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Meeting Packet
January 7, 2004
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http: //www.ci.kenai.ak.us
6:00 P.M. COUNCIL/STAFF MEETING
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:
ITEM C:
ITEM D:
SCgl~-DULRD PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
REPORTS OF KPB AS*~*M~*I'-Y~ LEf~'~RL&TORS AND COUNCILS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 2004-01 -- Supporting the Inclusion of the Kenai
Peninsula Borough in the Regional Transportation Planning Organization
for the Purpose of Creating an Alternative Transportation System to
Serve the Cook Inlet Through the Development of a Dual-Use Vessel.
Resolution No. 2004-02 -- Adopting the City of Kena/, Alaska 2004-
2005 Capital Improvement Project {CIP} Priority List for Request of State
Grants.
*Liquor License Renewal -- KenaJ Golf Course Card #3146 --
Restaurant/Eating Place Seasonal
ITEM E:
CO~M!R~ION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
ITEM F:
1.
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
ITEM I:
ITEM J:
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 December 17, 2003.
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceedin§ $2,500
*Ordinance No. 2032-2004 -- Increasin§ Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $51,491 in the General Fund for a Juvenile Justice
Grant From the State of Alaska to be Passed Through to the Boys and
Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula.
Discussion -- Kenai Peninsula Borough Proposed Aircraft Flat Tax
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
JANUARY 7, 2004
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SUBSTITUTE:
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Item D-2, Resolution No. 2004-02 -- Chan§e under
Item 3 of the priority list.
REQUESTED
BY:
CLERK
CONSENT AGENDA
MAYOR'S REPORT
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Suggested by: City
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE
INCLUSION OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING AN ALTERNATIVE
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TO SERVE THE COOK INLET THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A DUAL-USE VESSEL.
WHEREAS, the development of a dual-use vessel is in progress to provide transportation
between the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the Municipality of Anchorage; and,
WHEREAS, the dual-use vessel will also be capable of providing emergency response service in
the event of an air transport accident in Cook Inlet; and,
WHEREAS, the dual-use vessel will also support the construction of the Knik Arm Bridge; and,
WHEREAS, the dual-use vessel could also be used as alternative transportation to serve the
Cook Inlet, including Anchorage, Port MacKenzie, Goose Bay, Knik, Kenal and Homer; and,
WHEREAS, project goals for this alternative transportation system include providing reliable
year-round transportation service to the Cook Inlet; providing crash and rescue service to the
Ted Stevens International Airport; supporting construction of the Knik Arm Bridge; and,
increasing the economic diversity of the regional economy including the Kenal Peninsula
Borough; and,
WHEREAS, as part of the Knik Arm Crossing project, the Kenai Spur Highway will need to be
lengthened from Captain Cook State Recreation Area to Point Possession at the northern tip of
the Peninsula (roughly 30 miles); and,
WHEREAS, it would be advantageous for the Kenai Peninsula Borough to be included in the
Regional Transportation Planning Organization already developed between the Matanuska-
Susitna Borough and the Municipality of Anchorage to present a united front in acquiring
essential federal funding for the proposed dual-use vessel transportation system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
that it supports the inclusion of the Kenai Peninsula Borough in the Regional Transportation
Planning Organization for the purpose of creating an alternative transportation system to serve
the Cook Inlet through the development of a dual-use vessel.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of January,
2004.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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Suggested by: Council
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE
CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA 2004-2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP} PRIORITY
LIST FOR REQUEST OF STATE GRANTS.
WHEREAS, input for the 2004-2005 CIP list from the Kenai City Council, City
Administration, and citizens of the City of Kenai has resulted in the attached
prioritized list of CIP projects; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenal, after receiving and analyzing the input
from all sources and after discussion and deliberation, has decided to adopt the
attached 2004-2005 CIP list; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai will utilize the attached prioritized 2004-
2005 CIP list to request funding from numerous sources, including, but not limited to,
the Federal and State governments; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Council of the City of Kenai pledge their affirmative vote
for the maintenance and operational costs of all the City projects listed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA adopt the attached list entitled "City of Kenal, Request for State Grants, 2004-
2005 Capital Improvement Projects."
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of
January, 2004.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
REQUEST FOR STATE GRANTS
2004-2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
1. Kenai Coastal Trail - Construction $10,000,000
2. Roads 3,000,000
3. State of Alaska Dip Net Fishery Projects 1,000,000
a. Dock Area Paving
b. New Launch Ramps
c. New Dock Access Road
4. Public Safety Building Improvements 35,000
5. Park Improvements
a. Municipal Park Improvement 250,000
b. Leif Hansen Park Improvement 40,000
c. Cunningham Park Improvement 25,000
d. Skateboard Park Improvements 82,800
6. Fire Protection, VIP Subdivision 20,000
7. Water Supply Expansion Study 20,000
8. Public Facilities Wiring Upgrades 50,000
9. Environmental Clean-Up 300,000
TOTAL $14,822,800
Resolution No. 2003-10 Attachment
SUBSTITUTE
Suggested by: Council
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE
CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA 2004-2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) PRIORITY
LIST FOR REQUEST OF STATE GRANTS.
WHEREAS, input for the 2004-2005 CIP list from the Kenal City Council, City
Administration, and citizens of the City of Kenal has resulted in the attached
prioritized list of CIP projects; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai, after receiving and analyzing the input
from all sources and after discussion and deliberation, has decided to adopt the
attached 2004-2005 CIP list; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenal will utilize the attached prioritized 2004-
2005 CIP list to request funding from numerous sources, including, but not limited to,
the Federal and State governments; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Council of the City of Kenal pledge their affirmative vote
for the maintenance and operational costs of all the City projects listed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA adopt the attached list entitled "City of Kenal, Request for State Grants, 2004-
2005 Capital Improvement Projects."
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of
January, 2004.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
RE(~UEST FOR STATE GRANTS
2004-2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
1. Kenai Coastal Trail - Construction $10,000,000
2. Roads 3,000,000
3. State of Alaska Dip Net Fishery Projects 650,000
a. Dock Area Paving
b. New Dock Access Road
4. Public Safety Building Improvements 35,000
5. Park Improvements
a. Municipal Park Improvement 250,000
b. Leif Hansen Park Improvement 40,000
c. Cunningham Park Improvement 25,000
d. Skateboard Park Improvements 82,800
6. Fire Protection, VIP Subdivision 20,000
7. Water Supply Expansion Study 20,000
8. Public Facilities Wiring Upgrades 50,000
9. Environmental Clean-Up 300,000
TOTAL $14,472,800
Resolution No. 2004-02 Attachment
Project 1:
CITY OF KENAI
REQUEST FOR STATE GRANT
2004-2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PROJECT NAME: KENAI COASTAL TRAIL CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $10,000,000
STATE ASSISTANCE REQUESTED: 100%
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & JUSTIFICATION:
The Kenai Coastal Trail is a proposed multi-purpose trail that will run for approximately
one mile along the base of the Kenai bluffs. The trail will begin at the Kenai Dunes
Park, at the mouth of the Kenai River, and progress up the riverbank to a new trailhead
and parking area located just off Bddge Access Road.
The trail will provide a scenic walkway within the City of Kenai with easy, safe beach
access down the bluff at several locations. A scenic estuary area will be crossed with a
bridge, and periodic ramps and rest areas along the trail will provide handicapped
accessibility and opportunities for wildlife viewing. In addition to its recreational
benefits, the trail will provide needed relief to the City from ongoing erosion of the bluff
and associated property losses.
Through the years, the City of Kenai has commissioned many studies and reports for
the area of the lower Kenai River. These studies include Kenai River sedimentation,
dredging, bluff erosion, boat harbor, and others.
In 1998, the City hired Peratrovich, Nottingham, & Drage, Inc. (PN&D) to perform a
Reconnaissance Level Study for a Kenai Coastal Trail. In 1999, PN&D completed the
next phase for the City and produced the "Kenai Coastal Trail aha Erosion Control
Project Design Concept Report." This report included a schematic design, right-of-way
property impacts, preliminary environmental considerations, and a rough project cost
estimate. PN&D just completed their third contract with the City, which consisted of
working on the environmental and permitting requirements of this project.
Approximately $120,000 of City funds has been spent on PN&D recent work.
The US Corps of Engineers was allocated $500,000 to complete the planning,
engineering, and environmental studies needed to obtain the necessary permits to start
construction of this project. The Corps study is schedule to be completed in July 2004
This State Grant Capital Improvement Request is for the next phase, which is the actual
construction.
Project 2:
CITY OF KENAI
REQUEST FOR STATE GRANT
2004-2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PROJECT NAME: ROADS
PROJECT COST: $3,000,000
STATE ASSISTANCE REQUESTED: 100%
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
About 50 percent of the City of Kenai 65 miles of roads are not paved. Some of the
paved roads were paved 20 or 30 years ago and are in bad shape.
This project is for pavinq and upgrading many gravel roads such as Barabara Ddve,
Ames Road, Angler Orive, and others that intersect with Beaver Loop Road and the
Kenai Spur Highway.
This project would also include reconstructinq and repavinq existing badly damaged
paved roads such as Wildwood Drive, the roads in Mommsen Subdivision, Silver
Salmon Ddve, King Salmon Ddve, and others.
It would also include chip and seal reconditioning of roads such as in Woodland
Subdivision, Redoubt Subdivision, Inlet View Subdivision, Central Heights Subdivision,
VIP Subdivision, Old Town, and other subdivisions.
Project 3:
CITY OF KENAI
REQUEST FOR STATE GRANT
2004-2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NAME: STATE OF ALASKA DIP NET FISHERY PROJECTS
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $650,000
STATE ASSISTANCE REQUESTED: 100%
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: (See Drawing)
a. DockArea Paving $350,000
This part of the project is to rebuild the Boat Launch Road and a portion of the
Boating Facility parking lot, which is presently gravel. The project includes
asphalt paving, parking striping, and signage.
c. New or Upgrade of Dock Access Road
$300,000
This part of the project is to add a new road as an exit access to the boating
facility or to widen and upgrade the existing road.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Personal dip net fishermen from all over the state use the Boat Launch Road,
Parking Lot, and Launch Ramps. Over 15,000 dip net permits for households are
issued each year, and over 100,000 fish are caught in this Kenai River fishery. The
City Boat Facility handles most of this fishery. This project will improve the Boating
Facility operation and make it a lot cleaner.
This project will greatly enhance the health and quality of life of its users. At the
present time, users of the Boating Facility use staging areas that are gravel surfaced
and often dirty and unsanitary. Dust in the area is a problem since dust retardants
cannot be used due to the closeness to the water. Users spend time in staging
areas getting their boats ready to load and unload onto their trailers and in parking.
This project would definitely enhance recreational opportunities for dip net
fishermen. Informational signs would also enhance the understanding of the area.
At times, the line of vehicles with boats or trailers extends down Boat Launch Road
almost to Bddge Access Road. This presents many problems of access on this
narrow road. Users often have to exit the facility and ddve down Bridge Access
Road to find a place to turn around and then back to Boat Launch Road to get in line
to retrieve their boats. A new one-way exit from the facility would allow users with
Di~ Net Fishery Projects
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their boats to exit directly or allow vehicles with a trailer to make a loop to the line on
Boat Launct~ Road to retrieve their boats. Another alternative would be to widen the
ex~sting road and reroute a return.
Both parts of this project are very badly needed, and they are a direct result of the
heavy use of dip net fishermen. Since the dip net fishery is governed or regulated in
this area by the State of Alaska, the City of Kenai is requesting funds to help relieve
some of the costs caused by the impact of this fishery. That is also why this project
is entitled "State of Alaska Dip Net Fishery projects."
Project 4:
Project 5:
Project 6:
Project 7:
Project 8:
EXPLANATION OF ADDED SMALL CAPITAL PROJECTR
Public Safety Building Improvements $35,00N
The majority of these funds ($25,000) would be used to improve the performance
of communications equipment to reduce or eliminate the ongoing interference
issues experienced by dispatchers. It has been determined by ProComm that a
lack of separation between radio frequencies and aging combiner equipment,
antennas, and coaxial cable (all having exceeded their useful life) necessitates
an engineering solution to resolve. The remaining funds would be used to
purchase 18 replacement public safety gear lockers ($5,000) and construct a
safe walkway, including steps, from the back parking lot of the Public Safety
Building to City Hall ($5,000).
Park Improvements (a) $250,000: (b) $40,000; (c) $25,000: (d) $82,80N
The Municipal Park improvement plan ($250,000) includes one large pavilion,
kiosk/signs; 6 handicap accessible picnic tables, 14 standard picnic tables;
benches and trash receptacles; 6 accessible BBQ pits and 14 standard pits;
3,600 linear feet of trail upgrade; 31,350 sq. ft. picnic areas; 20 car parking lot;
gates; landscaping; engineering. (b) The Leif Hansen Park improvement plan
($40,000) includes the engineering, design, and installation of an underground
sprinkler system. (c) The Cunningham Park plan ($25,000) includes both new
and replacement benches and trash receptacles. (d) Skateboard park
improvements ($82,800) includes ramp equipment and park signage.
Fire Protection, VIP Subdivision $20,00~)
This project would provide a dependable water supply for fire protection in the
VIP Subdivision, which is located across the Kenai River estuary over the Bridge
Access road. The VIP subdivision is not connected to city water and, therefore,
fire protection is now provided by shuttling water from hydrants located on the
opposite side of the Bddge. Providing a reliable non-potable water supply would
include a well and possibly a fire pump and a hydrant.
Water Suo=lv Expansion Study $20,000
This study would research and analyze the cost and feasibility of obtaining and
utilizing the existing water system at the vacant Wards Cove cannery. There are
three wells at the Wards Cove site, producing in excess of 750 gpm, and a
60,000 gallon cistern. The study would examine water potability, the value of the
water system, the creation of a hydrant system for the VIP subdivision, and how
the City might establish a metering system for domestic and cannery use.
Public Facilities Wiring Upgrades $50~00il
The quality of communications cabling in several public facilities is very poor and
does not meet computer networking and data transfer requirements and
standards; the current standard is Cat 5e and older public buildings were not
constructed at that standard.
Project 9:
Environmental Clean-Up $300,000
9Environmental investigation of the City public works area has revealed the need
to perform environmental clean-up on the prooerty which was contaminated due
to its use many years ago as a road oil storage pit: there are buried drums on the
property. The project will require the removal of soil and other items with
associated treatment and/or disposal. A sewer main extension into the yard
area will also be needed, with connections to floor drains and restrooms, as well
as the proper abandonment of old leach pits. Further soil and groundwater
testing and monitored will also be required. This project could easily be
completed into three separate phases at approximately $100,00 for each phase.
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December 29, 2003
LINDA MURPHY, MMC
BOROUGH CLERK
Ms. Dawn Holland-Williams
Records & Licensing Supervisor
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
550 W. 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-6698
Re: Application for Renewal of Liquor License
Dear Ms. Holland-Williams:
Please be advised that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has no objection to the approval of the application(s)
for renewal of the liquor license(s) for the following establishment(s), located in the City of Kenai,
Alaska:
Restaurant / Eating Place Seasonal
Kenai Golf Course Cafe - #3146
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Finance Department has reviewed its files and has raised no objection based
on unpaid or delinquent taxes.
Sincerely,
Linda S. Murphy, MMC
Borough Clerk
cc;
applicant
City of Kenai
KPB Finance Department
File
Carol Freas
Page 1 of 3
From: Reeda Jaramillo [reeda_iaramillo@dps.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 11:00 AM
To: Carol Freas
Cc: Sue Ellen Essert
Subject: Renewal Notification - Kenai
Dear Local Governing Body:
We have received the following application(s) for renewal of liquor license(s)
within your
jurisdiction. You are being notified as required by AS 04.11.520. Additional
information
concerning filing a "protest" by a local governing body under AS 04.11.480 is
included below.
