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Meeting Packet
December 18,
2002
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL-- REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://ww . ci.kena/, ak.u s
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
,
Tim Wisniewski, Dick Hultberg, Jack Castimore, Dale Sandahl --
Proposed Playing Field Complex/Section 36
ITEM C:
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REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNC__I~S
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
.
Ordinance No. 1979-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $195,153 in the General Fund for Transfer to the Debt
Service Fund.
.
Ordinance No. 1980-2002 -- Replacing the Tables Referred to in the
Personnel Regulations at KMC :23.55 to Establish a New Salary Structure
to Comply with Minimum Wage Requirements.
,
Ordinance No. 1981-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $12,223 in the Council on Aging Fund for Purchase of
a Vehicle.
,
Ordinance No. 1982-2002 -- Amending KMC 23.30.050(d) to Allow
Management Greater Workforce Scheduling Flexibility by Changing the
NOrmal Work Period to Forty Hours a Week Rather Than "Forty Hours
Per Week/Eight Hours Per Day" and Allo~g Management More
Discretion in Adjusting Operating Hours.
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ITEM E:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM F:
.
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
,
ITEM I:
.
.
,
,
,
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Resolution No. 2002-79 -- Formally Accepting an Increase to ADEC
Grant No. 47547 from the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental
Conservation in the Amount of $950,000 for Well House No. 4 and Water
Mains.
*Liquor License Renewal-- Peninsula Offers/Recreational Site
Seasonal.
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
d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce
MINUTF~
*Regular Meeting of December 4, 2002.
*Council Work Session Notes of November 18, 2002.
CORRESPO~ENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 2002-1983 -- Adding KMC 7.15.035 to Allow for the
Solicitation and Award of Construction Contracts by Competitive Sealed
Proposal.
*Ordinance No. 2002-1984-- Amending KMC 14.20.280(c) to Remove
the Requirement that Notification of Public Hearings Be Sent Via
Certified Mail.
Discussion-- Report to Council/McCollum-Aliak Drive Proposed LID
Discussion -- Rental Car Fees and Taxes
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ITEM J:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Mana§er
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION-- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJOURNMENT
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MAYOR'S REPORT
DECEMBER 18, 2002
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REQUESTED
BY:
No changes.
CONSENT AGENDA
No changes.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Suggested by: Administratio~
City of Kenai
OI~INANCE NO. 1979-2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $195,153 IN THE GENERAL FUND
FOR TRANSFER TO THE DEBT SERVICE FUND.
WHEREAS, the 1984/1986/1993 Special Assessment Debt Service Fund has a deficit
fund balance of $195,153 due to non payment of special assessments; and,
WHEREAS, the General Fund is the only source of funds to cover this deficit; and,
WHEREAS, a large portion of the $195,153 needed to cover this deficit is available due
to the sale of Inlet Woods lots.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance
$195,153
Increase Appropriations:
Transfers to other funds
$195.153
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of
December 2002.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance-
(11/19/2002) hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective'
December 4, 2002
December 18, 2002
December 18, 2002
City of Kenai
Suggested by: Administration
ORDINANCE NO. 1980-2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA REPLACING THE
TABLES REFERRED TO IN THE PERSONNEL REGULATIONS AT KMC 23.55 TO
ESTABLISH A NEW SALARY STRUCTURE TO COMPLY WITH MINIMUM WAGE
REQUIREMENTS.
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has set the minimum wage at $7.15 per hour effective
January, 2003; and,
WHEREAS, the current salary schedule which was effective July 1, 2000 includes
salaries less than the new minimum wage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 23.55 is amended by replacing the current salary schedule with the
attached "City of Kenai Salary Schedule".
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of
December 2002.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(11/20/2002) hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
December 4, 2002
December 18, 2002
January 18, 2002
City of Kenai
Salary Schedule
Range A B C D E F AA BB CC
Step
1 14,872 15,244 15,616 15,987 16,359 16,731 17,103 17,475 17,846
1.1 15,591 15,981 16,370 16,760 17,150 17,540 17,930 18,320 18,710
2 16,603 17,018 17,433 17,848 18,263 18,678 19,093 19,508 19,923
2.1 17,486 17,923 18,360 18,797 19,234 19,671 20,108 20,545 20,982
2.2 18,498 18,960 19,423 19,885 20,347 20,809 21,271 21,733 22,195
2.3 19,423 19,909 20,394 20,880 21,366 21,852 22,338 22,824 23,310
2.4 22,697 23,265 23,832 24,399 24,966 25,533 26,100 26,667 27,234
2.5 25,690 26,333 26,975 27,617 28,259 28,901 29,543 30,185 30,827
3 25,862 26,508 27,154 27,800 28,446 29,092 29,738 30,384 31,030
4 27,155 27,834 28,513 29,192 29,872 30,551 31,230 31,909 32,588
5 28,514 29,228 29,941 30,654 31,368 32,081 32,794 33,507 34,221
6 29,942 30,690 31,439 32,187 32,936 33,685 34,433 35,182 35,930
7 31,445 32,231 33,017 33,803 34,588 35,374 36,160 36,946 37,732
8 33,030 33,856 34,683 35,509 36,335 37,161 37,987 38,813 39,640
9 34,668 35,535 36,401 37,268 38,134 39,001 39,867 40,734 41,600
1 0 36,392 37,302 38,212 39,122 40,032 40,942 41,852 42,762 43,672
1 1 38,208 39,163 40,119 41,074 42,030 42,986 43,941 44,897 45,852
12 40,135 41,139 42,142 43,145 44,148 45,152 46,155 47,158 48,161
13 42,115 43,168 44,221 45,274 46,327 47,379 48,432 49,485 50,538
14 44,249 45,355 46,462 47,569 48,676 49,782 50,889 51,996 53,103
1 5 46,462 47,624 48,785 49,947 51,109 52,270 53,432 54,593 55,755
1 6 48,763 49,981 51,200 52,418 53,637 54,855 56,074 57,292 58,511
1 7 51,209 52,490 53,770 55,051 56,332 57,612 58,893 60,174 61,454
1 8 53,769 55,113 56,457 57,801 59,145 60,488 61,832 63,176 64,520
19 56,445 57,856 59,267 60,678 62,089 63,500 64,911 66,322 67,733
20 59,293 60,775 62,258 63,740 65,223 66,705 68,188 69,671 71,153
21 62,260 63,816 65,372 66,928 68,484 70,040 71,596 73,152 74,708
22 65,335 66,968 68,602 70,236 71,869 73,503 75,137 76,771 78,404
23 68,611 70,327 72,042 73,758 75,473 77,189 78,904 80,620 82,335
24 72,135 73,938 75,742 77,545 79,348 81,152 82,955 84,759 86,562
JT-4 7.15
Suggested by' Administra
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1981-2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $12,223 IN THE COUNCIL ON
AGING FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE.
WHEREAS, the Senior Citizen Program needs a new vehicle and budgeted $20,000 in
the Senior Citizen Borough Grant Special Revenue Fund for this purpose; and,
WHEREAS, the Senior Connection has agreed to supplement these budgeted funds with
up to $10,000; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Commission on Aging has approved a mini grant of
$2,223 toward the purchase of a vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Senior Citizen Borough Grant Special Revenue Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Donations
$10,000
Increase Appropriations:
Machinery and Equipment
Council on Aging- Title III Grant Fund - Transportation
Increase Estimated Revenues'
State Aging Grant
$10.000
$2:223
Increase Appropriations:
Machinery and Equipment
$2,223
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of
December 2002.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:/~
(11/19/20021 hl
Introduced'
Adopted'
Effective:
December 4, 2002
December 18, 2002
December 18, 2002
Suggested by' Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1982-2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KMC 23.30.050(d) TO ALLOW MANAGEMENT GREATER WORKFORCE SCHEDULING
FLEXIBILITY BY CHANGING THE NORMAL WORK PERIOD TO FORTY HOURS A
WEEK RATHER THAN "FORTY HOURS PER WEEK/EIGHT HOURS PER DAY" AND
ALLOWING MANAGEMENT MORE DISCRETION IN ADJUSTING OPERATING HOURS.
WHEREAS, KMC 23.30.050(d) states the normal work week for non-police,
communications, fire or sewer treatment plant workers is "forty hours per week/eight
hours per day"; and
WHEREAS, management would like greater flexibility in scheduling workers'hours
while still maintaining the normal work week at forty hours; and
WHEREAS, KMC 23.30.050(d) allows for changing standard operating hours only in
special situations and management desires greater flexibility in managing workers'
scheduling to improve service and productivity; and
WHEREAS, providing that flexibility requires a change in KMC 23.30.050(d).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 23.30.050(d) is amended as follows'
23.30.050 Business hours and hours of work.
(d) All other employees' normal work week is forty hours[/EIGHT HOURS
A DAY], 2,080 hours annually. Standard work day is midnight to
midnight succeeding. Standard work week is midnight Sunday to
midnight Sunday succeeding. Operating hours may be adjusted [TO
MEET SPECIAL SITUATIONS] on timely notice.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN/M, ALASKA, this 18th day of
December, 2002.
ATTEST:
John J. Williams, Mayor
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted'
Effective'
December 4, 2002
December 18, 2002
January 18, 2003
Suggested by:
Administration
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
FORMALLY ACCEPTING AN INCREASE TO ADEC GRANT NO. 47547 FROM
THE STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $950,000 FOR WELL HOUSE NO. 4 AND
WATER MAINS.
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has offered the City of Kenai a grant increase in
the amount of $950,000 to finance the design, inspection, and construction of
an exploratory and production well, a new well house with all related
appurtenances, and additional water mains; and,
WHEREAS, this grant will be combined with many other grants for an overall
project that includes past work of design, inspection and construction of
upgrades to Well Houses No. 1 and 2, a new pumphouse and a SCADA system;
and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council formally accepts this ADEC Grant and
agrees that the City will accept the responsibility to operate and maintain the
proposed improvement and agrees to the terms and conditions of the grant
offer; and,
WHEREAS, the City has agreed to contribute $950,000 as its share of this
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the City formally accepts an increase to ADEC Grant No.
47547 from the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation in
the amount of $950,000 for Well House No. 4 and water mains and accepts the
conditions of the grant offer.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of
December, 2002.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(12/11/2002) hi
Carol Freas -
From: Dawn R. Holland-Williams [dawn_holland-wiiliams@revenue.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 2:23 PM 1.2/) _~/t~
To: Carol Freas /~..~. ~
Subject: ABC Board - Renewal Notification
Dear Local Governing Body:
We have received the following application(s) for renewal of liquor license(s) within your jurisdiction.
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 below.
Type:
License:
File #-
Location-
Owner:
Agent:
Phone:
Mailing Address'
Rec Site- Seasonal
'Peninsula Oilers (Kenai)
03/04-846
Tinker Ln & Lawton Dr
Peninsula Oilers Baseball Club Inc
Dwain Gibson
283-7098
PO Box 318 Kenai AK 99611
We have received an application for renewal of a liquor license(s) within your jurisdiction. This is the
notice as required under AS 04.11.520. Additional information concerning filing a "protest" by a local
governing body under AS 04.11.480 is included in this letter.
A local governing body as defined under AS 04.21.080(11) may protest the approval of an application(s)
pursuant to AS 04.11.480 by fum/shing the board and the applicant with a clear and concise written
statement of reasons in support of a protest within 60 days of receipt of this notice. If a protest is filed,
the board will not approve the application unless it finds that the protest is "arbitrary, capricious and
unreasonable". Instead, in accordance with AS 04.11.510(b), the board will notify the applicant that the
application is denied for reasons stated in the protest. The applicant is entitled to an informal conference
with either the director or the board and, if not satisfied by the informal conference, is entitled to a
formal hearing in accordance with AS 44.62.330-44.62-630. IF THE APPLICANT REQUESTS A
HEARING, THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY MUST ASSIST IN OR UNDERTAKE THE
DEFENSE OF ITS PROTEST.
Under AS 04.11.420(a), the board may not issue a license or permit for premises in a municipality where
a zoning regulation or ordinance prohibits the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages, unless a
variance of the regulation or ordinance has been approved. Under AS 04.11.420(b) municipalities must
inform the board of zoning regulations or ordinances which prohibit the sale or consumption of
alcoholic beverages. If a municipal zoning regulation or ordinance prohibits the sale or consumption of
alcoholic beverages at the proposed premises and no variance of the regulation or ordinance has been
approved, please notify us and provide a certified copy of the regulation or ordinance if you have not
previously done so.
Protest under AS 04.11.480 and the prohibition of sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages as
required by zoning regulation or ordinance under AS 04.11.420(a) are two separate and distinct subjects.
Please bear that in mind in responding to this
notice.
12/10~2002
Page 2 of 2
AS 04.21.010(d), if applicable, requires the municipality to_provide written notice to the appropriate
-community council(s).
If you wish to protest the application referenced above, please do so in the prescribed manner and within
the prescribed time. Please show proof of service upon the applicant. For additional information please
refer to 15 AAC 104.145, Local Governing Body Protest.
Note: Applications applied for under AS 04.11.400(g), 15 AAC 104.335(a)(3), AS 04.11.090(e), and 15
AAC 104.660(e) must be approved by the goveming body.
12/10/2002
DE0-12-2002 THU O1:31 PI1 KEN~I PEN BO~ OLE~K
FC, X NO, 9072628615
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ENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
· NKLEYi , SOLDOTNA, ALASKA ' 99669-7599
144 N BI ___ ~907 262-8615
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BUSINESS
EMAItj assemblyclerk~borough'kenai'ak'us
D~c~nb~r 10, 2002
Ms. Dawn Holland-Williams
Records & Li~nsing Supervisor '
Alcoholic B~vcrage Control Board
550 W. 7th Av~ntm
Anchorage, A.K 99501-6698 ,
Re: A~lication for Rcrmwal of Liquor Licen*o
Dear Ms. Holland-Williams: :
Please be advis~i that the K, en~ Peninsula Boroul
for renewal of the liquor license(s) for the foil,
Alaska:
P, 01
LINDA M~RPHY, MMC
BOROUGH CLERK
Site- Seasonal
h has no obj~tion to the approval of thc application(s)
wing establishment(s), loo~t~ in thc City of Kcnai,
The Ke~ Peninsula Borough Finance Dcpar~¢nt has reviewed its files and has raised no objection
based on unpaid or delinquent ~xes.
Sincerely,
Linda S. Murphy, MM~
Borough Cl~rk
CC:
Peninsula Oilers
City of I~aa~
KPB Financ~ Dcpamncn~
..
COUNCIL ON AGING
DECEMBER 5, 2002
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
fl~
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAl, OF MINUTES -- November 14, 2002
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Predevelopment Grant
b. Discussion -- Holiday Meal Price
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
ITEM 8:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 9:
REPORTS
a. Council on Aging Chair
b. Director
c. Council Liaison
ITEM 10:
OUESTIONS &, COMMENTS
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of November 6 and November 20, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
COUNC~ ON AGING
DECEMBER 5, 2002
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
CHAIRMAN RICHARD JURGENSEN, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1-
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chairman Jurgensen called the meeting to order at approximately 10'00 a.m.
was confirmed as follows:
Roll
Members present:
Members absent:
Others present:
Jurgensen, Osbom, Fields, Kuntzman, Jones, Hollier
Wilson, Nelson, Huddleston
City Clerk Freas, Director Craig, Councilwoman
Swamer, and R. Meeks
It was reported a letter of resignation was submitted by Betty Nelson.
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Osbom MOVED to approve' the agenda as presented and Member Hollier
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 14, 2002
MOTION:
Member Jones MOVED for approval of the minutes as written and Member Kuntzman
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
Director Craig noted a representative from the Independent Living Center situated on
Kahfomsky Beach Road would be making a presentation at the January meeting
regarding their facility and what they have to offer.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Predevelopment Grant
Craig reported the following:
The Senior Connection received the predevelopment grant and were now
working on insurance, business license requirements and she is pursuing managers
and developers.
· The Connection would be holding additional meetings until those items
were in place.
· Thank-you letters were written to those persons who submitted letters of
support along with an invitation to attend the Connection's January 9 meeting.
a-b.
Discussion -- Holiday Meal Price
Craig explained, because there was not enough time to put together a New Year's Eve
fundraiser, a holiday party would be held on January 1 at noon. The charge for the
meal will be $4.00.
ITEM 6'
NEW BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Council on Aging Chair -- No report.
7-b.
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the Center.
control the water damage for the winter.
Director-- Craig reported the following:
A ladies' tea would be held on the afternoon of December 5.
A Christmas party has been scheduled for December 20.
In November, 2,400 home meals and congregate meals were served.
With Senior Connection donations, a new minivan will be purchased for
It hopefully will be available by February or March.
The water damage in the sunroom was repaired to. a point that will
Repair work will continue in the spring.
7-c. Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner reported the following:
· At the council meeting of December 5, the Borough Finance Director
discussed proposed amendments to the Borough's sales tax ordinance. One of special
interest was not requiring day care's, both adult and children, to charge sales tax to
their clients. One concerning other senior centers is whether non-profits are charging
sales tax during fundraisers. Craig noted, the Kenai Semor Center already charges
sales tax and there would be no change.
· The elevator at the airport will be fire safe.
· The EDD Outlook Forum will be held December 6 and 7 at the college.
· Alaska's Best Travel will be expanding their rental space at the airport
and will be printing tickets now.
She attended the AML Conference in Valdez in November and will
participate in the Legislative Committee through the Subcommittee for Economic
Development.
· Laura Glasier, who helped with acquiring grant funding for building the
congregate housing, has been appointed as the Director of Elections.
, The KCHS Varsity Cheer Squad were recognized with a proclamation at
the December 4 council meeting for their first place honor at the 2002 Spirit Coaches
Association State Competition, Small Varsity Division.
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 2002
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· She attended a meeting of permitting agencies in regard to the bluff
erosion project. Because funding was placed in the Corps of Engineers budget, they
chaired the meeting and will coordinate a study on the lower river for the benefit of
Alaska Fish & Game.
She invited those present to her open house on December 22.
ITEM 8:
QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS -- None.
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of November 6 and November 20, 2002.
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10'28 a.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 2002
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November 13, 2002
Rachael Craig
Kenai Senior Center
361 Senior Court
Kenai, AK 99611
Dear Rachael,
Please accept my resignation from the Council On Aging Board, effective
November 15, 2002.
Sincerely,
Betty Nelson
381 Senior Court, #305
Kenai, AK 99611
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KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM
DECEMBER 3, 2002
6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6'
ITEM 7:
a.
ITEM 8:
,,,
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
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CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 3, 2002
November 5, 2002
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
REPORTS
Director
Friends of the Library
City Council Liaison
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Preliminary Visioning Session
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/(~UESTIONS
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of November 6 and 20, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
_ ~
_ _
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM
DECEMBER 3, 2002
6:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN BOB PETERS, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
confirmed as follows'
Roll was taken and
Commissioners Present:
Brown, Coon, Heus, Brenckle, Peters, Rodes (in at
6'10 p.m.)
Commissioners Absent:
DeForest
Others Present:
Councilman Moore, Library Director Jankowska,
Department Assistant Harris
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
Chairman Peters requested the following items added to the agenda:
To be added as 7-b:
To be added as 7-c-
Council Worksessions
Library Chairperson Election
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to approve the agenda as amended as Commissioner
Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 3, 2002
November 5, 2002
Councilman Moore requested"
5, 2002 minutes.
and adopted" be omitted from Item 5-c in the November
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to approve the minutes as amended and Commissioner
Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5: REPORTS
_ _
5-a. Director-- Jankowska reported the following:
· The library has experienced a slight drop in patron usage compared to
last month, but overall usage has gone up 13% compared to last year.
· The library is preparing for upcoming holiday events including the
December 12 Open House from 4-7 p.m.
· Debbie Miller, author of The Great Serum Run, will be discussing her book
at the library on December 4.
5-b. Friends of the Library-- Commissioner Heus reported on the following:
· The Friends of the Library raffle took in nearly $13,500.
· Writers' Night is scheduled for March 6, 2003 at the Kenai Visitor's
Center.
· The Friends of the Library sent out 350 newsletters last week. The
newsletters included plans for the expansion proposal and a new member application.
5-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilman Moore reported the following:
· Tomorrow from 1-4 p.m. a meeting concerning the Kenai Coastal Trail will
take place in Council Chambers. Moore encouraged all who are interested to come and
listen.
· The upcoming Council meeting will discuss policy work session results
and a proclamation for the Kenai Cheerleaders.
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
7-a. DiscuSsion -- Preliminary Visioning Session
Director Jankowska stated she is preparing information for a visioning session
for Commission members, citizens, and city administration. Jankowska stated
the purpose of this session will be to brainstorm and gather ideas on how to make
the Kenai Library a more user-friendly service and examine new or revised goals
for the library.
Jankowska urged all who are interested in helping to see her before the
February 2003 meeting.
7-b. Discussion -- Council Work sessions
Commissioner Heus reported she attended a Council work session which discussed
policy statements in regard to future budgets. Heus reported the Council stated the
probable budget for the next severe years will remain status quo, with little to no
expansion in projects. The Council did, however, discuss the idea of proposing a bond
sale for a maintenance building and for the library expansion (separate bonds). The
library expansion bond sale proposal would be reliant on Friends of the Library
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DECEMBER 3, 2002
PAGE 2
obtaining grants or matching funds from some other source. Heus stated the Council
requested City Attorney Graves to look further into the bond sale issue.
