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Home My WebLink About2003-03-19 Council PacketKenai City Council Meet ing Packet March 19, 2003 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS httt~://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) ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS o Ordinance No. 1995-2003 -- Amending KMC 23.40.080 and 23'40.120 to Allow Employees to Elect the Opt-Out Provision of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as Stated in AS 39.35.150(b) and/or Opt Out of Municipal Medical and Hospital Insurance. e Continuation of Public Heating/Resolution No. 2003.11 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled "McCollum/Aliak Paving L.I.D.' and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in This Project. . Resolution No. 2003-12 --Amending the Flexible Benefits Plan. , Resolution No. 2003-13 -- Approving the Sale of Eight Lots in Inlet Woods Subdivision to Philip W. and Eileen Bryson {With a 7% Discount for Cash) for $107,880. , Resolution No. 2003-14--Transferring $3,100 From Contingency to Communications in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund. Resolution No. 2003-15 -- Transferring $5,500 in the Beautification Department to Purchase Banners. ¸7. Resolution No. 2003-16 -- Increasing the Water and Sewer Rates. o Resolution No. 2003-17 -- Stating the Harmful Impacts of ASHA's Rural-Owner Occupied Loan Program on the City of Kena/and Urging a Change in that Program so the Entire Kenai Peninsula is Included in the Program by Changing the Definition of "Small Community." , Resolution No. 2003-18 -- Awarding the Bid to Airport Automation Corporation for an Airport ADA Lift Device for the Total Amount of $26,768. 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 March 5, 2003. ITEM G: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS . Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified . Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 , *Ordinance No. 1996-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $315,975 in the General Fund to Transfer Inlet. Woods Settlement Proceeds to the Debt Service Fund. , ITEM J: *Ordinance No. 199 7-2003. -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $8,300 in the Senior Citizen Borough Grant Fund, and Transfemng $12,800 From the Borough Fund to the Senior Citizens Title III Grant Fund to Purchase Food. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Ordiaance No. 1998-2003 -- Amending Kenai Municipal Code by Adoption of a New Chapter 12.40 to Regulate Smoking in Eating Establishments. 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 MARCH 19, 2003 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES TO THE AGENDA REOUESTED BY: ADD TO: ADD TO: D-2, Continuation of Public Hearinll/Resolution No. 2003-11 -- letters from Kenai Peninsula Borou§h and Rod§er & Barbara Schmidt. I-5, Ordinance No. 1998-2003 -- 3 / 18 / 03 letter from Alaskans for Tobacco-Free Kids requestin§ consideration of amendments. CITY CLERK CITY CLERK CONSENT AGENDA REMOVE: Ordinance No. 1997-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $8,300 in the Senior Citizen Borough Grant Fund, and Transfemng $12,800 From the Borough Fund to the Senior Citizens Title III Grant Fund to Purchase Food. FINANCE DIRECTOR . MAYOR'S REPORT I- W LLI 0 0 ~ w ~ ~ ° w ~ ~ March 19, 2003 Council Meeting Partial Verbatim D-Xo Ordinance No. 1995-2003 -- Amending KMC 23.40.080 and 23.40.120 to Allow Employees to Elect the Opt-Out Provision of the Public Employees Retirement System {PERS) as Stated in AS 39.35.150{b) and/or Opt Out of Municipal MedicaJ and Hospital Insurance. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1995-2003 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Williams: Is there anyone from the general public wishing to be heard on this particular ordinance? This is an ordinance that will allow employees, both present and future, as I understand it, to opt out of the provisions of the Public Employment Retirement System. It's being done for a couple of purposes and I know our finance director has been through this thoroughly. Would you mind if we have our finance director... Snow: No. Williams' ...maybe brief us just briefly on the reason for the ordinance. Semmens: Mr. Mayor, members of the council and public. The reason for the ordinance is simply to allow the city this option. The city and the employees this option. Our code currently doesn't allow it. State law does allow it. I believe it was House Bill 242 that was passed, I can't remember if it was last session or a previous session, but allow it due to the shortage of folks available, qualified people available and what it does for the City of Kenai, what it can potentially do for us is allow us to retain qualified people at essentially a lower cost because if they opt out of the insurance program, for example, because they have insurance under their state retirement, then, of course, we would not be paying that. We also would not be paying their PERS contribution. Now, currently our, the PERS contribution is less than social security, but there's a question about whether or not we'd even have to pay social security. We're, we're researching some of these things. But, this ordinance would just make it possible in the event that it's, that it's absolutely found to be in the best interest of the city to do this. Williams' Any questions from the general public? Anyone wishing to be heard? All right, any questions from the council? Councilman Bookey. Bookey' Thank you Mr. Mayor. Explain to me then, on a new hire, is a new hire going to have the option to go PERS or to go social security? Semmens: No, no, there's a couple of things here. One is that they have to be eligible for normal retirement. So, only in the event of a new hire having already satisfied all the requirements of retiree... Bookey: Okay. Semmens: ...in other words, they'd have to be vested. They'd have to be a certain age. All those requirements would have to be met before they could... Bookey: beginning... So, so this is not an option to new hires that are starting out at the Semmens: Normally not...normally it would not be and another thing, there is a sunset to this in state law of, I don't remember exactly the date, but it's I think, 2007 or it might be 2005. But anyway, it's only a couple of year's window here that this, this can take place. Although, if a person elected it, they would be eligible for it, of course, until they quit. Bookey: Okay, okay, cause I don't want to see us up in the system of a two- leveled organization. Williams: Let me ask a question. Supposing that a retiree, having already retired from public service, came in and applied for a job and we decided to hire them under the present system. Normally speaking, that retiree cannot have contributions made on his behalf or her behalf to the pension system since they are already retired. Is that correct? Semmens: That's correct. Williams: Are we still required to make contributions to the system... Semmens: No. Williams: ...not on their behalf, but just to the system. Semmens: None. No. Williams: roll. Okay. All right. Questions. Seeing no further questions, Clerk, call the VOTE: Williams Moore Yes Yes Bookey Porter Yes Absent Swarner Jackman Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. End of item. Carol L. Freas, City Clerk 4/12/04 Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI ORDINAI~ICE NO. 1995-2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC 23.40.080 AND 23.40.120 TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO ELECT THE OPT-OUT PROVISION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) AS STATED IN AS 39.35.150(b) AND/OR OPT OUT OF MUNICIPAL MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL INSURANCE. WHEREAS, KMC 23.40.080 requires City employees to participate in the PERS system; and, WHEREAS, in 2001 the Alaska Legislature enacted AS 39.35.150(b) which allows persons who retire in the PERS system to be re-employed within the PERS system and opt-out of participation in PERS while keeping their eligibility for PERS retirement; and, WHEREAS, reemployment of such persons could save the City thousands of dollars because the City would not pay for medical insurance or have to make PERS contributions for them while keeping experienced employees in the workforce at a substantial cost saving to the taxpayer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that KMC 23.40.080 and 120 are amended as follows: 23.40.080 Retirement Employees are required to participate in the State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) unless the employee participates in the opt-out provision of AS 39.35.150(b). See the PERS handbook for details. II. 23.40.120 Medical and Hospital Insurance Medical and hospital insurance shall be provided by a group policy for all employees with all premiums paid by the City unless the employee declines such coverage. Life, major medical, dental and vision insurance are included as part of group insurance. Ordinance No. 1995~2003 Page Two PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of March, 2003. ATI'EST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk (2/26/03) kh Introduced: Adopted: Effective: March 5, 2003 March 19, 2003 April 19, 2003 Suggested by: Councn CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DIRECTING THE CONTINUATION OF THE PROJECT ENTITLED "MC COLLUM/ALIAK PAVING L.I.D." AND DESIGNATING WHAT IMPROVEMENTS ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Council directs the City Administration to continue with this project; and, WHEREAS, the City received a petition requesting this Local Improvement District (LID) signed by owners of fifty percent (50%) or more of the properties which will benefit from the proposed improvements; and, WHEREAS, the following is a list of major improvements that are scheduled to be completed under this project: . 2. 3. 4. 5. Excavation, backfill, and grading Drainage Asphalt paving Topsoil and seeding Signage and traffic control; and, WHEREAS, the Council finds the improvements are necessary and of benefit to the properties to be assessed; and, WHEREAS, the local improvement district costs will be allocated on a square footage basis extending one lot deep adjacent to improvements in the subdivided areas and uP to 150 feet of depth in unsubdivided residential areas; and, WHEREAS, this project is contingent on receipt of grant funds and appropriation of those funds into this project; and, WHEREAS, an account will be kept of all costs of the improvements and that after all costs are known, the City Manager shall prepare an assessment roll for the improvements; and, WHEREAS, all of the above improvements will be completed on this project in this area but only 25 percent (25%) of the total completed improvement costs will be assessed to the benefited property owners; and, WHEREAS, this resolution and the pre-bid preliminary assessment roll will be mailed to each property owner adjacent to the streets designated for improvements; and, Resolution No. 2003-11 March 5, 2003 Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, the property owner's name and address used will be that which is on record at the Kenai Peninsula Borough on this date, March 5, 2003. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the City will continue with the project entitled "McCollum/Aliak Paving L.I.D." and the improvements listed above. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fifth day of March, '2003. ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance- PRE-BID PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL (SQUARE FOOT' BASED) ' , , 25% Assessment , , , , · *******Ba~ On property owners paying proportionally based.on 'square footage******* " ' Below Costs and square footages are estimates, final cost will be based on the actual cost & SF of'the proje<=t. ...... Propertle~ to be a~e~ed: See Property, Ownem Spread Sheet ' " , I I III I I I I Il I Il ID KPB 25% KPB 100% of LID 25% of ~O # OWNER ACRE Square Feet % of Total Ass. $ Ass. $ ' Est. $ EsL$ 1 MCCOLLUM 1.11 '48,352 0.052857 ' 138,500 "34,625 17,707 4,427 2 STUART ..... 0.90 39,204 0.042857 93,600 ' 23,400 14,357 ' 3,589 ' , 3 ESPY 1.13 49,223 0.053810 84,200 21,050 18,026 4,507 "4 RHODES - 1.88 81,893 ' 0.089524 89,000 22,250 29,990 7,498 ' '5 QUADE '0.63 27,443 '0.030000. 103,300 25,825 10,050 ' 2,513 6 KPB 2.79 121,532 0.13285'7; 84,'000 21,000 44,507 11,'i27 7 I~B 0.52 22,651 0.024762 35,000 8,750 8,295 ' 2,074 ..... 8 HOLMES 0.31 13,504: 0.014762 110,500 27,625 4,945 1,236 '9 W~IGHT ' "0.31 13,504 0.0147~2 95,000 23,750 '4,045 1,236 i'0'SCHMID~ 0.31 ' ' ' 13,504 0.014762 11~200 2,800 4,945 1,236 i'~ ': FERRELL 0.31 ' 13,504 0.014762 65,800 16,450 4,945 1,_236 12 WH! ~ESIDE 0.29 12,632 0.013810 66,300 16,575 4,626 1,157 13 QU,~E ' 0.29 12,6~2 0.013810 ' 11,'200 2,800 4,826 1,157 '¢ WILCOX 0.42 18,295 0.020000 112,400 · 28,100 6,700 1,675 i GRACE BRr-iHREN ' 3.51 152,896 0.167143: 114,100 28,525 55,993 13,998 16 ~l~.p p 0.42 18,295 0.0200001 10,100 2,525 6,700 1,675 17 MARQUIS 0.29 12,632 0.013810. 89,000 22,250 4,626 1,157 18 HUGHES 0.28 12,197 .. 0.013333 62,700 15,675 4,467 ' 1,117 19 FOSS 1.24 54,014 0.059048 78,100 19,525 19,781 4'945 20 KENAI LIONS CLUB 0.11 4,792 0.005238 700 175 1,755 .439 2'1 $~BO 1.00 "43,560 0.047619 68,700 17,175 '15,9S:~ 3,988 221 BUZZELL' 1.50 65,340 0.071429 197,600 '49,400 23,929 5,982 23~ LORENZO 0.88 38,333 0.041905 73,000 18,250 14,038 3,510 24 WILBER~ 0.28 12,197 0.013333 16,300 4,075 4,467 1,117 25 It~EE .0.29 12,632 0.0138101 . . 92,900 '23,225 4,626 1,157 ¥O~AL 21.00 914,760: 1.000000 335,000 83,750 , ,, , , , , , Administration 3,000 Muni Match Grant (70%) 234,500 ..Right of Wey Issues . 20,000 . ~neml Fund ( 5%) ' 16,750 ~Engineering .... 46,000 Property Owners (25%) '" 83,750 Con~m~cfion 266,000 ' TOTAL ' / :~35,000 TOTAL . , 335,000 . ,, , , , , , , , ,, , , ..... , , , .... , i , , i , 11 Prepared by Keith Komelis 02/25/2003 M,EMORANDUM CITY OF KENAI "oa 4 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611.7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 TO: Linda L. Snow, City Manager FROM' Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager February 25, 2003 McCollum & Aliak LID DATE' SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2003-11 directing the continuation of the McCollum and ^liak LID will come before the City Council on March 5, 2003.-Please note that the fifth (5~) '¥VHEREAS" states the LID is based on square footage. The "Pre-Bid ~.Preliminary Assessment Roll (Square Foot Based)" is attached. If the City Council decides to base this LID on Linear Footage, the fifth (5th) 'WHEREAS" in the resolution should be amended to: "WHEREAS, the local improvement district costs will be allocated on linear footage adjacent to the improvements; and," and the attached "Pre-Bid Preliminary Assessment Roll (Linear Feet Based)" should be substituted. The City Clerk has notified the property owners that this resolution will be discussed by the City Council on March 5. She has notified the property owners that the method of allocation (square feet/linear feet) will also be discussed. Both. assessment rolls were sent to the property owners. KK/jet " ' PRE-BID pRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL (LINEAR FEET BASED) 25 % Assessment *******Based on property owners paying proportionally based on linear Below costs and linear footages are estimates - final cost will be based on the actual cost & LF of the pr, Properties to be assessed: 'See Property Owners. Spread sheet , I .... s ..... uo ID KP 25% KPB 100% of 2 # OWNER " ACRE Linear Feet % of Total Ass. $' Ass. $ ''EsL $ 1 IVlCCOLLUM 1.11 ' ~0'1.27 0.022610 138,500 34,625 7,574 2 STUART 0.90' 132.07 0.029487 93,600 .~, 23,400 9,878 3 ESPY 1.131 165.00 0.036839 84,200 21,050 12,341 4 RHODES 1.88 165.00 0.036839 89,000 22,250 12,341 5 QUADE 0.63 165.'00 0.036839 103,~00 25,825 12,341 6 KPB 2.791 690.00 0.154053 84,000 21,000 51,608 7 KPB 0.521 30.00 0.006698 35,000 8,750 2,244 8 HOLMES 0.31 99.99 0.022324 110,500 27,625 7,479 9 WRIGHT 0.31 99.99 0.022324 95,000 23,750 7,479 10 SCHMIDT 0:31 99.99 0.022324 11,200 2,800 7,479 ~ . _ 11 FERRELL 0.31 93.340.020840 65,800 16,450 6,981 ,. 12 WHITESIDE 0.29 93.34 0.020840 66,300 16,575 6,981 , 13 QUADE 0.29 208.78 0.046613 11,200 2,800 15,615 14 WILCOX 0.42 271.81 0.060686 112,400 28,100 20,330 15 GRACE BRETHREN 3.51 ' 592.89 0.132372 114,100 28,525 44,345 16 RAPP 0.42 140.23 0.031308 10,100 2,525 10,488 i7 MARQUIS 0.29 138.45 0.030911 89,000 22,250 10,355 18 HUGHES 0.28 129.00 0.028801 62,700 15,675 9,648 , , 19 FOSS 1.24 165.00 0.036839 78,100 19,525 12,341 20 KENAI LIONS CLUB 0.11 " 165.00' 0.036839 700 175 12,341 21 SZABO 1.00 132.00 0.029471 68,700 17,175 9,873 22 BUZZELL " 1.50 ' ~98.00 0.044206 197,600 49,400 14'809 23 LORENZO 0.88 137.40 0.030677 73,000 18,250 10,277 24 WILBERT 0.28 130.00 0.029024: 16,300 4,075 9,723 25 KISSEE 0.29 135.43 0.030237' 92,900 23,225 10,129 , . TOTAL 21.00 4,478.98 1.000000 ' :~35,00~)1 Administration 3,000 Muni Match Grant (70'%) Right of. Way IssUes 20,000 General Fund (5%) Engineering 46,000 Property Owners (25%) COnstruction 266,000 TOTAL i TOTAL 335,000 , ,. , i , 11 i , , , , , 1, i Prepared by Keith Komelis 02/25/2003 ' MCCOLLUM & ALIAK PAVING 2003 LID , PRE-BID PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL (SF vs LF Comparison) ! I , ~===~Based on property oWners paying pmportiona.lly based on square footage or linear fOOmge~~ i~low co~ and Square Foot~g~ or Linear Footag~ am ~dm~. ... Final cost will be based on the actual cost & SF or LF of the project. Properties to be assessed: See Property Owners Spread Sheet ID Linear i Square KPB 25% KPB 25% L/O' 25% L/D # OWNER ACRE Feet Feet Ass. $ Ass. $ SF EsL$ LF EsL$ I lMCCOLLUM 1.111 101.27t 48,352i138,500! 34,625 4,427! 1,894 2iSTUART 0.90i 132.07i 39,204 93,600i 23,400 3,589 I' 2,470 3 ESPY 1.13J 165.00j 49,223 84,200i 21,0501 4,507 3,085 6 KPB 2.79 690.00 121,532 84,000 21,000 11,127 ' 12,902 7 KPB 0.52j 30.00i 22,651 35,000' 8,750 2,074' 561 8 HOLMES 0.31 99.99 13,504110,500 27,625 1,236 1,870 9WRIGHI 0.31 99.99~ 13,504, 95,000 23,750 1,236 1,070 10SCHMIDT 0.31 99.991 13,5041 11,200 2,800 1,236 1,870 11FERRELL 0.31 93.34t 13,504 65,800i 16,450 1,236, 1,745 12.WHITESIDE 0.29 93.34 12,632 66,300] 16,575 1,157 1,745 13 QUADE 0.29 208.78 12,632 11,200 2,800 1,157 3~904 14~wILCox 0.42 271.81 18,295 112,400i 28,100 1,675 5,0~__ 15 GRACE BRE.~HREN 3.51 592.89 152,896 114,100 28,525 13,998 11,086 16 RAPP 0.42 140.23t 18,295 10,1001 2,525 1'075t ~6_~ 17iMARQ'UIS 0.291 138.45. 12,032 89,000t 22,250 1,157t 2,589 · 18tHUGHES 0.28i 129.00t 12,197 62,700 j 15,675 1,117 2,412 ~_19~FOSS 1.24 165.00, 54,014i 78,100I 19,525 4,945 3,085 20 KENAI LIONS CLUB 0.11 165.00 4,792 700 ! 175 439 3,085 21 !SZABO 1.00 132.00 43,560 68,700I 17,175 3,988 2,468- 22 BUZZELL 1.50 198.00 65,340 197,600 49,400 5,982 3,70~' 23 LORENZO 0.88 137.40 38,333 73,000 ! 18,250 3,510 2,569 24,WILBERT 0.28 130.00 12,197 16,300I 4,075 1,117 i 2,431 25iKISSEE 0.29 135.43 12,632 92,900 23,225 1,!57I 2,532 Administration 3,000 Right of Way I&.qu~ 20,000 Engineering 46,000 i Construction 266,000 .. " TOTAL ' 335,000 l" , , Prepared by Keith Komelis 03/07/2003 101 1103 11 FOX.AVE 1103 + T. GOVT. _z ~ ~ GRACE BRETHREN LOT 9 eh,~:~,~., " "E.L~T#~ 4 1-A , .~' ,' ~ 25~ ~- " Telephone (907) 283-7514 ~Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Law Offices Phil N. Nash ! ! 0 S. WILLOW, surrE ! 04 KEHAI, ALASKA 9961 ! March 5, 2003 g4R Facsimile: (907) McCollum & Aliak Drive Assessment District Kenai Lions Club, Inc. Parcel Nol 4511010 Dear Clerk Freas, This is intended to be a conditional opposition I comment relative to the paving improvement assessment district as it relates to the small triangle of property owned by the Kenai Lions Club. This prOPerty was left over from the recent project of the Alaska DOT. It was cut off from the remainder of the property located on the other side of the highway. It was given to the Kenai Lions Club by an estate upon the condition that a memorial be retained on the property in memory of John Janet Graham. Since it is too small for any structure, however, it is not tax exempt because of the requirement that non-profit entities have a structure on real property before applying for tax exempt status. The property is Utilized solely for a Welcome To Kenai sign, advertising the Kenai Lions Club and the Rubber Duck Race, which is a fund raiser for public and community projects, such as the Handi-Capable Trail and facilities in the City Park and for special grants based upon need, such as funding glasses for needy students. There are also a few flowers planted in the box below the sign. The preliminary assessment documents the club received included two assessment proposals. One proposal was based upon square foot, and the other upon lineal feet. The difference was substantial. Even with the lesser plan, the assessment against the Lions property would be significant considering the benefit, which is none. I am a little confused relative to the various cost estimates. The Preliminary Assessment Role seems to indicate that the best value for the. Lions Club would be 25 % Letter to: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk, City of Kenai RE' M¢Collum & Aliak Drive Assessment District Kenai Lions Club, Inc. Parcel Nol 4511010 March 5, 2003 Page 2 of the LID at $439, however, Kenai Code 16.05.010 seems to indicate that the maximum cost would be only 25 % of the assessed value, or $175. Either way it is a large payment required of an organization which has donated significantly more to the City than it has ever received. (Historically, remember that the Little League Fields were built by the Lions Club. The old town park was built by the Lions Club. The Lions Club installed the first sign over the Cemetery and did that clean up for years, as well as providing for most of the labor and much of the cost of the Handi-Capable Park.) The Lions Club would be willing to exchange a part of their property in order to widen or straighten the road way, or otherwise offset the cost of the project, however, requiring a cash payment fr°m.a non-profit which only holds a conditional title to a small tract of land that has no practical value is at best counterproductive, and at worse unconstitutional. The Kenai Lions Club would like the opportunity to discuss other options which do not require it to raise money from the public to pay for the paving of a road going by the property without providing any value to the property, merely to have a place to post a sign with a few flowers welcoming people to the City of Kenai that they are required to maintain themselves. Thank you. S inc. Nash, ABA # 7705050 Attorney at Law On Behalf of Kenai Lions Club Inc. Page 1 of 1 Carol Freas From: deborah a rapp [forthearizonarapps@juno.com] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 2:29 PM To: Carol Freas Subject: Reference letter of Feb 18, 2003 I do not understand exactly what you are purposing to do. I do not want any of my property, paved! I own the lot Parcel No 4511032. Please send me an e-mail of the outcome of the meeting on March 5th. Thank you, Deborah Rapp 928-344-4777 3/3/2003 cffY CLE 3/6/03 To The City Counsel Members The City of Kenai, In regards to the Proposed Assessment District for the paving of McCollum and Aliak Drives. We own Parcel Number 4511021 and would like to make it known to the City Counsel Members that I am only in favor of the pavement being done if it is assessed fairly according to the PROPERTY SOUARE FOOTAGE. _ People in this community with larger/deeper then be paying their fair share. parcels will Please note this comment and objection(your)at the heating. Thank You, Glen L. Marquis RECE, L ..... L lira,. ~ ,~AI CITY CLERK ii 3/6/03 To The City Counsel Members The City of Kenai, In regards to the Proposed Assessment District for the paving of McCollum and Aliak Drives. We own Parcel Number 4509020 and would like to make it known to the City Counsel Members that I am only in favor of the pavement being done if it is assessed fairly according to the PROPERTY SOUARE FOOTAGE. - People in this community with larger/deeper parcels will then be paying their fair share. Please note this commem and objection(your)at the hearing. Thank You, Paul & Teresa Quade 3/6/03 To The City Counsel Members The City of Kenai, In regards to the Proposed Assessment District for the paving of McCollum and Aliak Drives. We own Parcel Number 4509028 and would like to make it known to the City Counsel Members that I am only in favor of the pavement being done if it is assessed fairly according to the PROPERTY SOUARE FOOTAGE. People in this community with larger/deeper parcels will then be paying their fair share. Please note this comment and objection(your)at the hearing. Thank You, Scott & Chris Holmes 3/6/03 REC= .... _.. ~:~' ;TY CL""-'" KF AIC, $ ~ · To The City Counsel Members The City of Kenai, In regards to the Proposed Assessment District for the paving of McCollum and Aliak Drives. We own Parcel Number 4511026 and would like to make it known to the City Counsel. Members that I am only in favor of the pavement being done if it is assessed fairly according to the PROPERTY SOUARE FOOTAGE. - People in this community with larger/deeper parcels will then be paying their fair share. Please note this commem and objection(your)at the hearing. Thank You, Janet L. Hughes , / / , · ; / · .,' './' Paul From: "deborah a rapp" <forthearizonarapps@juno.com> To: <plquade~gci.