioned more than once, he asked a tally of the mentions. Bechtol stated they listed all the information from the transparencies prepared by the teams at the town meeting. She added, they would forward the requested information. Williams noted, some years ago the council chose not to fund community schools and the information could be researched by the City Clerk. Bryson suggested another meeting be held to address specifics and provide direction for the consultants. He noted Goal 9 for which he agreed with the general statement, but not necessarily the items listed under it. At his table they discussed other endeavors that could be included, i.e. improved education services for advanced age adults, medical, etc. Councilman Bannock suggested going through the list quickly during this meeting to gain consensus whether to remove an item or not. The Commission considered taking a break and then reviewing the list or holding a work session to review instead. Williams noted, the consultants agreed through their contract to make several trips to PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 12,2001 PAGE 5 Kenai in regard to development of the Plan. Kebschull reminded the Commission the goal was to have a final draft of the Plan approved by the Commission by May. Aaronson agreed the Commission could go through the list individually by the next meeting and then discuss it again at their next meeting. Daly agreed with Aaronson and suggested they review the lists individually, talk with their constituents, and then edit the list. Bryson stated his concern that if the Commission is constructing something, it should be in the Commission's sphere of authority to construct. He noted, the Commission recommends to the Department of Transportation, the Borough, etc. He added, there were a number of verbs in the report's wording that were inappropriate for the authority. Kebschull noted there were no goals included for the airport and airport lands and incorporating some to that regard should be considered by the Commission. Williams noted a work session the council would be holding on January 16 to hear future plans of the hospital presentation and suggested the Commission should also attend as that information may need to be included in the Plan. Deciding how to go forward with the information was discussed further. Gease asked how the public would be able to give input in the process. It was noted, the development of the Plan would continue through Planning & Zoning Commission meetings for the next several months. Kebschull noted, in her discussions with the contractor, they will hold additional town meetings as needed, or by direction of the council or commission. Bechtol noted, the contract states the draft plan deadline as "generally by May" and she didn't think a later finish date would affect anything if everyone agrees with the progress. Kebschull added, the completion of the draft should be done within a compact amount of time because if it stretches out too long, the process may then have to start over. Whether to hold Saturday work sessions to hone the list was considered because it was felt it could be facilitated by the contractor and held in a less formal situation which could be more effective. However, it was decided the Commission would go through the list individually, go through the list item by item at their next meeting (January 9), and then schedule another town meeting to review the work. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS-- None ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS-- None ,, ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 12,2001 PAGE 6 -ae PZ01-72---Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)--For the property known as Mommen's Subdivision Part of Additions 1 & 2 {1111 First Street). Application submitted by Myrna Hogg, 1111 First Street, Kenai, Alaska. Approved by consent agenda. 7-]3. PZO 1-73--Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)---For the property known as Thompson Park Subdivision, Lot 3, Block 5 (4085 Lupine Drive). Application Submitted by Lucinda Owens, 4085 Lupine Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Approved by consent agenda. PZO 1-74--Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)--For the property known as Anchor Trailer Park, Gov't Lots 27-29, 32 & 33 (11823 Kenai Spur Highway # 1). Application submitted by Tammy Freeman, 11823 Kenai Spur Highway # 1, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED for approval of PZ01-74 for a Home Occupation Permit and Commissioner Nord SECONDED the motion. Commissioner Bryson explained he requested the item be removed from the consent agenda because the applicant didn't include the number of children to be at the facility and in which lot within the trailer court the applicant resides. He noted, the information added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting, answered his questions sufficiently. He added, the application conforms to the requirements of the Code, however he was concerned the property was close to the highway and had no fencing and which he saw as potential of a hazard. He added, the Commission did not have the authority to speak to that issue. Kebschull stated, she spoke to Bryson about the day care application and they agreed the application definitely met the requirements of the Code and the day care is registered with the state. She noted, the KMC allows eight children and suggested the Commission may want to revisit the Code requirements and consider whether they want to amend the city code to be the same as the state's. Goecke asked if the city code could be made more restrictive than the state's and Kebschull answered, that would have to be researched by the city attorney. Bryson stated he wasn't proposing the safety aspect be made a condition of the permit, but thought the issue should be reviewed by the city. He added, he would support the approval of the permit. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER !2, 2001 PAGE 7 VOTE: Bryson Nord Yes Erwin Yes Goecke Yes Osborne Yes Aaronson Glick Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Yes Yes · ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS ,, ITEM 9' CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEM 10- REPORTS 10-a. City Council -- Bannock reviewed the action agenda included in the packet and reported on actions taken at the December 5, meeting as follows: · A presentation from Robert Ruffner of the Kenad Watershed Forum regarding preliminary findings of a water quality study. A joint work session with the Airport Commission would be held on Thursday, December 13 to continue discussions about taxation of private aircraft at the airport and suggested the Commission may want to attend. · Council formed a committee to consider a new design of the city's logo. · The council denied a request for a discounted pay-off of deed of trust notes in the McLane Bankruptcy cases. · The Commission will be invited to attend a joint work session with council on January 16 at 6:00 p.m. to hear a presentation by the Hospital regarding their plans for expansion and how it would impact the city. 10-b. Borough Planning -- Bryson reviewed actions taken by the Borough Planning Commission. 10-c. Administration -- Kebschull wished the Commission happy holidays since the regularly scheduled December 26 meeting had been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on January 9, 2002. ITEM 11' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED-- None. ,,, ITEM 12. INFORMATION ITEMS 12-a. 12-b. 12-c. 12-d. Zoning Bulletin (11/10/01 & 11/25/01) City Council Roster Planning & Zoning Roster KPB Plat Committee Action PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 12,2001 PAGE 8 ITEM 13: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS-- None. ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'21 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2001 PAGE 9 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 2001 7:00 P.M. KEI~IAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' //www. ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: . SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) Robert Ruffner-- Kenai River Water Quality Results ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS . , ITEM D: Resolution No. 2001-91 -- Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Restaurant Concession Agreement for the Kenad Municipal Airport. *2002 Liquor License Renewal -- Kenai Country Liquor/Package Store COMMISSION[ COMMITTEE REPORTS , 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7, Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: . MINUTES *Regular Meeting of Nc~vember 21,2001. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS . Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified . Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 , Discussion -- Schedule Joint Work Session with Airport Commission to Further Discuss Airport Operations and Taxation. , Discussion -- Update of City Logo . Discussion -- Proposed Discounted Pay-Off of Deed of Trust Notes in McLane Bankruptcy Cases. , Discussion -- Schedule City Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager Evaluations. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J' DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Possible executive session to discuss proposed, discounted pay-off of Deed of Trust notes in McLane bankruptcy cases. ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai, ak.us MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAM$~ PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at apProximately 7'02 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-X. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Williams, Bookey, and Swarner. Present were: Moore, Porter, Bannock, Jackman, A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the agenda. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4. CONSENT AGENDA There were no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: ..SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B-1. Robert Ruffner -- Kenai River Water Quality Results -. Ruffner gave a presentation on preliminary data received through a Kenai River Watershed Water Quality study prepared by the Kenai River Watershed Forum. He reported, in 1998 a framework for water quality monitoring was developed and in KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5,2001 PAGE 2 1999, funding was received and the monitoring program began. Ruffner added, 13 entities were involved in the monitoring program partnership, including the cities of Kenai and Soldotna; 20 sites were monitored from Cooper Landing to Cook Inlet; the information was not meant to be regulatory; and he emphasized the information was preliminary. Ruffner stated it was important to know there are problems with seasonally high amounts of fecal coliforms and hydrocarbons, but it was not known what was causing the high amounts, and it warranted additional investigation. He also noted, the collection of information and study would continue for five years, however the immediate next step was to determine a timeframe when the amounts get high in order to see if there are easy f~xes and try to implement them. Ruffner added, because state standards were not being met, agencies would probably want to investigate the issue closer. Ruffner thanked the cities for being involved and stated he thought it was in the best interest of the city to stay involved. He added, when the agencies meet and begin discussing what to do in the Spring, he suggested the city have a presence. Bookey agreed the city should stay involved as the appearance of the hydrocarbons and coliforms in the lower river probably meant there were more problems upriver than downriver. Williams agreed and added, he didn't want the information to be used against the commercial fishing industry, the Cunningham Park program, or the coastal trail project. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1o Resolution No. 2001-91 -- Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Restaurant Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport. COuncilwoman Porter MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2001-91 and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. Linda Petrey {Lessee} -- Petrey requested the contract be approved and entered into early in order for them to be open prior to the holidays. She noted, 'the current lessee, Schnelting, wanted to vacate the premises on December 11 and they wanted to start their contract on December 12. Swarner noted the monthly lease rate proposed by Petrey was $1,550 through December 31, 2006 and asked if Petrey felt they would be able to make that payment as other lessees had come to council requesting their payments be cut, which Swamer added, she would not support. Petr~.ey stated they were confident they would be able to cover the costs of the lease payments. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5,2001 PAGE 3 VOTE: Moore Yes Jackman Yes Swamer Yes Porter Williams Yes Yes Bannock B0okey Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED to have Administration allow the contract to take effect December 12,2001. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-2. 2002 Liquor License Renewal-- Kenai Country Liquor/Package Store Approved by consent agenda. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D'I. CoUncil on Aging-- No report. D-2. Airport Commission -- No report. D-3. Harbor Commission --.Councilman Bookey reported the Commission would be meet again on Monday, December 10, 2001. D'4. Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported the Commission met on December 4 and discussed the following: · Expansion plans -- Architect Bill Kluge, Public Works Manager La Shot and Building Official Springer also attended the meeting and discussed the building plans. The Commission decided to support a two-story plan {second story unfinished, bottom floor finished) and passed a motion to move forward and have the architect prepare a cost estimate for the project. · The library's annual open house is scheduled on December 13. · The Commission requested their January meeting be cancelled in January as it would fall on January 1. Council had no objections. D-5. Parks/h Recreation Commission -- Councilwoman Porter reported the next meeting was scheduled for December 6 and Councilman Bannock would attend for her. -, ,. D-6. Planning/h Zoning Commission -- Councilman Bannock reported a public hearing was held for a day care and was approved. He also noted the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5,2001 PAGE 4 Commission's consent agenda had a number of Home Occupation Permits on it and explained these were a result of the new fire inspection requirements. D-?. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-Ta. Beautification Committee -- Councilwoman Swarner noted the regular December meeting'was cancelled by council. D-Tb. Kenai Convention/h viSitors Bureau Board-- Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, December 10 and that Ricky Gease had been appointed as the new executive director. D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Councilwoman Swarner passed out a copy of information she received at a workshop regarding economic development strategic planning and requested council review the information and discuss it in January. Councilman Moore reported he attended two workshops at AML; one on homeland defense and the other, water issues for rural communities. Councilwoman Jackman reported she attended the Newly Elected Officials Seminar and found the information useful and interesting. Williams referred to a copy of the "Citizen Information Kit" which he distributed to council. He noted, the information discussed how to go forward and develop a plan for finances and operations. He also reported the city was again presented an AML Award of Excellence in regard to the public-private partnership developed to build the new Public Health Center in Kenai. Williams stated he would present the award to the Health Center and request it be hung there. It was also reported Pete Sprague of Soldotna was elected as the area's representative to the AML Board of Directors. ITEM E: MINUTES E-X. Regular Meeting of November 21,2001. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRF_~PONDENCE-- None ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS-- None ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-Xo Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5,2001 PAGE 5 Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2o Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED' H-3o Discussion -- Schedule Joint Work Session with Airport Commission to Further Discuss Airport Operations and Taxation. Council reviewed a memorandum from City Clerk Freas which was included in the packet and suggested the regular Commission be held and then the work session as there were several items of business to which the Commission needed to attend. Council had no objections. City Manager Snow reported she, Commission Chair Knackstedt and Commission Member Van Zee traveled to Anchorage to attend a Master Plan development meeting for the Anchorage Airport. At the meeting, the consultant discussed alternatives Anchorage would be considering to develop a new north/south runway, a new apron, and increasing capacity, etc. She noted Kenai was mentioned several times during the meeting when it was suggested Kenai might like the airfreight traffic from the Anchorage airport. Snow also reported she learned there were no plans for the Kulis Air National Guard to relocate. H-4o Discussion -- Update of City Logo Clerk Freas reviewed information included in the packet which was requested by council. The information discussed costs, time, etc. involved in developing a new logo and copies of letterhead used over the years which indicated several different styles. Porter requested council go forward and investigate the development of a new logo for the city and also suggested a committee be formed which would include a student from one of the local Kenai schools, and if a design is developed from there, then utilize a graphic artist. Having a contest in the schools was also discusSed and thought to be a favorable idea, as well as a prize for the chosen design. Williams formed a committee to include Councilwomen Porter and Jackman and City Clerk Freas. -, H-5. Discussion -- Proposed Discounted Pay-Off of Deed of Trust Notes in McLane Bankruptcy Cases. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5, 2001 PAGE 6 Attorney Graves reminded Council, during the bankruptcy case, the McLane's had to give promissory notes secured by Deeds of Trust on several pieces of property in order to retain the property. He reported, the notes would be due September, 2004, however the McLane's had offered to pay them off early ($361,000) and proposed a 14% discount ($310,000) for an early payoff. He added, after administrative expenses, the city would receive approximately 60% of the remainder and the bank would receive 40%. Graves stated he discussed the issue with the city manager and finance director and they all agreed they would recommend the city oppose the early payoff because they felt the 14% payoff rate was too high for the early payoff and the Deed of Trust notes were eight percent. If the money was reinvested at this time, it would bear about four percent interest. From a business point of view, they did not feel it would be a good business decision and because the property is currently over-secured, they did not feel there was a risk. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for council to follow Administration's recommendations and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Discussion -- Schedule City Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager Evaluations. Swarner noted the evaluations had not been done during the last budget season and felt they should be done as soon as possible. Council set the city clerk and city attorney evaluations for the December 19,2001 council meeting and the city manager's for the January 2, 2002 council meeting. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor-- Mayor Williams noted the following: · Requested a Council/Planning & Zoning Commission work session on Wednesday, January 19, beginning at 6:00 p.m. immediately prior to the council meeting. The purpose of the work session will be to hear a presentation regarding the Central Peninsula General Hospital Master Plan and the impacts the Hospital's future development will have on the City of Kenai, as well as the Kenai Peninsula. He would also like notices be forwarded to all other members of commissions and committees. Council had no objections to scheduling the work session. · Due to funds that will become available for homeland defense, he discussed the possibility of a new National Guard Armory being built in Kenai with the persons in command of the National Guard in Alaska (Generals Oates and Korenek) while in Anchorage. Williams stated his desire to have the generals come to Kenai and tour many of the facilities in the Ci~ and discuss the possibility and need for a new armory to be built in Kenai which would be closer to the airport for homeland security purposes. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5,2001 PAGE 7 Williams suggested a community lunch be held by the city with 25-30 invitees and requested administration to provide information on property that was set aside for the Air National Guard's use years ago and not used. Williams suggested, if a new armory is built, the old armory could be turned over to the city and used as a community center. A brief discussion followed regarding funds in the Legislative budget to cover the costs of the luncheon. There were no objections from council. · Reported that he, Councilwoman Swamer, Councilman Moore and Assistant Fire Chief Tilly toured the Anchorage Emergency Operations Center during the AML Conference. Williams reminded council a letter requesting funding to equip and put into operation the city's emergency operation center at the ARFF building was recently forwarded to Senator Stevens. Williams suggested a draft resolution supporting the city's request for funding be prepared and sent to other cities on the Peninsula for their consideration. Council had no objections. I-2. City Manager-- City-Manager Snow reported she attended the Alaska Municipal Managers Association meeting at AML and attended several very interesting presentations regarding design/build projects, public and electronic record management procedures and the AML Investment Pool. I-3. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported he attended the Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association meeting at AML. While there, he discussed the traffic fine collection program with other municipal attorneys. Graves also reported he would be participating in the Kenai Peninsula School District's Mentoring Program. I-4. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas referred to a letter from the American Legion {included in the packet) requesting the city advertise in the Legion's program for the 83rd Annual Department Convention for the American. Legion which would be held in Kenai in April. Freas noted no funds were included in the Legislative budget for this purpose and asked if council wished to purchase advertising. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED to purchase a full-page ad and donate city pins for this purpose. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. I-5. Finance Director-- Finance Director Semmens reported he reviewed the power rates discussed at a previous meeting and found they had dropped slightly. I-6. Public Works Managers Komelis: No report. La Shot: Reported the ice was in at the multi-purpose facility and noted it was typical to do break-in tests and train for the new refrigeration equipment, however the cold weather precluded that process at this time. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5, 2001 PAGE 8 1-7. Airport Manager -- Airport Manager Cronkhite had no report, however Councilwoman Porter stated her concerns with the new parking restrictions and traffic pattern for in front of the airport terminal. Cronkhite explained, the FAA had not given clear definition of what restrictions were to be used by airports of Kenai's size and they were trying to be as lax as prudent. Because there had been some problems with people following the traffic flow and parking, they were hoping to improve the patterns through lighted signs with diagrams noting how to park, etc. so that it wouldn't be necessary to hire people to direct the flow on a 24-hour basis. Cronkhite also reported the issue would be discussed at the Airport Commission level for added input. Also discussed were concerns the current patterns were cumbersome, an inconvenience to the patrons and that they were not developed pursuant to FAA guidelines/restrictions. Bookey stated he wanted the maximum security with the complacency for the community. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens Robert Ruffner-- Reported the Kenai Peninsula Borough would be receiving funding for impacts brought by the dip net fishing program. He noted, a resolution appropriating the funding would come forward on the Assembly's agenda on January 8, 2002. City Manager Snow was requested to prepare a letter supporting the resolution. J-2. Council -- Bookey-- No comments. Swarner -- Referred to Information Item No. 3, the Cook Inlet RCAC newsletter, and noted Joe Gallagher spoke at AML about their organization's activities. She encouraged they bring their presentation to council in the near future. Moore -- No comments. Porter -- Requested council to approve a "day-off-with-pay" as a door prize for the employee appreciation dinner. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED to approve a day-off-with-pay and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Porter also requested council to con, sider personally donating door prizes for the dinner and would be getting in touch with them individually to that regard. Bannock-- No comments. Jaekman -- No comments. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5,2001 PAGE 9 EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Possible executive session to discuss proposed discounted pay-off of Deed of Trust notes in McLane bankruptcy cases -- Not held.' ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately '8:55 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk KENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING Council present: Bookey, Porter, Moore, Swarner, Williams and Bannock Staff present: Freas, Craig, Snow, Semmens, Graves, Kornelis, Morris, Walden The work session was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Williams who explained there would be no action taken during the evening and public comments would be held at five minutes. Williams requested the audience to join him and council in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence to remember those lives lost and affected by the September 11,2001 terrorist attacks. Referring to her Preliminary Assessment of Potential Impacts to City Departments of Proposed Private Prison, City Manager Snow explained the information was brief and was not in depth as the group did not have project impact data or other factual information pertaining to project feasibility or social economic and financial components of the project, impacts to the Kenai community, etc. She added, the report did not include any recommendations on staff impact preparedness or mitigation measures. Williams noted he received copies of the Delta Junction preliminary feasibility study and a copy of litigation in regard to that proposed project. The work session was opened for public comments. Blaine Gilman, 116 Haida, Kenai -- Gilman stated he was in favor of the prison and was representing the Kenai Natives Association, Inc. {KNA). Gilman noted the following: He reviewed Snow's preliminary assessments and reported they recognized there were water/sewer issues that would have to be addressed, including design changes that could make the project less expensive; · If the proposition passed and the project moved forward, they planned on working closely with the city and going to the Legislature to help acquire funding for the utility costs involved with the project, including other avenues for funding that. normally wouldn't be available (increase of per diem rate to pay for Borough bonding of the project); They understand the utility concerns would have to be worked out to the satisfaction of the city council; They know a major perception of the public concerns social/public safety issues. These issues have been researched through discussions with schools, prison, Cornell, etc. and findings indicate less than one percent of families move to be near the member incarcerated and they did not see this to be an issue. · The facility, which would be medium security, would house inmates with a four to seven-year sentence. With classification changes of the prisoners as they near their release dates, they are moved to minimum security prisons. Those inmates who would be released in the Kenai area would be those who committed their crimes in the area. · He personally would not promote a project that would harm, degrade, or endanger the community and felt the project would be good for the community, improving the economy, offer jobs, etc. · Requested council's support of the project. ., Bill Popp, 810 Set Net Drive, Kenai -- Noted the following: COUNCIL ~VORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 PAGF. 2 Explained correspondence referenced in Snow's report regarding halfway houses, was from Commissioner Pugh who expressed there was a need for a halfway house on the Peninsula, which had been previously discussed in 1995 and 96. Popp added, in order for a halfway house to be developed in the unincorporated areas of the Borough, the Assembly must agree to the placement of a halfway house, for which it had not yet been formally applied. Tom Livingston, Livingston/Slone, Architects -- Offered a brief overview of the design aspects of the project (he passed out information), noting: · The facility would be situated on Wildwood property, adjacent to the Wildwood Facility; · There was potential of sharing some services and backup security between the present and proposed prison; · There is excellent access to the airport; good access to highway transportation; close to the court system; isolated location with natural buffers; readily developable; soils are excellent for development; it's a large parcel offering optimum security; Close to commercial services; potential for water/sewer infrastructure from the city; site size is approximately 60 Acres. · Maximum capacity would be 800 beds, plus 88 segregation beds and eight medical segregation cells (448 cells in total). · It would be a medium-security, full-time custody facility for Alaskan resident male adults. · No halfway house or work-release program anticipated. · The site meets state requirements for medium-security facilities with same safety features as a public prison. · Transportation of inmates outside the facility would be provided by the Troopers. · The facility was planned to be owned by the Borough and operated by a professional, private corrections company (Cornell Corrections selected). · The Department of Corrections solely determines the sentencing and release of all prisoners (not the private corrections company). · The facility would have a 72-hour diesel emergency power generation for all security systems. · Reviewed the floor plan of the facility and security fencing information. · In regard to utilities, their first option would be to utilize public utilities from the city; a second option would be to have on-site, sewage treatment, water wells, water treatment, etc.; they anticipate 56,000 per day water usage and sewer slightly less; and for fire suppression, a 30,000 gallon tank would be on site. Livingston added, they understood by using the city system, they would have demands on the utilities and because the facility would be outside the city limits, it was the city's decision whether to provide the utilities and they would work with the city to secure funding to mitigate the improvements needed. However, he believed the costs suggested were debatable and would have to be worked out and they would want to be treated fairly like other industries. Councilman Moore noted a large discrepancy between proposed water usage for the new facility compared to the present prison facility at Wildwood, which was definitely a concern of the city. Livingston noted their sources for estimating the usage. Livingston was also asked where the funds would come from for the construction. ., Jeff Sinz, Kenai Peninsula Borough Finance Director-- The Borough would finance the facility, following a model used by the Municipality of Anchorage, and would involve the sale of COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 12,2001 PAGE 3 lease revenue bonds, financed through the long-term intergovernmental agreement between the Borough and State. The agreement would reflect the pledge of the lease payments and would be additionally secured by the facility itself. The facility would be built to state regulations atd Davis/Bacon wages and the contractual costs of parts, labor, etc. would be the same to build it privately as it would by the state government. However, savings could occur through the design phase of the project because of the team of companies and the borough that would be involved in the process. Sinz added it would not cost more to finance it through the Borough because of the use of lease-revenue bonds and the intergovernmental agreement between the Borough and the State, as well as the credit worthiness of the State to make the payments. There is no pledge of full faith and credit by the borough and the investors will be purchasing the future flow of revenues from the State. There would be no legal obligation to the Borough to step in if the State fails to provide the future flow of revenues. Livingston was asked if there would be quads of cells and he answered yes, there would be four for industrial art, etc. He was also asked where the new facility would be in relation to Chuda House and he answered, Chuda House would be between the two prison facilities. Councilwoman Porter asked if KNA had plans to move or change the lOcation of the Chuda House and Gilman answered, KNA would choose a new location for the facility and build a new one. Gary Donley, VECO/Neezer Jr. Venture -- Donley was asked if they would be hiring locally and he answered it was always in their best interest to hire from within the community and they would first hire from the local community. The joint venture will control the hiring, however he estimated over 600 carpenters and other trades would be hired for construction. The project should be completed within approximately 20 months. Bill Kluge, Architect -- Stated he had a personal interest because he and his four employees would obtain employment through the project. In the 20 years he has lived in the community, he said he had not seen a project that would offer as much economic impact to the city and he felt strongly of the potential benefits to the community with not many negative impacts. Mike Gillilian, Cornell Industries -- Reported he works for Cornell Industries and is a resident of Albuquerque and has been in the area since July and would like the project to go forward and is interested in being warden of the facility. Gillilian reviewed his work experience and qualifications, background, etc. of Cornell Industries. · The facility will be state-of-art from ground up and operated efficiently. All their facilities are ACA accredited or pursuing the accreditation. · They will offer viable vocational and education programs for inmates, working with local training programs. · Historically, not many families of inmates move into the community where the facilities are located. · In studies of Cornell it has been found they have a less likeliness to have escapes. · Wage packages to start for guards is $35,000/year with health/dental flex spending plans and wage increases are based on performance. Also have 401K and stock options. · Their employees are urged to take an active role in the community. · They are committed to hiring locally, will