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Home My WebLink About2004-07-21 Council PacketKenai~ City Council Meeting Packet July 21, 2004 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JULY 21, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *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 nomal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) , Morris L. Porter -- Snug Harbor Cannery Equipment . Ross Baxter -- Frisby Golf at East End Trails ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION ~ VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ITEM F: , PUBLIC HEARINGS lo Ordinance No. 2054-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,420 for a State of Alaska Highway Safety Grant for Equipment. e Ordinance No. 2055-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $56,105 to Replace the pOlice Records Management System. , REMOVAL OF PROTEST -- Alaskalanes, Inc. ITEM G: ,, Mllh~JTF~ , *Regular Meeting of July 7, 2004. ITEM H: le . ITEM I: , 2~ , . , , , , ITEM J: Xe 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM K: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Lawton Acres/Preliminary Plat Discussion -- Airport Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, FBO Subdivision/Development of Lots. NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2056-2004-- Increasing 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 & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula. *Ordinance No. 2057-2004-- Dedicating Certain City-Owned Foreclosed Lands for a Public Purpose and Authorizing the Sale of Lands Not Needed for a Public Purpose. *Ordinance No. 2058-2004 -- Amending a Portion of the City's Minor Offense Fine Schedule in KMC 13.10.015 to Match the State of Alaska's Bail Schedule. .. Approval -- Municipal Advisory Group, Resolution No. 2004-02. Approval-- Consent to Assignment of Lease/Lot 3, Block 5, GAA-- Geneva E. Stasek. Approval-- Formation of Library Commission Subcommittee. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Co~m__ission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM L: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM M: DISCUSSION , , 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT,. MAYOR'S REPORT JULY 21, 2004 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES TO THE AGENDA REOUESTED BY: REMOVE: SUBSTITUTE: SUBSTITUTE: ADD TO: B-l, Morris L. Porter-- Due to illness, he has rescheduled for Au~st 18. I-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 -- Addition of purchase order to Kachemak Electric for $7,294.04. I-6, Municipal Advisory Group, Resolution 2004-02 (second pa§e was missin§ in the packet) J-6, Planning/k Zoning Commission -- Application for appointment consideration from Jeff Twait. CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY CLERK CITY CLERK CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT z 0 7121104 Council Meeting 7-21-04 Disc Golf Course Update Once final approval for the disc golf course installation is given, a club to promote, educate and share the benefits and fun of the game of disc golf will start to attract members. 2. The club will be called the "Kenai Eagle Disc Golf Club". , All responsibilities and details outlining issues such as the maintenance agreement between the city of Kenai and the club are being worked on jointly with Bob Frates and Ross Baxter. This agreement will be ready to present to council during the first week of August. , Basket or target sponsorship has been very successful due to the interest in the community to create another family oriented recreational sport that can be enjoyed year round. a, The following companies have sponsored a basket for $ 500.00 each. Those with a check mark "~/" have paid by check and will require (as agreed) a tax- deductible contribution receipt from the City of Kenai for their records. (This can be hand delivered by Ross Baxter or mailed. Addresses will be supplied for mailing if needed.) Basket # and Sponsor 1. BATIR CONSTRUCTION ~/ 2. CREATIVE DESIGNER INC. ~/ 3. SPENARD BUILDING SUPPLY 4. JAYS' PAINTING ~/ 5. 6. MIZERA'S STEAMWAY, INC. ~/ 7. KSRM RADIO (TENA TIVE) 8. 9. ELECT-T-SERVE, INC. ~/ Other contributions received to date include' Course Sign will be created and donated by: G.SHERMAN SIGNS Nine basket post will be supplied by: FIREWEED FENCE COMPANY Labor to install all baskets will be supplied by the following employee's of BATIR CONSTRUCTION; Terry Pass, Shine Hines, Leif Carlson. A donation of $100.00 towards creation of the new disc golf club by: CHOICE REALTY Course design, layout, fund raising and promotion' THE BUSINESS MECHANIC (Ross Baxter). INNOVA DISC GOLF Co. Supplier of disc golf baskets, discs, accessories and educational clinics to promote the sport is interested in helping provide assistance once course is established. Thank you for your time and the continued opportunity to share the sport of disc golf with our community. · · · · · · ..., To: City Council From: Ross Baxter Meeting outline CC: N/A Fax: 907 283-3693 7/15/04 E3 Plea~ Cemmen~ r-i Plea~ R~ i To whom it may concern, On Wednesday the 21 s~ I would like to cover the following with the council members: 1. Give a brief update to the progress towards sponsorship arid installation of the Disc Golf Com~ located in E~t End Park. 2. Inform council of agreement of maintenance being developed between Bob Frates and the newly forming "Kenai ~lo Disc Golf Club". 3. R,cognize our sponsors and answer any questions the council may have. · Th~nk you for thi~ ¢ominu~l opportunity to work with the City of Kenai Council. Sincerely, "- '~ · Ross Baxter (907) 2606717 (907) 398-7264 coil Suggested by: Administra City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 2054-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $7,420 FOR A STATE OF ALASKA HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FOR EQUIPMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a State of Alaska Highway Safety grant that provides for the purchase of two radar units and two mobile video cameras; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to utilize these grant funds for the stated purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Council Aging- Title III Increase Estimated Revenues: State Grants $7,420 Increase Appropriations: Police - Small Tools $7,420 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21~t day of July 2004. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance:~ (06 / 24/2004) hl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: July 07, 2004 July 21, 2004 July 21, 2004 Suggested by: Administra City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 2055-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS~ INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $56,105 IN THE GENERAL FUND TO REPLACE THE POLICE RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. WHEREAS, the server which runs the Spillman records management software at the Police Department has passed the end of its service life and is no longer supported by the manufacturer; and, WHEREAS, replacement parts necessary to operate critical functions, or backup data can no longer be purchased through the manufacturer; and, WHEREAS, the Spillman records management database is the sole source of biographical, geographical, statistical, and service call related data the department is required to maintain and report to local, state and federal agencies; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest and most cost effective for the City of Kenai to sole source purchase the contractual services (hardware, software and technical support) through Spillman Technologies to best preserve the existing data onto the new hardware platform; and, WHEREAS, funds are available for appropriation in the Fund Balance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $56,105 Increase Appropriations: Police - Machinery $56,105 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of July 2004. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' (07 / 01 / 2004) hi. Introduced: Adopted: Effective: July 7, 2004 July 21, 2004 July 21, 2004 KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT 107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, AK 99611 Telephone (907) 283-7879 Fax (907) 283-2267 TO. THRU: FROM: DATE: Linda Snow City Manager Charles M. Kopp LIP~/ Chief of Police Lee Gattenby up Communications S e July 16, 2004 SUBJECT: Memorandum for Record- Letter of Justification Spillman Technologies provides the Kenai Police Department with a robust criminal records management system (RMS) that is aa integral part of the departments case management process. It provides the department statistical information that is passed on through state and federal agencies. The Kenai Police Department is able to submit to the District Attorney's Office timely up-to-date criminal repons due to this system. -It is also the data source that provides the city comprehensive end of year statistics. Spillman were on-line in April of 1998. It replaced the Kodak KAR RMS, and has mn flawlessly since its inception. However, the IBM server on which the Spillman Records Management System resides on, has reached the end of its useful service life. The IBM 43P-140 series server that runs Spillman, is older then the one recently replaced by the Kenai Library. Spillman can no longer update its RMS software due to the age of the server, which in turn voids the department's maintenance contract with the vendor. Additionally, the 9mm tape backup hardware that allows the departmem to preserve copies of the database failed in April 2004. A backup of the database can be done to the department's network, but Spillman does not support a 'network' data restore under its maintenance contract (as this backup method is not covered under the original equipmem manufacturer's agreement). The deparmaent would have to pay for a Spillman technician to come 'on-site' and manually reconstruct the database indices. IBM no longer supports this server, and parts for it either have to be special ordered from overseas, or are no longer available (as is the case with the 9mm tape backup). The deparunent held off from requesting funds to replace the system for FY05 due to pending grants submitted by the Borough to the Department of Homeland Security requesting an all inclusive records management system for all public safety entities on the Kenai Peninsula. In May 2004, the Borough learned it was not awarded funds for a Borough wide Computer Aided Dispatch- Records Management System. KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT It is in the best interest of the City to migrate the existing Spillman RMS onto a new server as opposed to purchasing a whole new software system. The Spillman RMS is still an excellent sOftware product; it's the hardware that requires replacement. Due to the proprietary nature of the software, and its transfer on to a new server, it will be a requirement for Spillman Technologies to migrate the database on to new hardware. As the data on our current system will be preserved, it is also a requirement for Spillman to work with IBM resources that are familiar with the software's coding architecture to make the migration work. It is for this reason that I strongly recommend a sole source justification purchase. ~=~1~.'I1~ Innovation,~ 843 South 100 West Logan, UT $4321-$929 (435) 753-1610 fax(435) 753-3031 Kenai Police Department 107 South Willow Street Kenai , AK 99611 Contact: Lee Gattenby ("Customer") Phone: (907)283-7879 Agreement Preparation Date: 07/14~2004 Expiration Date: 01/13/2005 Operating System Server: IBM Quote Number: 2004-456 Salesman: Mike Williams I I This Sales Quote / Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day of by and between Customer and Spiilman Technologies, Inc. ("Spiilman"), 843 South 100 West, Logan, Utah 84321. : 2004 III II Section 1' Quote Summary Spillman Software 14,278 Spiiiman Professional Services 7,160 3rd Party Products & Services Total Purchase Price 34,667 56,105 Approved and Accepted by: I have read this Agreement in its entirety and hereby approve and accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement as contained herein. Signature of Authorized Representative Print Name of Authorized Representative Title of Authorized Representative Date CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF SPILLMAN Section 4: 3rd Party Products & Services Description Project Management ana 1si Year Suppor[ , i , Price. I Qty ~ ,-,,,.="+ Price inciuaea System Training: Crystal Reports 7 160 Seagate Crystai ~epor~s - Single LJser 395 IBM pSeries 615 (through PSA) 34,272 Installation services include: Order Hardware onsite Installation L~acl System OS Configure Mirroring Configure Backup Load Spiiiman sof~ware and interfaces ' Move user accounts Switch Data to new server Work with Administrator on all set up and testing ODBC Interface 14,278 ,, ; See Section 7: Notes 3rd Party Products & Services Total 56,105 TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 56,105 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF SPILLMAN (c) 2003 Spillman Technologies, inc. All dghts reserved. Section 6' Payment Terms , ,, ,, ,,, 'Payment Payment Payment Payment. ' Category Upon "Other" Contract Upon As Services Other Payment Due Section ~1 Descrilotion , ,,,, ,Totals Sionino,, ,, ~ Installation _ Provided Bv 2 I Software 14,278 3,570 10,709t t . 3 I Services 7,160 I 7.160 t 4 Hardware & 3rd Party 34,667 I 26.000 8:667 , ! p,,rice Totais "J 56,i05 ! 29.570 1 i 9,375 i 7, i60 j i Total Purchase Price !! ~. ,56:105 J! Section 7: Notes CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF SPILLMAN Section 8: Agreement Terms 1. This Agreement only covers the products and services listed herein. 2. Customer agrees to pay all invoices within thirty (30) days of invoice date. 3. Customer agrees to pay Spillman the Agreement Purchase Price according to the payment terms stated in Section 7. The Agreemen[ Purchase Price is valid only [nrougn [he expira[ion clare indica[ed ane only if aii iisted prociucts and services are purchased as a complete !~ackage. ("Purchase Price" does not include second year support fees.) 4. Customer is solely responsible for the payment of any and all taxes resulting from the acceptance of this Agreement and purchase of the products and services described herein. When signed by an autha ,-,~,,e~,,,~nt ss,'~'es as the Purchss~ Aareement ue~','een Customer and Spillman. 6. This Agreemen[ is subject [o ail [erms and conditions in the corresponding, vaiici Compu[er Software End-User License Agreement (the "License Agreement") and the related Support Agreement between Customer and Spiilman. 7. Any of the following events shall constitute a "default" under this Agreement: a. Customer's failure to pay Spillman any charges, costs, or other payment accruing herein, if such failure has not been corrected within ten (10) calendar days after Spiilman has given Customer written notice of such failure; or b. Customer's failure to perform any other obligation set fo,th in this Agreement, including any act of repudiation or wrongful rejection of the product, if such failure has not been corrected within thirty (30) days after Spiilman has given Customer wdtten notice of such failure c. Spillman's failure to perform any obligations set forth in this Agreement, if such failure has not been corrected within thirty (30) days after Customer has given Spiliman written notice of such failure. 8. Upon occurrence of a default, the non-defaulting party may: a. Terminate this Agreement and invoke all rights the party possesses up to termination, including in Spillman's case repossession of the Product, and b. If Customer remains liable for any monetary obligations crested under this Agreement,,.,~,,,,,e";'l-'~",,.-.,, may accelerate and declare all obligations of Customer created under this Agreement to be immediately due and payable by Customer as a liquidated sum and proceed against Customer in any lawful way for satisfaction of such sum; and c. In addition to the forgoing, seek any other remedies that may be available at law or in equity. 9. Customer acknowledges that the monetary obligations of the Customer to Spiilman under this Agreement constitute a commercial account. Customer shall pay, in addition to all other amounts owed to Spiilman, interest calculated at one- and-one-half percent (1.5%) per month on all amounts that have not been paid to Spillman pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, or the highest rate permitted by law, whichever is less. Customer shall also be liable for all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees whether or not a suit is instituted. Any delay or failure of either party in exercising any right hereunder, or any partial exercise thereof, shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of any right granted hereunder or at law. 10. This Agreement constitutes the entire Purchase Agreement between the parties, with respect'to the products and services listed herein, and no amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on either party unless such amendment is in writing and executed by authorized representatives of both parties. The parties understand that the License Agreement and the Support Agreement shall be considered with this Agreement as an integrated Agreement and is the complete and exclusive statement of the parties obligations and responsibilities, with respect to the products and services listed herein and therein, except as otherwise provided by law. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF SPILLMAN. (c) 2003 SI3iltrnan Technologies, inc. All dghts reserved. KIENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669-7599 EMAIL: ~semblyclerk~ borough,kenai.ak, us LINDA MURPHY, MMC BOROUGH CLERK Jury 6, 20O4 Ms. Dawn Holland-Williams Records & Licensing Supervisor Alcoholic B&v~-rage Control Board 5848 E. Tudor Rd. Anchorage, AK 99507-1286 Alaskalanes, Inc. Removal of Objection to Renewal Dear Ms. Dawn Holland-Williams: Plea.sc be advised that thc Kenai P~.insula Borough wishes to withdraw the objection ofthe renewal of the liquor hccnso for Alaskalancs, Inc. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Financ~ D .ep~ent has rcvi,wed its files and states thc licensee has brought their tax delinquencies in compliance according to borough policies. Sincerely, , Linda S. Murphy, MM C Borough Clark Applicant KPB F~cc Depamnent KPB Assembly Members City of Kenai File · ~WFWIh~l~&TA~C4~h,~,~s~Wi~ltaw~l ~t~,~Wi~w~l of' AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JULY 7, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai, ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B' SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D' I~PORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: ItRPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION/h VISITORS BUREAU AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS Xe Ordinance No. 2050-2004--Amending KMC 1.90.050(b) to Change the Time Period for Allowed Absences for Commissions and Committees From Six Months to Three Months. . Ordinance No. 2051-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $103,060 in the Police Department for a Homeland Security Grant to Purchase Equipment. e Ordinance No. 2052-2004--Adopting KMC 13.40.055 to Require Minors Under Eighteen (18) Years Old to Wear a Properly Fitted and Fastened, Certified, Protective Helmet While Riding Bicycles and Other Similar Vehicles in Public Access Areas, and Imposing a Fine for Violation of These Requirements. , Ordinance No. 2053-2004 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 to Provide That FAA Authorized Uses are Allowed in the Conservation Zone for those Properties Contained Inside the Airport Perimeter Fence or Having Access to Aircraft Movement Areas, Ramps, Taxiway or Parking Aprons. , e 7~ . , ITEM G: . ITEM H: lo ITEM I: ,., . . . . . Resolution No. 2004-36 -- Awarding the Bid to Russ's Construction Co. for Kenai Recreation Center Wood Gym Floor Repair/Refinish - 2004 for the Total Amount of $11,338.32. Resolution No. 2004-37 -- Awarding a Contract to Terex Utilities West for a 2004 or Newer Bucket Truck F550 Extended Cab 4X4 XL for the Total Amount of $76,105. Resolution No. 2004-38 -- Transferring $4,500 From Legal Department Professional Services to Sala~ and Benefits to Hire a Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer. Resolution No. 2004-39 -- Supporting the Development of an Assisted Living Facility in the City of Kenai and Providing Services to Assist in the Selection and Acquisition of Suitable Land for the Facility. *Liquor License Renewal -- Pizza Hut #9, Restaurant/Eating Place. MINUTES *Regular Meeting of June 16, 2004. OLD BUSINF~S DiscusSion -- Lawton Acres/Preliminary Plat. NEW BUSINF.~S Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2054-2004 -- An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,420 for a State of Alaska Highway Safety Grant for Equipment. *Ordinance No. 2055-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $56,105 to Replace the Police Records Management System. Approval -- Lease Application/Cliff R. Everts d/b/a Everts Air Fuel, Inc. - - Proposed Parcel on North Willow Street. Discussion-- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Denial of PZ04-20 -- An application for an Encroachment Permit for a two-foot side yard set back for the property known as Lot 8, Ruby's Dazzling Scenic View Subdivision (1402 Barabara Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Appeal submitted by Thomas Wright, Sharalyn Wright, Sara Wright and John Luick. ITEM J' COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS le 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM L: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS,, 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM M: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMEN~ KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JULY 7, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' / / www. ci.kenai, ak.u .s. MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-Xo PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Wi!l/ams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL ,,. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Joe Moore Blaine Gilman' Mayor John J. Williams Linda Swamer Pat Porter Rick Ross Vice Mayor James C. Bookey, III A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: CORRECT: I-6 -- Title should read "Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission [DENIAL] Approval of PZ04-20. SUBSTITUTE: I-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 -- Addition Of purchase order to Wince-Corthell-Bryson for $9,280.00. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 2 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 COMMENTS,,-- None. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS,-- None. ITEM D: -- None. REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ LEGISLATORS AND COlIN(IlLS ITEM E: REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- Chamber President Tim Navarre reported the followin§: · The Fourth of July festivities were very successful and he thanked the Police, Fire, and Parks & Recreation Departments for their participation. · The Chamber has hired Sue Carter as its Interim Executive Director until a replacement is found. · The Chamber is continuing discussions with the Visitors Center on the possibility of combining their efforts. · Federal Express' efforts in moving their business in Kenai ran into some difficulties and it was learned they were looking out of the city for rental space. He noted, he would be getting in touch with their representatives to urge their staying in Kenai. It was also noted, the Airport Manager was working with Federal Express and a private party in Kenai as well. Kenai Convention/is Visitors Bureau Board -- Council Member Porter reported a meeting was held June 28 at which the beautification of the building was discussed and their 501{3)(c) apphcation. ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS F-Xo Ordinance No. 2050-2004 -- Amending KMC 1.90.050(b) to Change the Time Period for Allowed Absences for Commissions and Committees From Six Months to Three Months. MOTION: Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 20510-2004 and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. KEN~ CITY COUNCIL ME~ING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 3 There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Moore Yes Ross Yes Swamer Yes Porter Yes Gilman Williams Yes B0oke¥ Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. F-2. Ordinance No. 2051-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $103,060 in the Police Department for a Homeland Security Grant to Purchase Equipment. MOTION: Council Member Bo°key MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2051-2004 and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Moore Ross Swamer Yes Yes Yes Porter Yes Williams Yes Gilman Bookey l Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2052-2004 -- Adopting KMC 13.40.055 to Require Minors Under Eighteen (18) Years Old to Wear a Properly Fitted and Fastened, Certified, Protective Helmet While Riding Bicycles and Other Similar Vehicles in Public Access Areas, and Imposing a F/ne for Violation of These Requirements. MOTION: Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2052-2004 and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. Richard Warrington, Brain Injury Awareness Support Group -- Stated his support of the ordinance and encouraged its passage. KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 4 Jane Fell_re_an, Central Peninsula General Hospital/Safe Kids Program -- Stated her support of the ordinance, however she felt the ordinance must be enforced even though there have been educational and environmental improvements. Council Member Ross referred to a Fellman's comment relating to "rigorous enforcement" and noted, previous testimony of the Police Chief revealed the city's enforcement would not fit the "rigorous enforcement" definition. He also referred to information included in the packet which discussed "...stronger push for voluntary usage than for passing new helmet laws..." and noted the information was from the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute. Ross asked ff Fellman had any statistics that would say that a stronger push for voluntary usage over a helmet law that may not be rigorously enforced is not the direction to take. Fellman answered no and stated, she believed that was a starting point, but there is not a good helmet usage in the area and there needs to be more community buy-in and usage. She added, she felt education is the key. Ross also noted the packet information referred to an Ohio city which adopted a resolution encouraging the use of helmets and development of educational programs for helmet safety. He noted, the resolution also., provided the authority for officers to "wave over" minor cyclists who are not using protective head gear, though no fmcs or other deterrents are permissible because it is not an ordinance. He asked if Fellman if she felt a resolution would be less effective than an ordinance that is not enforced. Fellman stated, it would take funding, community involvement, and a buy-in from the emergency and law enforcement agencies to make it work. Council Member Moore asked her reaction if the ordinance was for persons under the age of 16 instead of 18 and Fellman stated it would be acceptable but she would prefer the age 18. Police Chief Kopp stated the Kenai Police and Fire Departments already have five active educational programs. Ross asked Fellman if she felt the helmet law should apply to people using ice skates as well and Fellman answered yes. Williams stated he did not envision rigorous enforcement, but enforcement. He did not think a resolution would be good enough. Williams stated he would support the ordinance. Roy Wells, Kenai -- Stated he supported the ordinance; liked the 'first offense' warning; suggested placement of signs along the bike path that a helmet law is applicable; and thinks children wearing helmets will hold their parents accountable to also wear helments. Tim Navarre, Kenai -- Stated, if the ordinance cannot be enforced, it should not be passed and did not support the ordinance. Navarre suggested placement of signs, public awareness, etc. tried first and then, after a year or so, bring on the ordinance. KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 5 Nolan Compton, Kenai -- Stated he supports the ordinance and believed it would allow the community to enforce the program. If an ordinance is passed in Kenai, it could influence other communities to do the same. Mary Warrington, Brain Injury Support Group, Kenai -- Stated her support of the ordinance and believed a helmet law is more important than other social laws. Richard Warrington, Kenai -- Noted the Soldotna City Council would be discussing a helmet ordinance after the Kenai City Council. Council Member Bookey stated he did not support the ordinance; believed a helmet law should be legislated by the state; suggested passing a resolution much like the one discussed in the packet information; does not want to have an ordinance that cannot be enforced; and suggested working with the area legislators to bring the discussion forward at the state level. Council Member Swarner stated her support of the ordinance and stated she believed the ordinance would give teeth to what the Police and parents can do; believes signing a great idea; and would be agreeable to changing the age from 18 to 16. Council Member Moore stated he did not disagree with any comments made and would support the ordinance. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Moore MOVED to amend the ordinance, and change the wording from "...any person under eighteen (18) years..." to sixteen (16) years of age. Council Member Porter SF~ONDED the motion. Moore noted, the majority of the comments made during the evening suggested the wording be age sixteen. Swarner noted, the council were taking the lead, like the smoking ordinance. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: Moore Yes [Porter Yes Gl!man Yes .. Ross Yes [Williams No Bookey Yes , Swamer Yes MOTION PASSED. Discussion continued. Porter stated she had received two comments against the ordinance; noted 34 states have helmet laws; in California it is mandatory; thinks a resolution would be good to have for a year or two and then go forward with an KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 6 ordinance after the public is education; thinks something needs to be done; feels it's the city's responsibility; and, favored a strong resolution. Council Member Gilman stated he believed it the parental responsibility to ensure helmets are worn and believed there would be unintended legal consequences with the passage of an ordinance (comparative negligence) and liability to the city; would rather have an educational program in the terms of a resolution; and, the resolution would allow officers to stop minor children and say it is a good idea to wear a helmet, however his primary concern is the comparative negligence issue. City Attorney Graves stated he had researched the issue and some states have a provision that violation of the helmet ordinance cannot be used as evidence for 'comparative negligence or negligence'; most states have a warning instead of a citing, and others have a law that says officers can only warn; and, regarding the "wave over" issue, he was reluctant to have a police officer pull over a citizen (or in this case minor) for not violating the law because the council thought it a good policy to have a helmet. Gilman stated he was concerned of spot or selective enforcement and was leaning toward a resolution of education. Ross stated he supported a resolution form with "warning" verbiage drawn up through a cooperative effort with the police, city attorney, Safe Kids Program, Brain Injury Group, etc. He added, he did not support passing an ordinance that would be there strictly as a public relations issue and would get minimal enforcement. He noted, he saw someone on ice skates in the multipurpose facility being in greater danger than a child on certain types of tricycles that ride close to the ground. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Ross MOVED to amend Section A, adding "ice skates" after roller skates, and, after "...or rights-of-way,..." add, "and the Kenai Multipurpose Facility..." Council Member Moore SF~ONDED the motion. Ross stated he did not support the ordinance, but if there is an ordinance, it should protect the children. He added, he would vote against the ordinance because he believed a resolution form and education would be a better direction to take. Williams stated he disagreed with the amendment; he did not buy into the comparative negligence because other states already have helmet laws on the books; the city already does spot enforcement; and, not all communities have the same laws. Ross stated he made the motion to amend because of testimony given earlier. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: Moore Yes Porter Ross Yes Williams Yes Gilman Yes No Booke¥ Yes KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 7 [ Swarner I No [ ! MOTION PASSED. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Gilman MOVED to amend the ordinance adding a new paragraph stating the ordinance cannot be used as evidence for comparative negligence and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. Chief Kopp noted he would want the ordinance not to conflict with the state law relating to the age requirements for someone riding an off-road vehicle. He noted, the first amendment passed earlier (changing the age to 16) would conflict with state law. MOTION TO TABLE: Council Member Swarner MOVED to table the motion until the first meeting in August and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. Swarner stated her reason for the tabling motion was to give administration time to sort out the comparative negligence concern. VOTE ON TABLING MOTION: Moore Ross Swamer Yes No Yes Porter No Williams Yes Gilman No Bookey No MOTION FAILS. The discussion relating to 'comparative negligence' continued. Williams asked how much weight would a municipal rule relating to comparative negligence have in regard to the case if the state law is ambiguous or there is no state law. Graves stated he believed it would be an issue raised in the courts. However, he didn't feel it would be harm~l to include a 'comparative negligence' paragraph, though there was an issue as to whether or not the courts would allow it to modify state tort law. He suggested a Section F could be added with the following wording: A violation of this ordinance cannot be used as evidence of negligence or comparative negligence. VOTE ON AMENDMENT (COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCES: Moore lYes . Porter lYes Ross , Yes Williams Yes Gilman Yes Bookey Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 8 [ Swarner lYes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. BREAK TAKEN: 8:17 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:35 P.M. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: Moore No Ross No Swarner Yes Porter No Gilman Williams No Bookey No MOTION FAILED. MOTION TO RECONSIDER: Council Member Moore MOVED for reconsideration of the ordinance at the August 4, 2004 council meeting. Council Member Swamer SECOlqDED the motion. Attomey Graves noted, the motion would require no action until the August 4, 2004 meeting. At that time, if the motion receives four votes, the matter will be reconsidered. Ross requested administration, in conjunction with the brain injury support group, Safe Kids, prepare a resolution supporting the helmet wearing at the August 4 meeting. Williams explained, the resolution would be considered if the ordinance is reconsidered and fails. Ordinance No. 2053-2004 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 to Provide That FAA Authorized Uses are Allowed in the Conservation Zone for those Properties Contained Inside the Airport Perimeter Fence or Having Access to Aircraft Movement Areas, Ramps, Taxiway or Parking Aprons. MOTIOI~: Council Member Moore MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2053-2004 and Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. City Attorney Graves explained, currently, allowed uses for areas within the fence at the airport are primarily for glide paths for aircraft. The Everts lease would be within that area. To amend the footnote would allow the ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 9 Everts lease and others like it to go forward. He added, in the long term of the planning process, the code is intended to be amended to al/ow similar uses with the Master Plan, but that process will take some time. In the interim, the airport administration requested the footnote be amended to allow the Everts lease to move forward, as well as others, as long as they are compatible with FAA requirements, to go forward. Ross stated the Planning & Zoning Commission passed a resolution recommending the amendment to the code be made. VOTE: Moore Yes I Porter Yes Gilman lYes Ross Yes Williams Yes [~ookey Yes Swa_mer Yes MOTION PASSED UN~IMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2004-36 -- Awarding the Bid to Russ's Construction Co. for Kenai Recreation Center Wood Gym Floor Repair/Refinish - 2004 for the Total Amount of $11,338.32. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-36. Council Member Moore S~OI~ED the motion and requested Ij~.~hln~ous CONSENT. There were no public comments. Public Works Manager La Shot reported budgeted funds were enough to cover the project as it was originally bid, the hollow spots in the floor will be repaired, and this was the only bid received. He added, the bidder probably has been the only bidder for the last 20 years and is known as the expert of this type of work. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Resolution No. 2004-37 -- Awarding a Contract to Terex Utilities West for a 2004 or Newer Bucket Truck F550 Extended Cab 4X4 XL for the Total Amount of $76,105. MOTION: Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-37. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 10 There were no public comments. Public Works Manager Komelis noted, the truck will be a 2004 model unless a 2005 is available, then the city would accept a 2005 model. In either case, it will be a new vehicle. He also noted, the cost is less because the city will be able to piggyback a bid with Clackarnus County, Oregon. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. F-7. Resolution No. 2004-38 -- Transferring $4,500 From Legal Department Professional Services to Salary and Benefits to Hire a Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer. MOTION: Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-38 and Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Moore Yes Porter [Yes Gilman Ross Yes Williams [ Yes Booke¥ Swarner Yes Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. F-8. Resolution No. 2004-39 -- Supporting the Development of an Assisted Living Facility in the City of Kenai and Providing Services to Assist in the Selection and Acquisition of Suitable Land for the Facility. MOTION: Council Member Swamer MOVED for approval of Resolution 2004-39 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. James McConneH, Eagle River and Project Coordinator -- McConnell reported he, the Senior Connection, and Council Members Swamer and Porter met and established a priority list of properties for a proposed site of an assisted living facility. The property receiving their first priority is Borough-owned property on Swires Road. He added, they would meet with Borough Mayor Bagley in the morning to discuss the possibility of the property being made available for this proposed use. McConnell noted, a 30-year development plan will be developed and this property, because of its KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 11 larger acreage, would allow for growt~ and definition of a campus-type facility. He alao noted, all comments he baa received thus far had been positive. Council Member Ross noted wording in the resolution stating, "...acquisition of suitable land to support an assisted living facility..." and questioned whether it meant the city would not be obligated to acquire land for the facility. Williams explained, council's first discussions relating to land for the facility was that it is the intention of council to continue to ask the borough to make available the property, but not envisioning the city would be purchasing the land. Bookey stated he had been concerned with the same issue. He noted, he always had been in support of the development of such a facility. Williams also noted, the 20 acres would allow expansion for a campus situation and noted, the Borough Mayor had previously said no to making the property available because he didn't feel it was the highest and best use for the property. Williams urged all the council members to support the project and discuss the issue with Mayor Bagley and Assembly members when possible. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Liquor License Renewal-- Pizza Hut #9, Restaurant/Eating Place. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM G: MINUTES Regular Meeting of June 16, 2004 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM H: OLD BUSmES~ H-Xo Discussion -- Lawton Acres/Preliminm~ Plat. It was noted, administration was requested to bring a preliminary plat for council review. As the owner of the property, administration wanted to be sure the design was what council had in mind prior to forwarding it to the Planning & Zoning Commission. City Manager Snow explained, if council approves the preliminary plat to move forward, as owners of the property, a rezone would be recommended to be requested at the Commission level. The rezone would be from Conservation to Commercial. Graves suggested, if council wants to rezone the property, to rezone the same as the adjoining parcel acrosa Walker Lane in order for it not to be considered 'spot zoning' because of the amount of acreage involved, i.e. below three acres is considered spot KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 12 zoning and above 13 Acres is not spot zoning, this property is in the middle. Rezoning it as he suggested would help defeat any spot zoning arguments if there was a challenger. Gilman suggested it be light commercial to transition from commercial to the residential area. Graves stated a decision would not need to be made during this meeting as to what zone it should be rezoned. At thia time, council was being asked to approve the preliminary plat to submit it to the Commission. ^ rezoning request would be a different process. Snow noted, administration would prepare the rezone request and forward it to the Commission. When the rezone cornea forward from the Commission to council, council could then approve it or change the zone. Discussion followed regarding the green belt. Public Works Manager Komelis explained, the 33 feet would be the actual right of way, a total of 73 feet to the centerline; administration discussed an additional 33 feet as a buffer zone, but it was thought it would be more protective if the city retained ownership of the 30 feet instead of a right of way (Tract A). Porter stated she was not interested in seeing a car repair shop, used car lot, etc. on the lots. Bookey noted it would be a 30 foot greenbelt; he stated his concem the lot sizes may not be large enough to put a restaurant and part~g, etc. on a lot. It wa~ noted, a person could purchase two lots and request the removal of the lot line. He added, he wanted to be sure the lots would be large enough to develop. Public Works Manager La Shot noted, the person who initiated the discussion ia interested in a half-acre lot. He noted, all the lots were larger than one-half acre. It was suggested the preliminary plat be returned to administration and brought back with a better understanding of where the right of way is located and the road compared ot the right of way. Roy Wells, 410 l, ewtoa Drive, K~nat-- Stated he was very opposed to the development of the lots; the city has no city center and drawing business in this direction would take it further away from a city center; and, even with a green belt, with the beetle kill trees, etc., the residents on Lawton would be looking into the back of buildings. He added, he did not want hi~ home to be taxed adversely because of a commercial development or property values detracted. Williams requested a delay of action on the preliminary plan until zoning options and more detailed plat showing the right-of-way/greenbelt concerns voiced earlier, for council's review. At that time, if funding is required to acquire the right of way information, etc., council could be advised with an estimate of the cost. Council consensus was to hold the discussion until the July 21 meeting. ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 13 I-1o Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Council Member Swamer 8F~ONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the Substitute Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 list and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. I-3o Ordinance No.' 2054-2004 -- An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,420 for a State of Alaska Highway Safety Grant for Equipment. Introduced by consent agenda. I-4o Ordinance No. 2055-2004-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $56,105 to Replace the Police Records Management System. Introduced by consent agenda. Approval-- Lease Application/C!iff R. Everts d/b/a Everts Air Fuel, Inc.- - Proposed Parcel on North Willow Street. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of the lease application to Cliff R. Everts d/b/a Everts Air Fuel, Inc. Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Discussion-- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Denial of PZ04-20 -- An application for an Encroachment Permit for a two-foot side yard set back for the property known as Lot 8, Ruby's Dazzling Scenic View Subdivision (1402 Barabara Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Appeal submitted by Thomas Wright, Sharalyn Wright, Sara Wright and John Luick. KEN~ CITY COUNCIL ME~ING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 14 It was noted the wording should have been "Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Approval of PZ04-20." Council reviewed the information and set the hearing date for duly :21, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Gilman declared a conflict of interest, Council Member Swarner stated she may not be able to attend the meeting; and Moore stated he may not be in attendance 'either. It was noted by the City ^ttomey, ff members were not able to attend, they could participate in the findings after reading the verbatim or listening to the taped proceedings. BREAK TAKEN: 9:32 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 9:49 P.M. ITEM J: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS,. J--1. Council on Aging -- Swarner reported the following: · The group met on July 1 and approved a "no smoking" rule for the congregate housing facility. City Attorney Graves noted, as owners of the building, the no-smotdng rule would not be required as an ordinance but would be included in the leases and posted. It was asked if there were any tenants grand-fathered in and it was noted, currently no of the residents were smokers. · The changes to the by-laws were approved. · A presentation was made by the Senior Connection relating to the development of an assisted living facility. · The seniors' pie booth was very successful during the July 4 festivities. J-Il. Airport Commission -- Moore reported the meeting summary for the June meeting was included in the packet and the July meeting had been cancelled. J-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, July 12. It was also noted an application from Peter Barrett for appointment to the Commission was included in the packet. Williams reviewed the applicant's qualifications and stated he had no objection to making the appointment. Council stated no objections. J-4. Library Commission -- Gilman reported the Commission met on July 6 and heard a presentation from Judge Huguelet relating to the possible inclusion of the Court System's Law Library ha the Kenai Community Library. The Commission passed a motion to form a subcommittee to include the Jud§e, Council Member Gilman, Commissioner Brenckle, etc. to explore ideas, i.e. leverage of funds from the Court System for an expansion of the Community Library to house the law library, formation of partnership arrangement between the city and Court System, etc. He asked if the Library Commission could apply for grants themselves and Graves stated no, the city has to apply for grants. ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 15 Ross questioned whether meetings of a subcommittee would require advertisement of meetings, etc. Graves stated he would research the question and report back. J-S. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Ross reported the following: · The Commission met on July 1 and discussed the flea market and want to review the request for proposal documents and discuss why the concept did not go forward this year and also consider it earlier next year for consideration. Heard an "excellent presentation" from the Boys & Girls Club on activities tatting place at their facilities. J-6. Planning t1~ Zoning Commission -- Ross reported the minutes of the previous Commission meeting were in the packet. He noted, the Commission failed the recommendation on the city becoming involved in the permitting related to anadromous streams. He added, there was no testimony offered either for or against thc issue. Concerns of the Commission were expressed as "if not broken, why fix it" and cost of time and personnel involved in the enforcement. J-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees J-Ta. Beautification Committee -- Swamer reported the next meeting would be held on July 13 at 7'00 p.m. She also noted the letter of resignation from Kathy Moore included in the packet and an application for appointment from Mary LeFebvre. Swamer recommended the appointment of LeFebvre. There were no objections to the appointment. J-Tb. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Swarner reported the draft AML Policy Statement was included with council's packets. She noted the document would be discussed at the August 19 and 20 meetings in Kenai. J-7c. Arctic Winter Games -- Moore reported he would not be able to attend the next meeting and Alternate Frates would attend in his place. J-7d. Stranded Gas Committee -- Ross gave a report on the lengthy meeting of the Committee he attended via teleconference. The next meeting will be held in Anchorage. He reviewed actions taken. ITEM K: RRPORT OF Tltlg MAYOR-- Williams noted the following: · Requested a letter of thanks be prepared for Kathy Moore. · Noted he was notified of bleachers being removed from the Kenai Middle School and suggested administration look at them and consider whether they may be of use at the multipurpose facility. · He attended the Sean Me. pine funeral. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 16 · He presented a 'key to the city' to the Vice President of Home Depot during a recent visit to the community. He learned the Kenai store had exceeded its sales goal by 24%. · He received notification of an impending peaceful demonstration to take place regarding subsistence fishing. The Kenai Classic was very successful. ITEM L: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS L-1. City Manager-- City Manager Snow reported the following: · An update from the Corps of Engineers was included in the packet relating to the bluff erosion/restoration project and indicated they had already completed an outline of the technical report and will consist of a main report section and appendices. The main report and appendices are scheduled for completion in August, 2004. The City will be part of the study team and will be able to review the draft prior to it being finahzed. · She had been working with Airport Manager Cronkhite and City Attorney Graves in reviewing a Special Use Permit for identifying and harvesting spruce bark beetle-killed spruce and others around the airport. The work will be on-going. · VISTA Volunteer Casey Reynolds will be ending hiS tenure with the City of Kenai to take a new VISTA position with the Economic Development District. A replacement VISTA person has been advertised; Reynolds has agreed to continue working with the Strategy Plan committee until a new VISTA person is on staff (to continue after summer break in the early fall). · The Public Safety Building dedication in memory of Officer John Watson will be held on July 22 at 1'00 p.m. It was noted, the painting of the exterior of the Public Safety Building will not be completed by that time, but administration will make sure the work will not interfere with the program. L-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported a newspaper article was included in the packet relating to the State raising its traffic fines. Because of some discrepancies between the State and City frae schedules, it was felt the City's code should be changed to match the State's. To that end, an ordinance to amend the city code will be introduced at the next council meeting. L-3. City Clerk -- City Clerk Freas referred to a memorandum she included in the packet relating to propositions taken to the voters to exempt the City of Kenai from the submission of financial statements to the Alaska Public Offices Commission. She noted, the information was presented due to a request from Council Member Porter. KEN~ CITY COUNCIL ME~ING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 17 A brief discussion took place and the consensus was there was no interest in placing a similar question on the next ballot. ITEM M: DISCUSSION ,,, M-1. Citizens -- Bob Peters, Old Town -- Peters noted the following: * He found it interesting a no-smoking determination was made for the congregate housing facility and that there are no longer any tenants who smoke. Information relating to the Library Commission's discussion with Judge Huguelet and the possibility of the Community Library housing the Court System's Law Library. · Thanked Ross for the stranded gas report. · Relating to the Lawton Acres discussion, he suggested some land be left for the future citizens to develop. M-2. Council Bookey-- Requested an update regarding the Mike Spizak lease application. City Manager Snow reported administration was waiting for Spizak to submit information and Public Works Manager stated they would be meeting with him to confirm his plan. Swarner -- Congratulated the Planning Department for purchasing a new color copier and preparing the Comprehensive Plan in-house. Moore -- Asked if the appraisal for the property Spizak is interested in leasing was ordered. Snow reported it had been. She added, the council approved the lease and appraisal was ordered, however the appraisal will go to the FAA first before it is received here. Porter-- Noted the following: · Asked about the Float Plane Basin use. Acting Airport Manager Bondurant reported there were less slip rentals, but more fuel use. Also, there have been an increase in fly-ins. · Asked about the pawn shop selling used cars. City Attomey Graves reported it is an allowable use. Porter noted some would probably considered junk cars and would like something done about it. Porter asked Graves to look into it. · Suggested the city have a staff person work on the Fourth of July at the greenstrip to ensure supplies are available for the restroom, etc. It was noted, a key to the storage supply room was made available to the Chamber President for that purpose. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2004 PAGE 18 Gilman -- Noted, during a recent power outage, the old main computer crashed. He also noted, the Friends of the Library book sale would be taking place at the library during the weekend. Ro~ -- No report. EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled , ,, ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 10'53 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk CITY OF KENAI "Oil Capital of Alaska" 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA g9611-7794 TELEPHONE: ~7-283-7535 FAX: 907-283-3014 MEMO To' Subject: Phone: Date'. Linda Snow, Kenai City Manager Keith Ko~nelis, Kenai Public Works Manage~ ~ Lawton ACres (907) 283-8232 Fox: (907) 283-3014 ~uly ~4, ZOO4 ,, , Attached is a drawing that shows the following: The centerline of the existing road, Lawton Drive, is on the section line. The paved road with the curb and gutter is 33 feet wide or 16.5' on each side of the centerline. There is a 4' paved sidewalk on the north side and a 4' gravel path on the south side. The dedicated public right of way for the road is 33' to the north and 40' to the south of the section line. On the north side there is 12.5' from the back of the paved sidewalk to the property line. This 12.5' could be decreased but changing the dedicated public right of way would require a vacation, which could be objected to by the utility companies. ' 3:, ~) 0 n; 0 Z Z Z Cricket ~R. 60' ROW MOa ,oot ,LL'ECC ~I.gv.co. ooN ,LL'69[ ,CL'L!;t 3.6~,LO.Z~OS o 0 '- .66'lcjl ] .c~g./. LOON o · .60'9t, 1 3.~g./. LOON ~ z .gi'o)t 3.c~c~./.. LOON .to'cci 3.SS.LLOON ~ ,9~'goi ~ ,91'691. -~ eu~7 a CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Williams and Councilors FROM' (f~/Cary R. Graves, City Attorney DATE: July 12, 2004 RE' Zoning Options for Lawton During the Council meeting of July 7, 2004, questions arose about what uses would be allowed on the property under the various zoning options. Attached is a portion of the Land Use Table showing the uses allowed in the CC (Central Commercial), CG (General Commercial, IL (Light Industrial and IH (Heavy Industrial). The commercial land across Walker Lane is zoned CG. Please let me know if you have any questions. CRG/sp Attachment Chapter 14.22 LAND USE TABLE* Sections: 14.22.010 Land use table. " Editor's Note: Thc land usc table was moved lo its own chapter by request of thc city. 14.22.010 Land use table. KEY' P = Principal Permitted Use C = Conditional Use S = Secondary Use N = Not Permitted LAND USES RESIDENTIAL One Family Dwelling Two/Three Family Dwelling Four Family Dwelling Five/Six Family Dwelling Seven or More Family Dwelling Townhouscs n Mobile Home Parks o Pianncd Unit Residcntial Development 7 COMMERCIAL Automotive Sales Automotive Service Stations Banks Business/Consumer Services Guide Service Hotels/Motels Z~ Professional Offices Restaurants Rctail/Wholcsaic Business Theaters/Commercial Recreation INDUSTRIAL and Related Uses DISTi 289 NOTE' Reference footnotes on following pages for additional restrictioris (Kenai Supp No. 83, b-7-03) I '99 4 ....010 LAND USE TABLE KEY' P = Principal Permitted Use C = Conditional Use S = Secondary Use N = Not Permitted NOTE: Reference footnotes on following pages for additional restrictions ZONING DISTRICTS _ _ _ ' " ~ , , II II I / / , , INDUSTRIAL__ / / ~, I / Automotive Repair~'ire Recappin~Rebuilding GasManufactur~Storagc /N N/'C'° C'o /N ~' N IN N C° C'~N ~./~ Mandhctur- N C C/ N C C P P P N C / C bly/Stomge I~STITUTION~L Charitable Institutions C C Elementa~ Schools* C C C ~7 C C P P C C , P C~ C H~gh Schools* , c c c c / I ~ . c c i P / c Hos · , c,,~ c ~, c /c !~ ~ ~ c I ~c c Libraries Ct C C/ C C /' Cu IP P P C ~P C P P~ksMUSeUmS~dRecreation~ C cC ~, C cC ,.C / /C C ~c c lc c c c lc c c S~it~iums, , g C C ~ C C / , ~sc~[~~°us ~c / ~ i / Bed and Breakfx, C C C C~bin Rentals C , C C /s ~c c c c 8~ c/~ c ~meteries C ~ C ~ N $ ~ , , ~yc~c~t~ ~ c c / c c ~ c I~ P P c lc/ c c / C P S C P C C .o~ . .,/ / ' / ,, Essential Sec'ices P P F~ing/G~denin~Gene P P P P P P P C N P P mi Agriculture*** (Kcnai Supp. No. 83, 6-7*03) 290 i4.2~'.0i0 LAND USE TABLE KEY: P = Principal Permitted Use C = Conditional Use S = Secondary Use N = Not Permitted NOTE: Reference tbotnotes on following pages lbr additional restrictions Z~ ~ DIST ,, CG IL , /i~ TSH 'MISCELLANEOUS I Nurseries '~ /c/il Assemblages ~s(Large: C C C C P~ p~S p~ p~S ~s C / P ~Cireuses. Fairs. etc.