2004-2005
Type:
License:
Location:
Owner:
Agent:
Phone:
Restaurant/Eating Place Seasonal
Kenai Gold Course Cafe #3146
1420 Lawton Dr.
Kenai Golf Course Inc.
C.R. Baldwin
907-283-7500
Mailing Address: P O Box 1101 Kenai AK 99611
We have received application (see attached notice) for a liquor license(s) within
your jurisdiction.
This is the notice as required under AS 04.11.520. Additional information
concerning filing a
"protest" by a local governing body under AS 04.11.480 is included in this
letter.
A local governing body as defined under AS 04.21.080(11) may protest the
approval of an
application(s) pursuant to AS 04.11.480 by furnishing the board and the
applicant with a clear and
concise written statement of reasons in support of a protest within 60 days of
receipt of this notice.
Ifa protest is filed, the board will not approve the application unless it finds that
the protest is
"arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable". Instead, in accordance with AS
04.11.510(b), the board
will notify the applicant that the application is denied for reasons stated in the
12/18/2003
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 11, 2003
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
a.
b.
C.
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. October 9, 2003 meeting of Airport Commission
b. 11/13/03 Airport Commission/City Council Work Session Notes
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEA]~n
OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion--KPB Fiat Tax of Aircraft
NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion--Proposed Airport Improvements
REPORT
Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND/~,UESTION,~
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEA~r~
INFORMATION ITEMS
Kenai City Council Meetin§ Action A§endas for November 5 and 19, 2003
and December 3, 2003.
Monthly Passen§er Enplanement Activity Report
Ordinance 2028-2003 passed by City Council 12/3/03.
Request to Council for Approval of Design Build--Approved by Council
12/3/03.
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 11, 2003
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MEETING SUM___~MARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. by Chair Henry
Knackstedt. The roi1 was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Others Present:
ITEM 2:
J. Zirul (arriving at 7:05 p.m.), H. Knackstedt, C. Versaw, D.
Haralson, and J. Watkins
J. Bielefeld
Council Member Joe Moore and Airport Manager Cronkhite
AGENDA___APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Watkins MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner
Versaw SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
MOTION:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
October 9, 2003 meeting of Airport Commission
11/13/03 Airport Commission/City Council Work Session Notes
Commissioner Haralson MOVED to approve the November 13, 2003 Work Session
Notes and October 9, 2003 meeting summary with an amendment to the summary
removing the last sentence in Item 5-b ("Additional traffic pattern information was
requested."}. Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
I_TEM 4: pERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEA~ -- None.
BREAK TAKEN: 7:10 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion -- KPB Flat Tax of Aircraft
Knacksted reviewed the information included in the packet relating to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough's proposed ordinance for a fiat tax. He noted he had discussed the
issue with several Borough personnel. Commissioner Versaw suggested the Borough
fiat tax should be a pass-through to the City.
Commissioner Haralson made two points: 1) This would add tax to aircraft in Kenai
and would not level the playing field, i.e. $75.00 would go to the Borough on top of the
mill rate ad valour tax that goes to the City. 2) The financial impact statement
(included in the packet) appeared to include commercial aircraft and he did not think
the numbers indicated were correct.
Knackstedt reported the Borough Assembly would hold a public hearing on the issue at
their December 16 meeting and again for final consideration in danuary. If passed, the
ordinance would become effective as of January 2004.
MOTION:
Commissioner Haralson MOVED to recommend the City of Kenai support a flat tax
that is passed through to the cities that adopt a similar fiat tax and the ordinance
effective date be changed to January 1, 2005 and that the City work with the Borough
to ensure that the Borough would not be doubling the fiat tax. Commissioner Versaw
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:20 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:32 P.M.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Proposed Airport Improvements
Airport Manager Cronk.hite reviewed the information included in the packet related to
the proposed airport improvements.
MOTION:
Commissioner Haralson MOVED to recommend the city provide access to Lots 6 and 7
and have the design done for Lots 8 and 9 as an additive alternate. Commissioner
Zirul SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORT
7-a. Commission Chair -- Commissioner Knackstedt reported an aviation
safety group has expressed interest in placing a $125,000/light simulator at the Kenai
Airport. Local pilots could use it for free and it would attract pilots from all over to the
airport. More information will be gathered.
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2003
PAGE 2
7-b. Airport Manager -- Airport Manager Cronk. hite reviewed the information
included in the packet relating to the security camera project and explained the
design/build concept.
discussions.
Shearer.
government
Commerce.
session.
City Council Liaison -- Council Member Moore reported the following:
Additional information relating to the design/build project and council's
Council has been requested to name the softball field complex for Steve
Re-appropriation of funds for use at the city dock.
The Council received an audit report from Mikunda Cottrell.
An off-airport rental car ordinance was passed by council.
The economic strategy group to be made up of local business and
representatives will be developed through the Kenai Chamber of
Reviewed discussions held with area legislators at their December 3 work
ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTION,~
Haralson -- Commented on the following:
· Vandalism and the need for security cameras at the airport.
· The federai government will do a study relating to privatization of jobs.
· By 2004 a contract will be announced on the use of private contractors to
do the work of flight service stations in the lower 48, not Alaska. There could be
impacts to the Kenai flight Service Station.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS
10-a.
10-b.
10-c.
10-d.
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for November 5 and 19, 2003
and December 3, 2003.
Monthly Passenger Enplanement Activity Report
Ordinance 2028~2003 passed by City Council 12/3/03.
Request to Council for Approval of Design Build--Approved by Council
12/3/03.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Haralson MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2003
PAGE 3
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:40 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2003
PAGE 4
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
December 10, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.
1. 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 o£
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 o£the General Orders.
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. *November 12, 2003
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ03-49--An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a daycare for the property
known as Lot 12, Block 3, VIP Ranch Estates Subdivision Part 1(2730 VIP Drive),
Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Linda L. Campanella dba Lil'Britches Daycare,
2730 VIP Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
b. PZ03-50~A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission o f the City of Kenai,
Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska that Title 14 of the
Kenai Zoning Code be amended by adopting KMC 14.20.175 for the regulation of adult-
oriented businesses.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
8. PENDING ITEMS:
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
Agenda
December 10, 2003
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Zoning Bulletin (10/25, 11/10 & 11/25/03)
b. Planning & Zoning 2004 Meeting Schedule
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DECEMBER 10, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIR RON GOECKE, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Goecke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Others Present:
N. Amen, C. Glick, R. Goecke, P. Bryson, J. Barrett, and J.
Hammelman
B. Eldridge
Council Member Ross, City Clerk Freas, City Planner
Kebschull and Public Works Assistant Carver
MOTION:
Agenda Approval
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda, incorporating the information
added as Item 12c (Kenai Landing Boat Launch Application/Kenai River Center and
additional information to Item 5a regarding Carnpanella Conditional Use Permit
Application) and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Amen
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Amen MOVED for approval of the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Hammelman SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -~ November 12, 2003
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None.
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PZ03-49--An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a davcare for
the property known as Lot 12, Block 3, VIP Ranch Estates Sub'division
Part 1(2730 VIP Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Linda L.
Campanella dba Lil' Britches Daycare, 2730 VIP Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED for approval of PZ03-49 and Commissioner Glick
SECONDED the motion.
The public hearing was opened.
Linda Campanella, 2730 VIP Drive, Kenai -~ Campanella explained she had been in
business since 2000; is open Monday through Friday usually from 6:45 a.m. to 6:15
p.m.; she has never received any complaints from neighbors; she is in compliance w/th
the State requirements; the State allows her 12 children and the city eight and she
has no more than eight children in the facility at one time, though there could be 12
different children during the day. Campanella also noted there were adequate park/ng
spaces available.
The public hearing was closed. City Planner Kebschull referred to the information
added at the beginning of the meeting which noted only one complaint was received
from one neighbor and there were some concerns regarding junk vehicles and the
required public hearing sign which had not been visible.
Commissioner Bryson stated he voted against an application for a Conditional Use
Permit in Woodland Subdivision because he considered parking to be an issue and
there was a concern voiced by a neighbor. In this case, however, he stated he would
support the resolution because he did not think parking was an issue and there will
be insignificant effects to the neighbors. Bryson asked Kebschull if administration felt
the issue should be postponed due to the lack of visibility of the sign. Kebschull
answered she did not think that would be necessary. She noted, the Carver
memorandum (added to the agenda) indicated the applicant had placed the sign in a
visible place but it then it snowed and it was no longer visible; the sign was moved to
another site and the wind blew it away, etc. Kebschull added, the sign had been
posted for a longer time than required and notices were mailed to the adjoining
property owners.
Commissioner Amen asked if Kebschull felt there were any reasons not to support the
applicant and she answered, there were no complaints relating to the day care,
however the neighbor asked that a fence be required to be built between the
properties. She added, there had not been any complaints prior to the notice in the
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DECEMBER 10, 2003
PAGE 2
mall. The neighbor was unaware there was a day care in the residence since 2002.
Kebschull also noted the City Attorney was made aware of the posting problems and
advised the Commission had the option to defer or deny the application.
VOTE:
Eldridge Absent
Goecke Yes
Hammelman Yes
Anlen
Bryson
No Glick Yes
Yes Barrett Yes
MOTION PASSED.
Goecke advised an appeal could be filed within 15 days with the City Clerk.
PZO3-50--A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenal,
Alaska that Title 14 of the Kenal Zoning Code be amended by adopting
KMC 14.20.175 for the regulation of adult-oriented businesses.
MOTION:
Commissioner Glick MOVED for approval of PZ03-50 and Commissioner Amen
SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Kebschull reported the ordinance had been
developed for the city to be proactive as there was currently nothing in the code to
place regulations on adult-oriented businesses.
Commissioner Barrett stated he felt these types of businesses should be zoned
properly, however he believed some of the requirements were overly onerous and
presuming guilt before the fact, i.e. fmgerprinting, etc. He added his concerns with
the first, fourth and fifth whereas paragraphs and said he didn't feel the government
should be legislating morality.
Commissioner Amen agreed the document is harsh, however he was in support of it as
it would deter development of these types of businesses in town. He also noted
concern with Page 1 of 6, #5 and questioned whether this definition could be used to
restrict the current theatres in town. Amen added, he was supportive of keeping the
integrity of the residential areas and felt it was appropriate to protect the residences of
the citizens.
Kebschull stated she agreed with Amen's comments regarding theatres and felt it
should be amended. Barrett noted, the ordinance could also deter touring or visiting
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2003
PAGE 3
adult entertainment that are legitimate businesses. Kebschull noted Barrett had
discussed his concerns with her during a telephone conversation and she passed on
the concerns with the city attorney who suggested the Commission review the
ordinance and then table it with a recommendation of the areas of concern. He would
then review and revise the ordinance and return it to the Commission.
Commissioner Glick stated he had only concerns with #5 on Page 1 of 6 and added,
the Commission needed to have rules in place for guidelines if an application comes
before them. He added, he had no objections to the ordinance being strict.
Bryson suggested a work session would be appropriate with the city attorney present
in order for them to discuss the ordinance further. Consensus of the Commission was
to hold a work session on the ordinance. Kebschull was requested to discuss the
matter with the city attorney and schedule a work session to fit the Commission's and
attorney's schedule. Amen suggested immediately following their January 14 meeting
as he would be absent for the January 28 meeting.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to continue the item until it is brought back by staff
and Commissioner Amen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
Goecke noted the four government students in the audience and present for the
meeting.
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
OLD BUSINESS -- None.
NEW BUSINESS -- None.
PENDING ITEMS -- None.
CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None.
ITEM 10: REPORTS
10-a. City Council -- Council Member Ross reviewed the December 3 action
agenda included in the packet, noting an off-airport car rental ordinance was passed;
an ordinance setting an economic strategy commission failed and will be handled
through the Kenal Chamber; and a transfer was approved to purchase a replacement
computer system for the library.
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DECEMBER 10, 2003
PAGE 4
Amen asked if there had yet been an indication of the fiscal impact from the Kmart
closing and Ross noted the loss of sales tax revenue had not been as significant as
anticipated.
10-b. Borough Planning -- Commissioner Bryson reviewed the Borough
Planning Commission agendas for the November 24 and December 8 meetings and
discussed actions taken.
10-c. Administration -- Kebschull noted the following:
· Information Item 12c, added to the agenda, was a copy of Kenai
Landing's Kenai River Center application for a boat launch. She noted, she would be
attending a site visit on December 15. Kebschull also reported the Commission would
be able to provide comments to the River Center and the Borough Planning
Commission in January.
· The Forestry Service recently requested a ten-year extension to their
lease, however after receiving an engineer's estimate and learning the cost would be
more, they requested the lease extension to be changed from ten to 18 years. She
noted, the cost and value meet the state standards and the Airport Commission and
Council will be notified. If there are no objections, the lease will be modified.
ITEM 11:
ITEM 12:
12-a.
12-b.
ITEM 13:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED --None.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Zoning Bulletin (10/25, 11/10 & 11/25/03)
Planning & Zoning 2004 Meeting Schedule
COMMISSION COMMENTS a, QUESTIONS
The commissioners wished one another happy holidays.
ITEM 14:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2003
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Kenai Peninsula Arctic Winter Games 2006 Host Society
Annual Board Meeting
December 11, 2003 - 5:30 p.m.
Arctic Winter Games Office, Kenai, Alaska
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Board of Directors - November 13, 2003
Board of Directors - Special meeting November 20, 2003
PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS Peninsula Winter Games
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
Executive Committee Report - Two Handouts
November 25th meeting - Approve AWG Travel list
December 9th meeting - Committee Chairs and Co Chair assignments
G. ELECTION OF OFFICIERS
TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance Sheet- Handout
Profit & Loss - Handout
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Administration
2. Care & Comfort
3. Ceremonies & Culture
4. Information Technology
5. Marketing
6. Revenue Development
7. Sports
8. Sports Facilities
9. Volunteer Protocol
J. OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution for Peninsula Winter Games
2. Approval of Connie Wirz as Salamatoff representative to the board
3. By- Law Change - Handout (Committee Change)
4. Review revised 2003 budget - Handout
5. Review 2004 draft budget - Handout
6. Committee and Sub Committee Chair Recommendation - Handout
7. Logo-Handout
8. Games Wear proposal - Mark Gregory
9. Approve Mr. Gease resignation from the AWG board of directors
10. Approve Ms. Cunningham resignation from the AWG board of directors
11. Approve General Manager's contract
12. Approve Dale Bagley's resignation as acting General Manager
13. Motion to make total number of board members 22 instead of 24
PENDING BUSINESS (Informational only)
Agenda Proposal - Mark Gregory
BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
N. PUBLIC COMMENTS
NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING and ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting January 8, 2004
Kenai Peninsula Arctic Winter Games 2006 Host Society
Minutes
November 13, 2003 - 5:30 p.m.
Arctic Winter Games Office, Kenai, Alaska
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 5:38 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Dale Bagley
Donna Peterson
Bill Popp
Joe Moore
Jennifer Beckman
Jack Brown
Colette Thompson
Bob Jones
Ricky Gease
Dena Cunningham
Becky Foster
Kathy Gensel
Andrew Carmichael
Pam Howard
Mark Gregory
Deb Holle
Gary Hale
Allan Miller
Tim Navarre
ABSENT - Jack Cushing, Dave Carey, Rosalie Tepp, Pete Sprague
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Popp moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Brown seconded it. President
Bagley made one change to the agenda moving Mr. Gregory to the first of old
business. Passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Brown moved to accept the minutes of the October 9, 2003 meeting.
Ms. Thompson seconded it. Passed unanimously.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
President Bagley informed the board that two of our three candidates for the
general manager position are in attendance. They are Kevin DuCharme and
Loren Smith.
Executive Committee Report - Terri Nettles distributed three Executive
Committee reports to the Board.
Board of Directors insurance has been secured and we have a company that has
committed to providing insurance for our board.