The Commission discussed Heus' report and all stated entertaining the notion
of a bond sale seemed positive for the library.
Discussion -- Llbrar!z Chairperson ~,lec~ion
Chairma_n Peters stated the election of a new chairperson is scheduled to be on
the agenda next month. Peters also stated he would prefer another commission
member become chairperson and asked he not be nominated. Peters stated
he has been chairperson for many years and feels it is time to encourage
another member to lead the Commission.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION£
.MENTS / OUESTIONS
Brenckle stated she was pleased
the addition and looks forward t
~he Commission will never give up the goal of
honing session.
Heus stated she was glad to se~..
Additionally she suggested go~.ng
supporters to the visioning
.cfi discuss ,..,~c possibility of a bond :~?~.~.
md Kenai city limits for support ana m mvlun§
Coon stated she would not be in attendance at the January meeting.
Peters thanked Councilman Moore for his continued support.
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of November 6 and 20, 2002.
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at 7'30 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
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DECEMBER 3, 2002
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ITEM 1.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11:
KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION
DECEMBER 5, 2002
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES- November 7, 2002
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS
Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
COMMISSION ~UESTIONS/h COMMENTS
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of November 6 and 20, 2002.
Commission Application for K. Steiner
Updated Membership List
..ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION
DECEMBER $, 2002
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7'05 p.m.
Members Present'
Wisniewski, Sandahl, Castimore, Gifford, Hultberg
Members Absent:
Baxter, Steiner
Others Present:
Councilwoman Porter, Parks & Recreation Assistant Joanne
Cole and Department Assistant Harris
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
.....
There were no objections and/or additions noted; the agenda was approved a
presented.
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 7, 2002
There were no corrections noted; the minutes of November 7, 2002 were approved as
written.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Commission Chair -- Wisniewski stated he was surprised at the speed in
which the new pole decorations arrived and were installed. Wisniewski requested
Gifford provide a recap of the "Christmas Comes to Kenai' event.
Gifford stated she was very impressed at the amount of people who attended the tree
lighting ceremony and at the amount of work was put in to the event by the Chamber
of Commerce. Gifford felt the tree lighting ceremony was flawless.
Regarding the actual fireworks display, Gifford stated she felt the unusual and
unseasonably warm weather played a very large role in the success of the fireworks in
respect to the necessity of citizens to view the display from the bluff. Gifford stated she
found it very unlikely the public would have viewed the fireworks while standing
outside in the elements if the weather had been usual (cold).
Several commissioners stated they felt the new placement of the fireworks and the
bonfire was a mistake and resulted in potentially dangerous situations as the public
was out in the dark trying to/'md places to view the fireworks, walking around on dark
and slippery roads, and crowding along the dangerous and fragile edges of the bluff;
several commissioners stated they were surprised nobody was hurt. The
commissioners stated they felt the fireworks and bonfire sites should be returned to
their original areas.
7-bo
Director-- Cole reported on the following:
· The costs of the concrete and ramp is still being gathered; Frates will
inform the Commission when more is known.
· Frates will apply for a Conditional Use Permit for the ramp in the
upcoming month.
· Approximately 160 hours have been reserved for the month of December
at the Multi-Purpose Center.
· Volunteers are completing construction of the warm-up shacks; heating
units and lights are still needed.
City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Porter reported on the follow/ng:
Concerning the 'Sports Complex', Porter explained the area considered for
the complex could contain contaminated softs. Porter stated Councilman Bookey
raised an objection to this site and stated concerns. The commissioners affirmed they
were surprised this issue has come up so late; they were under the impression there
were no complaints with the site. Porter encouraged the Commission to continue
placing this subject as an agenda item and to continue discussions and perhaps iook
into alternative sites. The Commission expressed concern over the lack of testing and
possible cleanup at the site. Porter stated she would add this item as an agenda item
for the upcoming council meeting to further discuss the issue. Members Castimore,
Sandahl, Hultberg and Wisniewski stated they would be present at that council
meeting to stay informed.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION (~UESTIONS & COMMRNTS -- None
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULRD TO BE HRA~D -- None
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
10-b.
10-c.
Council Action Agendas of November 6 and 20, 2002.
Commission AppUcation for K. Steiner
Updated Membership List
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
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DECEMBER 5, 2002
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The meeting adjourned at 7'45 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
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DECEMBER 5, 2002
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
December 11, 2002 - ?:00 p.m.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by
the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as
part of the General Orders.
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES: *November 13, 2002
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ02-67~A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that
KMC 14.20.280(c) be amended to remove the requirement that notification of
Public Hearings be sent via certified mail.
b. PZ02-68--An application for a Variance Permit from.KMC 14.20.250- Off-street
Parking Requirements for the property known as 605 Marine Avenue, East
Addition Townsite of Kenai, US Survey 3025 A&B, Lot 2, Block 3, Lot 3, Block 3,
Kenai, Alaska. Applicant is seeking a variance of 5 parking spaces from the
required 10 spaces. Application submitted by Glenn E. Lockwood, D.D.S., P.O.
Box 2403, Kenai, Alaska.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS:
CODE ENFORCEMENT:
REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Zoning Bulletin {11/10/02 & 11/25/02)
b. Commission Meeting Schedule - 2003
COMMISSION COMMENTS ~ QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DECEMBER 11, 2002- 7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN RON GO~~, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Goecke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Roll was taken and confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Others Present:
Bryson, Tunseth, Goecke, Nord, Osborne, Amen, Glick
Councilman Bannock, City Planner Kebschull, Deputy
Clerk Hams
1-b. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Osborne MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2-
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 13, 2002
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3' SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT-- None
ITEM 4- CONSIDERATION OF PLATS-- None
ITEM 5' PUBLIC HEARINGS
PZ02-67--A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that
KMC 14.20.280{c) be amended to remove the requirement that notification of
Public Hearings be sent via certitied mail.
MOTION:
Commissioner Nord MOVED to approve PZ02-67 and Commissioner Osborne
SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments.
City Planner Kebschull stated for clarification that administration was directed to
either increase fees or reduce costs as the financial situation at the City of Kenai was
being more closely monitored. Postage costs for sending a single certified notice
averages over $4.00; a significant cost to the City. Kebschull stated the Commission
has approved the removal of this requirement in the recent past and wanted to
reiterate there is no legal requirement stating notices must be sent certified.
Furthermore, Kebschull told the Commission, an even larger reason for removing the
requirement of sending notices via certified mail is the amount of complaints received
by the recipients of the letters. Kebschull has been made aware of a general
resistance to certified mail recipients standing in line at the Post Office, as they feel it
a great inconvenience.
VOTE:
B19rson
Osborne
Goecke
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tunseth
Alnen
Yes
Yes
Nord
Glick
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOULSY.
PZ02-6~~ application for a Variance Permit from KMC 14.20.250 - Off-
street Parking Requirements for the property known as 605 Marine Avenue,
East Addition Townsite of Kenai, US Survey 3025 A&B, Lot 2, Block 3, Lot 3,
Block 3, Kenai, Alaska. Applicant is seeking a variance of 5 parking spaces
from the required 10 spaces. Application submitted by Glenn E. Lockwood,
D.D.S., P.O. Box 2403, Kenai, Alaska.
Commissioner Bryson stated he would be abstaining from participation in this item as
a Commission member.
MOTION:
Commissioner Osborne MOVED to approve PZ02-68 and Commissioner Glick
SECONDED the motion.
(Henn Lockwood, 605 Marine Street, Kenai, addressed the Commission and
requested approval for a variance due to a building addition at the Kenai Redoubt
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DECEMBER 11, 2002
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Dental Clinic. Currently, he is six feet away from code. Lockwood stated he could
avoid the necessity of a variance by clear-cutting the trees on the side of the building
to provide parking; but would much rather prefer to keep the trees where they are.
Additionally, clearing the site would be a tremendous burden on the business.
Lockwood also stated the parking area in question is for patient use only; staff utilizes
off-street parking areas and walks the short distance to the building.
Phil Bryaon, 609 Marine Street, Kenai, stated his business is adjacent to Dr.
Lockwood's and has no objections to his request for a variance and recommends the
Commission approve his request with the addition of staff recommendations.
There were no more public comments.
Commissioner Tunseth inquired if the Altemative School parks on that same street
and if these businesses and the school would produce a significant increase in
vehicular traffic. Lockwood, Bryson nor administration stated they did not anticipate
a considerable increase.
Kebschull stated there have been no complaints received by the street crew and
recommends approval with the condition that if a significant amount of complaints are
received, the applicant either find additional parking by way of tree removal or obtain
parking permission from an adjacent lot owner. Kebschull also stated that proving
any such complaints are the direct fault of the Kenai Redoubt Dental Clinic would
require close monitoring and would be time consuming.
Councilman Bannock urged the Commission to be cautious of placing additional
requirements on variances.
VOTE:
Nord Yes Osborne
Glick No Bryson
Goecke Yes
Yes Amen Yes
Abstained Tunseth Yes
MOTION PASSED.
Chairman Goecke stated anyone wishing to appeal could do so at the City Clerk's
Office within 15 days.
ITEM 6' OLD BUSINF_,SS-- None
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS-- None
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ITEM 9'
CODE EKFORCEMENT-- None
ITEM 10- REPORTS
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10-a. City Council -- Councilman Bannock provided a recap of Council action
items. Additionally, Bannock stated he supports the Commission's recommendation
to remove the certified mail requirement and will assist this issue on a Council level.
Bannock stated he feels requirin§ the public to stand and wait in line at the Post
Office is neither 'customer friendly' nor cost effective.
10-b. BorouEh Planning -- Bryson reported on the last two Borou§h Plannin§
and Zonin§ meetin§s.
10-c. Administration -- City Planner Kebschull reported the following:
· The owner of the state-regulated daycare facility at the end of Fidalgo has
requested admin/stration reconsider the Conditional Use Permit requirement on the
facility. Kebschull stated administration would be proposing an amendment as
facilities of this sort are fully regulated by the state.
· The businesses along Frontage Road are addressed using Kenai Spur
Highway addressing and Administration will be worldng with those businesses at the
beginning of the new year to change the addresses to the Frontage Road address
system (from five-digit addresses to three-digit addresses).
ITEM 11' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None
ITEM 12: nTFORMATION ITEMS
12-a.
12-b.
Zoning Bulletin (11/10/02 & 11/25/02)
Commission Meeting Schedule - 2003
ITEM 13:
COMMISSION COMMENTS/h QUF~TIONS-- None
ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting, adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
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KENAI CVB BOARD MEETING MINUTES
September 23, 2002
Board Members Present: Fred Braun, Ron Malston, Robin West, Jim Bookey, Robert Fulton,
Marion Nelson, Dan Van Zee
Staff Members Present: Ricky Gease, Diana McKenncy
A. Call to order: The meeting was called to order 5:40 p.m. by President Fred Braun. As there
was not a quorum immediately present, the Board proceeded with notes and presentation:
Mr. Gease presented a note from friends of Alaska State Museum encouraging legislators to
support the arts and museums.
Mr. Gease was accepted for the Foraker Certificate in Nonprofit Management and will be
attending October 8 and 9.
Mr. Gease presented the results of the poll that was taken by KPTMC in conjunction with Kenai
CVB and the Soldoma Chamber. Standard business reply to the survey: Most businesses were
lodging and charter businesses from the Central Peninsula; Of the 57 respondents, 27
experienced a decrease in business with 14 having an 11-25% decrease - 28 had increases with 8
having a 26-50% increase; Most are optimistic for 2003 and will maintain current marketing
strategies.
Mr. Braun had correspondence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. They had nothing but
compliments on our building. Upon tracking some follow up with people she works with, they
had the highest remarks for this building.
Ms. Nelson gave a presentation on the Milepost and made copies available to those present. The
'Plan-a-Trip' map will be different next year and not sponsored by Tesoro. The Kenai Peninsula
Borough approved payment for sponsoring the map, which will feature the Kenai Peninsula as
the playground of Alaska. KPTMC acted as the pass-through for the payment of this by
providing access to their graphics and photo images. The map will have a map of the Kenai
Peninsula Borough as well as the additional image panel. We hope to have this available every
year.
B. Agenda: Mr. Malston moved, Mr. Fulton seconded to approve agenda. Approved
unanimously.
C. Approval of August 12, 2002 Minutes: Mr. Malston moved and Ms. Nelson seconded
to approve the minutes. Approved unanimously.
D. Persons to be Heard- Moved - done before meeting was called to order
E. New Business
1. Kenai CVB Departmental Budgeting. Mr. Gease referred to the financial repons
in the packet. We are $8000 ahead of the budget. There are some changes in the financial
statements to reflect a different breakdown in the income statements breaking out KCCV into
Museum Services and Visitor Services to better track revenue sources and actual expenses. In
terms of Gaming, we have some visual information for bingo and pull-tabs showing we are
above our budgeted income. Mr. Braun has requested a comparison to 2001. Mr. Gease
indicated that 2001 was a record year 'probably because of the CI~ checks. Mr. Braun
indicated that he really preferred the graphs.
2. Gaming- proposal for new pull-tab location. The Executive Board met on
Monday, September 16th. The emphasis was on the need to gain access to more revenue. Mr.
Gease has been charged with this task to help offset the challenges including a strained city
budget.
Mr. Gease discussed breaking out KCVB and KVCC, and then dividing KVCC into Museum
and Visitor Services. At present, gaming money is spread out over all three. The goal is to
concentrate on a gaming revenue for KCVB via a 'Friends of the VCC' 501 (c).3 structure. This
would provide 2 separate income streams that could be more dedicated. Currently, a good
amount of the income goes to Museum Services, which leaves destination marketing with a
$12,000 budget.
We'd like to bring in a comparable stream to underwrite museum and visitor services. Down the
line, we hope to get an accreditation for the museum and then have access to larger grants. Mr.
Bookie felt that we couldn't get this building accredited, but Mr. Gease pointed out that we
already have a museum and that regardless of how or when that takes place, we will still need to
provide those services and pay for a curator and ensure professional care of items donated and
collected. Long-term strategies include grants from the larger foundations and the federal
government. And while there is a 3 year limitation on using a 501 (c).3 for gaming, it is
immediately available for grants. The bed tax goal is also still a part of the strategic plan.
Mr. West asked about a separate board requirement. Mr. Fulton clarified that we would have a
separate entity from this one.
As of today, we have been asked by the Oilers to join them in an MBP to continue the current
bingo/pull-tab scenario at a 60/40 split. This scenario will best maintain current flow. We would
be able to keep Peggy in her current position, which would not be the case if we maintained our
self-directed permit separate from the Oilers. Since Peggy has been established as the 'Manager'
for the Oiler's permit and a Cashier for us, the state would continue to consider her a Manager.
This makes her ineligible to work for 2 different permits.
The Oilers had 3 choices' 1) Enter into an MBP with us; 2) Enter into an MBP with their
Booster club and/or others; 3) Do a permit alone. Option 1 offers the most benefits to them
because: 1) It allows Peggy to keep her current position; 2) Maintains the continuity
established i.e. 5 nights of bingo per week in one location; 3) Prevents them from reaching the
maximum limit of their permit before the end of the year; 4) Provides them the opportunity to
extend the number of allowed nights of operation to cover 5 nights a week, and 5) Allows their
Booster Club to keep their permit. Mr. Braun indicated that we are happy with Peggy's
involvement and with the current scenario.
Benefits to us are: 1) Our net result should remain the same; 2) We will still have the option to
have Peggy mn our nights; 3) Substantial reduction of gaming bookkeeping requirements; 4)
Approximately 1/3 of the value of a permit to use in the new pull-tab parlor in the event that
permit reaches maximum pay-out
Mr. Braun pointed out that we are looking to raise $80,000-$120,000 in additional revenues.
Whether it is raised by bingo, pull-tabs, or fundraisers, this is where we need to be.
Questions to Mr. Gease'
Mr. Bookie: Will moving into the pull-tab deal cause a rift with the Oilers? No, we had talked
about including both in the MBP, but they decided to avoid the risk of joining that way.
Mr. Fulton: Is anyone interested in the 501(c).37 Yes, Kenai River Council on the Arts.
Mr. Fulton: Is there a projection on difference of income on the two? The Oilers almost max
out. Peggy fine tunes the fuel that goes through the pull tab parlor by making available less
desirable pull tabs in order to prevent reaching the maximum payout.
Mr. Fulton' What is your recommendation? We should go forward with it. Peggy has been a
good employee and maintaining continuity is most important for bingo players.
Mr. West: Is there any prediction on how it will affect the new site? People who go to bingo
play pull-tabs, so the current income source should not be affected.
Mr. Braun: What about saturation? Mr. Malston replied that it is a possibility.
Mr. Braun: There is no guarantee that population growth will guarantee pull-tab income. The
state data shows that gaming continues to grow.
Mr. Bookie: What about changes in the state like smaller PFD's and other economic challenges
- we are definitely looking at budget issues in the city. That is why this 2-3 year window is
important to help us get to other income sources.
Mr. Fulton' If we continue, will we be able to split our money to museum? Yes we can, we are
just trying to set up long term strategy and show where income and expenses go. Everybody else
does bed tax. When we look at our financials now, it is just general. So as we break out, we can
compare ourselves to museums and visitor centers around the country.
Mr. Fulton: Will we still pursue 501(c).3 for friends for another permit? We have 2 questions
- are we going to open a pull-tab parlor, and are we going to get a 501 (c).37 If we do the pull-
tab parlor, this is the best location in town. Refer to the pull-tab parlor budget. Our break-even
point is $250,000 in pay outs. Comparing to other locations, they max out in 10-11 months. If
we go into a new parlor, we would have to do REALLY BAD to lose money. If we max out, our
income stream would be approximately $217,000.
Mr. Bookie: Is Mr. Norville willing to negotiate on the
w.e can sub-lease and we don't have to share our profits. 5 year lease? He is set on 5 years, but
We will be between a hair salon and a
p~zza parlor and won't be charged rent until December.
Mr. Braun: When you look around town, I agree with Ricky. My first thought was that it was
a lot of money, and not a good price for storage. I don't know who would be a good other
tenant, but we only need 500 sq feet. Should we have another tenant, or another board meeting
room? Again, we'd have to be really bad to not make money. Gaming revenue will more than
make up for the high cost. The additional $10,000 we'd bring in for rent is not going to be the
factor that determines our success or failure.
Mr. Van Zee recommended a tobacco shop and Ms. Nelson a dip ice cream parlor.
Mr. Bookie' How far can the 501(c).3 go into the private sector? The 501(c).3 wouldn't nm the
for-profit business, we would sub-lease to the for-profit.
Ms. Nelson: Does the city have a problem with this? Mr. Bookie said he can't see any. The
only problem is that we were written out as a museum in the original grant. He indicated that we
couldn't be a museum unless we wanted to pay back the $900,000 grant so we had to be very
cautious on how we set this up and what we call it.
Mr. Bookie: Remembers a discussion 4 or 5 years ago about another 501(c)3 that the board
decided against it but can't remember the pitfalls. The recommended 501 (c).3 was going to mn
the Cultural Center and was not to be used as a fund raiser. Kathy Tarr didn't like to have any
other parallel structures operating the facility. But if we set up a friends group that is strictly
used for fund raising, there is not an issue with governance over who runs the collection.
Working with Dana and Jay, we would have a committee who works on what goes into the
collection. Grant opportunities would be immediately available with this 501(c).3, but not
gaming.
Marian moves that we continue our relationship with the Oilers to join in an MBP by Jan 1 with
a 60/40 split and that we instruct our Executive Director to move in that direction. Mr. Van Zee
seconded. The motion carded unanimously.
Pull-tab parlor
Mr Braun reviewed the lease from Mr. Norville. This lease is so close to the Carrs lease-
allowing us a month and a half for the building of the interior at our cost - 1200 sq feet and
utilities. He has questions about a lobby area, signage- assuming signs would be at our cost,
hours of operation (10-6 Monday- Saturday are listed)
Questions for Mr. Gease:
Mr. West: How soon before we see revenue? The earliest we could be up and nmning is
November 1, the latest is December 1. With this scenario we have until about mid March to find
another person to go in with. Sheet rock will be up and we will have to paint it - Ricky
volunteers his labor for this - and we put down industrial carpet.
Mr. Bookie- What about the worse case scenario - can you carry it for 6 months?
Yes, we have reserves to carry it for 6 months. If we are not making any money in June, we
would have to sub-lease.
Mr. Bookie: Norville is one man who doesn't bend and so a 5-year lease is tough. Who signs
the lease - the Executive Director and President? Just wants to make sure that board doesn't get
tied into anything individually with Mr. Norville Will any of the board members be held liable?
Mr. Braun said the lease comes back to board.
Ms. Nelson: Can't see how we can lose. She is not wild about gaming, but we need the second
stream of income. Wants to make sure that working with Kenai River Council on the Arts is OK
too. We just have to continually watch all these relationships and be aware of all ramifications
with all these entities.
Mr. West: Is it tree that until we get the second that we can only make the $350,000 until we
get the second permit? We would get another $30,000.
Mr. Gease spoke with Mark Gregory who had a brainstorm about getting more people into
bingo. He recommended that we use bingo as a fundraiser that we offer to others - have them
get 50 people to bingo and split the proceeds with them. He will check on the legality of this
option.~ It would be nice if we had a year with the MBP and time to set up, but the most
important thing is location and with this new building being available, the time is now.
Mr. West: In developing friends, we developed one for the refuge a few years ago, it's hard to
keep a board going. Depending on the requirements and some of the legal requirements, it may
not be as easy until we know what the board has to look like etc.
