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Meet ing Packet
June 4, 2003
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 4, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ci.kcnai.ak, us
ICOUNCIL STAFF MEETING: 6:00 P.M.
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 COUNCILS
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Senator Tom Wagoner-- Legislative Wrap-Up
Assemblywoman Betty Glick-- KPB Assembly Report
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Ordinance No. 2005-2003 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year
Commencing July 1, 2003 and Ending June 30, 2004.
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Ordinance No. 2006-2003 -- Amending the Official City Of Kenai Zoning Map to
Change the Zoning District of Those Certain Lands Listed on Attachment A to
"Education Zone."
,
Resolution No. 2003-29 -- Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal
Year Commencing July 1, 2003 and Ending June 30, 2004.
,
Resolution No. 2003-30-- Transfemng $55,000 From Non-Departmental
Contingency to the Finance Department to Purchase Accounting System
Software and Related Items.
,
Resolution No. 2003-31 -- Transferring $12,000 in the General Fund for Street
Light Utilities.
,
Resolution No. 2003-32 -- Awarding the Bid to J & D Painting & Drywall, Inc.
for Kenai Library and Public Safety Building Exterior Painting - 2003 for the
Total Amount of $26,825, Which Includes the Basic Bid and Additive Alternate
No. 1.
.
ITEM E:
Resolution No. 2003-33 -- Objecting to Elimination of Municipal Revenue
Sharing/Safe Communities Funding From the FY04 State Budget.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce
ITEM F:
MINUTES
,
,
*City Council Joint Work Session with Parks & Recreation Commission Members
and Boys & Girls Club Representatives of May 6, 2003.
*Regular Meeting of May 21, 2003.
ITEM G:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM H:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM I:
NEW BUSINESS
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Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
,
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
,
Approval-- Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal Special Use Permit/Rearm
Pitts/ATM Machine
4. Discussion -- USA Patriot Act
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
MAYOR'S REPORT
JUNE 4, 2003
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REOUESTED
BY:
No chan~es.
CONSENT AGENDA
No changes.
MAYOR'S REPORT
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TESTIMONY SIGN-IN SHEET
The' City 6-f Kenai has decided not to do dust control on unpaved roads this summer.
We OPPOSE this decision on health and environmental concerns as well as comfortable
living conditions. On June 4th the City Council is meeting in the Kenai City Office
Building, please attend and speak against this decision.
NAME SI
The City of Kenai has decided not to do dust control on unpaved roads this summer.
We OPPOSE this decision on health and environmental concerns as well as comfortable
living conditions. On June 4th the City Council is meeting in the Kenai City Office
Building, please atfend and speak against this decision,
NAME E I I ~ ~ I
ADDRESS I
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The City of Kenai has decided not to do dust control on unpaved roads this summer.
We OPPOSE this decision on health and environmental concerns as well as comfortable
living conditions. On June 4th the City Council is meeting in the Kenai City Office
Building, please attend and speak against this decision.
I NAME I I . SIGNATURE I I ADDRESS
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Suggested by: Administratio.
CITY OF KENAI
ORDIN~CE NO. 2005-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2003 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2004.
WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the Code of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that the City
Council, not later than the tenth day of June, adopt a budget for the following fiscal
year and make appropriation of the monies needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA as follows:
Section 1:
That certain document entitled "City of Kenai Fiscal Year 2004 Annual Budget" which
is available for examination by the public in the Office of the City Clerk and is
incorporated herein by reference, is hereby adopted as the budget for the City of Kenm
for the fiscal year commencing duly 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004.
Section 2:
The following sums of money are hereby appropriated for the operations of the City of
Kenai for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of July, 2003, and ending the
30th day of June, 2004, to be expended consistent with and subject to the
restrictions, procedures, and purposes set forth in the Code of the City of Kenai and
to be expended substantially by line item in the manner shown in the budget adopted
by Section 1 hereof:
General Fund
$ 7,911,192
Airport Terminal Fund
Congregate Housing
Water and Sewer Fund
Airport Land System Fund
Senior Citizen Title III Grant Fund
Senior Citizen COA-Borough Fund
1984 / 86 / 93 Bond Issue Debt Service Fund
General Land Sales Trust Fund
Airport Land Sales Trust Fund
469,094
392,087
1,401,487
1,612,951
261,331
157,309
161,963
25,000
25,000
Ordinance No. 2005-2003
Page Two
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of June,
2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(05 / 08 / 2003) hl
Introduced:
Adopted'
Effective'
May 21, 2003
June 4, 2003
July 1, 2003
Suggested by:
Planning & Zoning Commismon
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~NAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL CITY OF ~NAI ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT OF
THOSE CERT~N LANDS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A TO "EDUCATION ZONE."
WHEREAS, the 16 properties listed on Attachment A contain education facilities; and,
WHEREAS, these properties are currently located in Residential, Commercial, and
Industrial zones; and,
WHEREAS, educational facilities located in Residential and Industrial zones currently
require a conditional use permit; and,
WHEREAS, Kenai City Council recently created an Education Zone for land uses
which were consistent w/th education facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the Education Zone land uses match the land uses for these properties;
and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough has made recommendations for properties it
owns to be included in the Education Zone; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 14, 2003
and recommended these properties be changed to Education Zone; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai that zoning for the land match
the land uses for the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that the official City of Kenai zoning map is hereby amended to include the 16
properties listed on Attachment A in the Education Zone.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fourth day of June,
2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
(5/14/03 sp)
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
May 21, 2003
June 4, 2003
July 4, 2003
Attachment A
Page 1 of 3
Attachment A
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PZ03-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL OF THE
REQUESTED REZONING SUBMITTED BY
NAME: City of Kenai Administration
LEGAL' See attachment.
,
WHEREAS, the Commission finds the following'
1. The subject property is currently zoned
See Attachment.
2. The present land use plan designation is
See Attachment.
3. The proposed zoning district is Education
4. An appropriate public hearing as required was conducted May 14, 2003
5. That the following additional facts have been found to exist'
'6. Applicant must comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of Kenai that the petitioned REZONING of S.e.e Attachment.
is hereby recommended to the Kenai City Council.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, May 14, 2003.
CHAIRPERSON'
KEY:
P=Pdncipal Permitted Use
C=Conditional Use
S=Secondary Use
N=Not Permitted
LAND USE TABLE
NOTE: Reference footnotes
on following pages for
aclditionai restrictions.
C RR RR1 RS RS1 RS2 RU CC CG IL IH ED R T'.
LAND USES
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One Family Dwelling C~s P P P P P P p~ S~ S~ S~ caa p p
Two/Three Family C~8 p p p p p ' p pat St C C C~ P P
Dwelling
Four Family Dwelling C~8 P C~ P N N P pat S~ C C C~ N P
Five/Six Family C~s Ca N P N N P pat St C C N N P
Dwelling
Seven or More Family Cts C3 N Ca N N P pax St C C N N P
Dwelling
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Townhouses 4 C~S C C C C C C C C C C Ca~ C C
Mobile Home N C C C C C C C C C C N C N
Parks 6
Planned Unit C~s C C C C C C C C C C N C C
Residential
Development 7
.'!:i'i'.C-O~~C!:~:i:i:ii :!:i:!:!:i:i:i:i:i:
Automotive Sales N C Ct9 N N N C P P P P N N N
Automotive Service N C C19 N N N C P P P P N C N
Stations
Banks N C C19 C N N C P P P C N C C
Business/Consumer N C C~9 C N N C P P P C N C C
Services
Guide Service N C C C N N C P P P P N P P
Hotels/Motels N C C~g C N N C P P P C N C P
Lodge N C C C N N C P P P C N P
Professional Offices N C C
Restaurants N C C~9 C N N C P P P C N C C
Retail/Wholesale N C Cio C N N C P P P P N Sn C
Business
Theaters/ N C Cm C N N C P P C C N P C
Commercial Recreation
C = Conservation
RR = Rural Residential
RS = Suburban Residential
RR-1 = Rural Residential (1 and 2 family)
RS-1 = Suburban Residential (1 and 2 family)
RS-2 = Suburban Residential (1 and 2 family)
RU = Urban Residential
CC = Central Commercial
CG = General Commercial
IL = Light Industrial
IH = Heavy Industrial
R = Recreational
TSH = Townsite Historic
ED = Educatic
Table I of 3
KEY: LAND USE TABLE
NOTE: Reference footnotes
P=Pdncipal Permitted Use
- on following pages for
C=Conditional Use -
S=Secondary Use additional restrictions.
N=Not Permitted
C RR RR1 RS RS1 RS2 RU CC CG IL IH ED R TSH
LAND USES
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Airport~ and p,~o C Cie Cie N N C P P P P N C N
Related Uses
Automotive Repair/ N C Cie Cie N N C P P P P N N N
Tire Recapping/
Rebuilding
Gas Manufacture/ N N Cie Cie N N N N N C
Storage
Manufacturing/ N C C C N N C C P P P N C C
Fabricating/
AssemblylStora~e
Warehouses N C C~9 C N N C C pe P P N C N
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::;::::::::; :;::::::::;:::::;:: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::':: i:i:::!:::::: i:i:::::::;;:: ::::::::::::: ::::::::::::
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Charitable Institutions C C C C C C P P P P P P C P
Churches C plo plo plO plo plo plO plO pm C C P plo P
Cliaics C C C C C C C P P P C C C C
CoUeges C C C C C C C P P C C P C C
Elementary Schools C C C C C C C P P C C P C C
Governmental Buildings C C C C C C C P P P C P C C
,
High Schools C C C C C C C P P C C P C C
Hospitals C C C C C C C P P P C C C C
Libraries C C C C C C Cl:~ p P P C P C P
Museums C C C C C C C P P P C P C P
Parks and Recreation P C C C C C C P P P P p p p
.
Sanitariums C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
C = Conservation
RR = Rural Residential
RS = Suburban Residential
1tlt-1 = Rural Residential (1 and 2 family)
RS-1 = Suburban Residential (1 and 2 family)
RS-2 = Suburban Residential (1 and 2 family)
RU = Urban Residential
CC = Central Commercial
CG = General Commercial
IL = Light Industrial
IH = Heavy Industrial
R = Recreational
TSH = Townsite Historic
ED = Education
Table 2 of 3
KEY:
P=Pdncipal Permitted Use
C=Conditional Use
S=Secondary Use
N=Not Permitted
LAND USE TABLE
NOTE: Reference footnotes
on following pages for
additional restrictions.
C RR RR1 RS RS1 RS2 RU CC CG IL IH ED R '
LAND USES
'Animal Boardin~ ~a .... C ........ C ......... C ....... C - ' ~ ........ N ......... N ...... ~ .... ~ ...... C ..... (~ ...... N ...... C ..... ~"
,,
Bed & Bre-k/~ C C C C C C C C C C C N C C
Cabin Rentala C C C C N N N P P P C N P P
Cemeteries C C C C N N N C C C C N C C
Crematories N C N C N N C C C C C N C C
Day Care Centers ~- C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Dormitories/ C C C C C C p p2~ S C p pZ~ C C
Boarding Houses
Essential Services P P P p p p p p p p p p p p
Farming/Gardening/ 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
Nurseries 13
Assemblages ~ C C C C C C C pi6 pi5 pi6 pi5 P~ C P -
,(Large: Circuses, Fairs,
etc.)
Fraternal Organizations N C C C C C C P P P C N C P
Nurs/ng, 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, Pubhc C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Lot~ 12
Private Clubs N C C C C C C P P C C N S C
RadiofrV Transmitters/ P P C C C C C P P P P P C C
CeU Sites
Recreational Vehicle C C C C N N C C C C C N C C -
Parks
Social Halls N C C C C C C P P C ' C N C C
Subsurface Ext- C C C C C C C C C C C N C N
raction of Natural
Resources 16
Surface Extraction of C C C C N N C C C C C N C N
Natural Resources ~7
Union Halls N C C C C C C P P P C N C C
C = Conservation
RR = Rural Residential
RS = Suburban Residential
RR-1 = Rural Residential (1 and 2 family)
RS-1 = Suburban Residential (1 and 2 family)
RS-2 = Suburban Residential (1 and 2 family)
RU = Urban Residential
CC = Central Commercial
CG = General Commercial
IL = Light Industrial
IH = Heavy Industrial
R = Recreational
TSH = Townsite Historic
ED = Educa'
Table 3 of 3
Suggested by'
Administr~
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA FIXING
THE RATE OF LEVY OF PROPERTY TAX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2003 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2004.
WHEREAS, the Code of the City of Kenai requires that the rate of levy of
property tax be set annually not later than the tenth day of June; and
WHEREAS, the Council has adopted the "City of Kenai 2003-2004 Annual
Budget," which estimates property tax revenue based upon a tax rate of 5 mills.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the rate of levy of property tax for the fiscal year
commencing July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004 be fixed at 5 mills.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of
June, 2003.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(05 / 23 / 2003) hl
Suggested by:
Administratior
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City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
TRANSFERRING $55,000 FROM NON-DEPARTMENTAL CONTINGENCY TO
THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE AND RELATED ITEMS.
WHEREAS, the computer hardware which runs the City's accounting software
is obsolete; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to purchase new accounting
software that is more cost efficient to own and that runs on less expensive
computer hardware; and,
WHEREAS, proposals were requested and received from the current vendor ACS
and from Caselle Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to purchase software and related
services from Caselle Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, as follows:
Section 1: The following budget transfer is made in the General Fund:
General Fund
From: Non-departmental Contingency
$55,000
To' Finance Machinery and Equipment
$55,000
Section 2: The City Manager is authorized to purchase software and
related items from Caselle Inc. for an amount not to exceed $42,000.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of
June, 2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance.'~
(5 / 29 / 2003) hl
Suggested by: Administrati~_
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
TRANSFERRING $12,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR STREET LIGHT
UTILITIES.
WHEREAS, the Street Lighting Department budget for utilities is insufficient to
meet expenditures; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Street Department Operating Supplies
account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made:
General Fund
From: Street Department Operating Supplies
$12,000
To: Street Lighting Department Utilities
$12,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of
June, 2003.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(5 / 29 / 2003) hl
Suggested by: Admin-__.
CITY OF KENAI
RE~OLUTION NO. 2003-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN^I, ALASKA, AWARDING
THE BID TO J & D PAINTING & DRYWALL, INC. FOR KENAI LIBRARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY BUILDING EXTERIOR PAINTING - 2003 FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$26,825, WHICH INCLUDES THE BASIC BID AND ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO. 1.
WHEREAS, the following bids were received on May 28, 2003'
Additive Additive Alternate
BIDDER BASIC BID Alternate No. I No. 2
(Walls) (Soffits and trim) (Doors & windows)
J & D Painting & $12,565 $14,260 $5,580
.Drywall, Inc.
