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February 19,
2003
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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)
PROCLAMATION:
KCHS HOCKEY TEAM -- Ill/4A NORTH STAR
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
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Presentation by Skyview High School National Ocean Sciences Bowl
Team -- Stevic Kay-Phyfer, Jaime Miller, Rachael Beatty, Allison
Simpson and Matt Smith.
ITEM C:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Ordinance No. 1991-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $779.25 in the General Fund for Drug Asset
Forfeitures.
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Ordinance No. 1992-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $24,876.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska
Highway Safety Grant to Purchase Video Cameras.
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Resolution No. 2003-07-- Supporting Efforts to Secure a VISTA
Volunteer to Develop a Strategic Economic Development Plan.
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Resolution No. 2003-08 -- Supporting HB57, "An Act Amending the
Manner of Determining the Royalty Received by the State on Gas
Production As It Relates to the Manufacture of Certain Value Added
Products."
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ITEM E:
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ITEM F:
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ITEM G:
ITEM H:
ITEM I:
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Resolution No. 2003-09 -- Requesting FY 04 Safe Commumties
Fundin§ From the Department of Community and Economic
Development.
Resolution No. 2003-10 -- Amending the City of Kenai, Alaska 2003-
2004 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State
Grants.
*Liquor License Renewals--
Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 -- Club
Oaken Keg # 1808 -- Package Store
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
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Beautification Committee
Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
Alaska Municipal League Report
Kenai Chamber of Commerce
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MInuTEs
*Regular Meeting of Februm3, 5, 2003.
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1993-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,782 in the General Fund Library Department for a
State Grant.
*Ordinance No. 1994-2003 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC
14.22.010 to Change Parks and Recreation in the RR, RR1, RS, RS 1,
RS2, RU Zones From a Secondary Use to a Conditional Use and, in the IL
and IH Zones, From a Secondary Use to a Principal Permitted Use.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
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ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXF_,CUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR'S REPORT
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REOUESTED
BY:
ADD TO:
D-4, Resolution No. 2003-08 -- A copy of the Kenai Peninsula
Borou§h's Resolution No. 2003-024, supporting HB57 and Senate
Bill 50, amending the manner of determining the royalty received by
the State on gas production as it relates to the manufacture
of certain value-added products" which was passed unanimously.
CITY CLERK
CONSENT AGENDA
No changes.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
Request to move the April 10, 2003 Airport Commission meeting to April 9, 2003 (moving the Planning &
Zoning Commission meeting to the Clerk's Conference Room) in order to hold a joint work session with
the Airport Commission prior to their meeting. The work session will be to discuss homeland security
issues with Ken Jarmen and Mike Malchulsky of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
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Suggested by: Administrati~
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1991-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $779.25 IN THE GENERAL FUND
FOR DRUG ASSET FORFEITURES.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received $779.25 from drug asset forfeitures; and,
WHEREAS, these funds must be used to purchase law enforcement equipment; and,
WHEREAS, these funds will be used as part of the required 10% match of the Alaska
Highway Safety grant for the purchase of video cameras.
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:
Miscellaneous Revenue
$779.25
Increase Appropriations'
Police Small Tools
$779.25
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of
February, 2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(01 / 30/2003) hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
February 5, 2003
February 19, 2003
February 19, 2003
Suggested by: Administratio
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1992-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $24,876.90 IN THE GENERAL
FUND FOR AN ALASKA HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT TO PURCHASE VIDEO CAMERAS.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has received an Alaska Highway Safety Grant for
$24,876.90 for the purchase of video cameras and related equipment for police patrol
vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, the grant requires a 10% match; and,
WHEREAS, the Police Department Small Tools account has adequate funding to provide
the match.
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:
State Grant
$24,876.90
Increase Appropriations:
Police Department Small Tools
$24,876,90
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of February
2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(01 / 30/2003) hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
February 5, 2003
February 19, 2003
February 19, 2003
Memo
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Re:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police ~
Larry Semmens, Finance Director
1/29/03
Alaska Highway Safety Grant & Request for Ordinance Increasing Revenues
The Alaska Highway Safety Office (AHSO) has approved our grant application for digital mobile video
cameras in patrol vehicles. This grant will provide $24,876.90 for the purchase of 10 video cameras,
10 camera memory sticks (for still photos), 2 memory stick readers, a digital storage hard drive, DVC to
VHS copier, camera printer, and printer paper. This equipment will greatly improve documentary
evidence on DWI arrests.
The Kenai Police Department made 142 arrests for DWI in 2002. Alcohol was a factor in 20 crashes
resulting in serious injuries to 11 people and 17 DWI arrests. State law for presumption of intoxication
is .08-breath alcohol concentration. The average B.A.C. for the responsible drivers was .201.
Currently, the Kenai Police Department uses aging VHS-C mobile video cameras purchased in 1995
under an AHSO grant. The cameras have seen heavy use in all weather conditions and are
increasingly prone to malfunctions and damage, thus failing to capture critical evidence in DWI
investigations. Two of our cameras have been damaged beyond repair.
The total grant request is $27,461.00. $24,876.90 is federally funded (90%), with the City being
responsible for a match of $2,764.10. The match will come from our existing budget.
AHSO notified Kenai Police Department on 01/23/03 that Congress had not yet approved federal
funding for state highway safety projects, but that full funding was expected within the next couple
months.
On 01/29/03 Kenai Police Department received a Notice to Proceed authorization from AHSO for
purchase of 50% of the original equipment request. This authorizes our department to spend up to
$12,500 on equipment as outlined in the Project Agreement (See attached). AHSO will reimburse our
expenditures immediately on receipt of invoice from the City. AHSO intends to fully fund our Project
Agreement upon their receipt of federal funds.
If this meets with your approval, please forward this to the Finance Department for an ordinance
increasing appropriations to the Police Small Tools 21.2024 account, in the amount of $12,500.00.
Suggested by: Administratiun
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING
EFFORTS TO SECURE A VISTA VOLUNTEER TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has historically sponsored and participated in many
community economic development planning/visioning sessions; and,
'WHEREAS, there have been recent large numbers of job losses and revenue occurring
within the City of Kenai among the retail, industrial, and resource sectors of the
economy; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Administration has recently undertaken a comprehensive
review of the results and reports from earlier economic development forums to assess
the need and the readiness for strategic planning and development, which is the next
logical step in a cohesive comprehensive community economic development process;
and,
WHEREAS, developing a strategic economic development plan requires a great deal of
work and intensive efforts to include, but not be limited to, community networking;
data collection; the examination of reference materials; a review and refinement of the
economic development mission statement and goals; the identificatiOn of assets and
challenges; and, the economic outlook as it relates to all sectors of the economic; and,
WHEREAS, cooperation and coordination with other economic development entities
within the City, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and both the State and the Federal
governments is imperative in the development of a cohesive strategic economic
development plan; and,
WHEREAS, an integral element in the economic development planning process and
plan implementation is the ability of the planner to respond on behalf of the City to
economic development inquiries and opportunities.
NOW, THEREORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, to
support the application for a VISTA volunteer for the purpose of developing a Strategic
Economic Development Plan, cooperating and coordinating with other economic
development entities, and responding to economic development inquiries and
opportunities.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of
February, 2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Suggested by:
City Cou
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION 2003-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
SUPPORTING HB57, "AN ACT AMENDING THE MANNER OF DETERMINING
THE ROYALTY RECEIVED BY THE STATE ON GAS PRODUCTION AS IT
RELATES TO THE MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS."
WHEREAS, Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations is exceptional for its
combination of high pay levels, amount and concentration of expenditures in
Alaska; and,
WHEREAS, Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations is one of the few industries
adding value to Alaska's natural resources using Cook Inlet natural gas to
create anhydrous ammonia and two forms of urea; and,
WHEREAS, Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations purchases natural gas from
producers in Cook Inlet; and,
WHEREAS, Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations markets its products around the
world competing against major world competition which is primarily based
upon the monetization of trapped gas resources; and,
WHEREAS, Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations is the Kenai Peninsula's third
largest private employer and accounts for an additional 700 jobs in Alaska and
the Kenai Peninsula; and,
WHEREAS, Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations expenditures in Alaska are
spread to over 250 businesses statewide with 118 companies located on the
Kenai Peninsula; and,
WHEREAS, House Bill 57 has been introduced which will provide for the State
of Alaska to enter into agreements with non-affiliated natural gas producers to
accept as the price for the State's royalty share the price established in an
arm's length contract negotiated between the natural gas producer and a
manufacturer of value added producers, like Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, the following:
Section 1~ The Kenai City Council urges the 23~d Alaska State Legislature to
enact HB 57, "An Act Amending the Manner of Determining the Royalty
Received by the State on Gas Production as it Relates to the Manufacture of
Certain Value Added Products."
Resolution No. 2003-08
Page 2 of 2
Section 2: Copies of this resolution shall be sent to all members of the 23~d
Alaska State Legislature.
Section 3:
This resolution takes effect immediately upon its enactment.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19~ day of
February, 2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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Carol Freas
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From: G. Scott Pfaff [gspfoff@aurorapower.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 8:14 AM
To: Carol Freas
Subject: Resolution in Support of HB57
To whom it may concern,
Aurora Gas, LLC is aggressively pursuing the development of natural gas producing
properties, primarily on the West side of Cook Tnlet. Oil and Gas exploration and
development is a high cost, high risk endeavor. As a producer looking to market our
natural gas, there is great hesitation to enter into a gas sales agreement with a
purchaser such as Agrium because it adds yet another layer of risk to the producer. A
producer selling gas to Agrium runs the risk, in fact the probability, that several years
after selling its gas to Agrium, the State will assert a claim that royalty needs to be paid
on a value higher than the arms length negotiated contract price. This additional
royalty, plus interest accrued at a higher-than-market rate, would have to be born by
the producer and/or by the purchaser.
Tt is for this reason that Aurora Gas, LLC and its natural gas marketing affiliate, Aurora
Power Resources, ]:nc. strongly endorse HB57 and the concept that royalty should be
paid on the basis of arms length negotiated contract prices. Accordingly, we salute and
support the draft resolution in support of HB57 and urge the Kenai City Council to adopt
same.
G. Scott Pfoff
Preside. hr,
Aurora Po w~r Reaomcea, In c
(718) 977-5799
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2/11/2003
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HOUSE BILL NO. 57
IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA
TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE- FIRST SESSION
BY REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, Whitaker
Introduced: 1/21/03
Referred: House Special Committee on Oil and Gas, Resources
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A BILL
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED
"An Act amending the manner of determining the royalty received by the state on gas
production as it relates to the manufacture of certain value-added products."
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA'
* Section 1. AS 38.05 '180(aa) is amended to read:
(aa) Within 90 days after the written request of a lessee of a lease issued under
this section or of a lessee of federal land from which the state is entitled under
applicable federal law to receive a share of the royalty on gas production, the
commissioner shall enter into an agreement with the lessee to use or accept the price
for the gas established in the contract between the lessee and a gas or electric utility:
o.r between the lessee and a manufacturer~ as appropriate~ as the value of the
state's royalty share of gas production sold by the lessee under the contract
(1) but only if
(A) for a contract between the lessee and a gas or electric
utili .ty, the primary function of the utility with which the lessee has entered
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into the contract is to provide, either directly or ..by selling at wholesale to
another utility, gas or electricity to the general public, including residential
consumers, within the utilities' service areas, and the utility with which the
lessee has entered into the contract is not an affiliated interest, as that term is
defined in AS 42.05.990, with the lessee or with a subsequent purchaser of
more than 10 percent of the utility's gas or electricity; o_Er
(B) for a contract between the lessee and a manufacturer~
the primary function of the manufacturer is to engage in the production of
a value-added product~ and the manufacturer with which the lessee has
entered into the contract is not affiliated with the lessee or with a
subsequent purchaser of more than 10 percent of the manufacturer's
value-added product~ for purposes of this subparagraph~ the parties to a
contract or purchase are affiliated if~ in the judgment of the commissioner~
one of the parties to the contract or 'purchase exercises substantial
influence over the policies and actions of the other as evidenced by
relationship based on common ownership or family interest or b.y action
taken in concert without regard to whether that influence is based upon
stoekholdings~ stockholders~ officers~ or direetors~ and
(2) unless the commissioner makes a written finding, based on clear
and convincing evidence, that
(A) the contract price is unreasonably low;
(B) the prospective reduction in royalty receipts would not be
balanced in a contract entered into for a circumstance described
(i) in (1)(A) of this subsection by increased benefits to
in-state gas and electric consumers; o..Er
(ii) in (1)(B) of this subsection by increased
emt}lovment opportunities or other tangible benefits to the state~
(C) the lessee and the utility or manufacturer~ as
at}t}ropriate~ are related in management, ownership, or other aspect; and
(D) the contract price is not in the best interest of the state.
Sec. 2. AS 38.05.180(bb)(2) is amended to read:
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(2) "price for the gas established in the contract" includes tax
reimbursement amounts, deliverability and other charges, and other forms of
consideration paid by the gas or electric utility or by the manufacturer~ as
annropriate~ under the contract;
* Sec. 3. AS 38.05.180(bb) is amended by adding a new paragraph to read'
(4) "manufacturer" means a person that is a business entity other than a
gas or electric utility primarily engaging in the manufacturing of a value-added
product using state royalty natural gas as a component raw material.
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KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
RE$OLU~ON ~00~-024
Mayor, Superman
02/18/03
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A RESOL~ON SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 57 AND SENATE
BILL 50 AiVIENDING Tt~ MANNER OF DETERMINING THE ROYALTY
RE~ BY THE STATE ON GAS PRODUCTION AS IT RELATES TO THE
MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS
WHEREAS, Agrimn Keami Nitrogen Operations is exc=ptiond for its combination of high pay
levels, amour and concentration of expenditures in the. Kcnai Peninsula Borough
· and Alaska; and
WHEREAS, Agrium Kena/Nitrogen Opgrations is one of the few industries adding value to
· . Alaska's natural resources by usin§ Cook Inlet natural [as to create anhydrous
· ammonia and two fora of urea; and
'WHEREAS, Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations purchases natural gas from producers in Cook
Inlet; and
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WI~REA8~ Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations markets its products around the world'
comp,ting against major world competition which .is primarily based upon tho
monition of trapped ga~ resources; and.
WttEREA$, Agrium Kcnai Nitrogen Operations is thc Kcnai Pe~in.ula's third largest private
employer and accounts for an additional 700 jobs in Alaska and th~ Kcnai
P~n_in~a Borough; and
WHEREAS, Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations expenditures in Alaska arc spread to over 250
businesses statewide with 118 companies located within the Kcnai Peninsula
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Borough; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 57 and Senate Bill 50 have been introduced which w/Il provide' for the
Stare of Alaska to enter into agreements' with non-affiliated natural gas producem
to accept as the price for the State's royalty share the price established in an arm's
length contract negotiated between the natural gas producer and Agr/um Kenai
· Nitrogen Operations;
Kma/Peninmta Borough, Aluka
Resolution 2003-024
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NOW, THEI~FORE, BE IT RESOLED BY THE ASSEMBLY O~' THE KENAI ·
PENINStK,A BOROUGH:
SECTION I: That th~' Kcnai Peninsula Borough Assennbly urges the 23'a Alaska state
Legislatur~ to enact Home Bill 57 and Senate Bill 50, Acts amending the mann~
of determining ~e roya2ty received by the state on gas production as it relates to
the' manugaeture of certa~ value added products.
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SECTION 2: That copies of this resolution shall be sent'to Senator Tom Wagoner, Senator
'Alan Austerman, Kepresentative M/ke Chenault, Kepresentative ?afl Seaton,
Representative Kelly Wolf and Governor Frank Mu~kowski.
SECTION 3: That ~ resolution takes effect immediately upon its enactment.
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ADOPTED BY ~ AS~MI~LY OF ~ ~NAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS 18TH
DAY' OF FEBRUARY 2003.
ATTEST: '
Pete Sprague, Assembly Presidex~t
Linda S. MUrPhy, Boro~h Clerk
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Resolution 2003-024
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Kcnai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
KENAI,PENINSULA BOROUGH
Oil and Gas Office
43335 Kalifomsk'y Beach Road, Suite 16
Soldotna, Alaska 99669-8250
BUSINESS: (907) 262-6355 FAX: (907) 262-6762
CELL: (90¢) 398-8245
bpopp(~bomugh, kenai.ak, us -.
DALE BAGLEY
MAYOR
To: Pete Spmgue, Assembly President
Assembly Members
Thni: ~/-~ Dale L. Baglcy, Mayor
From: ~ Bill Popp, Off & Gas Liaison
February 6% 2003
s jecr:
House Bill 57 and Senate Bill :50
The Administrati~ requests thc ~n of the Assembly for House Bill 57 and Senate Bill 50.
Thee ¢ompardon pioc~s of lcgi~fion would allow t.~ Commission~ of the Depar~em of
Natwal Resources the discretion to enter imo agreements with non-affiliated natural gas
producers to accept as tho price for the State's royalty share of natural gas the price established
in an arm's length contract negotiated betwean the natural gas producer and Agrimn Kenai
Nitrogen O~fi.o~ and any oth~ manaf~r that u~ Almka nam~ g~ to create valuo
added prodaet~. Carrcmtly, under.~ 38.05.180, this typo of fixed royalty pricing arrartgemem'i~
allow~ only for public el¢otri~ ulilifie~ a~ a m~m of offering price ¢¢minty for natural g~
for mo in pow~ g~fiom
Traditionally, thc State of Almka usually takes 12.5% of most produc~ natural gas as i1~ royalty
share of the resource, most of which is sold through an "in-~d" agr~¢mmxt whcr~ the producer
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acts as thc selling 'agent' for the Stme. Further, thc State of Alaska maintains an expecta~on that
it will r~ceive the hi~'~ pr~aiIing value for its royalty sha~ of natural gas sold. This value is
calculaed on a quarterly basis. Using this method has resulted in broad fluctuations in thc value
ofroyalty natural gas.
Agritm~ has requested this legislation to provide for a more stable cost structure for thc natural
gas it relies on as a feedstock for its Nikiski facility..Under the current system, Agrium faces thc
poten~ for broad frmlre price swings and retroactive royalty payment demands from the Stare
for past royalty payment adjustments. This lack of price cena/nty makes it very difficult for
Agrium to ostablish somxl bminess planning for ~tmn-, production and capital inve~nt~.
It should be noted that the proposed legislati°n will apply to any non-affiliated manufacturer of
value-added products that use naUn-al gas as a feed stock_ At~!iatcd companies such as the
ConocoP~ps LNG- facility, whezo th~ ~ppli~ of natural ga~ al~o own~ th~ value-added
manufacturing f~ty, will not qualify for this kind of royalty gas pricing agrea~=.
Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
REQUESTING FY 04 SAFE COMMUNITIES FUNDING FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, AS 29.60.350(b) requires the governing body of a municipality to
adopt a resolution requesting safe communities funding and to submit the
resolution to the Department of Community and Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is desirous of receiving safe communities funding;
and
WHEREAS, AS 29.60.350(c) requires that money received by a municipality
under the safe communities program be used only for the following services in
the following ranking of priority:
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Police protection and related public safety services;
Fire protection and emergency medical services;
Water and sewer services not offset by user fees;
Solid waste management;
Other services determined by the governing body to have the
highest priority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that it requests, through this resolution, payment from the FY
04 safe communities program by the Department of Community and Economic
Development and agrees to spend such payment as required by law.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of
February, 2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: ~_~~f
(2 / 11 / 2003) hl
Suggested by: Council
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS~, AMENDING THE
CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA 2003-2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP)
PRIORITY LIST FOR REQUEST OF STATE GRANTS.
WHEREAS, input from the Peninsula Legislative Delegation to the Kenai City Council
encouraged the inclusion of smaller capital projects to the City's 2003-2004 CIP; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai, after receiving and analyzing input from
City of Kenai Administration and after their discussion and deliberation, has decided to
amend their original CIP Priority List included in Resolution No. 2002-69; and,
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Council that any paving projects in residential areas will
be partially funded by forming assessment districts in order to make any available State
funding go farther toward completion of the priority list; and,
WHEREAS, public meetings were held concerning Capital Improvement Projects; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Council of the City of Kenai pledge their affirmative vote
for the maintenance and operational costs of all the City projects listed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA adopt the attached amended list entitled "CITY OF KENAI, REQUEST FOR
STATE GRANTS, 2003-2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS"; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to initiating paving projects in residential areas
through the use of State funds, the City shall hold public hearings toward the
formation of special assessment districts to partially fund projects listed on the Capital
Improvements Project priority list.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of
February, 2003.
ATTEST:
John J. Williams, Mayor
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
REi~UEST FOR STATE GRANTS
2003 - 2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
1. Kenai Coastal Trail - Construction $10,000,000
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2. Roads 3,000,000
3. State of Alaska Dip Net Fishery Projects 1,000,000
a. Dock Area Paving
b. New Launch Ramps
c. New Dock Access Road
4. Public Safety Building Improvements 35,000
5. Park Improvements
a. Municipal Park Improvement 250,000
b. Leif Hansen Park Improvement 40,000
c. Cunningham Park Improvement 25,000
d. Skateboard Park Improvements 82,800
6. Fire Protection, VIP Subdivision 20,000
7. Water Supply Expansion Study 20,000
8. Public Facilities Wiring Upgrades 50,000
9. Environmental Clean-Up 300,000
TOTAL $14,822,800
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Resolution No. 2003-10 Attachment
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Public Safety Building Improvements $35,000
The majority of these funds ($25,000) would be used to improve the performance of
communications equipment to reduce or eliminate the ongoing interference issues
experienced by dispatchers. It has been determined by ProComm that a lack of
separation between radio frequencies and aging combiner equipment, antennas, and
coaxial cable (all having exceeded their useful life} necessitates an engineering solution
to resolve. The remaining funds would be used to purchase 18 replacement public
safety gear lockers ($5,000) and construct a safe walkway, including steps, from the
back parking lot of the Public Safety Building to City Hall ($5,000).
Park Improvements (a) $250,000; (bi ' $40,000; (c! $25,000; id! $82,800
The Municipal Park improvement plan ($250,000} includes one large pavilion,
kiosk/signs; 6 handicap accessible picnic tables, 14 standard picnic tables; benches
and trash receptacles; 6 accessible BBQ pits and 14 standard pits; 3,600 linear feet of
trail upgrade; 31,350 sq. ft. picnic areas; 20 car parking lot; gates; landscaping;
engineering. (b) The Leif Hansen Park improvement plan ($40,000} includes the
engineering, design, and installation of an underground sprinkler system. (c} The
Cunnin§harn Park plan ($25,000) includes both new and replacement benches, trash
receptacles and shelter. (d) Skateboard park improvements ($82,800) includes ramp
equipment and park signa§e.
Fire Protection, VIP Subdivision $20t000
This project would provide a dependable water supply for fire protection in the VIP
Subdivision, which is located across the Kenai River estuary over the Brid§e Access
road. The VIP subdivision is not connected to city water and, therefore,/'Ire protection
is now provided by shuttling water from hydrants located on the opposite side of the
Brid§e. Providing a reliable non-potable water supply would include a well and possibly
a fIre pump and a hydrant.
Water Supply Expansion Study $20,000
This study would research and analyze the cost and feasibility of obtaining and utilizing
the existing water system at the vacant Wards Cove cannery. There are three wells at
the Wards Cove site, producing in excess of 750 gpm, and a 60,000 gallon cistern. The
study would examine water potability, the value of the water system, the creation of a
hydrant system for the VIP subdivision, and how the City mi§ht establish a metering
system for domestic and cannery use.