Mr. Bookie: This was part of the reason we didn't go forward is because we didn't know how
to structure.
Ms Nelson' This is a different focus - it is dealing with the money. It seems that if we had a
minimum size board with one of us on it, the focus is fairly narrow.
Mr. Gease: One of the qualifications for grants is who contributes to you're your museum- do
you have community support? So to apply for grants, we have to have friends group..
Mr. Braun: Would like to go over the lease with Ricky and review several things: 1) Lease
term- 3 years instead of 5; 2) Define commons area and pro-rated shares of those expenses; 3)
Signage- cost and windows limitations; 4) Sub-lease limitations; 5) Pro-rated tax assessments;
6) Advertising - can we promote what we are; 7) Hours of operation - is 10-6 Mon-Sat a
minimum?; and 8) What about profits for a for-profit business we sub-lease to. Lets get
something on the table from the board. We need to look at some other source of revenue and this
is at the top of the list. We aren't going to go out and do a fundraiser and we are out of time and
resources. Ricky has done his job and brought to us a recommendation. I don't know what other
options are available.
Mr. Malston moved to have Mr. Gease and Mr. Braun proceed with negotiations for a lease for
the pull-tab parlor. Ms. Nelson seconded and it carded unanimously.
F. OLD BUSINESS
1. Arctic Winter Games Update
Artic Winter Games Cultural Committee
Ricky is on committee. Ricky and Jay worked on their portion and with mark Gregory for
operating budget. Not included were capitol projects for the games.
CI~ is looking at 80 acres across from Russian fiver and they want to build a hotel with cultural
center there - said Mr. Fulton
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Mr. West said there are negotiations with the Department of Forestry and CIRI to develop a
cultural research center. If legislation is signed into law, we could see it in next year's budget.
The project would cost millions of dollars. If it started next year, it would take 3 to5 years to
complete.
Mr. Gease said that the borough is looking to develop a ski resort in Cooper Landing too.
Ms. Nelson asked that we please keep a finger on reality as you progress through this process.
2. Bed Tax investigation committee: There has been no meeting since June- waiting
for election to see who will be on the assembly and who the Mayor will be. They are trying to
keep this from being an issue. Wrote to Jack Brown about issues we would like to bring up in
terms for a bed tax situation - where does the money go, who collects it, is it general fired, etc.
The next meeting is October 4th.
G. Executive Directors Report: Museum's Alaska Conference. It was Jay and Dana's first-
good educational opportunity and good contacts. Also invited Paul Gray to go up and get
exposure for the videos he has done with us and will probably get some work from that. Had a
good breakfast with other chambers on how to market exhibits.
H. Board Comments: Mr. Van Zee, Ms. Nelson, and Mr. Malston had no comments.
Mr. West: The National Wildlife Refuge System will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. He
had commemoration pins for the board. The Refuge system began March 14, 1903 with belican
Island under Theodore Roosevelt. There are 530 refuges, with at least one in each state and 16 in
Alaska. Local activities include a play on October 1 lt~, a time capsule to be buried in March to
be opened in a hundred years, and ESPN's Outdoor Channel programs featuring Alaska.
Mr. Fulton: We need to consider re-wording ourselves from museum to storage place for our
cultural artifacts or something to remain in compliance with the original grant.
Mr. Bookey: City budget starts in October. Hopes it doesn't impact us here. Believes we are
headed in the right direction by considering long-term funding, because there will be an impact
at some time. Depending on proposition on grocery tax, if that passes, then all bets are off and
there could be significant impact across the board. Business sector can't afford anything right
now, so hopefully ....
Since board is headed in a different direction, he will talk to city attorney to determine if there is
any impact on the board concerning the 5-year lease for the pull-tab parlor. Wants to make sure
that there is no legal liability to come back to the board or the signers of the lease. Will try to get
an opinion from the attorney and back to Mr. Braun by next week.
Mr. Braun - Was reluctant to agree to pull-tab parlor at first mostly because of potential
negative public perception and the impact that would have on our hard-earned reputation. After
the Executive Board meeting held the previous Monday, however, believes that this is the best
idea available to raise the funding necessary to move forward with the long-term financial goals.
Fundraisers have proven to be ineffective and he is not willing to participate in or subject others
to those types of activities.
I. Next Board Meeting: Special Board meeting October 7th to address the pull-tab parlor issue
and then not again until after Thanksgiving. Mr. Gease would like directions at the October
board meeting for November meeting.
J. Adjournment- Meeting adjourned 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Diana McKenney
Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau
Board Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2002
Board Members Present: Fred Braun, Ron Malston, Robert Fulton, Jim Bookcy, Robin West,
Charlotte Legg, Marty Ragan, Marion Nelson
Staff Members Present: Ricky Gease, Diana McKenney
A. Call to order: Called to order by President Braun at 5:45 p.m.
B. Approval of Agenda: Mr. Malston moved and Ms. Ragan seconded approval of the
agenda- approved unanimously.
C. Approval of Minutes' Mr. Malston moved and Ms. Nelson seconded approval of the
September 23rd minutes- they were approved unanimously.
D. Persons Scheduled to be Heard: Mr. Bookey had to leave at 6:30 for a city budget
meeting and took this opportunity to address the Board. The city is looking for a 1 mil tax
increase. The budget looks good for KCVB. The city hasn't had a mil rate increase in almost 10
years. They are hoping to mn a balanced budget this year. Employees want a raise and health
benefits and if this goes through, then some reduction in services may be required. Will begin
budget in March instead of this time to give 8 months for budget preparation instead of 3. Will
maintain 7.5 million in savings, which is about 80% of an annual budget and hopes to keep it
there. Ms. Nelson asked if Kmart and schools will be closing. Mr. Bookey says there are lots of
rumors. And they are just that- rumors. Lots of new little businesses are opening up. Mr.
Braun asked about the low rate for parking at airport. Mr. Bookey says all city fees are up for
review. Mr. Braun expressed his appreciation of the City's support- not only money, but
maintenance, etc.
Mr. Bookey just came back from AK Municipal League (AML) - Valdez is in much more
trouble than we are - the number of cruise ships has been dramatically reduced and continues to
fall.
He also indicated that the city is really comfortable with what we are doing here.
E. New Business'
1. Board Election Nominations for 2003' No new nominations have been received. Bill
Popp will not be nmning again. Were going to send ballots out by end of month and will tally by
December 14th. MI. Braun and/or Mr. Gease will contact any recommendation. It is not
necessary for members to be business owners. Mr. Gease said Steve Horn from Challenger ran
an ad in the paper and had several applicants for their Board. He was directed to mn the ad and
also do some PSA's.
Ms. Ragan has agreed to do another year, as well as Mr. Malston and Ms. Vozar. Ms. Vozar will
be available by phone if necessary for quorum. If we don't get anyone else, we will send out
these three names and the Board will have to appoint other positions.
Ms. Nelson recommended Sharon Brower of Grouchy Old Woman B&B
2. New Kenai CVB Membership Directory for 2003' Because we have gone to an annual
membership, we can print one directory and have it available instead of constantly producing
copies of it. We can print our bulk mail permit on it and mail them in batches and save on staff
time and equipment maintenance. It should come out in January or February to accommodate
late payers. In mid-December, delinquent members will get a letter about the membership
directory indicating this would be their last chance to be included.
3. New Kenai 4-color Marketing Brochure: Board had indicated that they wanted to
produce a brochure. If it can still be budgeted, we have some quotes. We would use the
brochure as a rack card for other visitor centers. We would probably use about 10-12 thousand
per year. Mostly used as our in-state piece. Need to have a brochure that can be used for at least
2 years. It would be out-dated after that. Ms. Nelson moved that we should budget for a full
color marketing piece - Mr. Malston 2nded. There is no money in budget now, but if they were
ordered today, they wouldn't arrive until after January. Mr. Braun requested an amendment to
motion that dollar amount not exceed $3800 for the printing of the tri-fold brochures. If
PrintWorks doesn't come down in price, would we go with A.T. Printing? Ms. Nelson feels that
PrintWorks is not only local, but does excellent work. A word of caution with any designer is it
is important to ask questions periodically- more often than you think- they tend to just go with
their ideas. Staying on top of it can save a lot of money by not paying for design work that
produces a product that is not what you wanted. Mr. Braun, and most board members, felt that
the extra money was worth it to use a local business and that we will probably be able to
negotiate with PrintWorks to be competitive with A.T. The motion was unanimously approved.
F. Old Business:
1. Discuss formation of strategic planning for January, 2003' Mr. Braun has set the
strategic planning time for late January. The cost is $500 per day and feels it is a bargain. We
have a $600 credit with the Foraker Group. Logistics are up for discussion- all day, 2 evenings,
etc. Mr. Gease asked Ms. Nelson if she liked Dennis McMillan. She said she did and felt he
would be good for this purpose. Ms. Legg and Ms Ragan both prefer 1 day and so did Mr. Braun
and Mr. Malston. Tuesday Feb. 4th was set for a 1-day seminar. Some networking can be done
prior to the workshop in order to make meeting more productive.
2. Discuss formation of 501 (c) 3 for museum services' At the Foraker Group training, Mr.
Gease asked about setting up this status. It allows us to apply for grants and also to set up a
fundraising vehicle similar to Friends of the Library. We can set it up as a subsidiary under the
existing 501 (c) 6 or set it up as a stand-alone. Mr. Gease recommended the former. Ms. Tarr
didn't like the latter which would require a separate board. At the Pratt Museum, they had
problems with a separate board because they developed their own vision that departed from that
of the Museum. The (c) 3 status allows donors to get a tax write-off. Mr. Gease recommended
that we get legal advice from an attorney for the proper way to set up the subsidiary. Possibly
someone in the Foraker Group could direct us. Mr. Braun believes it is the consensus of the
board for Mr. Gease to move forward with the research for this option. There is a 3-year
moratorium for the new (c) 3 group to go into gaming. It will also have to be organized so that
we can have a membership structure because we need 25 members in order to be eligible for
gaming.
Rasmussen grants - mostly for infrastructure but an organization can only apply for one project
per year.
One thing for next year's show - it's already filled - 45 artists - need to re-do walls - build
sheet-rock walls and reclaim the panels. We will need them for the show and they are much
more expensive than sheet-rock.
Mr. Braun asked for a motion to move forward with the formation of the 501(c) 3. Mr. Malston
moved and Mr. Fulton 2nded the motion. Ms. Nelson asked about getting a donation status
while the application is in. Mr. West wanted to clarify that the Board is directing Mr. Gease to
seek the advice of an attorney for the next Board meeting. The motion was approved
unanimously.
G. Executive Director's Report: Ms. McKenney reported on the tax status and
indicated that we are probably ready for a certified audit. Mr. Braun requested that we try to get
it into the budget for 2003 and get it done as soon as possible.
Mr. Gease discussed some of the options for budget presentation.
We will probably advertise for $2500 in the art collector's magazine Wildlife Art.
Mr. Wartinbee, the Curator for our 2003 Summer Show, is very enthusiastic and Mr. Gease
would like to request that he do this show every other year. We make a lot more money on the
nationally-known artist show than the local contemporary shows, although we still want to
provide a venue for both.
Mr. Gease asked for direction from Board pertaining to KPTMC involvement. Visitor
assessment fees (bed-tax) would have to be Borough-wide from any facility where someone
would spend the night- hotel, B&B, or campground. This is so visitors pay for some of the
maintenance of visitor facilities. This money would go for marketing, visitor services, and
infrastructure. The 4 members are already there, so how does the Board see us interacting in this
group. We are basically facing the same issues that we will have when it comes to a bed-tax.
Mr. West reasoned that the name 'visitor assessment' is not favorable- it is better to educate and
call it bed-tax and have someone from Mat-Su come down and educate on their success.
Mr. Malston felt that a split of the bed-tax to all the communities is a fair way to use the money.
Mr. Fulton commented on the KP Heritage Research Institute and indicated that there would be a
lot of interest and cooperation.
Mr. Gease reported that we would be meeting Dec 9th with Oilers about setting up the MBP with
a 60/40 split. Wants to make sure he has board approval to make that agreement. The Board
granted him the authority to move forward with this arrangement.
H. Board Comments-
Ms. Ragan - thanked Ms. McKenney and Mr. Gease for their hard work.
I. Schedule of Next Board Meeting: December 16, 2002, 5'30p.m.
J. Adjournment- the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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KENAI MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM:
RICKY GEASE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KENAI CVB
DATE:
December 12, 2002
RE
UPDATE FOR THE KENAI CVB AND
THE KENAI VISITORS AND CULTURAL CENTER
Kenai CVB'
The next board meeting of the Kenai CVB is scheduled for Monday, December 16, at 5'30 pm.
Two new board members were elected to the Kenai CVB Board of Directors this month- Sharon
Brower of the Grouchy Old Woman Bed and Breakfast and Jacquie Steckel of the Red Cabin
Bed and Breakfast.
New state of Alaska gaming regulations will come into effect January 1, 2003. The Kenai CVB
and the Peninsula Oilers have formed a multi-beneficiary permit called "OLD TOWN BINGO."
The MBP will operate out of the Peninsula Oilers bingo hall, starting January 1, 2003.
At the last board meeting, the Kenai CVB Board of Directors agreed to move ahead in forming a
subsidiary 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to assist in fundraising for museum services at the
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. The 501 ( c ) 3 stares will allow for tax deductible charitable
donations to be made to the Center from individuals and foundations. Currently the Center does
not apply for funding from private foundation as the Rasmussen Foundation, nor does it have a
friends group of individual donors outside of the basic Kenai CVB membership.
The Kenai CVB will hold a strategic planning on February 4, 2003 at the Center, with facilitation
by the Foraker Group. The planning session will focus on destination marketing and operations
at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural ~Center
In cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Borough EDD, the Kenai CVB will host a peninsula-
wide conference with chambers / CVB's at the end of February to discuss the need for research
into basic economic factors in peninsula tourism, such as a visitor profile study, a tourism
business profile, a travel infrastructure profile, and a DMO strategic marketing profile.
The Kenai CVB has received grant funding through Kenai Peninsula College and the Kenai
River Council on the Arts to establish a new arts website, www.artskenai.com. The website will
feature a peninsula-wide artists directory, an on-line exhibition gallery and a calendar of events.
The artists directory will feature artists, art educators, arts businesses and arts associations. The
online gallery will initially feature exhibits from the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, Kenai
Peninsula College and the Kenai Fine Arts Center.
The Arctic Winter Games International Committee will be visiting Kenai on Friday, January 17,
2003. The eight-hour site inspection is the last step in the bid process, with an announcement
coming the following week. The Kenai Peninsula bid committee will be showcasing the region's
sport and cultural facilities. The committee arrives at 10'30 am at the Kenai Airport and will
tour all day, with an evening reception from 6 - 8'00 pm at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural
Center. Preliminary indications are that the Kenai Peninsula has an excellent shot at winning the
bid for the 2006 Arctic Winter Games - and the site inspection will be a crucial aspect of the
International Committee's decision.
The Kenai CVB is working on its budget for 2003. The new budget will be presented in a
program / cost center approach, with cost centers for Kenai CVB, KVCC visitor services and
KVCC museum services.
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
Two new exhibits are up in the cultural center: "Arctic: Solo Images by Robert Glenn Ketchum"
and "Cook Inlet Commercial Fisheries - Solo Images by Pat Dixon." Both will be on display
through the end of January.
Dana Woodard, curator of the permanent collection, is supervising a database management grant
from the Alaska State Museum. Jarod Urban was hired for the fall to input data into the Center's
museum collections database, including images and condition repons for all objects in the city of
Kenai permanent collection. There are over 3,000 objects in the collection.
Posters and postcards for next summer's featured exhibition "Alaska 2003' A Celebration of
Wildlife Art" will be available in January. Guy Coheleach, an internationally renowned wildlife
artist, has donated the image use of his new painting "Tundra Swans." At this point, over forty
state, national and international wildlife artists are confirmed for the show, with a large presence
from the three main national wildlife art houses - Mill Pond Press, Wild Wings and Hadley
House. There will be a memorial celebration in the exhibit to honor Fred Machetanz, who
passed away earlier this year.
First Thursday art events in the central peninsula continue to pick up steam. Over 80 people
attended the First Thursday viewing of"Bob's Shorts" at the Center. Also featured were
selection from "The Politics of the Past: A Collection of Alaskan Political Media 1950- 1992,"
a new film collection from the archives of AMIPA, the Alaska Moving Image Preservation
Association.
Over fifty people attended a Saturday lecture / video presentation "The Body Language of
Bears" by Dr. Steve Stringham. He presented his experience of over 30 years of studying the
habits and manners of Alaskan brown bears, and decoded their body language through video
shots he has made through the years.
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2002
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
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1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B'
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
PROCLAMATION: KCHS Cheerleading Squad - State Champions/Spirit
Coaches .~so¢iation State Competition, Small Varsity Division.
Jeff Sinz, Kenai Peninsula Borough -- Amendments to Kenai Peninsula
Borough Sales Tax Ordinance.
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James Carter, Economic Development Council-- Economic Outlook
Forum December 6 & 7.
ITEM C:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ L~'-GISLATORS AND_ COUNC!~
ITEM D:
PUBLIC. HEARINGS
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Ordinance No. 1978-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $203,671 in the Street Improvement Capital Project
Fund.
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Resolution No. 2002-76 -- Closing the 1974 Debt Service Fund.
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Resolution No. 2002-77-- Closing the Dock Facility Fund.
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Resolution No. 2002-78 -- Transferring $8,800 in the Airport Terminal
Enterprise Fund for Elevator Equipment.
ITEM E:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE I~.PORTS
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Council on Aging
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM F:
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ITEM G:
ITEM H:
ITEM I:
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ITEM J:
ITEM K:
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zomng Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce
MINUTES
*Kenai City Council Work Session of November 4, 2002.
*Regular Meeting of November 20, 2002.
CORRESPO~ENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
'Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1979-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $195,153 in the General Fund or Transfer to the Debt
Service Fund.
*Ordinance No. 1980-2002 -- Replacing the Tables Referred to in the
Personnel Regulations at KMC 9.3.55 to Establish a New Salary Structure
to Comply with Minimum Wage Requirements.
*Ordinance No. 1981-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $12,223 in the Council on Aging Fund for Purchase of
a Vehicle.
*Ordinance No. 1982-2002 -- Amending KMC 23.30.050(d) to Allow
Management Greater Workforce Scheduling Flexibility by Changing the
Normal Work Period to Forty Hours a Week Rather Than "Forty Hours
Per Week/Eight Hours Per Day" and Allowing Management More
Discretion in Adjusting Operating Hours.
Approval -- Special Use Permit/Alaska's Best Travel -- Lease of Airport
Terminal Office Space, Space 34A.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
F.013gCUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJOURKMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2002
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBE~
VICE-MAYOR JAMES BOOKEY, PRESIDING
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MINUTES
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Mayor Bookey called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. in the
Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice-Mayor Bookey led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. Roll Call
Roll was taken by the Deputy Clerk.
Present: Jackman, Bookey, Swarner, Moore, Porter, Bannock
Absent: Williams
A-3o
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Councilman
Moore SECOI~ED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-4o
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
PROCLAMATION: KCHS Cheerleading Squad - State Champions/Spirit
Coaches ~sociation State Competition, Small Varsity Division.
Vice-Mayor Bookey read and presented the KCHS cheerleading squad a proclamation
in congratulations for wiring the State Championship in the Small Varsity Division.
In addition, Bookey congratulated Coach Kelly Gifford for being named Coach of the
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Year. The squad performed a brief cheer and the meeting took a break for cake and
refreshments.
BREAK: 7:10 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 7:25 P.M.
Jeff Sinz, Kenai Peninsula Borough -- Amendments to Kenai
Peninsula Borough Sales Tax Ordinance.
Sinz presented the Council with a summary of the sales tax committee suggestions,
the ordinance itself, and a summary listing of each specific change, which served as a
guideline to the PowerPoint presentation outlining amendments to the Kenai
Peninsula Sales Tax Ordinance (ORD 2002-391.
Sinz provided a history of the Kenai Peninsula Ordinance and stated there had been
91 individual ordinances since it became effective on July 1, 1965; 48 of those
ordinances had been enacted, though many attempts have been made to take a broad
look and make significant revisions. The reviewing committee was appointed by then
Assembly President Navarre and is comprised of three Assembly members and three
borough administration representatives who proposed fifteen changes to the
ordinance.
The following proposed amendments were discussed by Sinz:
5.18.140
Clarifies the Mayor has authority to determine appropriate
application of fees.
5.18.200 A
Clarifies that the health care exemption applies to human health
care and prescriptions for human by persons.
5.18.200 (A) (17)
Establishes exemption for childcare and adult daycare services.
Eliminates current unnatural competition between for-profit and
not-for-profit entities.
5.18.200 (A) (18)
Clarifies exempt status of services performed under warranties
and service agreements.
5.18.200 C.
Limits tax exempt seller status on 50 l(c) corporations when
competing with for-profit entities. Requires all exempt 501 (c)
sellers first be approved by borough.
5.18.210
Makes lodging and meals eligible for resale treatment.
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DECEMBER 4, 2002
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5.18.225
To reduce cost of owner/builder card from $200 to $100 and to
make services exempt when purchased with owner builder card.
5.18.240
Requires that resale card recipients be in full compliance with all
provisions of sales tax code.
5.18.400 B.
Clarifies that vending machine sales are taxable on a per
transaction basis.