WHEREAS, J & D Painting & Drywall, Inc.'s bid meets the bid specifications; and,
WHEREAS, the recommendation from the City Administration is to award the bid to
J & D Painting & Drywall, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that J & D Painting &
Drywall, Inc.'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 Kenai Library and Public Safety Building Exterior Painting-
2003 be awarded to J & D Painting & Drywall, Inc. for the total amount of $26,825,
which includes the Basic Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fourth day of
fourth day of June 2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
~r~~ f'
Approved by Finance: .,.~.~...~
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-33
Suggested by:
City Cot.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, OBJECTING TO
ELIMINATION OF MUNICIPAL REVENUE SHARING/SAFE COMMUNITIES FUNDING
FROM THE FY04 STATE BUDGET.
WHEREAS, a list of budget cuts Governor Murkowski will consider has been made
available and a large majority of the cuts will impact communities and local taxpayers;
and,
WHEREAS, the May 19, 2003 letter from Governor Murkowski to the Alaska Municipal
League indicated the preliminary list of budget cuts to be considered may change if the
negative impacts to communities are too great, stating, "We will be evaluating all
opportunities for savings during my review of the FY04 budget. Please be assured that
we will carefully analyze the impact of spending reductions in order to support our
resource development objectives and have the least impact on the economy of the
state, its municipalities, and its citizens."; and,
WHEREAS, during a distressing economic recession when cities are struggling to meet
their fiscal responsibilities, maintain programs, and cope with continuous unfunded
mandates, it is bad public policy to further hamper them by decreasing or eliminating
Municipal Revenue Sharing/Safe Communities funding; and,
WHEREAS, decreasing or eliminating Municipal Revenue Sharing/Safe Communities
funding to the City of Kenai budget will force additional cuts to the city workforce,
including public safety and/or increase taxes in an effort to make up the lost revenue
caused by the proposed cuts, which will further burden our citizens and endanger the
safety of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, to declare its objection to the elimination of Municipal Revenue Sharing/Safe
Communities Funding from the FY04 State Budget.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fourth day of June,
2003.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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t- ~,~M' AE IViUNI C I PAL LEAGUE
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217 Second Street, Suite 200 · Juneau, Alaska 99801 ',
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Tel (907) 586-1325 · Fax (907) 463-5480 · www. akml.org
FAX ALERT- PROPOSED STATE BUDGET CUTS
To: Mayor and Council/Assembly
Manager/Administrator; Finance Director, Clerk
From: Kevin Ritchie, Executive Director
Date: May 20, 2003
The Governor's Chief of Sta~ announced a list of budget cuts that the Governor will
consider. A large majority of the cuts appear to impact communities/local taxpayers. Tho
list, and a Icttcr from the Govcmor to AML, may be viewed at: www.akm, l.org.
The 5/19/03 letter from the Governor to AML agpem to indicate that thc prcliminary
lis~ may be changed if th~ negative impacm to commm'~itics arc too gre~t. Thc Govcmor
stat¢~, "~e .will b, ,valuating all opportunities for ~av~ngs during my review of the FY04
budget. Pl~a,e b, assured that 'we ~ill ¢~ref~lly a#~y~ the i~tmct of xpending
reductions in order to support our resource development objectives and have the le~
irr~act on the economy of the st~t~, it~ municipalities, and ~ citir, en~."
In regard to the state sales tax issue that surfaced only in thc last weeks of the session, thc
Governor states, "You (AML) are correct in observing that there was too little time left in
this Legislature lo allow a thorough review oft he impacts of the Committees' (Ways and
Means) sales tax proposal. Given where we are, we need to focus on the difficult task of
meeting the budget targets. I respecOCully request AMI, 's support in this effort."
In response, the AML Board has appointed a Board delegation to discuss municipal
impacts, cost saving measures, and ways that communities can assist in dcvcloping a long
range fiscal plan. Thc AML delegation will meet with the Chief of Staff soon.
Local Response:
Many municipalities are deep into their budget and tax cycles. While you must do what is
best for your community, there is no solid Administration plan to make the specific cute
on thc proposed list. In fact, the Governor has indicated that he has not yet analyzed thc
impacts and does nm want to haxm municipalities. It may be most appropriate to:
1. Use the Legislature's adopted budget to estimate revenue from thc State, and
2. Determine in detail the impacts of further State cuts as shown in the proposed
list. Provide the impact information to thc Governor, your Le~slativc delegation.
.~~, aha your commumty. -
If you have questions or comments, call Kevin at 1-877-636-1325.
Member of the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties
2003 1~6' 38:~ P2
Working from Senate passed Operating Capital Budget~:
Operating Budget
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Tourism Marketing
^dmini~tmtion
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Pupil Transportation
Arts Council
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Human Services Matching Grants Pgm
Longeviht Bonus
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-$200.0
-$500.0
-$22'223.0
-$4,005.1
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-$44,800.0
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-$300.0
-$100.0
-$503.1
-$6,000.0
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Debt HB 528 debt reimbursement
-$47,821.2
-$4,918.0
Total
-$188,885.3
Carol Freas
From: Kim Howard
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 8:23 AM
To: Carol Freas; Linda Snow
Subject: FW: resignation
FYI
..... Original Message .....
From: Peninsula Memorial Chapels [maiito:timterri@ptialaska.net]
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2003 10:27 AM
To: Klm Howard
Subject: resignation
Linda,
The outcome to the partnership with the B&G's club has put me in an uncomfortable position as
chairman of the Kenai Parks and Recreation Commission. I feel that both the City Administration and
members of the City Council blatantly ignored the wishes of the citizens of Kenai and the Parks and
Recreation Commission,therefore I respectfully tender my resignation as a Parks and Recreation
Commissioner.
5/25/2003 Tim Wisniewski
5/27/2003
May 27, 2003
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
Tim Wisniewski
5839 Kenai Spur Highway
Kenai, AK 99611
PARKS & RF, CREA TION C0~$$ION RF.$IG~ TION
City o.~ Kenai
Dear Tim,
The Kenai City Council regretfully accepts your resignation from the Parks &
Recreation Commission.
Upon your departure from the Commission, the Kenai City Council and City
Administration thanks you. The time and effort you contributed to the City during
your term on the Commission is an example of a dedicated citizen working for a better
tomorrow for the City of Kenai.
Again, thank you for your dedication to the Parks & Recreation Commission and the
City of Kenai!
CITY OF KENAI ,
!
Williams
Mayor
clf
le
CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Consent Agenda
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
May 28, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the
Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed fi'om the
Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General
Orders.
®
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. *May 14, 2003
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
®
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ-03-21--Preliminary Plat~Kay Lynn Subdivision No. 3. Submitted by McLane
Consulting Group, P.O. Box 468, Soldoma, Alaska.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Kenai Spur Highway addressing- Discussion
8. PENDING ITEMS:
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. "Zoning Bulletin"- May 10, 2003
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAY 28, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN RON GOECKE, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER
Cha/rman Goecke called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
Swearing In Of Commissioner Hammelman
Kebschull administered the oath of office to John Hammelman.
1-b. Roll Call
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Bryson, Goecke, Amen, Eldridge, Hammelman
Glick
Councilman Osborne, City Planner Kebschull, Contract Secretary
Roper
1-c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and asked for
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Amen SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
1-d. Consent AEenda
MOTION
Commissioner Amen MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- May 14, 2003
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT-- None
ITEM 4:
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
PZ-03-21 -- Preliminary Plat -- Kay Lynn Subdivision No. 3. Submitted
by McLane Consulting Group, P.O. Box 468, Soldotna, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to recommend approval of PZ-03-21 and Commissioner
Amen SECONDED the motion.
Kebschull noted the code did not allow an accessory structure without a principal
structure so the applicant, who owns both lots, is requesting to remove the lot line to
create one large lot. The lot would meet size requirements for the zone and would
allow him to construct a garage.
Amen asked if the neighbors were notified and Kebschull replied, because of the
location, the Borough will do the notification.
VOTE:
,,
Goecke Yes
Glick Absent
Amen Yes
Yes
Eldrid§e
Bryson
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 5:
PUBLIC HTARINGS,,,-- None
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Kenai Spur Highway Addressing
Kebschull explained the purpose of the draft ordinance included in the packet and
noted 157 properties would be affected by an address change without it. Amen asked
what percentage of the properties would be affected and Kebschull replied, all
properties would be affected whether they were used or not. After a general
discussion, the consensus was to not subject the property owners to a street address
change. Kebschull stated the draft ordinance did not take into consideration new
development and she would consult the City Attorney to assure the numbering
remains consistent with the current system. Kebschull added, a public hearing would
be scheduled for June.
ITEM 8:
PENDING ITEMS-- None
ITEM 9:
CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 28, 2003
PAGE 2
ITEM 10: REPORTS
10-a. City Council-- Councilman Osborne provided a reported based on
actions taken at the May 21, 2003 meeting.
10-b. Borough Planning-- Commissioner Bryson provided a report based on
actions taken at the May 27, 2003 Borough Planning meeting.
10-c. Admin/stration -- Kebschull reported the following:
· The Kenai Peninsula Borough will be taking public comment on their
transportation plan.
· A letter was received from Spencer DeVito and Jimmy Segura opposing
the proposed One Stop development. Kebschull reported, there was some clearing
being done in the area and they were asked to stop until a landscape site plan was
provided. Kebschull added, the area is zoned commercial so a Laundromat and car
wash would be allowed.
* The discussion on the draft Comprehensive Plan has been rescheduled to
the June 25th meeting.
ITEM 11'
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None
ITEM 12:
II~ORMATION ITEMS
12-a.
'Zoning Bulletin"-- May 10, 2003
ITEM 13:
COMMISSION COMMENTS 8s OUESTIONS
The Commissioners welcomed John Hammelman.
Chairman Goecke reminded members he would absent from the June 1 lth meeting.
ITEM 14:
., .ADJO~ENT
The meeting adjourned at 7'37 p.m.
Minutes recorded and transcribed by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 28, 2003
PAGE 3
TO'
FROM:
DATE:
RE-
KENAI MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
RICKY GEASE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KENAI CVB
May 16, 2003
UPDATE FOR THE KENAI CVB AND
THE KENAI VISITORS AND CULTURAL CENTER
Kenai CVB'
The state of Alaska has decided to raise the tax rate on charitable gaming from 3% to 15%,
starting July 1, 2003. This will mean approximately an additional $12 - 18,000 loss in revenue
to the Kenai CVB. Charitable gaming is really down this year; for the first quarter of 03, there
were $18,000 in revenues instead of the projected $30,000. If this forecast holds tree, there will
be a projected deficit of $40,000 from charitable gaming; coupled with the loss from the contract
with the city of Kenai, the Kenai CVB will be looking at a deficit which will require a significant
withdrawal of savings to cover. The Kenai CVB is currently looking at areas to reduce expenses
and ways to increase earned income. However, these efforts most likely will not cover the net
losses for this year.
With declining revenues from the city of Kenai general fund and decreasing revenues fi'om
charitable gaming, the Kenai CVB and the city of Kenai need to work together to find a stable,
public fimding mechanism from visitor taxes this year. Betty Glick on the Borough assembly is
working on getting a borough-wide bed tax proposal on the 03 fall ballot. I would request that
the city of Kenai assign a council member or city manager to work with Betty Glick and myself
to ensure that we can work through the issues that need addressing.
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center:
The grand opening reception for the summer art exhibition "Alaska 2003' A Celebration of
Wildlife Art" on Saturday, May 3 was very successful, with over 800 people from Kenai, the
peninsula and Anchorage in attendance. There has been a lot of positive feedback from the local
community on both the reception and the art exhibition. The grand opening reception is financed
through the generous support of corporate sponsors: ConocoPhillips, ERA Aviation, Paul Gray's
Exploring Alaska, and HEA.
Over 20 local school groups and 1,200 school children have gone through the arts education
program. Debbie Harris of the school district has been leading the arts education program and
has done an excellent job in working up a fun and educational arts cunSculum for the school
community. Through the summer, watch for Paul Gray's Exploring Alaska show which features
Mayor Williams welcoming people to Kenai to see our great town and the'summer art exhibition.
The 30 minute episode for the show will appear three times over the course of the summer, and
there will be forty 30-second ads appearing on Anchorage television during that time.
"Amber Eyes" by Terry Isaac has been chosen as the piece of artwork purchased through the
ConocoPhillips sponsorship, which will go into the city's contemporary art collection. The value
of the purchase is $1,800.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL JOINT WORK SESSION
WITH PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS
AND BOYS ~k GIRLS CLUB REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 6, 2003
7:00 P.M.
NOTES
Council present: Williams, Bookey, Swamer, Moore, Porter, Osborne, dackman
Staff present: Freas, Snow, Sero_mens, Graves, Frates
Commissioners: Baxter, Castimore, Hultberg, Sandahl, Wisniewski
Boys & Girls Club: Tina Marie Herford and Peter Micciche
Williams opened the work session at approximately 7'05 p.m. and noted council would
listen to comments from representatives of the Boys & Girls Club (Club), the
Commission, visiting guests and the general public. He noted information available
for the public as
· Public Notice regarding the Kenai Recreation Center: if the agreement
takes place, the Club won't move from their other facility, but will form a partnership
for management of the City's recreation center to save money for the city. Also, the
city will not be selling, leasing or transferring ownership of the facility to the Club and
fees will be charged.
· Minutes of the May 1, 2003 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting.
· Draft Partnering Agreement
· Article from the National Recreation and Park Association website
reporting the NRPA's partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Williams also noted, the federal govemm_ent was facing a very difficult time with
deficits, etc. and the city has not had financial problems as the present since the 70's.
He added, the city is at a turning point and could correct situations and make plans
for the near future or wait until things get really difficult.
Comments of the Parks & Recreation Co~ssion:
Mike Baxter -- Stated his objection to the partnership, noting the decision was being
made too fast; there are other options; with the prospect of Home Depot moving into
Kens. i, such measures may not be necessary; and he understood the Club was having
difficulties in obtaining insurance for the weight room. Club Executive Director, Tina
Marie Herford stated they had received assurances from their insurance company
there would be no problem.
Jack Castimore -- Castimore noted he did not feel the Commission had enough time
to study the issue; was offended by pressures to make a decision; believes the public
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would vote against the parmersnip proposa-t; aha, the city's cinidren should not be
charged to use a public facility.
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MAY 6, 2003
PAGE 2
Dick Hultberg -- Hultberg noted he's been a commissioner for 25 years; feels the city
has done a good job running the facility; he would have liked more time to investigate
the proposal; and didn't believe the public received enough information about the
issue and are afraid.
Williams noted, during a recent trip to Washington, DC, it was evident there would be
large impacts from actions being taken there to municipalities throughout the country,
and the partnership will be shift in management principles if the agreement is
approved. Herford noted there would be a $20 annual fee and scholarships, etc will be
available for those who are unable to afford the fee which will be made available with
discretion.
Dale Sandahl -- Stated he had been a commission member for 20 years and had come
to the work session to hear comments from council and to ask questions. He was not
ready to make other comments and noted the commission would be requesting a
special meeting be held on May 15 for the commission to formulate a recommendation
for council.
Tim Wisniewski -- Stated he has been a Commission member for seven years; the
issue of the partnership had been their most important discussion in those seven
years; felt time should have been allowed for additional discussions with options
offered; felt it was insulting to the longevity of the Commission to remove the
recreation center from their responsibility.