} Fraternal Organi~ti0ns N C C C C / C C i P P P C I N P C Nursing, Convalescent N C C C C P P C C C or Rest Homes / , Parking. Public Lots ~2 C/(C C C C C~ ~ C C C C I/C C C Pr,i,,~,~C~.~ S/C C C I P P C C I ~ S C / / Sites** / , Recreational Vehicle C' C C C N N C C C C C N C Parks SocialHalls N C C C C i P P C C I N C C of Natural Resources ~* / I Surface Extraction of C/ C C C N N C C C C C N Natural Rcsoymes ~ .... Union Hall~ ~ C C & C C P P C C * See 42 USCA Sec. 2000cc (Religious Land Usc and Institutionalized Pt s Act of 2000) ** See Telecommunications Act of 1996, Sec. 704(a). *** See, however, the limitations imposed under KMC 3.10.070. Footnotes: (I) (2) (3) Allowed as a secondary usc except on the ground floor of thc pan of thc building fronting on collector streets and major highways. One (I) single-family residence per parcel, which is part of the main building. Allowed as a conditional usc, subject to satisfying the following conditions: (a) Thc usable area per dwelling unit shall be thc same as that required for dwelling units in thc RS zone: (b) The site square footage in area musl be approved by thc Commission; (c) Yards around the site, off-street parking, and olhcr development rcquiremenls shall be thc same as for principal uses in thc RR zone: (d) Water and sewer facilities shall meet thc requirements of all applicable health regulations; 291 (Kenai Supp. No. 83, 6-7-03) 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 ~~ 1992 KENAI, ALASKA MEMORANDUM: TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Linda Snow, City Manager _J~ Larry Semmens, Finance Director ~ July 15, 2004 ,Airport Lots 5 and 6, block 1, FBO Subdivision In order to get this project done this fall we need to follow this timeline: 1. Request for bids issued July 22, 2004- note funds are not appropriated 2. Bids due 8/11 3. Appropriating ordinance introduction 8/4 4. Ordinance hearing 8/18 5. Bid award 8/18 6. Construction completion 9/30 The discussion with Council regarding using airport funds to develop these lots cemered around the assumption that we would receive our investmem back through increased appraised value of the developed land. We have asked the appraiser to give us two values for the property- both as developed and undeveloped. The appraisal will allow comparison of the difference in the two values with the actual cost to develop the property. The problem is that we will not have the appraisal information until late September. Therefore, if the project is to be done this fall it will be done without being able to determine if the normal lease terms will allow recovery of our development cost. It is possible that the appraised value of the development cost will be less than the actual developmem cost. If this were the case, the normal lease terms of 6% of appraised value would not recover our development cost. Since we don't have the appraisal to determine the lease rate, we do not know if the prospective tenant will actually lease the property. I recommend that Council be asked if they want to proceed with the project along the timeline above, or if we should wait for the appraisal prior to awarding the development contract. If we wait, the project will probably be delayed until spring. *CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., 8UITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA O~11-TTB4 TELEPHONE 907-283..7S3S FAX 907~14 ~ MEMORANDUM TO: Linda Snow, City Manager FROM: Jack La Shot, Public Works Manag/ef~ DATE: July 15, 2004 SUBJECT: Department Report for Council meeting of July 21, 2004 · A current Public Works bid information sheet is attached. · We have a new cost estimate from Wince-CorthelI-Bryson, our consultants, to construct the site-work for Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, FBO Subdivision. In order to finalize the cost estimate and plans for the project, a meeting with Mr. Spisak was necessary. He did not meet with us until recently. The new cost estimate for construction is $114,905. Adding engineering services, administration costs and a small contingency, the total to appropriate is $150,000. Larry Semmens, Finance Director, will include a memo for the packet with further information regarding this project. · Concerning the Multi-Purpose Facility venting problem, we are at this time exploring the possibility of having a local business fabricate passive vents to be purchased by the City with installation by a contractor, purchase and installation of mechanical fans, or a combination of both. z z 0 m - Z ~- LU ILl LLI 0 0 0 0 w ~ _z LU 0 ILl 0 ILl LU (.,g "~ __ crj iJJ W' Ill O~ 0 0 0 0 '~" 0 0 ~1' 0 0 CO 03 ~ 0 0 0 0 LO 1.0 LO ~ ~ 0 0 ~ LO O0 0'~ e~l Z Z LU Z Z ~ ~ >' 0 0 0 Z Z 0 ~ .-J Z Z 0 0 '~ ~ 0 0 0 0 0 ~ (/) a. 0 0 0 w 0 z OM. wu_ 0 I-- 0 LLI LU 0 z o o ~ ILl I-- w z LU crj ~ 0 LLI 0 17' O9 IJ,I n,' ~ w 0 o o 0 o o 0 z O z o ~1 o - LU I,~ LU o o Z I-- Z 0 I-- W o o Z I-- 0 I-- (0 Z 0 0 LLI 0 l- W l- "il uJ 0 LIJ 0 W Z 0 ri,' I-- Z Z I.U n,' iii I Z u.I 0 0 u.I ILl (.'3 o o Z I-- 0 n," I-- Z 0 0 l-- u.I 0 Z 5 Ll.l IJ.I u.I I.L. Z 0 0 o o 0 C~ Suggested by: Administra City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 2056-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING 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. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai was awarded a grant from the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Department of Juvenile Justice in the amount of $51,491; and, WHEREAS, this award is a pass through grant to the Boys and Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula; and, WHEREAS, the Boys and Girls Club will provide the required match and will meet all grant requirements; and, WHEREAS, the City administration will monitor grant compliance and meet grant financial reporting requirements; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to appropriate this grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: State Grants $51,491 Increase Appropriations: Non-departmental- Grants to Agencies $51,491 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fourth day of August 2004. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' (07/13/04) hl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: July 21, 2004 August 4, 2004 August 4, 2004 Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2057-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DEDICATING CERTAIN CITY-OWNED FORECLOSED LANDS FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF LANDS NOT NEEDED FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has acquired through tax and special assessment foreclosures the parcels that appear on Exhibits A and B, which are attached to this ordinance; and WHEREAS, these lists of parcels have been reviewed by the City Administration, Kenai Harbor Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, the recommendations are that the parcels described in Exhibit A should be retained for public purpose, and the parcels described in Exhibit B are declared not needed for a public purpose and shall be sold; and WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code 22.05.050 provides for the dedication of lands for a public purpose if so determined by the City Council; and WHEREAS, KMC 22.05.010 states, "Disposal or sale of lands shall be made only when, in the judgment of the City Council, such lands are not required for a public purpose." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1' That the following parcels, described in Exhibit A, along with the name of their former owner (if known) and the reason for their retention, are those that should be retained and not sold pursuant to local ordinances and State statutes. Section 2' That the following parcels, described in Exhibit B, along with the name of their former owner, are declared to be surplus to the needs of the City and are not needed for public purpose and therefore shall be sold. Section 3' That the former owners have been notified pursuant to KMC 22.05.090 (c). PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 4th day of August, 2004. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk (7/7/2004)kh Introduced: Adopted: Effective: July 21, 2004 August 4, 2004 September 4, 2004 CiTY OF KENA! 210 FIDALGO AVE., sUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 Memorandum Date: To: From: RE July 15, 2004 Linda L. Snow, City Manager Kim Howard, Assistant to the City Manager Ordinance 2057-2004 Attached is an ordinance dedicating properties that were acquired through tax foreclosure and/or delinquent city special assessments for public purpose or sale. The administration, Harbor Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Parks and Recreation Commission have made recommendations as to what properties should be retained. As required by KMC 22.05.090 and Alaska Statutes, notification of the public heating of the ordinance will be sent by certified mail to the last record owner unless the property has been foreclosed on for more than ten years. (Most of the properties have been foreclosed upon for more than ten years.) On Exhibit A, Parcels to be Retained for Public Purpose, note that four of the properties have Borough taxes owing through the judgment date, interest, and out-of-pocket costs incurred by the. Borough. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2057-2004 will authorize a sale. A sale brochure is being drafted and can be included in a Council packet later this summer. A sale can be scheduled atter the effective date of the Ordinance, September 4th. Attachments /kh o o~ ffi -r' -r' .~_ > © 0 00 0 0 i .~_ .[ 'm > © 0 > © 00 0 Om > © 0 ~ 0 o o'~ o 0 o o 0~ o o o o o o 0 ~ 0 0 0 0 ~ ~-- q~ v- ~-- v- v- c~m o o "6 '~ ~ E E E E o~, oE~, oE~, oE~, 0 0 0 'ID u~ 0 0 LLi _: i"~ !,: I H. FFIii Ii Ii ii Ii 'ID 0 I 0 "0 0 0 'ID 0 0 z Siliit I Map A- Foreclosed Properties I~equlrlng urcllnance 9 ~9 2 8 ,,;" /. ...... 905205 NA 4~90332~ 3~q0331 TR. B ¢1) 6 (5) 2 ...... ~, (8) 4A 3905317 39O5318 3905322 39O5325 27 3905328 33 39 38 37 36 4O 35 34 33 PARK · Black Gold Estates Map B - Foreclosed Properties Requiring Ordinance / 2 1~ I~ ~ \ I'B 1~ 4 ;9 u_ ~- -'10 ~ ;, ¢~ ~' ...... : '~ 1 PARK 33 3906215 UNSUBDIVIDED REMAINDER 3906141 3 12 , 2 13 , __ 1-B 14 2-B - - 14-B 6-A 6-B 7 ,,, 5 8 ~ 4 (!)~ 9 3 10 ,,, 2 11 1 12 · t I I I , 3 12 , , 2 13 ....... ..... 1 14 .......... 1-A 14-A ,, 6 7 ~ ,,, ~ _ 5 8 , 4(10) 9 .... _ 3 i0 ,. 2 11 1 12 !,..I,...._ ..- ,, .... 5PUP, DR: .... 4 ,,(:)) 3 10 2 11 1 12 1-A 12-A '~72 11 I 12 4 (.~ 9(. '' ,~ 3 ~_~'~ - 12 ,!~_A .... 12-A"- 6 7 5C~ 8 _4 ((~) 3 10 2 11 _. ..... _ _ 1 12 , ....... ' "3906213 3906214 P, EDOUB T AVE 4 '(4 4-- , 3 (3) 3 2 2 1 1 . , 1 -A 1 -A ....... 6 6 ~ 5 5 ,,, 4 (5)(2) , 3 3 2 2 ,, , 1 1 ....... 1 Carl F. Ahlstrom S/D Map C - Foreclosed Properties Requiring Ordinance POR. TR. 4 PARK 5PU~ DR 3910409 .....3911015 .... 3911016 ~O~IDA AVE CALT. FORNZA AVE 3911014 3911013_ 101.2 3910321 ioll 3910322 391~-i"0 ........... 3910323 3911009 3910324 3910308 391O3O9 OO3 3910311 110312 3910310 TR. A 3913112 3913113 3913114 3913115 3913117 3913118 3913119 391312O 3913121 3913122 3913123 3912110 REDOUBT AVE J b I I [SON J L~ NCT Mommsen S/D Map D - Foreclosed Properties Requiring Ordinance TR. C-2 (4) 2 TR. A TR. B R SUB UNSUBD. REIV 391 3914223 ........ BLOCK 1 & 2 TR. D TR. E [~,, 9 8 7 6 5 4 10 11 12'13 ~4'i~ ..... LENNA AVE Map E - Foreclosed Properties Requiring Ordinance ~O LU Z b b~ 4101250 PARSON'S HMSTD. NO, 2 TR. 2 TR, 16A" TR. 16 WOObS"rbE AVE Redoubt Ave ,, KILLEN~,S~ATES ' ADDITION NO. 1 TR. 18 2 SUBD. TR. 31 TR. 35 4101314 LM 1 25 2 24 3 23 , --4. _ ~ 22 Inlet Woods S/D Map F - Foreclosed Properties R quiring Ordinance 7 15 410631 16 3EAVER CREEK '"fMAINDER · ALASKA SUBD. 4107221 TR. 4 TR. 3 TR, 2 TR. I 12 15 19 TR. 5 12 TO~IAK 5T N ER BLUFF 4 TR A Beaver Creek AK S/D cfi ~ 0 Ytl,~, H±rlOcfi ~0~ .~g N~VW tlim Map I- Foreclosed Properties Requiring Ordinance (~) 4932001 ............. i0 t 33 3-- ...... 32 ~l 4' 31 I5 ---- 6 29 7 28 8 - 27 " - 26 3 .... , 25 4 - 24 b ~ - , , 22 7 .... 20 ' ~ - ~9 10 -- GOVT'. LOT 2 DEEDS BOOK 19 PAGE 148 Valhalla S/D Map J - Foreclosed Properties Requiring Ordinance GOV'T. LOT 17 GOV'T. LOT 18 TR. A 1 2 TR. 1 4926210 2 8 TR. 1 11 12 19 10 17 18 20-A Basin View S/D ) 38 Map K- Foreclosed Properties Requiring Ordinance 39 4O ,, KCHS KENAI JR. HIGH COLONIAL b~ PORTION GOV'T, LOT 2 .__ AUK ST ~ T~T~ BK94 TR. ~;'i Deepwood Park $/D Su§§ested by: Admims.~j~.~ b CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2058-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN~, ALASKA, AMENDING A PORTION OF THE CITY'S MINOR OFFENSE FINE SCHEDULE IN KMC 13.10.015 TO MATCH THE STATE OF ALASKA'S BAIL SCHEDULE. WHEREAS, because the State of Alaska's bail schedule had not been increased in over 20 years, in 2003 the City of Kenai increased its traffic fines to follow the Municipality of Anchorage's higher frae schedule rather than the State of Alaska's; and, WHEREAS, recoi~izing that higher traffic fines have a deterrent effect on violations, the State of Alaska increased its bail schedule effective July 1, 2004; and, WHEREAS, the State of Alaska's bail schedule and the City of Kenai's fine schedules are now generally the same but have some offenses where the fines are different; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai should adjust some of its frees to reflect the State's frae increases. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that KMC 13.10.015 is amended as follows on Attachment A of this ordinance. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fourth day of August, 2004. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: July 21, 2004 August 4, 2004 September 4, 2004 (7/13/04 sp) CITY OF KENAI CODE VIOLATION FINE SCHEDULE CITE RULE/OFFENSE FINE RULES OF ROAD 1 13 AAC 02.050(aI Drivincj on ~i~ht required . ' " $ ~5.00 2 13 AAC 02.050(b) Slower traffic to keep ri~lht $ 75.00 3 13 AAC 02.055(a) Overtaking on dc, Iht $ 150.00 4 13 AAC 02.060(c) Restrictions on drivinc, I left of center $ 150.00 5 13 AAC 02.065(a) . Overtakinc, l on left $ 150.00 6 13 AAC 02.070 Passin~ vehicle proceedincj in opposite direction $ 100.00 7 13 AAC 02.075(bI No passing zone $ 150.00 8 13 AA.C 02.090 Following too closely $ 100.00 9 13 AAC 02.080(b-c) Wronc, I way on one-way street $ 150.00 10 13 AAC 02.085(aI Drivin~l on roadways laned for traffic / Improper lane chancje $ 75.00 12 13 AAC 02.095(a) Vehicles restricted from controlled access roadway $ 100.00 11 13.AAC 02.095(c) Controlled access roadway, enterin~ or exitin~l ... $ 75.00 13 13 AAC 02.545(b) Driver to exercise due care $ 150.00 RIGHT-OF-WAY 14 13 AAC 02~010(al(3)(A) Failure to stop for steady red traffic si~lnal $ 150.00 15 13 AAC 02.120(aI Vehicle approachinc, I intersection $ 90.00 16 13 AAC 02.125 Vehicle tuminc, I left $ 150.00 17 13 MC 02.130(b) Failure to obey stop si~lns $ 100.00 18 13' AAC 02.130(b-c) Failure to yield after stoppin~l or at yield sicjn $ 150.00 19 13 MC 02.135(b) Stop and yield from p,dvate mad or driveway $ , 100.00 20 13 AAC 02.140(a-b) Failure to yield to emergency vehicle* $ ,150.00 *Mandatory court appearance / Minimum fine $150 PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS AND DUTIES 21 13 MC 02.150 !Pedestrian to obey control devices and re~lulations $ 40.00 22 13 MC 02.155(a) !Driver to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk $ 100.00 23 13 AAC 02.155(b). Pedestrians to use due care $ 50.00 24 13 MC 02.155(c) Driver not to pass vehicle stopped for pedestrian $ 75.00 25 13 MC 02.155(d) Pedestrians to use ri~lht half of crosswalk $ 25.00 26 13 AAC 02.155(e) Driving/through safety zone $ 75.00 27 13 MC 02.160(a-f) Pedestrian crossing/not in crosswalk to yield $ 40.00 28 13 MC 02.160(e) Prohibited pedestrian crossing $ 40.00 29 13 MC 02.160(d) Pedestrian crossin~ at other than d~lht angle $ 25.00 30 13 MC 02.175 Illegal waikinc, I on roadway . $ 40.00 31 13 MC 02.180 Pedestrians soliciting ddes or business $ 50.00 32 13 MC 02.190 Driver to yield right-of-way to blind pedestrians $ 150.00 Ordinance No. 2058-2004 Effective September 4, 2004 Page I of 2 CITY OF KENAI CODE VIOLATION FINE SCHEDULE CITE RULE/OFFENSE FINE TURNING AND STARTING 33 13 AAC 02.200(a-c) Turnin~l movement prohibited or restricted $ 75.00 34 13 AAC 02.205(a-b) Improper U-turn $ 75.00 35 13 AAC 02.210 Improper start from parked position . $ 75.00 36 13 AAC 02.215(a-f) Turnincj movements and required signals $ 75.00 SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED 37 13 AAC 02.257 Emer~in~ from alley, ddveway or building $ 100.00 38 13 AAC 02.265 Stop required when traffic obstructed $ 75.00 39 13 AAc 02.325(e) Overtakinc, i and passin~l school bus 3-19 over $ 8.00 per milel 40 20 or more over $ 12.00 per mile SPEED RESTRICTIONS 41 13 AAC 02.275(a) Safe speed under certain hazardous conditions (BASIC SPEED) $ 90.00 42 13 AAC 02.275(b) Speed violations - Designated limits 3-19 over $ 8.00 per mile 43 20 or more over' $ 12.00 per mile 44 13 AAC 02.280(a-d) Speed violations -- Altered limits 3-19 over $ 8.00 per milet 45 20 or more over $ 12.00 per mil® 46 Minimum speed violation; impedinc, I traffic $ 60.00 47 13 AAC 02.325(d) Speed violations -- School zones 3-9 over $ 12.00 per milei 48 10-19 over $ 14.00 per mile 49 20 or more over $ 16.00 per milei 50 OFF-ROAD VEHICLES 51 KMC 13.40.020(a-f) Off-mad vehicle operation $ 100.00 54 KMC 13.40.030 Special stops recluired $ 90.00 52 KMC 13.40.050 Helmet required $ 100.00 53 KMC 13.40.080 Operatin~l vehicle in a prohibited area $ 1OO.OO ANIMALS 55 KMC 3.10.010 Interference with peace or pdvacy ( 1 st offense) $ 50.00 56 KMC 3,10.010 Interference with peace or pdvac¥ (2nd offense) $ 100.00 57 KMC 3.~10.020(a, b and d) Control and confinement of animals (1st offense) $ 50.00 58 KMC 3.10.020(a, b and d) Control and confinement of animals (2nd offense) $ 100.00 PARKING 59 KMC 13.10.060 Campin~l on pdvate property $ 50.00 60 KMC 13.30.035 . Paid parkin~ $ 50.00 61 KMC 13.30.095 . Parkinc, l prohibited on Kenai Ave $ 50.00 62 KMC 18.35.010 !Ovemi~lht camping $ 50.00 63 13 AAC 02.340 !Parkinc, I, stopping on highway $ 50.00 !ABANDONED I JUNK VEHICLES I LITTERING 64 KMC 12.20.010 ~Deposit of refuse (littedn~l) $ 500.00 65 KMC 12.25.020 Abandonment of vehicle $ 100.00 66 KMC 12.25.030 Junk Vehicle $ 100.00 GENERAL iAny offense under Title 13 of the Alaska Administrative Code which has been incorporated by reference under KMC 67 13.30.010 and is not listed on this fine schedule shall have a fine amount as provided by the State in Administrative Rule 43.1. Ordinance No. 2058-2004 Effective Ser)tember 4. 2004 Pac3e 2 of 2 Municipal Advisory Group Resolution 2004-02 A resolution outlining parameters for Payment in Lieu of Taxes to Municipalities' A. Whereas the Stranded Gas Development Act anticipates a negotiated contract between the State of Alaska Department of Revenue and revenue impacted municipalities in lieu of traditional property taxes under AS 43.56; B. Whereas the Municipal Advisory Group, established under the auspices of the SGDA, has met regularly to discuss and review issues relating to revenue and socio-economic impacts of a gasline on municipalities; C. Whereas it is not the intent of the SGDA to exempt or modify property taxes currently being assessed and collected under 43.56 but to modify the shape of future property taxes to be assessed and collected for the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline; D. Whereas the definition of taxable property under 15 AAC 56.075 is confusing in terms of defining dual use property for purposes of taxation under 43.56; E. Whereas "stranded gas" defined in AS 43.82.900 means gas that is not being marketed due to prevailing costs or price conditions, as determined by an economic analysis by the commissioner for a particular project; F. Whereas real and personal property that is used or committed by contract or other agreement for use within this state primarily in the exploration for, production of, or pipeline transportation of gas or unrefined oil, or for the operations and maintenance of such facilities, is taxed under AS 43.56 rather than under AS 29.45; G. Whereas an exception to the definition of taxable property under AS 43.56 is "for property used solely for the retail distribution or liquefaction of natural gas"; H. Whereas the Municipal Advisory Group has not come to agreement on the shape, length or allocation methodology of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes to revenue impacted communities; I. Whereas the Municipal Advisory Group has come to consensus on the general parameters in which a PILT should be negotiated; Whereas a number of factors argue against sales tax exemptions, including: a. Complexity of administering sales tax exemptions; b. Onus on vendors collecting sales taxes; c. Difficulties of determining who is an exempt entity; d. The determination of exempt items; e. Competitive advantage/disadvantage based on entities exempted; f. Cost~enefit of exemption- especially given per transaction caps; g. Cost of sales taxes not material to the project; Je Information Insights, Inc Municipal Advisory Group Resolution 2004-02 Be it therefore resolved that the Municipal Advisory Group recommends the following parameters be utilized in furore PILT negotiations: 1. No property that is taxed under AS29.45 or AS 43.56 prior to the start of construction of an Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline should receive a tax deferral/exemption under a SGDA contract; 2. A contract developed under the SGDA should clarify the conditions under which dual use facilities are to be taxed in order to protect municipalities' tax bases in existence prior to the start of construction; 3. No tax exemption under the SGDA should apply to a gas pipeline or gas distribution infrastructure in existence prior to the start of construction of an Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline. 4. No tax exemption under the SGDA for municipal sales and use taxes. 5. SGDA contract may include provisions to ensure sales taxes are not targeted to gas pipeline construction and operations. 6. No exemption under SGDA contract for the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline for property that under current tax law would be taxable under AS 29.45. 7. SGDA contract may include provisions to ensure municipal severance taxes are not targeted to gas pipeline construction. Information Insights, Inc Municipal Advisory Group Resolution 2004-02 To: Mayor and Council Re: Municipal Advisory Group- Stranded Gas Date: 7/12/04 Request your review of the following: Municipal Advisory Group Resolution 2004-02 is before you as approved by the working group. It is requested that Council give its support to this Resolution by vote of approval. This Resolution forms the philosophical basis for the Municipal Advisory Group and State negotiators in approaching issues of negotiations addressed in the resolution. Each community is free to endorse it or submit its own resolution on the matter if they are not in agreement. The MAG meeting schedule for the remainder of July is for the 22nd and 27m. In August, we are scheduled to meet on the 6th and the 27m. In September, we are scheduled to meet the 8m and the 24m. There may be additional meetings and teleconferences scheduled as needed. In future meetings we will continue to deal with taxation and issues concerning methods of evaluation of the pipeline and facilities in order to come up with a PLT proposal. We have yet to address impacting. City of Kenai MAG Representative Municipal Advisory Group Resolution 2004-02 A resolution outlining parameters for Payment in Lieu of Taxes to Municipalities: A. Whereas thc Stranded Gas Dcv¢lopmcnt Act anticipates a negotiated contract between thc State of Alaska Department of Revenue and revenue impacted municipalities in lieu of traditional property taxes under AS 43.56; B. Whereas thc Municipal Advisory Group, established under the auspices of thc SGDA, has met regularly to discuss and review issues relating to revenue and socio-¢conomic impacts of a gaslin¢ on municipalities; C. Whereas it is not the intent of thc SGDA to exempt or modify property taxes currently being assessed and collected under 43.56 but to modify the shape of future property taxes to be assessed and collected for the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline; D. Whereas the definition of taxable property under 15 AAC 56.075 is confusing in terms of defining dual use property for purposes of taxation under 43.56; E. Whereas "stranded gas" defined in AS 43.82.900 means gas that is not being marketed due to prevailing costs or price conditions, as determined by an economic analysis by the commissioner for a particular project; F. Whereas real and personal property that is used or committed by contract or other agreement for use within this state primarily in the exploration for, production of, or pipeline transportation of gas or unrefined oil, or for the operations and maintenance of such facilities, is taxed under AS 43.56 rather than under AS 29.45; G. Whereas an exception to the definition of taxable property under AS 43.56 is "for property used solely for the retail distribution or liquefaction of natural gas"; H. Whereas the Municipal Advisory Group has not come to agreement on the shape, length or allocation methodology of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes to revenue impacted communities; I. Whereas the Municipal Advisory Group has come to consensus on the general parameters in which a PILT should be negotiated; J. Whereas a number of factors argue against sales tax exemptions, including: a. Complexity of administering sales tax exemptions; b. Onus on vendors collecting sales taxes; c. Difficulties of determining who is an exempt entity; d. The determination of exempt items; e. Competitive advantage/disadvantage based on entities exempted; f. Cost/benefit of exemption- especially given per transaction caps; g. Cost of sales taxes not material to the project; Information Insights, Inc Municipal Advisory Group Resolution 2004-02 CITY OF KEN 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ I~J~2 M emoranClum Date: To: From: July 13, 2004 Linda L. Snow, City Manager Kim Howard, Assistant to the City Manager ~ Consent to Assignment of Lease- Geneva E. Stasek Geneva A. Stasek has requested approval of the attached Assignment of Lease. Milton J. Stasek died on December 17, 1998 and probate proceedings have been completed. This assignment reflects the transferal of his interest in the leasehold estate to Geneva A. Stasek. This is the location of Kenai Fabric Center. The lease allows a transfer with the City's written consent. The party is in compliance with the City and in payment of taxes to the Borough. The City Attorney has reviewed the documents and has no objections as to the form of the documents. If Council approves the transfer, a Consent to Assignment will be prepared for your signature. Attachment Cc: Geneva A. Stasek ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE This assignment is entered into between Geneva E. Stasek (Assignor) and Geneva E. Stasek, 115 N. Willow Street, Kenai, Alaska 99611 (Assignee). The leasehold estate was held by Milton J. and/or Geneva Stasek by a tenancy by the entirety under AS34.15.040. Milton J. Stasek died o~_._._._._._._._._.~~/7, ,/~'~' thereby passing his interest in the leasehold estate automatically to Geneva Stasek. The probate proceedings for Milton Stasek have been completed. This assignment is meant to reflect that transferal for the record. Assignor does hereby assign and transfer all of his interest in the leasehold estate as evidenced by that certain Lease Agreement with the CITY OF KENAI as Lessor, recorded June 2, 1976 at Book 97, Page 485, Kenai Recording District, and covering the following-described property: Lot 3, Block 5, General Aviation Apron, according to Plat No. 73-68 to Assignee to have and to hold the same from the date hereof, for and during all of the remainder yet to come of the term of said Lease Agreement. Assignee agrees to comply fully with all the terms and provisions of the Lease, and to hold the Assignor harmless from any liability arising thereunder. day of IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Assignor has hereunto set his hand and seal this ~"~ .~,..--~ ,2004. ASSIGNOR: Geneva E. Stasek Assignment of Lease- Page 1 of 2 ASSIGNEE' By: .~~eneva E Stasek Approved as to form: Cary R. Graves, City Attorney STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) )ss ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ~7--~day of ~..._- ,2004, ~,e,~ ~.~ ~ .