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 10:56 AM Subject: petition ,~~ TO THE CITY COUNSEL MEMBERS, THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: In regards to the PropoSed Assessment District for the paving of McCollum and Aliak Drives. I own Parcel Number 4511032. My name and address are as follows: Deborah A. Rapp P.O. 4698 Yuma, AZ 85366-4698 Phone: 928-344-4777 e-mail: forthearizonaram~s~iuno.com I would like to make it known to the City Counsel Members that I am only if favor of the pavemem being done if it is assessed fairly according to the PROPERTY SQUARE FOOTAGE. People in this commu~ty with larger/deeper parcels will then be paying their fair share. Please note my commem and objection at your hearing. Since I also live out of the state of Alaska, I would like a copy of the minutes of your previous hearings on the above mentioned issues. I have made this request twice before and as of this date, March 11, 2003, I have not received them. I would appreciate your expedience on this matter. Sincerely, Deborah A. Rapp Contract Paralegal 'Paul: Thank you for all your help! If there is any future information that I should need to be made aware of I would appreciate your notifying me. Your long distance neighbor, Deborah Rapp 3/12/0. 3/6/03 To The City Counsel Members The City of Kenai, In regards to the Proposed Assessment District for the paving of McCollum and Aliak Drives. We own Parcel Number 4509027 and would like to make it known to the City Counsel Members that I a~~~in f~ ' avor of the pavement being done if it is asseffs'~'d fairly according to the PROPERTY SOUARE FOOTAGE. People in this community with larger/deeper'parcels will then be paying their fair share. Please note this commem and objection(your)at the hearing. Thank You, Donald M. Wright 3/6/03 KE~ ~AI CiTY CL~_R To The City Counsel Members The City of Kenai, In regards to the Proposed Assessment District for the paving of McCollum and Aliak Drives. We own Parcel Number 4509036 and would like to make it known to the City Counsel ~. Members that I am only in favor of the pavement being done if it is assessed fairly according to the PROPERTY SOUARE FOOTAGE. People in this community with larger/deeper parcels will then be paying their fair share. Please note this comment and objection~you~at the hearing. Thank You, Robert T. Ferrell 3/6/03 To The City Counsel Members The City of Kenai, In regards to the Proposed Assessment District for the paving of McCollum and Aliak Drives. We own Parcel Number 4511031 and would like to make it known to the City Counsel Members that I am in favor of the pavement being done and assessed fairly according to the pROPERTY SQUARF. FOOTAGE. - People in this community with larger/deeper parcels will then be paying their fair share. Please note this commem Thank You, Eric & Susan Wilcox · at the hearing. 3/6/03 - :,~-'r'": -,I CiTY CLERK 'To The City Counsel Members The City of Kenai, In regards to the Proposed Assessment District for the paving of McCollum and Aliak Drives. We own Parcel Number 4509023 and would like 'to make it known to the City Counsel Members that I am only in favor of the pavement being done if' it is assessed fairly according to the PROPERTY SOUARE FOOTAGE. People in this community with larger/deeper .parcels will then be paying their fair share. Please note this comment and objection(your)at the heating. Thank You, Tony & Treeva Kissee 3/6/03 To The City Counsel Members The City of Kenai, In regards to the Proposed Assessment District for the paving of McCollum and Aliak Drives. We own Parcel Number 4509019 and would like to make it known to the City Counsel Members that I am only in favor of the pavement being done if it is assessed fairly according to the PROPERTY SOUARE FOOTAGE. People in this community with larger/deeper parcels will then be paying their fair share. Please note this comment and objection6~our)at the hearing. Thank You, Robin A. Whiteside ..~' / 3/6/03 1 ?. i To The City Counsel Members The City of Kenai, In regards to the Proposed Assessmem District for the paving of McCollum and Aliak Drives. We own Parcel Number 4504005 and would like to make it known to the City Counsel Members that I am only in favor of the pavement being done if it is assessed fairly according to the PROPERTY SQUARE FOOTAGE. People in this community with larger/d~eper parcels will then be paying their fair share. Please note this comment and objectionS, our)at the hearing. Thank You, Paul & Teresa Quade 409 McCollum Drive Kenai 3/]8i3 City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo St. Kenai, AK 99611 To the Kenai City Council and ail concerned' Today I spoke to Paul Ostrander at the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Mr. Ostrander is a Land Management Officer. The KPB goes in favor of the majority on this paving project. The Kenai Peninsula Borough has allowed me to provide this information. The Borough Parcels are' 4501010 and 4507001. Respectfully submitted, Teresa Wemer-Quade 409 McCollum Dr. Kenai, AK 99611 3/6/03 To The City Counsel Members The City of Kenai, In regards to the Proposed Assessment District for the paving of McCollum and Aliak Drives. We own'Parcel Number 4509026 and would like to make it known to the City Counsel Members that I am only in favor of the pavement being done if it is assessed fairly according to the PROPERTy~ SQUARE FOOTAGE. People in this community with larger/deeper parcels will then be paying their fair share. Please note this comment and objection(your)at the hearing. Thank You, ~-o'gor & Barbara Schmidt /.' · Suggested by' City of Kenai IL~.~OLUTION NO. 2003-1:2 Administration, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA AMENDING THE FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai offers supplemental insurance coverage under Internal Revenue Code Section. 125 for the benefit of eligible employees; and, WHEREAS, the City wishes to include flexible spending accounts for dependent care reimbursement and unreimbursed medical expenses; and, WHEREAS, the unreimbursed medical expense reimbursement limit would be set at $2,000 per year; and, WHEREAS, participation in the plan is optional and does not affect the employees' existing health benefits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS FOLLOWS: .Section 1' To include flexible spending accounts for dependent care reimbursement and unreimbursed medical expenses in the Flexible Benefits Plan; and, Section 2' The City Manager is authorized to execute the Adoption Agreement and any related documents or amendments which may be necessary or appropriate to adopt the plans or maintain its compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of March, 2003. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' ~ (3 / 07 / 2003) hl Suggested by: City Administrati:_ __ City of Kenai RF~OLUTION NO. 2003-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS~ APPROVING THE SALE OF EIGHT LOTS IN INLET WOODS SUBDIVISION TO PHILIP W. AND EILEEN BRYSON (WITH A 7% DISCOUNT FOR CASH) FOR $107,880. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a written offer from Philip W. and Eileen Bryson to purchase the following lots in Inlet Woods Subdivision for $107,880 cash; Lot 1 lA (Kenai Replat), Block 4 Lots 6A (Robinson Replat), 7, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Block 5 Lot 6, Block 6 WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1849-2000 determined the property is not required for a public purpose and can be sold; and, WHEREAS, these properties were included in a competitive bid sale on June 5, 2000, with the minimum bids being the fair market values (for a total of $116,000); and, WHEREAS, no bids were received for these lots; and, WHEREAS, there have been no other offers to purchase the properties; and, WHEREAS, KMC 22.05.040(e) states the following: If no offers are submitted meeting the minimum acceptable offer (or appraised valuation), the City Manager may negotiate for sale of said tract or tracts of land with a modification of proposed terms or for less than the appraised valuation provided that no such negotiated sale for less than appraised value shall be binding upon the City unless the terms and price therein are approved by resolution of the City Council NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the Council approves the sale of eight lots in Inlet Woods Subdivision to Philip W. and Eileen Bryson (with a 7% discount for cash) for $107,880. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of March, 2003. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance (3/07/03) Ich RECEIVED MAR ; -~.~ CITY OF KENAI ADMINISTRATION .,,,,,, f I n let Woods SID - Lots fo r Sale BACKWOOD AVE bR (13) PARSON'S HMSTD. NO. 2 TR. 2 WOODSIDE AVE SUBD. 3 TR. 16A TR. 16 KILLEN~ATES Redoubt Ave. TR. 31 TR. 32 LLJ Z LM Z Illlllllli Sale Pending Lots ~ Cit~ Owned Lot~ Index of Sale Parcels- Inlet ,Woods Subdivision Sale Minimum Pending Legal Description Parcel ID Price Acres Street Address BLOCK 01 LOT 03 4101339 $13,500.00 0.26 1605 WOODSIDE AVE BLOCK 02 LOT 01 4101330 $13,000.00 0.23 1007 CHANNEL WY BLOCK 02 LOT 07 4101336 $12,0(X}.00 0.18 1005 CHANNEL WY BLOCK 03 LOT 0lA 4101360 $26,500.00 0.46 1003 INLET WOODS DR BLOCK 03 LOT 03 4101303 $13,000.00 0.22 1005 INLETWOODS DR BLOCK 03 LOT 05 4101305 $13,000.00 0.20 1101 LEEWARD DR BLOCK 03 LOT 09A 4101361 $25,000.00 0.44 1515 WINDWARD DR BLOCK 04 LOT 05 4101315 $13,000.00 0.22 1106 LEEWARD DR BLOCK 04 LOT 07 4101317 $13,000.00 0.22 1102 LEEWARD DR BLOCK 04 LOT 1 lA 4101362 $26,000.00 0.44 1103 CHANNEL WY BLOCK 05 LOT 04 4101256 $13,000.00 0.22 1112 CHANNEL WY BLOCK 05 LOT 06A 4101265 $13,000.00 0.22 1106 CHANNEL WY BLOCK 05 LOT 07 4101324 $13,000.00 '0.22 1104 CHANNEL WY BLOCK 05 LOT 09 4101326 $13,000.00 0.21 1100 CHANNEL WY BLOCK05LOT 11A 4101363 $24,500.00 0.36 1103 INLETWOODS DR BLOCK05 LOT 14 4101260 $13,000.00 0.22 1109 INLETWOODS DR BLOCK 05 LOT 15 4101261 $13,000.00 0.22 1111 INLETWOODS DR BLOCK 05 LOT 16 4101262 $13,000.00 0.22 1113 INLETWOODS DR BLOCK05 LOT 17 4101263 $13,000.00 0.22 1115 INLETWOODS DR BLOCK 06 LOT 02 4101245 $12,500.00 0.25 1205 PORTSIDE DR BLOCK 06 LOT 03A 4101267 $24,0(X).00 0.44 1207 PORTSIDE DR BLOCK 06 LOT 06 4101249 $12,000.00 0.22 BLOCK 07 LOT 01 4101222 $12,000.00 0.23 BLOCK 07 LOT 02 4101223 $11,500.00 0.21 1120 INLET WOODS DR 1515 WEDGEWOOD DR 1513 WEDGEWOOD DR BLOCK 07 LOT 03 4101213 $12,000.00 0.20 1511 WEDGEWOOD DR BLOCK 07 LOT 05A 4101268 $24,500.00 0.49 1204 CHANNEL WY BLOCK 07 LOT 07 4101217 $12,000.00 0.23 1202 CHANNEL WY BLOCK 07 LOT 09 4101219 $13,000.00 0.22 1203 EQUINOX WY Monday, March 10, 2003 Page ] of 2 Suggested by: City of Kenai RE~OLUTION NO. 2003-14 Administratio, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $3,100 FROM CONTINGENCY TO COMMUNICATIONS IN THE WATER AND SEWER SPECIAL REVENUE FUND. WHEREAS, additional telephone lines were added to the Wellhouses as part of the SCADA system upgrade; and, WHEREAS, additional funds are needed to meet the cost of these lines; and, WHEREAS, funds are available in the Water & Sewer Special Revenue Fund Water Department Contingency account NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: Water & Sewer Special Revenue Fund-Water Department From: Contingency $3,100 To: Communications $3,100 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19t~ day of March 2003. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (3 / 11 / 2003) hl Suggested by: City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 2003-15 Administra ..... A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $5,500 IN THE BEAUTIFICATION DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE BANNERS. WHEREAS, funds originally budgeted for purchasing banners were spent on pole decorations; and, WHEREAS, funds are available in the repair and maintenance account because transformer maintenance was less than expected. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: General Fund From: Beautification-Repairs & Maintenance $5,500 To: Beautification-Small Tools $5,500 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of March, 2003. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (3/13/03) jl Suggested by: Admmistra .... City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 2003-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASICa, INCREASING THE WATER AND SEWER RATES. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai commissioned a study of water and sewer rates; and, WHEREAS, CH2M Hill performed the study and recommends water rates be increased 30% and sewer rates be increased 35% effective for fiscal year 2004; and, WHEREAS, the water and sewer rates have not been increased since 1993; and, WHEREAS, the water and sewer system is self-supporting and in order to have sufficient funds for capital improvements and operations it is in the best interest of the City to increase rates effective June 15, 2003. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the rates identified in the Public Utility Regulations and Rates in Schedules A, B, C and E be increased 30% for water and 35% for sewer effective June 15, 2003. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19t~ day of March, 2003. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' (3/13/03) jl CITY OF KENAI "Oil Capital of Alaska" 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794- TELEPHONE: 907-283-7535 FAX: 907-283-3014 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE' Mayor Williams & City Council Members Linda L. Snow, City Manager ~,,~..,"~' March 12, 2003 Water and Sewer Rate Increases As you know, the City's water and sewer utilities face a number of challenges, including the capital improvements needed to replace aging infrastructure and the imperative to comply with Federal and State regulatory measures. CH2M Hill was selected by the City to prepare water and sewer rate reviews and financing plans to help address these challenges. The Administration has reviewed and concurs with the final reports and rate recommendations presented by CH2M Hill in the City ofKenai ~ater Rate Study and Finance Plan and the City of Kenai ~astewater Facility Master Plan. Specifically, CH2M Hill recommends a 30% water rate increase and a 35% sewer rate increase as illustrated in the first chart on the attached schedule prepared by Keith Komelis. The City has not increased water and sewer rates since 1993. CH2M Hill repons the majority of Alaska communities surveyed have increased rates at least once since that time. Revenues have traditionally been adequate to support operations and maintenance costs of the water, sewer, and sewer treatment plant departments, but are insufficient to fund capital expenditures. The results of no rate adjustments for the last ten years are that the City has not established replacement reserves, cannot absorb increased operations and maintenance costs, and has no development fees available to finance a portion of the requirements for capital improvement programs. According to CH2M Hill, if the current single-family monthly water rate of $10.35 had risen with general inflation (21% during the nine-year period, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Anchorage Price Index), the rate would currently average about $12.50 per month. This rate would have contributed to increased revenue for water system replacements and CIP costs. The consultant's experience has shown that more modest, but frequent rate increases generate more sufficient revenues and result in overall lower rates than less frequent but major rate increases. As an alternative, Council may wish to consider phasing in the recommended increase over two years, rather than doing it all in one year. As illustrated in the second chart on the attachment, this would result in a combined water and sewer increase of only $7.00 in FY 04 and $7.00 in FY05. Resolution No. 2003-16 increases all of the water rates by 30% and sewer rates by 35%. However, if Council wishes to pursue the option to phase in the recommended increase, then those may substitute the percentage rates in the Resolution identified in the second chart as "OPtion to Increase the Water and Sewer Total Monthly Bill by $7.00 for the Next 2 Years." , , ' ' ' crrY OF KENA~ ,,, FROM CH2MHILL WATER AND S~INP_R RATE STUDY DATED MARCH 2003 , , ' FLAT RESIDENTIAL RATE , ,, Year % Water % Sewer t Water Sewer Sub ~otal Sales Tax ¥otal FY i lncrease Increase ti $ $ J $ ' '$ $ 0%t 10.35' 28.70{ 39.05~ 1.95 4'1.00 200~03 0 200_3/.04 30% 35%t 13.46' 38.75i 52.211 2.61 54. r:r2. 200~__07i 4%J 4% 15.14i 43.58 58.72 2.94 61.661 2007/08t 0%t 0%1 15.141 43.581 58.72i 2.94i ' 61.66, I ' ! i t Option to MCm--~'~ the W~r and $®~r 1o~! Monthly Bill by ,~?.00 [or N®~ ~ 200~03 0.0% 0.0% 10.35 28.701' 39.05i 1.95 41.00 __'~303!04~ 15.0% 17.8% 11.90~ 33.81 45.711 2.29 48.00 2004/05 I 13.0% 15.1%1 13.45 38.93 52.381 2.62 55.00 200_6/_06t 8.2% 7.7%1 14.55 41.91t 56.46t 2.82 59.28 200~07 I 4.~%i 4.0%t 15. i4~ 43.58i 58.72i 2.94 0.0%! '0.0%i si , 5 .72i Prepared by Keith Komelis 03/13/2003 Page I Rovenues Usage Fees Hook-up Residential Water Commercial Water Residential Sewer Commercial Sewer Total Usage Fees Miscellaneous Revenues Penalty and interest Spec. Asmnt. Principal Sale of Assets Interest eamings Other Total Miscellaneous Revenues City Of Kenai Fiscal Year 2003 Operating Budget Budget Projection Fund 10: Water and Sewer Fund Ori~il~l Actual Actual Budget FY 2001 FY 2(X)2 FY 2(X)3 $ 5,320 $ 3,800 $ 5,000 $ Z28,904 232,~ 233,000 106,377 1 t 1,969 115,000 627,374 644,331 640,0OO 276,..599 289,..96~. 280,000 . . lr244,574 ~. 1,283,01,7 .1,273,000 17,552 18,234 18,(X)0 41,617 40,414 40,000 . 106,919 63,409 58,000 3,011. 2,013 . 2,500 169,099 , , 124,,0,,7,0 118,500, Amended Administration Budget Projection Recommended FY 2(X)3 FY 2(X)3 FY 2(X)4 i i i ! i iii i i i 5,000 $ 3,200 $ 3,5(X) 115,000 110,000 110,000 280,000 ___ 280,..000 275,..000' 1,27~., ,..000 ..... !,2 _73,2~ ,1.,268,500' 18,000 18,000 18,000 40,000 32,000 30,(XX:) . . .2,500 2,500 , . 2,500 18,500 92,5CX) 84,000 Total Revenues 1,413,.67.3 . 1,407,087 1,391,500 1,391.,500 1,365,7~ 1,352~...SpO Water Department 453,486 405,426 467,347 496,831 1,446,~1 497,569 Sewer DeparbYmnt 450,903 230,627 290,726 307,423 307,423 274,473 Sewer Treatment Plant Dept. 745~810 584,104 673~836 725,522. 725,5.22 669,445 Total Expenditures Contribution To/(From) Fund Balance Projected lapse (3%) Adjusted (Deficit)/Surplus Beginning Fund Balance Residual Equity Transfers , 1, .&50,199 1, .220.,1~ 1,431,909. 1,529,776 2,47.9.,776 (236,526) 186,930 (40,409) (138,276) (1,114,076) 85,915 91,787 86,489 1..,441,48..7 1,132,042 895,516 45,506 (46,489) (1,027,587) (45,742) 855,984 1,176,950 1,176,950 149,363 Ending FundBalance $ 8,95.,516 $ 1,1.76,950 $.. 901,,490 $ _, 1.,130,~! $. 1.49..,363 $ .... 103,621 Suggested by: Councu City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 2003-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, STATING THE HARMFUL IMPACTS OF ASHA'S RURAL OWNER-OCCUPIED LOAN PROGRAM ON THE CITY OF KENAI AND URGING A CI-~NGE IN THAT PROGRAM SO THE ENTIRE KEN~ PENINSULA IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM BY CHANGING THE DEFINITION OF "SMALL COMMUNITY." WHEREAS, under AS 18.56.470(a) the current ASHA rural owner occupied loan program grants a 1% lower interest rate to houses in "small communities"; and, WHEREAS, a "small community" is defined as "a community with a population of 6,500 or less that is not connected by road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks, or with a population of 1,600 or less that is connected by road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks; in this paragraph 'connected by road' does not include a connection by the Alaska marine highway system"; and, WHEREAS, the definition of small 'communities contained in AS 18.56.600(2) and 15 AAC 152.990(9) does not include the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Seward or Homer on the Kenai Peninsula; and, WHEREAS, the result of that definition is that many home buyers on the peninsula can get lower mortgages by purchasing homes outside the existing cities on the peninsula; and, WHEREAS, the 1% lower interest rate can provide a substantial financial incentive to purchase a home outside the cities on the peninsula, and many home buyers have done so because of that incentive; and, WHERAS, the growth of cities within the Kenai Peninsula has been hurt by the 1% differential; and, WHEREAS, the line dividing where the 1% differential takes effect can literally be across the street in some cases; and, WHEREAS, the policy encourages people to move to areas in the Kenai Peninsula Borough without city services such as water and sewer, fire, police, and planning and zoning, causing an increased burden on the Alaska State Troopers, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Environmental Conservation; and, WHEREAS, changing the definition of "small community" to include the entire state, except for the Municipality of Anchorage, the City and Borough of Juneau and the City of Fairbanks, is in the best interest of the State of Alaska and would eliminate a major inequity in the program. , Resolution No. 2003-17 Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the definition of "small communities" under Alaska's rural housing program be changed to include all of Alaska except the Municipality of Anchorage, the City and Borough of Juneau and the City of Fairbanks. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of March, 2003. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk (2/ .o/o3 sp) Suggested by: Administx ...... CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2003-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING THE BID TO AIRPORT AUTOMATION CORPORATION FOR AN AIRPORT ADA LIFT DEVICE FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $26,768. WHEREAS, the following bids were received on March 12, 2003: BIDDER Keith Consolidated Industries, Inc. Airport Automation Corporation Adaptive Engineering Ltd. TOTAL $20,731 $26,768 $28,800 WHEREAS, Keith Consolidated Industries' bid does not meet the bid specifications; and, WHEREAS, Airport Automation Corporation's bid meets the bid specifications; and, WHEREAS, the recommendation from the City Administration is to award the bid to Airport Automation Corporation; and, WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that Airport Automation Corporation'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; and, WHEREAS, the bid is subject to FAA approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the bid for an Airport ADA Lift Device be awarded to Airport Automation Corporation for the total amount of $26,768. