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Apri i 3,
2002
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 3, 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'
ITEM C:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Liquor License Renewal- PROTEST
Ea§lechief, Inc., d/b/a- Katmai Motel Restaurant & Lounge -- Bevera§e
Dispensary
,
Liquor License Removal of Objection to Continued Operation and
Renewal
Spencer W. Han, d/b/a New Peking Restaurant
ITEM D:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM E:
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COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of March 20, 2002.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
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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*Ordinance No. 1951-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by.$12,200 in the Terminal Enterprise Fund for Roof
Repair.
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
MAYOR'S REPORT
APRIL 3, 2002
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REOUESTED
BY:
SUBSTITUTE:
H-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 -- Addition of
Purchase orders to Westcoast Sales and Big G Electric.
FINANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
NO CHANGES.
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CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
MEMORANDUM '~
Mayor and Council Members
Carol L. Freas, .City Clerk
City of Kenai ~
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March 29, 200~ '
PROTEST OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL
Eaglechief~ Inc., d/b/a Katmai Motel Restaurant & Lounge -- Beverage
Dispensary
A liquor license renewal application has been submitted bv Eaglechief, Inc., d/b/a Katmai
Motel Restaurant & Lounge. Amounts are owed to the Cit~y for water/sewer and lease
payments. The Kenai Municipal Code states,
Kenai Municipal Code, states the following:
2.40.010 Obligations to City: It is determined to be in the public interest that holders
of or applicants for licenses issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the State
of Alaska shall have all obligation to the City of Kenai on a satisfactory basis prior to the
City Council approval of any activity of said license holder or applicant.
2 40.020 Approval by Council: Prior to approving renewal of any liquor license
by the City of Kenai, the Council shall enter findings in the minutes of the
Council that the afore-described liquor licensees have satisfied all obligations to
the City of Kenai or that the applicant has entered into a City approved payment
plan with the Borough or City on any obligations owed to the City and said
applicant is in compliance with said payment'plan. After making such finding,
the City Council may grant the approval requested.
A certified letter was forwarded to inform the licensee of the amounts owed. To date, no
response has been received. The 60 days in which the ciW has to register its objection
will run out on April 7, 2002.
Does Council want a letter of protest sent to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on
April 7, 2002 if amounts are not brought current?
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ,o w. ~T. ^,,~,~. ~T~-.,~o
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD anchorage, ~aas~ 99501-6698
Phone: 907-269-0350
Fax: 907-272-9412
February 5, 2002
Carol Freas
City Clerk
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave. Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Ms. Freas:
We are in receipt of the following application(s) for renewal of liquor license(s) within the City of
Kenai. You are being notified as required by AS 04.11.520. Additional information concerning
filing a "protest" by a local governing body under AS 04.11.480 is included on page two.
Beverage Dispensary.
Katami Motel Restaurant & Lounge- License #2801
Cc: Kenai Peninsula Borough
ENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
144 N. BINKLEY ° SOLDOTNA. ALASKA ° 99669-7599
BUSINESS (907) 262-8608 FAX (907) 262-8615
EMAIL: assemblyclerk@borough.kenai.ak.us
March 1. 2002
Ms. Donna Johnson
Records & Licensing Supervisor
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
550 W. 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-6698
Re:
Application tbr Renewal of Liquor License
Dear Ms. Johnson:
LINDA MURPHY, MMC
BOROUGH CLERK
RECEIVED
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Please be advised that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has no objection to the approval of the application(s)
tbr renewal of the liquor licensei, s) tbr the tbllowing establishment(,s), located in the Citv of Kenai,
Alaska'
Beverage Dispensa~
Katami Motel Restaurant & Lounge - License//2801
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Finance Department has reviewed its files and has raised no objection
based on unpaid or delinquent taxes.
Sincerely.
Linda S. Murphy, MMC
Borough Clerk
CC'
Applicant
City of Kenai
KPB Finance Department
File
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CITY OF KENAI
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210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
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MEMORANDUM
TO'
FROM'
DATE'
RE'
Mayor and Council Members
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
City of Kenai
March 29,200
LI(~UOR LICENSE RENEWAL-- WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST
Spencer IV. Hah, d/b/a New Peking Restaurant
At your January 17, 2002 meeting, direction was given to send a letter of protest of the
continued operation of the New Peking Restaurant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board due to amounts owed to the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The Borough also
protested the renewal of this liquor license.
On March 18, 2002 the Kenai Peninsula Borough withdrew its protest, noting the
Finance Department stated the licensee brought their "...tax delinquencies in
compliance according to borough polices."
Does Council approve the withdrawal of its January 17, 2002 protest of the
New Peking Restaurant continuation of liquor license and license renewal?
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ENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669'7599
BUSINESS (907) 262-8608 FAX (907) 262-8615
'o, EMAIL: assemblyclerk@borough.kenai.ak.us
March 18, 2002
Ms. Donna Johnson
Records & Licensing Supervisor
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
550 W. 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-6698
LINDA MURPHY, MMC
BOROUGH CLERK
Re:
New Peking Restaurant
Removal of Objection to Renewal
Dear Ms. Johnson:
Please be advised that the Kenai Peninsula Borough wishes to withdraw the objection of the 2002-
2003 renewal of the liquor license for the New Peking Restaurant. The Kenai Peninsula Borough
Finance Department has reviewed its files and states the licensee has brought their tax delinquencies
in compliance according to borough policies.
Sincerely.
Linda S. Murphy. MMC
Borough Clerk
CC'
Applicant
City of Kenai
KPB Finance Department
KPB Assembly Members
File
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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 14, 2002
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3-
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6'
a.
ITEM 7:
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9'
ITEM 10'
a,
bo
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 10, 2002, February 14, 2002
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion --Airport Flyer/Mail Out
Discussion -- 2002-2003 Goals and Objectives
Discussion-- Marketin§
Discussion -- Customer Survey
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation -- Special Use Permit/Rozak Engineering -- Remedial
Action Plan on Behalf of Kenai Airport Fuel Service.
REPORTS
, , ,
Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND (~UF~TIONS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION ITEMS
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for January 16 and February
6, 2002.
1 /21 /02 T. M. Middendorf, Dowl Engineers letter regarding his recent
visit to Kenai.
Anchorage International Airport General Aviation Noise Reduction Tips.
2/1/02 DOT information release regarding Transportation Security
Administration to map security procedures at selected airports
nationwide.
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for February 20 and March
6, 2002.
2/02 Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanement Report.
ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 14, 2002
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
..
CHairman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at approximately 7'15 p.m.
taken and confirmed as follows'
Roll was
Present:
Absent'
Others Present:
Van Zee, Bielefeld, Elson, Knackstedt
Holloway, Haralson, Kleidon
Councilwoman Jackman, Airport Manager Cronkhite, Department
Assistant Harris
ITEM 2-
AGENDA APPROVAl,
MOTION:
Commissioner Van Zee MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner
Elson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
2002
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 10, 2002, February 14,
MOTION.
Commissioner Van Zee MOVED to approve the agenda as presented Commissioner
Elson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5-
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion --Airport FlYer/Mail Out
Cronkhite reported on the status of the airport flyer. The commission agreed on
sending a postcard mail-out to approximately 200 local private pilots. The
commission discussed various items to be listed on the flyer as well as various style
and layout designs. The following items and services were suggested:
.Tie down rates
.Electrical outlets
.Control Tower
*Safety record
*Airport Operational Facility
*Float Plane Facility
.Provide a quote from a tenant
· 24-hour fuel service
· Camping facilities
· Full instrument approaches
· "Gateway to Alaska's Playground"
Councilwoman Jackman explained that while postcards are the most expensive form
of mail-out advertisements, they are also the most effective provided they are visually
stimulating. Ideally, the postcard would be white with colorful pictures such as an
aerial view of the airport.
Discussion -- 2002-2003 Goals and Objectives
The Commission reviewed the 2001-2002 goals and objectives and discussed additions
and modifications for the 2002-2003 goals and objectives list. The Commission made
the following changes:
Airport Beautification
,Maintain current levels of efforts without additional expenditures
Gravel / Ski Strip
· Storage Box Standard Design
Float Plane Basin
· Signage for Float Plane Basin
· Maintain currently rented slips
Terminal Building
*Terminal Exterior/Concrete Work
.Parking and driveway design
Airport Administration
.Evaluate need for additional personnel
A.d. vertising .and Marketing
.Hire consultant to evaluate and develop airport long-range economic development
and marketing strategy
*Develop Airport brochure
.Use Clarion and Anchorage Daily News classified ads to promote tie-down availability
and Float Plane Basin
Airport Rules and Regulations
.Ramp driver training program
Other
.Electrical outlets at ski strip
*Commission have more input in the meeting packet (such as agenda information)
*Security: Gates / Fences
*Local Radar System
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 14, 2002
PAGE 2
5
Discussion-- Marketing
No further discussion was spent on marketing.
a-do
Discussion -- Customer Survey
The Commission discussed surveying options geared towards local pilots and other
airport users to help determine airport needs. Cronkhite requested the Commission
review the attached examples as a guide to develop a base methodology for the survey.
The Commission discussed the advantages of mail-out surveys, individual telephone
calls, and in-person questioning. Cronkhite requested the Commission provide
feedback to her as to how to proceed.
ITEM 6'
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation-- Special Use Permit/Rozak Engineering-- Remedial Action
Plan on Behalf of Kenai Airport Fuel Service.
