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17, 2004
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - I~,GULA~ MEETING
MARCH 17, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~
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 eansidered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 m~nutesl
ITEM C:
REPORTS OF KpB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATOR~ ~ COUNCILS
ITEM D:
Resolution No. 2004-12 -- Awarding a Lease for One Fish Season (May
15, 2004 to September 30, 2004} of Kenal Dock Stations No. 2 & 3 to R &
J Seafood for the Seasonal Base Bid of $23,500 Plus $0.03/Ib. Over
783,333 lbs. Plus $400 Per Month for a Special Use Permit for the Boat
Storage Area.
Resolution No. 2004-13 -- Awarding a Janitorial Contract for the Kenai
Municipal Airport.
Resolution No. 2004-14 -- Awarding a Prepaid C~llirtg Card
Machine/Internet Kiosk Concession for the Kenai Municipal Airport.
LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS .- PROTEST
a. Alaskalanes, Inc., d/b/a Alaskalanes -- Recreational Site
b. Sandra J. & Paul M. Vozar, d/b/a Old Town Village Restaurant --
Restaurant/Eating Place
ITEM E:
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
2.
3.
4.
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
ITEM F:
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
ITEM h
2.
3.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenal Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
d. Kenal Chamber of Commerce
e. Arctic Winter G~mes
MII~rrEs
*Regular Meeting of March 3, 2004.
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
~w B~Sm~SS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
.approval -- Lease Application/Rockwell G. Smith, d/b/a Preferred
Plumbing & Heating, Lot 11, EWlin Subdivision No. 3.
Approval -- Amendment to Lease/Roger Petrey & U-da Petrey d/b/a
Wings Family Diner -- Space 21 Kenai Munidpal Airport Terml-al.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Count41
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJOURNMEI~
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MAYOR'S REPORT
MARCH 17, 2004-
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REQUESTED
BY:
ADD AS:
SUBSTITUTE:
ADD TO:
ADD AS:
ADD AS:
B-l, Persons Scheduled to be Heard -- Kenai Peninsula
Hockey Association Midget 'U-16" Team
I-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 -- Addition
of purchase order to Computer Doctors
K-l, Manager's Report -- Amendment to KPB Ordinance
No. 2003-45 approved at 3/16/04 Assembly meeting.
Information Item No. 6, Denali Commission Notice
regarding infrastructure funding.
Information Item No. 7, 3/18/04 KRSMA Advisory Board
Meeting agenda and minutes of 2/19/04 meeting.
CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
FINANCE DIRECTOR
CLERK
CLERK
CONSENT AGENDA
MAYOR'S REPORT
Request joint meeting of Council and Harbor Commission, 6:00 p.m., April 7, Council
Chambers. Topic to be Future development of the fisheries; Pacific Star facility dock
construction and crane operations.
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Suggested by: Administr .....
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING A
LEASE FOR ONE FISH SEASON (MAY 15, 2004 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2004} OF KENAI
DOCK STATIONS NO. 2 & 3 TO R & J SEAFOOD FOR THE SEASONAL BASE BID OF
$23,500 PLUS $0.03/LB. OVER 783,333 LBS PLUS $400 PER MONTH FOR A SPECIAL
USE PERMIT FOR THE BOAT STORAGE AREA.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenal received one bid for the lease of Dock Stations No. 2 & 3
on March 9, 2004; and,
WHEREAS, the minimum bid was $23,500 for the Dock Stations and $400/month for
the Boat Storage Area; and,
WHEREAS, R & J Seafood has submitted a proposal to lease the dock stations for
$23,500 plus $400 per month for the boat storage area; and,
WHEREAS, the lease includes the dock areas, parking/storage areas, offices, and two
cranes; and,
WHEREAS, the recommendation of the City Administration is to award the lease of
Dock Stations No. 2 & 3 and the Boat Storage Area to R & J Seafood; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenal has determined that awarding the 2004
Lease of Dock Stations No. 2 and 3 and the Boat Storage Area to R & J Seafood is in
the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the City of Kenal award a Lease for One Fish Season {May 15, 2004 to
September 30, 2004) of Dock Stations No. 2 & 3 to R & J Seafood for the seasonal base
bid of $23,500 plus $0.03/lb. over 783,333 lbs. plus $400 per month for a Special Use
Permit for the Boat Storage Area.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of March
2004.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk._.~,
Approved by Finance:
Suggested by:
CITY OF KI~NAI
RF_~OLUTION NO. 2004-13
Administrat
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING A
JANITORIAL CONTRACT FOR THE KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
WHEREAS, three responsive bids were received on March 10, 2004 for the contract
year March 20, 2004 through June 30, 2004 (and may be extended for three
successive one-year terms by mutual consent of the City and the Contractor); and,
WHEREAS, the bid amounts received were as follows:
Bidder
Per Month
Commercial Janitorial
Services, Inc.
R & C Janitorial
Fisher & Associates
$5,407.00
$5,775.00
$6,200.00
WHEREAS, Commercial Janitorial Services, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid
for the Kenal Municipal Airport; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenal has determined that award to this bidder
will be in the best interest of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that the janitorial contract is awarded to Commercial Janitorial Services, Inc.
for the Kenal Municipal Airport for the period March 20, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of March
2004.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:' ~
Suggested by:
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-14
Administ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING A
PREPAID CALLING CARD MACHINE/INTERNET KIOSK CONCESSION FOR THE
KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
WHEREAS, one responsive bid was received on March 10, 2004 for the contract years
April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, the bid amounts received were as follows:
Bidder Per Month
Parker Horn Company
15%
WHEREAS, Parker Horn Company submitted the one responsible bid for the Kenai
Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that award to this bidder
will be in the best interest of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that the Prepaid C,llir~g Card/Intemet Kiosk Concession is awarded to Parker
Horn Company for the Kenai Municipal Airport for the period April 1, 2004 through
March 31, 2009.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of March
2004.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: ,i~
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor and Council Members
Carol L. Freas, ~ity Cle.riF/
City of Kenai ~
March 12, 2004 V
RE:
PROTEST OF UQUOR LICENSE REI~WALS
* Alaskalanes, Inc., d/b/a .41-ekalanes - Rec~*~ational Site
· Sandra J. & Paul M. Vozar~ d/b/a Old Town Vil~__-_~e Restaurant -
Restaurant/Eating Place
A liquor license renewal applications have been submitted by the above-referenced businesses.
Amounts are owed as follows:
Alaskalanes, Inc.:
City = Lease payments, penalties and interest
Borough = Leasehold Property Taxes
Old Town Village Restaurant:
City = Current
Borough = Sales and Real Property Taxes
Kenal Municipal Code, states the following:
2.40.010 Obligations to City: It is determined to be in the public interest that holders
of or applicants for licenses issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the State
of Alaska shall have all obligation to the City of Kenai on a satisfactory basis prior to the
City Council approval of any activity of said license holder or applicant.
2.40.020 Approval by Council: Prior to approving renewal of any liquor license
by the City of Kenai, the Council shall enter findings in the minutes of the
Council that the afore-described liquor licensees have satisfied all obligations to
the City of Kenal or that the applicant has entered into a City approved payment
plan with the Borough or City on any obligations owed to the City and said
applicant is in compliance with said payment plan. After making such finding,
the City Council may grant the approval requested.
A certified letter was forwarded to inform the licensees of the amounts owed. To date,
no response has been received. The 60 days in which the city has to register its
objection will run out on March 26, 2004.
Doee Council want letters of protest eent to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on
March 26, 2004 tf amounte are not brought current?
COUNCIL ON AGING
MARCH 4, 2004
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
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ITEM 4:
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ITEM 5:
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
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ITEM 11:
CALL TO OI~DER 8~ ROLL CALl,
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- January 8, 2004
FE~SONS SCHEDUI~D TO BE I~ARD
Chis Doser -- Hospice
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Salad Bar
susm ss
Dlscussioa -- Strategic Plannin~ and Goals
REPORTS
Council on A~n~ Chair
Director
Council Liaison
OUESTIONS & COMMI~TI~
pERSON~ NOT ~CHEDUI~D TO B~ HEARD
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of February 4 and 18, 2004.
NEXT MEETING:
MAY 6, 2004 -- 10 A.M.
COUNCIL ON AGING
MARCH 4, 2004
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
CHAIR BILL OSBORN, PRESIDING
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c~L TO ORDg~ ~ R0~L CALL
Chairman Osborn called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. The roll
was confirmed as follows:
Members present:
Members absent:
Others present:
Sam Huddieston. Earl Jones, P/chard Jurgensen, Bill Osborn, Joe
Harris and Fiocla Wilson
Joanna Hollier, Gina Kunr~nan
Counc/1 Member Swarner, Senior Direcwr Craig, City Clerk Freas
ITEM 2:
Ai~ENDA APPROVAL
Osborn requested the City Liaison report be moved to the beginning of the meeting.
MOTION:
Member Harris MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Member Jones
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-c. Council Lla/son -- Council Member Swarner reported the following:
* Due to the death of Donna Higley, there were vacanc/cs on the Council
on Ating and Harbor Commission.
· Reviewed actions taken by council at their March 3 meeting.
· She will be traveling to Juneau relating to Food Bank issues, but will
visit with the Peninsula lesislators to discuss c/ty issues as well.
· The Food Bank will hold an open house for a~encies on Wednesday,
march 10.
· "Can-Struction" entrants are available to view at the Visitors Center.
ITI~M 3;
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- January 8, 2004
MOTION:
Member Huddlcston MOVED for approval of the meeting summary of January 8, 2004
and Member Harris SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
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ITEM ,4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE
Chris Doser -- Hospice
Mr. Doser made a very informative presentation about Hospice, including: · Medicare coverage.
· First Choice Program (works in conjunction with Hospice).
· Services offered through Hospice.
· Program philosophy (care to make thc most of the last months of life, i.e.
relieving pain, providing comfort, relieving suffering and give care). · Volunteer participation
· Add/tional benefits provided, i.e. pastoral care, dietm-y counseling,
bereavement services, volunteer services.
· Hospice eligibility.
ITEM s:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Salad Bar
Director Craig reported she brought this discussion forward to learn if the
membership felt the salad bar should be reinstated. She noted, the March menus will
include salad bar on Wednesdays with the regular buffet. Discussion followed in
which comments included a desire to reinstate the salad bar. Craig suggested a "build
your own tossed salad" with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. It was decided the
item should be brought back at the next meeting for further discussion.
ITEM 6:
6-ae
Discussion -- Strategic Planning and Goals
Due to time constraints, this item was not discussed but will be included on the next
agenda.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a4
Council on Aging Chair -- No report.
7-b. D~reotor -- Craig reported the following:
* The Center's budget had been reviewed by the City Manager and Finance
Director. The NT$ funding will remain the s-me, but will not be appropriated until the
end of June.
· The Creative Writers' Group (through the Arts' Council) and Senior
Connection will hold a fundralser on March 11.
Council L~-tson -- Reported earlier in the meeting.
ITEM 8:
OUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS -- None.
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
JUNE 5, 2003
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ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SC~, ,~ULI~3) TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
Council Action A§endas of February 4 and 18, 2004.
ADJO~
10-a.
ITEM 11:
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:45 a.m.
Meeting Sl]mrflal~ prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
JUNE 5, 2003
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ITEM l:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM S:
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
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b.
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ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM lO:
b.
ITEM 11:
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 8, 2004
KENAI COb'~CIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER ~s ROLL (~ALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MEI~ING SUMMARY -- ~u~ ~2, 2004
PE~ONS SCHE~ED TO BE H~
OLD BUS.SS
~w BUS~SS
~RTS
~ector
Ci~ Council ~son
COMMISSIO~R CO~E~/O~ON~
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Ken~ Ci~ Counc~ Ac~on Agents of Febm~ 4 ~d 18, 200~.
Updated MembersMp Mst
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 8, 2004
KENAI COUNCD., CltaWmEl~
7:00 P.M.
VICE CHAIR BARRY ELDRIDGE, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
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ITEM 1:
CA~L TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Eldridge called the meeting to order at appro~mately 7:00 p.m. The roll was
confn-med as follows:
Commission present: Barry Eldridge, Gary Foster, Jay Barrett, GeorEe Spracher
Commission absent: Tommy Thompson
Others present: Council Member Bookey and Public Works Manager Komelis
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Kornelis requested discussion of the latest Kenai River Bluff Erosion Study Report be added as
an old business item as Item 5-a.