Public Facilities WirinE Upzrades $50,000
The quality of communications cabling in several public facilities is very poor and does
not meet computer networking and data transfer requirements and standards; the
current standard is Cat 5e and older public buildin§s were not constructed at that
standard.
Environmental Clean-Up $300,000
Environmental investigation of the City public works area has revealed the need to
perform environmental clean-up on the property which was contaminated due to its use
many years ago as a road oil storage pit; there are buffed drums on the property. The
project will require the removal of soil and other items with associated treatment and/or
disposal. A sewer main extension into the yard area will also be needed, with
connections to floor drains and restrooms, as well as the proper abandonment of old
leach pits. Further soil and groundwater testing and monitored will also be required.
This project could easily be completed into three separate phases at approximately
$100,00 for each phase.
KENAi PENINSULA BOROUGL
144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669-7599
BUSINESS (907) 262-8608 FAX (907) 262-8615
EMAIL: assemblyclerk@ borough.kenai.ak.us
February 12, 2003
LINDA MURPHY, MMC
BOROUGH CLERK
Ms. Dawn Holland-Williams
Records & Licensing Supervisor
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
550 W. 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-6698
Re:
Application for Renewal of Liquor License
Dear Ms. Holland-Williams:
Please be advised that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has no objection to the approval of the application(s)
for renewal of the liquor license(s) for the following establishment(s), located in the City of Kenai,
Alaska:
Club
Peninsula Moose Lodge - # 1942
Package Store
Oaken Keg - # 1808
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Finance Department has reviewed its files and has raised no objection based
on unpaid or delinquent taxes.
Sincerely,
Linda S. Murphy, MMC
Borough Clerk
cc:
applicant
City of Kenai
KPB Finance Department
File
S:\WPWIN~ATA~a, BCB~Abc-letters~WALS~Renewal in City.wpd
Page ! of 2
Carol Freas
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From: Dawn R. Holland-Williams [dawn_holland-williams@revenue.state.ak. us]
Sent: Tuesday, FebrUary 04, 2003 12:06 PM
To' Homer; Carol Freas; Kenai PB; Seward; Seward (2)
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-
Bev Disp (ltomer & KPB)
Land's End
03/04-645
4786 Homer Spit Rd
Land's End Acquisition Corp
Jon .Fauikner
235-6970
4621 West Hill Rd Homer AK 99603
Type:
License:
File #:
Location'
Owner:
Agent:
Phone:
Mailing Address-
Club (.Kenai & KPB)
PeninSula .Moose Lodge #1942
03/04-2494
1.2516 Spur Hwy
Lorai Order of Moose Lodge #1942
Lexis Document Services
1-800-217-3220
4009 Diane Rd Juneau AK 99801
Type:
License:
File #-
Location:
Owner'
Agent:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
R/E Place Seasonal (Seward & KPB)
Apollo Restaurant
03/04-3230
229 4th Ave
Argyrios & Deborah Danakos
N/A
224-3092
PO Box 1443 Seward AK 99664
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 furnishing 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
2/4/2003
Page 1 of 2
Carol Freas
From: Jane Gould [jane_gould@revenue.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 4:33 PM
To' Kenai Peninsula Borough Essert, Sue Ellen; 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: Restaurant Eating Place
License: Golden Dragon
License #: 03/04-2069
Location- 36100 Spur Hwy
Owner: Chon Won Cho
Agent: N/A
Address: 36100 Spur Rd Soldotna AK 99669
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Type: Package Store
License: Oaken Keg #1808
License #: 03/04-3218
Location: 10576 Kenai Spur Hwy
Owner: Oaken Keg Spirit Shops Inc
Agent: CSC 801 W 10th St. Suite #300 Juneau, AK 99801
Address: 36100 Spur Rd Soidotna AK 99669
Kenai
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 furnishing 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
2/5/2OO3
COUNCIL ON AGING
FEBRUARY 6, 2003
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
fl/
ANNUAL MEETING
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 2, 2003
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
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Annual Reports
Discussion -- Growth vs. Cost for Meal Program, i.e.
Salad Bar, Serving Portions, Su§gested Donations, Home
Meals.
Discussion -- Rides to Soldotna (Monday, Wednesday,
Friday)
Discussion -- Valentine's Dinner
Discussion-- Fundraisers (Mystery Theater, Raffle)
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
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Council on Aging Chair
Director
Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
a.
ITEM 10:
Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 15, 2003.
ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL ON AGING
FEBRUARY 6, 2003
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
ANNUAL MEETING
Chair Richard JurEensen, 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'
The roll
Members present:
Others present:
Huddleston, Jones, .Jurgensen, OSbom, Wilson, Kuntzman,
Hollier
City Clerk Freas, Council Member Swamer, Director Craig,
Betty Nelson, June and Joe Harris
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Osbom MOVED to 'approve the agenda as presented'and Member Jones
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 2, 2003
MOTION:
·
Member Huddleston MOVED to approve the minutes as presented and there were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Officers
MOTION'
Member Huddleston MOVED to retain the same officers as last year (Richard
Jurgensen, Chair and Bill Osbom, Vice-Chair) and Member Osbom SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Annual Reports
Growth vs. Cost for Meal Program, i.e. Salad Bar, Serving Portions, Suggested
Donations, Home Meals.
Craig reported, the growth in the home and congregate meal program had grown in
the last several years without an increase in funding toward the costs of meal
preparation, i.e. from 21,014 in FY2000-01 to an estimated 26,806 in FY2003/04.
She also noted, the Title 5 grant funds, used for transportation, is also changing
dramatically and she is weighing whether the changes will be detrimental to the
program and whether it is determined continuing the Title 5 grant is affordable.
Craig added, she will have the drivers distribute survey assessment forms for home
clients to complete and return for an indication of whether there are people who may
be able to come to the Center instead of taking meals at home, which would lessen
some of the cost related to home meals.
A discussion followed in which the following comments/suggestions were made:
Charge for delivery of the meals -- the grant requests a suggested
donation and letters go to the clients monthly with an account of meals delivered for
the month and the suggested donation of $4.00 per meal. If the person is unable to
pay, arrangements can be made.
A directors' meeting will be held in Kenai next month at which time they
will be discussing meal programs.
When the Center has special events, i.e. New Years dinner, etc., they
prepare special meals but have not requested additional donations to cover the costs.
They feel they are following the grant outlines, however the costs of the meals is
increasing and the grant funds have not increased.
Transportation -- Craig explained the state is pushing for coordinated efforts between
agencies. The Center requests all clients to arrange for doctor appointments on
Monday, Wednesday or Fridays. If the Center's schedule can only insure a one-way
ride, they arrange for the return ride by another agency. Additionally, the State
Department of Transportation will no longer award grant funds for vehicles if the
vehicle is not used as part of a public transportation system.
Craig also noted, the Center depends on their Title 5 workers who are paid at
minimum wage. The grant is designed as a training program and states those
employees being paid with those funds are to be looking for other work. Following
these requirements will largely impact their program.
Activity Program -- Craig reported the Valentine's Dinner will be held at 5'30 p.m. and
no lunch will be served that day. Home meals will be prepared as usual.
A waffle bar will also be made available on Valentine's Day, hOwever a volunteer is
needed for several hours to make the waffles, etc.
Fundraisers (Mystery Theater, Raffle)' Craig reported she has been researching other
Centers' newsletters, etc. to find if larger donations are requested for special
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2003
PAGE 2
events/fundraisers. She also noted other fundraisers coming up are a desk raffle,
quilt raffle, and the Kenai Players/Mystery Theatre (the price for the meal and theatre
will be decided by the Senior Connection and the Kenai Players}.
The members were encouraged to offer suggestions in regard to increasing donation
requests for special events, transportation, etc.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Council on Aging Chair-- No report.
7-b. Director-- Craig reported she attended a homelessness seminar and
learned there are a lot of people on the Peninsula who are homeless. A Kenai
Peninsula Housing Authority is being formed to focus on special needs and
homelessness and what can be done to help.
Member Huddleston noted the Chamber's comments they will no longer be in charge
of the Fourth of July event. Craig noted, if the event does not take place, the Center
will have to develop other activities to replace the revenue they will lose from not
having the pie/hot dog sale. Osbom suggested a pie table at the Industry Day picnic.
Huddleston suggested the Center help with the Fourth of July event and Craig noted
she had made some queries at the Chamber and discussed it further with the city
manager who was not in favor of the Center taking on the responsibility as their
schedule is already packed with activities and responsibilities.
7-c. Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner reported the following:
* Council will meet in a work session with members of the Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors in the near future. She expected one of the items to be
discussed will be the parade.
· Council discussed a proposed ordinance to prohibit smoking in
establishments where food is served. She noted, most people testifying favored such
an ordinance. The council directed administration to formulate an ordinance and that
it focus on restaurants, bar/restaurants, and bars, however she didn't feel there was
interest in having non-smoking bars.
If council enacts such an ordinance, Swarner explained, a time allowance would have
to be given to allow the owners to make any necessary renovations.
· The level for competitive bidding for construction projects will remain at
$10,000.
· Council heard a presentation regarding the Community Care
Foundation, an group organized to allow person to leave endowments to non-profit
groups.
· A visioning session was held immediately after the Library Commission
meeting and was well attended. The session garnered some interesting suggestions.
· A work session will be held on February 20 to discuss budget
preparation.
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2003
PAGE 3
She will not be attending the next Council on Aging meeting as she will
be attending a conference in Washington, DC and meeting with the congressional
delegation.
ITEM 8'
OUESTIONS/i~ COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 15, 2003.
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Osbom MOVED to adjourn and Member Huddleston SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:55 a.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2003
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CITY OF KENAI
KENAI SENIOR SERVICES
361 SENIOR COURT I~NAI, ALASKA 99611
(9O7) 283-4156
Council on Aging
AppliCation
Name Betty Curtis
Mailing Address
381 Senior Court, #303, Kenai, AK
Residence Address
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2003
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
'ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 9, 2002
January 6, 2003
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS
Director
Dock Foreman
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 15, 2003.
Resolution No. 2003-04, declaring the Kenai Coastal Trail and Erosion
Control Project the Number One Capital Improvement Project Request for
U.S. Federal Funds.
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2003
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 7'00 p.m.
confirmed as follows:
Roll was
Present:
Absent'
Others Present:
Thompson, Eldridge, Barrett, Foster, Spracher
Simon
Councilman Bookey, Public Works Manager Komelis, Department
Assistant Harris
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Spracher MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Barrett SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 9, 2002
January 6, 2003
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to approve the minutes of December 9,' 2002 and
January 6, 2003. Commissioner Foster SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. ~O ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 6'
NEW BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- Public Works Director Komelis reported the following:
· Komelis and the Commission read and reviewed a memorandum from the
Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Kenai River Bluff Erosion project status which
was distributed at the beginning of the meeting. Chairman Thompson reported he
attended the (Coastal Trail) meeting which involved State and Federal agencies as well
as city representatives. Thompson stated the agencies discussed the status of each of
the components outlined in the memo (hydraulics, sedimentation, environmental
studies and bank stabilization analysis).
· Bid document preparations are being finalized for the dock lease. The
leases should be ready for bid by the first part of March.
· Due to extremely mild weather conditions, the shop has been able to
finish many housekeeping projects.
Dock Foreman --None
7-c. City Council Liaison --Councilman Bookey reported the following:
· Noted the copy of Resolution No. 2003-04 included in the packet, naming
the Kenai Coastal Trail and Bluff Erosion project as the number one project for the City
of Kenai on a federal level.
· The Harbor and Planning & Zoning Commissions each need a new
member; Council will review applications and make a decision at the next council
meeting.
· A work session to re-evaluate the budget will be held on February 20th.
· The Comprehensive Plan will be presented February 12, 2003 at the
Planning & Zoning meeting.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/(~UESTIONS
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meetings.
Foster stated he would be absent for the March 2003 meeting.
Thompson stated he would be absent for the March and April 2003
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 15, 2003.
Resolution No. 2003-04, declaring the Kenai Coastal Trail and Erosion Control
Project the Number One Capital Improvement Project Request for U.S. Federal
Funds.
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7'40 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2003
PAGE 2
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 7, 2003
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
REPORTS
Director
Friends of the Library
City Council Liaison
ITEM
OLD BUSINESS
Election of Officers
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 15, 2003.
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIRMAN BOB PETERS, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER tis ROLL CALL
Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
follows:
Roll was confn-rned as
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Others Present:
DeForest, Brenckle, Brown, Peters, Heus, Rodes
Coon
Councilman Moore, Library Director Jankowska, Deputy
Clerk Harris
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 7, 2003
Commissioner Brenckle requested a change to the January 7, 2003 minutes Item 2 to
state, "Seconded the motion."
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the corrected minutes and Commissioner
Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO, BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5: REPORTS
Director -- Director Jankowska reported the following:
9,000 items were checked out in the last month.
· March 2, 2003 is Dr. Seuss's birthday with a party being held at the
library at 2 p.m.
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Friends of the Library-- Commissioner Heus reported the following:
The Friends sent reminders for all Friends of the Library members to
attend the Visioning Session.
· $16,000 from the Gates Foundation has been received. Allotment of the
money is to be determined by the Foundation.
· Eleven new members have joined.
March 6, 2003 is Writer's Night.
The 2003 raffle brought in $13,487 toward the building fund.
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City Council Liaison -- Councilman Moore reported the following:
· Moore provided a brief summary of the K-Mart closing situation.
Council will hear public testimony on the proposed ban on smoking in
restaurants.
· The City of Kenai and the City of Soldotna met for dinner and discussion;
the work session went well.
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
6-a. Election of Officers
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to nominate Emily DeForest as Library Chairperson
and Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to nominate Kathy Heus as Library Co-Chair and
Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / OUESTIONS
Heus informed the Commission of a presentation made by Betsy Arbelovsky concerning
the Community Care Foundation which is a non-profit organization designed to provide
support with grants and funding. Councilman Moore informed the Commission
Arbelovsky would be addressing this issue at the February 5, 2003 Council meeting.
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 15, 2003.
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Minutes prepared and written by'
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
PAGE 2
Kenai Library Visioning Session
February 4, 2003
Kenai City Council Chambers
6:30 p.m.
NOTES
Library Commission Present'
Library Commission Absent:
Staff/Council Present:
DeForest, Brown, Rodes, Heus, Brenckle
Coon
Mayor Willies, Council_m_an Moore, Councilwoman
Swarner, Library Director Jankowska, Department
Assistant Harris
Library Director Jankowska began the session at approximately 6:50 p.m. Jankowska
provided a presentation outlining contemporary library architectural designs, public
needs, and types of aesthetic qualities which attract patrons. Jankowska stated
modem libraries are more multi-media focused and are becoming largely digitally
based with online catalog classification systems. Jankowska introduced Phil North as
the session's moderator and Margaret Gilman as the recorder.
North explained, the idea of the session is to brainstorm and produce various ideas
focusing on increasing library patronage and library improvements to possibly be
implemented in future library endeavors. The following suggestions were made'
North read a letter submitted by Mark Johnson which stated the library is a
great asset and should continue its evening and weekend hours, improve book
and magazine selections, create more space and reduce size of stacks, and
provide snacks and many comfortable chairs.
Replace lost or stolen books in a timely manner.
Reorganize books; some are very difficult to locate as the stacks are too full.
Try to get the community more involved and create public ownership.
Create a 'community center' at the library by incorporating theater,
performance space, teen center activities (movies, music, snacks), art displays
and enclosed study rooms. Create a space which can comfortably
accommodate up to 150 people for various activities.
Provide language classes.
Produce and send an email newsletter on a monthly basis; include staff picks
for books, student representative perspectives, etc.
Provide better lighting.
Increase comic book (graphic novel) selections.
Create more space for the Alaskana section.
Merge online cataloging reformation with local school and university systems to
possibly provide a unified catalog.
Create service areas for the library.
To create more space in the current library, utilize the old courthouse basement
to store books with little to no circulation.
M ore publicity.
Establish programs to combine the Parks and Recreation department with
library activities to help meet the needs of junior high school/high school-aged
patrons by providing an enclosed teen center area with music, television, study
rooms, snacks, etc.
Create a high school competition in which the students 'plan' the library and
layout; involve local high schools as well as the Alternative school.
Use Friends of the Library as a public relations group to help publicize library
happenings and establish fundraising events.
Create space for and bring the law library into the Kenai library.
Expand the'volunteer program to include incentives such as Friends of the
Library scholarships.
Bob Peters provided a recap and history of the library expansion and
fundraising efforts. Peters suggested future energies should be spent on
fundraising and public awareness of library endeavors.
Create a more appealing junior section (junior high/high school age). Several
participants commented on the lack of involvement the library has in this age
bracket.
Provide extended hours for parties.
Provide a cafd-style atmosphere with a comfortable reading/lounge area.
North thanked everyone for participating and closed the visioning session at 8:45 p.m.
Notes prepared by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
LIBRARY COMMISSION VISIONING SESSION
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
PAGE 2
KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 6, 2003
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 2, 2003
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Veon Ktech -- Use of Old FAA Fields for Soccer
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
ae
Discussion-- Airport Triangle Landscape Plan
Discussion -- Skateboard Park Update
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 15, 2003.
Beautification Committee Minutes of January 14, 2003.
ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 6, 2003
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL
Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Baxter, Wisniewski, Gifford, Sandahl, Castimore, Steiner
Hultberg
Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Airport Manager
Cronkhite, Contract Secretary Roper
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Chairman Wisniewski requested Item 5-a the following changes:
Item 5-a. become 4-a.; Item 4-a. become 4-b., and Item 5-b. become 5-a.
With no objections, the agenda was approved as changed.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 2, 2003
The minutes of January 2, 2003 were approved as written.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Discussion- Airport Triangle Landscape Plan
Rebecca Cronkhite, the Airport Manager, presented photographs of the proposed
airport triangle landscaping plan and explained the purpose of the new plan was
because the trees obscured the flagpoles/flags. Cronkhite stated the Airport would
assume the cost of the new plan. Discussion took place on maintenance and it was
noted the new plan would require less maintenance than what is currently in place.
Cronkhite added, the airport transfers money into the Parks budget to cover
maintenance costs.
Cronkhite also reported the aircraft currently displayed in the area would remain as it
was a donation from the Air Force and the City is required to provide proof annually
that the display continues.
MOTION:
Commissioner Castimore MOVED to accept the proposed landscape plan noting the
airport would assume the cost and money would be transferred to the Parks budget to
cover maintenance. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Baxter No
Sandahl Yes
Wisniewski Yes
Hultber§
Castimore ·
Absent
Yes
Gifford
Steiner
lyes
Yes
MOTION -PASSED.
Veon Kiech -- Use of Old FAA Fields for Soccer
Veon Kiech introduced Tom Bennett from the Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club. Bennett
explained the Club previously used the school district field for their soccer games but
this year will be prohibited due to the grass deterioration before the school year begins.
Bennett requested permission to utilize the FAA fields for their lead games only,
adding, the Boys & Girls Club will also share in the usage.
Commissioner Sandahl stated he hoped this requirement would point out the need for
the proposed sports complex. Sandahl expressed concern with the condition of the
FAA field and the potential safety hazards. Bennett explained the FAA fields are in no
worse shape than other fields on which the Club has played. Bennett continued, the
Boys & Girls Club indicated they could possibly get some dirt donated and with
volunteers, the field could be made more suitable.
Discussion took place on required maintenance and Frates reported Parks wouldn't
have to do anymore than they already do, which includes occasional mowing and
watering.
MOTION:
Commissioner Castimore MOVED to allow the Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club and Boys
& Girls Club the temporary use of the FAA fields for soccer, noting the City's
maintenance would not go beyond what is already being done. Commissioner Sandahl
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Skateboard Park Update
Frates reported two quotes for the skateboard park addition were obtained. The first
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2003
PAGE 2
bid would utilize concrete and it was for $145,300. The second quote would utilize
asphalt and it was for $111,300. Frates added, the park in Soldotna uses asphalt.
Discussion took place on the Daubenspeck funds and Frates stated there was
currently $109,000 available. Frates provided the history of the fund noting it is
replenished monthly and is set aside for recreational purposes.
Sandahl expressed concern with utilizing all of the funds for the skateboard park
addition and thought it could be used for the sports complex property. After a lengthy
discussion the Commission concurred, depleting the fund was not a good idea.
Wisniewski stated efforts need to be made to keep the skateboard park at one locatiOn.
MOTION:
Commissioner Castimore MOVED to approve an asphalt pad and fencing plan for the
park for the purpose of obtaining fu'm bids. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the
motion.
Baxter asked if the fence was necessary and Frates replied, a fence will establish the
perimeters and is also a necessm-y safety feature.
VOTE:
Hultber§
Castimore
Wisniewski
Absent
Yes
Yes
Gilford Yes
Steiner Yes
Sandahl Yes
Baxter No
MOTION PASSED.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Commission Chair- Wisniewski asked if Parks would continue with the
greenhouse and Frates confirmed they would, however it was his intent to purchase
more plants this year.
Wisniewski asked if the ice rink was staying busy and Frates reported it was very busy
and revenues were up.
7-b. Director- Frates congratulated Wisniewski on his Chamber award and
reported the following items:
· The City Attorney did attend the conference regarding Section 36 and will
provide a detailed report at the next meeting.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2003
PAGE 3
Explained the Parks budget increases and decreases and noted the K-
Mart closure has a huge affect on the City.
· Frank Getty informed him a port-a-potty would be donated for use at the
cemetery. Frates added, it will be placed behind the brick wall and attached to the
fence.
?-c. City Council Liaison - Councilwoman Porter noted the following:
· Expressed concern with the Chamber's decision to not continue the 4th of
July parade. Several other options were suggested and discussed. Porter encouraged
Commission members to attend the Chamber's Board meeting scheduled for February
7th to express any concerns they may have.
· The loss of K-Mart has a significant effect on the City's sales tax revenue
and noted, several options were being considered with regard to budget cuts. Porter
also noted, other entities were looking at the building, including Home Depot, Fred
Meyer, and Wal-Mart.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
Commission Cast!__m_ore noted the following:
· Explained how the demographics were looked at when other businesses
considered opening a store at a specific location, adding it was difficult in an area with
a small population.
· The Lions Club is holding a meeting on February 13th to discuss other
projects within the City they may consider funding. Castimore stated he would
mention the skateboard park issue and requested the skateboard park be added to the
next meeting agenda.
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10=a.
10-b.
Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 15, 2003.
Beautification Committee Minutes of January 14, 2003.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Minutes recorded and transcribed by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2003
PAGE 4
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CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Consent Agenda
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
February 12, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.
*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:
a. *January 22, 2003
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
a. City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan- Presentation of Draft Plan - Kevin Waring and Associates
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. Preliminary Plat- Five Irons Heights Subdivision - Crandall Addition, A resubdivision of Lots 4
& 5, Block 2, Five Irons Heights Subdivision. Plat submitted by Whitford Surveying, P.O. Box
4032, Soldoma, AK 99669
PUBLIC HEARINGS'
a. PZ03-08~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 the Land Use Table in KMC
14.22.010 be amended to change parks and recreation in the RR, RR1, RS, RS 1, RS2, RU zones
from a secondary use to a conditional use and, and in the IL, and IH zones from a secondary use
to a principal permitted use.
6. OLD BUSINESS:.
7. NEW BUSINESS'
8. PENDING ITEMS:
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Zoning Bulletin (1/10/03 & 1/25/03)
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS'
14. ADJOUR_NMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING/is ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 12, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.