MOTION:
Commissioner Elson MOVED to recommend Council approve the Special Use Permit to
Kenai Airport Fuel Service. Commissioner Van Zee SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Commission Chair-- No report
7-bo
Airport Manager -- Cronkhite reported on the following:
*The Airport is currently undergoing CERT inspections.
~Cronkhite attended a Runway Incursion Safety Action Meeting.
7-C.
City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Jackman provided a recap of
Council action items.
ITEM 8'
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Elson- Elson reported he would be absent for' the April 1 I, 2002 meeting.
Knackstedt: Knackstedt inquired as to when the new ARF/SRE facility would be
completed; Cronkhite stated completion should be done by duly 2002.
ITEM 9-
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION ITEMS
10-a.
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for January. 16 and February
6, 2002.
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 14, 2002
PAGE 3
10-b.
10-c.
10-d.
10-e.
10-/'.
1/21/02 T. M. Middendorf, Dowl Engineers letter regarding his recent
visit to Kenai. ·
Anchorage International Airport General Aviation Noise Reduction Tips.
2/1/02 DOT information release regarding Transportation Security
Administration to map security procedures at selected airports
nationwide.
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for February 20 and March
6, 2002.
2/02 Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanement Report.
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Van Zee MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Bielefeld SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
IZ~NAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 14, 2002
PAGE 4
THE KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY
PRESENTS
DANA STABENOW
"LOW TIDE AND LIBRARIES"
HER FIRST EXPERIENCES WITH READING
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY
THURSDAY, APRIL 18TM
6:30 PM
Dana Stabenow Biography (from her website- www.stabenow.com)
I was bom in Anchorage, Alaska on March 27, 1952, and raised on a 75-foot fish tender
in the Gulf of Alaska. When I wasn't seasick I wrote stories about NORMAL children
who lived on SHORE, and made my mother read then. Probably some of my best work.
In 1964, the Great Alaskan Earthquake occurred during my twelfth birthday party. It was
then that I realized I was destined for greatness, always supposing I survived the day.
I graduated from Seldovia High School in 1969 and put myself through college working
as an egg grader, bookkeeper and expediter for Whitney-Fidalgo Seafoods in Anchorage.
I received a B. A. in journalism from the University of Alaska in 1973.
After graduation I spent one more summer knee-deep in humpies and blew everything I
earned on a four-month backpacking trip to Europe with Rhonda Sleighter, college
roommate and one of the dedicatees of Play With Fire.
In 1991 Laura Anne Gilman, my editor at Ace, sniffed out the existence of A Cold Day
for Murder and offered me a three-book contract featuring Kate Shugak as the main
character. The first Kate Shugak mystery, A Cold Day for Murder won an Edgar
award.
And the rest was madness.
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY
ProudlY presents the
Fourth Annual
YOUNG WRITERS' CONFERENCE
For 3rd- 8th grade students
"POETRY PERFORMANCE"
Saturday, April 13, 2002
11:00 am - 3 pm
Kenai Community Library
FACILITATOR:
BRETT DILLINGHAM; Author and Storyteller from Juneau
Registration forms must be received by April 5. Space is limited. Register early.
Students needs to bring their own sack lunch. Parents are responsible for
transportation to and from the YOUNG WRITERS' CONFERENCE.
Student's name:
Address:
School: Grade:
Parent/Guardian:
Parent/Guardian phone number during conference hours:
SIGNATURE OF PARENT:
Phone:
Teacher:
Return Registration form to:
Kenai Community Library
163 Main Street Loop
Kenai, AK 99611
For more information:
call Corey at 283-4378
Brett Dillingham Biography (from his website: www.brettdilling.ham.com)
Brett grew up in the mid-west. During the summers, his family traveled to Mexico and
lived in an adobe hut in a village called Nacimiento in Northern Mexico. The population
was about 250 Seminole Indians, Seminole blacks, and Mexicans. Once or twice a week
his family, and villagers wishing a fide, drove 2 hours into the city to get a clock of ice to
keep vegetables and milk fresh. They drank limonadas in the plaza. Late into the
evenings, when they were back in the village, he listened to stories told by the village
mayor and his parents.
Brett performs and teaches storytelling in Alaska, Canada, Ireland, Africa and the Lower
48 states. His work has been performed at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, and
he has performed live storytelling on National Public Radio, the Calgary International
Children's Festival, the National American Reads conference, the National Migrant
Education conference and the International Reading Association. In his workshoPs, Brett
teaches writing, storytelling and drama. Currently teaching at the University of Alaska,
Southeast, Brett also writes children's stories, poetry and plays.
TURN OFF TV. TURN ON LIFE.
~ THE LIBRARY
National Turn-Off TV Week is April 22- 28, 2002
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY
hosts an evening Kick-Off event.
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE AND FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
THERE WILL BE STORIES, GAMES, AND PRIZES.
Monday, April 22, 6- 7'30 pm' Potluck and Bingo. Bring a favorite dish.
Beverages and dessert will be provided. Meet other families trying to break free
of TV! We will play a rousing game of'Bingo!
SEE YOU AT THE LIBRARY!
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER~
MARCH 27' 200~ - ?:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Consent AEenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be
no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in
which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in
its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. *March 13,2002
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
a. PZ02-14--An aPplication for a Conditional Use Permit for a dormitory at the
Alaska Challen§er Leamin§ Center for Space Technology located at 9711 Kenai
Spur Hi§hway {KN T06N, Ran§e 11 West - A portion of Section 33 as described
in lease agreement 559 @ 796). Application submitted by Steve Horn, Executive
Director, Alaska Challenger Leamin§ Center for Space Technology, 9711 Kenai
Spur Hi§hway, Kenai, Alaska.
b. PZ02-15--An application for a Variance Permit for an oversize sign for the
property located at 9711 Kenai Spur Hi§hway {KN T06N, Range 11 West - A
portion of Section 33 as described in lease agreement 559 ~ 796). Application
submitted by Steve Horn, Executive Director, Alaska Challenger Learning
Center for Space Technolo~, 9711 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska.
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
8. PENDING ITEMS:
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
11.
12.
13.
14.
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
"Zonin§ Bulletin"- March 10, 2002
City of Kenai Resolution No. 2002-2
Leg/slative Information News- HB 389
Beautification Committee Roster
Harbor Commission Roster
COMMISSION COMMENTS/h QUESTIONS'
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MARCH 27, 2002 - 7:00 p.m.
CHAIRMAN RON GOECKE, PRF~IDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Goecke called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Members Present:
Members Absent'
Others Present:
Glick, Bryson, Goecke, Nord, Erwin, Osborne
Tunseth
Councilwoman Jackman, Planning Director Kebschull,
Planning Assistant Carver, Department Assistant Harris
1 -b.
Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Osborne MOVED to approve the agenda and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
-C.
Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2:
APPROVAL OF MINUTF~
-ae
March 13, 2002--Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3-
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
PZ02-14---An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a dormitory at
the Alaska Challenger Learning Center for Space Technology located at
9711 Kenai Spur Highway (KN T06N, Range 11 West - A portion of
Section 33 as described in lease agreement 559 @ 796). Application
submitted by Steve Horn, Executive Director, Alaska Challenger Learning
Center for Space Technology, 9711 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Osborne MOVED to approve PZ02-14 conditional use permit for the
Challenger Learning Center and recommended UN~IMOUS CONSENT.
Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion.
Commissioner Goecke stated he had two concerns regarding the permit. The
Commission then briefly discussed various aspects of each point:
If this conditional use permit is approved, can it be made sure only
students would use the dorms?
· Has the Challenger Center contacted local hotels to check for lodging
alternatives?
The consensus of the Commission was to include the staff recommendation of
restricting the permit to state that the dorms are to house students and chaperones
only.
VOTE:
Emrin
Yes
Osborne Yes
Goecke Yes
Bryson
Glick
Abstained
Yes Tunseth
i
Nord [Yes
Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3-b.
PZ02-15---An application for a Variance Permit for .an oversize sign for
the property located at 9711 Kenai Spur Highway (KN T06N, Range 11
West - A portion of Section 33 as described in lease agreement 559 ~
796). Application submitted by Steve Horn, Executive Director, Alaska
Challenger Learning Center for Space Technology, 9711 Kenai Spur
Highway, Kenai, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Nord MOVED to approve PZ-0215 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Commissioner Erwin SEONDED the motion.
Staff recommendations: Kebschull explained to the Commission the current code
limits signs to 32 sq. feet in height and if the Commission decides to approve the
variance, a size limitation (for future variancesl should be made.
PLANNING AND ZONIGN COMMISSION
MARCH 27, 2002
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The Commission spoke at length regarding issues of the overall sign, size of the
sphere, and the exact location of the proposed sign. They determined the sphere is
part of the overall sign, though the cement base is not.
Steve Horn--Challenger Learning Center- Horn addressed the Commission
regarding the following signage topics:
· Several sign sizes were included in the packet. These designs were
established by a 'sign committee', which included Challenger employees, a
representative for Agrium (a corporate sponsor) and others.
· Horn informed the Commission the Challenger Center has significant
right-of-way issues w/th the highway. Due to this, the proposed sign would be 160
feet from the road in a slightly depressed area of land, thus inhibiting the overall size
of the sign.
The Commissioners made the following comments:
· Goecke stated he feels the sphere is part of the overall sign, as it
becomes a sort of logo. He stated he does not feel the concrete pedestal is part of the
sign, but the overall size must be all-inclusive.