MOTION:
Commissioner Spracher MOVED to approve the atienda as ~mended and Commissioner Foster
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMM~Ry -- January 12, 2004
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to approve the January 12, 2004 meeting summ~ and
Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
pERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINF, SS
Discussion -- Kenai River Bluff Erosion Study Update
The Cor~mlssioners reviewed the February 13, 2004 Corps of EnEineers project status report
added to the a§enda. Council Member Bookey reported he and City Manager Snow attended a
meeting with Senator Murkowsld in which they expressed the need for funding the project.
Kornelis noted he briefly discussed the project with an Stevens' aide earlier in the day regarding
the project. Mayor Williams will be meeting with Senator Stevens in Washington, DC to update
the Senator with the project and discuss lundin§ needs as well.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Director -- Kornelis reported the following:
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* The dock lease bid opening is scheduled for March 9, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. A bid
has already been received from R&J Seafoods.
· The dunes road off Cannery Road is a dedicated right-of-way (he provided the
Commission with a map of the area).
· A permanent, non-flammable toilet for placement on the north side of the River
is not in the budget. The Parks & Recreation Director is investigating grant funding
possibilities.
· Raising the walkways for dip netters is also not in the budget.
· Kenai Central High School students will be fee stations for the use during the
dip net season.
· He, Council Member Bookey, and Commissioner Eldridge will be attending a
Coastal Dynamics Workshop in Homer, March 17 and 18.
There are two openings on the Harbor Commission. He asked the Commi~ioll
to have interested parties contact the Clerk for an application or the cites website.
Dock Foreman -- No report.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Bookey reported he attended a portion
of the Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Canada and discussed the Games and
their economic effect with the Commission.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER CO~MENTIglOUF21TION8 -- None.
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
10-b.
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 4 and 18, 2004.
Updated Membership List
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Foster SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:40 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 8, 2004
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KENAI PARKS ~ RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 4, 0-004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
b.
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
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ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
b.
C.
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
b.
ITEM 11:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
January 8, 2004 Regular Meeting
February 5, 2004 Special Meeting
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
Dlsoussion -- Park-Naming Policy
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Community Gardens
Discussion -- Commission Liaison Appointment to Boys & G'~rls Club
Board of Directors
Recommendation -- Baron Park Subdivision Addition #5 (Dust
Bowl)/Requcst to Purchase a Portion
REPORTS
Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
COMMISSION ~,UF~TIONS & COMMENTS
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION
Council Action A§endas of February 4 and 18, 2004.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of February 10, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS ~ RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 4, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR RICHARD HULTBERG, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
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ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chair Hultber§ called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Ross was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present: Richard Hultber§, Dale Sandahl, Mike Baxter, Teresa
Werner-Quade
Commissioners Absent: Jack Castimore and Kendra Steiner
Others present: Council Member Rick Ross and Parks & Recreation Director
Frates
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
3-a. January 8, 2004 Regular Meeting
3-b. February 5, 2004 Special Meeting
There were no changes or corrections to the January 8 and February 5, 2004 meeting
summaries and they were approved as presented.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion -- Park-Naming Policy
Director Frates gave a brief update on the Council's decision relating to the park-
naming pohcy. There was no further discussion.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- Community Gardens
Frates explained the Community Gardens will be maintained by the Parks Department
and suggested a user fee of $20. Comments from the Commission and local gardeners
were solicited. A review of the rules and questions were addressed.
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A recommendation to waive fees in lieu of ten hours of community service was not
supported. It was felt all gardeners should be held accountable for maintaining their
plots, including end-of-season clean-up.
Jan/ce Chumley, a local gardener, supported the $20 fee but suggested seniors be
exempt from the fee. Chumley stated she appreciated the City's help and thanked the
Commission for the discussion.
The $20 fee was recommended by the Commission and Administration was requested
to continue working with the gardeners. Exempting the fee for senior citizens was also
recommended. Baxter suggested the agreement identify the plot number each
gardener will be using.
MOTION:
Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend the Gardener's Agreement (included in
the packet), the $20 user fee, and the senior citizen exemption of the user fee be
adopted. Commission Baxter SECONDED the motion. Commissioner Sandahl
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Frates noted his interest in encouraging the gardeners to participate in the "Grow a
Row for the Hungry" to donate to the Food Bank and use as an incentive for the use of
the plots.
Discussion -- Commission L/alson Appointment to Boys & Girls Club
Board of Directors
Frates noted, Kelly Gifford had volunteered at one time to be the liaison between the
Commission and the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors. However, she since
resigned from the Commission. Frates asked for another volunteer to be the liaison.
MOTION:
Comm/ssioner Baxter MOVED to recommend Commissioner Werner-Quade serve as
the Commission's liaison to the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors. Commissioner
Sandahl SECONDED the motion. Commissioner Baxter requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Recommendation -- Baron Park Subdivision Addition #5 (Dust
Bowl)/Requcst to Purchase a Portion
Frates explained there is a party interested in purchasing a portion of the Baron Park
property (Dust Bowl) as indicated on the maps included in the packet. He requested a
recommendation of whether the city should sell the property or not from the
Commission.
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MARCH 4, 2004
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City Council Member Ross noted the property is FAA property and explained the
relationship to the city with respect to use and restrictions.
Nate Kiel -- Noted his interest and reasons for the desired purchase of property.
Discussion followed in which it was suggested a declined use of the baseball/softball
field {Dust Bowl) had been occurring over the years and the Commission leaned
favorably toward selling the property. Frates suggested, ff the sale would go through,
the area could be transformed into a one-turf field and used for soccer which would
lower problems with weeds, etc. Other comments from the Commission suggested no
city maintenance should be made to the field.
MOTION:
Commissioner Wemer-Quade MOVED to allow Mr. & Mrs. Kiel to proceed on to the
Planning & Zoning Commission to request approval of that land for sale as Parks &
Recreation currently has no interest preserving that piece of ground for future park
use. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Commission Chair -- Hultberg requested an update relating to federal
funding for the multipurpose facility upgrades. Counc/l Member Ross addressed the
question and noted council passed a resolution of support for the Arctic Winter Games
Committee to seek federal funding.
7-b. Director -- Frates offered the following:
· An update on the construction of dip net fee shacks.
· Possible purchase of a used Zamboni.
· Leaks at the multipurpose facility in January.
· Recent equipment purchase.
· His upcoming trip to Seward to attend a seminar related to accessing
Exxon Valdez grant funds.
· The Mid-Island Hockey Camp will be held in Soldotna this summer.
City Council Liaison -- No report.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION 0,UESTIONS ~ COMMENTS
Commissioner Baxter asked about ice usage at the multipurpose facility and Frates
stated he believed it had increased compared to last season, but that March could be
the deciding factor.
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MARCH 4, 2004
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Commissioner Sandahl expressed his desire for additional summer use of the facility
and recommended a flea market be planned. After general discussion, the Commission
recommended Administration advertise for an RFP to see if there are interested parties
in the community for operating such a program. He requested a report be made at the
May Commission meeting.
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
10-a.
10-b.
ITRM 11:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT Sf!.Y.:rmnuT.E_~ TO BE T4~.a~r~ ._ None.
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of February 4 and 18, 2004.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of February I0, 2004.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:20 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 4, 2004
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
February 25, 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.
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. *February 11, 2004
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
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CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ04-08 - Preliminary Plat - Michael J. Pelch Homestead Jr. Addition - Submitted by
Swan Surveying, P.O. Box 987, Soldotna, AK 99669.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
OLD BUSINESS:
a. PZ03-50--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 Title 14 of the
Kenai Zoning Code be amended by adopting KMC 14.20.175 for the regulation of adult-
oriented businesses - Discussion - Set Public Hearing
NEW BUSINESS:
a. *PZ04-09--An application for a Home Occupation Permit for operating a daycare at the
property known as Lot 4, Beaver Loop Acres Addition #1, 2561 Beaver Loop Road,
Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Carolyn Barnes, 2561 Beaver Loop Road,
Kenai, Alaska.
b. *PZ04-10--An application for a Home Occupation Permit for operating a daycare at the
property known as Lot 29, Lot 1, Redoubt Terrace Subdivision, 1620 Tanaga Avenue,
Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Klm Navarre, 1620 Tanaga Avenue, Kenai,
Alaska.
c. A lease application for Lot 11, Block 1, F.B.O. Subdivision submitted by John C. &
Marie L. Parker and 20/20 International, Inc. - Discussion & Recommendation
d. A lease application for Lots 8 & 9, Block 5, General Aviation Apron submitted by Arctic
Barnabas Ministries, Inc. - Discussion and Recommendation
8. PENDING ITEMS:
a. Amendment of KMC 14.20.320 - Modular Homes
CODE ENFORCEMENT:
~,I.~?~EPORTS:
a, City Council
b, Borough Planning
e, Administration
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. KPB "Notice of Subdivision Replat" - Baron Park No. 12
b. "Zoning Bulletin" - January 25, 2004
c. KPB "Notice of Public Hearing" - Conditional Use Permit Application, Kenal Landing
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JANUARY 28, 2004 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIR CARL GLICK, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
C. Glick, P. Bryson, R. Goecke, B. Eldridge, J. Hammelman, and
J. Barrett
N. Amen
Council Member R/ck Ross, City Planner M. Kebschult, and
Contract Secretary B. Roper
1-b. A~enda Approval
Administration provided the following information to be added to the agenda:
ADD: 10b
KPB Planning Commission A~enda
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to approve the agenda adding the lay down item
provided prior to the meeting and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner
Eldridge SECORDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
1-c. Consent A~enda
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Ooecke SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 11, 2004
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None.
CONSIDERATION OF PLAT~
4-a. PZ04-08 - Preliminary Plat - Michael J. Pelch Homestead Jr. Addition
Submitted by Swan Surveying, P.O. Box 987, Soldotna, AK 99669.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED for approval of PZ04-08 and Commissioner Goecke
SECONDED the motion.
Kebschull noted the plat creates four lots from a 14.3-acre parcel. She explained, at
this time, there is a non-conforming structure (garage) on one of the newly created
lots. Kebschull added, the final plat must verify there are no encroachments.
VOTE:
Bryson ] Barrett
Eldridge Amen
Glick [ Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Absent
Hammelman [ Yes
Goecke Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
PUBLIC HEARINGS -- None
OLD BUSINF~S -- None.
NEW BUSINESS
PZ04-09 -- An application for a Home Occupation Permit for operating a
daycare at the property known as Lot 4, Beaver Loop Acres Addition # 1,
2561 Beaver Loop Road, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by
Carolyn Barnes, 2561 Beaver Loop Road, Kenai, Alaska.
Approved by consent agenda.
PZ04-10 -- An application for a Home Occupation Permit for operating a
daycare at the property known as Lot 29, Lot 1, Redoubt Terrace
Subdivision, 1620 Tanaga Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted
by Kim Navarre, 1620 Tanaga Avenue, Kenai, Alaska.
Approved by consent agenda.
Discussion/Recommendation -- A lease application for Lot 11, Block 1,
F.B.O. Subdivision submitted by John C. & Marie L. Parker and 20/20
International, Inc.
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MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to recommend approval of the lease application if it
conforms to airport use regulations. Commissioner Hammelman SECONDED the
motion.
Kebschull confirmed the lease application conforms to airport use and the applicant
would have to come back if there were any changes.
VOTE:
I J Yes H~mmelrnan Yes
B ,tyson Yes Barrett Absent Goecke Yes
Eldrid§e Yes Amen
Glick Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
7-do
Discussion/Recommendation -_ A lease application for Lots 8 & 9,
Block 5, General Aviation Apron submitted by Arctic Barnabas
Ministries, Inc.
Kebschull reported the lease application as submitted meets code requirements. For
the record, Commissioner Bryson advised his firm has a contract on the adjacent lot
but he intended to vote on the issue. Chairman Glick acknowledged there was no
conflict.
Joel Caldwell, Kenai, Alaska -- Mr. Caldwell explained there are four local ministries
who will share the local resources at this site. He added, their purpose is to continue
the fund raising effort in the community and rural villages. The group has two aircraft
at this time and anticipate adding one more.
VOTE:
Eld_ridge Yes Amen Absent Ooecke Yes
Olick Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS
8-a. Amendment of KMC 14.20.320 -- Modular Homes
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FEBRUARY 25, 2004
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Kebschull reported, administration is still researching the definitions from modular
and mobile homes. Since HUD changed their definition from mobile home to
manufactured home, the City may need to revise the code to match the defmition.
PZ03-~0 -- A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of Kenal, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenal,
Alaska that Title 14 of the Kenai Zoning Code be amended by adopting
KMC 14.20.175 for the regulation of adult-oriented businesses.