offer training, partnering with the university and employees will be paid a stipend while going to training. COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 PAGE 4 · If Cornell lost its contract, another contractor could be hired or the state could change the facility to a public facility. Harold Dale -- Has been getting involved with the program and a point was brought to him the doors are open for the community to work with inmates with rehabilitation efforts. Gary Donley -- Community involvement is very important to them and they want to make a difference to the lives of the inmates and their families. He suggested a community advisory council be developed to help in the effort. John Walters, Pastor/Church of New Covenant -- Asked if there would be family counseling or mental health benefits in the benefit package and was told yes. Terrence Smith, Ninilchik-- Stated concern about what would happen with the inmates in the system. He stated he felt Cornell and the state share duplicity that is not fair to the uninformed public and believed compromise would be very useful when discussing training, education, work programs, etc. for non-violent inmates. Mark Schrag -- Questioned how the list of five cities was developed that were included in the Snow report. Police Chief Morris explained he compiled the list and some of the cities were where Cornell was a vendor for a prison and contacted others close to where Alaska prisoners were currently housed. He added, he looked for cities that were small and that had a significant prison population. Unidentified Person from Audience -- Stated in her research on the borou§h prison, she was assured by Mayor Ba§ley that even if the prison was built and was never used to house prisoners, the state had guaranteed it would pay the bonds. Althou§h she never found that written, she found a May 14, 2001 letter from Commissioner Pu§h to the Borou§h Mayor indicatin§ "the state of Alaska is willin§ to ne§otiate a transaction in which the state's lease a§reement with the borou§h provides sufficient payment to cover the capital costs of the project. The state, however, will only pay for those beds that it uses, as is the state's current practice with the private prison beds it uses in Arizona. It would be irresponsible to do otherwise. It will be left to the ne§otiatin§ phase of the project to determine what the minimum, if any, number of beds should be; what price break should be afforded at different levels of occupancy; and what the per diem rate should be for those beds used over the minimum number." She questioned the pay for usage information in the letter and was concerned that if no prisoners were housed in the facility, the borough would have to pay the difference. Jeff Sinz -- Stated the borough would finance the facility with lease revenue bonds; the lease revenue would come from a long-term intergovernmental agreement between the borough and state; and the intergovernmental agreement had not yet been negotiated but would be of sufficient term and contain commitments to support the issuance of the bonds and the construction of the facility. If the agreement does not contain sufficient provisions, the project won't go forward because the borough would be unable to sell the bonds due to no bond buyers who would be willing to invest in a flow of revenues that is not sufficiently supported. He added, it was important to remember there were a number of key events needing to occur the project would become a reality, i.e. HB i'49 passage; vote on the proposition; and, negotiation of the intergovernmental agreement. COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 12,2001 PAGE 5 Joe Malatesta, Sr., Clam Gulch -- Stated his support of the proposition and noted he researched Cornell Industries and found them to be a very good corporate citizen. He also noted the current unemployment in Kenai; the construction would offer 650 jobs paid Davis- Bacon wages and would be an economic boost during construction; and the 211 jobs after construction as reasons why he supported the project. Malatesta also noted there were many myths and propaganda about the project and that a citizen advisory group would be developed to run the facility. He requested council to consider the good of the community when considering the project. BREAK TAKEN: BACK TO ORDER: 8:50 P.M. 9:06 P.M. James Price, Nikiski -- Stated he questioned how a privately funded facility could be run better than a public facility and how could it be feasible for a private corporation to do what it promises to do. He added, he hoped council would review all the information it had been given. Price added he tried to get answers to his questions but was unable to and thinks there is a lot of promotional hype and no substance. He didn't think it was good to have an extra layer between the state and what the Constitution mandates as it would be state money going into the hands of the private corporation who say they will do wonderful things. He added, he believed it would be better for the state to do the wonderful things. Elsie Hendryx, KNA Vice President -- Stated she supports the project and that KNA had put a lot of time and effort into the project and urged council to put a resolution of support forward. She added, one reason to have the prison in the area would be because of the number of Alaska Native people in Arizona in the correctional system and she would like to see them here, close to their families. Hendryx noted, she believed those inmates being closer to family would help stop the cycle. Unidentified Woman from Audience -- Stated she believed it was wonderful that KNA was working toward trying to help the inmates, however she questioned why it was only now they were wanting to do something for the Native prisoners after Wildwood had been located in Kenai for 15 years. Hendryx stated it was because they have limited access to Wildwood and their programs. Tom Stroman -- Stroman added, it was not until the last few years that they (KNA) had been able to settle the land issue which took a lot of resources and time. It was asked why KNA would think they would be good at offering programs for inmates if they have had no background in this type of program. Stroman answered, the outreach programs would not be confined to the prisoners as the Native associations have many programs throughout the local and regional corporations. They had been investigating the issues for a long time. When asked who owns Chuda House, Stroman answered it is owned by KNA but leased to Cook Inlet Housing Authority. Malatesta -- Read a statement from Richard Segura, President of KNA, supporting the project. Unidentified Man from Audience -- stated he has lived in Kenai for over 20 years and was concerned by the information on page 5 of Snow's report in regard to funding for upgrades to the utility system. Public Works Manager Kornelis explained the current water quantity COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 PAGE 6 problem and the anticipated demand from a new prison; difficulties in finding other water sources, especially at that end of town; grant application submittals and matches; current and future capacities of the sewer treatment plant and a wastewater facility management plan now being done which would help answer questions in regard to current and future needs, but would not be completed for another year. Cherie Brewer, Chamber of Commerce Vice President -- Asked why the city didn't go to the borough for information if, as noted earlier by Mayor Williams, the borough didn't come to the city. Williams answered, the city had been asking for information; the facility would be located outside of the city limits; and it was not in the purview of the city to go to the borough and ask them what they are doing. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Bannock -- Bannock thanked those who were in attendance for coming and Administration for putting together the report in a short amount of time with the large amount of information included. Bannock questioned the comments made on the last page of the report from Parks & Recreation about the increase of high-risk families moving into the community and asked what that Department knew that everyone else did not know. Swarner -- Swarner asked Kornelis if the city had already received any of the grant funds for an addition to the sewer treatment plan and Kornelis answered no. He noted', they had made several applications, however the Legislature makes the decision to offer funding and there had not been any indication of when funding would be approved. Porter -- Porter echoed Bannock's comments in regard to the Parks & Recreation comments in the report. She stated she had asked people in the grocery store about the project and found the biggest question people were asking was what the impacts would be to the community, school system, etc. if families of the inmates move to the community and if inmates choose to stay in the community after release. She noted the report answered some of the questions. She thanked the borough for their help in formulating the information. Moore -- Noted the council was developing a resolution for consideration and added, he hoped council would pass a resolution in support of the project contingent upon the satisfaction of the city that utilities will be met and a socio-economic review study to be done by the borough be reviewed by the city. BookeY -- Noted this project had been on the forefront for a long time and agreed with Bannock's comments. He thanked Administration for getting the information together, but was disappointed by comments made by the Parks Department in the report. Stated he changed his mind over the years from his original concerns about the Wildwood Facility being opened and believes this prison project would be a good community partner, the community will benefit 100% with having the prison, and would support the request for a resolution. Williams -- Thanked administration for the information collected in a very short amount of time. Williams suggested a memorandum of understanding be mentioned in the resolution which would be between the city and borough in regard to future issues that may arise {city/borough, city/state issues, etc.), i.e. road maintenance, plowing, etc. He suggested the state take over the maintenance of the ~'oad to the prison (Borgen Avenue). Williams also noted the city has a grant to furnish library services to Wildwood and thought that would continue, but was not sure whether such an arrangement would developed with Cornell. He noted his COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 PAGE 7 disappointment those items were not discussed or worked into the agreement prior to now. Williams added, in drafting the resolution, he wanted an open door to give the city the right to step in and negotiate a variety of issues that will come up. Swarner noted that Borgen Avenue is borough-maintained. Bannock -- Stated he would like to see a resolution show clearly that the administration and council is displaying a willingness to answer the issues, if the proposition prevails. Bannock added, he was hesitant to pass a resolution of the council telling voters how to vote, however he felt it was council's obligation to say, if the proposition prevails, the city will be a willing partner. Porter -- Stated she wanted a resolution brought forward and requested a recap of the information to be included in the resolution. They were' · Support of the resolution be contingent upon the city's satisfaction that utilities issues are resolved satisfactorily to the city and the socio-economic review study is reviewed by the city. · Refer to a memorandum of understanding giving the city the right to negotiate issues that may arise (road maintenance, library services). · The borough continue maintenance of Borgen Avenue. Moore -- Stated it wasn't his intention to tell the voters how to vote, but wanted the council to show support of the project contingent upon the issues listed above and wording could be the city supports the concept of a prison. Williams -- Suggested Councilmen Moore and Bannock be assigned to a committee to develop the resolution, but after discussion it was decided administration would draft the resolution, according to the information received, and then circulate the resolution to council for their review and individual comment back to. administration. Williams also cautioned all the council not to assemble for the purpose of discussing the resolution prior to the council meeting. It was noted the resolution would be up for public hearing at the September 19,2001 council meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The work session adjourned at approximately 9:44 p.m. Notes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Z Z Z ~0 ~0 Z >- i i ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ 0 0 0 0 Z w w -- ~ (..9 n,' O3 O3 Z :3 ::3 .W. 0 .j .j ~ 0 0 0 n,' n," n,' W _a _a '~' 0 W uJ n Z z 0 z n~ 0 z o ::3 (J ILl O3 I-- 0 · o (:3 0 0 · ILl 0 (0 o 0 ,',' · IJJ o_ w n,' w w w 0 0 0 w Z 0 0 o o Z I- Z w uJ LI.I m wl-- u_m O.