· Glick stated he feels the sphere is part of the sign and that a 107 sq. ft.
is.a lot of variance when the original code says 32 feet.
Erwin state he feels the sphere is part of the sign and the requested
variance is unacceptable. Erwin asked if the sign could be made smaller.
Nord asked if the Challenger Center has prepared alternative proposals
that are less excessive. Nord also added that the sign is attractive.
Osborne stated he likes the look of the sign. He also stated that if the
sign is to sit 160 ft. from the road and in a slightly depressed area, a 'regular' sized
sign could be difficult to read.
VOTE:
Bryson Abstained Erwin No Nord i No
Glick No Tunseth Absent Osborne
Goecke No
MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY.
Horn was informed of the 15-day fight to appeal.
ITEM 4:
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None
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MARCH 27, 2002
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ITEM 5'
PUBLIC HEARINGS-- None
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS-- None
ITEM 9'
CODE ENFORCEMENT-- None
ITEM 10: REPORTS
10-a.
items.
City Council- Councilwoman Jackman gave a report on Council action
10-b. Borough Planning- Commissioner Bryson gave a report of Borough
Planning action items.
10-c. Administration- Kebschull reported on the following:
· Information of the Conditional Use Permit for extraction of natural
resources Beaver Loop Road has been received. The information will be in the April
10, 2002 packet to determine if it meets the requests of the Commission. If it does, a
public hearing will be scheduled for April 24, 2002.
· The April 10, 2002 P&Z meeting will take place in the Clerk's Office
Conference Room.
ITEM 11'
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED
Debbie Sonberg-410 Cinderella Street, Kenai: Sonber§ (in reference to the
Challenger Learnin§ Center si§n request} inquired as to whether a memorial structure
would be considered to be a sign and if this requires a conditional use permit.
Additionally, she inquired if a sin§le structure could be both a memorial as well as a
sign and what types of permits are required. Kebschull stated, memorials do not
require a permit but the object would be closely inspected to make sure it is not a
sign. Kebschull also stated she would look further into Sonberg's inquiries, and any
new ideas the Challenger Center might propose would need to be reviewed by
administration.
ITEM 12:
INFORMATION ITEMS
12-a.
12-b.
"Zoning Bulletin"- March 10, 2002
City of Kenai Resolution No. 2002-2
PLANNING AND ZONIGN COMMISSION
MARCH 27, 2002
PAGE 4
12-c.
12-d.
12-e.
Legislative Information News- HB 389
Beautification Committee Roster
Harbor Commission Roster
ITEM 13:
COMMISSION COMMENTS/h QUF~TIONS
Nord stated she felt the Commission should try to accommodate the needs of the
schools and other institutions as she considers the current zoning to be wrong.
Kebschull explained the whole area might need to be looked at as an institutional
zone. She added, in a commercial zone, a business can have a sign up to 120 sq. ft.
The Commission further discussed the notion of re-zoning from residential to
institutional around the Kenai High School, Kenai Middle School, Multi-Purpose
Center and Challenger Learning Center areas and whether this would be considered
spot zoning. Commissioner Bryson stated he felt it was two different situations (spot
zoning vs. institutional zoning) as the area in question has considerable acreage.
Kebschull explained the re-zoning process and informed the Commission it takes at
least ten weeks.
ITEM 14:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Glick MOVED for adjournment. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
The meeting adjourned at 7'55 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
PLANNING AND ZONIGN COMMISSION
MARCH 27, 2002
PAGE 5
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 20, 2002
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ci.kenai, ak.us
COUNCIL STAFF MEETING -- 5:00 P.M.
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B'
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
o
Kenneth Yearsley and Jim Spracher, Alaska Merchant Marine
Veterans-- Presentation of Gift.
ITEM C'
PUBLIC HEARINGS
.
,
Resolution No. 2002-2 -- Designating Approximately 21 Acres of
Properties Informally Known as the FAA Football Field, the Old FAA
Antenna Farm, and Daubenspeck Property as "Millennium Square."
Resolution No. 2002-15 -- Authorizing the Use of the Equipment
Replacement Fund to Purchase a Flat Bed Truck and a Motor Grader.
,
Resolution No. 2002-16 -- Transfemng $35,000 From Construction to
Engineering in the Well House 4 Capital Project Fund.
ITEM D'
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
o
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a,
Beautification Committee
Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
MINUTES
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o
*Regular Meeting of March 6, 2002.
ITEM F-
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM H-
NEW BUSINESS
o
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
.
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
.
Approval -- Change Order No. 2, Kenai Test Well & Production Well No. 4
-- Kraxberger Drilling, Inc./$47,000.
o
Discussion -- Schedule of Budget Work Sessions
ITEM h
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- Personnel Matters
ITEM L:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 20, 2002
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-X.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk.
Williams, Bookey and Swarner.
Present were:
Moore, Porter, Bannock, Jackman,
A-3o
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Councilman
Bookey SECONDED the motion.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to postpone the scheduled executive session until the
next regular council meeting. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
There 'were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-4. CONSENT AGENDA
,,
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the consent agenda and Councilman
Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B'
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
B-Xo
Kenneth Yearsley and Jim Spracher, Alaska Merchant Marine
Veterans-- Presentation of Gift.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2002
PAGE 2
Yearsley and Spracher presented council with a knot board including an example of
every knot known on the board. Mayor Williams thanked the gentlemen and
suggested the board be placed at the fire training facility because rigging classes are
being offered at the facility.
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1o
Resolution No. 2002-2 -- Designating Approximately 21 Acres of
Properties Informally Known as the FAA Football Field, the Old FAA
Antenna Farm, and Daubenspeck Property as "Millennium Square."
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-2 and Councilwoman
Porter SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-3o
Resolution No. 2002-15 -- Authorizing the Use of the Equipment
Replacement Fund to Purchase a Flat Bed Truck and a Motor Grader.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-15 and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Discussion regarding the purchase of the grader
indicated the following:
· Bookey stated his disappointment the request was not held until the
upcoming budget sessions and that even with piggybacking with the state, there was
still a $67,000 differential.
· Information included in the packet noted the additions of the plow, snow
gate, etc. increased the cost of the grader, but the price was still approximately
$200,000 less than the cost would have been without the piggybacking.
· The purchase of the grader and flatbed truck would be amortized over
the next 20 years and the amortization would be included in the next budget for both
the grader and fiat bed truck.
· The delivery time of the grader was estimated at six months, in time for
next winter's use.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2002
PAGE 3
Administration was requested to provide the list of add-ons and costs as
back-up information to similar resolutions.
· If the grader was not purchased, extensive repairs would have to be
made to the existing equipment and the ability' to purchase a new grader at a very low
price would be lost (though the ability to piggyback the purchase would last a number
of years, an escalator clause would increase the cost).
· The grader was on the list of equipment for replacement.
Discussion regarding the purchase of the flatbed truck indicated the following:
· Bookey requested to hold the purchase of the flatbed truck until the next
budget year as he didn't feel it was an emergency.
· It was explained the flatbed is used heavily in the summer.
· This purchase would replace the flatbed that had been made into a
steam truck as discussed previously.
· The truck would be used to pull the crack sea/er and asphalt tracker.
· The flatbed truck (now used for a steam truck) had been listed for
replacement in 2004. Since that truck was used for a different purpose, there was no
longer a flatbed truck to use.
The flatbed truck did go through budget session discussions and placed
on the equipment replacement list.
VOTE:
Moore
Jackman
Yes
Yes
Yes
Porter
Williams
Yes
Yes
Bannock
Booker
Yes
'Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-3.
Resolution No. 2002-16 -- Transferring $35,000 From Construction to
Engineering in the Well House 4 Capital Project Fund.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-16 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Public Works Manager Komelis explained the city was still under contract with Wm. d.
Nelson & Associates because the first well site did not produce acceptable water and
because a purchase order prepared for work on the first well house design was not
used. He added, DEC was contacted and they had no objection to proceeding.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2002
PAGE 4
VOTE:
Moore Yes Porter Yes Bannock Yes
Jackman Yes Williams Yes Yes
! Swarner
Yes
Bookey
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM D'
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging -- Swarner reported the unapproved minutes of the
March 7 meeting were included in the packet. She noted the membership passed a
motion to make amendments to the by-laws to allow for monthly meetings, to meet on
the first Thursday of each month, and to hold their annual meeting and election of
officers in January of each year.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the changes to the Council on Aging by-
laws and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
Swarner also reported the membership held their elections at the March 7 meeting
and elected Dick Jurgensen and Bill Osbom as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively. A .
brief discussion was held regarding a senior housing funding seminar to be held in
Anchorage in April and it was urged a representative from the Senior Center attend.
D-2. Airport Commission -- Councilwoman Jackman reported a meeting was
held on March 14 and she would report on it at the next meeting when the minutes of
the meeting would be included in the council packet.
D-3. Harbor Commission -- Councilman Moore reported he attended the
meeting for Councilman Bookey. Referring to the minutes included in the packet,
Moore reported a summary of the city/agency meeting regarding the bluff erosion
project was heard and reviewed a draft Resource Development Council letter regarding
draft proposed ACMP Implementation Regulations was reviewed.
Information included in the Legislative Bulletin was mentioned indicating requests for
federal funding for water/sewer projects, etc. should be prepared and submitted.