Kebschull reported the attorney needed additional time to review various case laws
and will have a draft ordinance available for review at the March l0th meeting for
review and discussion.
Discussion took place relating to the maps and potential locations for adult oriented
businesses. Commissioner Eldridge expressed concern the maps allow the businesses
to operate too close within the City. Eldridge stated he didn't want a strip joint in a
central business district. Kebschull reminded the Commission there is nothing on the
books at this time regarding adult-oriented businesses and it is a good decision to
protect the City by establishing an ordinance. The issue will be discussed further at
the March 10, 2004 meeting.
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None.
REPORTS
10-a. City Council -- Council Member Ross reviewed the February 18th action
agenda and reported the Board of Adjustment heard the Tracy Jones appeal for PZ04-
02.
lO-b. Borough Planning -- Commissioner Bryson reviewed the Borough
Planning Commission agenda for the February 23rd meeting and discussed action
taken.
10-c.
Administration -- Kebschull reported the following:
She will not be present at either of the March meetings as she will be on
vacation.
The city received a building permit application from Kenal Landing to
remodel eight structures at that site.
ITEM 11:
ITEM 12:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SC~m.r~r~.~.r~ __ None.
INFORMATION ITEMS
12-a.
12-b.
KPB "Notice of Subdivision Replat' - Baron Park No. 12
"Zoning Bulletin" - January 25, 2004
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12-e.
ITEM 13:
ITEM 14:
MOTION:
KPB 'Notice of Public Hearing" - Conditional Use Permit Application,
Kenai Landing
COMMISSION COMMENTS ~ ~)UF,.~ION,~ -- None.
ADJOUR.NMENT
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:40 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
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6.
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10.
11.
12.
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
March 10, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.
CAI.L TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-contmver~l by the
ComnUssion and will be approved by one motion. There will be no sepera$e discussion of these items
unless a comrmssion Member so requests, in which case the item will be re~noved from ~he Consent
Agcnda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as pa~ of the C. veneral Orders.
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. *February 25.2004
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
OLD BUSINESS:
a. PZ03 -50--A resolution of the Pl~nnlng and Zoning Co.a.-i,~qion of the City of Kemi~ Alaska,
recommending to the Council of the Cio/of Kenai, Alaska that Tide 14 of the Kensi Zoning Code be
amended by adopting lC, MC 14.20.175 for the regulation of adult-oriemed bnsiness~. Discussion/Set
public hearing.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. A lease application for Lot 11, Etolin Subdivision No. 3 submitted by Rockwell 0. Smith d/b/a
Preferred Plumbing and Heating - Diseu~ion & Recomm~,~Q~on
b. Request to purchase a portion of "Dustbowl" - Discnssion *nd Recommendation
PENDING ITEMS:
a. Amendment of KMC 14.20.320- Modular Homes
CODE ENFORCEMENT:
REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Plarmln~
c. Administration
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHedULED:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. K. PB "Notice of Plat Commitlee Decision" - Baron Park No. 12
b. Zoning Bulletin (2/10/04 & 2/25/04)
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING/h ZONING COMMWS~SION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MARCH 10, 2004 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN CARL GLICK, PRESIDING
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ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORpER
Chairman (]lick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Members Present:
Others Present:
C. Gllck, p. Bryson. R. Goecke, N. Amen, B. EldridEe, J.
H~mmelman, and J. Barrett
Council Member Linda Swarner, City Attorney Cary (]raves,
Department Assistant Nancy Carver, and Contract
Secretary B. Roper
1-b. A~enda Approval
The following items were added to the agenda:
ADD TO:
ADD AS:
Item 7-b, memorandum from R. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
regarding 'Dustbowl'
Item 12-c, Resignation Letter from Commissioner (]oecke.
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to approve the agenda as ~mended adding the lay
down items provided prior to the meeting and requested UNAHIMOU8 CONSgI~T.
Commissioner Eldrid§e SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80
ORDERED.
l-c. Consent A~enda
MOTION:
Cov~missioner Bryson MOVED to approve the consent a~enda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSElqT. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2:
APPROVAL 0F MINUTF~ -- February 25, 2004
Approved by consent a§enda.
ITEM 3:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC CO~eT -- None.
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ITEM4:
CONSIDERATe[ON OF PLATS -- None.
ITEM S:
PUBLIC HEARINGS -- None.
ITEM 7:
Discussion & Recommendation -- A lease application for Lot 11, Etolin
Subdivision No. 3 submitted by Rockwell G. Smith d/b/a Preferred
PlumbinE and Heat/nE
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to recommend approval of the lease application as the
use is in accordance to the zoning code. Commissioner Goecke SECONDED the
motion.
Commissioner Bryson asked ff the fac/lity is in conjunction with the existing adjacent
structure. The applicant confii~ed it was and will be utili~-d as a storage facility.
Commissioner Eldridgc asked ff thc structure would utili=e the ~me driveway and the
applicant confirmed it would.
VOTE:
I Barrett Yes
Amen Yes
Bryson Yes
H~mmelman Yes
Glick Yes
EldridEe [Yes
Goecke Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Discussion and Recommendation -- Request to purchase a portion of
'Dustbowl'
MOTION:
Commissioner EldridEe MOVED to recommend Council allow the purchase of the
small section of the dustbowl and Commissioner I-}~mmehnan S]~CONDED the
motion.
Glick read the memorandum from Director Frates request/nE suggestions as to how
the rema/ning portion of Lot 1, Baron Park No. 5 Subdivision should be used or
m~intalned in the event of a s/de. Department Assistant Carver handed out a colored
aerial photo of the area depicting the lot to be sold. Commissioner Barrett asked the
purchaser how he intended to access the property.
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Nate Kiel, 404 Lawton, Kenai, Alaslm .- Kiel indicated it was his intent to access
from the Spur Highway, closest to the current access.
Commlsmoner Bryson asked ff the State was contacted ~md would they allow access
from the Spur Highway. Kiel answered, he had not contacted the State but would do
SO.
Discussion took place regarding to the entire dustbowl area and whether or not there
may be better uses for the lot rather than the small port/on to be sold. Eldridge
if the small lot would be sufficient for Kiel's plans and Kiel replied, after conferring
with city officials it was determined the size was sufficient. Eldrid~e expressed
concern that a small portion of the lot would be cut out and sold and asked for the
minimum lot requirement. Carver indicated she felt it met mlnim~m lot size
requirements but would do more research.
Bryson reminded the Commission they were charged with determining whether or not
the area was needed for public purpose and whether it should be sold. After further
discussion, Eldridge withdrew his motion with the concurrence of the second,
Commissioner H~mmelman.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to find the property not needed for public purpose and
recommended disposal. Commissioner Ooecke SECONDED the motion.
Barrett Yes Flsmmelman Yes ] Eldridge [ Yes
BrysonAmen No.N° . Glick Yes { Goecke [ Yes
MOTION PASSED.
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS
PZ03-50 -- A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Ken~,
Alaska that Title 14 of the Kenal Zoning Code be amended by adopting
KMC 14.20.175 for the reEulation of adult-oriented businesses.
Discuss/on/Set public hearing.
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MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to recommend approval of PZ03-50 and to direct
to schedule a public hearing. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
City Attorney Graves explained the three methods reviewed to regulate Sexual
Oriented Businesses {SOB's}. The draft ordinance (included in the packet) would allow
SOB's as a permitted use in certain sections of town within a specified distance from
churches and schools.
Barrett asked if the operations within a SOB could be regulated and Attorney Graves
replied it would require additional personnel, so the City would be hesitant in
regulating operations.
Discussion took place regarding the age limit, at SOB's and it was noted, if alcohol was
sold on the premises the State liquor laws would fall into place. Eldridge expressed
concern with the buffer and indicated 1,000 feet may still allow opporV~nity for an
SOB within town and he felt that was not acceptable. Discussion followed regaraln~
300, 500 and 1,000-foot buffers.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Goecke MOVl~ to amend the main motion to recommend the draft
ordinance include a 500' buffer between schools and churches. Commissioner Barrett
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ~-~:~D:
Amen Yes Glick Yes Goecke Yes
Bryson Yes
MOTION PASSED.
VOTE ON MAIN ,~w~DED MOTION:
Barrett Yes [ Hammelman]Yes [ Eldridi~e
Amen Yes Glick Yes Goecke
Bryson Yes
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
A public hearing was scheduled for April 28, 2004.
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Councilwoman Swarner explained her request for the ordinance and noted, on a visit
to Colorado a colleague questioned whether or not Kenai had an ordinance addressing
adult-oriented businesses as her small town did not and when such a business moved
in no one was prepared for it.
ITEM 8:
pENDING ITEMS
Amendment of KMC 14.20.320 - Modular Homes - the issue is to be
discussed at a later date.
ITEM 9:
~0DE ]~NFORCEMENT -- None.
ITEM 10: REPORTS
lO-a. City Council -- Council Member Swarner reviewed thc March 3, 2004
council meeting action agenda included in the packet. Discussion took place on the
condensation problems at the multipurpose facility. Carver indicated the problem was
being addressed by staff.
10-b. Borough Planning -- Bryson reviewed the Borough Pla~,~ing
Commission March 8 meeting agenda and discussed action taken.
10-o. Aaministration -- Carver reported work was continuing on the annual
CUP reports and three are outstanding. A revocation heating will be scheduled for the
next Planning & Zoning meeting with thc other two scheduled for a later date.
ITEM 11:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SC~I~DULED -- None.
ITEM 12:
INFORMATION ITEMS
12-a.
12-b.
KPB "Notice of Plat Committee Decision" - Baron Park No. 12
Zoning Bulletin {2/10/04 & 2/25/04)
ITEM 13:
COMMISSION COMMENTS 8~ OUESTIONS
Commissioner Bar~ett thanked staff for the maps provided relating to the adult-
oriented businesses. He suggested the residential areas be blocked out before the
public hearing, Barrett added, he preferred ~adult-oriented business. (AOB) versus
'sexual-oriented business" (SOB) and thanked Attorney Graves for the change.
Commissioner Bryson thanked Commissioner Goecke for his service to the Planning
& Zoning Com,~ssion.
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Commissioner Eldridge also thanked Commissioner Goecke for his service. Eldfidge
reiterated his concern with a small portion of a lot being sold without looking at the
entire area and felt the lot would not be as viable with the small section pulled out of
it. He added, he thought the CiW should look further into these Wpes of situations.
Carver stated she would look into the process.
Commisisoner Hammehnan wished Commissioner Goecke good luck.
Commissioner Amen stated it was a pleasure serving on the Commission with
Commissioner Goecke.
Commissioner Coeoke thanked everyone for their accolades and explained his reas~m
for his departure, noting after all the years he served, it was time to move on.
Council Member Swarner noted anyone interested in being appointed to the
Commisison should submit an application to the City Clerk. The applications are
available for download on the City's website.
Commissioner Bryson stated he shared the concern with Commissioner Eldridgc
with regard to the small portion of the lot being sold and thought it appropriate
Administration consider the overall plans for the area. Bryson added, the Commission
did what it was requested to do. Commissioner Hammelman stated he hated to see
someone punished for having a good idea because there may be some better use for
the entire lot.
Chairman Gllck thanked Commissioner Goecke for his service and added, he was
happy tO serve with him.
ITEM 14:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Barrett SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
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March 5, 2004
John Williams
Mayor of City of Kenai
Kenai, Alaska
Dear Mayor Williams,
With this letter I am tendering my resignation as Commissioner with the
Planning and zomg Commission for the City of Kenai.
I feel it is time for me to let someone else fill this position.
Thank for you having the confidence in me for the past several years to serve
in this capacity.
Ronald H. Goecke
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 9, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
a.
ITEM 6:
a.
b.
C,
ITEM 7:
a.
b.
C,
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
ao
CALL TO ORDER ~, ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- February 10, 2004
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Summer Planting Planning
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Community Gardens
Discussion -- Fire Department Island
Discussion -- Summer Theme
REPORTS
Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION
Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes of February 5,
2004.
City Council Action Agenda of February 4 and 18, 2004.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMTTTEE MEETING
MARCH 9, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. The roll was confn'med
as follows:
Members present: Marilyn Dimmick, Lori Seymour, and Helen Brown
Absent were: Jeanne Rogers, Kathy Moore, Lois Nelson, and Colleen Canady
Others present: Parks & Recreation Director Frates and Council Member Swarner
With no quorum present, the meeting was closed.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- February 10, 2004
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Summer Planting Planning
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Community Gardens
b. Discussion -- Fire Department Island
c. Discussion -- Summer Theme
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Committee Chair
b. Parks & Recreation Director
c. Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: ~)UESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
a. Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2004.
b. City Council Action Agenda of February 4 and 18, 2004.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:10 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau
Board Meeting Minutes
February 23, 2004
Board Members Present: Dan Van Zee, Marion Nelson, Pat Porter, Jerry Dunn, Sharon
Brower, Robin West, David Edward-Smith
Board Members Excused: Ron Malston, Bob Fulton, Jacquie Steckel
Staff Members Present: Diana McKeuney, Michelle Glass
A. Call to Order & Roll Call: The meeting was called to order at 5:06
B. Approval of Agenda: Ms. Nelson moved and Mr. Van Zee seconded approval of the
agenda. It was approved unanimously.
