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March 20, 2002
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNC~-- REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 20, 2002
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http' //www.ci.kenai.ak.us
COUNCIL STAF.-I~ MEETING'-- 6:00 P.M.
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pled§e of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. A§enda Approval
4. Consent A§enda,~,
*All itemslisted with an~ asterisk (*) areconsidered~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:
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SCltEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
Kenneth Yearsley and Jim Spracher, Alas~Merchant, Marine
Veterans-- Presentation of Gift.
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGs
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ResoluttonNo~ 2002-2~-- DesignatmgApproxir~-ately 21 Acres of~I~ ..........
Prop~e~tnf~y, ,~~.~.,. the:FAA Foot~F~~th~Ol&,~~! ~
Antenna Farm, and Daubenspeck Prop~. as "MilI~nium- Square."
Resolution No, 20021-15 -- Authorizing the Use of the EquiPment
Replacement Fund to Purchase. a, Flat Bed Truckand~.a~MOto~: Grader:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Resolution- Nm. 2002-16'--- Transferrin~$35;00~/From Constmction' {o
Engineering in the Well House 4 Capital Project Fund,
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
Beautification Committee
Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
.
MiNUT~
*Regular Meeting of March 6, 2002.
ITEM F:
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CORRESPO~ENCE
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ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINESS
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Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
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Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
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Approval.-- Change Order No. 2, Ken.Test~ Well &Production ~Well No. 4
-- Kraxberger Drilling, Inc. / $47,000.
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Discussion -- Schedule of Budget Work Sessions
ITEM I:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM J:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM K:,
DISC. USSiO~ ,~
1. Citizens - (five mir, utes)
2. Council
EXF~UT~, SESSION- Personnel Matters-
ITEM L:. ADJOURNMENT
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Suggested by:
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-2
Mayor and Cou~cn
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DESIGNATING
APPROXIMATELY 21 ACRES OF PROPERTIES INFORMALLY KNOWN AS THE FAA
FOOTBALL FIELD, THE OLD FAA ANTENNA FARM, AND DAUBENSPECK PROPERTY
AS "MILLENNIUM SQUARE."
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai owns the property known as the "Daubenspeck Property"
(Daubenspeck Property Tract C, consisting of 15.144 Acres) and the "FAA football field"
(Spur Subdivision Senior Citizen Addition Un-subdivided Remainder, consisting of
3.086 Acres), and will acquire, upon completion of environmental remediation and
approval by the State Department of Environmental Conservation, the property known
as and the "old FAA antenna farm" (FAA Tract consisting of 3.216 Acres); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has received a Rural Business Opportunity grant in the
amount of $20,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the sole purpose of
determining the highest and best use of the three properties noted above and will use
that information in the comprehensive planning and development of the city; and,
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Kenai City Council to refer to the three properties as
one, calling it "Millennium Square" for consistency in referencing the properties in
future correspondence, reports, comprehensive planning, etc.
WHEREAS, because the "Daubenspeck property" was acquired by the city through a
generous donation from Harold A. and Rita Daubenspeck, their name will be dedicated
and included in some element of the development of the property, through the naming
of a street, a building, etc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, the "Daubenspeck Property" (Daubenspeck Property Tract C, consisting of
approximately 15.144 Acres); the "FAA football field" (Spur Subdivision Senior Citizen
Addition Un-subdivided Remainder, consisting of 3.086 Acres); and the "old FAA
antenna farm" (FAA Tract, consisting of 3.216 Acres) shall now be referred to as
"Millennium Square."
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of March,
2002.
ATTEST:
John J. Williams, Mayor
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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Suggested by: Administrat
City of Kenai
RF~OLUTION NO. 2002-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND TO
PURCHASE A FLAT BED TRUCK AND A MOTOR GRADER.
WHEREAS, the City needs to replace a flat bed truck used by the Street
Department; and
WHEREAS, the City needs to replace a Cat 14G grader Used by the Street
Department; and
WHEREAS, the General Fund will repay the Equipment Replacement Fund over
20 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL .OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the City is authorized to use the Equipment Replacement
Fund to purchase a fiat bed truck and a motor grader.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of
March, 2002.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(03 / 05 / 2002) jl
MEMORANDUM
TO'
FROM:
SUBJECT:
LINDA SNOW
KEITH KORNELIS ~
NEW EQUIPMENT - RESO. 2002-15
DATE: 03/14/2002
CC'
LARRY SEMMENS
Flatbed Truck
As planned to save money, the existing 1983 Ford Flatbed has been converted into the
new Steam Generator Truck. Bob's Services mounted the steam generator on the
chassis of the truck and painted the cab. It is old but does not have a lot of miles on it so
with this new type of use it should last a long time.
We need a new Flatbed to replace the one that was turned into a steam generator truck.
The old truck was used to pull the asphalt recycler with a load of asphalt and to pull the
crack-sealing machine. It is also used for a multitude of other uses in hauling items.
The understanding was the street crew would get a replacement flatbed when the old
one was converted. The estimated cost for a new Flatbed Truck is $50,000.
Motor Grader
Our existing 1978 Cat Motor Grader is scheduled for replacement in 2005. It was being
considered for reconditioning at a cost of $205,000. Last year the State DOT received a
bid for around 60 graders. The City of Kenai can piggy back their bid for a Cat Motor
Grader and with a few add ons (snow gate) purchase one for $269,726. The normal cost
for a base Cat Motor Grader is $330,00 compared to the DOT base bid of $202,465 so
there would be a savings of $127,535 if we could purchase one now.
Suggested by:
Administrati
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~NAI, ALAStC~
TRANSFERRING $35,000 FROM CONSTRUCTION TO ENGINEERING IN THE
WELL HOUSE 4 CAPITAL PROJECT FUND.
WHEREAS, additional engineering money is needed in the Well House 4 projeCt
for the new well site; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Well House 4 Capital Project Fund
construction account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made-
.Well House 4 Capital Proiect Fund
From: Construction
$35,000
To: Engineering
$35,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of
March, 2002.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST'
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(3/14/2002) jl
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
LINDA SNOW
KEITH KORNELIS
WELL HOUSE 4
DATE: 03/14/2002
CC'
LARRY SEMMENS
The original Well House 4 Project was never completed since we did not
continue with drilling the production Well.
We need to amend Wm. J Nelson & Associates contract for additional
work on the new site, which includes: 1 .) Site survey on Tract A. 2.) Site
plan and engineering for well house on Tract A. 3.) Log & sample new
test well, water quality testing, and data analysis report. This includes
Geophysical Consultant and Surveying Subcontractors. The total
increase in cost is $34,890.
The existing PO to Nelson should be increased by $34,890.
· A resolution is needed to transfer $34,890 from
engineering to cover the above costs.
construction to
Change Order No. 2 on the project needs to be isSued to Kraxberger
Drilling to 'continue with this Proiect at the new site. They agree to
continue the project using the same original unit prices. We still have their
money for bonding the project.
The existing PO to Kraxberger needs to be increased by $47,000 to cover
the change order. There are sufficient funds in the construction account to
cover this change order.
Wm, J, Nelson & Associates
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
215 FIDALGO AVENUE SUITE 204
(907) 283-3583
STRUCTURAL CIVIL ENVIRONMENTAL
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
FAX (907) 283-4514
March 13, 2002
Keith Komelis, Public Works Manager
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, Alaska 99611
RE: Well House No. 4-Amendment No. 2 Proposal
Dear Mr. Komelis,
I propose to provide additional services for an exploration and production well on a new site for
Well House No. 4 including'
1. Site survey, Tract A.
2. Site plan and'engineering for well house on Tract A.
3. Log/sample new test well, water quality testing, data analysis report.
Coble Geophysical services will provide the well lOgging, water quality sampling and testing and
prepare a data analysis report in accordance with CGS proposal, attached.
A fee proposal for Amendment No. 2 additional services is attached.
Sincerely,
J. Nelson, PE
Wm. J. Nelson & Associates-Amendment No. 2 I ~ro, March 13.2002
Rate/hr,
Desi~ Survey $1.200 S'~van Surveying
Plan
Test/Production wells-Drilling Specs
Test/Production wells-Bid Documents
Production Well
Printing/Binding
Bidding: Addm/Prebid/Rec. Award
Project management
Consultant
Total Time
Site Plan
Coordinate Utilities
$16.500 Coble Geophysical
$17.700 Subtotal Expenses
$1,770 Markup on Expenses
$19,470 *
$6,240 Total Fee
$25,710 Total Fee+Ex
Meetings With City
Project Management
Total Time
$0 Subtotal Expenses
$_9.0 iarkup on Expense:;
$0
$0 Expenses*
$9,180 Total Fee
$9,180 Total Fee+Ex
$34,890 Total Fee +
COUNCIL ON AGING
MARCH 11, 2002
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
ITEM 1-
,
ITEM 2'
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5-
ITEM 6-
ITEM 7:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 7, 2002
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Amendments to Bylaws
Discussion -- Assisted Living
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Officers
COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL ON AGING
MAR~H 11, 2002
KENAI ~ENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
CHAIR EARL JONES, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
,,
Chair Jones called the meeting to order at approximately 10'00 a.m. and the roll was
confirmed as follows'
Present:
Absent:
Others Present:
Hollier, Jurgensen, Jones, Nelson, Fields, Osborn, and
Huddleston
Wilson, Enfield
City Clerk Freas, Senior Director Craig, Councilwoman
Swarner, R. Meeks, M. Manning, E. Seaman, E. Covich, and
G. Wheeler
ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL
,
MOTION:
Member Hollier MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and Member Osborn
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 7, 2002
MOTION:
Member Osborn MOVED to approve the minutes of February 7, 2002 and Member
Nelson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4'
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Amendments to Bylaws
Craig explained, as discussed in the February meeting, amending the bylaws to allow
for monthly meetings, meeting on the first Thursday of each month, holding the
annual meeting in January and holding elections of officers in January, would allow
members to keep more up-to-date with topics of interest, meet more regularly as do
other commissions and committees of the city.
MOTION:
Member Nelson MOVED to change from bi-monthly meetings to monthly meetings;
hold the annual meeting in January; hold the election of officers at the January
meeting; and hold the monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month.
Member Osborn SECONDED the motion.
There was general agreement of the membership to make the changes, however
Member Jones opposed the amendments.
VOTE:
A voice vote indicated the MOTION PASSED.
Clerk Freas noted there were two other areas in the bylaws which mentioned bi-
monthly meetings. She stated she would make those changes as well.
Discussion -- Assisted Living
The following items were discussed:
Elsie Seaman's article regarding assisted living facilities and
questionnaire was included in the last newsletter and requested the completed
questionnaires to be forwarded to the Center's director. To date, no responses had
been received.
· An article regarding home health care was included in the last Senior
Voice and the membership was encouraged to read it. It was noted, the article stated
family members can be hired to serve as caretakers and was not income restricted.
Councilwoman SWarner reported she was working on an informal grant
for a college class she is taking and is using, as a request, funding for a 20-unit
assisted living facility.
· Swarner reported she had also informed council of the action taken at
the last Council on Aging meeting, requesting City Council's support for development
of an assisted living facility in the City of Kenai and she requested them to consider
what involvement they would want the city to take, i.e. offer land, city management of
the facility, contractor management of the facility, etc. She added, at a grant writing
seminar she attended, the HUD representative stated they would be mostly interested
in a standalone facility.
A discussion followed regarding the memberships' preference of where a facility would
be situated. It was suggested the facility could be attached by a walkway close to the
Center's kitchen (L-shaped), which would allow sharing of the current kitchen;
attached by a walkway from the current housing facility (L-shaped); and it was also
suggested units on the first floor of the addition could be assisted living, and units on
a second/third floor could be independent living units.
Swarner reported Mayor Williams requested administration to contact other
municipalities in the state to ask if they manage assisted living facilities in their city.
It was suggested the membership encourage other seniors to complete the
questionnaire from the newsletter and turn them in. Craig also encouraged seniors to
attend and participate in the March 23, 2002 Comprehensive Plan Update workshop.
ITEM 5:
NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
MARCH 1 1, 2002
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Election of Officers -- The floor was opened for nominations for Chair.
Member Hollier nominated Bill Osborn for CHair and Member Nelson nominated Dick
Jurgensen. By a show of hands, Jurgensen was elected Chair.
The floor was opened to nominations for Vice-Chair.
Member Jurgensen nominated Bill Osborn for Vice-Chair.
MOTION:
Member Nelson MOVED to close the nominations. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
Bill Osbom was elected Vice-Chair.
ITEM 6:
QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
Jurgensen suggested the first floor of the current senior housing be made into assisted
living units and Craig noted, to do that would require remodeling of the units to be
ADA compatible and would be very costly. It was also noted, it would be difficult to
use the first floor units for assisted living when the waiting list for senior housing is so
lengthy.
ITEM 7:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Nelson MOVED to adjourn the meeting and Member Hollier SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:00 a.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
MARCH 11, 2002
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AND RULES OF PROC~DUR~ FOI~
KENAI ~. ALASKA
The members of the Mayor's Council on Aging, Kenai, Alaska, a local committee
organized under the laws of the State of Alaska, pursuant to federal and state
funding, having as its object, the following code of by-laws and rules of procedure as
its guidelines in all future operations.
The mission of the Mayor's Council on Aging is to advise the Mayor, City Council,
Director, and the City of Kenai, of the needs of the elderly in the area, support the
programs which enable the continued independence of senior citizens and serve as an
advisory committee, whose purpose and make-up will be set forth under Article I,
Section 3.
The adoption of these by-laws and rules supersedes, replaces, and nullifies any and
all previously enacted, utilized, or governing rules or by-laws and further, by adoption
of these by-laws and-rules, the previously existing Mayor's Council on Aging is
deemed dissolved.
Article I
MEMBERSHIP
The Council shall have a membership of nine (9) members. Over one-half of the
members shall be participants of the Senior Citizens' programs, sponsored by the City
of Kenai.
The members of the Co'uncil shall be chosen in the following manner:
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Members shall be chosen from among persons who have shown an
interest in the areas of the problems of the elderly.
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The Mayor will appoint members to the Council on Aging subject to
confirmation by the City Council.
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There shall be a nine-member Mayor's Council on Aging appointed by
the Mayor of Kenai. Five (5) members will be chosen from senior citizens
who participate in the senior citizen programs sponsored by the City of .
Kenai. More than one-half of the Mayor's Council on Aging members
shall be participants of City of Kenai sponsored senior citizens'
programs.
The duties of the Council will be as follows'
Advise the Director of Senior Citizen Programs on matters dealing
with the budgets for senior programs and programs operated at
the Senior Center.
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Forward copies of written minutes from meetings to the Mayor of
the City of Kenai, who, in turn, will forward the report to the City
Council.
To the extent practical, communications, advice, and reports shall
be in written form and shall represent a consensus of the
committee.
Article II
ELIGIBILITY
A member of the Council shall be an adult person residing in the Kenai Peninsula
area, and 51% of which must be sixty (60) years of age or older.
No employee of the City of Kenai is eligible for membership.
There will be .no more than one member per household.
Article III
MEETINGS
Regular meetings shall be held [BI-MONTHLY] monthly. There shall be one annual
meeting held on the [SECOND MONDAY OF MARCH] first Thursda~v in Janua_ry of
each year 'with fifteen days' notice given to all members of the Council. Special
meetings may be called by the chairperson. Participating senior citizens shall be
notified of the date, time, and place of the meeting by the monthly newsletter. All
meetings shall be open to the public. However, this does not automatically ensure
participation by non-members of the Council.
Article IV
PLACE OF MEETINGS
The meetings shall be held at the place designated as the Kenai Senior Citizens
Center in Kenai, Alaska, or at the City of Kenai offices.
Article V
A majority of the current membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
all business.
Article VI
POWERS OF THE COUNCIL
The powers of the Council are advisory only and are derived from the federal, state,
and city local governments which provide the funds for operation and all powers and
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activities shall be exercised in accordance with law. Ail action taken by this Council
shall be submitted to the City Administrator and shall be subject to approval by the
Kenai City Council.
Article VII
OFFICERS
Officers shall be elected for one-year terms at the annual meeting. There shall be a
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Officers are limited to two (2) successive terms in
the same office.
Article VIII
TERM OF APPOINTMEN? AND ATTENDANCE
Members of the Council are appointed by the City of Kenai to serve three (3) years or
until termination by:
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2.