Komelis was requested to contact Senator Stevens' office in regard to a direct
appropriation for water/sewer funding and additional funding necessary to complete
engineering costs for the bluff erosion project. It was also noted funding had been
made available for beetle kill fire protection and Fire Chief Walden was requested to
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2002
PAGE 5
investigate the availability of funds for the city. City Manager Snow reported the Fire
Department was preparing a grant request to replace an ambulance with a $14,000
match from the city.
D-4. Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported the next meeting
would be held on April 2.
D-5. Parks/is Recreation Commission -- Councilwoman Porter reported the
following:
· The Commission met on March 7.
· A request from a high school senior to construct recycling bins as a
community service project and place them at Cunningham Park was recommended.
· An in-depth needs assessment was discussed to investigate whether a
new recreation facility is needed or whether to do a major renovation of the existing
facility. A brief discussion followed in which it was noted there could be a possibility
of partnering with the Boys as Girls Club by 2006 when the Club's current lease
expires. It was also suggested a needs assessment could be discussed during budget
work sessions.
D-6. Planning/is Zoning Commission -- Councilman Bannock reported there
was one item of business on the Commission's last agenda and it was approved. He
reminded all of the March 23 community workshop on the Comprehensive Plan
update.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-Ta. Beautification Committee -- CouncilwOman Swarner reported there
was no meeting due to a lack of quorum. Those attending held a work session and
discussed a planting schedule and planting designs for the circle planters.
Swarner noted there were two vacant seats on the Committee and applications for
appointment from Linda Overturf and Lori Seymour were included in the packet.
Council had no objections to the appointment of Seymour and Overturf. Clerk Freas
was requested to send a thank-you letter to Dorothy Tunseth, whose letter of
resignation was included in the packet.
Williams reported the Industry Days Picnic had been scheduled for August 24.
D-Tb. Kenai Convention/is Visitors Bureau Board-- Councilman Bookey
reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2002. Ricky Gease,
Executive Director of the KCVB was present and reported on upcoming events at the
Center. Discussion followed regarding the city donating funds toward the summer's
art exhibit at the Center. The city's participation of support in regard to the art exhibit
was discussed and it was noted the city donated $1,000 toward the cost of the exhibit
last year, although no funds were included in the budget for this purpose this year.
Some concern in donating additional funds to the project was noted because tl~e city
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2002
PAGE 6
supports the Center through operation costs, maintenance fees, etc. every fiscal year.
Gease noted the city will be recognized in the brochure for its current participation as
well as any additional funds toward the art exhibit.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to donate $250 from the Legislative account toward
the Spirit of Alaska art show and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
Williams stated he saw a difference between the funds the city provides toward
operational costs and a donation toward the art exhibit.
VOTE:
Moore
Jackman
Swarner
Yes
No
Yes
Porter
Williams
No
Yes
Bannock
Booke¥
No
No
MOTION FAILED.
Bookey stated he had requested this type of donation be discussed at a budget work
session and that is why he did not support the motion at this time. Porter stated she
believed the city should be recognized automatically in any project because of the
yearly financial support the city provides.
D-?c.
Alaska Municipal League Report
Williams reported he would be attending the AML Committee/ACOM meeting in
Juneau during the week of April 1. Vice Mayor Swarner would also travel to Juneau
to visit with legislators from April 1-3. Wi!l/ams reported he testified during a
teleconference in regard to SB 231 and the bill was amended to include the City of
Kenai in order for the city to be in a position to use revenue bonds to construct up to
250 additional beds at Wildwood Correctional Facility. Those beds would then be
leased back to the State to cover the cost of the bonds.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:15 P.M'
BACK TO ORDER: 8:30 P.M.
ITEM E: MINUTES
Regular Meeting of March 6, 2002 -- Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE-- None
ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS-- None
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2002
PAGE 7
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINESS
H-lo
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Moore SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2o
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
It was noted the list included an increase to a purchase order to Kraxberger Drilling of
$47,000 and was the topic of H-3's request for approval of a change order. Council
decided to hold action on the purchase orders until after hearing the presentation on
Item H-3.
Approval -- Change Order No. 2, Kenai Test Well & Production Well No. 4
-- Kraxberger Drilling, .Inc./$47,000.
It was reported an agreement had been reached with the property owner of the new
well site; Kraxberger is still under contract with the city from the previous well drilling
project; the city still has the performance and bank bonds; Kraxberger will do the
drilling for the same bid price as the previous well; the depth of the well, amount of
screening, etc. will determine the final costs; DEC has been notified and had no
objections; Kraxberger's work would continue under the same executed agreement;
and the work had not yet been done.
Bookey noted, at the last council meeting, the cost of the project was expected to be
$10,000 and now it was at $47,000. Komelis explained the difference was due to the
size of the casing required for the depth of the well and he (Kornelis) had erred in his
estimation. Bookey requested more definite amounts be made available to council.
Action was then taken on Item H-2.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2002
PAGE 8
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to approve Change Order No. 2, Kenai Test Well &
Production Well No. 4, to Kraxberger Drilling, Inc. in the amount of $47,000 and
Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
Discussion -- Schedule of Budget Work Sessions
Council reviewed their schedules and the proposed work session scheduled included
in the packet. Work sessions were scheduled as follows:
April 9, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
April 10, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers
April 16, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers
It was noted the Beautification Committee and Planning & Zoning Commission
meetings scheduled for April 9 and 10 in the council chambers, would be moved to the
Clerk's conference room.
ITEM I:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR-- No report.
ITEM J:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
J-1. City Manager -- Acting City Manager Semmens reported the following
information:
· The performance bond and paperwork for the Five Irons Subdivision
development had been submitted and administration would be reviewing the
documents. Mr. Anderson, the developer, indicated he was ready to go forward with
the project.
· He attended a Borough sales tax meeting. The Assembly is entertaining
an ordinance to change the sales tax and the development of the ordinance is in
progress, however the cities within the borough were not invited to participate in that
development. Financial concerns were conveyed by the city representatives and they
were told those concerns would be addressed. Semmens noted, some of the borough
representatives' suggestions were to exempt food, rents, utilities, etc. He added, if
those items are exempted, the City of Kenai would have a difficult time in making it up
as sales tax from food alone generates $1 million for the city.
It was noted Semmens had received another Certificate of Achievement from the
Government Finance Officers Association. Semmens stated the award came from a
team effort in the Finance Department as well as the other city departments. Porter
suggested the information be included in the next newsletter.
Other questions and comments of department heads included:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2002
PAGE 9
A recent news item indicated the proposed cuts to the State Troopers
might mean city police officers would have to help them. Police Chief Morris stated
they respond now to life endangerment issues.
· .To lessen the cost of electricity for the multipurpose facility, the overhead
light usage was being limited after 11'00 p.m. This made a $2,000 savings between
January and February.
· KPHA has indicated they would be using the ice rink for about the same
amount next year, except' there would be more use during the weekends.
· The Public Works Department is working with the borough in regard to
acceptable waste disposal sites.
· Public Works would indicate by April 10 whether the borough mayor will
charge the city for disposal of junk vehicles at the borough disposal site.
Reference was made to a letter included in the packet from ERA Aviation
noting the possible entry of Frontier Flying Services into the Kenai/Anchorage market
and requesting the same fee waivers, lease rate reductions, etc. they may be afforded
to Frontier. Airport Manager Cronkhite distributed a copy of her response to ERA and
noted no promises had been made and that FAA allows airports to give some
incentives to new carriers. She added, as her letter indicated, no formal negotiations
had been conducted, no promises made, and the council would have to approve any
incentives.
a-2o
Attorney-- No report.
J-3. City Clerk-- Clerk Freas reported the following'
· A Special Assessment Petition was received requesting paving of Chinook
Drive north of Silver Salmon Drive and Sockeye Circle. According to the Kenai
Municipal Code, the petition had been forwarded to the city manager for review and
report of estimated cost of the improvement, grants, etc. to be made to council within
60 days.
· The Division of Elections would be adjusting the precinct lines within the
City of Kenai to coordinate with the Borough Assembly lines. It had been indicated
the current four precincts would be changed to three and the voting polls would
change from the National Guard Armory to other locations in the city.
· The information being framed to accompany the Mt. View Third Grade's
Quilt was completed. Scheduling of a presentation gathering would take place the
week of April 8. Council suggested it take place during the school day and the City
treat them with refreshments.
ITEM K:
DISCUSSION
K-lo
Citizens
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2002
PAGE 10
Jay Barrett, P.O. Box 821, Kenai -- Thanked council for his recent
appointment to the Harbor Commission. He noted he was looking forward to
participating.
J-2. Council
Bookey-- No comments.
Swarner-- · Suggested the city's website and Kebschull's email address should
be included on the Comprehensive Plan informational mail out. It was also suggested
the city's website be placed close to the return address on any newsletter from the city.
· Noted Williams would not be at the April 3 meeting, the date to which the
executive session had been postponed at the beginning of the meeting. She stated she
would like Williams to be present.
Moore -- Questioned the loss of water pressure in the morning.
he had heard of no complaints.
Kornelis stated
Porter -- · Questioned whether a request for additional street lighting had
been received for Lawton Drive. Komelis stated he had not received a call, however
the information may have been given to the Administrative Assistant.
· Reported she attended a meeting regarding the south side of the river
with other city and State personnel and learned the State would be investigating a
better access during high tide.