C. Approval of Minutes: The December minutes were not available and will be approved at
the next meeting.
D. Persons scheduled to be heard: None
E. Correspondence: None
F. New Business:
a. Election of new officers: Nominations-
i. Ms. Nelson nominates Mr. Braun for President, seconded by Ms. Brower - it
was approved unanimously.
ii. Ms. Nelson nom'mates Mr. Van Zee as Vice President - Ms. Brower seconds -
it was approved unanimously.
iii. Mr. Van Zee nominates Mr. Malston for Secretary/Treasurer, Ms. Nelson
seconded. It was approved unanimously.
b. Bank Signature Cards: New signature applications are required for the 3 checking
accounts and 2 savings accounts. All accounts will have the same signers - Michelle
Glass, Fred Braun, Marion Nelson, Dan Van Zee, Ron Malston, and Marty Ragan.
Ms. Mckenney will collect the required information and signatures.
c. Mr. Braun requested that Ms. Glass serve on the boards for KPTMC and the Kenai
Economic Development Strategy Council. Ms. Brower moved and Ms. Nelson
seconded approval and it was approved unanimously.
G. Old Business:
a. Board development committee, set up new hoard member training packets - new
packets will be needed for Jerry Dunn, David Edward-Smith and Pat Porter.
b. Thank retiring board members for service - Mr. Braun said that Mr. Malston has
the names and has been asked for prices. Mr. Braun will follow up when Mr.
Malston returns.
c. Grand Opening Gala date - revisited - Some concern had been raised about the
'Caring for the Kenai' event that is scheduled April 30th being a conflict for the
opening. Mr. West confirmed that the Safari Club event on Saturday, May 1st would
be a greater conflict. The date for the opening will remain April 30.
d. Employee Manual - Mr. Gease had completed a new manual and it had been
approved by the board, but was not distributed to the employees. Ms. Glass has made
a few modifications and is ready to distribute it. Mr. West moved and Ms. Nelson
seconded approval of the manual as amended. It was approved unanimously.
e. Budget meeting with the City of Kenai - Ms. Glass will be scheduling an
introductory meeting with the City Manager, Linda Snow, and Mayor Williams and
determine a time for a budget meeting. She wants the opportunity to become very
well versed with all the issues prior to that meeting. Mr. Braun asked Ms. Porter to
comment. Ms. Porter is concerned about a deadline for submitting requests for
budget changes, which Ms. Glass will check on. Mr. Braun would like to attend the
meeting with the city. Ms. Nelson reminded the board that Mr. Gease had
volunteered to sit in on some of these meetings as well and that it might be good for
other board members to be there. Ms. Porter said that is it going to be another
interesting budget year because we don't know what impact Home Depot is going to
have.
f. Sponsorship Update - Several board members have been talking with potential
sponsors. We have had some success and are also gathering valuable information for
requesting money next year. Many corporations review requests in the fall and we
are gathering information to prepare for that. Ms. McKenney will e-mail a list of
sponsorship activity thus far and a list of previous sponsors.
II. Interim Director's Report: Included in packet.
I. Executive Director's Report: Included in packet. Thanked Ms. McKenney for filling in as
interim director. Mr. Braun feels that attendance at the Highway Conference and promotion for
holding the conference here is important, and gives his support. Ms. Nelson said 2006 is the year
for the Attic Winter Games and would be a good time to host the Highway Conference.
Ms. Glass will hold a staff meeting on Wednesday to distribute the new employee manual.
J. Board Comments:
Ms. Nelson spoke with Carol Ford, director of My Favorite Year. The Kenai Peninsula
Performers have a relationship with old Gary King building in which they plan to have a season
of performances and various workshops. She is hoping the Visitor Center would be sending folks
over. Ms. Glass indicated that she is aware of them and considering including them on
artskenai.com.
Ms. Brower welcomed Ms. Glass and Ms. Porter.
Ms. Porter said she would be happy to carry all messages to City Council.
Mr. West - Gave welcomes and thank yous to everyone.
K. Schedule of Next Board Meeting: March 22"~, 5p.m.
L. Adjournment:
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Minutes
December 11, 2003 - 5:30 p.m.
Arctic Winter Games Office, Kenai, Alaska
CALL TO ORDER
President Bagley called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
The following directors were present:
Dale Bagley
Andrew Carmichael
Kathy Gensel
Joe Moore
Jennifer Beckmann
Jack Brown
Ricky Gease
Gary Hale
Colette Thompson
Jack Cushing
Rose Tepp
Bill Popp
Mark Gregory
Becky Foster
Connie Wirz
Deb Holle
Alternates present: Betty Glick
Sam Stewart
The following directors were absent
David Carey Pam Howard
Pete Sprague Allan Miller
Tim Navarre
Donna Peterson
Bob Jones
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Popp made the motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Brown seconded it. Two
items were added to the agenda. Mr. Brown made the motion to add the
Marketing Media Consultant to the agenda as item #14 and Ms. Beckmarm
seconded it. Letters of contribution presented by Mr. Popp was added as item
#15. Mr. Brown made the motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Popp
seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Popp made the motion to approve the board minutes of November 13, 2003
meeting and the Special meeting held on November 25, 2003. Mr. Brown
seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Blakely made a presentation for the Pen'msula Winter Games. Mr. Popp who
has been working with Mr. Blakely informed the board that there are many board
members involved with the Peninsula Winter Games.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
President Bagley informed the board about the executive board meetings. The
executive committee approved the AWG2004 travel list and they have also been
working on Committee chairs and co-chair assignments. President Bagley also
informed the board that we would be receiving an office copier sometime in the
next week.
ELECTION OF OFFICIERS
Mr. Popp made the motion to open nominations. Ms. Beckmann seconded it.
Ms. Beckmann made the motion to reelect, President - Dale Bagley, Vice-
President - Dave Carey, Secretary - Jack Brown, Treasurer - Becky Foster. Ms.
Thompson seconded it. Mr. Popp moved to close nominations. Mr. Cushing
seconded it. Passed unanimously
TREASURER'S REPORT
The board reviewed the Profit and Loss report and the Balance Sheet through
11/30/03.
Ms. Gensel informed the board that all donations have been broken down into
corporate, individual, borough grants, or in-kind donations. Ms. Geusel hopes that
this will help to clarify the donations received by AWG 2006.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Administration - Ms. Thompson reported to the board that we have received
our 501c3 status.
2. Care & Comfort - Ms. Beckmann reported that they discussed setting up their
month!y meeting schedule and what they would like accomplish as a
committee.
3. Ceremonies & Culture - Mr. Gease reported that Brandii O'Reagan was
working on organizing the committee and working with both the Kanai and
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Geese also reminded the board that
they have two minutes to market the 2006 games at the 2004 games.
Information Technology - Mr. Jones is currently waiting for the City of Kenai
to finish their part before he can bring the AWG office online. He is
estimating about a week or two before the office is online. Once Mr. Smith is
here Mr. Jones will be contacting him and they will be discussing the IP
phone system.
Marketing - Mr. Gregory reported to the board that he is in the process of
requesting bids for merchandise. He feels the whole focus right now is to get
our color schematic so that we are different from that of the AWG2004 staff.
The Marketing committee will be developing a graphics standard manual.
Mr. Gregory feels that we need a Marketing Director soon as possible.
Revenue Development - Mr. Popp presented the board with the latest
revenue-tracking chart. He also thanked the board members who have made a
donation to the AWG2006.
Volunteer & Protocol - Mr. Brown reported to the board that his committee
has been meeting together and will have their last group meeting on December
15th and then they will be breaking into their smaller groups. He also reported
that the International Committee will be here July 25-29. They have asked to
meet with the committees individually and Mr. Brown will be contacting the
committee chairs and co-chairs closer to July to set up those meetings. The
one big gap that the committee has right now is in the area of languages.
They are in need of people who are able to speak many different languages.
Sports - Mr. Cushing informed the board that the City of Homer has just
about reached their target amount of money for the basic covered stadium.
They are planning for a September start up for the basic facility and then they
will be able to do a remodel on it to bring it up to what is needed for the
AWG2006. Mr. Cushing reported that the total budget on the building at this
time is a little over 2 million for the basic facility.
J. OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution for Peninsula Winter Games
Mr. Popp made the made the motion to approve Resolution 2003-01, Ms.
Beckman seconded it. Mr. Popp informed the board that this is a resolution
that would authorize the executive committee and the general manager to
develop and sign through the president, a memorandum of agreement with
Peninsula Winter Games that basically lines out the fact that we are trying to
develop a relationship with the Peninsula Winter Games. This will give us a
formal relationship with the Peninsula Winter Games that the board and
administration can go forward on and work out alignments and relationships
that make sense for both organizations. Mr. Brown made the motion to
authorize the general manager and executive committee in the coming months
to work on developing a more formal memorandum of agreement that they
would then bring back to the board with signatures on it. Mr. Cushing
seconded it. After discussion motion was passed unanimously.
Mr. Brown made the motion to approve Connie Wirz as the Salamatoff
Representative to the board and Mr. Hundorfas her alternate. Mr. Cushing
seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
3. By- Law Change - Handout (Committee Change)
Mr. Brown made the motion to approve changing the By-Laws Section 11 (C)
to read Appointment to Committees. Committee and sub-committee chairs,
co chairs and vice chairs, shall be appointed by the President and confirmed
by the board. The committee chairperson shall appoint committee members.
Ms. Beckmann seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Review revised 2003 budget - Handout
Mr. Brown made the motion to approve the revised 2003 budget. Ms.
Beckmarm seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Review 2004 draft budget - Handout
Mr. Popp made the motion to approve the 2004 draft budget. Ms. Beckmann
seconded it. Motion amended to remove the March footnote for the
Marketing manager and changing the manager position from employee status
to contract consultant. Mr. Brown seconded it. Passed unanimously.
Mr. Gregory made the motion to amend the 2004 draft budget to show
printing costs as $3000.00 cash and $7000.00 in-kind services. Mr. Moore
seconded it. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Brown will be submitting the
Volunteer & Protocol budget information for approval at the next meeting.
6. Committee and Sub Committee Chair Recommendation - Handout
Mr. Brown made the motion to approve the Committee and Sub Committee
Chair names in color on the handout. Ms. Beckman seconded it. Motion
passed unanimously.
Logo-Handout Mr. Gregory made the motion to authorize the Executive
committee to negotiate the logo with the International committee. Mr.
Cushing seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
Games Wear proposal - Mark Gregory
Mr. Gregory made the motion to authorize the Executive Committee spending
for 2004 AWG games gear within the 2004 budget guidelines. Mr.
Carmichael seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
Approve Mr: Gease resignation from the AWG board of directors
Mr. Popp made the motion to approve Mr. Gease's resignation. Ms.
Beckmann seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
10. Approve Ms. Curmingham resignation fi'om the AWG board of directors
Mr. Popp made the motion to approve Mrs. Cunningham's resignation. Ms.
Beckmarm seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
11. Approve General Manager's contract Mr. Brown made the motion to approve the General Manager's contract.
Mr. Popp seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Approve Dale Bagley's resignation as acting General Manager
Mr. Popp made the motion to approve President Bagley's resignation as acting
General Manager. Ms. Beckrnaun seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion to make total number of board members 22 instead of 24
Mr. Popp made the motion to amend the By-Laws to make a change to the
overall board membership reducing it to 22 members. Ms. Wirz seconded it.
Motion passed unanimously.
Marketing Media Consultant
Mr. Brown made the motion to hire Men/Il Sikorski as a Marketing media
consultant for the Arctic Winter Games under a contract for professional
services. Mr. Popp amended the motion as being appropriate due to section
1.060 (3) of the purchasing codes. Ms. Glick seconded it. Motion passed
unanimously.
Proposed contribution letters
Mr. Brown made the motion to approve the contribution letters fzom ERA
Aviation and Wells Fargo presented to the board by Mr. Popp. Ms. Beckmann
seconded it. ERA's sponsorship will include flee tickets, ticket jacket
advertising, aircraf~ decals, and other advertising. Their sponsorship is at the
$100,000.00 level. Wells Fargo is also contributing at the $100,000.00 level.