3.
4.
Resignation;
Request of Kenai Mayor's Council on Aging;
Upon request of the City of Kenai; or
Three (3) consecutive absences from [BI-MONTHLY] monthly meetings.
The term of each appointed member of the commission shall be three (3) years. The
terms shall be staggered so that three (3) members shall be appointed every third year
and three (3) members shall be appointed in each of the other years of every such
three-year period.
After six (6) years active membership on the council, the member may be appointed
an honorary advisor to the Council without voting privileges.
Any member who misses three successive regular [BI-MONTHLY] monthly meetings
will be removed from the Council and a replacement will be appointed by the Mayor.
Article IX
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers wishing to serve upon committees established by the Kenai Mayor's
Council on Aging may be appointed by the Council chairperson or his representative
to do so without, therefore, becoming members of the Council.
Article X
RULES OF MEETING
All meetings of the Council shall be conducted in accordance with rules of
parliamentary practice and, in the absence of other authority, shall be governed by
the provisions of Roberts Rules of Order.
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At a regular meeting of the Kenai Mayor's Council on Aging, Kenai, Alaska, the
amended by-laws and rules of procedures were adopted as the official by-laws and
rules of procedure by a majority vote of a quorum of the members present on the
day of ,2002.
Chairperson
Attest:
John J. Williams, Mayor
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 11, 2002
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3'
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5-
ITEM 6-
ITEM 7:
ITEM 8.
ITEM 9-
ITEM 10:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 7, 2001.
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Kenai Coastal Trail and Bluff Erosion Project/Agency
Meeting Report
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- 12/12/01 Resource Development Council letter regarding
Draft Proposed ACMP Implementation Regulations.
REPORTS
Director
Dock Foreman
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of 6 and 20, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 11, 2002
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALt,
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
Members Present: Eldridge, Foster, Spracher, Thompson, Graves (arrived at 7'06)
Members Absent: Rogers
Others Present: Councilman Moore, Komelis, Contract Secretary Roper
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Spracher MOVED. to approve the agenda and Commissioner Eldridge
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES- January 7, 2002
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the minutes of JanUary 7, 2002 and
Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO B~'. H~AI~r~
Chairman Thompson welcomed Jay Barrett to the Harbor Commission. It was noted,
Barrett would officially be appointed at the April 8, 2002 meeting. Barrett gave a brief
introduction of himself and indicated it was an honor to have the opportunity to serve
on the Harbor Commission.
ITEM 6'
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Kenai Coastal Trail and Bluff Erosion Project/Agency
Meeting Report
Kornelis provided a report on action taken at the February 12th meeting held with the
City, PND and various agencies regarding the Kenai Bluff Erosion and Kenai Coastal
Trail project. Komelis reported the meeting was productive and as stated in the
February 14th letter from PND, the next step would be to prepare written responses to
the agencies. Komelis noted another meeting might be held the end of April.
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- 12 / 12 / 01 Resource Development Council letter regarding
Draft Proposed ACMP Implementation Regulations.
Commissioner Graves reported she met with several local businesses regarding
problems they have with the agencies in obtaining necessary project permits. Graves
stated she thought the agencies were very resistant in the permit process. After a
lengthy discussion,regarding ACMP and the problems with the agencies, Graves
suggested the City join forces with the other local business attempting to get permits.'
A lengthy discussion also took place on suggested bank stabilization methods. Graves
again suggested the idea of utilizing spruce trees and rooted plants be considered in
the interim.
ITEM 8: REPORTS
Director-- No report.
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Dock Foreman -- No report.
8-c. City Council Liaison - Councilman Moore reported a new well will be
going in at Bridge Access Road and this should benefit the dock. Moore also reported
the City and Fish & Game would meet to discuss the south side of the river. Kornelis
added, this meeting should take place the latter part of the week.
ITEM 9:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Commissioner Eldridge asked if there was a lot of input from the public on the bike
path at bridge access and it was noted there had been. Eldridge asked if there would
be additional public hearings on the issue and Graves stated she would check with
DOT to see if they anticipate any more public meetings and report back at the next
meeting.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10=a.
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 6 and 20, 2002.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Spracher MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING'
MARCH 11, 2002
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The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Minutes recorded and transcribed by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 11, 2002
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Kenai Community Library
MARCH
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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss]
You're invited to a party in honor of Dr. Seuss.
Saturday, March 2nd, 2002 at 2 p.m.
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1 p.m.
Kenai Historical
Society
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17
St. Patrick's
Day
24
Sunday
4
6:30 p.m
Creating a Family
Storytelling
Tradition
11
5:30 p.m.
Friends of the
Library
18
25
SEWARD'S DA Y
6:30 p.m.
Intemet Class
163 Main Street Loop
Kenai, Alaska 99611
www. kenailibrary, org
6:00 p.m.
Library
Commission
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7 p.m.
BOOK CLUB
11 :a.m.
TODDLER
STORY TIME
7 p.m. City
Council Meeting
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6:30 p.m.
Film Club
7 p.m.
Writers' Night at
K.C.V.C.
22
11 :a.m.
TODDLER
STORY TIME
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11 :a.m.
TODDLER
STORY TIME
7 p.m. City
Council Meeting
11 a.m.
TODDLER
STORY TIME
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10:30 a.m. PRE-
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TIME
6:30 p.m. Writers'
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TIME
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TIME
28
~0:30 a.m. PRE-
SCHOOL STORY
TIME
6:30 p.m. Totem
Tracers
Phone: 907-283-4378
Fax: 907-283-2266
Emaii: library@ci.kenai.ak, us
Library Hours
10;~m -8p.m
Friday- saumy
10 e.m - 5 p.m
Nora
29
Good Friday
2 p.m.
Dr. Seuss Party
Iditarod Trail
Sled Dog Race
1-3 p.m.
TOTEM
TRACERS
RESOURCE DAY
30
23
16
10-4 p.m.
Poetry Slam
Workshop at
K.C.V.C.
KENAI ~OMI~I~NITY LIBRARY
March 2002
Dr. Seuss Party
March 2
Creating a Family Storytelling
Tradition
March 4
Totem Tracers
Resource Day
March 9
Writers' Night
March 15, 2002
Film Club
March 15, 2002
PoetrY Slam Workshop
March 16
Book Club
March 26
The Film Club will meet on
March 15, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
The group will watch Dersu
Uzala by the acclaimed Japa-
nese director Akira Kurosawa
(The Seven Samurai, Rasho-
mort) Dersu Uzala has been
called one of the most beauti-
ful and touching films ever
made. Filmed in 197:1., the
movie is based on the autobio-
graphical novel of a military
explorer (Yuri Solomin) who
met and befriended a Goldi
man in Russia's unmapped
Siberian forests. Kurosawa
traces the evolution of a deep
and abiding bond between two
men, one civilized in the usual
sense, the other at home in
the sub-zero Siberian woods.
The'Library will be -
closed on Sunday March
31, 2002 in observance of
Easter. The Library will
reopen at 10 am on April 1,
2002.
.qapp¥ Biflhday Dr. Seuss!
March 2nd is the bi.day
of Dr. Seuss. You're invited
to the Library at 2 p.m. to
help us celebrate. There
will be guest readers,
prizes and of course, birth-
day cake. This is part of the
National Read Across
America Day, created by
the National Education As-
sociation.
The 5th annual Central
Peninsula Writer's Night
will be held on March 15,
2002 at 7 p.m. at the Kenai
Convention and Visitors
Center. For more informa-
tion contact Jay Barrett at
283-1991
The Book Club will meet on
March 26, 2009. at 7 p.m. in
the Library conference
room. The group will dis-
cuss The last voyage of
the Karluk: A survivor's
memoir of Arctic disas-
ter, written by William
La/rd McK/nlay. The Book
Club is always looking for
new members. If you enjoy
reading and discussing
what you read with others,
please feel to attend.
Creating a Family
· Storytelling Tradi-
tion will be held
on March 4 at
6:30 p.m. Carol
Ford, the well
known Kenai
storyteller wiU "
lead participants
t~rough the
process of de-
veloping their
own family tradi-
tion of storytel-
The Writer's
Group will be meeting on
March 7, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
in the Conference Room.
Anyone interested in writ-
ing for profit or pleasure is
invited to attend.
The Totem Tracers Genealogy
Society will meet on March
28, 2002. The Cemetery
Book Committee will meet
on March 2, 2002 at 1 p.m.
in the Conference room.
Resource Saturday will be
held on March 9 from 1-3
pm.
A Poetry Slam Workshop
will be held on Saturday,
March 16, 2002 from 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ke-
nat Convention and Visitors
Bureau. The workshop will
be followed by an evening
Slam Performance for the
public at Buster's Coffee
www.kenailibrary.org
A Beginning lnternet
Class will be held on
March 25, 2002 from 6:30
to 8:00 p.m.. The class will
cover basic internet
House. Nicole SteUon
O'Donnell of the Alaska
Poetry League, Fairbanks,
and Kima Hamilton of the
Alaska Poetry League, An-
chorage will facilitate the
workshop. The Poetry Slam
workshop is an opportunity
for poets to share ideas and
inspiration. This workshop
has limited space available
so pre-registration is re-
quired by March 1 lth.
Cost is $10.00 for adults
and $5.00 for High School
Students. For more infor-
mation caU the library at
283-4378.
We are on the web!
A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949
163 MAIN STREET LOOP
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
(907) 283-4378
REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 2002
CIRCULATION
Adult Juvenile Easy Books
Fiction 1890
Non-Fiction 1850
Periodicals 92
Cassettes Intemet Access CDs Kits Misc.
152 614 94 7 36
Total Primed Materials ............. 6373
Total Circulation ............................ 8508
438
343
Puzzles
11
1426
334
Videos
1210
DVD
11
ADDITIONS Docs Adult Juvenile
Easy Books
AV
Gifts 2 95 20 24 31
Purchases - 86 17 22 8
Total Additions .................................. 305
IN~~IB~RY LOANS
Ordered Received Returned
Books 28 19 13
INTERLIBRARY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY ............ 50
INTERNET USE ......... 614
VOLUNTEERS
Number .....12
Total Hours ..... 164
INCOME
Fines and Remal Books
Xerox
Lost or Damaged Books
$1,427.10
225.75
133.45
Total Income for February, 2002 ............ $1,786.30
A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949
163 MAIN STREET LOOP
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
(907) 283-4378
Library Cards Issued February,2002
Kenai 53
Clam Gulch 3
Kasilof 9
Nikiski 16
Soldotna 25
Sterling 6
Other 14
Total 126
Library Patronage ...... 6,711 Persons
Adult Programs ........ 73 Persons
Children's Programs... 202 Persons
KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 7, 2002
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
ITEM 2'
ITEM 3'
ITEM 4'
ao
ITEM 5'
ITEM 6'
ITEM 7'
ao
ITEM 8'.
ITEM 9'
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 7, 2002
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Wally Ward -- KCHS Senior Civic Project/Construction of Recycle Bin for
Cunningham Park.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion-- Recreation Center Facility
Discussion-- Section 36 Development (Baseball, Softball, BMX,
Skateboard, Soccer)
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS
Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
COMMISSION (~UF~TIONS/h COMMENTS
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO _RE Hl~.Al~r)
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of February 6 and 20, 2002.
Beautification Committee Minutes of February 12, 2002
Recreation/Teen Facility Revenue and Use Report
January Multipurpose Facility Activity Report
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 7, 2002
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER ll~ ROLL CALL
Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Members Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Steiner, Sandahl, Gifford
Members Absent:
Castimore, Hultberg
Others Present:
Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no noted additions and the agenda was approved as presented.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES- February 7, 2002
With no corrections noted the minutes of February 7, 2002 were approved as written.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Wally Ward-- KCHS Senior Civic Project/Construction of Recycle Bin for
Cunningham Park.
Wally Ward provided a sketch of his proposed recycle bin for Cunningham Park.
explained this was a senior civic project for his high school. Ward also requested
financial assistance for the materials. The total amount required is $215.00 and
Frates indicated the funds were available.
Ward
MOTION:
Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend approval of the recycle bin project for
Cunningham Park and instructed Ward to contact Frates for the funds. Gilford
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Baxter
Sandahl
Wisniewski
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hultberg
Castimore
Absent Gifford Yes
Absent Steiner Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5 'a.
Discussion -- Recreation Center Facility
Frates explained revenue and usage graphs were available in the meeting packet for
the Teen and Recreation Centers. Frates noted the graphs do not include revenues
from other functions to include team usage, snack bar, facility rentals, etc.
Discussion took place on a needs assessment for a new facility and it was decided
Councilwoman Porter would take the issue to City Council to determine whether or not
there is enough interest.
5-b.
Discussion -- Section 36 Development (baseball, softball, BMX,
skateboard, soccer)
Director Frates stated that although there had been no further discussion of this
suggested project, the item would remain on the agenda for discussion purposes.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS - None
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Commission Chair-- No report.
7-b. Director-- Frates reported the following:
· The revenues are down and expenses had risen at the multipurpose
facility, i.e. electrical usage is very high and efforts are being made to minimize.
Discussion also took place on the City taking over ice maintenance.
· Budget work continues.
7-¢. City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Porter provided a report on action
taken at the March 6th Council meeting.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION QUF~TIONS & COMMENTS
Commissioner Gilford noted the following items:
· She will provide Christmas decoration information at the next meeting.
· Expressed disappointment with the Beautification Committee going with
ten designs for new banners. Frates explained the reason behind the decision and
noted that local artists would be utilized.
· Provided a newspaper article on a skate park in Washington and drew
attention to the fact the park was not fenced or supervised. Gifford reiterated her
desire to not have a fence.
Commissioner Sandahl noted the following:
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 7, 2002
PAGE 2
· Asked when Parks planned to start planting. Frates stated the item was
on the March 12t~ Beautification agenda but it would probably be after June first.
Frates also noted the planting would be done in one day.
He would not be at the April meeting.
Commissioner Baxter asked about the cost of materials for the bridge at East End
Trail. Frates replied that after the snow melts a crew would go in to determine what is
required and an estimate would be provided at that time.
Councilwoman Porter asked if the Commission wanted to continue to have a copy of
the City Council agenda included in the meeting packet. The general consensus was
the agenda was not needed as the Council liaison provided a verbal report.
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
10-b.
10-c.
10-d.
Council Action Agendas of February 6 and 20, 2002.
Beautification Committee Minutes of February 12, 2002.
Recreation/Teen Facility Revenue and Use Report.
January Multipurpose Facility Activity Report.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Gifford MOVED for adjournment.
ORDERED.
There were no objections.
SO
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Minutes recorded and transcribed by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 7, 2002
PAGE 3
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
March 13, 2002 - 7:00 p.m.
lo
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.
o
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. *February 27, 2002
b. February 13, 2002 Work Session Notes (Information Only)
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. OLD BUSINESS:
e
NEW BUSINESS:
a. *PZ02-13~Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)--For the property known as Lot 1,
Bilderback Subdivision (1405 Colonial Drive). Application submitted by Kali
Bilderback, 1405 Colonial Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
8. PENDING ITEMS:
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Zoning Bulletin (2/25/2002)
b. KPB Administrative Approval Whispering Willow Subdivision and Original Townsite of
Kenai 2001 Replat
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS'
14. ADJOURNMENT'
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MARCH 13, 2002- 7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN RON GOECKE, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
, ,
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Goecke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Members Present:
Others Present'
Glick, Bryson, Goecke, Nord, Erwin, Osborne, Tunseth
Planning Assistant Carver, Contract Secretary Roper
1-bo
Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Nord MOVED to approve the agenda and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT and Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
1
Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT and Commissioner Erwin SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2'
APPROVAL OF MII~TES
February 27, 2002 -- Approved by consent agenda.
February 13, 2002 Work Session Notes {Information Only}
ITEM 3'
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT-- None
ITEM 4:
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None
ITEM 5'
PUBLIC HEARINGS-- None
ITEM 6-
OLD BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 7: NEW BU$INF~
7-me
PZ02-13--Home Occupation Permit (Day Care)--For the property known
as Lot 1, Bflderback Subdivision (1405 Colonial Drive). Application
submitted by Kali Bilderback, 1405 Colonial Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 8:
PENDING ITEMS -- None
ITEM 9-
CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None
ITEM 10' REPORTS
10-a.