~~,~',/d.. , being personallyq(nowrfto me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument. Not~h'y-~ubii~ for-Alaska- My Commission Expires: STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) )ss ) .THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ~~ay of c~~ ,2004, ,~,,,,~ ,~ ~ __., , being personally know(i'to m~F~r having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing insmuuent. Notar~ Public for Alaska ~' My Commission Expires: '7//,/of~ Assignment of Lease - Page 2 of 2 CiTY OF KENt _ 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ MEMORANDUM lgg2 TO: FROM: Mayor and Council Members Linda L. Snow, City Manager Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Cary R. Graves, City Attorney DATE: July 12, 2004 RE: LIBRAR Y SUBCOMMITTEE At the July 7, 2004 council meeting, it was reported the Library Commission wished to form a subcommittee with a representative from Commission, City Council, and Alaska Court System to research the possibility of relocating the Court System's Law Library to the Kenai Community Library, costs, space allocation, etc. Council requested City Attorney Graves and I to research advertising requirements, etc. for meetings of such an entity. AS 44.62.310(h)(1) defines "governmental body" as, "... an assembly, council, board, commission, committee, or other similar body of a public entity with the authority to establish policies or make decisions for the public entity or with the authority to advise or make recommendations to the public entity; "governmental body" includes the members of a subcommittee or other subordinate unit of a governmental body if the subordinate unit consists of two or more members (emphasis added)..." AS 44.62.3 lO(h)(3) defines "public entity" as, "...an entity of the state or of a political subdivision of the state including an agency, a board or commission, the University of Alaska, a public authority or corporation, a municipality, a school district, and other governmental units of the state or a political subdivision of the state; it does not include the court system or the legislative branch of state government." {Emphasis added.) AS 44.62.310(a), Government meetings public, states: "All meetings of a governmental body of a public entity of the state ~re open to the public except as otherwise provided by this section or another provision of law..." (Emphasis added.) AS 44.62.310(e) states, "Reasonable public notice shall be given for all meetings required to be open under this section, The notice must include the date, time, and place of the meeting and if, the meeting is by teleconference, the location of any teleconferencing facilities that will be used. Subject to posting notice of a meeting on the Alaska Online Public Notice System as required by AS 44.62.175 (a), the notice may be given using print or broadcast media. The notice shall be posted at the principal office of the public entity or, if the public entity has no principal office, at a place designated by the governmental body. The governmental body shall provide notice in a consistent fashion for all its meetings. (Emphasis added.) KMC 1.90.050(a), Proceedings, states, "...Permanent records or minutes shall be kept of all proceedings and such minutes shall record the vote of each member upon every question. Every decision or finding shall immediately be fried in the office of the City Clerk and shall be a public record open to inspection by any person. All acts of boards, commissions and committee are subject to the paramount authority of the City Council." From this' information, we know the following: · The Library Commission subcommittee would be a governmental body because it has the authority to advise or make recommendations to the public entity and because it will consist of two members who represent the City of Kenai, i.e. Council Member Gilman and Commission Member Brenckle; · The subcommittee would be a subcommittee of a public entity; · The meetings of the subcommittee must be open to the public; and, · Public notice of the subcommittee meetings is required. As was done with the Airport Terminal Carpet Selection Committee, the meetings may be posted on the Official City Bulletin Board in Kenai City Hall and on the city website and, the meetings may be recorded on a portable tape recorder and the tapes stored in the City Clerk's Office. DOES COUNCIL WISH TO APPROVE THE FORMATION' OF A I,I~RARY SUBCOMMITTEE WITH A REP~$E~A T~ FROM COMM~$$ION'~ CITY COUNCIL, AND ALASKA COURT SYSTEM TO RESEARCH THE PO$$IBI~TY OF REI~CATING THE COURT SYSTEM'S LAW LIBBY TO THE KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY? clf COUNCIL ON AGING JULY 1, 2004 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 10:00 A.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' , CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 4, 2004 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Gemma Smith-- Public Health ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. ITEM 7: Approval-- By-Law Amendments Discussion -- Vintage Point Manor Dwelling Unit Lease Agreement REPORTS a. Council on Aging Chair b. Director c. Council Liaison ITEM 8: OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFO~TION Council Action Agendas of June 2 and 16, 2004. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING: AUGUST 5, 2004-- 10 A.M. COUNCIL ON AGING JULY 1, 2004 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 10:00 A.M. CHAIR BILL OSBORN, PRESIDING MEETNG SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chair Osbom called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Roll was confirmed as follows' Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: J. Hollier, E. Jones, R. Jurgensen, G. Kuntzman, D. English, B. Osbom, J. Harris, and F. Wilson S. Huddleston Mason Morris, Anna Wheeler, Center Director Rachael Craig, and Council Member Linda Swamer ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL Director Craig requested Anna Wheeler be added to the agenda as Item 4b. MOTION: Member Harris MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of Item 4b and Member Jurgensen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUM~Y..., -- March 4, 2004 MOTION: Member Harris MOVED to approve the meeting summary as presented and Member durgensen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEAI~.. Gemma Smith-- Public Health Ms. Smith explained what Public Health has to offer the community, particularly seniors, and including blood pressure checks, diabetes education, flu shots, various inoculations, etc. They do not check cholesterol levels. She also noted, costs are based on a sliding scale. Anna Wheeler, Senior Connection -- Assisted Living Update Ms. Wheeler reported she and Mike McConnell, Project Coordinator, presented an update of activities to the Kenai City Council at their last meeting, including a request for support of the project and the city's involvement in procuring land for a facility site. She also reported they met with representatives from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and requested their support of the project as well as their involvement in the project. As a separate non-profit corporation, the Tribe could offer fin~d~ assistances as well as be and operating partner and contract with a finn to run the facility. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS-- None. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Approval-- By-Law Amendments Director Craig noted the commission/committee meetings would again be monthly and with that change in the meeting schedule, several items needed to be amended in the by-laws as well as some general corrections. She reviewed the changes to the by- laws. MOTION: Member Harris MOVED to accept the by-laws as amended and Member Jones SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDE~D. Discussion -- Vintage Point Manor Dwelling Unit Lease Agreement Director Craig reviewed the lease agreement and noted the desire to designate the facility and apartments aa "no smoldng." A general discussion took place. MOTION: Member Harris MOVED to support the noted changes to the lease agreement and Member Hollier S~OI~ED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDEr. ITEM 7: ,,RE~RTS 7-a. Council on Aging Chair -- Osbom suggested lowering the age level for seniors from 60 to 55 years due to transportation needs, danger of younger people using taxis, etc. 7-b. Director-- Craig reported she was examining the possibility of revising the sale of raffle tickets for the Fourth of July. 7-c. Council Liaison -- Council Member Swamer reported it was the beginning of the new fiscal year; funds were included in the budget to add a new police officer; com_~ission/committee meetings were changed back to the monthly meeting schedule; and, the water rates will be increased. ITEM 8: OUESTIONS Ih COMM]~NTS COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING JUNE 5, 2003 PAGE 2 It was suggested a sign be placed at the congregate housing facility that it is a smoke free building. ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEAR~., -- None. ITEM 10- INFORMATION 10=a. Council Action Agendas of June 2 and 16, 2004. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Kuntzman MOVED to adjourn and Member Harris SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10'50 a.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING JUNE 5, 2003 PAGE 3 KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JIfY 12, 2004 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: , ao ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ITEM 6: ITEM 7: ao ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: ao do ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUM~ -- March 8, 2004 Regular Meeting May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting (No quorum) June 7, 2004 Special Meeting PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion/Recommendation -- Anadromous Streams Habitat Protection NEW BUSINESS REPORTS Director Dock Foreman City Council Liaison COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/~UESTIONS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ,, INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of June 2 and 16, 2004. 6 / 17 / 04 Dock Rate Schedule Dip Net Fishery Information for Launching and Loading Vessels at the City of Kenai Boat Launch Ramp. 6/23 / 04 Corps of Engineers, Kenai Bluff Erosion Study Update Pacific Star Seafoods, Inc./Pre-Application, Installation of New Bulkhead. ADJOURNMENT KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JULY 12, 2004 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR TOMMY THOMPSON, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER Ih ROLL CALL Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. The roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: B. Eldridge, G. Foster, J. Barrett, G. Spracher, T. Thompson P. Barrett Council Member J. Bookey and Public Works Manager K. Komelis ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Spracher MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Jay Barrett SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO ITEM 3: ,,, APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES -- March 8, 2004 Regular Meeting May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting (No quorum} June 7~ 2004 Special Meeting MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the meeting summaries of March 8, May 10, and June 7, 2004. Commissioner J. Barrett SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ,,, Discussion/Recommendation-- Anadromous Streams Habitat Protection Council Member Bookey stated he wanted to remove this discussion and return it for review in six months. He stated he felt the Harbor Commission's position was clear at this point. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- No new business was included on the agenda, however a discussion on fuel prices at the dock was held. It was suggested a per gallon mark-up be considered and suggested administration consider lowering the diesel fuel down to 20% from the 25% currently used. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Director-- Public Works Manager Komelis gave a brief report on the dip net fishing operation, including: · The city dock is up and running smoothly. · R&J Seafoods is operating the leased dock spaces with cranes. · There are pay stations on the north and south beaches as well as the dock. · The Old Cannery Road exit has been closed during the season because of safety issues, i.e. narrow road, blind spot, soft sand, and an abundance of vehicular traffic. Dock Foreman-- No report. 7-c. citY Council Liaison -- Bookey reported the following: · At the last council meeting, a bucket truck was purchased and an airport mower. · A public hearing was held on the proposed city helmet ordinance. The ordinance was amended, failed, and a request for reconsideration was made. A resolution instead of an ordinance was also discussed. · Mayor Williams was notified by Senator Murkowski's office that she is working on funding for the Kenai Coastal Trail project. ITEM 8: ,, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS!OUESTIONS A question relating to the Kenai Coastal Trail was asked and it was explained the Corps study was not a permit application and, after the study is complete, an application may be made for the project. The Corps report on the Trail project was then discussed. Commissioner Eldridge noted a 50 foot review by the Borough would be required for the Pacific Star project. Commissioner J. Barrett reported he attended the Kenai Landing opening. Commissioner Foster asked when the Kenai River was dredged last. Bookey and Eldridge stated they did not believe it had ever been dredged. Komelis noted the September meeting date would fall on the Labor Day holiday. A decision of whether to move the meeting or cancel it will be discussed at the August HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JULY 12, 2004 PAGE 2 meeting. He noted, if the Corps report is completed by that time, the Commission may still want to have a September meeting. The next meeting will be held on August 9, 2004. ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. lO-c. 10-d. 10-e. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of June 2 and 16, 2004. 6 / 17 / 04 Dock Rate Schedule Dip Net Fishery Information for Launching and Loading Vessels at the City of Kenai Boat Launch Ramp. 6 / 23 / 04 Corps of Engineers, Kenai Bluff Erosion Study Update Pacific Star Seafoods, Inc./Pre-Application, Installation of New Bulkhead. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'25 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JULY 12, 2004 PAGE 3 KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 6, 2004 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: , ITEM 6: ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- June 1, 2004 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEAleD Judge Huguelet - Alaska Court System, Kenai OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS REPORTS Director Commission Chair Friends of the Library City Council Liaison COMMISSIONER COMMENTS!QUESTION~ PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of June 2 and 16, 2004. ADJOURNMENT KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 6, 2004 7:00 P.M. CHAIR EMILY DE FOREST, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair DeForest called the meeting order at approximately 7'00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: K. Heus, E. DeForest, B. Peters, C. Brenckle, and Ko Dunn J. Brown, R. Rodes Library Director Jankowska and Judge Huguelet ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Heus SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3- APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARy -- June 1, 2004 MOTION: Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the meeting summary of June 1, 2004 and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4-8. Judge Huguelet- Alaska Court System, Kenai Judge Huguelet noted the law library does not get much use and the security system and court hours make it difficult. Another judge will be appointed and a portion of the current library area will be converted into office space for the judge. He also reported, he did not believe the court system would object to a merging of the law library into the Kenai Community Library. MOTION: Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to set up a committee to investigate the possibility of merging the two libraries in some way. The committee would include representatives from city council, court system, and the Library Commission. Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ~O ORDERED. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS-- None. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- None. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Director -- Jankowska reported the new server was working but was needing some adjustments; the old server died after the last power outage; and almost 5,000 people used the library's online catalog last month. Commission Chair-- No report. 7-c. Friends of the Library-- Commissioner Heus reported the Friends were sorting books for the book sale to be held July 8, 9, and 10; they are updating their by- laws and articles in order to be able to receive funds like a foundation; and, tickets for the fall fundraiser will be ready soon. 7-d. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Gilman stated he wondered about the timing to move for the addition. ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS!QUESTIONS Brenckle stated she thought it would be worth a try to ask for an expansion with the court system. Dunn suggested they should have a good plan before pushing for an expansion, i.e. explore all the options. Peters thanked Brenckle for requesting Judge Huguelet to attend the meeting. hours. Heus -- Made general comments regarding the book sale, budget, and extended hours. DeForest -- Thanked the council for the budget and funding to restore Sunday ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HE~n -- None. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of June 2 and 16, 2004. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:12 p.m. Meeting Su_m_mary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING JULY 6, 2004 PAGE 2 KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION JULY 1, 2004 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ITEM 6: ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL,, APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- May 6, 2004 Regular Meeting Summary June 3, 2004 Special Meeting Summary PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Boys & Girls Club Presentation REPORTS. Corn_mission Chair Director City Council Liaison COMMISSION OUESTION8 & COMMENTS PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD. INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of June 2 and 16, 2004. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of June 8, 2004. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION JULY 1, 2004 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. VICE CHAIR MIKE BAXTER, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Vice Chair Baxter called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: D. Sandahl, M. Baxter, R. Mills, T. Wemer-Quade, K. Steiner D. Hultbert, J. Castimore Council Members Pat Porter and Rick Ross, City Manager Snow, and Acting City Clerk Padilla ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Commissioner Sandahl requested Flea Market be added as Item 5-a. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to approved the agenda with the addition of Item 5-a, Discussion/Flea Market. Commissioner Steiner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- May 6, 2004 Regular Meeting Summary MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to approve the meeting summary of the May 6, 2004 regular meeting. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 3-bo June 3, 2004 Special Meeting Summary Vice Chair Baxter questioned the statement at page 2, paragraph 3 which stated, "After review of the area, it was determined the East End Trail proposed expansion would not be conducive to Frisbee Golf and adjacent property owners be contacted prior to any further work toward a trail expansion idea." He stated, those were two different topics. MOTION: Commissioner Steiner MOVED to table the approval of the June 3, 2004 Special Meeting Summary until new wording is presented for the area questioned by Baxter . and Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Flea Market Sandahl requested an update on the flea market request for proposals (RFP), etc. Council Member Ros~ reported the original RFP had been rewritten and then advertised through dune 25, however there were no responder~. Discussion followed and it was recommended the topic be included on the Commission's November meeting agenda for discussion and early preparation for next summer. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-8. Boys/is Girls Club Presentation A slide show was presented by James Clark. The show was of activities offered through the Boys & Girls Club program for teens and children. Brenda RahberE-- Thanked Clark for the Club's efforts and discussed the "environmental stewardship Project" grant (funded from May to August 30, 2004) in collaboration with the City. She noted, they will apply again next year. Council Member Porter suggested the Boys & Girls Club be made to the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and an article of the program in the newspaper. She reported she would contact the Chamber and request they be included on their program schedule. ITEM 7: ,REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair -- Baxter noted the return to monthly meetings and City Manager Snow stated the City Clerk will provide a new calendar of meetings. 7-b. Director -- No report. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Ross noted the action agendas for the June ' council meeiings were included as information items. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Steiner reported she would not be in attendance for the August meeting. Sandahl noted the following: · Memorabilia at Memorial Park"should be cleaned up and requested Parks & Recreation Director Frates be informed. · Suggested a grant be pursued to develop the area in the ball park subdivision to be used for something positive for the city, i.e. competition soccer, etc. ., Werner-(~uade referred to mobility information included in the packet and noted the information included ideas from other northern cities, especially walkways in winter. ITEM 9: PR _I~__ONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Council Action Agendas of June 2 and 16, 2004. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of June 8, 2004. ITEM 11: ,, ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Steiner MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Wemer-Quade SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 14, 2004- 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 of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ® *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. *June 23, 2004 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ04-25 - Preliminary Plat- FBO Subdivision No. 8. Submitted by Whitford Surveying, P.O. Box 4032, Soldotna, Alaska. b. PZ04-32 - Preliminary Plat- Wild Rose Subdivision, Kenai River Addition. Submitted by Whitford Surveying, P.O. Box 4032, Soldoma, Alaska. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ04-27 - Variance Permit for an off-premise sign and additional freestanding sign for the property located at 400 Marathon Road (Lot A-1-A Baron Park Subdivision- Fire Addition). Application submitted by Kenai Peninsula Arctic Winter Games, 450 Marathon Road, Kenai, Alaska (P.O. Box 1659, Soldoma, Alaska). b. PZ04-28 - Variance Permit for an off-premise sign and additional freestanding sign for the property located at 10320 Kenai Spur Highway (Lot 3, Baron Park Subdivision- Doyle Addition). Application submitted by Kenai Peninsula Arctic Winter Games, 450 Marathon Road, Kenai, Alaska (P.O. Box 1659, Soldotna, Alaska). c. PZ04-29 - Variance Permit for an off-premise sign and additional freestanding sign for the property located at 400 Marathon Road (Lot A-1-A Baron Park Subdivision- Fire Addition). Application submitted by P.R.I.S.M.- AAI Engineering Support, Inc., 450 Marathon Road (P.O. Box 3670), Kenai, Alaska. d. PZ04-30 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska that KMC 14.20.245 of the Kenai Zoning Code be amended by adding Section (d) (5) to prohibit parking of recreational vehicles on private property that has no principal permitted structure except as otherwise allowed under KMC 14.20.245 (e). 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: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Zoning Bulletin (6/10/04 & 6/25/04) b. PZ04-26- Landscape/Site Plan- Snowder Chiropractic Clinic, 205 Bidarka Street c. Building Permit Quarterly Report d. Planning & Zoning Permit Report e. Pending Code Violations Report 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS' 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING ~k ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 14, 2004- 7:00 P.M. VICE CHAIR PHIL BRYSON, PRESIDING MII~JTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Bryson 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: B. Eldridge, P. Bryson, J. Barrett, and J. Hammelman N. Amen and C. Glick Council Member James C. Bookey, III, City Clerk Freas, and City Planner M. Kebschull. X-bo Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Barrett MOVED for approval of the agenda as submitted and Commissioner Ham_melman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO 1 'Ce Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Commissioner Hammelman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. $O ORDERED. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES--June 23, 2004 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3' SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT-- None. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS PZ04-25- Preliminary Plat- FBO Subdivision No. 8. Whitford Surveying, P.O. Box 4032, Soldoma, Alaska. Submitted by City Planner Kebschull reported the following: · It is a subdivision at the north end of Willow Street. The City has submitted the plat to add an additional lease lot to the airport and it will also dedicate a 100 feet of Willow Street that had not been previously dedicated. Water and sewer is available off Willow Street. There were no public comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Eldridge questioned the portion of Willow Street, i.e. the dedication not being platted. Kebschull noted, the standard has been, when tracts of land are subdivided, then the roads become dedicated. Until that point, they normally exist through easements or section line easements. It was also noted, the pavement ends at the south end of this property. VOTE: [ Eldridge [ Bryson Yes Amen Absent Glick Absent Yes Barrett Yes Yes VOTE WAS UNANIMOUS. (Clerk's note: However, no motion was made on which to vote.) PZ04-32- Preliminm-y Plat- Wild Rose Subdivision, Kenai River Addition. Submitted by Whifford Surveying, P.O. Box 4032, Soldoma, Alaska. Kebschull reported the following: · The plat would subdivide a large parcel into 13 lots. · The property is located on Beaver Loop Road and currently is a portion of Wild Rose Subdivision. · The plat will require new road construction (an installation agreement will be required) and in addition, due to the configuration of the lots on the plat, some of the lots do not meet the minimum lot width. · Staff is recommending a note be placed on the plat limiting construction to the area where the lot meets the minimum lot width (in this zone, it is 90 feet). · Also, the original Wild Rose Subdivision shows an access easement which is not identified on the preliminary plat and should be identified. · The first plat note does not meet the city's requirements for setback and should be removed. · There is a structure on what would be Lot 8 and the resulting plat will create an encroachment and is an illegal subdivision. Staff is recommending the structure will need to be removed or an encroachment permit obtained prior to finalizing the plat. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 14, 2004 PAGE 2 MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for approve of PZ04-32 and Commissioner Barrett SECONDED the motion. The public hearing was opened for comments. Roy Whitford, Box 4032, Soldotna -- Whitford identified himself as the surveyor representing the owner. He referred to Notes 3 and 4 (the access easement and building setback note) and stated they were an oversight on their part and the changes will be made prior to submission for a final plat. Whifford referred to Note 2, the recommendation to limit development within the 90 foot or less portion of the lot, and stated he was not aware of it. He stated, he believed in rural residential it says the minimum lot width is 90 feet and defines the lot width as an average width of the lot perpendicular to the side lot line. He stated he was not aware building could not take place on the portion of the lot that was less than 90 as long as all the other front and sideline setbacks were met. He requested a clarification. Kebschull stated she had discussed the issue with Whitford and they had a difference of opinion in the interpretation. She noted, staff has always allowed what are called 'flag lots' and items such as that, but have limited development and gave as an example an irregularly configured lot on Anglers' Acres. She added, another option would be for them to apply for a variance for the lot width, which would require a public hearing. Kebschull reiterated, they could apply for a variance or include a plat note. Whitford stated he believed Lots 2, 3, and 8 would fall into that category. If going by the definition of average lot width of 90 feet, he believed they would still need that and they have no problem in building in that area. Because zoning ordinances change over time, he suggested it could be better addressed with a standard note on the plat stating "development of these lots are subject to City of Kenai zoning regulations" rather than a separate note. He added, that's how all the building setbacks are addressed rather than putting the footage on the plats. Ken Merkes, Box 572, Sterling~ AK -- Merkes reported he is the owner of the property and requested a clarification on the City Engineer and Public Works Manager's comment stating streets must be constructed to city standards. He noted, he and his engineer were having difficulties in knowing what the standards are. They are ready to build the road, but don't have the standards to know what will be required. Kebschull explained the normal procedure as, after a preliminary plat is approved by the Commission, the installation agreement is prepared and in it, the requirements are included in the agreement. She added, typically, the agreement is included in a letter and all the standards are addressed in the letter. If there are questions of the PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 14, 2004 PAGE 3 requirements, the developer can then address them. Kebschu11 added, the city uses the Anchorage standards and copies of the standards are available for sale or he could discuss specifics with the city engineer. Merkes noted, his builder is familiar with the Anchorage standards and because there are many different types of roads allowed to be built there, he was not clear of what would be required. Bryson stated he believed a determination would be made given the area in which the road would be constructed. Kebschull added, the City Engineer and Public Works Manager both have advised the road will require a paved surface, back slopes and grass; the determination is based on the subdivision road coming off a paved road; this is what the city has been requiting based on most recent subdivisions and the requests for individuals in the area to have roads paved. She added, the road will require construction based on fill, paved surface, grass, a street light at the comer of Beaver Loop, and street signs. The specifics would be included in the installation agreement. A brief discussion followed. Kebschull noted Merkes was given a copy of the plans for the city's most recent subdivision as an example of what would be required. That subdivision was also zoned rural residential. Bryson noted, the instructions will be provided to Merkes after the Commission's approval of the prelimin~ plat. He added, this was not plat approval at this level, but city comments including road standards and development. As a result of the Commission's actions, the city will provide him with instructions concerning development requirements. Commissioner Hammelman noted, if the Commission approves the preliminary plat, he will be able to go to the City Engineer in the morning and get the specifications for the road. Kebschull stated, the installation agreement typically states what is required, i.e., construction of a road with a 40 foot width, with pavement of 24 inches wide. Then, the city gets plans for their approval. Merkes will need to meet with the city engineer to get the basic specifications. The public hearing was closed. Eldridge stated his concern there are not written standards available for review as informational material. VOTE: [ Eldridge I Bryson Yes Amen Absent Glick Absent Yes Barrett Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS , , PZ04-27- Variance Permit for an off-premise sign and additional freestanding sign for the property located at 400 Marathon Road (Lot A- PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 14, 2004 PAGE 4 1-A Baron Park Subdivision- Fire Addition). Application submitted by Kenai Peninsula Arctic Winter Games, 450 Marathon Road, Kenai, Alaska (P.O. Box 1659, Soldoma, Alaska). Kebschull explained, Arctic Winter Games, whose office is located in the Alaska Regional Fire Fighting (ARFF) building located at 450 Marathon Road, is requesting a variance to place an off-premise sign. The building in which they are housed, is owned by. the City of Kenai and leased to Pacific Rim Institute of Safety Management (PRISM). The parcel is accessed through another parcel of property leased by the City to the University of Alaska (UA). She continued, staff was recommending approval of the variance because of the access and unusual lot configuration and because the Games is an event that will be over in May, 2006 and then the signs will be removed. It was also noted, the mailing address was different from the ARFF facility. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for approval of PZ04-27, a variance permit for an off- premise sign and additional freestanding sign for the property located at 400 Marathon Road (Lot A-1-A Baron Park Subdivision- Fire Addition). Commissioner Hammelman SECONDED the motion. The were no public comments and the public hearing was closed. Eldridge stated his support of the variance. -. VOTE: I Eldridge I Br~son Yes IAmen I Absent Glick Absent Yes Barrett Yes Hammelman Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Kebschull noted the 15-day appeal period for the decision made by the Commission. 5-b. PZ04-28- Variance Permit for an off-premise sign and additional freestanding sign for the property located at 10320 Kenai Spur Highway (Lot 3, Baron Park Subdivision- Doyle Addition). Application submitted by Kenai Peninsula Arctic Winter Games, 450 Marathon Road, Kenai, Alaska (P.O. Box 1659, Soldotna, Alaska). Kebschull explained the application was for an off-Premise sign for the Games and an additional freestanding sign due to the event and the amount of groups needing to know where the office is situated. She added, AWG could request a sign be placed by the Department of Transportation, but because of the access issues, etc., it was PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 14, 2004 PAGE 5 thought an off-premise sign would be a better solution for the situation. Kebschull stated, the city has not been in favor of off-premises signs, but because it is a nonprofit and it is an event with a definite end date, staff was recommending the permit be approved. She also noted, the off-premise sign will be placed by the car wash and the public hearing notice had been placed there for public review. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for approval of PZ04-28, a variance permit for an off- premise sign and additional freestanding sign for the property located at 10320 Kenai Spur Highway (Lot 3, Baron Park Subdivision- Doyle Addition). Commissioner Barrett SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments and the public hearing was closed. Barrett stated he supported the variance as it would be helpful in establishing Kenai as the central home of the Games. VOTE: Eldridge Bryson Yes Amen Absent Glick Absent Yes Barrett Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PZ04-29 - Variance Permit for an off-premise sign and additional freestanding sign for the property located at 400 Marathon Road (Lot A- 1-A Baron Park Subdivision- Fire Addition). Application submitted by P.R.I.S.M.- AAI Engineering Support, Inc., 450 Marathon Road (P.O. Box 3670), Kenai, Alaska. Kebschull explained the application was for the same property; when AWG came to the city regarding their signage needs, it was discovered the PRISM organization had placed signs along Marathon Road and did not receive the required variances. She noted, the lack of the variance request was probably due to the access and lot configuration noted above. Though there had been no complaints, the variance approval would clear the situation. Kebschull stated administration was recommending approval. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for approval of PZ04-29, a variance permit for an off- premise sign and additional freestanding sign for the property located at 400 Marathon Road (Lot A-1-A Baron Park Subdivision- Fire Addition). Commissioner Barrett SECONDED the motion. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 14, 2004 PAGE 6 There were no public or Commission comments. VOTE: Eldrid§e Bryson Yes Amen Absent Glick Absent Yes Barrett Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Bryson noted the fifteen day appeal period on all the public hearings held at the meeting. 5-d. PZ04-30 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska that KMC 14.20.245 of the Kenai Zoning Code be amended by adding Section (d) (5) to prohibit parking of recreational vehicles on private property that has no principal permitted structure except as otherwise allowed under KMC 14.20.245 (e). Kebschull explained the resolution would recommend a proposed amendment to eliminate what staff sees as a loop hole in the ordinance allowing parking of a recreational vehicle (RV) on private property that has no principal permitted structure. The concern includes those who think they can pull out after thirty days and pull back in to allow another 30 days' parking. She noted, administration was not trying to discourage visits from out-of-town guests, etc., but to eliminate people who have a residential lot and no residential structure on it and parking on the lot for the summer. Kebschull also reported administration had received phone calls from people who were interested in purchasing a lot which was being advertised by the seller as a recreational lot and the parking as an allowable use. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for approval of PZ04-30, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska that KMC 14.20.245 of the Kenai Zoning Code be amended by adding Section (d) (5) to prohibit parking of recreational vehicles on private property that has no principal permitted structure except as otherwise allowed under KMC 14.20.245 (e). Commissioner Hammelman SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments and the public hearing was closed (no public in the audience). Hammelman asked what the main objection was to bring the resolution forward. Kebschull answered, it was a health and safety issue because the ordinance is not limited to summer use, to maintain the integrity of the subdivision, and people not wanting RV's in the neighborhood. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 14, 2004 PAGE 7 Discussion followed in which Barrett stated he was uncomfortable with the amendment because people come to Kenai to work during the summer and they should be encouraged to live in Kenai. He added, he was not sure the city was ready for this type of ordinance. Council Member Bookey stated he was not sure it is a real problem and had concerns with the way the amendment was written. He noted, if it comes to the council in the same form, he would probably vote against it. Eldridge stated he did not see it as a bad problem and suggested it be brought back for action when the practice does become a problem. Hammelman congratulated administration for being proactive to circumvent a problem. Discussion continued relating to the definition of long term parking; code requiring a house being built before a garage; hook-up of water/sewer and electrical (and turned on) without a building being constructed; and the city not charging for water/sewer until a certification of occupancy for a building has been submitted. Hammelman noted administration was lootdng ahead, but felt more thought should be given to the issue by the Commission and administration. MOTION TO POSTPONE ACTION: Commissioner Hammelman MOVED to postpone action on the resolution until administration brings it back. Commissioner Barrett SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT: [ Eldridge I Bryson Yes I Amen Yes Absent Glick Barrett Yes Hammelman Absent Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS-- None. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS -- None. ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS-- None ITEM 9: CODE ENFORCEMENT-- None. ITEM 10: REPORTS 10-a. City Council -- Council Member Bookey noted the discussion on the helmet ordinance from the last council meeting. He reported a request had been made to reconsider the ordinance in August. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ME~ING JULY 14, 2004 PAGE 8 lO-b. Borough Planning -- No report. 10-c. Administration -- Kebschull noted the following: · Building permit, Planning & Zoning Resolutions, and code violation informational reports were included in the packet. · A transfer of funds was approved by council to hire a staff code enforcement officer. · Work on the supplemental airport plan had begun. Members of council, representatives of Chamber, the Visitors Center, and Economic Development District, etc. had met with the contractors. The work will continue for the next few months. ITEM 11: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None. ITEM 12- INFO~TION ITEMS 12-a. 12-b. 12-c. 12-d. 12-e. Zoning Bulletin (6/10/04 & 6/25/04) PZ04-26 - Landscape/Site Plan- Snowder Chiropractic Clinic, 205 Bidarka Street Building Permit Quarterly Report Planning & Zoning Permit Report Pending Code Violations Report ITEM 13: COMMISSION COMMENTS/h (~UESTIONS Commissioners Barrett and Eldridge commented on the opening of Kenai Landing. ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Barrett SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:49 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ME~ING JULY 14, 2004 PAGE 9 C iT oF NAI "Village with a past -- City with a future. BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA- Resident of the City of Kenai? q g~ How long? ! Residence Address ~_C) (~ ,,.~{,,\~ ~~ '~ ~ ~~~~ Marling Address :~~ HomeF~No. T~.S- D~[ % Business F~ No. ~ Z - ~q ~ O CANDIDATES FOR APPOINT . .. . _,. :: JUL-620t~ i ,! · ..... Home _Telephone No.. Business Telephone, No ~_[~_'2. - 7~. ~r-. _~ Email Address: ~+iM~i~ 6~ ~ C', NAME OF SPOUSE: Current membership in organizations: ~.1~~; ¢(;'tX,r~.~ I"a -~~;g :~-~[ ~C~¢i' ',~.%'~ C._.. Past organizational memberships: COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? WHAT BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, OR CREDENTIALS DO YOU POSSESS TO BRING TO THE BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE · , KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 13, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ,, ITEM 6: ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ,! ITEM 9: ITEM 10: be ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER ~ ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- June 8, 2004 P~RSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD,. OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Weeding Schedule Discussion-- Visitors Center Flower Bed Discussion-- Garden of the Week NEW BUSINESS REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PRRSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting Summary of June 3, 2004. City Council Action Agenda of June 2 and 16, 2004. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 13, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS VICE CHAIR HELEN BROWN, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER Ih ROLL CALl, Vice Chair Brown called the meeting to order at approximately 7'03 p.m. The roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: L. Seymour, J. Rogers, L. Nelson, H. Brown, and M. LeFebvre M. Dimmick and S. Hatch Council Member Swarner and Parks & Recreation Director Frates ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3- APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARy -- June 8, 2004 The meeting summary of June 8, 2004 was approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Weeding Schedule It was generally felt most beds were performing well. It was also suggested the circle planters be weeded again and a discussion took place relating to the rhubarb at the comer of the Spur Highway and Bridge Access Road. It was decided the rhubarb should be clipped. Discussion -- Visitors Center Flower Bed Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported he met with Steve Booth of Booth's Landscaping, and KVCB Director Michelle Glass and discu, ssed landscaping plans at the center. A plan was generally agreed upon and Booth's Landscaping will begin the work in a few days. Discussion -- Garden of the Week Frates requested Committee members to call him with "Yard-of-the-Week" nominees. He also noted he had two nominees for the current week, but was always looking for more. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS-- None. ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair -- No report. 7-b. Parks/h Recreation Director-- Frates reported on the following: · Left Hansen Memorial Park sidewalk addition proposal · Water restrictions were still in effect and watering was being accomplished with the city's watering truck and through contract work with Moore's Landscaping. 7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Council Member Swarner reported on council actions taken at the June 21, 2004 council meeting. ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- None. ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 10: INFORMATION , ,, 10-a. 10-b. Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting Summary of June 3, 2004. City Council Action Agenda of June 2 and 16, 2004. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT, The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JULY 13, 2004 PAGE 2 Kenai Peninsula Arctic Winter Games 2006 Host Society Draft Board Mt'nutes June 8, 2004 5:35 p.m. Regular Meeting Arctic Winter Games Office, Kenai, Alaska Due to technical difficulties some areas reviewed in this meeting were not recorded. A= Bm Ce De CALL TO ORDER 5:40 ROLL CALL John Andrews Dale Bagley Andrew Carmichael Becky Foster Mark Gregory Gary Hale Tim Navarre Donna Peterson Rose Tepp Colette Thompson Jennifer Beckmann Dave Carey Kathy Gensel Betty Glick Pam Howard Joe Moore Bill Popp Jane Stein ABSENT Jack Brown Jack Cushing Harry Rasmussen Connie Wirz Debbie Holle Bob Jones GUESTS John Rodda Dave Feeken APPROVAL Of AGENDA Mr. Carey moved to approve the agenda and Mr. Popp seconded it. Passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board of Directors- May 13th, 2004 regular board meeting Ms. Beckmann made the motion to approve the minutes Mr. Gregory seconded it. Passed unanimously. E= PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS Fi· GENEP~L MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Smith discussed the following items with the board. · We have emailed out the final reports from the CheFs to all board of directors and individuals who traveled to Wood Buffalo. The quarterly report for quarter 6 will be due the end of June and we are in the process of getting all the information back from the committee chairs. · Ms. Moore will be discussing the Kimik-iT software program with the board. · We did a walk through of the different venues. Ms. Peterson will report on .this later in the meeting. · The International committee will be setting the agenda for the October visit at their July meeting. · Ms. Moore will be moving ahead on developing the costume for the Raven. · Mr. Smith has submitted the state grant but has not heard back from them yet. · We will not be having any drinks other than Coke products in our facility due to Coke becoming one of our major sponsors. S. TREASURER'S REPORT Balance Sheet- Handout Profit & Loss- Handout U. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Administration - Ms. Thompson handed out minutes from the last committee meeting. She informed the board that the Administration committee is working on Milestones, bid proposal updates, budget revision, Cooperative agreements, and event insurance. 2, Care & Comfort- Ms. Peterson handed out the minutes from the last Care & Comfort meeting. Ms. Peterson discussed the transportation issue with the board. This is an area of concern for the committee. Mr. Navarre had some ideas concerning the transportation for the games and he will check into it and get back with Ms. Peterson. Ms. Peterson also reported to the board that her committee was in the process of completing their quarterly reports for the International Committee. 3. Culture & Ceremonies - Mr. Andrews reported that he had met with Gordon Griffin. Reviewed the timeline in the Bid Document. Gordon will develop his own timeline for the next 6 months. Aisc, many questions concerning budget were discussed. The original budget does not break out all the various components that will be included in preparing for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Therefore, Gordon will submit a more detailed budget to Mr. Andrews and he will forward it to the Executive Board as an addendum for inclusion in their report to the International Committee. Plans for a historical perspective of the Kenai Peninsula are progressing. Gordon and his staff will be finalizing a rough draft of both ceremonies to be presented at the August meeting of the Board of Directors. He will also have a stage diagram that will be used at the Sports Center. 3. Information Technology-No Report e Marketing - Ms. Canady reported on the progress of working with the City of Kenai regarding the proper permits for AWG signage & flags. She showed photos of where the AWG signs & flags will go as well as offered a projected timeline for project completion. The AWG flags will be erected on two sites. The first being on airport property- directly across from the airport on Willow Street in the grass, behind the flower garden "knoll". Thirteen flags in all and they will be flown approximately 20' above ground and placed 6' apart (78'feet overall distance). The second site where the flags are to be flown is in front of the AWG office on the front side of the parking lot in the grassy area. The same specs as above apply. Ms. Canady gave kudos to AWG Board Member, Joe Moore, for helping to facilitate the city permitting process as well as Airport Manager, Rebeccca Cronkhite for assisting AWG staff in identifying optimum flag location. The AWG signs will be located on the corner of the Kenai Spur Highway & Marathon Road, on Marathon Road where you turn into the AWG office & on the grass in front of PRISM identifying the AWG offices. 5. Revenue Development- 6. Sports/Sports Facilities- Mr. Hayes reported to the board that he had done another definitive walk through with the Superintendent, Donna Peterson, Mr. Smith, Ms. Moore, and Mr. Carmichael. They attempted to re- address issues with Venues which may or may not fit in the scheme of the Bid Document and yet wanted to solidify the venues and sports to our greatest abilities. It was both very beneficial and accommodating to consider changes, which may need to occur. At least three locations were considered for alterations and/or adjustments as sites. The entire set up of venues and changes will be brought before the board to ratification once we feel we have clarified all venues and sports. They are absolutely committed to facilitating and carrying out the highest quality of games we can produce and each person involved is keeping that as a daily goal. 6. Volunteer Division - 1Vis. Moore reported the last volunteer division meeting was held on June 2, 2004. Minutes are included in the board handout. They are working on standardizing the volunteer job descriptions that will eventually be available on the website. Ms. Moore attended meetings with committee members from the medical and security divisions to review the Kimik iT System software. Next step before we can go online with volunteer registration will be to se~re a contract with Kimik iT. The volunteer division timeline regarding the registration form is to have the registration form available on the website in August 2004.Volunteer Division along with AWG Staff is working on the July 4th parade float. The construction will take place at the Kenai Airport Operations Center. Donations to build the float made possible from' R & K Industrial: Truck & Flatbed Trailer Spendard Builders Supply: Building Materials OLD BUSINESS 1. Kimik-iT negotiations- Ms. Moore discussed with the board the progress that has been made concerning the Kimik-iT system. Ms. Moore, Mr. Jones and Mr. Smith will be discussing the purchase of Kimik-iT via telephone with the owners of the system in late June or early July. She will report back to the board once she has met with them to discuss the details of their meeting and to get board approval of the agreement with Kimik-iT. 8 Ms. Thompson presented the board with the final drafts of the cooperative agreements for board approval. Mr. Navarre made the motion to approve the cooperative agreements and Ms. Beckmann seconded it. Motion passed unanimously. Ji NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Bagley presented the board with an update on the budget process. He hopes to have every thing finalized soon. He would like for anyone interested in helping with this process to contact him. He also needs all budget revisions in so that he can update the current figures. 2. Approval of new committee members: Ms. Beckmann made the motion to approve Jackie ^nsotegui and Teresa Owens for the Care & Comfort Committee. Mr. Andrews seconded it. Motion passed unanimously. Ki PENDING BUSINESS (Informational only) El M= BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS Mr. Popp requested a staff organizational chart with staff responsibilities, NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING and ADJOURNMENT Next meeting July 8, 2004 Kenai Peninsula Arctic Winter Games 2006 Host Society Agenda 605 Days TO GO July 8, 5'30 p.m. Regular Meeting Arctic Winter Games Office, Kenai, Alaska A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA De APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board of Directors- June 8, 2004 Ee PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS Fe Ge He GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT TREASURER'S REPORT Balance Sheet- Handout Profit & Loss - Handout Income Expenditure- 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 Je OLD BUSINESS 1. Committee Member Updates NEW BUSINESS le Committee Changes · Delete Potlatch · Move concessions from Revenue to Sports 2. Approve 7 Color logo 3. Homer Hockey Rink Update 4. Raven Mascot 5. Resolution 2004-04 Policy Guidelines for Committees r. PENDING BUSINESS (Informational only) L. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS m,, PUBLIC COMMENTS Ne NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING and ADJOURNMENT Next meeting August 12, 2004 dUi.-iO-(.UU~t ri~! Iu, io rll-i Itrr-iJu FilA llV, ~ OUI F_CiO "K ED ' ' "' ' :., t~¢ ),"vt1¢; l)EYgl.i)l,&ll,.'NOl- Dis'i'i<](r~; [bt(;. J~ly 16, 200~ Mayor John Willimns Cily of' Ko, mi 210 Fidalgo Avenue Ke,~3i, A K 99611 Faxed: 283-5068 07/16/04 [)ear 110noral)lo Mayor Williams, The, EI)D i~,,~s nppreciated participation and support fix~m tho City of Km~ai members of tl~e Bo~rd. Wilh the rcsignulion of Casey Reynolds fi'om tho City ofKenai a vacancy on the Kenai Peninsula Economic D~vclopmcnt District, h~c. Board of Directors will need to filled. El)l) is reqitesti~sg tho City o£Kcnai make an appointment to complete thc term that CXlfires Dcoclllbcr 31,2006. BI)D Aiqiclcs of hmorporafion Article VI, Section $, allow tim Board member to appoint two (2) Dire. c. iors, one (1) of whom shall by an elected official or employee of that city. Board appois~lmcnts mn for three (3) y¢~s, The term for tim new appointee would conm'~one, o on tho date npprovcd by lbo council and would expire on December 3 2006. Plen.~.c contnut mc if you have any qucst/ons Enc: Ar[iolos oflncorpotation Article VI, Section 5. I~DI'~ Meeting Calendar 14ff96 KI'NAI SPUR IlWY, 5ul'rI,; 103.A, KIsNAI, AK ~9611.775t5 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: THRU: City Council Larry Semmens, Finance Directorz~ Linda Snow, City Manager DATE: July 9, 2003 SUBJECT: Investment Report At June 30, 2004 the City had investments with a market value of $33,013,706.14 up from $32,931,628.56 at June 30, 2003. The portfolio yield is 2.61% compared to 2.44% last year. The breakdown of types of investments held is: US Agency Securities AML Investment Pool Bank Balance $31,820,568.85 $ 847,384.89 $ 345,752.4O Interest rotes are on the increase. The federal reserve increased short term rotes recently and the expectation is that the federal funds rate will be around 2% by the end of the year. The turnaround in rates causes the market value of the securities in the portfolio to decline. Unfortunately accounting roles require that I recognize a paper loss of $292,000 this year. This reduces total interest income for the year to $325,000, which is about a 1% return. As the securities in the portfolio mature I will recognize a gain so interest income next year should be substantially more than this year. It is somewhat frustrating to me to try to deal with the effect of these market value fluctuations on fund balance for budgeting purposes. My base strategy of investing is to buy and hold. As cash is available I invest it at the best rates available within the time frames necessary to meet cash flow needs. Some of the securities in the portfolio are callable, which means the issuer can redeem the secudty for the par amount at their option. A call generally only occurs when rotes are falling, which means that the investor will reinvest at a lower rate of interest. On a very infrequent basis I sell a secudty to meet cash flow or to increase yield by purchasing another higher yielding investment. If you have any questions or comments about the City's investments please contact me. A copy of the portfolio is attached. CITY OF KENAI CITY OF KENAI INVESTMENTS 7/7/2004 SECURITY original cost 06~30~04 Market Value 06/30103 EFFECT. DATE DATE carrying value RATE PURCH. DUE AT MATURITY (PAR) FHLB 3.8 FHCI 9.5O FHLB 1.54 FNMA 2.28 FHLMC 2.5 FHLMC 2.3 FHLB 2.124 FNMA 2.125 FHLB 2.1 FHLB 2.0 FHLB 2.1 FHLB 2.32 FFCB 1.93 FHLB 1.86 FHLMC 2.O FHLMC 3.0 FHLMC 3.0 FNMA 3.25 FNMA 2.5 FMCNT 3.125 FHLB 2.32 FNMA 2.5 FHLB 3 FHLMC 3 FHLB 3.125 FHLMC 4.0 FNMA 4.02 FHLB 3.5 $994,400.00 $1,011,880.00 91,611.86 $78,732.90 998,059.00 $991,250.00 $1,000,000.00 $999,060.00 1,000,000.00 $992,600.00 $998,000.00 $994,690.00 $1,000,000.00 $990,940.00 $999,990.00 $990,310.00 2,000,000.00 $1,978,120.00 1,000,000.00 $987,500.00 1,000,000.00 $988,750.00 1,501,171.88 $1,488,285.00 999,750.00 $980,630.00 1,490,888.75 $1,469,300.95 1,000,000.00 $985,060.00 2,000,000.00 $2,000,940.00 1,000,000.00 $994,400.00 3,004,500.00 $3,011,250.00 $1,000,000.00 $987,810.00 $1,000,703.13 $996,560.00 $995,000.00 $977,810.00 $996,500.00 $977,500.00 $1,000,000.00 $987,810.00 $999,500.00 $988,750.00 $989,700.00 $990,000.00 $1,023,089.00 $1,003,750.00 $986,268.00 $1,001,250.00 $994,500.00 $975,630.00 $1,039,380.00 91,611.86 998,059.00 $1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 $998,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $999,990.00 2,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,501,171.88 999,750.00 1,490,888.75 1,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 3,004,500.