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19t~ day of March 2003. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' ~ COUNCIL ON AGING MARCH 6, 2003 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 10:00 A.M. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 6, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ae Discussion -- SCSEP Program (Title V) ITEM 7: REPORTS ae Council on Aging Chair Director Council Liaison ITEM 8: QUESTIONS/k COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION ae Council Action Agendas of February 5 and 19, 2003. Updated membership list. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL ON AGING MARCH 6, 2003 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 10:00 A.M. CHAIR RICHARD JURGENSEN, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Jurgensen called the meeting to order at approximately 10'04 a.m. The roll was called and confirmed as: Members present: Members absent: Huddleston, Jurgensen, Harris, and Wilson Hollier, Jones, Kuntzman, Osbom It was noted there was not a quorum present. The meeting adjourned. A short work session followed. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 6, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6- NEW BUSINESS ao Discussion -- SCSEP Program (Title V) ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Council on Aging Chair b. Director c. Council Liaison ITEM 8: OUESTIONS tk COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION , a. Council Action Agendas of February 5 and 19, 2003. Updated membership list. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Work S~ssion Not~s: Director Craig reported she had met with City Manager Snow and Finance Director Semmens to review her proposed budget for the 2003/2004 fiscal year. She noted, the City of Kenai funds with in-kind contributions, payment of utilities, and maintenance of vehicles. The remainder of the Center's budget is funded through grants. Craig explained the following: · Due to cuts expected in the United Way grant and state grants, she expected a $36,355 deficit in her budget. This deficit, she explained, would probably be covered from the Center's fund balance. · The Title 5 funding will be eliminated. Currently that funding is used for four positions and the cut in funding will cause the need to pay three of the four positions through Borough funding. · It was suggested to raise the suggested meal donation frOm four to five dollars. The problem with doing that may cause users of the facility to curtail that use. The other consideration would be to keep the meals at the same price, but raise the cost of special meals, i.e. Valentines, New Years, etc. · Title 3 positions are also being reviewed, which includes the kitchen helper and activity coordinator. She felt the kitchen helper is needed to allow continuity in the preparation of the meals, which have increased. A suggestion is to cut the amount of working hours of the activity coordinator instead of cutting the position. She noted, this position encourages socialization/outreach of the seniors and through the socialization, the staff is better able to identify problems, concerns, needs for individual seniors, etc. Craig stated she felt both the positions are significant to the operation and service to the seniors. · The local CARTS program can now compete for grants now available to the Center for transportation. Also, the DOT will not support grants to Centers who are not making the effort to coordinate rides with public transportation entities, which, '.m this case, is CARTS. Craig encouraged the members to think about and discuss the budget concerns with other seniors and let her know if they have some ideas. She added, she is looking for creative ideas. ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: am ITEM 6: ITEM 7: a. ITEM 8: ITEM 9' ITEM 10: b. ITEM 11' ., KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MARCH 13, 2003 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES- February 13, 2003 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OL, D BUSINGS Discussion -- Airport Land Values/Possessory Interest Discussion-- Airport Marketing Survey NEW BUSINESS. REPORT Commission Chair Airport Manager City Council Liaison COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND OUF~TIONS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD INFORMATION ITEMS Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for February 19 and March 5, 2003. Airport Alert: Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program Kenai Municipal Airport. 2003 Monthly Enplanement Report Kenai Municipal Airport Manager's Monthly Report- 2 ! 13/03 Primary Airport Enplanement Activity Summary for CY2000 Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan- Executive Summary ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MARCH 13, 2003 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR ItENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at 7' 10 p.m. Members Present: Bielefeld, Knackstedt, Van Zee Members Absent: Holloway, Kleidon, Haralson, Watkins Others Present: Councilwoman Jackman, Department Assistant Bondurant, Contract Secretary Roper Chair Knackstedt canceled the meeting, as a quorum was not established. A brief work session followed to discuss the proposed airport-parking plan and estimated cost. ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES- February 13, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5- OLD BUSINGS Discussion -- Airport Land Values/Possessory Interest Discussion-- Airport Marketing Survey ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: llEIN3RT Commission Chair Airport Manager City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUF~TION~ ITEM 9: PEItSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO' BE HEARD ITEM 10' INFO~TION ITEMS b. Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for February 19 and March 5, 2003. Airport Alert: Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program Kenai Municipal Airport 2003 Monthly Enplanement Report d, Kenai Municipal Airport Manager's Monthly Report - 2 / 13 / 03 Primary Airport Enplanement Activity Summary for CY2000 Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan- Executive Summary ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM MARCH 4, 2003 6:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 4, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: REPORTS Director Friends of the Library City Council Liaison ITEM 6: ITEM 7: OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS! OUESTIONS ITEM 9: INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 5 and 19, 2003. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM MARCH 4, 2003 6:00 P.M. CHAIR EMILY DE FOREST, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/ia ROLL CALL Chairperson DeForest called the meeting to order at 6'00 p.m. Members Present: Heus, DeForeSt, Brown, Rodes, Coon, Peters and Brenckle Others Present' Councilwoman Porter (arrived at 6:30 p.m.), Library Director Jankowska, KCHS Government Class (six students), Contract Secretary Roper ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the agenda. Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 4, 2003 Chairperson DeForest requested that the notes to the Visioning Session be corrected to include Commissioner Peters as present. Brown requested she be listed as absent as she did not stay for the session. MOTION: Commissioner Brown MOVED to approve the. minutes of February 4, 2003 as corrected. Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: REPORTS 5-a. Director- Director Jankowska reported the following: Sunday, March 2 was the Dr. Seuss' birthday party at the Library. There were nearly 500 people through the library that day, 247 of them children. The Visioning Session was productive and brought forth details that can be done now before the new building including better signage within the library; combining rentals and new books; bookmark comments; including comics, etc. The library will provide a small supply of books to the Teen Center. It is planned to have the kids participate in the book selection for this program. A meeting with Kim Smith from the Division of Juvenile Justice was held to discuss the concerns with the kids working in the library on community service projects. Jankowska stated she had a concern that the kids were viewing the library as a punishment and there was also concern with behavioral type problems. Kim Smith assured Jankowska that the work locations are chosen by the kids and the State will not place kids with behavioral problems in a work program. All departments were asked to cut ten percent (10%) from their budgets as a result of the lost revenues from K-Mart's closing. A meeting was held on March 3 with the City Manager and it was proposed the library would close on Sunday and also cut a part-time position. Discussion ensued on other options other than closing the library on Sunday. Jankowska pointed out, the meeting was for discussion purposes only and no final decisions were made. Jankowska added, it is very difficult to cut 10% from an already bare-bones budget. Jankowska provided other cost saving options to include not purchasing a new catalog computer system, eliminating the annual holiday open house, etc. Councilwoman' Porter indicated Council would review the propOsed cuts at the end of the month. 5-b. Friends of the Library- Commissioner Heus welcomed the KCHS Government class to the meeting and had the students introduced themselves. Heus also provided a report on the Friends of the Library meeting held on February 20t~. 5-c. City Council Liaison - Councilwoman Porter was present on behalf of Councilman Moore. Porter reported Council was busy working with budget issues. Heus asked about the status of the comprehensive plan and Porter reported the final draft was going before Planning and Zoning at its next meeting on March 12 and will go before Council shortly after that. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS-- None ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS -- None ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/(~UESTIONS Commissioner Brenckle suggested the Commission look into the Homer Library Foundation and consider something similar. Heus suggested someone from the Homer Foundation be invited to a meeting. Porter explained the process the Senior Center went through when their foundation was formed and noted, a brochure was developed to get the word out to the public. commissioner Rodes asked if the City went out with a public opinion survey, would the library benefit from it. DeForest stated, all departments would have the LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 4, 2003 PAGE 2 opportunity to be revolved in a City public opinion survey. Porter indicated there are no plans for a survey at this time but perhaps now would be a good time to do one. A student asked if mill rate increases were advertised and Porter explained the public notification process the City has for meeting and work sessions. Porter encouraged the young students to become involved in local government issues and noted, the meetings are open to the public. After a student asked about the role of the Friends of the Library, several Commissioners provided an explanation. Commissioner Peters thanked the students for their participation in the meeting and encouraged them to participate in future City Council meetings. Commissioner Heus also thanked the students for their participation. Commissioners' Brown, Brenclde and Rodes also thanked the students for their participation and invited them to come back. Commissioner Coon noted the students had their choice of meetings to attend and was pleased the library meeting was selected. ITEM 9: INFORMATION 9a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 5 and 19, 2003. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:20 p.m. Minutes recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 4, 2003 PAGE 3 KENAI PARKS/is RECREATION COMMISSION MARCH 6, 2003 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 6, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Dl=cussion-- Adopt-A-Bench Program ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS/k COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of February 5 and 19, 2003. Beautification Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2003. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION MARCH 6, 2003 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN TIM WlSNIEWSKI, pREsIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL~ Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at approximately 7'05 p.m. Members Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Sandahl, Castimore, Steiner, Hultberg, Gifford (arrived at 7' 10 p.m.) Others Present: Councilwoman Porter, Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper Public Present: KCHS Government Class (six students), Mark and Anita Necessary ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Commissioner Castimore requested the Skateboard Park be added under Old Business and the Arctic Winter Games under New Business. Commissioner Sandahl requested the Municipal Park be added under Old Business. With no objections, the agenda was approved as amended. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 6, 2003 There were no corrections noted and the minutes of February 6, 2003 were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion - Skateboard Park -- Castimore asked if the asphalt and fencing for the skateboard park had gone to City Council for approval. Frates replied it did not as he is waiting for final approval from the FAA for use of the property. Frates added, a change to the Land Use Table for the property is required so Parks and Recreation could utilize the property under a Conditional Use Permit. Frates continued, once those two items are taken care of, the next step would be to go to Council to request the appropriation of $28,000 from the Daubenspeck funds. Construction could begin the latter part of May or early June. Porter recommended that efforts to get the Daubenspeck funds transferred should begin now. Commissioner Gifford arrived at 7:10 p.m. 5-b. Discussion- Municipal Park -- Sandahl requested an update on Municipal Park at each meeting. Frates stated Council requested a Capital Improvement list which was submitted to the State. Municipal Park was included on thc list and the cost for improvements is in the range of $225,000. There will be no word on this until after the legislative session and then only if it is approved. Frates reported the Lions Club has excess funds they would like to use in the Park and could be used toward benches, trails, etc. Hultberg requested a letter be sent to the Rotary Club to thank them for their work at the Park and Frates stated he would take care of it. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Adopt-A-Bench Program -- Frates referred to the memo in the packet and provided a color brochure of the bench selected for the program. Discussion took place on program and associated costs. Frates pointed out, the benches don't necessarily have to be a memorial, but could also be recognized as a donation. Frates will do more research for less expensive vendor and shipping methods. MOTION: Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to approve the concept of the Adopt-a-Bench Program and Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Hultberg Yes Sandahl Gilford Yes Castimore Steiner Yes Yes Yes Baxter Yes Wisniewski Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-b. Discussion- Arctic Winter Games -- Castimore reported Kenai was chosen for the Arctic Winter Games in 2006 and asked if this would mean funding for the completion of thc remaining phases of the multi-purpose facility would be made available. Frates replied, the announcement was just made-and at this time no information is available. It was also noted the current Arctic Winter Games Board might change. Commissioner Baxter congratulated the Board on their hard work and success. ITEM 7: REPORTS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 6, 2003 PAGE 2 7-a. Commission Chair- Chairman Wisniewski stated he heard the Boys and Girls Club were interested in taking over the activities at the Teen Center and leasing the building for $1.00 per year. Additionally, the Boys and Girls Club will submit a proposal and request a work session with the Parks & Recreation Commission to discuss it. Wisniewski announced he was not comfortable with the concept. Frates confirmed the Boys and Girls Club will be submitting a proposal and a work session may be scheduled as early as March 11 or 12th to discuss it with the Commission. Sandahl expressed concern with the urgency and hoped it wasn't a knee-jerk reaction to the City's budget deficit. Sandahl felt any and all proposals should be considered .: but not accepted so readily or immediately. Concern was also expressed with the adult programs offered by the Teen Center and how they would fit into the Boys and Girls Club program. Discussion ensued regarding the Parks and Recreation budget. Frates stated the City Council directed the City Manager to cut $500,000 from the City's budget and in an effort to accomplish that, the individual departments were asked to cut their budgets by ten percent (10%)..He referred to the proposed budget, provided prior to the meeting, and noted, it included the ten percent reduction as well as the elimination of the Teen Center. Porter added, the City Council had not seen this budget and would not until the first budget work session in April. Frates pointed out the Teen Center was cut from the budget before the Boys and Girls Club came forth with their proposal and it will go to Council whether or not the proposal is accepted. The Commission expressed many concerns with the Boys and Girls Club proposal, the quick timeline in reviewing their proposal, and the proposed cuts from the Parks and Recreation budget. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED that the Commission be provided adeqUate time to review the Boys and Girls Club proposal and that no recommendations be made to implement the plan until the FY05 budget. Commissioner Baxter SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Hultber§ Yes Sandahl Castimore Yes Baxter Yes Gifford Yes Yes Wisniewski Yes Steiner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 6, 2003 PAGE 3 7-b. Director -- Director Frates reported the following: · The Lions Club and Phillips/Conoco will take over the clean-up pro,ram from the Chamber. Both entities will donate $1,500 to $2,000 to the pro,ram. · The City En~.neer, City Attorney and Frates performed a Section 36 site visit with a representative from DEC and it was very encoura~.ng. The only change to the proposed plan would be to move the parking lot over the old dumpsite. Frates continued, there were no red flags and DEC is excited about the proposed pro,ram. Sandahl recommended the liaison to Washinffcon, DC be contacted with regard to available ~rants. Frates will make the contact. Baxter stated he heard the Chamber would continue the 4th of July parade and Hultberg added, they will with help from other organizations. 7-c. City CouncU Liaison -- Porter reported the following: · Council continues to accept resumes for the vacant Council position. A review of the resumes will take place at the March 27th meeting and a final decision made at the April 2nd meeting. · A report regarding vandalism at the multi-purpose facility was provided and Porter thou~lt perhaps security cameras should be installed and the issue will be brought up with the City Council. Frates added, another option would be to gate the facility but that would take away from the ori~nal concept of keeping it accessible to the public. A copy of the report will be provided to the Parks & Recreation Commission. ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS Commissioner Olfford announced she would not be available at the next meeting. Commissioner Sandahl announced he would not be available at the next meeting. Chairman Wlsniewski thanked the high school students for their attendance. ITEM PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Anita and Mark Necessary expressed concern with the Teen Center being taken over by the Boys and Girls Club as they are seniors and use the ~ on a daily basis. Mr. Necessary was pleased with the response of the Commission regarding the proposed budget cuts. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10a. 10b. Council Action Agendas of February 5 and 19, 2003. Beautification Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2003. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 6, 2003 PAGE 4 ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Minutes recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 6, 2003 PAGE 5 le 0 CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Consent Agenda CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCII~ CHAMBERS March 12, 2003 - 7'00 p.m. *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a CommisSion Member so requests, in which case.the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES' a. *February 26, 2003 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT' e CONSIDERATION OF PLATS' a. PZ03-11--Preliminary Plat- Inlet Woods Subdivision Knudsen Replat- Submitted by Integrity Surveys, 605 Swires Road, Kenai, AK 99611. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: 8. PENDING ITEMS: 9. ,CODE ENFORCEMENT: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration · :- 406 S. Forest Drive (Craig) Update · ~- Update of approved plat PZ03-10 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Zoning Bulletin (2/25/03) 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING/h ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 12, 2003- 7:00 P.M. CHAIR RON GOECKE, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Goecke called the meeting to order at approximately 7'00 p.m. 1-a. Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Members Present: Glick, Bryson, Goecke, Eldridge, Osborne, Tunseth Members Absent: Amen Others Present: Councilman Bookey, Department Assistant Carver, Contract Secretary Roper 1-b. Agenda Approval A revised agenda was provided prior to the start of the meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Osborne MOVED to approve the revised agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve the revised consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the mot/on. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUT~ February 26, 2003 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT-- None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS PZ03-11 -- Preliminary Plat- Inlet Woods Subdivision Knudsen Replat- Submitted by Integrity Surveys, 605 Swires Road, Kenai, AK 99611. MOTION: Commissioner Osborne MOVED to approve PZ03011 and Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. Staff had nothing additional. MOTION: Glick Yes Goecke Yes Eldridge Yes Osborne Yes Amen Absent B19,son Tunseth Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5- PUBLIC HEARINGS-- None ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS-- None ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS -- None ITEM 8: PE1TD~G ITEMS-- None ITEM 9: CODE ENFORCEMENT-- None ITEM 10: REPORTS 10-a. City Council -- Councilman Bookey reported, the McCollum/Aliak LID public hearing was continued until the March 19, 2003 City Council meeting when it is anticipated more council members would be present. City Council continues with budget work sessions and will begin interviewing candidates for the vacant council seat on April 2nd, 10-b. Borough Planning -- Commissioner Bryson provided a report based on activities at the March 10, 2003 Borough Planning meeting. 