City Council-- No report.
10-b. Borough Planning-- Commissioner Bryson gave a report of action taken
at the March 11, 2002 Borough Planning meeting.
10-c. Administration -- Carver reminded the Commission of the
Comprehensive Plan meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd at the Kenai Senior
Center. She added, facilitators were asked .to be there at 8:30 for instructions and the
meeting would start at 9 a.m. and conclude at 1'00 p.m.
ITEM 11-
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None
ITEM 12-
INFORMATION ITEMS
12-a.
12-b.
Zoning Bulletin (2 / 25 / 2002)
KPB Administrative Approval Whispering Willow Subdivision and
Original Townsite of Kenai 2001 Replat
ITEM 13:
COMMISSION COMMENTS/h QUESTIONS
Commissioner Osborne stated that he was absent at the last meeting due to a family
renunion trip.
Commissioner Nord thanked the City for the opportunity to attend the Planning
seminar in Anchorage. The seminar was very informative.
ITEM 14:
ADJOURNMENT
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 13, 2002
PAGE 2
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED for adjournment.
ORDERED.
.The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Minutes recorded and transcribed by:
There were no objections.
SO
Barbara L. Roper, Contract Secretary
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 13, 2002
PAGE 3
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
MARCH 12, 2002
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
'"AGENDA"'
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 12, 2002
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ao
Audrey Walaszek, Kenai Chamber of Commerce --
Beautification Awards.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion-- Banners
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
a,
Discussion -- Planting Date & Organization
Discussion-- Watering
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
ao
Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
MARCH 12, 2002
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Due to a lack of quorum, the meeting was closed at 7'10 p.m.
Roll was confirmed as follows'
Present:
Absent:
Non-Voting Members Present'
Others Present:
Brown, Nelson, Dimmick
Rogers, Hett
Overturf
Councilwoman Swarner, Parks & Recreation
Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 12, 2002
ITEM 4:
ao
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Audrey Walaszek, Kenai Chamber of Commerce --
Beautification Awards.
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion-- Banners
ITEM 6'
NEW BUSINESS
ao
Discussion -- Planting Date & Organization
Discussion-- Watering
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
ao
Committee Chair
Parks/h Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 8'
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 9'
INFORMATION
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
Sharon Harris, Department Assistant
March 1, 2002
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave., Ste. #200
Kenai, AK 99611
Re: Resignation of Commission
Dear Mayor Williams,
I regretfully have to resign my commission of the Beautification
Committee. I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve on it. Thank
you very much.
iSincerely,
Doroth~~eth
CITY OF KENAI
"Village .ith a past- Ci~ ;;.itit a future."
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BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP?
3/4/02,1:32 PM
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Convention &
Visitors Bureau, n
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Kenai City Council Members
Ricky Gease, Kenai CVB
Wednesday, March 20, 2002
Updates from the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
,
.
.
.
.
The newly launched innovative "Golden Leads" program on www. visitkenai.com is
lauded by Kenai CVB members as a success.
Get to Know Kenai breakfast on Thursday, March 28, 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Goal is
to inform Kenai businesses on activities and events for visitors and residents this
summer. Guest. speakers from city of Kenai, Kenai CVB, Alaska State Parks, Kenai
National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Watershed Forum (Kenai River Festival), and the
Challenger Learning Center of Alaska.
Kenai CVB will be promoting the city of Kenai at the Great Alaska Sportsman
Show in Anchorage April 4- 7 at the Sullivan Arena.
l0th anniversary celebration for the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center on
Wednesday, May 1, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, to recognize the important public /
private partnership between the city of Kenai and the Kenai CVB in successfully
operating the facility over the past ten years.
Spirit of Alaska' The Inner Landscape opens May 1 and will run through
September 8. City of Soldotna will donate $250 to be a sponsor of the event and
show support for such events which have a wide ranging impact beyond Kenai.
www.visitkenai.com
11471 Kenai Spur Highway · Kenai, Alaska 99611 · (907) 283-1991. Fax (907) 283-2230 · E-mail: kcvb@alaska, net
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 5, 2002
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
o
Janine Espy, Love Inc. of the Kenai Peninsula -- Request for $3,000 to
Assist in Covering Costs for Central Area Rural Transit System to
Transport Kindergarten Students.
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
o
Resolution No. 2002-11 -- Requesting FY 03 Safe Communities
Funding from the Department of Community and Economic
Development.
.
Resolution No. 2002-12 -- Awarding a Bid to Zubeck, Inc. for
Demolition of Hazardous Structures for the Total Amount of $14,700.
,
Resolution No. 2002-13 -- Transferring $3,500 in the Legal Department
Budget from Professional Services to Personal Services in Order to Hire a
Temporary Code Enforcement Officer.
.
Resolution No. 2002-14-- Supporting the Passage of HB488, Allowing
Insurance Tax Credits for Gifts to Schools for the Study of Math, Science,
and Technology.
ITEM D:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
o
2.
3.
4.
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
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2.
3.
4.
*Regular Meeting of February 6, 2002.
*Verbatim of Item K-2 of February 6, 2002 Council Meeting.
*Regular Meeting of February 20, 2002.
*February 20, 2002 Work Session Notes
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- New Well House No. 4/Site Location -- Right of Entry and
Option to Purchase.
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINESS
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.
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
ITEM I:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM J:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM K:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 6, 2002
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http' //www.ci.kenai.ak.u.s
MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7' 16 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-Io
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk.
Jackman Williams and Bookey.
Present were:
Swarner, Moore, Porter, Bannock,
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
, ,
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Councilman
Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-4o
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-Io
Janine Espy, Love Inc. of the Kenai Peninsula -- Request for $3,000 to
Assist in Coveting Costs for Central Area Rural Transit System to
Transport Kindergarten Students.
Espy explained the school district provides one-way rides for kindergarten students to
or from area schools. Because there are many families in the area that are unable to
transport their children the other half of the fide, the Central Peninsula Area Rural
Transit System (CARTS) had taken on the function during last year's school year
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 6, 2002
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through corporate funding. The funding was not available for this school year and
CARTS had hoped to continue the effort, as a free service. However, they found that
was not possible.
Espy reported, through local donations they had raised all but $450 needed to
continue the service through the end of the current school year. Espy requested
councirs donation of the remaining funds. She also noted they were able to use
'volunteer drivers, however it was difficult to find the drivers.
A lengthy discussion followed in which some reservations were voiced by council
regarding conflicts with laws governing transportation of students, council's prior
decision not to fund public transportation, and that the responsibility for transporting
children to school was a function of the school district. Williams noted there were
funds available in the Legislative transportation fund due to less travel during the
current fiscal year.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED to take $450 from the Legislative transportation budget
and donate it to CARTS to furnish the kindergarten transportation program and
Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
I Swarner
tBannock
I Bookey
Yes
No
No
Moore lYes
Jackman i Yes
Porter
Williams
I No
i Yes
MOTION PASSED.
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1o
Resolution No. 2002-11 -- Requesting FY 03 Safe Communities
Funding from the Department of Community and Economic
Development.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2002-11 and Councilman
Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
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PAGE 3
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-2o
Resolution No. 2002-12 -- Awarding a Bid to Zubeck, Inc. for
Demolition of Hazardous Structures for the Total Amount of $14,700.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-12 and
Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Public Works Director La Shot was asked whv he
thought there was such a big difference between the four bids received and he said he
was unaware of the reasons, but the low bidder had bid close to what administration
estimated the cost of the work would be.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-3o
Resolution No. 2002-13 -- Transfemng $3,500 in the Legal Department
Budget from Professional Services to Personal Services in Order to Hire a
Temporary Code Enforcement Officer.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-13 and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
There were no public comments. Bookey stated he had no objections to the
resolution, but hoped the use of the officer would be only for extreme cases and the
public would not be harassed. City Attorney Graves explained complaints would be
submitted to City Planner Kebschull who will forward them to him and he will assign
the case to the officer. He added, they will try to work out the problems first prior to
issuing any citations.
Bannock stated he was willing to try this avenue and asked if the complaint system
would be changed upon passage of the resolution. Graves answered no, and that the
system would continue to be complaint driven. He added, if the officer sees other
problems while doing investigation work, he would expect a report from the officer.
Graves also noted the position would be a temporary hire.
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MARCH 6, 2002
PAGE 4
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-4o
Resolution No. 2002-14 -- Supporting the Passage of HB4'88, Allowing
Insurance Tax Credits for Gifts to Schools for the Study of Math, Science,
and Technology.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2002-14 and Councilman
Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
BREAK TAKEN:
BACK TO ORDER:
8:02 P.M.
8:19 P.M.
ITEM D:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging-- Councilwoman Swarner reported the annual
meeting would be held on Monday, March 11. She noted, there is a lot of interest by
the membership for the development of an assisted living facility in Kenai and
requested council to consider what roll they felt the city should take in the operation
of an assisted living facility.
Williams requested Attorney Graves and City Manager Snow to inquire in other
municipalities where there are assisted living facilities as to that municipality's
involvement with the facility, i.e. own it outfight, manage it, partnership management.
Also, investigate licensing requirements for privately run or publicly run facilities and
how the construction of the facility was funded. Williams suggested a work session
be held after that initial information is gathered.
Bookey stated he didn't disagree with exploring the issue, but would never be
interested in the city operating a facility. However, if the city can help or enhance the
development of a facility, he would be interested in addressing the subject.
There were no objections from council for administration to do some initial
investigation into the subject.
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MARCH 6, 2002
PAGE 5
D-2. Airport Commission -- Jackman had no report. Williams stated he
invited Paul Landis, ERA Aviation to speak to council at a future meeting.
D-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the next meeting would be held
on Monday, March 11. He noted he would be out of town and Councilman Moore had
agreed to attend for him.
Williams requested approval of council to appoint Jay Barrett to the Harbor
Commission to fill the current vacant seat. It was noted the ordinance amending the
code to allow persons living outside the city to be appointed to commissions and
committees, would not become effective until March 20. Barrett's appointment would
become effective on March 20. There were no objections from council.
D-4. Library Commission-- Moore reported on the March 5 meeting noting
the following:
· Circulation increased by seven percent.
· The Friends' Writer's Night is scheduled for March 15.
· The Library will be closed on Easter Sunday.
· They discussed the council's work session with the Commission
regarding the proposed library addition. The consensus of the Commission is to
redouble their efforts to review grant possibilities. Moore asked the expansion of the
library be moved up on the CIP list and it be tracked more closely. Williams requested
a quote be obtained from the architect for bid-ready plans.
Bookey noted he did not attend the work session, but was hesitant to proceed too far
with the project until after the budget presentation is made by administration. He
added, he didn't want any misconceptions that the project would go forward if it was
not financially possible. Williams noted, the base of the reserve must be determined
before deciding on proceeding with the expansion project. He added, the mill rate may
need to be raised whether or not the expansion project proceeds.
D-5. Parks tis Recreation Commission -- Porter noted, the next meeting
would be held on March 7.
D-6. Planning tis Zoning Commission -- Bannock reported the following:
· Work session notes were included in the packet for council's review.
· Larry Tunseth was sworn in at the February 27 meeting.
· Reminded council of the workshop for further review of the
Comprehensive Plan would be held on Saturday, March 23 at the Senior Center.
9-7.
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
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MARCH 6, 2002
PAGE 6
D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner noted the minutes of ~he
February. 12 meeting were included in the packet. She added, the possibility of
changing the time of the meeting to 6'00 p.m. was discussed briefly.
D-Tb. Kenai Convention/h Visitors Bureau Board-- KCVB Director Ricky
Gease reported the following events taking place at the Center:
· A short film festival would be offered from March 5-7.
A meeting was held with small retailers to promote shopping and dining
in Kenai. They will be working with the Kenai Chamber for promoting, i.e. brochures,
etc.
· Their website was redesigned to allow for easier reference of users.
· They are busily planning this year's art exhibit, "Spirit of Alaska: The
Inner Landscape" and are seeking funding to help in the cost of the event.
· They are reviewing how to promote Kenai as a visitor destination and will
be looking at promotion costs, etc. He noted the use of a bed tax could be an area
Where funds could be received for this use. State funds are available, however the
local centers have to complete against Juneau and Anchorage for the funding.
D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reported he was tracking
several bills relating to prisons; HB 20, municipal dividend program; and HB 488
supporting insurance tax credits for gifts to a school for-math, science, and
technology. He added, he would be in Juneau from April 1-5 to discuss these bills
with legislators, as well as attend AML Legislative meetings.
Williams also reminded council of the breakfast with industry and business members
on Friday, March 8 at 7'00 a.m.
ITEM E: MINUTES
E-lo
i-3o
Regular Meeting of February 6, 2002 -- Approved by consent agenda.
Verbatim of Item K-2 of February 6, 2002 Council Meeting --
Approved by consent agenda.
Regular Meeting of February 20, 2002 -- Approved by consent agenda.
February 20, 2002 Work Session Notes -- Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F'
CORRESPONDENCE-- None.
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- New Well House No. 4/Site Location -- Right of Entry and
Option to Purchase.
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MARCH 6, 2002
PAGE 7
City Manager Snow explained, administration was directed to proceed with
negotiations with the owner of the property for the purpose of exploratory drilling for
water on the property. She added, administration prepared the agreement and
approved it and a copy of the document was included in the packet. Snow explained,
if the document met with council's approval, administration wanted their permission
to enter into the agreement. It was also noted, no funding would need to be
appropriated until the city decides to proceed with the option to purchase. Snow
noted there were no grant funds available for the purchase and water/sewer funds
would be used.
Bookey stated his concerns this exploratory well would be downstream from the last
well drilled and asked why it was thought this water would be better and what would
be the funding mechanism to hook this well into the existing system along Bridge
Access Road. Public Works Manager Kornelis explained the groundwater exploration
study indicated, two areas for exploration and this is one of them and the other was
back into the wetlands by Well House No. 1. Although the wetlands area would
probably yield better water, it would be very costly to place a road to the site and a
pipeline back out of it, etc. Komelis added, the subject property was called Area B in
the report, and was thought to be an area with sufficient quality and quantity of water,
though there are no guarantees the water would be acceptable. Komelis added,
hopefully funding would be available from DEC grants and noted, the cost to
distribute water from this site would be less costly than the other site. The cost of an
exploratory well would depend on how deep the well would be dug. He added, he
hoped to keep the cost for the exploratory well under $10,000. Kornelis noted, a grant
application had already been submitted to DEC and he believed the city's priority
would be high for the funding.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to authorize the city manager to enter into the final
Right of Entry and Option to Purchase Agreement with the property owner of 514 Van
Antwerp Avenue, Kenai, Tract A, Bridge Road Subdivision No. 2, Borough Parcel
Number 4901309 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bannock
SECONDED the motion.
Moore asked if the quality and quantity of water levels were known. Kornelis
answered, the first effort would be to find out the quality of the water and they are
aware of water quality that has no contaminants. The findings from this well would be
compared with the findings from the exploratory well on Swires Road. Kornelis added,
it is best to find good quality water as the cost of water treatment and operation can
be very expensive.
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MARCH 6, 2002
PAGE 8
VOTE:
COuncilwoman Porter requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
SO ORDERED.
There were no objections.
ITEM H:
,,
NEW BUSINESS
H-X.
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Bookey 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.
ITEM I:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- No report.
ITEM J:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
J-1. City Manager -- Snow reported the following items:
· She would be attending a multi-agency training on Friday, March 8.
· She has not been able to execute a purchase agreement for the Five Irons
property although she expected it to come through from the bidder last month.
Swarner suggested, since the terms agreed bY council and the purchaser had not been
followed through with, she suggested the purchase be dropped. Bookey agreed, and
added if someone was going to perform with the project, they would have done it and
he wanted to move on. Porter asked if a deadline had been given and Snow explained,
there had been a promise by the buyer to execute by January 10 and that was when
the intended buyer was last contacted. SnOw suggested a letter be written to inform
the buyer council would be considering putting the property back out to bid at their
March 20 meeting, unless the purchase agreement is executed. Council had no
objections.
· Finance Director Semmens and she had been working on the budget and
felt the draft would be distributed to council at the March 20 meeting. A draft work
session schedule would be included in the next council packet for consideration.
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MARCH 6, 2002
PAGE 9
Snow was asked the status of the Inlet Woods property purchase and she reported the
agreement had been executed and recorded immediately after council's approval.
