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Home My WebLink About2003-10-01 Council PacketKenai City Council Meeting Packet October 1, 2003 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.¢i.kcnai.ak, us ITEM A: CALL TO 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS o Ordinance No. 201(~-2003-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,882.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska Highway Safety Grant to Purchase a Mobile Data Terminal. , Resolution No. 2003-48 -- Transferring $6,500 From the General Fund to the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund to Pay for Certain Utilities at the Kenai Alaska Regional Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Training Center and Authorizing a Lease Agreement With the Arctic Winter Games Host Society. , Resolution No. 2003-49 -- Transferring $15,000 in the AARF/SRE Capital Project Fund to Cover Project Closeout Costs. ITEM E: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1, 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 e. Arctic Winter Games ITEM F: MINUTES o ITEM G: *Regular Meeting of September 17, 2003. *Verbatim/Henricksen Appeal, September 17, 2003. CORRESPONDENCE ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS o Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified . Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 . *Ordinance No. 2017-2003 -- Amending KMC 1.90.050(b) to Change the Time Period for Allowed Absences for Commissions and Committees From Three Months to Six Months. . *Ordinance No. 2018-2003 -- Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning map to Rezone a Portion of Government Lot 44. , *Ordinance No. 2019-2003 -- Amending KMC 1.90.010 to Allow the Kenai City Council to Pass a Resolution Changing the Membership Number of a Commission, Board, Task Force or Committee to Greater Than Seven (7) Members. . *Ordinance No. 2020-2003 -- Amending KMC 24.20.010, Entitled "Care of Cemetery" and the Cemetery Regulations. . Approval-- Security Assignment of Lease/Dan O. Pitts to First National Bank of Anchorage-- Lot lA, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition. o Approval -- Special Use Permit/R & J Seafoods -- Amendment to Extend Term to June 30, 2004. 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 OCTOBER 1, 2003 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES TO THE AGENDA REOUESTED BY: ADD AS: ADD AS: Information Item No. 5 -- Alaska State Firefi§hters Association Resolution No. 03-001. ~ Information Item No. 6 -- 10/03, Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, The Mission Link. CITY CLERK CITY CLERK CONSENT AGENDA NO CHANGES. MAYOR'S REPORT Z 0 <~~w z z~ ~ w Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 2016-2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $3,882.90 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR AN ALASKA HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT TO PURCHASE A MOBILE DATA TERMINAL. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received an Alaska Highway Safety Grant for $3,882.90 to purchase a vehicle mobile data terminal to be used for vehicle accident reporting; and, WHEREAS, the equipment will allow officers to write and file vehicle accident reports electronically; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to accept the grant and purchase the mobile data terminal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: State Grants $3:882,90 Increase Appropriations: Police- Small Tools & Minor Equipment $3,882.90 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1st day of October, 2003. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (09 / 08 / 2003) hl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: September 17, 2003 October 1, 2003 October 1, 2003 Suggested by: Administra City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 2003-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS~ TRANSFERRING $6,500 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE AIRPORT LAND SYSTEM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TO PAY FOR CERTAIN UTILITIES AT THE KENAI ALASKA REGIONAL AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING CENTER AND AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE ARCTIC WINTER GAMES HOST SOCIETY. WHEREAS, the Arctic Winter Games Host Society is seeking office space; and, WHEREAS, the City has office space available in the upstairs portion of the Kenai Alaska Regional Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Training Center; and, WHEREAS, the FAA has approved a below fair market value lease of the space; and, WHEREAS, one of the conditions of the FAA approval is that the Airport Fund would not bear the cost of utilities; and, WHEREAS, funds are appropriated in the General Fund non-departmental transfers account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that: Section 1' The $6,500 previously appropriated to match the State Municipal matching grant be transferred to the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund to pay utilities on the rental space used by the Arctic Winter Games Host Society in the Kenai Alaska Regional Aircra~ Rescue and Fire Fighting Training Center; and, Section 2' The Administration is authorized to negotiate and execute an FAA approved lease agreement with the Arctic Winter Games Host Society for space available on the second floor of the Kenai Alaska Regional Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Training Center. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1st day of October, 2003. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk .. Approved by Finance,:"~f (10/25/2003) hl KENAI, ALASKA 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Mayor Williams and City Council Me~nbers Linda L. Snow, City Manager September 25, 2003 Arctic Winter Games Host Society At the September 17th City Council meeting, the Administration was asked to contact the Arctic Winter Games Host Society with a proposal to contribute the Alaska Regional Fire Training Facility second floor for their use as the Host Society headquarters until no longer needed after the 2006 Games are concluded. On September 18th, after discussions with the City Attorney, the Airport Manager, and the Finance Director regarding the circumstances under which Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations might allow a less than fair market value (F~) lease of the subject facilities, I contacted Ms, Terd Nettles, Administrative Assistant for the Host Society t° inform her of Council's interest in making the proposal described above. Additionally, I advised her of our requirement to obtain FAA approval for such a proposal, as well as a statement of compatible use by AAI/ESI, operating as the Pacific Rim Institute of Safety and Management (PRISM), the current building occupants. I also talked with Mayor Dale Bagley, in his capacity as the Host Society President. Both Ms. Nettles and Mr. Bagley were very pleased with the idea of the lease proposal and wished to visit the facility later that same day. I then spoke with Dave Bumett, PRISM Director, who indicated his agreement that the Arctic Winter Games Host Society would be a compatible use with that of PRISM and, fiarther, that he would be happy to meet the Host Society group later in the day when they toured the facility. I received a telephone call fi'om Mr. Bagley on September 22"d, indicating his opinion that there were no problems with the proposal that he could see. He requested a copy of the draft lease in advance of the October 9th Host Society Board of Directors meeting for the Board's consideration. Based upon tentative verbal approval by the FAA, in response to an emailed request for consideration by the Airport Manager, the Administration has begun efforts to develop a draft lease for review by the FAA at their request. According to the FAA, the draft lease must contain, as a minimum, the following- , A condition that the Airport shall bear no costs as a result of this agreement, including all utilities and maintenance costs associated with the use of the leased space. The Administration recommends this condition be met by Council approval of City of Kenai Resolution No. 2003-48 transferring previously appropriated municipal matching grant fimds fi'om the General Fund to the Airport System Special Revenue Fund for payment of the leased property utility costs for the for the leased term in this fiscal year. 2. A stipulation that the lease will be terminated or renegotiated at FMV if an interested party is willing to lease the space for aviation purposes or for FMV for non-aviation purposes. ge A stipulation that the subject lease will be for a limited period of time, with a designated "drop dead" date for termination and corresponding vacation of the premises. Further, a stipulation that the lease area be specifically defined. 4. A lease clause requiting the tenant to remm the property in like or better condition. 5. A condition that no property alterations will occur to the facility unless the Airport grants prior approval. The Administration is continuing to work with FAA on developing the lease document and again recommends Council approval of Resolution 2003-48 authorizing the Administration to negotiate and enter into an FAA approved lease document with the Arctic Winter Games Host Society for the second floor space at the Fire Training Facility. Suggested by: Administratic_. City of Kenai RF, SOLUTION NO. 2003-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $15,000 IN THE ARFF/SRE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND TO COVER PROJECT CLOSEOUT COSTS. WHEREAS, the ARFF/SRE Capital Project Fund is in the process of being closed out; and, WHEREAS, while the total project cost is under budget, the construction account budget is insufficient to meet construction closeout costs; and, WHEREAS, funds are available in the Administration account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made' ARFF/SRE Capital Project From: Adm_inistration $15,000 To' Construct. ion $15,000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1st day of October, 2003. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance:,,~'~ (9/2'5/2003) hl CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS September 24, 2003 - 7:00 p.m. ® CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. *September 10, 2003 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ03-41~An application to rezone the northern portion of Government Lot 44 from Suburban Residential to General Commercial. Application submitted by CliffBaker dba Integrity Surveys, 605 Swires Road, Kenai, Alaska. 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ03-42 (PZ95-01 & PZ89-06) - Transfer of Conditional Use Permit for Bed & Breakfast, Lodge, and Guide Service for the property known as 1535 Angler Drive (Lot 29, Block 1, Angler Acres Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska, from Steve and Donna Riddle to Ross & Angelia Harding. Transfer requested by Ross and Angelia Harding, 1535 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska. b. Kenai Peninsula Borough Chapter 21.18 - Anadromous Streams Habitat Protection- Discussion 8. PENDING ITEMS: 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS' a. PZ03-40 - Landscape/Site Plan Review- 10575 Kcnai Spur Highway- Three Bears Addition b. "Zoning Bulletin"- September 10, 2003 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS' 14. ADJOURNMENT. CITY OF KENAI PLANN~G/k ZONING coMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIR RON C~ECKE, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Chair Goecke called the meeting to order at approximately 7'01 p.m. 1-a. Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Others present: Ron Goecke, Phil Bryson, Barry Eldridge, Nelson Amen, and Carl Glick Jay Barrett and John Hammelman City Clerk Freas, City Planner Kebschull and Council Member Osborne 1 -b. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Glick MOVED for approval of the agenda as submitted and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ~ 1 'C. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for approval of the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. $O ORDERED. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 10, 2003 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT-- None iTEM 4: ..CONSIDERATION OF PLATS-- None ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS PZ03-41--An application to rezone the northern portion of Government Lot 44 from Suburban Residential to General Commercial. Application submitted by Cliff Baker dba Integrity Surveys, 605 Swires Road, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Glick MOVlgD for approval of PZ03-41 and Commissioner Eldridge ~t~ONDIgD the motion. There were no public comments. City Planner Kebschull explained the following: In 1990, the property owner petitioned and went through the rezone process. The rezone was contingent upon a plat and the plat had not been recorded. Technically, the rezone never occurred, although someone later in the city administration, changed the land use map to show the designation as it was requested in the rezone. · When Cliff Baker, the current owner, submitted a building permit application, city administration tried to determine whether or not the commercial building (for which he had applied for the building permit) would be on the correct portion of the lot (Government Lot 44). · When researching the area that was to have been rezoned, the error was found. · Because the zoning maps show the property as commercial, the applicant purchased the property and has used it in a commercial manner for approximately 13 years, and Baker believes he has the right to consider the property as commercial, the rezone process is taking place as it had been applied for in 1990. Baker has submitted a plat to remove the portion of the lot with the residential building on it to a separate lot from Government Lot 44 and administration would like the Commission to determine whether or not that portion of the lot should be excluded from the commercial portion. · If the property is rezoned according to Attachment A, Maquire Subdivision, the lower portion of the lot would be Suburban Residential as it technically is currently, and would create the actual residence being located in the commercial area of the lot. MOTION TO AMI~ND: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to adopt the recommendations of the staff concerning the rezoning and also clarifying the south 100 feet of Tract A and Proposed Lot 1 remain in the RS Zone. Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 PAGE 2 Commissioner Eldridge reported he spoke with Baker and understood his desire is to do what was originally applied for in 1990 with the lower 100 feet and leaving the remainder of the lot as commercial and. recognizing he would not be able to build on or add on to the resident structure currently existing on Lot 1. He added, the current shop area was originally a residence. Eldridge stated, Baker's preference would be for the commercial portion he purchased to be left as commercial and the residential portion be left as residential. He added, he believed if the property was amended it may come back later. Eldridge stated he would not support the amendment. Bryson stated, because Baker has proposed a small lot, he didn't think it would be good to split a small lot with varied zoning, especially when the lot is now being created. Also, the original sub-divider of the tract and who created the 100 foot tract, used the front portion of the building for a business. Kebschull noted, when she Spoke with Baker, he told her he would prefer the property be zoned residential, however he was concerned there could be an appeal and he wanted protection under the Doctrine of Estoppal. She added, she explained to him that if there was public testimony, the Commission would take that into consideration and the option would still remain to appeal it to council. Glick stated, he remembered there were Aliak residents who had obiected to the property being zoned commercial and that may be who Baker believes may object. Kebschull stated, the only responses received from the mailings was from the individual who owns Lot 45 and he was interested in what was going on and pleased with receiving the information on a post card and was able to check the city's website for additional information. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: Goecke Hammelman Glick Yes Bryson Absent Eldrid§e Yes MOTION PASSED. Yes Barrett Absent No Amen Yes VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: Goecke Hammelman Absent Glick Yes Yes I Bryson Eldrid§e Yes I Barrett Absent Yes Amen Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 PAGE 3 ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS PZ03-42 (PZ95-01 & PZ89-06) - Transfer of Conditional Use Permit for Bed & Breakfast, Lodge, and Guide Service for the property known as 1535 Angler Drive {Lot 29, Block 1, Angler Acres Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska, from Steve and Donna Riddle to Ross & Angelia Harding. Transfer requested by Ross and Angelia Harding, 1535 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for approval of PZ03-42 and Commissioner Amend SECONDED the motion. Kebschull explained this was a basic housekeeping item as the code allows for transfers of conditional use permits if the request is in writing. There is no change to the actual conditional use permit. Transfers of the permit do not require adjoining property owners' being noticed. VOTE: Goecke lYes Bryson Hammelman Absent Eldrid§e Glick Yes Yes Barrett Absent Yes Amen Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-b. Discussion -- Kenai Peninsula Borough Chapter 21.18 - Anadromous Streams Habitat Protection. Kebschull explained, the council directed administration to review the Kenai Peninsula Borough River Ordinance and perhaps make a recommendation to council at the next Commission meeting as to whether the city should begin administering the ordinance for property within the city boundaries. Kebschull gave an overview of the current ordinance and noted, the ordinance protects the fiver and anadromous streams; for cities to administer, their ordinance would have to be as strong as or more stringent than the current ordinance; discusses prohibited activities; gives direction relating to when conditional use permits must be submitted, etc. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 PAGE 4 Kebschull also noted, if the city administers the ordinance, it would have to provide ordinance information and education; review all the plans for property development in the area; make site visits to determine the permit activities and to be sure required criteria is met; if a conditional use permit is required, site visits will need to be made, etc. Kebschu11 stated, in her review of the. ordinance, there would be added training for city staff; it wouldn't relieve the property owners; permits would still be required to be reviewed by the other agencies; and, a process would have to be developed with the borough for those applying for the tax credit program, etc. Kebschull stated she didn't see a benefit for the city to administer the ordinance. Eldridge noted concern had been stated by Council Member Bookey that when city projects are able to be developed (coastal trail, renovation of canneries, etc.), he felt the city should be in charge of reviewing and making decisions on development through the Commission and the council. Amen stated he agreed with Kebschull. Bryson noted, to him, the prime reason for the city to take over the authority would be to apply more sth.ngent standards. He had not heard anything to date to that effect; the borough seems to be handling the application of the regulations; and, along with those comments and due to budget constraints and additional duties to the staff, he would not want to transfer the authority to the city. Bryson added, another concern would be the added liability to the city in making the decisions. Glick stated he norma~y feels what is in the city should be regulated by the city, however the borough seems to be doing a good job and with the fight budget, he did not think the city would want to take on the responsibility, at least not at this time. Goecke stated he didn't think the additional responsibility would make any dramatic constraints to the budget or staff. He added, because there had not been anything too controversial come before the agencies, there is no guarantee the city would get a fair review. Kebschull requested the Commission to continue to review the ordinance and noted, even if the city took over the authority, the other agencies would still need to review any applications. She added, she feels certain the borough will work with the city. Currently, when an application is submitted to the boroUgh and the property is within the city, the city does get a copy of the application and has the opportunity to comment. ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS-- None ITEM 9' CODE ENFORCEMENT-- None PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 PAGE 5 ITEM 10: REPORTS 10-a. City Council -- Council Member Osborne reviewed the actions taken at the September 17 council meeting. 10-b. Borough Planning-- Commissioner Bryson reviewed the actions taken at the September 22 Borough Planning Commission meeting. 10-c. Administration -- Kebschull noted the follo~g: · A memorandum with attached planning law cases were included in the packet for the Commission's review and information. · The landscape site plan for Three Bears was approved and no comments had been received from them relating to the fencing requirement. The Certificate of Occupancy will not be provided until the requirements of the landscape site plan are met. She and Casey Reynolds, Economic Development Project Director/ViSTA met with the person in the process of trying to purchase Wards Cove Cannery. They hope to complete the purchase in the very near future and discussed requirements that may be needed to renovate the buildings to accommodate a packing plant, hotel, arts and crafts area, restaurant, RV park, etc. IITEM 11: PERSONS PRE~ENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None ITEM 12: 12-a. 12-b. INFORMATION ITEMS PZ03-40- Landscape/Site Plan Review- 10575 Kenai Spur Highway- Three Bears Addition ~Zoning Bulletin" - September 10, 2003 ITEM 13: COMMISSION COMMENTS ~ Q~TIONS Amen requested clarification of the Three Bears fence and Kebschull explained, it is the fence on the back side of the property to which she was referring. This will need to be repaired to separate the commercial and residential areas. ITEM 14: ADJOURKMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 7'50 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 PAGE 6 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 7:00 P.M., IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~ http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us 6:00 P.M. ,,, -- Council/Staff Meeting Board of Adjustment Hearing, 7:00 P.M., Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Demal of PZ03-33, An application to amend PZ02-43 to modify the Conditional Use Permit for grooming to remove the fencing as required by the Board of Adjustment. Application for property known as Lot 6, Block 2, Spruce Grove Subdivision (1802 4m Avenue), Kenai, Alaska. Nancy Henricksen d/b/a Groomingdales, 1802 4m Avenue, Kenai, Alaska, Appellant. 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) , Greg Getty-- Cemetery Donation 'ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND_ COUNC__I!~_ ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS , Ordinance No. 2009-2003 {Fourth Public Hearing) -- Approving and Adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Kenai and Recommending Adoption by the Kenai Peninsula Borough. , Ordinance No. 2014-2003 -- Decreasing EStimated Revenues and Appropriations by a Net of <$9,155> in Two Senior Citizen Funds. , , , , e o ITEM E: Xe 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM F: , ITEM G: Ordinance No. 2015-2003 -- Amending KMC 13.15.010(a) to Redefine the ALlowed Hunting Areas Within the City and Replace the Maps of Those Areas With an Updated One. Resolution No. 2003-45 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY04 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying That This Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet. Resolution No. 2003-46 -- Supporting Senate Concurrent Resolution 12, Acknowledging the Natural Unfairness in the Current Local Govern_mental Structure and Requesting the Local Boundary Commission to Present a Recommendation for Borough Incorporation to the Legislature in Order to Formally Request Res/dents Living in Certain Unorganized Areas of Alaska to Help Operate and Financially Provide for Their Local School System. Resolution No. 2003-47 -- Transferring $22,500 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project Fund for En~/nee~g Services. *Liquor License Transfer -- From Spencer Hah, d/b/a New Peking Chinese Restaurant to Jennifer Lee, d/b/a New Peldn§ Chinese Restaurant. *Application for Restaurant Designation Permit -- Jennifer Lee, d/b/a New Peking Chinese Restaurant. COMMISSION/COMMI~EE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce e. Arctic Winter Games MINUTES *Regular Meeting of September 3, 2003. CORRF~PONDENCE ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM I: , . o NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2016-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,882.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska Highway Safety Grant to Purchase a Mobile Data Terminal. 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 SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 7:00 P.M., IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' / / www. ci. kenai, ak. u s 6:00 P.M. -- Council/Staff Meeting ,, Board of Adjustment Hearing, 7:00 P.M., Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Denial of PZ03-33, An application to amend PZ02-43 to modify the Conditional USe Permit for grooming to remove the fencing as required by the Board of Adjustment. Application for property known as Lot 6, Block 2, Spruce Grove Subdivision (1802 4th Avenue), Kenai, Alaska. Nancy Henricksen d/b/a Groomingdales, 1802 4th Avenue, Kenai, Alaska, Appellant. MINUTES ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7-50 p.m. (immediately following the Board of Adjustment Hearing) in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-lo PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE' Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were' Council Member John Osborne Mayor John J. Williams Council Member Linda Swamer Council Member Pat Porter Council Member Amy Jackman Vice Mayor James C. Bookey, III Council Member Joe Moore A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: K-2, Attorney Report -- Estimate relating to adding the Municipal Code to the city website. ADD TO: Information Item No. 1 -- CRG memorandum entitled, Fees and the 'Public Trust Doctrine.'" "Beach Parking KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 2 MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and Council Member Jackman S~2OI~ED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Council Member swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B-Xo Greg Getty-- Cemetery Donation Frank Getty spoke to Council and presented a check for the Kenai Cemetery Fund in the amount of $2,757.10. He noted, the funds were those already donated for a gazebo and he would like them to be used for that purpose. Getty stated he was aware of others who would be donating to the Fund in the future and hoped the gazebo could be built next year. Mayor Williams accepted the check and thanked Getty for his and his son's (Greg) volunteering efforts in maintaining the cemetery. A fundraiser/barbecue was suggested to be held and coincide with the Lions Club clean- up day of the cemetery in.the spring. B-2o Jim Jenckes, 616 Maple Drive, Kenai Staed he would like to have the Recreation Center opened as soon as possible. He noted, he had reviewed the budget and estimated it would take approximately $104,000 a year to run the facility and with the revenue stream received from the use of the facility, he felt it would cost less than the maintenance agreement with the Boys & Girls Club. Williams noted, the council and administration were proceeding with steps to open the Center. ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ LEGISLATORS AND COUNClL_~ Neal Duperron, Representative Wolf staff member, gave a brief report of actions taken by Wolfs office to have grant funds reappropriated for the city to be used at the dock. Public Works Manager Kornelis gave an update of how the funds were expected to be used, i.e. an additional exit road. ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 3 D-X. Ordinance No. 2009-2003 (Fourth Public Hearing) -- Approving and Adopting the Comprehensive Plan for thee City of Kenai and Recommending Adoption by the Kenai Peninsula Borough. There were no public comments. Williams noted this was the fourth reading and the final reading would be held on November 5, 2003. The ordinance would now be forwarded back to the Planning & Zoning Commission with any additional comments for their final review. The public was encouraged to submit their comments in writing to administration by October 22 for final review by council on November 5. D-2. Ordinance No. 2014-2003 -- Decreasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by a Net of <$9,155> in Two Senior Citizen Funds. MOTION: Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2014-2003 and Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Council Member Porter stated she didn't want the funds to be drawn unless they were absolutely needed. Finance Director Semmens assured her they would not be. VOTE: Osborne Yes Jackman Yes [Williams Bookey Yes Swarner Yes [ Moore Porter Yes Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2015-2003--Amending KMC 13.15.010(a)to Redefine the Allowed Hunting Areas Within the City .and Replace the Maps of Those Areas With an Updated One. MOTION: CounCil Member Bookey MOVED for apProval of Ordinance No. 2015-2003 and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 4 Tom Moore -- Requested the proposed no-hunting area be amended and remove a portion of unpopulated property behind his home. A map was included in the packet reflecting the area he requested be removed from the amending ordinance. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Porter MOVED to amend the ordinance to reflect the area depicted on the map be removed from the areas where hunting is not allowed. Council Member Osborne SECONDED the motion. It was explained, the properties included in the original ordinance map were designated as no-hunting areas because of residences in the vicinity or the closeness of the area to the highway. Police Chief Kopp noted there are many residences in that area and it was their intention to remove the populated area. He agreed there were no residences in the area to which Moore was referring and felt there was no safety issue there. Administration was requested to investigate why the area north of Marathon Road is also a no-hunting area. It was suggested the area may be closed to hunting due to the area being in the flight path of the airport. It was suggested administration include the airport runway in the map which would better explain the no-hunting area. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: Osborne Yes Bookey Yes Porter Yes Jackman Swamer Yes Williams Yes Yes Moore Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION TO TABLE: Council Member Moore MOVED to table the amended ordinance until administration has time to investigate the other area closed to hunting and make the appropriate changes to the map. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. D-4o Resolution No. 2003-45 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY04 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying That This Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet. MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 5 Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-45 and Council Member Swamer SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSEBIT. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. D-5. Resolution No. 2003-46 -- Supporting Senate Concurrent Resolution 12, Acknowledging the Natural Unfairness in the Current Local Governmental Structure and Requesting the Local Boundary Commission to Present a Recommendation for Borough Incorporation to the Legislature in Order to Formally Request Residents Living in Certain Unorganized Areas of Alaska to Help Operate and Financially Provide for Their Local School System. MOTION: Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-46 and Council Member Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no public com_m_ents. It was requested "Alaska" be inserted before "Senate Concurrent Resolution" where it appears in the title, body, and "Now, Therefore" portions of the resolution. VOTE: Osborne Yes Bookey Yes Porter Yes Jackman Swarner Yes Yes Williams Yes Moore Yes MOTION PASSED UNAI~IIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2003-47-- Transferring $22,500 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project Fund for Engineering Services. MOTION: Council Member Jaclanan MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-47 and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 6 Komelis explained, this location is accessible by Beaver Loop but on property the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources controls. Permission to drill was recently received from the State. The property is in a triangle of other wells; would tie into back of Swires and Lawton; will alleviate the bottleneck of small lines; and, this area was considered e~lier but because of the cost, it was felt to be important to try the Van Antwerp and Swires areas first. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. D-7. Liquor License Transfer-- From Spencer Han, d/b/a New Peking Chinese Restaurant to Jennifer Lee, d/b/a New Peking Chinese Restaurant. Approved by consent agenda. D-8. Application for Restaurant Designation Permit--Jennifer Lee, d/b/a New Peking Chinese Restaurant. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM E: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS E-1. Council on Aging-- Swamer noted a meeting was held on September 4 and the meeting summary was included in the packet. E-2. in October. Airport Commission -- Jackman noted the next meeting would be held E-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported a meeting was held on September 8; the meeting summary was included in thc packet; the dip net fishery report was reviewed; and, a recommendation was made relating to the 50' setback, but because the administration's report had not yet been available for the Commission's review, the issue will be returned to them for further discussion. Discussion followed relating to the dip net fishery report and adm/nistration was commended for the information and recommendations made in the report. The general discussion continued with the following suggestions: · Have the Harbor Commission revisit the report at their November meeting. · Retum the report to council as a regular agenda item after the Harbor Commission's November meeting. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 7 Thought should be given to capitalizing on the fishery, i.e. enlarging the dock area, do a stream rehabilitation program in the No-Name Creek area; and,. develop a vendor area. · · No final decisions should be made until the next budget reView is" complete Council accepted the resignation of Kathleen Simon'from the Harbor Commis.sion. A thank-you letter will be prepared and forwarded. It was noted, no applications were available for appointment. D-4. Library Commission -- Moore noted the next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 7, however council had been notified earlier in the day there would be no quorum available for the meeting. There were no objections voiced by council to canceling the October meeting. Emily DeForest, Library Commission Chair stated she felt the new bi-monthly meeting schedule was not conducive to good business because it is difficult for the department representative to talk and take notes at the same time and is inconvenient for commission members. She added, she hoped council would consider changing the meeting schedule, etc. back to a monthly schedule. Williams noted, council understood her concerns, but did not want to make a change at this time. D-5. Parks/h Recreation Commission-- Porter reported the Commission met on September 4 and discussed the Kenai Soccer Association's request for next year's use of the old FAA field; draft cemetery re~tlafion amendments; and the multipurpose facility dasher board and banner pro,ram. The meetin§ summary was included in the packet. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Osborne reviewed the minutes of the September 10 mcetin§ which were included in the packet, notin§ two plats were approved. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-Ta. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the meetin§ summary for the September 4 meetin§ were included in the packet. D-Tb. Kenai Convention/k Visitors Bureau Board-- Bookey reported the next meetin§ will be held on September 29 and minutes of the July meetin§ were included in the packet. Executive Director Ricky Gease reviewed information and reports included in the packet. D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- A general discussion took place relating to the November meeting in Nome and the proposed S.T.I.P. share program. KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 8 D-7d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- No report. D-7e. Arctic Winter Games -- Moore noted tl~ August meeting minutes were included in the packet and he reviewed actions taken. He noted, the contract between the Host Society and the Borough had been approved by the Borough Assembly at their September 16 meeting. Moore also reported the board was in need of 2,000 s.f. of office space with a conference room for the Host Society's use from now through the Games. Porter suggested the use of the upstairs in the PRISM building. It was also suggeSted the use of the facility could be the city's {or a portion) in-kind donation. MOTION: Council Member Porter MOVED to direct administration to contact the Arctic Winter Games Host Society as soon as possible to offer the upstairs of the PRISM building for their use and as an in-kind contribution of the city. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM F: MII/UTF.~ F-1. Regular Meeting of September 3, 2003 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM G: CORRE~~~ENCE-- None ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS-- None ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS I-1o Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Council Member Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Council Member Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. $O ORDERED. I-3. Ordinance No. 2016-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,882.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska Highway Safety Grant to Purchase a Mobile Data Terminal. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 9 Introduced by consent agenda. ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- None ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS K-1. City Manager -- Snow noted the department head reports were included in the packet and added, a memorandum relating to code enforcement will be forthcoming to council. K-2. Attorney -- City Attorney Graves noted' · The City will begin collecting non-contested traffic fines October 1. · Referred to the memorandum added to the agenda relating to the Kenai Municipal Code in a searchable format on the city website. Due to budget constraints, the contract for maint~g the code on the website was changed and it was proposed the city do it in-house. He noted the cost to set it up would approx/mately $400 and he would be using his account to cover the costs. After the initial set up, his office would manage the updating. Referring to a memorandum relating to commission and committee absences included in the packet, Graves asked if council wanted to amend the code to accommodate the new bi-monthly meeting schedule. Council had no objections and directed the meeting absence limit would be within a six-month period. · Noting a previous discussion relating to size limits on city commissions, Graves advised a code revision would be necessary to add flexibility to the code and allow a larger group on a task force. A brief discussion followed in which Williams explained the need for a larger group for the proposed Millennium Square Task Force. He added, a large task force would allow inclusion of a variety of representatives of different areas of public and private business, activity groups, etc. to discuss what and how to develop the area, as well as discuss formulating a ten-year economic plan for the city. It was suggested the initial work would be to develop a task force fh'st. · He will be participating in an arson school during the firefighter conference along with Judge Brown. K-3. City Clerk -- Referring to information included in the packet, Clerk Freas noted she had been requested to collect information from other clerks in the state relating to deadlines for prepah~g council packets and advertising of meetings. Porter thanked Freas for the collection of the information and noted Kenai's advertising, etc. was comparable to other cities in the state. IT, EM L: DISCUSSION L-1. Citizens-- None KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 10 L-2. Council -- Bookey-- No comments. ~ Swarner -- Noted she would not be at the October 1 meeting. Moore -- No comments. Porter-- No comments. Osborne -- No comments. ~acl~man -- No comments. W~ms -- No comments. EI~CUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:42 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 7:00 P.M. KRNAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Board of Adjustment Hearing, Appeal of Planning ~k Zoning Commission Denial of PZ03-33, An application to amend PZ02-43 to modify the Conditional Use Permit for grooming to remove the fencing as required by-the Board of Adjustment. Application for prope~:y lmo~ as l~t ~, Block :2, Spmace Grove Subdivision (1802 4th Avenue), Kenai, Alaska. Nancy Henricksen d/b/a Groomingdales, 1802 4~ Avenue, Kenai, Alaska, Appellant. Board Present: James C. Bookey, III, Linda Swarner, Joe Moore, Pat Porter, John Osborne, Amy Jackman and John Williams (Chair). Others Present: City Clerk Freas, City Attorney Graves and City Manager Snow Williams reviewed the rules of the Board of Adjustment and noted a written opinion would be submitted by the Board within 30 days. The hearing was opened. Nancy Henricksen: Good evening. My name is Nancy Henricksen. Avenue, Kenai, 99611. 1802 Fourth Clerk: Do you solemnly swear or affirm the testimony that you are about to give in the case now before this board to be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth under pain and penalty of perjury? Henricksen' I do. As I stated, my name is Nancy Henricksen. I reside and operate Groomingdale's at 1802 Fourth Avenue here in Kenai. A year ago, a condition was applied by this Board of Adjustment to Groommgdale's home occupation permit to erect a site-obscuring fence or lose the privilege of operating my business at this location. I have attempted to come into compliance with this permit and have failed thus far to do so to meet a standard that is unknown to me. My business is wholly enclosed. Animals are outside only for drop-off and pick-up. There are not any dogs in my back yard that are kept for money. You can receive no evidence of such because it's not so. I have successfully adopted my dog to another permanent home. My neighbor cries property values, but you'll find no evidence that my business has affected our property values. As is expected of home business in Kenai, you wouldn't be able to tell by passing by my home that a business is in my home. I provide directions to every client to my home. Even with good directions, many of them call me from the intersection, "where are you?" and I'll stand on the porch and wave and say, "fight here, I'm here, you know." APPEAL OF NANCY HENRICKSEN, D/B/A GROOMINGDALE'S SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 2 I did erect a structure to obscure my complaining neighbor's view of my back door. The only portion of my business that is available from his viewpoint, but this was not adequate per Mr. Graves', the city attorney. I have planted new posts and taken any, taken care of any deficiencies in the strength of my existing fence. There's no fear of this fence falling down. I am sorry to say that the only thing that I can provide to make my fence sight obscuring are tm'ps. These tm-ps on my fence devalue mY property, my neighbor's property, and my neighborhood. More so than my fence as it exists ever would have. It's an embarrassment. My complaining neighbor has testified that he does not want a fence erected as it would decrease the view of vehicles leaving his driveway. His testimony is involved in your packages this evening. I made an offer to my neighbor a year ago before the Board of Adjustment to gift to him a section of my property so he could continue his solid wood fence and totally obscure the view of my property from his. That offer was rejected. Twenty-three years ago when I purchased this property, the part of the reason that I did so is because there were no covenants or restrictions. I'm governed by federal law, Alaska Statutes, and Kenai Municipal Code. I have read Kenai Code. There is no standard for lawn or garden care. There is no standard for sight-obscuring fencing. I contend that my complaining neighbor has used my business as an avenue to force me to comply with what would be his ideal of acceptable. If my neighbor had or still has concern with my lawn or garden or fence care, he should bring these issues to me long before now. When he purchased approximately eight years ago, my property was {inaudible). There was less lawn and fence care at that time. He never contacted me as the owner or my tenants. I ask that you seriously consider what impact your decision this evening, or in the near future regarding this matter, will be. As you decision affects my livelihood and ability to produce an income. If I had the mOney to invest in a sight-obscuring fence, I would move my business to the business sector in that piece of property by the new Safeway. I simply don't have the money. If you decide not to remove this condition, it will force me, given my personal employment limitations, into financial destitution. So, I'm here this evening, to beg you to please remove this condition. It has nothing to do with my wholly-enclosed business. This concludes my testimony..I'm hoping that we can have a proper discussion and resolve this matter this evening for I know I would be horribly embarrassed to have to bring this matter before the Superior Court in Kenai which is the only avenue of APPEAL OF NANCY HENRICKSEN, D/B/A GROOMINGDALE'S SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 3 appeal left to me. questions? I thank yOu for your time and your serious consideration. Any Williams: Councilwoman, excuse member Porter, Board Member Porter. Porter: Yea, actually Ms. Henricksen, I'd like to ask you a question. Did you say that you no longer had any personal animals? Henricksen: homed her. I don't have an animal that lives exclusively in the back yard. I have re- I still have two primarily indoor animals. Porter: But they do use the back yard occasionally. Your dogs. Henricksen: The little dogs? Porter: Yes. Henricksen: Twice a day. Porter: Then when you have people who come to your business, to Groomingdale's, those, when they bring their animals there, they, they never go outside to relieve themselves? Henricksen: No ma'am. They relieve themselves on my garage floor and then I clean up after them and sanitize after them. My business is sanitary. Your animal control officer has been to my business and can, can let you know that. Porter: Okay. Thank you. Williams: Further questions? Further questions? Ms. Henricksen, do you have someone else here that a, that's going to testify? Henricksen: I do not. Williams: Okay. I note, ask a question with regards to the Planning & Zoning hearing that took place. It doesn't seem as though there were any, anyone that came forward and testified at the meeting itself, this last meeting that they voted not to take care of this situation by modifying the permit. Is that correct> There weren't anybody testifying? ' Osborne: No one was there. Williams: I also find it interesting that the board was split three-three and then, of course, the seventh vote was absent. And that's, appears to be the reason we're here APPEAL OF NANCY HENRICKSEN, D/B/A GROOMINGDALE'S SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 4 because the tie of course, causes it to fail. So, I was going to ask Mr. Osborne, Board Member Osborne, were you at the meeting that took place and could you fdl us in on any details of testimony that might be missing. Osborne' Yes sir. I was at that meeting and this is something that came up a year or two ago. I believe it was a vote of three in favor of approving the original request and (inaudiblel appealed back through the council and the council, I believe they upheld the stipulation that she put in the fence. Well, that's been a year and, and nothing's happened, so I think the Commission felt that she didn't make any effort to comply with council's decision, so therefore, that's, why they were split on that. Board Member Porter. Porter: I guess my next question is, was this brought, Ms. Henrick, Henricksen, did you go to the city and tell them that you were in noncompliance or did they have to approach you? Henricksen: applied? Can you ask me from the date the issue began or after the condition was Porter: Yea, after the condition was applied. Henricksen- After the condition was applied on the end date, I faxed over photos of a structure that I had erected around the back door to obscure the vision of the back door of my, of the garage, which is the only thing that is visible from the neighbor's property and that was found to be unacceptable. I did that for two reasons. One was because my neighbor doesn't want a fence. The City says you need a fence. They don't define what a sight-obscuring fence is. They say remove and replace. So I erected a structure around the back door so that you wouldn't be able to see the back door. Porter: Okay, I guess my, I guess maybe I didn't express myself good enough. Was it the, was it the city administration that came to you and asked you if you were in compliance or did you approach the city after the deadline was over. I, I guess