Kelly Gilford -- Stated her support of the partnership and added, she sees many
benefits, i.e. growth of the programs, acquisition of grant funds, etc. and saw no
difference in the city raising user fees or the Club collecting user fees.
Williams explained user fees are approved by the city manager and reviewed by
council, who can, if they feel it appropriate, change the fees. He also expla/ned council
had set parameters for the development of the budget and directed administration to
bring a budget forward within the parameters.
Public Comments'
Jan Echternach, 37070 Even Lane -- Echtemach noted she is an employee of the
Center and reviewed her concerns and suggestions, i.e. funds should be available from
those past employees who were in higher pay ranges than the current employees; the
should be placed on an election ballot; suggested raising the mill rate another .25 and
earmark those funds for the operation of the Center instead of using General Fund
monies; the Teen Center is used by teens who want a place to "hang out" and are not
wanting to do structured activities; and, feels the issue is moving too fast and there
are other options to be addressed.
COUNCIL JOINT WORK SESSION
MAY 6, 2003
PAGE 3
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Mayor Williams, referring to Echtemach's question of where the money has gone,
reviewed reasons the city was in the financial position it is now in, noting grant
funding and municipal assistance decreases, low interest rates, increased insurance
costs, etc. He also explained, the Daubenspeck funds are designated specifically for
recreation use by the benefactor.
Todd McGraW!my, 36500 Wake Forest Court, Soldotna -- McGi!!ivray explained he
is a member of the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors and is a son of Kayo
McGil!ivray, the former Parks & Recreation Department Director. McGillivray stated
hi~ support of the parmership because he believes the parmership will work for both
parties; he didn't believe any services currently at the Center would be lost; and he
believes the current programs can continue and there will be additional services.
McGillivray also noted he would be reluctant for the Club to take on the women and
men's basketball league due to problems they experience within their club and, as
time goes on, he hopes the word gets out to the public this is not a hostile takeover
and the Club will try to keep the programs in tact and save the city money.
Mark Necessary, 1615 Toyon Way -- Necessary spoke against the partnership and
his comments included he believes the issue is moving too fast; the public believes it is
"done deal"; he received 455 signatures on a petition against the partnership from
people all over the Peninsula; he believes the Center is an essential city service and
should be funded before funding non-essential services; the Center should be operated
a~ a public facility and not run by a private operator; and, ff it is to be managed by a
private operator, the facility should be open for public use.
Will/ms, referring to a question of Necessary's noted, the net effect to the city with the
partnership w/Il be $87,000.
Bob Molloy-- Stated he is a member of the Friends of the Recreation Center, a
political action committee to keep the Center open, run, and fully funded by the city.
Molloy stated his objections to the partnership and stated some concerns as: there is
no requirement for the Club to pay for an audit; there is no public involvement in
choosing programs; there is no guarantee in the contract the current programs will
continue; and, they gathered 455 signatures within a week from users who live in
Homer, Sterling, Nikiski, etc. who shop in the city.
Carol Brenckle -- Introduced local users of the Teen Center (Bridgette Midow, Kayla
.,,,oc, ~, ~.~ ?;elson and Miranda Sheldon) and explained her involvement in the
issue.
Kayla Misera -- Stated she is a student at KCHS and has been a user of the facility
since she was in 7th grade as a place to hang out with her friends; prefers the Teen
COUNCIL JOINT WORK SESSION
MAY 6, 2003
PAGE 4
Center rather than the Club; feels most of the users of the Teen Center don't want to
change the facility; and, those who work there don't want to make the change either.
Miranda Sheldon -- Stated she has been a user of the Teen Center since she was in
8th grade; drugs and alcohol are not used at the Center; they hang out with friends; if
she can't watch videos at the Center, she'll stop going there; and, didn't want a
structured program.
Lacy Nelson -- Stated the employees, etc. at the Teen Center are like family; she just
moved to the area and only started using the facility; and, she uses the facility as a
place to hang out.
Brld~ette Mldow-- Has used the facility from first to seventh grade while attending
the summer recreation program, etc. and now uses the Teen Center; the Center offers
lot~ to do and it is her choice of whether to participate .or not; there is no fee; can talk
to staff members about things she may not feel comfortable talking to her parents
about; the staff is like family; she sometimes helps out behind the counter or picking
up trash, etc.; she meets Iota of teens there from other schools; there are rules; and
she doesn't want the Center taken away.
Carol Brenckle, 502 Hemlock, Kenai -- Brenckle explained how the teens got
involved in the process to protest the proposed partnership agreement; noted she was
concerned the closure of the Teen Center would push teens out on the streets or to
another location; the Center is a safe haven for the teens; $100,000 could be saved by
cutting one police officer and one less police vehicle; ff the partnership is approved and
the Recreation Center is closed without further planmng, she feels an additional two
or three officers will be needed; understands planning of the parmers~p has been
going on for over a year, but had not heard anything until now; doesn't think the
partnership is in the best interest of the city; not enough time has been given to the
planning; it's time for creative budgeting and other ideas to be investigated, i.e.
eliminate middle management, make a management team, etc.
Brenckle noted, comments had been made indicating there had been a lot of
misinformation and rumors in regard to the issue and pointed out portions of the
agreement she felt were not rumors, i.e. paying the Club $125,000, paying the
utilities, maintenance, telephone, insurance, etc.
Williams noted the Parks & Recreation Department is about the third most expensive
program in the city behind Fire and Police ($754.000 in the current budgetl. He noted
municipal assistance had already been cut by $75,000 for the next fiscal year.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:30 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:45 P.M.
COUNCIL JOINT WORK SESSION
MAY 6, 2003
PAGE 5
Kris Schmidt, Ash Street -- Stated she felt the partnership issue was being made too
soon without enough information, i.e. what exactly will be cut if the proposal is not
approved, what are the line item expenses, why is the Club not paying the city for the
use of the facility, etc.; there remain areas in the budget that can be cut; reviewed her
concerns and suggestions, i.e. cut all employee salaries ten percent; cut middle level
managers; cut summer hires; cut Beautification because it is nonessential; put out for
bid; give current employees a chance to run the facility; there's no public
accountability, i.e. open meetings to the public are not required from the Club; the
renewals of the contract are at the Club's option and the city won't be able to take the
facility back; the Teen Center is not a priority in the Club programs and is not
required to keep it open in the contract; teens want a place to hang out and don't want
to have to participate in programs; over 400 signatures were gathered of people who
object to the partnership and want additional cuts; the proposal doesn't make sense,
i.e. either pay $200,000 or give the Club $200,000; there will not be savings; believes
there are hidden costs and the public is not getting the .whole story; and challenged
the city to tell the real reasons for proposing the parmership.
Williams briefly commented where in the budget to find the information for the Parks
& Recreation Departments, as well as the revenue received.
Kathy Erhardt, 1521 Toyon Way-- Stated she always has felt the Recreation Center
is a source of pride for the community and adds to the quality of life; she is an
emploYee of the Club; the Club is a non-profit existing because of community support
and to say they will gut programs is not accurate; the Club needs the support of the
commnnity; the Club will be able to run the operation very efficiently and offer the
corem_unity what they need and want.
Anita Necessary, 1615 Toyon Way -- Noted she and her husband had been active in
the origination of the Recreation Center and the Club; both facilities are needed in the
community, but doesn't feel they can be incorporated into one; the Center existed
before the Challenger, the Club, the multipurpose facility, fire school, Kmart, etc.; the
Center serves a vital need in the community and she wants to keep it that way.
Dan Conetta, 708 Alter Court, Kenai -- Distributed "Financial Options for the Kenai
Recreation Center" and noted: the Center is well-run, maintained facility and the city
should be proud of it; the employees deserve to be recognized for their efforts; he and
his group want to continue using the Center for playing walleyball; they are not
questioning the integrity of the Club, but the Commission was given two options:
either the partnership or cut in hours; he agrees with Schmidt, there are more than
two options, and reviewed l~_is suggested options which he distributed; he encouraged
council to exercise patience and wait a year before going forward with the partnership
(his option one).
COUNCIL JOINT WORK SESSION
MAY 6, 2003
PAGE 6
Williams noted, it was doubtful the same amount of sales tax as Kmart brought in
would be received due to the tax cap; if council waits until next year, the city will be
faced with a minimum $700,000 deficit.
Bill McKee, 707 Maple Drive -- Stated he has lived in Kenai for 26 years and is now
retired; lots of comments with options and suggested the other cuts be made instead
of the Center; the Center is an open facility and should stay that way; ff need to raise
the mill rate, do it; don't act immediately on.the issue; cut Beautification, cut hours at
the Center, close on Sunday, wait six months, use volunteers, raise fees, etc.
W~ams reviewed other cuts made, hours cut, etc. at other departments, the hockey
rink, etc.; noted and reviewed the many misconceptions of facilities the city owns and
operates.
Lisa Diorec, 222 Susieanna -- Explained she worked at the Center for 12 years; while
workin§ there, was always told they were not there to make money and the fees were
kept very low; suggested fees be increased, close the facility on Sundays, changes be
made to work schedules in order to offer more programs; were also told the Club
would take over the current Center and a new city facility would be built; questioned
the director's salary; suggested cutting the wellness program, health newsletter, etc.
Stated she was not against the Club using the facility but had questions regarding the
scope of management services; and, questioned whether current programs will
continue.
Peter Micciche -- Noted only the fee schedule will be reviewed in November. The
contract was written to provide changes in the hours, but the services will continue for
three years.
Tina Marie Herford -- Stated the Club's intent is to manage the community part of
the facility, the weight room, etc. will be open to the public; they do not intend to move
the Club kids program into the Center; they will be managing the facility, continuing
to provide the current services; they intend to run the facility with a recreation and
teen program.
Williams noted, the alternative for the city running the facility would require six cuts
in personnel, operation costs, closing on Sunday and Monday, changes in open hours
for both the recreation portion and Teen Center, the adult basketball program will run
their own program and pay fees for use of the facility as to other user groups of city
facilities, etc.
Rick Henderson, Mt. View Boys ~ Girls Club, Anchorage -- Explained the
development of their Club through the Municipality of Anchorage and noted, their
facility also acts as a community center and represents over 30 languages, and the
Club is contracted to manage the facility. He noted, their program has been very
COUNCIL JOINT WO~ SESSION
MAY 6, 2003
PAGE 7
successful due to the requirement of a fee, though very small, for the youth to take
ownership in the facility. He reviewed the youth's involvement with jobs at the Club
instead of paying a fee, etc.
Henderson noted the national organization has developed 51 programs for youth. He
reviewed how their facility is scheduled to accommodate both adult and youth use;
their success in encouraging mentorship; stated he doesn't think there are any other
programs that can offer more in programs than the Club; funding is more readily
available for non-profits and they have funded a number of their programs (gang
relations, job ready, summer meal, suicide prevention, etc.) through grant funding; the
Club should not be viewed as ordering youth to take part, but fostering them to be
involved; and the acceptance level of their program is very successful for both youth
and adults.
John Melllsh -- Asked when the city began discussing the possibility of the
partnership and how the city program impacts the Club's program. He also stated the
issue was moving very fast and there are questions and confusions; it's been hard to
get financial information; and,'the hockey program should be treated the same as
other departments.
Answers to his questions were given by Williams, Porter, Micciche and Herford who
stated, discussions began about two years ago in regard to the summer youth
program; there was a duplication of services; the partnership discussion began during
budget work sessions in the last month; and, the ice rink will be closed two months
more a year.
Tina Marie Herford -- Stated, on behalf of the Club, it will support whatever the
council decides; their intent is to manage the facility; the $125,000 and revenue from
fees will cover the cost of staffing they will incur to run the facility; there will be no
financial benefit to the Club; their programs are not being subsidized; they won't be
forcing people to do anything and the youth will have the opportunity to participate;
and, she believes this will be a win/~ situation for the Club and everyone involved.
Peter Micciche -- Stated he had heard all the arguments; the Club has concerns also
but want the opportunity to make it work; asked all to keep their minds open; asked
for people to contact him or Herford if they have questions; they want the Parks &
Recreation Commission to be actively involved; and, asked not to look at the Club
negatively as there are a lot of children/youth in the community depending on them.
Carol Brenckle -- Stated she believes the Club is an excellent organization; believes
the issue is moving too quickly; suggested council form a committee composed of Club
directors, supporters, members of the public, users, etc. to try to work together in an
orderly way and explore alternatives for raising money, etc.
COUNCIL JOINT WORK SESSION
MAY 6, 2003
PAGE 8
Williams thanked the attendees for their participation and noted, the concems of the
council include aging resources, loss of fishing and oil industries, etc. Also, the
council is charged with the responsibility of the town will look like in the future.
Williams added, change is inevitable.
The work session adjourned at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Notes prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGUIAR MEETING
MAY 21, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
.
Mt. View School/Fourth Grade Class -- Presentation of Class Project
Video.
ITEM C:
ITEM D:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCII~
PUBLIC HEARINGS
.
Resolution No. 2003-27 -- Awarding a One-Season Lease (June 1, 2003
to September 30, 2003) of Kenai Dock Stations No. 2 & 3 to R & J
Seafood for the Seasonal Base Bid of $21,000 Plus $0.03/Lb. Over
700,000 Lbs.
.
Resolution No. 2003-28 -- Designating Legal Administrative Assistant
Sheryl Padilla as Deputy City Clerk.
ITEM E:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce
ITEM F:
MINUTES
.
*Regular Meeting of May 7, 2003.
ITEM G:
CORRF~PONDENCE
ITEM H:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM I:
NEW BUSINESS
,,
.
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
e
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
,
*Ordinance No. 2005-2003 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing July 1, 2003 and Ending June 30, 2004.
,
*Ordinance No. 2006-2003 -- Amending the Official City Of Kenai
Zoning Map to Change the Zoning District of Those Certain Lands Listed
on Attachment A to "Education Zone."
,
Approval -- Assignment to Lease/Kenai Municipal Airport, Space #9,
Terminal Building -- Dorothy A. Fischer, Inc., d/b / a Alaska's Best Travel
and Dorothy A. Fischer, Individually; and Alaska's Best Travel and
Tours, Inc., d/b/a Alaska's Best Travel and Dorothy A. Fischer,
Individually.
.
Approval -- Kenai Recreation Center Partnering Agreement Between the
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula and the City of Kenai.
.
Approval -- Proposed Meeting Schedules for City Commissions,
Committees, Boards and Council on Aging
e
Approval -- Council on Aging By-Law Amendment
ITEM J:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
MAY 21, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBE~
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
MAYOR JOHN J. WILL~S, PRESIDING
Mayor Wi!l/ams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-lo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Porter, Osborne, Jackman, Williams,
Bookey and Moore.
Absent was: Swarner
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
REPLACE: 1-7, Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and
Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
ADD TO:
Item K-l, Kenai Police Department monthly report.
ADD TO: Information Item No. 3 -- Additional letters from KCHS students
regarding Recreation Center/Boys & Girls Club Agreement.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Councilman
Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and
Councilman Osborne SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B:
, ,
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
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MAY 21, 2003
PAGE 2
S-Xo
Mt. View School/Fourth Grade Class -- Presentation of Class Project
Video.