AWG 2004 - The four people who went to Wood Buffalo discussed what they
learned during their visit. They met with the Arctic Winter Games International
Committee, the Wood Buffalo Host Society and the Chef de Missions. They have
a better understanding of the role our representatives will have when they go to
Wood Buffalo for the 2004 games.
Mr. Carmichael felt that we are way ahead in our facilities. His only concern was
in the area of curling facilities. Ms. Peterson agreed with what Mr. Carmichael
had to say. She also brought back all the job descriptions that Wood Buffalo is
using for their volunteer staffpositions. Ms. Peterson mentioned that the
International Committee cautioned the Wood Buffalo Host Society about not
going too big that it xvould be hard for the next Host Society to match or top. She
feels it is important that we do not downsize things to make it easier for the next
group. Mr. Brown shared that he felt they had chosen the fight committee
representatives to go to this meeting. The major focus of the meetings were in the
areas of administration, care and comfort, sports and volunteers. He also shared
that the presentations at this meeting were done by the volunteer chairs, not by the
paid staff. President Bagley said that the caution referred to by Ms. Peterson was
mainly referring to the Opening ceremonies that Wood Buffalo would like to do.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance Sheet- Handout
Profit & Loss - Handout
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Administration - 501 (C) 3 Status - Ms. Thompson informed the board that
we are close to receiving our 501(c) 3 status. We flied the application and
requested expedited service. The IRS notified us that there was a thirty-day
hold on the account until our check had cleared. The check has cleared and
Ms. Thompson is working with the IRS to remove the hold from our account.
Ms. Thompson has been told that we should have our status no later than Dec.
6th.
2. Care & Comfort- Ms. Peterson feels she now understand the structure of her
committee. She also feels that every committee needs to have two people not
.just one to oversee it. Her committee will begin meeting in January on a
monthly basis. She also feels it is very important that everyone check their
egos and keep in mind what the Games are about. The representatives from
her committee will be going to Wood Buffalo before the games begin.
3. Ceremonies & Culture - Mr. Gease shared that they have organized their
subcommittees. Also, Mr. Gease will be stepping down as the chair of the
culture and ceremonies committee.
Information Technology- Mr. Jones reported that they are in the process of
installing the connection between Kenai Central High and the AWG office.
Mr. Jones is estimating that it will be two weeks before we can get the
connection to the AWG office completed.
Marketing- Mr. Gregory reported that his committee had been looking into
video production with Paul Gray, but had put it on hold till we have more
staff. He feels that they need more information on what has already been
produced and to slow down and make sure that the Marketing Committee is
heading in the right direction. He would really like to see the Marketing
Manager come on sooner than originally planned.
Revenue Development- Mr. Popp handed out a fundraising activities tracking
chart. He will be updating this on a monthly basis and handing out the update
chart at each board meeting. Mr. Popp urged the board to make a donation to
the Arctic Winter Games organization. He feels it is very important that we
are all invested in the Arctic Winter Games. Mr. Popp made the motion to
accept a $100,000 donation from the Aspen hotel. Mr. Brown seconded it.
Passed unanimously. See handout for details concerning this donation.
(handout)
Mr. Popp reported that he expects money from Wells Fargo by the next board
meeting. He also reported to the board that a mutual agreement with Tsalteshi
Trails Association would be used for temporary 501 (c) 3 if needed.
7. Sports - Mr. Miller has been out looking at the trails and biathlon. The
biathlon facility needs development.
8. Sports Facilities - Mr. Carmichael is waiting to hear where we are with the
Federal funding to determine what changes will be made to the facilities.
Volunteer Protocol- Mr. Brown reported that his next committee meeting
would be Nov. 19th at his office at 5:00pm. If anyone is interested in
volunteering with the Peninsula Winter games please contact Mr. Brown.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Gregory talked about the agenda proposal - he feels that the proposed agenda
would help the board to use their time more efficiently. He believes that by
eliminating the committee reports from the agenda the board would save a lot of
time. He would like to see the committee reports prepared prior to the meeting
and distributed to the board of directors to be read before the meeting. If they
require board action then they would be placed on the agenda to be discussed by
the board. President Bagley said he would like to discuss this further with
Mr. Gregory and would also like to get input from the General Manager before
taking any action.
Executive meeting -Mr. Popp made the motion to move the executive board
meeting from the third Thursday of every month to the fourth Thursday.
Ms. Thompson seconded it. Passed unanimously
Logo update - President Bagley informed the board that the International
Committee has not completed the changes they are making to the logo. Mr..
Brown will contact Jerry Thick to check on the status of the logo.
4. Lease Agreement for Arctic Winter Games office space - Handout
NEW BUSINESS
1. Hiring committee report
a. Hiring committee meeting Saturday, November 15th at 12:30 at Prism
1st interview 1:00 P.M., 2:30 P.M., 4:00 P.M.
b. Motion for special meeting on November 20th
c. Hiring committee to stay to after meeting to approve interview
questions.
Mr. Brown made the motion for a special meeting on November 20th to
approve the General Manager recommendation from the hiring committee.
Ms. Beckman seconded it. Passed unanimously.
Review revised 2003 budget put on hold until next meeting.
Review 2004 draft budget - according to bylaws the 2204 budget must be
submitted to the board by the November meeting. Mr. Popp moved to
introduce the budget and Ms. Holle seconded it. Passed unanimously.
President Bagley informed the board that discussion could take place between
now and the December meeting. Passed unanimously. Mr. Brown moved to
table acceptance of the budget until the December I 1 th meeting. Ms. Beckman
seconded it. Passed unanimously.
Approve the process for hiring Sports Director - Mr. Popp made the motion to
approve the process for hiring the Sports Manager. Mr. Brown seconded it. It
was passed unanimously.
Approve Wood Buffalo Travel Recommendation - handout
Mr. Brown made the motion to approve the Executive Board's
recommendation including all the positions on the list down to the media
section and granting the authority to the Executive Board to make any
necessary changes. Mr. Popp seconded it. Amended by Mr. Popp to include
the number tickets paid for by AWG to 36 tickets. Mr. Carmichael seconded
it. Mr. Brown's motion was passed unanimously as amended.
Arctic Winter Games office copier - Mr. Popp made the motion that the AWG
purchase a copier from the KPB available for $1.00. This copier is from the
CEDD office and it is at the end of its lease agreement and available to
purchase. Ms. Beckman seconded it. Passed unanimously. Mr. Miller
donated a dollar for the purchase of the copier.
Amendment to purchasing code (email or phone) no discussion
Employee holiday schedule
President Bagley distributed a proposed employee holiday and vacation
schedule to the Board. Ms. Beckman made the motion to approve the
employee holiday and vacation schedule. Ms. Cunningham seconded it.
Passed unanimously
K. PENDING BUSINESS (Informational only)
BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
Ms. Peterson made the motion to make Sam Stewart her alternate on the board of
directors. Mr. Popp seconded it. Passed unanimously.
Mr. Popp reminded the board of the mission statement, and looks forward to
seeing everyone on the contributors list at the next meeting. Mr. Popp talked
about the Peninsula Winter Games and financially supporting them.
Mr. Brown discussed Mr. Gregory's proposal to change the agenda for the board
meetings. He felt that this is not really the time for Mr. Gregory's change. He
would like to continue to hear the committee reports. Also he reported that there
were numerous items for sale in the Arctic Winter Games Store he was in at
Wood Buffalo. He discussed the possibility of contracting with local stores to sell
AWG 2006 merchandise.
Ms. Gensel appreciated the feedback from the four people who went to Wood
Buffalo and agrees with them that we shouldn't hold back on our efforts for the
AWG2006.
Ms. Holle had some questions concerning the financial reports.
Mr. Navarre discussed Ms. Peterson's suggestion about having two people
involved in chairing the committees and subcommittees
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Smith commented that there is a lot to do and you are doing a good job
Mr. DuCharme said he could relate and felt that he was familiar with things.
NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING and ADJOURNMENT
Special meeting November 20th, 5:30 p.m. at PRISM (General Manager)
Meeting dismissed at 7:40
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests; in which case
the item ~vill be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
ITEM C:
ITEM D:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNClI~
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 2003-55 -- Requesting the Remaining Funds of State of
Alaska, Department of Community and Economic Development Grant
#8/00-001 be Reappropriated to the City of Kenai Maintenance Shop Site
Remediation Project.
Resolution No. 2003-56 -- Setting the Time and Place for a Public
Hearing on the Basin View Subdivision Special Assessment District
(Dolchok Lane, Kim-N-Ang Court, and Cub Court).
Resolution No. 2003-57 -- Setting the Time and Place for a Public
Hearing on the Schooner Circle Special Assessment District.
Resolution No. 2003-58 -- Setting the Time and Place for a Public
Hearing on the Pillars Special Assessment District {Chinook Drive and
Sockeye Circle).
Resolution No. 2003-59 -- Setting the Time and Place for a Public
Hear/ng on the Toyon Way Special Assessment District.
Resolution No. 2003-60 -- Transferring $4,000 in the Comprehensive
Plan Capital Project Fund for Plan Document Printing.
ITEM
5.
6.
7.
ITEM F:
1.
2.
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
i.
ITEM I:
1.
2.
3.
ITEM J:
Resolution No. 2003-61 -- Transferring $5,000 in the Multipurpose
Facility Capital Project Fund for Construction and Installation of Utilities
in the Storage Room.
*Liquor License Renewal -- George's Casino Bar -- Beverage
Dispensary.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORT~
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. Kenal Chamber of Commerce
e. Arctic Winter Games
MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of December 3, 2003.
*December 3, 2003 Work Session Notes.
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
Approval -- Request and Si~n Naming Softball Complex in Honor of
Steve Shearer.
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
Approval --
a. Airport Taxiway Improvements/Access to Lots 6 & 7, Block 5,
General Aviation Apron (Ron's Rent-It Service)
b. Consent to Sublease/From Ron Swanson to Federal Express
Corporation/Lots 6 & 7, Block 5, General Aviation Apron
Discussion -- Potential Conceptual Drawings for Improvements to the
Multipurpose Facility for the Arctic Winter Games.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
DISCUSSION
ITEM L:
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
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:
Pat Porter
John J. Williams, Mayor
Joe Moore
Blame Gilman
Jim Bookey, Vice Mayor
Rick Ross
Linda Swarner
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
SUBSTITUTE:
Item D-l, Resolution No. 2003-55 -- Change in last "whereas"
removing 'ADEC.'
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
A-4o
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMM~.NTS -- None.
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ITEM C:
-- None.
ITEM D:
D-1.
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 2003-55 -- Requesting the Remaining Funds of State of
Alaska, Department of Community and Economic Development Grant
#8/00-001 be Reappropriated to the City of Kenai Maintenance Shop Site
Remediation Project.
MOTION:
Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-55 (the
substitute) and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
9-2,
Resolution No. 2003-56 -- Setting the Time and Place for a Public
Hearing on the Basin View Subdivision Special Assessment District
(Dolchok Lane, Kim-N-Ang Court, and Cub Court).
MOTION:
Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-56 and Council
Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no pubhc comments. Clerk Freas reported notices and advertising in the
newspaper would take place prior to the meeting of January 21, 2004 as directed by
code for all the new assessment districts. The most recent property ownership will be
used as well.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D-3o
Resolution No. 2003-57 -- Setting the Time and Place for a Public
Hearing on the Schooner Circle Special Assessment District.
MOTION:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 2003
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Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-57 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments. Public Works Manager Komehs noted this
was the assessment district in which the property owners discussed and agreed on a
method of assessing the properties and dividing the cost for the comer lot.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D-lo
Resolution No. 2003-58 -- Setting the Time and Place for a Public
Hearing on the Pillars Special Assessment District (Chinook Drive and
Sockeye Circle).
MOTION:
Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-58 and Council
Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. Council Member Moore requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
9-5.
MOTION:
Resolution No. 2003-59 -- Setting the Time and Place for a Public
Hearing on the Toyon Way Special Assessment District.
Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-59 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
9-6,
Resolution No. 2003-60 -- Transferring $4,000 in the Comprehensive
Plan Capital Project Fund for Plan Document Printing.
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DECEMBER 17, 2003
PAGE 4
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-60 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D-7o
Resolution No. 2003-61 -- Transferring $5,000 in the Multipurpose
Facihty Capital Project Fund for Construction and Installation of Utilities
in the Storage Room.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-61 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported a party
is interested in renting space at the facility for his skate-sharpening business. The
construction work would include building a wall and adding some electrical outlets
and plumbing. Frates explained he believed the addition of these amenities would be
a good marketing tool; the lease would be for six months; he compared rental costs for
space and has suggested $1.00 per square foot ($240/month), which is comparable to
other space rent costs; the renovation work would become property of the city; the
adding of the wall and electrical outlets would be done in-house and the plumbing
would be contracted out; and he hoped the work to be completed before the second
week in January.
Council Member Porter asked if the matter had been taken to the Parks & Recreation
Commission and Frates answered no because the Commission would not meet again
until January 8 and it was hoped the work would be completed around that time.
Council Member Gilman suggested the rental price be raised in order to pay for the
cost of the improvements over a three-year period. Council Member Ross stated his
support of the resolution as he felt the improvements would enhance the facility and
would be of use for any vendor in that area. Council Member Moore asked the hours
of operation for the vendor and Frates noted, the vendor had not yet submitted a
proposal.
VOTE:
Porter No Gilman Yes Ross Yes
Williams yes Bookey Yes Swarner Yes
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 2003
PAGE 5
Moore I Yes
MOTION PASSED.
9-8,
Liquor License Renewal -- George's Casino Bar -- Beverage Dispensary.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM E:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
E-1. Council on Aging -- The next meeting will be held on January 8, 2004
{moved to this date due to the normal date being a holiday).
E-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Moore reported a meeting was
held on Thursday, December 11 and the main discussion was the Borough's
ordinance to charge a flat tax on personal aircraft of $75.00/engme. He noted, the
Commission consensus was the city should be on the same playing field as the
Borough and council should discuss the matter to determine whether they will
support the Borough's ordinance.
Doug Haralson, P.O. Box 2881, Kenai. Haralson reported he discussed the issue with
the city attorney and passed on the recommendations of the Commission, i.e. for the
fiat tax to benefit the City of Kenal as well as other Borough municipalities and would
like the fiat tax collected through the borough and passed through to the cities.
Haralson noted he attended the December 16 Borough Assembly meeting at which the
first reading of the ordinance was held. Haralson reported he testified relating to the
ordinance as did one other person, who spoke against the ordinance. Haralson stated
he reported the discussion of the Commission.
Attorney Graves reported, in order for a tax to be collected by the Borough it would
have to be spent non-areawide. To collect the tax for the city, the Borough would have
to do a non-areawide tax and the cities a $75 flat tax and the Borough could then
collect and distribute the funds to the cities. In his discussions, Graves stated the
Borough Attorney felt it would be hard to amend the ordinance to make it work in the
period of time left until the final hearing.
A lengthy discussion followed in which Porter stated she felt it was an issue needing
addressed. Ross stated he hoped the City of Kenal would work with the borough
representatives to encourage Graves' suggestion. Airport Manager Cronkhite noted, it
was the Commission's understanding the Borough has suggested this tax in order to
compete with Anchorage and the Mat-Su Borough as they have a flat tax, however the
Commission felt the ordinance did not do that. Bookey stated his concern there will
be other citizens asking for changes in personal property taxes for other types of
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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PAGE 6
equipment as has been done for the boats and now aircraft -- these changes will
diminish tax revenue to the city.
Gilman suggested council discuss in depth tax situations in the city prior to the next
budget preparation work sessions.
It was consensus of council to have Council Members Ross and Moore, along with City
Manager Snow and Airport Manager Cronkhite discuss the matter with Assembly
Members Chay, Glick and Superman. It was also suggested Haralson be included in
the discussions if available.
Haralson noted an amendment was made to the timeline and a second pubhc hearing
will be held on the ordinance in January by the Assembly. He also noted the
ordinance was amended to change the date to begin the flat tax from January, 2004 to
January, 2005.