I just want to know how we ended up back here. Did they approach you for noncompliance? Henricksen: No, they did not. Porter: Cary .... Williams: Board Member Porter, we'll hear from the city attorney as to details, etc. Porter: Thank you. APPEAL OF NANCY HENRICKSEN, D/B/A GROOMINGDALE'S SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 5 Graves: I should fill in, in Ms. Henricksen's favor, that during this year period she did contact Ms. Kebschull and myself a couple times. I don't know the exact dates about the status of compliance, and then at some point I think she asked if there was a way to modify her conditional use permit to get rid of the condition and we looked at the code and there was a way and we told her, well, this is what the code. You could apply for a modification, which we would tell anyone if they asked our opinion of the code. So, I don't want it to seem like the deadline passed and there had been no contact for a year because there was some contact, I don't know the exact number or dates, but she has, she was in contact with Ms. Kebschull and myself a few times during that year. Porter: Thank you. Williams' Okay, good. Henricksen: Thank you. Williams: Board Member Moore. Moore: And just for the record then, this, these pictures that we have in front of us of the tm'ps, is, is not a sight-obscuring fence in the city's definition? Graves' What our feeling was that it was really a factual determination. The first structure clearly didn't, we didn't feel, meet the requirement of the opinion... Moore: The first structure meaning... Graves: ...we felt was, was, yea, this we felt was really kind of a factual determination that the board or the commission should make as to whether it came into compliance with the opinion. That's why we included the photographs. I didn't feel like it was a call I should make a staff member. I thought it was a call for the board or the commission in a hearing to determine whether she was in compliance. The first fence was just clearly not what the opinion called for, but this was, was close enough to a factual question and I thought it should be referred to the board or the co_m_mission. Moore: But the reason that Ms. Henricksen's is here is because we're saying that, or the city's saying that she's not in compliance. Graves: What happened is, she applied, and Ms. Henricksen may want to correct me, my understanding is, she applied for the modification. It was denied. Then I believe, then you constructed the fence after the appeal was going. Is that roughly the time line? APPEAL OF NANCY HENRICKSEN, D/B/A GROOMINGDALE'S SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 6 Henricksen- Originally I went...let's just start at the very beginning. Originally, I came before Planning & Zoning to operate a grooming-business. I was allowed to operate a grooming business. That failed. That, that vote failed which brought me to this, to this board, then this board applied the condition. I attempted to apply with the condition with the original L-shaped structure around my back door. That did not meet the condition of a sight-obscuring fence. Because that doesn't meet, and because my only options are these horrible tarps, I had to do something so I came for a modification and a couple weeks ago, P & Z had their meeting; three to three split vote. One absent. And that brings me here. Williams: Board Member Jackman. Jackman' Thank you. I'd like to hear from administration what it is exactly that, what, what sight it is they're trying to obscure. Graves: My recollection from the hearing last year was there was some testimony that groomed animals or, were using the back yard and that was a concern and I think that's why the sight-obscuring fence condition was placed in the opinion. I think that's why Ms. Henricksen raised the issue that the groomed dogs now don't use the back yard. I think that was the point, why she raised that point, because currently the groomed dogs do not use the back yard. Henricksen: If I could respond? Williams: Please do. Henricksen: Grooming animals have never used the back yard. For a period of time, I had day care animals. These are animals that came to me to stay for a period of hours. I mean, we're talking eight, ten hours and then they go home. I' mean, it wasn't even an overnight thing. It was just during the day. It amounted to three dogs. Three different dogs. Groomed animals have never gone outside of my facility, any facility that I have groomed from, in order to take a potty break. I keep people's animals four hours, tops and they go home. If they show the activity that requires them to do their business, I allow them out of their kennel, on free run in my garage, to soil my floor, which I pick up and clean up and sanitize immediately behind them. I live here. It's, it's not disgusting. I don't live in a feces-incrusted or work in a feces- incrusted area. I have a lovely salon. I use the nicest equipment. I pay consideration to what I'm dumping down the sewer. I have a bathing system that doesn't let the hair go down the drain. I double-bag my hair for deposit into the landfill. I, I used to volunteer and clean city pound dogs to make it more acceptable for them to be adopted. This is more than a job to me, really, but it is my only income. I'm just, I'm really quite grieved and if we could just separate my wholly-enclosed business from my personal back yard and my personal garden, I think we'd be ahead. APPEAL OF NANCY HENRICKSEN, D/B/A GROOMINGDALE'S SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 7 Williams: Yes, Board Member Porter. Porter: Okay, I just want to make this very clear. The conditions that were set down for you last year because, you did at that time, have some dogs that You were boarding, whether it be for a few hours or whatever and were in the back yard occasionally, correct? You're no longer doing that. Henricksen: That's correct. Porter: your own. So, the only animals that are in your back yard fight now are currently Henricksen: Correct.. Porter: two. And that's where you're planning on going with this for the next year or Henricksen: That's...absolutely. I probably won't ever put another dog in that back yard. It's not worth it. Williams: The question of the sight-obscuring fence. That was a condition that was laid down by the city administration as the condition to be met as requested by the council...excuse me, by the Board of Adjustment. We didn't define what was a sight- obscuring fence either. Henricksen: That's correct. Williams: And the administration didn't define what was a sight-obscuring fence... Henricksen: And neither does code. Williams: ...and the code doesn't de£me what is a sight-obscuring fence. obvious this is a sight-obscuring fence. There's no doubt about that. It's Henricksen: It's also devaluing. Quite devaluing. I look like a fool. Williams: Well, I understand that, but... Henricksen: And I don't believe this is my neighbor's intent either. You'll fred his testimony within this package that he wouldn't mind me having a business there if was a beauty salon or a fly-tying shop. It's not all business. It's just the doggy business. APPEAL OF NANCY HENRICKSEN, D/B/A GROOMINGDALE'S SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 8 Williams' And all the neighbors were notified of this other hearing that just took place, weren't they. I see a full list of them here. All right. Yes, Board Member Jackman. · ~.. dackman: I drove by this evening and I was looking, I wanted to be right in between both of the homes and I saw a kennel on the other side on the adjoining neighbor's property. Does that have a cement slab or is that just built up there? Some of this was an issue before, wasn't it with this, is there Still a dog in that kennel. Henricksen: There is still a dog in that kennel. in his kennel. I'm not sure what he has for flooring Jackman: So he has a dog in his property that is fight up next to the fence that separates the two properties. Henricksen: Absolutely. And as a matter of fact, my fence supports his fence. His fence is actually leaning on my fence and my fence is supporting his fence. He may think that that fence is planted on his property, but when I can afford a survey, you will find that that fence is actually planted on my property because I placed my fence a foot and one-half, maybe a foot, I don't remember the exact measure, off of my property line so that I would never have to encroach my neighbors' property to tend to my fence line. After they built the fence, this wasn't allowable anYmore because I didn't have space to get in... Williams: All fight. Any further discussion or questions from the Board? Thank you. Any closing comments? Henricksen' Just pretend it was your job, you know. you would, please. Pretend it was your income if Williams: All fight. One more comment from... Jackman: Well, and, you know, I would just like to say that I'm sorry that it's come to this and you had to come here. I feel really bad for you that you've been put through this. I, I really bad for you and I'm sorry that you had to put those tm-ps up and that you've had to come to us repeatedly about this issue and I really hope we can get this resolved quickly. Henricksen- I appreciate your comments. Will/ams: Thank you. Henricksen' Thank you. APPEAL OF NANCY HENRICKSEN, D/B/A GROOMINGDALE'S SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PAGE 9 Williams' Now, is there anyone else here this evening that came to testify on this matter? Either for or against the matter...anyone at all? I think that's one of the things that mazes me is the fact that no one showed~up at the last hearing and no one showed up at this one. All right, as a Board of Adjustment then, we do have thirty days to render a decision in this appeal and we will now go ahead and take all these matters under consideration and study the issue at hand and we will have an opinion for you with/n thirty days. Henricksen: And in the meantime, I'm okay to operate, correct? Williams: Status quo fight now. There's nothing, you can operate legally without any problem. Ail fight. Thank you very much. That will be the end of the hearing of the appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission denial of PZ03-33 an application to amend PZ02-43 to modify. With that, we'll adjoum as a Board. We're going to take a few minutes break... Hearing ended at 7:37 p.m. Verbatim prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Z Z o rv'Z c~ o I-- z u.I z uJ z uJ o o uJ z 13:: I-- Z 0 H- Z uJ Z o o 0 z o o n,' 0 "'r Z 0 n~ 0 o o 0.. LLI UJ z 0 I Z o o Ltl LU 0 0 W Z LLI r~ Ltl n,' LULL, I-"W 0 ma-, oF-- .I.l_ W z w !-, 0 0 0>- o o o Z X IJJ Z o o uJ uJ 13_ (.'3 Z 0 I.U o o -r Z Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2017-~.003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC 1.90.050(b) TO CHANGE THE TIME PERIOD FOR ALLOWED ABSENCES FOR COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES FROM THREE MONTHS TO SIX MONTHS. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has changed the meeting schedule of commissions and committees (except Planning and Zoning) from every month to every other month because of budget considerations; and, WHEREAS, KMC 1.90.050(b) states that a member of a commission or committee who misses more than one-half of the meetings in a three month period shall forfeit the seat; and, WHEREAS, under that section a member who now misses one meeting could be close to forfeiting the seat and a member who misses two meetings in a row would lose the seat; and, WHEREAS, commission, committee and board members provide a valuable service to the community by donating their time and effort; and, WHEREAS, circumstances arise that require members to miss meetings and it would be unfair for a member to forfeit their seat as a result; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to extend the period for determining absences from three to six months for commission and committee meetings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that KMC 1.90.050(b) is amended as follows: (b) If the commission, committee or board member shall be absent from more than one-half of all the meetings of his/her committee, commission or board, regular and special, held within any period of [THREE (3)] six (6) consecutive calendar months, he/she shall thereupon cease to hold the seat. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of October, 2003. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk (9/19/03 sp) Introduced: Adopted: Effective: October 1, 2003 October 15, 2003 November 15, 2003 Suggested by: Planning & Zoning Commiss CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2018-2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL CITY OF KENAI ZONING MAP TO REZONE A PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 44. WHEREAS, KMC 14.20.270 establishes a procedure to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Kenai; and, WHEREAS, the Official Zoning Map City of Kenai depicts this property as General Commercial; and, WHEREAS, approximately ten (10) years ago the map was incorrectly changed; and, WHEREAS, it appears the intent of the rezoning done ten years ago was to designate a northern portion of Government Lot 44 as General Commercial and a southern portion as Suburban Residential; and, WHEREAS, the official zoning for Government Lot 44 is Suburban Residential; and, WHEREAS, the property owner purchased the property believing the property was zoned General Commercial; and, WHEREAS, the property has been used commercially for over ten (10) years; and, , WHEREAS, official rezoning the property will clear up the confusion regarding what the zoning of Government Lot 44 should be; and, WHEREAS, the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 24, 2003 and recommends approval of the proposed amendment to the General Commercial (CG) zoning designation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA as follows: The northern portion of Government Lot 44, excluding the southern 100 feet of Tract A and Lot 1 as shown on Attachment A (the excluded portion shall remain RS- Suburban Residential), located within the City of Kenai, Kenai Recording District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska is hereby amended to General Commercial (CG). PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fifteenth day of October 2003. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective October 1, 2003 October 15, 2003 November 15, 2003 I- Z LLI' ! I1 l.: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION PZ03-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI RECOMMEND~G APPROVAL TO THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL OF THE REQUESTED REZON~G SUBMITTED BY NAME: Cliff Baker dba Integri _ty Surveys . . LEGAL: Northern Portion of Government Lot 44 shown on Attachment A , ,, (South 100 feet: of Tract: A and Lot: 1 rema~.n RS - Suburban Res±dent:±al) WHEREAS, the Commission finds the following: 1. The subject property is currently zoned RS - Suburban Residential 2. The present land use plan designation is Medium Density Residential 3. The proposed zoning district is CG- General Commercial 4. An appropriate public hearing as required was conducted September 24, 2003 5. That the following additional facts have been found to exist: 6. Applicant must comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai that the petitioned REZONING of the Northern Portion of Govemment Lot 44 is hereby recommended to the Kenai City Council. PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, September 24, 2003. CHAIRPERSON .... ATTEST Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2019-2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC 1.90.010 TO ALLOW THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL TO PASS A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER OF A COMMISSION, BOARD, TASK FORCE OR COMMITTEE TO GREATER THAN SEVEN (7)MEMBERS. WHEREAS, KMC 1.90.010 states that all Commissions, boards or committees established by the Council shall consist of seven members; and, WHEREAS, it is unclear whether a task force created by the City Council would be covered by the seven-member limitation; and, WHEREAS, while seven members is a good number for most commissions, committees, task forces or boards, some of them would benefit from having a greater number than seven members; and, WHEREAS, allowing those entities to have more than seven members would allow them to have a broader representation in the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that KMC 1.90.010 is amended as follows: 1.90.010 Creation. ~ All boards, commissions, task forces and committees created by the Council of the City of Kenai, shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council from applications submitted to the City Clerk. The Council may by resolution designate a commission, task force, committee or board to have more than seven (7)members. A chairman and vice-chairman shall be selected annually and shall be elected from and by the appointed members. The Mayor and one Council Member elected by the Council as ex-officio members and as consultants of any board, commission or committee, may attend all meetin§s, but shall have no votin§ power on the board, commission or committee. A member of Council or City administrative staff shall attend all meetin§s of boards, commissions and committees and supply staff support. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of October, 2003. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk (9/24/03 sp) Introduced: Adopted: Effective: October 1, 2003 October 15, 2003 November 15, 2003 Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 2020-2003 AN ORDIN~CE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN~, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC 24.20.010, ENTITLED "CARE OF CEMETERY" AND THE CEMETERY REGULATIONS. WHEREAS, the current Kenai Municipal Code, Chapter 24 and the Cemetery Regulations have not been updated in several years; and, WHEREAS, changes to the Code and Regulations will update and better define several segments which will aid in administration and maintenance of the cemetery. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that KMC 24.20.010 entitled "Care of Cemetery" and the Cemetery Regulations be amended as presented in Attachment A. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15m day of October, 2003. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATrEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: October 1, 2003 Adopted: October 15, 2003 Effective: November 15, 2003 ATTACHMENT "A" Ordinance No. 2020-2003 Section 1' Chapter 24.20 CARE OF CEMETERY 24.20.010 Maintenance ofcemetery The City of Kenai is responsible for the appearance of the Kenai Municipal Cemetery. The maintenance of the cemetery shall be accomplished through a program administered by the Parks & Recreation Department. There is a cemetery_ donation fund account established for the purpose of providing funding for perpetu,! cemetery'_ improvements. The City of Kenai shall maintain the driveways, gates, and fencing of the cemetery and may close access to such facilities in periods of adverse conditions. Section 2' CEMETERY REGULATIONS Section 1' Plots b, The City Clerk shall be in charge and have access to said plats for the purpose of assigning plots upon request, and have charge of burial records, files and maps which shall be stored by the City of Kenai. The City Clerk shall charge a fee of [ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00)] two hundred fifty dollars [$2 50 . 00) per standard plot, [ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)] one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for infants or [FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00)] one hundred dollars ($100} for cremains. Summer charges (June 1 through September 30) for opening and closing graves are five hundred dollars ($500.00) per standard plot, two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for infants and one hundred dollars ($100.00) for cremains. Winter charges (October 1 through May 30) will be six hundred dollars ($600.00) for standard plots, two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for infant plots, and one hundred dollars ($100.00) for cremains. Payment in full for the plot is required at the time of purchase of the plot. Payment for the opening or closing of the grave is due prior to commencement of work. Section 2' Interment and Disinterment Ce Only markers and headstones set in a concrete base shall be used, and they shall be installed at the head of the grave~ centered and inside the plot area. The Parks & Recreation Director must be not/fled prior to plot preparation, construction, or placement of headstone or marker. If religious practices make the conformance of this requirement impossible, the old section of the cemetery may be utilized. This decision will be at the discretion of the Parks & Recreation Supervisor or his designee. Section 3: b, C, Maintenance Planting of trees, shrubbery, plants or turf within the Kenai Municipal Cemetery shall be with the consent of the Parks and Recreation Director or his/her designated representative. Failure to get prior authori~ati_'on mag result in removal of plant material. The City will maintain the driveway in winter and clear the path to the grave if a funeral is scheduled. The City of Kenai shall provide grass cutting at reasonable intervals, as well as ratting, cleaning, grading and landscaping. Suggested height of trees is no more than eight feet. Enclosures such as a _~icket fence [WALL, HEDGE, OR DITCH] ...or a perimeter shall be permitted around or about any grave or burial plot only upon [PRIOR APPROVAL] ex-oressed authorization of the Parks & Recreation Director or his/her designee. Enclosures placed before authorization is granted are subiect to removal. Enclosures not maintained or that create a safety h_aza_rd may be removed and d~scaxded without prior notice at the discretion of the Paxks _ar_. Recreation Director o.r his/her designee. [WOODEN BENCHES,] [b]B_B_oxes, shelves, toys, and other such articles upon a grave or burial lot shall be permitted only if contained within the plot and maintained [ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.] monthly [April 1 through September 30. [ENCLOSURES AND OTHER]/al_Articles that are not maintained~_[AND/OR RESTRICTING MAINTENANCE EFFORTS ARE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL] impede maintenance efforts, or become unsightly will be removed and discarded without prior notice at the discretion of the Parks & Recreation Director or his/her designee. Plastic or silk flowers and artff_lcial decorations a_re only perrnitted be.tween May 1 and September 30. Burials occurring between October 1 and April 30 may have decorations displayed but a_re subiect to removal 30 days after burial. All decorations (except those on burials less than 30 days) wi~'!! be removed during a selected Saturday in the month of May each year durin~ the annual cemeterg clean up. A 20-day notice will be posted at the cemeterg. Family and friends mag either remove their properly placed decorations before Saturday's clean up and replace them later, or request the cemeterg not to remove their properly placed decorations by calling or writ~g the Parks & Recreation Director. A fin,l clean up of the cemete~ will also occur in late September. Decorations shall not be placed in or attached to trees, shrubs, or fence. Ordinance No. 2020-2003 Page 2 Plants, flowers, decorations, or articles not otherwise rern_oved by the deadlines or regulations set for~ herein, or have beco~e withered discolored, will be removed by the Pa_rks & Recreation Director or hi~/her designee without prior notice. The cemetery is not responsible for damage or liable for the return of such items. Section 4: b, d, General No person shall enter the Kenai Municipal Cemetery except through the established access routes. The vehicle gate will be open daily from [dUNE 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30.1 6:00 a.m. to 10'00 p.m., from Mag lto September 30 {summer months} and will remain locked from October l to ^pffi 30 {winter monthsl. [THE VEHICLE GATE MAY BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO BAD ROAD CONDITIONS FROM OCTOBER 1 THROUGH MAY 31.] The cemetery is open year-round for pedestrian traffic. The Kenai Police Department or the Kenai Parks & Recreation Department mag be contacted for emergency access durinff closed hours. Bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, motor bikes, three or four-wheelers are not allowed on the cemeterg grounds. No child under the age of 12, unaccompanied by a gua_rdian or parent or other adult~ shall be allowed on the cemetery grounds. Food, beer or other intoxicating liquors _are strictly prohibited within the confines of the cemetery. Ordinance No. 2020-2003 Page 3 Plots The City Clerk shall charge a fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per standard plot, one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for infants or one hundred dollars ($100) for cremains. Markers The new section of the cemetery is reserved for fiat markers only. Permanent grave markers must be made of cast bronze, cast brass, cast aluminum or natural stone. Minimum measurements shall be 5' x 9' and markers must have raised or engraved letters of at least one-quarter inch in depth/thickness. Ail markers shall have a minimum inscription: First and last name of deceased, year of birth and year of death. A Permanent flat marker shall be installed within 12 months (1 year) after the burial. Temporary flat markers are acceptable until the permanent marker is installed. Temporary wooden crosses or small upright markers are permitted between October 1 and April 30 to mark the grave for the winter months. Enclosures Permanent raised obstructions, enclosures, concrete slabs, placement of rocks or coverings of any kind are prohibited and will be removed without prior notice. Decorations Placing temporary potted fresh plants and flowers, summer wreaths, or baskets on a grave is permitted. The same must be removed within ten (10) days, unless watered and cared for by relatives. Digging holes or removing grass is prohibited. Balloons, whirligigs, or any other moving decoration, clothing, candles, stuffed animals, toys and other such articles other than plants or flowers shall be allowed only in the f'n'st thirty (30) days after a burial. If not otherwise removed by thirty (30) days, the Parks & Recreation Director or his/her designee shall remove items without prior notice. Decorations shall not be placed in or attached to trees, shrubs, or fence. Planting of trees, shrubs, plants, turf or removal of sod are prohibited. Cemetery personnel reserves the right to plant material throughout the confines of the cemetery where deemed appropriate. Ordinance No. 2020-2003 Page 4 KENA I PA RKS AND I;tE(;REATI()N DEPA RTM EN"r Iri(Inl~o A ye. I<e.:~i, ^ !( 99611 (mnilin[) 410 N. Willow ${. (l~l~y.~irai) 'telephone (907) 283--3692 Fax (90'7) 283-369'3 MEMORANDUM TO: Linda Snow, City Manager FROM: Robert J. Frates, Kenai Parks & Recreation Directo~ DATE: September 24, 2003 Kenai Municipal Cemetery Code- Suggested Regu!_a_tion Amendments The following are some suggested amendments to the cemetery regulations. Both the Parks & Recreation Commission and Beautification Committee have reviewed the proposed amendmems. The recommended changes I am proposing do not deviate much from the existing regulations' However, the changes will assist in our ability to keep the cemetery looking aesthetically pleasing at all times. The amendmems, if adopted, will do the following: 1) 2) 3) More clearly define cemetery regulations, particularly on how decorations and enclosures are to be regulated. Slightly increase plot fees (last updated in 2000). Help regulate unnecessary vehicle and other motorized traffic. Suggested regulations for the new proposed area that could be implemented at the time development occurs are also included under B. Suggested Regulations - New Proposed Area. Additionally, the current cemetery regulations are attached for review. Attachments CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ M emoranClum Date: To: From: September 25, 2003 Linda L. Snow, City Manager .~.L~ Kim Howard, Assistant to City Manager Security Assignment of Lease- Dan O. Pitts' to First National Bank of Anchorage - Lot lA, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition The City has received a request for approval of the attached Assignment of Lease for Securit!~ Purposes and Acceptance of ASsignment for Secu~ty Purposes. The leased property is adjacent to the long-term parking lot at the Airpo rt. The City Attorney has reviewed the documents and has no objections. Payments to the City and Borough are in compliance. If Council approves the documents, a consent form can be prepared for your signature. Cc' Charles L. Weimer, First National Bank of Anchorage Attachments /kh EXHIBIT "A" ACCEPTANCE OF ASSIGNMENT FOR SECURITY PURPOSES Assignee hereby accepts the foregoing assignment of lease for security purposes and agrees to abide by all of the terms and conditions of the lease agreement dated July 27, 1984, Recorded August 13, 1984 in Book 243 at Page 491, the City of Kenai as Lessor and Dan O. Pitts as Lessee, PROVIDED, that Assignee shall have no affirmative duties or obligations under the said lease unless Assignee takes possession of the leasehold to protect its security interest hereby obtained. In the event that the Assignee takes possession or control of the subject lease, either directly or through a subtenant, by foreclosure or otherwise, under the security assignment, the assignee accepts responsibility for all of the assignor's obligations under the lease, including environmental liability and responsibility. Dated this 24th day of September, 2002 ASSIGNEE' First National Bank Alaska BY: Charles L. Weimer TITLE: Senior Vice President State o f Alaska ) Third Judicial District) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on the day of September, 2003, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Charles L. Weimer, to me know to be the Senior Vice President of the Corporation which executed the within instrument, and he acknowledged to me that he executed the same for and on behalf of said corporation, and that he is fully authorized by said corporation to do so. WITNESS my hand and official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires' ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE FOR SECURITY PURPOSES (Lessee's Interest) Dan O. Pitts of PO Box 1916, Soldotna, Alaska 99669, herein after called "Assignor", assigns and transfers to The First National Bank Alaska of 44501 Sterling Hwy, Soldoma, Alaska, 99669, a national banking association, hereinafter called "Assignee", all of its right, title and interest under the lease agreement dated July 27, 1984, Recorded August 13, 1984 in Book 243 at Page 491, between City of Kenai as Lessor and Dan O. Pitts as Lessee, which covers the following described real property situated m the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. Lot lA, according to the plat of FBO SUBDIVISION SOUTH ADDITION, filed under Plat Number 84-218 Records of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. Acceptance of Assignment for Security Purposes attached as Exhibit "A" This Assignment is executed as security for repayment of $. ,.00 plus interest evidenced by a promissory note in said amount of even date herewith executed by Assignor in favor of Assignee. Assignor agrees to execute any further documents necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Assignment. DATED: September 24, 2003 ASSIGNOR:Dan O. Pitts BY: Dan O. Pitts STATE OF ) JUDICIAL DISTRICT THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Dan O. Pitts, known to me' and to me known to be the person named in and who executed the same as his or her voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. WITNESS my hand and official seal the day and year in this certificate first written above. Notary Public in and for: My commission Expires: CITY OF KENAI ,, eg 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 Memorandum Date: From: September 25, 2003 Linda L. Snow, City Manager Kim Howard, Assistant to the City Manager R & J Seafoods The Special Use Permit for R & J Seafoods (as amended) expires on September 30, 2003. They have requested an extension of the term to June 30, 2004. The extension w°uld allow them more time to contact all boat and equipment owners to have their properties removed from the storage area. Everything, including the fence, will need to be removed by June 30, 2004. Once approved, a copy of the Amendment will be forwarded to the Bureau of Land Management for their records. AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL USE PERMIT The attached Special Use Permit (and Amend}nent to Special Use Permit)is herebY amended to extend its expiration date to June 30, 2004, with all the other terms and conditions to remain the same. All personal property, including the fence, will be removed by June 30, 2004. DATED this day of ,2003. PERMITTOR: CITY OF KENAI' By: Linda L. Snow City Manager PERMITTEE: r & J SEAFOODS Approved as to form: Cary R. Graves City Attorney SPECIAL USE PERMIT - PAGE ! OF 4 Randy Meier Vice-President STATE OF ALASKA ) )ss THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this____ day of ,2003, LINDA L. SNOW, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said City. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires' STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) )ss ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,2003, RANDY MEIER, VICE-PRESIDENT of R & J SEAFOODS, being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said Corporation. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires' SPECIAL USE PERMIT - PAGE 2 OF 4 CITY OF KENA 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ M emoranCium Date: From: September 25, 2003 Linda L. Snow, CitY Manager Kim Howard, Assistant to City Manager 2003 Foreclosure Sale Results Eight of thirty lots were sold by sealed competitive bid at the 2003 Land Foreclosure Sale on September 23rd. Twelve bids were received. The properties that sold are as follows: Special Assessments Parcel # Address Min. Bid High Bid Taxes Owed Owed 039-063-01-1 1107 Spur Drive 039-063-02-9 1103 Spur Drive 039-122-05-6 1014 First Street 043-030-19-6 411 Eadies Way 043-030-20-4 409 Eadies Way 043-030-21-2 407 Eadies Way 043'170-03-4 1207 Second Ave. 047-140-43-9 1531 Stellar Drive Totals $ 500.00$ 557.38 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 500.00 557.35 0.00 0.00 2,031.00 2,101.00 1,397.28 508.87 5,600.00 6,002.00 150.00 17,901.45 5,600.00 6,002.00 840.64 ! 3,459.47 5,600.00 6,002.00 840.64 13,458.10 5,430.00 10,002.00 150.00 5,155.39 7,400.00 10,101.00 1,162.95 7,746.24 $ 32,661.00 $ 41,324.73 $ 4,541.51 $ 58,229.52 Taxes owed prior to City ownership will need to be paid from the proceeds of the sale. The first two parcels were foreclosed on in 1972 and tax information is not available from the Borough. /kh KENAI. ALASKA To: From' 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone' 907-283-7535/FAX: 907-283-3014 '111 .' 1992 Memorlan~~ Linda Snow, City Manag /e//"~/~ Casey Reynolds, Diroctor of Economic Development Date: September 25, 2003 Re: Ward's Cove Cannery On Wednesday, September 24 Marilyn Kebschull and I met with Jon Faulkner, Prosident of Land's End Resort, to discuss his interest in Ward's Cove Cannery. At that meeting Mr. Faulkner said his group had purchased an option to buy the cannery and laid out an aggressive plan to transform it into an historic landmark and visitor attraction. His plan calls for them to be a hotel, restaurant, artist colony, business promenade, fish mini-processing facility, RV park, and other activities on the site. He said he expects to open the facility by next summer and in year one the project would initially employ about 40 employees (plus many more from the artists, promenade businesses, tours, and charters) and generate $1-$2 million in revenue, and his group has alroady moved to ameliorate any environmental problems on the site. The project would grow substantially in the following years adding activities, jobs, and revenues. Ms. Kebschull and I asked what the city could do to help this effort along. Faulkner indicated them were only two areas his group needed help in' 1. . Mr. Finding and resolving any land use, zoning, and permitting pitfalls to the project. Helping his group by applying for a matching a grant to do an historical survey. His group is willing to put up all matching moneys for the grant but they need the city to partner with them, as only we are eligible to apply for the grant. Overall, it was an impressive plan, which looks to add significantly to the business community and fill a badly needed visitor attraction niche here in Kenai. We are currently in close contact with Mr. Faulkner and are working diligently to help make this project a reality. CEPOA-EN-CW-PF 17 Sep 2003 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT: Kenai River Bluff Erosion Study- Project Status Sedimentation Study- The sedimentation study by the Waterways Experiment Station (Corps' research laboratory) is ongoing. Invertebrate study- Study was conducted in April 2003 and found little in the way of invertebrates in the riverbank area. Bird Survey- Bird surveys continue to be conducted. Fish Study- Spring fish studies have been completed. The next fish study is scheduled for fall/winter 2003. Topographical~ydrogral~hical surveys- Survey cross-sections have been completed. Hydraulic Study- Modeling of fiver conditions with and without bank stabilization is ongoing. Modeling should .be completed by 15 October 2003. Riverbed sediment samples - Sediment samples were collected in May 2003 along the main river channel and bank areas. Results of the hydraulic model study will be used in conjunction with the riverbed samples to determine what, if any, changes to the fiver channel would occur under a stabilized bank condition. Geotechnical Study- Geotechnical fieldwork will be conducted to determine groundwater flow rates. The piping of groundwater out of the face of the bluff is considered to be a major factor in bluff erosion process. Slope stability analysis of the bluff will also be conducted. The work was scheduled for the last week of August 2003. Lab testing and geotechnical rePort to be completed in October 2003. - I was unable to confirm these dates with the geotechnical engineer so they may be out of date, but the goal will be to have the geotechnical work complete prior to freeze up. For additional information please contact the project formulator, Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald at 907- 753-5638 or the project manager, Mr. Ken Turner at 907-753-5790. CF: Snow/City of Kenai Komelis/City of Kenai Tumer/POA-PM-C Patrick S. Fitzgerald, P.E. Project Formulation Section , . . . INFORMATION ITEMS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2003 8 / 29 / 03 DOTPF letter regarding Draft FY'04 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. 8/03 Kenai Municipal Airport Monthly Enplanement and Float Plane Basin Activity Reports. 9 / 23 / 03 Public Works Department, Project Status Report. Kenai Peninsula Borough Transportation Plan Update, Community Meeting #2: Draft Plan Review. FRANK '-: MC' DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECT:~/,,,~ i Il! ~ I II I Keith Komelis, City Engineer City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave, Ste 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Mr. Komelis: CENTRAL REGION- PLANNING 4111 A VIA TION A VENUE P. O. BOX 196900 ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 99519-6900 (907) 269-0520 (FAX 269-0521) (TT'Y 269-0473) _ August 29, 2003 Re: Draft FY'04-06 Statcwid¢ Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)- Public Review · ,~ . The Department recently announced that the draft FY'04-06 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is available for public review. We want to make sure that your community is aware of this announcement, and to remind you that all comments are due to this office by September 19, 2003. A copy of the draft STIP is enclosed for your use. The new draft STIP has changed considerably since the pre-draft STIP was released in November 2002. These changes are explained in detail in the preamble to the draft STIP but the primary factors include: expected federal funding between FY'04 and FY'06 has been reduced by over $400 million uncertainty regarding reauthorization of the new federal transportation program legislation recently passed that modifies the Trails and Recreational Access for Alaska (TRAAK) program. The overall result is that many projects are delayed by one or more years, with numerous projects being entirely removed from the STIP due to the decreased funding. Additionally, the preamble to the draft STIP explains several new proposed policies. We encourage you to review and comment on them. These policies address' · Borough certification of power to provide transportation systems · communities providing local match for projects, depending on roadway ownership and classification · new federal consultation role. The draft FY'04-06 STIP is listed on the Department's WEB site' http://www.dot.state.ak.us/stwdplng/cip_stip/ '04-06 STIP -2- August 29, 2003 We look forward to hearing from you. Please contact Rex Young, your Area Planner, at (907) 269-0507, or e:mail Rex_Young@dot.state.ak.us if Y°u have questions or need assistance. JW/eh Sincerely, .hief, Planning & Ad istration Enclosure AGENDA Public Review Draft 2004-2006 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) I. Overview: STIP Development Process II. Major Changes to funding since November 2002 Pre-Draft STIP III. IV. Ve Proposed Policies for Review, Comment · Borough certification of power to provide transportation systems Local match requirement · New federal consultation role for non-metropolitan areas · New statewide selection criteria for air quality projects Project-specific changes in draft STIP since November 2002 Project Stares Update Note: Comments on Draft 2004-2006 STIP are due SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 Public Review Draft 2004-2006 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Changes since November 2002 Pre-Draft STIP Reduced Funding Estimates. Reduced Funding Estimates. The estimate of funding available for projects has dropped from $430 million or more per year in the November 2002 Pre-Draft STIP to the current estimate of roughly $305 million per year. The estimates ADOT&PF use are based on US DOT data which show a decrease in federal gas tax receipts that fund our projects. This reduction of over $400 million in anticipated funding levels over the three years of the STIP results in the delay of nearly every project by one or more years. .~ s~4oo.o) Clmnge m 8TIP Fund~ Estimlt~ Fedtrll Fticll Yeara .-.ImmJul-g3 IlIINOV.02 ~umulatlve Reduction · - Delay in reauthorization of TEA-21. The existing tra~spo~ation legislation, called the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century (TEA- 21), will expire on October 1, 2003 unless it is reauthorized or extended by Congress. At this time it appears Congress may simply extend the existing program for one or more years, without an increase in funding levels. Delay in reimbursement of Emergency Repair (ER) funds. Earthquakes and flooding in 2002 causes $50 million in damage that required extensive repair. Funding of repair work of this type normally comes out of a special pot of ER funds in TEA-21. This pot of money was depleted which left the state to use normal STIP funds. Without TEA-21 being reauthorized it may take several years before federal money is available to reimburse the funds to the STIP FHWA "Time Trap Requirements." DOT&PF has "time trap" projects on the books. Federal Highway Administration rules require these projects to either be completed or the funding repaid within 10 years. While FHWA may waive repayment on some of these projects, many others would require repayment. To avoid repayment for not finishing projects, STIP funds have been used to accelerate completion of some of these projects. o~ Changes to the Trails & Recreational Access for Alaska (TRAAK) Program.. Allocation of funding through the TRAAK program was changed in 2003 by enactment of Senate Bill 71. - Maximum level of funding to TRAAK went from 8% in 2003 to 4% in 2004-2006, with a further reduction in 2007 to 2%. - Funds not spent in TRAAK would transfer to the Community Transportation Program (CTP) - Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) (Anchorage, Fairbanks) are limited to spending 10% of the funds allocated from the STIP for transportation enhancements. Proposed Policy Changes for Review, Comment · r Eligibility of Boroughs to participate in the STIP. As of October 2004, if federal aid transportation STIP funds are used on a project the sub-recipients must have the legal power to "provide transportation systems" (AS 29.35.200- 220). Boroughs who have not adopted this power may not have the legal ability to own, fund, operate, maintain, or tax for such transportation projects and thus are not eligible to participate in the STIP. The department requests that Boroughs self-certify that they have the authority to "provide transportation systems." Proposed Policy for Cost Sharing (Local Match Approximately 20% ($9.0 million) of the funding available for matching federal aid program projects has been cut from the 2004 state budget. The local sponsor will be expected to provide this funding in many cases. This proposed policy is in draft, and there is uncertainty as to whether local participation in the match will apply only to new projects that are just starting, or to phases programmed each year for ongoing projects. Local communities are encouraged to comment on this draft policy. The amount of state participation is tied to road functional classification and ownership. Proposed policy would allow the state to provide 100% match for locally-owned roads only if the local recipient signs a transfer agreement for ownership and maintenance of the project or another comparable state owned road. (See chart.) Donations of Right-of-Way (ROW): In the furore if a commitment from the local sponsor to provide ROW is withdrawn when the State acquires the property, the cash settlement provided in lieu of the commitment must be returned to the State or the project will be cancelled. New Federal Consultation Rule. Recent amendments to federal planning regulations now require ADOT&PF to periodically inform non-metropolitan local officials of actions taken and to seek their comments separate from the public involvement process now in place. ADOT&PF invites comments and will prepare and circulate a proposal in the near furore. , Cost Sharing Matrix Project Functional Classification or Type State Owned Proiects Local Roads Minor Collector Urban or Maior Collector (Non NHS~ Minor Arterial Other Principal Arterial (non NHS} NHS TRAAK. ITS or Transit Proiect Plannin(] or other non-construction Conoressionai Earmark Non-State Owned Proiects Local Roads Minor Collector Urban or Maior Collector (Non NHS~ Minor Arterial Other Principal Arterial (non NHS~ NHS TRAAK. ITS or Transit Proiect Plannino or other non-construction Con(~ressional Earmark 100% State Match ~- X* X X X X X X X X~ X* X* X* X X 50% State Match (5% Total} X X X 0% State Match (10% Totalt X X X X X * Only with a transfer agreement that transfers ownership and maintenance of the road being upgraded or another comparable state-owned road to the local government. Kenai Peninsula Borough Projects ADOT&PF Central Region September 10, 2003 In Construction: * Homer: East End Road' MP 0.0 to 3.75 Scope: The project will rehabilitate East End Road from Lake Street to 950' east of Kachemak Drive. The structural section will be reconstructed with minor widening to add shoulders. A pathway/sidewalk will be constructed. Status: Project awarded to Quality Asphalt and Paving. Utilities relocation should happen this fall with majority of construction happening in 2005. Cost: Phase 4 $11,500,000.00 * Kenai/Soldotna: Kenai Spur Unity Trail Scope: Construct a trail facility along the Kenai Spur between Kenai and Soldotna. Status: Construction contact awarded to Alaska Road Builders, fight of way issues for a ¼ mile section beginning at Strawberry Road in Kenai have been resolved and the trail construction will continue. Cost: $2,200,000 * Seward: Port Avenue Rehabilitation and Harbor Pedestrian Pathway Scope: Rehabilitate Port Avenue from the Seward Highway to the end of the paved road. Project includes curb, gutter, pedestrian facilities and illumination. Project will also create a pedestrian linkage between the Alaska Railroad Dock and the Iditarod Trail connection at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Vanburen Street, a distance of.5 miles. Project includes ADA accessible links, interpretive signs, information kiosks and street lighting. Status: Project awarded to North Star Paving and Construction. Construction is mostly completed, minor finishing touches going on. Cost: $2,132,879.50 * Seward/Kenai Peninsula Borough: Seward Highway MP 0 to 8 Rehabilitation Scope: Rehabilitate MP 0 to 8. The work will include trail construction out to Timber Lane. It will recondition and repave the existing highway. The highway grade and bridges in the Resurrection River area will be expanded to provide better flood control. A grade separated railroad crossing was originally proposed at Stony Creek Avenue, but the crossing has been removed from scope, due to high costs and controversy with adjacent homer owners. Status: Phase I Bridge awarded to Quality Asphalt and Paving ($13,833,919.76). Construction is moving ahead of schedule and should be completed this fall. Phase Il to be ready to advertise spring 04. Phase II includes the pathway and repaving of the Seward Highway. (Dratt STIP sets this projec' in FY 04. Cost: Estimated at $19,100,000 for Phase II. In Design' * Homer: Bartlett~ohe Street Rehabilitation Scope' Rehabilitate Bartlett Street fi'om Pioneer Street to the South Peninsula Hospital. Rehabilitate Hohe Street from Fairview Avenue to the South Peninsula Hospital. ~ Status: In design, anticipated advertisement in FFY 04. (FY'04-'06 STIP shows construction funding slipped from FY'04 to FY'05.) Cost: $2,540,000.00 total Homer East End Road: MP 3.75 to 12.5 Scope: The project will rehabilitate East End Road from Kachemak Drive to McNeil Canyon School. The structural section will be reconstructed with minor widening to add shoulders. A pathway/sidewalk will be constructed along the majority of the route. A segment between Canyon Drive and Mansfield Avenue will not have a separated path due to terrain and ADA requirements. (Internal Review Draft of FY '04-'06 STIP slips right-of way funding fi'om FY'05 to FY'06. Central Region commented to Headquarters that we need to A/C this phase into FY'05. Construction is programmed for FY'07.) Status: In Design. Cost: $25,000,000 Kcnai River Bridge