-J w Ll.I Suggested by: Administrat',o,, CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 19415-2001 .AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR PURCHASE OF FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR DOWNSTAIRS OFFICE SPACE AT CITY HALL. WHEREAS, the downstairs office space, recently vacated by the Kenai Public Health Service, is being renovated to use as the Office of the City Clerk, and will house space for a copy room, record management operations and Council office space as well; and, WHEREAS, funds outside of the costs for renovation are required to purchase office and kitchen furniture, kitchen equipment, cupboards, countertops, shelving, phones, and miscellaneous office equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased in the General Fund as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $10,000 Increase Appropriations: Buildings - Building Improvements Clerk - Small Tools $ 1,500 $ 8,500 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, January, 2002. this second day of ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: ~ (12/12/01 clf) Introduced: December 19, 2001 Adopted: January 2, 2002 Effective: January 2, 2002 Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1946-2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BY $82,800 FOR A FEDERAL GRANT. WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has offered the City an $82,800 grant for the Fire Department to purchase personal protective gear; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department needs to replace Scott Air Packs and associated equipment; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department budget includes the required ten percent (10%) match for the grant; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to accept this grant and purchase personal protective equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations in the General Fund Fire Department be increased as follows: General Fund: Fire Department Increase Estimated Revenues: Federal Grant $82.800 Increase Appropriations: Small Tools $82,800 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2nd day of January, 2002. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (12/12/2001) jl Introduced: December 19,2001 Adopted: January 2, 2002 Effective: January 2, 2002 nal Municipal Airport "S gt eGr Memo To: From: Linda L. Snow, City Manager Rebecca Cronkhite, Airport Manage~~,~ Date: November 14, 2001 Subject' Challenger Kiosk in Terminal Mayor Williams has requested that Challenger Learning Center be allowed to place a small fundraising kiosk in the Airport Terminal.. I have met with Steve Horn, Director of the Challenger Learning Center and he has identified a possible location, which is indicated on the attached diagram. In addition to the diagram, I have also enclosed a photo of the proposed kiosk. The Airport Commission has reviewed the matter and had no objections to executing a Special Use Permit for the kiosk. Attachments www.ci.kenai.ak.us. CITY OF KENAI "Oil Capital of Alaska' 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-779z TELEPHONE: 907-283-7535 FAX: 907-283-3014 Memorandum Date: To: From: RE: December 14, 2001 Mayor and City C,q. uncil Linda L. Snow, City Manager Inlet Woods Subdivision, Part One As you know, the purchase of the 53 lots referenced above by Hall Quality Builders, as well as one other land sale, was conditioned upon the execution of an Installation Agreement requiting a performance, labor, and material payment bond. As was reported to Council in September, the Installation Agreements were not executed. The Administration then indicated to the bidders a willingness to reduce the amount of the bond by the amount of the costs pre-paid by the bidders to HEA for electrical service to the properties. Mr. Hall is now proposing an alternate agreement. In cooperation with Archer Escrow Co., Mr. Hall proposes to enter into an Escrowed Funds Agreement with the City of Kenai and Archer Escrow Co. The Agreement would provide, first, that a warranty deed conveying the property be prepared and held in escrow until satisfactory completion of the subdivision improvements identified by the City in the Installation Agreement. Secondly, the Agreement would stipulate that Mr. Hall is personally liable for the satisfactory completion of the improvements. Third, the Agreement would require that Mr. Hall deposit the purchase price of $180K into a seParate Archer Escrow Co. Trust Account. When the improvements are completed in full accord with the Agreement, the purchase price will be disbursed to the City and the deed delivered tO Hall Quality Builders. In the event that Mr. Hall fails to complete all or any of the required improvements by August 30, 2002, then Mr. Hall would pay $20K out of the Trust Fund to the City and the deed would be remmed to the City. The Administration recommends Council authorization to emer into an Escrowed Funds Agreement with Clint Hall and the Archer Escrow Company for the purchase and improvement of 53 lots in the Inlet Woods Subdivision, Part One. CITY OF KIZNAI "Oil Capital of Alaska" 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE: 907-283-7535 FAX: 907-283-3014 Memorandum Date: To: From: December 13, 2001 Mayor and Cobuyer[Members Linda L. Snore, City Manager KPHA Hockey Camp As indicated in the attached letter, the Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association (KPHA) is interested in reserving the Multi-Purpose Facility in June for a hockey school. KPHA would contract with Mid Island Hockey Schools of Canada to operate the camp, and young athletes from inside and outside of Alaska would be attending. The Mid Island Hockey Schools are currently in the process of preparing their camp brochures, a sample of which is attached for your information. KPHA would like to have the Kenai Hockey Camp offered in the brochure. Parks & Recreation Director Bob Frates was initially concerned about potential problems that could occur when making ice during June, e.g., the build up an ice lens, so he spoke with DR Ice, Public Works Manager Jack LaShot, and Joel Anderson of Anderson Rinks. The information he received indicated that the likelihood of an ice build up developing during this time is very small. According to Bob, Mr. Anderson was very comfortable and confident with his evaluation concerning this matter. Thc Administration recommends authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with KPHA to reserve use of the Multi-Use Facility for the proposed hockey school. The MOA would include, but not be limited to, such conditions as the payment of all costs involved in preparing for and operating the hockey camp in the multi-use facility, e.g. utilities, janitorial services, DR ice installation, maintenance and removal. There would be additional conditions related to insurance, supervision, other ice rentals, etc. November 14, 2001 Mr. Bob Frates Kenai Parks & Recreation Department Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Mr. Frates, The Kenai Peninsula Hockey AssoCiation would like to inquire on the use of the Kenai Multipurpose Facility and Ice Rink. We would like to have a hockey school the first two weeks of June. Mid Island Hockey Schools of Canada would put on the school. This organization was our selection to use for a school at the Soldotna Sport Center last summer and the feedback was very positive. This non-profit venture gives our young atl~letes the opportunity to attend a quality hockey school in the local area and prevent them from traveling outside the state to get hockey instruction and ice time. It would also get interest from players in other parts of the state to come to the peninsula. Because of the national advertising this organization does with their brochures and web site, there is the possibility of skaters attending who are from the Lower 48. I feel the rink would be a great setting for this school. We would like to get a proposal for the cost and use of the facility for six to eight hours a day, Monday tlu'ough Friday each week. Let's keep our kids home and supply them with a quality experience here on the Kenai. Thank you for your time an.d consideration of this lnatter. Sincerely, Todd Duwe Coaching Director Kenai 'Peninsula Hockey Association =tn o U~ NAI PENINSULA BOROUGI- 144 N. BINKLEY -, SOLDOTNA, ALASKA ~ 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892 CITY CLE December 3, 2001 DALE BAGLEY MAYOR ATTN: John Williams, Mayor City of Kenai ,~ 10 Fidalgc Ave Suite '" Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Mayor John Williams' The Kenai Peninsula Borough is anticipating receiving approximately 10,000 acres of entitlement lands at Kustatan Ridge, across Cook Inlet near the West Forelands in the near future. The borough is very interested in working cooperatively with other entities to insure a sound development plan is created. This land will provide a unique opportunity to enhance and expand community activities to the west side of Cook Inlet and we would like to make sure the full potential of this opportunity is realized. For this reason we would like your assistance and participation. In 1998, a West Side Task Force came together to pool it's resources and create an initial draft plan for the west side. This group did an outstanding job in working up a concept for development, which provided for access, cooperative use of infrastructure and an overall draft plan. We would like to now carry this plan one step further. The Borough Assembly approved $75,000 for an engineering analysis for the west side as part of this year's budget. We would like to have your assistance in working up a request for proposals, and working with the selected consultant to do specific engineering analysis of the access and other issues related to development of this project. We would also hope to identify any permitting issues that will have to be dealt with as the project progresses. I would like to invite your organization to participate in the West Side Development Task Force. This task force is being charged with furthering the development of the project with technical engineering assistance. Your input into this project will be invaluable, and I hope you or a representative from your organization will be able to participate. We anticipate meeting twice a month January and February 2002, then once a month thereafter until we have a completed product. The first meeting will be Thursday, January 15th at the Kenai River Center at 7pm. Additional meetings are scheduled the same time and place on Jan 29th, Feb 14th and 28th. Please respond to Bob Bright, Planning Director at (907) 262-4441 x305. Thanks again for your assistance'" Sincerely, . ' ' .... : ' .-' Dale Bagley, Borough Mayor nal Municipal Airport Memo To: From: Date: Subject: Linda L. Snow- City Manager Rebecca Cronkhite-Airport Manager ~'- '.