Williams noted applications for appointment to the Airport Commission were included
in the packet. It was noted, the seat available is for a lessee. It was also noted, due to
a change in the property wanting to be leased by John Parker for development of
hangars, he was technically not a lessee of the airport. Williams stated he would delay
the appointment.
E-3o
Harbor Commission -- No report.
E-lo
Library Commission -- No report.
E-5. Parks ~ Recreation Commission -- The next meeting will be held on
January 8 (changed from regular schedule due to holiday).
E-6. Planning/~ Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross reviewed
actions taken by the Commission at their December 10 meeting, i.e. a conditional use
permit was approved for a day care and the Commission rev/ewed the proposed adult
entertainment ord/nance and requested a work session with the city attorney.
E-7.
E-7a.
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
Beautification Committee -- No report.
E-'Fo. Kenai Convention/~ Visitors Bureau Board -- Fred Braun, KCVB
President reported Michelle Glass, from the Haines Visitors Bureau was selected to fill
the KCVB Executive Director position. She will begin work in February and until then,
Diana McKierney will be the Interim Director.
E-7¢. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reported he spoke with
representatives from AML while in Juneau on December 4. He suggested the
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DECEMBER 17, 2003
PAGE 7
Legislative Committee and Alaska Conference of Mayors hold their August meeting in
Kenal. A written proposal is required and he asked'if council had any objections to his
submitting a written proposal. Council had no objections.
E-Td.
Kenal Chamber of Commerce -- No report.
E-Te. Arctic Winter Games -- Moore reported the annual meeting was held
December 11 and at the meeting an election of officers was held (the same officers
were elected) and they approved the list of those persons who will travel to Wood
Buffalo (including Council Member Bookey). Moore also reported a presentation was
made at the day's noon Chamber luncheon by ERA Aviation, Inc. who donated
$100,000 in airfare and in-kind donations for the Games.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:10 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:20 P.M.
ITEM F:
F-1.
F-2.
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
H-1.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of December 3, 2003 -- Approved by consent agenda.
December 3, 2003 Work Session Notes -- Approved by consent agenda.
CORRESPONDENCE -- None.
OLD BUSINESS
Approval -- Request and Sign Naming Softball Complex in Honor of
Steve Shearer.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the request and sign naming the softball
complex in honor of Steve Shearer. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
Bookey stated he still supported the request; noted the issue was held over to receive
public comments; he received no comments and felt they needed to move ahead.
Moore and Swamer also reported they received no comments.
VOTE:
Council Member Gilman requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS
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DECEMBER 17, 2003
PAGE 8
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Council Member Swarner
SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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 Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
Porter questioned the purchase order for survey work and City Manager Snow
explained they had received a letter of interest from Aspirations, Inc. to purchase
property from the city for a site on which they want to build a residential treatment
center. Because a down payment was received the code requires a survey be
completed.
Swarner questioned the purchase order to Wade's Plumbing and Public Works
Manager La Shot explained three proposals were sought of which one company was
too busy and the other's proposal was much higher than the one for which the
purchase order was prepared.
VOTE:
There were There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
1-3. Approval --
I-3a.
Airport Taxiway Improvements/Access to Lots 6 Ih 7, Block 5,
General Aviation Apron {Ron's Rent-It Service]
City Manager Snow explained a request to sublease Lots 6 and 7, Block 5, General
Aviation Apron to Federal Express Corporation had been received and referred to a
memorandum included in the packet from Airport Manager Cronkhite. The memo
indicated the success of the sublease was dependent on aircraft access to the subject
lots and when Taxiway H was constructed, the lots facing Willow Street, with the
exception of Kenai Aviation, did not have an aviation use and the taxiway was
constructed with a ditch separating it and the lots facing Willow Street.
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PAGE 9
It was also noted, Federal Express was requiring paving access from the taXlway to the
building in order for them to sublease the property and an appropriation will be
needed from the Airport Fund to do the paving in Spring, 2004. Moore reported the
Airport Commission discussed the issue and recommended the matter be brought
forward to council for consideration and approval.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to make the improvements as proposed in the
information included in the packet marked I-3a and Council Member Swarner
SECONDED the motion.
Williams noted there are non-aviation oriented business leases for properties adjacent
to the runway and asked if this will be able to continue when lease terms come up for
renewal. Airport Manager Cronkhite reported administration has discussed the
matter with FAA and when the leases come up for renewal they will be reviewing them.
Additionally, administration has discussed the matter with the lessees and indicated
FAA is reviewing the issue closely. She also noted other properties by this property
are being considered for lease by two groups. Cronkhite added, Wince-Corthell-
Bryson was previously approved by council and the FAA to do the design,
consultation, and prepare bid documents for airport projects. Exploration of whether
grant funds are available for the paving will take place.
VOTE:
Council Member Moore requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
I-3b.
Consent to Sublease/From Ron Swanson to Federal Express
Corporation/Lots 6 & 7, Block 5, General Aviation Apron
MOTION:
Council Member Ross MOVED for approval of the Consent to Sublease/From Ron
Swanson to Federal Express Corporation/Lots 6 & 7, Block 5, General Aviation Apron.
Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERRD.
Discussion -- Potential Conceptual Drawings for Improvements to the
Multipurpose Facility for the Arctic Winter Games.
Moore reported a discussion took place at the last council meeting relating to plans for
the multipurpose facility for adding dressing rooms, showers, etc. for the 2006 Arctic
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DECEMBER 17, 2003
PAGE 10
Winter Games (AWG). He added, he spoke with Mayor Bagley and he told him the
AWG had no plans to do anything to the rink the city doesn't want. Gilman stated he
had discussed the matter with Bagley as well and learned the architect was not
requested to do any design work and that he volunteered to do it on his own time and
the committee was not trying to interfere with the city's plans.
A discussion followed in which the following comments/suggestions were made:
· Council/administration will need to endeavor to acquire federal funds for
adding amenities to the facility.
· Because there are constituents in the community who oppose the idea of
closing in the facility and it not being available for public use, there is a need to meet
with those constituents and discuss the issue (members of the LLC, the hockey
association, and other interested parties).
It is not known whether the proposed bleacher area would be heated.
· Because March, 2006 is not far off, it is important for council to decide
what changes, if any, they want to make to the facility.
* Any discussions should stress fiscal consideration and the need to
acquire grants or federal funds.
· Prioritize the desires/plans for the rink; request the Parks & Recreation
Commission to discuss the issue and make recommendations of prioritizations.
· Discuss plans for use of the rink with the Games committee and their
new executive director, as well as the architect.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Williams reported the
following:
· A presentation was made at the Chamber luncheon by Mat-Su Manager
John Duffy relating to the proposed high-speed ferry system. During the presentation,
it was noted the ferry could be ready within 18 months and the ferry will be built in
Ketchikan. Williams noted he discussed the ferry system with Mayor Bagley and he
agreed to expand the environmental impact statement to Pt. Possession.
Williams requested council's approval to draft a resolution for the January 7 meeting
relating to the ferry system to support the concept of the Tri-Borough Transportation
Authority (Mat-Su, Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula Borough); support the concept
of the ferry transportation system to be used on the Cook Inlet; and, support of
constructing a road from Captain Cook to Point Possession. The resolution would
then be forwarded to John Duffy, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Senators Stevens and
a meeting set up with Senator Stevens and Representative Young to discuss the issue
further.
Council consensus was for the resolution to be written and submitted for
consideration at the January 7 council meeting.
· Reported on the progress of the Omnibus bill through Congress.
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DECEMBER 17, 2003
PAGE I 1
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Snow reported the following:
· The reports of department heads were included in the packet.
· Recently council approved a ten-year lease with the Division of Forestry.
Since then Forestry had received an engineer's estimate for the costs and engineering
for the improvements they plan to make to the property and found them to be higher
than initially expected. Because of the higher costs, it would change the proposed
term of the lease from ten years to 18 years.
· The City has been awaiting a letter from the FAA saying no further
environmental remediation on the former FAA antenna farm will be needed and noting
Public Works Manager La Shot's report, letters have been released and will be
included in the final environmental audit for the property. The next step will be a land
transfer and that is expected in February.
Porter referred to Frates' report and his contacts with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe
relating to Municipal Park. Frates stated he wanted to fred out the Tribe's willingness,
due to the history of the park property, to be involved in the upgrade of the park. He
reported the Tribe was receptive but have made no commitments. Snow added, the
Tribe had previously indicated there axe grants available to them that could be used
for the upgrade of the park.
Frates also reported on the progress of developing a partnership with the Borough to
enhance the current trails in the city and/or add to those trails for use by the schools
for track competitions, etc. He noted he had discussed the issue with a Borough
representative who stated it is relatively easy to get a trail easement which could link
up with the East End wails. Work is continuing on the issue.
Bookey referred to Finance Director Semmens' report relating to his discussions with
Alaska Communication Systems (ACS). Bookey stated administration should
remember ACS is the city's highest property taxpayer and is a corporate sponsor of
many activities.
Swarner stated she would like administration to contact the vendors and request price
information for three-five years for budget discussions. She also noted a "To Do List"
had been provided in the packets at one time and stated she would like to have that
information included again as a reminder for council and administration.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to direct Administration to do the list and Council
Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
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DECEMBER 17, 2003
PAGE 12
City Clerk Freas reported the list was something she used to include in the packet
because it was done prior to her appointment. However, she had discontinued
providing the list several years prior because all the departments are represented at
council meetings, as well as the meetings being attended by the city manager. Ross
stated he felt the instruction to department heads should come from the city manager
through consensus of council relating to directives. Snow noted, that many times
council makes comments at the end of the meeting, and often times requests require a
lot of further investigation, etc. She added, she has no objection in following through
with issues when council gives actual direction through motions or noted consensus.
It was decided the issue could be discussed further at the council/staff meeting
scheduled for January 21, 2004.
ACTION:
Council Member Swarner with the approval of Council Member Moore, removed her
motion from the floor.
K-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported there had been some problems
with the website in which the software cannot update the information. It has been
acknowledged by Alaska Communication System that it is their problem and they are
working on finding a solution to the problem.
K-3o
City Clerk -- No report
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
Citizens -- None.
L-2. Council
Bookey -- Noted the city crews were plowing the Spur Highway sidewalks and
asked if the city and state had come to some agreement with the issue. Pubhc Works
Manager Kornclis stated thc city had done the work on its own.
Swarner -- Noted the Foraker Group was offering a grant workshop in January
in Kenai; asked council to consider development of a policy relating to naming parks
or facihties in remembrance of people; and invited those attending to a holiday open
house at her home.
Snow reminded council they had already requested administration to develop a policy
for naming parks, etc. and reported a policy had been drafted and would come before
council in the near future.
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DECEMBER 17, 2003
PAGE 13
Moore -- · Thanked administration for having the Inlet Woods street lights
repaired.
· Noted he was aware there will be a meeting between HEA and
administration and requested a report back to council.
· Noted he was aware of several property owners on Redoubt and Forest
Drive who had built fences to block snow machines from travehng in their area and
Kornelis reported he had written letters to the property owners to this regard. Police
Chief Kopp also reported the department was pursuing those snow machine drivers
who were riding in illegal areas.
· Noted a letter to the editor regarding snow removal from sidewalks and
asked if administration calls the citizens who comment in this way to explain reasons
for the city's actions, etc. Kornelis reported calls are returned if a person calls the city
and asks for explanations, etc.
Gilman -- Noted the following:
· He attended the Borough Assembly meeting and was very disappointed
the resolution encouraging the buy-back of gas leases in Homer was passed. He
added, he felt the Assembly's action sends a mixed message to industry and felt the
city should take a stand on the issue. He suggested council, through the mayor, write
a letter to the Assembly stating the City of Kenai does not favor the buy-back of the
leases.
· Suggested the council be cognizant of the borough ordinance to hold a
special election relating to co-curricular activity funding for Peninsula schools.
Council briefly discussed the buy-back issue and the consensus was to hold off on any
comments until more information was received.
Ross -- Stated he would not be attending the January 21, 2003 council
meeting.
Williams -- · Noted a public notice he received for the "Happy Valley Extension
to the Kenal Kachemak Pipeline Right-of-way Lease" and asked if council wanted him
to write a letter of support. Council requested a letter of support be written.
· Reported he had been informed the KCHS graduation is planned to be
held at the Soldotna Sports Arena.
· Asked council and administration to estimate the cost to complete Swires
Road to Lawton Drive, including paving, and added, the road would be an alternate
route to the city if an accident blocked the Spur Highway, would be an alternate route
to the golf course, and would give access to developing subdivisions. He asked for the
estimate to be available for budget discussions. Ross noted, he spoke with the
Borough when the well was being dug in that area. Because the road would greatly
improve and enhance the properties there, he suggested administration discuss the
issue with the Borough prior to budget work sessions.
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DECEMBER 17, 2003
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· Noted the amount of new hotels being built in Anchorage and stated he
believed the intention is to turn Anchorage into a convention city. He added, those
attending conventions will want to visit other areas of the state as welt.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approXimately 10:04 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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(2) Holding a Foreign Air Carrier Permit or a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity, issued by the Department of Transportation
pursuant to 14 CFR Parts 201 and 213.
E. An aimraft owner may appeal the determination of the borough assessor
under this section using the procedures set out in KPB 5.12.050 - .060.
SECTION 3. This ordinance be retroactively effective as of January 1, 2004.
ENACTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS *
DAY OF * 2004.
ATTEST:
Pete Sprague, Assembly President
Linda S. Murphy, Borough Clerk
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alask~
New Text Underlined; [DEIZTED TEXT BRACI~irJ.~]
Ordinanc~ 2003-45
Page 3 of 3
A. For purposes of taxation, aircraft that have been issued an N number by
the Federal Aviation Admirfistration ("F,~k") by January I of the tax year shall
be totally exempted from ad valorem taxes and shall be taxed at the rate of $75
per year per aircraft per manufacturer's number of aircraft engines designed for
that aircraft.
B. Aircraft that have been dismantled, destroyed or crashed and the FAA
N number has been retained by the aircraft's owner of record may submit to the
assessor on an approved form "Aircraft Statement of Condition" that would allow
for ad valorem taxation of that aircraft if approved. Aircraft for which such
registration or licensing has lapsed or that has not passed the annual inspection
required by the FAA shall not qualify on this basis alone for ad valorem taxation
unless it has been dismantled, destroyed or crashed.
C. Commercial aircraft operated by a scheduled airline shall be exempt
from the flat tax and shall be taxed on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the
KPB landing schedule formula. The KPB landing schedule formula provides for
the prorated calculation of scheduled aircraft by dividing the total hours per year
into the total time aircraft operated by a scheduled carrier are in the KPB, and
multiplying the result by the assessed value of each aircraft.
D. Definitions. For purposes of this section:
"Aircraft" means any engine powered contrivance invented, used, or
designed to navigate, or fty in, the air and that is capable of being manned and is
required by the FAA to be registered and certified in order to be manned.
"Aircraft engine" means an engine used, or intended to be used, to propel an
aircraft, except the tail rotor of a helicopter.
"Commercial aircraft" means any aircraft transporting passengers and/or
cargo for some pa~vrnent or other consideration, including money or services
rendered.
"Crashed" means aircraft for which only parts remain that, due to their
condition, can no longer be assembled to create any contrivable aircraft. TNs
shall be evidenced by a FAA accident report and/or copy of an insurance claim
that determines the aircraft to be a total loss.
"Destroyed" means aircraft that have been damaged by age, weather, neglect
and/or external influences outside the owner's control, and only unusable parts
remain that, due to their condition can no longer be assembled to create any
contrivable aircraft. This shall be evidenced by photographs and a physical
inspection by the K.PB Assessing staff appraiser if deemed necessary by the
borough assessor.
"Dismantled" means aircraft that have been voluntarily disassembled and
only parts remain that can no longer be assembled to create any contrivable
aircraft. Evidence such as photographs and a physical inspection by the KPB
Assessing staff appraiser shall be provided or allowed if deemed necessary by the
borough assessor.