Motion passed unanimously.
PENDING BUSINESS (Informational only)
BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
N. PUBLIC COMMENTS
NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING and ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting January 8, 2004
Kenai Peninsula Arctic Winter Games 2006 Host Society
Agenda
January 8, 2004 5:30 p.m.
Arctic Winter Games Office,
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C.
D.
Regular M~ting
Kenai, Alaska
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board of Directom - Dec~mber 11, 2003
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PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
John Andrews
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance Sheet- Handout
Profit & Loss - Handout
COMM1TrEE 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
OLD BUSINESS
1. Approved Logo
2. Wood Buffalo Travel update
NEW BUSINESS
1. Arctic Winter Games credit card
2. Kenai Hockey Rink
3. Office Furniture Purchase
PENDING BUSINESS (Informational only)
L. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
M. PUBLIC COMMENTS
NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING and ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting February 12, 2004
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Draft Minutes
January 8, 2004 5:30 p.m.
Arctic Winter Games Office, Kenai, Alaska
CALL TO ORDER
Vice President Carey called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following directors were present:
Dave Carey
Becky Foster
Donna Peterson
Kathy Gensel
Colette Thompson
Jack Brown
Tim Navarre
Allan Miller
Rose Tepp
Jennifer Beckmann
Debra Holle
Pete Sprague
Mark Gregory
Bill Popp
Alternates present: Bob Frates
The following directors were absent
Andrew Carmichael Pam Howard
Gary Hale Joe Moore
Dale Bagley
Connie Wirz
Bob Jones
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Popp made the motion to approve the agenda. Ms. Beckmann seconded it.
Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Beckmann made the motion to approve the board minutes of December 11,
2003. Mr. Gregory seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Andrews from ASAA discussed the possibility of the dates for the ASAA
state basketball tournaments conflicting with the dates for the Arctic Winter
Games 2006. He hopes to avoid a conflict with their tournaments. Mr. Miller and
the sports committee will meet with Mr. Andrews and ASAA to discuss this
further. Mr. Miller will report back to the board.
Mr. Frates was here to discuss the Kenai hockey fink. He reported to the board
that the Parks and Recreation commission is meeting to discuss the different
concerns about the hockey rink. The commission would like to know how much
money would be spent on this project. The City of Kenal will decide what needs
to be done and then get back with the AWG board.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Smith reported to the board that he was settled in and he wanted to thank the
board for all that they have done. He feels they have done a really good job and
appreciates all their work. Mr. Smith told the board that AWG needs a credit card
and would like to discuss it in depth later in the meeting. Mr. Smith informed the
board that he would be interviewing 7 candidates for the sports manager position
next week. Once he has completed the interviews he will meet with the executive
committee to discuss his selection. Mr. Smith has been working on getting office
furniture and he presented the board with a quote fi:om Capitol Office Systems in
Anchorage. The board will review the quote and discuss further under new
business. Mr. Smith requested that all committee chairs please notify the AWG
office when and where you are having your committee meetings. This will help
us to pass the information on to those who would like to attend. Mr. Smith also
reported that he is currently working on a new organizational chart. He will be
adding some areas that have not been addressed under the current organization
chart and will get back to the board at the next meeting. The main area that he felt
was over loaded was the Marketing Committee. He believes that it might be too
heavy of a load for one person.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The board reviewed the Profit and Loss report and the Balance Sheet through
12/31/03. Mr. Navarre had some questions concerning the corporate donations
and when we should be receiving the second installment of the borough grant.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Administration - Ms. Thompson received approval fi:om the administration
for the City of Kenai concerning the Cooperative agreement. She will also be
contacting Homer and Soldotna for their approval.
2. Care & Comfort - Ms. Peterson passed out a report of her committee
meeting for December. She informed the board that she would be doing this
on a monthly basis.
3. Ceremonies & Culture - No Report
4. Information Technology- No Report
5. Marketing - Mr. Gregory updated the board about some of the merchandise
that will be purchased for the AWG. He discussed the purchase of coats for
the group traveling to Ft. McMurray and told the board the cost would be
$110.00 plus the embroidering. He will be ordering 100 jackets some will
before the group traveling to AWG2004 and the rest will go to specific people
such as sponsors. Mr. Gregory and Mr. Smith will be meeting with Kevin
tomorrow at Sundog to determine where and what size the logo will be that is
embroidered on the coats.
Mr. Gregory informed the board that Merrill Sikorski will be taking on the
media aspect of the marketing committee.
Mr. Gregory told the board that it is important that everyone contact the office
with their coat sizes soon because we need to get the coats ordered. He also
informed the board that the logo has been approved.
6. Revenue Development - Mr. Popp informed the board that he has some
tentative commitments he working on at this time. He also updated the board
on the progress of the Peninsula Winter Games. Mr. Popp received a proposal
from Mr. Gray to allow him and exploring Alaska to travel to Wood Buffalo
and film our group and the activities. Mr. Gray would then develop a 10-
minute video and a 5-minute video for our use to promote the AWG2006. Mr.
Gray would cover his own travel expenses and is requesting $12,000.00 for
these services. Mr. Popp feels this is more than what we want to spend on a
project like this at this time.
Mr. Popp discussed the reception that we are holding in Wood Buffalo.
Leonor Frasier has volunteered to oversee and organize the reception. We
would need to cover her travel expenses. Mr. Popp made the motion to
approve the addition of Leonor Frasier to the group traveling to Wood
Buffalo. Ms. Beckmann seconded it. The motion passed unanimously. Mr.
Popp also told the board that Lenore would be working closely with him on
the details of the reception and he would bring the details to the board to make
sure they are happy with the choices that are made.
7. Sports - Mr. Miller reported to the board that the biathlon committee is
meeting weekly and in the process of fmding a site to develop for the biathlon.
8. Volunteer & Protocol - Mr. Brown handed out the proposed budget for his
committee for 2004. Mr. Brown discussed the upcoming visit of the
International Committee. Mr. Thick has contacted Mr. Brown and informed
him that they do not feel they need a meeting with our group as originally
planned. Mr. Popp made the motion to approve that Mr. Brown talk with the
International Committee informing them that we support their decision if they
choose to make it not to have a meeting in July and to come in October at the
Chef de Missions in 2004 with no other meetings scheduled. Ms. Beckmann
seconded it. Motion passed Unanimously.
Mr. Brown also informed the board that he has found someone to take on the
position of language coordinator for his committee. Natalia Johnson has
agreed to accept this position for language coordinator and will be working
closely with Mr. Brown and the other people involved with the Volunteer
Committee. Ms. Beckman made the motion to add Natalia Johnson tour
AWG2004 travel list. Ms. Tepp seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Approved Logo - Handout
2. Wood Buffalo Travel update
3. 2003 Final budget report - Handout
NEW BUSINESS
1. Arctic Winter Games credit card-
Mr. Brown made the motion to authorize AWG obtaining a credit card. Mr. Popp
seconded it. There is no corporate borrowing resolution at this time to permit this
so we can begin the process but cannot proceed until the resolution is in place.
The motion was amended to allow the Mr. Smith to begin the process to obtain a
credit card. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Carey made the motion to
authorize a 50,000 limit on a credit card for Loren Smith as General Manager.
Ms. Beckmann seconded it. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Thompson did not
vote due to conflict of interest.
2. Kenai Hockey Rink
3. Office Furniture Purchase - Mr. Smith handed out a proposal for the
purchase of office furniture from Capitol Office Systems. He informed the
board that this proposal represents a substantial savings. Ms. Beckmann made
the motion to approve the Capitol Office proposal. Ms. Tepp seconded it.
Motion passed unanimously
4. Reimbursed Expenses for Wood Buffalo -
Ms. Peterson moved that the Arctic Winter Games 2006 Host Society cover
the cost of travel and housing for the delegation traveling to Wood Buffalo.
Ms. Holle seconded it. Motion passed unanimously. All travel expenses for
staff are covered as stated in our policy manual.
5. Approve John Andrews as Cultural Committee Chair - Mr. Brown made
the motion to approve John Andrews as a cultural committee chair. Ms.
Beckmann seconded it. Passed unanimously.
PENDING BUSINESS (Informational only)
Mr. Popp informed the board that we only have 40% financial participation from
the Board members. We need 100% participation.
Mr. Smith requested that we gather more information concerning our participation
in the closing ceremonies.
Mr. Popp requested that we get more information concerning the general program
schedule for the board at the AWG 2004. He would also like to know what is
expected as far as etiquette and protocol for the delegation traveling to the
AWG2004.
BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
Mr. Brown praised Mr. Popp for the great job he has done.
NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING and ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:05. Next meeting February 12, 2004
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Minutes
February 12, 2004 5:30 p.m.
Arctic Winter Games Office, Kenai, Alaska
CALL TO ORDER
President Bagley called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following directors were present:
Jack Brown
Becky Foster
Mark Gregory
Kathy Gensel
Jennifer Beckmann
Debra Holle
Tim Navarre
Andrew Carmichael
Bill Popp
Bob Jones
Dale Bagley
Gary Hale
Donna Peterson
Debra Holle
Alternates present:
The following directors were absent
Para Howard Colette Thompson
Joe Moore Connie Wirz
Dave Carey
Rose Tepp Jack Cushing
Pete Sprague Allan Miller
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Beckmann made the motion to approve the agenda~ Mr. Brown seconded it.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Brown made the motion to amend the agenda moving item gl under New
Business up to be discussed following approval of the agenda. Ms. Beckmann
seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Popp made the motion to approve Harry Rasmussen as the alternate for Jack
Cushing. Mr. Brown seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Beckmann made the motion to approve the board minutes of January 13,
2004. Mr. Hate seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Michael Bittel from Blackbaud made a brief presentation to the board concerning
some of the features of Blackbaud. Mr. Rasmussen discussed the Homer hockey
rink with the board. He informed the board that the goal is to enclose the rink and
the rink will be the same size as the Kenai hockey rink. They are very confident
about their financial backing and feel that they are on track with their hockey rink.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Smith reported to the board that he is impressed with the progress that the
committees are making and looks forward to meeting with them once we return
form Wood Buffalo. He also reported that he has been working with Sundog to
finalize the details for the jackets for the group traveling to Wood Buffalo.
Paul Fischer has assured Mr. Smith that the pins will be here before we leave for
Wood Buffalo. Mr. Smith attended a meeting with Mr. Gregory concerning the
teddy bears. The group had run into a problem with the donation of the 5000
eyes, and 2500 noses from Beemuns. Mr. Smith contacted the distributor directly
and they are still plauning on donating these items. He also informed the board
that the teddy bears will have medallions placed around their necks instead of
patches sewn on them. We should receive the 1st delivery of teddy bears around
the beginning of April. Mr. Smith reported that he had attended a Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting concerning the Kenal hockey rink. The group
voted on a 1.7 million dollar renovation of the hockey rink. This would partially
enclose the rink and includes an 8000 sq. ft. enclosed area for spectators and 2
locker rooms. They are in the process ofdratting a resolution for this proposal.
Mr. Smith has also been working on the biathlon range and feels that they are
headed in the right direction.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The board reviewed the Profit and Loss report and the Balance Sheet through
1/31/04.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Administration - Ms. Thompson informed the board that they would be
holding their first committee meeting next week.
2. Care & Comfort - Ms. Peterson passed out a report of her committee
meeting for January for the board to review.
3. Ceremonies & CuRure - No Report
4. Information Technology - Mr. Jones informed the board that the phones
have all been installed in the AWG offices and the facility is now a true
network. He will be working on installing a server for the Blackbaud program.
5. Marketing - Mr. Gregory reported to the board that his committee did meet
this last week and they discussed the current merchandise they are in the
process of ordering. The coats for Wood Buffalo are in the final stages and
will be ready for the travel meeting on Tuesday. There will also be hats with
the AWG logo on them for those traveling to Wood Buffalo. Mr. Gregory has
been working with Mr. Smith concerning the marketing manager position.
Revenue Development - Mr. Popp informed the board that we are not yet at
100% participation fi'om the board members. He expects to have two or three
major announcements for March. Mr. Popp has been working with Mr. Smith
on the federal list for the new federal budget being compiled. They hope to
have this completed by the 20th.
There will be a lobbying trip in March in regards to contributions and
appropriations.
Mr. Popp would like to have a process developed to determine how the
federal funds will be distributed once they are received.