Mayor Williams explained Mr. and Mrs. Wensley's fourth grade class from Mt. View
Elementary were present to show a video, which was a class project. Prior to the video
presentation, Mayor Williams read a proclamation in honor of Mr. Wensley's receiving
the 2003 BP Teach of the Year Award. Irn~ediately following, Larry Dean Tunseth
introduced the video, "A Kid's Guide to Kenai."
ITEM C:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNC~
Assembly Member Glick reported on actions taken at the May 20, 2003 Assembly
meeting, including, a meeting was held recently at which the Sky View High SchoOl
students gave their birding trail presentation and the issue was discussed further with
representatives from the Kenai Chamber, Kenai Peninsula Marketing Tourism Council,
City of Kenai, Fish & Game, Borough Assembly, etc. They will be requesting a
commitment from the City of Kenai to utilize some city property in the effort; a Fish &
Game representative will be speaking at the Eagles Club regarding care of property,
etc. to discourage bears from being a nuisance around inhabited areas; a resolution
was introduced supporting procurement of federal grants relating to the Traumatic
Brain Injury Act; a resolution to exempt fuel from sales tax was considered and failed;
code language relating to mill levy in service areas as approved; the first hearing on
the Borough's proposed budget was held and the next hearing will be at their June 3
meeting; a resolution regarding the Antiterrorism Act was adopted unanimously; and
advised she had a draft resolution prepared relating to the University of Alaska taking
over the Challenger Program for financial assistance and requested Williams' guidance
as to when it would appropriate to bring it forward.
Glick also noted, the authorizing the Kenai Peninsula Mayor to sign the Arctic Winter
Games agreement, which had been postponed from an April meeting, was discussed in
length. She noted, none of the speakers were opposed to holding the Games on the
Peninsula, but were very concerned about the accountability and process of funding
the Games. Glick added, it is the responsibility of the Assembly to set the policy of
where and how Borough monies are to be spent. When questioned as to the
accountability, etc. the Borough Mayor stated it was being done as an economic
development project through the Mayor's office and did not need to comply with the
usual economic development ordinance. After some discussion, the resolution was
amended to require the make up of the host committee's board of directors to include
specific entities, including the borough municipalities' mayors, superintendent of
schools, Kenaitze Indian Tribe, executive d/rector, etc. The Committee will include
approximately 20-25 people.
Williams noted SB 183 could be dangerous to municipalities as it will amend Title 29
to expand powers of boroughs to allow them to create areawide economic development
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PAGE 3
projects in the borough, whether or not they are on property inside a city limit.
stated his concem with this bill in regard to the Games as well.
Hc
Porter referred to a letter included in the packet regarding spruce bark beetle
abatement to properties within the city. She noted, at this time, there is help for
property owners outside of the City of Kenai, etc., but not for property owners within
the city !/mits. A brief discussion took placed and Glick noted, the Assembly had
approved a resolution to extend removal of trees. Fire Chief Walden reported there
was funding last year to clear hazard trees, but the trees have to be within 100 feet of
a borough maintained road. Walden was asked to keep in contact with
Assemblywoman Glick in regard to the program process for Kenai.
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS
,,
D.-X.
Resolution No. 2003-27 -- Awarding a One-Season Lease (June 1, 2003
to September 30, 2003) of Kenai Dock Stations No. 2 & 3 to R & J
Seafood for the Seasonal Base Bid of $21,000 Plus $0.03/Lb. Over
700,000 Lbs.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-27 and
councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Bookey noted the matter was reviewed by the Harbor
Commission and a lot of discussion took place on the issue. It was explained, bids
were requested and none were received; R&J Seafood's representative presented
severe scenarios for a lease agreement; and, the Commission recommended he
negotiate w/th the city manager as allowed by the Municipal Code.
Bookey noted, the R&J Seafoods bid was $21,000 and below the minimum bid of
$23,000. R&J requested a reduction in the bid in exchange for them mowing the
lawns and cleaning the restrooms, normally done by a dock employee. Bookey stated
his concern with giving the responsibility of the cleaning and mowing to a contractor
as when the fish are in, there is much more activity at the dock and is when the
cleaning will need to be done the most.
Public Works Manager Komelis explained the contractor would have time for
cleaning/mowing while waiting for boats to come. City Manager Snow stated the
contractor felt they could do the work as the city requests. Komelis added, a rough
estimate of $2,500 for cleaning the restrooms was figured and administration felt that
was a fair exchange. It was noted the city would be monitoring the work carefully.
VOTE:
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PAGE 4
Porter Yes
Williams Yes
[..moore Yes
Osborne
Bookey
l Yes
Yes
dackman Yes
Swarner Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D-2o
Resolution No. 2003-28 -- Designating Legal Administrative Assistant
Sheryl Padilla as Deputy City Clerk.
VOTE:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-28 and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Williams stated the change in assignment is due to a
cost-cutting measure cutting the 20-hour assistant from the Clerk's budget.
VOTE:
Councilman Bookey requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
ITEM E:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
E-1. Council on Aging -- Senior Director Craig reported the minutes of the
May 8 meeting were included in the packet. She noted an application was also
included in the packet for consideration to f'dl the vacant seat on the council; the
applicant, Donna Higley, is currently a member of the Harbor Commission; and,
Higley is interested in serving on both groups. Williams recommended appointment of
Donna Higley to the Council on Aging and there were no objections from Council.
E-2. Airport Commission -- Councilwoman Jackman reported the minutes of
the May 8 meeting were included in the packet. She noted the following:
Public comment was taken on airport noise and some discussion
indicated noise abatement is hard to enforce because the city has no control over the
air space.
· Handouts were distributed relating to the proposed parking lot system
and sidewalk improvements.
· The new meeting schedule was discussed and some concern Was
expressed to limiting commissions/committees to six meetings a year may keep them
from attending to business and requested to review their work load from the last 12
months and make a recommendation to council for their meeting schedule to council.
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PAGE 5
A brief discussion took place in which Bookey stated he believed a good job was done
in putting together the new schedule and the Harbor Commission was comfortable
with it and are aware a special meeting can be called if something arises needing
immediate attention. He added, he was hesitant to have commissions pick and choose
when they want to meet. Clerk Freas requested council, in their consideration of the
schedule later on the agenda, to keep the schedule as simple as possible and
remember the commissions/committees are serving the public and therefore
consistency and simplicity of schedules will be best. Williams noted the new schedule
was part of the cost-cutting process the city is going through.
Bookey asked for an update in regard to the new sign for Triangle Park. Snow
reported the purchase order had been removed from the list at the May 7 council
meeting in order for the matter to be reviewed further. After discussing the issue with
the Airport Manager and local sign shop representative~ it was decided to go through a
bidding process at another time. She noted, the sign came with the submitted
landscaping design and due to time constraints, she planned to have the sign bid next
season.
Discussion followed and Bookey stated he did not want to delay the issue and wanted
the sign purchased as soon as possible in this fiscal year. Porter, referring to the
Airport Manager's report, stated it seemed the issue was getting cumbersome and the
cost would be below the $10,000 limit requiring a bid. She suggested a one-page bid
proposal.
E-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the Commission met on May 12
and discussed the following:
· R&J Seafoods proposal for lease of the dock facility.
· The new meeting schedule.
Williams reported he would be meeting with Congressman Young on May 28 at 2'30
p.m. at the Congressional Office. He requested Bookey, Snow and Komelis to attend.
The primary discussion will be the bluff erosion/coastal trail project.
E-4. Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported the minutes of the
May 6 meeting were included in the packet. The Commission discussed and had some
concerns with the new meeting schedule. They also discussed the Friends of the
Library book sale to take place June 12-14.
E-5. Parks/~ Recreation Commission -- Councilwoman Porter reported the
minutes of the May I meetin§ and May 15 specie meetin§ were included in the
packet. The Commission su§§ested their meefin§ dates be~in in February. Porter also
noted, at their special meetin§, the Commission recommended the Recreation Center
pro~ram stay the same as it is currently.
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PAGE 6
E-6. Planning/h Zoning Commission -- Councilman Osborne reported the
minutes of the May 14 meeting were included in the packet. He noted:
· The Commission approved a conditional use and variance permit and an
application to mod/fy a conditional use perm/t.
· The Commission reviewed the Education Zone properties and set the
areas to be within the zone.
Moore asked if the skateboard park were situated by the ice rink would it be out of
compliance and would a conditional use permit be required. Attorney Graves stated
he would research the question and report back.
Williams noted there were two vacancies on the Commission and noted applications
were included in the packet. Bookey requested one seat be appointed and hold the
other until the next meeting. Williams agreed and recommended ,John Hammelman
for appointment due to his vast experience from his years on the Borough Planning
Commission. There were no objections.
E-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
E-7a. Beautification Committee -- Parks & Recreation Director Frates
reported a meeting was held on May 13 and the minutes were included in the packet.
The Committee discussed the volunteer planting day scheduled for May 31 and the
annual cemetery clean-up scheduled for Saturday, May 24.
The application of Colleen Canady for appointment to the Committee was noted and
Willims recommended her appointment. There were no objections.
E-Th. Kenai Convention/h Visitors Bureau Board-- Executive Director Ricky
Gease reported activities at the Center, including the follow/ng:
· The opening reception for the 2003 Wildlife art show was very successful.
· The art Show and invitation for visiting the Peninsula would be
advertised three times during the summer on the television program "Exploring
Alaska"
· The ATIA grant for $4 rnillion was expected to be eliminated from the
state budget which will leave Alaska without a tourism marking program. He also
noted other programs expected to lose funding.
· Assemblywoman Glick has indicated she will go forward with an area-
wide bed tax proposal to be placed on the fall ballot.
· He expects to be appointed to the Arctic Winter Games Committee and
encouraged others to volunteer.
· He expects the travel season to be flat or down from indications he has
received.
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MAY 21, 2003
PAGE 7
· He suggested the Board and Council meet once a year to discuss issues
of mutual interest.
· He urged the City to track the area-wide bed tax and make sure the
funds are distributed fairly. Williams stated he supported an area-wide bed tax as a
way to support the visitor industry on the Peninsula and hoped others would support
it if it comes up on the ballot. Bookey stated he also supported an area-wide bed tax
but has some concern of the fair distribution of funds as well.
Assemblywoman Glick noted she has discussed the bed tax issue with Gease and
others and said she would promote the placement on the fall ballot. However, she had
some concern if the borough could collect it and separate it from other taxes and will
be investigating that issue further. She will attempt to get the issue on the June 20
assembly agenda for discussion.
Bookey stated he would like to schedule a work session with the Board as soon as
possible. A work session was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on dune 18 immediately prior to
the council meeting.
E-7e. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reviewed actions taken by
the Legislature and noted areas of funding which the Governor was reviewing and
considering cutting. Discussion followed regarding what council would need to do if
municipal assistance is cut and it was suggested they could either take from savings
'or amend the FY04 budget, which would be considered for approval prior to the
Governor's signing the state budget. Finance Director Semmens stated, by the time
the Governor would be making his adjustments to the state budget, it would be too
late to adjust the city's sales or mill tax rates. Williams suggested, if the assistance is
cut, the city should seriously consider a hiring freeze as well as a hiring replacement
freeze. Bookey stated his agreement with a hiring freeze, but not a replacement hiring
freeze as some positions must be filled. He added, he felt the budget would have to be
amended.
An update on the proposed Kenai boat ramp was given, noting a letter was received
from Senator Wagoner stating the funds appropriated for the ramp were being
considered for reappropriation and used for placement of a ramp in Kasilof. The City
responded to the Senator noting the city's objection to the reappropriation and stated
other uses for the funding, i.e. roadway work to the dock, etc.
E-7d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- KCVB Director Gease reported a new
interim director had been appointed; the next July 4 planning meeting will be held on
June 6; and, the Chamber will be going forward w/th the "Hooked on Kenai" map and
hope to have it available by the second week of June.
ITEM F: MINUTES
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PAGE 8
F-Xo
Regular Meeting of May 7, 2003 -- Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM
CORRESPONDENCE-- None.
ITEM H:
OLD BUSINESS-- None.
BREAK TAKEN: 9:15 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 9:35 P.M.
ITEM I:
NEW BUSINF~S
I-1o
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED
the emotion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and
Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
I-3o
Ordinance No. 2005-2003 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing July 1, 2003 and Ending June 30, 2004.
Introduced by consent agenda.
Ordinance No. 2006-2003 -- Amending the Official City Of Kenai Zoning
Map to Change the Zoning District of Those Certain Lands Listed on
Attachment A to "Education Zone."
Introduced by consent agenda.
Approval -- Assignment to Lease/Kenai Municipal Airport, Space #9,
Terminal Building -- Dorothy A. Fischer, Inc., d/b/a Alaska's Best Travel
and Dorothy A. Fischer, Individually; and Alaska's Best Travel and
Tours, Inc., d/b / a Alaska's Best Travel and Dorothy A. Fischer,
Individually.
MOTION:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 2003
PAGE 9
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the Assignment to Lease/Kenai Municipal
Airport, Space #9, Terminal Building -- Dorothy A. Fischer, Inc., d/b/a Alaska's Best
Travel and Dorothy A. Fischer, Individually; and Alaska's Best Travel and Tours, Inc.,
d/b/a Alaska's Best Travel and Dorothy A. Fischer, Individually. Councilwoman
Jackman SF~ONDED the motion.
Attorney Graves reported Fischer had changed the name of her corporation and wants
the lease to reflect the change. Administration had no objections. It was also noted,
this change would give Fischer the ability to issue her own tickets.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Approval -- Kenai Recreation Center Partnering Agreement Between the
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula and the City of Kenai.
Williams stated council would not take public comment as there had been
opportunities during other work sessions and meetings and many comments were
heard.
MOTION:
Counci!~an Bookey MOVED for approval of the Kenai Recreation Center Partnering
Agreement Between the Boys & Gifts Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula and the City of
Kenai. Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion.
Porter read a prepared statement noting her effort to investigate the issue through
daily visits to the Recreation Center and Teen Center in order to make an informed
vote; talk with users of the facility and hear their concerns and discuss the agreement
to hopefully allay their fears; investigate other teen programs nationwide via the
Intemet, visited the Mt. View Boys & Girls Club in Anchorage; and reviewed the
financial costs for continuing the current program versus the partnering agreement.
She noted, the city was malting cuts in other programs, i.e. dust control, workforce
reductions at the Library and City Clerk's office; no new street lights, and especially,
the denial of a cost of living raise to the city employees for the past five years, etc.
Porter added, the agreement with the Club would change management only, not the
services; there are safeguards built into the agreement to assure compliance; the
partnership will make available new grant opportunities and expanded programs for
teens and adults; the Clubs have an excellent reputation in the community and want
to maintain that standing. She thanked those who had attended meetings and
expressed their views; the city cannot continue to operate the same programs without
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PAGE 10
additional funds from the fund balance or a reduction of services; and, the city and its
residents have everything to gain through the partnership.
Bookey agreed with Porter's comments and stated he would support the approval of
the partnership and added, he believed this would be the most prudent thing the city
can do for adults and teens.