CHAIRMAN RON GO~~, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Goecke called the meeting to order at approximately 7'00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Roll was called and confirmed as follows:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Tunseth, Goecke, Bryson, Amen, Osborne,
Glick
Councilman Bannock, City planner Kebschull, City Clerk
Freas
1-b. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Osborne SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
-C.
Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Osborne MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 22, 2003
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan- Presentation of Draft Plan- Kevin
Waring and Associates
Kevin Waring reviewed highlighted topics of the draft Plan (a copy of those items are
attached and made a part of the minutes). Kebschull requested the public provide her
with written comments and contact information. The written comments would be
accepted through mid-March. The consultants would then review the comments and
make and necessary revisions. Public comments and questions were as follows.
Ricky Gease (KVCB) inquired as to how the City Center was drawn as he
stated it seemed a 'hodgepodge' of angles. Waring stated the city center was meant to
capture the central part of Kenai along the highway without making the area so large
as to diffuse benefits involved with having a city center. Waring stated he and his
colleagues designed it with the intent of keeping the area small. Waring stated he felt
it prudent to start small and let the success of the center promote a natural growth of
the area.
· Gease stated the gateway is a nice idea but wondered if it would hinder
clean up on private property within the area. Waring stated there is no private land in
the area in question as it is all either state or city owned.
· Amen stated the airport is a key asset for the City of Kenai and requested
Waring describe any concerns regarding the airport area. Waring stated the Airport
Manager had expressed concern over the potential loss of business and heightened
noise levels. Waring stated the FAA determines noise level requirements and Waring
suggested noting the decibel levels on plats for the information of potential buyers.
· Waring stated the Kenai Peninsula Borough GIS system is a wonderful
tool and he also stated it has been a pleasure working with the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
ITEM 4:
,,
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
Preliminary Plat - Five Irons Heights Subdivision - Crandall Addition, A re-
subdivision of Lots 4 & 5, Block 2, Five Irons Heights Subdivision. Plat
submitted by Whitford Surveying, P.O. Box 4032, Soldoma, AK 99669
MOTION:
Commissioner Osborne MOVED to approve the preliminary plat for Five Irons Heights
Subdivision and Commissioner Amen SECONDED the motion.
There were no additional staff or public comments.
VOTE:
Tunseth Yes Glick Absent Goecke Yes
Bryson Yes Amen Yes Osborne Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 5:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
PAGE 2
PZ03-08---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
the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 be amended to change parks and
recreation in the RR, RR1, RS, RS1, RS2, RU zones from a secondary use to a
conditional use and, and in the IL, and IH zones from a secondary use to a
principal permitted use.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ03-08 and Commissioner Osborne
SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Kebschull reminded the Commission this item was
discussed at the last Planning & Zoning meeting and explained this was an oversight
which was missed when the land use table was reviewed and revised several years
ago. The code change will now reflect parks and recreational areas as a conditional
uses in residential zones and a permitted use in industrial zones.
VOTE:
Glick Absent Goecke Yes
Amen
Yes
Osborne
I Bryson
Yes Tunseth
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 6'
OLD BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 8:
PENDING ITEMS-- None
ITEM 9:
CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None
ITEM 10' REPORTS
10-a.
events.
City Council--Councilman Bannock provided a recap of City Council
10-b. Borough Planning-- Commissioner Bryson provided a recap of Planning
and Zoning actions taken at the January 27 and February 10, 2003 meetings.
10-c. Administration-- City Planner Kebschull thanked everyone for coming
and stated she would be on vacation from February 20-March 10, 2003.
ITEM 11'
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
PAGE 3
ITEM 12'
INFORMATION ITEMS
12-a.
Zoning Bulletin (1/10/03 & 1/25/03)
ITEM 13'
COMMISSION COMMENTS/h ~UF~TIONS
· Commissioner Bryson had no comments.
· Commissioner Amen inquired as to upcoming Comprehensive Plan
meetings and was informed the work sessions would be held during regular Planning
& Zoning meetings.
· Commissioners Osborne, Tunseth and Chairman Goecke congratulated
Councilman Bannock on his recent appointment as Director of the Division of Motor
Vehicles and wished him luck.
· Councilman Bannock stated he is proud of the Commission's work and
has valued his involvement with the Commission. Bannock also thanked Kevin
Waring and his colleagues on their hard work and expertise involving the
Comprehensive Plan.
ITEM 14:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to adjourn and there were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'30 p.m.
Minutes prepared and written by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
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KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 11, 2002
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL.CHAMBERS
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 14, 2003
ITEM~ 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion-- Banners
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 9: INFORMATION
Parks aa Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2003.
City Council Action Agenda of Janum7 2 and 15, 2003.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
K~NAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 11, 2002
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL
Dimmick called the meeting to order at approximately 7'19 p.m.
follows:
Roll was confirmed as
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Nelson, Brown, Seymour, Dimmick (arrived at 7:15 p.m.)
Rogers
Councilwoman Swarner, Parks and Recreation Director
Frates, Department Assistant Harris
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
Dimmick requested Spring Planting be added as Item 5-b.
MOTION:
Member Nelson MOVED to approve the modified agenda and Member Seymour
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 14, 2003
Councilwoman Swamer requested Item 8-b to state only The new Airport Triangle Park
plans have not been reviewed by Parks and Recreation.'
The Committee unanimously approved the minutes as corrected.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Dimmick recognized and welcomed the three Kenai Central High School seniors who
were observing the meeting as part of their Government class.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion- Banners
The Committee discussed the fiscal situation regarding the purchasing of banners. It
was decided Frates should request the appropriation of funds for the purchase of
summer banners at the upcoming council meeting. Frates stated the number of
banners would be decided upon the amount of money appropriated, but he would
request the full reimbursement of funds spent in December for holiday decorations;
approximately $6,000. Swamer suggested members of the Committee attend the
March 19, 2003 council meeting when the requested appropriation would be
discussed.
MOTION:
Member Brown MOVED to request the appropriation of funds to be used toward
summer banners. Member Seymour SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
Discussion -- Spring Planting
The Committee reviewed past planting options and discussed ideas for the upcoming
spring planting season. Swarner provided the Committee with the 2001-planting plan
for use as a guide. The Committee stated planting designs would be further reviewed
at the March meeting along with planter box sketches.
Ideas from the student observers included:
Consider planting vegetables (such as potatoes, carrots, kale, parsley, etc)
in some of the city flowerbeds. Upon harvesting time, either sell the vegetables at the
farmer's market or donate to the Food Bank.
· Plant Columbine in the centers of the. circle planters as it is hearW and
beautiful.
· Outline the airport marigold 'Kenai' sign with colorful and hearty flowers
for a brighter display.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Committee Chair
Parks/h Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS-- None
ITEM 9: INFORMATION
Parks/h Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2003.
City Council Action Agenda of January 2 and 15, 2003.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting ended at 8:15 p.m. due to lOss of the quorum.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Sharon Harris, Department Assistant
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
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Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau
Board Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2003
Board Members Present: Ron Malston, Marty Ragan, Sharon Brower, Jacquie Steckel, Fred
Braun, Jim Bookey, Charlotte Legg, Rebecca Cronkhite
Members excused: Robin West, Marion Nelson, Robert Fulton
Staff Members Present: Ricky Gease, Diana McKenney
A. Call to Order & Roll Call: Called to order at 5'42 p.m.
B. Approval of Agenda: Mr. Malston moved Ms. Ragan seconded approval of the agenda. It
was approved unanimously.
C. Approval of Minutes' Mr. Malston moved Ms. Steckel seconded approval of the minutes.
It was approved unanimously.
D. Persons Scheduled to be Heard- Mr. Bookey
E. Correspondence'
- Alaska Society of Convention and Visitors membership request - Ricky recommended
against joining.
F. New Business'
1. Kenai CVB Board Officers for 2003' Mr. Braun has indicated that he is willing remain
president for one more year. Ms. Cronkite nominates Mr. Braun as president and Dan Van Zee
and Ron Malston as secretary/treasurer for 2003. Ms. Brower seconded the motion. The motion
was approved unanimously.
2. Proposed Kenai CVB Budget for 2003: The budget is presented in the cost center fund-
accounting format. The Summer Art Show .... Would like a financial history for summer show.
Ms. Cronkite moves to accept the budget as presented and Mr. Malston seconded.
Ricky asked board members to speak to anyone they know in KRSA to help influence their
decision to grant us the money for the web site. Our educational goal with the site is to promote
education for .......... We are looking to provide an information rich site and provide an
advertising avenue using banner ads for additional revenue.
Mr. Bookey indicated that the new format will be very beneficial for presentation to the city
council in terms of explaining exactly what their investment pays for.
Mr. Braun asked about membership recruitment- Alise has been directed to seek new members.
She has sent packets and has been talking to potential members. She has found that many are
unhappy with KPTMC and the fact that there are so many different organizations - some with
very little yield. So part of her task has included market research to help determine how to
deliver the best product to our members.
The motion to accept the budget was approved unanimously.
Motion from Ms. Cronkite, seconded by Mr. Malston to base the ATIA comribution on our
advertising budget instead of our total CVB budget. Mr. Bookey spoke in favor of the motion.
It was approved unanimously.
3. City of Kenai Budget request for management contract of KVCC' We are requesting
a stares quo management contract from the City of Kenai. Ms. Cronkite recommended that we
present a 5-year plan for building maintenance like building upgrades and small tool purchases.
For example we will need to replace carpeting (there is a bunch stored at the airport).
Mr. Bookey indicated that we may have a reduction of budget here due to the radical change in
the business climate. It isn't definite, but it would be wise to plan for the worst.
4. New Member Benefit- discount insurance rates through Mutual of Omaha: Our
member businesses will be receiving letters from Mutual of Omaha about discounted group
insurance rates for medical, long term care, etc., for the business owners, spouses and parents.
The representative will be coming for a presentation. It will be a competitive option for our
members.
5. Kenai CVB seeks grant from KRSA for www.sportfisningkenai.lcom' Mr. Gease
requested $30,000 from KRSA for developing the web site. The grant is in the packet.
6. VISTA application for two year-round volunteers: We would like to apply for 2
VISTA volunteers to work on the sportfishingkenai.com website and to look at developing the
501 (c)3 foundation for grant applications.
G. Old Business'
1. Arctic Winter Games Site Visit- January 17, 2003, recap: The packet contains
information about the presentation. Mr. Gease has received feedback that the committee was
impresSed with our presentation and our site. He feels that we have a good chance to get the
games. Mr. Gease said that Mayor Bagley indicated that this would be a good time to seek a bed
tax. Four percent bed tax brings in about a million dollars. Our portion would be about
$120,000. So we need to seek about 6% rate. He feels that we will benefit from our participation
in this effort in that we will be well positioned to be involved at a level that will bring benefit to
us in terms of revenue for managing the games and promoting them. Mr. Bookey pointed out
that this is not money making proposition up front, but that it will develop some long-term
benefit.
We will know by mid-February whether we will get the games. The board will need to decide if
we want to commit the resources to provide this service for the games.
2. Update on Kenai CVB strategic planning for Tuesday, February 4, 2003' There is a
lot of information in the packet to help the board prepare for the meeting.
3. Update on formation of 501(c)3 for museum services' The quote from Kdstine Schmidt
is the best option. Mr. Gease is directed to go forward and work with her.
4. Update on AK 2003 summer art show and the need to get corporate sponsors- Still
looking to re-confirm former corporate sponsors. Mr. Braun recommends co-sponsors in the bed
and breakfast or lodges areas to participate in that way. Mr. Gease plans to approach some of
our members to help with housing or tours for some of the artists when they come for the show.
Ms. Cronkite will ask AK Air if they will comp some tickets. We got $1500 for the
artskenai.com site and $800 from ....... So we have control of the site and we will be trying to get
the show on it. The reception is Saturday May 3 from 5 to 9. We have 45 seats on a Premier
Alaska Tour bus from Anchorage.
5. Peninsula CVB & Chamber strategic meeting- 4th week in February: The packet
contains information about previous meetings. Another opportUnity to push for the bed tax. Mr.
Bookey feels that the city doesn't have a problem with the bed tax as long as it is. Borough wide.
It is sunset on the books - with a motion, it can be put back on the books. The same is tree for
Seward. Soldotna and Homer don't and will have to have a vote to get it approved. Mr. Gease
hopes to develop a plan to take to the Borough prior to approval.of the bed-tax to avoid the
political mn.
EDD has asked each community to have a local meeting to prepare for the Borough-wide
meeting. Sometime in Feb, we will be meeting for our local meeting.
6. Kenai Chamber of Commerce relationship? Will discuss further at the strategic
planning session
H. Executive Director's Report: Covered in the meeting
I. Board Comments:
Ms. Cronkite thanked Ricky for all his effort on the budget and other areas
Ms. Brower thanked the board for accepting her on the board and although we are likely facing
tough times, that compared to 40 years ago, there will still be those here who will be
participating.
Ms. Ragan- also thanks Mr. Gease for the work on the bid and the work on the budget- much
preferred over last years
Ms. Steckel - thanks for inviting me on the board and thanks for the work on the budget. My
desire is the same as the objective as the visitor's center- the well being of the visitor. Feel the
connection we make with past present and furore visitors is beneficial.
Mr. Bookey- Despite the tough times, still believes Kenai will be better 20 years from now than
we are today.
Mr. Braun- last year Mr. Gease presented his first budget. Congratulations to him for his first
year on the job- an excellent, excellent job. Thanks Ricky.
J. Schedule of Next Board Meeting: March 10, 2003, 5:30 p.m.
lC Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7'55 p.m.
TO'
KENAI MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM:
RICKY GEASE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KENAI CVB
DATE'
February 14, 2003
RE
UPDATE FOR THE KEN~ CVB AND
THE KENAI VISITORS AND CULTURAL CENTER
I will be on vacation during February 19- February 25 and will not be able to come to the
Kenai City Council meeting on February 19. Attached to this executive director's report
are the minutes for the Kenai CVB Board of Directors meeting on January 27 and the one
page summary of the Kenai CVB Board of Directors strategic planning meeting. Also
attached are the budget and notes for 2003 calendar year approved by the Kenai CVB
Board of Directors at their January 27 meeting and the actual budget for 2002.
The budget approved by the Kenai CVB Board of Directors is a status quo budget in
regards to expenses, and the request for the management contract to operate the Kenai
Visitors and Cultural Center remains at the 2002 level.
Kenai CVB:
The Kenai CVB board met on Monday, January 27 and held a strategic planning meeting on
Tuesday, February 4.
This year is the first time we have prepared the budget in a cost-centered fund accounting format,
which separates costs into the three programs areas of Kenai CVB, Kenai Visitors and Cultural
Center Visitor Services and KVCC Museum Services. Also separated out are the administrative
costs, fundraising and indirect costs.
For the calendar year (CY) 2002, the total budget for the Kenai Visitors and Cultural
Center was $263,000 ($43,000 for maintenance/utilities and $220,000 for operations) with
$116,000 (44%) from the city of Kenai and $147,000 (56%) from the Kenai CVB. Of the
$263,000, $104,000 (40%) went to visitor services and $159,000 (60%) went to museum
services. In CY 2002 operational expenses for the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center were
$220,000, and the city's management fee and admin expenses of $73,100 covered one-third
(33%) of those costs.
In CY 2002, the Kenai CVB ran a projected budget deficit of-$22,000 to operate the Kenai
Visitors and Cultural Center, which fortunately was offset by a larger than expected
gaming revenue in 2002. However, as noted in the 2003 budget notes, the gaming bump
seen in 2001 and 2002 is largely a result of the large CIRI dividend payout in 2001, and the
projection for gaming revenue in 2003 is a return to the five-year average range between
$100,000 to $120,000 (revenue projects through mid-February show us on track for
$100,000).
For CY 2002, the total budget for the Kenai CVB was $365,000:$263,000 to operate the
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, $91,000 to be a destination marketing organization for
the Kenai CVB membership and the city of Kenai, and $11,000 to cover gaming expen~e~.
The Kenai CVB Board of Directors recognizes the serious budget deficits facing the city of
Kenai at this time and also the inherent difficulties in funding public facilities. Two long-term
strategies for additional sources of revenue have been identified: 1) establishment of borough-
wide visitor assessment fees and 2) establishment of a new 501 ( c ) 3 to support regional
museum services.
The establishment of borough-wide visitor assessment fees is being discussed on a regional basis
by the visitor industry. The fees would service three areas of funding need: 1) destination
marketing, 2) funding for public facilities used by visitors, and 3) fimding for tourism
infi'astructure on the peninsula. There is a public forum on this issue March 7 at the Kenai
Visitors and Cultural Center.
The establishment of a new 501 ( c ) 3, the Kenai River Museum Association, will provide a
non-profit avenue of support for museum services in the central Kenai Pemnsula. The goal of
the regional organization is to provide funding support and strategic planning towards the long-
term goal of permanent museum services in our community. Regional interests include the cities
of Kenai and Soldotna, Kenai Peninsula College, Kenaitze Indian Tribe, Kenai Peninsula
Borough, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Cook Inlet Tribal Council. We will be working
over the course of the next year to set up the organization and identify short-term and long-term
strategic goals. One short-term goal in the 2003 budget is to have the organization raise $15,000
for fundraising for the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, to cover the expected shortfall in
Kenai CVB gaming revenues.
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center:
The Kenai Peninsula Winter Quilt Exhibition and Wearable Art Show are on display through the
end of February. Also on display is a photography exhibition by Jayne Jones, the new
photography teacher at Kenai Peninsula College.
Plans are well underway for the major summer art exhibition "Alaska 2003' A Celebration of
Wildlife Art" which features 40 master wildlife artists and 80 original paintings. The show will
also have a memorial exhibit for Fred Machetanz. The grand opening reception for the event is
Saturday, May 3. The show runs from May 1 through September 6.
The center is wrapping up a three year project that has computerized the permanent museum
collection database. Dana Woodard has worked on the project since the fall of 2000. Some
3,500 objects are catalogued in the city of Kenai's permanent museum collection. A copy of the
database will be provided to Larry Semmens by project end in June.
The annual central peninsula Writer's Night is scheduled for Thursday, March 6. This is a
fundraising event for both the Kenai Community Library and the Kenai Visitors and Cultural
Center.
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2003 BUDGET NOTES
The budget is being presented in a cost-centered fund accounting format. This format
accommodates current non-profit laws regarding individual program data and fundraising
disbursements. Each program is listed separately, with Kenai CVB, Kenai Visitors and
Cultural Center Visitor Services and KVCC Museum Services. Administrative, fundraising,
and indirect cost data are also listed separately and allocated to the appropriate programs.
Administrative and indirect costs are allocated after direct expenses to be included in total
expenses for each program. Fundraising income has then been distributed to each of the
programs that have a negative net income. Our contract with the city of Kenai mandates that
income fi'om them be used specifically for KVCC. Therefore, the revenue and indirect costs
associated with the City of Kenai are allocated to the two KVCC programs.
The specific programs are broken out as follows: - Kenai CVB Membership and Destination Marketing
- KVCC Visitor Services - Visitor Services, Retail, and Meeting Rentals
- KVCC Museum Services- Exhibits, Permanent Collection, and Events/Programs
Administrative expenses were allocated as follows' 30% to Kenai CVB and 35% each to
KVCC Visitor Services and KVCC Museum Services programs. Administrative salary
covers the executive director, the office manager and communications manager (30% of
Jay's salary).
We are proposing a stares quo budget for 2003 .in relationship to expenses. There are some
changes in revenue and very few changes in expenses. Revenue increases are reflected in
membership and retail. We have gone to an annual billing for membership. Our goal for
2003 is 170 paying members at $150 each. We plan to have about a 5% increase in retail,
which is consistent with our past growth. We anticipate that the 501 (c) 3 would hold a cash
raffle event that would net $15,000 by selling 300 tickets at $100 each. This would generate
$30,000 in revenue allowing for $15,000 in prizes and expenses.
Fundraising revenue for 2003 is targeted at the five year historic average of $120,000. To
comply with new gaming regulations, the Peninsula Oilers and the Kenai CVB have formed
a new Multi-Beneficiary Permit called Old Town Bingo. We used to nm our gaming
operations on W and F, while the Oilers ran on M, T, and Th. We agreed for this year to a
60 / 40 split based on three days/two days; however, we may see a-decrease in overall
fundraising as F nights are usually the best night of the week (but that can always change due
to local competition and the nights they choose to mn gaming). As of mid-February, we are
projecting revenues to be at the $100,000 level for Kenai CVB in 2003, so we have to
monitor 2003 closely. In 2002, we budgeted $120,000 for gaming and had projected a
$20,000 shortfall in revenue. Fortunately, gaming exceeded expectations in 2002 and just
covered the projected shortfall. The major CI~ dividend distribution in 2001 gave that year
a significant bump, and to a lesser extent, 2002. We expect 2003 to remm to the pre-2001
yearly averages for gaming, which were in the range of $100,000 to $120,000 of net revenue.
KCVB PLANNING WORKSHOP 2-3-03
Core Purpose/Core Value
· Building community (core purpose)
· Quality information (core value)
Issues
· The Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center is an
asset to the area
· The KVCC serves as a conduit for new
thought by people in the area and the state
· The Central Kenai Peninsula has immediate
access to the best activities
· We are a conduit for economic development
· We help provide long term stability in the
industry
· Additional fimding sources must be identified
and tapped
· We must continue to encourage development
in the Kenai area
· We must define where we are and where we
want to go
Who are we/What do we do
· Serve
· Educate
· Outreach
· Facilitate
· Promote
· Lifestyle
· "In reach" (bringing people into Kenai and
KVCC)
· Manage information database on a wide
variety of topics
· A membership organization
· A caretaker for artifacts and people's
memories
Bi~ Hailw Audacious goals (BHAGs) that
were not redefined
· Every travel and tourist business as members
· Expand the KVCC's museum, visitor and
meeting facilities
· Develop destination marketing program that
makes all local businesses desire to be a member
· Develop improved long term funding
mechanisms
· Expand cultural center to include
comprehensive local history museum
· Health benefits for members and employees
· Conduct a member survey
· Build membership
· Create organization committed to strategic
planning at all levels, with benchmarks and
evaluation built in to all projects
· Expand on our position of having the dominant
website for the Kenai Peninsula visitor industry
· Have Kenai known as great travel destination,
and not just for fishing
(Short-term Hairy, Audacious Goals (SHAGs)
not redefined
· Develop curing edge WWW site that supports
tourism, fishing and the arts
· Provide computer based kiosks so people can
explore our member services
· Develop strategies for attracting new members
· Long range plan for bed tax to fund visitor
infrastructure
· Develop sustainable earned income revenue
through website advertising
· Sustainable 501 c (3) corporation to fired
museum
· Enhance member services (business,
educational services)
· Institute information gathering process to meet
future needs
· Develop major winter event to attract visitors
BHA Gs Final
· Have every travel and tourist business in the
Kenai area becomes a member
· Be the Smithsonian of the North
· Have the best destination marketing program
in Alaska
S,,HA Gs final
· Develop sustainable revenue stream through a
501c3 arm of the KCVB to enhance fundraising
abilities
· Develop cutting edge World Wide Web
presence that supports tourism, fishing and the
arts
· Have computer-based kiosks featuring
visitkenai.com at airport, visitors center and
anywhere else appropriate to allow visitors easy
access to our member and activity database
· Continue to expand the number and quality of
the member services we offer
· Develop a plan for a borough-wide bed tax to
fund the visitor industry and help communities
pay to maintain infrastructure used by visitors.