Bookey requested items of that magnitude be reported to council as' soon as possible
after they take place.
Swarner noted or inquired the following:
At the February 20 meeting, a report by the Finance Director indicated
Medicare and Medicaid billings for ambulance were being done in-house. She asked if
it was. possible to bill for caretakers of seniors under that system. Semmens stated
they use Medicare's online system, but didn't know if there would be different
requirements, systems, codings, etc.
Had a constituent tell her they appreciated the snowplowing being done
in Woodland and another requesting high berms of snow at city intersections be
pushed back, especially by the Police station, Willow and Main Street Loop.
· How many accidents had there been at Willow and Main Street Loop and
Chief Moms answered there had been 13 in the last two years.
· Placing four-way stops is based on requests and review of the Police
Department. Swarner noted a constituent requested a four-way stop be placed at
Birch and First Avenue and requested administration's review of the request.
· Reported she was contacted by a constituent who had concerns with
snowplowing in VIP Subdivision. It was noted some drifts are knocked down with
plows on pickups and if required, larger equipment is used. Also, if a police officer
notices areas where plowing is needed, it is reported to the crews.
Williams requested a
upcoming stop sign.
in the spring.
"stop ahead" sign on Main Street Loop to give warning of the
Chief Morris reported four signs had been ordered for placement
J-2. Attorney-- Attorney Graves noted at the February 20 meeting, council
approved the assignment of lease for Snug Harbor Seafoods for security purposes and
the taxes were paid thereafter.
J-3. City Clerk-- Freas reminded council the APOC finanCial disclosure
statements were due March 15.
ITEM K:
DISCUSSION
X-Xo
Citizens-- None.
X-2o
Council --
Bookey -- Made the following comments:
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MARCH 6, 2002
PAGE 10
He recently spoke to a contractor that finished a project in Kenai and
complimented the helpfulness and professionalism of Bob Springer, the city's Building
Official. He requested Snow pass those comments on to Mr. Springer.
· During the afternoon, he observed city employees using a forklift to
break ice off the streets. Bookey noted using the equipment in that manner was both
unsafe and inappropriate.
· Requested budget information be included in the next newsletter, i.e.
public hearing dates, budget reserve concerns, etc. He added, he felt it was critical to
get the public to participate in the formation of the budget.
Swarner-- Noted the following:
· Forwarded a seminar brochure for designing newsletters to Attornev
Graves for possible attendance.
Complimented Williams and Semmens for their informative radio
presentation on the budget.
Moore -- No comments.
Porter -- Noted she attended a meeting regarding promotion of small
businesses in the city and suggested it as a topic for the next council staff meeting.
The meeting was scheduled for March 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers.
Bannock --
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to place on the agenda of our next regularly scheduled
meeting of March 20, 2002, an executive session with the city manager and city
attorney to discuss objectives as set out in an earlier executive session. Councilman
Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Some concern was noted that the full council may not be present at the March 20
meeting and it was suggested the agenda could be changed at the meeting if needed.
Jack__m_an -- No comments.
Williams -- Noted the following items:
· Referring to the KRSMA letter included in the council packet regarding a
final revised version of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to maintain regular
water quality monitoring on the Kenai River and its associated watershed, Williams
stated his concern with the "now, therefore" paragraph that referred to working
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 6, 2002
PAGE 11
cooperatively to facilitate a long-term Baseline Water Quality Monitoring Program for
the Kenai River, to support collection and analysis of water samples through funding,
in-kind services, etc.
Williams noted he would not sign the MOU unless council directs him to do so and
asked Snow of conversations regarding the MOU, how it was arrived at, and any
issues regarding actions the city could be involved in below the bridge. Bookey agreed
and added, he believed the next step would be the city's loss of control to the lower
portion of the river.
Snow stated she understood a draft of the agreement was provided to the council last
spring and that Robert Ruffner spoke to council regarding water testing. She added, it
was her understanding the city has been a partner, with respect to the water quality
monitoring and testing, that had been done in the past. She added, after investigation
of information forwarded to council previously to this regard, it would be council's
decision whether to continue participating or not.
Williams noted Ruffner's presentation to council indicated the City of Kenai and
Cunningham Park area to be the most heavily contaminated part of the Kenai River.
Bookey added, Ruffner indicated during his presentation that he was not asking for
support or direction from the city, but making the city aware of what was taking place.
Bookey stated he was not comfortable with going forward with any type of agreement
.,
at this time.
Porter noted City Manager Snow had a follow-up meeting with Fish & Game on March
15 regarding the south side of the river (Snow noted it was a tentative date and would
confirm with Porter).
· Reported the 2/20/02 letter from the Kenai Peninsula Tourism
Marketing Council thanked the city for its contribution to the 2002 Peninsula Winter
Games.
· Referred to the Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau letter requesting a
donation toward the "Spirit of Alaska: The Inner Landscape" art show to take place
from May-September. He noted, council donated $1,000 toward the effort last year,
but funds were not included in the 2001-2002 Legislative budget for this purpose.
Williams asked council if they wanted to participate with a donation. Bookey stated
he didn't want to fund anything at this point and wanted to address the whole issue of
the Visitors Center during the budget work sessions. There were no objections from
council to delay discussion until the budget work sessions.
Referred to an article in the KCVB newsletter regarding bed tax and
statistics of other cities in and out of the state who do and use it to help fund their
tourism efforts.
~_,XlgClITIVlg $~.,SSION- None Scheduled
,,,
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MARCH 6, 2002
PAGE 12
ITEM L'
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9'58 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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CHANGE ORDER NO.
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PROJECT: KENAI TEST WELL & PRODUCTION WELL NO. 4 DATE: 3/14/2002
CONTRACTOR'
KRAXBERGER DRILLING, INC.
YOU ARE HEREBY REQUESTED TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES FROM THE CONTRACT
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
ITEM ' DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES-QUANTITIES, UNITS, UNI'I: PRICES, ' ' INCREASE OR
NO. CHANGE IN COMPLETION SCHEDULE, ETC. . (DECREASE)
THIS CHANGE ORDER IS TO DRILL A TEST WELL AND A PRODUCTION WELL AT
A NEW SITE SINCE WE DID NOT FIND GOOD QUALITY WATER AT THE'ORIGINAL
SITE IN THE BID (LAWTON & SWlRES). THE CONTRACTOR DRILLED TWO TEST
WELLS BUT NO PRODUCTION WELL AT THE ORIGINAL SITE. THE NEW SITE IS
TRACT A, BRIDGE ROAD SUBDIVISION NO. 2. IT IS LOCATED ON VAN ANTWERP
OFF BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD.
I ALL UNIT BID PRICES REMAIN THE SAME AS THE ORIGINAL BID.
THE ORIGINAL BID FOR THE TEST WELL $30,750
2 INCREASE WELL SCREEN (20 LF TO 60 LF);
WELL DEVELOPMENT (8 HRS TO 16 HRS);
TEST PUMPING (30 HRS TO 60 HRS);
SAME AS REQUIRED FOR CHANGE ORDER NO. i 16,250
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NET CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE DUE TO THIS C.O. $47,000
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ORIGINAL TIME
CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIME
Test Well/Production Well
9/4/00 12/7//.00
PREVIOUS C.O.S
10/4/00 12/7100
THIS CHANGE ORDER
5/31/02 9/31/02
REVISED CONTRACT TIME 5/31/02
9/31/02
CHANGE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT
ORIGII~AL CONTRACT AMOUNT
PREVIOUS CHANGE ORDERS
$168,250
$16,250
CHANGE ORDER $47,000
REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT
$231,500
THIS CHANGE ORDER IS NOT VALID UNTIL
SIGNED BY THE OWNER. CONTRACTOR'S SIGNATURE INDICATES HIS AGREEMENT HEREWITH, INCLUDING
ANY ADJUSTMENT IN THE CONTRACT SUM OR CONTRACT TIME.
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OWNER
Revised 5/26/99
DRAFT BUDGET WORKSESSION SCHEDULE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00-9:30 P.M.
April 9, 2001
April 11, 2001
Budget Overview: City Manager/Finance Director- 45 minutes
Break 15 minutes
General Fund Budget:
Estimated
Department Time
Clerk Carol Freas 10 minutes
Visitors Center Ricky Gease 10 minutes
Legislative Council 20 minutes
Legal Cary Graves 5 minutes
City Manager Linda Snow 5 minutes
Land Admin. Linda Snow 5 minutes
Finance Larry Semmens 5 minutes
Non-Departmental Snow/Semmens 10 minutes
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00-9:00 P.M.
Fire Scott Walden 10 minutes
Police Dan Morris 10 minutes
Communications Dan Morris 5 minutes
Animal Control Dan Morris 5 minutes
Break 15 minutes
Planning & Zoning Jack LaShot
Public Wrks. Admin. Jack LaShot
Shop Jack LaShot
Buildings Jack LaShot
5 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
Safety
Streets
Street Lighting
Keith Komelis
Keith Komelis
Keith Komelis
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
Library
Ewa Jankowska
10 minutes
Recreation
Parks
Beautification
Bob Frates
Bob Frates
Bob Frates
10 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
April 16, 2001
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00- 8:00 P.M.
Other Funds
Water/Sewer/Stp
Boating
Keith Komelis
Keith Komelis
10 minutes
10 minutes
Airport M&O/
Admin/Land
Terminal
Rebecca Cronkhite
Rebecca Cronkhite
15 minutes
10 minutes
Senior Citizen Funds Rachael Craig
Congregate Housing Rachael Craig
10 minutes
10 minutes
Break
10 minutes
Debt Service
Trust Funds
Equipment Replacement Fund Schedule
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
Wrap up
30 minutes
Tony Know/es, Gove~ ~~ /
Office of the Commissioner
P.O. Box 110800, Juneau, AK 99811-0800
Telephone: (907)465-2500 · Fax: (907)465-5442 · TDD' (907)465-5437
Email: questions@dced.state.ak.us · Website: www. dced.state.ak.us/
March 1, 2002
CERTIFIED/RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
The Honorable John Williams, Mayor
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo, Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
Dear Mayor Williams:
RE: FY 03 STATE REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM - DATA ELEMENTS
The Division of community and Business Development has received your city's FY 03 state
revenue sharing application. We have determined that the City of Kenai is eligible for funding.
Enclosed is a report showing the data elements which will be used to calculate your FY 03
payment. Please note that the Locally Generated Revenue element may change after our review
of your municipality's audit or certified financial statement.
Please carefully examine the accuracy of these data elements. You may appeal in writing any of
these data elements, except for population and full and true property value determinations. The
deadline for appealing those data elements has passed. An appeal must include supporting
evidence and be postmarked within 30 days of receipt of this letter.
Your city's payment tinder the FY 03 State Reventte Sharing Program will be issued July 3 i,
2002, provided all program requirements have been met. If you have any questions, please call
Bill Rolfzen, Program Administrator, at 907-465-4733.
Sincerely,.
Po'
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Enclosure' FY 03 State Revenue Sharing Data Elements
"Promoting a healthy economy and strong communities"
FY03 Municipal State Revenue Sharing Data Elements
City of Kenai
Tax Equalization Elements
Locally Generated Revenues
Full and True Assessed Value
Millage Rate Equivalent
Population
Location Adjustment
Prior-Year Adjustment
$7,056,528
$436,286,530
16.1742
6,942
1.0764
$0
Municipal Services Elements
Large Hospitals 0
Small Hospitals 0
Hospital Beds 0
Health Facilities 3
Health Facility Beds 63
Public Road Miles 64.42
Ice Road Miles 0.00
Prior-Year Adjustment $0
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
THRU:
FROM:
DATE:
SUB J:
City Council
Linda Snow, City Manager
Lawrence A. Semmens, Finance Director~
March 12, 2002
Finance Department Report
The major emphasis of the finance department continues to be the budget. Other departmental
functions are continuing normally.
The network server computer has amved and is scheduled to be installed March 18 & 19. This
server will change the way that we store files and handle antivirus protection. Files will be stored
on the server and will be automatically backed up. The server will also do antivirus updates
automatically. This will be more efficient and will provide more current antivirus protection.
The banking services contract expires at the end of July, so we will be requesting proposals
Within a month.
City Council Report For March 20, 2002
Keith Kornelis~ Public Works Manaqer
Junk Vehicles- I have been working with the Kenai Peninsula Borough, KPB, in setting up
a new disposal program. Unfortunately, they will not administer a new program. KPB said
the last program was expensive with many problems. Last time there were 193 Kenai
vehicles and 470 vehicles total were disposed. KPB has 40 vehicles they still cannot get rid
of. I am trying to get KPB to absorb the disposal fee and fluid removal if the city will do ali
the work like: paperwork, letters, clear title, advertise, license checks, impound, store,
transport, etc... I should know more from them by April 10
Kenai Coastal Trail- Met with agencies. Peratrovich, Nottingham, & Drage, PND, is
working on a report.
New Well House 4- We have agreement with the new site property owner. I discovered
that the contracts with the Engineer (Nelson) and the Contractor (Kraxberger) are still open.
And, there are outstanding funds from existing Purchase Orders, PO's, to each. Therefore,
we can amend Nelson's contract and do a Change Order for the contractors work. City has
partial project funds and applied for additional funds.
Wastewater Facility ,Plan (WWFP)' We are about 40 % complete on the study. I have the
35 % Draft copy in my office if anyone wants to look at it.
Brid~e Access Road W & S Feasibility Study: Request for Proposals, RFP, should be
out next month. This is paid for by grants. Hopefully it will tie into the new well.
Mission Sewer Relocation' This project has been completed.
WH 1 & Pump house: Dept. of Environmental Conservation, DEC, approved our record
drawings & gave final OK. Project is complete. Recent power problems have been solved.
Gill Street Water Main Crossing Spur: Dept. of Transportation, DOT, is working on the
record drawings. We still need DEC approval.
Safety: The Governor's Safety & Health Conference was March 18-20.
Reviewing new City General Health & Safety plus Site Specific Plans.
Completed most of the annual city safety audits for all city facilities.
The annual Occupational Safety & Health Administration, OSHA, training classes is
March 25, 26, &27, 2002.
Continuing with Commercial Drivers License, CDL, drug and alcohol training.
W & S' We received the new stream generator from Bob's Services. Waiting on DEC to close out of exploratory well at Swires & Lawton.
Working on changes to Kenai Municipal Code, KMC - Water & Sewer with rate study.
Back wash wells, Fire hydrant repairs, Computer training class.
Working on Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) panel at pump house.
The city has received a waiver approval for Synthetic Organic Contaminants (SOC) and
Other Organic Contaminants (OOC) for 2002-2004.
Streets: Plow, broom, & blow snow, sand, and wing back streets and airport.
Sign work including new ones along Spur. Scrape ice pack. Steam drains Open. Fill sand
containers in city buildings. Cut trees on north end of airport. Work on airport lighting.
Sewer Treatment Plant, STP: Run gas line for the new heating system in disinfection
building & Chorine Contact Camber (CCC) pump control Building.
Working on our grease & basin waste disposal problem with KPB.
Hired new Sewer Treatment Plant, STP, Operator
Daily lab, fecal, Biological Oxygen Demand, BOD, press sludge, dump run, pH stabilization,
pump chemicals, oil & grease equipment, received Dissolved Oxygen, D.O., meter
replacement.
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CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 09611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-263-3014
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE'
SUBJECT:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager
March 14, 2002
Department report for Council meeting of March 20, 2002
Just a reminder that the Comprehensive Plan workshop will be March 23 at the
Senior Center from 9AM to 1PM. Flyers will be mailed along with radio and
newspaper adds.
The Building Official has returned from a building code review seminar. The
seminar looked at the conversion from the Uniform Code series to the
International Code series and the exPected changes. At this time, we do not
recommend adopting the new code series until possibly next winter. It may be
wise to complete the upcoming building season under the UBC and adopt the
new series as more of the "bugs" get worked out.
I recently attended a seminar entitled "Municipal Storm Water Management".
Along with the latest techniques to properly manage storm water, the seminar
shed some light on the EPA's Phase II mandate to be implemented early next
year. The impact on the City of Kenai still is not clear until some decisions are
made at the state level. We might be looking at the implementation of a program
to manage our storm water.