5.18.420 & 430
Clarifies tax rate on installment sales and vehicle leases is that in
effect at time of sale.
5.18.430
Tax services based on the invoicing practice of the provider.
5.18.430 & 900
Tax recreational sales on a per person per day basis.
5.18.450
Clarifies the point of sale of goods is generally the retail outlet
from which they were sold.
5.18.500
Makes quarterly filing the standard and increase flexibility of
administration to approve business specific sales tax return filing
schedules.
5.18.900
Definitions added and/or amended to provide clarity. (Utilities,
recreational sales, vending machines).
Added Amendment' Sales of all newspapers are tax-exempt within Borough regardless
of method of purchase.
Areas not changed at this particular time included a seasonal sales tax, 5% Borough
tax change, utility exemptions, food sales exemptions, alcohol and tobacco sales made
by non-profit organizations taxable, and rental exemptions.
Councilman Moore inquired as to the criteria required for a corporation to be
classified as a 501 (c). Sinz replied the Borough will be developing policies for this
issue, but some criteria will involve reviewing the fundraising activities of the
organization and the degree of competition with for-profit entities.
Councilman Bannock requested additional information regarding 5.18.200 (A) ( ! 8).
Bannock was specifica/ly inquiring about the last line reading "An!d portion of a repair
paid by the customer through a deductible or other means is not exempt under this
section." Bannock stated this new addition hinders the clarification effort as a
different rate of tax could potentially be paid; additionally, he wondered why the
deductible was an issue. Bannock stated he felt this was inequitable. In response to
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Bannock, Sinz stated he would be happy to reconsider the verbiage and content of this
amendment and that the true intent was to prevent double taxation. Sinz encouraged
Bannock to discuss this issue with him.
Councilwoman Swarner asked when these amendments would come into effect and
was told the original target date was January 2003, but due to revisions and other
reconsiderations the new target date is April 1, 2003. Swarner also inquired about the
cap issue and was told the Borough intends to investigate a cap increase in the
upcoming months.
B-2o
Jam~s C~rt~r, Economic Development Council -- Economic Outlook
Forum D~c~mb~r 6 ~ ?.
Carter provided the Council with an agenda and schedule for the Economic Outlook
Forum and invited all to attend on December 6 & 7 at the Kenai Peninsula College.
Carter reminded the Council that last year the city helped cover some of the expenses
of the Forum and if such help could be offered this year, the EDD would be very
appreciative.
Carter stated many topics will be covered this year to help small businesses gain a
better knowledge of small business needs and to better understand and aid in the
creation and education of starting and sustaining businesses in the Kenai area.
Carter stated providing forums provides very useful insight to community needs.
I?EM C:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ LEGISLATORS AND_ COUNCILS
Assemblywoman Glick stated she had nothing new to report; the next Assembly
meeting is December 10, 2002 and a report on that meeting will be provided at the
following Council meeting.
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
D-lo
Ordinance No. 1978-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $203,671 in the Street Improvement Capital Project
Fund.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve Ordinance No. 1978-2002 and
Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
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DECEMBER 4, 2002
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VOTE:
Jackman Yes
Swarner Yes
Bannock Yes
Williams Absent
Moore Yes
Booke¥ Yes
Porter Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Resolution No. 2002-76 -- Closing the 1974 Debt Service Fund.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2002-76 and Councilman
Bannock SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments.
Councilman Moore asked Finance Director Semmens to explain the proposed
resolution. Semmens stated this debt service fund was established to pay on a bond
issue financed in 1974. To date, all but the assessments have been paid but will be
covered when the area is sold. Closing the debt service fund will present no impact to
the city whatsoever.
VOTE:
Jackman
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Swarner
Yes
Yes
Bannock Yes
Will/ams Absent
Moore Yes
Bookey
Porter
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D-3o
Resolution No. 2002-77-- Closing the Dock FaciLity Fund.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2002-77 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
Resolution No. 2002-78 -- Transferring $8,800 in the Airport Terminal
Enterprise Fund for Elevator Equipment.
KENAI' CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2002
PAGE 6
MOTION:
Councilwoman Jackman MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2002-78 and requested
U~AKIMOUS CONSEI~T. Councilwoman Swarner SECOKDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM E:
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COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RRPORTS
E-1. Council on Aging-- Councilwoman Swamer stated the next Council on
Aging meeting would be held at 10 a.m. December 5, 2002.
E-2. Airport Commission -- Councilwoman Jackman reported the minutes
from the last Airport Commission meeting were included in the packet and the
December 12, 2002 meeting will be held at the new Airport Operations Facility.
E-3. Harbor Commission -- Vice-Mayor Bookey reported the next Harbor
Commission meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2002.
E-4. Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported the following:
· Library circulation is up 13% compared to last year.
. The Open House is scheduled for December 12 from 4-7 p.m.
. Writers Night is scheduled for March 6, 2003.
· The Library Commission discussed its plans for planning a visioning
session which would invite suggestions from the community, commissioners, and all
who are interested in providing input to how, and in which areas, the library should
focus. Moore stated Library Director Jankowska would be making arrangements for
this work session (tentatively planned for January 2003). Moore will inform the
Council when additional information is known.
Parks/h Recreation Commission -- No report
Planning/is Zoning Commission -- No report
E-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
E-7a. Beautification Committee -- Councilwoman Swarner requested Council
cancel the December 10, 2002 Beautification Committee meeting; there were no
objections. Thc next re~larly scheduled Beautification meeting will be February 11,
2003.
Kenai Convention/is Visitors Bureau Board -- No report
E-7¢.
Alaska Municipal LeaEue Report -- No report
KENAI' CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2002
PAGE 7
E-7d.
Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- No report
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-1. Kenai City Council Work Session of November 4, 2002 -- Approved by
consent a§enda.
F-2o
agenda.
Regular MeetinE of November 20, 2002 -- Approved by consent
ITEM G:
CORRESPONDENCE-- None
ITEM H:
OLD BUSINESS-- None
ITEM I:
NEW BUSINESS
I-1.
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Moore SECONDED
the motions. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to approve purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and
Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
I-3o
Ordinance No. 1979-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $195,153 in the General Fund or Transfer to the Debt
Service Fund.
Introduced by consent agenda.
I-4.
Ordinance No. 1980-2002 -- Replacing the Tables Referred to in the
Personnel Regulations at KMC 23.55 to Establish a New Salary Structure
to Comply with Minimum Wage Requirements.
Introduced by consent agenda.
KENAt~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2002
PAGE 8
Ordinance No. 1981-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $12,223 in the Council on Aging Fund for Purchase of
a Vehicle.
Introduced by consent agenda.
Ordinance No. 1982-2002 -- Amending KMC 23.30.050(d) to Allow
Management Greater Workforce Scheduling Flexibility by Changing the
Normal. Work Period to Forty Hours a Week Rather Than "Forty Hours
Per Week/Eight Hours Per Day" and Allowing Management More
Discretion in Adjusting Operating Hours.
Introduced by consent agenda.
I-7o
Approval-- Special Use Permit/Alaska's Best Travel-- Lease of Airport
Terminal Office Space, Space 34A.
Councilman Bannock stated this request seems to be a special situation, with only
half of the space available being used. Airport Director Cronkhite stated the back half
is not in use, but the renter agrees to partition off the area in the event the other half
of the space is rented.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Jackman MOVED to approve the specie use permit/lease of
airport terminal office space, space 34A and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM J:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Vice-Mayor Bookey reported the following:
Regarding the invitation to area legislators to meet with the Kenai City
Council prior to their leaving for Juneau, Council requested Tuesday, January 7, 2003
as the meeting date.
· Regarding a joint work session and dinner with the Soldoma City
Council, the Kenai City Council agreed on providing January 16, 20 or 23 as options
for meeting.
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager-- Manager Snow reported the follow/ng:
· A Corps of Engineers meeting was held earlier in the day and a baseline
survey on invertebrates, plankton, birds, etc. was discussed. The Corps has
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DECEMBER 4, 2002
PAGE 9
formulated a tentative work plan, which is broken into three studies; biological,
hydrology', and sedimentation. Snow stated she felt the Corps is very supportive of
City of Kenai administration a.nd the bluff erosion project; though the Alaska
Department of Fish and Game seemed less enthusiastic and helpful.
X-2o
Attorney-- No report
City Clerk-- No report
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
L-1. Citizens
Bob Peters, Kenai, stated he too attended the earlier meeting with the Army Corps of
Engineers and agreed with Manager Snow's opinion the Corps is supportive of the City
of Kenai in general, and the bluff erosion project in particular. Peters continued by
stating he perceived the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to be 'stalling' on both
the bluff erosion project and the coastal trail project.
L-2. Council
Swarner-- Stated she agreed with Peter's comments and felt the statement
from ADF&G regarding their lack of information on the lower portion the Kenai River
could be a tactic used to persuade the city to fund research projects for their use.
Moore -- Thanked Komelis and Snow and stated they did a good job in the
earlier bluff erosion project meeting.
Ja¢ _l~m___an -- No comments.
Porter-- No comments.
Bannock-- No comments.
EXECUT~ SESSION-- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9' 10 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Sharon M. Harris, Deputy Clerk
COUNCIL POLICY WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 18, 2002
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
GROUP "C" ITEM:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
,
Unified water district
Acquisition of borough land
Capital Improvements/General
ae
Shop replacement
Library expansion
Recreation park
Street improvements/LID assessment allocation
Water/sewer projects
Erosion Control
Other
COUNCIL POLICY WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 18, 2002
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~
7:00 P.M.
MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
Council present:
Staff present:
Others present:
Moore, Porter, Jackman, Williams, Bookey, Bannock, and Swarner
Freas, La Shot, Graves, Semmens, Frates, Jankowska, Snow,
Walden, Kopp, Dye, Carter, Komelis
Kathy Heus, Sarah Carter
Williams called the work session to order at approximately 7'04 p.m.
opened for remarks of council.
The floor was
Due to concerns stated by Bookey there were still hard decisions for council to make
prior to administration going into the budget season, and direction needing to be made
in order that budget review goes smoother than last year's, council discussed creation
of a policy statement. The following direction was given:
Administration draft the statement and refer it to council for review and
modifications, if necessary.
· The statement should include the reserve balance target of $4.75 to $5
million.
Williams noted, after shaping the statement, council could then go ahead with forming
the budget. He noted, capital projects now and forward would need to have the full
participation of the community due to no funding being received from the state for
sports facilities, shop maintenance buildings, etc. Bookey stated he felt having a
policy statement would better inform the public of what the council is trying to do.
Porter asked if the policy statement would include raising the mill rate by one mill and
Williams answered no, the budget would be balanced without going past the level on
the General Fund which may take some tax increases and some cuts in equipment,
possibly personnel changes, etc.
Council consensus was to go forward with the policy statement. Points of discussion
were:
· Balance the budget.
· Go to a maintenance budget with no major increases or decreases.
· Any capital spending determined necessary for the city of Kenai w/Il have
to be approved by a bond issue.
· Water/sewer rate increase should be considered.
· No one program or department will be singled out-- anything done will
be across the board (there may be exceptions, but administration will know where
those will be)
· Basics, i.e. fire, police, water/sewer, streets, etc. need to be funded first.
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NOVEMBER 18, 2002
PAGE 2
· Administration will shape the foundation of the policy statement, but
final form of the statement will be agreed upon by council.
Snow noted, she understood council wanted the policy to be short and to the point
and she will email the draft to council for review.
Williams stated he wanted to set a separate work session to discuss the employee
package as he felt it needed to be discussed separately. He added, he would want to
have both administration and employee sides of the discussion represented. Snow
noted, the employees had reached a consensus from their discussions and she wanted
to provide council with information about their perspective. Discussion followed in
which concerns were expressed in having employee representatives involved in the
work session as it could be seen as a forum for negotiation; that the process has
always been administration presenting employee compensation, etc. with the budget
and these discussions could circumvent that process; and that council did not request
the employees to discuss pay raises.
Snow noted her concern the work session could turn into a negotiation with
employees; that it was her intention to give council the budget as has been done in the
past; she would specifically ask the representatives of the insurance committee to
attend; and because it is an open meeting, anyone could attend. Williams noted,
because the employees are the largest portion of the budget and the entire structure of
the city is employee-driven, he wanted to hear what caused them to arrive at their
decision in regard to insurance packages, etc. as those comments may be important in
council's decision-making process. Sem~ens noted, discussion of pay raises came as
it was considered part of the whole benefits discussion.
W/Il/ams stated, if employees come to the work session and want to address the
council, he wants to allow them to speak. He added, it is a work session and he would
make sure it did not turn into a negotiation session.
Work Session was set to discussion only employee insurance benefits for
Thursday, December 12, ~002 at ?:00 p,m, A memorandum about insurance
packages/employee benefits will be provided by administration prior to the work
session,
GROUP "C" ITEM:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Item 1. Unified water district -- Snow reported she had not received a response
from the City of Soldotna at this time regarding a joint work session with the Soldotna
Council. She will report back to council upon hearing from Soldotna.
Item 2. Acquisition of borough land -- A map indicating the subject property was
provided to council in their work session packets. Public Works Manager Komelis
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NOVEMBER 18, 2002
PAGE 3
noted, because the test water well in that area may not develop, requesting the land
from the borough could be delayed. Councilwoman Swarner reported the application
for grant in regard to senior housing was approved and this property could be a
potential site for an assisted living facility. She requested administration to pursue
the donation of land from the Borough to the City with no strings attached for this
use. Council had no objections.
Item 3.
Capital Improvements/General
Shop replacement
Public Works Manager La Shot reported, because some equipment is now being stored
at the new SRE building and building maintenance moved into a portion of the warm
storage building, administration was exploring a scaled-back shop or the design of a
building that can be developed in phases. La Shot also noted, even with the changes
in equipment storage, etc., there is still the issue of vehicles and equipment fitting into
the shop for service and that the vehicle hoist may need replacing in the next budget.
He added, he believed plans already prepared can be used to formulate a design/build
approach. Snow reported Attorney Graves was investigating the possibility of a
design-build project.
Williams requested Snow to review the new government directives about force account
construction projects and would that allow the city to incorporate differential wage
levels for in-house work (the city would be the contractor). He also asked that La Shot
work with Graves on the issue of design/build projects, administration investigate
force account rules and report back to council in February/March with a solid cost
estimate that could be placed as a bond issue on the October ballot. Council agreed
they felt it was worth exploring, but no decision on whether to go forward with the
projects or a bond issue was made.
3-b. Library expansion
The possibility of placing bond propositions on the ballot for a library expansion and
shop replacement (as separate issues) were discussed. It was noted, the Library
Commission has been exploring other funding sources and having a written
commitment from council in regard to matching funds would help in their search
(wording that could note the city's commitment without tying its hands), i.e. "...it's the
city's intention to place a bond issue on the ballot on behalf of the library."
It was agreed any proposed bond issues would require a lot of community education.
It was also noted, if a mill increase is made, it may be difficult to pass bonds and there
may be other ways to approach the projects that might need to be investigated.
Consensus was to move ahead with bond issues and let the voters decide on whether
the library addition and shop replacement go forward.
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NOVEMBER 18, 2002
PAGE 4
3-c. Recreation park
A memorandum from Parks & Recreation Director Frates was distributed to council at
the beginning of the work session. It noted two projects that could be considered as
capital improvement projects, i.e. Municipal Park Trail Development Site
Improvements and Sport Complex Development {soccer and baseball fields} located at
Section 36. He noted both the projects would qualify for Land and Water Conservation
funding that will become available in April. Comments from council included
concerns Section 36 property would not be able to be used due to the site being a
former landf~. Frates indicated it was not known whether additional playing fields
within the next four years, however, Municipal Park needed immediate attention.
Council consensus was to sidestep the issue of the development of Section 36 due to
historical use of the property, etc.
Council reviewed the conceptual design for Municipal Park with Frates. Frates noted
they were considering phasing the project and continuing the trail system through the
gully and tying up at the ball fields. Consensus was to proceed with investigation and
application of grants for Municipal park as well as investigating costs for an
underground watering system. Also, the Parks & Recreation Commission are to be
encouraged to research other property which may be an appropriate site for
development of new ball fields, etc.
3-d.
Street improvements/LID assessment allocation
Komelis reviewed information included in the packet which indicated street
improvement projects and funding available for LID projects. He suggested council
may want to consider increasing the property owner portion of these types of projects.
Because city streets currently need or will need maintenance (chip sealing, etc.),
discussion followed regarding maintenance work for city streets. Comments included:
· Place a moratorium of 24 months on new street paving projects.
· Investigate a street improvement assessment ordinance.
· After placing a moratorium on new street paving projects, use the grant
funds for only road maintenance.
· Develop an assessment procedure for maintenance of currently paved
streets, requiring a certain percentage of the costs be paid by the property owners.
Administration was requested to investigate special assessments for maintenance of
city streets/roads. Council consensus was to leave the current assessment
requirements status quo.
Water/sewer projects
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NOVEMBER 18, 2002
PAGE 5
A brief discussion took place in regard to information distributed to council noting
DEC grant funds and matches for water/sewer projects. Komelis was requested to do
a review of the water/sewer rates and bring it forward to council within a month or
two for further discussion.
3-f. Erosion Control
Komelis reported a meeting of permitting agencies would be scheduled for the near
future. W~!!~arns noted, tons of rock were being placed in the river by the Corps in
response to flood damage. Williams suggested a letter be sent to the Corps asking why
the bluff erosion project is not progressing and added, it may be time to politicize the
issue and contact the congressional delegation again.
3-g. Other
· Porter stated she would like to talk about the assisted living issue and
whether the current staff at the Center has time to be heavily involved in the
development of a facility. Senior Director Craig stated the Senior Connection was
doing the grant and it was not her intention to do more grant writing.
· Administration is to develop a policy statement and forward it to council
as soon as possible for their review and grooming.
A work session has been scheduled for December 12, 2002 at 7'00 p.m.
in the council chambers to discuss employee insurance benefits.
At a subsequent work session (needing to be scheduled) council needs to
discuss maintenance of roads, water/sewer rates, donations and legislative issues.
· Swamer noted, at the AML Conference a discussion was held in regard to
council/assembly meetings and what can be done to encourage public to feel more at
ease to speak before the body. A suggestion was to have a table available for the
public to sit at instead of a podium. Council had no objections to making this type of
change in the council chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at approximately 10' 10 p.m.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 19 83-2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~NAI, ALASKA, ADDING KMC
7.15.035 TO ALLOW FOR THE SOLICITATION AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS BY COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL.
WHEREAS, the Kenai City Code now requires construction contracts over $10,000 to
be solicited and awarded by competitive sea/ed bid; and,
WHEREAS, there are construction projects where award by competitive sealed bid is
not practicable or advantageous to the City; and,
WHEREAS, allowing such construction contracts to be awarded by competitive sealed
proposal on some projects would be more practicable and advantageous, particularly
where such projects could be done as "design build" projects; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to allow the City council to determine
when construction projects should be done by a competitive sealed proposal process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 7.15.035 (competitive sealed proposals for construction) be added
to the Kenai Municipal Code as follows:
7.15.035 Competitive sealed proposals for construction.
(a) When the City Council determines in writing that the use of
competitive sealed bidding is either not practicable or not
advantageous to the City, a contract may be entered into by use of
the competitive sealed proposes method.
(b) ProposEs shall be solicited through a request for proposals.
(c) When the City Council determines that it is advantageous to the
City, the City may issue a request for proposals requesting the
submission of offers to provide construction in accordance with a
design provided by the offeror.
(d) Adequate public notice of the request for proposals shall be given
in the same manner as provided in KMC 7.15.040(a), provided the
--minimum time shall be thirty (30) calendar days.
(e) A register of proposals shall be prepared containing the name of
each offeror, the number of modifications received, ff any, and a
description sufficient to identify the item offered.
(f) The request for proposals shall state the relative importance of
price and other evaluation factors.
(g) As provided in the request for proposals, discussions may be
conducted with responsible offerors who submit proposals
determined to be reasonably susceptible of being selected for award
for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of, and
Ordinance No. 1983-2002
Page 2 of 2
conformance to, the solicitation requirements. Offerors shall be
accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for
discussion and revision of proposals and such revisions may be
permitted after submissions and prior to award for the purpose of
obtaining best and final offers.
(h) Award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is
determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the City taking
into consideration price and the evaluation factors set forth in the
request for proposals. No other factors or criteria shall be used in the
evaluation. The contract file shall contain the basis on which the
award is made.
(i) Proposals shall be received at the time and place designated in
the request for proposals, and shall be opened so as to avoid
disclosing their contents to competing proponents during the process
of negotiation. Proposals shall be open to public inspection only after
the contract award. However, the City shall issue a notice of intent to
award to all responding proposers at least seven (7) days prior to
assembly approval. Upon request by a competing proponent, the
recommended awardee's proposal shall be opened for review.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this second day of
January, 2003.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective-
December 16, 2002
January 2, 2003
February 2, 2003
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
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MEMORANDUM
TO'
FROM'
DATE'
Linda L. Snow, City Manager>/'
Cary Graves, City Attorney u~/
Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager
Robert C. Springer, Building Official
Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager
November 26, 2002
SUBJECT' Design Build
Attached is what the State of Alaska Department of Community and Economic
Development has to say about Design Build. They list some a~vantages and
disadvantages. In most cases, it would be better if the architect worked for the
City instead of the contractor. Many times in the past, the City was in such a
hurry to get the building built, we did not take enough time to thoroughly review
the preliminary and final architectural drawings before it was bid.