10-c. Administration 406 $. Forest Drive {Craig} Update -- Included in the packet. Update of approved plat PZ03-10 -- Included in the packet. Department Assistant Carver also reported the following: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 12, 2003 PAGE 2 · The Borough continues with the 911 address changes and it has been noted the Kenai Spur Highway addresses are incorrect. Carver added, it may be easier to change the City's code rather than the several businesses or individuals along the Kenai Spur Highway. ~ · Kebschull is in the hospital. ITEM 11' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None ITEM 12' IKFO~TION ITEMS _ 12-a. Zoning Bulletin (2/25/03) ITEM 13: COMMISSION COMMENTS/h OUESTIONS -- None ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT ,,, The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Minutes recorded and transcribed by: Barbara L. Roper, Contract Secretary PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 12, 2003 PAGE 3 KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MARCH 11, 2003 7:00 P.M. CITY CLERK'S CONFERENCE AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 11, 2003 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Flower Box Designs Discussion-- Adopt-a-Bench Program ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2003. City Council Action Agenda of February 5 and 19, 2003. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 11, 2003 KENAI CITY CLERK'S CONFERENCE ROOM 7:00 P.M. CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL Chairperson Dimmick called the meeting to order at approx/mately 7:10 p.m. Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Dimmick, Nelson, Brown Seymour, Rogers Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper, and KCHS Government Class (4 students) Due to a lack of quorum, Dimmick canceled the meeting and called a work session. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 8, 2002 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Boating Facility Operating Alternatives ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: ,,REPORTS a. Director b. Dock Foreman c. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/(~UESTIONS ITEM 9: INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of July 3 and 17, 2002. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE WORK SESSION MARCH 11, 2003 KENAI CITY CLERK'S CONFERENCE ROOM NOTES Director Frates explained the adopt-a-bench proposal. Dimmick, as a cost saving option, suggested consideration be given to having'some benches built locally and added, the sturdy benches built in previous years have held up quite well. Discussion took place on bench locations and anchoring for security purposes. Shipping options were also discussed. The Airport Triangle Park was discussed and it was noted the issue has not gone to Council for approval yet. Brown explained the fish ornament concept and plans for anchoring them. Frates provided an update on the skateboard park. Dimmick requested an informal meeting be scheduled at the Teen Center to discuss flower box designs and planting schedules. Flower box design and planting schedules were discussed. A tentative date of May 31 .t was scheduled for planting. Discussion took place on the type of flowers and/or plants to be utilized at various locations. The work session adjourned at 8'20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http:// ww.¢i.kcnai, ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: REPORTS OF I~B ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS . Ordinance No. 1993-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,782 in the General Fund Library Department for a State Grant. e Ordinance No. 1994-2003 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC 14;22.010 to Change Parks and Recreation in the RR, RR1, RS, RS1, RS2, RU Zones From a Secondary Use to a Conditional Use and, in the IL and IH Zones, From a Secondary Use to a Principal Perlmtted Use. , Resolution No. 2003-11 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Ent/tled "McCollum/Aliak Paving L.I.D.' and Designa~g What Improvements are to be Included in This Project. 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 Beautification Committee Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Alaska Municipal League Report Kenai Chamber of Commerce ITEM F: MINUTES , *Regular Meeting of February 19, 2003. ITEM G: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS , Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified e Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 . *Ordinance No. 1995-2003 -- Amending KMC 23.40.080 and 23.40.120 to Allow Employees to Elect the Opt-Out Provision of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as Stated in AS 39.35.150(b} and/or Opt Out of Mumcipal Medical and Hospital Insurance. , Discussion -- Schedule Volunteer Appreciation Event 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 MARCH 5, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~ http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us VICE MAYOR JAMES C. BOOKEY, IH1, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Bookey called the meeting to order at approximately 7'03 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-Xo PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Bookey led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were' Jackman, Bookey, Moore, and Porter. Absent was: Williams and Swarner A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL Vice Mayor requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: D-3, Resolution No. 2003-11 regarding McCollum/Aliak Drives proposed LID' · 3 / 3 / 03 Deborah A. Rapp letter objecting to the paving. · 3/5/2003 Phil Nash/Kenai Lions Club "conditional objection." MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None. ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ LF~ISLATORS AND COUNCII~ No report. KENAI CITY COUNICL ME~ING MINUTES MARCH 5, 20O3 PAGE 2 ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS D-lo Ordinance No. 1993-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,782 in the General Fund Library Department for a State Grant. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1993-2003 and Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Jackman I Yes Williams Absent Swarner [ Absent Moore Yes Bookey Yes Porter Yes MOTION PAltSED UN~IMOUSLY. 9-2. Ordinance No. 1994-2003 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 to Change Parks and Recreation in the RR, RR1, RS, RS 1, RS2, RU Zones From a Secondary Use to a Conditional Use and, in the IL and IH Zones, From a Secondary Use to a Principal Permitted Use. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1994-2003 and Councilwoman' Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Attorney Graves explained the ordinance was written because there had been several times in the Land Use Table where Parks and Recreation were listed as a secondary use. Because secondary use is a somewhat gray area between conditional use and principle permitted use, a clarification was suggested initially making parks and recreation as principle permitted use in all zones. The Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed changes and suggested the secondary use changed to a principle-permitted use only in the Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial zones and conditional use in the other zones. They felt review may be needed for a park that could be developed in residential zones. D-3o Resolution No. 2003-11 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled "McCollum/Aliak Paving L.I.D.' and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in This Project. KENAI CITY COUNICL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 5, 2003 PAGE 3 MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-11 and Councilwoman dackman SF~O~ED the motion. Vice Mayor Bookey explained, because two of the council members were absent from the meeting, leaving only four members to vote on the issue, he would request a continuance of the public hearing after comments were heard from those members of the public in the audience. Barbara Water~, 311 Kulilla Place, Kenai. Waters explained she was representing the Kenai Grace Brethren .Church who would prefer not to pave at this t/me because of thc cost. However, should their neighbors and friends choose to §o forward with the paving, they will support them and would request be assessed at the 25% linear foot- based assessment. John Preston, Kenai Lions Club -- Preston referred to the letter added to the record at the beginn/ni~ of the meeting submitted by Attorney Phil Nash on behalf of the Kenai Lions Club. Preston explained, their very small parcel of property lies along the Kenai Spur Highway; the property was donated to the Club on the condition it be used as a memorial for those who donated it; and, their only purpose for the property is to hold their "Welcome to Kenai" sign. Preston stated the Club would like a waiver or exemption from the assessment as they feel they would have to ask for donations from the community to pay for it. Referring 'to the letter, he noted the Club is confused as to how the assessment would affect them and not sure how it would affect the 25% of the assessed value. Preston added, they are willing to work with the city and donate a portion of the property for the right- of-way of the highway as they have no other use for the property except for the signage. Janice Szabo, 1105 Aliak Drive, Kenai -- Stated she would like to have the road paved because of the dust. She added, she would prefer to be assessed on the linear foot basis. She noted, her property is 132 feet across the front of the property, but 300 foot on the back which would not be benefited by the paving. Szabo stated, she did not know if a government lot is considered a subdivided area as explained in the information sent with the assessment information. Szabo stated she preferred the linear foot assessment. Ray Espy, 403 McCollum, Kenat -- Stated he was in favor of the paving. He noted, 'for much of his life he has lived along gravel roads and believes it is time to pave McCollum. Espy stated he preferred the linear foot assessment, even though his property is rectangular. K~NAI CITY COUNICL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 5, 2003 PAGE 4 Teresa Werner.(~uade, 409 McCollum Drive and also has property at 1001 Aliak,~ 506 Japonskt and 508 Japonski -- Stated she is not in favor of the paving project but if the project goes forward, she would prefer the square foot calculation as the savings to her on the square foot calculation would be almost $3,000. Sylvia Stuart, 401 McCollum, Kenai -- Stated she and her husband preferred paving and the linear foot calculation instead of the square foot. Moore referred to the Nash letter on behalf of the Lions Club and questioned their offer to either exchange a portion of the property in order to widen or straighten the roadway to offset the cost of the project. He asked if it would be an exchange for a waiver on the assessment. Preston stated it would be a wavier or a reduction. City Manager Snow noted she did not know if a waiver or reduction like this had been done in the past. However, in regard to the project, Snow noted it was still unknown whether the project would go forward as there were still issues regard/ng road fight-of- ways. Snow noted, they would work with the Club in resolving the problems. Public Works Manager Komelis noted he was not aware of any reductions offers made in the past. He reviewed the 25% rule and noted, the Lions Club property is the only property on this assessment roll that exceeds the 25% rule using the Kenai Peninsula Borough assessed value. He added, the Borough's assessed values are what have been used in the past for calculations, but they don't take into effect any improvements that could have been added. Preston added, they are unable to place a structure on the property and because of that, they pay city taxes. If the property were big enough for placement of a structure, they could request an exemption of city taxes. He added, the Lions Club wants to be a good neighbor and feel paving is important, but because they are a non-profit, they would be requesting donations from the community to pay for their portion of the paving costs. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED to continue the hearing until the next meeting and Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. Bookey again noted, the reason to continue the hearing was to have a full council present to vote on the issue. He added, he felt that would be more fair to the public and council as currently, at this meeting, one vote could kill the matter. Bookey also reminded the audience, the project was contingent upon receipt of funding from the Legislature. VOTE: KENAI CITY COUNICL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 5, 2003 PAGE 5 Councilman Moore requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. ORDERED. There were no objections. Bookey explained, the matter would be on the March 19 council meeting agenda and' the public was invited to attend and give additional testimony. ITEM E: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging -- No report. E-2. Airport Commission -- Jackman noted, the minutes of the February meeting were included in the packet. The next meeting was scheduled for March 13. E-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, March 10. Public Works Manager Komelis.noted he had nothing for the agenda of the meeting and requested the meeting be cancelled. Council had no objections. E-4. Library Commission -- Porter stated she attended the meeting for Councilman Moore and reported the following: · Several students from the KCHS government class attend the meeting · A lengthy discussion regarding the budget was held. · They are investigating the establishment of a library foundation. It was suggested another resident survey be taken to better indicate the services the citizens want, etc. It was suggested the survey be done after the budget is approved and the residents have time to get accustomed to cuts that may be coming. Bookey agreed. E-5. Psrks/is Recreation Commission -- Porter reported the next meeting was scheduled for March 6. E-6. Planning/h Zoning Commission -- Bookey reported he attended the meeting and a preliminary plat and recommended code change regarding Parks and Recreation were approved. He also noted Barry Eldridge was sworn in as the newest member to the Commission. E-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees E-7a. Beautification Committee -- It was reported thc next meeting was scheduled for March 11. E-7b. Kenai Convention/is Visitors Bureau Board -- It was reported the next meeting would be held March 1 1. KENAI CITY COUNICL ME~ING MINUTES MARCH 5, 2003 PAGE 6 E-7c. Alsska Municipal LeaEue Report -- City Manager Snow referred to a fax alert distributed to council regarding Revenue Sharing/Safe Communities funding reduction concerns. Snow reported she, ^ttomey Graves, Finance Director Semmens and Mayor Williams attended a teleconference at which it was reported the Governor's budget recommended Safe Communities funding be cut 25% (equaling approximately $75,000 for Kenail and the mumcipal matching grant funding would remain about the E-Td. Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- Tim Navarre, Chamber Board member, reported the following: · The executive director and assistant positions had been vacated and apphcations were being taken for replacements. The first meeting of the July 4t~ planning committee had been scheduled for April 4. Letters are being sent out to community organizations inviting them to get involved. ITEM F: MINUTES F-I. Regular Meeting of February 19, 2003. ITEM G: CORRESPONDENCE-- None. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS-- None. ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS I-lo Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNICL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 5, 2003 PAGE 7' I-3. Ordinance No. 1995-2003 -- Amending KMC 23.40.080 and 23.40.120 to Allow Employees to Elect the Opt-Out Provision of the Public Empleyees Retirement System (PERS) as Stated in AS 39.35.150(b) and/or Opt Out of Municipal Medical and Hospital Insurance. Introduced by consent agenda. Discussion -- Schedule Volunteer Appreciation Event A memorandum was included in the packet regarding National Volunteer Day and council's desires whether to hold a Volunteer Appreciation event, what type of event, and when. The memorandum also questioned whether council wanted an advertisement listing all the city's volunteers to run. After a brief discussion, the date for the event was set for April 25 at the Senior Center. The type of event will be discussed further at the March 19 council meeting. Council also approved the newspaper advertisement. ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR-- No report. ITEM K: ADMINI~RATION REPORTS K-1. City Manager-- City Manager Snow reported the following: · Referred to the Public Works Report (Information Item No. 3) indicating DEC has stated the old antenna site has been determined as clean and the transfer of ownership can be made as soon as a written report is completed. · The water rate study is available for review. A memorandum noting Administration's findings from the study will be included in the next council packet. A report has been issued indicating there is $500,000 in federal funding for the Kenai River, though it has not been identified clearly whether the funds are for Kenai or perhaps a Soldotna trail project. Administration is investigating. · - She has received from the Corps of Engineers the study plans for determining the scopes of work for the areas at issue in regard to the coastal trail (hydrological, sed/mentation, bank stabilization, etc.). Snow added, the Corps had also indicated target dates for the studies to be completed. K-2. Attorney-- Attorney Graves reported the following: · He, Parks Director Frates and Public Works Manager La Shot met with a representative from the Anchorage Solid Waste Department to review the plans of the proposed use of the Section 36 property. He has prepared a summal~ of the meeting and it will be included in the next meeting's packet. Graves noted, several suggestions were made in regard to the placement of the parking lot and the only problem now is funding. tiEN~ CITY COUNICL ME~ING MINUTES MARCH 5, 2003 PAGE 8 · Referred to the City's HIPAA privacy policy included in the packet and noted, the city would be in compliance with this submission and another policy will be required to be submitted to the federal government next year. This was another unfounded mandate which was very complicated and detailed, taking a lot of time for him and other departments involved. K-3. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas reported the following: · A letter from the Kenai River Festival committee requesting donations was included in the packet. She noted the Legislative budget had $300 included in it for this purpose. Council had no objections to forwarding the donation. · Noted a request had been received from the KCHS After-Prom Committee for use of the Recreation Center at no cost. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED to waive the fee for the After-Prom Act/v/ties Committee for use of the Recreation Center and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. · Noted the joint work session with the Airport Commission originally scheduled for April 9 has been changed to April 23 due to travel schedule changes of the Transportation Security Administration representatives. ITEM L: DISCUSSION L-.X. Citizens-- None. L-2. Council -- Moore -- Reported a street light out on Forest Drive near the Scars Elementary School exit. Porter -- · Asked ff Snow had extended an invitation to the Borough Assembly members to tour thc fire training facility. Snow indicated she had not, but would during the next days. Asked if the dirt mound along Marathon Road could be leveled as it appeared to be an attractive nuisance. A brief discussion followed in which it was noted the dirt was mostly good and useable. Administration was requested to investigate if something could be done to lessen the stated concerns. Jackman -- No comments. Bookey-- No comments. .FJiECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled KEN~ CITY COUNICL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 5, 2003 PAGE 9 ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approx/mately 7'59 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk KENAI CITY COUNCIL KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 25, 2003 8:00 A.M. CHARLOTTE'S RESTAURANT, KENAI Council Present: City Staff: Chamber Board: Chamber Staff: Porter, Williams, Bookey, Swarner and Jackman City Clerk Freas, City Attorney Graves and City Manager Snow Brewer, Carroll, Navarre, Dawkins, Wells, Swamer, Cunningham, Strief. Bannock Mayor Williams noted the council and Chamber Board were meeting to discuss matters of interest to both the city and the Chamber. He added, due to loss of revenue and economic changes, the city is in a transition phase and the city will need to take on a new appearance, which may include less services and an increase in taxes. Individually, the group gave comments as to their biggest concerns, suggestions, etc. they envisioned for the city in the coming years. They included' The City and Chamber need to work together in bringing commerce to the city, in issues that affect the city, i.e. the emergency management building proposed to be built in Soldotna when an emergency manage facility is already available and ready to be used in Kenai. · Kenai is a wonderful place to live and will be in the future; with the issues at hand, the leaders in the community need to work to emphasize the positives. · Consider hiring a marketer for the city. · Regionalize, pooling resources (Kenai, Soldoma, and Borough). · Cooperate between entities; work to resolve the present economic situation as it is temporary. · Kenai will continue to grow; the current economic problems of Kenai are not necessarily the City's problems. · The Chamber will be looking for an Executive Director; maybe between the city and the Chamber, the fight person can be found to market the city. · Move forward and work together, knowing the City and Chamber don't always have to agree with each other. · Perhaps the City of Kenai, Kenai Chamber and the Soldotna Chamber should meet together. Create an atmosphere for people from Nikiski to stop in Kenai. Look for new sources of revenue may take some time, but working together will allow a better chance to find those sources. · Use the Kenai Airport to its full potential in attracting businesses to Kenai. · Accept change and keep moving forward utilizing what is now available while creating new opportunities. · Because what profits one city, benefits others on the Peninsula, the Peninsula needs to work together. · Kenai survived without Kmart and will again. COUNCIL/CHAMBER JOINT WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 25, 2003 PAGE 2 · Changes equal a cleansing process and paring down will effect a more efficient machine and will make Kenai stronger. City Manager Snow noted, the city had submitted an application to acquire a VISTA volunteer to aid the city in its economic issues. City staff was already involved in preparation of the new fiscal year's budget and that this budget would be very difficult. However, they were staying positive, knowing the paring down will highlight what are considered essentials. The City has an excellent staff. If the VISTA application is granted, the city would look forward to discussing issues with the Chamber. Williams added, he believed the VISTA volunteer would be helpful in interfacing and inventorying the resources of the city and aid the city in working toward an economic development end. He added, the problem with the other economic development organizations in the area is that they cannot work specifically for one city on the Peninsula. The VISTA person will be able to be specific it the effort. Other concerns were noted as' · The non-profits are having problems due to the downturn in sources of revenue from industry and individuals; they need to consider sharing their efforts. · Business and government have the same problems' low revenues, high interest rates and unfounded mandates. Discussion followed regarding the emergency management facility availability and the Borough's efforts to build a similar type facility in Soldotna. Snow noted, efforts were being made to stay on top of the situation, informing the Assembly members of the city's concerns. She noted, it was important to work directly with the Assembly and it was also important to be sure the earnest money agreement would not go through prior to discussing the matter with the Assembly as a whole. The following was concluded: Contact Assembly members individually and note concerns. City invite Assembly members, as well as members of their Land Committee, to tour the PRISM facility. · Attend the Land Committee meeting on March 1 1, prior to the Borough's public hearing on their ordinance to approve the purchase of property. · Request two public hearings be held on the ordinance. Chamber Board pass a resolution supporting the use of the City's facility instead of the Borough building a new one. The work session ended at approximately 9' 10 a.m. Carol L. Fre~t~, City Clerk Z Z o W ~ ~' Z )o Z -- Z ~ uJ ~ w :~ ._l ill ..J o F- ~ ~- o ~ z ~ 0 0 ~ 0 X X X I-- z LLI W w ~ < w w w ~ I- Z ~ LU 0 ~ O W -r' ~ ~o -J o. ~ o~ W D:: I-- 0 Z W < rn W ~ W ri,' 0 ~ W H- Z UJ Z 0 c) c) w F- ILl ILl Z 0 Z u.I v' Z .