We currently have the two following bids advertised:
Kenai Municipal Airport Roof Repairs - 2002
Kenai ARFF/SRE Facility Breathing Air System
Memo to Linda Snow
Page 2
March 14, 2002
We received an estimate for NE design fees from Kluge and Assoc. to complete
the Library design and another estimate for construction services. The fees are
$98,627 and $47,600 respectively, for a total of $146,227. We must add these
numbers to the printing/administrative costs of about $5,000, contingency/utility
upgrade costs of about $50,000, and the construction estimate of $1,190,616.
The total project estimate is then $1,391,843. All of these numbers assume
construction this year and include no furnishings or equipment.
nal
Municipal Airport
FAA CFR Part 139 Airport Certification Manual (ACM): Signed and approved on March
12, 2002. Printing and dissemination are in progress.
FAA Part 139 Annual Airport Certification Inspection: The annual inspection was
conducted March 11-14. This mandated inspection serves to verify Airport compliance with
regulations set forth in the Code of Federal Regulation, Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 139.
FAA Runway Safety Action Team: Six members of the Runway Safety Action Team, Alaska
Region visited Kenai to conduct a Regional Runway Safety Action Team meeting. The purpose
of this meeting was to review recent occurrences and trends with regard to runway incursions,
surface incidents, and general runway safety.
New Airline Service: Latest word fi'om Frontier is that they still are waiting for notification on
a loan to purchase new aircraft. The decision to begin service in Kenai is contingent on that
loan. A letter to the Airport Manager from ERA Aviation President Charles Johnson regarding
Frontier's possible entry into the Kenai market is included as an information item.
Upgrade Terminal Fire Alarm System: Preliminary plans are being developed to upgrade the
airport terminal fire alarm system. These upgrades will bring the terminal into compliance with
new standards.
Airport Web Page Update: Airport staff is gathering new photos and information to update the
web page. Any ideas or suggestions to help us better inform the public and market the airport
are welcome.
Restaurant Range' A Wolf range technician has accomplished some repairs to the restaurant
range. The staff is in the process of evaluating all options with a goal of providing a
recommendation at the next Council meeting.
Kenai Police Department
Memorandum
To: Linda Snow, City Manager
Fron~~aniel Moms, Chief of Police
Date: 3/14/02
Monthly Deparmaent Report
We are continuing to see a slight increase in calls for service over last year.
As a result of promotional exams last month Gus Sandahl was promoted to Sergeant
effective March 1, 2002. and assigned to patrol.
Sergeant Wannamaker has been assigned to the investigations unit.
The E-911 system upgrade will be implemented during April. This upgrade will replace
hardware and software at each of the dispatch centers in the Borough. Funding comes
from the Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management. The E-911
Advisory Board xvill be meeting on April 3~d to discuss this and other issues.
DLM/rr
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KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT TO CITY MANAGER
For the period of
February- March 2002
Completed certification and refreshers for personnel at EMT II & III levels. Two
personnel obtained Instructor Certification for CPR/1 ~t Aid and conducted training for
City employees.
Proctored (8) Level I fire extinguisher exams on behalf of State Fire Marshal's Office.
Participated in Job Shadow Day with (3) KCHS students; Kenai Pen. Borough OEM Risk
Assessment training; Sears Elem. "Dr. Seuss Reading Program" to encourage kids to read
more; Safe Kids Snow machine Safety Program.
Established streamlined method for requests for outside employment and agreement for
it.
Assisted Airport and FAA in tours of FAA Tower for Mt. View Elem. Students, and
conducted fire department tours for Soldotna Elementary students.
(3) Personnel in Fire Officer I certification course at PRISM. Enrolled all personnel in
aircraft fire training courses for April. Fire Marshal Baisden attended training at National
Fire Academy.
Completed evaluation in FAA Airport Certification inspection and attended Runway
Incursion meeting at PRISM.
Provided blood pressure checks for 50 citizens.
Continued work on new Fire Act grant process for an ambulance replacement. Submitted
Forestry grant request for portable radio replacement.
Bids let and awarded for self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) replacement; bids let
for SCBA compressor. ($82,800 2001 Fire Grant award, $9,200 City match).
Made presentation in Anchorage on Kenai's successful Fire Act Grant proposal, per
request of FEMA and State of Alaska.
Performed required OSHA fit tests on all personnel to wear SCBA.
Began revision of cooperative agreement with Forestry. Assisted CES in evaluating
candidates for Captain promotions. '
USGS approved Kenai firefighters request to name Mt. St. Florian (near Mt. Redoubt) in
honor of firefighters lost on 9-11-01.
CiTY OF KENAI
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION
227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 1 907-283-7926
FAX 907-283-4675
KENAI
All i ~¥
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Linda Snow, City Manager
FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Directo~
DATE- March 14, 2002
Monthly Administrative Re. port
A total of 1,360 youth were served at the Teen Center and a total of 3,749 patrons (adults
and teens) participated in Rec. Cemer activities during the momh of February. Due to the
popularity of TOT time, we have designated another four (4) hours per momh for this
activity. A total of 346 tots and parents took advantage of this program during February.
Staff member Lysa Diorec attended two computer training classes and select staff
members will receive OSHA training at the end of March. The departmem will also be
participating in a Job Fair at the end of the month.
The Beautification Committee is focusing efforts on the upcoming summer planting
season, specifically working toward a program that will accomplish most of the planting
on a single day (May 1 Sm).
The Parks & Recreation Commission approved a request from a KCHS student to
construct and locate a recycling bin at Cunningham Park. This project meets his needed
requirements for his Senior Civic Project. The Commission also expressed interest in
completing a needs assessment survey that addresses future community recreation.
Kenai Little League is gearing up for their summer season and hope to attract a major
boys tourney during mid-July. Grant opportunities are being pursued by Little League to
address certain safety requirements mandated at the national level.
The Kenai Nordic Trails are cominuing to be groomed and are receiving lots of use,
particularly on the warmer days. An effort toward organizing a Kenai Nordic Sports
Association is being initiated by a couple community members.
Fage Iot I
Linda Snow
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From: Ewa Jankowska [ejankowska@ci.kenai.ak. us]
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 2:53 PM
To: Linda L Snow
Subject: Fw: Monthly report- February 2002
..... Original Message .....
From: Ewa Jankowska
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To: Linda L Snow
Cc: Klm
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:37 AM
Subject: Monthly report- February 2002
February 2002 was another busy month at the Kenai Community Library. We registered a 7% increase in total
circulation (8487) as compared with last year and a 106% jump in the music CD checkout. Gaining in popularity
is also our small DVD collection. The Library electronic gate registered a total of 6711 patrons entering the
building.
On Saturday March 2, the Library celebrated Dr Seuss's Birthday. It brought to the Library over 170 kids with their
parents. In total the electronic gate registered almost 400 people visiting the Library that day.
This is a report of the event given by its organizer, Corey Hall:
Read Across America, sponsored by the National Education Association, occurs on the anniversary of the birthday of Dr.
Seuss. This year, the library hosted a party with the help of Phillips Alaska. The Friends of the Library were awarded a
$500.00 grant to fund the program. A Cat in the Hat costume was purchased, a local cake decorator created a Cat m the Hat
cake, and Carol Ford was asked to perform Horton Hears a Who.
Approximately 170 people attended the party. Attendees received stickers, bookmarks, and certificates of participation.
Phillips Alaska donated pencils and Slinkees. Door prizes included 10 Cat in the Hat hats, and 5 biographies of Dr. Seuss.
3/12/2002
Linda Snow
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From: Rachael Craig [rcraig@ci.kenai.ak. us]
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 11'13 AM
To: Linda Snow
Subject: March monthly report to council
Linda Snow, City Manager
From:
Rachael Craig, Senior Center Director
Date: March 12, 2002
Subject:
Monthly Report to City Council
Total number of days open in February were 20.
Total Congregate Meals Served: 1120
Total Home Meals Served: 1050
Total Non-Senior Meals: 42
Total Meals served in March 2,212
Total Number of Seniors who accessed our transportation:
Total Rides given: 423
45
There were 345 volunteer hours served this month. We had volunteers working in the kitchen, on the
reception desk, and teaching classes.
There are 38 seniors on our active waiting list for senior housing and 117 seniors on our inactive waiting
list.
The Monthly Wellness Center had 15 clients for monthly weight, blood pressure, blood draws, and or
foot care.
The Center was rented only one Saturday this month.
The Senior Connection and Council on Aging met in February. Discussion of assisted living and senior
housing continues.
I have finished the senior center's budget and have met with Linda Snow and Larry Semmens.
The Borough Grant application was completed, and I am now working on our United Way Grant
application, as well as our Exxon grant for a summer landscape worker.
Two seniors represented the center at the Village Health Fair on Saturday, March 2. We shared a booth
with area-wide seniors. We created a senior center area-wide transportation and Kenai Senior Center
brochures.
Valentines Dinner was held in the evening. There were 125 in attendance.
3/14/2002
CITY OF KENA!
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014
MEMORANDUM
TO'
FROM'
DATE'
RE'
Mayor and Council Members
Carol L. Freas, C~,d~l~~/
March 11, 2002
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PETITION-- CHINOOK DRIVE NORTH OF
SILVER SALMON AND SOCKEYE CIRCLE
On Friday, March 8, 2002, a Special Assessment Petition was received in my office.
The petition requests paving of Chinook Drive north of Silver Salmon Drive and
Sockeye Circle. The petition appears to have sufficient signatures of property owners
and description of the requested improvement. A copy of the petition has been
forwarded to City Manager Snow. A copy of KMC 16.10 which describes the general
provisions and procedure is attached for your review and information.
Attachment
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Chapter 16.05 'GENERAL PROVISIONS
16.05.010 Assessment authority.
(a) The City Council may assess against the property of a governmental unit and private real property
benefited all or a portion of the cost of constructing or improving capital improvements. Any such special
assessment shall be in proportion to, and shall not exceed, the value of the benefit from the improve ment.
(b) All benefited real property, including that which is exempt from taxation in accordance with law,
shall be liable for the cost of public improvements assessed unless specifically exempted from
assessments for public improve ments by law. No assessments shall be levied in excess of twenty-five
(25%) percent of the fair market value of property after giving effect to the benefit accruing from the work
or action for which assessed, except where all benefited property owners waive the above 25% limitation
and agree to accept on a proportional basis 100% of the costs of improvements.
(Ords. 791,868-83)
16.05.020 How improvement proposal initiated.
An improvement proposal may be initiated by:
(a) Petition to the City Council filed with the City Clerk, by the owners of property in the proposed
improvement district, or,
(b) Resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 791 )
16.05.030 Requirements of petition.
The petition shall include a description of the proposed improvements. Unless all benefited property
owners' signatures are required by virtue of KMC 16.05.010, the petition shall be signed by the owners of
fifty percent (50%) or more of the properties which will be benefited by the proposed improvement. No
property owner may withdraw his approval of the proposed improvement for a period of six (6) months
after the petition has been filed, unless authorized by Council. (Ords. 791,868)
16.05.040 Contents of resolution.
The resolution of the City Council initiating an improvement proposal shall include a description of the
proposed improvement and direct the City Manager to make an investigation and report thereon. (Ord.
791)
16.05.050 Permissible methods for financing local improvement districts.
(a) By general obligation bonds:
(1) Local improvement districts for capital improvements may be financed by use of funds obtained
from the sale of general obligation bonds approved by the voters of the City of Kenai for such capital
improvements.
(2) The principal and interest of general obligation bonds so issued shall be payable from the levy of
assessments so issued shall be payable from the levy of assessments against the property bene- fired,
but any deficiency in meeting payments of principal and interest shall be made up by an appropriation
from the general fund. The assessments shall constitute a sinking fund for the payment of principal and
interest on the bonds.
(3) Interest on funds borrowed to finance the capital improvement prior to the sale of general
obligation bonds shall be a cost of the improvement district.
(b) By special assessment bonds:
(1) The City Council may, by ordinance, authorize the issuance and sale of special assessment
bonds to pay all or part of the cost of an improvement in a local improvement district. The principal and
interest of bonds so issued shall be payable solely from the levy of special assessments against property
to be benefited. The assessments shall constitute a sinking fund for the payment of principal and interest
on the bonds. The property benefited may be pledged by the Council to secure a payment.
(2) Interest on funds borrowed to finance the capital improvement prior to the sale of special
assessment bonds shall be a cost of the improvement district.
(c) By City funds (with or without subsequent recovery by assessment against benefited property).
(d) By any combination of two or more of the above.
(Ord. 791 )
16.05.060 Authorized capital improvements.
A special assessment district for a public improvement may. be initiated for any one or more of the
following improvements:
(a) Streets, roads, parkways, street lighting, curbs, gutters, driveways, curb cuts, and sidewalks;
(b) Storm sewers, drains, or settling basins;
(c) Sanitary sewers, including interceptors, collectors, laterals, and sewer service connections;
(d) Parks or playgrounds;
(e) Off-Street parking facilities;
(f) Changes in channels of streams or watercourses;
(g) Water supply systems, including water mains, water distribution lines, water service connections,
and fire hydrants;
(h) Public shelters; or
(i) Street, road, parkway and sidewalk drainage, dust control, or snow removal.
(Ord. 791 )
16.05.070 Property assessed.
The Council may assess for an improvement any real property benefited or any interest in real
property benefited, and the property benefited may include abutting, adjoining, adjacent, contiguous,
non-contiguous, or other property or interest in property benefited directly or indirectly by the
improvement. The property to be assessed may include any property which is otherwise for any reason
exempt from taxation by law. A benefited property may be included in whole or in part in more than one
local improvement district. (Ord. 791)
16.05.080 Amount assessed.
The Council may assess 100% of any or all costs of a public improvement against the parcels of
property benefited by the improvement. Unless a specific method of computation of the benefit to the
property is expressly provided in this chapter for ascertaining the amount to be assessed against the
property benefited by a designated improvement, the Council shall assess each parcel of property in a
local assessment district in proportion to the value of the benefits received from the improvements. (Ord.
791)
16.05.090 Costs.
The costs of an improvement shall be the actual costs of the improvement, including acquisition of
interest in land for the improvement, design, engineering, administration, overhead, professional services,
bond costs, and interest incurred as a result of the improvement, and all other costs resulting from the
construction of the improvement. Bond interest shall be calculated from the first date when actual costs
are incurrecl by the City. (Ord. 791)
16.05.100 Method of assessment.
The provisions of this chapter shall not prevent or be construed to prevent the collection of
assessments or payment in lieu of assessments for improvements in any other manner as provided by
law. The methods of assessment are described in general herein and will require decisions of policy by
the Council to meet current needs. In general, the assessment rate for any special assessment district is
computed by dividing the total assessable cost of such improvement by the total number of assess ment
units. The entire project is considered as a whole when computing the assessment rate and applying it to
all properties. The cost of installing the improvement in front of or past any particular parcel of property is
only one method permitted of assessment. Except as otherwise provided by law, ordinance, or by
Council-approved policy for a particular local improvement district, costs will be allocated on a square
footage basis extending one lot deep adjacent to improvements in subdivided areas, midway between
streets up to 150 feet of depth in unsubdivided residential areas, and up to 300 feet of depth in
unsubdivided commercial and industrial areas. Greater area may be included when assessing costs for
interceptor sewers or water mains providing fire protection. (Ord. 791 )
Chapter 16.10 PROCEDURE
16.10.010 City Manager action.
The City Manager shall, within sixty (60) days after the filing of the petition or passage of the
resolution, make a survey of, and report on, the proposed improvement to the City Council concerning the
need for, the desirable scope of, and the estimated cost of the proposed improvement, prospective grants
that might be secured to assist in payment for the improvement, recommendation as to grant application,
and the recom mended percentage of the improvement plan cost to be assessed against the property
benefited. The report shall contain a description defining the district and the properties to be assessed and
showing the desirable scope of the proposed improvement. The proposed improvement district may be
defined by:
(a) Metes and bounds description; or
(b) By a designation of the benefited properties to be assessed by lot, block, and subdivision.
