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Meeting Packet
January 15, 2003
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http' / / www.ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A:
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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:
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
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Mike Nugent and Lisa Parker, Agrium -- Economic Impacts of Agrium
Kenai Nitrogen Operation
ITEM C:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
ITEM D:
PUBLIC
Ordinance No. 1985-2003 -- Increasing Est/mated Revenues and
Appropriations by $16,895 in the General Fund for a Grant From the Bill
and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Ordinance No. 1986-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by.$28,000 in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund.
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Resolution No. 2003-03 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the
Proposed McCollum/Aliak Local Improvement Special Assessment
District.
a. Choice of Method of Assessment
b. Percentage of Assessment
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Resolution No. 2003-04-- Declaring the Kenai Coastal Trail and
Erosion Protection Project as the Number One Capital Improvement
Project Request for U.S. Federal Funds.
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ITEM G:
ITEM H:
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Resolution No. 2003-05 -- Awarding the Bid to Kenai Chrysler Center
for a Senior Center All-Wheel-Drive Mini-Van for the Total Amount of
$28,290.
Continuation of Liquor Licenses -- PROTEST
Alaskalanes, Inc.
New Pekin§
Eaglechief, Inc.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zomng Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce
MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of January 2, 2003.
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSIKESS
Approval -- Commission/Committee Continuation of Terms
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*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.
*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.
*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.
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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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Discussion -- Smoking in Restaurants
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
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MAYOR'S REPORT
JANUARY 15, 2003
REGUL~ COUNCIL MEETING
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SUBSTITUTE:
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
B-l, John Williams/k Tim Navarre -- Arctic Winter Games
E-6, Planning & Zoning Commission Report -- Resignation
of Barbara Nord from the Commission.
I-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 -- Addition of
purchase order to Charlotte's Restaurant for $4,305.00.
K-l, City Manager's Report-- 1/8/03 memorandum
regarding potential projects for legislative funding.
REQUESTED
BY:
MAYOR WILLIAMS
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
CITY MANAGER
CONSENT AGENDA
No changes.
MAYOR'S REPORT
1. EDD Annual Meeting, January 23, 2003
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THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF
A GRIUM KENAI NITROGEN OPERA TIONS
IN ALASKA, 200~
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PREPARED FOR:
RESOURCE SOLUTIONS
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
PREPARED BY:
j/l/McD.o'weil
G R 0 U P
ANCHORAGE ° JUNEAU
October 2002
i,!~°f Agrium Kenai
itrog e nO petat i o n s
:' in AlaSka, 2001 ~:.
International Markets
Cook Inlet
.
Total~:Agrium N.A. capacity:
· 6.9 million tonnes
Of which:
Kenai, Alaska Operations:
· Agrium's largest N.A. nitrogen producer
· 1.7 million tonnes ,~,,~.,,
· 25% of Agrium's total N.A. capacity ..... ~.~.~ :i:
Figurea ~nckCate per year production capacity
~ium
· 5'0-55
Nitrogen Production
Agrium
ct economic
impact
tull-time employees
largest private sector employer in Kenai
P~insul~ Borough
- $25 millio~ paid to Agrium employees
- Agrium annual average salary is 256 perc~ihigher
tha~ Xen~iP~~ Borough ~verage.
.:
z~ium
Youlh Activities
2O%
Other
14%
IVo~r Percentages do not add up to I00 percent due to mu~F,r~
~ource: Agrium Kenei Nitrogen Operations
Community and Civic
Organizations
21%
directly employed 292 people
impacts of Agrium employment
an additional 700 jobs in Alaska
Peninsula Borough economies.
impact was 1,000jobs ~:
employment impacts~'~:~~'~?'
total
5.5 percent of Kenai Peninsula B~~~Sli'"'~~
$25 million in wages to
.~.
impact estimates an additional
:~ngs impact of $25 million in the regional
~onomy
earnings impacts was $50 million
total earnings impacts account
8.8 percent of Kenai Peninsula Borougb'~il;:,,?i
total wage and salary payroll ~i"
,
Revenue
and KPB School ~'
employees' school-age
(326) account for 3.3 percent
of KPB School DistriCt student enrollment
· 4.9 percent of Central Kenai Peninsula school
enrollment
':': - Accounts for $1.4 million in state support
Agrium
,
ternational
markets
Alaska
$1.20.1.50
Low-Cost I I
Source: BJ&A
. Trinidad
- : '" $0.76,.1.60
Projections for 2002
(US$/MMBtu)
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Gas Price
Region SUS/MMBtu
,,
Russia 0.60
Arab Producers
(eg. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, .0.60
Kuwait)
Ukraine i.40'
Indonesia/Malaysia ¶ .3011.80
Venezuela 0.50
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,ook Inlet
J~im~
~:ii~~ient to supply market till 2009
--~rldwide identification of a 7-9 year supply
base is common
Cook Inlet needs Additional Gas
-Undeveloped potential in Cook InlT!ii~,,i~i:' ,iiii
equals 1-5 TCF 4!~ili!,!i:,~ :i
~igrium
needs to occur to make
Inlet attractive to
sustain value added
development? /i~'
Nitrogen Operations
class facility competing in a world
valuable part of the Kenai Peninsula
i~ one of Alaska's few value added natural
resource based industries; and
is committed to the future growth
development of Cook Inlet'.s oil &~3~
resources-
ues, tio, ns?:
THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF
A GRIUM KENAI NITROGEN OPERA TiONS
IN ALASKA, 2001
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PREPARED FOR:
RESOURCE SOLUTIONS
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
PREPARED BY:
ANCHORAGE ° JUNEAU
October 2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Tables and Figures ................................................................................................. ii
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................... 1
Summary of Economic Impacts ...................................................................................... 2
Major Findings ........................................... . ................................................................... 3
L~s T OF TABLES AND FIGUI~ES
Table 1 Summary of Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations Economic Impacts, 2001 ........... 2
Figure I Total Output Impact per One Thousand Cubic Feet of Natural Gas Used, 2001 .. 3
Figure 2 Comparison of Average Annual Earnings, 2001 ................................................... 4
Figure 3 Agrium's Charitable Contributions, by Type of Organization or Program, 2001 ... 6
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations contracted with Resource Solutions and the
McDowell Group, Alaska research and consulting firms, to quantify the economic
impact of Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations on the Kenai Peninsula Borough and
the Alaska economy during calendar year 2001. This report details the study
findings of the economic impacts of Agrium's production on the Kenai Peninsula
and Alaska. Findings are expressed in terms of direct, indirect, and induced
impacts, which are explained below.
Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations is one of Alaska's few major manufacturing
operations and contributes to Alaska's economy by adding value to Cook Inlet
natural gas production. The Agrium complex is located near Nikiski, 10 miles north
of Kenai and directly employs close to 300 people. The plant is the United State's
second largest producer of ammonia and urea. It consists of two urea and two
ammonia plants, a tidewater port facility, and a power cogeneration facility. The
Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations complex has an annual production capacity of
nearly 2 million tons. In 2001, the Kenai plants produced 1.4 million metric tons of
anhydrous ammonia and urea. For feedstock, the plant uses approximately 155
million cubic feet of Cook Inlet natural gas daffy. Virtually all of Agrium's Kenai
production is destined for overseas markets. Agrium's total gross sales in 2001 were
$210 million.
Direct economic impacts. Direct impacts are the initial expenditures by Agrium
Kenai Nitrogen Operations. These initial impacts include the amount directly
spent by Agrium to purchase goods and services (such as materials, utilities,
construction services, and transportation), payments to government (such as
taxes and fees), cash contributions to membership organizations and charitable
organizations, and the wages paid to Agrium employees.
'Indirect and induced economic impacts. Indirect impacts result from Agrium's
spending on goods and services that in turn circulate through the economy as
Agrium's suppliers in the Borough and in Alaska conduct their business with
Agrium's initial dollars. Induced impacts result from the spending of Agrium
(and suppliers') payroll dollars by employee households. For instance, when
Agrium employees and employees of Agrium suppliers spend money in the
regional economy, induced impacts accumulate as these dollars continue to
circulate. These indirect and induced impacts are estimated using econometric
model multipliers developed specifically for Alaska and refined by McDowell
Group for use in this study.
The Economic Impact of Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations in Alaska--Executive Summary
McDowell Group, Inc. Page · 1
Summary of Economic Impacts
Agrium's total economic output in Alaska was $333 million in 2001. Economic
output is the gross sale value of Agrium's production ($210 million) plus the impacts
of spending in support of Agrium's operations ($123 million). Total impacts include
1,000 Alaska jobs (292 direct plus 700 indirect and induced jobs), $50 million in
Alaska payroll ($25 million in Agrium payroll plus indirect and induced payroll),
and charitable support by Agrium of 87 organizations and programs, almost all of
them in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough receives $2.4 million in industrial property tax from
Agrium, an estimated minimum of $212,700 in residential property tax from Agrium
employees' dwellings and $1.4 million in state funding support for Agrium family
school-age children's education - a total of $4.0 million in direct revenue. The
Agrium operation also accounts - directly and indirectly - for an estimated 5 percent
of the population, 6 percent of employment, and 9 percent of wage and salary
income in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Table 1
Summary of Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations Economic Impacts, 2001
Economic Impacts
Output ' $210 million 1.6 $123 million $333 million "'
Economic value of Agrium '~
production per Mcf of natural $6.28/Mcf
gas feedstock
Employment 292 jobs 3.5 700 jobs 992 jobs
Payroll $25 million 2.0 $25 million $50 million
AK goods & services purchased $95 million .
EmplOyment (% of KPB total) 5.5% '
Wage and salary inc°me (% of
Kenai Peninsula Borough total) 8.8%
Revenue to Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB)
,
Agrium industrial property tax $2.4 million
Agrium employee property tax $212,700
State revenue to KPB School $1.4 million
District for Agrium dependents
Total revenue to KPB $4.0 million
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Social Impacts
Total population impacts 2,150 total
(direct and indirect) .. . 4.5% of KPB
Student enrollment (Agrium
children as % of total KPB 3.3%
District enrollment) '
Number of charities suppOrted. 87 ' "
Major Findings
By Alaska economic standards, the Agrium operation is exceptional for
its combination of high pay levels, amount and concentration of
expenditures in the local area, and the degree of value-added
manufacturing that occurs in Alaska prior to export. The result is a high
multiplier impact.
Per. one thousand cubic feet (Mcf) of Cook Inlet natural gas used by
Agrium for feedstock and power generation, $6.28 in total Alaska
economic output is generated.
Figure 1
TOtal Output Impact per One Thousand
Cubic Feet (Mcf) of Natural Gas Used, 2001
Source: Ag, rim U.S. Inc., McDowell Group compilations
Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations is the Kenai Peninsula's third largest
private employer with direct employment of 292 in 2001. Only Peak
Oilfield Services Company (367) and Safeway/Eagle Stores (342) employ
more.
If Peak Oilfield Services employees under contract to Agrium are
included in Agrium's employment figures, Agrium becomes the gl
private employer in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. In terms of payroll (not
available for individual private companies), Agrium has either the largest
or the second largest private payroll in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
All of Agrium's employees live in the Kenai Peninsula Borough,
increasing their local economic impact.
Multiplier impacts of Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations account for an
additional 700 jobs in the Alaska .and Kenai Peninsula Borough
economies.
Agrium spending on goods and services generates an additional 700
indirect and induced Kenai Peninsula Borough jobs. The secondary
impacts of Agrium employee payroll spending bring the total
employment impact to approximately 1,000 jobs.
The Economic Impact of Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations in Alaska--Executive Summary
McDowell Group, Inc. Page ~ 3
Agrium's total direct, indirect, and induced employment impacts account
for 5.5 percent of the Kenai Peninsula Borough's total employment, and
8.0 percent of jobs in the Central Kenai Peninsula area (the area north of
the Kasilof River and west of Skilak Lake).
~.Agri'um Kenai Nitrogen Operations provides high-paying jobs in the
value-added manufacturing sector.
Agrium payroll average of $83,865 per employee is more than double the
average regional salary.
Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations' $25 million in direct payroll
generates additional indirect and induced earnings of $25 million, a total
of $50 million in salaries and wages in the Kenai Peninsula Borough
economy.
Agrium's total direct, indirect, and induced earnings account for 8.8
percent of Kenai Peninsula Borough's total wage and salary payroll, and
13.4 percent of payroll in the Central Kenai Peninsula area.
Figure 2
Comparison of Average Annual Earnings,
Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations Employees vs.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Average, 2001
Agrium KPB Average
Source: Agrium U.S. Inc., Alaska Department of Labor and
Workforce Development
The EConomic. Impact Of Agrium Kenai Nitrogen OPerations in AlaSka_ExecUtive summary
McO°wd Group,/nc. ~'a=e , 4
Virtually all of Agrium's vendor spending in Alaska (95 percent of the
amount purchased) is spent with companies based in the Kenai
Peninsula Borough.
In 2001, Agrium spent $90.5 million on goods and services provided by
118 Kenai Peninsula companies. The remaining purchases of goods and
services in Alaska ($4.7 million) were made to 129 companies in
Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla, and Palmer. The variety of the almost 250
businesses from which Agrium made its purchases include gas
producers, construction contractors, engineering firms, environmental
service firms, utility companies, retail and wholesale businesses, and
other types of businesses.
In 2001, the Kenai Peninsula Borough received $4.0 million in Agrium-
related revenues.
In 2001, Agrium paid $2.4 million in industrial property taxes to the
Kenai Peninsula Borough, representing 8.8 percent of the Borough's total
property tax receipts.
Agrium families pay at least $212,700 in residential property taxes
exclusive of service area and city taxes on property (assuming an average
KPB dwelling value of $112,000). Because of the high average wage for
Agrium employees, the actual figure, if known, likely would be
significantly higher.
Children of Agrium employee families account for $1.4 million in state
school funding support received by the Kenai Peninsula Borough School
District.
Agrium is highly involved in the local community, supporting 87
membership and charitable organizations and event~.
In 2001, Agrium contributed $138,329 to 87 non-profit organizations or
programs, most of them located in the Kenai area.
Charitable giving was provided to local schools athletic and academic
programs, youth activities, community services and civic organizations,
environmental programs, senior services, and other health and economic
development programs.
"The'Economic ImPaCt ~f ~g~iurn' Kenai Nitro-gen' opera-tions ~n Alaska./.Executive- sum~ma'iy .......................... Mc~)o'weli G~oUP~ 'lnci' Pag~ + 5'
Figure 3
Agrium's Charitable Contributions,
by Type of Organization or Program, 2001
Youth Activities
2O%
Local School
Activities
33%
Otter
14%
Senior
Services
5%
Note: Percentages do not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
Source: Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations
Community and Civic
Organizations
21%
Environmental
Programs
6%
Agrium household incomes are supported by year-round, full-time,
high-skilled, and professional positions.
Home ownership and real estate value tend to be significantly higher
among families with an income profile enjoyed by Agrium households.
Higher salaries tend to attract stable, long-term, skilled professionals to
the region.
The high amount of discretionary income translates into a wider variety
and volume of local expenditures on local household goods and services.
Agrium's work force is 100 percent resident in the Kenai Peninsula area.
This fact, in turn, directs household spending locally, as opposed to other
income sectors that have significant non-resident components. According
to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, in 2000,
non-residents held 19.7 percent of the private sector jobs in Kenai
Peninsula Borough.
The Economic Impact of Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations in Alaska---Executive Summary McDowell Group, Inc. Page ~ 6
Based on the relationship between the employment and population on
the. Kenai Peninsula Borough, the 1,000 Agrium-related jobs support a
population of 2,150.
This population impact accounts for 4.3 percent of the Kenai Peninsula
Borough's total population and 7.0 percent of the Central Kenai Peninsula
populatiOn.
The Economic Impact of Agrium Kenai Nitrogen operations in Alaska---Executive Summary '
McDowell Group, Inc. Page ~ 7
Agrium's families accounted for 3.3 percent of Kenai Peninsula Borough
School District student enrollment and $1.4 million of the $42.5 million
in state revenue support to the District in the 200112002 school year.
Agrium dependents account for approximately 4.9 percent of student
enrollment in the Central Peninsula area.
The Economic Impact of Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations in Alaska--Executive Summary McDowell Group, Inc. Page · 8
, t'ium
our
facilities in
i~North and
Agrium Inc. produces more than 11 million tom (10 million tonnes) of fertilizers annually.
Nitrogen fertilizer products account for some 8.2 million tons (7.5 million tonnes) of that total.
Potash fertilizers account for 1.7 million tons (1.5 million tonnes) and phosphate fertilizers for
1.1 million tons (1 million tonnes).
Agrium is also one of the largest agriculttLral retailers in the United States, supplying products and
related services to growers in 24 states under the retail banners of Crop Production Services and Western
Farm Service. We are also a leading fertilizer retailer in Argentina, with outlets operating under the trade
name Agroservicios Pampeanos.
Agrium's commitment to the communities where we operate is actively demonstrated through open and
honest communications, responsible environmental stewardship, putting safety first and by investing in
a bright tomorrow.
:,.South A
Kinai Nitrogen Operations is located !0 miles (~ 6 km) north of the City of Kenai. AlasKa
n Coot< Inlet. Accessible by air, water and !and, the complex is made up of two
mmonia plants and two urea plants. The ammonia plants have a combined annual
~roduction capacity, of about 700,000 !nett tons (,630,000 tonnes) of anhydrous ammonia
and 1.1 million tons (1 million tonnes l of urea per year. That's enough to fertilize a strip of
farmland 1(3 miles ~.25 km) wide stretching from Los Angeles to New York.
The principal raw materials for the ammonia and urea fertilizers manufactured by the Kena~
plant are natural gas. water and air. Natural gas is piped to the facility from nearby gas fields.
The facility consists of two separate ammonia/urea production and utility plants. The onginal
plant was completed in 1968. Its size was approximately doubled in 1977.
Due to its Croximity to Asia. much :of the fertiiizer produced at Kenal ~s exported to Pacific
nations, in 2000. ~,'nore than $!5,.,t m~ilion worth of products were sold to-overseas markets.
Nourishing
a Growing World
rium
It is estimated that 50 percent of the food production in North America is the direct result of
nitrogen-based fertilization. Nitrogen is the plant nutrient most commonly deficient in
western agriculture. The ammonia and urea fertilizers produced at Kenai Nitrogen Operations
play a .major role in promoting high yields of nutritious food crops. Without them, not only
would food prices rise, but food quality would also diminish.
Anhyrdrous
Ammonia
Urea
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Carbon
Oxygen
Ammonia and urea are found in nature. Without them, life as we know it would not be possible.
Ammonia is a vital part of every living cell, and urea is a natural byproduct of the breakdown of
protein in the digestive system.
In terms of their nutrient contem, the nitrogen fertilizer products produced at Kenai Nitrogen
Operations are identical to 'organic' fertilizers. The source of plant nutrients is irrelevant to the
yield or quality of the fruit, grain or vegetable matter produced by the plant.
Anhydrous ammonia is a liquid fertilizer, manufactured by combining nitrogen gases from the
atmosphere with hydrogen derived from natural gas and water. The natural gas reacts with
superheated steam (between 1300°F (700°C) and 1400°F (760°C)) in the presence of a catalyst
to separate hydrogen, from the natural gas, reacts with nitrogen from the atmosphere to form
anhydrous ammonia. The word "anhydrous" simply means "without water."
Urea is a solid fertilizer, made by reacting carbon dioxide and ammonia under extreme pressure
at 375°F (190°C). The resulting molten mixture is then processed into small, white, crystalline
spheres, called prills or granules. Urea is the major fertilizer traded in international commerce,
accounting for approximately 50 percem of the nitrogen fertilizer traded around the world.
Ammonia and urea are also used in many other applications including cattle feed, paper,
synthetic fibers, resins, refrigeration, waste treatment, rocket propellants, household cleaners,
even medicines.
Wwithe are continually working to reduce ·
state and federal environment
comidemtions are a part of all our bw
Our environmental protection begins with the saft
a safe workplace, which comes from careful
preparedness and preventative maintenance. Thes.
could impact the environment,
Since 1996 we have reduced hazardous waste ge~
this by replacing a process solution that produce
waste, and by replacing solvem and caustic dip ta,
We have an aggressive pollution prevention plan,
volume and toxicity. Our waste minimization effor
of Environmental Conservation and have been rex
We continually implemem efficiency improvem~
fossil fuel. In spring 2001, the start-up of an elecm
(455 tonnes) per year of nitrogen oxide emissions
-nvironmental impact of our operations. Complying
regulations is just a beginning. Environmental
ess decisions.
of our employees. Everyone benefits from having
v. ntion to safe operating procedures, emergency
~ractices reduce the potential for plant upsets which
Air Anhydrous Ammonia
(82-0-0)
Steam
Natural Gas
(NH~)
Urea
(46-0-0)
ation at the plant by 99 percent. We accomplished
, hazardous byproduct with one that generates no
· : with part washers that use hot water and soap.
continually look for opportunities to reduce waste
aave received praise from the Alaska Depamnental
xfized by Alaska's Green Star Program.
~ to reduc~ atmospheric emissions and bum less
ogeneration facility eliminated more than 500 tons
To ensure that our customers always receive safe, competitively-priced products, Agrium
is committed to best management practices in the production,i, distribution and use of
everything we make. For the grower, getting the best value for every dollar spent on crop
production is more important today than ever before.
The proper use of Agrium anhydrous ammonia and urea fits well into Best Management
Practices. The fertilizers produced at the Kenai plant are an effective aid in helping growers
achieve maximum efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.
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The Kenai Operation provides employment for more than 296 full time employees who earn
approximately $26 million in wages and benefits. The plant also pays about $3.6 million in local
property taxes and spends more than $14 million a year to buy local goods and supplies.
We also are proud to sponsor the nationally
acclaimed Caring for the Kenai
environmental awareness contest that
annually challenges local high school students to answer
the question "What can I do, create, invent or improve to
better care for the environment of the Kenai Peninsula?"
The program has not only raised the level of
environmental awareness on the Kenai, but has also
generated many practical ideas that have improved our
environment.
In April, 2001, President George W. Bush honored
Kenai Peninsula youth by presenting a President's
Environmental Youth Award to three young people who
had participated in our "Caring for the Kenai"
environmental awareness program. In return, the
students gave the President a "Caring for the Kenai"
jacket.
?"e.s'ei'itctt ~'ilh ~'~ "(/t,rrii?,~./bi' Il?e: Kd. in.i/" l'tlc'kc:l.
Agrium employees live and work on the Kenai Peninsula, and they are deeply involved in activities
that enrich the lives of all its citizens. They coach hockey, soccer, football, basketball and Little
League baseball. Many serve in leadership roles in organizations such as Boys and Girls Clubs,
4-H, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Others participate as teachers at the Kenai Peninsula College, as advisors
in the Junior Achievement program, as first aid instructors and as Sunday school teachers.
Kenai NitrOgen Operations is a strong supporter of the United Way, with Employee donations matched dollar
for dollar by the Company. And we are active volunteers on business and professional organizations as well
as government boards and commissions.
"'More than seventy years in the fertilizer_ business have taught us how
~o competo and stay ahead of the competition."
PRODUCTION
Production Facilities
:'Phosphate ~ '~ Nitrogen: "i:!~ Specialty*
r'--I 'Potash ~i,~ Sulphate
Carseland
Conda
Ft. Saskatchewan
Homestead
Joffre
Redwater
Reese
Standard/Granum
West Sacramento
South America
Bahia Blanca
*Includes NPK homogeneous and micronutrient product lines.
** Represents 50% Profertil SA Production.
January, 2001
North America
KENAI,
ALASKA
South America
Argentina
BUENOS
AIRES
BAHIA
BLANCA
(PROFERTIL)
DISTRIBUTION
Dry : :~'i'i~ 'Ammonia -~ Specialty
Canada
Bloom, Manitoba
Carseland, Alberta
Chigweli, Alberta
Clavet, Saskatchewan
Coutts, Alberta
Ft. MacLeod, Alberta
Ft. Saskatchewan, Alberta
Granum, Alberta
Kamloops, B.C.
Redwater, Alberta
Roma Junction, Alberta
Standard, Alberta
Vanscoy, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
United States
Borger, Texas
Burley, Idaho
Conda, Idaho
Early, Iowa
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City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1985-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $16,895 IN THE GENERAL FUND
FOR A GRANT FROM THE BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a $16,895 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation for the purchase of computer equipment for the Library; and,
WHEREAS, the grant directs that specific equipment be purchased from a specific
vendor (Sole Source); and,
WHEREAS, the equipment will replace obsolete computers and enhance the services the
Library can provide.
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 Donations
$16.._895
Increase Appropriations:
Library-Small Tools
$16:895
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of January,
2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(12/18/2002) hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
January 2, 2003
January 15, 2003
January 15, 2003
Suggested by: Administratic
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1986-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $28,000 IN THE AIRPORT
TERMINAL ENTERPRISE FUND.
WHEREAS, FAA regulations require ADA compliant access for passengers to aircraft;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Administration has been working with ERA Aviation to procure
equipment that will meet current and future needs; and,
WHEREAS, time is of the essence to procure this equipment now that a suitable
solution has been found; and,
WHEREAS, the FAA has indicated willingness to provide grant funding to reimburse the
City for 93.75% of the cost of the equipment; and.
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Airport Terminal Fund retained earnings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Retained Earnings
$28,OO0
Increase Appropriations:
Machinery and Equipment
$28,OOO
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of January,
2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:~
(12/18/2002) hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
January 2, 2003
January 15, 2003
January 15, 2003
Suggested by: City
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SETI'ING THE
PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON THE PROPOSED MC COLLUM/ALIAK LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has received a petition to form a special assessment
district in the above-mentioned paving project; and,
WHEREAS, the Council must set a date of public hearing on the proposed assessment
district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the date of the public hearing on the proposed McCollum/Aliak Local
Improvement Special Assessment District be set for March 5, 2003.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of January,
2003.
ATTEST:
John J. Williams, Mayor
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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PRE-BID PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL (LINEAR FEET BASED)
25 % Assessment
t
*******Based on property ownem paying proportionally based on linear footages**~'~
Below costs and linear footages are estimates - final cost will be based on the actual cost & LF of the project.