-IuJ --- I. LIn ~ :::>Z (..) 0 I-- w uJ C~ w w r~ F- ILl ILl 0 ILl Suggested by: Administra. City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1996-2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $315,975 IN THE GENERAL FUND TO TRANSFER INLET WOODS SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS TO THE DEBT SERVICE FUND. WHEREAS, The City of Kenai has a balance of $315,975 on debt related to the Inlet Woods bonds; and, WHEREAS, the City recently received $359,000 in settlement proceeds related to Inlet Woods litigation; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to transfer $315,975 of these proceeds to the Debt Service Fund so that the General Fund Revenues will not have to be used to pay the remaining Debt Service; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows' General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Miscellaneous Revenue $315_975 Increase Appropriations: Non-departmental- Transfer to Debt Service Fund $315,975 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2nd day of April, 2003. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (03/07/2003) hl Introduced' Adopted- Effective: March 19, 2003 April 2, 2003 April 2, 2003 Suggested by: Administratio: City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1997-2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $8,300 IN THE SENIOR CITIZEN BOROUGH GRANT FUND, AND TRANSFERRING $12,800 FROM THE BOROUGH FUND TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS TITLE III GRANT FUND TO' PURCHASE FOOD. WHEREAS, the Title III Grant program is serving meals to more senior citizens than in the past; and, WHEREAS, additional funds are needed to purchase food through June 30; and, WHEREAS, funds are available in the Borough Grant Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased and budget transfers be made as follows: Senior Citizen Borough Grant FUnd Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $8,300 Increase Appropriations: Transfers Out $8.300 Transfer From: Operating Supplies $4,500 Transfer To: Transfers Out $4,500 Senior Citizens Title III Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfers In- Borough $12,800 Increase Appropriations: Congregate Meals- Operating Supplies Home Meals- Operating Supplies $10,240 2,560 $12.800 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2nd day of April, 2003. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (03 / 05 / 2003) hl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: March 19, 2003 April 2, 2003 April 2, 2003 Suggested by: Council CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1998-2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTION OF A NEW CHAPTER 12.40 TO REGULATE SMOKING IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS. WHEREAS, the smoking of tobacco is a proven danger to health; and, WHEREAS, health hazards induced by breathing secondhand smoke includes, but is not limited to, lung cancer, respiratory infection, decreased respiratory function, broncho-constriction, and broncho-spasm; and, WHEREAS, numerous studies have found that tobacco smoke is a major contributor to indoor air pollution and that breathing secondhand smoke is a cause of disease, including lung cancer, in nonsmokers and restaurant staff; and, ~ WHEREAS, persons eating outside their homes for meals, including children, are often · involuntarily exposed to indoor tobacco smoke which is not only harmful to their health, but which may also diminish their enjoyment of the experience; and, WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that it is in the public health, safety and welfare to supplement State regulation of the use of tobacco and tobacco products by regulating their use in eating establishments within the City of Kenai. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that KMC 12.40 is hereby added to read as follows on Attachment A. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this second day of April, 2003. ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: March 19, 2003 April 2, 2003 October 2, 2003 S~ction ! Chapter 12.40 REGULATION OF SMOKING IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS Sections: 12.40.010 12.40.020 12.40.030 12.40.040 12.40.050 12.40.060 12.40.070 12.40.080 Definitions Regulation of Smoking in Eating Establishments Where Smoking Not Regulated Sign Posting RequirementS No Retaliation Violations and Penalties Enforcement Other Applicable Laws 12.40.010. Definitions. "Bar" means a premises licensed under As 04.11.090 which does not employ any person under the age of twenty-one (21) and which does not serve any person under the age of twenty-one (21) unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, and where tobacco smoke cannot filter into any other area where smoking is prohibited through a passageway, ventilation system or other means. A "bar" does not include areas in an eating, establishment where alcoholic beverages may be served. "Eating Establishment" means any restaurant, coffee shop, cafeteria, luncheonette, sandwich stand, soda fountain, private or public school cafeteria, fast food service and other establishments, including any bar area of any such establishment which is not an enclosed area, which gives or offers for sale food to the public and where cooked or otherwise prepared food is sold to the public for consumption on the premises, as well as kitchens in which food is prepared. "Enclosed Area" means a ventilated area so that air from a smoking area is not drawn into or across the nonsmoking area where all space between a floor and ceiling is enclosed on all sides by solid walls or windows, exclusive of doors or passage ways, which extend from the floor to the ceiling, including all space therein screened by partitions which do not extend between the floor and ceiling or are not solid. The doors of an enclosed area should remain closed whenever practicable. "Operator" means and includes the owner, proprietor, manager, lessee, lessor, licensee or any other person exercising control over any eating establishment or bar. "Smoking" means the burning, inhaling or exhaling of a tobacco or carrying any lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or other combustible substance in any manner or in any form. Attachment A Ordinance 1998-2003 Page 1 of 3 12.40.020. Regulation of Smoking in Eating Establishments. Smoking is prohibited and is unlawful within all indoor eating establishments. Section 12.40.030.:. Where Smoking Not Regulated. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, the following areas shall not be subject to the smoking restrictions of this Chapter: (a) Bars; and and (b) Eating establishments while in use in their entirety for private functions; (c) to the sky. Any patio or other area of an eating establishment which is entirely open Section 1.2.40.040. Sign Posting Requirement. (a) The operator of a bar or eating establishment controlled by this Chapter shall post signs stating "No Smoking", with letters of not less than two inches in height or the international "No Smoking" symbol (consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it), and with letters of not less than one inch in height, citing City of Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 12.40. Signs shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted in every location where smoking is controlled by this Chapter. (b) Every operator of an eating establishment regulated by this ChaPter shall have posted at the entrance of the eating establishment, a sign clearly stating, "No Smoking" which meets the above described requirements. Section 12.40.050. No Retaliation. No person may retaliate or discriminate against any customer or employee because such person exercises any right to a smoke-free environment afforded by this Chapter. Section 12.40.060. Violations and Penalties. (a) It is unlawful for any person who operates any premises subject to regulation under this Chapter to fail to comply with any provisions of this Chapter. (b) It is unlawful for any person to smoke in any area where smoking is prohibited by this Chapter. (c) Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by: Attachment A Ordinance 1998-2003 Page 2 of 3 1. A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100), plus any surcharge required to be imposed by AS 12.55.039, for a first violation within a 24 month period; 2. A frae not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200), plus any surcharge required to be imposed by AS 12.55.039, for a second violation within a 24 month period as measured from the date of first violation; or 3. A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), plus any surcharge required to be imposed by AS 12.55.039, for a third or additional violation~ within a 24-month period as measured from the date of first violation. (d) Each and every day that such violation continues shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation. (e) Any person aggrieved by a violation or threatened violation of this Chapter or the City may bring a civil action against a person who violates this Chapter and may recover a civil penalty not to exceed $300 per violation. An action to enjoin a violation may be brought notwithstanding the availability of any other remedy. Section 12.40.070. Enforcement. (a) Administration of this Chapter shall be by the City Manager or his or her designee(s). Any person who desires to register a complaint hereunder may initiate enforcement consideration with the City Manager or his or her designe¢lsl. (b) Prior to citing an owner for violation of this Chapter, the City shall provide the operator with a written warning for any such violation. Thereafter, in the case of the f'a'~t violation of this Chapter in any two-year period, the operator shall be subject to the penalties Set forth in Section 12.40.060. Section 12.40.080. Other A~licable Laws. _ _ This Chapter shall not be interpreted or construed to permit smoking where it · is othemrise restricted by other applicable laws or regulation. Where State law and the provisions of thi~ Chapter apply to the same area or activities, the more stringent provision creating a smoking prohibition shall apply. Section 2 Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective on October 2, 2003. Attachment A Ordinance 1998-2003 Page 3 of 3 Carol Freas From: Sent: To: Subject: Kattaryna Stiles [kstiles@anhb.org] Tuesday, March 18, 2003 4:00 PM Carol Freas Testimony for proposed Ordinance No. 1998-2003 Testimony for ,roposed Ordinan.. b~r Ms. Frees, ]~ am attaching a letter concerning proposed Ordinance No. 1998-2003. Please distribute hard copy to each council member prior to tomorrow evening's meeting. ~Ef possible, I would also like this letter read into the public record as testimony. Thank you for your consideration. Regards, <<Testimony for proposed Ordinance No. 1998-2003.doc>> Kattaryna Stiles Alaskans for Tobacco-Free Kids Clearing the air and saving lives - one community at a time. 907-743-6125 direct 800-478-2426 toll free 907-536-2001 fax Alaskans UAMERICAN ~!~ American Heart LUNG ASSOCIATION. Associatione of Alaska Fighting Heart Disease end Stroke for Tob ac c o- Yr e e Kids March 18, 2003 Kenai City Council 210 Fidaigo Ave. Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Council Members, Alaskans for Tobacco-Free Kids would like to commend you for considering an ordinance to regulate smoking in eating establishments. Passage of this ordinance would be a good first step toward protecting the public health of workers in Kenai businesses. We am concerned, however, that while the proposed ordinance may create a more pleasant dining experience for nonsmokers, it does not go far enough to the protect public health of Kenai workers. A nonsmoker working an 8-hour shift in a smoking establishment inhales deadly toxins equivalent to smoking full pack of cigarettes. For every eight smokers who die of tobacco-related illnesses, one nonsmoker dies from secondhand smoke. We are concerned specifically about some dangerous loopholes that may be included in the current ordinance language and would like you to consider some amendments to the ordinance prior to its passage. We urge you to consider removing from the ordinance the exemption for bars that are attached to restaurants. This change would allow smoking only in free- standing bars, thus protecting more workers and more of the public from the deadly effects of secondhand smoke. It is als° much easier to enforce an ordinance that includes the bar area of restaurants. Recommended language to replace Section 12.040.030(a)is as follows' Bars, other than bars attached to restaurants, provided that smoke from these places does not infiltrate into areas where smoking is prohibited under the provisions of this chapter. Along these lines, we also suggest avoiding exemptions for bar areas of restaurants that are in "enclosed areas" under the definition of "eating establishment." As currently written, the definition of "enclosed area" still allows for passage of secondhand smoke into restaurant areas through doors and passageways. Our proposed revision would include deleting the phrase, which is not in an enclosed area, in the definition of "eating establishment" under section 12.40.010 and eliminating the definition of "enclosed area" entirely. The definition of a "bar", as currently written in the ordinance, is identical to the language in the Anchorage clean indoor air ordinance. With over two years experience operating under this ordinance, we have found that this language creates a loophole by allowing restaurants with attached bars to declare themselves to be entirely a bar. We strongly encourage you to consider strengthening the current language to close the loophole and protect' all patrons and workers that work in restaurants with attached bars. Recommended language reads: "Bar" means an establishment that is devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by guests on the premises and in which the serving of food is only incidental to the consumption of those beverages, including but not limited to, taverns, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, and cabarets. Thank you for considering passage of a clean indoor air ordinance in Kenai. If we can be of further assistance to you in this matter, please feel free to contact Kattaryna Stiles, Tobacco Policy- Coordinator at 907-743-6125. Sincerely, Annette A. Marley, MPH Trampling Tobacco Project Manager Alaska Native Health Board Emily Nenon Alaska Advocacy Manager American Cancer Society Michelle Toohey Director of Public Advocacy American Lung Association of Alaska Jenna App Alaska Advocacy Director American Heart Association k~enai,mayor@hotmail.com, 3/2/0:} 8.:23 .PM -0900, Smoking Ban Ordinance ~ ~?/~P~/~'A/ To: kenai_ma¥or@ hotmail.com From: Greg Daniels <aklure@gci.net> Subject: Smoking Ban Ordinance Cc: Bcc: X-Attachments' 3-2-2003 To: Kenai City Council Mayor' John Williams Dear Council: I will not be in Alaska at either of the Kenai City Council meetings scheduled for March 19 and April 2, 2003, so please consider this a response to be read at either of the meetings where public input is appropriate. My name is Greg Daniels and i live at 426 Rogers Rd, Kenai. In my testimony given before the Kenai Council on Feb. 5th, 2003, I referenced many instances where second-hand smoke is hazardous to public health and will not reiterate those again, except to say that many people have needlessly died or have serious illnesses due to second-hand smoke. It is my hope that the Kenai City Council in its wisdom of protecting the public against public health hazards will adopt this ordinance that prevents the use of tobacco and tobacco related products in public restaurants. In reading this ordinance being considered, I am concerned about the wording of an "enclosed area" and the line that states: (The doors of an enclosed area should remain closed whenever possible). My definition of an enclosed area is one that is completely closed on all sides from floor to ceiling, a separate ventilation system, and no doors leadinc~ to any smokin(~ area. attached bar or any D.!ace where smokina.is occurin.q. As I mentioned before, smoke knows no boundaries. Perhaps, I have read these definitions of the ordinance incorrectly, and if so, I apologize. Your passage of this ordinance for the health, safety, and welfare of your community, the people of the State of Alaska, and the tourists from all over the world, will reflect Kenai's positive attitude towards protecting all of us. Thank you. Greg Daniels Printed for Greg Daniels <aklure@gci.net> CITY OF KENAI "0# Capital of Aiaska' 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE: 907-283-7535 FAX: 907-283-3014 MEMORANDUM TO- FROM: DATE: RE: Mayor Williams & City Council Members Linda Snow, City Manager L. March 14, 2003 Boys & Girls Club Proposal As you know, the City has been working with the Boys & Girls Club for over a year in an effort to meet the increased demand for qualitative programming for children and teens, e.g. summer recreation and teen programming. For informational purposes, I requested a proposal from the Boys & Girls Club to expand our collaborative efforts to include the operation of the Kenai Recreation Center. As budget preparations commenced and Council budget instructions were issued, I was hoping to receive a proposal in time for initial review and discussion by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission at its March meeting. I did not receive a proposal in time for that meeting, however, and I asked Director Bob Frates to inquire whether the Commission would be willing to request that a special meeting be held to review the proposal in the event it was received prior to March 14~. I have reviewed the minutes of the March 6~ meeting and found, unfortunately, a good deal of misunderstanding occurred with respect to this matter. The attached proposal from the Boys & Girls Club was received this morning and is included for your information. It is also being included in the meeting packet for the next Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission meeting on April 3~. The budget calendar you received has already scheduled a budget work session for Monday, April 7% which I am requesting that Council confirm will be held as a joint work session with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission and the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors and staff for the sole purpose of discussing this matter. March 13, 2003 Ms. Linda Snow-City Manager City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, Alaska 99611 BOYS & GIRLS CLU' of the Kenai Peninsula, Kenai L 11247 Frontage Road, Suite B Kenai, Alaska 99611 e-mail: info @ positiveplaceforkids.com Website: positiveplaceforkids.com (907) 283-2682 (907) 283-8190 fax Dear Ms. Snow: This letter is in response to the City of Kenars request for a proposal from the Boys and Gids Club of the Kenai Peninsula (B&GCKPKP). The request is regarding a statement of interest from the B&GCKP that the organization consider discussing a partnership with the City of Kenai in the operation of the Kenai Recreation Center and associated programming services. After initial consideration of the issues that are apparent to the B&GCKP board at this time, the B&GCKP is. proposing to the City of Kenai that the entities begin negotiation to determine if a partnership arrangement can be accomplished. The partnership proposal involves the following essentials: The B&GCKP will' provide management and operational pemonnel at the Kenai Recreation Center and the Kenai Teen Recreation Program. The pdmary objective will continue to be providing traditional city recreational services for the youth and adults of Kenai as economically feasible, enhanced by the proven youth development programs of the Boys and Gids Club. The City of Kenai will provide the Kenai Recreation Center Building, provide building maintenance, pay utilities and provide pre-negotiated supPlemental operating funds. We look forward to meeting with city officials and interested parties to discuss the possibilities and formalities of the partnership, transition procedures and the term/form of agreement. Please feel free to contact Tina Herford, B&GCKP Executive Director or myself Peter A. Micciche, President of the B&GCKP Board with any questions, comments or concerns. Thank you, Tina M ade-~-H e'~o r~ "~~~~--'' Executive Director- B&GCKP 15eter ,~,. Mi~ciche President- B&GCKP Board The Positive Place For Kids Linda Snow From: Sent: · To: Cc: Ewa Jankowska Wednesday, March 12, 2003 5:11 PM Linda Snow Kim Howard Subject: 'Library Report- February 2003 On February 4, the Library patrons, the Kenai Community Library Staff and the Library Commission participated in a visioning session that delineated present and future needs for library services. We were very grateful to have had Phil North as a facilitator and Margaret Gilman as a recorder. There were more than 20 people from the community who came despite the very bad weather that evening. Those people who came to the meeting care very deeply about the Library and were able to come up with many interesting and often unorthodox ideas. Many of the ideas evolved around the present building expansion but many, we felt, could be implemented at present - although may be not on the scale that was suggested at the meeting. Some of these ideas were: "More new books" - we interfiled new and rental books, we will provide better signage for juvenile and children's new books. We were also asked to write a weekly or monthly "new books" column in the Peninsula Clarion. We even have a volunteer, Virginia Walters, who would love to do it! "The Library should look like Barnes&Noble" - staff should offer book recommendations and a cappuccino or a latte while you read!" - we will have 4-5 staff recommended books displayed and we are inserting "The New York Times Bestseller" bookmarks to flag bestsellers. We have been updating the bestsellers list in our catalog for two years now but need to draw patrons' attention to it. Unfortunately we cannot have a coffee shop. "Fantasy books and mysteries should be separated - so it is easier to find them "- we cannot do that due to the lack of space but we have labels on the spines indicating Mysteries, Science Fiction and Fantasy - we placed signs explaining those "icons". "More comic books that would brings teens to the Library" - we are buying now comics and graphic novels. Corey Hall and I went to the Teen Center and offered to donate older issues of magazines and a small selection of comic books. We understand that comic books are often the door to the world of reading. "The Library should offer Intemet classes" - we do and we have to advertise them better. We offered to send our calendar and the monthly newsletter to everyone who wishes to be on our mailing list Some ideas worth investigating further: - take books to seniors - get a selection of e-books - get in touch with kids who read, ask them to help with book selection - organize series of community meetings to learn about long term needs of this community and the surrounding communities - warehouse infrequently used books, may be at the old courthouse - set up service area for libraries, get the Borough to pay for library services for people outside the City limits - self checkout - different library catalog, similar to Amazon.corn - explore better and diverse ways of public relations - bring an aviation collection the Library (donated by aviation industry) - bring the Law library from the courthouse to the Library We were also told "not to lose personal touch" - and we hope that we will never do that. 3/14/2003 163 Main Street Loop Kenai, Alaska 99611 REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 2003 CIRCULATION Adult Juvenile Easy Books Fiction 1781 Non-Fiction 1795 Periodicals 93 Cassettes Intemet Access CDs Kits Misc. 171 828 177 8 41 Total Printed Materials ............... 