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
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Betsy Arbelovsky-- Community Care Foundation
ITEM C'
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Public Heating -- Regulating Smoking in Eating Establishments
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Ordinance No. 1987-2003 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010 to Change the
Range of the PoLice Trainee While Attending the Public Safety Academy at
Sitka to a Range 2.
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Ordinance No. 1988-2003 --Amending KMC 7.15.050 to Increase the
Purchasing Limit Without Competitive Bidding for Construction or
Maintenance Projects to $20,000.
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Ordinance No. 1989-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,900,000 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project
Fund and $950,000 in the Water and Sewer Specie Revenue Fund.
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Ordinance No. 1990-2003 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC
14.22.010 to Change Day Care Centers From "C" (Conditional Use) to "P"
{Principal Permitted Use) in the CG {General Commercial), CC {Central
Commercial) and IL {Light Industrial) Zones.
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ITEM E:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM F:
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ITEM G:
ITEM H:
ITEM I:
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Resolution No. 2003-05 -- Supporting the Approval of the Tri-Borough
Position Paper for Federal Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing
Program, 2002-2007.
*Liquor License Renewals
Pizza Paradisos-- Beverage Dispensary
Kenai Joe's-- Beverage Dispensary
BPO Elks Lodge #2425 -- Club
Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 -- Club
The Rainbow Bar-- Beverage Dispensary
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
MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of January 15, 2003.
*December 12, 2002 Work Session Notes
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINg,SS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1991-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $779.25 in the General Fund for Drug Asset
Forfeitures.
*Ordinance No. 1992-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $24,876.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska
Highway Safety Grant to Purchase Video Cameras.
Approval-- Vacation of the Westerly Three-Foot Portion of the 33-Foot
Access Easement to Accommodate the Existing Building, All Within
Section 34, T6N, R11W, Seward Meridian, Alaska, the city Kenai and the
Kenai Peninsula Borough -- David Yragui, Petitioner
ITEM J:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K:
· ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIl,- REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERs
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MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS~ PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7'05 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. Williams requested a moment of silence in
remembrance of the crew and families of the Columbia Space Shuttle.
A-Xo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk.
Williams, Bookey and Swarner.
Present were:
Moore, Porter, Bannock, Jackman,
A-3.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
MOVE:
E-7d (Chamber of Commerce Report) to be heard
before E- 1.
ADD AT:
ITEM J: House Bill No. 4/relating to publicly owned
Correctional facilities (see page 2, line 5)
ADD AT:
ITEM K-1' 1 /31 /03 Memorandum regarding Kenai River
Bluff Erosion Study/Project Stares from Patrick Fitzgerald.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
A-4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
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FEBRUARY 5, 2003
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ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
B-X.
Betsy Arbelovsky -- Community Care Foundation
Arbelovsky reviewed information included in the packet regarding the formation of a
Community Care Foundation for the Central Peninsula. She noted, the Foundation
would be a resource to support non-profits and their grass roots efforts. She also
noted, a survey was included in the packet and she encouraged everyone to complete
it and return it to her office.
Arbelovsky noted the types of funds within a Foundation as: Unrestricted funds (gifts
to the Foundation to be used in accordance with Foundation guidelines to benefit the
Central Peninsula); specific are of interest funds (the donor specifies the cause or area
of interest and designates criteria for grant awards, etc.); donor advised funds (the
donor designates the committee who will disperse the funds as well as the criteria for
giving); specific organization designated funds {the donor designates specific non-
profits or other organizations who will benefit from the fund); scholarship/fellowship
funds {the donor designates the criteria for award); and stand-by foundations (the
donor sets up a fund with at least $5,000 and includes the fund in their estate
planning). She also noted, the Foundation will not be in competition with United Way.
Arbelovsky also reported they are looking for volunteers to serve on their board.
ITEM C:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ LEGISLATORR AND COUNCILS
Assemblywoman Betty Glick reviewed actions taken by the Assembly at their meeting
of February 4, 2003. Highlights of the comments were as follows: · Assembly finalized their federal priority list.
· Received an update from their lobbyist who reported the transportation
appropriation bill included $500,000 for the Kenai River Trail Improvement; $1 million
for Kenai Peninsula road improvements; and in the energy and water appropriations
bill, $185,000 for the Corps of Engineers to begin studying the Kenai River bluff
erosion which can provide the justification for further erosion protection in future
years. Williams stated administration would have to investigate whether the wording
is correct as he believed it should be ongoing funding. Glick also reported the bill also
included funding for the Boys & Girls Club; Alaska Seafood; CIRCAC; Kenai River
Center; Kenai Stream Bank Restoration.
An update from the Alaska State Troopers regarding their coverage on
the Peninsula.
· Passage of a resolution requesting the State of Alaska, Division of Parks
& Outdoor Recreation include personal property tax compliance as a requirement to
qualify for Kenai River guide permits.
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· Passage of a resolution supporting the Outer Continental Shelf Oil &
Gas Lease Sales 191 and 199.
The Emergency Management Office is hoping to develop an emergency
operations facility off the Kalifomsky Beach Road to incorporate all dispatch and
emergency services. Most of the discussions came from the Homeland Securities
perspective. She noted, the building is on the Borough's Federal priority list. In the
discussions, concern was stated that the space available for a command center in the
PRISM building was too close to the airport. She added, it was noted neither Kenai or
Homer were represented in the Public Safety.Transition Committee meeting at which
the matter was discussed.
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
D-X.
Public Heating -- Regulating Smoking in Eating Establishments
Williams noted, this was a public hearing to learn whether there was interest in the
community for the council to direct an ordinance be developed for their consideration.
Greg Daniels, 426 Rogers Road-- Reviewed statistics in regard to smoking and
health issues related to smoking. Daniels stated he supported the council developing
an ordinance as he felt it would be a really good thing to do for the community and the
health and welfare of its citizens.
Bill Osborne, 443 Rogers Road, Kenai-- Stated he believed it was time the council
investigated the issue and protect the citizens of the city.
John Parker, Third and Forest, Kenai -- Stated he is an employee of the city, but
was speaking as a private citizen. Parker stated he supported the development and
passage of an ordinance. He noted, when a person who' smokes goes out to dinner,
they do not infringe on other smokers, but infringe on non-smOkers' fights to breathe
clean air.
Bryan Templeton, 1209 Fourth Avenue, Kenai -- Stated he is a smoker and agrees
non-smokers have the fight not to breathe second-hand smoke, but also, smokers
· have the fight to smoke and he believes, businesses have the fight to decide whether
or not they will allow smoking in their establishment. He added, there have not been
any studies that state with certainty second-hand smoke harms. Templeton also
stated, people can choose not to go to establishments if they don't want to breathe
smoke.
Tim Navarre, 608 Ponderosa, Kenai -- Stated he is anti-smoking and agrees there
should be an ordinance. He added, he spoke with a number of restaurant owners and
most did not have a problem in passage of such an ordinance. Navarre added, he did
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FEBRUARY 5, 2003
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believe an ordinance should include time for the establishments to make any
necessary alterations.
Mike Retone, 47074 Wildberry Court, Kenai -- Stated he is a junior at Kenai
Central High School and would support the passage of an ordinance. As a student
and participant in the D.A.R.E. program, he has learned the importance of saying no
to drugs, alcohol and cigarettes and feels no-smoking in an establishment would
enhance it as a place for people to gather and enjoy.
Roy Wells, 410 Lawton Drive, Kenai -- Stated his support of an ordinance for the
health and well being of its citizens.
Brandi Olson, 39395 Breadman Street, Sterling, AK, Grants Coordinator, Tobacco
Control All!ance of the Peninsula -- Stated she believes passage of a non-smoking
ordinance would be a good start and she applauded the council's efforts in moving in
this direction. She encouraged the city to use her as a resource person and to help
develop an ordinance.
Emily Neeman, 1635 Northwestern Avenue, Anchorage, American Cancer Society
-- Stated she is the Alaska Advocacy Manager and works on public policies relating to
cancer issues. Neeman stated she has been wortdng with a lot of communities who
are discussing non-smoking ordinances. She stated her support of the council in
discussing this health issue and encouraged council to move forward with the
formation of an ordinance with patience and careful consideration for the impact it will
have on the community (positive health effects). They have learned that after this type
of policy is in place, after a public education campaign, the public supports the
ordinance.
Don Jose's Representative -- Stated council will have to do what they have to do.
personally doesn't like people deciding what he can and cannot sell in his business,
but they can't fight it anymore. He also noted, the owner's restaurant in Anchorage
has not had many negative effects from Anchorage's ordinance.
He
George Pitsilionis, Paradisos Restaurant -- Had no objections to the development of
an ordinance.
Councilwoman Porter stated she visited all the restaurants in Kenai. She encouraged
council to request Attorney Graves to work with the representatives from the American
Cancer Society and Tobacco Alliance to develop an ordinance. In her discussions with
Graves she was told an ordinance could be divided into three sections with definitions:
bar, restaurant and bar/restaurant. Swarner suggested Graves work with the
restaurant owners to indicate in the ordinance a workable length of time for the
ordinance to become effective in case alternations to premises will need to be made.
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dackman stated her concern how far the ordinance would go and to what lengths the
bar/restaurant owners would have to go to accommodate requirements of an'
ordinance. Williams suggested an ordinance could be drafted and several hearings
could be held to be sure the wording is acceptable.
Greg Daniels -- Stated he felt it very important bar/restaurant owners are required to
have a 100% smoke-free restaurant, which may mean a door separating the bar from
the restaurant.
Williams noted, the enforcement of a law can be a problem with the budget constraints
the city faces this year. He added, he hoped the citizens will help by policing
themselves.
BRRAK TAKEN: 8:30 P.M..
BACK TO ORDER: 8:50 P.M.
9-2.
Ordinance No. 1987-2003 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010 to Change the
Range of the Police Trainee While Attending the Public Safety Academy at
Sitka to a Range 2.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1987-2003 and
Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. City Manager Snow explained the Fair Labor
Standards Act requires trainees at the police academy to be paid overtime for those
hours above forty per week in actual training and payment of the overtime at the
Range 13 pay scale is very costly and utilizes a large portion of the police training
budget and overtime expense.
VOTE:
Moore
Jackman
Swarner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Porter
Williams
Yes Bannock Yes
Yes Yes
Bookey
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D-3.
Ordinance No. 1988-2003 -- Amending KMC 7.15.050 to Increase the
Purchasing Limit Without Competitive Bidding for Construction or
Maintenance Projects to $20,000.
MOTION:
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Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1988-2003 and
Councilwoman Porter S~ONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Williams explained, the ordinance would raise the
purchase limit without going to competitive bid from $10,000 to $20,000. Bookey
stated he would support the ordinance but cautioned administration to abuse the
ordinance. He added, he wanted the city to still give its best effort to get the best
price, etc. and if he sees abuse, he will want to change the limit back to what it is
currently.
Porter stated she would not support the ordinance. Swarner stated she would not
support the ordinance due to constraints on the budget. Moore stated he would
support the ordinance. He noted, in the past there had been times when work that
could have been a single job, had been divided to maybe avoid the bidding process.
He added, he also saw that as a way to expedite' the project. He asked Public Works
Manager La Shot if the elevation of the limit would alleviate this problem as well. La
Shot stated, raising the limit would help in times when it would help to hire someone
in a timely fashion without going through the bidding process. He added, the last time
the limit was raised was in 1988 and purchasing power of that limit ($10,000) had
certainly changed.
Williams noted, still no funds would be able to be used without council first
appropriating it. Administration currently cannot spend more than $2,500 without
council's authorization. He added, council would still be in control of funds to be
spent and the amendment would only allows administration to move away from the
bidding process.
Bannock noted, if the ordinance would pass, there would be two levels; purchase of
supplies, materials, equipment, or contractual services and construction or
maintenance projects. He asked the driving factor for making the amendment. City
Manager Snow answered, the driving force was discussion from council at their
January 2 meeting when the design/build ordinance was before council. During the
discussion, council decided there were many reasons why they objected to the
design/build ordinance and it was suggested a simpler solution might be to raise the
amount before going to bid. An example was the force account used in-house for the
remodel of the downstairs office.
Bannock asked if the amendment to the ordinance would be good for construction and
maintenance, why would it not be good for supplies, materials, equipment and other
contractual services. Williams stated he believed it was singled out during a
discussion he and a couple other council members had with the attorney when
insurance was requested to be in the ordinance to only address the construction or
maintenance projects.
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Bookey stated as an example, the water/sewer he-in work needed to be done
separately by the same contractor. He noted, it was the best thing for the city to do
and saved money, but left a concern for him that it should have gone to bid and done
as one project. Bookey added, raising the limit with the ordinance would eliminate
that concern. Council will still have the ability to say no. dackman stated she was
concerned raising the limit would be a license for abuse.
Porter stated she felt it was a good idea to have a limit and go to bid and get the best
price for the community. Finance Director Semmens stated he fully supported the
ordinance as there are several lines of approval any purchase goes through. He noted,
any purchase over $30 has to have a purchase order. Council sees those of $2,500
and over, but he reviews all of them. He routinely asks the questions council thinks
are not being asked, i.e. local purchase, lowest price, etc. Semmens also noted, there
is a cost in going to bid, i.e. preparation of bid documents, advertisement, a great
amount of time of review by contractors, contractor response to bids, etc. Typically,
for a $10,000 job, there is not a lot of margin in bid amounts. Semmens emphasized,
there are very good controls on purchasing in the City of Kenai.
Bannock stated he didn't think it was about the purchase, because by the time the
purchase order gets to Semmens, the decision of purchase has already been made.
Semmens noted, he is the person who approves the purchase. Bannock stated, the
raise would not have been needed to solve the perceived problem with the water/sewer
tie-in project, it would raise the limit to hide the perceived problem. He noted his
previous question of why, if it is good for construction and maintenance, why not for
supplies, materials, equipment or contractual services.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to strike the entire second line of subparagraph (1) and
change $10,000 to $20,000 to read, "Supplies, materials, equipment, or contractual
services whose cost does not exceed $20,000 in a single transaction;" Councilwoman
Porter SECONDED the motion.
Williams stated he believed supplies, materials, equipment is different than
contractual services. Semmens noted, all bid specifications are different and a
construction job would require more, but some supplies, materials, and equipment are
also specified and calls are made to fred the best price. Williams stated, he believed
the ordinance would allow more efficiency in City Hall to obtain a price or purchase an
item.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
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PAGE 8
Moore
Jackman
Swarner
No
No
Porter
Williams
No
No
Bannock
Bookey
Yes
No
MOTION TO AMEND FAILED.
VOTE ON MAIN UNAMENDED MOTION:
VOTE:
,.
Moore
Yes
Porter
No
dackman No Williams Yes
No
Bannock
Booke¥
No
Yes
MOTION FAILED.
D-4.
Ordinance No. 1989-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,900,000 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project
Fund and $950,000 in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1989-2003 and
Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. La Shot explained the funds would be used for the
City's ongoing water improvements program. He added, the last exploratory well did
not work out and they would be trying again on the east side of town. Williams noted,
the funds were received from a state grant.
VOTE:
Moore Yes Porter Yes Bannock Yes
Williams Yes
Jackman
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bookey
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
V-5.
Ordinance No. 1990-2003 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC
14.22.010 to Change Day Care Centers From "C" {Conditional Use) to "P"
{Principal Permitted Use) in the CG {General. Commercial), CC {Central
Commercial) and IL {Light Industrial) Zones.
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MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1990-2003 and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Bannock reported the Planning & Zoning
Commission approved the resolution and recommended it for approval by the council.
VOTE:
Moore
Jackman
Swarner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Porter
Williams
Yes
Yes
Bannock
Bookey
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
9-6.
Resolution No. 2003-06 -- Supporting the Approval of the Tri-Borough
Position Paper for Federal Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing
Program, 2002-2007.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval and Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED
the motion.
Blaine Gilman -- 216 Susieanna, Kenai. Stated he supported the lease sales but felt
the resolution was diluted with the discussion about the th-borough position paper
and suggested the resolution be amended to state the council supports the off and gas
sale with positive aspects in the whereas paragraphs. Gilman submitted a draft
resolution which he felt better supported the off and gas lease sales for council's
review and consideration. Williams noted the city's resolution was written to support
the th-borough paper. He also reported he attended a public hearing on the lease
sales and 99% of the public comments were in support of the sales.
Bill Popp, Oil/~ Gas Liaison/Kenai Peninsula Borough -- Popp reported the
Assembly had passed a resolution at their February 4 meeting but made some
withdrawals to avoid some subsistence activities and critical habitat areas. They
believe, they are in the first of three broad steps in regard to selling leases in the Outer
Continental Shelf, i.e. deciding whether or not to go forward with the sales, provide
access to the resource and to see if there is resources available in the areas;
exploration; and development of production.
Popp explained, the Minerals Management Service as referred to in the tri-borough
paper, has the ability to control off-shore loading; control conflicts between
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PAGE 10
commercial, sport and subsistence activities; and, has full ability to identify habitat
areas and can take steps to avoid issues with those areas. However, the Service does
not have the authority to approve spill response/prevention plans or write checks.
The Borough believes those issues will be dealt with through additional actions with
other federal agencies. Their resolution reflects the Borough's belief the Mineral
Management Service has gone as far as it can in the scope of its authority to address
the tri-borough paper. Their resolution also indicates the importance of the sale and
development of these leases to the economy of the Borough.
Williams stated concerns the resolution as presented could delay the lease sales
because it asks Congress to create new law to allow for revenue sharing within the
three boroughs and though it speaks of local government, it only addresses local
government under the borough status and does not address cities to be impacted.
Popp stated, those issues had been raised during their discussions by those opposed
to the resolution, i.e. until all of the provisions of the tri-borough paper were
addressed in detail and in final form, the borough should oppose the lease sale.
Williams stated he felt that was the concern of Gilman and his suggested resolution.
Popp stated, in reading Gilman's draft, he could not see anything to disagree with in
the wording.
Bannock stated he felt the leases needed to go forward and he felt the tri-borough
paper was separate from the oil and gas sales. He felt the resolution suggested by
Gilman was better and suggested the tH-borough resolution be substituted with
Gilman's draft.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED to substitute ResolUtion No. 2003-06 with the
suggested draft of Gilman and Councilwoman Swamer SECONDED the motion.
Bannock requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
D-7o
Liquor License Renewals
Pizza Paradisos-- Beverage Dispensary
Kenai Joe's-- Beverage Dispensary
BPO Elks Lodge #2425 -- Club
Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 -- Club
The Rainbow Bar-- Beverage Dispensary
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM E:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
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E-7d.
Kenai Chamber of Commerce
Chamber President Brewer apologized for the recent comments in a newspaper article
regarding the relationship between the City and the Chamber. She clarified, the
Chamber did not have secret meetings; have an economic development committee to
work with the business members and community leaders for bringing potential
businesses to the city; and the city and Chamber need to work together.
Roy Wells, Lawton Drive -- Spoke of the community and its ability to work together
in many projects. He noted, the Chamber, through its economic development
committee, wants to be more visible in commerce. Wells added, he appreciated the
support of the city and looked forward to working with the city.
Porter suggested the council meet with the Chamber Board in a work session to
discuss items of interest to both entities. Williams noted the city manager is the City's
representation on the Chamber Board. He also noted a lot of work between the city,
Chamber and citizens will be needed to meet the challenges the city faces with the loss
of revenue from the closure of the Kmart store.
Audrey Walaszek, Chamber Director -- Thanked the council for their involvement
and participation in Chamber activities and added her support of the city and
Chamber workin§ to§ether.
Porter was requested to work with the Chamber in determining dates to hold a work
session.
E-1. Council on Aging -- Swarner reported the next meeting would be held on
February 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center.
E-2. Airport Commission -- Jackman reported the next meeting was
scheduled for February 13.
E-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the next meeting xvould be held
on Monday, February 10. He requested Assemblywoman Glick to forward any
information she had in regard to the funding for the bluff erosion project for
distribution to the Harbor Commission.
E-4. Library Commission -- Moore reported the Commission met on Tuesday,
February 4. During the meeting new officers were elected, i.e. Emily DeForest, Chair
and Kathy Heus, Vice-Chair. Immediately following the meeting a "visioning session"
was held to gather ideas of what the community wanted to see in their library, such as
activities that can be implemented, grant writing, Commission members, etc.
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E-5. Parks/~ Recreation Commission -- Porter reported the next meeting
would be held on February 6 at 7:00 p.m.
E-6. Planning/h Zoning Commission -- Bannock reviewed actions taken by
the Commission at their January 22nd meeting which included an approval of a
conditional use permit for a dog grooming and spa; setting a public hearing for the
rezoning of property to be included in the Education Zone; and setting a public
hearing for the Land Use Table amendments in regard to parks and recreation.
Bannock noted there is a vacancy on the Commission with the resignation of
Commissioner Nord and noted applications were included in the packet for review.
Bannock suggested the appointment of Amy Anderson, one of the applicants.
Williams stated he would delay appointments to both the Planning & Zoning
Commission and the Harbor Commission until the February 19 meeting.
E-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
E-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the minutes of the
January 14 meeting were included in the packet. She noted the next meeting was
scheduled for Tuesday, February 11 and the Committee had two available seats.
Porter requested page 2, Item 8-b be checked in regard to the Airport Triangle Park.
E-7b. Kenai Convention/l~ Visitors Bureau Board-- Bookey reported a
meeting was held on January 27 at which time the current officers were re-elected
{Fred Braun, President; Dan Van Zee, Vice-President; and Ron Malston, Treasurer).
The Board also discussed budgets and reported they were seeking a grant for
development of a marketing program and updating their website.
Other items mentioned were: · The KCVB were applying for two VISTA volunteers.
· They heard an Arctic Winter Games update.
· They will hold a strategic planning session.
· They are actively trying to promote the Visitors Center.
E-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Wi!!_/ams reported he would be
attending the Alaska Conference of Mayors meeting in Juneau, February 12 and 13.
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-X.
F-2.
agenda.
Regular Meeting of January 15, 2003 -- Approved by consent agenda.
December 12, 2002 Work Session Notes -- Approved by consent
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ITEM G:
CORRF~PONDENCE-- None.
ITEM H:
OLD BUSINGS-- None.
ITEM I:
NEW BUSINESS
I-1o
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to pay the bills. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the
motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
I-2o
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the Purchase orders exceeding $2,500.
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
I-3o
Ordinance No. 1991-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $779.25 in the General Fund for Drug Asset
Forfeitures.
Introduced by consent agenda.
I-4o
Ordinance No. 1992-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $24,876.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska
Highway Safety Grant to Purchase Video Cameras.
Introduced by consent agenda.
I-5.
Approval -- Vacation of the Westerly Three-Foot Portion of the 33-Foot
Access Easement to Accommodate the Existing Building, All Within
Section 34, T6N, R11W, Seward Meridian, Alaska, the city Kenai and the
Kenai Peninsula Borough -- David Yragui, Petitioner
Bannock explained the requested vacation came before council several months ago
and council vetoed the request. The vacation was amended and had now come back
through the Planning & Zoning Commission, who recommended approval.
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PAGE 14
Williams stated he was not in favor of giving up a right-of-way for encroachments, in
this case a building, which was illegally built on the right of way. Williams suggested
the easement be leased to the applicant instead of approving the vacation. The lease
should have included in it a reversionary clause if and when the building is removed.
City Attorney Graves stated a precedent had been set through the city's leasing of a
right-of-way for a storage facility, however there was no road involved in that instance.