(Ord. 791 )
16.10.020 Preliminary assessment roll.
Within thirty (30) days after consideration by the Council of the survey ancl report, the City Manager
will prepare and file with the City Clerk a preliminary assess rnent roll for the proposed improvement. This
preliminary assessment roll will include the name of the record owner, a brief description or designation of
the property, and the estimated amount to be assessed against the property. (Ord. 791 )
16.10.030 Setting of public hearing on improvement district.
Within thirty (30) days after the presentation of the preliminary assessment roll by the City Manager,
the Council shall by resolution set a date within sixty (60) days after the date of setting for a public hearing
on the proposed improvement. (Ord. 791)
16.10.040 Notice of public hearing on improvement district.
Prior to the date of hearing, the City Clerk shall publish a notice at least once a week for four (4)
consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation distributed within the municipality. This notice
shall include a summary of the improvement, the designation of the properties to be assessed in the local
improvement district, the pur pose of the public hearing, the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the
fact that a preliminary assessment roll is on file with the City Clerk, and information as to the manner and
method of making written protest or objection to the action to be taken. The City Clerk shall also send
notice by mail to every record owner of property within the proposed local improvement district at least
fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing which, in addition to the information contained in the published
notice, shall include a designation of the addressee's property to be assessed and the estimated cost to
be assessed against such property. (Ord. 791)
16.10.050 Written objections.
Objection to the improvement plan may be filed in writing with the City Clerk until, but not on, the date
of public hearing. The City Clerk shall present to Council at the time of the hearing, all objections filed in
writing. (Ord. 791)
16.10.060 Public hearing on improvement district.
At the time and place noticed, the Council shall hold a public hearing upon the necessity for the
proposed improvement. The Council shall hear all interested persons favoring or opposing the proposed
improvements and shall consider all written objections filed. (Ord. 791)
16.10.070 Council action.
After the public hearing is closed, the Council may increase or decrease the scope or value of the
improvement, or may delete from the proposed improvement district properties not benefited by the
improvement or add properties which would be benefited and shall adopt a resolution directing
continuation or termination of the modified improvement district. No change may be made resulting in an
improvement district objected to by owners of properties bearing fifty percent (50%) or more of the
estimated cost to be borne by the property owners except with the approval of at least six (6) members of
the Council. The resolution directing continuation shall find that the improvement is necessary and of
benefit to the properties to be assessed, and that it is not objected to by owners of properties bearing fifty
(50) percent or more of the estimat ed costs to be borne by property owners or, in the alternative, that it
has .been approved by at least six (6) members of the Council. The findings of the Council are conclusive.
The resolution shall further require that an account be kept of all costs of the improvement and that after
all costs are known the City Manager shall prepare an assessment roll for the improvement. The
resolution shall state the estimated percentage of the costs of the improvement to be assessed against
the benefited properties. (Ord. 791)
16.10.080 Assessment roll.
After the improvement has been completed and the costs of the improvement computed, the City
Manager shall prepare and file with the City Clerk an assessment roll for the assessment district. The
assessment roll shall contain, as to each property to be assessed, a brief description or designation of the
property, the name of the record owner of the property to be assessed, and the amount to be assessed
against the property. The person in whose name property is listed on the municipal property tax roll as
owner is conclusively presumed to be the legal owner of record. If the owner is unknown, the assessment
may be made against the "unknown owner." (Ord. 791 )
16.10.090 Setting hearing on assessment roll.
After the assessment roll is filed, the Council shall fix the time and place for a public hearing on
objections to the assessment roll. (Ord. 791)
16.10.100 Notice of public hearing on assessment roll.
Notice shall be given for the public hearing on the assessment roll as prescribed in KMC 16.10.040.
The notice to be published shall include a summary of the improvement, the designation of the properties
to be assessed in the assessment dis trict, the purpose of the public hearing, and the time and place fixed
for the public hearing. The notice by mail, in addition to the information contained in the published notice,
shall include the amount of the actual assessment against the property owned by the addressee. Each
notice by mail shall generally inform the property owner of the manner and method of protesting or
objecting to the action to be taken at the public hearing. (Ord. 791 )
16.10.110 Public hearing on assessment roll.
At the public hearing, an owner of the property to be assessed shall have the right to present his
objections to the assessment roll by showing errors and inequalities in the assessment roll and by
submitting any reason for amendment and correction of the assessment roll. (Ord. 791)
16.10.120 Correction and determination of assessment roll.
After the public hearing, the Council may correct any error or inequality in the assessment roll. When
the roll is finally determined, the City Clerk shall so certify and the roll shall be officially recorded. (Ord.
791)
16.10.130 Resolution confirming assessment roll and fixing payment.
After the public hearing and determination of the assessment roll, Council, by resolution, shall
cOnfirm the assessment roll of the local improvement district. The resolution shall provide for the levying of
the assessment against the property included within the district and may establish a sinking fund for
payment of principal and interest on any bonds which may be sold to finance the improvement. The
resolution shall also fix times of payment, schedule of payments, rate of interest on unpaid installments,
the date of delinquency of assessments, and the penalty and interest to be paid on delinquent
assessments. On delinquent assessments, penalty shall be in accordance with the provisions of KMC
1.75.010. (Ords. 791,944)
16.10.140 Payment.
Payment may not be required sooner than sixty (60) days after assessment. Payment may be in a
lump sum or by installments. (Ord. 791)
16.10.150 Notice of payment.
(a) Within thirty (30) days after the time of payment has been fixed, the City clerk shall mail a
statement to each owner of record designating the property, the assessment amount, the time of
delinquency, and penalties.
(b) Within five (5) days after the statements are mailed, the City Clerk shall publish notice that the
statements have been mailed.
(Ord. 791 )
16.10.160 Objection and appeal.
(a) The regularity or validity of an assessment may not be contested by a person who did not file with
the City Clerk a written objection to the assessment roll before its confirmation.
(b) The decision of the City Council upon an objection may be appealed to the Superior Court within
thirty (30) days of confirmation of the assessment roll.
(c) If no objection is filed or an appeal taken within the time provided in this section, the assessment
procedures shall be considered regular and valid in all respects.
(Ord. 791)
16.10.170 Reassessment.
(a) The City Council shall within one (1) year correct any deficiency found by a court in an
assessment.
(b) Procedure for notice and public hearing for reassessment must conform to that utilized for the
initial assessment procedures.
(c) Payments on the initial assessments are credited to the property upon reassessment.
(d) The reassessment becomes a charge upon the property notwithstanding failure to comply with
any provision of the assessment procedure.
(Ord. 791 )
16.10.180 Supplemental assessment.
(a) If additional costs are incurred that are chargeable to an assessment district after the initial
assessment roll has been approved by the City Council, the City Manager may prepare and file with the
City Clerk a supplemental assessment roll.
(b) Procedure for notice and public hearing for a supplemental assessment must conform to that
utilized for the initial assessment.
(c) Billings and payments on a supplemental assessment shall be kept separate from the initial
assessment. Supplemental assessments may have payment terms and due dates different from the initial
assessment.
(d) More than one supplemental assessment may be allowed.
(e) The sum of all supplemental assessments in any one assessment district may not exceed twenty
percent (20%) of the initial approved assessment roil.
(Ord. 1180)
INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 2002
.
2 / 02 Library Report
,
2-15-3/12/02 Kenai Fire Department Monthly Report
.
2/02 Kenai Multipurpose Facility Activity Report.
,
2/2002 Kenai Municipal Airport Monthly Enplanement Report.
.
3/12/02 ERA Aviation, Inc. letter regarding Frontier Flying Service's possible
entry into the Kenai/Anchorage market.
o
3/6/02 Government Finance Officers Association regarding Certificate of
Achievement.
o
3/5/02 thank you letter from Kenai River Festival/Kenai Watershed Forum.
o
3/5/02 thank you letter from Rocky Ward for the city's contributions, both
financially and physically, in the construction of the ice rink.
o
10.
2002 Lease Renegotiations
3/21/02 Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board meeting agenda
and minutes of 2 / 21 / 02 meeting.
11.
2002 Gaming Permit Application/Kenai Senior Connection.
12.
3/02 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection.
REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 2002
CIRCULATION Adult Juvenile
Fiction 1890
Non-Fiction 1850
Periodicals 92
Cassettes Intemet Access CDs Kits Misc.
152 614 94 7 36
Total Printed Materials ............. 6373
Total Circulation ............................ 8508
438
343
Puzzles
11
Easy Books
1426
334
Videos
1210
DVD
11
ADDITIONS Docs Adult Juvenile
Easy Books
AV
Girls 2 95 20 24 31
Purchases - 86 17 22 8
Total Additions .................................. 305
INTERLIBRARY LOANS
Ordered Received Returned
Books 28 19 13
1NTE~IBRARY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY ............ 50
INTERNET USE ......... 614
VOLUNTEERS
Number .....12
Total Hours ..... 164
INCOME
Fines and Rental Books
Xerox
Lost or Damaged Books
$1,427.10
225.75
133.45
Total Income for February, 2002 ............ $1,786.30
Library Cards Issued February,2002
Kenai 53
Clam Gulch 3
Kasilof 9
Nikiski 16
Soldotna 25
Sterling 6
Other 14
Total 126
Library Patronage ...... 6,711 Persons
Adult Programs ........ 73 Persons
Children's Programs... 202 Persons
I~NAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT TO CITY MANAGER
For the period of
February 15th -- March 12, 2002
EMS Calls:
45 YTD: 149
Public Assists: 8 16
Investigations &
Inspections'
5 27
Fire Calls: 5 8
Mutual Aid: 2 4
Projected EMS Bill
Collections for this
Period
$9,045 $30,045
OTHER ACTIVITY:
Training:
Airport
RunwaY Checks:
Plan Reviews:
216 hours
9
0
YTD: 851 hours
25
1
Public Education
Fire Prevention'
16 hours
35 hours
KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
ACTIVITY REPORT
MONTH: February 2002
ACTIVITY
Customer Type:
KPHA Hrs.
KCHS Hrs.
Homer Hrs.
North Pen. Rec.
Men's Over 3 5 Hrs.
Rusty Blades Hrs.
Houston High Hrs.
Nikiski High Hrs.
Total Hrs:
Revenue'
Ice Rental
Expenses:
Ice Maint. (contract)
Electric (Jan. 28- Feb. 27)
Gas
Water & Sewer
Phone/Sanitation
Total Revenue:
Total Expenses:
THIS
MONTH
67
10
0
4.5
1.25
90.75
$7,613.75
$11,703.39
4,668.19
THIS
MONTH
LAST YEAR
38
1.25
4
44.25
$3,645.00
$1,462.81
THIS YEAR
TO DATE
137
72.5
32
6
10.5
1.25
9.5
269.75
$21,898.25
LAST YEAR
TO DATE
78
23.5
2.5
4
4
112
$8,849.50
1,861.42
$35,110.17
15;243.28
$4,052.89
363.08
203.89
$7,613.75
$16,938.55
112.79
$3,645.00
$3,437.02
1,045.07
556.39
$21,898.25
$51,954.91
4,671.43
333.99
$8,849.50
$9,058.31
ne!
Municipal Airport
2001 Monthly Enplanements
1 i 2
ii Series1 7,046
1997-2001
Month (1) ERA (2) XXX Total $ yr. Average
. Jan 7,829 0 7,82.9 8,076
Feb 7,046 0 7,046 7,350
Mar 8,247
, ,
Apr 7,148
May 8,003
... Jun .. 9,582 .
Jul 12,958
,
Aug 11,196
,
Sep 8,343
, ,
Oct . 8,356
Nov. . 8,004
Dec 8,067
"'Totals 14,875 0 14,875
Monthly enplanements down 91 compared to February 2001.
~Era Aviation, Inc.
!6160 Carl Brady Drive
Anchorage, Alaska
99502
March 12, 2002
Ms. Rebecca Cronkhite
Manager
Kenai Municipal Airport
305 N. Willow, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Ms. Cronkhite:
I read with interest the recent article in the Alaska Journal of Commerce by Mark Kelsey
on Frontier Flying Service's possible entry into the Kenai - Anchorage market.
While we welcome the competition I have a problem with an unlevel playing field. Not
only is Frontier counting on a federally backed loan to acquire an aircraft to commence
service to Kenai, they are also requesting their landing fees be waived and lease costs
reduced. While we respect the desire of some for a second career, the business we are in
is labor and capital intensive with very low margins. Should Frontier be granted any
form of fee waivers, reduction in lease rates or subsidies' from any government entity for
starting service to Kenai then Era would expect the same for a like period."
Era has reliably served Kenai for over eighteen years and we highly value our customers
in the central peninsula area. We look forward to continuing that service into the future.
Sincerely yours,
Era Aviation, Inc.
C~i?les ~V. Johnson
Presidenxl
907-248-4422
fax 907-266-8383
GOVERNMENT FINANCE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700, Chicago, Illinois 60601-1210
312/977-97OO · Fax: 312/977-4806
March 06, 2002
The Honorable John J. Williams
Mayor
City of Kenai
210 Fidal~o Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Mayor Williams-
We are pleased to notify you that your comprehensive annual finan-
cial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 qualifies
for a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of
recognition in ~overnmental accountin~ and financial reporting,
and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a
~overnment and its management.
The Certificate of Achievement plaque will be shipped to-
Mr. Lawrence A. Semmens
Finance Director
under separate cover in about eight weeks. We hope that you will
arrange for a formal presentation of the Certificate and Award of
Financial Reportin~ Achievement, and that appropriate publicity
will be ~iven to this notable achievement. To assist with this,
enclosed are a sample news release and the Certificate Pro~ram
"Results" for reports with fiscal years ended durin~ 1999 repre-
sentin~ the most recent statistics available.
We hope that your example will encourage other 9overnment offi-
cials in their efforts to achieve and maintain an appropriate
standard of excellence in financial reporting.
Sincerely,
GOVERNMENT F INAN!E~,~ IATION
u~h~er '
Director/Technical Services Center
SJG/ds
WASHINGTON OFFICE
1750 K Street, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20006
202/429-2750 · Fax: 202/429-2755
GOVERNMENT FINANCE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700, Chicago, illinois 60601-1210
312/977-9700 · Fax: 312/977-4806
March 6, 2002
For information contact-
NEWS RELEASE Stephen Gauthier (312) 977-9700
(Chica~o)--The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Finan-
cial Reporting has been awarded to: City of Kenai, AK
by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States
and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report
(CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of
recognition in the area of ~overnmental accountin~ and financial
reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplish-
ment by a ~overnment and its management.
An Award of Financial Reportin~ Achievement has been awarded
to the individual (s) , department or a~ency designated by the
~overnment as primarily responsible for preparin~ the award-
winnin~ CAFR. This has been presented to.
Lawrence A. Semmens, Finance Director
The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the
high standards of the program including demonstrating a construc-
rive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its
financial story and motivate potential users and user ~roups
to read the CAFR.
The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving
approximately 14,000 government finance professionals with offices
in Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON OFFICE
1750 K Street, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20006
202/429-2750 · Fax: 202/429-2755
KENAI
POBOX2937
SOLDOTNk ALASK~ 99669
(907) 260-5449
WWW.~NJIIWATEP~HED.ORG
March 5th, 2002
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200
Kenai AK 99611-7794
Dear Mayor John Williams & City Council Members,
Thank you! On behalf of the Kenai Watershed Forum which
organizes and administers the Kenai River Festival, we would like to
thank you for your support and generous donation of $300 towards
Kenai River Festival 2002. Your donation will go a long way in keeping
the Festival a vital part of our community.
We hope you will be able to stop by the Festival, held on
June 8th and 9th at the City of Kenai, Park Strip, next to the ball fields on
Main Street. This should prove to be the best Kenai River Festival ever!
In 2001, we had approximately 4000 children & adults join in the fun and
activities. The festival was truly a time of learning, celebration and
inspiration!
Thank you again for your support. Without your help this great
and growing festival would not be possible.
Kelly Shea
Kenai River Festival 2002
Kenai Watershed Forum
P.O. Box 2937, Soldotna, AK 99669
P.S. The Kenai Watershed Forum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt institution
(Tax ID ~:)1-1829284) and this letter serves as a receipt of your donation in
return for which you receive neither goods nor services.
"(]TIZENS WORKING TOGETHER FOR UOMMIINITY VITALITY {NA HEALTHY WATERSHED"
March 5, 2002
Mayor John Williams
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611
." ' RECEIVED
KENAI C TY CLERK
Dear Mayor Williams,
I would like to extend my appreciation to the City of Kenai for their contributions both
financially and physically in the construction of the Kenai Municipal Ice Rink. It is a very nice
looking and well-maintained facility. I believe it is a wonderful addition to the city of Kenai.