Separated Pathway Scope: Construct a trail facility along the Bridge Access Road between Kenai and K Beach Road. Status: Project has gone to an Environmental Assessment process because of concems raised by permitting agencies. EA to be completed Fall 2003, construction after '09. This is a TRAAK project that has been delayed due to reduced funding in this program. Cost: $4,340,000 Sterling Highway, MP 45 to 60: Sunrise to Skilak Lake Road Scope: Conduct Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, design and construct preferred alternative. Stares: The Department has worked with stakeholders and agencies over the past 2 years, to determine feasible alternatives to be studied further in the Supplemental Draft EIS. The Department is consulting with FHWA to determine these alternatives. We anticipate a decision to be made within the next month. Sterling Highway, MP 60 to 79' Skilak Lake Road to Sterling Scope' Project includes resurfacing, widening shoulders and adding passing lanes where applicable. Status' In design. Project construction slipped from FY'08 in Draft FY '04-'06 to beyond FY'09 in Draft FY'04-'06 STIP. Costs' $14,000,000.00 Sterling Highway: Soldotna Urban/Kenai River Bridge Rehabilitation/Widening. (GARVEE) Scope: This DOT&PF project will upgrade the Sterling Highway/K-Beach~unny River Road intersection and replace the Kenai River Bridge in Soldotna with a new, two-span structure. The bridge will carry 4 lanes of traffic, separate the traffic with a center median lane, and include raised pedestrian pathways on each side. Pathways will extend to connect to existing pathways in the area. A storm water sediment retention pond and new storm water outfall will be constructed adjacent to Riverside Drive. Landscaping improvements will be constructed the length of the project corridor. Status: In design. Pre-PS&E scheduled for August. Costs: $29,500,000.00 Kenai Peninsula Borough: North Kenai Spur Road Extension (Earmark) Scope: Extend the North Kenai Road fi'om the road ending at Captain Cook State Park north through Kenai Peninsula Borough Lands. Status: Project engineer is Wayne Aderhold with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Project is in early Preliminary Design and Environmental phase. Borough is moving forward with an EA to determine if an EIS is required or the project will receive a FONSI. Kenai Peninsula Borough: North Kenai Spur Road MP 22-29.7 Rehabilitation (GO Bond) Scope' Rehabilitate transportation infrastructure from MP 22 to MP 29.7. Project includes separated pathway, tum pockets, center turn lane and sight distance improvements. Status: Project is in design. Public meetings were held this past spring for public input. Costs: $9,032,000 Kenai Peninsula Borough: Resurfacing Program, 2003 Scope' Resurface Island Lake Road from Kenai Spur Hwy to Miller Loop Road. Resurlhce Miller Loop Road from Kenai Spur Hwy MP 19 to Kenai Spur Hwy MP 21. Resurface Sterling Hwy from Pioneer Ave to Kachemak Bay Drive. Resurface Lake Street from Sterling Hwy to Pioneer Ave. Add pedestrian improvements to the Sterling Highway at Pioneer Avenue, Main Street, Poopdeck Street and Lake Street. Status: PSE completed in July, addition of pedestrian facilities delaying advertising. Cost: $2,275,000 * Kenai Peninsula Borough/Hope: Hope Road Pavement Rehabilitation Scope: Resurface Hope Road from the Seward Highway to Porcupine campground. Status: In design, anticipate advertising November. Cost: $1,801,000 ne/ Municipal Airport 2003 Monthly Enplanements 0 ffi Series1 Era 1998-2002 Month 2003 2002 5 yr. Average Jan 6,454 7,829 -1,375 8,055 Feb 5,602 7,046 -1,444 7,302 Mar 5,280 7,371 -2,091 8,154 Apr 5,375 6,902 - 1,527 7,032 May 5,848 6,880 - 1,032 7,702 Jun 5,988 6,740 -752 8,815 , Jul 9,445 9,979 -534 11,962 Au~ 7,674 8,644 -970 10,432 Sep 7,697 Oct 7,701 Nov 7,407 Dec 7,457 Totals 51,666 61,391 -9,725 FLOAT PLANE BASIN ACTIVITY- 2000 - 2003 Municipal Airport m m mm mm m m m m m m m m mm mm m m m m m mm m m m m m mm m m m m mm mm m m m ! Month 2003 2002 2001 2000 MAY 86 94 n/r 75 JUNE 158 223 n/r 210 JULY 259 345 313 283 AUGUST 287 233 243 307 SEPTEMBER 153 127 202 OCTOBER 37 24 0 NOVEMBER 10 0 0 TOTAL TO DATE 1085 707 1077 .......................... *._not reported FUEL SALES mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER TOTAL 2003 $835 $1,391 $1,773 $2,513 $6,511 2002 $98 $1,986 $2,757 $2,419 $983 $65 $8,308 2001 $386 $1,189 $3,221 $1,564 $1,565 $395 $8,320 2000 $0 $494 $2,715 $1,687 $0 $6,649 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Rev 8/2003 Project status Report A=Active NC=Non-Construction F=Future STIP=State Trans. Imp KK- Keith Komelis JL- Jack La Shot RS - Robert Springer MK - Madlyn Kebschull Jet- Jan Taylor A/NC/F/ CityCentaet ProJeetName S1~ A JL Airport secudty Fencing Status Engineering work progressing. A KK Basin View LID North Star completed project including topsoil and seeding. We have closed this project out with the construction contractor. HEA still has a relocation claim with the City. A KK Bridge Access W & S Feasibility Study Wince-CorthelI-Bryson has just about completed this project. We increased the scope to include preliminary design work. The project cost (including the increase) is split DEC/EDA. Extending contract to October 31,2003. W CB is evaluating different routes. A JL/RS City Hall HVAC Documents complete. A MK Comprehensive Plan Scheduled public hearing 9/3 & 17 with final on 11/5. A JL Contaminated Soils- Shop Work plan to be submitted. Received ranking for loan fund - could be funded if City chooses to. Applied for 50% matching grant. A JL Daubenspeck Environmental Site Assessment Final report has been received. UST removal report received and submitted to ADEC. A JL FAA Site FAA has submitted final reports to ADEC. Response will be included in Final Environmental audit. Land transfer is then possible. A JL Kenai AP ARFF/SRE Facility Working on project closeout. Breathing air compressor installed. Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Page 1 of 3- A/NC/F/ S'II) city corem KK Prmet Name Kenai Coastal Trail Status Corps has received funding for planning and answering permitting questions on this project. Rec'd status report 9/17/03 from Corps. A JL JL Library Improvements Maintenance Shop Schematics complete- awaiting further direction. Preliminary plans and specifications complete. Grant funds to lapse in '04. Will see if grant can be amended to do environmental. KK McCollum & Aliak LID This LID project has been approved by Council. State Muni-Matching Grants Program has been deleted. Project on hold until changes made or funding found. Letter was sent to property owners. A JL Multi-Purpose Facility Refrigeration Venting estimated at approximately $30,000. Waiting to see extent of Arctic Winter Games work. A KK Pillars LID - Chinook Drive and Sockeye Circle Alaska Roadbuilders has completed this project. Waiting on contractor's closeout documents. A JL Runway Extension Environmental Assessment Met w/FAA on August 1. Must do needs justification work. A KK Schooner Circle LID Alaska Roadbuilders has completed this project including topsoil and seeding. Waiting on contractor's closeout documents. a KK Title 17 Review and W & S Regulations Working with Larry...Completed revisions to W & S regulations. Adding a grease prevention regulation. A KK Toyon Way LID Alaska Roadbuiiders has completed this project including topsoil and seeding. Waiting on contractor's closeout documents. A JL Underground Storage Tank- Airport Extra soils removed and stockpiled. Report to ADEC finished and submitted. May spread soils on airport. Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Page 2 of 3 A/NC/F/ S'I~ A KK City Centaet PreJeet Name W astewater Facility Master Plan Status CH2M Hill has submitted the 95% draft report for review. Extended project completion to October 31, 2003. a KK WH4 We finally received permission to drill an exploratory well on Alaska School Trust Fund State land west of Beaver Loop Road near the sewer interceptor line. Kraxberger ddlling has started ddlling with Coble Geophysical Consulting. STIP KK DOT -Bddge Access Pathway Pathway along Bddge Access Road from K-Beach to Spur 3.3 miles...Project in environmental assessment design FFY08. Construction after FFY09. STIP KK DOT- Kenai River Flats Interpretive Site This is the rest stop and Birch Island Faciltiy near the Warren Ames Bridge. This project has been moved out of the STIP. STIP KK DOT- Kenai Spur Unity Trail Pathway Pedestrian/bike pathway along Kenai Spur from MP 2.8 to 8.2. ROW issues near Strawbery Road have been resolved and the trail construction is continuing. Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Page 3 of 3 i'-Kenai Peninsula Borough Transportation Plan Community Meeting #2: Draft Plan Review September 2003 Agenda Meeting Purpose: (1) To review the process used for the Transportation Plan Update; (2) to present key findings fi-om the draft Transportation Plan Update (both existing and forecast conditions, as well as ISSUES and SOLUTIONS) for all transportation modes; (3) to solicit input on ISSUES and SOLUTIONS presented in the draft plan update; and (4) to record that information for use in finalizing the Transportation Plan Update. Meeting Format: Open House (1) Please pick up material at the main table (2) At your leisure, please proceed through our information stations identified by the banners "Roads," "Airports," "Ports and Harbors," "Transit," "Trails," and "Rail." (3) Please provide your feedback on the following questions at each station. We'd like this input from you at each station. What do you like about the ISSUES noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don't you like? What is missing? What do you like about the SOLUTIONS noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don't you like? What is missing? How to Provide Your Input: Please give us your comment tonight in any number of ways' · Talk to study team members. Fill out the comment sheet and drop it in the comment box. · Write your thoughts down on the flip charts at each station. Register your likes or dislikes on the large station map by putting a sticker on the components--- a green sticker means "Go" and a red sticker means "No." (Use only two green and two red stickers per station, please). · Fill out the comment sheet at home and mail it to a team member. Comments on the draft plan will be accepted until October 10, 2003. Project Website- www. kpbtransplan.net Con acB: Tom Brigham Project Manager HDR Alaska, Inc. 2525 C Street, Suite 305 Anchorage, AK 99503 Telephone: 907-644-2000 Fax: 907-644-2022 Email: Tom. B ri gham~hdrinc, c om Crista Cady-Hippchen Project Manager Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 North Binkley Soldoma, AK 99669 Telephone: 907-262-8637 Fax: 907-262-8618 Email: ccady~borough.kenai.ak.us Leslie Robbins Public Involvement Coordinator HDR Alaska, Inc. 2525 C Street, Suite 305 Anchorage, AK 99503 Telephone: 907-644-2000 Fax: 907-644-2022 Email: Leslie.Robbins~hdrinc.com Upcoming Public Meetings'. Several meetings will be held over the next month to present the plan and to ask for comments. We would appreciate your help getting the word out! Open-house-style public meetings: Kenai Sept. 22, 2003 Soldotna Sept. 23, 2003 Seward Sept. 25, 2003 Moose Pass Sept. 25, 2003 Hope Oct. 1, 2003 Ninilchik Oct. 7, 2003 Seldovia Oct. 8, 2003 Homer Oct. 9, 2003 4:30-6:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM 7:30-9:00 PM 4:30-6:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM Kenai Council Chambers Soldotna Council Chambers Seward City Council Chambers Moose Pass Community Hall Hope Social Hall (Main Street) Ninilchik Fairgrounds Community Hall Seldovia Community Center Homer City Hall Council Chambers Advisory Planning Commission meetings' Cooper Landing Sept. 24, 2003 Anchor Point Oct. 7, 2003 Kachemak Bay Oct. 9, 2003 7'30 PM 7'00 PM 7:00 PM Cooper Landing Community Hall Anchor River Inn Dining Room Kachemak Community Center Upcoming Schedule Milestones: October 10, 2003: October 13, 2003: October 28, 2003: November 10, 2003: November 18, 2003: Comment Deadline for Draft Plan Presentation of Draft Plan to Borough Planning Commission First public heanng before Borough Assembly Presentation of Final Plan to Borough Planning Commission Second public hearing/Presentation of Final Plan to Borough Assembly Project Website- www. kpbtransplan.net Volume :2 · September 2003 Kenai Peninsula Borough Transportation Plan Update Takin$ an important step towards planning future transportation improvements throushout the Peninsula :ion Plan U is U Since Spring 2003, thc Kenai Peninsula Borough (Borough) with the help from its consultant, HDR Alaska, Inc., has been working to update the Bor- ough's transportation plan. An update is needed to match transportation improvements with future needs~including forecasted population and projected traffic volumes. The transportation plan was last pre- pared in 1992. It's time for an update to provide a blueprint for the next 10 years. Draft Trans op_9~_ati__o._n?lan~ N0~AVai!~ble ............ A ~ of the plan update is now available for public review. Public comments from the first round of pub- lic meetings held in May and June, combined with You live in the Borough - you drive, fly, boat, walk, nan, commute, and ski. Come see what the plan's rec- ommendations are for the Borough's transportation for the next 10 years. Are you concerned about: · Subdivision road standards? · The need for road upgrades? · Aviation Borough-wide? · Pedestrian pathways along roads? Then come learn how the Borough will address these and other aviation, marine, rail, trail, transit, and road concerns. Comments on the draft can be submitted at the second round of public meetings, through the pro- ject website, or by contacting one of the team mem- bers. Your input is important in this process! to shape the draft plan. Forecast lxaffic volumes were used to highlight needed roadway improvements. The plan will be used to shape Borough transportation policies and priorities, and to support .requests for federal highway and aviation improvement projects. analysis of existing transportation and land use poll- Public Meetin s Coming to an Area .Nearyo~u_. cies and plans, and analysis of traffic trends, helped The second round of public meetings will be held in September and October to present the plan's findings and recommendations for future transpom- tion solutions. Eight public meetings are scheduled for you to stop by anytime to leam about the draft plan results. You are also invited to hear the project ..',-..':-'- ..... , ................. team present the draft plan at three 2003'Kenai Peninsula Borough Advisory Planning Commission Pian~Update: .. .eAings.!.~.RO~nd 2 .: . meetings throughout the Borough. If ~:~.::::.i:~!:..::?~..~::;:~.:?:,i.;!,~i::~.:~.?!~i:.:, .... :,~.~.,,.;...:.:.::,you are not able to attend any of ....... ::'"":'": .... :':i'::~o~ePUbliC rn'~ngs: these meetings, you can review the bY anytimel"'~,:~':.?;.??i.Si ..... i..'"":'"'(":"' :~:i:;.:..--- draft plan on the project website, at 6:30 PM Kenai cobncil Chambers - · 4:30-6:30 PM Soldotna Council Chambers !~4130~.6':30 PM Seward:.CitY'Councii Chambers 30;9:00 PM Moose'-Pass Community Hall :'4i3'~6:30 PM HoPe SoCial Hall'(Main Street) .6:30 PM Ninilchik'Fairgrounds Community Hall ,6:30 PM SeldOV!a..Community Center.. PM" Home.r.. city: Hall council. Chambers ..... ,dVfsory. Planning'Commis~n · tO ieam' about, theplan:' · :. . . .' 2003::" '7:30 PM Cooper Landing Community Hall · ::-: 7:00. PM Anchor River Inn Dining Room ::7:00 PM : Kachemak Community Center .... ..~::-;:...: -: .. ~ - .: .... .,webs/re'for a copy o/the draft transportation plan November. ~mbre.:'detailed pub/lc meeting schedule borough-wide. www.kpbtransplan.net. Public com- ments on the draft Plan will be ag- cepted until October 10, 2003. _Pr__e,p_~_rin_g the Final Plan After the public meetings have been completed, public comment will be incorporated into the draft plan. The project team will present the draft and final transportation plan to the Planning Commission and Assembly in October and l : ...':: :'?