5864 Total Circulation ............................ 8462 WEBPAC Searches .................... 995 380 285 Puzzles 2 1235 295 Videos 1265 DVD 106 ADDITIONS Docs Adult Juvenile Easy Books AV Gifts - 70 38 45 39 Purchases - 77 20 13 4 Total Additions ............................... 306 INTERLIBRARY LOANS Ordered Received Returned Books 48 24 22 INTERLIBRARY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY ............ 69 INTERNET USE ......... 828 VOLUNTEERS Number .... 14 Total Hours .....171 INCOME Fines and Rental Books Xerox Lost or Damaged Books $1,516.34 287.50 148.49 Total Income for February, 2003 ............ $1,952.33 Library Cards Issued February, 2003 Kenai 55 Kasilof 7 Nildski 19 Soldoma 22 Seward 2 Sterling 5 Other 8 Total 118 Library Patronage ...... Adult Programs ........ Childrens' Programs... 7,413 Persons 60 Persons 249 Persons Memo To: From: Date: Re: Linda Snow, City Manager Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police March 13, 2003 February 2003 Report During February the Kenai Police Department responded to 438 calls for service. Communications Center received 147 911 calls for emergency assistance. The Upgrades to the Dispatch Center are nearly complete. Customer service has been improved with the addition of a secure pass-through box. Dispatchers can now pass packages back and forth to customers in the front entry area easily. The secure pass-through and security glass are significant safety improvements, greatly appreciated by our dispatchers and all public safety personnel. The City Clerk's office and the Communications Department have been working cooperatively to integrate its records archival in a step to save,money. Under this plan, ACS will be providing a Iow cost phone connection that will link the Communications Department's archive server to City Hall. This will allow the City Clerk's office to access records that have been digitally archived onto the Communications Department's record system. Laserfiche, the software that allows for digital archival of paper records, can limit access to different files stored on its network. This will provide a secure partition to separate police records from public access records. Ultimately, the City Clerk's office will not have to purchase its own server equipment or upgrade software. The sharing of computer resources will lead to substantial savings to both departments. Officer Kelly George hosted two Kenai Central High School students for job shadow day. Chief Kopp spoke at the Chamber luncheon on the topic of reinvesting your life back into your community, the virtues of civic duty, and recognizing that our education prepares us for a life of service. officer David Ross attended a two-week Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation class in Anchorage. Sgt. Gus Sandahl has completed the second month of a federally funded 12-week Polygraph Examiner school; the school is in Pennsylvania and will conclude the end of March. An Anchorage jury convicted Billy Smith of two counts of Murder 1st Degree on February 11, 2003. This case was successfully resolved due to Kenai Police Department polygraph expertise. The department received emergency preparedness equipment for its officers to respond to 'a chemical/biological incident. This equipment includes Tyvek suits, respirators, and rubber gloves. The police and fire departments am working to develop a PowerPoint disaster preparedness presentation that will be delivered to various community groups through the Local Emergency Planning Committee. Assistant Fire Chief Tilly has done a tremendous job putting this together. City of Kenai Police Chief Chuck Kopp 107 S. Willow Street Kenai, AK 99611 __RECEIVED .c:. T,~,~ ?-~ .r-, t,.$ Dear Chief Kopp' We would just like to say "thank you" for your department's efficient and quick recovery of items stolen from our home at 1530 Kittiwake Court. Investigators and Officers that we are aware of in helping solve this crime are Lead Investigator Kelly George, Investigator Mitch Langseth, Sgt. Scott McBride, Officers Cornfield and Ross. Investigator George was very compassionate in detailing the items that have been recovered and Officer Ross was very patiem with me when 1 telephoned at 3:30AM with information. Thank you all very much and we just wanted you to know how much your dedication is appreciated. //Kcnai, ~a~ 99611 Cy: Linda Snow, City Manager v/ nal Municipal Airport Airport Espresso Bar: The owners of Wings Family Diner are requesting to rent the glassed- in area currently donated to the Kenai Chamber. If approved, they will relocate the coffee bar from the restaurant to better serve the traveling public. The Chamber has been contacted and several ideas concerning other space for their displays have been discussed. Recent personnel changes at the Chamber have slowed negotiations; however, I am confident a positive solution will be reached as soon as a new director is appointed. The Airport intends to provide water and sewer service to this leased space. Purchase orders for those improvements (money is available in Terminal Repair and Maintenance) along with proposed amendments to the Wings lease will be in the next Council packet. Airport Terminal Parking Lot and Driveway Reconfigurati°n Project: Consultant continues work with the Airport Commission and terminal user groups to develop a plan for presentation to Council. The most exciting part of this project will include the upgrade of terminal ramps and sidewalks to comply with Federal access requirements. This portion of the project is eligible for grant funding. " Airport Terminal Display Project: Project is still on schedule for completion before tourist season. The group met on March 11 to discuss final changes to the design. Rieky Geese, of the Kenai Convention and Visitor Center, spent several hours with us helping develop the esthetic aspects of the display. Airport Security: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues to provide two agents on a trial basis to search checked baggage outbound fi'om Kenai to connecting carriers. We have been unofficially notified that this service will be discontinued, however that has not occurred as of this writing. Central Peninsula Air Fair- A meeting was held March 6 at the Airport Operations Facility. The Airport Manager is developing a logo for approval at the next meeting, which is scheduled for March 20 in the Soldoma Council Chambers. Once the logo is approved, we will order posters, t-shins and postcards. The postcard mailing is scheduled for May 1 and everyone is encouraged to submit names and addresses for the mailing list. Contact Kenai coordinator Mary Bondurant at 283-7951 x 22. Airport Triangle Landscaping Project: A landscaping project to improve the appearance of the east end of the triangle green strip has gained approval fi'om the Airport Commission and the Parks and Ree Commission. This project will address only the area around flagpoles. Steve Booth has provided a landscaping plan with a new sign designed by Sherman Signs. A presentation of the plan will be made to Council when the purchase orders are brought forward. Money is available in this year's budget to complete this project. Airport Development: Airport Manager continues to work with Jack Brown, KPB Business Development Manager, on potential projects at the Kenai Airport. 737 Diversion' Exceptionally high winds closed the Anchorage International Airport on March 13 and brought several diversions to Kenai. An Alaska Airlines 737 enroute fi'om Nome to Anchorage with 84 passengers diverted to Kenai. Passengers were off-loaded and transported to Anchorage by bus and other means. The Alaska Airlines crew was very complimentary to the Kenai Airport and Era Aviation for the great service and helpful attitude displayed here. Date: To; From: INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM KE NA I FIR E D EPA R TME N T March 11 2003 ~-~'~ Linda Snow, City Mana~r ~-~ Scott Walden, Fire Chief ~ Subject: February through Mid-March Department Report During this period, the department responded 110 times for emergencies. The department has been Working closely with the City Attorney and Finance to meet compliance standards and April 15t~ deadline of the HIPPA (medical records confidentiality) Act. In addition to that requirement, we have begun developing a security policy for electronic medical records to comply with the new HIPPA Security Act (deadline April 15, 2004). We have provided training to nearly all affected public safety employees and a couple of Finance employees per this Act. We have been working closely with Keith Komelis and Carolyn Roy to complete the department site-specific safety plan and MSDS documentation, and have coordinated efforts to compile the same for the Airport Operations Facility. We have started the application process for the FEMA Fire Act Grant Program, coordinating the request with the Kenai Police Department and Dispatch to enhance interoperability of our communications system by providing mobile repeaters in emergency vehicles. This should provide clear communications from portables and vehicle-to-vehicle, including mutual aid departments responding to assist us. It will improve personal safety for public safety employees as well. We are developing an outreach program for the City and LEPC, in concert with the Kenai Police, for local'and individual emergency preparedness. That program is nearly complete. We are also developing a program for the LEPC at the request of Borough Assembly Member Glick related to the EOC and it's value to the Borough OEM. We begin tours of the facility for Borough Assembly Members Wednesday, March 12, 2003. We had people attend training in Juvenile Fire setter Intervention Programs and Building Code use. Firefighter Terry Bookey organized and, continues to promote, a blood drive at our department for March 20th. We encourage all employees, Council members and their .spouses consider participating. I had the opportunity to be guest speaker for the Rotary Club last week. This week KPD Lt. Wanamaker and I represented our departments and the City as speakers at the welcoming ceremony for the 47th Western District Conference of the American Legion. FAA Certification Inspector Dave Wahto commented that the department is to be commended for the training, manning and proficiency of our people, based on the recent FAA certification inspection. We will coordinate additional radio use (Air Traffic terminology) training for our personnel and the street department with the Airport Manager. KENAI SENIOR CENTER Helping People Age with Dignity CITY OF KENAI Senior Center's February Monthly Report to Linda Snow Our Center continues to be active and seniors use the facility daffy. Total number of days open in February. # Congregate Meals Served # Home Meals Served Number of assisted fides: Number of unassisted fide: 1,002 1,328 248 144 The facility was reined twice this month, with a city employee appreciation party and an evening Senior Valemine party. We celebrated one of a senior's 100 birthday. It was a fun day for him and those in attendance. Every Friday during February we served waffles for a $1.00 each. We had a great turn out with an average of at least 20 people per Friday. We logged 795 volunteer hours for January. 14 seniors have visited the Wellness Clinic. Lynn Knowles, RN is provided by the hospital for this clinic. She provides blood pressure and weight checks, cholesterol draws, and pedicures. She has been very helpful in assisting us with seniors in need of additional health care and has instructed the office on how to handle different health situations. We are very grateful for this service. The director has finished the borough grant application for next year, is curremly working on the department budget and writing the United Way Grant. Funding at the United Way and ACOA grant funding will be down this year. The Senior Cemer and Senior Connection. Inc. are working with the Kenai Performers to do a fundraiser with the Seniors. We had hoped this would happen this momlx however, it will be placed on hold until next November. 361 SENIOR COURT · KENai, AlaSka 99611 TELEPHONE: (907) 283-4156 · Fax: (907) 283-3200 · E-MAil: senior@¢i.kenai.ak, us CITY OF KENAi KENAI PARKS & RECREATION 227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 1 907-283-7926 FAX 907-283-4675 MEMORANDUM KENAI TO: FROM: DATE: RE Linda Snow, City Manager J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director Robert March 13, 2003 Monthly Administrative Report A total of 4,204 patrons visited the Recreation Center during February and another 1,318 visited the Teen Center. The combined total of 5,522 users made for a busy February. The gym, weight room, wallyball, and TOT Time received the most use and the Teen Pool League and dances remained popular as well. Additionally, spring break teen activities are being planned with the Boys and Girls Club. The department remained busy working on budget material throughout February as well as planning and coordinating our largest wallyball toumamem. City League Basketball came to a close on March 13th with Spuds, Arby's, and Reilly Construction earning top places for the Men's "A" League, followed by The Back Door, McLane Consulting, and Agruim in "B" League. North Peninsula Recreation, Agrium, and ASTECH rounded out the Women's League. ._ Preplanning and preparations for summer maintenance activities have been ongoing. Most of the larger equipmem has been inspected and the necessary routine maimenance performed, thanks to City Shop Personnel. Park inspections have also been ongoing with few reported instances of vandalism. It was noted, however, that some cemetery crosses had been vandalized and that there is a significant increase in beetle-kill trees near Beaver Creek Park. The Kenai Lion's Club is curremly working out plans to assume the responsibility for the annual Community Clean-up, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd. Early March also marked the announcement of the Peninsula's bid success for the 2006 Arctic Winter Games. KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY ACTIVITY REPORT Month: February 03 , , ACTIVITY Customer Type: (hrs.) KPHA KCHS THIS MONTH 68 12 Homer H.S. 4 9 North Pen. Rec. Men's Over 35 Rusty Blades Houston H.S. Nikiski H.S. l 7 Homer Hockey Assoc. Soldotna H.S. Nikiski Hockey (B. Bird) Alaska Firebirds 1.50 Total Hrs: 105.50 Revenue: ' ice Rental Figure Skating PUblic Skate Expenses: $11,077.50 98.00 158.15 Ice Maim. $11,703.39 Electric Gas Water and Sewer Sanitation Total Projected Revenue: Total Projected Expenses: 6,285.64 293.49 (avg.) 57.75 75.73 $11,333.65 $18,416.00 THIS MONTH LAST YEAR 67. 10 0 0 4.5 1.25 THIS YEAR TO DATE 90.75 9,528.75 $11,703.39 9,528.75 368 133.50 29.50 38.50 0 69 8 58.25 1.5 707.25 $74,261.25 647.00 947.15 $56,761.45 43,167.30 1,760.90 346.50 537.18 $75,855.40 $102,573.33 Month, h/Report For March ,19, 2003, Keith Komelis~ Public Works Managler McCollum & Al',mk MD: The resolution and public hearing on March 5 was extended to the meeting of Mamh 19, 2003. The resolution being considered gives the Scope of wo..rk, the meth0d..to be used to allocate the costs, and that the property ownem will be assessed at 25%~ The resolution is written using the square foot method to. allocate the costs but them is a memo attached that explains how to change it to the linear foot method. Pillars ,UD,.:, Alaska Roadbuilders has finished eve~fling but the topsoil and seeding. _Rasin View~ Toyon Way= & Schooner Circle LID: The preliminary construction drawings have been compl~t~l. Them was a public meeting on each proieet for the property ownem to review the plans and discuss each project on March 11, 2003. Each project was discussed in depth. All throe projects are ~heduled for a bid op~ning on ^pdl 29, 2003. Kenai Coas~l Trail and Erosion Control Project: I have received some information from the Corps of Engin~em on the study. I ml:a~iv~l 'Effects of shorn-parallel walls on salmon", 'Kenai River: Li[o Histories of Salmon and their Estuarine Predators", and 'Kenai River Bluff Erosion Bird Study'. I also spent some time reseamhing and copying studies and articles at the Corps of Engineers office. New Well House 4: Kraxburger Ddlling is trying to figure out how to move their well ddlling rig to a new site north of the Kenai Spur Highway. The area is surrounded by wetlands. Our warm winter has created a problem in moving a rig over the wetland areas. Wastewater Facility plan (WWFP): I have a copy of the Water and Wastewater Financial Plan including the wator and Sewer Rate Study for anyone who would liko to roview them. The administration is recommending a water and sewer rote increase based on this study done by CH2MHILL dated March 2003. Bridge Access Road W & S Feasibili ,ty Study: Wince-CorthelI-Bryson is the engineering consultant on this project. It is being paid for by an Alaska DEC and a Federal EDA grant. They are working on the addendum to the contract, which is the preliminary design. This project will be ready for the construction phase. Boatin; Facility: I plan to bid both dock stations together under one lease for a two-year term. The Ha~or Commission is going to reevaluate the Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule. The administration is considering raising the parking fees from $5.00 to $10.00 and the boat launch fee from $10.00 to $15.00. The parking f~e for the dip net fishermen on the north and south side of the fiver would then t:~ $10.00. Safety: The Governor's Safety & Health Conference is scheduled for March 17, 18, & 19. We have completed the new Site Specific and General Health & Safety Plans for each city facility. We are presently binding the books for distribution. GASB 34: Public Works is working on city asset identification along with dates built and cost. This includes roads, water, sewer, stmetlights, buildings, and appurtenan~s. KMC, Changes to W & S. Re_~ulafions:. regulations that need to be made. We have some changes to our water and sewer rules and CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALA.IKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-203-75,16 FAX 90T-28,1-,1014 ~ MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Linda Snow, City Manager Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager March 12, 2003 Department report-Council meeting of March 19, 2003 ,, , , ,, , A Public Works bid information sheet is attached. The Building Official is in the process of reviewing the new Intemational series of building codes for adoption by the City. This process should be completed soon. Also, we have received an application for an interior remodel of the Carrs Safeway building. This project is estimated in excess of $1 million and will be started soon. Preparation of the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan will begin soon. Only a few comments were received. CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM:C~~ DATE: REe Mayor John J. Williams and the City Council Members Cary R. Graves, City Attorney March 13, 2003 Open Meetings Act Council requested a memorandum outlining the practical effects of the Open Meetings Act (AS 44.62.310). Although it applies to various governmental entities, the memorandum will focus on its application to the City Council. le What is a meeting? The Open Meetings Act (OMA) requires "reasonable public notice" of all "meetings." The first issue that comes up is what constitutes a "meeting" under the Act. The Act has two definitions of a "meeting." One deals with governmental bodies that are only advisory. The other deals with decision-making bodies such as the Council. For the Council, a meeting is defined as "more than three members or a majority of the members, whichever is less, are present, a matter upon which the governmental body is empowered to act is considered by the members collectively, and the governmental body has the authority to establish policies or make decisions for a public entity." AS 44.62.310(h)(2)(A). It's safe to say that that definition is unclear, but it becomes clearer if you break it down. There are three parts to it. All three have to be met to qualify as a meeting. The first one sounds easy--more than three, or a majority of the Council, are both four. For the City, the triggering number is four. However, increasingly, courts are examining "e-mail meetings." See, for example, Secret E- Mail Meetings Violate State Sunshine Law, 2003 Lawyers Weekly USA 102 (February 2003). The Alaska Supreme Court has not ruled on this issue, although the issue has come up in Superior Court. The general role is that e-mail exchanges can constitute a meeting if their purpose is to develop a consensus rather than merely exchanging information. E-mails between Council members are not by themselves illegal, but if they reach a level where their purpose is to reach a consensus or understanding on an issue of city business, they can be an OMA violation. Mayor John J. Williams and City Council Members March 13, 2003 Page 2 of 3 One of the problems with the "e-mail meetings" issue is that the line between exchanging information and developing a consensus can be very thin. 2. Authority to Act The next one is easy for us. The Council ("governmental body") has authority to make decisions or establish policy for the City. Some "governmental bodies," if they are purely advisory, don't have the authority to make decisions or establish policy; but the Council clearly does. For our purposes, that one has always been met for the Council. 