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State of Alaska
Department of Community and Economic Development
Aprdi 200 !
Chapter Five: Choose a Contracting Method
Design-Build
A design-build contract is a single agreement
with one company to design and build your
project.
When you make a design-build contract, you
are choosing one company to both design
and build your project. You may either choose
a company you like and negotiate a design-
build contract with it, or you may ask several
companies to bid on your project. If you get
bids from several companies, compare them
carefully. This can be difficult, since your
project has not yet been designed. Give each
bidder your project objectives and preliminary
plans. Check each company's references,
and be sure to talk to people in other
communities where the company has worked.
Get some people in your community with
contracting or building experience to help you
interview the bidders and choose the best
one.
The key to a successful design-
build project is the contractor's
ability to put together a team of
designers and builders who can
work well with each other and
with you. When you interview
the bidders, talk to the main
designers and builders for each
company together and make
sure they really can work
together.
You can use different methods
of payment for the design and
construction parts of a design-build contract.
For example, you can contract the design
part on a professional fee basis and the
construction part on a fixed-price or modified
cost-plus basis. If you want to use local
workers for the construction part of the
project, you might want a cost-plus contract
for that part, Offering the contractor a higher
fee if he uses local workers and offers
training. If you want to do this, be sure to tell
your bidders about it when you first ask for
bids and let them know how many and what
kind of local workers are available.
Don't make a design-build contract on a cost-
plus basis for the whole project without a
guaranteed maximum price. It would be too
easy for your project to end up costing far too
much money.
"Don't make a
design-build ._.....:
.contract on a
cost-plus basiS
for the whole
p roj ect with o ut
a guaranteed
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maximum
priCe."
In many cases, you can hold
off on making the
construction contract until the
design is finished and you're
certain that you like it. Be
sure that any design-build
contract you make allows
you to end the contract if you
don't like the design. If this
happens, you may have to
start all over again at the
beginning of the design
process with another
company.
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Capital Project Management
ADVANTAGES
of a Design-Build Contract
· You may be able to save time since the
same company is both designing and
building the project. Your contractor may
be able to start ordering materials and
scheduling construction work and
possibly even start building before the
design is completely finished.
· Your contracting process is easier than
with other contracting methods since you
have to make only one major c°ntract.
· Communication is easier than with other
contracting methods. You have to keep in
touch with only one company, and you
don't have to worry about two different
companies keeping in touch with each
other.
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DISADVANTAGES
of a Design-Build Contract
· Since each bidder is offedng a different design,
you can't really compare the bids directly with
each other. This makes it impossible to choose
the best contractor on the basis of pdce alone.
· Your contractor profits from designing a build-
ing that is cheap to construct, and since he is
designing the building, he may not include
features in the design that increase the con-
struction cost, such as Iow operation and
maintenance costs (see Chapter 2 for informa-
tion on operation and maintenance costs). An
engineer working independently from the
builder is more likely to work for the best
interests of your community.
· Without a completed design, bidders cannot
estimate very accurately the cost of building
your project so they tend to bid high in order to
protect themselves. This means that you may
end up paying more for your project with this
contracting method.
· Some communities do not allow design-build
contracts for public buildings because it is so
easy for them to cost more than other con-
tracts. Check with your local government's
legal staff before you choose this contracting
method.
· If you choose a design-build contractor who is
not fully qualified to build your project, there is
no other major contractor working on the
project to help you compensate. Before you
choose a design-build contractor, check with
other communities where this contractor has
worked and make sure that the designers and
buildem on your project am the ones who
worked on other successful projects.
· If you want to make a fixed-price contract for
the design pad of the project, you must be sum
to incl~ in your request for bid all the parts of
your project that am really important to you.
Ofx:e you have made the contract, you prob-
ably will not be able to add design features.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDIN~CE NO. 1984-2001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KMC 14.20.280(c) TO REMOVE THE REQUI~MENT THAT NOTIFICATION OF
PUBLIC HEARINGS BE SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL.
WHEREAS, certified mailings are not required by state law; and,
WHEREAS, other cities on the Kenai Peninsula, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough, no
longer use certified mailings for public hearing notifications; and,
WHEREAS, certified mailings require extra expense; and,
WHEREAS, Planning Department personnel can certify that they mailed the notices as
required; and,
WHEREAS, recipients of certified mailings are often inconvenienced by having to go to
the post office to pick up the mailings and sign for them; and,
WHEREAS, it appears that sending public hearing notices via regular U.S. mail is
adequate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 14.20.280(c) if hereby amended to read:
14.20.280 Public hearings and notifications.
(c) Property Owner Notification: Notification shall be marled [SENT BY
CERTIFIED MAIL] to real property owners on record on the borough
assessor's records within a three hundred-foot (300') periphery of the
parcel affected by the proposed action. This notice shall be marled not
less than ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing. When a public
hearing is to be held about a proposed zoning ordinance amendment
involving a change in the text or major district boundary changes, no
notification of neighboring property owners shall be required, but notices
shall be displayed in at least three (3) public places.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this second day of
January, 2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
December 18, 2002
January 2, 2003
February 2, 2003
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KEN~, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, THAT KMC 14.20.280(c) BE AMENDED TO REMOVE THE REQUI~MENT
THAT NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BE SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL.
WHEREAS, certified mailings are not required by state law; and
WHEREAS, other cities on the Kenai Peninsula no longer use certified mailings for
public hearing notifications; and
WHEREAS, certified mailings require extra expense; and
WHEREAS, Planning Department personnel can certify that they mailed the notices as
required; and
WHEREAS, recipients of certified mailings are often inconvenienced by having to go to
the po~t office to pick up the mailings and sign for them; and
WHEREAS, it appears that sending public hearing notices via regular U.S. mail is
adequate.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS
THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA AMEND KMC 14.20.280(c) to
read:
14.20.280 Public hearings and notifications.
(c) Property Owner Notification: Notification shall be mailed [SENT BY
CERTIFIED MAIL] to real property owners on record (~n the borough
a~e~sor's records within a three hundred-foot (300') periphery of the
parcel affected by the proposed action. This notice shall be mailed not
le~s than ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing. When a public
hearing is to be held about a proposed zoning ordinance amendment
involving a change in the text or major district boundary changes, no
notification of neighboring property owners shall be required, but notice~
shall be displayed in at least three (3) public places.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, this 11t~ day of December 2002.
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CiTY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~,r~,t-~
MEMO:
TO:
Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM'
Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administration
DATE'
October 30, 2002
SUBJECT: Fees
At your August 28t~ meeting the Commission discussed public hearing fees and certified
mail costs. The Commission decided to recommend that the code be amended to no
longer require notices be mailed via certified mail and at a later time review public
heating fees.
City Manager Linda Snow asked that legal clarification as to whether or not certified mail
is required for legal public notice be researched by the Legal Department. Cary Graves
was asked for an interpretation and the following is his response:
You requested a memorandum regarding whether property owner notification of a
public hearing must be by certified mail as now required under KMC
14.20.280(c) or whether notice by regular mail is sufficient. The general role as
to such notice is stated in IO1A CJ.S. Zoning and Land Planning #208:
As a general rule, notice must be given of applications for zoning or building
permits or certificates in some public manner, or to persons who may be
interested in contesting the application or whose property rights may be adversely
affected. There must be sufficient compliance with a statutory requirement as to
the person who must give the notice, and the time of giving the notice; and the
latter requirement has been held to be jurisdictional. The notice is not required to
be given personally but may be given by posting notice on the property or by
publication. The notice must afford an opportunity to a person by the exercise of
reasonable diligence to determine if his property would be affected by a
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determination for which application has been made, and to what extent.
(Emphasis added and footnotes omitted).
McQuillin Mun Corp #25.261 (3rd Ed) notes that, "Due process with respect to
the landowners and other interested or affected by the proceeding requires either
personal or constructive notice that is reasonably adequate to inform them of the
pendancy of the proceeding" (Foomotes omitted). While the above authorities do
not require both mailing and publication, it is common to do so. For example, AS
29.40.130 sets out the requirements for a platting alteration or replat. It requires
publication and mailing, but does not require the mailing to be certified. In
Inniswold-Jefferson Terrace v. L.A. Health, 396 So. 2d 348, 351 (La Ct App 1981),
the court held notice of a proposed action by the planning board by regular mail in
conjunction with publication was legally sufficient.
Based on the authority cited above, it is my opinion that amending KMC
14.20.280 to require notice by publication, posting the property and regular mail
to property owners within three hundred feet of the affected parcel would provide
legally sufficient notice.
Basically, it is the City Attorney's opinion that regular mail is legal notification of a
public hearing.
Attached is a draft resolution recommending that Council amend the code to eliminate
the certified mailing requirement. Unless directed otherwise, a public hearing will be
scheduled on the draft resolution.
Attachment
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Notification Cost Returns
$4.17 $25.02
$4.17 $8.34
$4.17 $300.24
$3.94 $39.40
$4.40 $61.60
$2.44 $53.68
$4.17 $54.21
$3.94 $114.26
$3.94 $47.28
$4.17 $25.02
$3.94 $126.08
$3.94 $102.44
$3.94 $43.34
$3.94 $110.32
$3.94 $78.80
$4.17 $54.21
$4.42 $119.34
$4.42 $39.78
$4.42 $61.88
$4.65 $93.00
$4.65 $18.60
$4.65 $120.90
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Challenger Oversized Sign
12/12/2002
* City Waived Fee
-CITY OF KENAI
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"0il Capital of Alaska"
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE: 907-283-7535
FAX: 907-283-3014
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Mayor and City Council Members .~
Linda L. Snow, City Manager [~
December 11, 2002
Local Improvement District- McCollum & Aliak
On October 21, 2002, the City received the attached petition requesting an assessment district be
formed for the purpose of adding paving and driveways for McCollum Drive and Aliak Drive.
As you know, KMC 16.05.030 requires that the petition be signed by fifty percent or more of the
owners of properties benefiting by the proposed improvements. There are twenty-five (25)
properties involved in the project area, and thirteen (13) of the owners have signed the petition.
The cost percentage proposed for this assessment district is 25% of the total actual LID project
costs. This is the same percentage designated in Resolution No. 92-26 and the amount used on
the four LID projects approved this year. Council may wish to consider revising the percentage
cost allocation. Attached for your information is a December 9th revised summary of municipal
matching grant program funds, which we have used towards these LID projects. As you can see,
from the summary, completion of this project will be contingent upon the receipt and use of 2004
program grant funds.
Also attached is the preliminary project cost estimate and the preliminary assessment roll
prepared by Keith Komelis and based on the square footage of each lot. Since the lots are
irregularly shaped, however, Council may want to basing the preliminary assessment roll on
linear footage or some other method. Financing of the project is proposed as follows:
Municipal Matching Grants Program (70%)
Property Owners' Assessments (25%)
General Fund Contribution (5%)
Total Estimated Costs
$234,500
83,750
16,750
$335,000
Actual project costs will be assessed after completion of the project. The Administration agrees
with the scope of the improvements to include grading and backfill, drainage, paving (including
paving driveways to the property/right-of-way), topsoil, seeding, and signage. Paving in this
LID will result in reduced road maintenance and dust control costs.
Also attached for your review is a memorandum from Keith Komelis, containing information for
the required public hearing. If there is no objection at this time, a Resolution to set the public
hearing date will be prepared for the regular City Council meeting of January 2, 2003.
According to KMC 16.10, Council will not consider a Resolution to Direct or Terminate the
Continuation of the project until the actual date of the public hearing.
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Attn: Cirv Clerk
City. of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue. Suite 200
Kenai. AK 99611
RE: Petition for Paving of McCollum Drive and Aliak Drive
Dear City Clerk.
Following is a signed petition for "Paving of McCollum Drive and Aliak Drive". where
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we have obtained over the 50% of the required siunatures for submittal to the City
Council Members tbr their approval, per KMC I~.05.030. We have also attache~l a
highli,,ht plat as part of this packet.
The improvements being requested are tbr paving and drivewavs tbr McCollum Drive.
and paving and driveways for Alia& Drive. '
We would like to request this Petition be sent to Citw Council and upon their approval
receive a resolution from the City Council initiating an improvement proposal, per KMC
16.05.040.
We look forward to hearing from you soon. regarding when this will be submitted to the
City. Council for consideration.
Thank you for your time and attention in processing this request.
Regards,
Susan Wilcox
416 McCollum Drive
Kenai, AK 99611
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PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE (Revised)
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Units Est. Quantity Unit Price Total
Clearing & Crubbing LS 1 1,000.00 '1,000
Unusable Excavation CY 800 7.98 6,384
Type I Classified Fill & Backfill CY 1,100 13.20 14,5'20
Leveling Course SY 9,200 '2.20 20,240
Construct Road' Approach EA 7 750.00 5,250
Construct Driveway Approach EA 27 300.00 8,100
2 "AC Pavement sY 8,000 9.00 72,000
Reconstruct Ditches LF 5150 3.00 15,450
Drainage Improvements LS I 4,000.00 ' 4,000
Replace Damaged Culvert LF 450 26.00 11,700
CMP .End Section EA 68 ' 242.00 16,456
Topsoil MSF . 50~ ' 250.00 12,500
Seedin9 MSF 50 100.00 5,000
Remove & Relocate Signs EA 10 110.00 "'1,100
Traffic Maintenance . LS . . I 3,000.00 3,000
Existing Utilities in Const. Zone LS I 5,000.00 5,000
Mobiliazation & Demobilization LS I 101000.00 10,000
Fome Ac ~count Work LS I 10,000.00 10,000
~Basic Bid~1,700
'Contin~lency (20%) 44,340
Basic Bid Plus Cont. '
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BASIC ESTIMATE
Administration .....
3,000 3,000
Right of Way issues . 20,000 ' 20,000
E. ngineering Design (10%) 26,604 ' 27,000
Inspection (7%) 18,623 19,000
Construction 266,040 266,000
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TOTAL , 334,267 335,000
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Prepared by Keith Komelis 12/1012002
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McCollum & Alaik Pavin LID
*******Based on property ownem paying proportionally based on square footage*~'~
Below c_~_~ am estim~t~ - final co~t will I~ bas~l on the actual c~t of the project.
properties to be assessed: See Property Owners Spread Sheet
'~ KPB 25% KPB 100% of UD 25% of LID
OWNER ACRE Square Feet % of'Total Ass. $ Ass. $ Est. $ Est.$
" MCCOLLU"~"'-"~~" 1.1'"'-"'~ 48,35'~'"~~ 0.05346~ 138,50'~"'"'~~ 34,62'~~-~~' 17,91'~~" 4,47'~"'"~~'
2 STUART 0.90 39,204 0.043353 93,600 23,400 14,523 3,631
3 ESPY 1.13 49,_223 0.054432 84,200 21,050 18,235 4,559
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4 RHODES 1.88i 81,893 0.090559 ' 89,000 22,250 30,337 7,584..
5 QUADE 0.63 27,443 0.030347 103,300 25,825 10,166 2,542
6 KPB 2.55 111,078 0.122832 84,000 21,000 41,149 10,287
7 KPB 0.52 ~,651 0.025048 35,000 8,750 8,391 2,098
8 HOLMES 0.31 13,504 0.014933 110,500 27,625 . 5,002 1,251
9 WRIGHT 0.31 13,504 0.014933 95,000 23,750 5,002 1,251
10 SCHMIDT 0.31 13,504 0.014933 11,200 2,800 5,002 1,251
11 FERRFLL 0.31 13,504 0.014933 65,800 16,450 5,002 1,251 ·
12 WHITESIDE 0.29' 12,632 0.013969 66,300 16,575 4,680 1,170
13 QUADE 0;_29 12,632 0.013969 11,200 2,800 4,680 1 ' 170
14iWILCOX 0.42 18,295 0.020231 112,400 28,100 . 6,771 1,604
15 GRACE BRETHREN 3.51 152,896 0.169075 114,100 28,525 56,640 14,160
16 RAPP 0.42 18,295! 0.020231 10,100 2,525 6, ~i? 1
17 MARQUIS 0.29 12,632 0.013969 89,000 22,250 ' 4,680 "'i..
18 HUGHES 0.28 12,197 0.0134871 62,700 15,675 4,518 1,i30
i9 FOSS 1.241 ' ' 54,014 0.059730 78,100 19,525 20,010 5,002
20 KFNAI LIONS CLUB 0.11 '4,792 0.005299 700 175 1,/75 . 444
21 $7,ABO 1.00 43,560 0.048170 68,700 17,175 16,137 4,034
~2 BU77ELL 1.50 65,340 0.072254 197,600 49,400 24,205 6,051
23 LORENZO 0.88 38,333 0.042389 73,000 18,250 14,200 3,550
24 ;WILBERT ' 0.28 12,1971 0.013487 16,300 4,075 4,518 11130
25 KlSSEE 0.29 12,632 0.013~9 92,900 23,225 4,680 . 1,170
TOTAL 20.76 904,306 1.000000 335,0~)0 j 83,750
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Administration 3,000 Muni Match Grant (70%) . 2~,500
Right of Way Issues 20,000 General Fund (5%) . 16,750
E_rtgineefing 46,000 Property Owners (25%) 8'3,750
: Construction 206,000 TOTAL , 335,000
'TOTAL 335,000
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Prepared by Keith Kornelis 12/10/2002
INFORMATION FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
TO:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Larry Semmens, City Finance Director
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Keith Komelis
December 9, 2002
McCoHum & Aliak Paving LID
The following information is for the Notice of Public Hearing as per our KMC 16.10.04:
SUMMARY OF, THE IMPROVEMENTS
This project is to provide road and drainage improvements to McCollum Drive, (north of
the Kenai Spur Highway) and Aliak Drive, (from McCollum Drive east to the Kenai Spur
Highway). The improvemems include engineering design and inspection, excavation,
grading and backfill~ leveling course, drainage improvements, asphalt paving, topsoil and
seeding, and signage.
DESIGNATION OF TltE PROPERTIES TO BE ASSESSED
Attached is "McCollum & Aliak Paving LID- 2002". This is for the McCollum & Aliak
Paving Local Improvement District. It designates the property owners name, KPB
assessment parcel #, size of thc lot, assessed value of thc land and structure, and both the
physical street and the legal address.
pURPOSE OF TFIE PUBLIC HEARIN,G
The public hearing is to determine the necessity for the proposed local improvement
district, LID. The City Council will hear all interested persons favoring or opposing the
LID and shall consider all written objections filed.
TIME AND PLACE FOR,PUBLIC ItEARING
The public hearing is going to be on ~ . at at the Kenai City
Council Chambers.
,WHERE TO FIND TIlE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ,ROI,I,
The preliminary assessment roll is on file with the City Clerk.
MANNER AND METHOD OF MAKING WRITTEN PROTEST OR
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OBJECTION
Objections to the LID plan may be filed in writing with the City Clerk until, but not on,
the date of the public hearing. The City Clerk shall presem to Council at the time of the
hearing, all objections filed in writing.
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MEMORANDUM
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FROM:("~
DATE:
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Mayor John J. Williams and City Council Members
Cary R. Graves, City Attorney
December 13, 2002
Rental Car Fees and Taxes
The Council requested I prepare two ordinances for discussion. One was to be for an off-airport
rental car fee and the other for a citywide rental car tax. Both are attached to this memorandum.
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Off-airport rental car gross receipts fees have long been the subjects of controversy (and
litigation) nationwide. The general role is that they are fees (not taxes) and a valid method for an
airport to preserve revenue, narrow the competitive gap between off-airport and on-airport
companies, and fund airport construction and operation. Jacksonville Port Authority v. Alamo
Rent-A-Car, Inc., 600 So.2d 1159 (Fla. App. 1st Dist. 1992); Alamo Rent-A-Car, Inc. v. City of
Palm Spring, 942 F.2d 629 (9th Cir 1991). While such fees are legal, it is obviously a policy call
for the Council on whether to implement such a fee.
To charge an off-airport rental car fee, there must be a direct connection (nexus) between the
airport and the transaction. For example, in the draft off-airport fee ordinance, the rental car
customer or rental car must be picked up or dropped off at the airport by the rental car company
for the fee to apply. Revenue from transactions subject to an off-airport rental car fee (i.e. with a
nexus) would go to the airport. Off-airport rental transactions not directly connected to the
airport (i.e. without a nexus) would not be subject to the fee.
The on-airport rental car companies pay $1.65 per square foot of space and 10% of gross revenue
to the City. The 10% gross revenue fee is a significant portion of the Airport Terminal Fund.
The budgeted fund revenue for FY2003 was $379,900. Of that, $150,000 (about 40%) came
from the 10% gross revenue charge. Airport Terminal Fund expenses are estimated to be
$469,182. Retained earnings of $39,292 had to be used to balance the fired budget for FY2003.
My understanding is that the retained earnings contribution is expected to go up in the future.
Mr. Semmens can give you a more in-depth analysis of the Airport Terminal Fund.
Mayor John J. Williams and City Council Members
December 13, 2002
Page 2 of 2
Many airports, such as Phoenix and Missoula, charge an on-airport gross receipts fee of 10% and
an off-airport fee of 7% to reflect the fact that while off-airport companies derive a benefit from
their airport use, it is less than that derived by on-airport rental car companies.
II.
Also included at the Council's request is a citywide rental car tax. That tax would cover any
vehicle rental within the City of Kenai. Its proceeds would go to the general fund. Like the bed
tax Kenai used to have, it would be implemented and enforced by the City of Kenai rather than
the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Since 10% of the gross receipts for on-airport car rentals equal
about $150,000, I am assuming gross receipts for all on-airport rental car receipts are about
$1,500,000. I don't have an estimate for other gross rental vehicle receipts within the City.