Properties to be assessed' See Property Owners Spread Sheet
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ID KPB 25% KPB 100% of LID 25% of L/D
# OWNER ACRE Linear Feet % of Total Ass. $ Ass. $ Est. $ Est.$
1 MCCOLLUM 1.11 101.27 0.022610 138,500 I 34,625 7,574 1,894
2 STUART 0.90 132.07 0.029487 93,600{ 23,400 9,878 2,470
3 ESPY 1.13 165.00 0.036839 84,200! 21,050 12,341 3,085
4 RHODES 1.88 165.00 0.036839t 89,000! 22,250 12,341 3,085
5 QUADE 0.631 165.00 0.0368391 103,300[ 25,825I 12,341 3,085
6 KPB 2.79! 690.00 0.154053i 84,000! 21,000,1 51,608 12,902
7 KPB 0.52 30.00 0.006698 i 35,0001 8,750I 2,244 561
8 HOLMES 0.31 99.99 0.022324 i 110,500i 27,625I 7,479 1,870
9 WRIGHT 0.31 99.99t 0.022324 95,000I. 23,750 7,479 1,870
10 iSCHMIDT 0.31 99.99 0.022324 11,200 i 2,800 7,479 1,870
11 FERRELL 0.31 93.34 0.020840 65,800! 16,450 , 6,981 1,745
12 WHITESIDE 0.29 93.34 0.0208401 66,300 16,575 6,981 1,745
i3 QUADE 0.291 208.78 0.0466131 11,200 2,800 15,615
14 WILCOX 0.421 271.81 0.060686t 112,400 28,100 20,330 5,082_
15 GRACE BRETHREN 3.51 592.89 0.132372t 114,100 I 28,525 44,345 1' ',
16 RAPP 0.42; 140.23 0.031308 10,100I. 2,525 10,488
17 MARQUIS ' 0.29 138.45 0.030911 89,000 I 22,250 10,355 2,589
18 HUGHES 0.28 129.00 0.028801 62,700I 15,675 9,648 2,412
19 FOSS 1.24 165.00 0.036839 78,100 i 19,525t 12,341 3,085
20 KENAI LIONS CLUB 0.11 165.00 0.036839i 700 175 I 12,341 3,085
21 SZABO 1.00 132.00 0.029471 68,700 17,175I 9,873 2,468
22 BUZZELL 1'50 198.00 0.044206 197,600, 49,400I 14,809 3,702
23 LORENZO 0.88 137.40 0.030677 73,000 18,250 10,277 2,569
24 WILBERT 0.28 130.00 0.029024 16,300 4,075 9,723 2,431
25 KISSEE 0.29 135.43 0.030237 92,900 23,225 10,129 2,532
TOTAL 21.00 4,478.98 1.000000 t 335,,000. ] 83,750
Administration 3,000 Muni Match Grant (70%) 234,500
Right of Way ISsues 20,000 General Fund ( 5%) 16,750
Engineering 46,000 Property Owners (25%) 83,750
COnstructiOn 266,000 TOTAL 335,000
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TOTAL 335,000
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Prepared by Keith Komelis 01/09/2003
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PRE-BID PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL (LINEAR FEET BASED)
50 % Assessment
,
*~~Based on property owners paying proportiOnally based on linear f°°tages****'**
Below costs and linear footages are estimates - final cost will be based on the actual cost & LF of the project.
Properties to be assessed: See Property Owners Spread Sheet
ID KPB 25% KPB 100% of LID 50% of/./D
# ,OWNER ACRE Linear Feet % of Total Ass. $ Ass. $ Est. $ Est.$
I McCOLLUM 1.11 '101.27 ' 0.022610 138,500 34,625 7,574 3,787
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2 STUART 0.90 132.07 0.029487 93,600 23,400 9,878 4,939
3 ESPY 1.13 '165.00 0.036839 84,200 21,050 12,341 6,170
4 RHODES 1.88 165.00 0.036839 89,000 22,250 12,341 6,170
5 QUADE 0.63 165.00 0.036839 103,300 25,825 12,341 6,170
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6 KPB 2.79 690.00 0.154053 84,000 21,000 51,608 25,804
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7 KPB 0.52 30.00 0.006698 35,000 8,750 2,244 1,122
8 HOLMES 0.31 99.99 0.022324 110,500 27,625 7,479 3,739
9 WRIGHT 0.31 99.99 0.022324 95,000 23,750 7,479 3,739
10 SCHMIDT 0.31 99.99 0.022324 11,200 2,800 7,479 3.739
11 FERRELL 0.31 93.34 ' 0.020840 65,'800 16,450 6,981 3,491
12 WHITESIDE 0.29 93.34 0.020840 66,300 16,575 6,981 3,491
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13 QUADE 0.29 208.78 0.046613 11,200 2,800 15,615 7,808
-14 WILCOX ' 0.42 271.81 0.060686 112,400 28,100 20,330 10,165
~RACE BRETHREN 3.51 592.89 0.132372 114,100 28,525 44,345 22,172
.,,, RAPP 0.42 140.23 0.031308 10,100 2,525 10,488 5,244
17 MARQUIS 0.29 138.45 0.030911 89,000 22,250 10,355 5,178
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'18HUGHES 0.28 129.00 . 0.028801 62,700 15,675 9,648 4,824
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19 FOSS 1.24 165.00 0.036839 78,100 19,525 12,341 6,170
20 KENAI LIONS CLUB 0.11 165.00 0.036839 700 175 12,341 6~!70
21 SZABO ' ~.00 132.00 0.029471 68,700 17,175 9,873 4,936
22 BUZZELL 1.50i 198.00 0'.044206 197,600 ' 49,400 14,809 7,405
23 LORENZO 0.88i 137.40 0.030677 73,000 18,250 10,277 5,138
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24 WILBERT 0.28: 130.00 0.029024 16,300 4,075 9,723 4,862
25 KISSEE 0.29! 135.43 0.030237 92,900 23,225 10,129 5,065
TOTAL 21.00 4,478.98 1.000000 335,000I 167,500
Administration 3,000 Muni Match Grant (50%) 167,500
Right Of Way Issues ' 20,000 Property Owners (50%) 167,500
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Engineering 46,000 I J J
Construction 266,000 TOTAL 335,000
TOTAL 335,000
Prepared by Keith Komelis 01/09/2003
PRE-BID pRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL (SQUARE FOOT BASED)
25% Assessment
*******Based on property owners paying proportionally based On square footage*******
Below costs and square footages are estimates - final cost will be based on the actual cost & SF of the project.
Properties to be assessed: See Property Owners Spread Sheet
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ID ' ' ' KPB 25% KPB 100% of LID 25% of L/D
-# OWNER ACRE Square Feet! % of Total Ass. $ Ass. $ Est, $ Est.$
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1 MCCOLLUM ' 1.11 ' ' 48,352 0.052857 " 138,500 34,625 17,707 4,427
2 STUART 0.90 39,204 0.042857 93,600 23,400 14,357 3,589
3 ESPY 1.13 49,223 0.053810 84,200 21,050 18,026 4,507
4 RHODES 1.88 81,893 0.089524 89,000 22,250 29,990 7,498
5 QUADE ' 0.63 27,4431 0.030000 103,300 25,825 10,050 2,513
6 KPB 2,79 121,5321 0.1328'57 84,000 21,000 44,507 11,127
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7 KPB 0.52 22,651 0.024762 35,000 8,750 8,295 2,074
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8 HOLMES 0.31 13,504 0.014762 110,500 27,625 4,945 1,236
9 WRIGHT 0'3i 13,504 0.014762 95,000 23,750 4,945 1,236
10 SCHMIDT 0.31 13,504 0.014762 11,200 2,800 4,945 1,236
11 FERRELL 0.31 13,504 0.014762 , 65,800, 16,450I 4,945 1,236
12 WHITESIDE 0.29 12,632 0.013810 66,300 16,575 4,626 1,157
13 ! QUADE 0.29 12,632 0.013810 11,200 2,800 4,626 1,157
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14 'WILCOX 0.42 18,295 0.020000 112,400 28,100 6,700 1,675
15 GRACE BRETHREN 3.51 152,896 0-167143 114,100 28,525 55,993 1'
16 RAPP 0.42 18,295 0.020000 10,100 2,525 6,700 ~,~. j
17 :MARQUIS 0.29 12,632 0.013810 89,000 22,250 4,626 1,157
18 HUGHES 0.28 12,197 0.013333 62,700 15,675 4,467 1,117
19 FOSS 1.24 54,014 0.059048 78,100 19,525 19,781 4,945
20 KENAI LIONS CLUB 0.11 4,792 0.005238 700 175 1,755 439
21 ~SZABO 1.00 43,560t 0.047619 68,700 ..1.7.,.1.75 15,952 3,988
22 BUZZELL 1.50 65,3401 0.071429 197,600 49,400 23,929 5,982
23 LORENZO 0.88 38,333 0.041905 73,000 18,250 14,038 3,510
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24 iWILBERT 0.28 12,197 0.013333 16,300 4,075 4,467 1,117
25 KISSEE 0.29 12,632 0.013810 92,900 23,225 4,626 1,157
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TOTAL 21.00 914,760 1.000000 335,000 83,750
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:Administration 3,000 Muni Match Grant (70%) 234,500
Right of Way Issues 20,000 General Fund ( 5%) 16,750
Engineering 46,000 Property Owners (25%) 83,750
:Consffuction 266,000 , TOTAL 335,000
TOTAL 335,000
i
Prepared by Keith Kornelis 01/09/2003
I PRE-BID PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL (SQUARE FOOT BASED)
, 1
50% Assessment I
**"*"Based on property owners paying proportionally based on Square fo0tage*'~****
Below costs and square footages am estimates - final cost will be based on the actual cost & SF of the project.
, Properties to be assessed' See Property Owners Spread Sheet
ID KPB 25% KPB 100% of LID 50% of/.ID
# :OWNER ACRE Square Feet % of Total Ass. $ Ass. $ Est. $ Est.$
1 MCCOLLUM 1.11 48,352 0.052857 138,500 34,625 17,707 8,854
2 STUART 0.90 39,204 0.042857 93,600 23,400 '~ 14,357 7,179
3 ESPY 1.13 49,223 0.053810 84,200 21,050 , 18,026 9,013
4 RHODES 1.88 81,893 0.089524 89,000 22,250 29,990 14,995
5 QUADE 0.63 27,443 0.030000 103,300 25,825 10,050 5,025
6 KPB 2.791 121,532 0.132857 84,000 21,000 44,507 22,254
7 KPB 0.52! 22,651 0.024762 35,000 ' 8,750 t 8,295 4,148
8 HOLMES 0.31 13,504 0.014762 110,500 27,625I 4,945 2,473
9 WRIGHT 0.31 13,504 0.014762 95,000 23,750 4,945 2,473
i0 SCHMIDT 0.31 13,504 0.014762 11,200 2,800 4,94.5 2,473
11 FERRELL 0.31 13,504 0.014762 65,800 16,450 4,945 2,473
12 WHITESIDE 0.29 12,632 0.013810 66,300 16,575 4,626 2,313
13 : QUADE 0.29 12,632 0.013810 11,200 2,800 4,626 2,313
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14 WILCOX 0.42 18,295 0.020000 112,400 28,100 6,700 3,350
'~RACE BRETHREN 3.51 152,896 0.167143 114,100 28,525 55,993 27,996
.. PJ~PP 0.42 18,295 0.020000 10,100 2,525 6,700 3.350
1i7MARQUIS 0.29 12,632 0.013810 89,000 22,250 4,626 2,313
'i8 HUGHES 0.28 12,197 0.013333 62,700 15,675 4,467 2,233
19 FOSS 1.24 54,014 0.059048 78,100 19,525 19,781 9,890
20 KENAI LIONS CLUB 0.11 4,792 0.00'5238 700 175 1,755 877
21 SZABO 1.00 43,560 0.047619 68,700 17,175 15,952 7,976
22 BUZZELL 1.50 65,340 0.071429 197,600 49,400 23,929 11,964
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23 LORENZO 0.88 38,333 0.041905 73,000 18,250 14,038 7,019
24 WILBERT 0.28 12,197 0.013333 16,300 4,075 4,467 2,233
25 KISSEE 0.29 12,632 0.013810 92,900 23,225 4,626 2,313
TOTAL 21.00 914,760 1.000000 335,000I 167,500
Administration 3,000 Muni Match Grant (50%) ... 167,500
Right of Way Issues 20,000 Property Owners (50%) 167,500
Engineering 46,000 I
Construction 266,000 TOTAL I 33'5,000
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TOTAL 335,000
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Prepared by Keith Kornelis 01/09/2003
Suggested by:
Council
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN~, ALASKA, DECLARING
THE KENAI COASTAL TRAIL AND EROSION CONTROL PROJECT THE NUMBER ONE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REQUEST FOR U.S. FEDERAL FUNDS.
WHEREAS, many public hearings have been held concerning Capital Improvement
Projects for the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai, after receiving, discussing, and analyzing
the input from the City Administration, Federal and State Agencies, City Citizens, and
other sources has decided to declare this project as the City's number one CIP project
for Federal Funds; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Council of the City of Kenai pledge their affn'mative vote
for the maintenance and operational costs of this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, declares the Kenai Coastal Trail and Erosion Control Project the number one
Capital Improvement Project request for U.S. Federal Funds.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of
January 2003.
ATTEST:
John J. Williams, Mayor
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance ~
CITY OF KENAI
REQUEST FOR U.S. FEDERAL GRANT
2003-2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PROJECT NAME'
KENAI COASTAL TRAIL CONSTRUCTION AND
CONTROL PROJECT
EROSION
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $10,000,000
U.S. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTED' 100%
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & JUSTIFICATION'
The Kenai Coastal Trail and Erosion Control Project is a proposed multi-purpose trail
that will run for approximately one mile along the base of the Kenai bluffs. The trail will
begin at the Kenai Dunes Park, at the mouth of the Kenai River, and progress up the
riverbank to a new trailhead and parking area located just off Bridge Access Road.
The trail will provide a scenic walkway within the City of Kenai with easy, safe beach
access down' the bluff at several locations. A scenic estuary area will be crossed with a
bridge, and periodic ramps and rest areas along the trail will provide handicapped
accessibility and opportunities for wildlife viewing. In addition to its recreational
benefits, the trail will provide needed relief to the City from ongoing erosion of the bluff
and associated property losses.
Through the years, the City of Kenai has commissioned many studies and reports for
the area of the lower .Kenai River. These studies include Kenai River sedimentation,
dredging, bluff erosion, boat harbor, and others.
In 1998, the City hired Peratrovich, Nottingham, & Drage, Inc. (PN&D) to perform a
Reconnaissance Level Study for a Kenai Coastal Trail. In 1999, PN&D completed the
next phase for the City and produced the "Kenai Coastal Trail and Erosion Control
Project Design Concept Report." This report included a schematic design, right-of-way
property impacts, preliminary environmental considerations, and a rough project cost
estimate. PN&D has completed their third contract with the City, which consisted of
working on the environmental and permitting requirements of this project.
Approximately $120,000 of City funds has been spent on PN&D recent work.
The US Corps of Engineers was allocated $500,000 to complete the planning,
engineering, and environmental studies needed plus obtain the necessary permits to
start construction of this project.
This U.S. Federal Grant Capital Improvement Request is for the next phase, which is
the actual design and construction.
Suggested by: Administrati~..
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING
THE BID TO ~NAI CHRYSLER CENTER FOR A SENIOR CENTER ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE
MINI-VAN FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $28,290.
WHEREAS, the following bids were received on January 8, 2003:
BIDDER
Kenai Chrysler Center
Hutchings Chevrolet
TOTAL
$28,29o
$ 8,72o
WHEREAS, Kenai Chrysler Center's bid meets the bid specifications; and,
WHEREAS, the recommendation from the City Administration is to award the bid to
Kenai Chrysler Center; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that Kenai Chrysler
Center's bid is a responsible bid and award to this bidder would be in the best interest
of the City; and,
WHEREAS, sufficient monies are appropriated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the bid for a Senior Center All-Wheel-Drive Mini-Van be awarded to
Kenai Chrysler Center for the total amount of $28,290.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
January 2003.
ALASKA, this 15th day of
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk, a
Approved by Finance:
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
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MEMORANDUM
1992
TO'
FROM:
DATE:
RE'
Mayor and Council Members
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
City of Kenai ~
0t
January 10, 20
CONTINUED OPERATION OF LIQUOR L~CEI~E$ -- PROTESTS
The City of Kenai is required by the Alcoholic Control Board to file letters protesting the
continued operation of liquor licenses by January 31 of each new year. At this time the
following liquor licenses are not current:
The New Peking-- Owing sales tax.
AlaskaLanes Bowling Center -- Sales tax and filings; property tax.
Eaglechief, Inc. -- Owing lease payments.
Kenai City Code states,
2.40.010 Obligations to City: It is determined to be in the public interest that
holders of or applicants for licenses issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board of the State of Alaska shall have all obligations to the City of Kenai
on a satisfactory basis prior to the City Council approval of any activity of
said license holder or applicant. {Emphasis added.)
2.40.020 Approval by Council: Prior to approving renewal of any liquor license
by the City of Kenai, the Council shall enter findings in the minutes of the
Council that the afore-described liquor licensees have satisfied all obligations
to the City of Kenai or that the applicant has entered into a City approved
payment plan with the Borough or City on any obligations owed to the City and
said applicant is in compliance with said payment plan. After making such
finding, the City Council may grant the approval requested. (Emphasis added.)
These businesses have been sent letters noting amounts owed.
Does council direct the City Clerk to forward letters protesting the continued
operation of the above-referenced liquor licenses if accounts are not current by
January 30, 2003?
ITEM 1'
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
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ITEM 6:
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ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11-
COUNCIL ON AGING
JANUARY 2, 2003
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
AGENDA APPROVAL
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 5, 2002
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Jim Brady-- Independent Living
OLD BUSINF~S
Discussion -- Assisted Living Update
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Mystery Theatre
Discussion -- Activity Survey
REPORTS
Council on Aging Chair
Director
Council Liaison
QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
INFORMATION
,
Council Action A§endas of December 4 and 18, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL ON AGING
JANUARY 2, 2003
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
CHAIR RICHARD JURGENSEN, PRESIDING
MINUT~
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chair Jurgensen called the meeting to order at approximately 10'02a. m. and the roll
was confirmed as follows:
Members present:
Members absent:
Others present:
Jurgensen, Huddleston, HoLlier, Jones, Osbom
Wilson, Kuntzman, Fields
City Clerk Freas, Councilwoman Swarner, Director Craig, R.
Meeks, E. Buttle and M. Goggia
ITEM 2: ELECTION OF OFFICERS
It was noted, the annual meeting requirement had been overlooked and the election of
officers and annual meeting would take place in the next weeks. Notice of the annual
meeting will be posted on the Center's bulletin board as well as other announcements.
Clerk Freas explained letters had been sent to members of the Council on Aging and
other commissions and committees of the city whose three-year terms were ending.
Those persons were asked if they would like to continue for another three-year term.
She noted, she had not had a response from Member Wilson, but had heard from
Member Fields who stated he did not want to continue and wanted to allow others to
have the opportunity to serve. '
ITEM 3:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Huddleston MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member Jones
8F.~OI~ED the motion. There were no objections. $O ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 5, 2002
MOTION:
Member Huddleston MOVED to approve the minutes as presented and Member
Osborn S~OI~ED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 5:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Jim Brady-- Independent Living
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2003
PAGE 2
Director Craig reported Mr. Brady had called and cancelled his presentation.
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Assisted Living Update
Craig reported the following:
· A meeting was held with Mayor Williams, City Manager Snow, City
Attorney Graves, members of the Senior Connection, Attorney Blaine Gilman (Liaison
to Providence) and herself. They discussed the community's desire to develop an
assisted living facility in Kenai and the role Providence might be able to take in that
effort.
· The next Senior Connection meeting will be held on January 9 at 10:00
a.m. The Connection will discuss the proposed facility. Those who wrote letters of
support for the pre-development grant will be invited to the meeting and she invited
the Council on Aging members to attend as well. The meeting announcement will be
posted.
* City Council directed City Manager Snow to contact the Kenai Peninsula
Borough to ask if they would consider giving the City of Kenai a ten-acre parcel to the
left of the golf course to be used for development of an assisted living facility.
· Gilman felt Providence would not want to compete with another hospital
or organization in the area involved with assisted living facilities. Since there would
not be that competition, Gilman felt this may be an opportunity for Providence.
ITEM 7:
,,
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Mystery Theatre
Craig reported the Senior Connection and Kenai Players are discussing the possibility
of presenting the Mystery Theater as a joint fundraiser. Holding the fundraiser in
March has been suggested but no final decision had yet been made. There is also a
possibility this will be a two-day event. All expenses will be split, the Connection may
have the responsibility of preparing the meal and the Players, the acting.
7-b.
Discussion -- Activity Survey
Craig referred to a copy of the activity survey to be included in the February
newsletter. She requested the group to review the survey and contact her office if they
have suggestions for additional items to be included in the survey. It was suggested
copies of the survey be distributed during a lunch after the newsletter has been
distributed.
ITEM 8: REPORTS
8-a.
Council on Aging Chair-- No report.
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2003
PAGE 3
8-b. Director -- Noted there have been a number of reports of seniors being
ill. She encouraged 'the members to let her office know if they are aware of anyone
who is ill and for whom they can supply an at-home meal. Craig also encouraged the
members to stay home ff they are ill and take care of themselves.
8-e. CouncU Liaison-- Councilwoman Swarner reported the following:
· The ordinance appropriating funds to purchase a new vehicle for the
Center was pa~sed unanimously at the City Council's December 18.meeting.
She reviewed items on the City Council's agenda for their January 2
meeting. A brief discussion followed in regard to the ordinance to amend the
requirement of sending public notices by certified mail. The consensus of the group
was to send the mailings as cheaply as possible.
The group also discussed the resolution to increase the cost of assessments of
property owners in local improvement districts from 25% of the cost to 50%. Swamer
explained the change is being considered due to the decrease in yearly funds received
from the state.
ITEM 9:
OUESTIONS &, COMMENTS -- None.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
Council Action Agendas of December 4 and 18, 2002.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Huddleston MOVED to adjourn and Member Jones SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:'
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
JANUARY 9, 2003
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: ELECTION OF OFFICERS
ITEM 3' AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 4:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 12, 2002
ITEM 5- PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Terminal Vehicle Parking Lot Renovation
Discussion -- Off-Airport Car Rentals
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 8: REPORT
Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
ITEM 9:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND OUESTIONS
ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda for December 18, 2002.
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
JANUARY 9, 2003
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Holloway, Bielefeld, Knackstedt, Van Zee, Watldns
Members Absent: Kleidon, Haralson
Others Present: Councilwoman Jackman, Airport Director Cronkhite, Airport
Assistant Bondurant, Earl Hicks
ITEM 2:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
,, ,
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED the officers remain status quo for the Airport
Commission and Commissioner Holloway SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. ~O ORDERED.
ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Holloway MOVED to approve the agenda.
corrections, the agenda was approved as presented.
With no additions and/or
ITEM 4:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 12, 2002
MOTION:
Commissioner Holloway MOVED to approve the minutes of December 12, 2002 and
Commissioner Van Zee SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 5:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Terminal Vehicle Parking Lot Renovation
Director Cronkhite drew attention to the proposed airport parking plan included in the
meeting packet and handed out a copy of a memorandum she provided ERA's Station
Manager, Judy Erickson, regarding recommended parking spaces for terminal
employees. Cronkhite requested Ms. Erickson be allowed to speak on behalf of the
ERA employees.
Judy Erickson, Station Manager, ERA Aviation -- Erickson expressed concern about
the terminal employee parking being so far away from the terminal building. Erickson
cited their major concern was safety and security as her employees would have to walk
to and from their vehicles early in the morning and late at night. Erickson added, she
and her staff do not understand the purpose for the change and feel that ERA is being
treated unfairly. After a very lengthy discussion regarding security and safety issues,
the number of spaces required by ERA and other options within the new plan for
terminal employee parking, Erickson was assured the Airport Commission and staff
will work with ERA on a parking plan that would be satisfactory to all concerned. It
was noted several times the plan was a draft and the proposed change was to focus on
customer service and not in any way intended to inconvenience ERA and its
employees. Cronkhite reported a meeting is scheduled with Guardian Security to
discuss increased security activity at the airport.
Commissioner Knackstedt requested cost information for the new plan. Cronkhite
stated the intention is to have the work done in phases and with the basic
configuration, the phases could be divided. Cronkhite added, FAA gave approval for
sidewalks and handicapped areas. Cronkhite continued, the consultant will prepare
phasing and cost information and the overall plan will be forwarded to City Council.
Discussion-- Off-Airport Car Rentals
Knackstedt drew attention to the proposed ordinance in the meeting packet as well as
the memo from the City Attorney for off-airport rental car fees and taxes. Knackstedt
stated collected fees would go to the Airport Terminal Fund and collected taxes would
go directly to the City. Cronkhite noted, the City Council requested this item be sent
back to the Airport Commission for further discussion. She added, it was her intent to
send a letter to all off-airport car rental companies but that did not happen, however,
there were some representatives in the audience who wished to speak to the issue.
Knackstedt requested Commissioner Van Zee (Hertz Car Rental) abstain from
discussion and voting due to the obvious conflict of interest. Commissioner Van Zee
agreed to abstain but noted that if necessary, he would speak as the representative
from Hertz.
The meeting was opened to public comment.
Duane Bannock, Great Alaska Car Company, 10288 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai,
Al~slm. To begin, Bannock provided the City's rent and fee figures for car rental
operators at the airport. He noted, the information was obtained from the City's
finance director. Bannock stated, the Great Alaska Car Company is greatly opposed to
AIRPORT COMMISSON MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2003
PAGE 2
Item I of the City Attorney's memo, adding he has listened to the Airport Commission
meeting tapes and read the minutes regarding this subject and he doesn't think this is
about revenue but rather, about fairness. Bannock pointed out the airport has a free
parking lot so this couldn't happen.
Bannock asked (1) why the Great Alaska Car Company should be required to pay the
ten percent fee when his company doesn't have a booth in the terminal that includes
heat, lights, security, parking spaces, signs and a desk; (2) what off-airport car rental
places do that would raise fees at the airport; (3) if off-airport car rental companies are
required to pay the ten percent feem then why wouldn't other businesses be asked to
do the same (including taxis, buses, guide operations, bed and breakfasts, motels,
retailers, etc.).