~"' ~ Roads Issue: Additional Borough road maintenance funding needed. Solutions: State-funcled local road program; local mill rate in- crease; Borough gas tax. Issue: Roads not constructed to Borough standards. Solution: A "road upgrade and acceptance" program to ensure roads constructed to Borough standards, funded by (a) Bor- ough and private funds (those served by road) or (b) the exist- ing limited improvement district (LID) program. Issue: Compliance with Borough subdivision road standards Solution: Require developer-posted bond; require road accep- tance prior to plat approval. Issue: Coordination of transportation plans and programs with cities. Solution: Establish voluntary transportation/land use planning organization. Issue: Borough role in shaping growth. Solution: Evaluate the need for the Borough to play a greater i ,, Look on the project website to view the entire draft plan Issue: Airport improvements needed. Solutions: Identify sites for new or expanded airports, other improvements; partner with State ancl local communities to make airport improvements for economic development (visitor related services and businesses). Issue: Airfare increases, lack of competition, and general security. Solutions: Work with Kenai and Homer to support competitive diversity in the local air service market; consider security screening at Kenai and Homer ai r- ports to preclude enroute screening in Anchorage. Issue: Noise and airspace-conflicts. Solutions: Require private airstrip proposals to require an FAA form 7480 to prompt an analysis of airspace conflicts; allow neighbors adequate opportu- nib/t.o comment on noise impacts of a prospoctive airstrip. Rail Issue: Conflict between Alaska Railroad's desire to eliminate crossings and landowners' desire for access. Solutions: Work with the railroad to identify high-priority, ad- ditional crossing locations, as well as existing locations that could be eliminated or comDined with r'~arby crossings. Issue: Seward line viability (given absence of coal export shipments to Seward). Solutions: Partner with Alaska Railroad to promote develo p- Issue: Construction and maintenance of trails and sidewalks in com- munities. Solutions: Stress that lighted pedestrian facilities should be included in all State projects in communities; include appropriate pedestrian facilities along roads. role in constructing its own roads to achieve community devel- ment, rail uses, and passenger service. ~Transtt ' ' Issue: B'~rough support of transit service (existing CARTS system). Solutions: Determine if Borough support should continue and if the Borough will want to support CARTS expansion to Homer, Sew- ard and possibly other parts of the Kenai. Issue: Dedication of trail rights-of-way. Solutions: Develop statute to allow dedication of public trail ease- ment as part of the platting process; educate public on a recent State law that ensures liability protection for a private property owner who grants a trail easement across private property. Marine Issue: Limited Borough authority to construct, manage, and operate ports. Solutions: Assume greater ports and harbors authority to achieve related economic development. Issue: Opportunity to coordinate port and harbor security. Solutions: Coordinate regional security (Homer and Seward are backup ports to the Port of Anchorage). Issue: Ferry service limitations .... .... :,~~ .... .;:.~.~ Da~ Colle~on & Rmearch . .;5~~'~ ......... .-57;~¢ ~ · ,.' .. ........ ,.~.r...~ ~ . .-:5'-;~~[~ · Analysis of Traffic Tren~, ' '::)~5~?~??~ Populabon, and Emplo~ent rore~ . ,,. j~¢~:_ _ _ ,~:~:,':"":'7':. Fint ~n= of ~blic Meetings · ?.~~-Altemativ= ~ Dra. Plan Developm=t refocus Alaska Marine Highway System se~ice on Kachemak Bay and Ko- ~:.:.~~i * ~cond ~fi= of ~blic Meetings diak rather than trips to Prince William Sound. ~ ~:..:,~,~:",~::.~c,'..~:~ ~n~t ~c pmj~, ,~ for mo. ~o~fion: 5~.~:. ?~:~' ri am ~oject Manager ..,~ ~,. HDR Alaska, Inc. ~'g~~'", ' 2525 C Street, Suite 305 ::~~ Anchorage, AK 99503 ~- Telephone: 907- 644-2000 Fax: 907-644- 2022 Email: Tom.Brigham~hdrinc.com Crista Cady-Hippchen Project Manager Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 North Binldey Soldotna, AK 9 9669 Telephone: 907- 2(;2-8637 Fax: 907-262-8(;18 Email: ccady@borough.kenai.ak.us I~lie Robbins Public Involvement Coordinator HDR Alaska Inc. 2525 C Street, Suite 305 ~~.~ "~~; ,:', .. Anchorage, AK 99503 '~~' Telephone: 907-644-2000 -. : Fax: 907-644-2022 Email: Leslie.Robbins~hdrinc.com · We'd Like Your Input! Kenai Peninsula Borough Transportation Plan Update Meeting Comment Sheet, Fall 2005 Based on your input and technical analysis, the team has developed a list of transportation issues and possible solutions. These issues and solutions (summarized below and discussed in detail in the draft plan) are the key components of the Transportation Plan Update. Please tell us what you think below. We'll use your feedback to further develop and refine the draft plan. l~ne: Additional Borough road maintenance funding needed. ~oln~ons: Smte-~ded local road pro.am; local mill rate increase; Borough gas mx. Issue: Roads not constructed to Borough standards. Solu~on: A "road upgrade and acceptance" pro.am to ensure roads cons~ucted to Borough stand,ds, ~ded by (a) Borough and phvate ~n~ (those se~ed by road) or (b) the existing limited improvement disffict (L~) pro~m. Issue: Comp~ance with Borough subdi~sion road standards Solu~on: Requ~e developer-posted bond; require road accepmce phor to plat approval. Issue: Coordination of transpo~ation plans and programs with cities. Solu~on: Establish vol~~ ~anspomtioMand use plying organimtion. Issue: Borough role in shaping growth. Solu~on: Evaluate ~e need for the Borough to play a ~eater role in cons~ctmg its om roads to achieve comuni~ development goals. Issue: Sp~ific needed road projects. Solu~on: and advocate for 'cots with clear pu~ose and ~eatest possible benefit. ~at do you ~ke about the issues noted on the comment sheet and on the postern? What don't you like? What b ~sin ? What do you like about the solutions noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don't you like? What is missing? Issue: Airport improvements needed. Solutions: Improvements at mid-sized Borough airports--lighting and inslrument landing capability if possible. Identify sites for new or expanded airports, other improvements; partner with State and local communities to make airport improvements for economic development (visitor related services). Issue: Airfare increases, lack of competition, and general security. Solutions: Work with Kenai and Homer to support competitive diversity in the local air service market; consider security screening at Kenai and Homer airports to preclude enroute screening in Anchorage. Issue: Noise and airspace conflicts. Solutions: Require private airstrip proposals to require an FAA form 7480 to prompt an analysis of airspace conflicts; allow nei adec to comment on nctise ' of a ye What do you like about the issues noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don't you like? What is missin ? What do you like about the solutions noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don't you like? What is missin~ ~ ~. : · ..: .... '~ . - ...... ...... .~,.- ......: .... · . · ..... :.: .. :..- .. :.....',.:.... . .. ...... , .... · · .',' .' r -: -" ::' ' ---..:-,', : ,:.. :'...~',,.:: ..-.... z::;7:::..'-:..-:':' Issue: Limited Borough authority to construct, manage, and operate ports. Solutions: Assume greater ports and harbors authority to achieve related economic development. Issue: Opportunity to coordinate port and harbor security. Solutions: Coordinate regional security (Homer and Seward are backup ports to the Port of Anchorage). Issue: Ferry service limitations Solutions: Support expansion of ferry service to Seldovia and Port Graham; refocus Alaska Marine Highway System service on .Kachemak.Bay and Kodiak rather than trips to Prince William Sound. What do you like about the issues noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don't you like? What is missing? What do you like about the solutions noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don't you like? What is missing? Trail IsSues. and Solutions'-... , ' .' ..::.-.~:~.:.. . ' Issue: Construction and maintenance of trails and sidewalks in communities. Solutions: Stress that lighted pedestrian £a¢ilitics should be included in all State projects in communities; include appropriat~ pedestrian facilities along roads. Issue: Dedication of trail rights-of-way. Solutions: Develop statut~ to allow dedication of public trail casement as part of the platting process; educate public on a rec~nt State law that ensures liability protection for a privat~ property owner who grants a trail easement across What do you like about the issues noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don~t you like? What is missin ,~ What do you like about the solutions noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don't you like? What is missin '~ Issue: Are needs being met in the area presently served? Solutions: Assess service and needs from users' perspective. Issue: Borough support of transit service (existing CARTS system). Solutions: Determine if Borough support should continue and if' thc Borough will want to support CARTS ,ansion to Homer, Seward and of the Kenai. What do you like about the issues noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don't you like? What is miSsin '~ What do you like about the solutions noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don't you like? What is missing? Issue: Conflict between Alaska Railroad's desire to eliminate crossings and landowners' desire for access. Solutions: Work with the railroad to identify high-priority, additional crossing locations, as well as existing locations that could be eliminated or combined with nearby crossings. Issue: Seward line viability (given absence of coal export shipments to Seward). So.l. ut~ons: Partner with Alaska Railroad to promote development, rail. uses, and service. What do you like about the issues noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don't you like? What is missin '5 What do you like about the solutions noted on the comment sheet and on the posters? What don't you like? What is missing? Your comments are an important part of the process! Please give us your comment in any number of ways: Fill out this handout/comment packet and drop it in the comment box before you leave the meeting. Write your thoughts down on the flip charts. · Fill out this handout/comment packet at your leisure and mail it to one of the contacts below. Comments on the draft plan will be accepted until October 10, 2003. Tom Brigham Project Manager HDR Alaska, Inc. 2525 C Street, Suite 305 Anchorage, AK 99503 Telephone: 907-644-2000 Fax: 907-644-2022 Email: Tom. Brigham~hdrinc.com Crista Cady-Hippchen Project Manager Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 North Binkley Soldotna, AK 99669 Telephone: 907-262-8637 Fax: 907-262-8618 Email: ccady@borough.kenai.ak, us Leslie Robbins Public Involvement Coordinator HDR Alaska, Inc. 2525 C Street, Suite 305 Anchorage, AK 99503 Telephone: 907-644-2000 Fax: 907-644-2022 Email: Leslie. Robbins~hdrinc.com Project website: www.kpbtransplan.net JffASY.~t ST~T~ flR~yI~:TfT~l~S .~S$OCI~tTiO:I~ X~SO£~ITiO~f ~fO. o~-oo~ The Alaska Stare firefighters .3ssociation recognizes the Chapter of oqtlasl~a State yiref~tlters ~lssoc~tm and tlie Xenai Fire Department for hostin~ the ~tnnual2oo3 Joint fatYConferenc~ the Xenai Chapter of Alaska State Firefi~Ihters Association c oordinate d and org an iz e d the 2003 joint conference, and the Xenai Chapter of ~tlaska State firefi~Ihters Associationprovided excellent trainin~], and they worked in conjunction with the Pacific Rim Institute of Safety and3Vlanal~ement toprqvide this trainin,~, and provided excel&nt lo~isticarsupport for all o f a~encies invol~edto ensure a successfu£conference. Therefore be it resofved that, The Alaska State yirefi~hters ~lssociation expresses their ~tratitude toward the ~TCenai fire Department and the :TCenai Chapter of the Alast~a State ~Firefi~hters Association and to allof its members. ~e it further resol~edthat the ~tlasl~a State yirefi~hters ~lssociation would~velcorne future conferences to ~e held in the JCenai arecu October 2003 Edition Welcome to "The Mission Link", the monthly newsletter of the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska (CLCA). NASA Starship 2040 Exhibit and Challenger Learning Center Phase II Grand Opening September 9-12~h was a busy week for us/The NASA Starship 2040 exhibit "docked" at CLCA and was filled with classrooms of students each moming and families and the general public each afternoon. Tours were given through CLCA each day. Tuesday evening a VIP reception was held at CLCA to welcome NASA's Associate Administrator for Education, Dr. Adena Loston, and the educational and exhibit staff travelinq with her. During the week, four NASA educators visited local schools on the Peninsula 'and presented workshops for students and teachers, and Dr. Loston spoke at numerous gatherings. The Starship 2040 visit to the Peninsula was sponsored by CLCA, ConocoPhiilips, and Kenai Peninsula College. Staff Changes at CLCA As we build our team here at CLCA, we welcome the following new and returning staff members: Char/otte Harvey rejoins us as Administrative Assistant. Working part-time, you'll hear her voice on the phone and see her at the Receptionist Desk and in the Gift Shop much of the time. We welcome Tamra Wear as our new Lead Flight Director. She is a Highly Qualified teacher with a degree in Secondary School Mathematics Education, and comes to us with over 13 years of education and leadership experience. We look forward to the leadership and enthusiasm she'll bring to our K-12 educational staff, t We're currently advertising for a Custodian/Maintenance employee, and hope to have someone on within the next month. Our building usage and program scheduling is on a steep rise, and this will be a critical position at CL CA in the future. Highlight'. Corporate Training at CLCA The "Interview Mission" A pleasant, unexpected "discovery" occurred recently at CLCA during the hiring process for our Lead Flight Director- our in-house missions are an excellent tool for sorting out the strengths and weaknesses of potential employees/ A Note from Our Executive Director: As I recently sorted through the applicants for our Lead Flight Director position, I had eleven candidates who all appeared roughly equal on paper but who had different strengths and weaknesses, i wanted some way to determine who had both the job skills and personality to be a good '~fit' into our CL CA team. We decided to invite the applicants to 'Wy a mission" with us on a recent Saturday morning. In addition to applicants, we invited several students (some who had flown a mission previously) as well as members of our Board of Directors and staff. We double- staffed both Mission Control and the Space Station (twO flight directors in each location instead of one) in order to allow a maximum number of staff to observe the applicants. I served as an "ambassador" on the flight, which meant I was able to 'Woat' between both locations. We started out the "Interview Mission" with several group communication activities, which allowed people a chance to 'Warm up" to working together as a team. During these activities several people began to stand out as excellent leaders. Mission participants were then asked to pick their ,top 3" desired positions from a list of mission job descriptions, but were p/aced on the crew manifest by CLCA staff. We have the ability to introduce a "crisis" to any work station during the flight, and we used this option to see how our top choices would respond to stress. It quickly became clear that some applicants who'd shown leadership and teamwork during the communication activities just couldn't handle the technology once the mission began. Others showed flexibility, the ability to think on their feet, and maintained a positive, productive attitude even under stress- qualities we had identified prior to the interview mission as important to us. After debriefing with the CLCA Board and staff that had flown alongside the applicants, I was able to narrow our applicant field down significantly. Because we'd observed the applicants over a 3-hour period, I had very specific questions to ask their references, and I received more useful information than I've received on applicants in over 20 years of checking references, i was able to narrow the field down to four applicants, and these were the ones I interviewed face-to-face. The combination of information I'd received from my own mission observations, Board and staff feedback, and references a/lowed me to compile very specific questions for the face-to-face interview. Box 1035, Kenai AK 99611-1035 Tel: 907-283-2083 Fax: 907-283-2279 x~avw, akc halle nger. org g0space~akchallenger, org We are very p/eased with the candidate who floated to the top during this process, and we believe the "interview mission" would be beneficial to any corporation or organization needing to fill a critical position on their executive, professional, or administrative staff. When you consider the cost of choosing poorly, this can be an economical and highly useful business tool Give us a call for more information or to schedule your own interview mission - our staff will be happy to design an "interview mission" tailored to your needs. Support CLCA Through Your Donation The Challenger Learning Center of Alaska is a private, nonprofit 501-C3 organization. Your donations are tax-doductiblo- pioase see your t~x advisor ~or specifics. I'd like to support the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska through my donation of: $25. $5O. $100. _.___$250. $500. other (list) My Name E-maih Address: I do do not give CLCA permission to publish my name as a CLCA donor. 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