Using those numbers, 5% citywide rental car tax would generate about $75,000 per annum for
the general fund ($1,500,000 x .05 = $75,000) plus 5% of whatever would be generated from
other vehicle rentals within the City. The 5% number has no special significance; it is just for
illustrative purposes.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding these issue.
CRG/sp
Attachments
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO.
-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ADOPTING
KMC 21.05.045, ESTABLISHING AN OFF-AIRPORT VEHICLE PERMIT SYSTEM
PROVIDING THAT OFF-AIRPORT VEHICLE RENTAL OPERATORS SHALL BE
REQUIRED TO ACQUIRE A PERMIT AND PAY A FEE OF TEN PERCENT FROM
RENTALS WHERE THE RENTER OR RENTAL VEHICLE IS PICKED UP OR DROPPED
OFF AT THE KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BY THE VEHICLE RENTAL BUSINESS OR
ITS AGENT.
WHEREAS, City of Kenai is the owner and operator of the Kenai Mumcipal Airport
("Airport") under the authority of the Kenai City Charter and the statutes of the State
of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the Airport is financed and managed under policies and practices designed
to ensure that it is and will continue to be self-supporting and will not require the
expenditure of local tax funds; and
WHEREAS, off-airport rental companies are benefiting from the use of the Airport but
are not paying a significant and fair share of the costs and expenses of operating the
airport; and
WHEREAS, off-airport rental vehicle companies do not contribute fees toward the cost
of the Airport to an extent equal of the value of the privileges they enjoy or the facilities
they use or benefit from; and
WHEREAS, at many airports throughout the nation off-airport vehicle rental
companies are required to and are paying a percentage of gross revenue fees for the
right to conduct airport operations, and the City desires to pattern such fees at the
Airport in the same manner; and
WHEREAS, for purposes of establishing and fining fees, the City £mds that rental
vehicle companies, including off-airport companies, constitute a specific class of
business operations dependent on the use of Airport property; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary, appropriate and reasonable to establish and f~x
appropriate fees for off-airport rental vehicle companies to preserve and maximize
rental revenues;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 21.05.045 is adopted to read as follows'
KMC 21.05.045 Off-airport Vehicle Rentals
(a) To operate an off-airport vehicle rental business on the
Kenai Municipal Airport, a person who does not have a
concession to operate a vehicle rental business in an airport
terminal building must hold a current vehicle rental
business permit issued under this section. Operating a
vehicle rental business on the Kenai Municipal Airport for
purposes of this section means picking up or dropping off a
vehicle rental customer by the operator or its agent or
leaving a vehicle to be picked up by the customer at the
airport or having the customer leave a vehicle at the airport
to be picked up by the operator.
(b) A person must submit an application for a vehicle rental
business permit in writing to the Airport Manager and
include a description of the services that the applicant
proposes to offer under this permit.
(c) The Airport Manager shall approve an application for a
vehicle rental business permit unless the Airport Manager
determines that
(1) The proposed use would interfere with or is
incompatible with the safety, maintenance or operation
of the airport;
(2) The proposed use would result in a violation of
applicable law or regulation;
(3) The proposed use is inconsistent with sound airport
planning.
(d) A decision by the Airport Manager to deny an application
for a vehicle rental business permit must be in writing. The
decision shall state the grounds for a denial. A decision to
deny a permit may be appealed to the city council by filing
an appeal with the city clerk within thirty days of written
notification of the decision. KMC 14.20.290 shall govern
the procedure of the appeal.
(e) A vehicle rental business permit is not transferable and
may not exceed five years.
(f) An off-airport business permittee shall pay ten percent of
gross sales from rentals derived from the Kenai Municipal
Airport. Rentals shall be deemed to have been derived from
the Kenai Municipal Airport if the vehicle rental business
customer is picked up or dropped off at the airport by the
permittee or the permittee's agent or if the rental vehicle is
left for the customer to pick up at the airport or dropped off
by the customer at the airport.
(g) Gross rentals shall mean the value of all charges incurred
by the renter, other than the fee prescribed by this section,
for the use of a motor vehicle, regardless of whether paid in
the form of money, property, or services, except for only the
following items if separately stated on the rental contract:
Ordinance No.
December 12, 2002
Page 3 of 4
-2003
(1) The amount of federal, state borough or municipals
sales or other similar taxes separately stated and
collected and/or reimbursed from customers.
(2) Any sums received from insurance or other settlements
for damage to automobiles or other property of the
concessionaire, or any charges collected from a
customer for damages to the vehicle rented.
(3) Any sums received for loss damage waiver insurance
(4) Replacement fuel charges.
(h) A vehicle business rental permittee shall provide such
evidence of insurance coverage for the permittee's
operations on the airport as provided for on airport rental
vehicle concession holders.
(i) A vehicle rental business permittee may park, wait and
drop off or pick up a passenger only at premises or in an
area the Airport Manager has designated for that purpose.
(j) A vehicle rental business permittee may cancel a permit
and cease operations at the airport any time on written
notice to the Airport Manager.
(k) Cancellation of a vehicle rental business permit by the
Airport Manager must be in writing~ and state the reasons
for the cancellation. Reasons for cancellation are: 1) if the
Operator should breach or fail to perform any of the terms,
covenants, or conditions of this section or any regulations
adopted relating to this section; 2) if the Operator should
default in or fail to make payments at the times and in the
amounts required under this section or any regulations
adopted relating to this section; 3) If the Operator should
fail to abide by all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations of the United States, State of Alaska or the City
of Kenai. A permittee may appeal a cancellation to the City
Council by filing a written notice of appeal to the City Clerk
within thirty days notification of cancellation. KMC
14.20.290 shall govern the procedure of such an appeal.
(1) The City Manager may, pursuant to KMC 21.05.030,
establish rules, regulations and permit conditions regarding
an off-airport vehicle business permit.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this
day of 2003.
· DRAFT
John J. Williams, Mayor
Ordinance No.
December 12, 2002
Page 4 of 4
-2003
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective'
(~2/~2/o2 sp)
Suggested by: Council
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO.
-2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING
A RENTAL CAR TAX OF 10% WITHIN THE CITY OF ~NAI.
WHEREAS, the city of Kenai currently does not have a rental car tax; and
WHEREAS, a rental car tax would provide needed revenue to the general fund of the
city of Kenai; and
WHEREAS, many communities in Alaska and other states impose a rental car tax to
help fund operations; and
WHEREAS, Title 29 of the Alaska statutes authorizes home rule municipalities to
impose a rental car tax.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 7.40 entitled Rental Car Tax is adopted as shown in Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this
2003.
DRAFT
John J. Williams, Mayor
day of
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
(12/12/02 sp)
Introduced'
Adopted:
Effective:
7.40 Rental Car Tax
7.40.010 Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the "Kenai Rental Car Tax." ordinance.
7.40.020 Use of funds.
All moneys accumulated under the terms of this chapter shall be deposited by the Finance
Director in the general fund of the City of Kenai.
7.40.030 Levy of charge.
A consumer's rental car tax of 10% is levied on rental sales of motorized passenger vehicles
made in the City. Normally the burden of this charge rests upon the consumer.
"Rental sales" means the value of all charges incurred by the renter, other than the tax prescribed
by this chapter, for the use of a motor vehicle, regardless of whether paid in the form of money,
property, or services, except for only the following items if separately stated on the rental
contract or other document invoicing payment:
a. Fees from the sale of automobile liability insurance, loss damage waiver insurance, and
personal accident insurance;
Parking tickets;
The amount of any sales tax, so-called "luxury tax," consumer excise tax, sales tax, or other
similar tax imposed by the United States, the State of Alaska, or the Municipality;
d. Payments received by the rental agency from the renter or the renter's insurance provided for
damage to a motor vehicle when the damage was incurred during the rental period;
e. Personal property other than items that are permanently affixed to the motor vehicle.
Personal property does not include pickup truck shells or campers mounted on the motor
vehicle, or trailers designed, constructed, or used primarily for dwelling;
f. Fueling charges.
be
7.40.040 Tax exemptions.
a. The following motor vehicle transactions are exempt from the tax levied by KMC 7.40:
1. Fees and costs paid directly by the United States or State of Alaska or political
subdivisions of the State of Alaska insofar as they are immune from taxation; or
2. Fees and costs paid for the rental or lease of a motor vehicle subsequent to the first 30
consecutive days under a single contract; or
3. Fees and costs paid for the rental or lease of a motor vehicle under any financing lease,
including direct financing leases and sales-type leases.
b. A right of reimbursement to the person renting the motor vehicle from the person or entity
entitled to the exemption does not constitute a direct payment.
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Attachment A Page 1 of 5
C~
Fees and costs received by a person who rems or leases a motor vehicle to a rental agency for
re-rent or re-lease by the rental agency for re-rent or re-lease by the rental agency are exempt
fi'om the tax levied by KMC 7.40.
7.40.050 Form of return.
On forms fimaished by the City, the seller shall furnish the following information, sign the form
and certify that it correctly stated the information purportedly set forth:
a. Total rentals;
b. A substantiation of sales exempt from the charge by virtue of KMC 7.40.030.
c. The amount of the rental car tax due;
d. Such other information as may be reasonably required;
e. Rental car tax forms and their contents shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed by the
finance department except:
1. In connection with efforts by the municipality to collect the charge;
2. In response to a subpoena issued by a court of record, state agency or board;
3. In connection with legislative inquiry specifically authorized by the Council;
4. In connection with municipal audits for the purposes of verifying municipal accounting
practices;
5. In compilation of statistics and studies by the finance department for public distribution,
so long as information from individual businesses is not identifiable as to source.
7.40.060 Registration of rental agencies.
a. Each rental car agency conducting business with the City of Kenai shall register with the
Finance Director on a form provided by the depam~ent not later than thirty (30) days after
the effective date of this ordinance. A rental agency commencing operations after the above
date shall register with the Finance Director on a form provided by the department before
such rental agency rents or leases a motor vehicle.
b. A rental agency engaging in business at more than one location within the municipality shall
list each location on their registration application.
c. A registration application shall contain the rental agency's'
1. Registered and business name;
2. Physical addresses and locations at which it conducts business;
3. Mailing address;
4. Registered address;
5. Form of business organization and Alaska business license number;
6. All motor vehicles owned or controlled by the rental agency as of the date the registration
application is filed, including all motor vehicles for which the rental agency has entered
into a contractual arrangement, written or oral, to acquire the vehicles but has not yet
taken physical control of the motor vehicle; and
7. Such other information as the department may require.
d. Upon receipt of a properly completed application, the Finance Director shall, without charge,
issue a certificate of registration to the rental agency.
e. A rental agency shall prominently display its certificate of registration to its customers.
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Attachment A Page 2 of 5
If any of the information required by subsections (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this section
changes, the certificate of registration shall automatically expire and, within ten (10) days
thereafter, shall be surrendered along with all copies thereof, to the Finance Director for
cancellation and issuance of a new certificate.
7.40.070 Procedures on delinquencies.
a. Penalty and Interest.
1. If the seller does not file the proper forms and remit the rental car tax then due on the
dates designated above, a penalty equal to five percent of the delinquent tax, but in no
event less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00), shall be added to the charges for the first
month or any pan thereof, and an additional five percent shall be added to the charges
due for each month or fraction thereof for delinquency until a total penalty of fifteen (15)
percent has accrued. It shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as the charges
as assessed and collected.
2. In addition to the penalty provided in subdivision 1 of this subsection, interest at the rate
of ten percent (10%) per year on the delinquent charges from the date of delinquency
until paid shall accrue and be collected in the same manner as the delinquent charges are
collected.
b. Written demand and additional procedures.
If a seller fails to file the return or make the remittance in accordance with KMC 7.40, the
Finance Director shall make written demand upon the seller, mailed to their last known
address, for submission of the remm and/or remittance. In the event of noncompliance with
the demand, the Finance Director may do any or all of the following procedures:
1. Violation. File a complaint against the seller in the district court for violation of KMC
7.40 with penalties upon conviction not to exceed a five hundred dollar ($500) fine; and
2. Civil Action. Make a rental car tax assessment against the seller, with the assessment
based upon an estimate of the gross revenue received by the seller during the period and
institute civil action to recover the amount of the assessment plus any penalties, interest,
costs and attorney's fees. The estimate of gross revenue shall be derived from past
remms of the seller, the general economic level of the business community and, if
available, retums of comparable businesses.
7.40.080 Period of Limitation.
The amount of any charges imposed under this chapter may be determined and assessed at any
time within a period of three years after the tax became due and payable. The period shall begin
on the date when a remm is required to be filed. Where no remm has been filed, then the period
does not begin to mn until the discovery of the delinquency occurs. No suit or other proceedings
for the collection of the charges shall be begun after the expiration of the period.
7.40.090 Rules and regulations.
The Finance Director shall from time to time cause to be promulgated roles and regulations as
are necessary and advisable to provide for the application and interpretation of this chapter and
to submit them to the Council for its adoption or rejection, and to cause to be provided methods
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Attachment A
Page 3 of 5
and forms for reporting and collecting the charges in accordance with this chapter and
regulations.
7.40.100 Record keeping.
A seller shall retain for a period of three (3) years all of the rental car tax returns, repons, forms,
records and supporting schedules as may be required by the City.
7.40.10 Addition and identification of tax.
A seller shall add the amount of the rental car tax levied in KMC 7.40 to the selling price. The
charge shall be stated separately on any sales receipt or slips, rent receipts, charge tickets,
invoices, statements of account, or other tangible evidence of sale. The rental car tax(s) are
exempt from the City sales tax provisions.
7.40.120 Rental car tax audits.
a. Any seller who has established a rental car tax account with the City, who is required to
collect and remit the rental car tax, or who is required to submit a rental car tax remm under
the provisions of KMC 7.40 is subject to a discretionary rental car tax audit at any time. The
purpose of such an audit is to examine the business records of the seller in order to determine
whether appropriate amounts of rental car tax revenue have been collected by the seller and
remitted to the municipality.
b. The Finance Director shall be responsible for directing that rental car tax audits take place
and for selecting the particular sellers whose business records will be audited.
c. Rental car tax audits of seller's business records may be accomplished by either an employee
of the City of Kenai Finance Department or by an individual or firm under contract with the
municipality.
d. Sellers selected for a rental car tax audit will be notified by letter and will be required to meet
with, and make available for inspection and copying all pertinent business records including
income tax returns that may be required for the prior three fiscal years for examination, to the
finance department employee, or contractor conducting the audit, within thirty (30) days of
notification. Under extenuating circumstances, the Finance Director may grant an extension
of time for compliance at the director's discretion.
e. After completion of a rental car tax audit, sellers subject to the audit will be notified of the
results of the audit by certified letter. If the audit has resulted in an additional rental car tax
to the municipality, the additional rental car tax must be remitted to the municipality within
fourteen (14) days atter the receipt of the letter, or the additional rental car tax will be
considered delinquent and subject to the procedures on delinquencies outlined in KMC 7.40.
If the audit has resulted in a refund due the seller, the refund will be made to the seller within
fourteen (14) days, or applied to the seller's account, at the seller's option.
f. It shall be the seller's responsibility to maintain business records in sufficient detail to
substantiate all information reported on the rental car tax returns, including rentals qualifying
as exempt from the levy under the provisions of KMC 7.40. If insufficient detail exists
within a seller's business records to substantiate the rental exemption, such rents may be
Ordinance -2003
Attachment A
Page 4 of 5
reclassified as taxable at the auditor's discretion and subject to the rental car tax collection
and remittance.
g. Any seller notified of an additional rental car tax liability as a result of a rental car tax audit
shall have the right to appeal the additional liability to the Council. Such an appeal must be
filed with the municipal clerk within thirty (30) days of notification by letter of the liability.
If an additional liability is appealed, the accumulation of penalties and interest under the
provisions of KMC 7.40 will be suspended on the date the appeal is filed with the municipal;
if the appeal is subsequently denied by the Council, all such penalties and interest will be
retroactive back to the original date of notification of additional liability by letter.
h. Any seller refusing to comply with the provisions of this section shall be subject to any or all
of the procedures on delinquencies as outlined in KMC 7.40, including the filing of a
complaint against the seller in District Court. '
Ordinance -2003
Attachment A
Page 5 of 5
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Memorandum
From:
Date:
Re:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police
12/9/02
November 2002 Report
During November the Kenai Police Department responded to 538 calls for service. The
Communications Center received these 911 emergency calls: 74 police calls, 53 EMS and
36 fire calls.
Kenai Police Department personnel provided traffic control for the Christmas Comes to
Kenai Parade of Lights. The parade was well attended and received by the general
public. No accidents or injuries were reported.
Lt. Wannamaker attended a two-day mental health summit in Anchorage. The law
enforcement and mental health community discussed criminal justice policy issues
pertaining to mental health patients.
Officer Jay Sjogren graduated from the Department of Public Safety training academy on
November 21, 2002. He has resumed his field training with Officer Kelly George.
Officer Aaron Tumage successfully completed field training and was assigned to solo
patrol duties as of November 29, 2002.
The Kenai Police Department traded a backlog of firearms forfeited to the State by the
Court system. The State of Alaska relinquishes interest in firearms to the municipality of
jurisdiction. The weapons were traded to Kiesler Police Supply, Inc. (Jeffersonville,
Indiana) for new Bushmaster .223 patrol rifles. This is an upgrade improving officer
ability to intervene in active shooter incidents inside public facilities such as schools,
airports, and department stores. The Kenai Police Department is hosting a patrol rifle
class for Peninsula law enforcement agencies the second week of December. This class
is sponsored and certified by the Alaska Police Standards Council.
The Emergency Communications Center radio equipment upgrade is currently underway.
Jack LaShot has provided valuable assistance to Public Safety with his help in
coordinating the several vendors involved with the upgrade. The Kenai Police
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Department will have an "open house" for council members upon completion of the
project, which should be done before Christmas.
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nai
Municipal Airport
Airport Terminal Parking Lot and Driveway Reconfiguration Project- Phil Bryson
presented the second round of drawings to Airport Commission for discussion.
Aircraft Handicap Lift: The Airport Manager has secured preliminary approval from FAA
Airports Division to utilize AIP grant funds to purchase a lift complying with ADA and Air
Carrier Access Act requirements for boarding disabled passengers. Preliminary cost estimates
indicate a delivered price of approximately $26,500. FAA funding is available for up to
$25,000, leaving the Airport with a cost of $1,500, fifty percent .of which may be reimbursable
from the State of Alaska. The Airport Manager and Paul Landis are conducting a final review
of specifications and operating costs, while the City Public Works Department is assisting in
obtaining final bids from the various manufacturers. The City Attorney and Paul Landis have
reviewed a draft Letter of Agreement between the City and Era Aviation and a final version will
be ready for the City Manager to review this week. Council can expect a resolution for award of
bid in the January 2 packet. We are very pleased to be nearing completion of this cooperative
process, which will enable the Kenai Airport and Era Aviation to provide state of the art
boarding assistance for those passengers. It will also compliment the automatic handicap
accessible doors, which were recently installed on the aircraft ramp side of the Terminal.
Annual Air Fair: The theme for the 2003 Central Peninsula Air Fair will be Centennial of
Flight which ties into the national celebration kicking off in Washington D.C. this week. Our
local event will be held on Saturday, May 31. The Soldotna Airport has already identified the
first pilots to land at the old Wilson strip and at the current Soldotna Airport location. We are
interested in identifying the first pilot to land in Kenai. Please encourage anyone with
information to contact the Airport Manager's office. We are hoping to generate a lot of local
interest in honoring the pioneers of aviation. Airport Commission is also contacting local pilots
and gathering information. Anyone interested in participating in the Air Fair planning or with
the event should contact the Airport Manager's office or Airport Commission Chair Henry
Knacksted.
Latest ACIP List: The latest version of the Airport Capital Improvement Projects List as
approved by FAA is included as an information item in this packet. This list outlines projects
and projected grant applications through 2008. This list is derived from the Airport Master Plan
and is subject to Congressional authorization of funding. The City also has the opportunity to
add, change or revise projects on a yearly basis. This documeht serves to notify the FAA of
projected needs and approximate costs. The projects on this list have been programmed by the
FAA, meaning the funds have been identified as qualifying for grant funding. The actual grant is
dependent on the amount of funds available and the priority of the particular project. The good
news is; most of these projects score relatively high on the national scale, which is very
important in the case of discretionary funding.
Monthly Report For December 18, 2002
Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager
Pillars LID: Alaska Roadbuilders has finished everything but the topsoil and seeding.
Basin View, Toyon Way, & Schooner Circle LID:
ready for construction next summer.
These projects are being designed and should be
McCollum & Aliak LID: The first LID report is going to the city council at this meeting. It looks like we will
not have enough money until the 2004 Municipal Grant is received. We also need to consider another
method such as linear footage instead of the square-foot basis.
Kenai Coastal Trail: The Corps held an agency meeting December 4 at the Kenai Council Chambers.
The Clarion did a good article on December 10 covering this meeting.
New Well House 4: We have received a grant increase (actually two grants combined) of $950,000 from
DEC. A resolution accepting this increase is in the council packet. This is a 50% matching grant. We are
looking at a new well site noah of the Kenai Spur Highway.
Wastewater Facility Plan (VVWFP): CH2M Hill has submitted the 65% draft for review.