Felt the information brochure forwarded to Kenai's citizens was very
negative about Kenai and hoped lots of positive things would be said during the
workshop scheduled for March 23.
Bannock -- · Stated he was also disappointed with the Comprehensive Plan
brochure.
· Requested support of council in suggesting a partnership with the
Chamber of Commerce in order to keep better informed through reports, participation
in council meetings, and Chamber meetings. He requested council allow the Chamber
to be listed on the agenda as D-7d. Bannock stated he would take the same
discussion to the next Chamber Board meeting, suggesting they include a written
report in the council's packet or attend meetings and report, as well as the city's
representative (city manager) doing the same at the Chamber meetings.
Porter and Swarner stated they felt it was a good idea, however Porter felt an oral
report could be made by the city's representative and Swarner stated her preference
for a written report on a monthly, or quarterly basis. Bookey noted the council
meetings were open to the public and the Chamber has always had the opportunity to
forward reports through the city's representative or attend the meetings and give an
KENAI' CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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PAGE 11
oral report. Jackman stated she felt if a written report is included in the packet, a
representative of the Board should be in attendance to speak to it.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to have Councilman Bannock go to the Chamber
Board of Directors at their next regularly scheduled meeting and present the idea of
adding a report from the Chamber to the city council agenda. Councilwoman Porter
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Jackman -- No comments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- Personnel Matters Postponed
ITEM L:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:42 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
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Suggested by: Administrati,
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1951-2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAStC~
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $12,200 IN
THE TERMINAL ENTERPRISE FUND FOR ROOF REPAIR.
WHEREAS, the Terminal Repairs & Maintenance budget includes $45,000 for
flood coating the terminal roof; and
WHEREAS, the low bid for the project, including an additive alternative for
installation of a base sheet, that would extend the life of the roof, came in at
$57,126; and
WHEREAS, funds are available for appropriation in the retained earnings of the
Terminal Enterprise Fund
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as
follows:
Terminal Enterprise Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Retained Earnings
$ 12,200
Increase Appropriations:
Repair and Maintenance
$ 12.200
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of
April, 2002.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finan~~ff
{03 / 29 / 2002) hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
April 3, 2002
April 17, 2002
April 17, 2002
UNITED STATES BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES
In reply please use this address:
U. S. Geological Survey
~23 National Center
Reston, Virginia 20192-03'2~
February 26, 2002
Mr. John J. Williams, Mayor
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
.,':
Dear Mr. Williams'
This is to inform you that the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, at its February 14, 2002
meeting, approved the proposal to name a summit located in the Kenai Peninsula
Borough, Mount Saint Florian. This decision was made in agreement with the findings
and recommendations of your office as well as the Alaska Historical Commission and the
Kenai Peninsula Borough. The new name has been entered into the Nation's official
automated geographic names repository and will be published in Decision List 2002. The
entry will read as follows:
Saint Florian, Mount' Summit; elevation 1,240 rn (4,070 ft); located
approximately 7 km (4.5 mi) W of Redoubt Bay, 60 km (37 mi) W of the City of
Kenai, 13 km (8 mi) E of Redoubt Volcano; named for St. Florian, the patron
saint of firefighters, to commemorate all firefighters lost in the line of duty; Kenai
Peninsula Borough; Sec 15,T5N,R18W, Seward Mer, 60°31 '04"N, 152°25'29"W;
USGS map- Kenai (C-7) 1:63,360.
Sinq.ero¢ yours, ~//7)
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Ex6cutive Secretly
U.S. Bo~d on Geo~aphic N~es
U.S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration
Alaskan Region
222 W. 7th Avenue #14
Anchorage, Alaska
99513-7587
The Honorable John J. Williams
Mayor, City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave. #200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Mayor Williams,
Thursday, March 21, 2002
!
I would like to again express my gratitude for the hospitality and assistance provided by
the City of Kenai during our recent meeting with the Kenai Runway Safety Action Team.
Of special note was the work of Airport Manager, Rebecca Cronkhite, who hosted the
meeting. She not only assisted in the arrangements for us to use the outstanding PRISM
facility, she assured the attendance of key aviators and airport staff, and participated fully
in the presentations and the discussion of issues. Thanks to her able assistance and
advice, we have a much better understanding of aviation issues in your community.
My staff and I agree that the City of Kenai is indeed fortunate to employ a manager as
capable and involved as is Ms Cronkhite.
Roger Motzko
Manager, Runway Safety Program
Alaska Region
cc: city manager
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March 14, 2002
Dale Bagley, Mayor
Kenai Peninsula Borough
John Williams, Mayor ./
City of Kenai
Dave Kerry, Mayor
City of Soldotna
RE: Support For CARTS
RECEIVED
KENAI CITY CLERK
Dear Mayors:
We have been very impressed with the Central Area Rural Transit System (CARTS)
program. We understand their services currently encompass the Soldotna, Kenai, North
Kenai, Sterling, Funny River, and Kasilof areas and would very much like to see CARTS
available in Ninilchik.
Ninilchik residents spend a large amount of their time and money in the Kenai/Soldotna
area for medical care, shopping, automotive repairs, etc. For many of us the trip is a long
one, especially during the winter months when roads are hazardous. In addition,
approximately 20% of our population is comprised of seniors who would be especially
helped by the CARTS services.
With their reasonable fares and door-to-door service, CARTS would offer a cost-effective
and environmentally sound alternative to our many individual' 'town trips'.
We hope you will support CARTS in extending their services to Ninilchik. Your
assistance and response would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
D. L. Oskolkoff
CEO
c: K. Lambert, Ex. Dir., CARTS
File
Sal Mattero
Manager Human Res~
urces RECEIVED
K E CITY C LER K
Agrium US Inc.
Kenai Nitrogen Operations
PO Box 575
Kenai, Alaska USA 99611
Telephone (907) 776-3025
Facsimile (907) 776-5230
March 25, 2002
Mr. Rickv Gease. Executive Director
Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau
11471 Kenai Spur Hwy.
Kenai. AK 99611
Dear Ricky,
On behalf of Agrium, I want to take this opportunity to express to you and your staff, our gratitude
for the service and flexibility afforded to us during our recent contract negotiations.
You should be recognized and commended for your willingness to work with us on what many times
was short notice in order that negotiations could continue with a minimum of delay.
The professionalism exhibited by you and your staff is a credit to the community of Kenai. The
facilities at the business center are truly an untapped resource for much in demand location sites to
conduct business meetings and conferences.
Thank you again, and we look forward to using your facilities for future meetings.
SJM/amm
CC: G. Forbes
M. L. Nugent ~/
John Williams, Mayor, Kenai
Aud Walaszek, Director, Kenai Chamber
HR-030-02
MEMORANDUM
TO'
Mayor and Council Members
FROM'
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
DATE:
March 28, 2002
RE:
(~ UIL T HANGING PRESENTATION
I have contacted Mrs. Heath at Mt. View Elementary School and she has requested
Thursday, April 11, at 12'00 Noon as the date and time for the "quilt hanging" at the
Airport Terminal. I will arrange for lunches to be prepared for the students, teacher,
council and any staff members that might attend. I will also arrange for a newspaper
photographer to be at the airport for the presentation.
clf
INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 3, 2002
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3 / 25 / 02 Public Works Department Project Status Report.
2002 Multiple-Beneficiary Permit Application/Peninsula Charities. Co-Op.
3 / 02 State of Alaska Division of Elections, Election News.
3 / 02 CIRCAC, Council Briefs.
Preject status Report
A=Active
NC=Non-Construction
F=Future
STIP=State Trans. Imp.
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KK - Keith Kornelis
JL - Jack La Shot
RS - Robert Springer
MK o Marilyn Kebschull
Jet- Jan Taylor
A/NC/F/ City Contact Project Name
S11P
Status
A KK
Bridge Access W & S Feasibility
Study
Received grants, DEC - $25,000; EDA- $25,000.
RFP.
A KK
Bridge Access/Frontage Road
Water Main
Design/inspection contract awarded to McLane
Consulting Group. Zubeck completed most of the
project. Clean up and landscaping next spring.
A JL/RS
City Hall Renovation
Downstairs completed. Upstairs engineering will
be completed soon.
A MK
A JL
Comprehensive Plan
Contaminated Soils- Shop
Draft background report received and reviewed.
Draft Chapter 2 goals and objectives review
completed by P&Z. Public meeting held 3/23 to
review plan implementation alternatives.
Report submitted to DEC.
A MK
Daubenspeck Economic
Development Study
$20,000 grant received. Study being conducted by
Kevin Waring Associates in conjunction with the
Comprehensive Plan. Quarterly report and bill due
4/15/02.
A JL
Daubenspeck Environmental
Site Assessment
Final report has been received. UST removal
report received and submitted to ADEC.
a KK
Gill Street Water Main Crossing
Spur
DOT had made this part of. the Spur 10.6 - 22. City
to reimburse DOT. Peninsula Construction has
installed water main. Curb, gutter, & asphalt
paving completed. Final landscaping and seeding
to be done next season. Waiting for DOT record
drawing & DEC OK.
~onclay, March 25, 2002
Page 1 of 3
A/NC/F/
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A JL
City Contact
Project Name
Kenai AP ARFF/SRE Facility
Status
Interior work continuing. Putting together
communications project. Local contractor, Tundra
Communications, going out of business.