Bannock continued by asking what Natron Air pays and Cronkhite stated, aircraft
under 6,000 lbs. are not required to pay a fee. Bannock stated he didn't see where
there should be a difference between airplanes and car rentals.
A very lengthy discussion ensued where the following topics were discussed:
Bannock stated the Great Alaska Car Company hasn't taken
anything away from other businesses as they get their business from several
other sources such as the Intemet and telephone calls.
· Knackstedt stated the City has the legal right to charge the off-
airport car rental fee.
· Councilwoman Jackman noted the City Council has charged the
Airport Commission to develop new revenue ideas for the airport and this is one
avenue being considered. Jackman added, the City could charge this fee.
· Bannock stated the City's revenue figure~ from fees would not
change if they only had three operators at the airport and thought the City
should banish their archaic method of doing business and let as many operators
in the terminal as they can. Bannock added, if the Great Alaska Car Company
moved into the airport, those revenue figures would go way up.
Bannock stated he thought, rather than go after the off-airport car
rental companies, the City should get those fees from parking at the airport.
Cronkhite stated, the pay parking at the airport was set aside for now due to the
decrease in air traffic since 9-11 and if it were implemented, the airport would
potentially lose more customers to the road system. Pay park~g was discussed
regarding proposed rates for the Kenai airport.
Dan Van Zee stepped down from the dais to speak to the issue as the Hertz Rental Car
representative. Van Zee stated the discussion to this point was utter nonsense as the
airport concession fee of percent waa recoverable per the courts. Van Zee added, this
fee was not ambiguous and clearly noted on the rental agreements; the customers
know they are being charged the airport concession fee of ten percent. Van Zee
explained the reason why it was good to break that fee out and stated it is al/up front
AIRPORT COMMISSON MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2003
PAGE 3
and there is no customer deception. Van Zee added, the City is looking at a fee for
other businesses; the off-airport car rental companies just happened to be at the top of
the list.
BREAK TAKEN: 9:20 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 9:35 P.M.
Knackstedt reminded the Commission they were tasked to review the draft ordinance
and noted the fee could be anything. Knackstedt added, consideration should be given
to a rate to charge other rental companies from Soldotna or other areas.
Van Zee stated concern with the last sentence of Item (a) of the ordinance, which
addresses leaving a vehicle at the airport to be picked up by the customer. Van Zee
stated, he felt if this sentence is left in, it would go against his current lease agreement.
Knackstedt stated the City Attorney indicated it would not be in conflict with the
current lease agreements.
Bannock stated, if he were there as a councilman he would advise the Commission
that one thing they can do is vote ~no' because it us a bad idea or vote ~no' based on
two arguments: (1) it is not fundamentally unfair since an on-airport rental company
can have the fee recovered from the customer and (2) to single out only the car rental
companies for the fee, other businesses should be charged as well. Bannock asked the
Commission to vote no on the issue.
Knackstedt asked if all businesses were to be charged a fee, how would it be enforced
or collected. Cronkhite stated, industry standard is to do spot checks as most operate
on the honor system and if there is an obvious discrepancy, it is handled either by the
finance or legal department.
Bielefeld stated he would not be in favor of this ordinance as he felt any type of user fee
is discouraging to most users. Wattons stated, since the ten percent fee is already in
place for on-airport car rental companies, perhaps the Commission should consider a
reduced fee for off-airport companies, i.e., seven percent.
MOTION:
Commissioner Watkins MOVED to send the ordinance back to Council and changing
the ten percent fee for off-airport car rental companies to seven percent.
Commissioner Holloway SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Holloway
Van Zee
Knackstedt
Yes I Bielefeld No i Kleidon
Abstain Haralson Absent Watlcins
Yes
Absent
Yes
AIRPORT COMMISSON MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2003
PAGE 4
MOTION FAILED.
Since the motion failed, discussion took place on what options the Commission had.
Bannock told the Commission, Councilwoman Jackman could go back to the City
Council to report the motion failed with a 3 yes, 1 no vote due to lack of quorum.
Councilwoman Jackman told the Commission they could also call for reconsideration
and to deal with it when there was a full quorum. The Commission decided to have
Councilwoman Jackman report the outcome to Council at its next meeting.
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 8: REPORT
8-a. Commission Chair -- Knackstedt stated he thought the proposed ordinance for
fiat tax on private aircraft and the airport survey would be on this agenda and asked if
they could be added to the next meeting agenda. Cronkhite apologized for the
oversight and assured the Commission the two items would be on the agenda for the
next meeting.
8-b. Airport Manager -- Cronkhite also apologized to the ERA representative who
attended the meeting to discuss the survey and reiterated, it would be on the next
meeting agenda. Cronkhite reported the following:
· TSA security personnel are onsite and are checking baggage that is
.checked through to other airlines. Paul Landis with ERA is-on the phone daily
to Washington, DC to see about x-ray equipment. ERA and airport city
personnel are working well with TSA.
· The Christmas lights will be taken down this coming week.
Commissioner Kleidon has missed several meetings and it should
be brought to the attention of Mayor Williams. Councilwoman Jackman will
bring it to his attention at the next council meeting.
8-c. City Council Liaison -- No report.
ITEM 9:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND qUESTIONS
Commissioner Watkins asked about the appraised values of the lots in Soldoma
versus Kenai. Cronkhite stated that she was on leave and did not get this information
in time for this meeting; she would contact the Borough regarding land rates and will
report at the next meeting.
ITEM 10:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None
ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS
AIRPORT COMMISSON MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2003
PAGE 5
11-a. Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda for December 18, 2002.
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Minutes recorded and transcribed by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
AIRPORT COMMISSON MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2003
PAGE 6
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 6, 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:
ITEM 11:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CAI, L
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 9, 2002
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS
Director
Dock Foreman
City Council Liaison
...COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QU_RSTIONS
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 4 and 18, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2003
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present'
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Secretary Roper
Eldridge, Barrett, Simon, Spracher, Thompson
Foster
Councilman Bookey, Public Work Director Komelis, Contract
ITEM 2:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
MOTION:
Commissioner Spracher MOVED to open nominations for Chairman of the Kenai
Harbor Commission and nominated Tom Thompson. Commissioner Barrett
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to open nominations for Vice-Chairman of the Kenai
Harbor Commission and nominated Barry Eldridge. Commissioner Spracher
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Simon
SECONDED the motion. There were no additions and/or corrections; the agenda was
approved as presented.
ITEM 4:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 9, 2002
Commissioner Simon, referring to page two, first bulleted paragraph, noted Phil North
was with the EPA and not ADF&G.
Simon also expressed concern the minutes of December 9, 2002, page 2, second
'bulleted paragraph, did not properly reflect the amount of discussion that went on.
Simon requested her recollection of the discussion be put in these minutes which was
that Phil North stated in a public meeting he discredited the engineers' report simply
because the City paid for it; this is Simon's understanding of what went on and she
also heard that from other sources. Simon stated she thought more reflection was
required on why she made the statement about North being uncooperative and should
be cited for unprofessional conduct.
Contract Secretary Roper noted the meeting was recorded and suggested this
particular discussion be re-typed verbatim rather than rely on recollection.
Commissioner Eldridge agreed there were many comments made that were not
properly reflected in the minutes and-perhaps more content should be included in the
official minutes of the meeting.
Councilman Bookey reminded the Commission that most of the meetings are now done
in an abbreviated fashion but all meetings are recorded and are available for review.
Roper also noted the minutes of December 9, 2002 did not have to be approved until
they were revised.
Simon stated her reason for wanting the change is for self-protection because if there is
a certain level of conflict and if it appears she is launching some highly provocative
suggestion without any sort of basiS, it puts her in a bad light and she doesn't want
that.
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to table the minutes of December 9, 2002 and ask that
that particular discussion be done verbatim. Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. $0 ORDERED.
ITEM 5:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS- None
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2003
PAGE 2
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS - None
ITEM 8: REPORTS
8-a. Director -- Komelis reported (in regard to the bluff erosion project) the
Corps is tat0ng more of an active roll in trying to get more information from the
agencies and it is possible another meeting' could be held by the end of,January.
Simon asked what the status was on the Cunningham Park boat launch project and
Bookey reported the funds were for purchasing property for the project but since there
is no property available, the funds went back to the State. Bookey added, the City was
considering something on Birch Island should that ever be developed. Discussion
ensued on other options for drift boat launch and pullout areas and the extensive
permitting required. Simon noted, President Bush has come out with new wetland
laws that will affect permitting.
8-bo
Dock Foreman -- No report.
8-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilman Bookey reported the following:
· Mayor Williams will travel to Washington, DC in March for coastal trail
issues. Staff is in the process of preparing a report that will give the entire history of
the City's efforts to date.
· Bookey is scheduled to meet with Phil North on January 8, 2003.
· The Harbor Commission is down one member and Bookey asked that
recommendations or referrals be directed to the City Clerk. It was noted an
advertisement would be going out for members for all Commissions.
· The City Council will be hearing public comment on the non-smoking
issue at its next meeting.
ITEM 9:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Commissioner Barrett apologized for missing the last meeting and noted he was out
of town on business.
Commissioner Simon stated she had a discussion with Tom Tomrdle in Old Town
regarding some old maritime artifacts the City obtained and asked about the status.
Bookey provided a report on the equipment and stated it is stored in a large van.
Bookey added, it would take a large facility and a lot of money to set up the equipment.
It was noted the next Harbor Commission meeting would be held on February 10,
2003.
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2003
PAGE 3
Commissioner Eldridge announced that he would not be available for the February
meeting as he will be traveling.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 4 and 18, 2002.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Spracher MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
The meeting adjourned at 7'40 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2003
PAGE 4
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM
JANUARY 7, 2003
6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
AGENDA APPROVAL
,,,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 2, 2002
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
REPORTS
Director
Friends of the Library
City Council Liaison
OLD BUSINESS
,,
Discussion -- Visioning Session Planning
NEW BUSINESS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/OUESTIONS
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 4 and 18, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM
JANUARY 7, 2003
6:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN BOB PETERS, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
confu'med as follows:
Roll was taken and
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent'
Others Present:
DeForest, Brenckle, Brown, Peters
Coon, Heus, Rodes
Councilman Moore (in at 6'25 p.m.), Library Director
Jankowska, Department Assistant Harris
ITEM 2.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenclde MOVED to table Item 2 until the February meeting when the
remaining commissioners are present. Commissioner Brown SECONDED the meeting.
VOTE:
DeForest Yes
Brenckle Yes
Peters No
Rodes
Brown
Absent
Yes
Coon
Heus
Absent
Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 3:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner
Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 2, 2002
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to approve the minutes as written and Commissioner
Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 6: REPORTS
~'ae
·
·
·
Open House.
and Creative Playschool have been visited and read to.
monthly basis.
Director -- Director Jankowska reported the following'
Patron use of the library is up 16% from last year.
Approximately 292 people attended the December Open House.
Approximately $1,600 was spent toward food and refreshments for the
The Outreach program has started; children at the Kenaitze Headstart
The program will continue on a
6-b. Friends of the Library-- Commissioner Brown reported the following:
· Writer's Night will be scheduled soon. Friends of the Library is currently
negotiating the admissions fee for those who wish to participate.
· The Friends of the Library received a thank-you letter from Barbara
Waters, the winner of the October grand prize raffle.
6-c. City Council Liaison -- Moore apologized for his lateness (arrived at
approximately 6:25 p.m.) and provided a recap of council action items.
ITEM 7:
OLD BUSINESS
7-ae
Discussion -- Visioning Session Planning
Director jankowska introduced Phil North and stated he was chosen to moderate the
upcoming visioning session. North stated he and Megan O'Neill would facilitate the
meeting and will work with Jankowska on January 17 to produce questions to
generate discussion. Peters stated he talked with Clarion reported Jenny Neyman who
has expressed interest in writing a story about the upcoming meeting which will
hopefully generate public interest.
The Commission stated the following entities and people should be invited to attend:
High School Student Council
Libraries from peninsula schools
Kenai Peninsula College
Jim Carter from the Economic Development District
Parent/Teacher Associations
Historical Society
Local representatives
General public
City Council members
Jankowska stated she would invite the aforementioned and all others suggested to her.
The meeting is scheduled directly after the February 4, 2003 regular Commission
meeting and will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers.
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2003
PAGE 2
ITEM 8:
NEW BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 9:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS ! OUESTIONS
The Commission in §eneral thanked Phil North for his involvement.
Brown stated she hopes for a §ood turnout at the visionin§ session.
Peters stated he would spread the word for people to come to the session.
Peters also stated he is lookin§ forward to electin§ a new chairperson.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 4 and 18, 2002.
ITEM 11:
,,,
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6'50 p.m.
Minutes prepared and written by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2003
PAGE 3
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Book Club
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Kenai Commumty Library
163 Main Street Loop
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Phone: 907-283-4378
Fax: 907-283-2266
Email: library@ci.kenai.ak.us
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday
10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday
10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sunday
Noon- 5 p.m.
January 2003
Kenai Community Library
The Library will be closed on ~
January 1st for the New Year's ~,
Day Holiday. The Library will re- ,,~
open on January 2 at 10 a.m.
Literary Classics & Great Readin.q
The Physiology of Taste · Or, Medita-
tions on Transcendental Gastronomy
published in 1825 by Jean Anthelme Bril-
lat-Savarin, is the most famous book ever
written about food. In 1949, famous food
writer M.F.K Fisher translated the original
text.
Some of the Meditations that food lovers
will enjoy Brillat-Savarians wonderful de-
scriptions of Appetite, Theory of Frying,
The Erotic Properties of Truffles, or the
horrible effects of thinness in women. "But
thinness is a horrible calamity for women ·
beauty to them is more than life itself, and
consists above all of the
roundness of their forms..."
The Book Club will meet
on January 28th at 7 p.m.
to discuss Blott on the
Landscape by Tom
Sharpe. Start the New
Year with the resolution to
join a Book Club, and you
will find that getting to-
gether with other people to
discuss selected books
once a month adds to the
pleasure of reading, pro-
vides hours of stimulation
conversation, and expands
your horizons.
The Totem Tracers Gene-
alogy Society will meet
on Tuesday January 21 at
6:30 p.m~ in the Library
Conference Room. Experi-
enced genealogical re-
searchers are available to
help answer your geneal-
ogy questions during Re-
source Saturday which will
be held on January 11
from 1-3 p.m.
Welcome to our New Toddler Story Time
Story Lady!
Rebecca Jorgensen has called the Kenai Pen-
insula home for 26 years and is currently work-
ing for the Learning Center at the Kenai Penin-
sula College as an AmeriCorp volunteer. Re-
becca enjoys leaming and passing the love of
learning on to others. She will be reading sto-
ries and leading craft activities for the Toddlers
on Wednesday from 11-11:30 a.m.
The Writers' Group will
meet the 2 and 16 of Janu-
ary at 6:30 p.m. in the Li-
brary Conference Room.
Anyone interested in writ-
ing for pleasure or profit is
invited to attend.
Websites for those who love to play in the snow!
Http'llusers.myexcel.comlwintercreaml_ Wintercream is a website for
beginner snowboarders. With its tips for beginners and other useful in-
formation you will be carving up the mountainside in no time.
Http/tSkicentral.com-Ski Central has useful links to snow reports, gear,
planni"ng and more.
Http:llalyeskaresort. comlsnow.html_Provides you with the latest lift
report, snow report, trail maps and other important information.
New on The Library
Shelf!
Here are a few books that
are sure to capture your
imagination this winter.
The Last Frontier: In,
credible Tales of Sur-
vival, Exploration and
Adventure from Alaska
magazine. Some of the
stories in this book prove
the old adage "Truth is
stranger than fiction" to be
correct!
Using the unusual format
of a comic book, Maus I &
I1' a survivor's tale ties
together two powerful sto-
ries: Vladek Spiegelman a
Jewish survivor of Hitler's
Europe and his son a car-
toonist trying to come to
terms with his father, his
father's history and History
itself. Art Spiegelman won
the 1992 Pulitzer Prize for
this moving work of art.
For those, who love sus-
pense.
Dark Passage by Junius
Podrug, is sure to be a
thrilling page turner! Terror-
ist slip through a hole in
time and attempt to change
the course of world his-
tory! Can three unlikely
heroes save the world in
time?
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JANUARY 2, 2003
JCITY CLERK CONFERENCE ROOMj
210 FIDALGO AVENUE
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM10:
ITEM 11:
ITEM 12:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ELECTION OF OFFICER~
AGENDA APPROVAL_
,..APPROVAL OF MINUTR_.S -- December 5, 2002
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO B~. H~ARn
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion-- Proposed Sports Complex/Section 36
Discussion-- Skateboard Park
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Borough Foreclosed Properties
Discussion -- Airport Entrance Design
,,REPORTS
Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
COMMISSION (~UESTIONS ~ COMMI~.NT._=
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO _~ H~-A~r)
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of December 4 and 18, 2002.
Multipurpose Facility Activity Reports/September, October and
November, 2002.
~JOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION
JANUARY 2, 2003
iCITY CL~RK CONFERENCE ROOM~
210 FIDALGO AVENUE
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
Members Present' Wisniewski, Gilford, Sandahl, Castimore, Steiner, Hultberg
Members Absent: Baxter
Others Present:
Parks & Recreation Assistant Joanne Cole and Contract Secretary
Roper
Chairman Wisniewski welcomed Kendra Steiner to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Kendra replaces her brother Sam.
ITEM 2:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
MOTION:
Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to re-elect Chairman Wisniewski and Vice-Chair
Castimore. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no objections and/or additions; the agenda was approved as presented.
ITEM 4:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 5, 2002
There were no corrections noted; the minutes of December 5, 2002 were approved as
written.
ITEM 5:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion-- Proposed Sports Complex/Section 36
Cole reported City Attorney Graves would attend a.conference the end of January
regarding the legalities of the proposed sports complex. It was recommended Graves
be invited to the February meeting to discuss his f'mdings.
Cole reported DEC would work with the City by providing technical support.'
Discussion took place on changing the original plans to accommodate required
utilities.
Sandahl reported he received many phone calls in support of the project and there
were several requests for tennis courts. It was noted changes could be made to
accommodate tennis courts.
Discussion-- Skateboard Park
Cole stated there was $105,000 of Daubenspeck funds available for recreation
purposes or more specifically, additional equipment for the skateboard park. Cole
added, with the required concrete work and equipment, the cost might exceed the
$105,000. Frates will discuss this with the City Manager.
Discussion took place on the Daubenspeck funds and whether or not the funds are
replenished as they are used. The Commission requested a report at the next meeting
on the background and status of the fund.
ITEM 7:
NEll/BUSINESS
Discussion -- Borough Foreclosed Properties
Cole stated there were three foreclosed properties the City wanted the Commission to
review to determine whether or not they are needed for public purpose. After review
and discussion of the various locations, it was determined the properties were not
needed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Sandahl MOVED that the foreclosed properties would not be needed for
public purpose. Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Sandahl Yes Castimore Yes Ste'mer
Wismewski Yes
'Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
DiscuSsion -- Airport Entrance Design
PARKS & REC~ATION COMMISSION
JANUARY 2, 2003
PAGE 2
Cole drew attention to the proposed changes to the park area at the airport entrance
and noted there would be less maintenance with the new design. It was also noted the
Airport would pay for the changes. Sandahl stated, if the airport was paying for the
change then Parks and Recreation shouldn't be concerned with it. Castimore
suggested, if the airport wanted to make the change then they should take over the
maintenance of the area as well.
MOTION:
Commissioner Castimore MOVED to approve the proposed change to the park area at
the airport entrance and that the airport assumes all responsibility for maintenance of
the area. Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding the reason for the proposed change and whether or not
Parks should continue maintaining the area.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to table the issue until the February meeting and
Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
Hultberg requested Airport Manager Cronkhite attend the February meeting to explain
the purpose of the proposed change.
ITEM 8: REPORTS
8-a. Commission Chair -- Wisniewski requested Frank Getty be available to
provide a report on the cemetery gazebo. Wisniewski also suggested consideration be
given to making plans for enlarging the cemetery.
Wisniewski asked if the multi-purpose facility was doing well. Cole reported it was,
however, there will probably be a notable drop in use in January due to the cold
weather and the opening of the outdoor rink in Soldotna.
8-b. Director-- Cole reported the following:
· The Intemational Committee for the Arctic Winter Games would be in
Kenai on January 17th. Cole handed out Request for Volunteer forms to the
Commission.
· Photos of the new warm-up shacks at the multi-purpose facility were
shared and it was noted the work is nearly complete.
· The golf course has not been groomed for cross-country skiing as there is
not enough snow.
City Council Liaison -- No report.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JANUARY 2, 2003
PAGE 3
ITEM
COMMISSION QUESTIONS/k COMMENTS
Commissioner Gilford noted Russian Christmas is on January 7m and she would like
to see the Christmas decorations taken down right after that date.
Commissioner Steiner asked about the size of the warm-up shacks at the multi-
purpose facility. Castimore provided the information and added they were built to city
code. It was noted the shacks would hold one team comfortably.
Commissioner Castimore asked whether or not the funds taken from thc Parks and
Recreation budget for the wreaths had been replaced.
ITEM10:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HE_ARD -- None
ITEM 11:
INFORMATION
11-a.
11-b.
Council Action Agendas of December 4 and 18, 2002.
Multipurpose Facility Activity Reports/September, October and
November, 2002.
ITEM 12:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JANUARY 2, 2003
PAGE 4
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CITY OF KENAI
pLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
January 8, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
c. Agenda Approval
d. Consent Agenda
e
*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. *December 11, 2002
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
e
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS'
a. PZ03-01 - Preliminary Plat- Tide View Heights Padget Replat- A subdivision of Lot 12A Tide
View Heights. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 605 Swires Road, Kenai, AK 99611
e
PUBLIC HEARINGS'
a. PZ03-02~A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska,
that the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 be amended 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.
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 SC~DULED:
12. INFO~TION ITEMS:
a. Code Violation Updates
b. Yearly Extraction of Natural Resources Report
c. Zoning Bulletin (12/10/02)
d. 2002 Planning Commission Resolutions
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JANUARY 8, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN RON GOECKE, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Goecke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Members Present:
Others Present:
Glick, Bryson, Goecke, Nord, Amen, Osborne, Tunseth
Councilman Bannock, City Planner Kebschull, Contract
Secretary Roper
1-b. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to nominate Ron Goecke as Chairman of the Planning
and Zoning Commission and Commissioner Tunseth SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Glick MOVED to close the nominations. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
MOTION:
Commissioner Tunseth MOVED to nominate Phil Bryson Vice-Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Commission and Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Glick MOVED to close the nominations.
ORDERED.
There were no objections.
SO
1-c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT and Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
1-d. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Osborne MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT and Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2:
APPROVAL OF MINUTE~ -- December 11, 2002
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT-- None
ITEM 4:
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
PZ03-O 1 - Preliminary Plat- Tide VieTM Heights Padget Replat- A
subdivision of Lot 12A Tide View Heights. Plat submitted by Integrity
Surveys, 605 Swires Road, Kenai, AK 99611.
MOTION:
Commissioner Nord MOVED to approve PZ03-01 and Commissioner Glick SECONDED
the motion.
Kebschull stated, in addition to the staff recommendations included in the packet, the
following needed to be included:
The plat complies with Borough standards regarding fight-of-way dedications.
It appears some dedication may be necessary along Ames Road.
The City has a minimum lot width of 90' for this zone and the two lots in
question are 66' and 70' so development needs to be limited in the area. A note
should be placed on the plat stating development should be restricted to the
area to meet the minimum lot area for the zone, i.e. 90' wide.
The City was unable to determine whether or not the section line was vacated
and that needs to be verified.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2003
PAGE 2
Kebschull also noted the surveyor was present to answer Commissioner questions if
necessary. Commissioner Bryson noted the 90' lot width restriction leaves very little
for housing.
AMENDED MOTION:
Commissioner Glick MOVED to' amend the main motion to add staff recommendations
and Commissioner Nord SECONDED the motion.
Cliff Baker, Integrity Surveys, 605 Swires, Kenai, Alaska. Baker indicated the
Borough restricted the area to permanent structures and they had no problem with
the requirement.
After review of the City's additional recommendations, Baker noted the right-of-way off
Ames Road was 50"and he was sure the Borough would give an additional setback.
Baker confirmed the section line was vacated.
DisCussion ensued regarding the developable area and Baker stated DEC required a
20,000 sq. ft. setback and that had been accomplished. Baker added, this had been
accomplished and there' was developable area. This limits where a structure may sit
but a well and septic could be placed in that area.
Commissioner Amen asked if there was a shared driveway for lots 12A-1 and 12A-2
and if there was an existing structure. Baker confirmed there is a small cabin and a
shared driveway. Bryson asked if it would be a problem if the Borough required the
driveway to be removed. Baker indicated it would not and if there is no easement, his
clients would be instructed that if they were to sell, they would have to put in the deed
an encumbrance for both lots.
Bryson asked about the rationale for the lot shape and Baker stated it was based on
the driveway. Bryson asked if a note would be put on the plat to require structures
meet minimum lot width. Baker stated it would.
VOTE AMENDED MOTION:
Bryson Yes Tunseth Yes
Nord Yes Osborne Yes
Goecke
Yes
Glick Yes
Amen Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2003
PAGE 3
Tunseth Yes Glick Yes Nord Yes
Osborne Yes Amen Yes Yes
Goecke
Yes
Bryson
MOTION PASSED UN~IMOUSLY.
ITEM 5:
, ,
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PZ03-02---A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of Kenai, Alaska, that the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 be
amended 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.
MOTION:
Commissioner Osborne MOVED to approve PZ03-02 and Commissioner Glick
SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Staff had nothing additiOnal and explained the
purpose of the resolution, noting it was basically a housekeeping issue.
VOTE:
Glick Yes Nord Yes Osborne Yes
Amen Yes Yes Tunseth Yes
Goecke
Yes
Bryson
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. City Council -- Councilman Bannock, referred to the City Council's
action agenda of January 2, 2003, Item D-3, and explained the resolution and noted
the assessing fee for paving was changed from 25% of the total cost to 50%.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2003
PAGE 4
Since he wasn't at the January 2nd meeting Councilman Bannock asked Kebschull to
provide a report on Item D-2 (amending KMC to remove requirement of certified
mailings). Kebschull reported the item was tabled for more research on the cost of
delivery confirmation. Discussion took place on the current procedure and what
additional research would be made. Kebschull stated one item that was not
considered during Council discussion was the customer service aspect at the post
office; a lot of people don't want to stand in line for a certified or delivery confirmation
letter.