Bridge Access Road W & S Feasibility Study: Wince-CorthelI-Bryson is the engineering consultant on
this project. It is being paid for by an Alaska DEC and a Federal EDA grant.
Boating Facility: I plan to go to bid for the dock lease spaces in February. The Harbor Commission is
going to reevaluate the Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule.
Safety' The final review of the new Site Specific and General Health & Safety Plans has been completed.
) The departments are workin9 on items from the city safety audit.
Grader: We have received the new grader, and it is a terrific piece of equipment.
Kenai Watershed Forum: I met with the Kenai River Water Quality Monitoring group on December 11 at
the Kenai River Center. We will continue to help in water sampling. DEC is also looking at a very in-depth,
one-year sampling program.
GASB 34: Public Works in working on asset identification along with dates built and cost. This includes
roads, water, sewer, streetlights, buildings, and appurtenances.
KMC Changes to W & S Regulations: We have some changes to our water and sewer rules and
regulations that need to be made. CH2M Hill will also have a rate change recommendation.
W & S: A new chemical pump was installed at Well House No. 1. Fire hydrants were checked, and the
water was drained. A hydrant by the old courthouse was repaired, and a damaged one on Lawton was
replaced. We worked on the chlorine lines, pumps, and computer programs for our water system.
,Streets and Dock' We plowed streets, airport, and sidewalks; mounted tire chains; lubed equipment'
relocated fence and ramps from the skateboard park; filled sand buckets for city buildings; replenished the
public sand pile; built a cutting edge rack; completed a major remodel of Warm Storage No. 1 building;
helped install the Christmas decorations; cleaned up concrete around the Wildwood meter pit; did a large
amount of street sign repairs; graded roads; rebuilt the barricade on Spruce Street; cleaned out culverts;
and cleaned equipment.
Sewer Treatment Plant, STP: The yard lights have been repaired. We tested our emergency generator.
We are looking at installing a gas sensor alarm above the influent screen. We replaced a coupling for the
blower. The grease was removed from the inlet manhole.
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 09611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7'535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
TO:
FROM-
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Jack La Shot, Public Works Manage~?.,~-~
December 12, 2002
Department report-Council meeting of December 18, 2002
· A Public Works bid information sheet is attached.
· Marilyn will be meeting with our consultants to re-schedule the meeting for
review of the draft Comprehensive Plan.
· Public Works and Planning are working with Finance to determine fixed
assets according to the GASB 34 requirements. We are also helping
inventory all City lands.
· Building Maintenance has nearly completed their move into Warm Storage #1
and the City Shop has expanded into the area formerly occupied by Buildings.
The additional area will be put to good use. Anyone is welcome to come see
the work our crews have done. The delayed winter came, at a good time to
get this work done. ~'~
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CITY OF KENAI
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION
227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 / 907-283-7926
FAX 907-283-4675
KENAI
All America City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Linda Snow, City Manager
FROM:
DATE:
Joanna L. Cole, Acting Parks and Recreation Director
December 12, 2002
REe
Monthly Administrative Report
The Recreation Center had a total of 4,073 patrons throughout the month of November
and the Teen Center had a total of 1,465 youth.
Two teen dances were held in November and both were well attended by local youth (210
total). There was a three on three-basketball toumarnent for the 13-18 year olds with a
total of seven teams participating. The Teen Center Supervisor is busy planning for
additional activities during the school break this month. A new Teen Center Assistant
Supervisor was hired. Her name is Monica Johnson and we welcome her to our team.
The Boys and Cdds Club merger with our Teen Program is delayed due to an extended
hiring process. Keith Randall, Operations Director, expects to have a Teen Coordinator
hired sometime after med-December.
The Department has been obtaining skate park information. Comments and ideas from
youth are currently being solicited through the Teen Center and prices on extra
equipment and concrete work are being explored. A Conditional Use Permit will be
pursued for use of Airport property near the Adult Softball Fields.
November was a busy momh for the ice rink. A total of 161.25 hours were reserved and
December's schedule is nearly as full. I expect more reservations due to Soldotna's
outdoor ice not being installed yet. Public skate has been popular, especially on Sundays.
The warming shacks are nearly complete and we appreciate the Kenai Rotary Club and
other Volunteers that contributed toward this project.
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CITY OF KENAI
"Oil Capital of Alaska'
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE: 907-283-7535
FAX: 907-283-3014
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJ:
City Council tor~
Lawrence A. Semmens, Finance Direc
December 13, 2002
Monthly Report
The finance department is busy with budget preparation. Departments will receive the budget
packets next week.
GASB 34 implementation work is proceeding nicely with the help of the public works and
planning departments.
Finance is now handling all ambulance billings including billing of insurance companies. We
believe this is a valuable service to customers and that it will increase revenue.
KENA! EN 1 OR C ENTER
Helping People Age with Dignity
CITY OF KENA!
MEMORANDUM
To:
Linda Snow, City Manager
From:
Rachael S. Craig, Senior Center Director
Date:
Subject:
December 9, 2002
November Monthly Report
Total number of days we were open in November: 20
Total Meals served and Transportation for November 2002'
Total Congregate Meals Served: 1126
Total Home Meals Served: 1315
Total Non-Senior Meals: 33
Total Meals served in November: 2474
Total Transportation Assisted ·
Total Unassisted Transportation:
175
202
In November of 2001, our Total Congregate Meals served was'
In November of 2000, our Total Congregate Meals served was'
In November of 2001, our Total Home Meals served was:
In November of 2000, our Total Home Meals served was:
1174
787
1103
1361
The Center had a total of 851 volunteer hours for the month of November.
We were rented 8 times this month.
The senior volunteers donated at least 80 hours into building this year's "Christmas
Comes to Kenai" float. The seniors and staff thank the airport for the use of their facility
during the construction of the float. Our float placed seconded.
361 SENIOR COURT · KENAI, ALASKA 99611
TELEPHONE: (907) 283-4156 · FAX: (907) 283-3200 · E-mAIL: senior@ci.kenai.ak.us
We had our "Toys for Kids" kick-off. The goal is to fill a huge box with new toys for
special children who are in need at Sears Elementary. At our November birthday party,
toys were on display for seniors to purchase and then donate to the program at Sears
Elementary. We will take them to the school before Christmas break for distribution.
On Tuesday, November 26, we hosted Aghum's Thanksgiving dinner. This event is a
great way for the seniors to kick off the holidays. There were 25 volunteers from Agrium
and the National Honor Society at Kenai Central High School. We served three hundred
meals.
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163 Main Street Loop
Kenai, Alaska 99611
REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, 2002
CIRCULATION Adult Juvenile
Fiction 1832
Non-Fiction 1631
Periodicals 54
Cassettes Intemet Access CDs Kits Misc.
164 719 131 11 40
Total Printed Materials .............. 5753
Total Circulation ............................ 8066
WEBPAC Searches ..........................773
317
226
Puzzles
2
Easy Books
1374
319
Videos
1186
DVD
60
ADDITIONS Docs Adult Juvenile
Easy Books
Gifts 2 46 24 14
Purchases 66 8 14
Total Additions ................................ 187
AV
13
INTERLIBRARY LOANS Ordered Received Retumed
Books 20 10 19
INTERLIBRARY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY ............ 64
INTERNET USE ......... 719
VOLUNTEERS
Number .... 12
Total Hours .....128
INCOME
Fines and Rental Books
Xerox
Lost or Damaged Books
$1,592.30
258.50
160.95
Total Income for November, 2002 ............ $2,011.75
Library Cards Issued November, 2002
Kenai
33
ClamGulch
Cooper Landing
Kasilof
Nikiski
Soldotna
19
Other
10
Total
73
Library Patronage ......
Adult Programs ........
Childrens' Programs...
6,625 Persons
58 Persons
219 Persons
KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT TO CITY MANAGER
For the period of
NOVEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 8, 2002
Assisted Public Works and KPD with details on communications upgrade.
Assisted City of Soldotna Airport with corporate jet off runway.
Joint training with military on Weapons of Mass Destruction recovery, toured same
through training center, encouraged military to conduct extensive training here.
Assisted Chamber in plans for holiday events - parade, Santa, fireworks.
Assisted CES in evaluation of Training Officer candidates.
Proctored State fire extinguisher certification tests.
Completed draft of site-specific safety plan, final draft back to contractor.
I(~NAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY STAT REPORT TO CITY MANAGER
For the period of
November 12 - December 9, 2002
EMS Calls:
55 YTD: 640
Public Assists' 3 44
Investigations &
Inspections:
9 93
Fire Calls' 4 60
Mutual Aid: 2 23
Projected EMS Bill
Collections for this
Period
$11,110
$129,041
OTHER ACTIVITY:
Training'
Airport
Runway Checks:
Plan Reviews:
312 hours
10
3
YTD: 3114 hours
125
19
Public Education
Fire Prevention'
50 hours
825 hours
Volume 6 No. 2 November OOP
A PUBLICATION OF THE STATE OF ALASKA DIVISION OF ELECTIONS
New federal election law:
Impact on Alaska
The federal election reform bill signed into law
by President Bush October 29, 2002, will affect
Alaska's voters and the state's election officials
in the following ways:
There will be more voting equipment that
helps voters who cannot vote unassisted
using paper ballots.
There will be additional optical scan voting
equipment.
There will be additional requirements for a
state's voter database system to be more
responsive to the election needs of local
govemments.
There will be a requirement for identification
for voters who register initially by mail.
"These are the fu~t comments we can make
about the legislation, and we must also say that
no money has been appropriated as yet for any
of the enhancements or changes," division
director Janet Kowalski said. Kowalski noted
that Alaska's election officials would be briefed
on the new law by congressional leaders at a
special meeting to be sponsored bythe Election
Center in San Francisco beginning December 7.
The Election Center is a nonprofit organization
that works with govemment employees who are
engaged in voter registration or the administra-
tion of elections.
(continued on page 5)
A challenging election gear
Every election year is different, and this was tree in 2002 for two
significant reasons: precinct redistricting and the new six-ballot
primary election.
The division executed both at the same time, beginning the effort
in the spring, with planning underway six months before that.
The redistricting of 443 of the state's 446 precincts included
drawing boundary lines, placing voters within the new precincts,
locating new polling places within the precincts, and notifying
voters about all changes related to the process.
The division also designed election district maps (40 of them)
based on new district boundaries created by the Alaska Redis-
tricting Board in 2002.
A particularly difficult redistricting effort was placing the appro-
priate number of voters who had been located in an old precinct
in an old election district into a new precinct in a new district.
This required the division to manually tell the database where
every one of the state's approximately 450,000 registered voters
was to be located in order to vote in the upcoming primary
election.
The redistricting process also required the division to prepare
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Message from the lieutenant governor
Hugh Wade - first lieutenant governor
Initiative petition update
9 - 11 Final redistricting map, graphics
Division of Elections
Eight years of progress at the-Division of Elections -,_
by Lt. Governor Fran Ulmer
during the mid 1990s bolstered the desire to get election
information out to the citizens of Alaska. The division put
extensive information on the Intemet, including information
about candidates and ballot propositions, registration and
voting procedures, election results, and comprehensive
historical elections information. We were among the first
states to do so.
To serve Alaskans better, including rural residents, the
division also consulted closely with municipal clerks in 150
communities by offehng them assistance as they conducted
their elections and by sharing equipment.
MODERNIZATION OF BALLOT COUNT~G
EARNS ALASKA "A" GRADE
Fran Ulmer
The foundation for improving the Alaska Division of
Elections was laid in 1995 by an Election Policy Transition
Team ofmunicipal clerks, a former lieutenant govemor, a
veteran news reporter and knowledgeable citizens.
Together we devised a plan to increase public trust and
participation in our state's elections system.
The first recommendation was to depoliticize the selection
of elections staff. We accomplished this by writing job
descriptions and qualifications for all positions at the
Division of Elections and making the division director
ultimately responsible for all personnel decisions.
We then focused on detailed steps to ensure the credibility
of ballot counting, improve the recruitment and training of
the 2,500 Alaskans who serve on election boards state-
wide, and develop more accurate files of registered voters.
The latter improvement requires on-going work with the
Bureau of Vital Statistics, the Depamnent of Corrections,
the Permanent Fund Dividend Division, the U.S. Postal
Service and election offices in other states.
The Election Policy Transition Team report also pointed to
ways to increase efficiency by consolidating the division
director's office in Juneau in 1995. In recent years the
division has also reduced the number of precincts state-
wide.
With legislative support for our capital budget request we
were able to pay for the replacement of antiquated punch
card elections equipment in 1998 with accurate and
efficient optical scanning technology. At that time, Alaska
was the only state with statewide optical scanning technol
ogy. The November 2000 election dramatically showed
just how far ahead of the rest of the nation Alaska was in
elections procedures and technology. As several states'
elections systems were in disarray, Alaska's unified state-
wide system became a national success story, earning an
"A" grade in 2001 from Common Cause, a national
organization that compared states' election management.
Alaskans were accustomed to waiting for days, sometimes
weeks, to find out the official results of elections. With the
transition to optical scanners and the communication
power of the Intemet, unofficial results are available early
on election night. That's progress.
INC~ASE PUBLIC OUTREACH
Voting may seem almost second nature to many Alaska
adults. But to young or newly-arrived Alaskans there can
be hurdles in the way of voting for the first time.
Since 1995, the division has dedicated a staffposition to
public education on elections, voter-turnout programs ant
communications with the news media. This newsletter is
The astounding advancement of electronic technology
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Message from the Director
The administration of elections in the United States has
changed forever. The troubled 2000 Florida election drew
the attention of voters and candidates all over the world.
The subsequent investigation into election practices admin-
istered in Florida and other states was arguably the most
comprehensive evaluation of election management since
the newly enacted federal constitution set forth the basic
requirements over two hundred years ago.
And now we have the "Help America Vote Act of 2002,"
a complex set of requirements negotiated by both houses
of Congress aimed at setting uniform standards for elec-
tions across the country. All states will make changes to
their election practices. Alaska will make fewer changes
than most states due to our comfort with using accountable
electronic technology to reach voters.
The Act will bring improvements in voting technology to
the polling place. Through the funding provisions of the
bill, Alaska will finally see the introduction of new voting
machines that will allow blind and visually impaired voters
to vote a secret ballot alongside their fellow citizens on
Election Day. Elsewhere in the nation, punch card ma-
chines will be replaced and voter registration systems will
be upgraded to look more like the centralized system we
currently use in Alaska.
Another revolution, however, has been taking place
outside of the public adminism~on of elections. Campaign
technology has achieved a new sophistication beyond the
awareness of many voters. The use of computerized
databases and voter targeting has increased so that cam-
paign messages can now be tailored to an individual voter,
taking into account identified PerSonal preferences, such as
the organizations to which someone belongs.
Dmng the 2002 election season, the Division of Elections
received hundreds of calls from voters who were confused
or concerned because they received personalized cam-
paign information in the mail or by telephone at their
homes. They asked us why we gave out their telephone
numbers even though the Division of Elections does not
have a telephone list that we maintain or give out. We also
heard fi'om numerous voters who received absentee ballot
requestf0rms with their name, address, gender and part~
affiliation already printed on the form. In some cases,
this campaign material was labeled, "State of Alaska
Absentee Ballot Application," thus adding to the voters'
confusion. Many voters were surprised to hear that the
material they were looking at was, in fact, campaign
What comes next? The federal govemment through its
overseas absentee voting program is already testing
lntemet voting. The State of Washington allows voters
to give the elections office an email address so that
voters can receive election information via email. Cam-
paign consultants are combining electronic databases so
that they can build detailed data files on targeted voters.
All of this adds up to a new em in election technology.
The future is here. Stay informed, learn to understand
and use the new technology, and don't ever forget that
ultimately we all cast a secret ballot when we go to the
This general election was my last election with the
division. There are many people I'd like to thank---all
the election officials across the state, including local
boards working at the polls, review boards, registrars,
and the many folks who go unrecognized but make such
special contributions to the elections process. They are
heroes, these people who take care that the process
works, that it's fair, and that it's protected. The division
couldn't function without them.
I'd like to thank the staff for working so hard and for so
many hours, too often late into the night, in the months
before the 2002 elections. This was a trying y~ar and no
one let down.
And I'd fmally and most especially like to thank Alaska's
voters, all of you who participate by coming to the polls
or voting absentee. I've spoken with many people for
whom voting wotfld be difficult but who went the extra
mile to be sure they got their ballots if they were going to
be away fi'om home. Thank you all for taking the time to
vote.
Election year, con't...
520pages of precinct boundary descriptions as emer-
gency regulations and to place precinct boundary descrip-
tion ads in newspapers statewide.
Organizing the primary election under a new law passed
bythe legislature in 2001 was a complicated task, also,
requiring the division to prepare a separate primary
election ballot for each of Alaska's six recognized political
parties.
That the voter would have privacy during the voting
process was a genuine concern. A series of comprehen-
sive step-by-step procedures to assist election boards and
voters in this regard was put together, and they helped.
A second concem was that voters understand ballot
eligibility~who could vote which ballot and why. The
division trained election boards specifically about this issue
so that they could anticipate and answer voter questions at
the polls and earlier, should they be voting absentee.
Further complicating the issue was the presence of a ballot
initiative on theprimary election ballot. Many voters with
no party affiliation expressed dismay that they had to
choose a party ballot in order to vote on the initiative.
During the summer the division greatly expanded its
primary election advertising campai~specially radio
advertising~to explain how the new law worked. The
staff'also produced a special primary election voter guide
that highlighted both the new primary law and redistricting
process, and distributed the guide statewide to all voter
households.
Despite increasing the effort to then "get out the vote,"
turnout at the primary election was low--just 25 percent.
The division certified the primary election September 18.
Meanwhile, organization for elections in 19 mml school
board districts (Regional Educational Attendance Areas)
and four Coastal Resource Service Areas was underway.
The division has conducted these elections annually for
many years. The elections, several conducted by mail,
were held October 1.
On November 5, five weeks to the day following the
REAA and CRSA elections, the division conducted the
state's general election.
Division of Elections'
The following offices were open for either election or
retention on the general election ballot:
One U.S. Senate seat, one U.S. House seat, governor and
lieutenant governor (to be elected as a team), 17 state
Senate seats (seven more than in a normal election year,
due to redistricting changes), 40 state House seats, one
Supreme Court justice, one Court of Appeals Court
judge, five Superior Court judges and nine district court
judges.
Also on the ballot were three bonding propositions (the
first time in 16 years that bonding propositions were to be
considered by the electorate) and three ballot measures:
the consideration of a constitutional convention, an initia-
tive moving the location of legislative sessions to the
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and an initiative creating a
gas pipeline development authority.
Tumout in the general election was approximately 51
percent. Two years agora presidential year--turnout had
been 61 percent. Four years ago---a gubernatorial election
year--turnout was 50 percent.
The division was to certify the general election by Novem-
ber 29.
In addition to conducting statewide primary and general
elections and REAA/CRSA elections this year, the Divi-
sion of Elections also conducted these elections:
Talkeetna Incorporation Election- March 2002
Haines Consolidation Election- June 2002
REAA 8 Special Election- August 2002
Haines Borough Election of Mayor, Assembly and
School Board officials-October 2002
Haines Borough Assembly Seat A RunoffElection-
November 2002
REAA 5 RunoffElection- November 2002
Record hits on division web site
election night
On the evening of the November 5~ general election,
the division's web site was visited 199,948 times. By
contrast, there were 74,3 82 hits on the web site on
general election night 2000. Webmaster Mike
Matthews says this month's hits have broken the
record for"most hits in a month."
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Lt. Governor Ulmer, con't...
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on6 example of those education efforts. The efforts also
include visits to schools, involvement in the Kids Voting
program, a special 800 number for precinct location, and
an expanded statewide advertising program. In the past
three years the public outreach effort also included the
production of two special statewide voter guides~the first
in 1999 before a statewide advisory vote election and the
second before the primary election this year.
We also enlisted the most popular piece of paper in
government, the PFD application form, to recruit more
voters. Requests to register to vote can now be made on
PFD forms. Voters may also download registration
applications and applications to vote absentee or by fax
fi'om the division's web site.
During the past few years the division has simplified the
process for casting ballots by fax and by personal repre-
sentative and initiated an early voting process in the four
regional elections offices. As a convenience to voters and
as an efficiency measure, the division within the past two
- years conducted consolidation elections in Ketchikan,
?airbanks and Haines by mail, and regularly conducts by
mail a number of school board elections in rural Alaska.
And if voters needed more reasons to show up on election
day, we initiated targeted efforts such as "Let's Vote!
Alaska,'' which boosted turnout by 18-24 year olds by
about 48 percent in the 2000 election. This effort was
followed by the Alaska Democracy Project, designed to
strengthen citizenship in the classroom and the community,
and "Vote to Honor a Veteran," to connect the role of the
military and the fi'eedoms we enjoy, including the responsi-
bility to vote.
Alaska's elections system maybe looked to as a national
model when one observes recently-enacted national
election reforms. Alaska is in a good position to meet
these new federal requirements, and to continue our
efforts to improve our system. New federal funding will
help Alaska better meet the needs of voters with disabili-
ties, and help us maintain and expand our optical scan
equipment.
3Maskans can be proud of our elections system, our
hardworking Division of Elections staff, our dedicated poll
workers and election review boards, and the thousands of
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involved citizens who contribute in countless ways to
strengthming our elections system. I thank each and
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every one for your contributions over the last eight years,
and I encourage you to expand the effort and the oppor-
tunity by bringing in new volunteers, recruiting new voters,
and encouraging every eligible Alaskan to participate in
our democratic system byvoting. Alaska will be the
better for it.