Graves suggested council could veto the vacation and then direct administration to
discuss the matter with the applicant. Because the applicant would be leasing the
right-of-way from the city, there would be no need for him to reapply for the vacation.
Bannock stated his concern the encroachment would still exist.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to veto the vacation of the westerly three-foot portion
of the 33-foot access easement to accommodate the existing building, all within
Section 34, T6N, R11W, Seward Meridian, Alaska, the City of Kenai and the Kenai
Peninsula Borough, KPB File 2003-005 and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
Moore Yes
dackman Yes
Swarner Yes
Porter Yes Bannock No
Williams Yes Yes
Bookey
MOTION PASSED.
Williams stated the letter noting the veto should state the city was not going to require
the applicant to remove the building from the fight-of-way and will work with him in
this matter. Bannock noted the city would now have an ongoing violation. Graves
stated it is not unusual to work with the public to cure a violation.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR-- Mayor Williams noted the following:
· He will be traveling to Washington, DC in March to attend the NLC
Conference of Cities and visit with Alaska's congressional delegation. He requested a
complete update of the bluff erosion information to take with him and include the
letter added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Williams stated he would
need four copies.
· He requested administration to investigate the funds discussed by Glick
earlier in the meeting.
· Noted the fisheries tax letter included in the packet.
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PAGE 15
· Noted the letter from Avis regarding on-site and off-site car rentals at the
Kenai Airport.
· Referred to the copy of HB4 (added to the agenda at the beginning of the
meeting) in regard to publicly-owned correctional facilities. He stated he wanted to
support the bill, but wanted council to let him know of their objections, if any.
· Suggested the city should have a contingency plan in regard to its budget
and the closing of the Kmart facility. He asked if administration wanted to have a
work session to discuss the budget preparation as he felt the work council had done at
the recent work sessions was now of no value.
Council agreed another work session should be held as council would have some
difficult decisions to make, i.e. whether a hiring freeze should be instituted and no
replacement of personnel made, etc. Snow stated she and Semmens had talked about
those things and would have a report to this regard to discuss with council and would
like to have another work session.
Council set a work session for 6:00 p.m. on February 20, 2003.
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Snow reported the following:
· Referring to the Corps of Engineers letter added at the beginning of the
meeting, Snow noted the Corps representative was willing to meet with the council.
· Referred to the memorandum included in the packet regarding the city's
banking service and noted Administration was recommending the city continue with
Wells Fargo. Bookey stated he thought the banking service needed to be reviewed
periodically because the service is so important and is a major work load. He added,
he agreed the service should remain status quo until next year.
Semmens stated he would talk with the bank to see if they want to extend their service
contract for another year. In his last discussions, the bank stated they could extend
the contract for about the same cost. Bookey added, he was concerned the city was
getting locked into using one bank.
K-2. Attorney-- Attorney Graves reported the following:
· Another disbursement ($328,839.40) was made from the Bankruptcy
Court in the Inlet Woods matter.
In April of 2002, the council tracked their interest rate on land sales to
be the discount rate plus five percent. In January, 2003, the Federal Reserve Bank
issued a new regulation which changed, how to calculate the discount interest rate
which raised it from aA% to 2 ¥4%, which raised the city's interest rate by 1Y~. %,
making it 5aA% to 7~A% on sales.
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· He attended the Brown Fields Redevelopment Seminar which dealt more
with the Millennium Square property instead of the old waste site. The regulation
fundamentally changed the environmental law to make it more attractive for
purchasers to buy contaminated property and develop it. Through an exception called
the bona_fide prospective purchaser, someone can buy contaminated land and not
have environmental liability for the property. He added, the former owner and the
polluter may have the liability, but not the new purchaser. Graves noted, the State
did not adopt the changes to its environmental law, but DEC has an administrative
program that does the same thing. Because of the changes in the law, one can buy
environmental insurance to protect the purchaser from liability. He added, a lot of
communities are doing this because they recognize what they are getting out of the
deal is not the sale price, but the development of the property. Because solid waste
site facilities have different rules, he called the statewide director of the solid waste
site program and he and La Shot will meet with the director to develop guidelines for
the potential development of the Section 36 property. Graves stated he will also do a
written report to council and the Parks & Recreation Commission after developing
specific guidelines.
Porter requested Graves write a memorandum clarifying the parameters for council
attending meetings, etc. Graves stated he would do a synopsis of the Open Meetings
Act with examples.
K-3. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas reported the following:
· The DCED population count was included in the packet; the new count
is 7,166. She asked if council wanted to appeal the count. Council had no objections
to the count.
· A letter from the Kenai Alternative High School requesting a donation
toward their graduation ceremony was included in the packet. Freas noted, council
included $300 in the Legislative budget for this purpose. Council directed the
donation be made.
· Thanked the council for the employee appreciation dinner and the Kenai
Fire Department employees who were involved in the preparation of the special
presentation made at the dinner.
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
L-1. Citizens
Tim Navarre, 608 Ponderosa, Kenai-- Navarre noted the following:
· Thanked council for the passage of the resolution regarding the oil and
gas sales.
· In regard to the vacation of the easement, when he was on the Borough
Assembly, he didn't give rights-of-way away either.
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PAGE 17
Suggested council reconsider the amending of the level of competitive
bidding for construction or maintenance projects which council had failed earlier in
the meeting. He noted, the Borough had raised their level to $50,000. Raising the
limit would actually save money and time.
L-2. Council
Bookey-- No comments.
Swarner -- · Referred to Information Item No. 2, drafts of a letter to President
Bush or a resolution requesting first responder funding be disbursed. Council
directed the letter be sent.
· Stated she attended the Library visioning session and was pleased with
the attendance and the suggestions made. Moore -- No comments.
Porter -- · Asked if the joint letters with the Soldotna Council had been sent.
It was reported draft letters were prepared and forwarded to the Soldoma City
Manager. The City Manager was out of town and upon his return, the letters would be
finalized.
· Noted she spoke with the Airport Manager Cronkhite regarding vehicles
left in the terminal parking lot with flat tires, etc. Cronkhite reported the vehicles to
which Porter was refemng had current long-term permits. She contacted the owner of
the vehicle with the flat tire and was told they would be repairing the tires, etc. when
they were next in Kenai. It was also suggested the permits include a clause about
keeping vehicles'in drivable condition while parked at the terminal.
· Asked if the city could work with car dealers to encourage them not to
park their vehicles on the grass on the right-of-ways as it kills the grass.
Bannock-- No comments.
Jll~k!~_lll -- No comments
Williams -- Referring the memorandum from the Corps added to the agenda, he
noted analysis//2 mentioned "...will continue to develop..." indicating long term; and
analysis//3 stated, "...a draft reconnaissance report..." also indicates long term.
Williams stated his concern the project will be delayed further and added, he would
bring it to the attention of Senator Stevens during his visit with him in March.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjoUrned at approximately 11:46 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
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ORDINANCE NO. 1993-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $1,782 IN
THE GENERAL FUND LIBRARY DEPARTMENT FOR A STATE GRANT.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a $1,782 grant from the State of Alaska
for interlibrary book loans; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to purchase library
books with this grant.
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 Library
Increase Estimated Revenues:
State Grant
$1,782
Increase Appropriations:
Books
$1,782
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 5th day of
March, 2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: ~~~
(02 / 11 / 2003) hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
February 19, 2003
March 5, 2003
March 5, 2003
Suggested by:
Planning & Zoning Commission
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1994-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~NAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
THE LAND USE TABLE IN KMC 14.22.010 TO CHANGE PARKS AND RECREATION IN
THE RR, RR1, RS, RS1, RS2, AND RU ZONES FROM A SECONDARY USE TO A
CONDITIONAL USE AND, IN THE IL AND IH ZONES, FROM A SECONDARY USE TO A
PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USE.
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is currently listed as a secondary use in the RR,
RR1, RS, RS 1, RS2, RU, IL and IH zones; and,
WHEREAS, parks and recreation would not be developed as a secondary use; and,
WHEREAS, parks and recreation should be allowed in residential zones (RR, RR1, RS,
RS 1, RS2 and RU) as a conditional use; and, .
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is compatible with the intent of the IL and IH zones
as a principal permitted use; and,
WHEREAS, inclusion of parks and recreation as allowed in residential zones (RR, RR1,
RS, RS 1, RS2 and RU) as a conditional use and as a principal permitted use in the IL
and IH zones is consistent with the 1992 Kenai Comprehensive Plan (Revised 1996);
and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to allow parks and recreation
to be a principal permitted use in industrial zones and to allow parks and recreation to
be a conditional use in residential zones.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 14.22.010 is amended as shown on Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fifth day of March,
2003.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
February 19, 2003
March 5, 2003
April 5, 2003
KEY: LAND USE TABLE NOTE: Reference footnotes
P=Principal Permitted Use on following pages for
C=Conditionai Use additional restrictions.
S=Secondary use
N=Not Permitted
LAND USES C ' RR RR1 RS RS1 RS2 RU CC CG IL IH ED R TSH
Theaters/ N C C19 C N N C P P C C N P C
Commercial Recreation
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LAND USES C RR RR1 RS RS1 RS2 RU CC CG IL IH ED R TSH
Related Uses
Automotive Repair/ N C C~9 C19 N N C P P P P N N N
Tire Recapping/
Rebuilding
Gas Manufacture/ N N C~9 C~ N N N N N C~ C9 N N N
Storage
Manufacturing/ N C C C N N C C P P P N C C
Fabricating/
Assembly/Storage
Warehouses N C C19 C N N C C p9 P P N C N
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::: :::::::::':': :':::::':':': :':':':':':':'i':':':':':':'
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LAND USES C RR RR1 RS RS1 RS2 RU CC CG IL IH ED R TSH
Churches C plo plo plo p~O plo p~O p~O plo C C P plo P
,
Clinics C C C C C C C P P P C P C C
,,
Colleges C C C C C C C P P C C P C C
Elementary Schools C C C C C C C P P C C P C C
Governmental Buildings C C C C C C C P P P C P C C
High Schools C C C C C C C P P C C P C C
Hospitals C C C C C C C P P P C C C C
Libraries C C C C C C Cm P P P C P C P
Museums C C C C C C C P P P C P C P
,,
Parks and Recreation P P__ P_p_ P__' P__ P__ P__ P P P_ P p p p
Sanitariums C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Attachment A Page 2 of 3
C.~TY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
PZ03-08
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 THE LAND USE TABLE IN KMC 14.22.010 BE AMENDED TO
CHANGE PARKS AND RECREATION IN THE RR, RR1, RS, RS 1, RS2, AND RU ZONES
FROM A SECONDARY USE TO A CONDITIONAL USE AND, IN THE IL AND IH ZONES,
FROM A SECONDARY USE TO A PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USE.
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is currently listed as a secondary use in
RR1, RS, RS 1, RS2, RU, IL and IH zones; and
the RR,
WHEREAS, parks and recreation would not be developed as a secondary use; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation should be allowed in residential zones (RR, RR1, RS,
RS 1, RS2 and RU) as a conditional use; and,
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is compatible with the intent of the IL and IH zones
as a principal permitted use; and
WHEREAS, inclusion of parks and recreation as allowed in residential zones (RR, RR1,
RS, RS 1, RS2 and RU) as a conditional use and as a principal permitted use in the IL
and IH zones is consistent with the 1992 Kenai Comprehensive Plan (Revised 1996);
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to allow parks and recreation
to be a principal permitted use in industrial zones and to allow parks and recreation to
be a conditional use in residential zones.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS
THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA AMEND KMC 14.22.010 as
shown on Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, this 12th day of February 2003.
a~ "'
nal
Municipal Airport
II
II Airport Manager's II
I Monthly Report II
Airport Marketing: Several meetings occurred during the last month with prospective tenants
for airport property. Some of the plans and proposals are very exciting. A special thanks to Kim
HoWard, Assistant to the City Manager, for her willingness to drop everything and spend time
with the many prospective clients we refer to her for specific airport land information.
Airport Terminal Parking Lot and Driveway Reconfiguration Project: Consultant
continues work with the Airport Commission and Terminal user groups to develop a plan for
presentation to Council. The most exciting part of this project will include upgrade of Terminal
ramps and sidewalks to comply with Federal access requirements. This portion of the project is
eligible for grant funding.
Airport Terminal Display Project' Project is still on schedule for completion before tourist
season.
Airport Security: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA).continues to provide two
agents on a trial basis to search checked baggage outbound from Kenai to connecting carders.
Airport Manager met last month with Kenneth L. Jarmen, Federal Security Director, U.S. DOT,
Transportation Security Administration and a bevy of Federal and contract personnel to access
the capability of our terminal to accommodate full passenger and baggage screening. As most of
you remember, the Kenai terminal original layout provided full passenger screening and
therefore is well suited to any proposed changes in security requirements.. The Airport Manager
is continuing to meet with TSA representatives to draft an acceptable security plan for Kenai.
Chief Kopp also met with Mr. Jarmen and is providing assistance in defining our capabilities and
needs.
More Airport Security' At the request of Mayor Williams, we have contacted Mr. Mike
Machulsky, Assistant TSA Administrator, Alaska Region and invited him to visit Kenai to meet
with our Airport Commission to discuss airport security. Mr. Malchulsky indicated that he
would be interested in such a meeting and will discuss the possibilities with Ken Jarmen and
perhaps coordinate something to coincide with Mr. Jarmen's next visit.
Airport Certification Inspection: The FAA Airports Division conducted their annual airport
certification inspection February 4th through the 7th. The final inspection report will be
transmitted later this month. At the out-brief meeting, information provided indicated several
areas of concern, primarily in the areas of manning and training.
Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT)' In conjunction with the certification inspection, the
FAA RSAT team visited the Kenai Airport to conduct inspections of the airfield and possible
incursion hazards. Recommendations from that inspection included improved signage and
pavement markings.
Central Peninsula Air Fair: Event is scheduled for May 31, 2003. Kenai will be hosting a
fly-in breakfast and static displays. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Kenai
coordinator Mary Bondurant at 283-7951 x 22.
CITY OF KENAI
2t0 RI)Al. GO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 00611-7794
TELEPHONE 9O7-283-7535
FAX 007-283-3014 ~
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM'
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Jack La Shot, Public Works Manage~
-(..,/
February 13, 2003
Department report-Council meeting of February 19, 2003
· A Public Works bid information sheet is attached.
· The draft City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan was presented at the February
12th Planning and Zoning meeting. We have requested all comments be in
writing to Marilyn Kebschull by March 7, 2003. '
· The City Hall communications upgrade and lighting fixture replacement work
is taking place at this time during the evenings after 4PM. It should take
another week or so to complete.
CITY OF KENAI
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION
227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 1 907-283-7926
FAX 907-283-4675
KENAI
All Anm~c~ CRy
MEMORANDUM
TO-
FROM:
DATE:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Frates, Parks & Recreation Director~~)
Robert
J.
February 13, 2003
Momhly Administrative Report
January was one of the most heavily used momhs for the Recreation Center this wimer.
The basketball leagues cominued to be a good draw for the public and players alike and
there was a 10% increase in weight room, wallyball, and gym use. The Teen Center
experienced an increase of +45 visits over December's totals. A total of 4,281 visited the
l~ecreation Center and a total of 1,318 youth visited the Teen Center.
Michelle McGlasson (Teen Center Supervisor) is collaborating with Boys and Girls Club
Teen Coordinator on the integration of activities, particularly over spring break. Eft'oas
will continue in that direction from now throughout summer.
The AWG Bid Committee, along with hundreds of volunteers from the Kenai/Soldotna
area, left a very solid impression with the International Committee. No announcement
has been made to date with respect to a selection of a host site. The general consensus,
however, is that the International Committee was impressed with the Peninsula's ability
to host the games.
The unseasonably mild temperatures have had a devastating effect on local ski trails,
particularly for the Kenai Nordic Trails. Our trails are still closed and will most likely
remain closed for the remainder of the season. To date, less than 10 man-hours have
been put into grooming trails.
KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
ACTIVITY REPORT
Month: January 03
THIS
MONTH
ACTIVITY
Customer Type: (hrs.)
KPHA 81.5 41
KCHS 34 51.5
Homer H.S. 4 8
North Pen. Rec. 9 3
Men's Over 35 3
Rusty Blades
Houston H.S.
Nikiski H.S. 6.5
12 7
Homer Hockey Assoc.
Soldotna H.S.
Nikiski Hockey (B. Bird)
Total Hrs:
Revenue:
Ice Remal
Figure Skating
Public Skate
Expenses:
Ice Maim,
Electric
Gas
Water and Sewer
Sanitation
Total Projected Revenue:
Total Projected Expenses:
1.50
143
$15,015.00
136.00
196.00
$11,703.39
4,734.90
402.20
57.75
128.74
$15,347.00
$16,898.24
THIS
MONTH
LAST YEAR
120
THIS
YEAR
TO DATE
3OO
121.50
25.50
29.50
68
51.25
601.75
$63,183.75
549.00
789.00
$45,058.06
36,881.66
1,467.41
288.75
461.45
$64,521.75
$84,157.33
Monthly Report For February 19, 2003
Keith Kornelis~ Public Works Manager
McCollum & Aliak LID: A resolution at the public hearing on March 5 will give the scope of work, the
method to be used to allocate the costs, and that the property owners will be assessed at 25%. There will a
choice of allocation by square footage or linear footage.
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
Kenai Coastal Trail and Erosion Control Project: The Corps had a meeting at the Kenai River Center on
January 28 where the scope of work for the sediment and hydrologic studies was discussed. Some of the
biological study plan was also discussed.
New Well House 4' An area north of the Kenai Spur Highway is being considered.
Wastewater Facility Plan (WWFP)' The city is reviewing the 65% plan submitted by CH2M Hill.
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. They are working on the
addendum to the contract, which is the preliminary design.
--Boatin~ Facility: I plan to go to bid for the dock lease spaces in March. The Harbor Commission is going
),to reevaluate the Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule.
Safety: The Governor's Safety & Health Conference is scheduled for March 17, 18, & 19. Our consultant is
working on the new Site Specific and General Health & Safety Plans.
GASB 34: Public Works is 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: New fire hydrant markers were installed. New valves were installed on the steam truck and the
high temperature shut down was calibrated. We are looking into painting the interior of Well House No. 3.
Streets and Dock: We plowed and scraped the streets, airport, and sidewalks; lubed equipment; sanded
streets and airport; filled sand buckets for city buildings; steamed and cleaned storm drains; helped take
down the Christmas decorations; made some street sign repairs; worked on trailer for pumps; and cleaned
equipment.
Sewer Treatment Plant, STP: The plant is running great.
M
mo
Linda Snow, City Manager
Fromm Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police
2/13/03
January 2003 Report
During January the Kenai Police Department responded to 428 calls for service. The Communications
Center received 126 911 calls for emergency assistance.
The installation of the ballistic safety window in the front lobby was completed. This will enhance the
safety of Communications personnel while continuing to provide personal, face-to-face service to walk-
in members of the public, in order to increase service to front counter citizens, a metal pass-thru
drawer is being installed in the wall below the safety glass, enabling the transfer of mail, documents,
and other items including Council packets.
Officer Jay Sjogren successfully completed field training and has assumed solo patrol duties.
Officer Trevor Miller attended a week-long (40 hrs) Methods of Instruction class in Anchorage.
Officer Mitch Langseth attended a 3-day Interpersonal Violence course in Anchorage.
Inv. Sgt. Scott McBdde attended a 3-day, federally funded, Anti-terrorism training course in Anchorage.
Sgt. Gus Sandahl began a federally funded 12-week Polygraph Examiner school; the school is in
Pennsylvania and will conclude the end (f March. The State vs. Billy D. Smith double homicide
case was successfully resolved due to Kenai Police Deparlznent polygraph expertise.
The Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center was the site of DispatchedCall-taker in-service training on Jan. 8-9
and 13-14. A 911 Supervisors class was presented on Jan. 10~ in conjunction with the 2-day classes.
All but 2 Kenai Dispatchers attended this training. This very progreSsive and timely training was
sponsored by the Kenai Police Department, the Kenai Chapter of the Alaska Peace Officers
Association, and the Borough's O.E.M. Instruction was given by Public Safety Training Consultants
and was featured in the last City Newsletter and covered by the Peninsula Cladon.
AND, Dispatcher Anita Handley got married on January 1
Please find attached the City of Kenai 2002 Motor Vehicle Crash Report.
KENA! POLICE DEP'!..
107 SOUTH WILLOW ST., KENAI, ALASKA 9961'1
TELEPHONE' (907) 283-7879 · FAX (907) 283-2267
2002 Motor Vehicle Crash Report
Io
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
Fatal Crashes
Total Crashes reported and type
Location of Occurrence
Primary Cause
Occurrence by Day and Time
Five Year Comparison
VII. Summary and Conclusion
Ie
FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES
There were no fatal injury motor vehicle crashes in the City of Kenai in 2002.
Il.
TOTAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES AND TYPE
T,vpe reported to KPD
2002 2001 Chan~e
Total 384 369 + 4%
Investigated (12-200) 225 213 + 5.5%
Damage Only 179 175 + 2%
Injury 47 38 + 24%
Hit and Run 49 33 + 48%
Fatal 0 0 0
III.
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE
1. KSR mile 10-12 ......... 55
2. Private Property ......... 48
3. Bridge Access ............ 15
4. KSRmile 8-10 ........... 13
5. KSR mile 6-8 ............. 12
6. KSR / BAR ......... 10
7. KSR mile 4-6 ......... 9
8. KSR mile 12-14 ......
9. KSR/WalkerLn .... 3
10. KSR/Spruce St ......3
IV.
PRIMARY CAUSE
Driver Inattention ............ 40
Failure to Yield ............... 26
Animal Action ............... 25
Unsafe Speed ................. 21
Alcohol / Drug ............... 20
Unsafe Backing .......14
Failure to Stop ......... 12
Improper Lane Use ..... 9
Slippery Pavement ...... 7
Improper Pass ........... 4
V. OCCURRENCE BY DAY AND TIME
0001-0600 0601-1200 1201-1800 1801-2400
Sunday 7 0 8
Monday 1 4 18
Tuesday 2 7 12
Wednesday 2 6 13
Thursday 4 5 16
Friday 3 5 16
Saturday 5 _4 18
9
11
12
8
5
13
11
TOTAL 24 31 101 69
11% 14% 45% 30%
Total
24
34
33
29
3O
37
38
225
,,
11%
15%
15%
13%
13%
16%
17%
Vie
FIVE YEAR COMPARISON
2002 2001 2000
1999
1998
Reported Crashes 384 369 250 306 302
Investigated Crashes 225 213 162 146 187
Damage Only 179 175 121 232 195
Inju~ 47 38 41 27 61
Fatal 0 0 1 0 2
Collisions with Animals 25 36 13 20 31
AlcohoVD~ Related 20 17 8 10 12
VIIe
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
The 225 investigated crashes involved 382 vehicles and 505 people. Seatbelts or
approved restraint devices were reported to be utilized by 81% of involved persons
(398/494), up fi'om the 79% reported in 2001.
The 47 injury crashes resulted in 61 persons with injuries ranging in definitions of
possible, non-incapacitating, and incapacitating.
Alcohol was a factor in 20 crashes which resulted in injuries to 11 people and 17
arrests for DWI. In two crashes, alcohol was suspected, or below the standard for
arrest. Marijuana was involved in one documented crash investigation.
EffeCtive July 1, 2002, the standard for the presumption of intoxication moved from
· 10 to .08 breath alcohol concentration. This new law did not affect the arrest rate
of drivers involved in crashes. The average breath alcohol concentration for the
responsible driver in alcohol related crashes was .201, twice the old. 10 standard.