10-b. Borough Planning -- No report, Commissioner Bryson noted there had
been no meeting.
10-c.
Administration -- Kebschull reported the following:
The meeting packet includes year-end reports.
She attended a meeting in Anchorage on December 20th to review the
final draft of the ComPrehensive Plan. This draft will be presented to the
public for comment on February 12~. The final Comprehensive Plan
should be available by early May.
Bryson drew attention to the 2002 Resolution report and thought 2002-43 was
appealed and approved. Kebschull agreed and stated the action column should have
read Denied/Appealed/Approved; she will make that correction.
ITEM 11:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None
ITEM 12:
INFORMATION ITEMS
12-a.
12-b.
12-c.
12-d.
Code Violation Updates
Yearly Extraction of Natural Resources Report
Zoning Bulletin { 12 / 10 / 02)
2002 Planning Commission Resolutions
ITEM 13:
COMMISSION COMMENTS & OUF~TIONS
Commissioner Nord announced her term would end on January 31st and she will
resign. She will provide Council with a formal letter within the week. Nord noted her
reason for resigning as she would not be able to comply with APOC requirements as
she is starting a new business and most of the records APOC requires are in storage.
Commissioner Glick stated he will miss Nord and also thanked Kebschull for the
code violation report as it has been most helpful.
Commissioner Amen stated his term is also up on January 31st and he is willing to
stay on.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2003
PAGE 5
Chairman Goecke thanked the Commission for their vote of confidence in his re-
election as Chair of the Commission.
City Planner Kebschull stated the Code Enforcement Officer prepared the code
violation report and does a fine job. She thanked Council for allowing this position.
ITEM 14:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7'48 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2003
PAGE 6
Barbara A. Nord
690 Sycamore Cir.
Kenai, AK 99611
January 14, 2003
City of Ken~i
Kenai City Council
210 Fidal$o Ave., Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611
Re: Planning &. ~oning
Dear Mayor Williams and Council Members,
It has been my pleasure to serve on the Kenni Planning & Zoning Commission. It is with
deep regret that I must resign my position on the commission.
My recent move to B¢lug~t Realty' from Choice Realty has left me with little resources to
compile my customer/client list for 2002, as required by the APOC.
Please accept my resisnntion, effective the end of my term, Janunry 31, 2003. Thank you
your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,,~.
Barbar~'~ Nord
TO:
KENAI MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM'
RICKY GEASE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KENAI CVB
DATE'
January 10, 2003
UPDATE FOR THE KENAI CVB AND
THE KENAI VISITORS AND CULTURAL CENTER
My apologies for brevity in this report- my hand is broken and in a cast after a fall while putting
up sheetrock at home. My hand should be in better shape by February.
Kenai CVB:
The Arctic Winter Games International Committee will be in Kenai / Soldotna on Friday,
January 17. There is an evening reception at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center from 6 -
8'00 pm that evening, with all local elected official are invited to attend. There will be catering
from the Chase is Over and entertainment. The main focus will be on committee Powerpoint
presentations to the International Committee on Finance, Fundraising, Marketing and Culture
and Ceremonies. The Kenai CVB will be doing the presentation for Culture and Ceremonies.
Mayor Williams will be greeting the International Committee at the Kenai Municipal Airport in
the morning with the other area mayors - Mayor Bagley, Mayor Carey and Mayor Cushing.
The Kenai CVB will begin to offer a new insurance benefit to its members, in conjunction with
the Kenai Chamber of Commerce. Members can receive discounted associate insurance rates
through Mutual of Omaha for a wide range of insurances and business support services.
Currently no insurance agent in Alaska offer such discounted insurance plans for non-profit
membership based organizations, so we are using an agent based in Seattle, WA, who is
responsible for Alaska and Washington. Members will be receiving an introductory insurance /
benefits package in February / March.
Old Town Bingo, the new Multiple Beneficiary Permit formed between the Kenai CVB and the
Peninsula Oilers, began operations on January 1 at the Peninsula Oilers Bingo Hall. The new
MBP was formed due to new state gaming regulations. There is no change in the anticipated
revenues coming to the Kenai CVB in support of the its annual operations.
The next board meeting for the Kenai CVB is on Monday, January 27, at 5:30 pm, and a
strategic planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, starting at 8:00 am.
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center:
Visitation at the center for 2002 was 53,700, down just slightly fi'om the prior year 2001 of
53,682. School groups, meetings and visitors remained at consistent levels from prior years.
A new quilt exhibition for February will for First Thursday, on the 6th, from 4 - 6:00 pm.
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
JA/~ARY 2, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http:/./www, ci.kenai, ak.u s
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNC~
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
.
Ordinance No. 1983-2002 -- Adding KMC 7.15.035 to Allow for the
Solicitation and Award of Construction Contracts by Competitive Sealed
Proposal.
,
Ordinance No. 1984-2002 -- Amending KMC 14.20.280(c) to Remove
the Requirement that Notification of Public Hearings be Sent Via Certified
Mail.
.
Resolution No. 2003-01 -- AsseSsing Costs of Abatement at 9245 Kenai
Spur Highway, Kens. i, Alaska in the Amount of $3,650 as a Lien on the
Property.
,
Resolution No. 2003-02 -- Amending the General Policy Regarding
Costs to be Assessed to Benefited Properties in Special Assessment
Districts.
ITEM E:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
,
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
-1-
.
5.
6.
7.
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
ITEM F:
MINUTES
le
*Regular Meeting of December 18, 2002.
ITEM
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM H:
,,
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM I:
hEW BUS~S
.
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2~
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
,
*Ordinance No. 1985-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $16,895 in the General Fund for a Grant From the Bill
and Melinda Gates Foundation.
.
*Ordinance No. 1986-2003-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $28,000 in the Airport Te ~rrninal Enterprise Fund.
,
Approval Reappointment of Commission/Committee Members.
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
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I~NAI CITY COUNC[- ~OI,~ MEETING
JANUAEY ~, ~003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~
http: [/www. ci.kenai.ak.us
MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7'02 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-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.
dackrnan, and Williams.
Present were:
Bookey, Swamer, Moore, Porter,
Absent was: Bannock
A-3o
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD AS:
1-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 -- Addition of purchase order
to Western Power & Equipment for $7,553.52.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Councilwoman
Swamer SECOKDED the motion. There were no objections. $O ORDERED.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
ITEM C:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCI_LS
KEN~ CITY COUNCIL ME~ING
JANUARY 2, 2003
PAGE 2
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEARIlqG$
D-lo
Ordinance No. 1983-2002 -- Adding KMC 7.15.035 to Allow for the
Solicitation and Award of Construction Contracts by Competitive Sealed
Proposal.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-2002 and Councilwoman
Porter SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. City Manager Snow reviewed the concept of
design/build and noted, it allows the local government another way of contracting and
has been used by the State of Alaska quite a lot. Attorney Graves noted, the
ordinance contains standard wording and would be used in limited circumstances.
Council would have to find it appropriate for the specific project. He added,
design/build can save money or can go very wrong. Graves stated, it was not
adm__i~s~a~on's intention to use design/build for many city projects.
Snow noted she had discussed the design/build concept with an experienced
contractor who indicated design/build works best with repetitive projects, i.e.
automobile shops, heavy equipment bays, swimming pools, etc. which are not
complex projects.
Councilman Bookey stated he would not support the ordinance as he felt the sealed
bid process is the fairest way and that in our local area, he did not feel there were
contractors available that could do it. Though if the ordinance passed and a project is
designated as design/build, the city would need to be very, very careful.
Councilman Moore reported he read the information included in the packet and noted,
cost savings would be attractive. Referring to the fourth whereas stating' council
would make the decision when projects would be done by sealed bid, he asked if it
would be for any project. Graves explained the council would have to enter into
findings to make a determination on a specific project. Moore asked if City Managers
La Shot and Komelis' involvement would differ in a design/build project. Komelis
answered, during the construction process, they would be working with the contractor
a bit more and would be the direct contact; in a sealed bid process, the city's contacts
are the contracted architect and engineer.
Snow noted, the way to protect the city would be to know the disadvantages ahead of
time, having a project manager that is there at all ties, having better control, etc. She
added, having the availability of doing design/build projects would not replace the
competitive bid process. Williams noted, he did not know of any projects over the last
several years which could have been done as design/build. He suggested the $10,000
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2003
PAGE 3
limit (before needing to go to bid) be raised. Williams added, he didn't know if the
design/build process would benefit the city at this time and it may be premature.
Williams asked ff adminis~afion had a project in mind to use the process and Snow
answered, no, council had mentioned the process during a work session and it was
brought forward.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED to table Ordinance No. 1983-2002 until a time when there
is interest to bring it back and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
D-3.
Ordinance No. 1984-2002 -- Amending KMC 14.20.280(c) to Remove
the Requirement that Notification of Public Hearings be Sent Via Certified
Mail.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1984-2002 and Councilwoman
Jackman SECONDF~ the motion.
There were no public comments. City Planner Mafilyn Kebschull reported the
following:
· Certified mailings = minim_al cost certified, return receipt requested, is
$4.42.
· Delivery confirmation mailing = available only for first class parcels and
priority mail. The m/nimal cost would include the postage for first class mail parcels
or priority mailing would be $3.50 handling charge plus the delivery confn-mation fee
of $.45. It would then be up to the department mailing the enVelope to track the
delivery via the intemet.
Discussion followed in which Councilwoman Swarner noted she received different cost
information and felt the city should know when and if the public notice mailing is
received. Porter supported the requirement change as certified mailing~ are expensive
and not necessary, since notice can still be sent via regular mail and notice signs are
required to be positioned on the property to notify neighbors as well.
Williams stated he would support the amendment as he felt most of the properties in
Kenai are owned locally; mailing problems usually happen if items are mailed to
addresses outside of the city. Councilman Bookey stated he would not support the
amendment as he did not want constituents to say they were not aware of the issues.
Moore stated he would not support the change either as he felt the delivery
information received from certified mailings warranted the cost.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL ME~ING
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PAGE 4
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to amend the motion to use the delivery confirmation
service provided by the Post Office in the appropriate places in the ordinance and
Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
Due to variations in the cost information received, Councilwoman Swarner withdrew
her motion and Councilwoman Porter withdrew her second to the motion with the
understanding the ordinance would return after further investigation.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to table the ordinance and Councilman Bookey
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D-~o
Resolution No. 2003-01 -- Assessing Costs of Abatement at 9245 Kenai
Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska in the Amount of $3,650 as a Lien on the
Property.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-01 and
Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
V-4o
MOTION:
Resolution No. 2003-02 -- Amending the General Policy Regarding
Costs to be Assessed to Benefited Properties in Special Assessment
Districts.
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2003-02 and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Bookey stated he would support the resolution as he
felt it would be fair and equitable, but knew it would upset people as well. Williams
asked, if a bond were approved for the purpose of improvements to roads, would the
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PAGE 5
resolution need to be amended. City Attorney Graves answered, a new resolution
would have to be written to amend the general policy to reflect the situation. A brief
discussion followed in which council was advised of other Peninsula cities' assessment
policies.
VOTE:
Bookey lyes
Porter Yes
Williams Yes
Bannock
Yes Moore Yes
Absent Jackman Yes
MOTION PASSED UNA.h'IMOUSLY.
ITEM E:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
E-1. Council on Aging -- Swarner noted a meeting was held on January 2
and reported the following:
· The membership discussed the planning of the Mystery Theatre
fundraiser and an activity survey for seniors.
· She discussed the proposed change in mailings, i.e. certified/regular
mail, and the seniors supported sending the mailings the cheapest way.
· An election of officers will take place at their next meeting. ~
It was also reported Williams, Snow, Craig, Attorney Graves and members of the
Senior Connection met with Attorney Blaine Gilman. It was explained Gilman
represents Providence Hospital and will discuss with the Hospital the possibility of
their managing an assisted living facility in Kenai. Craig reported they received a
letter of intent in regard to the pre-development grant and are awaiting other
paperwork. Swamer noted the Senior Connection would be discussing the proposed
facility at their next meeting and Williams requested Gilman be invited to attend as
well.
E-2. Airport Commission -- Jackman reviewed the minutes of the December
meeting which were included in the packet.
E-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the next meeting is scheduled
for Monday, January 6, 2003.
E-4. Library Commission -- Moore reported the next meeting was scheduled
for January 7 and held at the Library.
E-5. Parks/h Recreation Commission -- Porter reported the Commission
was meeting in the Clerk's Conference Room simultaneous to the council meeting.
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PAGE 6
Attorney Graves reported he received correspondence from the DEC in regard to the
use of Section 36 property for a recreational site. The infomation received noted an
option to be developing the park where it would not disturb the plane. He added, he
and Public Works Manager La Shot would meet with DEC representatives in February
and explore the possibilities more, i.e. what can and cannot be done with the property.
Planning ~s Zoning Commission -- No report.
F~7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
E-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swamer reported the next meeting was
scheduled for January 14.
/
E-Th. Kenat Convention/h Visitors Bureau Board-- No report.
E-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reported he was planning
to attend the Nat/onE League of Cities Conference from March 7-11 in Washington,
DC and while there, will discuss the bluff erosion project with the congressional
delegation, as well as other matters. Swarner stated she would be interested in
attending the conference as well.
E-7d.
Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- No report.
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-Xo
agenda.
Regular Meeting of December 18, 2002 -- Approved by consent
ITEM G:
CORRESPO~ENCE-- None.
ITEM H:
OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS
· ,,
I-1o
Bins to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Moore SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
I-2o
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
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JANUARy 2, 2003
PAGE 7
Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 using
the substitute list marked I-2 and Councilwoman Swamer SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections.
Ordinance No. 1985-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $16,895 in the General Fund for a Grant From the Bill
and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Introduced by consent agenda.
Ordinance No. 1986-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $28,000 in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund.
Introduced by consent agenda.
I-5. Approval-- Reappointment of Commission/Committee Members.
Clerk Freas referred to the information included in the packet, noting those
commission/committee members whose three-year terms end in January, 2003. She
reviewed those members who had answered her letter astdng if they wanted to
continue or end their membership and those who had not yet contacted her. Those
contacting her were:
WANT TO CONTINUE
Gary Foster, Harbor Commission
George Spracher, Harbor Commission
Tom Thompson, Harbor Commission
Helen Brown, Beautification Committee
Doug Haralson, Airport Commission
Bob Peters, Library Commission
Dick Hultberg, Parks & Recreation Commission
Jed Watldns, Airport Commission
DO NOT WANT TO CONTINUE
Joan Hett, Beautification Committee
Dick Fields, Council on Aging
Council had no objections to renewing terms for those who responded. Freas was
requested to letters of thank-you to those renewed members and those resigning, as
well as contacting those remaining who had not yet contacted her.
Council also requested a display advertisement be placed in the newspaper in regard
to active commissions/committees of the city and requesting interested citizens to
contact the city, etc.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Williams noted the following items:
· Asked if a date had been set with the Soldotna City Council and Clerk
Freas reported she had heard from the Soldoma Clerk who noted those members she
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PAGE 8
had been able to contact preferred January 20. However, she had not been able to
contact all her members yet and would contact Freas as soon as possible.
· The meeting with area legislators will be held on January 7 at 2'00 p.m.
in the council chambers.
· He and City Manager Snow will lunch with the Kmart Manager on
January 9.
· Arctic Winter Games representatives will be in Kenai on January 17 and
a noon luncheon will be held in their honor at the Visitors Center.
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager .Snow reported the following items:
· She spoke w/th Dave Casey of the Corps of Engineers who stated his
desire to shepherd and do whatever he can in regard to the erosion control project.
Shortly after that, she received correspondence from him noting the agencies will
receive a literature search from Fish & Game on January 14; on January 27, they will
have a meeting with the agencies to discuss the information and frae tune the scope of
work studies; and on January 28 and 29, a meeting of all the participants will be held
from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. At that time, the group will receive the draft scopes of
work for the sediment and hydrologic smd/es.
· Representatives from the Transportation Security Adm/nistration and
Boeing (their subcontractor on airport security issues) will be in Kenai on Saturday,
January 5 to do a site assessment at the airport terminal in preparation for potential
baggage screening implementation at the Kenai airport. She added, the Acting Airport
Manager researched the information and felt there was little chance passenger
screening will be required because there are no regular seating carriers over 60 seats
and no jets. However, they have indicated they will be doing baggage screening.
Williams requested the Acting Airport Manager contact the Director of Airport Security
(Kodiak) and invite him__ to visit Kenai during this visit.
K-2o
Attorney-- No report.
City Clerk -- No report.
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
Citizens-- None.
L-2. Council
Bookey-- No report.
Swarner-- Reported she had been contacted by former Councilman Bill Frazer
who sent his best wishes for the holidays to the council.
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PAGE 9
Moore -- Referring to the ordinance regarding design/build projects and
Williams' question of whether the construction of the ice rink could have been butt
through this process, Moore noted he remembered an estimate was first developed and
then the project went to sealed bid, which came in approximately $500,000 more than
the estimate. He added, he wondered ff the processes had been combined, perhaps
the over-estimate could have been avoided. La Shot noted, part of the problem at the
rink was the architect based his estimate on his experience and did not use a
professional estimator. He added, ff the design/build process had been used, a big
difference in the cost. However, he believed there were several different applications
for the city for which the design/build process could be used successfully.
Porter-- Porter noted the following:
· Requested the "no smoking' issue be brought forward as a discussion
item at the next council meeting as she has had several people in the city contact her
in this regard. A copy of the City of Soldoma's ordinance was requested to be
distributed to council for review.
· Suggested an article regarding "buy locallf' be included in the next city
newsletter.
· Reported she observed other police departments in the country sell their
confiscated articles as auction items on the Intemet.
· Requested a letter be sent to the new Director of Elections requesting the
city polling sites be returned to the National Guard Armory. Clerk Freas was
requested to write the letter.
· Asked the status of the residential treatment center project status,
proposed by Central Peninsula Counseling Services. Snow stated she had had no
contact from the director and would review her file.
Ja¢~an -- Reported she missed the last council meeting because she attended
a hearing held in the Borough Assembly Chambers regarding the dental health clinic.
She reported the hearing was very well attended and most of the comments were very
positive. A petition in favor of the clinic was circulated in the room and received
approximately 60 signatures. Jackman added, through radio programs and lots of
positive dialog, the public is being kept aware of the matter.
Wtl!tams -- Williams noted the following:
· He spoke with former councilman Art McComsey who sent his greetings
of the season.
· Noted the sales tax changes since last year from the Borough's Third
Quarterly Report.
~UTIVE SP.~ION- None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
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PAGE 10
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
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Mayor and Council Members
Carol L. Freas, ~CiFv Clerk
City of Kenai
January 8, 20U3
CONTINUATION OF TERMS
City oflKenai Boards, Commissions and Committees
Below is a list of those persons whose terms on city boards, commissions and committees ended
January 1, 2003 and who contacted me since the January 2, 2003 council meeting to indicate
whether they wished to continue their memberships. This completes the renewals for those terms
ending January, 2003.
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Lois Nelson, Beautification Committee
Carol Brenckle, Library Commission
Ficola Wilson, Council on Algin~
Mike Baxter, Parks & Recreation Commission
Nelson Amen, Planning & Zoning Commission
Ron Goecke, Planning & Zoning Commission
Barbara Nord, Planning & Zoning Commission
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Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1987-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, 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.
WHEREAS, completion of the Public Safety Academy or its equivalent is a requirement
for certification as a police officer in Alaska; and,
WHEREAS, some officers hired by the Kenai Police Department bring the necessary
training with them, while those who do not must be trained at the City's expense; and,
WHEREAS, 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,
WHEREAS, payment of overtime at a Range 13 pay scale is very costly and utilizes a
large portion of the police training budget and overtime expense; and,
WHEREAS, paying a police trainee at a Range 2 while at the academy will save
training money and reflects that some officers bring that training with them while
others do not.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 23.50.010 is amended as shown on Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fifth day of
February, 2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
January 15, 2003
February 5, 2003
March 5, 2003
CLASS CODE
210
211
212
213
'~14
215
216
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
411
415
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
412
413
414
CLASS TITLE
Administrative Assistant 11
Administrative Assistant 111
Department Aide
Parks & Recreation Administrative Assistant
Library Assistant il
Senior Center Administrative Assistant
Parks & Recreation Supervisor
(c) PUBLIC SAFETY
Assistant Fire Chief
Fire Fighter
Police Lieutenant
Police Sergeant
Police Officer
Dispatcher
Fire Engineer
Correctional Officer l
Correctional Officer II
Correctional Officer Ill
Fire Captain
Fire Marshall
Communications Supervisor
Police Trainee
Battalion Chief
Chief Animal Control Officer
Assistant Animal Control Officer
(d) PUBLIC WORKS
Building Official
Shop Foreman
Street Foreman
Sewer Treatment Plant Operator
Water & Sewer Operator
Mechanic I
Equipment Operator 1'*
Mechanic II
Street and Airport Lead Operator
Water & Sewer Foreman
Building Maintenance Technician
Sewer Treatment Plant Lead Operator
Sewer Treatment Plant Foreman
421
23.50.010
RANGE
9
12
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6
10
6
18
13
18
16
14
9
15
11
12
14
16
17
12
13/2
17
11
9
15
16
15
13
13
12
11
14
12
15
11
14
15
(Kenai 9-7-02)
Attachment A
Page 1 of 2
~ While attending the Alaska Public Safety Academy in Sitka, a Police Trainee shall be a paid at
a Range 2. Because of a fluctuating and unpredictable training schedule, he/she shall be
considered to work 12 hours per day from Monday through Saturday and 11 hours on Sunday, or
the actual number of hours worked, whichever is ~eater. The normal work schedule at the
academy shall be five (5) eight (8) hour shifts from Monday to Friday rather than four (4) ten
(10) hour shifts as stated in KMC 23.50.050(b)(1)..
Attachment A
Page 2 of 2
Suggested by: Administrat,,,,,
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1988-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KMC 7.15.050 TO INCREASE THE PURCHASING LIMIT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE
BIDDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE PROJECTS TO $20,000.
WHEREAS, in 1988 the City Council increased the value of a single purchase that may
be acquired without using a formal bid process (bid limit) from $6,500 to $10,000;
and,
WHEREAS, inflation since 1988 has diminished the purchasing power of $10,000
effectively lowering the purchasing limit; and,
WHEREAS, the administrative cost of preparing bid specifications, and the cost of
potential bidders of responding to requests for bids for construction or maintenance, is
not warranted for many medium priced goods and services; and,
WHEREAS, under KMC 7.15.030 the City Council would still approve purchases over
$2,500; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that an increase in the bid limit from
$10,000 to $20,000 for construction or maintenance projects is justified and
reasonable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 7.15.050(1) is amended to read:
7.15.050 Purchases, when competitive bidding not required.
The following may be purchased without giving an opportunity for
competitive bidding:
(1). Supplies, materials, equipment, or contractual services whose cost
does not exceed $10,000 in a single transaction, except that the limit
for construction or maintenance proiects shall be $20~000;
{2) Supplies, materials, equipment, or contractual services which can be
furnished only by a single dealer or which has a uniform price
wherever bought;
(3) Supplies, materials, equipment, or contractual services purchased
from another unit of government at a price deemed below that
obtainable from private dealers, including war surplus;
(4) Contractual services purchased from a public uti~ty corporation at a
price or rate determined by State or other government authority.
(5) Contractual services of a professional nature, such as engineering,
architectural, and medical services.
Ordinance No. 1988-2003
Page 2 of 2
(6) Supplies, materials, equipment or contractual services purchasable
under the contract of another governmental agency in which
contract the City is authorized to participate.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fifth day of
February 2003.
ATTEST:
John J. Williams, Mayor
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
January 15, 2003
February 5, 2003
March 5, 2003
(1/3/03 sp)
Suggested by: Administratio
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1989-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $1,900,000 IN THE WELLHOUSE
4 CAPITAL PROJECT FUND AND $950,000 IN THE WATER AND SEWER SPECIAL
REVENUE FUND.
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has
increased their grant #47547 to the City by $950,000; and,
WHEREAS, the grant requires a 50% match; and,
WHEREAS, the funds required for the match are available in the fund balance of the
Water and Sewer Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Water and Sewer Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance
$950.000
Increase Appropriations:
Transfer to Capital Project Fund
$950.O00
Wellhouse 4 Capital Proiect Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
State Grant
Transfer from Water and Sewer Fund
$950,000
950,000
$1.900.000
Increase Appropriations:
Construction
$1,900,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 5th day of February,
2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
{01 / 08/20031 hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
January 15, 2003
February 5, 2003
February 5, 2003
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1990-:2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, 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.
WHEREAS, currently day care centers are listed in the land use table for the CG, CC
and IL zones as a conditional use; and,
WHEREAS, day care centers are already regulated by the State of Alaska, the Fire
Code (KMC 8.05.101) and the Uniform Building Code (KMC 4.05); and,
WHEREAS, a day care center is a compatible use for the CG, CC and IL zones; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to allow day care centers as
principal permitted uses in the CG, CC and IL 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
February, 2003.
John J. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
(1/9/03 sp)
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
January 15, 2003
February 5, 2003
March 5, 2003
KEY: LAND USE TABLE NOTE: Reference foomotes
P=Principai Permitted Use on following pages for
C=Conditional Use additional restrictions.
S=Seconclary use
N--Not Permitted
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,,
LAND USES C RR RR1 RS RS1 RS2 RU CC CG IL IH ED R TSH
LAND USES C RR RR1 RS RS1 RS2 RU CC CG IL IH ED R TSH
Bed & Breakfasts C C C C C C C C C C C N C C
Cabin Rentals C C C C N N N P P P C N C P
Cemeteries C C C C BI N N C C C C BI C C
Crematories N C N C N N C C C C C N C C
Day Care Centers ii C C C C C C C P P P C C C C
,
DormiWnes/ C C C C C C p pS~ S C P P~ C C
Boarding Houses
~Essential Services P p p p p p p p p p p p p p
Farming/Gardening and P P P P P P P P P P C N P P
General Agriculture
Greenhouses/Tree C C C C C C C P P P C N C C
Nursenes 13
Assemblages Is C C C C C C C pl~ pl~ pl~ p~ pla C P
(Large: Circuses, Fairs,
etc.)