A KK
Kenai Coastal Trail
Design Concept Reports are complete...City is to
receive $500,000 in funding. PND has submitted
environmental/permits. Many agencies are raising
questions. Had meeting with agencies on February
12. PND answering agencies' questions.
A JL
Library Improvements
Work session held with Council. NE costs
received.
A JL
Maintenance Shop
Preliminary plans and specifications complete.
A KK
Mission Avenue Sewer Line
Relocation
Jackson Construction has completed their work.
City has made final payment.
A JL
a KK
Multi-Purpose Facility
Refrigeration
Title 17 Review and W & S
Regulations
Finishing punch list items. Spring work to do.
Working with Larry...Completed revisions to W & S
regulations. Rate study is part of Wastewater
Facilities Plan.
A JL
Underground Storage Tank-
Airport
Extra soils removed and stockpiled. Report to
ADEC finished and submitted.
A KK
Wastewater Facility Master Plan
Awarded project to CH2M Hill. Reviewed 35%
completion draft. Working on GIS agreement with
Aero Map.
A KK
WH 4
Drilling exploratory well off Bridge Access Road.
Have agreement with property owner. Amended
Nelson's Engineering Contract for additional work.
Issuing Change Order to Kraxberger for well at
new site.
M~)nday, March 25, 2002
Page 2 of 3
A/NC/F/ City Contal
STIP
Pt'o jeer Name
DOT- Bridge Access Pathway
Status
Pathway along Bridge Access Road from K-Beach
to Spur 3.3 miles...Design FFY 02, ROW 02,
Utilities 03, & Construction 03 & 04 with total cost
$4 million. Controversy over possible no build
where trail is on shoulder of existing road.
STIP KK
DoT- Forest Drive/Redoubt
Foster Construction has completed project. City
and DOT has had the final walk through. Still a few
items on final punch list. City has taken over
maintenance.
STIP KK
DOT- Kenai Spur Unity Trail
Pathway
Pedestrian/bike pathway along Kenai Spur from
MP 2.8 to 8.2. DOT is adding, steel casing across
Beaver Creek near ROW for future water main.
DOT received the environmental permits. City
gave DOT temporary and permanent easements
for Beaver Creek Crossing. On 8/15/01 Alaska
Roadbuiiders was Iow bidder at $2,138,117.
STIP KK
DOT- Spur 10.6 - 22.0
DOT agreed to almost all of City's
recommendations...Alaska Roadbuilders has work
to do next spring on the project. DOT added Gill
Street Water Crossing Spur to this project.
Monday, March 25, 2002 Page 3 of 3
Department of Revenue
Tax Divisior
PO Box 110420
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0420
Telephone 907.465.2320
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
State of Alaska
2002 Multiple-Beneficiary Permit Application
AS 05.15.145
This form is also available on the [ntemet at www.tax.state.ak.us/forms/
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Primary Member Name Alternate Member Name
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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?
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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?
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Form 04-859 (Rev 08/01) Front
See instructions for mandatory attachments.
A copy of this application must be sent to all applicable municipalities and boroughs.
2002 Multiple-Beneficiary Permit Application
Permit Number
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MANAGER AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES
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GAME TYPE (use for completing information below.)
Bingo Deep Freeze Classics
Raffles Dog Musher's Contest
Puli-Tabs Dog Mushing Sweepstakes
Contests of Skill Fish Derbies
Canned Salmon Classics
' Goose Classics'
Ice Classics
King Salmon Classics
Mercury Classics
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY MBP
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A PUBLICATION OF THE STATE OF ALASKA DIVISION OF ELECTIONS
A Message from Lt. Governor Ulmer
While most of us are aware of the tremendous
efforts put in by Division of Elections staffand
volunteers at election time, many are unaware of
the behind-the-scenes work that goes on day in
and day out all year. Not only are they working
under a tight timeline to draw new boundaries
for precincts due to reapportionment, they have
conducted numerous local elections within the
past 12 months. These include consolidation
elections, rural school board elections and a
recall election, local coastal board elections, and
a liquor option election. An incorporation
election in Talkeetna is scheduled this month,
and a consolidation election may take place this
year in Haines.
With almost all elected state officials up for
election this year, we are also faced with a new
primary election law requiring six separate party
ballots. Staffis already at work designing the
ballots (240 in all--six in each of the 40 election
districts!) and a primary election pamphlet to
explain the new system to voters. Several
initiatives will also be on the ballot, depending on
legislative action.
Thanks to the dedicated staff at the state Divi-
sion of Elections, the municipal clerks throughout
Alaska with whom they work, and the thou-
sands of tireless volunteers whom voters see on
election day, we have an elections system we
can be proud of. They work all year-round to
make election day work smoothly. This year,
let's all take a to thank them for it!
August primary, November
general, other elections,
issues fill 2002 calendar
The state Division of Elections has its plate full this year.
The August 27~ primary election will follow new roles: six
ballots at the polls with voters choosing one ballot that follows
straight party lines.
The ballots will have on them candidates for govemor and '
lieutenant governor, candidates for one U. S. Senate and one
U. S. House seat, and candidates for 17 state Senate and 40
state House seats. An initiative on preferential voting (instant
mn-offvoting) will also appear on the primary election ballot
unless the legislature passes similar legislation before the date of
the election.
The single ballot for the November 5~h general election will have
on it candidates the parties have nominated for the offices just
mentioned plus 17 justices and judges up for retention, and
several ballot measures~that number as yet undet~ed.
In addition, the division will conduct 19 Regional Educational
(continued on page 6)
Inside This Issue
2 Report on federal, state legislation
3 Committee on Accessibility meets
5 Initiative petition update
5 Division to publish spec~l voter gnlde
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Division of Elections
Federal funds could be
helpful to Alaska's
election system; division
supports election
legislation at state level
While some states are concemed about
the requirements of a new federal election
reform law, Lt. Governor Fran Ulmer, who
oversees the Division of Elections, says
Alaska is ahead of the curve and is more
focused on ensuring that any assistance
provided by Congress to improve voting
systems around the country meets
Alaska's needs.
The House already has passed a $2.6
billion election reform bill (H.R. 3295). At
newsletter press time, the Senate was still
considering similar legislation (S.565).
Both bills outlaw punch card ballots,
require statewide voter registration lists
and call for other reforms.
"Many of the election improvements
contained in the bills before Congress have
been enjoyed by Alaska voters for a
number of years," Ulmer said.
The Division of Elections is seeking funds
to purchase electronic voting machines
accessible to blind and sight-impaired
voters (See story, page 3) and to upgrade
its statewide voter registration system.
The division also supports a provision in
the U.S. House-passed reform bill that
establishes the "Help America Vote
Foundation," which could be used to fund
a proposed Alaska Youth Voter Corps.
The Alaska Youth Voter Corps, envisioned
in House Bill 351 and Senate Bill 251
before the Alaska Legislature, would enlist
qualified high school students as election
workers. Under current state law, those
workers must be 18 or older. The change
(continued on page 5)
Message from the Director
I recently attended a meeting of the National Association of State
Election Directors in Washington, D. C. The focus was on election
reform, a topic that was especially appropriate because the U. S.
Congress is debating it fight now. The group spent a lot of time talking
about voter fraud that occurred in some states.
How fommate we are to be living in Alaska! As Lt. Govemor Ulmer
notes in a story on this page, the election system in our state is healthy
and sound. It's also important to note that we continue to improve it
as funding allows.
I'd like to tell you about several issues that interest and involve us:
In late January we met with a community advisory committee of blind,
sight-impaired and other voters to discuss Voting systems that would
allow them to vote unassisted, and in secret. Please read the stow
beginning on page 3. It was an respiring gathering with rewarding
results, and it pleases us that legislation addressing the concerns of
these voters has passed both the state House and Senate this year.
With an initiative petition scheduled for placement on the August
primary election ballot, we are producing a special voter guide that will
be mailed statewide. In addition to explaining the ballot measure the
guide will explain the new primary election law that calls for six party
ballots, and comment on other issues about which voters should be
aware.
Reapportionment is much on our minds as we continue to redraw
precincts. We're moving ahead even as the resolution of the redistrict-
ing plan still rests with the courts.
Last November we said goodbye to Region III supervisor Shelly
Growden and welcomed as acting supervisor, Tom Godkin. Shelly,
who had supervised the Fairbanks region since 1991, was a tree
veteran of elections. So was Barbara Whiting, our statewide election
coordinator, who joined the division in 1987, and retired from state
service at the end of the year. We wish the best to all three! And we
welcome Cindy Britten, our new election coordinator who for the past
several years supervised the Health Promotion Survey Lab at the
Division ofl~blic Health.
in us and our credibility are thee comerstone of wl3~t~we
us!. ~x~
Remember that duty to voters is our greatest responsibility. Your trust
do. Count on
Election News
3
Division organizes discussion on accessible voting machines
Chairperson Lynne Koral (left) and division director Janet Kowalski
at the Accessibility Committee meeting in Anchorage
One of the goals of the Division of Elections is to provide
a secret ballot at the polling place for all voters. To meet
-'he needs of voters who are physically disabled, especially
those who are blind or otherwise visually impaired, the
division in late January initiated a project to provide
additional voting equipment that helps voters who cannot
vote unassisted using paper ballots.
The division formed a Community Advisory Committee on
Accessibility to assist in evaluating new voting machines
that represent the latest in technology, including features
that allow voters to follow instructions by listening instead
of reading. The committee consisted of volunteers and
advocates from such organizations as local government
(Anchorage), Access Alaska, the Statewide Independent
Living Council and the League of Women Voters. Lynne
Koral, president of the Alaska Independent Blind, served
as chairperson of the panel.