Moore stated the council had requested the administration to "think outside the box"
and they did; there would be no loss of the adult basketball program; the program
excluded young children; he liked the option with the Club and thinks the city and its
residents will benefit from the agreement; the contract is for three years; the contract
will not continue without the city's financial support. Moore stated he would support
the approval of the agreement.
Councilman Osborne stated he supports the Club and their efforts; made many trips
to the Recreation Center and observed fh'emen using the weight room, young adults
playing basketball, etc. He believes it would be in the best interest to leave the facility
as it is currently operated and would oppose the partnership agreement.
Councilwoman Jaclcman stated she had received many written comments and calls
objecting to the partnership agreement and she has in the past supported the Club
and will continue to for their successful programs. Jackman added, because of the
public outcry, she would not support the agreement. She continued, she would rather
wait for a year and give the employees a chance to develop the program or go out to
bid.
Williams comm_ented there were many changes being made and will continue to be
made; there were complaints from citizens when the Recreation Center was going to be
built; he believes this will be a change for the better for the community and would
support the approval of the agreement; and, suggested the matter be reviewed in a
year.
VOTE:
Porter
Williams
Moore
Yes I Osborne
Yes Booke¥
Yes
No
Yes
Jackman No
Swarner Absent
MOTION PASSED.
I-7.
Approval -- Proposed Meeting Schedules for City Commissions,
Committees, Boards and Council on Aging
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MAY 21, 2003
PAGE 11
Comments were received from council members in regard to the different
commissions/committees and boards in response to the new meeting schedule.
Requests for changes to the schedule were:
· Parks & Recreation Commission requested their meetings start in
January-- no objections.
· Library Commission requested initially to continue holding their
meetings at the Library and begin at 6:00 p.m. However, for the good of the whole,
they will hold their meetings in the council chambers, beginning at 7'00 p.m., but
requested they begin in February -- no objections.
· Beautification Committee requested their meetings be held in Februax3r,
March, April, May and June. If a follow-up meeting is required in the fall, a special
meeting can be requested -- no objections.
There were no objections to the new meeting schedule with the above-listed changes.
Approval -- Council on Aging By-Law Amendment
Clerk Freas reviewed the changes to be made to the by-laws.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED to approve the amendments to the Council on Aging By-
Laws and Councilwoman Jactmaan SRCONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Porter
Williams
Moore
Yes
Yes
Yes
Osborne Yes
Booke¥ Yes
IJackman
Swarner
Yes
Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Willims noted the follow/ng:
· An invitation to the AML Conference to be held in Nome form November
10-15 was included in the packet.
· Would like to move ahead with the previous suggestion to request
additional property for the cemetery from the FAA. Administration has discussed the
matter of putting in a water well and power. He suggested an additional entryway into
the property; build a storage shed for equipment, etc.; use of burial vaults in the
proposed new area, etc. Bookey stated he agreed, but noted the well would have to be
"non-potable" as an early agreement with FAA requires it.
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PAGE 12
Discussion continued regarding problems with vandalism in the area; placement of
additional lighting and security cameras in the area to help circumvent the vandalism
problems; placing a sign on the fence noting the area is monitored, etc. Police Chief
Kopp noted the Department had taken a photo journal of the area and has made some
practical recommendations for better sight into the cemetery including trimming
undergrowth of trees, repairing fence, heightening the fence in some areas, lighting,
etc.
City Manager Snow stated she had discussed the matter with the Airport Manager and
lemmed two security cameras would be placed in the area and signage.
· He and Councilman Osborne attended the EDD meeting in Homer and
visited the new Oceans and Islands Center. He added, a triangle education tour is
being developed between the Challenger Center, the Oceans & Islands Center, and the
Seward Sealife Center as funds are available for such a program.
· He had a telephone conversation with a Wall-Mart representative who
indicated the company was not planning to develop any stores on the Peninsula.
* Has been investigating the possibility of developing a resolution to
encourage the State to feed fish to its prisoners which would aid in enhancing the
fishing industry.
Snow noted she received a copy of the bill in regard to the reappropriation of funding
for a boat ramp in Kasilof. She and Public Works Director Komelis worked with
Representative Wolf to circumvent that reappropriation and to use it for other
concerns at the dock since the boat ramp was put on hold.
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager-- Snow reported the following:
* The advertising period for the VISTA Volunteer had closed and she
received eight applications. She has reviewed, ranked, and identified the top four
applicants and has been conducting telephone interviews and checking references.
Williams requested the applications be forwarded on to the Challenger for review after
she has made her choice.
· Parks Director Frates is working with the Kenai Peninsula Hockey
Association in developing a summer youth hockey camp and a standardized facility
use agreement is being developed for this purpose.
· Noted the department head reports were included in the packet.
In referring to the Finance Department report, discussion followed regarding the
proposed purchase of a new server, software, etc. for the city. Concerns were voiced of
the cost and what the budget will be in a year. Finance Director Semmens reported
the reasons for the purchase, mainly the present system will no longer be supported
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 2003
PAGE 13
by the manufacturer and reviewed his efforts to fred the best price and best solution to
the problem. He noted, funds would be used from the current year's contingency
budget. It was also suggested portions of the funds be taken from the enterprise
funds as the equipment is used to support them as well.
Porter thanked the Street Department for cleaning the sidewalks and requested the
handicap entrances to the sidewalks be swept out as well.
Moore complimented Frates on the greenstrips and ballfields looking so good.
stated information about how and what to do with dandelions would be made
available to the public.
Frates
Moore requested the electricity use and costs be monitored at the ice rink while there
is no ice. Frates reported, HEA would be investigating the high cost in October.
K-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported he attended the bird trail meetings
and discussed the Brown Field information with the group. He also reported a letter
was received from the court system indicating they would be increasing their fee for
processing traffic tickets and noting the city could take over the responsibility. Graves
added he investigated the issue and estimated the city could save approximately
$10,000 in taking it over. He requested permission from council to investigate the
operation further. Council had no objections.
K-3. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas referred to an application included in the
packet from Jon Walters for appointment to the Personnel Arbitration Board. She
noted, the Board has one vacancy. Williams recommended the appointment and
council had no objections.
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
L- 1. Citizens
Barry Eldridge, 2679 Bowpicker Lane -- Stated he attended a number of the
council's budget work sessions and noted the borough's desire to return tax monies to
the taxpayers. He suggested enlarging the city's limits by annexing several areas, i.e.
Ciechanski Road, several miles past Wildwood on the North Road, and Strawberry
Road. He added, there would be some expenses due to additional road maintenance,
etc., but additional revenues would be available. Williams noted services would need
to be offered and stated some concerns as upgrading and maintaining roads, etc. and
suggested a cost benefit analysis would be needed before going further. Bookey stated
he didn't believe the assessed value of the properties would be cost effective and didn't
want administration to investigate the matter further due to budget constraints.
Attorney Graves briefly reviewed the annexation process. It was also noted by EDD
Director Jim Carter, grant funds might be available for a cost study.
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MAY 21, 2003
PAGE 14
Jim Carter, P.O. Box 70, Kenai -- Reviewed efforts the EDD is making to
formulate economic development for at least 500 jobs, including a "People Mover" to
serve South Kachemak By to Soldotna, Seward, Kens_i, Anchorage, etc.
· Reported the Borough Mayor proposed to cut them from the Borough's
budget.
· EDD has gathered a lot of support for developing a Rural Development
Education Center at Kenai Peninsula College, including dorms. They are continuing
to work on this.
Discussion followed regarding the proposed loss of Borough funding for the EDD,
including a historical overview of the organization and their successes. The increase
in the Borough's economic development department was also noted. Carter stated
their organization has tried to partner with the Borough's office, but that has been
difficult. They plan to visit with other municipalities on the Peninsula to emphasize
they are working, open for business, and have the capacity.
Roger Shannon, 11823 Kenai Spur Highway -- Shannon noted general
comments including an update on the Patriot Act in the Legislature; noise complaints
in regard to the airport; agreeing with Eldridge's idea for expanding the city's
boundaries; agreed with concerns stated regarding the purchase of a new server,
software, etc.; felt the EDD program seemed valuable; home-rule city definition; and
the Arctic Winter Games.
L-2. Council
Bookey-- No comments.
Moore-- Requested Councilman Osborne's contact information, etc. be
included on the city's website.
Porter -- * Talked with Senator Wagoner regarding the AHFC interest rate and
he will be meeting with Soldoma and Kenai representatives in this regard upon his
return after session.
· Noted she had been asked whether the comm/ssion/committee reports
could be moved toward the end of the meeting. A brief discussion took place and it
was suggested recommendations and comments made during comnfission/comnfittee
meetings and included in the minutes are often important to hear prior to business
items on the council's agenda, an~ong other ideas.
· Suggested clearing of brush and undercutting trees at the multipurpose
center could help in securing the facility.
Osborne -- No comments.
Jackman -- No comments.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 2003
PAGE 15
Williams -- Reported former Anchorage Assemblyman Joe Murdy who has been
his good friend and the City of Kenai's friend for many years had been hospitalized.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11'36 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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Municipal Airport
MEMO
To:
Thru:
From:
Linda Snow- City Manager , -/,/.~'~'~
Cary Graves - City Attorney
Larry Semmens- Finance Oirec~r ~//~/
R;ba Cry ~oonCd r:r~ kn ht i t:A
Date: May 16, 2003
Subject:
ATM Special Use Permit
Reann PiEs, owner of the airport ATM machine, is requesting renewal of her
Special Use Permit, which expires on June 30, 2003. She would like to renew
under the same terms and conditions.
I have attached her request and the Special Use Permit for your renew.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 283-7951, ext. 22.
Attachments
~ oe,q_n Pitts
P.O. Box 1916
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-5919
Mav 15.2003
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo, Suite 200
Kenai. AK 99611
Subject: St~ecia Use Permit for Aimort ATM
Dear CiW of Kenai'
I am writing to notifv the City of Kenai that I wish to renew mv Special Use Permit to
operate an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at the Kenai Municipal Airport for another
vear. under the same terms and conditions.
_
If vou have anv auestions or need additional information r~lease call me at vour
convenience.
Sincerely,
Rpean Pitts
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
DATE:
The CITY OF KENAI (herein sometimes referred to as CITY), for the
considerations of and pursuant to the conditions and requirements set forth
below, hereby grants to
Reean D. Pitts
P.O. Box 1916
Soldoma, Alaska 99669
(herein sometimes referred to as PERMITrEE), the right to operate an
automated teller machine at the Kenai Municipal Airport building. The
Airport Manager shall determine the exact placement after consultation with
PERMITTEE.
le
Term: The term of this Special Use Permit is for one year, commencing
on the 1st day of July 2003 and extending through the 30th day of
June 2004. This permit may be renewed annually on mutually agreed
terms.
0
Rental Payment: The rental specified herein shall be payable as
follows:
A.
Right of entry and occupancy is authorized as the 1st day of
July 2003.
Be
Rental shall be a monthly fee of 15% of transaction surcharge
receipts on a monthly basis for the privilege of conducting the
business authorized herein, plus any applicable tax.
PERMITTEE shall provide monthly revenue reports for audit
purposes.
Ce
All payments shall be made monthly within ten (10) days after
the end of each month; and shall be accompanied by a separate
certified statement showing gross receipts from each of the
businesses herein authorized for the month for which payments
are made. If any such certified statements are found to be
incorrect statements of gross receipts for the month involved,
any additional amount determined to be due the CITY shall be
immediately paid to the CITY by the PERMITI'EE and any
amount of overpayment by the PERMITTEE shall be credited
against the next monthly payment due the CITY under this
agreement.
5/16/03
Page 1 of 4
D. The payment shall be made to the City of Kenai, Ci.ty
Administration Building, Kenai, Alaska, or by mailing to th
following address' City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200,
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794.
3. Use' The use by the PERMITTEE of the premises described above is
limited to the purposes specified herein and is not intended to grant
any exclusive use to the described premises unless otherwise provided
above. This use is also subject to the reasonable administrative
actions of the City of Kenai for the protection and maintenance of the
premises and of adjacent and contiguous lands or facilities.
4. Regulations: The exercise of the use granted herein is at all times to
be subject to the regulations governing the Kenai Municipal Airport
rifled "Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations" issued in 1999, or any
amendments thereto. By signing this Permit, PERMITI'EE
acknowledges that she has received a copy of said regulations and has
familiarized himself therewith and will comply with the requirements
of said regulations.
5. Solicitation' Solicitation of donations or the promotion or operation of
any part or kind of business or commercial enterprise not
contemplated by this Special Use Permit upon, in, or above airpol~
lands without the written consent of the CITY, is prohibited.
6. Installation: All costs associated with installation shall be borne by
the PERMITTEE.
7. Removal of Property_: Any or all personal or real property placed or
used upon lands or in facilities in violation of the preceding
prohibitions may be removed and/or impounded by the City of Kenai,
and when so removed and/or impounded, such property may be
redeemed by the owner thereof only upon the payment to the CITY of
the costs of removal plus storage charges of $25.00 per day.
8. Reassignment/Relocation: Should it be necessary to reassign
PERMITTEE to a different area of the airport terminal, the parties
agree as follows: Advance notice, costs and site of relocation shall be
by mutual agreement. Should reassignment and relocation be
necessary, PERMITTEE shall be provided and afforded equivalent
space, in terms of both area and location, as that which it presently
occupies, to the extent found feasible by the Airport Manager.
9. Risks: PERMITTEE will provide all proper safeguards and shall
assume all risks incurred in performing its services hereunder.
5/16/03 Page 2 of 4
10. Hold Harmless' PERMITI'EE agrees to save the CITY harmless from all
actions, suits, liabilities, or damages resulting from, or arising out of,
any acts of commission or omission by the PERMITTEE, his agents,
employees, customers, or invitees, or arising from or out of the
PERMITrEE's occupation or use of the premises demised or privileges
granted, and to pay all costs connected herewith.
11. Forbearance: Failure to insist upon a strict compliance with the
terms, conditions, and requirements herein contained, or referred to,
shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of
the right to exercise such terms, conditions or requirements.
12. Insurance: ATM, the PERMITTEE shall provide proof of insurance
coverage on the Automated Teller Machine. Such insurance coverage
shall be in an amount satisfacWry to the Airport Manager
13. Unit Maintenance: The PERMITTEE shall be solely responsible for the
maintenance and for keeping the unit clean.
14. Disadvantage Business Enterprise Participation' PERMITI'EE
(CONCESSIONAI~) is required to take all necessary and reasonable
steps to foster Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation in its
airport concession activities.
Ao
This agreement is subject to the requirements of the U.S.
Department of Transpormtion's regulations, 49 CFR Part 23,
Subpart F. The concessionaire agrees that it will not
discriminate against any business owner be. cause of the owner's
race, color, national origin, or sex in connection with the award
or performance of any concession agreement covered by 49 CFR
Part 23, Subpart F.
S~
The concessionaire agrees to include the above statements in
any subsequent concession agreements that it enters and cause
those businesses to similarly include the statements in further
agreements.