Kenai Police Department made 142 arrests for driving while intoxicated in 2002,
135 in 2001 and 110 in 2000.
Kenai Police officers recorded 4,018 traffic related contacts (up 8%) resulting in
1,521 citations, including 137 citations as a result of accident investigations. KPD
participated in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant again this
year which funded 241 hours of dedicated traffic patrol.
There were 24 crashes with moose, and 1 with a caribou.
The 384 reported crashes in 2002 continued a three year increase, and a 27%
increase over 5 years. The 225 investigated crashes represent a five year increase of
20%.
The crashes were evenly spread among the days for occurrence. The majority
happen between 12'00pm and 6:00pm. Further breakdown shows that 77% of the
101 crashes during that time occurred after 2'00pm. This is consistent with the
tem~ation of the school day and work day.
Additionally, of the 69 Crashes that took place between 6:00pm and midrfight, 65%
(45) occurred before 8:00pm.
In 2002, patrol officers spent 50% of their time conducting investigations, with only
18% dedicated to patrol. 16% was allocated to training, a higher than usual average
due to. the training of three new officers to replace vacancies left by Morris, Kohler,
and Paskewitz. Only one new h/re had completed the training program by the end of
the year.
The most effective deterrent to violations of traffic law that cause crashes is
ag~essive enforcement and hi~h visibility police presence. As KPD returns to its
full complement of Officers, dedicated patrol efforts during the hi~h incident times
of 2'00pm to 6'00pm, and in the area of schools and the business district will be
5mpiemen~e:d.
KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT TO CITY MANAGER
For the period of
01-08/02-12-03
Proctored State Fire Extinguisher tests.
Three KFD personnel attended PHTLS Course at Nikiski Fire Dept.
Three KFD personnel attended the Spring Legislative Conference in Juneau.
Hosted 4 KCHS students for Job Shadow Day.
Provided car seat check ups in conjunction with SafeKids.
1 KFD personnel attended the EMT III Course in Anchor Point.
Assisted in FAA recertification. Conducted live aircraft training fire @ PRISM to meet
annual FAA requirements.
Station tour for Read's Primary School.
Provided blood pressure checks to citizens.
Assisted Public Works and KPD with details on communications upgrade.
Provided 2 smoke detectors to Kenai residents.
Actions Taken Department Level (Chart)
Report Period: From 1/8/2003 To 2/12/2003
Description
Action I Action 2 Action 3 Total Actions Percent of Total
Provide EMS Care
Investigate/Enforcement
Provide Asistance
Fill-in/Standby
Identify and Confine Hazardous Cond
Extinguish and Control
Rescue
Totals
58 19 11 88 65.19%
12 7 4 23 17.04%
9 2 0 11 8.15%
5 1 1 7 5.19%
2 1 0 3 2.22%
1 1 0 2 1.48%
1 0 0 1 0.74%
88 31 16 135 100.00%
I Extinguish and Control
I Provide EMS Care
[--] Identify and Confine Hazardous Cond
~ Rescue
~ Provide Asistance
~ Investigate/Enforcement
i ~ Fill-in/Standby
i
Total:
1.5%
65.2%
2.2%
0.7%
8.1%
17.0%
5.2%
100.0%
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Linda Snow
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From: Rachael Craig
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 10:36 AM
To: Linda Snow
Subject: Monthly Report to City Council2002
Senior Center's January Monthly Report
Our Center continues to be active and seniors use the facility daily.
Total number of days open in January 22 days.
# Congregate Meals Served
# Home Meals Served
Number of assisted fides'
Number of unassisted rides:
1,016
1,468
242
324
The facility was rented twice this month.
We logged 749 volunteer hours for January.
We celebrated and honored our volunteers who do so much for our organization. Our volunteers
subsidize the center where our grants leave off. Our volunteers provide essential non-paid positions to
make our agency. They are vital to our organization. Our volunteers prepared lunch for congregate
meals and home meals in senior housing on New Year's Day, regular volunteers assist two days a week
in the kitchen, receptionist are on duty from 8'00a.m. until 3:30p.m. drivers to and from doctor visits,
fides to and from the facility and shopping, serving lunches, leading craft projects, a'diabetic workshop,
junior-miss candidates entertained, line dancers represented the center at 3 different agencies, Council
on Aging and Senior Connection. These are all volunteer positions at the center. They need to be
commended. If these positions were paid positions at minimum wage we would be paying them
$5,355.35. If these positions were actually placed in their correct salary ranges it would be considerably
higher.
15 seniors have visited the Wellness Clinic. Lynn Knowles, RN is provided by the hospital for this
clinic. She provides blood pressure and weight checks, cholesterol draWs, and pedicures. She has been
very helpful in assisting us with seniors in need of additional health care and has instructed the office on
how to handle different health situations. We are very grateful for this service.
We have finished combining our housing list with 120 seniors on the list. One apartment will be vacant
the end of the month with occupancy occurring the first of April.
The director has finished the borough grant application for next year and will be working on the state
grant. We are evaluating our home meal clients, restructuring billing for our "choice waiver" clients,
and will be sending a letter to each home client not on the "choice wavier" to renew the need for a
doctor's prescription for home meals.
2/13/2003
163 Main Street Loop
Kenai, Alaska 99611
REPORT FOR JANUARY, 2003
CIRCULATION
Adult Juvenile Easy Books
Fiction 2213
Non-Fiction 1795
Periodicals 83
366
310
1454
283
Cassettes Intemet Access CDs Kits Misc.
180 795 144 6 44
Puzzles
2
Videos
1259
DVD
108
Total Printed Materials ............... 6504
Total Circulation ............................ 9042
WEBPAC Searches .................... 857
ADDITIONS Docs Adult Juvenile
Easy Books
AV
Gifts 5 106 27 65 40
Purchases' - 93 33 13 6
Total Additions ............................... 388
INTERLIBRARY LOANS
Ordered Received Returned
Books 21 16 16
INTERLIBRARY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY ............ 35
INTERNET USE ......... 795
VOLUNTEERS
Number .... 11
Total Hours .....189
INCOME
Fines and Rental Books
Xerox
Lost or Damaged Books
$1,627.84
267.25
120.40
Total Income for January, 2003 ............$2,015.49
Library Cards Issued January, 2003
Kenai
64
Clam Gulch
Homer
Kasilof
Nikiski
21
Soldotna
28
Seward
Sterling
Other
Total
134
Library Patronage ......
Adult Programs ........
Childrens' Programs...
7,323 Persons
50 Persons
245 Persons
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE'
Mayor John J. Williams and City Council Members
Cary R. Graves, City Attorney
February 13, 2003
Smoking Regulation Draft Ordinances
Attached are two draft ordinances (A and B) regarding smoking. One regulates smoking
in eating establishments. The other regulates smoking in eating establishments and
bowling alleys as requested by Council Member Patricia Porter.
During the public hearing on the issue, Council indicated there would be additional
public hearings prior to introduction of the ordinance. I have included the drafts in the
packet along with this memo (to be mailed to those who testified, to restaurants and the
bowling alley in Kenai) so people will have time to study them before the next public
hearing. My understanding is that a public hearing will be scheduled for the March 5
meeting. At that time, Council can give me direction as to whether it wants an ordinance
introduced and, if so, which one.
There's an old saying that "the devil is in the details." My legal drafting professor used
to say that in law "the devil is in the definitions." That's especially tree in smoking
ordinances. In particular, the definitions of "bar," "eating establishment" and "enclosed
area" really determine how far the ordinance goes. I had originally thought to include a
definition of "bar restaurant"; but, after working .on the issue, I don't think an additional
definition is necessary. My reasons are detailed below.
I based the draft ordinances on the one passed in Soldotna. They both prohibit smoking
in eating establishments. However, each requires different degrees of separation between
the smoking (bar) and non-smoking (restaurant) areas. Those differences are created by
changing the definitions of the terms "bar," "eating establishment" and "enclosed area."
Here are the two sets of definitions used in the draft ordinances and an explanation of
what each ordinance would require and accomplish.
Mayor Williams and City Council
February 13, 2003
Page 2 of 3
1. Draft A Ordinance
This ordinance is the stricter of the two. It would require both physical separation by
walls and doors, and a separate ventilation system in a bar. I used terminology describing
a "ventilated area" rather than a "negatively pressured environment" because the latter
phrase has a distinct meaning to engineers that doesn't really match what I think was
envisioned. The end result is really the same, but I think using terms describing
ventilation systems works better than "negatively pressured environment."
The pertinent definitions in this ordinance read as follows'
"Bar" means a premises licensed under As 04.11.090 which does not
employ any person under the age of twenty-one (21) and which does not
serve any person under the age of twenty-one (21) unless accompanied by
a parent or guardian, and where tobacco smoke cannot filter into any other
area where smoking is prohibited through a passageway, ventilation
system or other means. A "bar" does not include areas in an eating
establishment where alcoholic beverages may be served.
"Eating Establishment;' means any restaurant, coffee shop, cafeteria,
luncheonette, sandwich stand, soda fountain, private or public school
cafeteria, fast food service and other establishments, including any bar
area of any such establishment which is not an enclosed area, which gives
or offers for sale food to the public and where cooked or otherwise
prepared food is sold to the public for consumption on the premises, as
well as kitchens in which food is prepared.
"Enclosed Area" means a ventilated area so that air from a smoking area
is not drawn into or across the nonsmoking area where all space between a
floor and ceiling is enclosed on all sides bY solid walls or windows,
exclusive of doors or passage ways, which extend from the floor to the
ceiling, including all space therein screened by partitions which do not
extend between the floor and ceiling or are not solid. The doors of an
enclosed area should remain closed whenever practicable.
2. Draft B Ordinance
This ordinance would not require a separate ventilation system for the bar area. Instead,
it would only require physical separation by walls.
The pertinent definitions in this ordinance read as follows:
"Bar" means a premises licensed under AS 04.11.090 which does not
employ any person under the age of twenty-one (21) and which does not
Mayor Williams and City Council
February 13, 2003
Page 3 of 3
serve and person under the age of twenty-one (21) unless accompanied by
a parent or legal guardian which is an enclosed area. A "bar" does not
include areas in an eating establishment where alcoholic beverages may be
served.
"Eating Establishment" means any restaurant, coffee shop, cafeteria,
luncheonette, sandwich stand, soda fountain, private or public school
cafeteria, fast food service and other establishments, including any bar
area of any such establishment which is not an enclosed area, which gives
or offers for sale food to the public and where cooked or otherwise
prepared food is sold to the public for consumption on the premises, as
well as kitchens in which food is prepared.
"Enclosed Area" means an area where all space between a floor and
ceiling is enclosed on all sides by solid walls or windows, exclusive of
doors, which extend from the floor to the ceiling, including all space
therein screened by partitions which do not extend between the floor and
ceiling or not solid. The doors of an enclosed area should remain closed
whenever practicable.
As you can see, both ordinances would allow smoking in "bar" areas where food was also
served if the bar was an "enclosed area." That is because the definition of "eating
establishment" in which smoking is prohibited does not include bars that are "enclosed
areas."
However, the steps needed to become an "enclosed area" are different in the two
ordinances. In the first, walls and a separate ventilation system would be required. In the
second, the separation would be by walls only.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
CRG/sp
Attachment
DRAFT
Suggested by: Council
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO.
-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING KMC BY ADOPTION OF A NEW CHAPTER 12.40 TO REGULATE SMOKING IN
EATING ESTABLISHMENTS.
WHEREAS, the smoking of tobacco is a proven danger to health; and
WHEREAS, health hazards induced by breathing secondhand smoke includes, but is not
limited to, lung cancer, respiratory infection, decreased respiratory function, broncho-
constriction, and broncho-spasm; and
WHEREAS, numerous studies have found that tobacco smoke is a major contributor to
indoor air pollution and that breathing secondhand smoke is a cause of disease, including
lung cancer, in nonsmokers and restaurant staff; and
WHEREAS, persons eating outside their homes for meals, including children, are often
involuntarily exposed to indoor tobacco smoke which is not only harmful to their health,
but which may also diminish their enjoyment of the experience; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that it is in the public health, safety and welfare
to supplement State regulation of the use of tobacco and tobacco products by regulating
their use in eating establishments within the City of Kenai.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 12.40 is hereby added to read as follows on Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this
2003.
day of
Joh~~i/~s, Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
Section I
Chapter 12.40
REGULATION OF SMOKING IN EATING EST~LIS~ENTS
Sections:
12.40.010
12.40.020
12.40.030
12.40.040
12.40.050
12.40.060
12.40.070
12.40.080
Definitions
Regulation of Smoldng in Eating Establishments
Where Smoking Not Regulated
Sign Posting Requirements
No Retaliation
Violations and Penalties
Enforcement
Other Applicable Laws
12.40.010. Definitions.
"Bar" means...
"Eating Establishment" means...
"Enclosed Area" means...
~Operator' means and includes the owner, proprietor, manager, lessee, lessor, licensee
or any other person exercising control over any eating establishment or bar.
"Smoking" means the burning, inhaling or exhaling of a tobacco or carrying any
lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or other combustible substance in any manner or in any
form.
12.40.020. Regulation of Smoking in Eating Establishments.
Smoking is prohibited and is unlawful within all indoor eating establishments.
Section 12.40.030. Where Smoking Not Regulated.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, the following areas shall
not be subject to the smoking restrictions of this Chapter:
(a) Bars; and
and
(b)
Eating establishments while in use in their entirety for private functions;
Attachment A
Regulation of Smoking
Page 1 of 3
to the sky.
Any patio or other area of an eating establishment which is entirely open
Section 12.40.040. Sign Posting Requirement.
(a) The operator of a bar or eating establishment controlled by this Chapter
shall post signs stating "No Smoking", with letters of not less than two inches in
height or the international "No Smoking" symbol (consisting of a pictorial
representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it),
and with letters of not less than one inch in height, citing City of Kenai Municipal
Code Chapter 12.40. Signs shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted in
every location where smoking is controlled by this Chapter.
(b) Every operator of an eating establishment regulated by this Chapter shall
have posted at the entrance of the eating establishment, a sign clearly stating, "No
Smoking" which meets the above described requirements.
Section 12.40.050. No Retaliation.
,,
No person may retaliate or discriminate against any customer or employee
because such person exercises any fight to a smoke-flee environment afforded by this
Chapter.
Section 12.40.060. Violations and Penalties.
(a) It is unlawful for any person who operates any premises subject to
regulation under this Chapter to fail to comply with any provisions of this Chapter.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to smoke in any area where smoking is
prohibited by this Chapter.
(c) Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be guilty of
an infraction, punishable by:
1. A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100), plus any
surcharge required to be imposed by AS 12.55:039, for a first violation within a
24 month period;
2. A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200), plus any
surcharge required to be imposed by AS 12.55.039, for a second violation
within a 24 month period as measured from the date of first violation; or
3. A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), plus any
surcharge required to be imposed by AS 12.55.039, for a third or additional
violations within a 24-month period as measured from the date of first violation.
(d) Each and every day that such violation continues shall be deemed a
separate and distinct violation.
Attachment A
Regulation of Smoking
Page 2 of 3
(e) Any person aggrieved by a violation or threatened violation of this
Chapter or the City may bring a civil action against a person who violates this Chapter
and may recover a civil penalty not to exceed $300 per violation. An action to enjoin a
violation may be brought notwithstanding the availability of any other remedy.
Section 12.40.070. Enforcement.
(a) Administration of this Chapter shall be by the City Manager or his or her
designee(s). Any person who desires to register a complaint hereunder may initiate
enforcement consideration with the City Manager or his or her designee(s).
(b) Prior to citing an owner for violation of this Chapter, the City shall
provide the operator with a written warning for any such violation. Thereafter, in the
case of the first violation of this Chapter in any two-year period, the operator shall be
subject to the penalties set forth in Section 12.40.060.
Section 12.40.080. Other Applicable Laws.
This Chapter shall not be interpreted or construed to permit smoking where it
is otherwise restricted by other applicable laws or regulation. Where State law and the
provisions of this Chapter apply to the same area or activities, the more stringent
provision creating a smoking prohibition shall apply.
Section 2
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective on ,2003.
Attachment A
Regulation of Smoking
Page 3 of 3
Suggested by: Council
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO.
-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING KMC BY ADOPTION OF A NEW CHAPTER 12.40 TO REGU~TE SMOKING IN
EATING ESTABLISHMENTS AND BOWLING ALLEYS.
WHEREAS, the smoking of tobacco is a proven danger to health; and
WHEREAS, health hazards induced by breathing secondhand smoke includes, but is not
limited to, lung cancer, respiratory infection, decreased respiratory function, broncho-
constriction, and broncho-spasm; and
WHEREAS, numerous studies have found that tobacco smoke is a major contributor to
indoor air pollution and that breathing secondhand smoke is a cause of disease, including
lung cancer, in nonsmokers and restaurant staff; and
WHEREAS, persons eating outside their homes for meals, including children, are often
involuntarily exposed to indoor tobacco smoke which is not only harmful to their health,
but which may also diminish their enjoyment of the experience; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that it is in the public health, safety and welfare
to supplement State regulation of the use of tobacco and tobacco products by regulating
their use in eating establishments within the City of Kenai
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 12.40 is hereby added to read as follows on Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this
2003.
John J. Williams, Mayor
day of
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
(d) Each and every day that such violation continues shall be deemed a
separate and distinct violation.
(e) Any person aggrieved by a violation or threatened violation of this
Chapter or the City may bring a civil action against a person who violates this Chapter
and may recover a civil penalty not to exceed $300 per violation. An action to enjoin a
violation may be brought notwithstanding the availability of any other remedy.
Section 12.40.070. Enforcement.
(a) Administration of this Chapter shall be by the City Manager or his or her
designee(s). Any person who desires to register a complaint hereunder may initiate
enforcement consideration with the City Manager or his or her designee(s).
(b) Prior to citing an owner for violation of this Chapter, the City shall
provide the operator with a written warning for any such violation. Thereafter, in the
case of the frrst violation of this Chapter in any two-year period, the operator shall be
subject to the penalties set forth in Section 12.40.060.
Section 12.40.080. Other Applicable Laws.
This Chapter shall not be interpreted or construed to permit smoking where it
is otherwise restricted by other applicable laws or regulation. Where State law and the
provisions of this Chapter apply to the same area or activities, the more stringent
provision creating a smoking prohibition shall apply.
Section 2
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective on
,2003.
Attachment A
Regulation of Smoking
Page 3 of 3
Sections:
Section I
Chapter 12.40
REGULATION OF SMOKING IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS
AND BOWLING ALLEYS
12.40.010
12.40.020
12.40.030
12.40.040
12.40.050
12.40.060
12.40.070
12.40.080
Definitions
Regulation of Smoking in Eating Establishments
Where Smoking Not Regulated
Sign Posting Requirements
No Retaliation
Violations and Penalties
Enforcement
Other Applicable Laws
12.40.010. Definitions,
"Bar" means...
"Eating Establishment" means...
"Enclosed Area" means...
"Operator" means and includes the owner, proprietor, manager, lessee, lessor, licensee
or any other person exercising control over any eating establishment or bar.
"Smotdng" means the burning, inhaling or exhaling of a tobacco or carrying any
lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or other combustible substance in any manner or in any
form.
12.40.020. Regulation of Smoking in Eating Establishments _and Bowling Alleys.
Smoking is prohibited and is unlawful within all indoor eating establishments
and bowling alleys.
Section 12.40.030. Where Smoking Not Regulated.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter,. the following areas shall
not be subject to the smoking, restrictions of this Chapter:
(a) Bars; and
Attachment A
Regulation of Smoking
Page 1 of 3
and
(b)
Eating establishments while in use in their entirety for private functions;
(c)
to the sky.
Any patio or other area of an eating establishment which is entirely open
Section 12.40.040. Sign Posting Requirement.
(a) The operator of a bar or eating establishment controlled by this Chapter
shall post signs stating "No Smoking", with letters of not less than two inches in
height or the international "No Smoking" symbol (consisting of a pictorial
representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it),
and with letters of not less than one inch in height, citing City of Kenai Municipal
Code Chapter 12.40. Signs shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted in
every location where smoking is controlled by this Chapter.
(b) Every operator of an eating establishment regulated by this Chapter shall
have posted at the entrance of the eating establishment, a sign clearly stating, "No
Smoking" which meets the above described requirements.
Section 12.40.050. No Retaliation.
No person may retaliate or discriminate against any customer or employee
because such person exercises any right to a smoke-free environment afforded by this
Chapter.
Section 12.40.060. Violations and Penalties.
(a) It is unlawful for any person who operates any premises subject to
regulation under this Chapter to fail to comply with any provisions of this Chapter.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to smoke in any area where smoking is
prohibited by this Chapter.
(c) Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be guilty of
an infraction, punishable by:
1. A /'me not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100), plus any
surcharge required to be imposed by AS 12.55.039, for a first violation within a
24 month period;
2. A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200), plus any
surcharge required to be imposed by AS 12.55.039, for a second violation
within a 24 month period as measured from the date of first violation; or
3. A frae not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), plus any
surcharge required to be imposed by AS 12.55.039, for a third or additional
violations within a 24-month period as measured from the date of first violation.
Attachment A
Regulation of Smoking
Page 2 of 3
DRAFT
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
Suggested by: Council
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, STATING THE
HARMFUL IMPACTS OF ASHA'S RURAL OWNER OCCUPIED LOAN PROGRAM ON
THE CITY OF KENAI AND URGING A CHANGE IN THAT PROGRAM SO THE ENTIRE
KENAI PENINSULA IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM BY CHANGING THE DEFINITION
OF "SMALL COMMUNITY."
WHEREAS, under AS 18.56.470(a) the current ASHA rural owner occupied loan
program grants a 1% lower interest rate to houses in "small communities"; and
WHEREAS, a "small community" is defined as "a community with a population of
6,500 or less that is not connected by road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks, or with a
popula.tion of 1,600 or less that is connected by road or rail to Anchorage or
Fairbanks; in this paragraph 'connected by road' does not include a connection by the
Alaska marine highway system"; and
WHEREAS, the definition of small.communities contained in AS 18.56.600(2) and 15
AAC 152.990(9) does not include the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Seward or Homer on
the Kenai Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, the result of that definition is that many home buyers on the peninsula
can get lower mortgages by purchasing homes outside the existing cities on the
peninsula; and
WHEREAS, the 1% lower interest rate can provide a substantial financial incentive to
purchase a home outside the cities on the peninsula, and many home buyers have
done so because of that incentive; and
WHERAS, the growth of cities within the Kenai Peninsula has been hurt by the 1%
differential; and
WHEREAS, the line dividing where the 1% differential takes effect can literally be
across the street in some cases; and
WHEREAS, the policy encourages people to move to areas in the Kenai Peninsula
Borough without city services such as water and sewer, fire, police, and planning and
zoning, causing an increased burden on the Alaska State Troopers, the Department of
Transportation and the Department of Environmental Conservation; and
WHEREAS, changing the definition of "small community" to include the entire state,
except for the Municipality of Anchorage, the City and Borough of Juneau and the City
of Fairbanks, is in the best interest of the State of Alaska and would eliminate a major
inequity in the program.
Resolution No. 2003-
Page 2 of 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the definition of "small communities" under Alaska's rural housing
program be changed to include all of Alaska expect the Municipality of Anchorage, the
City and Borough of Juneau and the City of Fairbanks.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this day of
,2003.