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,703.13 $995,000.00 $996,500.00 $1,000,000.00 $999,500.00 $989,700.00 $1,027,810.00 $986,268.00 $994,500.00 4.00 2/8/2002 2/8/2005 7.69 8/22/2000 8/1/2005 1.63 8/5/2003 815/2005 2.28 8/19/2003 8119/2005 2.50 12/15/2003 12/15/2005 2.40 119/2004 1/9/2006 2.12 2/18/2004 1130/2006 2.13 1/28/2004 2/10/2006 2.10 2/24/2004 2/24/2006 2.00 2/27/2004 2/27/2006 2.10 3/8/2004 318/2006 2.28 3/10/2004 3/10/2006 1.94 3/17/2004 3/15/2006 2.00 4/7/2004 4/7/2006 2.00 4/12/2004 4112/2006 3.00 5/26/2004 5/26/2006 3.00 6/8/2004 6/8/2006 3.17 6/28/2004 6/28/2006 2.50 8/11/2003 8/11/2006 3.10 8/27/2003 8/25/2006 2.47 7/17/2003 12/19/2006 2.62 3/8/2004 318/2007 3.00 4/27/2004 4/27/2007 3.02 4/28/2004 4/27/2007 3.42 9/3/2003 5/21/2007 2.40 3/21/2003 9113/2007 4.33 8/27/2003 8118/2008 3.63 3/4/2004 12/26/2008 1,000,000.00 77,847.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,500,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,495,000.00 1,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 SUB TOTAL $32,063,631.62 AML POOL $31,820,568.85 REPO TOTAL $0.00 $ 847,384.89 $32,063,631.62 $32,667,953.74 $32,063,631.62 $345,752.40 $33,013,706.14 $32,113,332.62 $ 847,384.89 $32,960,717.51 $345,752.40 $33,306,469.91 1.02 1.19 32,072,847.00 847,384.89 345,752.4O 33,265,984.29 TOTAL CURRENT YIELD 2.61% MEMORANDUM TO' FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Linda Snow, City Manager Larry Semmens, Finance Director~~ July 15, 2004 Monthly Report The finance department is very busy with end of year processing. Our new computer system is working well. Dipnetting season also increases finance department workload. Our receptionist is working full time when necessary through the end of July. The auditors are here doing preliminary audit work. The final field work will be · done in October, and the financial statement will be available in November. I will have draft numbers available before then, but l plan to wait until mid September for the actual June 30 sales tax results. We renewed our insurance policies with current carriers, primarily Alaska Public Entities Insurance Pool, again this year. The prices were better than expected. We did get a quote from AMLJIA that was substantially higher than APEI. The total cost is as follows: FY 2005 FY2004 Property $ 82,731 $ 81,820 Liability $105,612 105,079 Auto $ 51,896 51,209 Workers Comp $148,780 139,457 Airport Primary $ 36,444 36,444 Airport Excess $ 18,750 17,500 Marine $ 4,253 4,050 Total $448,466 $435,559 Workers comp was expected to increase about $42,000 more than it did. The remainder of the insurance is about $300,000 total. Depending on the deductible amounts we pay during the year, we should come in $40,000 to $60,000 under budget. Health insurance premiums jumped 23% from last year. Recall that last year the rates declined 1.5%. The budget is adequate to cover the increase. -CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., ~SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ MEMORANDUM TO' FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Linda Snow, City Manager Jack La Shot, Public Works Manag~ July 15, 2004 Department Report for Council meeting of July 21, 2004 A current Public Works bid information sheet is attached. We have a new cost estimate from Wince-CorthelI-Bryson, our consultants, to construct the site-work for Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, FBO Subdivision. In order to finalize the cost estimate and plans for the project, a meeting with Mr. Spisak was necessary. He did not meet with us until recently. The new cost estimate for construction is $114,905. Adding engineering services, administration costs and a small contingency, the total to appropriate is $150,000. Larry Semmens, Finance Director, will include a memo for the packet with further information regarding this project. Concerning the Multi-Purpose Facility venting problem, we are at this time exploring the possibility of having a local business fabricate passive vents to be purchased by the City with installation by a contractor, purchase and installation of mechanical fans, or a combination of both. Monthly RePOrt For July 21~ 2004 Keith Komelis~ Public Works Mana;er · .~ Lawton Acres: My memo and drawing to Linda explains that the centedine of the paved road is not in the center of the dght of way, but it is the section line. Some of the 12.5 feet from the sidewalk to the property line on the north side is vegetated and could be considered as adding to the greenbelt. Kenai Coastal Trail- The email I received from the Corps with their June 23 report was very favorable towards the project. The main report is scheduled for completion in August. The city is on the study team, and the report is scheduled for completion in September. New Well House 4: I am meeting with DNR at the well site this week. Nelson and Associates is working on the well house design. We are running water pilot tests on this well the first and third week of August. Our goal is to be up and running by next summer. We are having Kraxberger decommission the exploratory wells at Swims and Lawton. The street crew is helping parks water with our truck. Keemau Subdivision- This is Zubeck's subdivision off Lawton by the golf course. The paving, water, and sewer are complete. I am waiting on only a few items before accepting this project. Stmetli~hts: I met with North Coast Electric. They are sending me a proposal to stock our streetlights. Wastewater Facility Plan: CH2M Hill has completed the final report. GeoNorth is still working on our GIS for our sewer system as part of this project. Wetlands Protection - S. Spruce Project: This project is funded with a $12,000 U.S. Fish & Wildlife matching grant. Frates and I have decided that a post and cable fence would look and work better than the concrete piles to keep vehicles off the wetlands. The project is to protect the wetlands next to South Spruce 'i~and to encourage people to use the trail and stay off the wetlands. Boatin~ Facility Launch Ramp and Road Exit Project: We have received the $350,000 grant from the state for this project. Nelson is working on the design that will add two launch romps. I am still working with the Conservation Fund to possibly trade some city wetlands for the uplands area where we want to build an exit road from this facility to Bridge Access Road. They will pay for a new appraisal of the land we are requesting if we will pay for a new appraisal of the wetlands we want to trade to them. Dip Net Fishery: The first two days of the July 10-31 season brought lots of people but few fish to the dver. The pay stations have collected over two times the money we received the first two days last year. There have been some n~ative comments about having to pay to park and that the city closed Old Cannery Road extended. Usually people understand after we explain the high capital and operational costs to the city. Industrial Appreciation Day: Public Works may have an equipment display for this day. Wild Rose Subdivision- This is a new subdivision off Beaver Loop next to the dver that is just starting. Curb~ Gutter~ & Sidewalk Repairs: We have a large list of repairs that we are working on. Streets & Dock: We have set up the pay stations, hauled gravel, graded and marked lines for the north, south and dock dip net fishery. We closc~l Old Cannery Road and put up road signs. We haul~:l gravel, graded, and compacted Roy Way, Seine Ct., and Windjammer streets and the loading ramp at the airport. We have swept streets, bike paths and parking Io~, filled potholes, graded roads, and hauled dock mud. Water & Sewer:. We have rewired and cleaned lift stations, repaired fire hydrants, unplugged a sewer line, helped install well house secudty alarms, and worked with ACS on communication failures. The water in our tank went gone down to 13' last week because of the dry weather and watedng of lawns. Wastewater Treatment Plant: WVVTP is working on the generator transfer switch, the vactor dump station and roplacing the lab sinks and countortop. We have complett~l the tosting [or our new NPDES permit. TO' KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT 107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENM, AK 99611 Telephone (907) 283-7879 Fax (907) 283-2267 19~2 Linda L. Snow, City Manager FROM: Charles M. Kopp, Chief of Police DATE' July 14, 2004 SUBJECT: June 2004 Report The Police Department responded to 642 calls for service. As compared to CY 2003, 2004 year- to-date police investigations, repons, and call responses are up by 390 incidents, or 13%. The Communications Center received 333 e911 calls for emergency assistance. Dispatchers Kelly Holt and Nancy Wiles attended a three-day Field Training Officer's course for dispatchers by Kamanski & Associates. Seasonal Enforcement Officers Rory Espy and Matt Giles began employment for the summer on June 3 and 4 respectively. They are an invaluable asset to the policing and management of the dipnet fishery, security of the City employees and property involved in the fishery, and enforcement of Kenai Municipal Code ordinances pertaining to camping, litter, off road vehicles, abandoned vehicles, trespassing, parking etc. ChiefKopp and Sergeant Sandahl attended a Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Command Course sponsored by the Kenai Peninsula Borough at the Kenai River Center. Investigator Langseth attended a Cybercrime & computer forensics examiner course. Sergeant Scott McBride will be attending the FBI National Academy course for law enforcement command officers fi'om June 27- September 4. Lieutenant Wannamaker provided a 3-hour Security and Terrorism Preparedness seminar to Offshore Systems Kenai. OSK personnel are responsible for port and docking security at oil and fi'eight terminals. The department is looking forward to obtaining improved officer safety equipment funded by the City of Kenai in the new FY2005 budget. CITY OF KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT '~-",, 105 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-7666 · (907) 283-8171 fax e-mail' kfdept@ci.kenai.ak.us July 14, 2004 TO' From: Subject' Linda Snow, City Manager Scott Walden, Fire Chief June 9- July 14, 2004 Department Report Type of This Period This Period 2004 2003 Difference Response last yr to date to date Fire 19 10 77 80 -3 EMS 90 61 469 400 + 69 , Other 31 20 102 99 + 3 TOTAL 140 91 648 579 + 69 "Other" includes investigations, public assists, mutual aid, search/rescue, hazmat, alarms, ARFF. Assisted Kenai Landing in prep for grand opening; assisted Racing Lions with dust control and medical assistance for State races; assisted Home Depot with annual Safety Fair, provided displays, blood pressure checks and appearances by Sparky; participated in Chamber parade and 4th of July event plans; participated in 4m of July events; assisted Boys and Girls Club with events; assisted Frontier Services summer baseball.program; provided standby for Challenger Center rocket launch; assisted with tree removal permit at airport. All personnel attended National Fire Academy course at Challenger Center; free course attended by 30 emergency responders from across the State. Met with Center for Disease Control group 'regarding national vaccine stockpile for Kenai Peninsula, with City site under consideration for'housing this stockpile. Met with 103rd Civil Support Team in planning sessions for weapons of mass destruction (WMD) training to occur in Kenai, Nikiski and Soldotna in August; coordinated planning meetings for variety of public safety, military and civilian groups in preparation for Arctic Winter Games. Ongoing work with ChiefKopp and dispatch to revise City Disaster Plan to improve ease of implementation; assisting police in planning building dedication for July 22na. Continued work with hospital to improve 'use of Lifeline system and reduce frivolous calls; continued work with Kenai Police &.Safe Kids: on: local helmet use public education program. Met with airport crash track repreSentatives, airPort management and city shop to review available vehicles in preparation for developing specifications for purchasing replacement crash truck next budget cycle (FAA funded). KENAI. ALASKA "village with a past, Cit with Future KENAI PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT KENAI 210 Fidaigo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Tolephone' 907-283-3692/FAX: 907-283-3693 TO: FROM: Linda Snow, City Manager Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Directot~' DATE: July 14, 2004 Monthly Report- June 2004 The first week of June comprised mostly of getting crews up and operational. Routine maimenance such as fertilizing, mowing, litter patrol, watering, and ball field preparation were accomplished. Emphasis throughout June was watering of turf areas and flowerbeds. The Softball Association used the Steve Shearer Memorial Complex consistemly four days per week throughout June with Little League games occunSng six days per week on · their fields. A considerable amount of time was spent prepping the fields for a softball tournament on June 12t~ and 13th, a 32-team tournament on July 3~ and 4th as well as a special event held at the Little League complex mid-June. Micah and I coordinated with Boys & Girls Club on pre dip net beach clean-up activities, including shoveling of walkways on the dunes and installation of barter fencing. Other dip net activities included placement of shacks, pick up of material and supplies, and training for staff. Other activities included working with Kay Shearer on the memorial sign, coordinating with volunteers on flower bed maintenance, Yard of the Week photos, leveling graves at the cemetery, handling park reservations, and coordinating other maintenance activities. We have also been working with Mr. Ross Baxter on a frisbee-golf agreement for use of East End Park. Mr. Baxter hopes to have all nine holes sponsored with very little funds being expended on the city's behalf. Water restrictions occurred around mid-June causing us to schedule a nighttime watering crew for a two-week period. Water restrictions went into full affect early July at which point we have been left with watering areas with the water tank. Moore's Landscaping has also been assisting during evening hours as well as the Street Dept. We are presently looking for a third track. We will also begin aerating certain lawns, which should help get the water down into the root zone. MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: Total number of days rented in June: June 2004 Meals served: Linda Snow, City Manager Rachael Craig, Senior Center Director July 11, 1004 Monthly Report for July 9 days Total Congregate Meals Served: Total Home Meals Served: Total Non-Senior Meals Served: June 2003 Meals Served: Total Congregate Meals Served: Total Home Meals Served: Transportation Provided: Unassisted Transportation- Assisted Transportation' 1,415 377 6 1,015 1,321 342 342 The Center had a total of 993.25 volunteer hours for the month. This was the last month in the fiscal year so we were busy with year end purchase orders, reports to the state and finishing last details of the year. The volunteers were busy making various pies for our 4th of July booth. The pies were frozen to be baked in July. There were at least 200 pies made by volunteers in our kitchen not counting our volunteers out in the community. Volunteers were also busy with planning, designing and building the float for the 4th of July Parade. The director was involved with the Chamber's 4th of July Planning Committee. She was appointed chairman of the Float Judging Committee. The director participated in the Quarterly Director's meeting in Homer. Senior housing, NTS grants, and planning the Annual Senior Picnic in June was discussed. We held our Father's Day luncheon with 125 present and 55 home-meals were delivered. The Area-Wide Senior Picnic was held at Soldotna Park on Wednesday, June 23 with 255 seniors present. All Peninsula Senior Centers participated and lots of good food prepared by all the senior centers present, Lou and Dudley Abbott preformed as well as our very own Bell-Ringers. The area-wide directors sang their rendition of"Ya Ain't Got a Barrel of Money." We had two volunteer drivers that participated in driving class. This is a cOntinuation of having all of our drivers participated in our drivers ed program. Page 1 of 1 Linda Snow From' Ewa Jankowska Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 10:41 AM To: Linda Snow Cc: Kim Howard Subject: Kenai Community Library monthly report-June 2004 As reported by Corey Hall: Summer Reading Report 2004 Registration started on June 1 for the 2004 program. The theme was "Discover New Trails @ Your Library," in honor of the Bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Friends of the Library was our only financial support. We purchased 200 kits which included book bags, book marks, reading logs, and stickers. A Related Reading List was created and added to the bags. Money from the Friends also purchased door prizes, program prizes and cake for the party. 183 children signed up for the program. Each child that registered received a kit. There were 73 children at the first program on June 7th, and weeks after that averaged 45 children. A trivia contest was handed out, and 12 were returned. Kassi Johnson won the trivia contest, and received a T-shirt. Each week focused on a different aspect of the expedition. June 7: Background and preparation for the Expedition June 14: Choosing the men for the Corp and background information on them June 21' Sacagawea and the importance of the Indians the Corp met June 28: Animals that were discovered along the trail The wrap up party on July 12 was another beautiful sunny day. 42 children and 16 adults met at the park to celebrate all they had learned. The Cake Lady created an awesome cake in the shape of the 48 states (the Lower 48) that showed a scene including Lewis, Clark, and Indian, and a buffalo. All readers that returned their reading logs received a certificate and a chance at one of 13 prize kits. My personal note is that this was the first program where I felt the kids really learned something, rather than just reading. I wasn't sure about the theme, but have always been a Lewis and Clark buff and decided to take a risk. I think that because of the theme, fewer children signed up than in past years, but this year's kids got a lot out of the program. Personal thanks to The Friends of the Library for supporting this program. 7/15/2004 163 Main Street Loop Kenai, Alaska 99611 REPORT FOR JUNE, 2004 CIRCULATION Adult Juvenile Easy Books Fiction 1952 Non-Fiction 1331 Periodicals 60 Interact Access Music Misc Puzzles Videos 1906 136 51 2 1054 Total Printed Materials ............... 6223 Total Circulation ............................ 9833 IPAC Searches .................... 4985 689 204 DVD 211 1672 315 Audiobooks 250 ADDITIONS Docs Adult Juvenile Easy Books AV Gifts - 94 24 9 11 Purchases - 93 10 3 - Total Additions ............................... 244 INTERLIBRARY LOANS Ordered Received Returned Books 27 21 18 INTERLIBRARY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY ............ 17 INTERNET USE ......... 1906 VOLUNTEERS Number .....14 Total Hours .....161 INCOME Fines and Remal Books Xerox Lost or Damaged Books 1,353.94 327.00 87.95 Total Income for June, 2004 ........$1.768.89 Library Cards Issued June, 2004 Kenai 87 Kasilof 1 Nikiski 7 Soldotna 63 Sterling 4 Other 9 Total 171 Library Patronage ......9,908 Persons Adult Programs ........ 39 Persons Childrens' Programs .. 172 Persons Plus Summer Reading Program .. 222 Persons CITY OF KEN 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ MEMORANDUM TO' FROM: Mayor and Council Members Carol L. Freas, City Clerk DATE: July 15, 2004 POLICY FOR C0~$$ION, COI~/IITTEI;, BOARD AND COUNC/L ON AGING MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS .. At the June 16, 2004 meeting, Council amended the 'work session' portion of the draft of the Polic~ for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions. A suggestion was also made at that time to include wording in the policy relating to reappointments to commissions, etc. Attached is an updated draft of the Policy which includes the amendment and reappointment wording. In addition, in preparing the Library Subcommittee information, City Attorney Graves and I thought direction for such formations could be included in the Policy so we're not reinventing the wheel each time the issue comes up. Please review the attached. If you have any additional changes or corrections, please let me know. I will'plan to bring the final draft to council for approval at the August 4, 2004 meeting. Clf Attachment KENAI CITY COUNCIL POLICY FOR COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, BOARD AND COUNCIL ON AGING MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS [IN CONSIDEP~TION OF CONST~dNTS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 BUDGET, DIRECTION IS GIVEN AS FOLLOWS:] Commission, Committee Board, Reappointment: If, after a term (or consecutive term) of appointment has been completed, a commission, co_m__mittee or boa_rd member would like to be reappointed for an additional term, an application must be submitted to council for consideration and approval.. Formation of Subcommittees of Commissions, Committees or Boards: A subcommittee of a commission, committee or board may be formed for a specific function if upon review by administration, it is indicated the subcommittee would be a governmental body and a subcommittee of a public entity and if the formation is approved by Council. If a subcommittee is approved by Council, the meetings of the subcommittee must be open to the public; meeting notices shall be posted on the Official City Bulletin Board in Kenai City Hall and on the city website; and the meetings may be recorded on a portable tape recorder and the tapes stored in the City_ Clerk's Office. Meetin~ Schedules: [IN CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSTRAINTS IN THE FISCAL YEAR [2004 BUDGET, DIRECTION IS GIVEN AS FOLLOWS:] Until further notice, the commission/committee meeting schedule is as follows: 1. [LIBRARY, HARBOR, PARKS & RECREATION AND AIRPORT COMMISSIONS SHALL MEET BI-MONTHLY.] Commission, committees and boards, including Librax~, Harbor, Parks & Recreation and Airport Commissions, shall meet on a month!y basis. [2.] [BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SHALL MEET JANUARY THROUGH MAY.] [3]2. Council on Aging shall meet [BI-] monthly at the Kenai Senior Center. [4]3. Planning & Zoning Commission and the Personnel Arbitration Board is exempted from this [BI-MONTHLY] meeting directive. [5]4. Commissions, committees, boards and the Council on Aging may, with the City Clerk's approval and notification of Council and City Manager, hold special meetings (for a specific purpose) [IN THEIR ALTERNATE/OFF-MONTHS] on an as-needed basis. 5. Commission, committee and board meetings may be cancelled by the City. Clerk, with notification of Council and City Manager, if cancellation is warranted, i.e. lack of agenda items, pre-knowledge of lack of quorum, etc. 6. All commission, committee and board meetings (except Council on Aging) will be held at Kenai City Hall and begin at 7:00 p.m. 7. Any additional commissions, committees, or boards formed will be set and incorporated into the following meeting schedule by the City Council. Minutes/MeetinK Recordinz:' 8. Excepting the Planning & Zoning Commission and Personnel Arbitration Board, responsibility of taking notes and electronically recording the commission, committee, board meetings, falls to the department liaison (staff member) to the specific meeting group. 9. Summary minutes will be produced by the City Clerk from the department liaison notes and provided to the City Council as official records of the meetings. 10. Electronic recordings of the meeting group, except the Planning & Zoning Commission, shall be kept for two years. 11. Planning & Zoning Commission meeting recordings shall continue to be kept for six years. Work Sessions: 12. Commission, committees and boards shall receive the City Clerk's approval to hold work sessions to be held on a date other than that of a regularly scheduled meeting or at a time immediately prior to a regularly scheduled meeting, i.e. a 6:00 p.m. work session before a 7:00 p.m. meeting. 13. Work sessions may not be held without the approval of the City Clerk['S APPROVAL IF THEY OCCUR ON THE NIGHT OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT OR AFTER THE TIME OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING] unless they occur on the night of and at the time of a regularly-scheduled advertised meeting. 14. During work sessions, only items on the [MEETING'S] work session agenda may be discussed and no formal actions may be taken. 15. All commission, committee and board meetings must be given appropriate public notice. The [S]schedule[S] for all City of Kenai commissions, committees, boards and Council on Aging is as follows: Commission/Committee/Board Schedule ] _ _ Twice monthly [ January through December, Second ' & Fourth Wednesdays Planning & Zoning Commission Library Commission Harbor Commission Council on Aging Beautification Committee Parks & Recreation Commission Airport Commission [BI-] Monthly [BI-] Monthly [BI-] Monthly [FIVE MONTHS] Monthly [BI-] Monthly [BI-] Monthly [FEB., APRIL, JUNE, AUG., OCT. DEC.] First Tuesday [JAN., MAR., MAY, JULY, SEPT., NOV.] First Monday after first council meetin~ of the month. [JAN., MAR., MAY, JULY, SEPT., NOV.] First Thursday [FEB., MAR., APRIL, MAY, JUNE] Second Tuesday [jAN., MAR., MAY, JULY, SEPT., NOV.] First,Thursday [FEB., APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST, OCT., DEC.] Second Thursday EFFECTIVE: This directive shall take effect on Kenai City Council. ,200[3]4 and remain in effect until modified by the Approved by the Kenai City Council on the [21st ] day of [MAY] ,20013]4. clf INFORMATION ITEMS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2004 .1. 6/19 / 04 Jacqueline Bock letter relating the Council's consideration of a bike helmet law. , 7/6 / 04 DEC Commissioner E. Ballad letter regarding environmental issues at the Ciechanski Road gravel pit (Foster). . KPHA U-16 Midget Team 'thank you' note. . 7/16 / 04 Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule and fuel cost information. , 7/04 Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc., Resource Review. . Summer/2004 Kenai/Soldoma Women's Resource & Crisis Center, The LeeShore Lighthouse. Jacqueline Bock 506 Pine Avenue Kenai, Alaska 99611 (907) 283-3012 e-mail' j ackieb@~¢salaska, net June 19, 2004 Re: Kenai Council Considers Bike Helmet Law Dear Kenai City Council; I would like to comment on th~ Kenai city council's consideration of a bike helmet law. I support the Council's suggestion that children wear helmets when riding bikes (skate boards, scooters, etc.) - because helmet use does increase the chances of survival among those who are involved in bike/vehicle accidems. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that bike/ motor vehicle collision is among the top causes of traumatic brain injury in children, and endorses that bike riders wear helmets. However, children and adolescems who are hit by cars can die or be permanemly disabled by an assortmem of injuries that cannot be prevemed by wearing a helmet including imernal injury, paraplegia, fractured bones, permanent disfigurement, and psychological trauma. Further, we can all think of incidents in which individuals walked or ran in to traffic with out looking, some of whom were hit by cars and died of their injuries. I believe the issue that the City Council is addressing is broader than mandating that children wear helmets, and using police to enforce this directive, fining parents, etc.; hence, the need for broader intervention. Programs are currently in place that teach safety bike skills to children including wearing helmets. These programs need to be enhanced, intensified, and include a parent participation component. Under the best of conditions, and among the most conscientious of drivers, it is hard for automobile drivers to see everything and attend to everything- let alone be able to stop fast enough in evem that a child is in their path. Children do not understand this; and for a variety of developmental/mamrational reasons most children do not regularly contemplate their mortality. It is our job as parents and community members to ensure that children are safe. We as citizens and parents can and should have an active role in teaching and promoting the safety of children in our community. My suggestion is that existing safety programs are enhanced and expanded, and encourage parents to actively participate in teaching and reteaching safety skills and to use logical consequences for unsafe pedestrian or bike use. It may also mean building additional crosswalks, using crossing guards during events, and lowering speeds on busy sections of the road and/or during local events. ,TI~~' s for the opportune. ~commem. 303 EPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER http://www, state.ak.us/dec/ Crystal Penrod Diamond Willow Estates, Homeowners' Association 36860 Virginia Drive Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Ms. Penrod: July 9, 2004 Senator Stevens' office asked me to address your June 2, 2004 letter regarding environmental issues at the Ciechanski Road gravel pit. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) staff have evaluated your complaints and determined that the small area of stained soil adjacent to the waste oil barrels requires corrective action. Gary Folley ofDEC's Division of Spill Prevention and Response (907-262-5210 ext. 234) will follow up. with Mr. Foster to remediate the effected area. DEC has also '~,termined that Mr. Foster is not disposing of land clearing waste in the pond. He is also storing _.