"Scheduled airline. A "scheduled airline" is any individual, partnership,
corporation or association:
(I) Engaged in air transportation under regular schedules to, over,
away from, or within the U.S.; and
Ordinance 2003-45
Page 2 of 3
New Text Underlined; [DELe t e-u TF. XT BRACKIiTED]
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Ken./Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Financial Impacts
2003 Certified Numbers & Values
Assessor Estimated 2003 Numbers if Flat Tax
Count Value
Main & Supp Roll 227 $33,656,971
X 6.5 Mills
$218,770
Estimate 500 Aircraft Total
Est 480 Single Engine X $ 75 =
Est 20 Twin Engine X $150 =
$36,000
$3,000
$39,000
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MEMORANDI~WI
DALE BAGLEY
MAYOR
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Pete Sprague, Assembly President
Members, Kenai Pen/nsula Borough Assembly
Chris Moss, Assembly Member
November 6, 2003
Ordinance 2003-~amending KPB Chapter 5.12 to provide for flat taxation of
aircraft
The existing property tax scheme for the borough provides that all personal property
excepting watercraft and motor vehicles is subject to an ad valorem tax. The £zrst $100,000 in
assessed value of personal property subject to an ad valorem tax is exempt from taxation.
Watercraft and motor vehicles are both subject to a flat tax. This has no value-based exemption
as the tax is not related to the value. Aircraft are similarly motor powered vehicles used for
transportation, and it seems equitable to impose a flat tax upon aircraft rather than an ad valorem
tax. Anchorage currently imposes a similar "registration tax" on aircraft situated in the
Municipality of.anchorage.
If enacted, this ordinance would impose a flat tax on each aircraft in the borough of $75
per aircraft engine on each aircraft. It applies to all aircraft that have been issued a Federal
Aviation Administration N number. Aircraft owned by scheduled carriers are excluded from this
ordinance as they are taxed on an ad valorem basis, but only for the percentage of time spent in
the borough. Imposing a fiat tax would potentially result in either double taxation or a complete
loss of tax revenue as fiat taxes are not, by their nature, generally apportioned between
jurisdictions.
Attached is a table prepared by the assessor showing a reduction of approximately
$179,770 in tax revenues that would result from this change.
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estimated price that it would brine in an open
market and under the then-prevailin~ market
conditions in a sale between a willin~ seller
and a willing buyer both conversant with the
property and with prevallin~ teneral price
levels, or on the basis of actual income
derived from the property without adiustment
based on the amount of any federal income tax
credit given for the property. Once the
manner of assessment of the property has been
determined under this subparam-aph, the
assembly may not change the manner of
assessment of that parcel of property if debt
relating to the proper'tv incurred in
coniunction with the properties oualifvin~ for
the low-income housing tax credit remain~
outstanding.
C~ To secure an assessment [UNDER] based
moon the actual income derived from the
property under this section, an owner.of_. ,i
property that qualifies for the low-income
housing credit shall apply to the assessor
before May 15 of each year in which the
assessment is desired. The property owner
shall submit an application on forms
prescribed by the assessor and shall include
information that may reasonably be required
by the assessor to determine the entitlement of
the applicant. All such applications shall be
forwarded to the assembly by resolution for a
determination of the assessment manner."
MOTION TO AMEND PASSED:
Without objection.
MOTION TO ENACT AS AMENDED PASSED: Unanim6uS.
Ordinance 2003-45: Amending KPB Chapter 5.12 to Provide for a Flat Tax of
Aircraft (Moss) (First of TWo Hearings) (Referred to Finance Committee)
MOTION: Moss moved to enact Ordinance 2003-45.
(11:20:39)
Assembly Member Moss said an additional public hearing date would be added.
President Sprague called for public comment.
Assembly Meeting Minules
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Kenai Peninsula Borough
December 16, 2003
Aircraft Flat Tax
Financial Impacts by Tax Jurisdiction Area (TJA)
TJA
50 Borough
51 Central Hospital
52 South Hospital
53 Nikiski Fire
54 North Pen Rec
55 Nikiski Senior
57 Bear Creek Fire
58 CES
64 Central Pen EMS
67 KPB Roads
68 Anchor Point Fire/EMS
69 KPC
81 Kachemak Fire/EMS
Assessed Values Tax If Flat Tax Loss/Gain
$23,320,608 $151,584 $10,000 -$141,584
$15,489,124 $6,196 $393 -$5,803
$6,887,184 $12,053 $404 -$11,649
$5,808,300 $13,359 $117 -$13,242
$5,808,300 $5,808 $51 -$5,757
$0 $23 $2 -$21
$0 $0 $0 $0
$2,809,755 $7,305 $708 -$6,597
$70,000 $70 $8 -$62
$7,447,900 $11,172 $301 -$10,871
$32,500 $65 $13 -$52
$23,320,608 $2,332 $153 -$2,179
$o $0 $o $o
$209,967 $12,150 -$197,817
38
iort Star
2530 DeBarr Road · Anchorage,~
(90") 258--575 ° i-&x (9,
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December 16, 2003
Mayor John Williams
210 Fidalgo Ave. Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Mayor Williams,
CItY CLErk4
This letter is formal notification of North Star's interest in building a residential treatment center
(RTC) in Kenai. Having recently completed North Star's strategic planning process, Kenai was
discussed and approved as a site for a 46-60 bed RTC expansion, including the capital necessary
to fund land acquisition.
As a former resident of the Kenai Peninsula and one of the people ultimately responsible for
psychiatric care on the Peninsula, I intimately understand the need for local residential treatment.
North Star's treatment of children is based on proven, academic, treatment philosophies used in
the finest treatment facilities nationwide.
This spring, North Star will celebrate 20 years of treating Alaskan children, and I am excited that
that North Star can extend our treatment expertise to the Kenai, while at the same time, providing
economic benefits through health care industry jobs.
North Star is specifically interested in acquiring property for the building site. I understand the
City of Kenai may be able to assist in site selection and acquisition of property near the airport.
Can you please advise me on what property is available and the appropriate process for its
acquisition as a potential site for a RTC? As land options may be limited, should other providers
have an interest in the Kenai, will there be a competitive process for selecting the provider who
will be able to purchase the land?
Thank you for your support of our expansion,
Sincerely,
James W. Shill
CEO
CC:
Senator Tom Wagoner
4040 Primrose Lane
Kenai. AK 99611
The tbllowing person spoke in opposition to Ordinance 2003-45:
Terry Moxey, PO Box 621, Sterling, AK
MOTION:
Merkes moved to extend the legislative
deadline by one half hour to Midnight.
Assembly Member Superman gave notice of reconsideration for Resolution 2003-129.
MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINE PASSED: Unanimous.
The following person spoke in opposition to Ordinance 2003-45:
Doug Haralson, PO Box 2881, Kenai, AK
There being no one else who wished to speak, President Sprague closed the public conument period.
MOTION: Moss moved to add an additional public
heating date of January 20, 2004 and postpone
Ordinance 2003-45 until the next scheduled
public hearing date of January 6, 2004.
MOTION TO POSTPONE PASSED:
MOTION:
Unanimous.
(I1:$$:0l)
Fischer moved to address Resolution 2003-
130 and Resolution 2003-130 (Substitute) as
the first order of business tomorrow.
MOTION PASSED: Without objection.
Resolution 2003-130: Providing for the Submission to the Voters of a
Proposition Authorizing Areawide Authority of the Kenai Peninsula Borough
to Directly Fund School District Co-Curricular Activities and Stating an Intent
to Consider Including a Direct Appropriation of SL4 Million for Co-Curricular
Activities in the Fiscal Year 2005 School District Budget (Long) (Referred to
Policies and Procedures Committee)
(11:37:10)
~ution 201vI-130 (Spramaeand Glick] Substitute; l)r _tv_ iding.f.o, r Submission
to the Voters in a Special Election a Proposition Authorizing the Borough to
Directly Fund School District Co-Curricular Activities in Addition to Operating
Funds Currently Authorized by Law (Sprague, Glick) (Referred to Policies and
Procedures Committee)
MOTION:
Glick moved to adopt Resolution 2003-130.
Assembly Member Glick said Joe Amess had made a presentation to the Policies and Procedures
Committee. Mr. Amess reported the Co-Curricular Task Force recommended that the school district
request $1.4 Million from the borough for FY 2005. The task force also recommended that the
K~nai P~ninsula Borough Assembly M~ting
Deeemb~16,2003
Vol. 43, Page 251
EADS
NORTH AMERICA
Ralph D. Crosby, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
EADS North America
Meml~er of the Executive Committee
EADS,
The Honorable John J. Williams
Mayor, City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
December 17, 2003
Dear Mayor Williams,
As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EADS North America, I am writing to request your
support and assistance to locate a final assembly facility in Kenai, Alaska. EADS North America is
the North American holding company of EADS, N.V., a Dutch-registered, publicly traded defense
and aerospace company with revenues ~n excess of 530 billion annually.
Contingent on the successful execution of a contract with the U.S. Special Operations Command
for a helicopter laser obstacle warning system, it is our intent and desire to assemble the product in
the Kenai area. While the current Special Operations Command schedule for contract execution
on this system remains some period of time in the future, prudence and planning requires an early
engagement with you and the City of Kenai.
Accordingly, it is our desire to initiate a discussion with you on this subject, as well as other local
officials as you deem appropriate. For our part, we would request your support and assistance to
begin these discussions early in the first quarter of 2004. With your concurrence, I would propose
sending a small business team to Kenai for detailed review of our facility requirements, as well as
other associated issues.
As a baseline consideration, our interest is to lease a facility either from the City or an appropriate
entity for this enterprise. Further, we have no formal requirement for a new construction effort to
support our facility needs. If an existing facility is available in the City, with or without
modification, we are willing to evaluate its suitability for this enterprise. In the event that a new
facility would be required, it is our desire that the City of Kenai identify a process and mechanism
sufficient to support design, construction and leasing of a facility to EADS North America for this
enterprise.
815 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 7(30 · Washinston, D.C. 20006
Telephone(202)776-O988 · Facsimile (202) 776-9080
50F HELLAS Production Facility
Requirements Summary
Offices & Support Service Rooms
· 13 office and support serwces rooms of varying sizes located around the perimeter of the
building on two sides. Most individual offices 10 ft.xl 2 ft.
· A 340 sq. ft. model shop containing several machine tools and other small equipment (see
layout).
· Industrial grade carpet throughout, acoustic ceiling tile with recessed fluorescent lighting,
9 ft. minimum ceiling height.
Manufacturing/Test Areas
· Approximately 3565 sq ft. - 10 ft. m~nimum ceiling height.
· Manufacturing/Test areas shall be class 100,000 semi-clean environment with air lock
entrances to maintain positive pressure - prohibiting dust to travel within the processing
areas.
· A test range will be located through custom-sized windows and must have an
unobstructed view for a distance of 600 meters in all directions from the range windows.
Approximately 8000 sq. ft. of flexible manufacturing/test, warehouse and office space on
one floor layout with growth potential up to 10,000 sq. ft.
· Cap-off facility utility lines so that knocking out wall could add up to 2000 additional office,
warehouse and processing square footage.
· Generous amount of outside and interior windows for maximum outside light and visibility
throughout.
· Entire facility must be temperature-controlled to 75 degrees, plus or minus .5 degrees and
humidity controlled between 40% and 7.5% RH.
· Normal 60 cycle/110/220 voit power will be required throughout, except to the ESS
facility, which will require 3-phase 380-500 volt power and 3 KW chiller.
· Conceptlayout attached.
Receiving/Receiving Inspection; Pack/Ship and Stockrooms
· Approximately 1500 sq. ft. total warehousing space located adjacent to loading dock but
walled outside controlled manufacturing/test processing areas. Minimum 12 ft. ceiling
height.
· Ample fluorescent lighting required.
· Ample driveway for truck egress and access to loading dock with mechanical dock leveler
and elevator lift outside.
· An air curtain, plastic strip doors and loading dock pads to seal around the truck should be
furnished.
· A 12 ft. insulated roll up door shall be installed in the mfg. area for equipment access.
The Honorable John J. Williams
December 17, 2003
Page 2
For your initial consideration, attached is a facility requirements document to provide you a better
understanding of our facility needs.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. I look forward to the opportunity to work with
you and the City of Kenai regarding our interest in your community.
Sincerely.
INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2004
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
12/29/03 Public Works Department, Project Status Report.
Comment post cards relating to library services.
2004 Gaming Permit Application/Friends of the Kenai Community Library, Inc.
12/03 Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, The Mission Link.
1/2004 Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc., Resource Review.
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection.
Kenai LIO/List of 2004 Pre-Filed Senate and House Bills
Outside/ Parkin g/Si~;nac;e
· Depending on Jot location a reasonable expectation would be appropriate landscaping
with sprinkler system for entrance, street and rear side of the building and a paved truck
entrance on the receiving/shipping side.
· Lighted flagpoles and company sign should be provided on the front of the building.
· Lighted parking for 30 cars should be provided.
· Sidewalks must be provided for appropriate personnel travel.
Systems
· A PC-based package should be sufficient to handle financial and material transactions as
necessary.
Security
· Cardkey access throughout.
Example Layout
Employee
Parking
HELLAS
54'
Ddvewa'
Truck Ac
2
Project Status Report
A/NC/F/
A
City Centaet Project Name
JL Airport Security Fencing
A=Active
NC=Non-Construction
F=Future
STIP=State Trans. ~rnD
KK - Keith Kornelis
JL - Jack La Shot
RS - Robert Springer
MK - Marilyn Kebschull
Jet - Jan Taylor
Stal]Js
Engineering work progressing.
A JL
Airport Security System
Preparing project manual.
A MK
Airport Supplemental Planning
Assessment
RFP being drafted by Airport Manager and Planner.
A KK Basin View LID
This project has been completed and the City has
received the State DOL releases. Public Hearing
on final assessment roll is set for Council meeting
of 1/21/04.
A KK Bridge Access W & S Feasibility
Study
Received final report evaluating different routes
from Wince-CorthelI-Bryson. Report sent to DEC
& EDA.
A JL/RS City Hall HVAC
Documents complete.
A MK Comprehensive Plan
Approved. Final plan being prepared. When it is
received, the plan will be forwarded to KPB for
approval.
A JL
Contaminated Soils - Shop
Work plan to be submitted. Received ranking for
loan fund - could be funded if City chooses to.
Asking to reappropriate $151,314.
A JL
Daubenspeck Environmental
Site Assessment
Final report has been received. UST removal
report received and submitted to ADEC.
A JL FAA Site
ADEC has determined "No Further Action,"
Response will be included in Final Environmental
audit, Land transfer is then possible,
Monday, December 29, 2003 Page 1 of 3
City Co taet Project Name
A JL Senior Kitchen
Status
Received grant to prepare schematics for
Rassmussen Grant. P.O. in packet 1/7/04 for
Kluge.
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
This project has been completed, and the City has
received the State DOL releases. Public hearing
on final assessment roll has been set for January
21, 2004..
A JL Underground Storage Tank -
Airport
Extra soils removed and stockpiled. Report to
ADEC finished and submitted. May spread soils
on airport.
A KK
Wastewater Facility Master Plan
City completed the review of CH2M Hill's draft
report. Purchase order to GeoNorth to update GIS
as part of this project is going for Council approval
January 7, 2004.
A KK WH 4
Drilled exploratory well and waiting for test results,
Microscopic particulate analysis being done,
Working with DNR on land purchase or lease
issues,
STIP KK
DOT - Bridge Access Pathway
Pathway along Bridge Access Road from K-Beach
to Spur 3.3 miles...Project in environmental
assessment. Design scheduled FFY08.
Construction after FFY09.
STIP KK
DOT - Kenai River Flats
Interpretive Site
This is the rest stop and Birch Island Facittiy near
the Warren Ames Bridge, This project has been
moved out of the STIP.