I myself have learned to skate there. I've also seen many people at the rink learning how
to skate and having fun. The rink has been very helpful to many of people.
The Kenai Hockey clubs have benefited incredibly from the construction of this rink.
Being closer to home, the gas money and travel time have been decreased immensely. The
KCHS JV Hockey team appreciates this new rink more than you could ever imagine. Without
the new rink we would be the worst team in the state. Through much practice, on this new ice,
we were able to fine tune our skills and become a very respectable team.
Teams aren't the only people who use the new rink. During the time the ice is not
booked, there is always hockey being played. I, for one, am always over there working on my
skating and puck handling skills. Usually there is a game of shinny hockey going on. These are
just a bunch of different people coming together to have fun in their common love for hockey. It
is those shinny games that are the most enjoyable parts of hockey. Thanks to the help from the
City of Kenai, these games are possible. I hope in the future there will still be free ice time for
these games to exist.
Once again I would like to thank you and the City of Kenai for your help in the building of
this ice rink. It has and will continue to be an enjoyable place for me and many other Kenai
Citizens.
Sincerely,
i,~,~.,.~.......~ ....
Rocky Ward
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II.
*** Meeting Agenda***
Thursday, March 21, 2002
7'00 p.m.
Kenai River Center
CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of 2/21/02 minutes
C. Agenda Changes and Approval
PUBLIC COMMENT
i'
III. NEW BUSINESS
IV.
A. Mike Lilly, Alaska Water Resources Association Meeting Announcement
B. Forest Legacy Program, Evie Witten
OLD BUSINESS
V®
A. Boat Wake Study- Phase II Discussion, Dave Meyers, USGS
B. Recreation Use Study Committee - Report and Recommendations, Chris
Degemes
C. Kenai River Nutrient Study Public Outreach Committee
D. Kenai River Center Update, Suzanne Fisler
PUBLIC COMMENT
VI.
ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting
Committee Meetings: 3/21/02:5:00 p.m. Kenai River Nutrient Study Public Outreach
Committee Meeting, KRC
Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-5581
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Box 850, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-4441
Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Io
Thursday, February 21, 2002
7:00 p.m.
Kenai River Center
CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
Present: Tim Navarre, Rick Wood, Ann Whitmore-Painter, Jim Hall for
Robin West, Bill Shuster, Lance Trasky, Linda Snow, Chris Degemes,
Deric Marcorelle, Joe Connors, Ted Wellman, Brett Huber, Charles
Quarre, David Westerman
Absent: Janette Cadieux, Jim Golden, Paul Shadura
B. Approval of 1/17/02 minutes
Approved as written.
C. Agenda Changes and Approval
Addition of item C under New Business will be a Board of Fish update by
Brett Huber.
II.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
III.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Board Elections
Nominations for President: Ted Wellman nominated by Ann Whitmore-
Painter. Motion seconded by Linda Snow.
Vice Chair: Brett Huber nominated by Joe Connor. Motion seconded by
Rick Wood.
Both nominations were approved by unanimous consent of the board.
B. Seward Highway MP 18-25 and Soldotna Urban Project Proposals,
Laurie Mulcahy, DOT Environmental Team Leader, John Dickinson,
DOT Project Manager, Judy Dougherty, DOT Project Manager
The Seward Highway Project has been divided into 4 sections. The
milepost 8-18 is completed, the milepost 0-8 will be done this year and the
Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2002
Page I of 6
milepost 25-36 is in the early stages of design with construction slated for"'
2005. Tonight's presentation addressed the MP 18-25 section.
John Dickinson, DOT's Project Manager provided an introduction to the
MP 18-25 project. The Snow River overflow channel and the main
channel bridges will be widened to provide wider shoulders. The major
changes within the project include passing lanes, new bridges and a
railroad crossing overpass. The project construction ends adjacent to
Lower Trail Lake. Because the construction area is between mountains,
lakes and the Snow River, the alignment will be similar to the existing
road for much of the project area. In the Crown Point area, the existing
highway will end up being a frontage road. Additionally, the road will be
elevated to cross the railroad tracks to avoid having a crossing on the
highway. Some sections of the railroad tracks will need to be relocated.
The Crown .Point airstrip may be raised 20-30 feet, improving the
clearance between the road and airstrip. This will also be a good area to
waste the tremendous amount of rock material that is excavated during the
project.
DOT is working on locating a gravel source as the rock that will be
excavated is of poor quality and cannot be used as road bed material. It is
possible that gravel from the Snow River flats will be used.
All the bridges will be replaced except the Snow River bridges, which will
be widened only. A bike trail will be constructed from the north end of the
project to the frontage road near Crown Point and then continue from the
south end of the frontage road to the Kenai Lake overlook. Dickinson said
no retaining walls are planned unless necessary.
At the south end of Lower Trail Lake, a new parking area, rest room and
boat ramp is planned. This will replace a defacto site currently in
existence. DOT will need an agency to take on the management of this
site. Dickinson stated that DOT would provide additional information to
the Board as the plans are developed.
Judy Dougherty, DOT's Project Manager for the Soldotna Urban Proposal,
provided information on this project to the Board next. Phase 2 will
complete the work done last summer to upgrade the Sterling Highway
through Soldotna by replacing and widening the Kenai River bridge and
improving the highway in this vicinity. It is expected that this will be a 2-
year project with advertising starting September 2003.
The K-Beach intersection will get minor adjustments and widening and the
bridge will be widened to 5 lanes with a raised median occupying the
center lane, and pedestrian walkways on each side. The primary concerns
Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2002
Page 2 of 6
will be to maintain traffic flow while protecting the Kenai River during the
construction The plan is to retain the existing structure, making it
seismically sound, and widen the piers. "Cofferdams" will be used to
provide dry areas for constructing the pier expansions. A sediment basin
located on Riverside Drive is proposed to be used as a settling pond for
pumping out the coffers, and later as part of the storm drain water
treatment program. The existing storm drain will be routed to the
sediment basin during construction so as not to impact the River Terrace
Cleanup project.
The challenge will be finding a sensitive way to design this project. There
will be a public meeting on March 11 to discuss the process with the
public.
Judy said the navigability for recreational users is a big issue along with
the thought of whether a temporary bridge might be needed. She said they
would need a platform of some sort in the fiver for some period of time. A
barge has been proposed for a work platform in the fiver at this point.
She said this project would take about 2 construction seasons and they
have 1.5 years to design it. Judy will be bringing updates frequently to the
board, as she needs the Board's input.
C. Board of Fish Update, Brett Huber
During the February Board meetings, the Board of Fisheries used the
committee process to help get through about 330 proposals regarding
Upper Cook Inlet issues. The early mn King Salmon was the first concern
due to signs of a diminished run. Them was some discussion on whether it
is time now or in the near future to look at managing this as a trophy King
fishery. The Board decided to put in place a non-retention slot to protect
fish betWeen 40-55 inches in length. Fish longer than 40" and shorter than
55" may no longer be retained on the Kenai River before June l0th.
Beginning June 1 lth a catch and release fishery will start for Kings under
20" or over 55". There are no changes to the second run of Kings at this
time.
The Kasilof Management Plan begins on June 25th and allows for regular
periods and additional 36 hours of emergency order commercial fishing
periods for two weeks. After July 8th the fishery will be managed on an
abundance basis.
A summary of the actions will be available from the Boards Support
section in a couple of weeks on the web and the regulations will start at the
beginning of this season.
Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2002
Page 3 of 6
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. River Terrace RV Park Cleanup - Update, Rich Sundet, DEC
Rich gave a short history about the site including the two different plumes
south of the building and under the building. There are about 25 injection
points around each of the two plumes into which a hydrogen releasing
compound has been injected. The initial results showed a tremendous
change in the chemical breakdown on the site. The PCE broke down just
as it was supposed to, to cis DCE. The breakdown seems to have stalled,
however, at the cis DCE level. The PCE under the bridge is currently
remaining above cleanup levels. Rich said they did continue to Phase Two
and installed more injection wells. This was to cover more area than
before. He said they are still above cleanup levels and have contacted the
contractor to find out what is impeding the breakdown of the cis. There
will be another monitoring event in March and then the contractor will
attempt to determine from the data what the limiting factor is.
Brett asked what the levels of vinyl chloride are. Rich said they have not
seen any elevated levels as yet, as the degradation has not reached this
stage yet, and even if the material degrades to vinyl chloride, it is likely to
dissipate quickly as it is so volatile.
Ted asked if there are any theories as to why it is not breaking down
further. Rich said it is possible it could take another form of the microbes
to breakdown the cis. He said they have not been taking biological
samples in regards to microbes and maybe the cis would break down better
aerobically than anaerobically.
Brett suggested that the Water Quality Committee look at this and also
reviews the report when it comes out this March/April.
Ted told Rich that this board is dissatisfied with the progress of the
cleanup and they want to be more involved with this process. He said they
want to weigh in on any new remediation ideas as they are considered.
Brett made a motion to draft a letter requesting sediment sampling be
done. Motion seconded by Joe C. Ted suggested the letter ask for an
explanation regarding why no sediment sampling has been taken since the
clean up commenced.
B. Water Quality Committee, Charles Quarre
Robert Ruffner provided a copy of a grant application to the Coastal
Impact Assistance Program asking for additional funding to look at
sampling in the lower and middle fiver.
Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2002
Page 4 of 6
The committee has been discussing how to improve the accuracy of the
water quality sampling data by taking additional samples in specific areas
of the river 'instead of at just one site, and possibly trying to take samples
on days boats are on the river. Currently the samples are taken on
Tuesdays.
Robert Ruffner has more information available to share regarding nutrients
and metals. He also asked the board for a letter of support near the end of
March when the Kenai Watershed Forum will be requesting grant
applications for the coming year.
C. Recreation Use Study Committee, Chris Degernes
The committee has not met since the last board meeting. Chris gave a brief
report on a draft survey that the committee proposed last month that has
been sent out for review. This survey includes a combination of questions
from the 1992 Kenai River Carrying Capacity Study and new questions the
committee generated. Chris asked for comments on the draft survey form
prior to the next meeting. The next task for the committee is to develop a
final work plan. It is possible that a student intern from Rutgers
University may be hired to head up the monitoring project this summer, as
no students from Dr. Brown's classes are interested.
Brett suggested that the survey include questions regarding whether people
had fun and why they chose the Kenai. Chris commented that the survey
needs to generate responses that we can use in management decisions.
The Recreation Use Committee will meet prior to the next board meeting
to finalize some of its recommendations for the Board.
D. Kenai River Nutrient Study Public Outreach Committee
Brett said they have not met since the last board meeting to discuss this
since Phil North has been out of town lately. At the next meeting the
committee will be able to provide some recommendation to the board to
facilitate a public exchange.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2002
Page 5 of 6
VI.
ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
Lance spoke to Gordon Nelson from USGS regarding a draft proposal for
phase two of the boat wake study. Gordon promised Lance that he'd have
it to him by next week. He also sent an email to Dr. Maynord, who
responded that the Corps might be interested in this also. Lance said there
is a study going to be done on the Chilkat River similar to this.
Tim thanked Ted and Brett for being willing to serve again on the board.
Charles seconded Tim's thank you.
Chris said the Legislative Committee should be thinking of working on
HB 165 and lobbying for the $200,000 boat wake study appropriation
Linda thanked the DEC and DOT folks for keeping the board informed on
their issues.
Rick thanked Robert Ruffner for the continuing help with the water
quality study group.
Deric made a motion (and Brett seconded) to have the Board send a letter
of support for KWF's water quality grant funding that Robert Ruffner
discussed earlier.
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting
March 21, 2002
Agenda should include: USGS Boat Wake Study- USGS, Recreation Use
Monitoring Committee report, Nutrient Study Public Outreach Committee
report, and a presentation about the Forest Legacy Program by Evie
Whitten.
Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2002 '
Page 6 of 6
Department of Revenue
Tax Division
PO Box 110420
Juneau, AK 99811-0420
Telephone 907.465.2320
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Federal EIN
92-0131229
Organization Name
Kenai Senior
State of Alaska
2002 Gaming Permit Application
AS 05.15.020
This form is also available on the [ntemet at www.tax.state.ak.us/forms/
connection
Mailing Address
361 Senior Connection
City IState
Kenai I AK
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION (check one box. For definition see AS 05.15.690)
~! Charitable I-1 Fishing Derby Association
r"l Civic or Service r'l Fraternal
I-1 Dog Mushers Association r-! Labor
0 Educational 0 Municipality
ORGANIZED AS
IZip Code
pp~ii
Check one:
E~ New
~. Renewal
Permit Number
1873
Telephone Number
(907) 283-4156
iF ax Number
(907) 283-3200
E-mail Address
senior~ci, kenai, ak. u .
I='1 Nonprofit Trade Association
0 Outboard Motor Association
r-I Police or Fire Department
r"l Political
,,
I-I Religious
C] Veterans
r-! IRA/Native Village
r"l Partnership r"l Association
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PERSONS IN CHARGE OF GAMES. Persons must be active members of the organizatk~, or an employee of the municipality, and designated by
the organization. Members may not be licensed as an operator, vendor, or employee of a vendor.
Alternate Member Name
Primary Member Name
Daniel L. English
;Sodal Security Number
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IVl~iling Address '
39075 Strawberry Road
:City, State and Zip Code -
Kenai, AK 99611
Has the pdmary member taken and passed the test? ~ Yes
Permit number under which the test was taken. 'l ~ '7 ~
Daytime Telephone Number
(907) :283-593
Sam HuddlestoD
soda seamy N~
~ 430-12-5097
D No
Mailing Address
Box -541
IDaytJme Telephone Number
907) '283-9443
.\
City, State and Zip Code
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Has the alternate member taken and passed the test?
Permit number under which the test was taken.
Yes C] No
THESE QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. (see instructions)
!"1 Yes ~ No Has any member of management or any pemon 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 jurisdiction that is a crime involving theft or dishonesty or a violation of
gambling laws?
r"! Yes ]~! No Does any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities have a prohibited financial interest
as defined by 15 AAC 160.954 - 959.
We declare under penalty of unsworn falsitfcation, 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 applice~ or any attachments is punishable by law.
I~dmary/~e~ber Signature
I President or Vice President Si~a~ (see(~structio~s)
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Mailing Address of President or Vice Presideht
361 Senior Court, Kenai,
IPrinted Name.
Daniel
P~med Name
Wilma
L. English
C. Huddleston
AK 99611
Dm
02-20-02
Date
02-20-02
Daytime Telephone
(907) 293-415
Permit Fee: Check the appropriate box and enclose the correct amount. The permit fee is based on 2001 estimated gross receipts, i
Make checks payable to the State of Alaska
I
$0 - $20,000 or new permit .................. $20 i'1 $20,001 - $100,000 .................. $50 r'l $100,001 or more .................. $100
0 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 Permit Application
r~anization Name
nai Senior Connection
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 ~cs
,
ACllVlTES CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATION
Facility Name Physical Address
IFederal EIN
92-0131229
Goose Classics
Ice Classics
King Salmon Classics
Mercury Classics
Game Type(s)
Kenai Senior Cen~er 361 Senior Court Raffles
Permit Number
1873
Race Classics
Rain Classics
Salmon Classics
Snow Machine Classics
Is Facility
r-! Owned
r"i Leased
::Donated
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
Cl
0
0
0
Owned
Leased
Donated
Owned
Leased
Donated
Owned
Leased
Donated
Leased
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
None
Vendor Nurrd3er
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY OPERATOR
Name of Operator
None
Physical Address Game Type(s)
Operator's Ucanse Number
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY MULTIPLE-BENEFICIARY PERMITTEE
,
IName of MBP Physical Address Game Type(s) MBP Number
None
DEDICATION OF NET PROCEEDS. The organization must plan to use the net proceeds from gaming activities for political, educational, civic, public, charitable,
patriotic or religious uses in AJaska. (See statutes and regulations for specific rules.) In the space provided, tell how your organization intends to use the net
xocesds from ~amin~l activities. (Be spedfic)
All proceeds from raffles will be donated to the programs and
ac~t.,ivi~ies of the Kenai Senior Center.