3. Collective Consideration This is where it can get tough. The members present have to collectively consider a matter that the City Council is empowered to act upon. This one has two parts also: a) collective consideration, and b) authority to act. One of the keys is the meaning of "collectively consider." Let's say four Council Members all go to a Borough Assembly meeting to testify individually about a pending Borough action. Is that a "meeting"? While four members were present at the Assembly meeting, they did not "collectively consider" the matter. However, if they go as a group and act as a group, it could be considered a "meeting." Another example is a holiday party. Let's say four Council Members are all at the same Christmas party. They individually are asked by people about the city budget and respond. It is not a meeting unless the members "collectively considered" the city budget at' the party. "Collectively considered" is not defined in the Act. I think a common sense approach can be used. It really means to act (consider) as a group. It is similar to the idea of developing a consensus that I mentioned regarding "e-mail meetings." Thus, if at the holiday party the members all got together and discussed the budget, they would be acting as a group. In 1993, the members of the Alaska Permanent Fund Board asked for an Attorney General's Opinion whether their attendance at a reception or dinner would violate the Act. The opinion noted, "The OMA does not cover social gatherings so long as they remain social gatherings. However, if a board or groups of board members get together at a social gathering and discuss a matter of public business, this could be a violation of the act." 1993 WL 393353 (Alaska Attorney General's Opinion). The opinion then notes that, the OMA does not prohibit members of the public from discussing issues with individual members of the Board." Supra. In a community the size of Kenai, it is not unusual for a group of the Council to turn up at social gatherings, weddings, or funerals. Just having four members present is not in itself a violation of the OMA. The analysis goes back to whether four members are collectively considering an issue of city business. Mayor John J. Williams and City Council Members March 13, 2003 Page 3 of 3 A classic example of a "meeting" is Brentwood Area Homeowners Ass'n v. Municipality of Anchorage, 702 P.2d 1317 (Alaska 1985). In that case, a quorum of the Anchorage Assembly got together in a private unpublicized meeting with a developer to discuss an application for rezoning. The Assembly members met privately as a group to discuss a matter that the municipality had the power to act upon. The Court held the meeting was a violation of the OMA and threw out a subsequent rezone of the pr°perty. As noted above, the "meeting" must be about something the Council is empowered to act upon. What does that mean? If four members get together to discuss the possibility of war with Iraq~ that's not a subject the Council has authority over. But if they get together to discuss a Council resolution about the war in Iraq, the Council dOes have the power to pass resolutions so that would be a "meeting." A guide I use is whether the issue discussed is "city business." Thus, a war with Iraq is not city business, but a resolution on a war with Iraq is "city business." What this boils down to is a three pan test: 1) four or more council members must get together (in person or electronically) 2) to collectively consider 3) city business. I hope I have answered some of you questions regarding the OMA. Please let me know if you have any further questions. CRG/sp CITY OF KEN/i,. 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ March. 13, 2003 John Preston 309 Rogers Road Kenai, Alaska 99611 RE: Research on Lions Club Lot Dear Mr. Preston: During the Council meeting of March 5, 2003 you asked a question regarding whether the Lions Club could build on the lot it owns in the proposed local improvement district. I researched the issue and discussed it with Bob Springer, our Building Inspector. Here's what I found out. The lot is located in the Rural Residential Zone (RR). The minimum lot size in that zone is 20,000 square feet according to the Developments Requirements Table in KMC 14.24.010. The lot is question is. 11 acre, or approximately 4,800 square feet. Since the lot was established before Kenai's Zoning Code was passed, it is a non-conforming lot under KMC 14.20.050(c). That gives it limited "grandfather rights." In this case, the "grandfather rights" allow it to be developed as a single-family residence. Use of the lot for another purpose would require a variance from the Developments Requirement Table under KMC 14.20.180. You indicated the Lions Club might want to use the property as a clubhouse. The Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 allows "Fraternal Organizations" in the RR Zone by conditional use permit. In summary, development of the lot for a clubhouse would require a variance for the lot size and a conditional use permit for use as a fraternal organization. John Preston March 13, 2003 Page 2 of 2 Please feel free to call me at (283-8224) or Marilyn Kebschull, City Planner (283-8235), if you have any questions. We'd be happy to talk to you about any questions you may have. Sincerely, ~L'~ary R. Graves City Attorney CRG/sp CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 ., FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 19~2 MEMORANDUM TO' Mayor John J. Williams and City Council Members FROM' c~/rf, f'C~ R. Graves, City Attorney DATE' March 13, 2003 RE' Meeting With DEC (Solid Waste Program) Jack LaShot, Bob Frates and I met with Leslie F. Simmons, the Solid Waste Program Coordinator for South Central Alaska on March 4. First, we visited the old dumpsite where the proposed sports fields are to be located. We then met at City Hall to further discuss the issues with development of the site. Ms. Simmons was generally very encouraging about using the dumpsite area for sports fields, especially since so much of the area in the proposed recreation facility was never used on the dumpsite. She believes the project can be done safely and is a good use of the property. After our discussion, the following ideas came up. 1) She suggested Jack check out any repons on the nearby Borough landfill site about soil types and the closeout of the site. Jack indicated he would do that. 2) We all thought that it would be best if the parking lot were moved directly over the old dumpsite. 3) Situate the ball fields on areas not used as a dump site so that water and sewer and electric lines could be mn underground without going through the old dump site. 4) Ms. Simmons requested we file a report with her office after the project is done so there is a record of it. Bob Frates is going to work on redesigning the site so the old dump area is used as much as possible as a parking lot. Ms. Simmons indicated capping the dumpsite as a parking lot would be a good idea. The re-design will also make it easier to mn utilities to the ball fields without disturbing the old dump site. Clearly, the less we disturb the old site the better. Avoiding the old dumpsite will minimize our environmental liability. For the next step, Bob plans on having an overlay done so it is easier to see where the facilities are planned in relation to the old site. Bob will distribute the overlay to Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission along with further information when it is completed. Mayor John J. Williams and City Council Members March 13, 2003 Page 2 of 2 Obviously, staff recognizes that even if the site is suitable for such a facility, funding is a very large hurdle for this proposal at this time. Please let me know if you have questions. CRG/sp CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ MEMORANDUM TO' FROM. DATE' RE' Mayor and Council Members Carol L. Freas, City C~lerk February 28, 2003 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION AD VERTISE~NT AND RECEPTION The week of April 20-26 is National Volunteer Week. Traditionally, council has had an advertisement placed in the newspaper that week listing all those who volunteer for the City of Kenai departments. Also, for the last three or four years, council has held a picnic-type reception in the evening for each volunteer and their guest. There are funds in the Legislative accounts for the advertisement (last year = $363) and the preparations for the picnic (last year = $1,050, approximately $200 over what was budgeted). The Senior Center is available the evening of Friday, April 25. Does council want to do an advertisement of the volunteers? Does council want to do a picnic or some other type of reception? If you want to do a picnic, there will need to be volunteers for cooking, serving, etc. clf March 5, 2003 Kenai Merc~nt Kenai, AK After Grad Activities Committee Kenai Central High School 9583 Kenai Spur Highway Kenai, Alaska 99611 RECEtV'E2.. .! I 200,t The Kenai Central High School After Grad Activities Committee is beginning its preparations for grad night. This year graduation is to be held on Thursday, May 15, 2003. Our committee, which consists of parents who are concerned for the safety of their children, are trying to put together a fun, safe, "all-night "program of activities to follow graduation. As in years past, your business has been most generous in providing a gift or cash donation for the After Grad Again this year we are requesting a donation for these young adults. After Grad will be the evening of May 15, 2003from ll:OOp.~ through the morning of May 16, 2003 3:00~m. We will be having the activities at Alaska Lanes and the Kenai Recreation Center. ShouM you be willing o provide a donation for this year's After Grad, you may contact our liaisons at KCHS, Lisa Gabriel, at 283-7524 or committee member Carrie Lee Steiner at 283-7799. Thank you for your generous support! The After Grad Act~vities Committee Dean & Debbie Bird Danny & Kelly Brewer Stephen & Jolene Brown Carl & .Kathy Carlson Kim Foley Greg & Michelle Gabriel Roger & Terry Kramer Tim & Sandy Maclntire Roll& Jackie Manzek Kathy dr Joe Moore Virginia Smith Bruce & Carrie Lee Steiner INFORMATION ITEMS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 19, 2003 o 3/12/03 Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board meeting agenda and minutes of the February 20, 2003 meeting. o 2 / 03 Monthly Enplanement Report. , March, 2003 Soldoma Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection. . 3/4/03 Kenai Alternative High School thank-you note for donation toward graduation program. KENAI RIVER Special Management Area "Working together_for the river" Ie II. *** Meeting Agenda*** Wednesday, March 12, 2003 7:00 p.m. Kenai River Center CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call B. Approval of 2/20/03 minutes C. Agenda Changes and Approval PUBLIC COMMENT I(' ..... .. . CiTY CLERK III. NEW BUSINESS A. City of Soldotna's Proposed Water and Sewer Line Improvements, Rick Wood IV. OLD BUSINESS ge A. Soldotna Bridge Crossing, Judy Dougherty, DOT B. Boat Wake Study, Lance Trasky C. Moratorium on new Kenai River Sportfishing Guide Permits for 2003, Update, Chris Degemes D. Water Quality Committee Report, Charles Quarre E. Commercial Operator Committee Report F. Kenai River Center Update, Suzanne Fisler PUBLIC COMMENT VI. ADJOURNMENT A. Board Comments B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting Committee Meetings' Recreation Use Committee Meeting, 5:00 pm, 3/12/03 at the Kenai River Center's small conference room Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-5581 Kenai Peninsula Borough, Box 850, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-4441 Alasl~ Olvision of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Del~artment of Natural Resources, in Cool:)eration witll the Kenai Pantn~ula i~)roug~. KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD *** Meeting Agenda*** Thursday, February 20, 2003 7'00 p.m. Kenai River Center Io II. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call Present: Rick Wood, Ted Wellman, Robin West, Charles Quarre, Pete Sprague, Bill Shuster, Lance Trasky, Chris Degemes, Joe Connors, David Westerman, Ben Ellis, Roland Maw, Paul Shadura, and Jim Golden Absent: Linda Snow, Jonne Slemons, and Ken Lancaster B. Approval of 1/16/03 minutes Approved as written · C. Agenda Changes and Approval Added to new business will be a recognition award by Ben Ellis. PUBLIC COMMENT JeffKing asked the board to send a letter to the Board of Fisheries to endorse and support the moratorium and the guide program. This should include a request to not impose more day and hour restrictions. Jeff quoted a paragraph from the Kenai River Comprehensive 'Management Plan which stated that at the time the plan was written the advisory board did not feel it was appropriate at that time to impose area, time and trip restrictions on the guides. It would enhance the cooperative spirit among guides and encourage them to work on the public process for the guide limitation program that the moratorium will provide. Jim Golden asked when the management plan was written and what Jeff's feelings were on the guide limit. Jeff said the Comprehensive Management Plan was adopted in 1997 and he was surprised at the last meeting that everyone was opposed to the change the Deputy Commissioner made to the moratorium. Jeff said the change makes the moratorium defensible because there is an avenue for new guides to get a permit. Dave Westerman said this seems like a social issue. He said if there was a biological issue, the Board ofFish would address it, but wonders if the Board ofFish would even consider addressing this issue. Joe Connors would like to address this issue later in tonight's meeting, during the discussion on the guide moratorium. Mel Erickson, fishing guide from Soldotna, said he supports what JeffKing commented on and said we should wait until a final plan is developed during the moratorium before any new restrictions are considered for guides. He also informed the Board that the Borough wants Parks to enforce the Personal Property Tax collections for the guides. He said that is the Borough's job, not State Parks, and is opposed to it. III. NEW BUSINESS A. Recognition Award ' Ben presented a plaque to Ted from the Board, thanking him for serving as Board President for several years, and recognizing him for his outstanding leadership and dedication to the Kenai River from 1999 to 2003. B. ADOT Milepost 45-60 Update, Sally Morsell, HDR Sally said not much has changed to date. DOT is still working on the analysis of the various routes in preparation for narrowing the list to fewer options. The current list of route alternatives still includes several on both the north and south side of the river valley. Sally said they plan on refining the list and discussing options between ADOT, HDR and FHWA next week. Chris Degemes asked what criteria FHWA would be looking at to distinguish alternatives that move forward. Sally said they look at the same criteria as we do. Since FHWA is the funding agency, they have more advisory stares in the project and ADOT has to meet certain standards of design and efficiency. Lance asked which alternatives are looking the best at this time. Sally said at this point, all alternatives on the North side and one on South side will likely be carded forward, plus the no build alternative, which is required. She said in the next few weeks we should have a list of alternatives for the draft EIS. Bill Shuster asked who the main contact is for the Federal Highway Administratioh for this project. Sally: Tim Haw, Juneau. Dave Westerman asked when the next stakeholder meeting would be. Sally said they hoped it would be soon, but it would not be scheduled until after the alternative list is narrowed so that it can be presented at the next meeting. Ted Wellman said this project has been in the planning stage for a long time and wants a definitive timeline for when the planmng will be done and the project is Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes- February 20, 2003 Page 2 of 11 actually scheduled to go to construction. Jim Golden said the northern routes were not the desirable routes a few years.ago because of the brown bear study. And now we see according to your comments the priority may include the northern routes, which could delay the project further. Sally that the review team is looking at all the impacts with each alternative route, and currently only the Russian River route is pretty much out of consideration. David Westerman said in an email from Glenda Landua, FHWA expressed concerns regarding some of the alternatives, and has requested a more thorou~ investigation of the alternatives including additional analysis of traffic data, cost and wildlife data prior to the release of the evaluation criteria document. He.said this was why the stakeholders meetings have been cancelled lately. Dave Westerman asked if this board has taken any action on this issue or is it neutral. Ted Wellman said we have been briefed quite a lot but we have not received anything concrete enough to make a recommendation. Ted said we should reach a point where we can wei~h in. Ben Ellis said that could be when we receive a list of identified alternative routes. Chris said in the early 1990's there was a decision made by the board recommending the Juneau Creek bypass, but this was when we had less information available on some of the issues involved. C. Riverquest RV Park Subdivision, Suzanne Fisler Currently the property is not subdivided; it is leased out in small parcels. One lot in the new subdivision request would roughly equal 2 ½ of the lots in the current RV Park now. These meet the Borough's minimum standard of 6000 square feet, as long as on-site sewer and water are provided. The Borough Planning Dept. staff has submitted a request for more information, which should be available at the next meeting. The original proposal was for the current leasers to buy into a coop and purchase fights to their 20' x 40' lots. Now the property owner is looking at a subdivision process, which is a better idea from the river's standpoint. The property has a current DEC ~ipproved septic and water system for a community that is seasonal, meaning that it can only be used for 6 months a year and serve a set number of users. If there were no community septic and water system, the minimum Borough lot size of 40,000 square feet would apply. KPB has no authority over water and sewer issues. The Borough is asking for an As Built survey that shows the location of the utilities related to the parcels. The Borough is also asking for a new design plan because the current design plan would create parcels that would be undevelopable (within the 50' habitat protection comdor) along the Kenai Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes- February 20, 2003 Page 3 of 11 River channel.and the slough and this is contrary to Borough code. Ted Wellman asked how the water and sewer can be DEC comPliant if it only operates seasonally and what prevents people fi'om building there to live year round. Suzanne said the property owner and DEC would have to work this out. Jim Golden asked if this would close down public access to the boat ramp. Suzanne said the ramp couldn't be closed to the public because it is on the section line easement. Public parking is available on the State side of the easement. Rick Wood asked what kind of septic system they have. Suzanne said she was not sure but it is located across Ciechanski Road. Ted Wellman said this board should be kept apprised of this situation because we know that people will be living down there year round even though they are not supposed to. D. Boat Wake Study Phase II, Lance Trasky Lance spoke to the Corps in late January. Dr. Maynard proposed a couple of ideas, including an assessment of historical bank erosion using aerial bank photography and an in-season real time assessment of the effects of wakes on habitat. The important issue fight now is funding. The study could cost as much as $300,000. We are running out of time for them to get up here and start this study. Another factor is the need for buy-in from key people to move forward, and the need for someone to shepard this project along. Chris asked if there is any federal money available to match the Corps money. Lance said yes there maybe monies available. Chris said DNR put in a CIP request for stateside funding. We are trying to build broader support for this project. Paul said that Senator Stevens had money coming to the Kenai River for habitat restoration and maybe a portion of that could go to this project. E. Habitat DiviSion Reorganization, Lance Trasky Executive Order 107 transfers Fish & Game statutory authority for protecting fish habitat to DNR. This removes F&G from roles in Forest Practices in Alaska. This executive order goes to the Legislature and they have 60 days to act on this. If they approve it or do nothing it will take effect on April 15, 2003. Some employees are to be moved to DNR; of 85 employees about 35 will be transferred. This is being promoted as a streamlining process, but it will actually slow the Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes- February 20, 2003 Page 4 of 11 process down. Right now most permits are issued in 14 days. About ½% or all permit requests are denied out of 60,000 projects over the last decade that addressed fish habitat. Rick Wood asked what would happen to the 50/50 Cost Share Program. Lance said he does not know right now. Rick Wood said that only 35 will be moved to DNR and now DNR will do all that work with 50 less people to issue permits. Joe Connors said he is not in favor of this and would like to make a motion to send a letter expressing such displeasure. Dave Westerman seconded the motion. Roland Maw said that DNR is going to now make the decision for all permit activities affecting anadromous streams. Who should determine what an anadromous stream is'? Will the Deputy Commissioner have legislative approval prior to the conformation proceeding on this issue? Lance said there is no requirement for that. Lance Trasky said that the Fishways Act and Anadromous Stream Act is contingent on whether the commissioner determines it provides for the proper protection of fish and game. He said that neither the Fishways Act nor the Anadromous Stream Act provide for protection to fish habitat, without vigilance by the Commissioner. Paul said the Legislature does not know much aboUt this issue. He is womed the vote will not go to the floor in 60 days. There is a need to push the Legislature to hold hearings. Roland Maw supported what Paul said. Our letter to the legislature should also reflect comments made by the board members. Robin West said it is obvious this issue is a political one. This is a "no brainer" for this board to support this issue. The loss of the Habitat Division will be a huge setback for what we are trying to accomplish on, the Kenai River. Ted Wellman agreed with Robin. The protection that comes with the Habitat Division is gding away. He urged no delay and stated he was comfortable voting tonight. Paul said only way this will be heard is if the public comes out in strong opposition and with strong comments. Chris Degemes said this vote should be a vote for what is good for the fiver, which would be a division of power as we make better decisions based on a wide Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes- February 20, 2003 Page 5 of 11 variety of voices and perspectives. Ben Ellis made a revised motion to write a letter to the legislature. The Board vote was unanimous in support. OLD BUSINESS A. Update on Kenai River Sportfishing Guide Moratorium for 2003, Chris Degernes Since the January board meeting when the latest decision was made, several appeals have been submitted. There has been no action taken on those by the Commissioner's office so far. · $oe Connors asked how many appeals have been made. Chris replied that DNR had received 5 appeals and one letter asking for a meeting to discuss the issue. $oe Connors made a motion to write a letter to the Commissioner of DNR to get public process started on this moratorium. Ted Wellman seconded the motion. After brief discussion, the Board voted unanimously to support sending a letter to Commissioner Irwin. Joe.Connors made a motion that a letter be sent to the Board ofFish to endorse and support the moratorium, and ask them not to impose any day and hour restrictions. Bill Shuster seconded the motion. Ted Wellman said he couldn't support it as proposed. He said he can support the first half of the motion regarding the support of the moratorium, but he can't support that we would recommend time and area restrictions not be considered by the Board offish. He recommended that the letter advise the Board offish on past actions of the Board, including some of the language in the Kenai River Comprehensive Management Plan relating to numeric limits for guides being preferable to time and area restrictions. Roland Maw hgreed with Ted. The first part of the motion is ok. Paul Shadura would support a letter to the Board ofFish based on the first part of the motion. Ben Ellis said historically this board has stayed away from allocative issues between commercial and sport fishing. He also recommended that the Board avoid issues relating to allocation between guided and non-guided users. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes- February 20, 2003 Page 6 of 11 Pete Sprague made a motion to amend this motion to only ask for support of the moratorium and delete reference to days.and hours. Robin West seconded this motion. Roland Maw asked if there was any intention in either motion to include comments from the Kenai River Comprehensive Management Plan. Ted said it was his intention to put this into context. He would like the Board ofFish to know this is a social problem this board is addressing and this is what we have done. Vote on the amendment to the motion: All in favor, except Joe Connors is opposed. Motion passed. B. Water Quality. Committee Report, Charles Quarre Charles reported that the Committee reviewed the draft hydrocarbon strategy of DEC from the last meeting. DEC wanted suggestions on this draft strategy. Some of the suggestions included sampling on different days and times, different types of sampling; inventory the 2 and 4-stroke boat motors and count the boats on sampling days. The cost of this strategy was estimated between 100- $200,000. DEC will develop a draft and present at a future meeting. C. Commercial Operator Committee Report, Joe Connors The moratorium was the first isSue discUssed by the Committee along with the future of the guiding industry. This industry is a very viable part of this community and it has been hard for them to get support from the local community. The End of Season Use Repons were also discussed and Joe wanted to compliment'State Parks on their great job, there were 100 citations sent out, which meant about 250 people did not get citations. The Kenai Borough resolution for property and sales tax issue was discussed. This seems like an attempt to single out guides in terms of one more requirement for them to make to receive their permit. Now the. Borough wants DNR to enforce it. Our position is that this is not appropriate for State Parks to become the enforcement agency for the Borough in terms of taxes. The last item discussed was the 5-6 orientation sessions that are set up between March and Jtme. Guides will be assisting in some of the presentations, including sessions on proper catch and release methods. Committee had hoped to start the "mentoring program" this year but that will not happen, but next year we should be able to get this process moving. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes- February 20, 2003 Page 7 of 11 Jim Golden asked Pete about the tax issue. Pete said the administration brought this request to the Assembly, and there was no opposition expressed at the Borough Assembly meeting. Roland asked if there has been a problem with this in the past. Suzanne gave a brief history about the start of the sales tax issue. This started in 1984 when the Kenai River Guide program was put together there were a body of guides getting business licenses, Coast Guard licenses, and were paying sales tax. They felt it was appropriate for others in this industry meet those standards. The regulations were put in place to require certain standards be met. Questions brought up in the committee meeting include how to assess taxes on non-resident guides and guides based off the peninsula. There are no other industries on the peninsula that Suzanne knows of that require the business to be in compliance with their sales tax account to get their business licenses renewed or to conduct their business. The committee ~vas not in favor of having Parks move forward and enforce this for the Borough. Suzanne would like a recommendation from the board one way or the other and we would like to continue to talk to the Borough about this. At any rate, it can't be imposed on · guides this year as the annual letters have already been mailed and it would be inappropriate to require something new at this point. Roland Maw asked if the list of guides is available to the Borough. Suzanne replied that it is as it is public information. Suzanne suggested that before a guide is issued a letter stating they are in compliance with their sales tax payments, the Borough could ascertain that they are also in compliance with their personal property tax at the same time. The Borough could then withhold the sales tax compliance form until the personal property tax is collected. D. Kenai River Center Update, Suzanne Fisler Fairweather Geophysical withdrew the Kenai River 2-D seismic Program that was to be conducted in the lower fiver today. Executive Order 106 moves DGC to DNR. The benefit of having it in the Governor's office before was that it gave the Division. a sense of impartiality and it gave the applicant and the resource agencies the ability to interact with an. impartial entity about their projects. It also provided a tremendous public notice mechanism for their projects and also provided local governments input into these coastal management reviews. She said she is not sure if we will lose those opportunities for input. PUBLIC COMMENT Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes- February 20, 2003 Page 8 of 11 VI. Bob Strauss, a leaseholder at Riverquest RV Park since 1996, stated that last fall's flooding intLndated portions of the RV Park. The proposed lots are not much different than what is there now. The water and sewer lines connected to the island consist of one line each runmng along the bridge to the island. There are no underground lines running to the island. We have complied with the 50' habitat ordinance for any changes on his lot. Ed Beddow is representing the island leaseholders at Riverquest RV Park. He was an engineer and builder involved with all the bank restoration work after the 1995 flood at Riverquest. The owner has met the DEC compliance with the septic system now, but if the subdivision goes through, it is questionable whether the system will be in compliance. The bridge put in by the owner within the last year has not been inspected. The water piping is make shift and not code compliant. There is no grounding system on the 'island. If there is another flood, part of the bridge could be taken out with it along with the water and sewer lines attached to it. There needs to be further studies done on this proposed subdivision plan. The bank on the island is eroding and some individuals have utilized the 50/50 program to protect the bank habitat. Rick asked about the hazardous waste mentioned. Ed said a report was forwarded DEC of containers on the back portion of the property that are leaking. No one knows what is in the Containers at this time. Lance asked if the septic system is located in the wetlands behind the subdivision on the back side. Ed said it is prior to the wetlands. Jeff King of Ridgeway said the moratorium is just a time out to create a clear atmosphere from which to build this pro.am. He asks that the letter being sent to the Legislature have passages quoted from the Kenai River Comprehensive Management Plan that pertain to numeric limits as opposed to days and time restrictions. ADJOURNMENT A. Board Comments Pete Sprague said the Borough Assembly met with the Legislative delegation and during comments, Paul Seaton mentioned that he had conversation with Mayor Dale Bagley regarding some land selections on Kenai Lake. Mayor Bagley is interested in trying to get additional lands along Kenai Lake. Pete said that one of the board priorities is to try to get more lands into KRSMA. Robin West said he wished we could have supported the guide industries interests Kenai River Spec'iai Management Area Advisory Board Minutes- February 20, 2003 Page 9 of 11 here, but he feels it is inappropriate for this board to strongly influence the Board ofFish with our opinions and our message should allow them to read between the lines. Roland Maw encouraged the board to see if the Commissioner of DNR will designate an official contact for this moratorium issue. Rick Wood does support Roland's comment. And he will be bringing to the next meeting a draft of the water and sewer plans for Funny River Road by the City of Soldotna. It is in the design phase now but we should have a draft to present to the board next month. Lance Trasky thanked the board for the card and all the support. Chris Degemes requested that Pete Sprague initiate another assembly resolution in support of KRSMA lands additions in light of the new State administration and legislature. Joe Connors encouraged by board members comments regarding the guiding industry,, but he is still concerned. He said he believes there are ways to deal with this without restricting days and hOurs. Bill Shuster said he is pleased to announce the completion and publication of the Russian River Withdrawal the USFS has been working on for a number of years. This closes the area from Lower to Upper Russian Lake from mineral development. The existing mining claims in that area are null and void. The improvements will be removed and this area is safe from mining development for 20 years. Paul Shadura said the board should access the ear of Allan Austerman to discuss the guide industry concerns and hear about our consensus on the moratorium issue. Jim Golden recommended that the Kenai River management plan comments be included in the letter to the Board ofFish. Dave Westerman said a lot of people will be happy with the Russian River Withdrawal. Ben Ellis said he doesn't think any actions taken tonight speak against the guiding community. This board is weighing all aspects for the river's health and user groups. He said what we did tonight was to encourage the Board ofFish to embrace the moratorium idea. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes- February 20, 2003 Page 10 of 11 B. 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AK (February 26. 2003) -In respOnse To the goais and strategies outlined during the 2002 Economic Outlook Forum. [he Kenai Peninsula Eco- nomic DeveioDment DiStrict is t~osting a "Visitors Industry Summit" to discuss various indus[ry-w~de initiatives. 7'he First Annual Kenai Peninsula Regional Visi- tors industry Summit will be held at the Kenai Visi- tors & Cultural Center on Friday March 7. Registra- tion will begin at 9:30 AM. During December's Regional Economic Outlook Forum. participants identified several Visitor Indus- try issues [hat will be thoroughly discussed during the Summit, including: · The need for current Kenai Peninsula Visitor Industry research - a visitor's profile study com- plete with data on expenditures, market anal.y- sis and industry trends · The need for more regional cooperative/col- laboration marketing (consolidation of plan- ners) and branding R.J now has . Bird Ki es. The Iootc of real birds! x-~? aoo, o Tool Sharpenin ~ ',~~t~ Sterling Hwy.: · ,, Soldotna ~,,,, ,,,,,,, ,~,=., ,oo,, ,~, ~.,~, ~,.~, ~,~ 262-6816 THE CITY OF $OLDOTNA ORDINANCE TO REGULATE SMOKING IN EATING ESTABLISHMEDITS-' WILL GO INTO EFFECT MARCH, 31, 2005 I l'f you would like information · about the ordinance please, please call the Peninsula Tobacco Control Alliance at 260-3682 How can [he off-season grow? Why aren't there more regionat events and activities? Wha*' the poten[iai for a "Regional" Kenai Penini Conference and Visitor's Bureau? What can be done to develop industry quality, standards as well as address critical infrastruc- ture needs? -~ Should the industry consider a Peninsula-wide coalition to form strategies and promote them to the public at large and the municipalities? How can the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Market- ing Council assist with this strategy? ~ To be competitive and successful, funding is ali too necessary. The Kenai Peninsula needs a universal funding mechanism (i.e., bed tax) for infrastructure, marketing and research. Representatives from the State of Alaska, the ATIA, KPTMC and local chambers will be on hand to brain- storm the industry "best practices" and innovative ideas to help further develop tourism on the Penin- sula. We need a comprehensive strategy!! The meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in the Visitors Industry is encouraged to attend. Contact KPEDD at 283-3335, ext. 224 for more information. Please RSVP. Robyn Kincaid, Sophomore, Skyview High Schoo. Nathan Brazington, Sophomore, SoHi The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce presented our February Students of the Month with a certificate and meal at the February 25 Chamber luncheon. We would like to thank Bob Sizemore for sponsoring the Soidotna Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month Program. Here are our New Members for Februnry Administr.five Di.mond Airport Technologies P.rking Trish Dorman Sammie Nuxaii PO Box 7923, Nikiski 5401 Northwood Dr. (907) 776-6587 Anchorage ' Business Consultants '(907) 677-PARK _.- '.' _ -' Airport 'Parking Alaska Computer Brokers Scout Lake B&B and Lam Winston Adventures 44096 Sterling Hwy. Robert & Leann Cushway Unit C., Soidotna PO Box 55, Soidotna (907) 262-7644 (907) 262-1858 Computer Supplies/ Accommodations-,.~ Service Bed & Breakfasts -r-haw~ ~o~ to ~LL alc 0~cr 625 44111/-llllltlal115ol o a C am er Commerce the w'innev, ave... Awards Banquet: CHAMBER BUSINESS OFTHEYEAR South Central Title Agency South Central Title Agency in its corporate capacity and/or through its staff, support many community events and/or orga- nizations either through mon- etary or material donations and/ or the volunteering of time. Just to name a few of the nonprofits that this company supports, Hos- pice, Muscular Dystrophy, March of Dimes, Road Clean Up, Sal- vation Army, various scholarship programs, Shownin' off the Kids, Boys and Girls Club, Rotary Club of Soldotna, Community Schools, Kenai Peninsula Asso- ciation of Realtors, Kenai Penin- sula Home Builders Association, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Peninsula, Alaska State Escrow Association, Soroptimists of the Twin Cities and the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce. PIONEER AWARD Katherine Parker Katherine moved to Soidotna in 1961 after her husband, an en- gineer, had traveled to the devel- oping Peninsula from the Anchor- age area. He worked as a land surveyor in the subdividing of the current city of Soldotna. She started out as a columnist for the former Anchorage Daily. Times and later became a re- porter for the Cheechako News, published in Soidotna until the late 1980's when the Cheechako News folded. As a landmark in Soldotna, the Map Shop opened in the early 1970's and still remains a testa- ment to Mrs. Parker. .¥[errill accepting his award. PERSON OF THE YEAR Merrill Sikorski Merdll is a person whose love of life shows throughout his success and accomplishments. Merrill has served on the Kenai .~"minsuta Borough Assembly, was ] Knowles appointee to Alaska's ~..umise Task Force, currently serves as a strategic planning team member for the KPB School District, active Soidotna Rotarian since 1979, served in Romania, Hungary for hu- manitarian relief, produced and in- ternationally distributed'the music cassette "Remember the Prison- ers," created and currently coordi- nates the National award winning "Cadng for the Kenai" environmen- tal awareness contest, is also cur- rently heard four times a day on ra- dio stations KSRM, KKIS & KSLD and is founder and president of his own consulting firm. KENAi RIVER BRIDGE The Alaska Department of Transportation (ADOT) is coming to Soidotna to discuss the SOldotna Urban-Kenai River Bridge Project, scheduled for' construction in 2004/2005. An open house is scheduled for March 12, 2003 at the Soidotna Sports "~nter from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m Everyone is welcome! ~. Come see concept drawings of the new bridge, landscap- lng, sedimentation basin and intersection improvements. Talk to the designers and have your questions answered. We'll see you there! She and her husband donated the land for the Soldotna Senior Center and Parker Park in the early 60's, even before they moved to the Peninsula. She stated, "Soldotna is admirable. In ways they have managed to go forward. I don't think it's too big yet." DEVOTED SERVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE Steve Horn Steve really stands out when it comes to supporting and assist- ing our youth. He has served as a mock judge for the Junior Miss Pag- eant, been involved with the Birchridge Jr. Gold Association, Little League, Boys & Girls Club, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts. Penin- sula Oilers, served on the Soidotna City Council, has been an adjunct professor at KPC and currently is the director at the Challenger Learning Center. He's actively involved with the Robotics Program and the school curriculum development as well. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Oonna Mortenson Donna has been involved in numerous charitable endeavors almost since the day she arrived in Soldotna. She was President of the Soidotna Lioness Ladies Auxiliary and President of the Soidotna Ladies Elks. She is still a board member of the Kenai Peninsula Quilter's Guild and Chairperson of the Guild's yeady retreat. Furthermore, she has tire- lessly given of her time and kind- ness volunteering at our hospi- tal and our local food bank as well as bringing her tremendous en- ergy to the Kenai River Classic days prior, during and after the event organizing the breakfasts and lunches that the Soldotna Chamber provides each year. OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Christina Colvin, Samantha tN. Penner, Pehr Erling Hartvigson, Amv Breakfieid and Lisa GreenleaL KPC Winner. Each will receive a $1000 scholarship. VERA HORWATH SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Naomi Miller and Ryan Staab. Each will receive a $1500 schol- arship. Congratulations to all of our award winners! Hairy Audacious Chamber eeals The Soidotna Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met in February and held a Strategic Planning session. Fol- lowing are the goals that the Board discussed: BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goals)- Top Four: > Soidotna all year (let the world know we are open year- round) :,- Soidotna - Chamber of Choice > Year-round business > Template for successful Chamber SHAG (Short term hairy audacious goals): ~ Building a new visitor center & chamber facility > Create a sustainable funding source ;- Educate community on Chamber benefits ~,- M,~mb,=,r c=nntlinhf > Membership networking system > Create chamber with one of 10 wonders of the world - Kenai Fjords > Double active members involved in projects and commit- tees As the Chamber continues to grow and moves forward with new ideas, the strategic planning process is very important. Although we have been very successful with our current events and activities, the Board felt the need to look beyond the next 12 months and plan towards the future. .,, *3* 5oidotna Chamber of 44790 5tatting Hwy. 5oidotna, AK 99669 Commerce City of Kenai Mayor John Williams 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai. AK 99611 "To provide enhanced success of our membership and serve as a driver in developin_q Soldotna's ~upure." The 5oldotna Chamber Connection is a monthly publication of the 5oldotna Cham- ber of Commerce. This publication is sent .to members, and. associated .organizations... There are many ~vays to submff story ideas (or stories themselves): Mail Us/ 44790 Sterling Hwy. -~ .... ~..-- · Soldotna. AK 99669 Fax Us/ 2 62-3 566 - Email Us! info@,soldotnachamber, com REACH AN AUD]::ENCE ]:N YOUR OWN BACKYARD , BATES: Business Card Size ................................................ $20 Full Page (Insert Only)-One a year is FREE .......... All rates are for one camera-ready advertisement for one issue of the Connecuon. All ads must be recieved no later than the 15th of the month preced- ing publication. Send your artwori< to the Chamber oftice or call us at 262-9814 tbr more information! C o:= ~. AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us ~OUNClL/STAFF MEETING --6:00 P.M. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) __ ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS ~'. Ordinance No. 1995-2003 -- Amending KMC 23.40.080 and 23.40.120 to Allow Employees to Elect the Opt-Out Provision of the Public Employees Retirement System (PEP, S) as Stated in AS 39.35.150(b) and/or Opt Out of Municipal Medical and Hospital Insurance. 2. Continuation of Public Hearing/Resolution No. 2003-11 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled "McCollum/Aliak Paving L.I.D." and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in This Project. 3. Resolution No. 2003-12 -- Amending the Flexible Benefits Plan. 4. Resolution No. 2003-13 -- Approving the Sale of Eight Lots in Inlet Woods Subdivision to Philip W. and Eileen BrySon (With a 7% Discount for Cash) for $107,880. 5. Resolution No. 2003-14-- Transferring $3,100 From Contingency to Communications in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund. 6. Resolution No. 2003-15-- Transferring $5,500 in the Beautification Department to Purchase Banners. 7. Resolution No. 2003-16 -- Increasing the Water and Sewer Rates. 8. Resolution No. 2003-17 -- Stating the Harmful Impacts of ASHA's Rural- Owner Occupied Loan Program on the City of Kenai and Urging a Change in that Program so the Entire Kenai Peninsula is Included in the Program by Changing the Definition of "Small Community." 9. Resolution No. 2003-18 -- Awarding the Bid to Airport Automation Corporation for an Airport ADA Lift Device for the Total Amount of $26,768. JTEM H' OLD BUSINESS ITEM I_....__~ NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1996-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $315,975 in the General Fund to Transfer Inlet Woods Settlement Proceeds to the Debt Service Fund. 4. *Ordinance No. 1997-2003 --Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $8,300 in the Senior Citizen Borough Grant Fund, and Transferring $12,800 From the Borough Fund to the Senior Citizens Title III Grant Fund to Purchase Food. 5. Ordinance No. 1998-2003 -- An Ordinance Amending Kenai Municipal Code by Adoption of a New Chapter 12.40 to Regulate Smoking in Eating Establishments. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The public is invited to attend and participate. Additional information is available through the City Clerk's office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 or visit our website at http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us Carol L. Freas, City Clerk D893/211 MAKE PACKET5 COUNCZL PACKET D'rSTR'rBUT~ON ¢OUNCZL ~EE'I'ING bATE' ~ \ ~- 0 .~ Mayor/Council ~ Attorney .. '.x .To¥1or/Sprin~¢r/Kcbschull Clerk /' City Manager ~ ~ Public Works Police Deportment ~ Finance ~ ~ Engineer - Senior Center ~ Airport - ~ Kim Libror7 ~ Porks & Recreation'-~ Clarion Fire Department / glaine Silman - ~ AGENDA DI,STP. IBUT]:ON Sewer Treatment Plant Streets Shop bock Buildin~ Maintenance Animal Control Water/.Sewer Counter DELIVER ,, Council Pockets to Police Department Dispatch desk. The Clarion & Gilman's Office will pick their pocket up at City Hall. The portion of the agenda published by the Clarion should be foxed os soon os possible after Noon on packet day. The camera-ready agend~ (c'/myfiles/documents/minutes/agcnda'form for paper) is emailed to the Pcn/nsu/a c~/arion (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.