7. Sports - The Biathlon group met with Mr. Smith to develop a plan of attack.
Volunteer & Protocol - Mr. Brown reported to the board that they had a
special presentation by Leslie Langla at their last meeting. Ms. Langla gave a
21-point concept of how to treat volunteers and how to coordinate them.
There was 100% attendance by the committee members. Mr. Brown does feel
it is very important to hire the volunteer manager earlier then we initially
planned.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Wood Buffalo Travel update - Final meeting will be next Wednesday at
5:00 pm. Mr. Popp updated the board on the final details of the reception for
Wood Buffalo. He would like everyone to wear black pants, white shirts, and
the AWG vests. He also requested that while at the reception the board
members help him to located potential financial supporters. Everything is in
order for the food for the reception. We will be serving Alaska salmon and
fish products. There will be a small program and a gif~ presentation for the
AWG2004 group congratulating them on putting on some great games.
2. Arctic Winter Games Credit Card - is in process.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Harry Rasmussen as alternate for Jack Cushing (completed earlier in
meeting)
2. Approved Chris Hayes as Sports Manager: Mr. Brown made the motion to
approve Chris Hayes as the sports manager. Mr. Popp seconded it. Motion
passed unanhnously. Mr. Hayes will be completing his contract with the
Anchorage school district and then moving down to Kenai to begin working
for AWG2006 in May. He will also be traveling to Wood Buffalo with the
AWG2006 group.
3. Marketing Director full time position: Mr. Brown made the motion to approve
starting the process to hire a marketing manager. Mr. Hale seconded it.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. Volunteer Manger hire date: The hire date for the volunteer manager will be
tabled until the March board meeting. The board would like to have more
information concerning how this will increase the current budget.
Mr. Brown made the motion to approve Mr. Smith starting the process for
hiring a volunteer manager when he returns from Wood Buffalo. Mr. Popp
seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Move Executive Committee Meeting to Feb. 19that 5:30 pm.
6. Executive Committee motion: Mr. Popp made the motion to approve the
executive board reviewing personnel and salary decisions, contractual salaries,
performance evaluations, and to act as the hiring committee. Mr. Gregory
seconded it. Mr. Carmichael and Mr. Navarre opposed the motion. Motion
passed.
Mr. Popp requested that Mr. Smith bring a resolution to the board to expand
the number of members on the Executive Board.
7. Selection of Game dates: Mr. Navarre made the motion to approve that the
dates for the AWG2006 games be March 19-25, 2006. Mr. Popp seconded it.
Motion passed unanimously.
PENDING BUSINESS (Informational only)
BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
Mr. Hale - welcomed Mr. Rasmussen to the board. He also thanked Mr. Gregory
and Mr. Jones for doing a good job on their committees.
Mr. Carmichael - welcomed Mr. Rasmussen
Ms. Holle - welcomed Mr. Rasmussen
Mr. Navarre - welcomed Mr. Rasmussen
Mr. Brown - welcomed Mr. Rasmussen
Mr. Rasmussen - it is a pleasure to be here and to see a professional group of
individuals on the board.
Ms. Gensel - welcomed Mr. Rasmussen and glad to see Mr. Hayes here.
Mr. Jones - he is very impressed with the Homer efforts.
Ms. Foster - welcomed Mr. Rasmussen and Mr. Hayes
Mr. Popp - made the motion to approve adding Bunny Swan to our travel list for
Wood Buffalo. Ms. Beckmann seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Hayes - he is very excited to be here.
M. PUBLIC COMMENTS
NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING and ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting March 11, 2004
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Agenda
March 11, 2004 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
Arctic Winter Games Office, Kenai, Alaska
B.
C.
D.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board of Directors - February 12, 2004
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
F. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
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TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance Sheet- Handout
Profit & Loss - Handout
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Administration
2. Care & Comfort
3. Ceremonies & Culture
4. Information Technology
5. Marketing
6. Revenue Development
7. Sports
8. Sports Facilities
9. Volunteer Protocol
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OLD BUSINESS 1. Volunteer Manager hire date
2. Resolution for increasing the number of the Executive board members.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Administration
a. Risk Management
2. Care & Comfort
a. Logistics/Warehouse
3. Revenue Development
a. Concessions/Vendors
4. Volunteer/Protocol
a. Mascot program
5. Slogan Approval - "Release the Spirit Within"
6. Contingency Fund
7. Resolution for changing the dates for changing the dates of the AWG2006
games.
K. PENDING BUSINESS (Informational only)
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BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No
NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING and ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting April 8,2004
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 3, 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 COM_MENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C.'
I~pORTS OF KPB g-q-qmw;uLY, LEGlffiLATORS AND COIINCIL8
ITEM D:
mmLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2035-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $5,000.00 in the General Fund for a Grant for Police
Training.
Ordinance No. 2036-2004 -- Amending KMC 1.90.040 by Adding ICMC
1.90.040{c) that Imposes a Limit of Three Three-Year Terms Upon
Serving on City Commissions or Committees Except for the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Resolution No. 2004-10 -- Emphasizing the Importance for the Alask-
Legislature to Provide Adequate Funding for the Alaska Department of
Fish & Game to Continue Essential Management of Alaska's Wild Fish
and Game Populations.
a. Remove from table.
b. Consideration of resolution.
Resolution No. 2004-11-- Transferring $15,000 From Engineering to
Equipment m the Multipurpose Facfl/ty Capital Project Fund to Purchase
a Z~mboni Ice Surfacing Machine.
*Liquor License Renewals
· One Stop Liquors #2319/Package Store
· Eagles #3525/Club
ITEM E:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM F:
1.
2.
ITEM ~:
ITEM It:
ITEM I:
1.
2.
3.
ITEM J:
ITEM K:
1.
2.
3.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Comr~ittees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
d. Kenal Chamber of Commerce
e. Arctic Winter Games
*Regular Meeting of February 18, 2004.
*February 18, 2004 Board of Adjustment Hearing Verbatim
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
Approval -- Lease Apphcation of Jotm C. & Marie L. Parker & 20/20
International, Inc./Lot 11, Block I, FBO Subdivision.
Approval -- Lease Application of Arctic Barnabas Ministries, Inc./Lots 8
& 9, Block 5, General Aviation Apron.
Discussion -- Sales Tax and Mill Rates
REPORT OF THE,MAyOR
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
City Manager
Attorney
City Clerk
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ITEM L: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCrr. - REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 3, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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MAYOR JOHN J. ~V~LIAM8, PRESIDING
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Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAN~m
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were:
Linda Swarner
Blaine Gilman
James C. Bookey, III, Vice Mayor
Joe Moore
Rick Ross
Pat Porter
John J. Willi~m.~, Mayor
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Council
Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Mayor Williams noted copies of a follow-up letter to Senator Stevens regarding the
HUD Difficult to Develop Area designation.
MOTION:
Council Member Swamer MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. $O
ORDERED.
Wil/iams noted Michelle Glass, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Kena/
Visitors & Convention Bureau was in the audience and welcomed her to Kena/.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC CO~ -- None.
ITEM C:
REPORTS OF KPB A.ct.Ctl~.lt~RT.y, LF_,,&T~tT.&,i~C)RS AND COUNCTT-C~
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Assembly Member Glick noted the next Assembly meeting was scheduled for March
16. She reported she had just returned from Washington, DC where she attended a
National Association of Counties (NACo) conference along with President Sprague and
Assembly Member Long. She noted, Sprague and Long would be meeting with the
congressional delegation to present them with the Assembly's federal priorities list.
ITEM D:
stic h'F U OS
Ordinance No. 2035-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $5,000.00 in the General Fund for a Grant for Police
Training.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2035-2004 and
Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion.
There were public or council comments.
VOTE:
Gil,'a~n Yes Ross win/~ms
Bookey Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ordinance No. 2036-2004 -- Amending KMC 1.90.040 by Adding KMC
1.90.040(c) that Imposes a Limit of Three Three-Year Terms Upon
Serving on City Commissions or Committees Except for the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
MOTION:
Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2036-2004 and Council
Member Ross SECOKDED the mot/on.
There were no public comments. Council Member Porter, who suggested the
ordinance, requested council to defeat the ordinance due to some concerns that had
been brought to her attention. She noted, she planned to bring another ordinance
forward to deal with the issue in a different manner.
VOTE:
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Gilman
Bookey
No Ross No W~11~ms No
No
MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY.
Resolution No. 2004-10 -- Emphasizing the Importance for the Alaska
Legislature to Provide Adequate Funding for the Alaska Department of
Fish & Game to Continue Essential Management of Alaaka's Wild Fish
and Game Populations.
D-3a.
Remove from table.
MOTION:
Council Member Gilman MOVED to remove Resolution No. 2004-10 from the table
and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
D-3b.
Consideration of resolution.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-10 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Council Member Moore explained he was the
sponsor of the resolution and was absent from the last meeting. He added, he
understood there were some questions at the last meeting and the resolution was
tabled. He noted, it was not his intention to analyze the state's budget, but to show
support for the commercial and sport fishing industries in Cook Inlet. He added,
biological information is critical and any loss of funding in that area would be very bad
for Kenai and the state as well.
Council Member Gilman noted he had requested the resolution be tabled until this
meeting for action because of questions he had. He added, he had since read the
resolution more closely and felt comfortable with the resolution as it was asking only
for the Legislature to provide adequate funding for the depmtment.
VOTE:
Council Member Moore requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
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Resolution No. 2004-11-- Transferring $15,000 From Engineering to
Equipment in the Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund to Purchase
a Zamboni Ice Surfacing Machine.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-11 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Finance Director Semmens noted there was
approximately $29,000 of unencumbered balance in the capital budget.
Moore stated his concern for the condition of the building due to ice damming on the
roof. He asked if the condition was from a design flaw and added, he believed the
condition of the building more important than the purchase of an extra Zamboni.
Parks & Recreation Director Frates stated he was not aware of a design flaw, however
he, Public Works Manager La Shot and building maintenance personnel had met with
the architect and a number of options were discussed and they would be considering
the most cost effective, i.e. adding insulation, lowering the temperature, etc.
Moore stated he would not support the resolution without knowing there will be
something done to prevent the damming. He added, he believed the building was
more important and doubted funds would be in the next budget to make mor~ii%ations
to cure the damming. Ross stated he agreed with Moore.
Frates explained the opportunity to purchase the extra machine would satisfy a need
for a back-up if the present machine breaks down, protecting the ability to collect
revenue for use of the ice rink, as well as have a second machine available for use
during the Arctic Winter Games. He also noted the summer ice camp would not be
held in Kenal this summer but would be held at the Soldotna Sports Center because
this expanded camp format would need classrooms as well as ice.
Williams stated he was also concerned for the need of building corrections but also felt
an extra machine was also needed. He noted, a new Zamboni would cost
approximately $75,000 and the dripping of ice from the ce'ding causing problems with
the ice surface requires more Zamboni use. Williams added, if the city is able to
purchase the machine for $15,000, he felt it should be purchased and would support
the resolution.
City Manager Snow added, the city is aware of the value of the Zamboni; city
personnel have examined the machine; it is the same type and model of the city's
current machine; the bid has been extended unt/1 March 18; it's the Sports Center's
original machine; and, she is aware of three other interested bidders.
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Finance Director Semmens stated he looked at the funds left in the capital budget as a
revenue protection in that if the current machine breaks down, the users of the facility
would go to the competitors. He added, for less than $15,000, the city could protect
the revenue stre.m and guarantee good ice. Semmens noted, there was no guarantee
the city would have the winning bid, however he did discuss with the Soldotna City
Manager their not putting the equipment out for bid.
Director Frates also noted the machine is a 1974 model but received a new er~-e in
1993. Currently, it has only 50-60 hours on the new engine.
Moore requested adm~,~istration to bring back a plan to resolve the problem with ice
damming at the ice rink and asked if a repair could be done for the remaining funds in
the capital project fund.
VOTE:
Gilman No Ross Yes Wiiliam~ Yes
Bookey Yes
MOTION PASSED.
Liquor License Renewals
· One Stop Liquors #2319/Package Store
· Eagles #3525/Club
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM
COMMISSZON/COMMITr~ R~OR~S
E-1. Council on Aging ~- Council Member Swamer reported a vacancy on the
Council on Aging due to the death of Member Donna Higley. Swarner also noted the
Council would meet next on March 4 at 10:00 a.m.
E-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Moore reported the meeting
summary was included in thc packet. He referred to discussion relating to the Fish &
Wilr~l~fe Service hangar which had been transferred to city ownership. Moore reported
the Commission held a lengthy discussion about what should be done with thc
hangar, i.e. put it to standard competitive bid, do a request for proposals, keep the
building and lease the tie down and hangar spaces, or sell the building through a
bidding process and the highest bidder have the fn-st right to lease thc property.