Monday, Decemt~er 29, 2003 Page 3 of 3
A/NC/F/
SIi~
A
City Coatact
JL
Project Name
Kenai AP ARFF/SRE Facility
Status
Closing out.
A KK
Kenai Boat Launch
Improvements
Received $350,000 grant. Nelson's P.O. for
design and construction inspection is going to
council January 7, 2004.
A KK
Kenai Coastal Trail
Corps has received funding for planning and
answering permitting questions on this project.
Rec'd status report 11/20/03 from Corps with
schedule.
A JL
Library Improvements
Schematics complete - awaiting further direction.
A JL
Maintenance Shop
Preliminary plans and specifications complete.
Grant funds to lapse in '04. Passed reolution to
amend grant to do environmental.
A KK
McCollum & Aliak, Set Net Dr.,
S. Ames Rd. LID's
These LID projects are on a list for consideration
by Council at a later date. Projects on hold until
changes made or funding found.
A JL
Multi-Purpose Facility
Refrigeration
Venting estimated at approximately $30,000.
Waiting to see extent of Arctic Winter Games
work. Removed siding panels to experiment with
condensation. May replace panels.
A KK
Pillars LID - Chinook Drive and
Sockeye Circle
This project has been completed, and the City has
received the State DOL releases. Public hearing
on final assessment roll set for Council meeting of
January 21,2004.
A JL
Runway Extension
Environmental Assessment
Project on hold until AP Supplemental Planning
Assessment complete.
A KK
Schooner Circle LID
This project has been completed, and the City has
received the State DOL releases. Public headng
final assessment roll set for Council meeting of
January 21, 2004.
Mon(~ay, December 29, 2003 Page 2 of 3
Mayor John Williams &
Members of the City Council
210 Fjdm]go Ave.
Kenai, AK 99611
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Tax Division
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Miggion Link
December 2003 - January 2004 Edition
Welcome to "The Mission Link", the monthly newsletter of the Challenger Learning
Center of Alaska (CLCA).
Christmas Parties at the Challenqer Learninq Center
Christmas parties are in full swing at the Challenger Center this month! We're welcoming
groups from ConocoPhillips, Spenard Bu#ding Supply, Alaska Pipe & Supply and the
Challenger Center's Board of Directors, as well as a number of community and youth
groups, to fly "Christmas missions".
Teacher Traininq for School Missions by Tamra Wear, Lead Flight Director
Teachers who wish to take a class through a mission must first guide their students
through a 4-6 week curriculum. Teachers are introduced to this curriculum at a one-day
teacher training. The training begins with a teamwork/communication activity. Next we
dive into the manual and cover the Alaska State Content Standards, classroom prep
activities, and mission specifics. After lunch we head back to hands-on mission specific
activities. After this, if we are training at CL CA, we run a mini-mission (1 hour). If we are
off-site then stations similar to mission stations are set up and the teachers rotate
through them. E-Mission training is similar, with activities aimed specifically at earth
science and the e-Mission jobs.
Comet/Mars teacher training dates are set for January 24, 2004 at CLCA, and February
7, 2004 at APU. e-Mission training will be February 14, 2004, site to be announced..
VISTA Volunteer Assists CLCA with Funds Development by Dawn Bailey, VISTA
Hello, all. My name is Dawn Bailey and I am the AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In
Sen/ice To America) volunteer at the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska. I come to
CLCA with a background in communications/journalism, having graduated from both
Comell University in Ithaca, NY and Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.
In my past life I worked as a journalist for various publications, but wanted to venture out
into grantwriting; and CLCA, through AmeriCorps, is offedng me the opportunity to do
that. I'm also getting to see first-hand what goes into project development on both a
small (e.g. creating distribution lists) and large scale (e.g. going after governmental
funding with other non-profit organizations).
2004 Gaming Permit Application
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Form ~ (Rev 09/03) Page 2
On behalf of thc Resource Developtnent Council, the Alaska
Support Industry Alliance, and the Associated General
Contractors of ,klaska, three of the 19 organizations that
recently signed a [otter to the Governor and members ot the
Alaska Legislature encouraging them to develop a long term
fiscal plan, we would llke to encourage all Alaskans to become
engaged in this important issue.
Tile complete list of participating business, civic and trade
associations are listed at the
end ot tbe letter which is
reprinted on page three of
this publication.
The cooperative ~vork of
/is diverse group of
Alaskans is sxmboiic of the
work that noxv needs to take [. ~
place in Juneau. Each organ-
ization that signed the letter
took a risk bF' accepting a less
titan ()primal proposal from
its indMduaI perspective in
order to participate in a
larger consensus.
In other words, or~,aniza-
tions representing Alaskan
businesses, communities,
trade associations and educa-
tional interests compromised
on details in order to achieve
a greater goal. We need our elected officials from both parties
in both the executive and legislative branches to follow suit.
The tools available to solve the problem are well defined.
What xve need now is the fortitude to put them into action.
Our group plans to work constructively with both the
Murkowski admlnistration and the legislature as they strive to
solve our state's ongoing fiscal imbalance. \Ve have asked them
for leadership, we bare encouraged them to work together, and
we have promised them our participation and support.
One thing is clear: This is no time for politics. If every inter-
~ted participant in this debate pursues the most self centered,
politically advantageous course ot action, the problem x~ ill not
be solved and all Alaskans will suffer. Rhetoric must be cast
aside in ~avor of sctinn. Poll-watching ~nust be supplanted by
leadership. Political calculation must be replaced with states-
manshlp.
Resolving the state's ongoing fiscal imbalance is a challenge
greater than one political party or one branch of government.
Thc responsibilitv of leadership in this instance falls on a broad
cross-section o~ Alaskans.
Republicans and Democrats in thc legislature must begin to
build a level ot trust that will allow them to work cooperatively.
The administration must also
cuitlvate an improved rela
tionship with members of
both parties m the legislature.
p~o~c~ Business and civic organi-
zations must educate their
membcrs and work coopera-
: : : : : : dvetv with our elected offi-
i r j the temptation to pick at
t xvounds from the most recent
~1 ] ~ campaign season, and instead
concentrate on tbe actions of
today. Rather than look
hack. wc must all begin to
focus on thc tuture.
As we stated in our letter,
"With leadership and
courage..., a long-term fiscal
plan for Alaska can become a
realitv. The challenge ot ad-
dressing om' state's fiscal imbalance is daunting, but the suc-
In eleven of the past thirteen fiscal years, the State of Alaska has drawn from ds chief
savings account, the Constitutional Budget Reserve {CBR), to balance its budget.
Based on Governor Murkowski's FY '05 proposed budget, the CBR is projected to run
dry between 2007 and 2008. RDC and other organizations will be working with the
Murkowski administration and the legislature to develop a [on¢-ranCe fiscal plan for
the state.
cesstul creation of a sound
management plan wilt pro-
vide long-term economic
benefits to Alaska."
We have good rea-
son to believe the
legislature and the
Governor are lis-
tening, and intend
to ~vork with us and
other Alaskans to
meet this challenge.
Fiscal Policy Letter 3
Evergreen's Coalbed
Methane Development
PL£ Issues Update 6
RDC News Di~est 7
RDC Conference 8 -g
Ramona Barnes t0
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To Governor Frank Murkowski
and the Alaska Legislature
The undersigned business, civic and trade associations,
representing hundreds of Alaskan companies and organiza-
tions, and tens of thousands ot Alaskan workers, urge the
legislature to work with the Murkowski administration
during the upcoming session to develop a comprehensive,
long-range fiscal plan for the state.
While the ultimate decisions regarding Alaska's revenues
and expenditures rest with the administration and the legisla-
ture, the undersigned associations commit to fully participate
in the debate, and pledge to help resolve this issue in a man-
net that will do the most good for the greatest
number of Alaskans over the long term.
Details of any prospective plan will no doubt be both
practically and politically difficult to develop. Nonetheless,
we believe the following genera] steps ~nust be taken:
Budget Discipline
Alaska must adjust to the reality of lower revenues just as
a tamilv or business would - by controlling spending.
Reasonable spending controls should be incorporated i~tto
an7,' long-term fiscal plan. However, nur organizations do
not believe it possible or wise to correct the entire fiscal
'mbalance through budget cuts alone.
New Uses of Permanent Fund Earnings
We believe appropriating a portion of the earnings from the
Permanent Fund to }telp support state services is a legitimate
use of those funds. Furthermore, we strongly support the
creation of a "percent of market va~ue" structure for the
Permanent Fund. Using some of the Permanent Fund
earnings for state government should not preclude the Alaska
Permanent Fund Dividend program from continuing and
growing.
Institution of a Broad-Based Tax
Spending controls and new uses of Permanent Fund earn-
ings may not be enough to close the state's fiscal gap over
time. In light of this fact, we believe it is appropriate for the
legislature to consider the implementation of a broad-based,
statewide tax. Any discussion of statewide taxes should
include a thorough, public analysis of an income tax, a sales
tax and any other broad-based taxes.
The fiscal challenges facing Alaska are not new and the
tools available to address the problem have been well defined.
However, without a sound fiscal management plan there is a
growing risk to the state's economic health with every pass-
ing year. In fact, uncertainty regarding Alaska's fiscal regime
as been mentioned as a primary disincentive to private
Lnvestment in the state. Fortunately, at this time, Alaska has
a wide array of potential options to address this challenge.
Each of the steps outlined above encompasses a multitude
of variations. In creating a fiscal package, we encourage the
legislature to incorporate elements from all three general
recommendations beginning with spending controls, moving
to new uses of the Permanent Fund earnings and finishing
~vith a new broad-based tax, if necessary.
We are eager to support a responsible, committed effort to
address this issue during the next legislative session. With
leadership and courage from both the administration and the
legislature, a long-term fiscal plan for Alaska can become a
reality. The challenge of addressing our state's fiscal
imbalance is daunting, but the successful creation of a sound
management plan will provide long-term economic benefits
to Alaska. Failing to address this challenge now risks
irreparable harm to future generations of Alaskans.
Sincerel~
Karen Casanovas, Executive Director
Alaska Air Carriers Association
R.B. Stiles, President
Alaska Coal Association
Mayor Kathie Wasserman, President
Alaska Conference of Mayors
Mary Francis, Executive Director
Alaska Council of School Administrators
Dave %'ler, President
Alaska Fire Chiefs Association
Dean Baugh, President
Alaska Government Finance Officers Association
Mike Ta~ ella, Chairman
Alaska Hi-Tech Business Council
Steve Borelt, Executive Director
Alaska Miners Association
Fay Von Gemmingen, President
Alaska Municipal League
James A. Sampson, President
Alaska State AFL-CIO
Kelly Stephens, President
Alaska State Home Building Association
Larry Houle, General Manager
Alaska Support Industry Alliance
Stacy Schubert, President
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Richard Cattanach. Executive Director
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Carl Rose. President
Association of Alaska School Boards
Rich Heig, President
Council of Alaska Producers
George Lochner, President
Eagle River and Chugiak Chamber of Commerce
Lance Miller, Executive Director
Juneau Economic Development Corporation
John Shkely, President
Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc.
On the web: Governor Murkowski's proposed FY 2005 budget
www.~ov.state.a k.us/omb/OS_omb/buds~et/
(907) 276-0700 January 200~' Resource Review Pa~e 3
The future is now.
Tesoro Alaska's Iow sulfur gasoline is an idea that's ahead
of its time. But that shouldn't surpnse you, because at
Tesoro Alaska we're always thinking ahead. Pushing the
envelope. Our refinery on the Kenai Peninsula is con-
stantly producing quality products that are naturally clean.
Low sulfur gasoline is a prime example. Tesoro Alaska's
Iow sulfur gasotine already exceeds all federally mandated
environmental standards for the year 2006.
So you can breathe easier knowing that we're doing our
pad to keep the air cleaner in Alaska--today and tomorrow.
GASOLINE SULFUR CONTENT
(measured in parts per million)
Federal Current
Re~Julrements National
For 2006 Average
TESORO
Resource Development Council
121 W. Fireweed, Suite 250 President
Anchorage, AK 99503 Sr. Vice President
Phone: (907) 276-0700 Vice President
Fax: (907) 276-3887 Secretary
Treasurer
E-mail: resources@akrdc.or~ Past President
Website: www.akrdc.or~
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Writer & Editor Carl Portman
Executive Committee Officers
John Shivety
Mark Hanley
Jack Williams
Chuck Greene
Stephanie Madsen
Chuck Johnson
Staff
Executive Director
Deputy Director
Proiects/AMEREF Coordinator
Finance/Membership
Tadd Owens
Carl R. Portman
Jason Brune
Resource Review is the official periodic publication
of the Resource Development Council (RDC),
Alaska's larcest privately funded nonprofit economic
development organization workin~ to develop
Alaska's natural resources m a responsible manne,
and to create a broad-based, diversified economy
while protectin~ and enhancin¢ the environment.
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arc addressed.
,ponsible re~uiatorv environ-
ment. and we support the
state and borough processes
now underway ~or develop-
ing shallow gas guidelines,
t~ot just rot Evergreen, hut
for ail future operators.
[n fact, we are prohabty tine
best source }or technical
formation relating to such
regulations as xve have deep
and broad experience in one
of the most succcssml coal
l~cd mctiqane developments in
thc U.S.. thc Raton Basin
southern ( ~olorado.
~'ock mechanics and indus-
trial arciacoiogy ol tine I{aton
Basin is remarkablx similar to
J~e Mat-Su Valley, and the
dexeh~pmcnr of this hasin
die best analogue lot
prospcctixc shallow zas de-
velopment ~4 tiqe Mat 5u
Valley. t>ur record in this
area speaks tot itself:
* We haxe drilled more
than 1.CC5 ~haltow ,natural
gas wells in southern
Colorado, none of which has
adversely hnpactcd residents'
drinking water. NONE ot
our Alaska wells xxill
x crselv hnDact klaskans'
drinking water either.
Period. Our husiness ethics
and Alaska's regulations will
guarantee NO impacts.
. We haxe not drilled under
NEVER will
~ We rcspcct surface owner
rights. More than 99% of all
the wells we have drilled
,ere done with a signed sur-
ace use agreement wlrh the
surtacc ox~ner, regardless ot
mineral rights ownership.
No one has ever had to seek
reclamation under a surface
· \\e haxe h/red experts to
provide constant input re-
garding potential impacts of
our operations in tine Valley,
including the concerns
Valley residents, split tstate
issues atfcctlng sm'face own-
ers, m~tigauon oi impacts of
our operations h3 use of ex-
isting h~trasn-ucture, and iln-
proxm~ the Vallcx's economy
and iob base. while /caving
rJw smallest possihle foot-
print.
Our focus <ulng forxvard is
benefits of shallow gas devel-
opment to Alaska as xve did
to southern Colorado
hundreds of high quality,
]on< /{~ed higher paying
iobs. prusperity and growth
for Vi[lev contractors and
revenues that ,rill ~und
needed inwastructurc and
Valley services, and a long-
term ~ecure supply of the
cleanest-burning ,4 fossil
tueJs. A base of operations
in the Valley will allow us
assist Alaska in solvln~ its
challenges of supplying
power to rural vi}lages.
We pJan to cuntinue pro-
~ idin~ tours of our
operations in Alaska and
Colorado. Just last month.
Reps. McGuire and Joule
]oincd the long list of those
Colorado operations.
Among others that includes
Lt. Gov. Leman, Sen. Dyson,
regulators from the Division
of Natural Resources, the
Alaska Oil ~ Gas
Conscrvatiun Commission
and a number of press
The illustrations above outline the drilling process for an Evergreen coalbed
methane well and the measures taken to protect fresh water.
~cpresentatives and pnxate
citizens.