Form 04-826 (Rev 08/01) Back
A:='uka Department of Revenue
Tax Division
PO Box 110420
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0420
Phone 907.465.2320
· 'ax 907.465.3098
Federal EIN
92-600-].599
Mailing Address
361 Senior Court
Telephone Number /Fax Number
(907) 283-415~ (907)
FORM ELIGIBILITY
State of Alaska
Games of Chance and Contests of Skill
2001 Permittee Annual Financial Statement - EZ
AS 05.15.080(b)
This form is also available on the [nl:ernet at www. tax.state.ak, us/
I Pe~mit Number IOrganization Name "
,'1873 ! Kenai
283-3200
Senior Connection
City, State, Zip
Kenai, AK 99611
I E-rnail Address '
rcraiq~ci, kenai, ak. us
IDept Use Only "1
FSN:
Due Date: March 15, 2002
Yes
No
Did your organization conduct any gaming activities other than bingo, pull-tabs or raffles and lotteries? ............................................ ~ [~
Were the total gross receipts from all gaming activities $20,000 or more? ......... ' ........................................................................ D ~
Did you contract with an operator or vendor at any time during the year? ..................................................................................... [-'] ~
Were you a member of an MBP at any time during the year? ' r"] [~
.
Do not use this form fi: A. You answered "Yes" to any of the questions above, or
B. Any of your. gaming activities had a negative adjusted gross income.
SUMMARY INFORMATION
1. Total adjusted gross income from page 2, line 4 ..........................................................................................
2. Total net proceeds from page 2, line 6 ......................................................................................................
GAMING ACCOUNT BALANCE
9. Other Disbursements and Reductions (See Instructions) ...................................... , ........................................
10. Total reductions to cheCking account (add lines 8 and 9) ...............................................................................
11. Year-end balance of Games of Chance and Skill checking account (add lines 3 and 7, subtract line 10) ..................
3. Prior year balance of Games of Chance and Skill checking account ................................................................
4. Net Proceeds (Page 1, line 2) ..................................................................................................................
5. Interest earned on Games of Chance and Skill checking account ....................................................................
6. Other Deposits and Increases (See Instructions) .........................................................................................
7. Total (add lines 4, 5, and 6) ....................................... ; .............................................................................
8. Total Donations of net proceeds (Page 2, Schedule E, Total Donations) ...........................................................
We declare under penalty of unsworn falsifica#on, that we have examined this re'port, including accompanying schedules and statements,
and to the best of our knowledge and belief, it is true and compete.
Member in,C,,~rge or Agent Sig~ture / Date / ') - -" ,~ Printed Name
X~_ or Treasurer Sig~re / ),3{e /"% ~ __~' / / 2-resident - F),-n r~ '{ ;3 '1 T,_ RTl ~ '1 -~ ,qb '
X ~ J. Ste±~er
Signature / Date ~ -" /' / -
IPaid Preparer's '
".FX'a'm Name
3 2,'304
4 lr290
5 0
6 0
7 1,290
.8 0
9 7.
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10 7.
11 3..~R',.7,
DEPT USE ONLY
PMD:
Harold
Printed Name
/
Firm AddrJ, City, State, Zip
Attach a copy of your December 31, 2000 and December 31, 2001
bank statements and bank reconciliations.
Form 04-833~ (Rev 10/01 ) Page 1
20021 Permittee Annual Financial Statement - EZ ;
'Pmmit'N~mber I Pennittee Name .
1873 ! Kenai Senior Connection Page __2_of__ 3_
SCHEDULE AP' PERMITTEE ACTIVITY REPORT
Column A Column B Column c ' Column D
Description Bingo Puli-Tabs Raffles Total
1. Gross Receipts " -!, 2 9 0 .1, 2'9 0
2. Taxes
3. Cost of Prizes
4. Adjusted Gross Income(1) , ~ 9 0 _ 1..., 2 9 0 ,
5. TOTAL EXPENSES
6. NET PROCEEDS (2) '>- 1,2 9 0 1,2 9 C
14 ~ I ,,..,. ,
Subtract lines 2 and 3 from line 1. Enter Total Adjusted Gross Income on page 1 line I Subtract line 5 line from line 4.
(If adjusted gross income for any activity is negative, stop here. Use the Ionq form. ) Enter Total Net Proceeds on page 1 line 2.
~ SCHEDULE C' GAME-RELATED EXPENSES
.... 1. Rental of Facility
2. Other Facility Costs
3.~Contract / Professional Services
4. Accounting
5. VVages
' 6.Payroll Taxes
~ and ~ull-tabGam~ ~
0. !Adverti~ng
~ 0.£quipment Pumha.~
1 ~.iBuilding I~pm¢iation
~ 2.Door ~r~.e~
13. Other ~pense$
14. TOTAL EXPENSES
SCHEDULE E: DONATIONS OF NET PROCEEDS
RECIPIENT PURPOSE DATE CHECK NO AMOUNT
0
. ,,
..
-,
Use additional sheets if ltecessary. Subtotal (amounts from this page) ..........................
Total Donations (include amounts from all pages) ........... 0
Form 04-833EZ (Rev 10/01) Page 2
Date #urn
1/1!~/01
1/19/01
Split Line
-..
2/26/01
3/23/01
4/24/01
S/23/01
6/18/01
11/27/01
split-the-pot2/26
4/13'
4/16
.5/14
split-Ule-lX~ 7/9,7/23,9/7,
11/$, & 11/26
RegiSter Listing
I/1/01 throu~ 12/31/01
Transaction
Fr. Sr Con/To Gaming Acct
Transfer Tran~
Fr. S~ Cory'To Gm, rig Rcct
11/5 Transfer Trans
Payment
,,,, ,,, L , ,
Z.40
1.05
1.05
1.05
1.05
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Deposit
,, ,
79.00
520.00
110.00
236.00
80.0O
94.00
1.210.5S
0.00
1.210.55
Ballnce
2,383.30
2,380.90
2,379.85
2,378.80
2,377.75 .
2,376.70 ·
2.896.70
4,107.25
Page: I
MAP. K YOUP.
CALENIbAR
Village Fair
$oHi gom-3pm
.... ~orch ~
II $oldotna.Bridg¢
1[ Project N~eetin9
1[ ... N~arch 11
[I $oldotna Chamber of
IICommerce Annual St.
I~ Patrick's Day Parad. e,
I/ Dinner, Auction and
Il Fireworks. For more
II information call
I/ ~eninsul~ ~ob and
~ ...~arch 30
Check out ,he
inserts in this /
newsletter!
CALENDAR
A~mON DON~nON Fo~
' 8&B A~OC~nON /I
OF~CE TECH INC.
AAarch 2002 ~:~/~
Volume 15 ............. Issue 3
Visit us at: www. SoldotnaChamber.
Email us at: info~5oldotnaChambe
'~'"'~;...~.~; 1 1 th AnnuaIcelebrationSt. Patrick's ~D~
Sunday, March 17 ~~i~i~i"i:~-'"~"i'
2:00 pm Parade starts ' '
orriv~~3~ minutes early for parade_line-up
ileys Furniture Par~ing Lot)
5:30_ pm
Soldotna Sports Center: Family Style Irish Dinner
Auction/No-host Bar
Adults: $10
Kids under: 12 $5
_ _ . .Sold °ut :last vearl
(Only 225 tickets available at :the ~old~tna Chamber ~ Office
/":'::~.~:..-....':'~" Grand Display of Fireworks
//(,~.: '":....~ x by: Fire Art by Griz
t / j" Sponsored in Part by
'~ "~ ~~lls
ON SALE NO~
50LOOTNA LucKy BucKs!
6~ ~5 LUC~ sucks FO~ $~5! YOU~
SUSZNESS C~N .UT ~ ..O~O~ON~L ~E~ O~ ~
5PE~AL DZSCOUNT ON THE BACK 5ZDE.
BUCKS WZ~ BE 6ZVEN AWAY AT THE PARADE ON
~UNDAY. ~REAT ADVER~SZN6 OPPORTUNe!
Board of Directors
President
Lisa Wimmer
Wells Fargo
2624435
Past President
Mike Frost
1st National Bank Alaska
260-6023
President Elect
Barbara Elson
Individual
283-3403
Vice President
Dena Cunningham
McDonalds
262-2221
SecretarytTreasurer
Robyn Sullens
Seekins Ford
262-5497
Dan Mortenson
Four D Carpet One
262-9181
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
Jim Stogsdiil
City Council Seat
262-5622
Tom Janz
Peninsula Clarion
283-7551
Terry Coval
K-WAVE/KPEN-K-BAY/KGTL Radio
283-7423
Staff
Executive Director
Justine Polzin
Visitor Service Manager
NIA
Member Service Manager
Erica Williamson
Bookkeeper
Nita Fena
Soidotna Chamber of Commerce
Phone 262-9814
Fax 262-3566
River City Pull Tabs
260-6100
SOLDoTNA
February Board Retreat Highlights...
2002 Goals & Objectives
Increase member involvement in Chamber activities
Promote Soldotna for other industries, not just tourism
Increase Local Promotions
Visitor Center Building Committee Progress
Promote Recreation for our Young People
Implement a Job Shadow Program
Board Action Items
- The Soldotna Chamber Board sent a letter of support to the Kenai Watershed Forum
to obtain grant funding.
- The Chamber will buy 20 new Banners for the new light poles in place along the'Stealing
Highway.
-The Visitor Information Centerwill be pdnfing a new map of Soldotnawith an overview
ortho Kenai Peninsula for our visitors.
- The Board motioned to hold Progress Days activities at the Soldotna Senior Center.
-The Visitor Information Centers new web site is up on the Chamber's page.
- Soldotna Gear has been purchased and will be for sale in the Visitor Center.
-We will now offer a new member service of emaii subscription leads.
THE CHAMBER WOULD LIKE TO
WELCOME OUR NEW BOOKKEEPER
It's ~ greet pleasure to introduce our new book-
keeper, Nifo Fane. Nifo moved up here from
Hibbin9, Minnesota in ~Tuly 2001, with her three-
yeah-old daughtfn Kimbenly Fena and hen
husband Kfvin. Nit~ is finishing up her ~ccount-
ing degree of KPC, while working part time for
us. 5he is a fantastic addition to the chamber.
Come on in and give her o worm Chamber wel-
camEL
SEMINARS
Name: Expanding Your Bed &
Breakfast
Where: SBDC OFF~CE
Time: 1-4 PM
Date: MARCH. 7, 2002
Name: Understanding your
Cash Flow
Where: SBDC OFFICE
Time: 1-4 PM
Date: MARCH. 13, 2002
IF WE CAN BE OF FURTHER ASSISTANCE
OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE BUSINESS COUN-
SELING (No FEE), PLEASE CALL LOU
AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. 262-
7497
· BROCHURES For the 1
Visitor Center /
We need your brochures.!
Come on in and check to/
see if we have enough bro-
chures to get us through the
summer. If you know we
need more brochures bring
in a stack of six to eight
inches thick. We would re-
ally appreciate it, since the
rack b~ns are getting low.
Don't miss this marketing
opportunity.
60,000+ visitors a
year!
Goodbye & Good Luck to Kim Mariman
with her new job at Aspen Hotels. Klm was the Visitor Service
Manager for the Chamber for the past three and one-half years.
We wish her well and hope she enjoys her new job.
Office Tech, Inc. Sterling Needleworks III
PO B~oRx..4.9.~5R2~enai 139-C War%h~onu_sTeaQAnve, Soldotna I~I
283-5855 260-7490
Peninsula Beauty Supply
1 Office Equipment Golden Eagle Charters Fabric Store Micheile Mahery ,
Iil Ron & Pam Gillham 33880 Community College
Il/ PO Box 2561, Dr., Soldotna
t~\ Soldotna 262-6206 260-1998 Ji
· .
~'2~
i~ ' LOCAL STUDENTS
~ HONORED AT CHAMBER LUNCHEON
The February students of the month were 5oldotna Middle School's
3'q/-~q~ee, 5oldotna High School's April Locke and 5kyview High
51 )s Charisse Keene. The 5oldotna Chamber of Commerce feels
the=~ exceptional young people deserve a special recognition. On
Febuary 26, 2002 these fine young students were presented with a
certificate and a lunch. We would like to thank Bob 5izemore for
sponsoring the 5oldotna Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month
program. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...
YOU'RE OUR FUTURE CHAMBER MEMBERS!
New! Member Service,..
We have started the new e-mail subscription service. This is a
much more up-to-date, more effective and less costly method of
reaching potential visitors. For the past couple of weeks, many of
you have been responding immediately to these information re-
quests by sending them web brochures and information. We've
had very positive comments from you, and we are pleased that
this new service is exceeding your expectations.
Advantages to this new service include:
It saves valuable response ¢ime, allowin~ you ~o reach
"hot" prospects immediately.
You wilI save money on the cost o£ printin~ and
mailing your brochures.
This new service is only $150 a year.
'icipate that this new service will result in unprecedented
su S for our members while lowering the cost of conversion.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or any other
issue, please feel free to contact Justine at the Soldotna Cham-
ber at 262-9814.
Ann'ual Kenai Peninsula ~Tob and Career Fair
Come to the Peninsula ~Tob and Career Fair held on Saturday, March
30 from 10 am to 4 pm. This is a great opportunity to:
*Market your company to community members and business
organizations.
*Display materials about your business and career opportunities
available within your organization.
*Network with other organizations.
*Learn more about what businesses are available on the Peninsula.
*l~ecruit for employees at the fair: collect resumes, cover letters,
and applications.
*Support economic growth on the Kenai Peninsula.
For more information, Contact Peninsula ~Tob Center at
(907) 283-2900.
'- 'au know anybody who is willing or wanting to volunteer
~lg the summer, why not tell them about the 5oldotna Visi-
tor Center. Visitors love to talk to the locals & what better
place than the Visitor Center to serve as an ambassador to our
wonderful city
43rd Annual Awards Ba
uet
Soldotna's Annual Awards Banquet recognized oUtstanding community mem-
bers. The young women in the picture above were three of the Chamber's
scholarship winners. (left to right) $innie Hansen, Charisse Keene, and Katie
Lockwood. The other two were unable to attend the banquet, they were Mark
gcGarry and Laura Tarbox. There were six other awards presented as follows'
Linda Raemaeker for, Devoted Service to Young People & Youth Activities; Jerry
Near, Volunteer of the Year; Dayne L. Clark, Excellence in Profession; Duane
Kant & Greg Landeis, Community & Civic Affairs; Scott Shelden, Business
Person of the Year. Ginger Steffy, Person of the Year; If you see any of these
people around the community, be sure to con them.
Chief Shirley Giff0rd Ginger Steffy giving
giving Greg Landeis his Dayne Clark his
award award.
Pat C0wan, Emcee
Norm Blakeley handing Jerry
Mike Sweeney handing Ginger Steffy her award.
Near his award.
· Soldotna Brid e Proiect
Public M 'eting
On March 11, there will be a meeting for the Soldotna Bridge
Project. It is a public meeting with the Department of Trans-
portation held at the Sports Center from 6 to 8 pm.
$oldotna Chamber of Commerce
44790 Sterling Hwy.
Soldotna, AK 99669
City of Kenai
Mayor John Williams
210 Fidalgo Ave.
Kenai, AK 99611
Mission Statement:
"To provide enhanced success of our membership and serve
as a driver in developing $oldotna's future."
The 5oldotna Chamber Connection is a monthly
publication of the 5oldotna Chambe~ of
Commerce. This publication is sent to members
~nd associated organizations.
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than the 15th of the month Preceding publication. Send your
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Clerk / ¢it¥ Mona,/er ~ ~ublic Works
Police Deportment / Finance ~ En~inee~
Senior Cente~ ~~irport / Kim
Library ~ 'Parks & Recreation ~ Clarion
Fire Deportment ~ ~ KVCB
AGENDA DISTRIBUTION
Sewer Treatment Plant Streets
Shop Dock
Buildin~ Maintenance Animal Control
Water/Sewer Counter
Fax by computer to
Contacts; Agenda List'
(see Microsoft Fax from printer
list;
Address Book;
Assembly Members
KSRM
HEA
Kenoi Chamber of Commerce
,Ton Little (boil/News/$oldotne)
KVCC
KDLL
Ebb
DELIVER
Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk.
The Clarion will pick their pocket 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/minutes/agenda form for p~per)is
emailed to the Peninsula ¢larion (at email Contacts) and a copy is foxed to Denise et
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.