New federal election law, con'b..
The election-reform legislation~H.R. 3295, known
as the "Help America Vote Act"--is designed to
address problems revealed in the 2000 presidential
election.
The act authorizes, but does not appropriate,
significant federal funding to states to implement
election reform measures. It also establishes manda-
tory federal election standards for states. According
to the National Govemors Association, it is unclear
at this time whether or when the federal' government
will appropriate funds to help states implement the'
Act.
The Act authorizes the following grants to states:
$325 million, upon a governor's application, to
implement election administration improvements;
$325 million upon state certification that the money
will be used to replace existing punch card and lever
voting systems (this wouM not apply to Alaska
where optical-scan tabulating exists);
$3 billion over three years in election "requirement
payments" to implement federal election standards
under the Act; and
$100 million over three years to states and localities
to ensure access to polling places by the disabled.
Under the new law, states must comply with exten-
sive federal standards, enact provisional voting
requirements (Alaska already has done that
through its questioned ballotprogram), establish
a computerized statewide voter registration base
(Alaska already has one), implement anti-fraud and
voter ID requirements, and establish state-based
administrative complaint procexktres outlined under
the Act.
Division of Elections
Hugh Wade' First Lieutenant Governor,
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Elections Chief-_ _:
Hugh J. Wade
Hugh J. Wade, Alaska's first lieutenant govemor and first
supervisor of the new state's Division of Elections, was
also a member of the first group of FBI agents recruited
and trained by J. Edgar Hoover after Hoover became FBI
director in 1925.
Hoover sent Wade, an attorney who was bom in
Dougherty, Iowa, to Seattle in 1926 with instructions to
cover the entire Territory of Alaska from Washington
State. This involved a lot of traveling to Alaska and
elsewhere. Having established a good reputation, Wade
was soon recruited by the federal govemment to establish
the National Recovery Administration program in Alaska,
settling in Juneau as its Alaska director.
When the NRA ended in 1935, Wade became one of the
original 37 employees of the Social Security Administra-
tion Board and area director for Alaska. In 1950 he was
appointed area director of the Alaska Native Service, part
of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Later he was elected
treasurer of Alaska, one of the few elective offices in the
territow. The office of the territorial attomey general,
auditor and highway engineer were other elective offices.
With the governor (who was appointed by the president),
these officers made up the territory's Board of Administra-
tion. Wade was re-elected treasurer in 1958 but the term
never started because that year Congress passed the
statehood act.
Hugh Wade ran for secretary of state (now lieutenant
governor) in 1958, won the primary, and with gubemato-
rial nominee William A. Egan, went on to win the general
election.
His tenure as secretary of state began dramatically due to
Egan's seriously ill health. That led to Wade's becoming
acting governor during the first months of statehood when
the govemment was organized. According to Wade's
daughter, Suzanne McKeown, her father rose to the
occasion while still maintaining his normal lifestyle. This
included taking family garbage to the local dump. "Evenin,'
Governor," the caretaker at the dump would call out to
Hugh Wade, who might amve about midnight during the
19 5 9 legis_]ative s~ssJon ."Evenin,' yourself," the acting
governor would reply as he wandered about, checking to
see what interesting items other folks might have dropped
off'at the Juneau dump.
With Bill Egan back in his gubernatorial position late that
spring, Hugh Wade turned full attention to lieutenant
gubernatorial duties. At the time there was nothing about
elections in state law, and terhtorial law on the subject was
useless, says Elizabeth Wyller Evans, who worked a
number of years for Wade. Alaska's election code (Title
15) was approved by the state legislature in 1960.
As structure and procedures fell into place, the State of
Alaska organized itself to hold its first primary and general
elections. In November 1960 the electorate, voting for
president, chose Richard Nixon over John Kennedy by
1,144 votes. The state also sent former territorial delegate
E. L. "Bob" Bartlett back to the U.S. Senate for a full six-
year term (in 1959 he had drawn a two-year "A" term
while former Governor Emest Greening drew the four-
year "B" term) and returned former territorial Attorney
General Ralph Rivers to the U. S. House.
By law the position of the first Director of Elections was a
temporary job, set up to operate during an election year
from spring through November and the canvass that
followed the general election. The same was tree for the
positions of four regional election supervisors. These
positions became fulltime in the late 1960s.
According to Elizabeth Evans, Hugh Wade sent out letters
to each precinct chair following a statewide election asking
for comments about how things had gone. He also some-
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times traveled with regional supervisors to visit the boards
d,uring trig periods.
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'When the Egan-Wade ticket lost to Walter J. Hickel and
Keith Miller in 1966, Hugh Wade, and his wife, Madge
Case Wade, moved to Anchorage where he became
regional solicitor for the Interior Department. Hickel also
invited Wade to serve as special counsel on Alaska Native
claims settlement legislation. After passage ofthe Alaska
Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971, Hugh Wade
retired, and he and his wife remmed to Juneau to live at
their Tee Harbor cabin, which they converted to a year-
round residence. Madge Wade died in 1977. Hugh Wade
died in 1995, having lived to be 93.
In the obituary he wrote about his father, Anchorage
attomey Jerry Wade noted that Hugh Wade was a "big,
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quiet man with a farmer's passion for the land, and a
fisherman's delight in Southeast Alaska's inland water-
ways." Ina Valedictory address to the Alaska Native - -'
Brotherhood in 1953 Wade projected his vision of a state
not divided between Natives and non-Natives but united
simply as Alaskans. "Ultimately, he was an old-fashioned
man, fiercely devoted to God, his community and his
family but not much into talking about those things," Jerry
Wade wrote.
Editor's Note: Had he lived to be 100, Hugh J. Wade
would have celebrated that important event last
year. Election News intended to run this feature at
that time. We're pleased to be able to do so now.
Excerpts in the tribute are reprinted from the An-
chorage Sunday Times, December 21, 1975, and
from Election News, Volume 3 No. 3, November
1999.
Meeting with a future president: On November 1, 1958, Senator John F. Kennedy was in Juneau cam-
paigning for the Democratic ticket in Alaska's firstgeneral election as a new state. That evening Senator
~OFIFI~C~ ,_.q~Ok.t~ c:D.~*~e 20th Century Theatre, then attended a no-host dinner at the Baranof Hotel, where this
photograph was taken. Standing with the future president are, from left, E. L. "Bob" Bartlett, running for the U.
S. Senate, Hugh J. Wade, running for secretary of state, and Mrs. Wade. The rest of the country held Elec-
tion Day that year on November 4. Because of special circumstances related to statehood, Alaskans went to
the polls on November 25. Bartlett and Wade were both elected. Kennedy was elected president in 1960.
Division of Elections
Initiative Petition Update
"An Act relating to allowable absences from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund divi-
dends.''
01PCOR
~/The application did not comply with the constitutional and statutory provisions goveming the use of the initiative;
therefore, it was denied on July 12, 2001. On August 22,2001, sponsors filed a suit in Superior Court, 4"' Judicial
District, challenging the denial.
"An Act to decriminalize and regulate cannabis (hemp, including marijuana)."
01MRNA
~/The application was certified November 9, 2001. In accordance with AS 15.45.140, the initiative petition had to be
filed by November 19, 2002. It was filed on November 14, 2002. The Division of Elections is verifying signatures.
"An Act relating to sales of alcoholic beverages, to alcoholic licensing, and to limits on holding multiple
alcoholic beverage licenses."
01BREW
x/The initiative petition had to be filed by October 12, 2002. The petition was not filed by the deadline and therefore is
void.
"An initiative protecting the permanent fund dividend distribution formula and protecting earnings of the
permanent fund."
02PERM
~/A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on September
13, 2002. The Division of Elections determined that there were a sufficient number of signatures on September 23,
2002. The Department of Law has not yet completed its review.
Comment about redistricting issues
Election News would like to comment about two special
issues that occurred at the Division of Elections this year
because of and related to the 2002 redistricting effort:
The first was the division's failure to update computer
mailing information refl~g redistricting changes in 15 of
the state's 40 election districts. Aproximately 40 percent
of the state's voters received the wrong 2002 Official
Election Pamphlet in the mid-October mailing of the
guide, as a result. Within an hour ofbeing notified of the
problem, the division had the printer, located in Salem,
OR, rolling the presses again, and within 10- 12 days,
affected voters, including those in remote Alaska villages,
had received correct pamphlets before the election. We
sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this error created
for our voters.
The second issue was the requirement for the division to
respond to a directive from the Department of Justice to
translate all written ek~tion materials into the native
Filipino language, Tagalog, for voters in Kodiak. The 2000
census showing an increase in the Filipino population in
Kodiak precincts made the production of this information
necessary. In addition to producing forms and other
printed materials in Tagalog, the division produced and
placed newspaper ads in English and in Tagalog in Kodiak
for the general election.
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Division of Elections
House and Senate
District
Designations
May 2002
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A 1 Ketchikan 12 Sitka/Wrangell/Petersburg
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B 3 Juneau/Downtown/DouglasI 4 Juneau/Mendenhail Valley
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C 5 Cordova/Southeast Islands! 6 Interior Villages
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D 7 Farmer's LooplSteese HwyI 8 Denali/University
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E 9 City of Fairbanks I 10 Fairbanks/Fort Wainwright
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F 11 North Pole i 12 Richardson/Glenn Hwys
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G 13 Greater Palmer J 14 Greater Wasilla
H 15 Rural Mat-Su I 16 Chugiak/Southern Mat-Su
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I 17 Eagle River I 18 Military
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J 19 Muldoon I 20 Mt. View/Wonder Park
K 21 Baxter Bog I 22 University/Airport Heights
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L 23 Downtown/Rogers Park [ 24 Midtown/Taku
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M 25 East Spenard ~ 26 Turnagainilnlet View
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N 27 Sand Lake [ 28 BayshoreiKlatt
O 29 Campbell/Independence Pk~ 30 Lore/Abbott
P 31 Huffman/Ocean View [ 32 Chugach State Park
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Q 33 KenaiiSoldotna ~ 34 Rural Kenai
R 35 Homer/Seward ~ 36 Kodiak
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S 37 Bristol Bay/Aleutians [ 38 Bethel
T 39 Bering Straits ~ 40 Arctic
Redistricting 2002
This year the Alaska Redistricting Board adopted a plan that established election
districts for the decade ending in 2010. The redistricting plan required that elections
be held in 17 of the state's 20 senate districts in 2002 rather than in 10 (or half) of
the districts. (No elections were held in senate districts A, K and T. Candidates ran
for election in all 40 house districts.) A map on the preceding page outlines the
state's new election districts as adopted and proclaimed by the Redistricting Board.
A chart showing house and senate districts for the decade of the 1990s appears on
the opposite page as a comparison to the new districts.
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Old
House
and Senate -District
March 1994
Designations
A
B
C
D
1 Ketchikan 2
3 Downtown Juneau 4
Southeast Islands
Homer 8
9 ai- Nikiski 10
F 11 W, e 12
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13 Coastal 14
15 Downtown - nard 16
17 Bayshore - Dimo 18
19 Lake Otis & Tudor 20
21 East Anchorage
23 Muldoon
25 Eagle River
27 Palmer
22
Sitka - Wrangell - Petersburg
Mendenhall Valley
Kodiak
Seward - Soldotna
Huffman - Klatt
Sand Lake
R
T
Elmendorf
Mountain View - Fairview
Hillside
Midtown
East Anchorage
Muldoon- Eagle River
Ila- Peters Creek
28 la- Talkeetna
29 University- Ester 30
31 East Fairbanks 32
33 Northeast Fairbanks 34
West
Badger - ~right
North Pole- D Ii
35 Delta- Prince Wm. Sound 36 Rural Interior
37 Northwest Alaska 38
Nome - Lower Yukon
39 Bethel- Dillingham 40 Aleutians
Based on "Proclamation of Final Reapportionment and Redistricting"- 3/25/94
STATE DIVISION OF ELECTIONS
Please contact the following Division of Elections personnel for information and assistance regarding elections. All
telephone numbers are (907) prefixes. E-mail addresses are firstname_lastname@gov, state.ak.us
Director's Office
Janet Kowaiski, Director
Lauri AIIred, Administrative Officer
Gail Fenumiai, Election Administrative Supervisor
Virginia Breeze, Election Projects Coordinator
Cindy Britten, Election Coordinator
Mike Matthews, Election Technician
Dianne Godkin, Administrative Assistant
Tyffany Ryder, Elections Clerk
Regional Supervisors
Pam Crowe, Region I, Juneau
Region II, Anchorage, vacant
Tom Godkin, Region III, Fairbanks
Monica Giang, Region IV, Nome
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2003 Gaming Permit Applications
a. Peninsula Offers Baseball Club, Inc.
b. Offers Baseball Booster Club, Inc.
2003 Multiple-Beneficiary Permit Application -- Old Town Bingo
11 / 21 / 02 Nenana Ice Classic letter notifying the City the Classic will be
conducting gaming in our community.
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Count Information.
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estimates for current and future Kenai Airport projects.
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NOTICE. GAMING ACTWfES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNTIL THE PERMIT IS ISSUED.
Permit
FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
Permit Number
Date of issue
ALL CHARITABLE GAMING PERMIT
APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN DELETED IN ORDER
TO REMOVE PERSONAL IDENTIFYING
INFORMATION.
Nenana Ice Classic
Box 00272
Nenana, Alaska 99760
(907) 832-5446
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KENAI CITY CLERK
November 21, 2002
To Whom It May Concern'
This letter is written as notification that the Nenana Ice Classic will be conducting
gaming in your community through the agents that have sold tickets for the Nenana Ice
Classic in previous years. Nenana Ice Classic tickets will be sold beginning February 1,
2003 through midnight April 5th, 2003.
The Nenana Ice Classic holds a 501C Tax Exemption with the State of Alaska as a Non-
Profit Charitable Gaming Corporation. We are not required to pay any State, City, or
Borough sales taxes, nor are the agents selling the tickets on our behalf under our license.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at (907) 832-5446.
Respectfully,
Cherrie Fomess, Manager
cc: State of Alaska, Division of Charitable Gaming
Betting on the Tanana River breakup has been an Alaska tradition since 1917.
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Municipal Airport
2002 Monthly Enplanements
0
ISeriesl 6,023
Em 1997-2001
Month 2002 2001 5 yr. Average
Jan 7,829 8,300 -471 8,076
Feb 7,046 7,137 -91 7,350
Mar 7,371 8,216 -845 8,247
Apr 6,902 7,058 -156 7,148 .
May 6,880 8,143 - 1,263 8,003
Jun 6,740 9,044 -2,304 9,582 .
Jul 9,979 12,093 -2,114 12,958
Aug 8,644 10,807 -2,163 11,196
Sep 6,684 6,334 350 8,343
Oct 6,309 7,582 -1,273 8,356
Nov 6,023 7,345 -1,322 8,004
Dec 7,494 8,067
Totals 80,407 99,553
m m m m m m m m m m mmm mm mm m mm m m mm m m mm mm m m mmm m m mm mm mm m m m m m m mm m m m m
OPERATIONS
m m m mmm m m m m m m m m m m m m m mmm m m m m m mm m mm m m m m mm m m m m m m m m m m
MAY 94
JUNE 223
JULY 345
AUGUST 233
SEPTEMBER 153
OCTOBER 37
NOVEMBER 10
TOTAL TO DATE 1095
CLOSED 11111102
mmmm m mm m mmmmm m mmm m m mmmmmmm mmmmmmm mmmmm m m mmmm
AUTOMATED FUEL FACILITY
m meN mm m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm m m mm m m m m m m m m mm mm mmm m m m m m m mm m
Month Gallons Total Sale
MAY 39 $98.28
JUNE 788 $1,985.76
JULY 1094 $2,756.88
AUGUST 960 $2,419.25
SEPTEMBER 390 $982.80
OCTOBER 26 $65.00
TOTAL 3297 $8,307.97
m mm m m m m m m mm m m m m mm mm mm m m m m m m m m m m mm m mm m m m m m mm m m m m mm m
SLIPS LEASED
mmmmm m mm mmmmmmmmmmmm m mmmmmmmmm mmmm mmm m m mmmmmmm
PRIVATE 0
COMMERCIAL 0
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Municipal Airport
November 27, 2002
Brad Garland - AAL622C
US DOT- FAA
222 W. 7~ Avenue #14
Anchorage, AK 99513-7587
Dear Mr. Garland'
Below are the proj.ects and rough cost estimates for current and future projects, at the Kenai Airport.
, ,,
year. Project " Entitlement Discretion'aw Total
Funds Funds Funds
,,
2002* Phase' I1: Construct ARFFISRE ' $720,797 . $720,797
,
2002* Acquire secudty improvements: gates,
fence and CCT s .ecudty cameras $17,.033 $250,000 $267,033
,,
2002* Environmental assessment for 1L/19R
extension $351,563 .... $351,563_
2002* Acquire SRE equipment: loader, sander
and dumP truck $215,625 $2.15,625
2003" ACquire. secu.rity improvements. $61,092 $61,092
2003 Airport terminal handicap access for ADA
..compliance (sidewalks & ramps) , . $250.,000 $250,000
2003 ..Acquire land for approaches $250,000 $250,000
2003 Reconstruct secudty fence . $500,000 $500,000
2003 Design for runway 1/19 extension,
lighting, rehabilitate existing pavement,
groove runway, safety area improvement,
and pave.shoulders. $200,000 . $200,000
2003 Rollover or phase fo~ construction/safety ' '
area $350,000
2004 Construct rUnway improvements,
extension, safety areas etc. etc . $1,300,000 $5,000,000 ..$6,300,000
200~ Construct runway improvements,
extension, safety areas etc. etc $1,300,000 $!,300,000
2006 Acquire ARFF Equip~nent ' . $1,000,000 $1,000,000
2006 Environmental for Float Plane basin ,
expansion and taxi P extension ~"* $300,000 .... $300,000_
2007 Fxtend Float Plan® Waterway $!,300,000 . $1,300,000
':~008 .Update Master Plan . $250,.000 . $250,000
2008 Extend taxi way to Ski Strip
And North GA area .... $1,050,000 $1,050,000
Total $14,666,110
, , ,
*Project currently under grant.
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I also understand our 2003 CIP Data Sheets are expected by February 1, and completed
applications are due July 15, 2003.
If you have any questions please call me at 907.283.7951, ext. 21.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Cronkhite
Airport Manager
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Cc:
Linda Snow- City Manager
Larry Semmens- Finance Director
Phil Bryson - Wince-CortheI-Bryson
Jack LaShot- City Engineer
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MAKE PACKETS
COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION
COUNCIL AAEE~NG DATE:
Mayor/Council Attorney ~ To¥1or/$prin~/er/Kebschull
¢l¢.rk ~ City Mana~er ~ Public Works
Police Deportment ~ Finance ~ Engineer
Senior Center ~
~i~po~t ~ Kim
Library ~ Porks & Recreation ~ Clarion
Fire Deportment ~'Bloine Gilman ~'
AGENDA DISTRIBUTION
Sewer Treatment Plant Streets
Shop bock
Buildin~ ~ointenonce Animol Control
Water/Sewer Counter
DELIVER
Council Pockets to Police Deportment Dispatch desk.
The Clarion & Gilman's Office will pick their pocket up at City Hall. The portion of the
agenda published by the Clarion should be foxed os soon os possible after Noon on
pocket day. The camera-ready agenda (c'/myfiles/documents/minutes/egende form
for pope?) is emoiled to the Pcf;if;sula C/ar'ion (at emoil Contacts) and o copy is foxed
to Denise at the Clario~ also. Home Page documents (agenda, resolutions and
ordinances for public he~in~) ~e placed in the Clerk's HTML file o~ em~iled to the
Clerk. Place them onto the city's website with Front Page from there os soon os
possible.
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 2002
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ci, kenai.ak, us
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
1. Tim Wisniewski, Dick Hultberg, Jack Castimore, Dale Sandahl --
Proposed Playing Field Complex/Section 36
.ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1979-2002 --Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $195,153 in the General Fund for Transfer to the Debt
Service Fund.
2. Ordinance No. 1980-2002 -- Replacing the Tables Referred to in the
Personnel Regulations at KMC 23.55 to Establish a New Salary Structure to
Comply with Minimum Wage Requirements.
3. Ordinance No. 1981-2002 --Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $12,223 in the Council on Aging Fund for Purchase of a
Vehicle.
4. Ordinance No. 1982-2002 -- Amending KMC 23.30.050(d) to Allow
Management Greater Workforce Scheduling Flexibility by Changing the
Normal Work Period to Forty Hours a Week Rather Than "Forty Hours Per
Week/Eight Hours Per Day" and Allowing Management More Discretion in
Adjusting Operating Hours.
5. Resolution No. 2002-79 -- Formally Accepting an Increase to ADEC Grant
No. 47547 from the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental
Conservation in the Amount of $950,000 for Well House No. 4 and Water
Mains.
6. *Liquor License Renewal -- Peninsula Oilers/Recreational Site -- Seasonal.
ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. *Ordinance No. 2002-1983 -- Adding KMC 7.15.035 to Allow for the
Solicitation and Award of Construction Contracts by Competitive Sealed
Proposal.
4. *Ordinance No. 2002-1984-- Amending KMC 14.20.280(c) to Remove the
Requirement that Notification of Public Hearings Be Sent Via Certified Mail.
5. Discussion-- Report to Council/McCollum-Aliak Drive Proposed LID
6. Discussion -- Rental Car Fees and Taxes
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 httD://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk D756/211