In Alaska, numerous local
and state elected officials and
private citizens have toured
our pilot operations in rite
Mat-Sm We are proud otour
operations and uur operating
record with rcguiatorx a~en
clcs, as well as rixe minimal
impact of our cnvlrunmen
tally responsible opcratiug
methods. Coloradoans aad
Alaskans do not ha~e to
choose between d~e positive
quality of their outdoor-
oriented lives and coexistence
with environmentally
sponsible energy supply. We
can and must ha~e both.
Evergreen is zratefui for
the support of RDC and the
\laska Oil ~ Gas
\ssociat~on. Alaska is ~ortu-
~atc to ha~c tine best group ut
,ql and nas operators o~
:woducing state, as cxidcnccd
~} tine positive coexistence ot
qdustrx with the wilderness
in world-class scenic areas.
We iota with these highly
capable organizations, lur
dncr joiniug with regulators
and elected representatives,
noving toward a sustainable,
tnt ironmcntallv- friendlx
model for shalloxv natural gas
development that will make
Al ot us proud.
You have our conlmitment
that we will do it right and
?hold thc high staudard that
industry has set in Alaska.
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Mark Sexton, President of Evergreen Resources Alaska Corporation, stands m
front of one of his company's d~'illin~ rigs. At left, an Evergreen production
location in the Mat-Su Val[ey is dwarfed by fail folia~e. (Photos by Judy Patrick)
Evergreen determined re-
ccntiv that our initial slnallow
gas pilot wells in the Mat 5u
\alley are not economicailv
viable at tbis time.
Technically tbe proiect is cn
couraging, since tbe wells are
capable of sustained natural
gas production. Since then,
man~ bave asked us what our
plans are tor Alaska. Some
have even asked if E~ergreen
plans to leave Alaska. I'he
[verSreen's Strornber~ production
facility in the Mal-Su Valley includes
a qOO-barrel production tank and
meter shed. The facility has contain-
mere berms with impermeable lin
EVERGREEN LOOKS To
THE FUTURE IN ALASKA
By Mark S. Sexton, President and CEO
Ever~[reen Resources Alaska Corporation
ansxver to that is "Evergreen
expects to be here for a long
time." Here's xvhv.
\taska has a tremendous
resource and opportunity in
shallo~v natural gas. Witb an
estimated 1,800-plus trillion
cubic feet of coalbed methane
resource across the state,
\laska is prime for this kind
of environmentally-friendly
development. Tbe more re
ntote regions of the state
particularly need this type of
long-lived, reliable, clean-
burning energy supply.
SouthccntraI Alaska faces a
potential sbortfall in natural
gas supply later in tbls
decade.
Toward the end of 2003 we
began the drilling ot rive
"core boles" (geologic tests)
across the Valley to gain more
information on the depth and
quality oi the coals and coal
bed natural gas we might de
velop. \Ve expect that coal
deposits to the north and
west of the existing Pioneer
Unit will i~a*c higher com-
mercial potential than those
to thc cast and south.
need to complete tbese tests
and analyze the results, then
review tbc results with the
regulatory agencies, before
we move ahead with any firm
plans tot additional pilot pro
grams or extended development.
As ht our previous drilling
activity at our pilot sites,
Evergreen remains commit-
ted to low impact operations
with care for the environ-
ntcnt and nearby rcsldents.
These are the principles we
llve by:
· Always be lnonest and
straightforward.
· Never promise what vou
cannot deliver and alwavs de-
liver what you promise.
· Alwavs consider the
environment xvhile finding,
developing and producing
the clean-burning natural gas
that consumers need.
Environmentally-respons.
deveiopment is not just a
desire, it is our personal and
corporate philosopi~>, as
demonstrated by our actions
and our nlisslon statement.
· Ensure that limiting sur-
Mce disturbance is a priority.
· Be consistent m deter-
mining when and how to
compensate a landowner re
garding use of bis surface.
· Provide direct access to
Evergreen personnel respon
sible tor operations on a
landowners propert5;
Our presence will enrich
tile communities ~vhere we
conduct business.
While these principles
guide our operations, we un-
derstand that a formal regula-
tory regime is required to
provide certainty to all
stakeholders - surface own-
ers, mineral owners, reg~
tots and elected oftici,
Safeguards must be in place
>o that iegirimate concerns
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Marshall Honored
For Land Selection
J: [n the histor* of Alaska, there have
been many declslons made bv coura-
geous people who havre helped shape
Alaska ,ts it now exists. Frequently
! these decisions have been made in the
absence ot complete information and
, often the benefits flowing from such
i decisions have only come to be fully
[ appreciated man?' ?,'ears later.
, In Noxember, at the RDC annual
conference, geologist Tom Marshall
was publically recognized for bis
, courage and foresight more than 40
! years ago in selecting North Slope
! lands as a portion of the state's land
selection entitlement. Marshall's selec-
! tion was considered a wasted part of the
I state's land entitlement by some who at
the time called it Marshall s Ice Box.
[ In I964 the state issued oll and gas
!leases covering the newly selected
I lands; and 13 successive dry holes were
subsequently drilled on those lands
Norman presents Marshall with a plaque contain-
in~ oil from the first barrel of crude to flow through
the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Marshall was the state's
[and selection officer in the t960s.
before one more well was drilled at
Prudhoe, resulting in the discovery on
state lands of the largest oil fiel'd in
North America.
"Had it not been for his foresight,
Alaska might today be a quite different
place," said RDC Board member John
Norman, who honored Marshall on be-
half of RDC. "Tom Marshall's foresight
and courage should serve as an inspira-
tion and example to those who are
called upon today to make important
decisions about the development of
alaska's natural resources under cir-
cumstances, where the benefits may not
be fully appreciated until some distant
date by Alaskans yet unborn."
Madsen Leads North Pacific
Fishery Management Council
Juneau resident and RDC Treasurer
Stephanie Madsen was elected to lead
the North Pacific Fishery Management
Council by a unanimous vote ot her
Council peers. She took up the reins ot
the 15 person Council in October.
The NPFMC manages
Alaska fisheries, the
biggest in the nation with
900,000 square miles of
territory in the North
Pacific that provides
about half the ocean pro-
tein caught in the U.S.
The first woman to lead the Council,
Madsen has been a Council member
since 2001. She started serving on the
Advisory Panel of the Council in 1993,
and was Vice Chair of that panel from
1995 until 2001.
Madsen is currently Vice President of
the Padfic Seafood Processors
Association and formerly worked for
the Aleutian Seafood Processors
Association.
Call For Technologies
The Prince William Sound Regional
Citizens Advisory Council is inviting
manufacturers and vendors to submit
technical information on crude oil spill
prevention and response equipment in
order to develop a database of best
available technology equipment for the
State of Alaska. Information may be
considered by the state during BAT
determinations. Please go to
www. pwsrcac.org/BAT4all.html.
fiDC Supports Timely
Issuance Of Po,jo Permits
[n comments submitted to the Corps
of Engineers, RDC strongly supported
immediate issuance ol the Clean \Vater
.\ct Section 404 Permit for the Pogo
Gold Mine Proiect in Interior Alaska.
Timely issuance ot the permit would
allow the company to move forward
with construction operations this win-
ter.
RDC also supported the use of site-
specific criteria at Pogo in water quality
regulations. RDC noted that such an
approach at Pogo makes sense as it
would allow tot existing water quality
regulations to be applied to the proiect.
Tbe proposed action would allow natu-
ral conditions to be used xvhen estab-
lishing the applicable water quality
criterion.
Group Gives Alaska
Economy Poor Marks
In its annual economic report card,
the Corporation for Enterprise
Development savs Alaska's economv
lags behind most ot the nation. The
Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit
gave Alaska "Ds" in three broad cate-
gories: what the state offers its resi-
dents, its business vitality and its
capacity to grow.
On the plus side, Alaska businesses
have been investing in more equipment,
and technology employment has
grown. However, low marks also came
in economic diversity and public fund-
ing sources for new business. The state
was rock bottom in unemployment.
Merten Bangemann-Johnson with
the Anchorage Economic Development
Corporation noted that natural re-
source development was not weighed as
heavily as it could have been, something
that would have boosted Alaska's
scores.
"They're saying it's a bad thing to be
overly dependent on one thing, ~vhich
is true," Bangemann-Johnson told the
Anchorage Daily News. "But that is a
tough task for small states with
economies that began in natural re-
sources." To see the report cards for all
50 states, go to www. drc.cfed.org.
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JUDICIAL FIESPONSIBILITY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION MAKING
An unprecedented debate raged in the
Senate recendv over President Bush's
nominations ro the federal appellate
courts. Advocacy groups have come out
in force to support or oppose a substan-
tial number of nominations. Even the
lower level trial courts are not immune
to intense scrutiny. In December, a
former PLF attorney was invested as a
iudge on the Court of Federal
Claims-but only after he was subiected
ro blistering-and unfounded-criticism
from the environmental left.
The politicization of the nomination
process is a natural consequence of the
politicization of the judiciary. No longer
content to sit on the sidelines of legisla
rive debate, many courts have become de
Facto legislators, crafting and modifying
laws at a dizzying pace. Congress has
not helped. Rather than passing clear
and unambiguous statutes, the work
product of that body is often marked by
vague and contradictory mandates, with
the details left to be filled in by adminis-
trative agencies and the courts.
Nowhere is this more evident than in
environmental legislation on wetlands
and endangered species.
The Clean Water Act says that it is
unlawful to "discharge dredge or fill
materials into navigable waters" which
are defined to include "the waters of the
United States, including the territorial
seas." After a series of lawsuits in the
1970s and 1980s, that was eventually
interpreted by the Corps and the courts
to include wetlands, or at least wetlands
that were "inseparably bound up with
the 'waters' of the United States." In
time, the Corps saw its duty to regulate
not only wetlands adjacent to navigable
waters, but also to isolated and remote
wetlands, with no connection whatso-
ever to navigable waters.
Since Congress has jurisdiction over
interstate commerce, and because some
birds are hunted, and because there is
commerce in hunting, the Corps ulti-
mately decided that it could regulate any
isolated wetlands in the United States so
long as a bird might someday decide to
stop at a wetland for a drink. This
"glancing goose" theory of wetlands ju-
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risdiction was at first accepted as gospel
b~ a number of lower tederal courts.
Fbnallv, in 200I, the Supreme Court lnad
itad enough. [na case out of Illinois ir
ruled that the Corps could not regulate a
wetland at the bottom of an abandoned
rock quarry merelv because it was
visited bv birds. The notion that drink-
ing ducl~s gave the Corps jurisdiction
over the quarry was, the Court held, for
the birds.
But that is not the end of the story.
Since its defeat in the Supreme Court,
the Corps has been arguing all across the
nation that any physical connection, no
matter how attenuated, to a navigable
waterway, is enough for it to claim
iunsdiction over an isolated wetlands.
Thus, if a wetland is next to a drainage
ditch, which flows into a intermittent
tributary of a tributary to a navigable
stream many miles awa,~; the Corps
claims jurisdiction. In Alaska, the Corps
has even been asserting iurlsdictlon
based on groundwater connection to a
distant stream. While some courts have
rejected the Corps' creativity, others
have embraced it. As a result, PLF is
engaged in a number of lawsuits
challenging the Corps refusal to adhere
to precedent. Another showdown in the
Supreme Court is inevitable.
The Endangered Species Act has the
same story of agency expansionism
abetted by judicial activism. Most legis-
Iators rightly lauded the goal of the act
in 1973 as a means to protect rare and
Iarge animals. But the courts, at the be-
hest of the environmental community,
have transmogrified the law into an all-
encompassing statute that freezes land
use wherever any one of even the most
obscure plants or insects is found.
Congress, paralyzed at the thought of
offending an environmental con-
stituency, has withered in the face of any
meaningful proposals for reform. Into
the breach stepped a plethora of
environmental bounty hunters, led by
the Center for Biological Diversity,
which file suit after suit to force compli-
ance with requirements for listings and
critical habitat designations.
When the Fish and Wildlife Service
January 200~ Resource Review
began to make wildly generous critical
habitat designations, a number of
landowners, some represented bv PLF,
stepped in to sue because of the Servic
failure to conduct meaningful econoL
analyses of the critical habitat designa-
tions. Likewise, on the illegitimate des-
ignation of species ranging from salmon
to snakes, PLF has stepped in to ask the
courts to correct agency error. Once
again, the courts are in the center of the
thicket to the point that the Fish and
Wildlife Service claims its entire regula-
tory agenda is now established entirely
by court injunctions-meaning it is criti-
cal that landowners have a place at the
judicial docket.
Courts are not the ideal forum to
make critical policy decisions on the en-
vironment. Yet, so long as Congress
passes broad mandates full of force but
deficient in clarity, and so long as federal
agencies shirk their duty to properly in-
terpret the law, the courts will have a
tremendous role to play.
In Alaska, issues ranging from critical
habitat to wetlands to access across fed-
eral lands will be played out in the
courts. It is no wonder that the process
of judicial nominations has become
politicized.
James Burlin~[ is an attorney with lhe Pacific Le~a(
Foundation, See www, pacJfide~aLorg'
www.akrd¢.or~
'rowing \laska Through R
'The Denaii Commtsslon IS a big part of making a difference m Alaska," said Lt. Governor Loren
Leman 'We knowcommunltieswlll not be able~o coun~on state or federalgovernment funding
alone for sustenance. That's why ihe Commissions work to maximize the efficiency of government
serwces and to assist with needs like heaJth care ciinics and bulk storage facilities is so important."
Leman added lhal/he Commission plans to move beyond just buiidinginfrastructure to ultimateiy
assisting rural communities in becoming self-sufficient,
Jacob Adams, President of Arctic Slope Regional
Corporation, noled that lhe new ASRC/BP Strategic
Alliance ho[ds promise far ASRCto become an off and
gas operator in ils backyard -- the North Slope.
Development Corporation, spoke of [he
vital importance of the Red Dog Mine
the Northwest Alaska economy.
Matthew Nicoiai, President of Calista Native
Corporation, spoke of new frontiers and expanding
opportunities in Sou[hwest Alaska, along with Hialmar
Olson. Presiden[ of Bristol Bay Native Corporation.
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"We've still got billions of barrels of known oil and gas resources in our Alaskan portfolio -- more
than anywhere else in Ihe world," Steve MarshaiL President of BP Exploration (Alaska),lnc., told
several hundred bus~ness executives attendin~ [RDC's annual conierence in November. "It's
enough to sustain production at current levels for the next 20 years," MarshaJl said. But deveioping
those reserves will require billions of dollars in new investments. Marshall warned that uncertain~
over present, future and even past fiscaJ and regulatory issues could discourage investment.
lure with regulatory reform and stream-
exploration in Alaska,
Coal Donation,
Matchin
Grants Help
Out AMEREF
Bob Stiles, president of the
Alaska Coal Associalion, presents
a check for $15,000 from the Coal
Classic Golf Tournament to
AMEREF president Stan Foo.
AMEREF had several successful
fundraisers at the end of 2003, in-
cludin~ a raffle which netted
nearly $8,000. In addition, over
$25,000 was raised through pri-
rate and corporale donations to
the Wells Fargo and Rasmuso
Foundation matchin~ gram
drives.
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RDC's 24th Annual Conference
Thank You Sponsors!
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A GREAT LADY AND A GREAT ALASKAN
Courage, compassion and competence almost
aiwaxs icad to cbaracter. In November; 3.1aska
lost someone xvlth outstanding character when nnx
friend Ramona Barnes succumbed to her long
battle with a variety of illnesses· Those of us in thc
resource community lost a ~igorous and
outspoken advocate for responsible dex elopment
of our state's natural assets·
Courage - Ramona xvould ncvcr back awax
from something in which she believed strongi5.