At the same time the division was exploring alternative
voting equipmem, Rep. Joe Green introduced a bill in the
legislature, HB 320, that would authorize the division to
use the new electronic voting machines. Legislation was
ecessary because under current law the division cannot
use electronic balloting. Representative Green's bill has
passed both the House and the Senate this session.
At the two-day Community Advisory Committee meeting
in Anchorage, the Committee listened to presentations by
four of the major companies that manufacture accessible
voting equipment. The Committee asked questions and
tested the machines. The Division of Elections opened the
meeting to the general public, and provided an opportunity
for anyone who was interested to also test the voting
equipment and respond during a public comment period.
What's next:
Congress is also debating election reform legislation that
would require states to improve their voting systems,
including a standard to improve equipment and process
for voters with disabilities. One version has passed the
House, and a second version is under consideration by the
Senate. Ifa conference version of the bill passes, it will
most likely inClude some level of funding for states to
comply with the new mandates. Since Alaska has one of
the best election systems in the country, most of the federal
legislation does not affect our state. Alaska already takes
care of many of the federal mandates such as keeping a
centralized voter registration system and providing for
absentee and questioned balloting. The priority would be
to use any funds available to increase the accessibility of
voting in Alaska. More than 12,500 voters in Alaska are
(continued on next page)
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blind and currently do not have access to a secret ballot.
The division, through the lieutenant governor's office,
asked the legislature for a small Capital Improvement
Project to allow for the purchase of machines for early
voting. Language added to that request would allow the
purchase of accessible machines with some of the money.
Elections staffare summarizing the results of the Commu-
nity Advisory Committee's review of the accessible voting
equipment, and if the legislature authorizes use of the new
machines, the division hopes to have perhaps two of them
available for the general election this fall.
Statement from Lynne Koral, committee chair:
"This committee was extremely important to blind people
in our effort to try to assist the Division of Elections
whose staff has been so supportive of accessible
equipment for those of us who need privacy in voting.
The committee feels its responsibility in determining the
best access for blind and visually-impaired voters at the
polls. Therefore we have not come to a final decision
about the equipment we would recommend We had
hands-on experience with four different machines for
Division of Elections
Committee member Daryl Nelson at the meeting
in Anchorage
the use of blind and disabled voters. This is a project that the committee and the division have a commitment to
continue and we all hope to come to a conclusion sometime in the next few months."
Community Advisory Committee on Accessibility
Lynne Koral, Committee Chair
Alaska Independent Blind
Anchorage ·
Suzanne Cunningham
Office of State Rep. Kevin Meyer
Anchorage
William~r
Semor Cemer
Eagle River
Madelme Bumett
Advocate
Anchorage
Greg Moyer
City Clerk
Municipality of Anchorage
Lloyd "Mack" Tappana
Advocate
Kenai
Mary Paige Lucas
,M~chorage School District
Mary Lou Lawhom
Anchorage League of Women Voters
Nathan Johnson
Office of State Rep. Gretchen Guess
Anchorage
Daryl Nelson
Access Alaska
Chugiak
Ruth L'Hommedieu
Statewide Independent Living Council
Fairbanks
Election News
5
Initiative Petition Update
Appearing on the 2002 primary election ballot (unless similar legislation is passed before the election),
one initiative petition:
~/ Preferential (instant run-off) voting (99PRVT)
Appearing on the 2002 general election ballot (unless similar legislation is passed before the election),
two initiative petitions:
~/An Act to increase Alaska's minimum wage to $7.15 per hour effective January 1,
2003 and fftereaffer, adjustod annually for inflation (01MNWG)
~/An initiative changing the location of legislative sessions (01CHGE)
The following petition is under review at the Division of Elections for signature verification. If 28,783 registered
voters have signed, the petition will appear on the 2002 general election ballot unless similar legislation is passed
before the date of the election:
~/This bill would create the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority as a public
corporation of the State (01GSLN)
Measures in addition to initiatives will appear on the 2002 general election ballot. The division will publish a
complete list in the next newsletter.
(See division web site for full text of initiative petitions: www. elections, stat~ ale us
Federal, state legislation, con't...
in state law, designed to bolster the ranks of Alaska's
2,000 election workers and engage young Alaskans,
could be assisted if federal funds are secured. The
division is hopeful these and other improvements in the
state's voting system could be funded as pan of an
estimated $3 billion contained in the federal election bills
for all the states.
"It's unfortunate it took a very comroversial election
mess in Florida for Congress to step up with funds to
help democracy work better in America," Ulmer said.
Alaska has enjoyed a cemralized computerized state-
wide registration system for voters since 1985. In 1998
the state switched from outdated punch card ballots to
~mical scanning voting machines in most Alaska pre-
acts. The election system improvements, which
accelerated counting methods, have been judged among
the best in the country, earning a grade of "A" fi'om the
group Common Cause.
Division to publish primary election voter guide
The Division of Elections will publish a special 16-page
voter election guide six weeks before the August 27h
primary election. It will include information about the
initiative petition on preferential (instant mn-off) voting that
will appear on the ballot, information about the 2001
primary election law and information about reapportion-
ment and its effect on election districts and precincts.
It will arrive in time for voters to determine if their registra-
tion information is currem before the registration deadline,
which is July 28. Such changes would include updating
information about party affiliation.
The guide will also contain information about absentee
voting, voter assistance and how to vote a ballot.
The guide will be mailed to every voter household in the
state in early July.
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Division of Elections
Full election calendar', con't...
Attendance Area (REAA) and four Coastal Resource
Service Area (CRSA) elections in October as it does
every year.
On March 19 the division will conduct a special home role
city incorporation election in Talkeetna. Questions local
voters will consider are'
Shall Talkeetna be incorporated as a home role city?
Shall Talkeetna be authorized to levy a sales tax and
if so, how much? (There are two choices.)
If these propositions pass, voters will also elect a mayor
and six city council members.
This election is being conducted by mail.
"It's a very full election calendar," says division director
Janet Kowalski. The director noted that two significant
issues impact the election process this year: reapportion-
ment and the primary election law passed by the legislature
last year.
"Some of our precincts are changing as. a result of the new
reapportionment plan and we need to tell voters about
this, and we're also conducting a voter education program
on the new primary law," she said. "Our basic concern is
that before the primary election voters know they have to
choose one of six ballots at the polls and they need to
know where they go to vote and why."
Because there will in all likelihood be an initiative on the
primary ballot, plus confusion about the new law and a
lack &understanding about how reapportionment affects
voting in neighborhoods, the division is publishing in early
July a special primary election voter education guide,
Kowalski said. (See story, page 5.)
Division conducts' school board recall election
The Division of Elections conducted a recall election of
four school board members on February 19, 2002, for
the voters in the Southwest Regional School District
The ballot contained the grounds for recall and a rebuttal
statement followed by the recall questions, pursuant to
AS 14.08.081, AS 29.26.240 and 29.26.320.
Unofficial results show that school board members
recalled in the election, which was conducted by mail, are
Louie AlakaYak, Sr., Willie T. Echuck, Jr., and Nick
Johnson, Sr. Unofficial results show that board member
Nels Franklin was not recalled.
Grounds for recall were violation of the Open Meetings
Act and failure to provide adequate public disclosure of
contracts entered into with Education Resources, Inc.
(Em).
Update on Redistricting Plan status
A state Superior Court ruled on February 1, 2002, that
only two House districts failed to meet necessary federal
and state requirements and need to be redrawn in the
redistricting plan written by the 2002 Redistricting Board.
Judge Mark Rindner found that House District 16 in
Chugiak failed to meet state constitutional requirements
because it was not compact. He found that residents in the
plan's House District 12, which includes part of the
Matanuska-Susitna Borough and all of the Denali Bor-
ough, did not have enough in common socially and eco-
nomically
The judge found that compactness and socio-economic
integration and compactness are not requirements for
Senate districts.
"It's not required by law that we do this, but we' re doing
it, anyway," Kowalski said. "We want to help our voters
any way we can."
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She stated that the large Official Election Pamphlet the
division is required by law to publish before the November
general election would be mailed to voters in mid October
The ruling was forwarded to the Alaska Supreme Court,
which is expected to issue its own ruling by April 1.
In the meantime the Division of Elections is continuing its
work on preparing preliminary precinct boundaries. "The
process cannot slow down. We have deadlines to meet
and we'll make adjustments after there is a final court
ruling," says division director Janet Kowalski.
Election News
Meet Amanda Webb: "Working at the
division is a civics lesson."
Amanda Webb
Amanda Webb made her first appearance at the Division
of Elections during her senior year at Juneau-Douglas High
School in the winter of 1998, when she was not quite 18.
Because she was studying through correspondence
courses she was able to work a full day verifying signa-
tures on initiative petitions. When the process was com-
plete and she had graduated from high school, she re-
mined to the division as front-desk receptionist, moving
shortly into the absentee voting section to process ballots.
That fall Amanda started classes at the University of
Alaska Southeast while continuing to work in absentee.
She also produced media kits for the statewide press.
After the 1998 elections she organized the production of
staffreference manuals and set up a filing system for
historical ballots. During the 1999 special statewide
advisory vote election, she worked again in absentee. She
graduated magna cum laude from the university in May
2000 with an Associate of Arts degree after consistently
making the Dean's and Chancellor's List for excellence in
scholarship.