~~~-._~ December 12, 2001 Travel Agency Concession Bid As you are aware, the bid process for the travel agency concession was put on hold following the events of September 11. Alaska's Best Travei's Special Use permit was extended to February 28, 2002. Dottie Fischer, owner of Alaska's Best Travel, has requested that we proceed with the bid process. The proposed bid sChedule and Invitation to Bid are attached for your information. Attachments www. ci.kenai.ak, us. K£NA I A IRPOR ? TRAVEL AGENCY CONCESSION BID SCHEDULE The City of Kenai is requesting bids for a travel agency concession in the airport terminal building. Bid packets may be picked up at the Airport Manager's office in the terminal building, 305 N. Willow, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska. If you have any questions, please call 907-283-7951, ext. 22. Date/Time Event 12/19/01 Travel Agency Invitation to Bid & Bid Schedule to Council for Approval 1/2002 Advertising Other information 1/31/2002 Bid Opening 10:00am 1/31/2002 Successful bidder in Council packet Airport Manager's Of~ce 2/6/2002 3/01/2002 Council awards lease to successful bidder New travel agency concession starts Kenai Airport 305 N. Willow, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: 907-283-7951 Fax: 907-283-3737 Email: ENAadmin@ci.kenai.ak. us 01~ FT INVITATION TO BID TRAVEL AGENCY CONCESSION KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TERMINAL The Kenai Municipal Airport is soliciting sealed bids for the right to operate an exclusive full-service travel agency concession business in the airport terminal building. The contract will be a 5-year lease from March 1, 2002 through February 28, 2007. Bid packets including the bid forms and sample concession agreement may be picked up at the Airport Manager's Office in the Kenai Airport Terminal or call Mary Bondurant at 283-7951, ext. 22. A bidder must submit a complete bid on forms furnished by the Airport as described in the bid documents. The Airport must receive bids at the Airport Manager's Office, located at 305 N. Willow, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611, by 10:00 a.m. on Januar~ 31, 2002. The Airport will return any bid received after this time. At 10:00 a.m. on January 31, 2002, Airport Management will publicly open and read all bids in the Airport Manager's Office, 305 N. Willow, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska. When the Airport opens the bids, all information submitted with the bid becomes property of the City of Kenai and public information. After the bid openings, the Airport will conduct a detailed review of the bid submittals to determine the highest responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder. All interested parties, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, are encouraged to submit bid proposals. The City will not exclude bidders on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, or national origin. Persons with a disability who need special accommodations concerning this concession offering should contact Mary Bondurant in the Airport Manager's office at the above address and telephone number. The right is hereby reserved to reject any and all bid proposals and to waive any defects when, in the opinion of the Kenai City Manager, or official designee, such rejection or waiver would be in the best interest of the City. In additon, the City hereby rosentes the right to m-advertise for bid proposals or to reschedule the bid opening if the City desires such action. Peninsula Clarion Anchorage Daily News Newspaper ITB December 12, 2001 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF KENAI DRAFT FY 2003 BUDGET CALENDAR December 20 January 10 January 18 January 2 - Feb 15 February 4 February 18-20 February 22 March 4-15 March 22 April 3 April 9 May I May 10 May 15 May 15 May 20 June 5 June 5 June 24 Budget Preparation Packets Distributed Overtime and New Positions Due to Finance City Administrator Decides On New Position Requests By This Date Finance Departmem Develops Revenue and Personnel Expense Estimates, Budget Formats & Tables Departmental Budget Submissions Due to Finance Budget Drait Reviewed by Departmem Heads Consolidated Budget Submitted To Administrator Departmem Head Meetings With Administrator Administrator's Budget Draft Finalized Budget Package to Council Council Budget Work Session Additional meetings as needed Imroduce Ordinance on Personnel or Pay Council Work Sessions Completed Introduction of Budget Ordinance Motion to Set City Attorney and City, Clerk Pay, if Changing Publish Notice 7 days prior to Public Hearing Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance Mill Kate Resolution Adopted Must' be provided to the Borough by 6/15 Publication & Distribution of Budget Completed Finance website updated DRAFT BUDGET WORKSESSION SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00-9:30 P.M. April 9, 2001 Budget Overview' City Manager/Finance Director- 40 minutes General Fund Budget: pg. Departmem Estimated Time 'Clerk Carol Freas 10 minutes Visitors Cemer Ricky Gease 10.minutes Legislative Council 20 minutes Break 10 minutes Legal Cary Graves 10 minmes City Manager Linda Snow 10 minutes Finance Larry Semmens 10 minutes Land Admin. Linda Snow 10 minutes Non-Departmemal Snow/Semmens 10 minutes April 11, 2001 General Fund cominued Fire Scott Walden Planning & Zoning Jack LaShot Public Wrks. Admin. Jack LaShot Shop Jack LaShot Buildings Jack LaShot Police .. Dan Morris Communications Dan Moms Animal Comrol Dan Morris Break 10 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes · 5 minutes 10 minutes Safety Keith Komelis 5 minutes Streets Keith Komelis 10 minutes Street Lighting Keith Komelis 5 minutes Library Ewa Jankowska 10 minutes Recreation Parks Beautification Bob Frates Bob Frates Bob Frates 10 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes April 16, 2001 Other Funds Water/Sewer/Stp Boating Keith Komelis Keith Komelis Airport M&O/ Admin/Land Terminal Rebecca Cronkhite Rebecca Cronkhite Senior Citizen Funds Rachael Craig Congregate Housing Rachael Craig Break Debt Service Trust Funds Equipment Replacemem Fund Schedule Wrap up 10 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes John R. Beard First National Building 425 G Street, Suite 630 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (~07)277-4531 FAX (907)277-~$8~ December 10, 2001 Rebecca S. Copeland · Patton Boggs 1031 W. 4th Ave., Suite 504 Anchorage, AX 99501 VIA FACSIMILE TO 279-79'/3 John C. Siemers Burr, Pease ~ Kurtz 810 N Street Anchorage, AK 99501-3293 McLane ban~ptcies 'VIA FACSIMILE TO 258-2530 Dear Bc¢lo' and John: · , First National' Bank opposes discOunted prepayment by the McLanes, as-does City of Kenai. At Becky's suggestion~ l'vc discusscd thc matter, and thc bank and .City's objcct~ons, with Ken. 'I understand that this letter, ¢on/'tm~g thc opposition, will suffice, ~d that the motion for approv~l will bc withdrawn. If I am mist~em, please let mc know ·nd thc bank ~nd City will pre~nt their opposition to th~ eom. Very Wuly yours, ~ohn R. Bcard ,cc: Kenneth Battley Larry D. Compton David A. Stringer Richard Hal~nrt 'El p,aet.lO$~! eOE::!! ID O! oi~C[ Alaska's KENA INSULA December 4, 2001 Carol L. Freas City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave. Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 Dear Carol: The enclosed information details the many events planned for this winter's 25th anniversary of the Peninsula Winter Games. Please take a moment to review the sponsorship opportunities, and reflect on ho~v your sponsorship will help make these games our best 'ever! Not only are there tremendous economic benefits to the Kenai Peninsula community in holding these games, there are also even greater benefits to our community as a whole in sharing fun and wholesome winter sports as a community! I urge you to show your support for our community by sponsoring the Peninsula Winter Games at whatever level you are able. As an added incentive this year, sponsors who elect to sponsor the Games at the "Platinum" level will be featured in the 2002 Peninsula Winter Games video. This video will be used to highlight the successes and fun of the 2002 Games as well as solicit sponsorship and support for Games in future years. Chris Degemes President, KPTMC Board of Directors Thank you for your support of the Peninsula Winter Gaines. Let's work together to make this 25ti' anniversary year a rousing success, and a tribute to Al York, who started this dream for us to carry on. Please contact Myra Arbelovsky at KPTMC at 283-3850, for sponsorship information. Sincerely, ,,y,~' ~ v~ phone (907) 283-3850 fax (907) 283-2838 e-mail info@kenaipeninsula.org 150 North Willow, Suite 42 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Pe~sula Winte~ Games... Hi~hli~htin~ ~he Ice Sculptin~ Conxpetit~o~ This special event was initiated in 2001, and will be back in 2002, bigger and better than ever!! 12 nationally and internationally recognized Ice Sculpting Teams have been invited to participate in this year's competi- tion. The Peninsula Winter Games ice carvers will transform crystal clear blocks of ice into magical creations, guaranteed to delight and in- spire all who view them. February 2nd & 3rd, 2002 In the year 2002. the Peninsula Winter Games will celebrate its 25th anniver- ' sary of providing a premier winter recreational event with a multitude of activities and events for youth and adults alike. The Peninsula Winter Games have grown to become the Kenai Peninsula's largest winter sports and recreation event with over 3,000 youth, adults and specta- tors participating in over 20 different activities. The games have a special empha- sis on exposing Alaska's young people to a variety of winter activities that they may wish to participate in on a regular basis throughout the winter season. The events include a youth hockey tournament, which draws teams fi'om several Alaska communities, a kid's dog weight pull, snowshoe softball, speed skating, horse sleigh rides, two basketball tournaments featuring teams from around the state, the State Championship Dog Weight Pull and much more. One element that has become ex- tremely popular is the ceremonial start of the Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race. This qualifying race for the Iditarod has been a long time parmer of the Games and the race organizers and the mushers work with the Games to provide special needs children the opportunity to ride in the sleds for the ceremonial start. The 2001 games saw over 20 special needs children taking part in this ever growing event. In an effort to involve the community to a much greater degree, the games added a new event last year. the Peninsula Winter Games Team Competition. Teams made up of both youth and adults compete against each other for the traveling trophy and bragging rights in events like broom hockey, tug-of-war, scavenger hunt, basketball, softball, team Triathalon and much more. Here is a chance for families, businesses and organizations to come together in the spirit of sportsman- ship and good clean fun. As the games have grown, so have their impact on the Peninsula economy. The cost of hosting the Games, in- cluding support designated for the Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race, is estimated at $70,000. An additional $80,000 is spent in the community by those attending the games from varying Alaska communities. This $150,000 will cir- culate among businesses such as hotels, airlines, restaurants, gift shops, general retailers and more. It will then, on average, circulate three times within the local economy creating an overall impact in excess of $450,000 for all businesses like beauty salons, auto parts stores, mechanics, insurance agents, and much. much more. It is this type of economic impact that helps our communities make it through the winter and it is this type of exposure to winter activities that teaches our children that there is more to do when the snow starts to fly and the temperature drops than play Nintendo. This event happens every year be- cause over 250 members of the community and over 50 sponsors such as yourself dedicate time, money and resources to support this worthy event. Your help every year is why this event has become the success that it is. We are appreciative of all of the generous assistance and we look forward to it again in the coming year. This packet includes all of the details that you will need to again sign on as a sponsor of the Peninsula Winter Games. If you would simply fill out the sponsorship agreement and either mail it or fax it back, we will immediately begin your inclusion in all of the appropriate expo- sure opportunities. Remember, if you desire to sponsor a particular event, they are on a first come, first serve basis, so do not delay. Again, we appreciate your support and generosity, and we look forward to partnering with you on another successful event. ,::'~ . ........ $50 to $1 O0 "~ ponsors at the Ivory level will receive 1 Peninsula Winter Games T-shirt ! Ticket to the Breakfast Listing in the "Thank You" Ad ..- ...:.~'~'"::~"'¢,~ ~:,.-.,":: :=-~ ~ '...,,,,?..,..~.., ....... -~:¥~,:i~~ Sponsors at the Bronze level will receive: 1 Peninsula Winter Games T-shirt 2 Tickets to the Breakfast Listing in all "Schedule of Events" Ads Listing in the "Thank You "Ad Name on the Peninsula Winter Games Banner Listing in the KPTMC newsletter ..adar Puck Shoot *Speed Skating *Figure Skating *Native Youth Olympics Demonstration *Kid's Dog Weight Pull *Horse Sleigh Rides *Broom Hockey *Kids Snow Machine Rides *Gymnastics Demonstration *Skijoring Race *Tustemena 200 Ceremonial Start (rides for special needs kids) 2 Tickets to the Breakfast 1 Ticket to the Banquet BoM Listing in all "Schedule of Events "Ads BoM Listing in the "Thank You "Ad Name on specific event banner Name on the Peninsula Winter Games Banner BoM Listing in the KPTMC newsletter ............ $1000 Sponsors at the ~oh level will receive: Gold Level Events' 2 Peninsula Winter Games T-shirt *Youth Basketball Tournament *Adult Basketball Tournament *Teen Dance *State Championship Dog Weight Pull *Log Sawing Contest *Snowshoe Softball *Cross Country Ski Races *Peninsula Winter Games Annual Breakfast *Monopoly Tournament *Team Triathalon 4 Tickets to the Breakfast 2 Tickets to the Banquet Logo Listing in all "Schedule of Events "Ads Logo Listing in the "Thank You "Ad Name on specific event banner Name on the Peninsula Winter Games Banner Logo Listing in the KPTMC newsletter in'um: i · .. ~' ':'" - - ........... 02500 Sponsors at the Platinum level will receive' Platinum Level Events' All of the Gold Sponsor benefits plus: · Youth Hockey Tournament 2 Additional Banquet Tickets · Al York Memorial Junior Musher Sled Dog Race Logo in all "Announcement" Ads · Children's Carnival Corporate Banner at Events · Ice Sculpting Competition Business Name Recognition on all Radio Ads . ............... $500 Sponsors at the Silver level will receive: Silver Level Events' 1 Peninsula Winter Games T-shirt PONSORSH/P GREEMENT (Please check one of thejbllowing boxes and circle an event) February 2nd & 3rd, 2002 _, _,,  Yes. I would like to panner with the Peninsula Winter Games as a Ivory Level Sponsor. Commitment: $50 to $100 Yes. I would like to panner with the Peninsula Winter Games as a Bronze Level Sponsor. Commitment: $250 Yes, I would like to partner with the Peninsula Winter Games as a Silver Level Sponsor. Commitment: $500 Events: Radar Speed Puck Shoot. Speed Skating, Fi~mtre Skating. Native Youth Olympics Demonstration. Kid's Dog Weight Pull. Horse Sleigh Rides. Broom Hockey. &~ow Machine Rides. Gymnastics Demonstration. Skijoring Race. Tztstemena 200 Ceremonial &art(rides for special needs kids), Team Triathalon Yes. I would like to partner with the Peninsula Winter Games as a Gold Level Sponsor. Commitment: $1000 Events: Youth Basketball Tournament, Adult Basketball Tournament. Teen Dance, State Championship Dog Weight Pull, Log Sawing Contest. Snowshoe Softball. Cross Countrv Ski Races. Peninsula Winter Games Annual Breakfast. Monopoly Tournament Yes, I would like to partner With the Peninsula Winter Games as a Platinum Level Sponsor. Commitment: $2500 Events: Youth Hockey Tournament, Al York Memorial Junior Musher Sled Dog Race, Chil&'en 's Carnival Company Contact Person Address City State__Zip Phone (_~). Fax (__.__) Email I have enclosed a check for the amount of Please bill me for the amount of Please charge my credit card for the amount of Credit Card Number Exp. Date Printed Name Cardholders Signature Please return this form via fax to (907) 283-3913 or by mail to 14896 Kenai Spur Hwy. Ste. 106A, KenaL AK 99611 Peninsula Winter Games 14896 Kenai Spur Hwy. Ste. 106A, Kenai. AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283-3850 Fax: (907) 283-3913 Email: m.vra~kenaipeninsula, o~:g November 13, 2001 Mr. David Eberle, Regional Director Alaska DOT/PF P.O. Box 196900 Anchorage, AK 99519-6900 Subject: Kenai Spur Unity Trail Dear Mr. Eberle' CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDAL~GO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 -- -,/' ~- ' ' II · The City of Kenai is very supportive of the Kenai Spur Unity Trail that will link The City of Kenai with the City of Soldotna. The pathway will be heavily used. It is very disturbing that there is approximately 1000 feet of this pathway that is not part of the recently awarded construction contract. Evidently, DOT/PF has not yet purchased the needed ROW to complete this trail. I discussed this problem with the Kenai City Council at their last meeting. The City would like to know what DOT has planned in order to complete this trail. The City would like the trail to be completed and not have a 1000-foot gap, which would present a problem for pedestrians and bicyclists. I will forward your response to our City Council. Sincerely, Keith Kornelis Public Works Manager KK/njc cc: Linda Snow, City Manager DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES REGIONAL DIRECTOR, CENTRAL REGION 1' TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR 4111 A VIA T/ON A VENUE P. O. BOX 196900 ANCHORA GE, ALASKA 99519-6900 (907) 269-0770 (FAX) 248-1573 (TDD 269-0473) Keith Komelis Public Works Manager 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suilte 200 Anchorage, Alaska 99611-3014 Re' Kenai Spur Unity Trail November 3_.r_~0 2Q0! . I 0 2001 ' · o L P3-':r:' ' .-'-'"' .t Dear Mr. Komelis' Thank you for your letter concerning the Kenai Spur Unity Trail and the 1,000 feet of pathway that will not be constructed as part of that project. The Depamuent had two choices. We could put the project on hold until the property becomes available fi'om the Bureau of Indian Affairs or construct the project with this missing segment. Due to the interest of the communities involved, the City of Kenai, City of Soldoma and the Kenai Peninsula Borough, the Department decided that the project should be delivered in a timely manner. The Department of Transportation is continuing to work towards being able to construct this trail completely. The Department has contacted the BIA to attain the appropriate fight-of-way. A change order will be issued if the fight-of-way issues are resolved before construction is complete. If the fight-of-way becomes available after the project is closed out, the segment of trail that uses the shoulder of the road for pedestrian travel will have to be constructed as a separate project sometime in the furore. Ax, David R. Eberle Regional Director RY/hh o . INFORMATION ITEMS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 19, 2001 2002 Gaming Permit Application a. Kenai Chamber of Commerce b. Women's Resource & Crisis Center Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection. Department of Revenue. Tax Division PO Box 110420 Juneau, AK 99811-0420 Telephone 907.465.2320 ORGANIZATION INFORMATION State of 2002 Gaming Permit A AS 05.15.020 This form is also available on the Intemet at Federal EIN 92-0117443 ' 0rganiz~tion Name ...... Chamberof Commerce Kenm-[ , , Mailing Address 402 Overland City ' Kenai ' l~tate ,~ ........ TYPE OF ORGANIZATION (check one box. For definition see AS 05.15.690) , r-I Charitable E! Civic or service r"l Dog Mushers Association !'"1 Educational REC ,f ,, , 7_Jp Code 99611 , , ;heck one-' !--1 New ~[ Renewal 00-482 Number (907) 283-7989 , (907) 283-7183 E-mail Address 'ne · kencc@ptialaska. b Fishing Derby Association L~ Nonprofit Trade Association E! Fraternal r-i OutbOard Motor Assodation · !-1 Labor E] Police or Fire Department r"l Municipality E! Political LJ Religious El Veterans E] IRA/Native Village ORGANrXF:D AS .... , , , , ,, r~ ~ration ,, I-'l, Partnership. i'/ Asso,ci,',ation PERSONS IN CHARGE OF GAMES. Persons must be active members of lhe organization, or an employee of the municipality, and designated by ~he organi:,'ation. Members may not bo licensed as an operator, vondor, or employee of a vendor. Primary Member Name Audrey. Walaszek Social Security Number IDaytime Telephone Number 440-66-1519 I (907) 283-7989 ~.4ailing Address40 20v e r land , . Icity, State ann'.Zip Code ' ' " I K enai Ak 99611 IHas the primary member taken and passed the test? I'-]_y~§ 2 ~' No IPermit nu,mber under which lhe test was taken. Altema~e Member Name THESE QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. (see instructions) I-'] Yes [~1 No D Yes ~] No Carol Bannock Sodal Secudiy Nut-,bet 119-52-7697 M~iling Address ' ~e~50~rtand ,, , City, State a~d Zip Code }[enai AK 99611 Has the aRemate member taken and passed the test? ~ Yes il No Permit number under which the test was taken. IDayljr. e Telephone Number ! ,~807~ 283-7989 Has any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities ever been convicted of a felony, extortion, or a violation of a law or ordinance of this state or another ~risdiction that is a crime involving theft or dishonesty or a violation of gambling laws? Does any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities have a proh~ited financial interest as defined by 15 AAC 160.954.- 959. .! We declare under penalty of unswom falsification,"that we have examined this application, including any attachments, and that to the best of our knowledge and belief, ' it is true and complete. We understand that any false statement made on this application or any attachments is punishable by law. l~ma~r 7aturet~ ~~.. · ,..,~ ~~ !P~intedNam~ ' ' .' _ ''Date _ /v~J · Audrey Walaszek ,, , Ix., .// '~~~.~/~.~/ , -' Robert Peterkin II Mailing Address of President or Vice President i~O Bo× 381 Ke~a~ AK 9961~ 12-10-01 d~e 12-.~0-01 Daytime Teleph~-~e (907) 283-3777 ~Permit Fee: ~ Check the appropriate bOx and enclose the correct amount. The permit fee is based on 2001 es~mated gross receipts. ' Make checks payable to the State of Alaska . ['liCf $0 - $20,0o0 o~ new pe--,.77:..~. :or Department Use Only [A/I Perm/ttees New Perm/l/ePs Ii"1 Membership Ust D Documentation for3 years E] IRS Certificate or tax exempt letter I ' l"'l PMIC & AMIC Test [-I Articles of incorporation or bylaws 1"1 Separate bank account I See instructions for mandatory attachments. Form 04-826 (Rev 08/01) Front A copy of this application must be sent to all applicable municipalities and boroughs. 2002 Gaming PermitApplication organiZation Name Kenai Chamber of Commerce ,, Game Type (use for completing information below.) Bingo Deep Freeze Classics Raffles Dog Musher's Contest Puli-Tabs Dog Mushing Sweepstakes Contests of Skill Fish Derbies Canned Salmon Classics , , ACTNITES CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATION Facility Name " Physical Address :: Kenai Chamber of Commerce 402 Overland Kenai AK 99611 IFe'derai EIN ' 92-0117443 , Goose hla~sics King Salmon Classics Mercury Classics Game Type(s) , ,, ,, Raffles and Lotteries IPermit Number 00-482 Race Classics Rain Classics Salmon Classics Snow Machine Classics is Fadlity :la OW"e " [3 Lease~' r"i Donated E] Leased r"l Donated i-! Owned i-i Leased r-! Donated =,, 1'-i Owned i"! Leased i"1 Donated I-i Owned r"l Leased r"i 'Donated 1"1 Owned r'l Leased r'! Donated ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY VENDOR (pull-tabs are the only games a vendor can conduct). Vendor registration and fee must be attached. Name of Vendor 'Physical Address N/A Vendor l~lumber ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY OPERATOR Name of Operator Physical Ad~lress .. N/~ ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY MULTIPLE-BENEFICIARY PERMI'rrEE Name Of MBi~ Physical Address , Game Type(s) Operators Li~,nse I~mber , , Game Type(s) MBP Number , , N/A D~ICA~-iON O~ NE[ PROCEEDS. The organization must plan to use the net proceeds from gaming activities for poliUcal, educational, civic, public, charitable, Patriotic or religious uses in Alaska. (See statutes and regulations for specific rules.) In the space provided, tell how your organization intends to use the net proceeds from gaming activities. (Be specifict ....... iAll ]Awful activities as pres ~ibed under AS.05.15.150. Including two scholarship~, Jobshadow program, Mentorship program, Industry Day (Appreciation), Christmas corn the .4th of July Festivities and other community activities. -~ to Ken Form 04-826 (Rev 08/01) Back D..epg~.e.n.t of Revenue TaX. DiVisiOn Po ~.,x,,.