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Page 3 of 4
CITY OF KENAI:
By:
PERMITTEE:
By:
Linda L. Snow- City Manager
Reean D. Pitts
STATE O F ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Title
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of June 2003, LINDA L. SNOW,
City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally known to me or
having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me
and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing
instrument on behalf of said City.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires'
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of June 2003, Reean D. Pitts,
Owner, of the ATM, being personally known to me or having produced
satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged
the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
5/16/03 Page 4 of 4
CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA
fleck/Yourkowski
RESOLU~ON 03-69(S)(A)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER,
ALASKA, TO DEF~ THE CIVIL R1OHTS AND LIBERTIES
OF THE PEOPLE OF HOMER-
WHEREAS, the City of Homer is home ~o a diverse population, including ciriz~ of
other nations, whoso conu'ibmions to the community are vital ~o i:$ character and tuncfiom and
WHERI~AS, the City of Homer has a long and distinguished history of protecting and
expanding civil rights and civi! liberties, and has o~ been a haven for citizens of the United
States and other nations when rights and liberties are threatened, and
WHHREAS, thc Ci~ Council of the City of Homer is opposed ~o ~¢rrorism, but also
believes ~a~ efforts to end ~errorism should no~ disproportionately inliSnge on the essc-mfial civil
right~ and liberfi¢~ of tho people of Homer, and
WHEREAS, the City of Homer and i~s citizens are governed by ~he United States
Constitution, inelu~g thc Bill of Rights, and the Alaska S~ate Constitution. and
WHEREAS, the Bill of Rights of the United Sm~es Constitution guarantees those living
· in the United Sta~es the following righ:s:
freedom of speech, assembly and privacy;
· pro~ecfion from unreasonable searches and seizures;
due process in judicial proceedings and access ~o counsel:
· prmection from cruel and unusual punishmcm; and
equaliw before the law and the presumption of innocence: and
WHEREAS, in response ~o fl~e tragic events of September l l. 2001, the United Sta~es
Congress passed the USA PATRIOT Act, which was signed in~o law by President George W.
Bush on October 26, 2001, and
WHEREAS, many residents of Homer, surrotmding communities, mad oflaer communities
across the nation are concerned that the USA PATRIOT Ac~ ti~reatens ~he civil rights and
liberties of citizens of the United Sm~es and other nations by:
· greatly expanding the government's ability to secretly enter homes and offices to
conduct searches without warrants;
· significantly reducing judicial supervision of telephone, e-mail mad haremer
surveillance;
Ma.wZg-03 og:]?am From-CITY OF HO~R
CITY OF HOMER -'
I~SOLU~0N 0349(5)(A)
granting law ~o~~ent offici~ b~ad ~ccss to se~itive me~c~, ment~ heal~
b~~ss, ~ciak ed~aio~, ~ o~=r ~cords abou~ individ~s ~~ou~ ~st
~o~ probable c~ or ~~~ of a c~e;
cxp~g ~ au~o~ of law ~fo~~em officials m ob~n ~om libr~es ~d
~o~~ms ~Y mco~ of boo~ ~ a p~on ~ borrowed or p~ch~ed, ~d
pm~bi~ng li~~~s ~d ~ployees ~om disclos~g ~t ~hey hav~ been ord~ lo
prod~e such ~oords;
~~$ ~check~ ~w~ m ~ U.S. Secrc~ of Smtc m desi~ate domestic ~o~s,
· ~a~g a ~i~ of "~~~c ~o~" ~ is so v~uc]y defined R could be applied
to political ~~m ~d le~ to ~e crim~l~on of Icgk~ate po~tica diss~m;
· ~ting pow~ m ~e U.S. A~omey ~~r~ m subjcc~ i~i~~s to ind~itc
d~enfion or ~po~fion. ~cn if~ey ~ve not co~ned a erie; ~d
· ~o~6 ~ C~ to have ~css m se~i~vc ~o~agon gathered d~ing ~m~al
inve~~ons: ~d
WHE~S, ~e ci~l g~Is ~ hbe~cs of ~ ~efic~s am ~nhcr ~e~~ed by
o~~ ~d roles of ~e executive b~ch ~:
· establish secr~ military ~bunals for terrorism suspect;
· authorize eavesdropping on confidential communications between lawyers and their
clients in federal custody;
· allow thc §ovcnuncnl to desist: citizens ~s "enemy combatanm" and place them in
military custody indefinitely wi~out access lo counsel or judicial review:
· remove lustice Dcpamncut rc~-ulafions ag-i-~ coven. ~oun~er-in~elligence
operations by th~ FBI dm~ in ~e p~s~ mr~emd domestic Stoups and individuals;
· limit the disclosure of tmbli~ dooumenr~ and records under ~:h¢ Freedom of Info--lion
Ac~; and
WHEREA,q, d~e City Cotmcil of the Ci~ of Homer rccofl~uizes that excessive
infringement on the exmsfimtionally ~aranmcd rights of any person is an abuse of power,
breach of the public trust, and beyond the scope of gov~rnmenta| authority, and
WI4~REAS, a growing number of communities around ~l~e country have resolved to
support and deibnd the civil fights of their residents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KE$OLYED, That the City Council o£ the City of Homer
atTm~s its strong opposition m terrorism, and also ~fl~s ks snxmg support for fundamental
consr~mtion~ fights and its opposition to federal mcazures th~ infringe on civil liberties, and be
it further
BE IT FUR.~R RESOLVED, That ~e City of Homer calls upon the employees of all
City d=paru~cn~ and agencies m cominue m actively uphold and defend citizens' civil fights and
civil liberties as specified in the Bill of' Ri~m and thc Fouaeenth Amendment of the United
Sta~es Constitution, and be it f~rr~cr
Mi31~&tl-UO Ukl;l(~llll I'I'OIII-L~IIT LIP ~LJI/I:K I-o~& r. UllUl I'-t;ttU
CITY OF HOMER
RESOLUTION 03-6~(S)(A)
BE IT FURTtiER RESOLVED, That the CiTy Clerk communicate this resolution
Alaska STate's Congressional Delegation, Thc Governor and A~mmcy Ocnerai of tho STate of
Alaska, tim local U.S. Atrom~j's office, the local office of the Federal Bureau of InvesTigaTion,
the Alaska Stare Troopera, ~h~ United Sta~s Attorney General. and The President of r.he UniTed
States, w be sum ~ar the Patriot Act is consistent with the Bill ot' Rights arid the Constitution of
thc United Star~s.
P^SSSD *~,~p~ovm ~r .a. Ho Ci, Co=~, ~is /oZ~dar o~~
2003. ·
M~Y~~. CALHO~, CMC, CITY CLERK
CITY OF HOMER
· ·
Fiscal NoTe: No~ identified.
Introduced by:
Da~:
Action:
Vote:
Glick, Margn
05/20/03
Adopted as Amended
9 Yes, 0 No
KENAI PENINS~ BOROUGH
RESOL~ION 2003-043 (GLICK, MARTIN) SUBSTITUTE
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH POLICY IN
DEFENSE OF THE BILL OF RIG. S WITH RESPECT TO FEDERAL AN~-
TERRO~SM ACTS, LEGISLATION, AND ORDE~
.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Pevir~sula Borough d~ounces terrorism, and appreciates and suppo.rts
those who defend us from terrorim~ and torrofi~t aUaol~, th, men and wom~
sc-rving in our armed forces, f~cle~, state and local law enforcement officers,
firefighmrs, and h~alth service professionals; and
WHEREAS, thc Kenai Peninsula Borough recognizes its divcrs~ population, including citizens
of other nations, whos~ many and valued contributions to th= community are vital
to its character and function; and
WHEREAS. the Kenui Pe~i.sula Borough avows md is sworn to tl~ full promction of tho civil
rights and civil libc~os for all people as expressed in both the Alaska State
Constitution and thc United Stares Constitution, which so many have made grave
s~dficos to initiat~ and protect; and
WHEREAS. the First Amendment to the United States Constitu~on states Congress shall make
no law. r.specting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free cx.rcis¢
there, of. or to abridge the freedom of spa-ch or the press, or of the right of the
peopl, to p~bly assemble and to p~-tifion the Oovemmc-nt for a r.dress of
gri,vanccs; and
WH~.REAS, the Fourth Amendment stat~s the right of the people to be secure in their persons,
homes, pap~r~ and eff¢c'I~, agai~ ~mma~onable se. arch~s and soizurcs, and shall
not b~ vi. olatcd; that no warrant~ shall be i~ucd, bat upon probabl~
suppon, d by oath, or a/firmation aud particularly describing the place to bc
searched, and the persons or things to be seized; and
WHEREAS, th~ Fifth. Sixth. and Eighth Amcndmcnts prohibit compelling a person in any
crimi~-a! case to be a witness against himself depriving a person of life, liberty, or
property without duc process of thc law, or requiring excessive bail or fmcs, or
the infliction of cruel and unusual punishments, and guarantee defendants the
right to a speedy and public trial by jury., to be informed of the accusation and to
be confronted with thc witnesses against him, and thc right to have thc assistance
of counsel for his dcfm~s¢; and
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P, U>'/Uq
WHE~AS, the Fourteenth Amen_dmem prohibits any Stat~ from depriving any person of life.
liberty, or property without due process of law. or denying to any person within
its jurisdiction, the equal protection of the law; and
WHEREAS, in response to the terrorist aVacks of September 11, 2001, the United States
Congress passed the 'Uniting and Strengthening America by Provid/ng
Appropriat~ Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001'. the
'Homeland SccuriW Act of 2002', and may soon rulc on the United States Justice
Department's Draft 'Domestic Security Bnhance. m~t Act of 2003'; and
WHEREAS, due to the extraordinary events of September 11, 2001 and the press of time,
various Presidential Executive Orders, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the
Homeland Security Act have not received tho l~vel of scrutiny that Presidcn~
Orders and Acts of Congress deserve; ami
W'H~REA$, thc USA PATRIOT Act at S~ction 412 authorizes the indefinite incarceration or
deportation of non-citizens, cvan if'they have not commi~ a crime; and
WHEREAS, thc USA PATRIOT Act at Section 216 reduces judicial supervision and civil
libm'des protections related to the usc of devices which identify the caller,
muting, and recipient of telephone and intcrnct communications; and
WHEREAS, the USA PATRIOT Act at Section 214 expands the authority of federal courts to
issue delayed-notice warrants authorizing secret searcMs so that the subject of a
search warrant is unaware that the property has been searched; and
WI:IE~AS, the USA PATRIOT Act at Section 215, 218, 219, 358, 507, and 508 grant law
enforcement and intelligence agencies broader access to medical, mmtal h,alth,
library, business, fin~c~, educational, and other records about individuals
withou~ first showing probable cause or evidence of a crime; and
W~EREAS, thc USA PATRIOT Act at Section 411 redefines tenorist activities ami term~s~
organizations so broadly that it could have a repressive effect on Ii-et speech; and
WHEREAS, tho Code of Federal Regulations has been amended at 28 C.F.R. 501.3 to allow
eavesdropping on conversations between suspects and their lawyers; and
WHEREAS, thc President's Military Order of November 13, 2001, provides for the trial of
alien tenor/st suspects by military commission, and pending such trial, allows thc
Secretary of Defense to indefinitely detain the suspect, within the 'United States,
or elsewhere, without express limitation, or condition, except with regard to food,
water, shelter, clothing, medical treatment and religious exercise; and
Reaolution 2003-043
Page 2 of 4
Kenai Pcainsula Borough, Alaska
WHEREAS, tho United States Just/cc Depanmen~ proposes to enact the Draft Domestic
Security Bnhauccmenl Act of 2003, which together with the aforementioned Acm
and Presidential Orders, could further suspend or repress freedoms ~autcd iu the
United States Con~tution and th~ Bill of P,i~; and
WHE~, numy other commtmities' governing bodies throughom our nation have enact, cd
resolutions re--ag protect/on of civil libert/cs and civil rights for all people
as grant~ in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights;
NOW, THE~ORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI
PENINSULA BOROUGH:
SECTION 1. Affmnations.
A~
Thc Kenai p~insula Borough a~nns its strong opposition to terrorism, and also strongly
affirms that efforts to end ten~rism should not be waged at the exp~c of thc inalienable
fights, fundamental civil fights and civil liberties of the people of the Kcnai Peninsula
Borough.
Be
The Ke, nai Peninsula Borough affirms th~ rights of all p~ople to be treated in accordance
with the full protections granted in thc 'United States Constitution and thc Alaska State
Constitution.
Ce
The Ke~ Peninsula Borough strongly a~nns that the fights of all people shall not be
abridged due to race, ethnicity, country of origin, or association without due process of
law as granted in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Kights.
SECTION 2. Act/on Items.
Ae
The K~nai Peninsula Borough respectfully r~quests tho President of the Unite~ Stores, the
United States Attorney Ocncral, the Director of Homeland Security, and thc United States
Congr~s formally review, and as necessary amend various Pr~sid~~ Bxecutive Orders
adopted in response to the events of S~tembcr 11, 2001, the USA PATRIOT Act, the
Home]and Security Act, and the Draft Domestic Sect~ty Bnhan~cm~nt Act of 2003 to
~.sure thaz th~ are consistent with constitutionally protected civil fights and
fundamental civil liberties.
Be
Thc Kcna~ Peninsula Borough recognizes that its administrative officers, school
librarians, school officials, health wmlcers, and other employees may receive requests for
information under provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act, the Homeland Security Act,
various related Executive Orders, and ~he proposed Domestic SccuriW Bnhanccmem Act.
ICen~ Pev!,~sula Borough employees shall consuR with thc borough a~mmcy's offic~ if
they havc any doubts aboul thc propriety of divulgin~ requested information.
Ce
Thc Borough Attorney's office is requested to instruct Kcnai Peninsula Borough
employees about their fights and responsibilities in their jobs under thc United States and
l~Be 3 of 4
MaY-29-2003 THU 10:08 AM KEN~I PEN BOR CLERK
Ffl){ NU, BU[2D2DI:Jlb
V, U4/04
Alaska Constitutions in regards to the USA PATRIOT Act, thc Homeland Security Act,
various related Presidential Executive Orders, and the proposed Domestic Security
Enhan~m~t Act if ena~d.
Do
The United States Attorney for the District of Alaska is rccluested to provide the Y,.~s!
Pe~nsula Borough Ass=nbly with an annual summary of thc number of investigations,
warrants, orders, subpoenas, and arrests carried out within the Kcnai Peninsula Borough
under tt~ authority of tl~ USA PATRIOT g. et, tho Hom¢l~md Sentry' A. ct, various
related Executive Orders, and the Domestic Security ~nhanccmcnt Act if enacted. Thc
Ke~i P¢~irmula Borough sh~ make such info--on availabl~ to the public.
Ee
Copies of this resolution of thc Kenai Peninsula Borough shall be distributed to the
Presidem of the United States, thc United States Attorney General, thc Director of
Homeland Security, the United States Congress, the Alaska State Legislature, the Alaska
State Troopers, the United Sta~s Attorney for tho District of Alaska, and to the various
local law mf'orccm~t agoncies located in thc Kem~ Pcni~ula Borough.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF TI-~ ~NAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS 20TH
DAY OF MAY 2003.