In the summer of 2000 Amanda became a full-time
division employee, supervising the absemee voting section
that included a staffoffour. The division processed a
record number of by-mail absentee ballots that year~
more than 32,000 in the general election alone. Amanda
vas 20. After the November election she took a break,
~orked at UAS for several momhs, then le~ Alaska to
attend Boise State University.
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She missed Alaska and her family, however, so she
returned, and she is now back at the division verifying
petition signatures. She will become absentee voting
coordinator for this year's primary and general elections,
once more supervising a staff. She is also taking classes at
UAS, planning to retum to school full time for the spring
2003 semester when election season is oven She hopes to
eam a bachelor's degree in business administration.
During her freshman year at UAS Amanda won a first-
place award for writing in the 1998 UAS Regional English
III Contest and the statewide Archie Shiels Freshman
Essay Contest. Students were asked to write about
something that happened the day they were bom. Amanda
wrote about the eruption of Mt. St. Helen's and she
entitled her paper, "Eruption."
Juneau, she believes, is the most beautiful place on Earth.
"It draws me back from wherever I have been," she says.
She likes to curl up with a novel at her father's cabin on
remote Colt Island, near Admiralty Island, and read for
long stretches of time. She is close to her mother, father
and two sisters and she's a new aunt.'
After she earns her bachelor's degree she hopes to work
full time at the division in a permanent position, perhaps
doing web site and publication design. And she'd like to
travel to Italy because she has a strong interest in art
history.
"Every teenager should work at the division sometime,"
says this bhght, talented, responsible, dedicated young
woman. "It's a civics lesson. Voting becomes more
important because when you work here you see what it
takes to put on an election."
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Amanda Webb with initiative petition booklets in the
division ballot room.
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Virginia Breeze, Election Projects Coordinator
Cindy Britten, Election Coordinator
Mike Matthews, Election Technician
Dianne Godkin, Administrative Assistant
Tyffany Ryder, Elections Clerk
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Carol Thompson, Region II, Anchorage
Tom Godkin, Region i11, Fairbanks
Monica Giang, Region IV, Nome
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"With public sentiment,
nothing can fail; without
it, nothing can succeed."
-Abraham Lincoln
Volume 2002, Number 2
www. circac.org
Month of March 2002
GRS Workgroup Identifies Key Sites-
List of 20 sites identified from over 100; Pubfic Comment Begins
Seward Zone
The Geographic Response Strate-
gies (GRS) Workgroup recently held a
meeting in Seward to take the next step
in identifying the 20 or so sites to be
included in the final plan.
The project, co-sponsored by
CIRCAC, is now in the public comment
phase where information is distributed
to area stakeholders, municipal groups,
and the media.
Workgroup members spent the day
reviewing over 110 sites along the
Outer Kenai Coast for possible inclu-
sion in the GRS and even~ally settled
on the 'preliminary sites that will move
into the final phase of discussion.
Project Coordinator Mike Munger said
he expects several other sites to emerge
that could be included in the plan after
that discussion.
The Workgroup considers three
main criteria in its selection process:
environmental sensitivity which often
includes wildlife habitat consider-
ations; risk of oil spill impact which is
largely determined by surface current
and wind direction; and perhaps the
most challenging - the ability to pro-
vide protection.
Sites that may be affected by oil
are sometimes located in places that are
virtually impossible to protect. To get
the maximum protection from available
resources, Workgroup members use
their expertise in subjects like wildlife
habitat and oil spill recovery equipment
to weigh the pros and cons of individual
sites. Local knowledge of the area plays
a crucial role in setting up safe and re-
alistic plans.
The 20 sites selected at the recent
meeting are:
8(9,10)- Beauty Bay/Shelter Cove
17 - Ariadne Cove
19 - James Lagoon
Proposed GRS sites (in yellow)
pictured on'amap of ~he~SeWard
Zone. In some cases, a numbered
square indicates more than one
site at that location.
20 - Nuka East Arm Rookery
22 - Delight Lake Stream
33 - Head of Taroka Arm
38 - Northwestern Lagoon Rookery
41 - Cataract Cove
46 - Pedersen Glacier Spawning Stream
74 - Bear Glacier Point
78 - Tonsina Creek
83 - Fourth of July Creek
84- Likes Creek/Thumb Cove
93 - Day Harbor Spawning Stream
100- Johnstone Bay Spawning Stream
109 - Granite Passage
Some sites are comprised of more
than one location. Additional sites may
be added when the Workgroup recon-
venes in late May. At that time, the
group will review any new information
collected through the public comment
phase and modify the list as necessary.
CIRCAC Drift Card Study Takes Shape
EMC member and University of
Alaska Fairbanks Research Assistant
Professor Steve Okkonen and CIRCAC
Public Outreach Coordinator Steve
Howell recently accompanied Homer
area biologists into the Lower Cook
Inlet to conduct a drift card study.
Along with CIRCAC Science Pro-
gram Coordinator Susan Saupe, Dr.
Okkonen and Mr. Howell are prepar-
ing for a similar Cook Inlet study on a
much larger scale.
Once their boat was positioned off
Seldovia, Homer High School student
Dara Rehder began releasing the drift
cards into the Inlet along a three-mile
line heading north up the Inlet. Trav-
eling at nine knots, Ms. Rehder and Dr.
Carl Schoch, Science Director for the
Kachemak Bay Research Reserve, scat-
tered eight cards every 10 seconds over
the side rail until they reached the card
numbered 1000. The 3x4" plywood
rectangles float along the surface and
travel with the currents moving
through the Inlet .....
The goal of this study is tO ~com-
pare the results of winter released drift
cards to previous studies conducted in
the spring and summer in the same area
which showed a net outflow of surface
waters from inner Kachemak Bay past
the end of the Homer Spit to outer
Kachemak Bay. This outflow creates a
potential "natural deflector" for surface
contaminants or perhaps for recruit-
ment of larva that are carried by sur-
face currents. The net outflow is mainly
due to freshwater inputs from rivers
flowing into the north end of Kachemak
Bay. It has long been hypothesized that
this flow could be slowed or even re-
versed during the winter when the riv-
ers are frozen and freshwater inputs are
at a minimum and Dr. Schoch and Ms.
Rehder have set out to test this hypoth-
esis.
Information from this drift card
study may be used with the two-phased
CIRCAC study scheduled for April and
September of this year. Dr. 'Okkonen
and Mr. Howell are working with Cook
Inlet-area schools to conduct the release
of almost 10,000 drift cards during each
with Homer High School student Dara
Rehder. Below: Ms. Rehder and Dr. Carl
Schoch pitch drift cards overboard near
Kachemak Bay recently.
will use the data to better understand
net surface flow in Cook Inlet. Using
software provided by CIRCAC and
UAF?.students .will plot. and graph data
'i:i.i~ 'ihat illustrates the various hydro-
graphic findings.
Though the first drift card studies
date back to the 1970's, one hasn't been
pertbrmed in the area during the win-
ter months until now. Drift card stud-
ies can provide valuable information to
Above: Dr. Steve Okkenen speaks physical oceanographers about the flow
of surface waters.
Generally, surface water in the area
where the drift cards were released
flows up the Inlet toward Homer and
diverts toward the northwest when it
reaches the Spit. So, many cards will
.... likely wash up along the beaches west
of Homer including Bishop's beach and
the area north past Diamond Creek.
Unlike catching a tagged halibut
there is no prize for finding a drift card.
However, the brightly colored cards
have important information on one side
and the word "Help!" painted on the
other. Upon finding one, a person
should record the location (latitude and
longitude if possible), the date, time,
and individual card number and report
it using the phone and email informa-
tion on the card.
If found along the shore, after re-
cording, the information, the card can
be disposed of properly. If found in the
water, it should be re-released at the
recovery location after recording the in-
formation from where it was found.
of the two seasons at release points that
range from southern Cook Inlet to north
of the Forelands. Dr. Okkonen and Mr.
Howell began distributing materials to
the schools last week.
The CIRCAC study will also col-
lect hydrographic profiles at each of the
release points to measure water tem-
peratures and salinity at different
depths. Ms. Saupe and Dr. Okkonen
CIRCAC to Attend Com Fish ,Visit Schools
While attending the ComFish expo
in Kodiak in April, CIRCAC Public
Outreach Coordinator Steve Howell
will speak with Kodiak students about
the advisory council's role in the CoOk
Inlet region.
Office Manager Karen Williams
will also attend ComFish. CIRCAC
hopes to increase awareness among the
Kodiak-area stakeholders through vis-
its such as these.
Board Member Mary Jacobs is
helping coordinate the visit to the jun-
ior high and high school classrooms
CIRCAC's Demonstration Diorama
where Mr. Howell will demonstrate the
new diorama and discuss the function
of a watershed with students.
AGENDA
iiii~~i~ KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 3, 2002
· 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
............. http ://www. cl. kenai, ak. us
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Liquor License Renewal - PROTEST
Eaglechief, Inc., d/b/a - Katmai Motel Restaurant & Lounge -- Beverage
Dispensary
2. Liquor License Removal of Objection to Continued Operation and
Renewal -- Spencer W. Han, d/b/a New Peking Restaurant
ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. *Ordinance No. 1951-2002--Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $12,200 in the Terminal Enterprise Fund for Roof Repair.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend and participate. Additional information is available
through the City Clerk's office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 or visit our
website at http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk D358/211