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Airport Manager Cronkhite offered additional information relating to thc Commission's
discussion; Attorney Graves discussed Title 21 and constraints it would have on how
the building/property could be sold/leased, etc. Williams stated he would rather sell
the building and lease the land and Ross suggested advertising the lease of the
property and note the building is for sale. Porter requested artmlnistration to work
with Ross' suggestion. There were no objections stated by council.
Cronkhite also gave an update of Transportation Security Administration activities
relating to passenger and baggage screening.
E-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Bookey reported the next
meeting will be held on March 8. He also noted there are two vacancies On the
Commission.
F.-4. Library Commission -- No report.
R-5. Parka ~ Recreation Commission -- Council Member Ross reported the
Commission would meet next on March 4.
F,-6. Planning ~ Zoning Commission -- Ross reported the Commission met
on February 25 and reviewed actions taken, i.e. pre!iminary plat approval and
recommendations for Council approval of two lease applications for airport land.
E-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
E-Ta. Beautification Committee -- Swarner noted a meeting was scheduled
for March 9. Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported fliers were sent out relating
to summer use of community garden plots. Frates was asked if his budget reflected
any special costs involved with maintenance of the garden plots and he noted he
included funds to purchase a garden tractor which was not specific to the COmml~nity
garden.
Porter stated she would prefer the funds be used for placing additional sidewalks at
Memorial Park. Moore noted, council had directed Administration to establish a
program which would include the city maintaining the grounds. Frates also noted a
fee would be charged for thc plots and a program was proposed to reduce or eliminate
the fee through volunteering of services by thc users.
E-Tb. Kenai Convention ~ Visitors Bureau Board -- Council Member Porter
reported an election of officers was held at the Board's last meeting and they are busy
with planning the upcoming art show. Michelle Glass, the newly hired executive
director, also reported on activities at the Center and noted the next Board meeting
would be held on March 22.
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E-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Swamer reported the Economic
Development Legislative Committee recently met a~d also noted there were openings
on the Coastal Management Task Force.
Williams noted an article in the latest Touchstone relating to PERS & TERS programs
and their under funding. He noted, this was a concern for city employees, current and
retired, as their benefits could be reduced.
~-Td. Kenai Chamber of Commerce ~- Executive Director Canad¥ gave a brief
report of activities and upcoming events of the Chamber.
Due to a Soldotna Chamber activity scheduled for March 17, Clerk Freas was
requested to reschedule the council/staff meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. that evening
to be held prior to the fucst April meeting.
E-7e. Arctic Winter Games -- Council Member Moore reported a contingent of
representatives from the Peninsula were attending the 2004 Games in Alberta,
Canada. Reports he had been receiving were the group was learning a lot and would
be bring/ng a lot of information back to use in planning the 2005 Games.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:32 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:44 P.M.
ITEM F: ~
Regular Meeting of February 18, 2004 -- Approved by consent agenda.
F-2. February 18, 2004 Board of Adjustment Hearing Verbatim -- Approved
by consent agenda.
ITEM G:
~ -- None.
ITEM H:
~-- None.
B~11~ to be Paid, Btllm to be Rat/fled
MOTION:
Council Member Swamer MOVED to pay the bills and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
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Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion.
It was reported the color printer on the list would be used in place of us/rig an outside
vendor for printing of the Comprehensive Plan and would be at a lesser cost.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Approval -- Lease Application of John C. & Marie L. Parker & 20/20
International, Inc./Lot 11, Block 1, FBO Subdivision.
MOTION:
Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of the lease application of John C. &
Marie L. Parker & 20/20 International, Inc./Lot 11, Block 1, FBO Subdivision and
Council Member Swmmer SECOKDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
Approval -- Lease Application of Arctic Barnabas Ministries, Inc./Lots 8
& 9, Block 5, General Aviation Apron.
MOTION:
Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of the lease application of Arctic
Barnabas Ministries, Inc./Lots 8 & 9, Block 5, General Aviation Apron and Council
Member Swamer SECONDED the motion and requested ~AI~I~OUS CONSENT.
Airport Manager Cronkhite reported access to this and other lots in this area would be
resolved with paving improvements being designed by Wince-Corthell-Bryson. She
noted, the estimate for the project will probably increase with the addition of Lots 8 &
9 access, but the costs will be FAA refundable.
Jack Caldwell, Barnabas Ministries, Inc. -- Reported they are speaking with three
other local volunteer organizations who are interested in sharing office space in thc
building; it is not their intent to use their facility as a commerc/al shop; and, they will
house at least two aircraft of theirs in the facility.
VOTE:
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There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
][-5*
Discussion -- Sales Tax and Mill Rates
A lengthy discussion took place relating to tax option information included in the
packet prepared by Finance Director for Council Member Gilmaxl. Gilman explained
his concern that with the increased cost of government, there would be continued
pressure to spend out of the unrestricted general fund. Gilman suggested the coundl
begin discussing these concerns early in order to receive comments from the public.
Gilman explained his suggestion to raise the sales tax one percent, lower the mill rate
one percent, and eliminate personal property tax (putting the airport on the same level
as other Peninsula airports). Gilman continued, by increasing the sales tax and
reducing the mill rate, he believed more businesses would move into the dty. Then, as
the city grows, the sales tax would grow, He added, he believed sales tax is the fairest
tax because it includes all consumers and an increase in the mill rate will not generate
as much revenue. Gilman stated, he believed if something is not done, the city will be
facing a $500,000 gap this budget period.
Discussion followed in which the comments included:
* The city hold a town meeting to address the issue and talk with the
largest merchants in the community.
· Until current revenue projections as well as those for the next three to
five years is available, a discussion would be premature.
· Concerns a raise in sales tax would encourage people to shop in other
areas, i.e. the public perception would be saving one percent in sales tax.
· A raise in sales tax has the biggest potential for revenue growth.
· The matter should be discussed with the business sector.
· Discuss a raise in the $500 cap in Kenal.
· If there is to be a mill rate increase, it must be adopted by June 15;
changes in sales tax is more flexible.
· The city is not in a crisis situation and administration will not be
recommending a raise in taxes.
· The surpluses in this year's budget will cover deficits in next year's
budget.
Williams stated he believed the council's fLrst budget work session in April will better
identify concerns and that council needed to look toward the future in budgeting
instead of year to year. Swamer requested administration to track sales tax legislation
as a state sales tax would have a big effect on the city.
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ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor WilliAms reported the
following items:
· Referred to the DOT letter relating to a sign and flower boxes in the right
of way at the Big Dipper Car Wash which was written in response to the city's letter.
WilLiams noted, the lengthy letter ended with their willingness to consider issuing a
beautification permit. Gilman suggested a copy of the letter be forwarded to the
Governor's Chief of Staff. No objections were stated.
· Former Representative Mike Navarre gave a presentation at the day's
Chamber of Commerce luncheon about the POMV and his participation in the "Alaska
55."
· Hearings were held in Nikiski regarding the extension of the road. The
public was very supportive.
· Noted the draft letter relating to the conditional use permit application
for Kenai Landing, Inc. prepared by City Attorney Graves.
· Reported he was contacted regarding EADS interest in developing a
facility in Kenal. City Manager Snow reported she had not received any response from
her last correspondence with the company.
ITEM K:
AD~STt/ATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Snow reported the following:
· On request of council, she contacted the Regional Branch at the Corps of
Engineers and asked what would happen upon their completion of studies relating to
the bhiff erosion/restoration project. She learned administration is to receive a report
from the Corps in July and then council and admin/stration will need to evaluate
where to go from there.
She reminded council no engineering funds were included in the budget and council
will need to consider whether it would want to continue the work perhaps as a capital
project. When the report is received, the city will need to analyze them and though an
analysis could be done in-house, she felt it important to have experts do this work.
Williams asked if there had been funds included in the new budget for that purpose.
Snow answered no and explained, she believed it would take most of the sun, met and
the rest of the year to hold preliminary meetings and determine whether the
permitting time clock should start. This would give an opportunity to see if any
federal funds are acquired for the project.
Williams stated the indications were a limit will be placed on the funds included in the
omnibus bill and emphasis will need to be made of the city's desire to have funds
included in that bill, but also give the congressional delegation an opportunity for a
backup plan, i.e. put it in the Corps projects bill, etc. He suggested the delegation be
informed the city would need $500,000 immediately for continuation of the pe~,~,itting
process and $7 to 14 million for the remaining portion of the project. WilliAms
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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suggested additional travel may be required by city representatives when the Corps bill
comes forward to lobby for this project. He added, the council must address this issue
in funding their budget for the new year. Williams requested a chart be prepared
showing what the Legislative budget (including travel) has been over the last ten years.
· Four city employees had requested reemployment agreements with the
city in the PERS opt out program. Savings will be effected in the city's PERS and
insurance costs.
· Last year Administration brought forward a resolution to raise the
water/sewer rates reflecting the findings of the study prepared for the city, i.e. a raise
of 30 and 35%. At that time, the council chose to reduce the increase and suggested
doing it incrementally. Snow noted she expected to prepare a resolution to raise the
rates as council suggested last year.
Porter referred to Ordinance No. 1995-2003, which amended the code to include the
opt-out provision to the public retirement system. She noted, since it had been
brought up, she had been doing a lot of thinking and wanted to request
administration not enter into anymore agreements until the council has a chance to
review the ordinance within the next month. Council Member Ross stated he
endorsed Porter's request. He added, he was not on council when the ordinance was
passed, but understood there is no criteria used by administration as to why the
position should be filled by a retiree instead of going out to advertise the position. He
added, he could see where this could be an organization-limiting program as far as
development within the organization, exchange of ideas, etc. and wanted to have the
opportunity to revisit the issue. Ross added, if nothing else, to add those employees in
that status as "at-will" employees instead of tenured.
Attorney Graves stated the ordinance was enacted a year prior to administration
allowed anyone to participate in the program. He added, he believed there could be a
moratorium as long as it would be uniformly applied across the board and not
selectively applied. Graves stated, he believed council could request administration to
have a moratorium until they review the criteria or until such time as they determined
whether or not they want to repeal or amend the ordinance -- as long as it is a uniform
moratorium and not selectively enforced. Porter stated she wanted to come back
within the next month with a proposed amendment to the ordinance. She added, it
was not her intention to rescind the ordinance, but to add a condition to the
ordinance.
Swamer asked if a motion was required and Graves stated the City Manager should be
asked whether she wanted a motion or whether she is v~llin.g to commit to the
moratorium. Snow stated she believed a motion was necessary as a formal record
since the program was made available through an ordinance. Graves added, the city
manager could say she would decide to have a moratorium or she was within her
rights to request a motion from council to receive the direction. Snow requested a
motion.
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PAGE 12
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to request the Administration not to enter into
anymore agreements until the council has the opportunity to review the ordinance,
within the next months so that it's not on hold forever; a 60 day moratorium. Council
Member Ross SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDEI~t~.
K-2. Attorney -- Referred to the letter supporting a conditional use permit for
Kenai Landing, Inc. and asked if coundl had any objections to the letter being sent.
No objections were voiced by council.
3. City Clerk -- No report.
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
L- 1. Citizens
Bob Peters, Old Town -- ,Referred to the ordinance to establish term limits for
commission/committees and stated he thought council had previously demonstrated
their lack of comfort in enforcing rules in place for llmiting absences. He added, he
thought it would be difiicult to enforce a term limit ordinance when there are no
applicants to fill vacancies as it is now difficult without term llmlts.
, He suggested the purchase of the used Z~mboni should be based on
whether it would be a good deal for the city and not on lost revenue.
, Stated his support of a sales tax increase. He added, he understood
some of the council's concerns of how an increase would affect local business and he
believed an increase would have little effect.
Casey Reynolds -- Gave a brief report of the activities of the Kenai Economic
Development Strategy (KEDS) group.
L-2. Council
Swarner -- Noted the Kenai River Council on the Arts would meet on March 13
at the Visitors Center and a "can-struction" competition was held at the Center. Items
built with cans and other foods were available for review.
Moore -- · Stated his concern with city email problems.
· Suggested cities of Homer and Seward be contacted regarding raising of
sales tax and ask if they had any concerns raised from thek business commtmity.
Porter -- Stated she would be absent from the March 17, 2004 meeting.
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G~lman -- Encouraged everyone to support the Kenal Pen/nsula Borough
Special Election ballot relating to funding of extra-curricular activities.
Ross -- No comments.