DRAFT
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
DRAFT
DeBi ·
At a joint work session of the Kenai and Soldotna city councils on January 20, the issue
came up regarding notification to the cities of pending Borough zoning actions within
one-half mile of the city limits. Even though they are outside of a city, such issues as
conditional land use permits, community correctional residential centers, concentrated
animal feeding operation permits, material site permits (gravel pits) and land
classification can have a significant impact on the adjoining city.
Because of that, the cities of Soldotna and Kenai request the Borough zoning code be
changed so a city within one-half mile of a borough zoning action would be notified. The
notice could be sent to the City Manager of the affected city and, therefore, would only
be one additional letter. We do not believe it would constitute an administrative burden.
Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide on this issue. Please feel free to
contact us if you have any questions.
Sincerely, Sincerely,
CITY OF KENAI
CITY OF SOLDOTNA
John J. Williams David R. Carey
Mayor Mayor
ClTYOF KENA!
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
MEMORANDUM
1992
TO'
FROM'
DATE'
RE'
Mayor and Council Members
Carol L. Freas, City C~~
February 13, 2003
STUDENT GO VER~NT DAY
I have been contacted by Kim Shostak, a KCHS Government teacher who is very
interested in participating in a Student Government Day at the city. She suggested
the council meeting of April 16 (March will not suit due to spring break and testing;
vans will be available for her use April 16; May is too close to graduation and there is
some concern there may be a teacher strike). She has discussed the issue with her
students and has been assured of their interest.
In past discussions, it has been suggested the Government Day not be held on a
regular council meeting day, but instead have the students come to the city, visit with
department heads, tour the buildings, etc. as has been done before, but have a mock
council meeting on a different evening instead of the students being involved in a
regular council meeting.
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®
Does council want to hold a Student Government Day?
If so, does council want to hold a mock council meeting on a different
day and not during the council meeting?
What date?
Are there council members who would like to go to the high school and
discuss the local government with the students prior to the Government
Day activities?
INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
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1 / 27 / 03 Press Release, Senate Passes Funding for Transportation Department,
see pages 3 and 4 and 2 / 14/03 Government Executive Magazine article
reporting "Congress passes omibus spending bill with 4.1 percent pay raise."
2/11/03 Alaska Department of Administration press release, Duane bannock
Selected as New DMV Director.
2/03 Soldoma Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection.
2/20/03 Kenai River special Management Area meeting agenda and minutes of
the 1 / 16 / 03 meeting.
Senate Passes k'und~ng k'or 'l'ransportat~on Department
January 27. 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Melanie Alvord (202) 224-1028
SENATE PASSES FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Funding for aviation safety, including completion of rural runway lights, Capstone, the
Alaska Railroad, and increased Coast Guard operations
Late Thursday the Senate passed the FY03 Omni~us Appropriations bill, which includes transportation
funding for several Alaska initiatives. The measure includes a small across the board cut not reflected in
the figures listed below. This bill must now be reconciled with its House counterpart, before final
figures can be released and the bill can be sent to the President.
A statewide rural airport lighting initiative received $11 million through the FY03 bill passed today by
the Senate. The FY02 Transportation Appropriations measure (passed in 2001) included $10 million
dollars to begin a statewide Alaska rural airport safety initiative to provide runway lighting and other
safety improvements to every airport in Alaska. To date approximately 27 rural Alaska airports have
been identified by the Federal Aviation Administration to receive precision approach path indicators
(PAPIs) or nmway end identifying lights (REILs).
"The $11 million included in the FY03 Transportation Appropriations bill will help modernize our rural
airports. Seventy percent of Alaskan communities are not on the road system. They rely on air
transportation," Stevens said. "These funds are crucial to ensuring that residents in these communities
can travel to and from their homes as safely as possible. No one should be trapped in an emergency
situation without a way to reach help because of inadequate runway lighting.': Stevens ~began this effort
in 2001 after hearing repons of women in labor and heart attack victims having to wait for daylight to be
medivaced because there were no runway lights.
The bill also includes $30 million nationwide for Sa£eFlight 21, through which Capstone is funded, a
next-generation flight safety project using satellite GPS technology to reduce in-flight accidents and
incidents in the Alaska region. It provides pilots and air traffic controllers with enhanced data
concerning surveillance, weather, terrain, obstruction avoidance, and air traffic. This is part of a
comprehensive effort Stevens began three years ago to reduce aircraft accidents in the State. Alaska can
expect to receive a substantial portion of this funding; it received $12.8 million for Fiscal Year 2002.
The Five Star Medallion Program is another piece of that effort, which is funded at $1.5 million in the
FY03 bill. Last year Stevens secured $3 million for this industry-sponsored, voluntary program to
promote safe flying practices in the harsh Alaskan environment. The program is administered by the
Medallion Foundation, a non-profit organization created by the Alaska Air Carriers Association. The
Five Star Medallion Program is voluntary and is intended to promote a higher standard of operation for
participating Alaskan air carriers.
In addition, there is $113 million nationwide for the Essential Air Service Program which allows
regional airlines to provide air service to small communities that otherwise would not receive air service.
Alaska will receive funding through this program for 30 Alaskan communities including Wrangell,
Petersburg, Kodiak, Yakutat, and Cordova.
The Coast Guard's Kodiak Air Station will receive funding to augment their C-130 operations, which
include fisheries enforcement,, search and rescue, and maritime boundary patrols in the Bering Sea.
~Senate Passes l~'uncl~ng l~'or 'l'ransportat~on Departmem
t'age 2 o! ~
Currently, the Kodiak Station is funded at a level that allows 4,000 flight hours per year. The additional
funds represent, a 10 percent increase (400 additional flight hours).
"As the father of a former mariner, I know just how much Alaska families depend on the Coast Guard.
These funds will help the Coast Guard maintain and expand on its crucial functions in Alaska," said
Stevens. "Alaskans rely on the Coast Guard more than any other state and I am pleased, to support an
increase in their Alaska operations."
The Alaska Railroad received $25 million for rail safety infrastructure improvements that will benefit
the Railroad's passenger operations (this is a 25 percent increase over last year's funding level). "This
money will help replace old rail ties, which will improve safety and fimher modernize our railroad
infrastructure. I'm pleased that the $20 million we appropriated for this purpose in last year's bill has
been released to the Alaska Railroad so that work can begin," said Stevens.
In addition, there is report language to greatly relieve the matching fund burden on the Alaska Railroad.
Currently, Federal Transit Act formula funds received by the Railroad (not the $25 million referenced
above) require a 20 percent match; the new language authored by Stevens would reduce this amount to
nine percent, making it equivalent to the match required for surface transportation projects under the
Federal Highway account.
The Alaska Railroad extends 498 miles from Seward to Fairbanks. It is the only railroad in the nation
that carries both passengers and freight, and provides a critical transportation link for passengers and
cargo traveling through difficult terrain and.harsh climatic conditions.
Other items included at Stevens' request are:
Federal Aviation Administration- Facilities and Equipment:
· $1.5 million for an Instrument Landing System at Nikolski Airport.
· $3 million for volcan° monitoring to warn pilots of ash clouds like the one that nearly claimed a
passenger jetliner over Alaska in 1989.
· $4 million for the Alaskan National Air Space Interfacility Communications Systems. This network of
satellite ground stations is the primary aviation communications network in Alaska.
· $5.5 million for Juneau Airport wind profiling and weather research programs to help prevent
accidents. Juneau is one of the most difficult approaches in the nation.
· $1 million for an Instrument Landing System for the Wasilla Airport.
Federal Aviation Administration- Airport Improvement Program:
The following airports are listed as priority funding projects through the Airport Improvement Program:
· Akutan Airport.
· Allen Army Airfield in Delta Junction for Fort Greely maintenance and repair.
· Anchorage International Airport.
Senate Passes k'und~ng k'or ~l'ransportat~on Department
}'age 3 ot 3
· Atka Airport for a runway extension for fish cargo.
· False Pass Airport.
· Barter Island Dew Airport in Kaktovik for terminal renovations.
· Ketchikan International Airport for security improvements.
· Kodiak Airport for a passenger terminal facility.
· Ralph Wien Memorial Airport in Kotzebue for road relocation.
· Juneau Airport ~or snow removal equipment.
· Palmer Airport for improvements.
· James C. Johnson Petersburg Airport for an apron extension.
· Pilot Point Airport for airport expansion.
· Port Heiden Airport for expansion.
· Pribilof Island Airports fOr runway paving.
· Southcentral Alaska for a floatplane facility.
· Unalaska Airport for runway extension.
Transportation Security Agency - Research and Development: · Report language in support of a
baggage movement demonstration project at Anchorage International Airport that will also enhance air
security.
Coast Guard:
· $350,00 for AMSEA to continue a cold water safety training program to reduce drowning deaths in
Alaska.
· $4 million for a Cordova dock for Coast Guard cutter use.
Federal Highway Administration:
· $2 million for Fort Wainwright alternative access and Chena River crossing to ensure Fairbanks
residents have access to hunting and recreational lands without having to enter military bases, which
may be closed for security purposes.
· $500,000 for improvemems to the Iditarod Historic National Trail.
· $3.4 million for Lake Camp Road in Naknek.
Senate }'asses k'unct~ng k'or '1 ransportat~on Department
}'age 4 ot 3
· $1.4 million for Hoonah Road.
· $2 million for Metlakatla/Walden Point Road. At Stevens' request, the National Guard is conducting
much of the construction work. The funds will be used to purchase construction materials.
· $2 million for Shotgun Cove Road in Whittier.
o River Trail. Funds also included in the and Water
$500,000
for
the
Kenai
are
Energy
Appropriations
bill for this project.
· $300,000 for Fairbanks street lighting, rehabilitation, and bike path. The bike path was a project
envisioned by the late Dr. William Wood to enhance the Fairbanks waterfront.
· $500,000 for Camp Gorsuch Road upgrades to serve the Elmer Rasmuson Boy Scout Camp.
· $4.5 million for Mat-Su road improvements including the Church Road crossing in Wasilla and Little
Susitna River access to Fish Creek (Mat-Su).
· $600,000 for Girdwood Road culvert improvements. The Anchorage Borough Assembly has indicated
that this is a top priority.
· $1 million for Japonski Island Road in Sitka.
· $750,000 for Southeast Alaska seatrails.
· $600,000 for Port of Anchorage road and rail access.
~A~ · $1 million for Jones Stub Road in Soldotna (Nikiski emergency access route).
· $800,000 for a Kotzebue dust mitigation study.
· $3 million for statewide medical assistance and an EMS alert system. These funds will be used to
creme a network of signs alerting travelers of the location of emergency clinics and emergency phones
tied into emergency personnel.
· $10 million for Alaska and Hawaii ferries; the Alaska Marine Highway System will receive some of
these funds.
· $1.2 million for Coffman Cove, Wrangell, and Petersburg Inter Island Ferry Authority to complete
construction of a new ferry. Coffman Cove will also receive funds for a new ferry terminal (see below).
Surface Transportation Program:
· $2 million for an Environmental Impact Statement for a Juneau heliport. These funds will be used to
determine routes for tourist helicopters to reduce overflights of residential neighborhoods and develop
common landing areas that will minimize noise impacts on Juneau residents.
Federal Transit Authority'
· $250,000 for the Fairbanks intermodal facility to complete security requirements for the downtown
~enate Passes l~'uncl~ng l~'or 'l'ransportat~on Department
}'age 5 ot 5
parking garage.
· $2 million for Fairbanks rail/bus transfer facilities to complete the new Alaska Railroad depot.
· $900,000 for the Wasilla intermodal facility that will help facilitate commuter rail between Anchorage
and the Mat-Su Valley. Stevens also included $8 million for track relocation in the Defense
Appropriations bill that will help cut commuting time.
· $2 million for the Port McKenzie intermodal facility.
· $3 million for the Anchorage transfer facility which is part of a new convention center project for
Anchorage that will include a public transit component.
· $1 million for the Ship Creek pedestrian and intermodal facility.
· $1 million for the Port of Anchorage intermodal facility to serve cruise ship passengers.
· $2 million for the Anchorage International Airport intermodal facility that will tie the Alaska Railroad
to the Anchorage International Airport.
· $200,000 for Seward buses and bus facilities.
· $2 million for the Coffman Cove inter-island ferry/bus terminal.
· $5 million for Port McKenzie to allow for a possible ferry or other alternative transportation from the
Port of Anchorage to Port McKenzie.
· $500,000 for Kenai Peninsula transit planning.
· $200,000 for Mat-Su Community Transit (MASCOT).
· $200,000 for the Anchorage People Mover.
· $500,000 for the Alaska Mobility Coalition, a statewide transportation service for disabled Alaskans.
Office of the Secretary of Transportation:
· $500,000 for the Circumpolar Infrastructure Task Force of the Arctic Council.
· $500,000 for bypass mail system computer upgrades. The FY02 Supplemental Appropriations bill, that
was signed into law last year, included the Stevens bypass mail legislation. These funds will be used to
help implement the new law.
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Congress passed a $397 billion spending package late
Thursday that included a 4.1 percent pay raise for federal
civilian employees this year, retroactive to the first pay
period of 2003.
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telework efforts and support for military-civilian pay parity.
In NOvember, Congress granted military service members a
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Defense Authorization Act.
The omnibus legislation encompassed the 11 unfinished
2003 appropriations bills, including the Treasury-Postal
appropriations bill, which contains the annual civil service
pay raise. The House passed the spending package Thursday
night by a vote of 338 to 83. The Senate later approved the
legislation on a 76-20 vote.
In a statement, President Bush indicated his support for the
measure. "I commend the Congress for finishing work on the
2003 appropriations bills," Bush said. "This budget will
provide valuable resources for priorities such as homeland
security, military operations and education, while adhering to
the spending restraint set forth in my budget. I look forward
to signing this legislation and to continuing a course of fiscal
discipline."
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Reform Chairman Tom Davis, R-va., and a delegation of
Washington-area legislators vowed to get a retroactive raise
of 4.1 percent included in the fiscal 2003 omnibus
appropriations bill.
"Our country is at a critical juncture, facing difficult tests at
home and abroad. Federal employees will play a key role in
how successful we are in confronting these issues," Hoyer
said in a statement Thursday. "It is important that we provide
federal employees with fair pay adjustments if we are to
retain quality employees and attract new ones."
Davis and Hoyer also fought to include "sense of Congress"
language in the bill advocating military-civilian pay party in
future years, too.
The legislation also includes $500,000 to expand telework
programs in the federal government. The money will pay for
creating a training program to teach managers about the
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improving their quality of life. I hope that this funding will
help alleviate one of the obstacles to increasing
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NO, 907 283 3075
State of Alaska
Department of Administration
Frank H. Murkowski
Governor
P,O, Box 110001
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001
NEWS RELEASE
Mike Miller
Commissioner
907-465-~200
FAX: 907-465-2135
www. state, alc ua/admin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11,2003
Admin0301
Duane Bannock Selected as New DMV Director
(Juneau) - Commissioner Mike Miller today announced the appointment of Duane
Bannock of Kenai as his new Director for the Division of Motor Vehicles.
'Duane Bannock has 18 years in the automobile industry in Alaska and will be able to
provide ~ ~ruoial se~ioe to the people of the state in DMV services," Miller said. "He
has significant experience with this division, with which nearly every Alaskan over the
age of 14 comes in contaot."
Miller aisc said his department is understanding of the long lines and often slow service
Alaskans may have to endure in order to receive services from DMV offices and will
work towards improving them.
Bannock has more than14 years municipal government experience. Bannock is a
Council Member of the Kenai City Council, a member of the Kenai Chamber of
Commerce, a Board Member of the Peninsula Oilers' Baseball Club, and an ad hoc
member of the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission. Duane is married with
two teenage sons.
FEB-II-2003 TUE 02: 04 PH KEN~%I klO F~%I~ NO, 807 283.3075 P, 01
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DoA press rclense~ on personnel solcctions
Subject: DoA press releases on personnel selections
Resent-Date: Tuc, 11 Feb 2003 13:37:31 -0900
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Date: Tu¢, 11 Feb 2003 13:37:13 -0900
From: John Manly <lohn_M~ly~gov.state.ak.us>
Orga~flon: Alaska Offi** of tho C~v~'nor
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2003
Admin0$02
Management Team Picked for Administration
(J%uneau} - Depar=menu of AdminisUration Commissioner Mike Miller today
announaed =he appointment of Ray Ma=iashowski, Kevin Jardell, and
Elizabeth Snyder as his management =earn in =he Office of the
Commissioner.
Ray Maciashowsk£ has been apDoin=ed as Deputy Commissioner.
'Matiashows~i comes from Ketchikan where he has spent the l&st seven
years owning and running Gateway City Real=y, Inc. The Deputy
Commissioner has also worked for Nor=hwa¥ Realty in Ketchikan. He
served as Legislative Aide and Chie£ of Staff ko Senator Lloyd Jones
from 1987-1~92. Matiashowski has a Bachelor of Arts Degree iN Economics
from =he University of Washing=on. is a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon
and International Honor Society in Economics, and is married and has
children.
Kevin Jardell has been appointed Assist&n= Commissioner. Most recently
he was sel~-employed with the Law Office of Kevin J&rdell in Juneau
where he en~aged in the pr&cticm of law offering representation on
legislative and agency issues. Previous employmen= included £our years
with ~he Alaska StaUe Legislature where he was counsel to ~he House
judiciary Committee, =he House Majority Leader, and to the Legislative
Counsel, and one year with the Alaska Court System as a Superior Court
Law Clerk. Jarde11 graduated from =he Loyola University Law School in
New Orleans where he received a Juris Doctor. He also has a B.S. in
Criminal Justice from =he McNeese State University in Louisiana.
Jar~e11 is a member of the Alaska Bar Association, a Certified Mediator
by =he Americ~ Arbitration Asso=iation, and a Bo&rd Member of the
Territorial Sportsman. He's married with ~wo children.
Elizabeth Snyder has been appointed as Special Assistant to the
Commissioner. She has lived in Juneau for 22 years where she most
recently serve~ as Campaign Office Manager for the Alaska Campaign
Committee. She previously worked as =he Assistant to the Executive
Director of ~he Redistricting Board. She has prior legislative
experience as Legislative Aiae to Sen&tot Mike Miller. Elizabeth lives
in Juneau. She is married with four grown =hildre~ and ~wo teenage
sons, still at home.
The DeDarCment of Administration provides various services uo state
governmen= includin9 data Drocessin9 and IT suppor=; personnel and labor
negotiating services; and retirement and benefits management. It also
oversees a variety of programs including Senior Services, Public
De£ender A~ency and Office of Public Advocacy services, the Pioneers'
Homes, Public Offices Commission, and the Oil and ~as Conservation
Commission.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 200$
Admin03 01
FEB-11-2003 TUE 02: 04 PH KEN~I L I0
DoA press rclc~es on pcrsoanel sc]~aons
NO. @07 283 3075
P, 02
Duane Bannock Selected as New DMV Director
(Juneau) - Commissioner Mike Miller today announced the appointmen=
Duane Bannock oE Kenai as his new Director Eot =he Division oX Motor
Vehicles.
· Duane Bannock has 18 years in the automobile industry in Alaska and
will be able =o provide a crucial service =o the people of the sta=e in
DMV services,' Miller said. "He has signi£ican~ experience with =his
division, with which nearly every Alaskan over =he a~e of 14 comes in
Miller also said his depar=men= is u~%derstandin~ of the long lines and
often slow service AlasRans may have to endure in order to receive
services from DMV o~ices an~ will work towards improvin~ them.
Bannock has more than 14 years municipal government experience. Bannock
is a Council Member of the Kenai Ci=y Council, a member of the Kenai
Chamber of Commerce, a Board Member of the Peninsula Oilers' Baseball
Club, and an ad hoc member of the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning
Commission. Duane is married wi=h two teenage sons.
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Email us at: info~5oldotnaChamber.com
T /E//E's NO BUSINEss
Peninsula
.......... II{E ( //AMBER BUsINESs
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Soldotm After the Bell
~Dinner Auction ..................
/Soldotna Chcu~ber 44th
st. I~t~ck's' ~
~elebrotion ........................ .JIl~ 1~
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II ~Alaska Center for Natural Medi=ne !1
~ · Karlene's Acupuncture !1
!1 ~n~D~ySp~ Ii
~ ~enai Peninsula Visitor Center ~
II ~rin~orks I!
I1' So,doth. A.~r th.Bell !1
~[ Stretching the A~s Dinner Auction J J
~, St. Patrick's. Day Donation. Fo~/,~/~
AWARDS BANQu ET':
~elease join us for a fun evening of great food, Chamber member who has stimulated economic
friends, entertainment, and help us recognize our
communities outstanding businesses and indi-
viduals.
The show begins Friday, February 28, 2003 at
the $oldotna Elks Lodge #2706. Appetizers and
no-host bar start at 6:30p.m. Entertainment will
be provided by Debbie Wells from KSRM and
Robyn Sullens from Fish Alaska Magazine. (For-
merly known as the singing duet "Tandem.") Din-
ner, your choice of steak and shdmp or chicken
and shrimp, will be served at 7:00p.m. The awards
ceremony will begin at 7:30p.m.
The following Awards will be presented this year:.
Person of the Year-A resident of Alaska for at
least ten years. Active in many community affairs
and willing to assist in organizational programs.
Chamber Business of the Year-A Soldotna
development in the greater Soldotna area through
business activity.
Volunteer(s) of the Year-One who consistently
volunteers time and effort in support of the Soldotna
Chamber of Commerce and/or other community
organizations.
Devoted Service to Young People and Youth Ac-
tivities-One who constantly volunteers time and is
active in any area of youth activities or concern for
youth.
Pioneer Award-An individual that was instru-
mental in the development of our city. In addition,
we will also award the chambers local high school
scholarships.
Tickets are $25 each. Please R.S.v.'P. by Febru-
ary 14. To reserve your tickets.or for more informa-
tion, call the Soldotna Chamber office at 262-9814.
~ q;' SOLDoTNA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
;II) ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION...1~'
Lucky Bucks, Parade, Auction, Dinner and GRAND Fireworks
Display. For more information call 262-9814.
oard of Directors
President
Barbara EBon
Wells Fargo
262-4435
Past President
Lisa Wimmer
Wells Fargo
262-4435
President Elect
Tim Pope
Natron Air
262-8440
Vice President
Dena Cunningham
McDonalds
262-2221
Secretary/Treasurer
Mike Frost
1st National Bank Alaska
260-6023
Dan Mortenson
Four D Carpet One
262-9181
Paul Gray
Exploring Alaska w/Paul Gray
262-9008
Norm Blakeley
Alaska Trading and Loan
262-6100
Sammie Cole
Southcentral Title Agency
262-4494
-Theresa Colton
ACS Wireless
260-8657
Jim Golden
Alaska Sports Den
262-7491
Kurt Olson
Individual
260-4822
Jim Stogscliil
City Council Seat
262-5622
Staff
Executive Director
Justine Polzin
Visitor Center Coordinator
Shanon Hamrick
Uember Service Manager
Erica Williamson
Bookkeeper
Nita Fena
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce
Phone 262-9814
Fax 262.3566
River City Pull Tabs
260-6100
[ Alaska's
SOLDoTNA
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Did you know that every time
a visitor calls, emaiis or writes
to us with questions about
Soidotna we mail them our
Guide to Soldotna? Last year
we mailed out over 6000 guides
as a result of direct inquires to
our office, and topped off the
year with an additional mailing
of 3000 guides to potential visi-
tors who contacted the Alaska
Tourism Industry Association.