Fraternal Organizations N C C C C C C P P P C N C P
Nursing, Convalescent N C C C C C C P P C C C C C
or
Rest Homes
parking, Off-Street P P p p p p p p p p p p p p
Parking, Public C C C C 'C C C C C C C C C C
Private Clubs N C C C C C C P P C C N S C
RadiorrV Transmitters/ P P C C C C C P P P P P C C
Cell Sites
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Attachment A
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
PZ03-02
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 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.
WHEREAS, currently day care centers are listed in the land use table for the CG, CC
and IL zones as a conditional use; and
WHEREAS, day care centers are already regulated by the State of Alaska, the Fire
Code (KMC 8.05.101) and the Uniform Building Code (KMC 4.05); and
WHEREAS, a day care center is a compatible use for the CG, CC and IL zones; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to allow day care centers as
principal permitted uses in the CG, CC and IL 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 8th day of January 2003.
ORDINANCE NO. 766
(As Amended September 25 and October 23, 2002)
Requested by Council Member
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8 BY ADOPTION OF A NEW CHAPTER 8.20 TITLED, TO
REGULATE SMOKING IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS
WHEREAS, the smoking of tobacco is a proven danger to health;
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 Soldotna.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SOLDOTNA, ALASKA:
Section 1. Adoption of Chapter 8.20. The Soldotna Municipal Code is hereby amended by the adoption
of a new Chapter 8.20 to read as follows:
Chapter 8.20
REGULATION OF SMOKING IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS
Sections:
8.20.010
8.20.020
8.20.030
8.20.040
8.20.050
8.20.060
8.20.070
8.20.080
Definitions
Regulation of Smoking in Eating Establishments
Where Smoking Not Regulated
Sign Posting Requirements
No Retaliation
Violations and Penalties
Enforcement
Other Applicable Laws
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8.20.010. Definitions.
"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 legal 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 establishment, including any bar ama of
any such establishment, which is not in 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 negatively pressured environment 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.
"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.
8.20.020.
Regulation of Smoking in Eatin..q Establishments.
Ao
Smoking is prohibited and is unlawful within all indoor eating establishments.
Section 8.20.030.
Where Smokin.q Not Regulated.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, the following areas shall not be subject to the
smoking restrictions of this Chapter:
1. Bars;
e
Eating establishments while in use in their entirety for private functions; and
3~
Any patio or other area of an eating establishment which is entirely open to the sky.
Section 8.20.040.
Sien Posting Requiremen..t..
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 buming 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 Soldotna Municipal Code Chapter 8.20. Signs
shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted in every location where smoking is controlled by this
Chapter.
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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 8.20.050.
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 8.20.060.
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.
Chapter.
It is unlawful for any person to smoke in any area where smoking is prohibited by this
Co
punishable by:
Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be guilty of an infraction,
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.
violation.
Each and every day that such violation continues shall be deemed a separate and distinct
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 8.20.070.
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
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year period, the operator shall 'be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 8.20.060.
Section 8.20.080.
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 March 31, 2003.
Section 3. Severabi!iW.. If any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in
its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in which this judgment shall
have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this title or application
thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the
remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision or application.
ENACTED this ~'~3~ "' day of ,2002.
I
ATTEST_'
City Clerk
David R. Carey, Mayor ..~///
Introduced by:
First Reading:
Public Headng:
Public Hearing:
Enacted:
Effective Date:
Moock
July 24, 2002
September 11, 2002__
September 25, 2002__.
October 23, 2002
March 31, 2003
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36.60.005 Definitions.
In this chapter:
Bar means a beverage dispensary, other than a bar restaurant, licensed by the State of Alaska under AS
04.11.090 or AS 04.11.400(d)
Bar restaurant means a beverage dispensary authorized to include a dining room by a license, the issuance or
transfer of which was approved pursuant to AS 04.11.090 but not 04.11.400(d) by the State of Alaska prior to the
effective date of the ordinance codified at this chapter.
Business means any sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation or other business entity formed for
profit-making purposes.
Employee means any person who is employed by any employer in consideration for direct or indirect monetary
wages or profit, and any person who provides volunteer services for a nonprofit entity.
Employer means any person, partnership, corporation, including a municipal corporation, or nonprofit entity, but
not including the state or federal government, who employs the services of one or more individual persons.
Enclosed area means a space which is inside a building and surrounded on all sides by impermeable surfaces,
whether or not equipped with doors, windows, skylights, passageways, or similar apertures, including all space
therein screened by partitions, office landscaping, or similar structures which do not extend to a ceiling or are not
impermeable.
Enclosed p/ace of employment means an enclosed area or a vehicle under the control of an employer normally
used by employees in the course of employment, including work areas, private offices, lounges and restrooms,
conference and classrooms, cafeterias, elevators, stairways, and hallways.
Enclosed public place means an enclosed area or portion thereof open to the public, including:
(1) Retail stores, shops, banks, laundromats, garages, salons, or other businesses selling goods or
services;
(2) The waiting rooms and offices of businesses providing legal, medical, dental engineering,
accounting, or other professional services; '
(3) Hotels, motels, boardinghouses, hostels, and bed and breakfast facilities, provided that the owner
may designate by a permanently affixed sign a maximum of 25 percent of the rooms as exempt from this
definition,
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Universities, colleges, schools, and commercial training facilities;
Arcades, bingo halls, pull-tab parlors, and other places of entertainment;
Health clubs, dance studios, aerobics clubs, and other exercise facilities;
Hospitals, clinics, physical therapy facilities;
(8) Any facility which is primarily used for exhibiting any motion picture, stage, drama lecture, musical
recital or similar performance; '
(9)
(10)
Public areas of fish hatcheries, galleries, libraries and museums;
Polling places;
(11) Elevators, restrooms, lobbies, reception areas, waiting rooms, hallways and other common-use
areas, including those in apartment buildings, condominiums, trailer parks, retirement facilities, nursing
homes, and other multiple-unit residential facilities;
(12) Restaurants, coffee shops, cafeterias, sandwich stands, private or public schools cafeteria, and
any other eating establishment which offers food for sale to the public, guests, or employees, including
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any kitchen or catering facility in which food is prepared for serving off the premises;
(13) Sports and exercise facilities, including sports pavilions, gymnasia, health spas, boxing arenas,
swimming pools, pool halls, billiard parlors, roller and ice rinks, bowling alleys, and similar places where
members of the public assemble to engage in physical exercise, participate in athletic competition or
witness sports events; '
(14) Any line in which two or more persons are waiting for or receiving goods or services of any kind,
whether or not in exchange for money;
(15) Areas used for and during the course of meetings subject to the Alaska Open Meetings Act.
Retail tobacco store means a retail store the primary business of which is the sale of tobacco products and
accessories.
Smoking means inhaling or exhaling tobacco smoke, or carrying any lighted tobacco product.
(Serial No. 2001-40am, § 2, 1()-1-2001)
36.60.010 Smoking prohibited.
Smoking is prohibited in'
(1) Enclosed public places;
(2) Enclosed places of employment;
(3) Vehicles and enclosed areas owned by the City and Borough of Juneau, including the Juneau
School District;
(4) Commercial passenger vehicles regulated by the City and Borough under CBJ 20.40.
(Serial No. 2001-40am, § 2, 10-1-2001 )
36.60.020 Smoking in enclosed places of employment.
(a) By the effective date of this chapter, any employer subject to this ordinance shall adopt and enforce a
written policy prohibiting smoking in all enclosed places of employment and all vehicles owned or operated by that
employer and used by those employees.
(b) The smoking policy shall be communicated to all employees prior to its adoption.
(c) All employers shall supply a written copy of the smoking policy upon request to any current or prospective
employee or to an employee of the City and Borough engaged in enforcing this chapter.
(Serial No. 2001-40am, § 2, 10-1-2001)
36.60.025 Reasonable distance.
No person may smoke within ten feet of any entrance, open window, or ventilation system intake of any building
area within which smoking is prohibited by this chapter.
(Serial No. 2001-40am, § 2, 10-1-2001)
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36.60.030 Where smoking not regulated.
(a) This chapter does not apply to:
(1) Private residences, including those used as places of employment, but this exception does not
apply at any time the residence is open for use as a child care, adult care or health care facility;
(2) Places of employment with a total of four or fewer employees and owners working at the place,
provided that this exception shall not apply to a place of employment which is an enclosed public place;
(3) Private enclosed areas in nursing homes or assisted living facilities;
(4) Retail tobacco stores;
(5) Performers smoking as part of a stage performance;
(6) Enclosed areas used for conferences or meetings in restaurants, service clubs, hotels, or motels
while the spaces are in use for private functions admission to which is determined at least three days in
advance;
(7) Bars and bar restaurants, provided that for bars, no tobacco smoke may infiltrate into a dining room
through a passageway, ventilation system, or otherwise, or into any area where smoking is prohibited;
(8) federal or state property, or those portions of buildings leased by the federal or state government;
(9) Private property used for residential incarceration under contract to a federal or state correctional
agency.
(b) The owner, operator, or manager of property may by permanently affixing a sign thereon, waive any
exemption provided by subsection (a)of this section.
(Serial No. 2001-40am, § 2, 10-1-2001)
36.60.035 Posting of signs.
(a) Signs prohibiting smoking shall be prominently posted by the owner, operator, manager or other person
having control on every building or other area where smoking is prohibited by this chapter.
(b) Every place where smoking is prohibited by this chapter shall have posted at every entrance a conspicuous
sign clearly stating that smoking is prohibited.
(c) The owner, operator, manager or other person having control of any area where smoking is prohibited by
this chapter shall remove therefrom all ashtrays and other smoking paraphernalia.
(Serial No. 2001-40am, § 2, 10-1-2001)
36.60.040 Non-retaliation.
No person or employer shall discharge, refuse to hire, refuse to serve, or in any manner retaliate against any
employee, applicant for employment, or customer because such employee, applicant, or customer exercises any
right or seeks any remedy afforded by this chapter.
(Serial No. 2001-40am, § 2, 10-1-2001)
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36.60.045 Violations.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person who owns, manages, operates or otherwise controls the use of any
premises subject to regulation under this chapter to fail to comply with any of its provisions. Violation of this
subsection is an infraction.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke in any area where smoking is prohibited by the provisions of
this chapter. Violation of this subsection is an infraction.
(c) In addition to the penalties and remedies available under this Code, any person aggrieved by a violation or
threatened violation of this chapter may bring a civil action to enjoin that violation.
(Serial No. 2001-40am, § 2, 10-1-2001)
36.60.050 Other applicable laws.
?'his chapter shall not be construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise restricted by other applicable laws.
(Serial No. 2001-40am, § 2, 10-1-2001)
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16.65.005 Definitions.
in this chapter:
Bar means a premise licensed under AS 04.11.090 which does not employ any person under the age of 21 and
which does not serve any person under the age of 21 unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and
where tobacco smoke cannot filter into any other area where smoking is prohibited through a passageway,
ventilation system, or other means.
Business means any sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation or other business entity formed for
profit-making purposes, including retail establishments where goods or services are sold as well as professional
corporations and other entities where legal, medical, dental, engineering, architectural or other professional
services are delivered.
Employee means any person who is employed by any employer in the consideration for direct or indirect
monetary wages or profit, and any person who volunteers his or her services for a nonprofit entity.
Employer means any person, partnership, corporation, including a municipal corporation, or nonprofit entity, who
employs the services of one or more individual persons.
Enclosed area means all space between a floor and ceiling which is enclosed on all sides by solid walls or
windows (exclusive of door or passage ways) which extend from the floor to the ceiling, including all space therein
screened by partitions which do not extend to the ceiling or are not solid, "office landscaping" or similar structures.
Place of employment means any enclosed area under the control of a public or private employer which
employees normally frequent during the course of employment, including, but not limited to, work areas,
employee lounges and restrooms, conference and classrooms, employee cafeterias and hallways. A private
residence is not a "place of employment" unless it is used as a child care, adult care or health care facility.
Public place means any enclosed area to which the public is invited or in which the public is permitted, including
but not limited to, banks, educational facilities, health facilities, laundromats, public transportation facilities,
reception areas, restaurants, retail food production and marketing establishments, retail service establishments,
retail stores, theaters and waiting rooms. A private residence is not a "public place."
Restaurant means any coffee shop, cafeteria, sandwich Stand, private and public school cafeteria, and any other
eating establishment which gives or offers for sale food to the public, guests, or employees, as well as kitchens in
which food is prepared on the premises for serving elsewhere, including catering facilities.
Retail tobacco store means a retail store utilized primarily for the sale of tobacco products and accessories and in
which the sale of other products is merely incidental.
Service line means any indoor line at which one or more persons are waiting for or receiving service of any kind,
whether or not service involves the exchange of money.
Smoking means inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted tobacco product.
Sports arena means sports pavilions, gymnasiums, health spas, boxing arenas, swimming pools, roller and ice
rinks, bowling alleys and other similar places where members of the general public assemble either to engage in
physical exercise, participate in athletic competition, or witness sports events.
(AO No. 2000-91(S), § 1, 12-31-00)
16.65.010 Application of chapter to municipal facilities.
All enclosed facilities owned by the Municipality of Anchorage, including the Anchorage School District, shall be
subject to this chapter.
(AO No. 2000-91(S), § 1, 12-31-00)
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16.65.015 Prohibition of smoking in public places.
A. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public places within the Municipality of Anchorage including, but not
limited to, the following places'
1. Elevators.
2. Restrooms, lobbies, reception areas, hallways, and any other common-use areas.
3. Buses, taxicabs, and other means of public transit under the authority of the Municipality of
Anchorage, and ticket, boarding, and waiting areas of public transit depots.
4. Service lines.
5. Retail stores.
6. All areas available to and customarily used by the general public in all businesses and nonprofit
entities patronized by the public, including but not limited to, attorneys' offices and other offices, banks,
laundromats, hotels, and motels.
7. Restaurants.
8. Public areas of aquariums, galleries, libraries and museums when open to the public.
9. Any facility which is primarily used for exhibiting any motion picture, stage, drama, lecture, musical
recital or other similar performance, except performers when smoking is a part of stage production.
10. Sports arenas and convention halls, including bowling facilities and pool halls.
11. Every room, chamber, place of meeting or public assembly, including school buildings under the
control of any board, council, commission, committee, including joint committees, or agencies of the
Municipality of Anchorage or any political subdivision of the state during such time as a public meeting is
in progress, to the extent such place is subject to the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Anchorage.
12. Waiting rooms, hallways, wards, and semiprivate rooms of health facilities, including, but not limited
to, hospitals, clinics, physical therapy facilities, doctors' offices, and dentists' offices.
13. Lobbies, hallways, and other common areas in apartment buildings, condominiums, trailer parks,
retirement facilities, nursing homes, and other multiple-unit residential facilities.
14. Polling places.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any owner, operator, manager or other person who
controls any establishment or facility may declare that entire establishment or facility as a nonsmoking
establishment.
(AO No. 2000-91 (S), § 1, 12-31-00)
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16.65.020 Prohibition of smoking in places of employment.
A. It shall be responsibility of employers to provide a smoke-free workplace for all employees, but employers
are not required to incur any expense to make structural or other physical modifications to discharge this
responsibility.
B. By the effective date of this chapter, each employer having an enclosed place of employment located within
the Municipality of Anchorage shall adopt, implement, make known and maintain a written smoking policy which
shall contain the following requirements:
Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed facilities within a place of employment without exception. This includes
common work areas, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, private offices, elevators,
hallways, medical facilities, cafeterias, employee lounges, stairs, restrooms, vehicles, and all other enclosed
facilities.
C. The smoking policy shall be communicated to all employees within three weeks of its adoption.
D. All employers shall supply a written copy of the smoking policy upon request to any existing or prospective
employee.
(AO No. 2000-91 (S), § 1, 12-31-0C,
16.65.025 Reasonable distance.
To ensure that tobacco smoke does not enter the area through entrances, windows, ventilation systems or any
other means, smoking may occur, when otherwise prohibited by the property owner, only at a reasonable
distance outside any enclosed area within which smoking is prohibited.
(AO No. 2000-91 (S), § 1, 12-31-00)
16.65.030 Where smoking not regulated.
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, the following areas shall not be subject to
the smoking restrictions of this chapter:
1. Private residences, including private residences used as places of employment, except during hours
used as a child care, adult care or health care facility.
2. Places of employment with four or less employees. For the purpose of this exception, the four or less
employee limit includes on-site business owner(s), with the exception that in all uses cited in AMC
16.65.015 smoking shall not be permitted.
3. Twenty-five percent of hotel and motel rooms rented to guests.
4. Retail tobacco stores.
5. Restaurants, hotel and motel conference or meeting rooms and public and private assembly rooms
while these places are being used for private functions.
6. Bars.
7. Bingo halls and pull tab establishments where a non-smoking section which is an enclosed area is
also offered to its patrons.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any owner, operator, manager or other person who
controls any establishment described in this section may declare that entire establishment as a nonsmoking
establishment.
(AO No. 2000-91(S), § 1, 12-31-00)
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16.65.035 Posting of signs.
A. "No Smoking" signs 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) shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously
posted in every building or other area where smoking is prohibited by this chapter, by the owner, operator,
manager or other person having control of such building or other area.
B. Every public place where smoking is prohibited by this chapter shall have posted at every entrance a
conspicuous sign clearly stating that smoking is prohibited.
C. All ashtrays and other smoking paraphernalia shall be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited
by this chapter by the owner, operator, manager or other person having control of such area.
16.65.040 Non-retaliation.
No person or employer shall dischargg, refuse to hire or in any manner retaliate against any employee, applicant
for employment, or customer because such employee, applicant, or customer exercises any right to a smoke-free
environment afforded by this chapter.
(AO No. 2000-91(S), § 1, 12-2,~-00)
16.65.045 Violations and penalties.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person who owns, manages, operates or otherwise controls the use of any
premises subject to regulation under this chapter to fail to comply with any of its provisions.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke in any area where smoking is prohibited by the provisions of this
chapter.
C. In addition to the penalties and remedies available under AMC 1.45.010 of this Code and as allowed unde,
AMC 16.02.040, any person aggrieved by a violation or threatened violation of this chapter may bring a civil
action under AMC 1.45.010(B) to enjoin that violation and to obtain the relief described in that section.
16.65.050 Public education.
The department of health and human services shall engage in a continuing program to explain and clarify the
purposes and requirements of this chapter to citizens affected by it, and to guide owners, operators and
managers in their compliance with it. Such program may include publication of a brochure for affected businesses
and individuals explaining the provisions of this chapter.
(AO No. 2000-91(S), § 1, 12-31-00)
16.65.055 Other applicable laws.
This chapter shall not be interpreted or construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise restricted by other
applicable laws.
(AO No. 2000-91(S), § 1, 12-31-00)
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CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-263-3014 ~
MEMORANDUM
TO'
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager
January 8, 2003
Potential projects for legislative funding
CITY BUILDING COMPUTER CABLING
With the ever-increasing computer networking and data transfer requirements, the City
must upgrade the quality of cable within several buildings. The current cable standard
is Cat 5e, which in some cases may be several upgrades above existing. Our newest
buildings are constructed with the highest grade cabling available at the time of
construction and with growth in mind. Older buildings were not constructed with
knowledge of future needs in terms of data transfer. Estimated cost: $50,000
CITY MAINTENANCE YARD IMPROVEMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL
The City has been doing environmental investigations for several years. We are
reaching the point where we must begin environmental cleanup of the property. The
studies point to the potential removal of an old road oil storage pit, buried drums, and
the conversion of building floor drains to the City sewer system as the short term issues
to resolve. This will require removal of soil and other items with associated treatment
and/or disposal. A sewer main line extension into the yard area will .also be needed with
connections to floor drains and restrooms and proper abandonment of leach pits. We
will also need to do further soil and groundwater testing and monitoring. This work
could be phased over multiple years. Estimated cost: $300,000
The long-term cleanup is harder to identify and will depend on the extent of
contamination and ADEC regulations at the time. This long-term cleanup could be
expensive and'is difficult to estimate.
CITY OF KENA
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION
227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 / 907-283-7926
FAX 907-283~,675
KENAI
li'li'
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM.
Linda Snow, City Manager
Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Directo~
DATE: January 9, 2003
Monthly Administrative Report
A total of 1,273 teens visited the Teen Center in December and a total of 4,183 patrons
used the Recreation Facility. The Adult Basketball League has resumed its second half
of play after a two-week break. The Women's Basketball League begins January 14th.
Open gym time and the Teen Center remained very busy during the holiday break.
The department is gearing up for the Peninsula Winter Games activities. The Recreation
Cemer will be hosting a men's basketball tourney, teen dance and pool tourney. A
Valentine's wallyball tourney is scheduled for February 15th.
The ice rink continues to remain busy. A total of 147 hours were reserved in December.
As a result of vandalism, the pay phone was removed. However, there is a phone located
in the zam room for emergency use.
Grooming efforts at the Kenai Nordic Trails were suspended due to lack of snow for the
past two weeks. Grooming was recently resumed on a limited basis as of January 8th,
although it continues to be on a day to day basis. KCHS will be hosting a race on
January 25th and the ski season begins for the Kenai Middle School on January 13th.
Final preparations are being made for the AWG International Bid Committee's visit on
Friday, January 17th. A minute to minute draft is included in the packet.
KI~I~AI I¥1UL 1 I-I'URI'O~E I~'A~ZILI'I'Y
ACTIVITY REPORT
Month: September 02
ACTIVITY
Customer Type: (hrs.)
KPHA
KCHS
Homer H.S.
North Pen. Rec.
'Men's Over 35
Rusty Blades
Houston H.S.
Nikiski 'H.S.
Homer Hockey Assoc.
Total Hrs:
Revenue:
Ice Rental
Figure Skating
Public Skate
'Expenses.
Ice Maint.
Electric
Gas
Water and Sewer
Sanitation
Total Projected Revenue:
Total Projected Expenses:
THIS
MONTH
34
10
44
$4,620.OO
70.00
146.00
$9,947.89
5,901.76
80.13
57.75
$4,836.00
$15,987.53
THIS
MONTH
LAST YEAR
No Ice
THIS
YEAR
TO DATE
34
10
44
$4,620.00
70.00
146.00
$9,947.89
5,901.76
80.13
57.75
$4,836.00
$15,987.53
KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
ACTIVITY REPORT
Month: October 02
ACTIVITY
Customer Type: (hrs.)
KPHA
KCHS
Homer H.S.
North Pen. Rec.
Men's Over 35
Rusty Blades
Houston H.S.
Nikiski H.S.
Homer Hockey Assoc.
Total Hrs:
Revenue:
Ice Rental
Figure Skating
Public Skate
Expenses:
~ce Maint.
Electric
Gas
Water and Sewer
Sanitation
Total Projected Revenue:
Total Projected Expenses:
THIS
MONTH
56.75
18
18
9.25
107.50
$11,287.50
123.00
196.00
$11,703.39
5,742.12
193.17
57.75
128.74
$11,606.50
$17,825.17
THIS
MONTH
LAST YEAR
No Ice
THIS
YEAR
TO DATE
90.75
18
3.5
18
19.25
151.50
$15,907.50'
193.00
342.00
$21,651.28
11,643.88
273.30
115.50
128.74
$16,443.00
$33,812.70
ACTIVITY REPORT
Month: November 02
ACTIVITY
Customer l'ype: (hrs.)
KPHA
KCHS
Homer H.S.
North Pen. Rec.
Men's Over 35
Rusty Blades
Houston H.S.
Nikiski H.S.
Homer Hockey Assoc.
Total Hrs:
Revenue:
Ice Rental
Figure Skating
Public Skate
Expenses:
Ice Maint.
Electric
Gas
Water and Sewer
Sanitation
Total Projected Revenue:
Yotal Projected Expenses-
THIS
MONTH
55.75
38.50
12
39
13
160.25
$16,826.25
93.00
135.00
$11,703.3 9
7,148.66
354.55
57.75
75.23
$17,054.25
$19,339.58
THIS
MONTH
LAST YEAR
No Ice
THIS
YEAR
TO DATE
146.50
56.50
14
5.50
57
32.25
311.75
$32,733.75
286.00
477.50
$33,354.67
25,941.20
627.85
173.25
203.97
$33,497.25
$60,300.94
I~NAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
ACTIVITY REPORT
Month: December 02
ACTIVITY
Customer Type: (hrs.)
KCHS
Homer H.S.
North Pen. Rec.
Men's Over 35
Rusty Blades
Houston H.S.
Nikiski H.S.
Homer Hockey Assoc.
Soldotna H.S.
Nikiski Hockey (B. Bird)
THIS
MONTH
72
31
7.50
15
11
1.50
THIS
MONTH
LAST YEAR
29
11
Total Hfs:
Revenue:
Ice Remal
Figure Skating
Public Skate
Expenses:
Ice Maim.
Electric
Gas
Water and Sewer
Sanitation
Total Projected Revenue:
Total Projected Expenses:
147
$15,435.00
127.00
115.50
$11,703.39
6,205.56
209.28 (avg.)
57.75
128.74
$15,677.50
$18,304.72
53
THIS
YEAR
TO DATE
218.50
87.50
21.50
20.50
68
39.25
1.50
458.75
$48,168.75
413.00
593.OO
$45,058.06
32,146.76
837.13
231.00
332.71
$49,174.75
$78,605.66
SENIOR CENTER DECEMBER REPORT
Our Center continues to be active and seniors use the facility daily.
Total number of days open in January was 22.
# Congregate Meals Served 1069
# Home Meals Served 1364
Total number of Seniors who accessed our transportation: fides' 60
with 509 rides.
We logged 715 volunteer hours for December.
We had many school groups, girl-scouts, piano students, and a string quartet entertain our seniors
besides our regular hard-working volunteers.
We are in the first stage of combining our inactive and active waiting list at Vintage Pointe.
Letters have been written to our seniors on the inactive list explaining the policy of combining
the two lists and if they want to remain on the one list. Once this is complete, we will do the
same to the active list. This allows us an opportunity to upgrade and make sure address and
phone numbers are correct. We will compile both lists into one by February. We do have one
empty apartment and it will be rented as of February 1 st.