Political affiliation, friendship, and popularity all
took a back seat to Ramona's passion for setting
the world right. To have Ramona on your side
was akin to bringing an armv into your battle·
Compassion - As fierce as Ramona could be at
times, anvone who knew her felt a scnse of corn
mitment to and understanding ot people and their
needs that mav Inave been born of Inet
Bible-belt upbringing, but was nurtured
to lofty heights in her political and per-
sonal life. To have Ramona call you a
friend was to bask in an unrestrained
and powerful outpouring of emotion,
with hugs that were almost as bone-
crushing as they were affectionate·
Cumpetence - She did not arrive here
with a degree from Harvard, but sine
never stopped learning. She had an in
hate intelligence that country folk like to use to
surprise (and often confuse) the more urbanized
and formally educated among us. She understood
tlmt to succeed she needed a full understanding of
the issues before her, and she never slnicd away
from tine hard work and dedication it took to learn
what she needed to know· [t was no accident that
Ramona became the first female Speaker of the
Alaska House of Representatives·
Ramona and [ got to know each other when 1
was Chief of Staff to Governor Sheffield and she
was Majority Leader in the House. Coming from
different political parties, it is not surprising that
we had some differences on issues of the dav.
However, we found we had one thing in common
- we both believed that giving your word meant
keeping your word. On that simple foundation
xvas built 20 years of friendship and affection·
When I was nominated by Governor Knowles
to be Commissioner of Natural Resources, there
was a certain amount of controversv over the
appointment. During mv confirmation hearing
before the House Resources Committee i was
being questioned somewhat aggressively when
Ramona walked in and took her assianed seat at
the committee table, bhe listened tot a bit and,
when given her chance to speak, sbe said some-
thing to the effect of: "Mr. Chairman, i would just
like to say that I know ,John 5hively and I know
that he ~vill make a damn good
commissloncr...And, if he doesn't~ I will break
both of his legs."
That pretty much ended tine debate, and, when
tine House voted on mv confirmation later that
session, all 40 members voted to support my nom-
ination. [ know that some of those xotes xvere
tlnere only because Ramona gave mc }ncr unquaii
tied support, the kind of support she gave all of
her friends, no matter what their calling in life·
Whether I made a "danm good commissioner"
or nor, I will leave for others to decide· Mowcvcr,
[ am pleased to report that [ did not
spend any of my time as commissioner
on crutches·
During iqqv tenure as commissioner,
Ramona and i had inany opportunities
to work issues of mutual interest· (~
some, like subsistence, xve just agr~
to disagree. On others we forged tit,_
kind of bipartisan xvorking relationship
that this state could use more of.
But one issue stands nut in mv mind
as a prime example of Ramona at her finest. That
issue was the renegotlation ot the Northstar oll
leases with BP. The Department of Natural
Resources had renegotiated thc royalty regime for
these oil leases aud had submitted the new regime
to the legislature for their approval. The issue im-
mediately became a political football. Opposition
sprang up from some who just dldn't llke the oil
industry and from others who, for largely partisan
reasons, didn't like to see the Kuowles administra
tlon help develop a new oil field.
After viewing this acrimonv for a bit, Ramona
decided that she needed to fix the problem. She
got the bill authorizing the changes referred to her
International Trade Committee (not a committee
which would ordinarily claim jurisdiction), where
she made major improvements to the work DNR
had done. Ramona didn't care whose idea the bill
was or which party might get credit. What she
wanted was development of our resources and
jobs for Alaskans, and that is what she got.
Some say Ramona was one of a kind. Perha
she was, but, if we are really luck>r, there are a few
more llke her headed our way.
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',1
IEW BOARD!
(~"he Soldotna Chamber of Commeme held its Dan Mortenson, board member since January o
annual election of board membam last month. We 1998; Dona Cunningham, board member since
had a gnat tatum of ballots this year, thank you to
everyone who took the time to vote. We love to see
our membem taking an active mil in choosing the
leademhip of our chamber.
We have several changes on the board this year.
Newly elected are Evy Gebhardt with the Penin-
sula Cladon and Kelly Keafing-Gdebal with Free-
dom Realty. Ken Lancaster of Lancaster Enter-
pdses was also elected. Ken is a past president
of the Soldctna Chamber and has been serving on
the board this past year after being appointed to
fullfill Lisa Wimmers term after she moved to
Bethel. Evy, Kelly and Ken will all serve three year
terms.
In addition to our elected membem, we have
throe new appointed members: Mamie Nelson with
Alaska Legends Lodge, Bob Bambaca with Gnat
Bear Ford, and Chuck Wintem with United Rent-
als. Mamie, Bob and Chuck will each serve a one
year term. We are pleased to welcome them
aboard.
January of 2001; Kurt OIson, Jim Golden anc
Theresa Colton who just finished one-year ap-
pointed terms.
We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to each
of our outgoing board members. All of the time they
spent with the chamber was on a volunteer basis.
We appreciate their dedication and we'll miss them
greatly.
Our remaining board membam are as follows:
Tim Pope wi~t Natron Air, President; Barbara Elson
with Wells Fargo Bank, Past President; Mike Frost
with First National Bank Alaska; Paul Gray with
Expodng Alaska TV Shew; Norm Blakely of Alaska
Trading and Loan; Sammie Cole with Southcantrst
Title Agency; and Jim Stogsdill will remain as our
Soldotna City Council Seat. Nominations for new
officam will be made at the January board meeting.
The Soldotna Chamber staff would like to thank
our past and present board membem for their com-
mitment to making Soldotna a wonderful place to
We have five outgoing board membem this year:, live, visit and do business.
Please join us Saturday, February~year: Person of the Year, Business Per-
7, 2004 at the Soldoma Sports Cen- ~on of the Year, Volunteer of the Year,
ter for an fun evening of great food,~ Devoted Service to Young People
friends, and help us recognize our and Youth Activities, Pioneer
communities outstanding businesses and in- Award, and Looai High School Scholar-
dividuals, ships. We will also be awarding an honorary
Appetizers and no-host bar start at 6:30p.m. lifetime membership.
Dinner will be served at 7:00p.m., and the awards Tickets are $25 each. Please R.S.V.P. by January
ceremony will begin at 7:30p.m. 26. To ~serve your tickets or for more information
The following Awards will be presented this call the Soldoma Chamber office at 262-9814.
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1'1~h, kids with Santa.
Parker Park in Soldotna was a
picturesque site that warmed
your heart and spidt. The evening
of holiday song, Santa and sleigh
ddes all hosted by the Soldotna
Chamber of Commerce.
On behalf of the Soldotna
Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors, staff and the hundreds
of happy children that participated
in the heartwarming event, we
would like to thank the following:
City of Soldotna maintenance
crews- The maintenance crews
did an exceptional job of plowing
pathways for everyone to sur-
round the tree as well as path-
ways to the Senior Center. They
took special care to make sure
the roads were safe for the horse
drawn sleighs.
Agrium for sponsoring
Issabella's Catedng in supplying
the delicious cookies, punch, cof-
fee and refreshments.
HEA- Mike Anderson and Jen7
saty of the HEA crew came to
'--~he tree with a bucket truck to test
the lights, replace bulbs and
hang additional lights. Their sup-
port and attitudes were great.
Peninsula Grace Brethren, Keith
Randall, for taking photos of the
Skyview Jazz Band and Skwiew
swing choir for entertaining the
crowds both at the tree and in-
side. Your talents are overwhelm-
ing.
CES transported Santa, Mrs.
Clause from the firehouse to the
Senior Center. The kids were de-
lighted at the sites and sounds,
Thank you to Dan and Donna
Mortenson for making sure Santa
and Mrs. Clause could make the
trip and listen to the children's holi-
day wishes.
The Senior Center is always
there to support this special
event; we thank them for the do-
nation of the center for this com-
munity event.
Last, but definitely not least,
Mayor Carey. Mayor Carey coor-
dinated the kid's decoration of the
park: he coordinated the Skyview
Jazz Band and choir. He was the
emcee for the evening; his patri-
otic and holiday spirit is un-
matched. Mayor Carey is always
the person raising his hand to
help. Thank you.
Th.~ ev~-Yds ~:~w i~j' each 5~%=
and we coutin't do i~atpne.
Thank you a]lf~rm ak~ a spe-
~lm e~n orr f~r~e c~nmur~.
G STIVIA$ DEGOR^TION8
We would like to thank everyone who participated in our
Chrislmas Decorating Contest this year. The following win-
ners received an energy credit from HEA for their supurb
efforts to spread holiday cheer through their decorations.
RESIDENTIAL:
lstPlace: JC & Karen Smith, 48939 Jones Stab Rd., off
GaswelL
2ndPlace: Gary and Sharon Hale, 140 Hemich, off
Redoubt in Soldoma.
3rdPlace: Mike and Servica Dalkoviski, 304 West
Sunrise, comer of Sum/se & Kobuk in Soldotaa.
COMMERCIAL:
lstPlace: Fwso's, 35433 Kenal Spur Hwy., Soldotaa.
2ndPlace: Soldotna Professional Pharmacy,299 N.
Binldey St., Soldotna.
3rd Place: Fastat Natural Gas, 36225 Kenai Spur Hwy.,
Soldoma.
State ot Alaska Chamber ot Commel'ce
2004 Cesislative Priorities
Supedor Education System
F~sca[ Plan
Alaska Permanent Fund Distribution Determination
Build the Alaskan Gas Pipeline to the Continenta{ US
Action on the Juneau Access Project
2004 Lesislative Positions
Education
Amend No Child Left Behind Act
Alaska Madtime Workforce Development/Abta Seaman to Mate
Training Program
Continuation of the Alaska Boating Safety program
Fiscal issues
Cruise Ship Head Tax Opposition
Inflation Proofing the Alaska Permanent Fund
Compensation for Regulator/Takings
Fish and Game Management
Boards of Fish and Game
Subsistence
Active Wildlife Management for Maximum Sustained Yield
Funding and Utilization of Research for Resource Management
Stellar Sea Lions Research
Kodiak's Fisheries Research Center Resident Biologist
Miscellaneous
Mental Health Insurance
Continued Support of Alaskan Armed Forces
Funding for Alaska Wing of Civil Air Patyoi
Support Alaska National Guard and Reserve
Integrated State'~nde Fiber Optic System
Develop Affordabta Health Insurance
Resource and Economic Development
Effective Economic Development Planning
Develop Natural Gas Resources in the Nenana Basin
Open ANWR
Development of Alaska's NaturaJ Resources
Royalty Oil Contracts for in-State Refining
Alaskans as Leaders in Technolegy and Service
increase Tourism Marketing Fund from the State of Alaska
Restoring the Viability of Alaska's Forest Products Industry
National Missile Defense Program in Alaska
Pdvatizing State Owned Lands to Individual Alaskans
State Conduct of Its Business
Streamline Regulatiens and permitting
Elimination of Union-Only State Mandated Project Labor Agree-
Simpta Majodty Vote to Access the Consttitutional Budget Reserve
Amend the Tort Laws and Regulations
Amendment to Tort Refonm Law - Exclusivity Doctrine Protection
Borough Incorporation: Unorganized Areas
Remove Unfunded Mandate for Property Tax Exemptions
Stmnghtening the Work Incentive in the Unemployment Insurance
Program
TranaportatlonlAccess
Sustain the CMn'ant Alaska Railroad Model of Operation
Gamer US Chamber Support Opposing Rcedless Policy
Trails and Access on Federal and State Lands
Statewide Transportation Development and Maintenance
Madame Development
Support Knik Arm Crossing
Airport Runway Safety Areas
Anchorage Airport Family Public Safety Improvements
For additional information on any of the
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce's Policlea or Positions, ptease
contact the Anchorage Regional Office at (907) 278-2727.
Board of Directors
President
Tim Pope
Matron Air
262-8,140
Past President
Bamara EIson
Wells Fargo
262-4435
Bob Bambace
Great Bear Ford
262-5491
Norm Blakeley
Alaska Trading and Loan
262-6100
SammieCole
Southcentral Title Agency
262-4494
Evy Gebhart
Peninsula Clarion
283-7551
Paul Gray
Exploring Alaska w/Paul Gray
262-9008
Kel[y Keating-Greibel
Freedom Realty
262-1770
Mike Frost
1st National Bank Alaska
260-6023
Ken Lancaster
Lancaster Enterprises
260-6727
Mamie Nelson
Alaska Legends Adventure
Resort
260-9328
Jim Stogsclill
City Council Seat
262-5622
Chuck Wintem
United Rentals
262-8700
Staff
Soldotna Chamber
of Commerce
Phone 262-9814
Fax 262-3566
Executive Director
Michells Glavee
Visitor Center Coordinator
Shanon Hamrick
Member Service Manager
Efica Williamson
Bookkeeper
NRa Fena
River City Pull Tabs
260-6100
Rebecca Hanson
Sarah Shearer
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28th Annual Peninsula Winter Gamds
gomething For Everyone in Hours!
From January 23. to February let. 2004.
hundreds of athletes, coaches and thmilies from
throughout the State of Alaska will be visiting
the Kenai Peninsula to participate in the
Peninsula Winter Games.
The Peninsula Winter Games were
started back in 1973 by the late Mr. Al
York. a member of the Soldotna Lions
Club. Mr. York recognized the need to
create an event where the local children
would have an opportunity to enjoy
sports, games & kid oriented events during
the winter season.
With the passing of Mr. York, Mr. John
Torgerson picked up the torch and, with the help
of the Soidoma Lions and numerous volunteers.
carried on the tradition.
While the spotlight of the PWG is on our kids, our
communities benefit from the visitors this premier winter
carnival brings to the Kenai Peninsula during our winter
season. The Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council
is the facilitator of the 2004 PWG. The driving mechanism
of the PWG is the Booster CommitXen, which consists of
numerous leaders from our participating communities. They
invite you to join them in building a strong foundation to
serve as a springboard for the 2006 Arctic Winter Games,
which wili leave the Kenai Peninsula a cop"'ming
legacy t~)r mmre Peninsula Winter ·
Staging an event of this m ,de
requires a network of support. They offer
you this opportunity to support and
participate in a true Kenai Peninsula
tradition- the 28th Annual Peninsula
Winter Games.
One of the ways you can help is by
running Peninsula Winter Games specials
at your place of business during the two
weeks leading up to the games. They are
also looking for items to include in the
Peninsula Winter Games Bags that are sold to
the children. Items can range from coupons for
your store to fun little freebies promoting your
business.
For more information on how you can become involved
in this community tradition call the Kenai Peninsula Tom
Marketing Council at 283-3850.
Katina Lagoutaris, a Senior at Skyview High School
Ryan Walton, a Senior at Soldotna High School
Alena Bobaon, a 7th Grader at Soldotna Middle School
The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce presented our December Students
of the Month with a certificate and meal at the December 16 Chamber
luncheon. We would like to thank Bob Sizemore for sponsoring the
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Student of the Mon~ program.
THANKYP"
ACS Wireleoo
ACSWireless the
keeps
chamPer staff connected
with their donation of cell
phones with free air time
for the office. We just
wanted to say 'Thanks!"
Here are our
New Members
for the month of
DECEMBER:
Alaska's Greatland Outfitter
Shawn Stone
PO Box 2333, Soldotna
(907) 260-4054
Fishing Charters
Hotel Edgewater &
Conference Center
Debra Carter
PO Box 1570, Seward
(907) 224-2700
Accommodations -
Hotels/Motels
Special Welcome to
~.our NEW Members!~
1" Annual '12 Shops of
Christmas' was a success!
The Soldoma Chamber of Com-
merce, in an effort to promote shop-
ping locally, started a new program
this year. This exciting new pro-
grmn was a great success and is
sure to get better each
year. We would like to.
recognize the 12
Shop participants:
Great Bear Ford.
Peninsula Beauty
Supply, Kenai Harley
Davidson. Tammy's
Flowers & Gifts.
Donna's Country
Victorian Gifts,
Frames & Things, Alaska Gift &
Gallery, Inner Peace Outer Beanty,
4D Interiors, Arby's, Beemuns Va-
riety and Gourmet Gardens.
We also had 4 weekly
WUmers ors100 each for
the shoppers. The win-
ners were: Betty
Hams, Julie Jones,
Lisa Franzmann
We woL
to thank all that partici-
pated by patromzing lo-
cal shops and promoted
shopping local.
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