~aterials at the site, which are scheduled for.landfill disposal. Apart from the stained soil, none of Mr. Foster's activities at the gravel pit pond warrant further action by DEC. The other issues raised in your letter do not fall within DEC's authority. You may contact the Department of Labor at 907-465-2700 concerning worker insurance issues and the Department of Natural Resources at 907-269-8600 for water rights. Sincerely, Emesta Ballad Commissioner The Honorable Ted Stevens, United States Senator for Alaska John Katz, Director of State, Federal Relations & Special Counsel, Governor's Office, D.C. The Honorable John Williams, Mayor, City of Kenai Larry Dietrick, Director, Director, Spill Prevention and Response, DEC Kristin Ryan, Director, Environmental Health, DEC Gary Folley, Environmental Specialist, Spill Prevention and Response, DEC G:kAllshare\COkEHX04-060 Travis and Crystal Penrod v-2 063004.doc printed on recycled Doper Team Members: Front Row: Lauren Baldwin, Owen Dukowitz, Assist. Captain Dustin Moore, Captain CJ Henley, Assist. Captain Brian Herring, Jed McGlasson, and Kris Marquis Back Row: Assist. Coach Vince Redford, Travis Temple, Sam Evanoff, Trevor Baldwin, Aaron Lampman-Reid, Cory Hetrick, Nelson Kempf, Kyle Coleman, Garrett Bossert, Jake Bishop, and Coach Ward Bishop t;~ty oI' ~,enm 210 Fidalgo Ave Kenai, AK 99611 We appreciate your donation and support! Thank you for your assistance in our fundraising efforts sending us to Nationals! Sincerely, KPHA U-16 Midget Team Iichelle hlcGlasson £eam Manager REC-'V;- , JUL - 9 20~I i .',., r~ I1,1,,I,1,,,i1,,,,,i1,,,i11,,,11,,,I,1,1,11,,,,,,'1111,,,,I,,Ii CITY OF KENAI - DOCK RATE SCHEDULE -~--- L~-da~now, ~ty Manager July 15, 2004 KENAI HARBOR RATE SCHEDULE The City Manager shall establish the fees, rates, and charges for the billing and collections for the support of the harbor. The City Manager reserves the right to change the rote schedule at any time. There is a 5% sales tax added to the total invoice (3% City and 2% Borough). RATE SCHEDULE SUMMARY 1. Product wharfage (w/crane; w/o forklift) ... $ 0.07/lb Non-product wharfage (ice, nets, staples, etc.) 0.04/lb. Purchases Purchases Purchases Under 500 500 gal. 2000 gal. Gallons or more or more i i 2. Fuel Gasoline Regular 1.859 1.809 State Marine Tax .050 .050 , Federal Tax .184 .184 Total S/gal. 2.09 ,2.04 Diesel #2 1.98 1.93 1.88 State Marine Tax .05 .05 .05 Total S/gal. 2.03 1.98 1.93 *NOTE: discounts for volume are for one vessel at a time. 3. Used Oil Dumping $1.00/gal. 4. Boat Launch Ramp 0-10 min. = $15.00 Includes Parking with Trailer Each min. over 10 min. = $1.00/min. Seasonal pass per boat = $150/season 5. Parking Only (If with trailer, must pay launch fee) $10.00/day Seasonal Pass for Parking $100.00/Season 6. Tie Up Fee A. Skiffs tied to land side of concrete dock $7.00/day Seasonal Pass per boat $150/season B. Boats tied to buoy in river $10.00/day 7. Forklift w/Operator {1/2-hr. minimum) $50.00/hr. 8. City Labor Charges for call out (2-hr. min.) $40.00/hr. I 9. I Other Items See Dock Manager Prior to Use ! ~£$0R 0 AI.,4~KA P£TR O~U'M COMPANY PRICE CHAN~F. ANNOUNC~~ Tesoro Alaska Petroleum Company aunounces the'following price change effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday: .Iuiv 8~ 2004. PRODUCT K~NAI U. nleaded Premium Unleaded Jet A JetB DECREASE (-) $ Per Gallon INCREASE (+) $ Per Gallon No Change No Change +:04~~ +.04 +.04 $incereb/, T~soro Marketing Department CITY OF KENAI KENAI BOATING FACILITY GASOLINE Using 7/1/04 Bid 10 % Markup , i GASOLINE FUEL COSTS -CITY PAYS DOYLES FUEL ~ Date of $ Fuel Federal Marine Total City - 'Change Change COsts Tax Tax Pays , 06109104 0.000 1.740 0.184 0.050 1.974 Bid 06111104 -0.030 1.71 0 0.184 0.050 1.944 , 07102/04 -0.020 1.690 O, 184 0.050 ~ 1.924 1.690 0.184 0.050 1.924 1.690 0.184 0.050 1.924 1.690 0.184 0.050 1.924 1.690 0.184 0.050 1.924 1.690 0.184 0.050 1.924 1.690 0.184 0.050 1.924 , 1.690 0.184 0.050 1.924 , , 1.690 0.184~ 0.050 1.9241 , , , " CITY SELl' S GAS AT THE DOCK FOR: i Date City Cost Add 10 % Fed Tax Marine Tax City Sells $ ladd 5% Effective , , Sales Tax 06109/04 1.740 1.914 0.184 0.050 2.15 2.26 06111104 1.710 1.8__81 0.184 0.050 2.__12 2.22 06/17104 07/02/04 1.690 ~-.85~) 0.184 0.050 ~.~.bg-~ 2.20 07/07/04 .... 0.000 0.184 0.050 0.23 0.25 0.000 0.184 0.050 0.23 0.25 0.000 0.184 0.050 0.23 0.25 0.000 0.184 0.050i 0.23 0.25 0.000 0.184 0.050 0.23 0.25 0.000 ' 0.184 0.060 0.23 0.25 0.000 0.184 0.050 0.23 0.25 ' 0.000 0.184' 0.050 0.23 0.25 ..... 0.000 0.184 0.050 0.23 0.25 0.000, 0.184 0.050 0.23 0.25 ,,,, , Prepared by Keith Komelis 7/14/2004 Page 1 CITY OF KENAI KENAI BOATING FACILITY DIESEL Using 7/1/04 Bid 25% Markup DIESEL FUEL COSTS -CITY PAYS ALASKA OIL SALES ' i Date of $ Fuel Marine Total City Change change costs Tax Pays ,, 06109104 0.000 1.490 0.050 1 .$40 Bid 06111104 -0.020 1.470 0.050 1.520 07/02/04 0.070 1 .$40 0.05'0 1.590 ' 07/08/04 0.040 1.580 0.05O' 1.630 1.580 0.050 1'.630 1.580~ 0.050 1.630 1.580 0.050 1.630 '1.580 0.050 1.630 ,, , , .. CITY SELLS DIESEL AT DOCK FOR- t , Date City Cost: Add 25 % Marine Tax City Sells $ Add 5% Effective , Sales Tax 06109104 1.490 1.863 0.05 1.91 2.01 06/11/04 1.470 1.838 0.05 1.89 '1.98 06/17/04 07/02/04 1.540 1.925 0.05 1.98 2.07 07/07/04 07108104 1.580 ~98~) ~-~.0~) ~2~.~ 2.13 07115104 ' o.oo 'o.os i):u's o.os " o.oo o.os O'.oS o.os ' 0.00 O.OS O.OS O.OS , 0.00 ' 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.00 ' O.OS O.OS ' '0.05 ,, , 0.00 0.05 0.05 0.05 ' 0.00 0.05i 0.05 0.05 , Prepared by Keith Komelis 7/14/2004 Page 2 Alaska's North Slope is the most expensive oil and gas basin in the world, according -.~.to a study by the international ~,.Consulting firm Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac). Of the 60 oil and gas areas in 50 countries included, Alaska ranks as the highest in costs- 60 out of 60. For Alaskans, this ranking has profound im- plications for the future. Moreover, for every dollar generated from Alaska oil and gas production, the state and federal governments com- bined take approximately 64 percent of industry's gross revenues through taxes and royalties. The WoodMac study, and others like it, are a "heads up" that Alaska needs to re-exam- ine its public policy about oil and gas. For the next few years public policy is going to play as important a role as technol- ogy in deciding Alaska's economic future. What makes cost so impor- /tant now? Analysts are recog- nizing that a dramatic shift in global exploration spending is taking place. Cost is driving the industry from upstream North America- where find- ing and development costs doubled from 1999 to 2002- to less expensive plays in Asia, the Pacific, Africa and the Middle East where costs are up to two-thirds less. In this globalization of oil and gas, Alaska gets hit with a double whammy: the state is more dependent on revenues from oil and gas than any other in the nation, and it is the highest cost oil and gas province in the world. Not only is Alaska depend- ent on oil and gas revenues for 70 to 80% of its unrestricted general fund revenues today, forecasts predict that oil and gas revenues will continue to account for the vast majority of the state's unrestricted gen- eral fund revenues in the fore- seeable future. With Alaska's super giant fields in decline, that revenue stream will de- pend on additional production in mature fields, as well as pro- duction from new fields, which in turn depends on whether companies will make larger investments in Alaska. Since 2002 the Department of Revenue has been forecast- ing oil production of just under 1 million barrels per day though 2015. These forecasts all rely on continued annual '~.~ billion dollar invest- ments in the mature and declining Prudhoe and Kuparuk fields, as well as multi-million dollar investments in new "Will incre~'~inff :" .... taxes on the c~'ij:~'~'~': -"!'~'~::!~' and ~as indUstrY encourage companies to invest in Alaska? It hasn't anywhere else ' -Judy Brady :"~"'~. ~'~?L~;~?~' fields. "What are the chances that production levels may fall short of our forecast? The an- swer depends in large part on the amount of money explo- ration and production compa- nies spend to develop oil resources that have already (Continued to pa;e Future Of Alaska Oil 1, q-S Director's Messa2e 3 Kenstn~iton Mine 3,10 RDCAnnual Meetin~ 6-7 Red Do~ TRI Report 8 World Ener2y Trends g President's Messa2e 10 RDC News Di2est 11 a syner listic approach project mana[lement EfiGifiEERlfi6 [IR OPERFIT LLli]G Ofi~] 6EOPHYI]IC~ PERITI fXPE]] fig LOG ~T]C~ TTIfi6 onshore and offshore Anchorage, Alaska 2000 E. 88th Ave. Suite 1, 99507 ph: 907.258.3446 fax: 907.279.5740 Ventura, California 4567 Telephone Rd. Suite 203, 93003 ph: 805.658.5600 fax: 805.658.5605 Houston, Texas 650 N. Sam Houston Pk~y E, 7'7060 ph: 281.445.57011 fax: 281.445.3388 ~ww.falrweather.com Resource Development Council 121 W. Fireweed, Suite 250 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: (907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 E-mail: resources@akrdc.or~ Website: www. akrdc.or~ Material in this publication may be reprinted without permission provided appropriate credit is 1~iven. Writer & Editor Carl Portman Executive Committee Officers President Sr. Vice President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Past President John Shively Mark Hanley Rick Rogers Tom Maloney Stephanie Madsen Chuck Johnson Staff · Executive Director Deputy Director Projects/AMEREF Coordinator Finance/Membership Tadd Owens Carl Portman Jason Brune Billie Rae Gillas Resource Review is the official periodic publication of the Resource Development Council (RDC), Alaska's largest privately funded nonprofit economic development organization working to develop Alaska's natural resources in a responsible manr, and to create a broad-based, diversified econo~. while protecting and enhancins[ the environment. Page 2 July 200q Resource Review www. akrdc.org FISCAL PLAN' INCHING CLOSER TO SOLUTION · ---/ Alaskans will have to wait at least another year before any tangible progress is made to address the State's structural budget imbalance. Despite an aggressive push by Governor Murkowski and his staff for a solution this year, $40 oil and the upcoming legislative campaign season conspired to keep any proposal to solve the fiscal imbalance from moving forward. As another opportunity for action slips past, it is easy to be- laborers, educators, health providers and many others have worked to build relationships and to identify areas of agree- ment. This network of organizations can be a powerful posi- tive force in future public and legislative fiscal deliberations. Finally, over the past several months the Governor and many legislators demonstrated a willingness to bring new ideas to the debate. Fresh proposals allow all of us to view the matter from a different angle and build the possibilities for come frustrated with the process and lack of progress. Many wonder if we have made any headwav at all in ad- dressing our fiscal issues. While I am disappointed our elected officials were not able to formulate a plan this session, I believe we have inched closer to a solution. What is the source of my optimism? First, more and more Alaskans have come to understand the nuances of the issue. The Conference of Alaskans, convened by Governor Murkowski in February, and the leg- ~- ...... islative hearings held most promi- ..,,_~ )tnently by the House Ways and .... Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee provided an un- precedented level of public exposure to the derails of Alaska's fiscal situa- consensus. Only through open dia- logue will Alaskans have the proper chance to weigh the pros and cons of prospective solutions against each other. Given an honest and vigorous debate, I believe the best public pol- icy will rise to the top in our Legislature and will be supported by a majority of the public. In October 2003 RDC joined with more than twenty other business and community groups and pledged to the Governor and members of the Legislature our assistance in resolv- ing the State's fiscal imbalance in a manner that will do the most good for the greatest number of Alaskans over the long term. RDC remains committed to this pledge. As part of our commitment to re- tion. Polling numbers indicate a growing sense among Alaskans that .something must be done to address the State's fiscal imbalance. Second, a diverse collection of Alaskan organizations have begun to work together to educate their respective members, to engage elected officials and to seek common ground on this issue. Organizations representing communities, businesses, solving this matter we have proposed a basic framework for a long-term fiscal solution. This framework consists of three recommendations ~ enforce budget discipline, incorporate new uses of Permanent Fund earnings and, if necessary, insti- tute a broad-based tax. While each of these steps encompasses a multitude of possible variations, RDC remains convinced they are the basic building blocks of a long-term solution. PUBLIC COMMENT The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a draft Clean Water Act permit for Coeur Alaska's Kensington Mine project. The gold mine, with reserves of 1.4 million ounces, is expected to employ 300 workers during construction, with annual payroll and benefits of $16 mil- lion, and create an additional 180 indi- rect jobs. Direct purchases to the )J Juneau economy are estimated at $7.5 million. During the operational phase, the mine will employ 200 workers. The 45-day public comment period PERIOD OPENS FOR KENSINGTON MINE ends August 5th. In addition, the Army Corps of Engineers published notice of Coeur's application to discharge dredged and fill materials, and the State Department of Natural Resources has prepared draft decisions on several state leases and per- mits related to the project. Kensington is an underground mine located 45 miles northwest of Juneau. Coeur proposes to process approxi- mately 2,000 tons of ore per day, with a tailings storage facility at Lower Slate Lake. Milling operations would be 1o- cated in the Johnson Creek drainage. Access to the site would be via marine ferries which would transport workers across Berner's Bay. "This is another major breakthrough for mining in Alaska," said Governor Frank Murkowski. "Kensington is on its way to becoming a reality, just like the Pogo, Red Dog and Greens Creek mines. We can have a healthy, produc- tive mining sector, and the permits for Kensington are a huge step in the right direction." (Continued to Pa~e 10) (907) 276-0700 July 200~[ Resource Review Pa~e 3 NEW OIL PRODUCTION, REVENUE FORECAST DEPEND ON INVESTMENTS YET TO BE MADE (Continued from pa~e ].) been discovered on the North Slope and to discover additional oil. Those spend- ing decisions depend- in great part- on world oil prices and government regu- latory and fiscal policies. The key in all this is that produc- ers need to spend money so that the state can make money from its oil re- sources." (State of Alaska Department of Revenue [DOR], Fall 2002 Revenue Sources Book) The observation that pro- ducers need to spend money so that the state can make money from its oil resources was underscored in a DOR April briefing to legislators. According to DOR, the billion-dollar-plus invest- ments being made each year by companies in Alaska now are not enough to reverse the declining production by 2010. DOR believes compa- nies will have to double their capital investments in 2006 through 2008 just to keep production close to the 1 million barrels per day level. Is Alaska the best place for companies to invest? The WoodMac study ob- jective was to provide a global comparison of the relative attractiveness for fu- ture E&P investment in 61 oil and gas provinces in 50 coun- tries and to evaluate "Government Take" (taxes, royalties, etc.) in each of the provinces. Based on actual data, rather than standard- ized model fields, the study concludes: 1. Alaska has somewhat' higher than average total taxes and royalties than other .oil and gas provinces.' Alaska ranks 36 out of 61 provinces worldwide. The Total Government Take (federal and state) is calculated to be 64%. The State's share is ap- proximately 47% and in- cluded royalties, production tax, corporate income tax, property tax and net profit shares. The actual and pro- jected Economic Limit Factor (ELF), based on field size, is used in these calcula- tions. DOR's Proj~ted ~ ~ ANS Production ---- ._ Production with No '"'- .... -_ -. a~.,.~ New Production and 15% Natural Decline o~ oe o9 1o ~1 Alaska's Global Rankin~ Alaska Benchmarkinff Study: Global Oil & Gas Risk & Rewards Total (~evemment Take Cost~ (USl/l~e}, I 11 Cameroon ' 10.86% Qatar 1.38 ICamaroen 7.83 I 12 , Ireland 19.92% Iran 1.61 Iireland 5.76 113 Canada (East Coast) 35.17% Ecjyl~ (offshore) 1.73 IUK (she~ 5.55 114 ,Ne, Z,,an, a?.s~% IMalaym-'i'haiand aDA 1.97 IPhilippil~ 5.40 I I5 UK (Shelf) 4o.n% 'i3angladesh 2.31 !USA<c_,o~deep,! 5.33 1 18 Nefl~efland= to-mm i41.92% Oman 2.40 IPapua New Guinea 5.21 IFUSA {GoM deep wtr) 42.10% Indonasa lo,hem) 2.56 !:~anenma (o~ax~) 4.48 I 18 Italy 42.62% Australm (oashom) 2.59 I ttalv 4.43 I1~ China{offshore) 42.81% Malaysia 2.73 iDe~mark 4.35 1110 UK (S. Gas Basin) 43.54% Pakistan 2.77 JCongo ~-azzav~! 4.26 i1~ pakistan 45.48% EWl~{onshom} 3.41 JUK{S. Gaseaain) 4.12 1112 Australia {offshore) 45.51% I~anmar 3.47 ICanada (F.a~Com) 4.10 I [13 Philippines 1 48.12% India 3.54 China {offshore) 404 1115 'Denmark 47.20% Brunei 3.82 Brazil (shelf) 3.25 I !16 Brazil {shelf) 47.88% Al~ena 3.93 Yeme~ 3.21 I !17 :Venezuela 49.56% Timor Gap 4.01 Australia (e~o~) 2.91 I 18 Congo (Brazzavdle) 50.57% !Libya 4.07 EgYI~ (onshore) 2.87 I 19 Thailand 50.65% Bolivia 4.70 Equatonal Guinea 2.15 I 20 Kazakhstan ' 51.88% N~eha (shelf) 4.72 India 2.7, I 21 P. apua New Guinea !52.27% Netho~nds (omho~ 4.78 Venezuela 2.7. I 22 l~/..anmar ,54.00% ArQentina 4.79 Myanmar 2170 1 23 C~te d'lvoire 55.34% Nicjeha (dee0waten 5.25 Pakistan 2.65 24 Bolivia 55.71% NewZealand 5.32 ~Angola {she~ 2.56 Trinidad & Tobago 1 25 Malaysia-Thailand JoA ! 56.21% loffshom) 5.39 Gabon (onshore) 2.54 1 26 ,C°l°mbia i 57.12% Philippines 5.48 Tunisia 2.52 1 27 'Ecuador !57.75% Yemen 5.52 Iqetteflands ¢omhael 2.50 1 28 Equatorial Guinea 59.69% Peru 5.67 Gabon {offshore) 2.44 | 1129 Angoia (deep water) 59.93% Indonesia (omhom} 5.72 Thailand 2.36 1131 Bancjladesh 61.18% Thailand 5.85 Brazil {deep water) 2.27 ii~ ;Azerbaijan 61.54% Brazil {shelf~ 5.96 E~iypt (offshore) . 2.26 1 1133 i Netherlands (omhom) 61.67% Kazakhstan 6.15 Arcjentina 2.24 1134 Tunisia [63.07% Angola {deep,aec) 6.22 Cote d'lvoire 2.23 / 1135 Timor Gap i63.94% Tunisia 6.27 Ecuador 2.18 1136 USA IAlaska~ '64.24% Nethetands (of~hom) 6.28 Colombia' 2.12 1137 N~(deep~ter) 64.62% Sudan 6.41 ~jm(,~,,,,.,) 2.10 / 1138 India ,, 56.82% Colombia 6.50 Vietnam 2.05 1139 Turkmenistan 68.06% Brazil (deep water) 6.67 AIc~ena 1.92: 1140 Vietnam 68.55% Vietnam 6.73 ~Sudan 1.90 H ' Trinidad & Tobago :Malaysia-Thailand / 1141 offshore) 69.00% Ital~ 6.74 JDA 1.87 / 1142 !Indonesia (offshore) 71.01% Cameroon 6.79 Turkmenistan 1.77 t H43 Al~lem 71.72% Cote d'lvoire 6.94 Indonesia (o~hae) 1.58 / 1144 Gabon (offshore} 71.81% I Equatonal Guinea 6.96 Kazakhstan 1.55 1145 Egypt (offshore) 73.04% Gabon (onshore) 7.03 Oman 1.54 II~Gabon(onshore~ 73.38% Azerbaijan 7.12 Brunei 1.52/I 1147 Brunei 73.90% Ireland 7.19 Lib~a 1.51 /I 11,8 cu,o, tl 1149 Egypt {onshore) 74.27% Denmark 7.45 Indonesia (omtmmt 1.41 11 /51 Peru 75.04% Turkmenistan 7.54 Bangladesh 1.37 /53 Sudan 76.96% Congo (Brazzavi~e) 8.05 Nicjerla {shelf) 1.06 ~54 Libya 78.73% China (offshore) 8.21 Malaysia 0.99 /55 Qatar 79.09% Papua New Guinea 8.64 :.,'SA tA/askal 0.90 ,56 Indo--' (onshom, 80.13% Angola(shelf) 8.65 INi~em (onshom, 065tl 57 Malaysia 81.24% Nomray 8.76 Qatar 0176 Tdnidad & Tobago 58 Oman 83.19% UK (shelf) 8.79 [offshore) 0.69 59 Ni~eha (onshore) 87.21% Canada (East Coast) 10.58 Peru 0.58 60 Nigeria (shelf) 87.44% ,uSA (Alaslga~ :.52 Bolivia 0.56_ 'Excludes Nigeria 61 Iran 93.26% ,o~o~,, ,~. 0.2o I ,I Source: Wood Mackenzie Study 1 Alaska Oil and Gas Association Pa:~e '+ July 200'+ Resource Review www, akrdc.or~ % Petroleum as a percentage of State of Alaska General Revenues [] Petroleum r~ Nonpetroleum; The economic assumption of the 2002 study was a Brent marker price of $19.50 per barrel (per/bbl), increasing 2.5% per year. For compari- son purposes, that price assumption aligns with the ANS West Coast spot price of $17.70 from December, 1990 to February 2003, and the State of Alaska's long- term forecast to 2015 of $22 per/bbl. 2. Alaska has the highest .total costs of all other oil and ~..~...~:~ i::gas provinces. The sobering ~ews for Alaska, according to Jhe WoodMac study, is that ,.,:the costs associated with .... Alaska's 17 new fields devel- oped since 1995 were highest of all the 60 areas in 50 coun- tries included in the 2002 study. Alaska ranked dead last in total costs of new field development. This ranking is the weighted average of all North Slope fields starting produc- tion since 1995. The study notes that the costs for Prudhoe and Kuparuk are among the highest in the world. Costs include operat- ing, cost of capital, and all transportation, including pipeline and marine. 3. Alaska is challenged in terms of profitability. When aggregating Alaska's Govern- ment Take, which is some-' ':~:.~ hat higher than average, ith the weighted average °tal costs, which are the highest of the 60 worldwide oil and gas provinces in- cluded in the study, the aver- age value of remaining pro- duction on the North Slope ranks 55 out of 61. Alaska is considered "moderately profitable." In the oil industry "moder- ately profitable" is akin to describing a blind date as "having a nice personality." What does this mean for future investment? The oil industry is not where it was 15 years ago; Alaska's com- petitive position as an oil and gas province is not where it was 15 years ago. Future de- cisions will be all about cost. The globalization of the oil and gas industry, with more choices of places to invest at less cost, along with the in- creasing cost of doing busi- ness in Alaska because of maturing fields and explo- ration outside the range of existing infrastructure, pro- vides a wholly different context for company decision-making and for public policy derision-making. The oil and gas companies operating in Alaska must use every tool in their technology toolboxes to lower costs. The State of Alaska must use every, tool in its public policy toolbox to lower costs. Alaska must become more competitive for oil and gas investment dollars. What about $40 oil? Right now both the State of Alaska and the companies operating here are benefiting from a spike in oil prices, but so are the Gulf of Mexico, Qatar, Indonesia and every place else in the world that has oil and gas reserves- and those places have much lower costs. The spike helps make up for $8 and $12 per/bbl crashes, but it is the short and long- term price averages that count. Both the State of Alaska and the oil companies avoid the rush to judgment of daily or even monthly price fluctu- ations. No one is planning on $40 per/bbl oil for sustained periods but that price is ac- counted for in the $22 aver- age forecast to 2015 by the Department of Revenue. Will increasing taxes on the oil and gas industry encour- age companies to invest in Alaska? It hasn't anywhere else in the world. Will lower- ing taxes on the oil and gas industry encourage compa- nies to invest in Alaska? It has in other places in the world. Government Take, or tax, is an add-on to the cost of doing business and is one of the most important tools a government has to increase or decrease its competitive position to attract new investment. "There is no question that state government policy deci- sions will affect the level of investment in North Slope oil exploration and development...state govern- ment's take could be set so high that exploration and production companies invest elsewhere than in Alaska. If this happened, an increased government take in the short run could actually reduce Alaska's total take from oil over the long run." (Fall 2002 State of Alaska Revenue Sources Book). Alaska does have what it takes - substantial reserves - to be an international con- tender for oil and gas invest- ment. While Alaska is considered a mature province, it is also considered to have the largest onshore reserves of oil and gas in the United States and suspe~ed of having large offshore reserves. The 49th state's reputation for "good rocks" is what brings companies to the table for Alaska's oil and gas lease sales - the possibility of a 500 million-plus barrel field and the probability of developing huge gas reserves when a gas pipeline is built. The construction of the gas pipeline itself, along with the expected value-added indus- tries, will open a new chapter in Alaska's economy. In the Prudhoe Bay/Kuparuk fields there is tremendous potential for heavy oil and significant potential for additional oil production that could con- tinue to be the Alaskan econ- omy's bread and butter for years to come. The challenges are those of cost. The tools to meet those challenges are public policy and technology. With fiscal stability., and a competitive in- vestment climate the oil and gas industry will remain one of the state's largest revenue sources for decades to come. (907) 276-0700 July 200'} Resource Review Page 200 R DC; ANNUAL MEETING EPA's John lani, speaking at the Annual Meeting Luncheon, said "this state is blessed with natural re- sources, and those resources need to be extracted." RDC Board members attending' the Annual Meetin~ ~ather at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. John 5hively, Holland America Line, was re-elected President while Mark Hanley, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, was re-elected as Senior Vice President. Rick Ro~'ers, Chu~ach Alaska Corporation, was elected Vice President, Tom Maloney, Veco Corporation, was elected Secretary and Stephanie Madsen, Pacific Seafood Processors Association, was re-elected Treasurer. At left, RDC Board members Patty Bielawski and Sharon Anderson attend to business. At ri~'ht, Board mem- bers Jim Cloud and Teresa Imm join '~0 other Board members on a discussion of Alaska's economy. At far right, Paul Glavinovich, Rick Ro~'ers, Jeanine St. John and Elizabeth Rensch examine the new 2004 RDC Board Handbook. St. John, Lynden, Inc., is one of eleven newcomers to the Board this year. EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt met with the RDC Board on the eve of the Annual Meeting. Leavitt re- turned to Washing'ton early for President R~' funeral, but addressed the RDC luncheon vi internet audio-video connection. At left, President John Shively opens the Annual Meeting' Luncheon which drew 500 attendees. Above, the RDC Board meets prior to the luncheon. At right is out~'oin~ (20-year) Board member George Wuerch. Pa~'e 6 July 200~t Resource Review www.akrdc.or~ Growing Alaska Through Responsible Resource Development · 29th Annual Meeting Thank You Sponsors! Generous support from our sponsors enables RDC to work throughout the year on special projects and issues critical to Alaska's future. RDC's success is your success, ultimately leading to a prosperous Alaska. Alaska Interstate Construction Anadarko Petroleum Company AT&T Alascom BP Carlile Transportation Systems ChevronTexaco Corporation COEUR Alaska, Inc. ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. Doyon Ltd., Doyon Drilling, Doyon Universal Services Era Aviation ExxonMobil Flint Hills Resources Inc. Holland America Line Koniag, Inc. Lynden, inc. NANA Development Corporation/Teck Cominco Nome Joint Utilities Northern Air Cargo UNOCAL Veco Alaska, Inc. Wells Fargo Alaska Westward Seafoods Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Operations Air Logistics of Alaska Alaska Airlines Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority Alaska Power Association Alaska Railroad Corporation Alaska Support Industry Alliance Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Alyeska Pipeline Service Company Anchorage Sand & Gravel Amtic Slope Regional Corporation ASRC Energy Services Aspen Hotels Bradley Reid & Associates CH2M Hill Chugach Alaska Corporation Chugach Electric Association Colville, IncJBrooks Range Supply Dowland Bach Corporation ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Evergreen Resources Alaska First National Bank Alaska Golder Associates, Inc. Hartig, Rhodes, Hoge & Lekisch, PC Harbor Enterprises, IncJPetro Marine Services Hawk Construction Consultants H.C. Price Company/Conam ConstrUction Company Horizon Lines of Alaska, LLC Key Bank Koncor Forest Products Laborers Local 341 Marathon Oil Company Mikunda Cottrell & Company Nabors Alaska Drilling Network Business Systems Peak Oilfield Service Company PenAir Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage, Inc. Perkins Cole LLP Petrotechnical Resources of Alaska Pioneer Natural Resources Alaska, Inc. Placer Dome Northern Dynasty Minerals Limited Schlumberger Oilfield Services Sealaska Corporation Shaw Alaska Sheraton Anchorage Hotel Southeast Stevedoring STEELFAB Teamsters Local 959 Tesoro Alaska Petroleum Company Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. Transcanada Pipelines Limited 'Usibelli Coal Mine, inc. (907) 276-0700 July 200~ Resource Review Pa;e 7 By Jim Kulas Numbers can be deceptive, particularly when they come without context. That's what happened when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) re- cently published its annual Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). The Red Dog Mine heads the list as the nation's largest releaser due to the amount of rock moved in the mining process and changes in the reporting criteria. The fact is that federal reg- ulations do not distinguish between natural materials locked away in rock, which is safely stored' on the plant site, from hazardous releases of man-made chemicals into the environment. As a result, the TRI numbers paint an in- accurate and misleading pic- ture of what actually happens at one of the most regulated mines in the world. More than 99 percent of what EPA considers a "re- lease to land" consists of nat- urally occurring substances found in the rock at Red Dog. This rock never leaves the mine site and is properly contained in systems regu- lated by federal, state and local agencies. Court decisions also con- tributed to Red Dog's rank- ing. Some mine operators were able to lower the num- bers they must report this year by excluding waste rock that contains less than 1 per- cent metals. Red Dog does not qualify for this court- ordered exemption because its waste rock contains enough metal that it barely exceeds the minimum stan- dard. TRI is an annual reporting program that covers about 650 chemicals and substances listed bv the EPA. It was au- thorized under the Emergency Response and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and was in- tended to provide the public with information about what toxins manufacturers and chemical plants were releas- ing into the environment. In 1998 the EPA expanded TRI The lied Do~ Mine, located 90 miles north of ".':...:i~"~~ii!