The Wellness Clinic has been visited by 15 seniors. Lynn Knowles, RN is provided by the
hospital for this clinic. 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.
The Seniors hosted "Breakfast with Santa" for the children of Kenai.
pancakes, sausage and juice, then had pictures taken with Santa.
We had 50 kids
who ate
There were 25 Senior women who made and exchanged cookies at the annual Christmas Tea and
Cookie Exchange.
We had 125 people attend our Congregate Christmas party, with girls donated from the
community given to our needy home clients.
Christmas Day brought 30 Seniors to share in the annual potluck. The center furnished turkey
and ham. Community and Senior volunteers shared in the preparation of the meal and clean-up.
Entertainment was provided with a Christmas sing-a-long after dinner.
There were 130 seniors who attended our New Years Eve luncheon.
Our activity coordinator is hoping to collaborate with the Kenai Players to do a mystery theater
presentation with senior connection providing the food for the evening. Hopefully next month we
will have more details.
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Klm Howard
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Ewa Jankowska
Thursday, January 09, 2003 10:21 AM
Linda Snow
Klm Howard
Subject: Kenai Community Library- December Report
December was a busy month at the Kenai Community Library. At the beginning of the month the Library staff and
the Friends of the Library worked on the preparations for the biggest Library event of the year - the annual
Holiday Open House that took place on December 12. We decorated, baked and cooked and sent invitations. We
think that our efforts proved to be successful since we collected 292 signatures in the Friends' Guest Book. We
know that many people "slipped by" without signing so we probably had around 350 people at the Library that
night. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves judging by the compliments we heard for days after the event. It
was a wonderful opportunity to meet friends and neighbors and the City staff.
Another special event was an evening with an Alaskan author, Debbi Miller, whose visit was generously
sponsored by Phillips Alaska. She presented her newest title "The Great Serum Run: Blazing the iditarod Trail"
and discussed writing process.
December reading story theme was "A Teddy Bear Christmas" to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Teddy
Bear. It was in 1902 when Teddy Roosevelt spared a bear while hunting in Mississippi and when Teddy's Bears
started selling in a small store in Brooklyn. (Our grownup audience enjoys the best-selling biography of
Theodore Roosevelt entitled "Theodore Rex" and the 2002 addition to the "Presidents Series" by Louis
Auchincloss). Apart from listening to stories about all sort of bears, children made cinnamon Teddy Bear
ornaments and decorated the Library's Christmas tree.
Corey Hall, the Youth Service Librarian, has started an outreach program to make reading and the Library
attractive to the youngest audience. She will go to the Creative Play preschool and the Kenaitze Head Start
program to read books from the Library shelves. We hope that those kids will become Library patrons in the
future.
The State Library of Alaska received a large grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Our Library
received a check for $16,895 which has to be spent on 4 public access computer and a server. On our part we
had to agree that we participate in their training and that we purchase all granted equipment from the source
indicated by the grantors. This seems a great opportunity for the Library to upgrade the obsolete equipment in the
public area (2 reference computers, genealogy computer and the juvenile reference computer).
1/9/2003
163 Main Street Loop
Kenai, Alaska 99611
REPORT FOR DECEMBER, 2002
CIRCULATION
Adult Juvenile Easy Books
Fiction 1900
Non-Fiction 1548
Periodicals 43
314
182
924
235
Cassettes Intemet Access CDs Kits Misc.
148 759 147 3 34
Puzzles
9
Videos
1203
DVD
117
Total Printed Materials ............... 5146
Total Circulation ............................ 7566
WEBPAC Searches .................... 741
ADDITIONS Docs Adult Juvenile
Easy Books
AV
Gifts 1 50 7 13 16
Purchases - 416 16 31 12
Total Additions ............................... 562
INTERLIBRARY LOANS
Ordered Received Returned
Books 13 15 15
INTERLIBRARY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY ............ 44
INTERNET USE ......... 759
VOLUNTEERS
Number .... 14
Total Hours .....143
INCOME
Fines and Rental Books
Xerox
Lost or Damaged Books
$1,245.91
187.55
102.90
Total Income for December,2002 ............ $1,536.36
Library Cards Issued December, 2002
Kenai 34
Kasilof 4
Nikiski 9
Soldotna 8
Seward 1
Sterling 3
Other 6
Total 65
Library Patronage ......
Adult Programs ........
Childrens' Programs...
Open House .............
6,321 Persons
60 Persons
111 Persons
292 Persons
Kenai Police Department
M
mOrandum
To: Linda Snow, City Manager
From: Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police
Date: 1/9/03
Re: December 2002 Report
During December the Kenai Police Department
responded to 475 calls for service. Total calls for
Police service in 2002 - 6,824.
The Communications Center (in conjunction with
several city departments) completed the acceptance
tests for its new Motorola equipment. Product testing
began in earnest Monday morning, January 5; 2003.
Barring minor correctable problems, the equipment
passed with flying colors.
The Communications Center Will soon have a
ballistic safety window in the public lobby. Randy's
glass began installation of the security glass Tuesday,
January 7, 2003.
New security glass in lobby
The installation of the security glass was a much-needed improvement to the safety and
security of the Communications Center. When completed, the security glass will
provide Dispatchers, Officers and Firefighters a much higher level of protection.
Dispatch calls for service in December are as follows: Police 475, EMS 89 and Fire 12.
911 emergency calls totaled 67.
Officer Casey Hershberger successfully completed field training and has assumed solo
patrol duties.
The Kenai Police Department hosted a Patrol Rifle class for Peninsula law enforcement
agencies the second week of December. This class was sponsored and certified by the
Alaska Police Standards Council.
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CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., surrE 200 KENAI, ALASKA gg611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
- FAX 907-263-3014 ~
MEMORANDUM
TO'
FROM-
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Shot, Public Works Manager--~.~,-~
Jack
La
January 8, 2003
Department report-Council meeting of January 15, 2003
· A Public Works bid information sheet is attached.
· There will be a public presentation of the draft Comprehensive Plan on
February 12 and several weeks for comments to be received.
· Year-end reports for Planning and Zoning, Building Maintenance, and the
Building Official are attached.
· I will be on leave until January 27th. Keith Kornelis or Bob Springer may be
contacted in my absence.
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
MEMORANDUM
TO'
FROM:
Through'
DATE'
SUBJECT:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Robert Springer, Building Official
Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager .~[~'~
January 6, 2003
Summary of 2002 Building Department Activity
The following table shows building permit activity for 2002'
Plan
Permit Review
No. of Building Fees Fees
Type of Building Permit Permits Valuation Collected Collected
Residentiai -
New Housing Construction 40 $5,721,000 $12,423.05 $2,062.91
Residential -
Additions & Alterations 47 824,000 3,390.92 552.73
Commercial -
New Construction 7 5,324,200 29,965.26 19,397.16
Commercial- ' . ..
Additions & Alterations 25 3,893,200 13,626.21 6,813.79
,
Multi-family - t
New . 2 937,000 1,668.52 333.70
TOTAL 121 $16,699,400 $61,073.96 $29,160.29
Sign Permits ,, 6 0.0 $110.00 ,
Building Inspections Performed
Building Dept. Informational Calls
Building Maintenance- Service Calls
655
601
1,064
Building Summary 2002 Memo
Page 2
January 6, 2003
The following tables compare building permits issued in 2002 and 2001. The table
shows the number of permits issued each quarter and their value. The attached chart
provides a visual representation by value for commercial versus residential permits.
Residential -
New Housing
Residential -
Additions & Alterations
Commercial -
New Construction
Commercial -
Additions & Alterations
Multi-family -
New
'~ OTAL
1st
$3,888,2OO
2ncl
17
14
37
$4,469,4O0
3rd
18
27
12
59
$6,814,000
4th
2
2O
$1,527,800
2O02
4O
47
25
121
$16,699,400
1st 2nd ' 3rd I 4th 2001
Residential -
New Housing 4 16 7 2 29
Residential -
Additions & Alterations 5 13 8 6 32
Commercial -
New Construction 1 3 3 1 I 8
Commercial -
Additions & Alterations 1 10 4 3 18
Multi-family -
New 0 0 1 0 I 1
iOTAL 11 42 23 12 88
$819,500 $7,597,900 $4,506,200 $655,300 , $13,578,900
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Keith Kornelis~ Public Works Manager
McCollum & Aliak LID_' The resolution setting the date of March 5, 2003 for the public hearing is going to
Council. A resolution at the public hearing on March 5 will give the_..scope of work, the method to be used to
allocate the costs (square footage, linear fOotage, or equal basis), and how much to assess the property
owners (50% or 25%). Input from council would help in writing this resolution.
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 borough requested a resolution listing our project
'requests for federal funding. A resolution declaring this project as our number one project for federal funds
is going to council. The Corps has set up tentative dates of January 28 & 29 to discuss the scope of work
for the sediment and hydrologic studies. Some of the biological study plan will also be discussed.
New Well House 4' An ordinance (for introduction) is going to the council to appropriate the $950,000
ADEC grant and the matching city funds for this proiect. This is a 50% matching grant. We are looking at a
new well site north of the Kenai Spur Highway. Access and property issues are being looked at.
Wastewater Facility Plan (WWFP): CH2M Hill has submitted the 65% draft for review.
Brid_qe Access Road W & S Feasibility Study: Wince-CorthelI-Bryson is the engineering consultant on
this proiect. It is being paid for by an Alaska DEC and a Federal EDA grant.
Boating Facility: i plan to go to bid for the dock lease spaces in February. The Harbor Commission is
going to reevaluate the Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule.
Safety: The 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 in working on asset identification along with dates built and cost. This includes
roads, water, sewer, streetlights, buildings, and appurtenances.
KMC Changes to W & S Regulations: We have some changes to our water and sewer rules and
regulations that need to be made. CH2M Hill will also have a rate change recommendation.
Peninsula Winter Games' The City of Kenai is going to help with the ceremonial start of the Tustumena
200 dog sled race. I think we have always helped with this race, and we are happy to do so.
.W & S' Work was done on the chemical system at the pump house and 3 million gallon storage tank.
Factory-directed modifications were made to the steam generator. We worked on the chlorine lines, pumps
and computer programs for our water system. '
Streets and Dock' We plowed streets, airport, and sidewalks; lubed equipment; filled sand buckets for city
buildings; painted the walls in the remodeled Warm Storage No. 1 building; helped put up Christmas
decorations; made some street sign repairs; worked on trailer; and cleaned equipment.
Sewer Treatment Plant, STP: The plant is running great at 97+% removal.
nal
Municipal Airport
Airport Manager's
Monthly Report
January 9, 2003
Airport Terminal Parking Lot and Driveway Reconfiguration Project: Consultant
continues work with the Airport Commission and Terminal user groups to ~tevelop a plan for
presentation to Council.
Aircraft Handicap Lift: Formal bid documents have been prepared and will be available if
Council approves Ordinance 1986-2003. The FAA has indicated willingness to approve a grant
that would reimburse the Airport Fund for the majority of this cost.
Airport Terminal Display Project: An email from Bill Kent, Supervisor with the Kenai
National Wildlife Refuge, is included as an information item. The email updates the involved
agencies on the status of the photo panels and the hope that they are on schedule to be installed
before tourist season.
Airport Security: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has provided two agents
on a thirty-day trial basis to search checked baggage outbound from Kenai to connecting carriers.
Airport Administration and Era Aviation are working closely with the TSA to determine what
our final configuration will be. All of the particulars are still under discussion, primarily
between Era and TSA. The airport is providing a brief article for the City Newsletter advising
the traveling public of the need to check outbound baggage in at least one hour prior to departure
if it is being checked through to another career.
Arctic Winter Games' The Airport is working with the local committee to assist in welcoming
efforts for the selection committee. One of the planned events is to have the band or choir from
KCHS in the airport terminal to provide music for the arrival. The airport will also assist in
other ways as desired by the Committee.
Operation Facility: The Kenai Fire Department has made the long awaited move of the airport
response truck to the new Operations Facility.
Rebecca Cronkhite
From'
To:
Cc:
Sent:
Subject:
<William_Kent@fws.gov>
"Karen Kromrey" <kkromrey@fs.fed.us>
<nancy_stimson@nps.gov>; <Billk@dnr.state.ak. us>; <rcronkhite@ci.kenai.ak. us>;
<Ch risd@ d n r.state .ak. us>
Wednesday, January 08, 2003 1:48 PM
Re: Kenai Airport Display-Wilderness Graphics Purchase Order
Hi, Karen - hope your holidays were enjoyable as well ....
I spoke w/Marvin Cook at Wilderness Graphics (WG) this morning; they expect
the wall laminate panels from the producer (IZONE) "any day now". Upon
receipt and a quality control check, the panels will head this way. Kenai
NWR accepts the responsibility for getting them installed; we have a
commitment from our Manager that we can pay the cost of getting one of
Marvin's shop people here to do the installation of the wall panels. This
is of considerable relief... I was concerned about our ability to get the
wall panels installed correctly.
Bill Kiger has mailed a CD (with the files for the Kenai Peninsula and
Katmai NP maps) to WG and to me. I will print out the maps on our plotter
and FEDEX to Marvin so he has an "approved" hard copy for reference. WG
will send the laminate producer (IZONE ?) the files for laminate
production. When WG receives the finished product, they Will do a QC
check, mount the panels on a substrate, frame them, and forward to us.
Both Marvin & I are confident the framed maps can be installed by "local
talent" (me, one of our shop guys, etc.).
Now you know what l do .... hang in there, we're getting c~ose
Bill
Bill Kent, Supv. Park Ranger
Kenai NWR, AK
(907) 262- 7021
William_Kent~fws. gov
"Karen Krom rey"
<kkromrey@fs.fed To:
william_kent@fws, gov
· US> CC;
Subject: Kenai Airport Display-Wilderness Graphics Purchase
Order
01/08/2003 11 '38
AM
1/9/03
Page 2 of 2
Hello Bill, Hope you had a happy holiday season! I received this message
from our purchasing agent and she was wondering where we are at with this
project? I had not heard anything from you recently so I wasn't sure if
you were on leave or the project is moving along well. Please let me know
sol can get back with Denise. Thanks!l! Have a good day!
Karen L. Kromrey
Forester, Special Uses Administration
Chugach National Forest, Seward Ranger District
Phone: (907) 224-4105
e-mail' kkromrey~fs.fod, us
--- Forwarded by Karen Kromrey/R10/USDAFS on 01/08/2003 11 '36 AM ---
Denise M Murphy
Krom rey/R 10/US DAFS @FS NOTES
01/08/2003 06:52
Karen
AM Subject: Kenai Airport
Display-Wilderness Graphics Purchase Order
Good Morning
I wanted to touch base and see where we are with the Kenai Airport Display
project. Is it nearing completion? Please advise at your earliest
convenience. Thank you!
Denise Murphy
Purchasing Agent
Chugach National Forest, Alaska Region
907-743-9531
fax: 907-743-9476
1/9/03
na/
Municipal Airport
2002 Monthly Enplanements
6,249
Era 1997-2001
Month 2002 2001 5 yr. Avem~le
,
Jan 7,829 8,300 -471 8,076 ..
Feb 7,046 7~ 137 -91 7,350
Mar 7,371 8,216 -845 8,247 ..
Apr 6,902 7,058 -156 7~148
May 6,880 8,143 -1,263 8~003
Jun 6,740 9,044 -2,304 9~582
Jul 9,979 12,093 -2,114 12~958
Aucj 8,644 10,807 -2,163 11~196
Sep 6,684 6,334 350 8,343
Oct 6,309 7,582 -1,273 8,356
Nov 6,023 7,345 -1,322 8,004
Dec 6,249 7,494 -1,245 8,067
Totals 86,656 99,553 -12,897
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
THRU:
DATE:
SUB J:
City Council
Larry Semmens, Finance Director~~/
Linda Snow, City Manager
January 7, 2003
Investment Report
At December 31, 2002 the City investment portfolio had a market value of
$33,704,114.76. The portfolio yield is 3.07% compared to 4.69% last year and 6.37%
two years ago. The breakdown of types of investments held is'
US Agency Securities
AML Investment Pool
Bank Balance
$32,055,595.93
$ 627,289.33
$ 1,021,229.50
During the year the Federal Reserve Board cut rates to 1.25%. No additional rate cuts
are anticipated. It is interesting to note that the Fed Funds rate was 6.5% in January
2001. The two year treasury note was at 1.51% at the end of December 2002. Interest
revenue is down as a result of these yields and the outlook is for continued low rates.
My base strategy of investing these funds is to buy and hold. As cash is available I
invest it at the best rates available within the time frames necessary to meet cash flow
needs. Many of the securities in the portfolio are callable, which means the issuer can
redeem the security for the par amount at their option. A call occurs only when rates
are falling, which means that the investor will reinvest at a lower rate of interest. On a
very infrequent basis I sell a security to increase yield by purchasing another higher
yielding investment. If you have any questions or comments about the City's
investments please contact me. A copy of the portfolio is attached.
CITY OF KENAI
INVESTMENTS
12/31/2002
CITY OF KENAI
SECURITY
FFCB 5.72
FICO Strip
SLMA Fit
FHLB 3.16
FHLB 2.5
FMCNT 3.5
FHLMC 3.06
FHLMC 3.5
FHLMC 3.4
FNMA 3.3
FNMA 3.32
FMCNT 3.25
FNMA 3.5
GHLMC 3.05
FNMA 2.6
FNMA 2.7
FHLMC 2.25
FNMA 3.60
FNMA 3.6
FNMA 2.5
FNMA 2.6
FNMA 2.45
FMCNT 3.3
FHLB 3.8
FHLB 3.0
FHLB 4.26
FHCI 9.50
FNMA 3.2
FHLB 3.05
FHLB 3.17
FNMA 3.3
FHLB 3.
6/30/2002
carrying value
1,532,415.00
983,730.00
500,985.00
1,004,380.00
994,690.00
1,004,890.00
999,180.00
1,006,150.00
1,506,840.00
1,004,060.00
1,004,690.00
1,002,520.00
1,008,750.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,439,180.16
997,812.50
502,015.00
1,013,125.00
1,000,000.00
999,375.00
999,687.50
1,006,093.75
1,008,130.00
1,005,312.50
1,014,060.00
398,566.38
1,001,930.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,001,562.50
1,000,000.00
Current Value
1,505,145.00
996,020.00
500,665.00
1,014,060.00
1 ,O09,06O.00
1,000,540.00
1,000,920.00
1,529,280.00
1,020,630.00
1,002,500.00
1,002,810.00
1,018,020.00
1,008,750.00
1,007,440.00
1,001,560.00
1,437,697.80
1,002,98O.OO
508,750.00
1,017,500.00
1,003,130.00
1,003,440.00
1,004,060.00
1,009,980.00
1,034,690.0O
1,003,125.00
1,006,250.00
393,143.13
1,008,440.00
1,002,190.00
1,001,250.00
1,000,940.00
1,000,630.00
EFFECT.
RATE
4.23
4.25
1.59
3.16
3.42
3.47
3.25
3.52
3.40
3.31
3.32
3.61
3.50
3.05
2.60
2.00
2.36
3.60
2.38
2.50
2.63
2.47
2.66
4.00
1.97
4.26
7.69
3.13
3.05
3.17
2.61
3.00
DATE
DUE
2/4/2003
3/26/2003
7/16/2003
10/29/2003
11/14/2003
1/16/2004
1/28/2004
2.~0/2004
2/20/2004
2225/2004
3/4/2004
5/20/20O4
6/24/2004
7/15/2004
8/26/2004
9/6/2004
9/24/20O4
10/29/2004
10/29/2004
10/29/2004
10/29/2004
12/6/2004
2/1/2005
2/8/2005
3/21/2005
3/28/2005
8/1/2005
9/9/2005
9/27/2005
8/12/2005
11/7/2005
10/22~007
AT
MATURITY
(PAR)
$ 1,500,000.00
1,000,000.00
500,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,500,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,435,000.00
1,000,000.00
500,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
377,224.27
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
SUB TOTAL
31,940,130.29
AML POOL
627,289.33
32,567,419.62
REPO
1,021,229.50
,,
TOTAL
32,055,595.93
627,289.33
32,682,88526
1,021,229.50
$ 33,588,649.12 $ 33,704,114.76
1.42
1.21
31,812,224.27
627,289.33
.1.,021,229.50
$ 33,460,743.10
TOTAL CURRENT YIELD 3.07%
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INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2003
2003 / 2004 Budget Preparation Schedule.
1/9 / 03 R. Frates memorandum w/th Schedule for January 17 Arctic Winter
Games Site Visit.
1/03 Petroleum News Alaska article,
issues final determination."
"Katalla meets ACMP standards; DGC
1/03 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection.
1/03 Hanley- Wood 's, Tools of the Trade article, "The World's Best Tool Stores"
featuring Industrial Hardware in Kenai, Alaska.
Kenai Fire Department 2002 Annual Report.
CITY OF KENAI
FY 2004 BUDGET CALENDAR
December 20
Budget Preparation Packets Distributed
January 10
Overtime and New Positions Due to Finance
January 20
City Administrator Decides On New Position Requests By
This Date
January 2 - Feb 14
Finance Department Develops Revenue and Personnel
Expense Estimates, Budget Formats & Tables
February 3
Departmental Budget Submissions Due to Finance
February 19-21
Budget Draft Reviewed by Department Heads
February 24
Consolidated Budget Submitted To Administrator
March 3-14
Department Head Meetings With Administrator
March 24
April 2
Administrator's Budget Dratt Finalized
Budget Package to Council
April 7
Council Budget Work Session
Additional meetings as needed
May 7
Introduce Ordinance on Personnel or Pay
May 12
Council Work Sessions Completed
May 14
Introduction of Budget Ordinance
May 14
Motion to Set City Attorney and City Clerk Pay, if
Changing
May 19
Publish Notice 7 days prior to Public Heating
June 4
Public Heating of Budget Ordinance
June 4
Mill Rate Resolution Adopted
Must be provided to the Borough by 6/15
June 23
Publication & Distribution of Budget Completed
Finance website updated
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION
227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 i 907-283-7926
FAX 907-283-4675
KENAI
&Il America City
MEMORANDUM
TO-
FROM:
DATE:
gEe
Linda Snow, City Manager
Frates, Parks & Recreation Directo~~/
Robert
J.
January 9, 2003
Arctic Winter Games International Committee's Visit
Attached is a draft minute by minute description of activities that will occur during the
AWGIC's site visit. It's a busy schedule and is subject to change, however, this is the
most recent schedule (as of January 8th).
Attachment
DRAFT SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 17 th
ARCTIC WINTER GAMES SITE VISIT
---) 10:15 Airplane Lands and stops 10:16 Red carpet rolled out
10'20 IC committee enters airport, music begins
10:21 Jack~ecky greet the committee, show them where to stand
10'24 Music ends
10'25 Mayors introduced - Jack
10'26 l~t Mayor, 2aa Mayor
10'27 3ra Mayor
10:28 Escorted to back room
10:30 Provided Refreshment/bathroom break
10:35 Seated and given addendum, ID badges
10:36 Becky presents agenda and addendum format, referencing question/answer time
10:40 Escorted out to waiting bus
10:42 Bus leaves the airport
--> 10:47 Bus arrives at KCHS
10:50 Ushered into assigned seats in the auditorium
10:51 Becky/Jack Introduce Cultural Welcome
10:53 l~t Welcome, 2na Welcome (30 sec each)
10:55 Dancer/Drum group introduced- Jack
10:56 Performance
11:02 Raven Story Introduced - Becky
11:03 Raven Story
11 '08 Out side door, past green room, while dancers perform again
11'10 Into gym, arctic sports demo
11'11 Andrew explains venue/uses
11:16 Out to bus
-~ 11 '20 Bus arrives at Kenai ice fink
11:23 ~O~,~b~r.~.q.~:5
11 '24 . ~_r~ exp~mns venue use and legacies involved
-) 11:30 Walk to Challenger Center
11:40 Through Buffet
11:45 Steve Horn Introduced - Becky
11:46 Center History- Steve Horn
11:50 Michael Lengenfelder introduced - Jack
11:51 Food Services Presentation - Michael Lengenfelder
12:01 Q&A
12'06 Andrew Carmichael Introduced - Becky
12:07 Sports Traditions Presentation- Andrew Carmichael
12:20 Q&A
12'25 Video Explained- Jack
12:25 Homer/Alyeska Video
12'30 Wash time
12:40 Out to bus
12:43 Bus leaves Challenger center
~ 12:50 Bus pulls into golf course
12'51 Allen explains venue use
12:55 Bus continues
-~' 1'13
1:15
1:16
1:17
1:18
1:19
1:29
1:34
1:35
1:38
1:39
1:45
1:48
1:49
1:59
2:00
2:01
2:11
2:15
2:17
2:20
2:23
2:25
2:30
2:31
2:32
2:42
2:45
2:46
2:56
3:00
3:01
3:11
3:15
3:17
3:20
3:21
3:25
3:26
3:27
3:37
3:42
3:43
3:48
4:00
Bus arrives at SoHi
Off of bus and through cheering kids
IC up back stairs, extras to the library
Into Accommodations room
Deb Hol!e Introduced- Becky
Accommodations presentation- Debra Holle
Q&A
Out of room
Down front stairs, through cafeteria,. Jack~ecky reference main cafeteria
Imo gym (Sport demo?)