ATTEST: Pete Sprague, ~lsea~b~_~resident
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Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alasim
Wal-Mart Stores, inc.
AL.MART®
2001 SE 10th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716-0550
479-273-0400
May 12, 2003
John J. Williams
CitY of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave.
Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
Re: Kenai. AK
KENAI CITY C' "-?
_ _ ,~ ~ ~ ~ .............
Dear Mr. Williams'
Thank you for your letter and information concerning your Wal-Mart site in Kenai, AK.
While I do appreciate you contacting me, we are not interested in pursuing a store for this
location at this time. I would, however, like to thank you for the chance to review the site
and for the oppommity extended to us.
Thank you again, for taking the time to make this submittal and for your interest in Wal-Mart.
Your comments are very important to us.
Respectfully,
WAL-MART STORES, INC.
. Strauss
Real Estate Manager
INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUI~E 4, 2003
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Special Edition/Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council, Council Briefs.
5 / 16 / 03 Kenai Middle School letter regarding their implementation of the
Aspiration Program at the school.
6/03 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection.
5 / 23 / 03 Public Works Department, Project Status Report.
... Volume 2003, Number 2 Special Edition www.circac.org
Carter Makes Career of Community Service
RCA C Exec Leaves Legacy of Monitoring and Response Partnerships
oil spill prevention and response, and
public outreach and ushered in a new
era of partnerships to benefit citizens
throughout the region. Mr. Carter's ser-
vice to the organization spans its entire
history as both a volunteer and admin-
istrator and has been punctuated more
recently by his innovative approaches
to program development. Four recent
projects showcase his management
commitment: Shorezone Mapping, En-
vironmental Monitoring and Assess-
ment Program, Public Outreach, and
Geographic Response Strategies.
When Cook Inlet RCAC scientists
identified deficiencies in coastline infor-
mation, Mr. Canner pursued funding to
establish a "Shorezone" mapping pro-
gram in Southcentral Alaska. This map-
ping program provides information on
shoreline and nearshore geomorphol-
"Perhaps no
other individual has
had more influence
on the operation
and character of the
(Cook Inlet Re-
gional Citizens Ad-
visory) Council-
serving as a member
of the board of directors and more re-
cently as the Executive Director."
With those words, Alaska Governor
Frank Murkowski commended Mr.
Carter' s tireless efforts to establish Cook
Inlet RCAC as a model for citizen par-
ticipation. Responding to Mr. Carter's
leadership, Cook Inlet RCAC has ex-
ceeded the high expectations set forth
in OPA90 for environmental monitoring,
L°cal att°rneYJim BUtler (left) presents a commendation fr°m Governor'Frank
Murkowski to retiring Executive Director James E, Carter, Sr.
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ogy and biology that is essential for
identifying sensitive coastlines. The
results of the program are shared
widely among resource 'managers,
coastal planners, oil spill responders,
and researchers.
Cook Inlet RCAC's successful pilot
convinced a multi-agency workgroup -
including the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Trustee Council, Kachemak Bay Re-
search Reserve, University of
Alaska, and the National Park Service -
to support expanding the program state-
wide. The Alaska Shorezone mapping
results will be coordinated with the da-
tabases for similar projects in British Co-
lumbia and Washington State to ensure
contiguous information.
A 2002 field program to develop an
Alaskan component of the Western
States Environmental Monitoring and
Assessment Program (EMAP) rein-
forced the value of partnerships.
Mr. Carter established such a relation-
ship with the State of Alaska Depart-
ment of Environmental Conservation
(ADEC) to conduct a coastal assess-
ment of nearshore marine waters in
Southcentral Alaska. This assessment
provides information on sediment and
water quality in a way that will allow
comparisons across coastal states and
will provide background data at the na-
tional level to organizations monitoring
for marine contaminants.
Mr. Carter encouraged Cook Inlet
RCAC to provide scientific leadership
for this state program, a role that led to
the development of numerous partner-
ships and sampling efforts between
Cook Inlet RCAC, ADEC, EPA,
the International Pacific Halibut Com-
mission, National Marine Fisheries Ser-
vice, Washington Department of Ecol-
Council Briefs Special Edition -
ogy, University of Alaska, and Univer-
sity of Washington, as well as volun-
teer research scientists. The resulting
efficiencies allowed the State of Alaska
to complete the work on a much smaller
budget than is typical for a project of
this scope. As a result of Mr. Carter's
support of this project, the Cook Inlet
RCAC received a commendation from
ADEC's Commissioner.
Shortly after taking the role as execu-
tive director, Mr. Carter fulfilled his prom-
ise of establishing a visible public out-
reach position at Cook Inlet RCAC.
Since that time, Cook Inlet RCAC has
conducted forums on subjects like pipe-
line integrity and marine navigation, cre-
ated student programs for participation
in field science, developed an informa-
tive web site and online document library,
has published numerous articles and a
monthly newsletter, Council Briefs, and
has enhanced its role in public informa-
tion during oil spill response and pre-
paredness drills.
Following a Cook Inlet RCAC ocean-
ography study that included students
from 10 area high schools, administra-
tors at the University of Alaska' s Coastal
Marine Institute recognized the Cook
Inlet RCAC program as a potential model
for developing public outreach compo-
nents within future scientific field stud-
ies. Mr. Carter' s vision for a strong pub-
lic outreach component has elevated
Cook Inlet RCAC's recognition both lo-
cally and nationally.
Geographic Response Strategies are
site-specific response plans tailored to
protect sensitive areas threatened by an
oil spill. These map-based plans, devel-
oped through a consensus process, de-
tail response equipment and deploy-
ments needed to protect these areas in
the event of a spill.
Mr. Carter recognized the potential
benefits of GRS and pursued funding
arrangements with the Kenai Peninsula
Borough and others for the Cook Inlet
region. Since that time, Cook Inlet RCAC
has spearheaded a program to evaluate
hundreds of environmentally and cul-
turally important sites throughout Cook
Inlet, Resurrection Bay and the Outer
ICook Inlet RCAC Staff at. Mr. Carter's recent retirement reception: (frOm. left)
Stephen Howell, Susan Saupe, Mike Munger, Retiring EXecutive Director James
E. Carter Sr., and Karen Williams ~
Kenai Coast-over 1500 miles of coast-
line. Participants in the workgroups in-
clude representatives from local, state,
and federal agencies, environmental or-
ganizations, industry, and spill response
cooperatives. In 2003, approximately 40
more GRS sites will be added in North-
ern and Southwestern Cook Inlet.
Mr. Carter piloted Cook Inlet RCAC
to successful partnerships and long-
term programs that provide valuable in-
formation about- and protection for-
coastal Alaska habitat and resources.
These benefits extend not only to those
interested in Cook Inlet and Alaska, but
also to those conducting similar endeav-
ors along the west coasts of Canada and
the United States.
In his letter of resignation to the
president of Cook Inlet RCAC, Mr.
Carter noted that his work had started
out as a temporary assignment of six
months and continued for over four and
a half years. Mr. Carter said that the
experience had been great but it was
time to move on.
His 56 years in Alaska have been
highlighted with a variety of public ser-
vice. He spent thirty two years with the
Federal Aviation Administration; served
as Special Assistant to then-Borough
Mayor John Gilman; helped create and
became the first Executive Director of
the Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic
Development District (EDD); served as
Commissioner for Govemor Hickel at the
Alaska Public Utility Commission (now
the Alaska Regulatory Commission)
where he handled primarily oil and gas
issues; and held the post of Commander
of the Alaska Civil Air Patrol where he
was honored with a hanging bronze
bust at the Air Force Museum in Day-
ton, Ohio.
Coming to work for Cook Inlet RCAC
was not without knowledge of the or-
ganization. In the early 1990's Mr. Carter
had helped write the constitution and
by-laws and became the first President
of the organization.
In his statement Mr. Carter said that
working with the cohesive staff has
helped him meet challenges that would
not otherwise have been possible.
"I have said on several occasions, it
doesn't matter who the boss is, it' s what
you accomplish as a team and we do
have a sharp and devoted team." The
Governor's recent commendation sum-
marized Mr. Carter's enduring contribu-
tion to Cook Inlet RCAC and the oil spill
preparedness and response community:
"With your guidance, Cook Inlet
RCAC has built the integrity necessary
to achieve meaningful partnerships and
real consensus across a region that is
as diverse in its constituency as it is in
its geography. Your legacy will be found
in its continued operation as a model
for citizen participation."
KENAI MIDDLE SCHOOL
'KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
201 TINKER LANE, KENAI, ALASKA 99611
PHONE (907) 283-4896
FAX (907) 283-3180
May 16, 2003
To Whom It May Concern,
Next school year, Kenai Middle School will be implementing the nationally
renowned mentoring program, Aspirations. Why? Research has shown that a mentoring
program in school impacts the students and the school climate in several ways.
It's a fact. In order for children to succeed, their basic needs must be met. Having a
consistent adult mentor take part in the life of a child helps fulfill those basic needs. One
hour a week spent listening to or playing with a child can make the difference in their
attitude, confidence and sense of belongino
How does your business fit in? The community is a valuable, educational
resource. Having community members in the school can promote positive relations
between school and community as well as provide positive role models for students. At
times, parenting and.teaching alone is not enough. It takes the sincere communication of
another professional to provoke student/community well-being.
At this time, Kenai Middle School has a constructive plan in place to implement
the Aspiration Program in our school. Each mentor will be trained monthly in one of the
eight, aspiration conditions of the program. I'm pulling together the last pieces to finalize
the program so we can begin next year. If you are interested in supplying any of the
following items on the attached list, it would be greatly appreciated. Because time is
hard for volunteers to come by, the best donation would be release time. If you have any
questions, please contact me at my home phone number. (283-5328)
Thank you for support!
Kelly Brewer
KMS Site Coordinator
Ways your group or business can help...
Mentor - - As a respect~l member of our community, you can provide the ultimate gift to our students by
volunteering as an Aspirations Advocate yourself. Your commitment of time, encouragement, support, and
enthusiasm is something that will stay with your students for a lifetime.
Employee Rei~ Time - - Or~ of the biggest challenges facing Site coordin~m is finding qualified mentom
able to make the time c~nmitment requirement of meeting dudng the school day. As an employer, you can help
the Aspirations Advocate Program greatly by providing your employees with the release time they need to
participate in the program.
constructing other projects while they am meeting. Any ~butions you could make in this area would be .
greatly appreci~
Providing Sldlls Training - - Your business may have employees who could teach Site Coordinators and Menmm
skills that would benefit them in this program such as meeting facillation, grant writing, listening skills, team
building, or publiC speaking. Lending us your experts helps mentors and coordinators do a better job.
Iqent~r_.Thank Yea Gifts - - NI of our mentors am volunmers who make a significant commitment of time,
energy,-'~ heart to participate in this program. We like to thank them in small ways throughou~ the year.
can help by sponsoring the purchase of recognition certificates, pens, bumper stidea, s, hats, nombooks, pins,
water bottles, sweatshlrts, t-shirts, thank you cards, or gift certificates that we could use to express our
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Transportation - - A big challenge at the high school level, especially, is finding'rides home for Aspirations
tmmportatton for~ students who need a ride home, .:,4,~:,~-,.~-,'..,.~.,.--.:, ..~.: ........ ~':- -- ~,,..~.~..~ ~:.~ :.'~.-:~.:~.~-..
Staff Training - - Sponsoring the purchase of Volunteer Training Manuals, Aspirations Conditions training, or
Facilitator training helps us keep our Site Coordinators, Sdxx~ Staff, and Mentors well equipped with the t~ols
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each mentor a pass, they are ~ble to attend for free, ~nd thus support their students by either watching them
participate or watching the event with their ~ to help foster and deepen their relationship.
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students which cjives schools the opportunity to see how students view the ~tmosphere ~nd climate of the school.
A~ $1 per student, the NC. SA provides ~he survey, "scores" them, and returns the dal3 ~ the school, with technical
the overall climate of the school.
while engaging in ~ variety of educational experiences. 'four business may be ~ place mentors ~nd students
would enjoy visiting and learning iboub You can help by opening your facility to one or more of our groups or
funding a trip to another location.
Chat & Chew Lunches - - Once a month, a member of the community would give a short presentation on their
area of expertise to Aspirations Advocate students during their lunch period. This provides these students the
opportunity to leam more about business, education, and career options from members of their local communitY.
You can help by funding the cost of a school to have one Chat & Chew lunch per mOnth during the school year.
J'une 20~
Volume ].6 ............. Y.$$ue (3
Visit us at: www. SoldotnaChamber. com
Email us at: info~SoldotnaChamber.com
MARKYOUR
CALENDAB .'
I~nai River Festival ...... Jllle 14.15
Run for the River ................. JIIIl 14
Quilting on the Ke~m ..... Jll~ 1~-21
Boys crud &iris Club
'- Golf Classic ............................. ~1 21
"bI.J.. Art croci
isic Festival .......................... Jill 21
".':5oldotna ,Senior
Center Luau ............................. JllO 21
Ire. nc, River Classic ..... Jam ~ 2
t~Check out the following flyer~~
· inserts in this newsletter! 11
riAmerican Red Cross II
II Golf Classic ri
II ' aJ, Lo,.,r,.e II
11 ' H a th,/Char, II
j] · King Salmon Motel]]
[[. Kenai River Festival ))
%Progress Days Parade Form~
-,_ /I/6SS BIO0///
i/ /I
X-t The
Visitor Center
Although the official start of summer isn't un-
til June 21; we at the visitor center have a differ-
ent'way:.to determine the season. As soon as
the staff can't turn left from the parking lot, we
know the'games have begun. And have they
ever!' The visitors are here! Lucky for us, the
center is now fully staffed for a busy summer:
We are excited to have Susan MoOre and
Nichole Polzin return to us from last year, and
we would like to give Lisa Greenleaf and Patricia
Newton a warm welcome to our team. Stop by
and say "Hi" to the staff. They are friendly and
eager to help. We are now open seven days a
week from 9:00am-7:00pm.
While you are here please stop and smell
the flowers! We have just completed our flower
gardens, and they are going to be fabulous this
year! Our hanging baskets are overflowing with
Royal Velvet Wave Petunias, our front garden
is filled to capacity with Purple Wave Petunias
and Lilies, and our corner garden is brimming
with Crystal Palace and topped off with a plant
we have named Spike. We would like to ex-
press our gratitude to Poppy Lane Flowers for
the discounted baskets, and for donating the';
materials for our comer garden. We couldn't have
done it without their support.
Our next undertaking is the annual accom--
modations tour. By touring local B&B's, cabins
and hotels, the staff gets a much better feel for
what our members have to 'offer and this trans-
lates into better service for you and our visitors.
The new staff will be touring the immediate area
on June 2 and 3, and the returning staff will go
out on June 4. If you haven't already been con-
tacted and would like to be included in this years
tour, please give us a call.
We have also begun delivering 2003 Soldotna
recreation guides to area businesses for distri-
bution. If you would like to have some guides
on hand for your customers, give us a call.