-~'~ .i:" ~'" Kotzebue, is the world's largest zinc/lead mine. The mine sits on top of land owned by NANA Fle~ionai Corporation, which leases it to TeckCominco. due to the huge quantities of materials mining operations move in the course of doing business. While the numbers are large, the risk is virtually non-existent. TRI is a weight-based re- port that has nothing to do with risk or actual toxicity. According to EPA, "Users of TRI information should be aware that TRI data reflect releases and other waste Aerial view of the Red Do~ Mine, one of the most regulated mines in the world. The mine operates under ].55 permits, regulations, a~reements and environ- mental plans that contain more than 2,700 stipulations. management activities of chemicals, not whether (or to what degree) the public has been exposed to those chem- icals ". Unfortunately some groups use the TRI numbers to paint a distorted picture and fur- ther their agenda to stop mining in this nation. They use scare language like "toxic reporting requirements to include six other industry groups, including metal and coal mining and electric util- ities. The addition of mining completely altered the inven- tory. According to the EPA, releases from metals mining constituted 45 percent of all chemical releases in 2001, mining poisons" and "largest toxic polluter" to grab head- lines. What they ignore is what actually goes on at the mine. We're proud of our opera- tion at Red Dog. We move a lot of rock- and we move it carefully. We store our waste . rock under stringent regula- tion and we clean up' water we use before retu ing it to nature. In fact, Rec~ Dog Creek is much cleaner than when the water ran over the naturally exposed ore prior to the mine's existence. Every step we take is highly regulated. We operate under 155 permits, regula- tions, agreements and envi- ronmental plans that contain more than 2,700 individual stipulations that we must meet on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis. We keep trying to do our job better: more than 300 studies have been conducted, on virtually every subject, including 20 under way right Red Dog Mine is a part- nership that works for Alaska, the residents of the Northwest Arctic Borough and the shareholders NANA and Teck Cominc~ James Kulas is the Environmental Superintendent of the Red Do~ Mine. Pa~e 8 May 200'~ Resource Review www. akrdc.or:~ ENERGY REVIEW ILLUSTRATES GLOBAL TRENDS The 53rd BP Statistical Review of World Energy showed 2003 wasa year of exceptional strength in en- ergy markets with oil and natural gas prices reaching new 20-year highs. World primary energy consumption increased by a relatively strong 2.9 percent on the back of global economic recovery and the ongoing boom in China. In a presentation to the RDC and Alliance Boards of Directors last month, B P's Senior Economist Mark ' ~'~i'iFindley noted that even with ~the recent surge in oil prices ? to $40 a barrel, the price of crude oil in real terms is only half the level reached in 1980. Findley outlined a number of key findings the report illustrated: · The volume of proven world oil and gas reserves continues to increase. At current levels of consump- tion, there are sufficient reserves to meet oil demand for some 40 years and to meet natural gas demand for well over 60 years. Reserves are expected to keep rising in Russia and elsewhere. Reserves globally have grown over time. In 1980, oil re- serves stood at 29 years. · The geographic pattern of the energy market is changing, led by the doubling of oil demand over the last ten years in China, which has now overtaken Japan as the ...... world's second largest con- sumer of oil behind the United States. World Primary Ener1 y Consumption ;..]illion tonnes oii eau~va~ent 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 40OO 3000 20OO 1000 0 78 79 80 84 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 11 02 03 · Oil · Natural gas Nuclear energy ~ Hydroelectricity a Coal World primary energy consumption ~rew by 2.9% in 2003, well above the lO-year trend ~rowth rate of 1.7% per annum. As in 2002, the ~lobal figure was heavily influenced by China, where reported energy use increased by almost lq%. Source: BP Statistical Review of World Energy, June 200q · Primary energy con- sumption increased in all areas of the world in 2003 with the strongest rise in Asia Pacific, up 6.3%, while North America recorded the weakest growth at 0.2%. Coal was the fastest-growing fuel, rising 6.9% globally. Oil consumption was also strong, but the growth of natural gas use was held back by a steep, price-induced fall in U.S. consumption. U.S. industrial consumption of gas fell 9.5% as many facilities switched to coal as gas prices increased. · Oil consumption grew strongly in 2003, despite high prices. Consumption grew by almost 1.5 million barrels per day (b/d) or 2.1%, above the 10-year average growth rate of 1.6%. · OPEC oil production in- creased substantially by 1.88 million (b/d). Saudi Arabia's output rose by more than 1 million b/d to hit a 22-year high of over 9.8 million b/d. Oil production outside OPEC grew by 830,000 b/d, somewhat above the 10-year average. Russia, where pro- duction grew by 840,000 b/d, accounted for essentially all of the increase. · OPEC's share of global oil production is 41%, and the cartel accounts for 77% of proven oil reserves. Saudi Arabia holds 23% of proven FeseFves. · World natural gas con- sumption grew by a relatively weak 2% in 2003 as gas con- sumption in the U.S., the world's largest market, con- tracted by almost 5%. ,. Outside the U.S., gas con- sumption growth was gener- ally robust, averaging 4%. · Sales of liquefied natural gas grew especially fast last year, rising by over 12%. U.S. LNG imports more than doubled. · For the second year run- ning, North America was the only region to see a decline in gas production. · Nuclear power produc- tion fell 2% last year, led by a 27% fall in Japan. Findley pointed out that both 2003 and 2004 make for a dramatic period in energy markets. Oil prices in partic- ular are being driven by a strong global economy, the war in Iraq, concerns over terrorism, ongoing strikes and civil unrest in Venezuela and Nigeria, and a continuing surge in Chinese oil usage. Findley noted the booming economy in China is driving energy consumption there while in Russia its surging energy production that is sparking economic growth. Russia is the dominant source of non-OPEC oil produc- tion. Meanwhile, China has expanded coal production and use in the face of rising oil imports. "The Chinese economy is entering an energy intensive phase with global energy consumption migrating to China," Findley said. "China saw double-digit growth in oil, natural gas, coal and nu- clear energy consumption last year." Findlev said renewable en- ergy grew at a rapid pace in 2003, but since that growth was from a very small base, it had virtually no impact on the energy market as a whole. Editor's Note: The BP Statistical Review of World Energy is available at www. bp.com/statisticalreview2OOq (907) 276-0700 July 200't Resource Review Pa~e 9 PoGo AND BEYOND To start off this month I would like to thank the board for their confidence in electing me to a second term as President. It is an honor to serve in this position. In my previous column I discussed the situation surround- ing the last minute appeal filed by the Northern Alaska Environmental Center (NAEC) against the Pogo mine. By the time our newsletter went to press, NAEC had dropped its appeal after both the state and EPA stepped in to negotiate a resolution. The fact that the appeal was dropped is good news for those of us interested in responsible development of the state's resources. However, the fact that the appeal was dropped does not negate the main point I addressed in my previous column- there is no balance in the appeal process. All of the risk is on those who wish to help expand Alaska's economy. There is no risk on those who make use of the tangled processes of gov- ernment to oppose responsible development. There needs to be risk on both sides of the appeal process equation. One of my goals for the next year is to see if we can find some means of "leveling the playing field." Some might argue that I should be happy with the outcome of the Pogo appeal and let this issue go. To those "don't worry, be happy" souls I would just say that we need to learn from history, and the history lesson here is the appeal process will continue to be abused unless there is some risk to both those who wish to develop resources and those who find any change to the ecological status quo repugnant. Those of us who support a growing economy need look only as far as the proposed Kensington mine to understand my concerns about the one-sided nature of the appeal process. This mine, located north of Juneau, would create 200 long- term jobs and be another boost to our economy. The main challenge for the mine has been how and where to dispose of its tailings. EPA has released a draft of a Clean Water Act per- mit which is subject to public comment through August 4th. Environmental organizations have already announced they intend to oppose this project. Such a position will surely mean those organizations will avail themselves of the appeal process and ultimately the judicial system. And shouldn't they? The current appeal process virtually be- seeches them to attempt to derail the project. When EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt visited Alaska re- cently the issue of the lack of balance in the appeal process was raised with him. Although he was sympathetic to the concern, he felt the system for appeals was established in the early 1970s and would be very difficult, if not impossible to change. Difficult- yes; impossible- no; at least from my perspec- tive. Companies such as Teck-Cominco and Coeur Alaska de- velop mines in our state. Companies ranging in size from our big three (BP, ConocoPhillips, and ExxonMobil) to smaller new comers such as Pioneer, Encana, and Armstrong explore for and develop oil fields. These activities take place in the most difficult of both ecological and governmental environ- ments. If these companies can undertake those daunting but sur- mountable challenges, then surely an organization with the strength and resources of RDC can take on the unfair nature of the appeal process. We will be working over the next sev- eral monthS to develop legislation for consideration in next year's legislative session to address this situation. Our long- term goal is also to get the issue addressed at the national level. Tilting at windmills - perhaps, but well worth the effort, i' opinion. Now some may consider this column an attack on the envi- ronmental community. It is not. In my experience in both the public and private sectors there are many in the environmen- tal movement with whom one can come to a reasonable meet- ing of the minds on resource development projects. At the very. least, the issues can be reduced to rational disagreements. However, there are also those in the environmental commu- nity for whom the only answer to any resource development project is "NO WAY!" It is these zealots who most often abuse the process, because they have nothing to lose and everything to gain by exploiting the tactic of needless delay. RDC welcomes a discussion of approaches anyone might have to address the problem of the lack of balance in the appeal process. EPA ISSUES DRAFT PERMIT FOR KENSINGTON MINE PROJECT (Continued from Pa~e 3) Rich Richins, project director for Coeur Alaska, said the draft permits are a significant milestone for the project. ~We've been working long and hard to get to this point and we're extremely excited," Richins said. He hopes the permits will be approved by the EPA and the Corps this fall. The Forest Service would then issue a final record of decision on the project. If approved, Coeur could begin construction on the mine this year. ~The Kensington Mine project, like other resource development projects, benefits from sensible, protective envi- ronmental standards that reassure the public that progress will not be at the expense of environmental quality," said Ernesta Ballard, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. "Release of the Kensington draft permit package is an indication that a commitment to pro- tecting air, land and other resources goes hand in hand with resource devel- opment. We commend the work of the state and federal agencies for t, contributions to reach this milestone In the permitting process." Pa~e 10 July 200q Resource Review www.akrdc.or~ R ,D C.,.- NEWS, G EST BLM Proposal Would Open Additional Lands In Northeast Section Of NPR-A To Oil And Gas Development The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pro- posing to amend its 1998 plan for the Northeast Planning Area of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) to make additional land available to oil and gas leasing. The public comment period for the draft plan will close August 2. The .plan outlines four alternatives about if and how the area should be opened and under what conditions. "~:-'::~'~ Alternative A is the no --'~'.action alternative, which ,;~j~ tains approximately 87% of 4.6 million acres for oil and · gas leasing and calls for no change to the'1998 Record of DeCision. Alternative B, the B LM's preferred alternative, would open 96% of the planning area to leasing. Alternative C, which RDC supports, makes 100% of the planning area available for leasing, whereas the existing plan opens only 56% of the high potential areas. Natural and cultural re- sources would be protected .under all alternatives, but the nature, number and scope of mitigation requirements would vary, between alterna- tives. Alternative C would utilize the same performance-based standards and required oper- )ating procedures developed for the preferred alternative to mitigate impacts of energy development. In addition, seasonal stipulations and other measures would be ap- plied to protect sensitive aFeas. The areas currently off- limits to exploration may contain more than two billion barrels of recoverable oil. NPR-A is estimated to hold 5.9 billion to 13.2 billion bar- rels of oil. Under Alternative C, po- tential daily oil production from the reserve would rise from 60,000 barrels per day to 200,000 barrels. At $22 a barrel, America would save $1.56 billion annually in im- ported oil. The revenues and employ- ment generated by oil and gas development under Altern- ative C would be significantly greater than under the existing plan. Up to an eight-fold in- crease in property tax rev- enues and a doubling in state severance tax collections would occur as compared to the current plan. In addition, Alternative C would generate over five times the number of direct and indirect jobs - up to 9,000- than the no action alternative. RDC members are urged to submit written comments by August 2 supporting Alternative C. Comment points and other details are available on RDC's web site which can be found at www. akrdc, o rg/alerts/. A copy of the draft plan is available at www. ak. blm.gov. The sold-out Alaska Coal Classic Golf Tournament in supporl of AMEREF drew 36 teams and lqq participants to the Anchorage Golf Course in June. Above Joe Usibelli, Jr. (far right) captains one of two teams from the Usibelli Coal Mine participating in the tournament. N MFS DEVELOPING BELUGA WHALE PLAN The National Marine Fisheries Service is developing a con- servation plan for the Cook Inlet beluga whale, listed as de- pleted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. A draft plan is expected to be released for public comment later this summer with a final plan due out by year-end. The plan will look at factors other than subsistence hunting, which has been identified as the sole cause of the beluga's declining population in Cook Inlet during the 1990s. Hunting has since been sharply curtailed and new harvest regulations are currently being drafted. The conservation plan will call for specific actions to facili- tate the recovery of the stock, potentially including restric- tions on human activities in the inlet. RDC participated in an all-day public scoping meeting on the development of the conservation plan. For RDC's scoping comments, please go to www. akrdc.org. WWW.AKRDC.ORG · Recent RDC Action Alerts, includin~ NPR-A oil and ~as leasin~ and Kensington Mine permits www. a krdc.or~/alerts/ · RDC comments on the State of Alaska's draft standards for coal bed methane development www. akrdc.or~/alerts/cbmcomments.htm i · RDC comments on beluga whale conservation plan www. akrdc.or~/alerts/belu~as.html (907) 276-0700 July 2004 Resource Review Page 11 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Growing Alaska Through Responsible Resource Development 121 W. Fireweed, Suite 250, Anchorage, AK 99503 13~2'""*'"'"'"""SDIGIT 99611 MAYOR JOHN WILLIAMS OFFICE OF -THE -MAYOR CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE STE 200 KENAI AK 99611-7794 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Anchorage, AK Permit No. 377 Th Sh Lighth · e Lee ore ouse ., ??. %r~-~-~"~I A Quarterly Publication of : ~ the Kenai-Soldotna Women's Resource & Crisis Center http://www, alaska, net/-wrcc Summer 2004 Volume 4 No. 2 '~an.kYou 2 staff Changes 2 :il:.~thAnnual: Run. 3 ::.:'f~'!Women }::: ::~a~:k'::Y°u' ::'Wish.. List .4 Opcomin9 Events July 2 Office Closed for Indepen- dence Day July 29 Open House in new Conference Room August 14 17th Annual' Kenai Peninsula Run for Women Community Meeting Room Completed Open House Planned After months of volunteer labor., we built the room with a mixture of donated are happy to announce that our new conference room has been completed. Thanks to generous grants from Rasmuson Foundation and Unocal, and to donations from area businesses and individuals, the room was completed. It is now being used for agency staff meet- ings, board meetings, and community workshops. and purchased materials. Thank you to the Board of Directors who planned and facilitated the building of the room. Thanks to Glenn Clifford, Mike Dimmick, Don Driskill, George Ford, Harold Flood, Joe Harris, Larry Harvey, LeRoy Heinrich, Cliff Heus. Lance Hunt, Charlie Kahakauwila, Jack Keck, Chuck Kopp, Chuckie Kopp, Tyler Morris, Rick Oelrich, John Pozonsky, Leon Quesnel, Barney Smith, and David Thomas for their time and patience and skills. Electrical for the room was overseen by Dan Hakkinen of Dan's Electric with able assistance from Victor Hett and Chuck Rogers from IBEW. Pinnacle Painting provided the paint and labor to paint the room. September 13 20th Annual Radiothon October (date TBA) Community Awareness Workshop on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month. WRCC is proud to be a United Way agency The Board of Directors, Executive Director, staff and volunteers of Women's Resource & Crisis Center would like to extend a hearty thanks to all who have been involved in the build- ing of this much needed addition. Concrete was provided by Best Tran- sit Mix. The pad was poured in May 2003 and completed by volunteers Dan Pankoski, Frank Navarre, Shawn Hauser, Marc Montoya and Kevin Hill. Construction was begun in June 2003 with 'Dan Morris as construction chief. Unocal Retirees and other volunteers An Open House is planned for July 29 from 2-5 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Letter from the Director I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and enjoying the long days and warm weather! Here at WRCC, we're preparing for two of our annual special events coming up soon - the 17th annual Run for Women on August 14th and Radiothon on September 13th. I encourage all of you to come enjoy the day with us during our Run for Women in August. Last year, we had over 200 runners who participated, and as always, numerous dedicated volunteers who gave their time and energy to help make the race a fun,e xciting day! This year, we're expecting a higher number of participants and would welcome help from those of you who would like to volunteer. I also encourage you to turn to KSRM Radio 920 on September 13th for Radiothon. For those not familiar with Radiothon, it's our annual fundraiser that benefits our services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. During the all-day broadcast we provide educational information about the dynamics of abuse and talk with participating guest speakers who offer their perspective of these issues. I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you to community members and those who have so generously contributed to both the Run for Women and Radiothon in prior years. Whether contributions are monetary or in-kind, we appreciate your support of our agency and the support shown to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Have a safe and happy summer! Sincerely, Cheri Smith Executive Director Thank You . . . Soldotna United Methodist Church for Easter baskets; Save U More for Easter eggs, flour, candy; Dody Tachick, Danieile Scroggs, Marlin Aspen for your work in the donie closet; Debbie Moore for helping with GED tutoring; June Harris for your Advocacy and Court Watch time; Fleur Boyle for Advocacy and. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church provided Easter baskets for the children and their moms. Thank you! facilitating school presentations; Barney Smith for taking care of the snow and ice overhang on the building; Anita Finch, Carol Black, Natalie Staley, and Whittiany Lipps for your clerical help at the Seaman Building; Tammy Graft for helping place Run posters and registrations; Summer Shier for helping the Board with Radiothon planning. Without our volunteers, WRCC projects might have to be put on hold. We appreciate each and every one of you. Thanks. Welcome to our new Employees & Board Membee Ann Adams, WlC Coordinator Lydia Edwards, Child Advocate Denyse Mitchell, WlC Nutritionist Kellie Reilly, WlC Nutritionist Gina Wilson, TLC Advocate Fleur Boyle, Board Member &oodbye to: Tara Schell, WlC Nutritionist Carie Simons, TLC Advocate Tia Rosenbaum, Child Advocate Pat Thiele, WlC Nutritionist 17 Annual Run for Women Set for Au ust 14, 2004 Deadline for Early Registration is August 11th. Entry fee is $15. Day of the Run registrations will be $20. A Word document of the registration form is available at our website' http://www, alaska.net/ ~wrcc/- click on "2004 Run Info and Entry Form" in the left column for more information and the form. Registration forms may also be picked up at WRCC and sponsor locations. Registration forms include a pledge sheet which participants are asked to fill out and return with any funds raised by August 14~. A gift certificate will be awarded to the 5K and the 1 OK participant who raises the most pledges. Runners, walkers and wheelchair participants are enCouraged to come out and take part in what is fast becoming the Peninsula's biggest women's race. Participants will receive a tee shirt, goodie bag, and refreshments. Participants and volunteers are eligible for door prizes. The run is on a certified course, winding through downtown Kenai and onto the bike path. Volunteers are needed for safety positions, water table positions and food help at the end of the Run. Contact Barbara at 283-9479 for more information on helping during the Run. Volunteer's Needed If you would like to help with the Run, call Barbara at 2.83-9479. Position8 include water tables, flagging (safety), food tent, and registration. Flagging requires a short training with KPD. Volunteers qualify for door prizes. Letter from 2003 Participants 8-10-03 What a wonderful race! You are all great fun! Thank you to all the staff that were very helpful and kind with information on the course over the phone since this was my first Kenai Run for Women. By the way you asked about the brochure map and if I found it accurate- yes! It helped out a lot but I never did see the 2 mile marker but someone said it was there. I just must have missed it. Kenai is so beautiful and to visit it and participate in'the "cause" of the race made my day! The prizes and all that food and B BQ was something to "write volumes about". The massage felt like heaven after the fast and furious miles of the race. What a TREAT to have her there to relieve my sore muscles! The music and announcer made the ambience of the race electric!And added to all the fun. To all of you who put so many hours and to all the volunteers who without them- there would only be a bunch of us out there running around without any support for our efforts.., thank you everyone! PERFECT DAY PERFECT CAUSE! You all did Super Fantastic Love, Ken and Maria Editor's Note: Maria was a first time participant and Ken was a first time volunteer in 2003. We were glad to have you as part of the family, Ken and Maria. Hope to see you in August. The Kenai-Soldotna Women's Resource & Crisis Center 325 South Spruce St. Kenai,AK 99611 www.alaska.net/~wrcc NON PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID KENAI, AK PERMIT NO. 3 Kenai City Council Members 210 Fidalgo Ave., Ste. 200 Kenai, Ak 99611 ii;i,;i,l;,,.il,;,;;,J;;;,, .;,,,.;,i,_ j ii i ii iii Technology Update Thank You Rasmuson Foundation Thanks to a generous grant from the Rasmuson Foundation, staff of WRCC were able to upgrade their computer hardware and software. WRCC Emergency Shelter Wish List' Personal Care Items: Deodorant, Toothpaste, Tooth brushes, Shampoo (regular size), Hair conditioner (regular size), Hair brushes, Combs, Disposable razors Kitchen/Laundry room Detergent, Dryer sheets, Paper towels WRCC WIC (Women, Infant, Children), CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program), CCFP (Child Care Food Program) Wish List' Gently used infant clothing, Children's videos, Children's books, Surge protector(s), PC computer . equipment- so that Nutrition Games may be used WP, CC is in need of one or two volunteers to keep the Clothes Closet clean and neat. Contact Barbara at 283-9479 foe information. A reminder: donations for' the closet can only be accepted on Thursdays and Fridays. The Closet is open to the public duv- in9 business hours, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. AGENDA .,:'il ~'' ~ ......................... NAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING KE JULY 21, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci,kenai.ak.us ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. Morris L. Porter-- Snug Harbor Cannery Equipment 2. Ross Baxter-- Frisby Golf at East End Trails ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 2054-2004 -- An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,420 for a State of Alaska Highway Safety Grant for Equipment. 2. Ordinance No. 2055-2004--Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $56,105 to Replace the Police Records Management System. 3. REMOVAL OF PROTEST--Alaskalanes, Inc. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion -- Lawton Acres/Preliminary Plat. 2. Discussion -- Airport Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, FBO Subdivision/Development of Lots. ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 2056-2004-- Increasing 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 & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula. 4. *Ordinance No. 2057-2004-- Dedicating Certain City-Owned Foreclosed Lands for a Public Purpose and Authorizing the Sale of Lands Not Needed for a Public Purpose. 5. *Ordinance No. 2058-2004 -- Amending a Portion of the City's Minor Offense Fine Schedule in KMC 13.10.015 to Match the State of Alaska's Bail Schedule. 6. Approval -- Municipal Advisory Group, Resolution No. 2004-02. 7. Approval -- Consent to Assignment of Lease/Lot 3, Block 5, GAA -- Geneva E. Stasek. 8. Approval-- Formation of Library Commission Subcommittee. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None scheduled. ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT The public is invited to attend and participate. Additional information is available through the City Clerk's office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, or visit our website at http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us. Carol L. Freas, City Clerk D713/211 MAKE 26 PACKETS COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION · I COUNCZL MEE~N6 bATE: Mayor/Council .- Attorney ,./ Tt~yIo~/,Sp~in~lcr/Kebschull Clerk ¢ City Monomer ~. Public Works Police beportment ~ Finonce ~ En~.inee~ Senior Center / Airport ~ Kim Librar7 ~ P~rk~ & ~creation ~ Clarion Fire Department ~ 5chmidt ~ ~ellish VISTA ,~ Olson ~ AGENDA b]:STRIBUT]:ON 5ewer Treatment Plant 5treats 5hop bock Buildin[1 Maintenance Animal Control Water/Sewer Counter DELIVER Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk. The Clarion, Olson, Mellish & 5chmidt's Office will pick their packet up in my office. The portion of the agenda published by the Clarion should be emailed as soon as possible after Noon on packet day. The camera-ready agenda c:/myfiles/documents/minutes/agenda form for paper)is emailed to Denise at Pcn/n,eu/a (/ar'/on (at email folder Work Session/Special Meetings, or Composition in Contacts or Ibell~acsalaska.net). Home Page documents (agenda, resolutions, ordinances for public hearing, and ordinances for introduction) are usually emailed to me and I hold them in my HTML file. Place them onto the city's website with Front Page from there as soon as possible before leaving the office for the weekend.