Andrew explains venue use
Into Library
Shirley Gifford Introduced - Jack
Security Presentation- Shirley Gifford
Q&A
Gary Hale Introduced- Becky
Medical Presentation- Gary Hale
Q&A
Out of library and onto bus
Bus leaves SoHi
Bus arrives at Redoubt
Off' of bus and into gym
Brandii explains venue use as mission head quarters
To library
Collette Thompson Introduced - Jack
Admin/Legal Presentation- Collette Thompson
Q&A
Lisa/Pm introduced - Becky
Volunteer Presentation- Lisa Wimmer/Pam Howard
Q&A
Allen introduced - Jack
Foreign Language Presentation- Allen Miller
Q&A
Out to bus (Walking Option)
Bus leaves Redoubt
Bus Arrives Soldotna Middle
Break time
Into Library
Jennifer Introduced- Becky
Transportation Presentation- Jennifer Beckmen
Q&A
Tour of both gyms
Andrew explains gym use
Back to bus
Bus leaves Soldotna Middle
---k 4:12
4:15
4:16
4:21
4:22
4:37
4:40
4:42
4:45
4:46
4:50
4:53
5:00
5:03
5:10
5:12
5:14
5:34
Bus arrives at Skyview
Go to library
Allen references Cross Coumry Skiing and Biathlon, poim out skiers on hill
Bob Imroduced - Jack
IT Presemation- Bob Jones
Q&A
Out to intemet cafe
Intemet caf6 demo - Bob Jones
Out to gym (wrestling)
Mien explains gym use
Back to bus
Bus leaves Skyview
Bus arrives at Soldotna Sports Center
Tour of facility
Andrew explains facility use
To conference room
Sports Presentation- Andrew Carmichael
Q&A
(If ahead of schedule can fill this time with break or extra Q&A)
5:40
5:45
5:52
5:54
5:57
5:58
5:58
46:10
6:15
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:32
6:42
6:45
6:46
6:56
7:00
7:01
7:11
7:15
7:16
7:26
7:30
7:31
7:41
7:45
IC out through tunnel and team rooms to rink/majority out to bus
IC introduced, national anthem and ceremonial puck drop
Out to bus
Bus leaves S SC
Bus pulls into CIA
Andrew explains venue use
Bus leaves CIA
Bus arrives at KVCC
IC break, Committee mingling and eating
Regroup
Jack and Becky welcome to the final portion
Tim/Mayor Williams imroduced - Becky
Special Guest Presentation- Tim Navarre/Mayor John Williams
Q&A
Ricky Introduced - Becky
Culture Presentation- Ricky Gease
Q&A
Kathy Intro - Jack
Financial Accountability- Kathy Gensel
Q&A
Bill Intro - Becky
Revenue Developmem- Bill Popp
Q&A
Mark/Mayor Carey Intro- Jack
Marketing and Communications- Mark Gregory/Mayor Dave Carey
Q&A
Final Q&A
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
IC closing remarks
Mayoral Closing Remarks
Jack and Becky final thank you
Closing with Bunny Swan
IC leaves
Final mingling/relaxing for AWG committee
9'00 Done
Vol. 8, No. 1
Alaska's Source for Oil and Gas News
January 2003
Week of January 05,'2003
Katalla meets ACMP standards; DGC issues final
determination
Kay Cashman, PNA publisher
The state Division of Governmental Coordination said Dec. 24 that it has completed coordinating the state's
review of the proposed Katalla oil and gas project and found it to be consistent with the Alaska Coastal
Management Program. The project, proposed by Anchorage-based independent Cassandra Energy Corp.,
involves drilling three oil and gas exploration wells near Katalla, 56 miles southeast of Cordova and the site
of Alaska's first commercial oil production in 1902.
Steel bridges over six stream crossings
In a letter to Cassandra President Bill Stevens, DGC project review coordinator Nina Brudie said the
proposed project is located in the east Copper River Delta region, near the old Katalla town site. It is in the
Chugach National Forest at township SE, range 19S, sections 25, 26, 27, 28, 36, Copper River Meridian.
The project area involves state, private and federal land.
Cassandra proposes to use an ocean-going barge to off-load equipment and supplies at a site 6n the west side
of the Katalla River at the former town site of Katalla on state land.
Up to three acres will be used to store equipment and supplies temporarily and to support transfer operations
to smaller barges or boats.
The company will clear new growth spruce trees, leaving a 50-foot buffer between the storage area and an
airstrip located north of the site. A 100-foot buffer will be maintained at the southern margin of the storage
· a,'~,~ ,alr~r~r~ Tr4~h t~r~lr
area along Irish Creek.
Drilling equipment, materials, supplies and personnel will be transported from the storage area by landing
craft or shallow draft small barge upstream at high tide and off-loaded at a gravel landing area approximately
550 feet south of the existing access road on National Forest System lands.
Cassandra will construct a staging area of up to two acres adjacent to the Katalla River, at or near the landing
area. The company expects to make 50 to 60 barge off loadings over a two to three week period when it sets
up the drill rig and crew camp.
An existing 2.5 mile access road will be used to transport equipment, supplies and materials to private land
known as Claim No. 1, where the crew camp and drill site will be located.
Cassandra plans to place temporary prefabricated steel bridges over six stream crossings.
Response planning for 5,500 barrel spill
Onsite operations will be conducted on three pads: one for the camp, one for drilling and one for storage. The
camp will be capable of housings66 people.
Drilling muds and cuttings will be collected and stored on an adjacent pad and disposed of either by grinding
and injection in a well (if the field is commercial) or solidified and disposed of on site.
Under this option, freshwater drilling muds and cuttings from the exploration well will be mixed with cement
to create an inert waste monofill. Prior to solidification, drilling wastes will be stored in a lined pit inside an
on-pad structure.
DGC said operations will be conducted under a state-approved Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency
Plan. The plan outlines specific response planning and response options for a crude spill of 5,500 barrels per
day.
The equipment storage area at the Katalla town site will be on state lands. The Katalla River barge landing,
staging area and the access road will be on National Forest System lands. The drill site and crew camp will be
on private lands secured by Cassandra from Del and Ginger Welch, formerly of Valdez, under a lease-
purchase agreement.
DGC said there is a possibility that barging operations would be suspended during August through mid-
September "to avoid possible conflicts with intertidal pink salmon spawning on the Katalla River."
Forest Service permits contingent on ACMP review
The decision follows a Dec. 12 announcement by the Chugach National Forest saying it had approved a plan
of operations for oil and gas drilling.
The Forest Service permits were contingent on a successful ACMP review.
Chuck Frey, planning staff officer for the Chugach National Forest, told PNA that drilling could begin in late
March if no appeal is filed within the 45-day appeal period.
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inserts in this newsletter,t
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Email us at' info~SoldotnaChomber.com
We are R,ng,ng ,n the New Year w,th a New Board.
The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce held its member since January of 1997; Terry Coval of K-
annual election of board members last month. WAVE/KPEN/KGTL Radio, board member since
We had a nice return of ballots this year. Thank January of 1998; Betty Obendorf, board member
you to everyone who took the time to vote. It's since January 2002; Robyn Sullens with Fish Alaska
great to see our members taking an active roll in Magazine and Tom Janz with the Peninsula Clarion
choosing the leadership of our chamber, who both just finished one-year appointed terms.
We have several changes on the board this
year. Newly elected are Sammie Cole with
Southcentrai Title and Norm Blakeley of Alaska
Trading and Loan. Sammie and Norm have both
been active members and previous board mem-
bers with the Soldotna Chamber. Paul Gray of
Exploring Alaska was re-elected for another term.
Paul has served on the Chamber Board since
January 1999. Sammie, Norm and Paul will all
serve three-year terms. We are pleased to wel-
come them back to the Chamber team.
In addition to our elected members, we have
three new appointed members: Theresa Colton
with ACS Wireless, Jim Golden of Alaska Sports
Den, and Kurt Olson. Theresa, Jim and Kurt will
each serve a one-year term. We are pleased to
have them on board.
We have five outgoing board members this
year: Mike Sweeney of Sweeney's Clothing, board
2002 }vas a great Soldotna Cham-
ber year//We had a wonderfid and
enthusiastic board to work with as
well as the committed leadership of
our President, Lisa Wimmer. One of
the most exciting agenda items was
the purchase of land for a new build-
Bamara Elson ing. The site plans have been devel-
2003 President oped and the board is moving for-
ward to make this a reality. Al! the Chamber events in
2002 were bigger and better, as the3, gain momentum
each 3,ear. ! am confident that 2003 will be another
We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to each
of our outgoing board members. All of the time they
spent with the chamber was on a volunteer basis.
We appreciate their dedication and will miss them
greatly.
Our remaining members are as follows: Barbara
l~lson with Wells Fargo, President; Lisa Wimmer
with Wells Fargo, Past President; Mike Frost with
First National Bank; Dena Cunningham of
McDonald's Restaurant; Dan Mortenson of Four D
Carpet One; Tim Pope of Natron Air; and Jim
Stogsdill will remain as our Soldotna City Council
Seat. Nominations for new officers will be made at
the January board meeting.
The Soldotna Chamber staff would like to thank
our past and present board members for their com-
mitment to making Soldotna a wonderful place to
live, visit and do business.
great year in Soldotna, the heart of the Peninsula.
In 2003, increasing Soldotna 's exposure and develop-
ing new ideas for promoting your businesses will be on
the forefront as always. We as a Chamber, welcome ideas
and encourage participation in all events. I hope to see
you all at the weekly luncheon meetings and the special
events hem throughout the year.
Barbara A. Elson
Assistant Vice President
Business Banker
Wells Fargo Bank Alaska, Soldotna Store
(907) 262-4435 Voice, (907) 262-5114 Fax
Board of Directors
President
Barbara Elson
Wells Fargo
262-4435
Past President
Lisa Wimmer
Wells Fargo
262-4435
Mike Frost
1st National Bank Alaska
260-6023
Dena Cunningham
McDonalds
262-2221
Dan Mortenson
Four D Carpet One
262-9181
Paul Gray
Exploring Alaska w/Paul Gray
262-9008
Tim Pope
Natron Air
262-8440
Norm Blakeley
Alaska Trading and Loan
262-6100
Sammie Cole
Southcentral Title Agency
262-4494
Theresa Colton
ACS Wireless
26O-8657
Jim Golden
Alaska Sports Den
262-7491
Kurt Olson
Individual
260-4822
Jim Stogsdiil
City Council Seat
262-5622
Staff
Executive Director
Justine Polzin
Visitor Center Coordinator
Shorten Hamrick
Member Service Manager
Erica Williamson
Bookkeeper
.. Nita Fena
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce
Phone 262-9814
Fax 262-3566
River City Pull Tabs
260-6100
las ka s
SOLDoTNA
a riv
LIKE CHAMBER BUS £SS
. .
Held us r~aogniZe our oulslnnoing businesses nnd
inoividunls~ The show b~ins F~dny, dnnun~ 21,
nl ~ ~aidotnn Elks Lodge ~270B. ADD~tiz~m nnd no-
fiost Bnr stn~ nt ~:~0, dinner nl 7:00 nno nwnr0s nt 7:~0.
Enle~ninment will be Drovided by DebBie ~ells from
K~RM nnd Robyn ~ullens from Fish Alnskn Mng~ine
(fo~erly known ns the singing duot '~nnoem")
~he following Awnrds will be presented: Person of
the Yenr, Business Pemon of the Yenr, VOIU~IGGF Of
Yonr, Dovoled ~e~ia~ lo Young P~Dle nnd Youth Ac-
tivities, Pioneer Awnro, nn0 Loani High ~a~aol
sfiiDs.
Plense R.s.V.P. by dnnun~ 24. ~akels nm $25 eh.,
for more informntion olens~ anll 2~2-g8 ~ 4.
David Quartly, Senior, Skyview High School
Heidi Biggs, Senior, Soidotna High School
Alex West, 8th Grade, Soldotna Middle School
Emily Berezin, Junior, Skyview High School
Taryn Bossert, 7th Grade, Soldotna Middle School
The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce presented our
November and December Students of the Month with a
certificate and meal at the December 3 and December
17 Chamber luncheon. We would like to thank Bob
Sizemore for sponsoring the Soldotna Chamber of Com-
merce Student of the Month Program.
Wonderful Indulgence
At the Alaska Legends Resort
Jan 17th & 18th
· Two night accommodation
· Sumptuous lunch and dinner on Saturday
· Saturday and Sunday Breakfast
· Friday night reception selection of fruit and
cheese
· Enioy a relaxing massage or facial
· Pedicure and manicure.
· Name brand cosmetic make-over
Only $25~.00
For those of you that don't like earner driving, we have
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evening features live music by The Contra Band and a
variety of dances, including contras, squares, and others.
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merce, the Soidotna Area Senior Citi-
zens and Central Emergency Ser-
..~es held their Second Annual Parker
rk Tree Lighting· Thanks to the ef-
forts of many, the event was a great
success and a great time was had
by all! The entire park was decorated
by area students, headed up by Mayor
Carey and Skyview High School stu-
dents, and the results were spectacu-
lar.
We would like to thank the After
the Bell students, all of our local
schools; Homer Electric for plac-
ing the lights on the tree;
McDonald's and First National
Bank Alaska for hot chocolate and
juice, Kaladi Bros. for the coffee;
On Fdday, December 6, the City of Soldotna, Services for delivering Santa and Mrs. Claus' ~.,~ 0 0r~k~ll1~~r~(~ ,,~.:
the Soldotna Chamber of Com- Capt. B.U.R.N.E.E. and E.DI.T.H. for
entertaining the kids, Dan and Donna ,~ (~w}~~k~ DE(~0p~]~0~----~
Mortenson as Santa and Mrs. Clause, JL~ e would like to thank everyone who
you were great; Dreamcatcher's Pho- }) participated in our Christmas Decorating
tography for taking pictures; and "Contest this year. It was very difficult to
Alaska C&C Stables and Alaska select only three wirmers from all of our
Horsemen Trail Adventures for the wonderful entries. Thc following winners
horse drawn carriage ddes. received an energy credit fi-om HEA for
We are very grateful to our sponsors, their supurb efforts to spread holiday cheer
Agrium and Conoco-Phillips· through their decorations.
Through Agdum's support, we were RESIDENTIAL:
able to offer free cookies from The 1st Place: Linda & Dave Nichols, West
Moose is Loose Bakery, and Conoco- Poppy Lane, toward the end. Left on Loft
Jo, 4th house on dF=bt.
Phillips provided sponsorship for 2ns Place: Cathy Sullivan & Jim Brown. '
the wonderful caroling. We'd also 362 West Riverview, above dog pound in
like to thank Mayor Carey and the Soldotna.
City of Soidotna, as they took a r~'" sra Place: Gary and Sharon Hale, 140
large part in organizing this event. ,~ Hcarich, off' Redoubt in Soldotna.
Finally, we want to thank all of you COI~,IER~:
the Kenai Performers Carolers who took part in our Second An- 1st Place: Steam-On-Wheels. 45240
for singing; Central Emergency nual Parker Park Tree Lighting. .'~, Knisht Dr. (Almost to end of Str. on Right)
2nd Place: Soldotna Animal Hospital.
42479 Sterling Hwy., next to Forestxy.
~-[~P~ ~P~ OI&P gl~,~~ ~J~m~P$ 3P ~ mo~[~' of ~c~m~P ~ 3rd Place: Alaska Canoe & Campround.
..... \ 35292 Sterling Hwy., Almost to Sterling
Alaska': Dons. Guide g Outfitters Bobble J. Behrens, MD, OB/GYN ~ Elem.. on Left.
' DOn &.Phyllis Johnson Bobble Behrens If' you would like to view thc entries, we
have a complete list of directions at thc
PO Box 876, Soidotna 35670 Kenai Spur Hwy, Ste. 101b, Soldotna ,~ chamber office.
' (907)262-7893 (907) 262.2615 ] ~) Thanks again to everyone who partici-
· :.'::'::':i"::::"!FlShing Charters
,~ Physicians' I ~.J pated and HEA for sponsoring this event.
Written By: Ricky Gease, Executive Director of volunteers and avid community involvement Games. Between now and February, we must
the Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau.
on all levels. No one institution or organiza- turn the same commitment in producing an
Weighing in at just over five pounds, the~ tion can hope to accomplish the task of host- excellent bid document into an outpouring of
400-page bid document for the-2006 Arctic ".
Winter Games from the Kenai Penin~Sula. lng the-Arctic Winter Games without funda- visible community' support during'-the site
· wa.s ......... mental community support. That's why the evaluation ......
hand-delivered eady in October by pemnsu~a
residents to the Games' International~-Com- outpouring of support from all levels in our When members of. the"l'ntemati°nal Corn-
community thus far is such an encouraging mittee step off the' airplane,~ncL begin to evalu-
mittee in Whitehorse, Canadm :,~;: ......' ...... - ..... :.: ...... · ..... . , ........
s~gn Government,
After local volunteers spent tl~'(~b~sands of:"':' ' .... ' business, nonprofits and ate our,,c°mmunity;:'.. they~l~,b'i~asking:..~.~ .:.,:,. ..:..:. . indi-
.... ,,. ............ ., .. .. , ,. A ,. : .~ .~ .... individuals all have had a significant role in viduals;' Have you:heard about the-Arctm Win-
hours uv~, u,~ ou~.,,~t i~1~,, ~y Lll~ UlU
ment, an 18-hour one-way drive to Whiteh0m'~" ..... creating the bid document, and the Kenai Con- ter Games?" and..~!¢Do!.you support the-Games
seemed perfectly normal to those c6mmitted "vention and Visitors Bureau is actively en- coming to the"" l~enai.'. Peninsula. in~.!!20t~6?" To
to the vision of bringing the Arctic Winter' gaged in the process, as well as the Soldotna win the honor of~being'.,.AJaska's~:, host. city in
Games to .the .Kenai Peninsula in 2006. The. Chamber of Commerce. 2006, the answevmUst.. ~ ..,:. be:'~resoutiding..:,~=~......:. . ....- "Yes!".
attitude of"why stop at, just one mile when you The Kenai Peninsula is competing against The v~s~on an(t'm~ss~on-o~the Atcbc Winter
.. . Games is compelling.- bHff'ging..together Arc-
can go the extra884 miles,.' reflects the pas- Fairbanks and Juneau for the. honor to. host tic people through sporting competition and
sion people-, feel: towards thiS..goal, the games. Hand-delivedng,.an. excellent~ bid cultural exchange.' How can you.join in? At the
TheArctic Winter Games are groWing into document to the Internati0nal':'Committe¥1'ii~~ basic level, keep yourself informed and tell oth-
a major'sporting event, joining people from just the first part in securing the '2006 A'rctic-
Alaska, canadaiii~G~'~inland and'Russia in Winter Games for th~naLPeninsula "Th .e-%t~e about the Kenai Peninsula's bid to host
· 2006 Arctic Winter Games. At a deeper
competition and.cultural exchange. Hosted in second and equally import, ant part comes in.:/level, volunteer your time and join in the grow-
Alaska'once a'decade, th'eArctic'WinterGames February when the International: Committee lng web of grassroots support to host and wel-
have grown, into;amarctiC'; institution.with ap- comes here to make its site evaluation of ou?% come our neighbors from across the Arctic to
proximately 3,000'"'"~'~:6~s. PartiCiPants and an- facilities and commun~,~.~supp0rt. .'~'--'"-'"the Kenai Peninsula. If you're a business
-'her 3,000'"traveling spectators, lt'~the bid is Over the course ofhne week, the. interna- . '~Wner with a reader board, welcome the Inter-
~cessfui, the..2006 Arctic Winter Games will tional Committee will ~pen.d between,~six to "n"ational Committee on February 17th with a
~,e the largest single sporting competition ever eight hours in each communityand then make warm greeting in support of the winter games.
held on the Kenai Peninsula. its decision shortly after that. Currently. the For more information about the games or to
What does it take to successfully host such Kenai Peninsula is positioned strongly in the volunteer, contact Brandi Ohlsen or Jack Brown
an event? To start with, it takes about 3,000 competition to host the 2006 Arctic Winter at 262-6355.
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Hanley-Wood's Tools of the Trade November/December 2002
rive through any city or town in this
country before dawn and you'll see
America getting ready for work. Pre-
dawn lights signal another da.,,'.
another dollar. Hands that reach
throu,zh darkness to turn on those li,2hts
will be steerin,, a truck or stanino tools
before the lirst BMW pulls up to a
Starbucks. And somewhere across town
bright lights will already shine from a tool
store, where sales reps and service tech's
wait for the first pickups to pull in. Doors
open. coffee hot. ready for action.
And action they'll get. From dawn to
dusk sales reps greet and guide construc-
tion pros down aisles loaded with tools,
and service technicians lean against their
counters, huddling with customers over
broken tools and open pans manuals.
There's an interesting mix of calm and
intensity, trust and skepticism, friendliness
and formality. The conversations are high-
Iv focused without the hard sell. Some
people are on a mission, needing to get in
and out as fast as they can' others linger.
content to roam around and trade barbs
with the sales reps. Tool stores give you a
time and place for both.
Somethin,,~ happens when you walk
into one of these stores---especially the
People revere
their t~vorite
~ool
as n~uch for the
relalionships
the~ build there
as the ~ools
the~ tind.
best ones. For me. it's like beinu drawn to
a magnet. Standino inside the entrance 1
can scan mv world in one view. Here is
everything I need to do mv work. practice
mv craft, make my livino and stav sate. I
see beauty, power, and function perfectly
balanced. It's no wonder that it's so hard
to walk out without buvin,, somethin_o. It
isn't my imagination~when I walk into
one of these stores. I really do need some-
thin,, l just don't always know what it is
untii I see it.
People revere their favorite tool stores
as much lbr the relationships they build
there as the tools they find. Personal atten-
tion' experienced, unbiased advice' and a
full range of services mean more than
high inventory and low prices. How do we
know this'? We asked, and you told us.
We've spent the past year searching for
the world's best tool stores and have heard
t'rom GCs and subs. woodworkers, manu-
facturers' reps. and tool lovers from all
over the country who couldn't wait to tell
us about their favorite stores~the best
stores in their worlds~in their words.
"Around here we tell people we go to
the First Church of Elliot's." says Ed
Williams about Dallas' Elliot's Hardware.
"The guys at Berland's are more like
friends than salesmen." says Paul May of
the Chicago-area store.
"I'm a beginning woodworker, but the
people at DSC treat me like a master
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craftsman." says Dick Stockment of
his favorite store in Poulsbo, Wash.
"The wooden floors at Seven
Comers Hardware creak with every
step. and the narrow aisles are so full
of tools it's almost impossible for two
customers to pass," says John Royer
about St. Paul. Minn.'s local haven.
You can't really pin down one
thing that makes a store great,
although a great store often has one
thing that stands out--usually a spe-
cial service. I get.just as.jazzed walk-
'a~ll~ Seven Corners Hardware in St. Paul, Minn., il.t~~
has been selling tools and hardware since ~~
1933. Downstairs (below left), ha~~~
". reaches from ..floor to ~~
Upstairs, 14,000 square feet Of ~,~
power tools tantalize buyers~
~.'f.
!
ing into a dark. old. work-worn tool
shop as I do going into a modem
showroom. It doesn't matter if a store
offers every tool from every manufac-
turer, as long as they carry, the ones
they know their customers want. Kev
words'? "They know their customers."
Prices? Well they've got to com-
pete with bi,, box stores, catalo,,s
and the Intemet. so they ante up with
competitive prices, and then raise the
stakes by selling only professional-
grade models, backed by professional
service. They may specialize in pneu-
matic tools and fasteners, they may
focus on woodworking tools and
accessories, they may cater to con-
crete and masonry contractors, or
they might have more laser levels
than anywhere else. but look beyond
the showrooms and shelving and
you'll see that the best tool stores in
the world have a lot in common.
Changing of the Guard
The world has certainly changed
since Marshall Burns started his
small shop in Fall River, Mass., in
1934. Burns. the 83-year-old "Saw
Man." still shows up every, day, but
his sons Spike and Jeff are running
things now. Walk through the modest
tool showroom to the oiled, aged saw
shop in back for a glimpse into the
past, where Marshall built a business
around his hand-tempered saw
blades.
But beyond world-renown blades,
Bums and his sons have created a
long, rich history of personalized ser-
vice that has earned undying loyalty
from generations of customers and
set standards modem stores strive for.
Services new shops boast about, like
pro-level tool lines, on-site tool
demonstrations, on-site repairs, loaner
tools, custom grinding, tull-range
sharpening, jobsite pick-ups and
deliveries, and even machine repairs
in customers' shops, started a long
time ago in small tool shops like
Bums Power Tools.
Hanley. Wood's Tools of the Trade November/December 2002
The same can be said for Chas. H.
Dav Co. in Portland. Ore.. founded in
1925. While this store is one of the
oldest, it has grown and changed with
the times. And even thou_oh it now'
covers an entire city block, its core
business is still the same: parts, ser-
vice. and repair. And then there's
Seven Corners Hardware. started in
1933. This third-generation family-
owned business is huge with a vast
inventory, yet people there pride
themselves on the same 'kind of first-
name-basis service vou might have
expected 60 years ago.
You can almost measure it bx.'
lookin,,= at the chan~es,_ every tool cat-
egory has gone through over the same
time period, going from miter boxes
to compound miter saws. Yankee
screwdrivers to cordless drills, ham-
mers to pneumatic nailers, and tran-
sits to laser levels.
And so the evolution of the
World's Best Tool Store has reached
an interesting point, where its future
meets its past. On the one hand. mod-
ern stores with spacious, brightly lit
showrooms borrow from history to
provide services handed down
throu,,h ~enerations. while on the
other, stores long legendary for such
services stock tools they'd never
dreamed of and use computers to
track inventory. Of course, the com-
mon denominator is sen, ice.
Personal Service
Berland's House of Tools is a perfect
example of a store keen on personal
customer service. From the moment
vou walk into this awesome
Lombard, Ill.-based store vou get full
attention, whether you're on a scout-
ing mission or are ready to buy. Sales
reps practically jump from behind the
sales counter to help you and strike
the perfect balance of being there to
answer questions without hovering
over your every move. They'll put
coz~Jr~o~-~ trai~
~o~e~
T~ey'll
~o~ ~~e~ ~o
· oo~ ah~a~ o~
· he~ need to
~~~e ~ s~le.
your need to find the right tool ahead
of their need to make a sale.
That's a common trait the best
stores share. For example, salespeo-
ple at Montague Tool & Supply in
Montague. N.J.. don't work on com-
mission. That takes some of the pres-
sure off the sale and puts the focus
back on service, accordin,2 to Tom
Mex'er and Susan Stark. the husband-
and-wile team that owns this beauti-
ful store.
Alaska Industrial Hardware (AIH).
based in Anchorage. has a different
approach to getting its sales staffs at
the company's eight large locations to
take care of their customers: The
company is employee-owned.
"Everybody in each store has a stake
in our service." says AIH general
manager Mike Kangas. "They're com-
pletely tbcused on our customers."
This kind of service starts with a
strong commitment by a company's
leadership to put the customers first.
and faith that doing so will build cus-
tomer satisfaction, loyalty, and trust.
"It really boils down to building rela-
tionships and trust." says Hal Look,
vice president of 45-year-old Orco
Construction Supply. one of the
largest full-service companies in the
country.. Orco operates 20 locations in
California. Nevada. and Arizona. "As
big as we are." Look says, "we still
t~ to provide small-store service."