~-30. JU~a..':U?. AK .99,811.-..0420 Telephone 907.465:2.320 state, of,Alaska 2002 Gaming ASO$,,1.$,020 OR~NIZATION IN~ORMA~ON Fe~m~E~.N 0 0 6 9 3 0 6 This form is also aVaiiabl~~ on.. the ~'ntemet at wWw.. , , , , C;r,.3an~i. ion Name,' Women's Resour'ce & CriSis Center ......... · ." S, Spruce Street I state ........ Kenai... AK -~ ........ . ...... ;;. .... * ...... .. :; .......... . ., . *- , ,.,,- .. ~E'.0F'0RG~~TioN ~ ,c~,'.e~kOne box. F0r~definiti°n see.AS 05;i'5-690) I o .=C'uCa, or,,., ......... o · ,'..';.¥;i'. .... .:. '. '.. ' OR¢~NI~DA$ ...... co~ .... 996.11 Renewal 9 9 0 7')'2 8 3--'~ ~;-!: 79 'lFaX NUmber !" ' (907) 28'3-5844 P1 Nonprofit Trade AsSoCiation ~' OutbOard MOtor Association j~ Police or Fire Department r"i Political' !~ Religious ~ Veterans r'l IRA/Native Village I ~~on ' ' U partnership ' t-q A_~$ocJation PERSONS IN. cHARGE OF.:GAM~..S: persens must be active members of the organization, or an employee of the municipality, and designated by the 0.rgan~:0n. Members. may'not be licenSed as an operator, vendor,.or ernpioyee of.a vendor; :'..:'-;' '*:.:' .::.':.. ': .". ~ ... ~. ', .':o.'.: · - . · - . , , , Pal;mary' Member Name Heather Arnett s°d~l. $.e~'"NU~:~ber ' ' IDay~m. TelePh .one Number 574-5o-6 283-947.9 Mailing Address 268 River Watch Drive' ;City, Sm~ ,~nd ZiP .Code ' 'SOldotna, AK 99669 :Has me primary member'taken and Passed the'test? ~1 Yes L,J'- No Pe~it number under which the te~ was taken 9 ~ 0 ~ ~ 9 THESE QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. (see inStrUctiOns.) r"l Yes F~ No Yes !~ No Altemate Member Name Kath,ryn Tomrdle S.~I Secu: 'rffy.. N~ 542-58-3967 Mailing Address PO Box 698 ~, State and Zi.'p:code ....... K e.na i..,, A~..9 9 6 1 1 Has the ai[em~e'~mbe'r ~en'and passed.the test? '[~! YES.. r~ No Peimit number Under Which the test was taken, 07 C) q C) Q, , ,, !Daytime Telephone Number ,(907) 283-9479 Has any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities ever been convicted of a felony, extortion, or a ~ii~i~0'h ~f a laW or Ordiriance of this' State or another'jurisdiction'that iS a crime. involving theft or dishonesty or a Violation of gambling laws? Does.any:member of management or any perSon who is responsible for gaming activities have a prohibited financial interest as de§ned by 15 AAC 160,954- 959. We declare under penalty of un..~, om .falsification, that we have examined this application, including any attachments, and that to the best of our know/edge and belief, it is true and com~e.~.. , We unde ~.~. . .nd'that any false statement made on this app!icabon orany attachments is punishable by law, · l~ary Member Sigr, aiu~e ' ...... iPresident of,Vice-President SignaLuTe (spa instcactions) .. IPrinted Name He.ather Arn.ett ip.~e~.'Name .., ..... .... ............... June Harris 520 Pine Avenue, Kenai:.·AK. 996.1! "' " " " ' " ' ' ".' ".'" "'::'. '.. ' ' ' · ~.. .'.' :" :.' ...... ""'""'"""" '"~'!' ", i' per~it F~e: Check the appr0Pri~te ~0x ancj e'nctos~ ~ ~~~rmit~ ~s ~ ~n 20l~1 e~ti~ed ~~ Date . . s-- p/ ... .pa~me Te_ie**'.p. hone" Make C~.pa/Y. .abi. e to the State of Alaska .....,,.. .... % **: ....: ..... . .... . ........ i"i $0 - $20;000 or newpermff .... .....,.;j: ..... ,$20 O' $20;001 '$100~000 ..... :..; ..... ; ...... .$5..0 ~ .$100,001 or.more,,:..,; ..... .~,,.$100 .... ii.. .i . · .... ~.~.~',' ' ', ................ . ........... ) ' ' ' ' ......... I1"I Membership Ust r'l Documentation for 3 years Ii""! PMIC & AMIC Test I"1 Articles .of incorporation or' bylaws l"1 IRS Certificate or tax exempt letter F'I Separate bank account. Form 04-826 (Rev 08/01) Front $ "i'ns.~cti°ns for mandatory, attachment~:- A copy of this application mUst be sent to all applicabl® municipalities and boroughs. ~ore * Kenai-Soldotna Women's Resource & Crisis Center '~eSource 8, c~'\'¢~e' ' December 5, 2001 City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 To Whom It May Concern: We are renewing our permit to sell pull-tabs at the Game Room located at 610 Attla Way, Kenai and the Getaway located at 35553 Kenai Spur Highway, Soldotna. One of the requirements for renewal is to send a copy of our application to the borough where gaming activity will take place. A copy of our 2002 State of Alaska gaming permit application is enclosed, if you have any questions regarding this, please contact our office at 283-9479. Thank you. Sincerely, Heather Arnett Executive Director Member In Charge HA/kat 325 South Spruce Street Kenai, Alaska 99611 Business Line... 283-9479 Crisis Line... 283-7257 '"'i': 'RECEIV£D bECE/~ 01 Volume z4 ............. Issue 12 Visit us at: www.$oldotnoChombe~.com Email us at: info~5oldotnaChamb¢~.com % suPPo~ / UNOCAL~ Alaska Board of Directors President Mike Frost 1st National Bank Alaska 260-6023 Past President Dan Mortenson Four D Carpet One 262-9181 President Elect Lisa Wimmer National Bank of Alaska 262-4435 Vice President Sammie Cole SouthCentrai Title 262-4494 Secretary/Treasurer Dena Cunningham McDonalds 262-2221 Terry Coval KWAVE/KPEN/KGTL Radio 283-7423 Paul Gray Exploring Alaska w/Paul Gray 262-9008 Betty Obendorf Individual 262-9890 'Tim Pope Natron Air 262-8440 Mike Sweeney Sweeney's Clothing 262-5916 Barbara Elson Individual 283-3403 Jocelyn Coghiil Accountable Marketing 283-1446 Kurt Olson City Council Seat 260-4822 Staff 2002 5oldotna Chamber Board AAembers A re Elected Tim Pope, Natron Air, Barb Elson, ]Endividuoi and Mike Fros" National Bank Alaska. Each of these board members have been elected to serve a three- year term. Continuing their service to the Chamber Board in 2002 are: Lisa Wirnmer, Dan AAortenson, Dena eunningham, Paul C=ray, Betty Obendorf, Mike 5weeney and .Kurt Olson. Vice Presi- dent, President-Elect and Secretary/Treasurer, alone with three appointed Board Members, will be announced in the Feb. 2002. Newsletter. Fourteen days before Christmas and all through the lodge ~; ...... ~!..'::::.:;i;,ii?. ;.:::L. · , ...... .... the decorations ore glittering -:~ "'".' '::~:': .... ' ~.:.';". ;'?'~"~. the kitchen is bogged. ':'~':::." ~e Kenai River Rawn elv~ are preparing som~Ctr~ts for all our friends and neighbors to come [t is our wish to bring you Holiday Cheer so you will come back many tim~ through the year. Please join us for Our Christmas Open December ! 1, 2001 from 5-10 p.m. For more information call 262-5818. Kaladi Brothers Coffee Co. ..... :~?~....~ ...... ?~Z!S Presents: :?:?ilWh~n: 5cturdw, Decem"6~'~.~IE, 200I': ' 6'30-9:00 p.m~ .... ::~ '~'':'''' · W:~:~'~;!Jiill.' K~lodi Brothers 3.:~g~$Outh DOOR PRi'ZEE, AAUE]E¢ AND LOT5 OF FOOD AND FUN. COME ON IN AND CELEBRATE THE SEASON W~H THE "KALADZ Executive Director Justine Polzin Visitor Service Manager Klm Mariman Member Service Manager Erica Williamson Bookkeeper Linda Anderson Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Phone 262.9814 Fax 262.3566 River City Pull Tabs 260-6100 ~~Alaska's~ SOLDoTNA 6 Ways To Build o Top .Staff To build a staff into a team that does the best possible job for the organization' + Be friendly to staff members but don't treat them like close personal friends. They want you to be the boss and they wont to be employees. ]Et works better that way. + Tell them everything. Expect them to tell you the some. Shared knowledge builds Ioyoit) and trust. + Practice Pulitzer Prize plagiarism' 5teal only from the best. If you need help, reach out tc your professional community. Someone, somewhere, somehow will know how to help. + Invest heavily in loyalty. ][f staff members know that you're always loyal to them, ..... ~y'li give you the same in return. + Realize that fairness establishes your credibility. + Never be too busy to laugh. Nothing gets people through o crisis like o good laugh-and o manager who's willing to enjoy it with them. February 1, 2002 Soldotna Elks Lodge #270¢ ~' 441340 Parknvay Crown West Bldg. 2002 Peninsula Winter Games On Februory 2 & 3, the Kenoi Peninsula Tourism ~orke, ing Council will host the 25th Annual Peninsula Winter 6~emes for 2002. 5inca its inception, ~he games hove continued to qrow into who~ it is ~oday...the largest outdoo~ ~ec~eaction event fo~ children ~n'd ~dults alike on the peninsula. And this year, we a~e planning ~ bigger ~nd better th~n eve~ event! With a new F~mil¥ Focus ~nd the Peninsula Winter 6~mes Button fo~ kids, the ~omes a~e sur'e tdentice everyone out fo~ a weekend of wintertime fun. Al York's vision, a quarter of o century ogo, was to provide kids an opportunity to get out and experience the' excitement of winter ~ctiVities in hopes that they might continue one o1: the ~ctivities throughout the S~,QSOH. We continue to pursue th(~t go(al today by exposing kids to activities like ice hockey, mushing, snow machining, figure skating, skijo~ing, No~dic skiing, gymnastics, the My guddy N' Me Weight Pull Competition ~nd b(~sketb(~ll'just to n~m~ ~ few. 5o mark that weekend on your calendars ~nd start 9earing up for your bi9 event...your child could take 1st place! For more information call 283-3850. _) Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations-for the Annual Christmas Decoration Contest Lights, Lights, and more Lights...our judges will be out the weekend of December 15 looking at the houses and businesses in and around the Soldotna area. This year we are asking you to call the Chamber and give the exact address of the house you would like our judges to look at. 'This year's winners will be announced at the December 18, 2001 Chamber Luncheon. Winners will receive a lunch and a certificate from the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce. To nominate someone, call Klm at 262-9814. These our the new members for the month of November _ ~ Special Welcome to our_ NEW Members... You'r~alI~GREAT! ~- ~-- ~_~_tl Advanced Business Services Barbara Ruckman Soldotna United Methodist Church Lod Woitel 1510 Kittiwake, Kenai Dale Kelley, Pastor ,35514 Kenai Spur Hwy., Soidotna 283-7785 158 S. Binkley, Soldotna 262-1834 Individuals 262-4657 Business Consultants Churche~ ij Homer's Finest B & B - Bed n' Breakfast Network Beach House Bed & Breakfast Ron Moore Co. ~1 P.O. Box 1909, Homer Doug & Anne Alaniva Linda McLane 35226 Kenai Spur Hwy., Soidotna I~1 235-4983 P.O. Box 48, Homer e 235-3232 262-2112 akfasts Bed & Breakfasts Real Estate Agencies Il ~3~ Soldotna Chamber of 44790 Sterling Hwy. Soldotna, AK 99669 Comme~ce PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAI'D SOLbOTNA , PERM~T- NO.A5K City of Kenai Mayor John Williams 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai, AK 99611 MAKE PACKETS COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBU~ON ,, COUNCIL MEETING DATE: Mayor/Council Attorney Clerk Police DeCa~tment Senior Cente~ Library ~/ Porks & Recreation ~/'Clarion Fire Deportment AGENDA DISTRIBUTION Sewer Treatment Plant Streets Shop bock Building Maintenance Animal Control Water/Sewer Counter Fax by computer to Contacts; Agenda List: (see Microsoft Fax from printer list; Address Book; Assembly Members HEA Kenai Chamber of Commerce ~Ton Little (bail/News/$oldotna) KVCC KDLL Ebb DELIVER Council Pockets to Police Deportment Dispatch desk. The Clarion will pick their packet up at City Hall. The portion of the agenda published by the Clarion should be foxed as soon as possible after Noon on packet day. The camera-ready agenda (c'/myfiles/documents/minute$/~genda form for paper)is emailed to the Peninsula C/ar/on (at email Contacts) and a copy is foxed to Denise at the ~/arion also. Home Page documents (agenda, resolutions and ordinances for public hearing) ore placed in the Clerk's HTML file. Place them onto the city's website with Front Page from there as soon as possible.