We keep the post office hopping!
Our inquiry numbers continue
to look promising. In November
and December alone we had 844
requests for information, up 26%
over last year. Relocation packet
requests are also on the rise,
up 9% in 2002 over 2001.
Another important service we
provide our members and our
visitors is the Chamber web
page. This site has listings of
our entire membership, and is
filled with valuable information
for potential visitors. We are re-
ceiving an average of 1,269 hits
per month. The feedback we
get from the site is great, po-
tential visitors love it! We keep
track of where our inquiries are
coming from. These numbers
can be a gmat help with your
marketing, if you are trying to
decide where to spend your ad-
vertising dollar this year, stop
by the office and ask to see our
statistics.
We look forward to working
with all of you over the next year.
As you can see, our numbers
are adding up to a great 2003
for Soldotna!
NATIONAL MAGAZINE
RECOGNIZES SOLDOTNA AS #1
We all know Soldotna is a wonderful place to visit, but it's nice to
have that fact recognized by a national magazine. In its "Travelers
Choice Awards" edition, HT, a magazine for Healthcare Travel Profes-
sionals, named our fair city "Best Fishing". The article states: "The
Kenai River has spawned more world records than
any river on earth, and is the preferred spot for a
fresh catch. Eighty miles in length, it's glacially fed
and originates in South Central Alaska's Kcnai
Mountains. Between May and July, troll for King
salmon worthy of a trophy or reel in fighting Sil-
ver salmon from July through September. Rain-
bow and Dolly Varden trout can also be caught,
and the river's neighboring areas are home to
bald eagles, bear, moose, caribou and wolves."
PENINSULA
WINTER GAMES
The 26th Annual Penin-
sula Winter Games w~
take place the weekend
of February [st and 2nd.
F~milies, come out and
enjoy the many activities
taking place right in your
own back yard. There will
be an ice sculpting com-
petition, ~ col°~ed ice
cube scavenger hunt, ~
kids carnival, dog weight'
pull, figure sk~__ .lng dem.
onstretion, hockey: tom,:
nament, bowling, table
tennis tournament, MO-
NOPOLY tournament,
community teen-dance,
sleigh rides, free'lunch
for children, ~ barbecue
dinner, and much more!
The g~mes headquarters
will be at the' 5oldotna
Sport Center::"l~o'k for ~
schedule of events in tk
newspaper. FOr more in.
formation call'the Penin-
sula Winter i~ames at
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Here are our New Members for January
?e LaL w eLco e to New M b rs[
Beaver Creek Cabins
& Guide Service
Keith Holtan
PO Box 741, Keflai
(907) 283-3300
Fishing Charters
w/Accommodations
Funny River Chamber
of Commerce
Ray Price
35850 Pioneer Rd., Soldotna
(907) 262-6161
Chambers of Commerce
Kenai Peninsula
Racing Lions
President
PO Box 2755, Soldotna
(907) 260-3305
Non-Profit Organizations
King Salmondeaux
Lodge
Matt Dimmick
33126 Johnson Dr., Soldotna
(907) 260-3474
Fishing Charters
w/Accommodations
MOrgan's Landing
Cabins
Unda Brazier
PO Box 422, Sterling
(907) 282-8343
Accommodations -
Cabins
Ted Forsi,
Consulting Engineer
Ted Forsi
PO Box 2470, Soldotna
(907) 262-3116
Engineering Services
Danielle Alton, Junior, SkTview High School
Crystal Carlson, Senior, Soldotna High School
Kala Fowler, Sophmore, Soldotna High School
Kendra Plerkes 8th Grade, $oldotna Pliddle School
The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce presented our Janu-
ary'Students of the Month with an excellence certificate and
lunch at the January 28 Chamber luncheon. We would like to
thank Bob Sizemore for sP°nsodng the Soldotna Chamber of
Commerce Student of the Month Program
Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
Resource Network has recog-
nized the Soldotna Chamber's
website as one of the best in
Alaskan web sites. They say,
and I quote, "It's not too often
you can find a site that is so
functional you bookmark it to
go back to retdeve more infor-
mation. The Soidotna Chamber
pages are a real database of
area businesses you can use!"
I.t,4t/ YOU
www. soldotnachamber.¢om
~EWI Check out'our Monthly Calendar-Now Onlinel
Calling All MONOPOLY Fans!
The Penimula Winter Ga~ is hosting Alasba's only offidal MO-
NOPOLV Gome Toumm'nent on Friday, Jonuory 31~ 2003 at
the Soldotna Sport Center. Vou must be :21 yeors or older to
porl:icipote. The first round will begin ot: 5:00 pm. The Grond
Prize is $5OO cosh. Admission for the adults is (3 $20 donotion
plus two canned items. Participants must be at the Sports
Center no later than 4.~0 pm for registration, in addition,
them will be a hia"s tournament occurring simultaneously. Call
Peninsula Winter Games for more information, 260,1966.
The Kenai Peninsula Racing Lions are holding their 2nd
Annual Peninsula Winter Games Sno-Cross. Race day is
February 1. This will be the first state race at Twin City
Raceway. Sign-up is at 9:00 a.m., races start at 11:00 a.m.
~Enjoy hot food and coffee while you watch the races. Them
~ a $5 gate fee, but children 10 and under
are free. For class and entry fee infor-
mation go to: www.kprt.org or contact
Katie at 260-6552 or Wendy at 260-
3305. See you at the races!
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We have a bunch of holes
on our brochure rack where
rack cards should be. Don't
forget that residents come in
the center all winter long gath-
ering information for visiting
relatives. Please stop by or give
Shanon a call at 262-9814 to
see if you need a refill.
Please
Don't
Miss. Ibis
please take a few minutes
to fill out the form and put
together a photo page. Two
or three quality photos
(please write the name of
your business on 'the back),
and a map and driving direc-
tions from the visitor center
:Important oppo...,,
The Soldotna Vhitor CerT-
ter accommodations form is
in the mail! These forms,
along with an 8%xl I photo
page, are what we use to put
together our accommodation
books in the visitor center.
We have three different
books, one for accommoda-
tions in Soldotna, one for
accommodations outside
Soldotna, and one for RV
parks and campgrounds.
To further simplify things
for our visitors, the books are
also broken down into cat-
egories, such as bed and
breakfasts, cabins, apart-
ments, etc. These books are
a great way to market YOUR
business to our walk-in visi-
tors who don't already have
reservations somewhere. If work great.
you had a page in one of the
books last year, we will use
the same one this year un-
less we hear otherwise from
you. Ifyou haven't taken ad-
vantage of this service yet,
Please have your infor-
mation and materials in to
the office by February 28,
2003. If you have any ques-
tions, give Shanon a call at
262-9814.
Kenai Peninsula
Green Star
If you are currently enrolled in the Green Star program
and have questions, or if you would like to become a
Green Star member, please leave us a message and-a
Green Star representative will return your call
P.O. Box 2431
Kenai, AK 99611
262-4849
5oldotna Chamber of Comme~ce
44790 5telling Hwy.
$oldotna, AK 99669
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City of Ke-n-a~'
Mayor John Williams
210 Fidalgo Ave.
Kenai, AK 99611
AS
"To provide enhanced success of our membership and ser~e
as a driver in developing 5oldotna's future." -
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KENAI RIVER
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"Working together...for the river"
*** Meeting Agenda***
Thursday, February 20, 2003
7:00 p.m.
Kenai River Center
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CALL TO ORDER
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A. Roll Call
B. Approval of !/16/03 minutes
C. Agenda Changes and Approval
PUBLIC COMMENT
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NEW BUSINESS
IV.
A. Riverquest RV Park Subdivision
OLD BUSINESS
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A. Update on Kenai River Sportfishing Guide Moratorium for 2003, Chris
Degemes
B. ADOT Milepost 45 Update & Soldotna Bridge Update, Miriam Tanaka
C. Water Quality Committee Report, Charles Quarre
D. Commercial Operator Committee Report '
E. Kenai River Center Update, Suzanne Fisler
PUBLIC COMMENT
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ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting
3'00 pm Commercial Operator Committee Meeting
Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-5581
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Box 850, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-4441
Alaska Division of Pa~$ and OutOoor Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, in COOl3eration with the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
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KENAI RIVER.SPECIAL MANAGEMENT
AREA ADVISORY BOARD
Thursday, January 16, 2003
7:00 p.m.
Kenai River Center
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Present: Pete Sprague, Rick Wood, Robin West, Bill Shuster, Glenda Landua, Chris
Degemes, Jonne Slemons, Joe Connors, Ted Wellman, Paul Shadura, David Westerman,
Jim Golden, Charles Quarre, Roland Maw, Ken Lancaster.
Absent' Linda Snow, Ben Ellis
Approval of 12/19/02 minutes
Approved as written
Agenda Changes and Approval
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Walt Arthur brought up three topics to discuss. The Riverquest RV Resort owner is'
talking about subdividing his property. The second topic is the bridge in Castaway Cove
that is in need of repair and currently can't safely meet the ori~nal intent of the bridge. A
flood took one piling out and this needs to be repaired. If the bridge falls, it will fall in
the fiver on Parks property and the subdivision property. Third, is the Ciechanski Road
extension. We thought,this was going to be paved years ago. Today Walt was told this
was not a State or Borough responsibility and was a State Park responsibility because a
portion of the road traverses park property and no easement exists for this section. Our
goal is to have the road maintained and transfer the maintenance to the borough or state.
Ted asked if the State and Borough said that P~ks is responsible for it? Walt said that is
what he has been led to believe.
Chris said She has never heard this has been an issue but will be glad to work it out. The
road does cross park property but there wOuld be no objection to granting a road easement
for this section.
NEW BUSINESS
Board Elections of Officers
Nomination for President' Charles Quarre nominated Ken Lancaster as President,
seconded by Jim Golden.
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Nomination for Vice President: Charles Quarre nominated Ben Ellis. Paul Shadura
nominated Pete Sprague, who declined the position.
No objections were heard for either nomination. Nominations stand with unanimous
consent.
2002 Recreation Use Monitoring Project, Dr. Greg Brown, Alaska Pacific University
Chris reported that this monitoring project was to document the dynamics of use on the
Kenai River and survey users at exit points, asking boaters about their experience and
their attitude toward various management alternatives. Another goal was to document the
difference in behavior and use between user groups and compare data from the 1992
study to the 2002 survey. The 2002 project was focused on a limited section of fiver for a
limited part of the summer, as no capital funding was available. Parks used volunteers
and the generous time given by Dr. Brown. Exit surveys, GPS tracking and video
recording were done on the lower Kenai River. in June and July.
Dr. Brown then did a comparison between 1992 and 2002. He reminded the Board to
keep in mind that the 2002 effort was a monitoring study and thus was not as
comprehensive as the 1992 study. Only 155 exit interviews were done in 2002 compared
to 550-600 interviews in 1992.
In 2002 the respondents reported a ~eater sense of crowding than reported for the same
time and area in the 1992 study. There was also a reported rise in the use level and more
reported boat interference in 2002. Dr. Brown said there was less tolerance for the
interference by other boaters in 2002.
There was no difference in angler experienced problems, acceptable angler problems or
finding an uncrowded spot between the 1992 and 2002 studies. The last section of the
questionnaire presented 6 or 7 potential management or policy options for managing the
lower fiver. Virtually none of the options were supported to any degree by the
respondents that were interviewed, with the exception of one policy option that asked
respondents how they felt about limiting guide use or the number of fishing guides. The
written comments that were recorded also included a significant number of
recommendations related to guide limits.
21 of the surveys were done on Mondays, a non-guided drift only day. Respondents
reported lower use levels and leSs crowded conditions on those days, as one would
expect, but surprisingly, the users reported a less satisfied experience. Board members
requested further analysis on the Sunday surveys to see if there were differences between
Sundays (non guide day) and other days where guiding was permitted.
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Dr. Brown had encouraged the GPS Tracking pilot project to see if boat dynamics could
be better understood. There were about 26 trips logged over the summer. The GPS
units took a 3 second sampling interval, so the data collected not only showed the boat's
location on the fiver but also could indicate boat speed if it was moving. The maps
plotted out clearly some of the most heavily areas that were used at certain times of the
day. Due to the limited number of trips logged, it is not possible to draw any conclusions
from this part of the project except to note that the technology does work well on the
Kenai River and may be a useful project to include in furore monitoring projects. A
better method of recruiting volunteers will be needed to collect more data.
Video monitoring was also taken on 7 different days. Most of the video footage was
taken at Beaver Creek on high use days. This is useful to see the percentage of guide
boats vs. private boats. There were no obvious visible conflicts between boaters seen on
the videos. Again, remember this was a monitoring project. The results are suggestive of
small differences over the 10 year period. The study does indicate an increase in
perceived crowding and use levels, but some of this might be explained by the fact that
the fishery was compressed into the lower fiver until mid July due to fishery closures
upriver. It is also interesting to note that the monitoring project does not indicate that
crowding perceptions and impacts have improved over the past decade either.
The task for the board is to decide what the future holds for this type of monitoring effort.
We need to consider if we want to repeat the work in the lower fiver for 2003, continuing
the GPS tracking program and trying to encourage more participation. The board also
needs to discuss what other questions should be addressed. The value of regular
monitoring is that while it may not show huge changes from year to year, it is a better
indication of change that is occurring over time so that management might better address
the available options.
Board discussion followed. Dr. Brown was asked to compare attitudes from June to those
of July, and to compare early July to later in July. It was also pointed out that it would be
good to collect more surveys in the future, including more from guided anglers.
Ted W. said we should not take this beyond the scope of what it is. We previously had
funding to conduct this effort on a l~ger scale, but the legislature reappropfiated the
funding elsewhere. He never thought this would be the end all and this is just part of the
next phase of further studies.
Dr. Brown said a low level monitoring program should be continued for furore years.
Chris suggested having a committee develop some recommendations for the board to
consider on the future of the program.
OLD BUSINESS
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Moratorium on new Kenai River Sportfishing Guide Permits for 2003, Update,
Chris Degernes
Chris reviewed a Commissioner Decision that Acting DNR Commissioner signed earlier
in the day. The new decision amends the Director's Order signed in November, 2002 by
allowing guide numbers to be capped at the 2002 level (which was 348), but not
necessarily restricted to just those guides who had 2002 permits. Any 2002 fishing guide
who wishes to renew a permit for 2003 may do so, as long as they notify Parks by April
30. If a guide decides not to renew their permit, or if they fail to notify Parks by April 30,
those permits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Chris explained that
Marty understood that this was not consistent with the board's intent, but that it might
help reduce the chances of the moratorium being cancelled before we even get a chance to
start_our public process. -
Questions and concerns from the board included the fact that most are diSappointed in the
changes made to the moratorium, that there doesn't seem to be any possibility for a
mentoring pro.am now that new guides have an opportunity to get a permit and that this
decision sets up the ability for guides to turn their permits into a commodity.
Chris said it had been hoped that attrition would reduce the number in the next two years,
but at least under the current decision guide numbers can't really get worse than what
existed in 2002. That will allow the public process to proceed without a huge increase in
guide numbers. Without a moratorium and with continued talk of limiting guides we
would certainly see an increase in the number of new guides. She urged the Board to
focus their energy and attention on getting the public process started.
Ken L. asked if the board was going to receive the financial support requested to support
the public process? Chris said there has been no response on the board letter sent in
December, and the board needs to stay focused on that issue.
Joe C. questioned whether the board constitutes a body to appeal this decision.
Robin W. said we should be patient in the next month or two to see if there is opportunity
to xvork through the process and develop a method to lower the number of guides.
Jim Frechione, ADEC Contaminated Sites Division, Update on Kenai River Sites
Jim provided a briefing to the Board on activities at several contaminated sites near the
River. The River Tenace owner has given them a plan to break down the stock piles of
treated dirt during the summer of 2003. If the owner does not go through with this, EPA
will step in and finish the breakdown of the piles.
Ken asked if the'a~eement between the State, DEC and the City of Soldotna for the
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bridge project is still valid. Jim said yes, the bridge project is still on for 2004. He has not
heard anything different. There has been a successful breakdown in the PCE form of the
solvent. This past fall, DEC's contractor tried a pilot project that introduced bacteria to
one well to attempt to break down the compounds further. The preliminary, data found
that it is breaking down the contaminants, and this will be evaluated further to see if it
makes sense to introduce the bacteria over the whole site. River water and sediment
sampling in May 2002 showed nothing exceeding the state standard cleanup levels for the
fiver.
The DOT maintenance station site has undergone major cleanup. The current proposal is
to transfer the property to the City of Soldotna in February or March. There are still Iow
levels of petroleum hydrocarbons in the ground water and the chloride levels from the salt
storage areas on site are still elevated. DEC is continuing to monitor it and there is no
active cleanup goin..g os_ now. The last sample indicated that chloride levels exceeded the
standards for surface water. The trend is decreasing on this site but the levels in the
monitoring wells still exceed drinking water standards.
The Cook's Tesoro site still exceeds drinking water standards on site and across the
highway. Last month the State met with the adjacent landowner across the highway who
agreed to allow two monitoring wells to be installed on'his property. The infonrtation that
came back showed that there was no detection of petroleum in the groundwater. Two
drinking water wells along the fiver that had not been sampled before were checked and
there were no detections in the ~ound water.
The Sterling Zipmart is in an active recovery mode now. Only one of the neighbors'
drinking water well has shown signs of contamination, and in this case a filter system
was installed to filter out the contamination. DEC put in 14 recovery wells adjacent to
Zipmart and recovered about 13,000 gallons of product to date. The total product thought
released has been scaled back to 40 or 50,000 gallons. Three new recovery wells were
installed last month and they are currently being plumbed together to get the recovery
system to work thru the winter. In the spring, DEC will reassess their plans for the next
phase.
Joe C. asked ifD~:C.~ .,,,~,t,,,,~ detected any movement of the product towards ,t,,,,,,,, Baptist
church. Jitn F. said there has been a slight increase directly across the street, but hope
that is just a result of the higher ground water levels over a period of time this fall.
Jim F' In Cooper Landing, Hamilton's ground water contamination is in the "dissolve
phase," which indicates that this contamination has been there for awhile. It does exceed
drinking water standards and fight now DEC is mapping out the plumes. There are Wells
installed between the gas station and the fiver.
Bill S. asked if DEC has looked into the old DOT site at Moose Pass and the diesel tank
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that stained the ground that was within 20 yards of the lake. Jim said it would have been
ranked higher if it had been a risk to the lake. He said he will look into that one.
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Water Quality. Committee Report, Charles Quarre
A draft hydrocarbon strategy proposed by DEC was provided to the Board in the mail out
packet. Charles said the committee would like the board to encourage DEC to adopt this
strategy. Jonne S. said DEC would follow up on the sampling strategy to find out where
the sources of this contamination are coming from and this is a way to get good
scientifically credible data. This will take a couple years to get through and DEC is
prepared to start this year with the Board's endorsement.
Charles asked the board for a letter of support to encourage DEC to proceed. Charles'
motion was seconded by Joe C. No objections were heard.
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Commercial Operators Committee Report, Joe Connors
Joe encouraged the Chair to get clarification from someone in the Commissioner's Office
on exactly what the Commissioner's Decision means for 2003 and 2004. He also asked
the board to think about a long term plan on how we approach these issues for 2005.
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Kenai River Center Update, Suzanne Fisler
Suzanne said the Riverquest owner originally wanted to create a co-op, which would
require a buy-in by each lease holder to retain their lot. Not much interest was expressed
for the co-op idea so he has been considering a subdivision instead. Current Borough
subdivision ordinances allow for a minimum lot size of 6000 square feet if there is public
water and septic on si-te, which there is. This would be an improvement over what is
already there if Riverquest does proceed with a subdivision.
The Kenai River Center is in the final bidding for their bank restoration project. The
construction will not start until fall. There will be a trail starting from the side of the
parking lot down to an ADA wal.kway on the fiver.
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Western Geophysical has a project under permit review to do geophysical testing
primarily on the lower fiver from Beaver Creek to Slikok Creek on the eastern side. They
will be placing radio boxes on the ground to do the testing. River units involved will be
Eagle Rock, Honeymoon Cove, Ciechanski and Slikok Creek area. No shot holes will be
drilled on park lands or detonated near the fiver.
The Sterling Highway MP 45-60 DOT stakeholder meeting has been postponed to Feb
26th 2003
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
VI.
ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
Dave: Ted has done a commendable job on the board and thanked him.
Bill: Ben Ellis said he would draft a letter to Senator Murkowski & Senator Stevens at
the last meeting and ~vas wondering, if there was any response. Ted said he has not heard a
response.
Glenda: Thanked Ted for his leadership.
Jim: Wanted to make sure we continue to pursue the report by Dr. Brown and make sure
it is funded correctly. He also is disappointed with the guide moratorium. Jim also
thanked Ted for all he has done.
Joe: Thanked Ted also! He is disappointed with the changes to the guide moratorium and
would like the board to stay on top of it.
Chris: She will get out a written summary of the recreation monitoring project. C.hris
also thanked Ted for his outstanding leadership and for being so responsive to staff
requests.
Ted: Said it is easy to abandon hope with the moratorium, but we should keep on track.
Jonne: She is interested in following up on the recreation use-monitoring project.
Rick: Thanked Dr. Brown for his time. He said we got a lot of information for the little
money spent on the project and wants the board to consider putting more fi~ncls into the
project. They did a geat job with what they had. Rick also thanked jim Frechione for
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coming down and providing an update on the spills. He said he was disappointed in the
response from the Commissioner on the moratorium.
Ken: Thanked Ted. Good job.
Roland: Thanked Ted.
Robin: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on the TuStumena Enhancement Project
three days ago and upheld the agency's ability to permit the project.
Charles: Commended Ted for his work on the board. Thank you.
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting
February .20, 2003
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http ://www. ci. kenai.ak, us
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
PROCLAMATION: KCHS HOCKEY TEAM -- 111/4A NORTH STAR
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
1. Presentation by Skyview High School National Ocean Sciences Bowl
Team -- Stevie Kay-Phyfer, Jaime Miller, Rachael Beatty, Allison Simpson
and Matt Smith
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1991-2003 --Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $779.25 in the General Fund for Drug Asset Forfeitures.
2. Ordinance No. 1992-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $24,876.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska Highway
Safety Grant to Purchase Video Cameras.
3. Resolution No. 2003-07-- Supporting Efforts to Secure a VISTA Volunteer to
Develop a Strategic Economic Development Plan.
4. Resolution No. 2003-08 -- Supporting HB57, "An Act Amending the Manner
of Determining the Royalty Received by the State on Gas Production As It
Relates to the Manufacture of Certain Value Added Products."
5. Resolution No. 2003-09 -- Requesting FY 04 Safe Communities Funding
From the Department of Community and Economic Development.
6. Resolution No. 2003-10 -- Amending the City of Kenai, Alaska 2003-2004
Capital Improvement Project (ClP) Priority List for Request of State Grants.
7. *Liquor License Renewals
Peninsula Moose Lodge #1942 -- Club
Oaken Keg #1808 -- Package Store
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. 1993-2003 --Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,782 in the General Fund Library Department for a State
Grant.
4. *Ordinance No. '1994-2003 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC
14.22.010 to Change Parks and Recreation in the RR, RR1, RS, RS1, RS2,
RU Zones From a Secondary Use to a Conditional Use and, in the IL and IH
Zones, From a Secondary Use to a Principal Permitted Use.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend and participate. Additional information is available
through the City Clerk's office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 or visit our
website at ,http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk D855/211