Harvey Neu of Neu's Building
Center in Menomonee Falls. Wis..
agrees. "We build relationships with
our customers based on communica-
tion.'' he says. "with the emphasis on
listening."
One thing that tool distributors
t, °T
Bums Power Tools
in Fall River, Mass.,
has been in busi-
ness for 68 years,
selling stationary
shop equipment,
hand tools, and all
kinds of accessories
in the front room
(above). The saw
shop in the back of
the store (left) is
the birthplace of
thin-kerf circular
saw blades.
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' WOP 'S BI ST TOOL
nationwide are listening to more of
these days is Spanish. So to provide
better service to the growing Hispanic
customer base, they're hiring bilin-
gual service reps to work the counters
and hit the jobsites. "There's been an
incredible increase in Hispanics on
our jobsites," says Orco's Look, "so
we're gearing up. We always try to
have one or two bilingual people at
the counters, and we're publishing
our materials in English and
Spanish."
Expert Advice
One of the most striking characteris-
tics of leading tool stores is
the high-caliber people in the
sales and service/repair depart-
ments and the level of experi-
ence they bring to their jobs.
In fact, when you go searching
for the fight tool at CMs. H.
Day Co., don't be surprised
how technical your salesper-
son can get. "Every salesper-
son in our store is also a
service technician," says Ken
Clarke. "When we aren't on
the floor selling, we're in the
back fixing tools." And each
one covers a limited group of
brands. For example. Clarke is
50
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an expert with Makita. Bosch. and
MilWaukee lines.
Ongoing training is an important
component of customer service that
most leading companies recognize
and support, especially among techni-
cians and salespeople. Kd-Weico
Distributing oversees nine locations
from its corporate headquarters in
Omaha. Neb.. where it also operates a
5.000-square-foot "tool university"
for employees. "This is a long-term
investment in our people." says com-
pany president Randy Rucker.
"Employees can take any business or
service courses they like." Floor
Alaska Industrial Hardware, based in
Anchorage, just opened this great new
Kenai location. The employee-owned
company also has stores in Washington
and Oregon.
salespeople are encouraged to take
the service and repair classes.
When you talk to a sales rep at
Quaker Lane Tool in North
Kingstown. R.I., you're talking to a
former carpenter, mason, tiler, or
roofer. Kel-Welco relies heavily on
former tradespeople, too. "Ninety
percent of our people come from
some trade." says Kel-Welco branch
manager Chuck Follett. "We've got
lots of carpenters in our store."
Field experience can make all the
difference in guiding tool buyers to
the right choices. Most Orco Supply
staff members can read blueprints.
helpin,, their customers solve con-
struction problems and make deci-
sions about application criteria for
tools and fasteners. And if you're
shopping lbr woodworking equip-
ment at DSC Industrial Supply, you'll
be invited into the personal shops of
DSC employees to try out equipment
and accessories for yourself.
On-Site Tool Demos
There's nothing more reassuring than
having a technician on hand to take
care of any problems you may have
with a piece of equipment, unless it's
Chas. H. Day Co. in Portland, Ore.,
prides itself on service and repair. In
fact, the service technicians double as
sales reps. When they aren't fixing
tools in the back, they're out front
selling.
Hanley-Wood's Tools of the Trade November/December 2002
TOOL
DSC Industrial Supply in
Poulsbo, Wash., is serious
about woodworking equip-
merit and tools. The store
carries many hard-to-find
hand tools and eVen stocks
rare hardwood species.
having that technician go through it
before you buy it. That*s what you
get if you buy equipment at
Montague Tool & Supply. "None of
our equipment is sold in boxes" says
Stark. "Our mechanic preps and tests
all gas engines and compressors
betbre they go on display."
That includes checking fluid levels
and even adjusting rpms if they don't
match the performance specs, so you
can start and run any piece of equip-
ment they've got.
"You can swing, shoot, plug in. or
fire up every, single tool in our store
and try them out." says Berland's
manager Tim LandD'. "Saws. nailers.
sanders you name it. We'll take
chainsaws, generators, and compres-
sors outside to test with customers."
he says.
Kel-Welco has gone so far as to
build sound-proof tool test rooms in
its stores. Given the large selection
most of these stores offer, it would be
hard to pick a tool without taking it
for a test drive.
Neu's Building Center in
Menomonee Falls, Wis., is
45,000 square feet of tool
heaven. The store features a
service department that
repairs more than 600 tools
each month and a vast invert.
tory that includes innovative
tools and full lines of tools,
fasteners, and accessories.
Selection and Inventory
Walk into the new Kenai location of
Alaska Industrial Hardware and
you're greeted by a 200-foot-long
power-tool wall. The showroom has
6.000 square feet of stationary, tools
alone. This is where tool stores start
to distinguish themselves, and where
customer service meets products. The
invisible acts of selecting the range
and depth of inventory, the specific
models within tool manufacturers'
lines, and the compatible accessories
for each tool category underlie all
visible efforts to serve you. If a store
cames the wrong lines or models, it
doesn't matter how they display them
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or how friendly the sales staff is--it
won't work.
"We're constantly trying to keep
up with the industry so we can bring
the best tools into our store." says
Berland's Landry. "We read a lot,
every technical journal and magazine
out there, we go to trade shows, and
we pay attention to customer
requests."
You'll find massive showrooms at
some of the biggest stores, like Seven
Comers Hardware, where they dis-
play 60,000 items on two levelsm
each level coveting 14.000 square
feet. "We stock 950 different power
and pneumatic tools, a complete
masonry department, and more than
1.000 ladders." says manager Chuck
Reese. "Our downstairs area is all
hardware."
Does size matter when it comes to
tool stores? It sure increases your
chances of walking out with what
you need. Alaska Industrial
Hardware's cash-and-carry show-
rooms are between 20.000 and
40.000 square feet and they stock
products from more than 400 ven-
dors. AIH carries so many tools and
parts the company actually supplies
other tool stores with fill-in stock.
Another big-inventory distributor
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is Neu's Building Center, which
offers up products from 650 vendors
in its single store. "We inventory
more than 56.700 items." says Neu.
"We also try to introduce innovative
tools and technology to our cus-
tomers.'' Of course Oreo, Kel-
Weico. and Omaha-based Carlson
Systems rate high on the size and
inventory scales, too.
But if a store is too small to com-
pete with these mega-showrooms,
that doesn't necessarily knock it out
of contention, it just has to be more
selective about what it stocks and
must grease the skids for quick tum-
arounds on special orders. Again.
service can make up for size. and it
does at the best small stores.
Knowing what tools to carry
doesn't help if you can't keep them
in stock, so a number of the larger
stores have established their own
distribution centers. They can re-
stock their locations without waiting
for the manufacturers' deliveries.
AIH. Oreo. Kel-Weico. and Carlson
Systems follow this model. Kel-
Weico stocks $250.000 in parts
alone at its Omaha distribution cen-
ter to ship to branches (to counter
problems manufacturers are having
with supplying parts}.
Special-Focus Items
Tools stores also distinguish them-
selves by focusing on core business
strengths or offering unusual spe-
cialty items and services. Carlson
Systems is a good example. For 55
years, the company has been an
industry, leader in industrial fasten-
ing products and pneumatic nailers,
staplers, and fastening systems. The
company's 27 stores, located mostly
in the Midwest and West. distribute
products from 200 vendors, and
while Carlson sells power tools.
staging, ladders, and more. its focus
is squarely on fastening. "We started
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Tool Stores
eet Colorado Fasteners of Edwards, Colo. This 26-year-old company is so unique we
couldn't slot it in with the otl~ers. They do everything the other stores do, except they
.do it all from a fleet of traveling stores supported by one retail/warehouse hub.
Ten big box trucks stocked with all the things you can buy in the store cover estab-
lished territories and follow regular routes and sched-
ules throughout Colorado, hitting residential and
commercial jobsites. The entrepreneurial
drivers/salespeople know every construction project in
their territories and maintain contact with their con-
tractors who call them directly to arrange orders and
deliveries. It's a perfect model for serving a large
,I Western state where even the big resort towns are iso-
~; lated from the closest lumberyards or tool stores by
ilong distances and mountain passes.
Bringing the store straight to contractors wherever
! they are is an efficient, cost-effective model for the
company and a great way to serve its customers. Each
'~1 truck is loaded with hardware, fasteners, tools, nail
pouches, hammers, chalklines, levels, laser levels and
tripods, bits. blades--you name it. Special orders,
compressors, ladders and staging, and tool repair
pickups and drop-offs all are available for same-day
or next-day delivery. They even have repair benches
where drivers can pull maintenance or make minor
repairs like changing O-rings or fixing air hoses while
you wait.
Five of the rolling tool stores work within reach of
the Edwards store and return home each night to re-
supply. The other five trucks stay in their territories,
and rendezvous each day with the flatbed supply truck
sent out from the store.
Wireless computers with each driver send invento-
ry data (entered every time a product leaves the truck)
back to the company from each jobsite stop. By the
time a truck is on its way back to the store, the pick-
'i, list for restocking the sold items that day has already
been downloaded into a handheld device used by
warehouse workers to select the items for re-supply.
When the truck pulls in, its re-supply order is waiting
on a forklift.
(1! A Colorado Fasteners rolling tool store pulls onto
a jobsite. (2) Contractors buy tools and supplies, or
pick up special orders without dropping their tool-
belts. (3) CF veteran Tommy Manning enters a sale
into the truck's wireless computer. (4) Inventory
changes for each truck are sent to handheld devices
back at the store where workers will have re-supply
materials ready to load when the truck pulls in.
(5) Scanners on handheld devices track inventory in
real time. (6) Owner Graham Doyle (right) and opera-
tions manager Dave de la Harpe (left) help an employ-
ee re-supply one of the company's traveling stores.
Hanley-Wood's Tools of the Trade November/December 2002
KeI-Welco Distributing
operates nine locations
from its Omaha, Neb.,
base. The company con-
ducts ongoing training at
its 5,OOO-square-foot
"Tool University" and
each store includes a
''Tool Hospital" repair
center (above right) and
a sound-proof tool test
room (inset).
and stayed with pneumat-
ics.'* says president Don
Carlson. "And we've stuck
to our roots."
Orco's claim to fame is
being California's No. 1
residential framing suppli-
er, stocking tools and
equipment for the large
production framing crews
in the state. "We've got 20 different
types of framing hammers, the broad-
est selection of nail pouches, and all
the nailers, compressors, and nails
anyone could need." says Look.
"We're also the biggest distributor of
Simpson Strong-Tie framing hard-
ware in the country."
"Diverse" might be the best way to
describe Montague Tool & Supply, its
customers, and its inventory. In addi-
tion to full lines of power, pneumatic,
and stationary tools. Montague has
developed a specialty for helping
people lift, pull, and move extremely
heavy objects. "We get loggers, tann-
ers, quarrymen, and railroad workers
in here along with our contractors."
says Stark. "So we make a lot of
chain and wire rope slings for them
and actually advise them on all types
of rigging applications." Not coinci-
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dentally, they also sell lots of safety
equipment.
And if you're a woodworker look-
ing for hard-to-find hand tools,
chances are Tools Plus in Wilming-
ton. N.C.. stocks them. The store's
inventory includes hand planes, spoke
shaves, froes, scorps, draw knives,
and vices. Of course, you also can
ask the sales staff just what froes and
scorps do. before you buy them.
Full-Service Repairs
Whether they're called "Tool
Hospitals" like at Kei-Welco stores or
simply the repair counter, tool repair
' services at the world's best tool
:
stores are at the core of their
customers' needs. When a tool
goes down. contractors lose
money.
That's why all the best tool
stores are ready to respond with
trained technicians, last repairs, loan-
er tools, and even pickup and delivery
services. "Our Tool Hospitals are
authorized warranty repair centers for
most tool lines," says Kel-Welco's
Rucker. "We've got 25 tool techni-
cians who can repair virtually any-
thing."
Chas. H. Day has built its reputa-
tion on repairs, employing 12 trained
technicians in its single location. The
service department takes in 80 to 100
tools every day. returning about 75
repaired tools a day to their owners.
"We stock about $100.000 in parts in
our repair department," says Clarke.
"We're the best repair facility
around."
That's pretty last, but bring broken
tools to one of Fasteners Inc.'s I I
stores (10 in Michigan and one in
Chicago), and chances are you'll
walk out a little later with the repair
complete. "There's virtually no
downtime," says Fasteners' president.
John Szlenkir. "We'll fix it while you
wait."
With tools and technolo,',v chant-
lng so rapidly, it takes constant train-
ing to keep up. But technology is
WI::a'.~."I'" ,,'~1=s'1='~_ l=nl:.e.~,..X, S"X"O;~I:'~-.~
:DO 1~""' G-:E["X':
Carry professional-grade inventory, includ-
ing accessories and parts
Offer competitive pricing, including deeper
discounts for priority customers
'Provide personal service for pros based on
relationships
Employ sales reps who can match the right
tool to your needs and applications
Employ sales reps who know the differ-
ences between models and brands
Allow on-site demonstration before you buy
Provide a service and repair department
with quick turnaround and loaner tools
Maintain outside jobsite services, includ-
ing pick-up and drop-off of repair jobs
Offer special ordering for non-stock or
unusual tools and equipment
Stand behind what they sell
Get you in and out fast, and give you ser-
vice when you want it, but leave you alone
when you're just trolling the aisles
Hanley-Wood's Tools of the Trade November/December 2002
WIIRLII' TOOL
Orco Construction Supply has 20 stores
throughout California, Nevada, and
Arizona with a strong focus on residen-
tial framing tools, fasteners, and hard-
ware. The company offers tiered pricing
· 7. to its steady customers and conducts
free jobsite fail-protection safety train-
ing for customers' crews.
Tottr Top Picks
We asked GCs and subs. wooaworKers, too~ com!:)any re:,:.
and tool ~overs trom coast [o coast. "Where is the '¢,'or!~'s Best
Tool Store?" Heres wna[ they sai~i
NORTHEAST
Beaver Woodworking, Broc}<ton. Mass.
Brentwood Machine Shop. Brenlwood. N.H.
Burns Power Tools, Fall River, Mass
Durfee's Hardware, Cranston.
Elwood Adams Hardware, Worcester, Mass.
Joseph Fazzio, Inc., GlassDoro,
Montague Tool &Supply, Brancnv~lle. N.J.
N.H. Bragg & Sons. Bangor. Ma~ne
Quaker Lane Tool, North Kingslown.
helping them in the back rooms, too.
Computer programs with 3-D images
walk technicians step-by-step through
trouble-shootin,, show them how to
disassemble and reassemble the tools.
and allow them to search for and
order pans. "We're usin,, the latest
technolo,,ies here." says Neu's ser-
vice mana,,er Dave Bolthouse. "We
use computers at every repair bench
to help us keep up with the 600-plus
tools that come in here every month."
Outside Sales
Stores with outside sales reps use
their roving team members to
enhance repair service, too. In addi-
tion to making sales calls and regular
deliveries, they'll pick up broken
tools and drop off loaners and repairs
to save their customers the time and
trouble. In effect, they bring the
stores to their customers' jobsites.
Almost all the stores we found in
our search have some tom of outside
sales team, whether it's a fleet of 75
pickup trucks like Orco's, a squad of
fully equipped vans for jobsite prob-
lem solving like Fasteners Inc., or a
couple or' trucks that take care of it all
tbr Burns Power Tools. And even the
few companies that don't have offi-
cial outside sales stafl~ and vehicles
all provide informal services in a
pinch. (To learn about the most
unique outside sales three we've ever
seen. see Rolling Tool Stores. page
56.)
So where are the World's
Best Tool Stores headed?
Given all the services and value-
added benefits vou get with a real
store. I don't think the answer is
"the Internet." but it may very well
be "the Intranet.'* Companies like
Neu's and Montague are exploring
ways to make Web technology work
for their existing customers, before
they use it to expand their business-
es. "We already keep track of the
serial numbers on our customers*
tools." Neu explains. "Now I want
to see how else we can serve them
using technology.**
Montague's Stark sees it the same
wax'. "I'm lookin,, at creatin,, an
Intranet for our customers where the),
could gain access to our system to
check inventory, place orders, and
look at their accounts." Stark says.
"The last thin,,= I want to do is tie up
our sales staff with people shoppin,,
us for prices on the Internet when we
could be taking care of steady cus-
tomers
The world*s best tool stores are run
by people who care about their
employees, their customers, and the
products thev carry. And with the thin
margins they gain from tool sales, it's
a wonder they aren't cutting back on
services, rather than expanding them.
I guess that's just another thing that
makes them great.
Rick Schwolskv is editor in chief o./'
HANLEY-WOOO'S TOOLS OF THE TRADE
and EL NL.'EVO CONSTRUCTOR.
MIDWEST
ABC Ace Hardware, AIl~ena. Mich
Berland's House of Tools, Chicago
Carlson Systems, Omaha. Neb.*
Electric Tool, Ann Arbor. M~ch
Fasteners Inc, Grand Rapids. Mich *
KeI-Welco. Omal~a. Ne~.'
Linc Systems. Carmel.
Neu's Building Center. Menomonee Falls.
Performance Tool Center. Poniiac. Mich.
Pucketts Tools & Fasteners, Des Mo~nes. iowa
Seven Corners Hardware, St Paul, Minn.
Total Tool, St. Paul, Minn.
Wolff Brothers, Medina. Ohio
Woodsmith Store, Des Momes. iowa
SOUTH/SOUTHEAST
BSC Tool & Machine. Louisville. Ky
Elliot's Hardware, Dallas
International Tool. Davie, F!~.
Leonards. Russellvilie. Ark:
Tools Plus. Wilmington,
United Tools. Houston
WEST/SOUTHWEST
.
Colorado Fasteners. Edwa:cJs,
Orco Construction Supply. uvermore. Calil.'
Tools-R-Us, Montcla~r, Calif
Whitecap, Costa Mesa. Calif.'
NORTHWEST
ABC Supply. Portland. Or~.
Alaska Industrial Hardware, Anchorage, Alaska'
Allied Building Supply. Tacoma. Wash.
Ballard Hardware & Supply, Seattle
Chas. H. Day Co.. Portland. Ore
DSC Industrial Supply. Poulsbo. Wash,
Hardwick's. Seattle
Jerry's Home Improvement Center. Eugene.
McClenrlans. F~enton. Was,~.
'Headquarters
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· Kenai, Alaska 99611
2002 Annual Report
: :.
The Kenai Fire Department is dedicated
to safeguarding lives, property and
environment in our community through
exceptional service in education,
preparedness, prevention and response to
eme~ency incidents.
·
Kenai Fire D amnent
2002 Activity
The .Department is responsible for 24-hour per day fire protection, Emergency Medical
Services, HazMat response, and related emergencies within the City. Three 4-person shifts of
firefighter/medics, the Chief, Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal and Administrative Assistant
provide this year round service. Essential non-emergency services, including prevention
programs in schools and day cares, fire investigations, code enforcement, and inspections are
also provided in the community.
In addition, the airport has a unique situation in that the Kenai Fire Department, not the
airport, provides Aircraft Fire Fighting and Rescue (ARFF) personnel.
The Department began manning the Airport Operations Facility (Station #2) with one person
per shift, using a system where that person continues to be available to respond to off-airport
emergencies with the main station crew (Station # 1) for structure fires, cardiac arrests, major
vehicle accidents and other medical and fire emergencies requiring immediate assistance. A
"recall" system is in place assure both stations remain in service.
This method enables the normal four-person fire department shift (three in Station # 1, one in
Station #2) to provide continued around-the-clock EMS and fire protection for the entire
community without additional positions, and without the liabilities of diminishing the
availability of emergency response resources and personnel.
3-Year Run Comparison
i Fire Response: 186 206 235
. :.:' :~ Airpofl Response 6 4 1
3-Year Dollar Loss (due to fire)
Fire Loss $138,450 $494,850 $282,500
2002 Response Volume by Day of Week
Monday 139
Wednesday 112
Friday 139
Personnel participated in over 4,300 hours of training in structural and wildland firefighting,
CPR, advanced pediatric life support, advanced cardiac life support, EMT re-certification,
infectious disease control, hazardous materials response, aircraft rescue and firefighting,
management and other subjects. Most of this training is done to comply with federal and
State mandates for maintaining required certifications. Other training related activities
included:
· Cooperative exercises held with Forestryl CES and Nikiski.
· Fire investigation training with ATF.
· Preparing to host State firefighters and fire chief's conference in Fall 2003.
· Co-hosted Juvenile Fire setter Intervention training program on Kenai with State Fire
Marshal's Office.
· Presentation made on the City's successful Fire Act Grant proposal, per FEMA and
State of Alaska request.
· Training with military on Weapons of Mass Destruction recovery. Toured same
through training center, encouraged them to conduct extensive training here.
· Presentations for Young Arctic Marines on public service careers.
· Provided CPR, 1 st Aid and fire extinguisher training for City employees.
· Kenai Peninsula Borough OEM Risk Assessment training.
Inspection Program
There were 422 commercial occupancies, government buildings, churches, day cares and
apartment/motel complexes on file in 2002. This is an increase from the 2001 occupancy
total of 406.
The Bureau of Fire Prevention conducted 161 fire and life safety inspections and follow-up
inspections. There were 68 notices of violation issued, with 162 deficiencies corrected. The
Bureau responded to 26 complaints requiring action. Approximately 322 man-hours were
invested in inspections and 46 man-hours in 23 plan reviews.
The Bureau also developed a plan review and approval checklist with the Building Official to
streamline the process for new construction, assisted with plan reviews for new construction,
and worked with Public Works, Parks & Rec on multipurpose facility improvements.
Burn Permits
387 permits were issued, and they were activated 620 times by permit holders, an increase
from the 379 issued and 270 activations in 2001.
143 of these permits were specifically for clearing private property of dead spruce. Two
permits were issued with added stipulations for land clearing by developers.
Fire Investigations
There were 15 fire investigations conducted requiring approximately 90 man-hours to
complete. 4 were conducted cooperatively with the Kenai Police Department.
Fire Prevention/Public Education
Prevention programs were provided for all age groups, targeting preschool through 5th grades,
with a total audience of 1400 during 70 classes and 19 station tours for 360 students. 360
man-hours were invested in public education programs. Other prevention/education activities
included:
· Several acres of dead spruce were cleared around City facilities.
· Participated in Sears Elementary School "Dr. Seuss Reading Program" to encourage
kids to read more.
· Safe Kids snow machine safety, car seat and seatbelt safety programs.
· Began mentor program in cooperation with the Youth Center.
· Helped Chamber of Commerce in planning holiday events - parade, Santa's visit,
and fireworks.
· Obtained an agreement with the Spruce Bark Beetle Task Force to remove dead
spruce from City right of ways, to begin Spring 2003.
· Participated in Job Shadow Day with KCHS students.
· Initiated an ongoing program of car seat safety checks in concert with the Safe Kids
organization.
· Conducted fire drills for schools, day cares and senior citizens.
· EMS Week activities.
· Provided 20 smoke detectors to needy families.
· KCHS Homecoming and football game medical standbys.
· Provided 288 blood pressure checks for citizens.
· Provided fire extinguisher training to three local organizations.
· Proctored 35 fire extinguisher certification tests for Unocal and other businesses.
Ca~t. William Furlong retired after 24 years of service. Capt. Walt Williamson reached his
25 year of service. Jason D~orec was promoted to Engineer, and Terry Bookey was hired to
fill the vacant entry-level Firefighter position.
An upgrade to the Public Safety communications center was initiated, largely with federal
funding. A Public Safety generator replacement was completed. The Department took
delivery of an emergency breathing air compressor fill station that was partially paid for
through the federal Fire Act Grant.
Coordinated the sale of old SCBA equipment to Chena-Goldstream Fire Department, with
$4800 going to the City General Fund.
Applied for a 2002 Fire Act grant for an ambulance, but was denied. Applied for a
reimbursement grant through the State EMS office for the same purpose (September 2003).
Completed a draft cooperative agreement with Forestry, opening the door for grants and
wildland fire assistance. Received a Forestry grant for portable radio replacement.
Spoke at the Western Region Conference of American Legion, and at the 9-11 remembrance
ceremony at the request of the American Legion.
Worked with City Manager, Finance, Public Works and Shop to remove high mileage, high
maintenance 1984 Blazer from service (auctioned). Replaced with 1995 Jeep from Public
Works. This cooperative effort eliminated a $35,000 replacement budget request and reduced
maintenance and Shop labor costs.
USGS approved the Kenai firefighter's request to name Mt. St. Florian in honor of firefighters
lost on 9-11-01. John Harris and Sam Satathite made the first-ever climb of newly named
peak. Lt. Governor Ulmer dropped in to congratulate the firefighters for naming the
mountain.
Chief Scott Walden (1985)
Assistant Chief Michael Tilly (1990)
Fire Marshal James Baisden (1998)
Captains Walter Williamson (1977), James Dye (1995), Eric Wilcox (1990)
Engineers John Wichman (1993), Anthony Prior (1997), Jason Diorec (1996)
Firefighters Greg Coon (1997), Mark Anderson (1999), John Harris (1999)
Firefighters Sam Satathite (2000), Tom Carver (2001), Terry Bookey (2002)
Lori Holleman, Administrative Assistant (1996)
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
1. Mike Nugent and Lisa Parker, Agrium -- Economic Impacts of Agrium
Kenai Nitrogen Operation
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1985-2003-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $16,895 in the General Fund for a Grant From the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation.
2. Ordinance No. 1986-2003-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $28,000 in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund.
3. Resolution No. 2003-03 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the Proposed
McCollum/Aliak Local Improvement Special Assessment District.
a. Choice of Method of Assessment
b. Percentage of Assessment
4. Resolution No. 2003-04 -- Declaring the Kenai Coastal Trail and Erosion
Protection Project as the Number One Capital Improvement Project Request
for U.S. Federal Funds.
5. Resolution No. 2003-05 -- Awarding the Bid to Kenai Chrysler Center for a
Senior Center Ali-Wheel-Drive Mini-Van for the Total Amount of $28,290.
6. Continuation of Liquor Licenses -- PROTEST
Alaskalanes, Inc.
New Peking
Eaglechief, Inc.
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. 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.
4. *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.
5. *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.
6. *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.
7. Discussion -- Smoking in Restaurants
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 D794/211