We are excited about another great year and
looking forward to seeing you ali this summer. If
you have any questions, suggestions, or just
want to say hello, please stop by or call, we are
here working for you!
43RD ANNUAL SOLDOTNA PROGRESS DAYS
'There's No Business like Soldotna Business"
It's time to start planmng for the 43rd An-
nual Progress Days Celebration, taking
place July 25-27. This year's theme is
"There's No Business Like Soldoma
Business." Look for your parade ap-
plication m this month's newsletter.
It doesn't cost anything to be m the
parade, so if you would like to high-
light your club, organization, business,
community, or just get out and join in
the fun, all you hav~ to do is fill out your
application and return it to the chamber
office.
There is also a full day of activities
and entertainment planned. We have
vendor space available. Booth space is
$100 for for-profit businesses and $50 for
non-profit organizations. If you are inter-
ested, pick up a contract at the chamber
office or call 262-9814 for more information.
Board of Directors
President
Barbara E!son
Wells Fargo
262-4435
Past President
Lisa VVimmer
Wells Fargo
262-4435
President Elect
Tim Poor
Natron Air
262-844O
Vice President
Dena Cunningt~am
McDonalds
262-2221
SecretarytTreasurer
Mike Frost
1st National Bank Alaska
260-6023
Dan Mortenson
Four D Carpet One
262-9181
Paul Gray
Exploring Alaska w/Paul Gray
262-9008
Norm Blakeley
Alaska Trading and Loan
262-6100
Sammie Cole
Southcentral Title Agency
262-4494
Theresa Colton
ACS Wireless
260-8657
Jim Golden
Alaska Sports Den
262-7491
Kurt Olson
Individual
260-4822
Jim Stogsdiil
City Council Seat
262-5622
Executive Director
Justine Polzin
Visitor Center Coordinator
Shanon 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
Alaskas
50LDOTN
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Activities
Ail dver festival activities are FREE and open to
everyone.
This year's activities include
· Wooden fish model painting with help from the
Boys & Girls Club
· Hands-on Science
booth - Children leam-
lng activities with edu' i ~'!~
cational props .:
Fish hat making with
help from the Kenai
Co-op Preschool
· Puppet Shows from Peninsula Puppeteers
· Pathways to Fishing - fishing clinics, casting
practice, fish anatomy, fish habitat, fishing
equipment, catching and releasing, safety and
rules
· Suqak, our 29' salmon, will be with us the en-
tire event and leading several parades
· Face Painting
· Fly Tying workshops
Run for the River 5K Race - June 14~
The Run for the River is a 5k (3.1mile) multiple
turn, loop course starting at the Kenai Ball Fields
(site of Festival). This is a gmat race for avid run-
ners and first-timers alike!
· Registration begins at 9:00am, Saturday, June
14, 20O3.
· Race start time is 10:00am, Saturday, June 14,
2003.
· Prize Categories: 1st place Men's and
Women's in the 12-18, 19-24, 25-39 and 40+
age groups.
· Registration fees are as follows for 2003: Adult
pre-registration $5, Under 18 pre-registration
is free, Adult registration on race day is $10,
and Under 18 registration on race day is $5.
· Race T-shirts will be available for a fee.
For registration forms, please call Josselyn at
(907) 260-5449 or you can download them at
www. kenaiwatershed.org.
A_Qencv & Organization Booths
We've got many Agency & Organizations j j
us this year for the festival, quite a few from ~,=st
years, and several new additions as well. The Agency
& Organization booths add a vital part to the educa-
tional outreach efforts of the festival.
Artisan Booths
Many local artisans join us for the two-day event.
Last year we had about 25 different artists display-
ing their works. This is an excellent opportunity to
browse and purchase local Alaskan art from the Art-
ists themselves.
Music
There will be outdoor, live music all weekend
long from many local favorites.
Food
The famous River Festival Bean Burdtos along
with salmon dinners will be served. Popcorn,
hotdogs and ice cream will also be available.
Information
Please call the Kenai Watershed Forum at (907)
260-5449 for more information or check us out on
the web at www. kenaiwatershed.org.
LISA WIMMER
[.i:!.::i.;,~;.i;¢:!,~;t¢;¢:..*:~ Lisa Wimmer, Assistant V'
!'i!i:~ President of Wells Fargo Bank u,
!i!~ Soldotna, has accepted a Branch
~] Manager position with Wells
~ Fargo in Bethel.
~ Lisa has served on the Soldotna
Chamber Board of Directors since she was ap-
pointed to a position in 2000. She was elected
to a three-year term in 2001, served as our Presi-
dent in 2002, and is currently our Past Presi-
dent. Lisa's dedication and commitment to the
'' ARE O. U R '"'
NEW' M EM B...E R.S FO-R M .AY
'eLcowe o r' N. ew Me .bers!..
Active Alaska;
Touring and
Vicki Moms'
PO Box 3654, Palmer...
(907) 745,0747:"'
TOurs/Sightseeing:.
Alaska Visitor:'
Services.. ·
Jenny & Winston Newby
490 N. Main SL #164, Wasiila
(907) 357-8726
Public Relations.
Alaskan'. Widespread'
Fishing Adventures, inc...
PO Box 1171, S01dotna
(907) 262~3551
FiShing: Charters
Beeson,s Bed. &
Breakfast.::.
Doni Beeson
1393 Bay. Ave.,. Homer
(907) 235-3757
Accommodations -
Bed & Breakfasts
Carey Stamps.' &"
Collectables
David Carey.-
PO Box. 718, Soidotna
(907) 26~13:. '
Retail Stores;-
Homer. Ocean~Charters
&:Otter.' COve< Resort
PJck;SWenson.:.
PO'Box2543;:Homer
: (g07...:)23~6212:,."-: '
Accommodations.. .......
Lodges/Resorts
Crazy Bear'Lodge:::::.. Kenai~RiVerfront. B&BiRvPI
Toad & Heidi Vann'
dirn&.CindyNelson.
PO Box 7992, Nikiski.. 36193 DOuglas. Dr:; Soldotna'
(907) 776-7634. (907) .227;0613
Accommodations- - Accommodations.-
Lodges/Resorts Bed & Breakfasts
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Break Out Your Golf Clubs! 2003_ Kenai River Classic
The Twelfth Annual Boys and
Girls Club Golf Classic will be held
Friday, June 20, 2003 at the Kenai
/~Course. Sponsorships for the
L ..... lament help provide the After
School Clubhouse, athletic pro-
grams, arts and entertainment activi-
ties, scholarships for low-income
youth and much more. Perks forpar-
ticipafing include a goody bag, tour-
nament gift, continental breakfast,
barbecue lunch, free drinks, chances
to wm fabulous prizes, and an en-
:.~ joyable way to help the Boys and
'~ Girls club continue to offer qual-
\~. ity programs to thousand ofpen-
· .5 insula youth! Individual play-
's.,..., ers & teams welcome. To be-
:""i' come a sponsor or register to
participate call 283-
It's also almost time tbr cel-
ebrating the 12th Annual Ameri-
can Red Cross Golf Classic, BBQ
and Auction on Saturday, July 5,
2002 at Birch Ridge Golf Course m
Soldotna.
Many local businesses on the
Kenai Peninsula are helping raise
money, enabling the Red Cross of-
fice to continue its mission to help
residents prepare for and respond
to emergencies and disasters.
The services that the American
Red Cross provide are dependent
upon support and donations made
by individuals and businesses
throughout the community.
Please call 260-6647 to become
a sponsor, volunteer, or enter m
the Classic and play in a great
tournament. Hurry, it fills up fast!
KDLL will be holding their Art & Music Festival on June 21 at the
Diamond-M-Ranch on K-Beach Road. The festivities begin at noon
~'-'will continue until midnight. This year's featured acts include
)efta Blues, the Spur Highway Spankers and 10 Cent Zen, just
to ~name a few. Mark it on your calendar, you won't want to miss it!
Robin Place Fabrics is Wearable Arts Fashion Show
sponsoring the 9th Annual on Saturday, June 21 at 7:30
Quilting Extravaganza, fearer- at Soldotna Bible Chapel, on
ins quilts, dolls, and
wearable arts, to
be held at Cook In-
let Academy June
19 through June
21. Rachel Clark
and Judy Niemer,
both nationally
known designers
and quilters, will be
on hand teaching
workshops. Registration is tak-
ing place now and classes are
limited to 20 students. In ad-
dition, lectures and demon-
'~tions will be held through-
.- ,.-,~r the day on the hour and
the half hour.
The finale of the show is a
the corner of
Marydale and
Kobuk in Soldotna.
A trunk show by vis-
iting teacher and de-
signer Rachel Clark
will be featured, plus
garments from art-
ists both local and
statewide. If you
have made a wear-
able arts gannet and would
like to have it in the quilt show
and/or fashion show, stop by
Robin Place Fabrics for a
registration form before the
deadline of June 10th. If you
have any questions, please
call 262-5438.
The Kenai River Classic will
begin Monday, June 30 and run
through July 3. For those who
aren't familiar with the Classic,
it is an annual fishing event held
in early July by the Kenai River
Sportfishing Association.
In the past eight years,
Classic proceeds have
partnered in the construction
and dedication of millions of
dollars in habitat improvements
along the river.
Classic competition con-
sists of two days of guided
tournament salmon fishing in
search of lunker Kenai Kings
( L/OTE OF
TH E MONTH.
nD.P
The Fisitor Center Staff is
begging for brochures! ~re
want to help you promote your
business, and your rack cards
are a tremendous asset to us.
Please stop by or give us a call
and make sure we have an eight
inch stack of your brochures to
make it through the summer.
and Classic points. Invited par-
ticipants vie for top angler hon-
ors in a number of categories.
While it's okay to take home a
trophy, the Classic stresses
conservation of the resource
and rewards "catch and release"
anglers with a 10% bonus. For
more information or to become
a volunteer for the Classic con-
tact Brett Huber with the Kenai
River Sportfishing ASsociation.
THE KENAI RIVER
SPORTI HING
ASSOflATION
has once again generously
provided the Soldotna Visi-
tor Center and visiting tour-
ists with a much needed,
much appreciated service.
Port-A-Potties!
Without them we would
have lines out the front door
of the Visitor Center, our
staffwould never be able to
use the restroom, and our
woods would be filled with
fishermen utilizing the
bushes. Our staff, visitors
and bushes owe them our
gratitude. Thanks!
R.J.'s now has
Bird Kites!
The look of real birds/
R.J.'s Tool Sharpening
Sterling Hwy.
Soldotna
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4475)0 SteHing Hwy.
$oldotna, Al( 99669
City of Kenai
Mayor John Williams
210 Fidalgo Ave.
Kenai, AK 99611
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as a driver [n developin9 $oMotna's futuee."
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to members and associated organizations.
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Prejeet status Report
A=Active
NC=Non-Construction
F=Future
STIP=State Trans. Imp
KK- Keith Kornelis
JL- Jack La Shot
RS - Robert Springer
MK- Marilyn Kebschuil
Jet- Jan Taylor
A/NC/F/ CityCentaet PreJeetName
SlP
A JL
Airport Secudty Fencing
Status
Professional services contract started.
A KK Basin View LID
Project awarded to North Star Paving.
a KK
Bridge Access W & S Feasibility
Study
Wince-CorthelI-Bryson has just about completed
this project. We increased the scope to include
preliminary design work. The project cost
(including the increase)is split DEC/EDA.
A JL/RS City Hall HVAC
Documents complete.
A MK Comprehensive Plan
Comments being reviewed. Public hearing
scheduled for June 25.
A JL
Contaminated Soils- Shop
Report submitted to DEC. Response received.
Met with ADEC. Must start project soon. Sent in
loan fund questionnaire for ranking.
A MK
A JL
Daubenspeck Economic
Development Study
Daubenspeck Environmental
Site Assessment
Grant complete.
Final report has been received. UST removal
report received and submitted to ADEC.
A JL FAA Site
Site has been determined to be clean. After
environmental is complete, we can begin transfer
process to City.
A JL
Kenai AP ARFF/SRE Facility
Working on project closeout.
A KK
Kenai Coastal Trail
Corps has received funding for planning and
answering permitting questions on this project.
Friday, May 23, 2003
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A/NC/F/
A JL
city ¢mta
Library Improvements
Status
i ii
Schematics complete- awaiting further direction.
A JL
Maintenance Shop
Preliminary plans and specifications complete.
A KK
McCollum & Aliak LID
This LID project has been approved by Council.
We are now waiting on State Muni-Matching Grant
for funding.
A JL
Multi-Purpose Facility
Refrigeration
Venting estimated at approximately $30,000.
A KK
Pillars LID - Chinook Drive and
Sockeye Circle
Paved road 9/21/02. Topsoil and seeding to be
done this spring.
A JL
Runway Extension
Environmental Assessment
Public meeting scheduled for July 8.
A KK
Schooner Circle LID
Project awarded to Alaska Roadbuiiders.
A KK
Title 17 Review and W & S
Regulations
Working with Larry...Completed revisions to W & S
regulations. Adding a grease prevention
regulation.
A KK
Toyon Way LID
Project awarded to Alaska Roadbuiiders.
A JL
Underground Storage Tank-
Airport
Extra soils removed and stockpiled. Report to
ADEC finished and submitted.
A KK
Wastewater Facility Master Plan Awarded project to CH2M Hill. At about 80%
completion.
A KK
WH4
Looking at new sites for well. Looking west of
Beaver Loop Road at a site near sewer interceptor
line.
STIP KK
DOT- Bridge Access Pathway
Pathway along Bridge Access Road from K-Beach
to Spur 3.3 miles...Design FFY 02 & 03, ROW 04,
Utilities 06, & Construction 06 with total cost $4
million.
Fdday, May 23, 2003 Page 2 of 3
A/NC/F/ Ctty Conta
STIP KK
Project Nam
DOT- Kenai River Flats
Interpretive Site
Status
This is the rest stop and Birch Island Faciltiy near
the Warren Ames Bridge. Design 04, Utilities 06,
Construction 06. Total $1.9 million.
STIP KK
DOT- Kenai Spur Unity Trail
Pathway
Pedestrian/bike pathway along Kenai Spur from
MP 2.8 to 8.2. If they can get the ROW near Eagle
Rock, they would like to pave the entire path at the
same time. A status report has been requested
from DOT. We have not received a reply back
from DOT.
Friday, May 23, 2003
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Clerk v/ City Manager / Public Works
Police Department ~ Finance / Engineer
Senior Center - Airport / Kim
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Shop bock
Buildin~ M~inten~nce Animal Control
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The Clarion & Gilman's Office will pick their pocket up at City Hall. The portion of the
agenda published by the Clarion should be foxed os soon os possible after Noon on
packet day. The camera-ready agenda (c'/myfiles/documents/minutes/agenda form
for paper) is emailed to the Pen/nsu/a C/ar/on (at email Contacts) and a copy is foxed to
Denise at the ~/ar/on also. Home Page documents (agenda, resolutions and ordinances
for public hearing) ore placed in the Clerk's HTML file or emoiled to the Clerk. Place
them onto the city's website with Front Page from there as soon as possible.