EXECISTIVE SES~0N - None Scheduled
ITEM M: ~
The meeting adjourned at appro:rimately 10:16 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
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Memorandum
Date:
To:
For:
From:
RE:
March 12, 2004
Larry Semmens, Acting City Manager
March 17t~ Council Meeting
Klm Howard, Assistant to the City Manager
Lease Application, Rockwell G. Smith, d/b/a Preferred Plumbing
~ Heating - Lot 11, Etolin Subdivision No. 3
Rockwell G. Smith, dgo/a Preferred Plumbing & Heating, has submitted a lease application for
the above referenced property. The lot is located on Main Street Loop adjacent to the location of
Preferred Plumbing and Heating building. Smith is proposing a 25-year lease. The purpose is to
construct a 60' x 80' x 20'(eave height) metal building. Estimated construction cost is $150,000.
KMC 21.10.080 states the term shall depend upon the durability of the proposed use, the amount
of investment in improvement proposed and made, and the nature of the improvement proposed
with respect to durability and time required to amortize the proposed investment. The FAA has
agreed that the City may apply the criteria used by the State in 17 AAC 45 for their airport
leases. This application meets the criteria that allows for a 25-year lease for a $150,000
investment. Prior to leasing, an appraisal must be approved by the Federal Aviation
Administration.
At their meeting o f March 10th, the Planning and Zoning Commission determined the intended
use complies with the zoning ordinance and Comprehensive Plan of the City. KMC 21.10.080
requires all leases to be approved by the City Council. If Council approves the lease application
submitted by Rockwell G. Smith, d/b/a Preferred Plumbing & Heating, an appraisal will be
ordered.
Cc:
Rockwell G. Smith, d/b/a Preferred Plumbing & Heating
Rebecca Cronkhite, Airport Manager
Attachment
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kanai, Alaska 99611-7794
(907) 283-7535 Ext. 223
LEASE APPLICATION
Name of Applicant
Address ~' AA/gi~4
Business Name and Address
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Telephone ~O7- ~- 7qO~
Kern Pe~ula Bomu~ Sales T~ No. (if applic~le)
Sm~ of AI~ Bm~s License No. (if applicable)
~Descfip~on Lo~ H. ~t~ I
Purpose of Proposed Lease
Term of Proposed Lease
Description of Proposed Development (type, construction materials, size, etc.)
Time Schedule for Proposed Development · Beginning Date
· Completion Date (maximum of two years)
Estimated Value of Improvements $ /5'O~ ooo. o~
APPLICANT'S SIGNATLrRE,:{~tl~. ~
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE:
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CITY OF KENAI
LEASE APPLICATION CI-~CK.LIST
(All items must be completed before application can be accgptod.)
Attach a development plan drawn to scale. Drawings do not need to be prepared by an
architect or engineer. Show the layout of the lot and the location of all proposed
improvements. The drawings also need to show the follow/ng.
1. Existing buildings
2. Proposed buildings
3. Parking facilities (how many spaces and location)
4. Site improvements
· Areas to be cleared and method of disposal
· Proposed gravel or paved areas
· Landscaping plan
(retention of natural vegetation and/or proposed planting areas)
S. Building set backs
6. Drainage plan and method of snow removal
7. Circulation plan (all entrances, exits and on-site access)
8. Location of sign(s) - sign permit required
9. Fencing - permit required if height is over 6'
lO.Curb cuts (where applicable)
I 1. Building height
12. FAA Form 7460-1 submitted to FAA
(City provides to appiicam - for buildings on a/rport land.)
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CITY OF KENAI
LEASE APPLICATION - CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
(To be completed by the City)
K~-~ Peninsula Borough Parcel No.
Zoning
Permits Required:
· Conditional Use Permit
· Landscape Review
* Building Permit
· Sign Permit
I_rmurance Limits Required
Construction must begin by
Completion date for major consu~cdon ~.~/~o' .~-/-/~-~ ~'~//_~c,~.~, ~/~,~
Plannin~ Commission AuDi'oval
Chairman
Date of Approval:
City Council Aouroval
By: Date of Approval:
City Clerk
THIS APPLICATION WILL BE MADE A PART OF ~ LEASE
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Municipal Airport
Memo
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Larry Semmens - Acting City Manager
Rebecca Cronkhite - Airport Manager
March 10, 2004
Wings Family Diner- Request for Lease Amendment
Roger and Linda Petrey are requesting to include the sale of pull-tabs (see attached) as an
Amendment to the Lease for Space 21 in the Airport Terminal.
History: Space 21 is the small glassed in space that previously was donated to the Kenai
Chamber of Commerce. In January of last year, Roger and Linda Petrey requested the right to
tease Space 21 to provide an espresso/gift shop/newsstand concession for the traveling public.
At the request of the Petreys, the Airport spent approximately $10,000 to provide water, sewer
and 220v electric service to Space 21. The concession opened in June and closed sometime in
August. In December, the Airport spent approximately $500 for window coverings advertising
Wings Family Diner. This action lessened the storage room or disused space appearance. It is
my understanding this request for a pull-tab operation is to accommodate the Kenai Chamber of
Commerce and will be in addition to the espressolgiftJnewsstand operation.
Recommendation: If the City Council decides to amend the lease to include pull-tab
operations, I believe it would be in the best interest of the City to add an amendment requiring
the concession remain open during the winter months or that the windows be covered and
decorated in an attractive manner. This additional amendment would provide protection for the
City so we are not placed in a position of having to renovate a tenant space when it is unused.
Does the Council approve of lease modification for Space 21 in the Airport Terminal to
allow sale of pull-tabs and to require the Concessionaire to operate all year or to provide
appropriate window covering approved by the Airport Manager for any closure exceeding
two weeks duration?
Attachment
www.ci.kenai.ak.us.
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AMENDMENT TO LEASE
That certain lease dated December 14, 2001, recorded at Book 00639, Page 0217, by and
between the CITY OF KENAI, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611, and ROGER
PETREY and LINDA PETREY, P.O. Box 576, Kenai, Alaska, 99611, encompassing the
following property located in Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska:
The premises known as the restaurant area of the Kenai Municipal Airport
Terminal within the Northwest Quarter (NW IA) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼),
Section 32, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian.
is hereby amended as follows:
I. Space 21 shall be used as an espresso/gi~newsstand business. Pull-tabs may also be
sold (on a non-exclusive basis).
2. Space 21 shall be operated year-around or, if closed for any period longer than two
weeks, the windows shall be covered in a manner approved by the Airport Manager.
The term of this amendment shall be through December 31, 2006.
DATED this~ day of Mamh 2004.
LESSOR:
CITY OF KENAI
LESSEE:
ROGER PETREY
By: By:
Linda L. Snow
City Manager
Roger Petrey
By.'
Linda Petrey
AMENDMENT TO LEASE Page 1 of 2
STATE OF ALASKA )
) SS,
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of March 2004, LINDA PETREY, being
personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of idanffication, appeared
before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing
instrument.
D
Notary Public for
My Commission Expires:__
STATE OF ALASKA )
) SS.
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of March 2004, ROGER PETREY, being
personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared
before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing
instrument.
Notary Public for
My Commission Expires:
STATE OF ALASKA )
) SS.
THIRD ILrDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of March 2004, LINDA L. SNOW, City
Manager of the City of Kanai, Alaska, being personally known to me or having produced
satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and
authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said City.
Approved as to form:
Notary Public for
My Commission Expires:__
Car), R. Graves
City Attorney
AMENDMENT TO LEASE
Page 2 of 2
KENAI COASTAL TRAIL AND EROSION CONTROL PROJE~.,,
ROUGH COST ESTIMATE
Permitting Additional Work After Receipt of Corps Study $ 300,000
Including Initial Preliminary Engineering
Engineering Design, Surveying, Inspection, Administration 2,000,000
Construction Basic Erosion Protection 8,900,000
Construction Trail on Top of Erosion Protection 1,800,000
Land Right-of-Way Purchase 1,000,000
$14,000,000
TIMELINE FROM CORPS PROJECT STATUS
OF FEBRUARY 13, 2004
Invertebrate Study April 2003
Lirnnology Study January 2004
Bird Study Continue Monthly
Fish Study March 2004
Topographical/Hydrographic & Hydraulic Done
Riverbed & Sedimentation Study March 2004
Geotechnical Study Done
OVERALL STUDY SCHEDULE
o:* Environmental Baseline Study March 2004
o:* Engineering with Hydraulic Modeling & Sedimentation Analysis of the Bluff March 2004,
o*** Main Report including Studies as Appendices April 2004
*:* Agency and City Review July 2004
Prepared by Keith Kornelis, City of Kenai March 9, 2004
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
IEIlia. ltUISU
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
City Council
Larry Semmens, Acting City Manager~
DATE:
March 11, 2004
SUBJECT: Request for purchase of a portion of Lot 1, Baron Park
No. 5 Subdivision
The City received a request from Nathan and Gina Kiel to purchase a portion of
the above property. They intend to build a 2,200 square foot building for a day
spa and salon.
The Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning and Zoning
Commission considered the request and both determined that the property is not
needed for a public purpose.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the City adopt a
development plan for this parcel prior to selling any part of it to insure that
highest and best use is attained. The administration concurs with this
recommendation and will prepare an analysis for your consideration at the Apdl 7
council meeting.
( 170.60' )
D, O.T.
RENAl, ALASKA
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535/FAX: 907-283-3014 '1111.'
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Larry Semmens, Finance Director.~:~
DATE: March 8, 2004
SUBJECT: Monthly Report
The finance department is continuing to work on the budget. We intend to
publish the draft budget the week of March 29 and include it in the Apdl 7council
packet.
Recently we had email problems that were caused by a defective ACS router.
ACS supplied us with a new router on the day the problem was identified by
Northern Technology. So far, our email problems have been caused by
software, hardware, blacklists and probably a virus. Although it is frustrating
when email doesn't work, it has been up most of the time. We certainly could
spend a lot moro money monitoring it to make it slightly moro reliable. Seward,
Homer and Soldotna each have a full time computer support person. We spend
less than $15,000 per year for general computer technical service and I am of the
opinion that this is the most appropriate option for us right now.
Northern Technology installed a wireless network router in the clerks office that
provides wireless access to data stored on our server from a laptop anywhere in
City Hall. This will be helpful in making presentations to the council or
commissions. The cost was under $400.
I am pleased to report that our Accounting Technicians, Heather Lawson and
Susan Joy have both completed two college accounting courses and the
introductory governmental accounting course offered by the Alaska Government
Finance Officers Association. The technical expertise they gained from these
courses will help them solve complex accounting challenges on their own. I am
proud of them both and happy that we have such dedicated people working in
the Finance Department.
Municipal Airport
Airport Manager's
Monthly Report
March 11, 2004
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MAY 22:4th Annual Central Peninsula Air Fair
Plans are under way for the biggest and best Air Fair ever. We are renting a booth at the AlAska
State Aviation Conference and Trade Show May 15th and 16th in Anchorage. Last year's show
attracted over 16,000 pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Mary will be there registering pilots for the
Air Fair and handing out tie-down information. The Alaska Airmen's Association hnn come on
board as a sponsor joining the FAA, City of Soldotna and the Experimental Afferaft Assom'ation.
The Kenai Fire Depa~t,~ent will be manning the bar-b-que grill serving hot dogs and hamburgers
while Mike Tart and Steve Horn once again serve up the best ribs in town. We need volunteers
to help with set up, registration, traffic control, food service and prize donations. We are also
looking for vendors to set up booths and advertise the many things available to pilots and visitors
here on the peninsula. If you know anyone who would be interested in having a booth (there is
no charge) or donating a prize for the poker ran please contact Mary Bondurant at 283-7951 x22.
Airport Security: The TSA continues to screen 100% of baggage and we continue discussions
with them on plans for expanding their operation.
Training: I will be traveling to Anchorage International Airport on March 15 & 16 to attend an
Intermediate Incident Command Class. Lt. Wannamaker, Sgt. Sandahl and Assistant Fire Chief
Mike Tilly will also attend this training session that provides advanced training in emergency
procedures with a focus on aircraft accidents and incidents. Thanks to the Anchorage Airport
Operations staff for inviting us to participate, f~ee of charge.
Terminal: A new contract for janitorial services is up for Council approval in this packet. The
proposed contract will save over $1200.00 a month. There is also a proposed lease for interact
service to the traveling public and a new calling card machine.
Era Aviation: Era has been offering weekend specials on their web site that appear to be
increasing our enplanement numbers. Check it out at www.F1yEra.com.
Full Scale Drill: On February 25 we conducted the FAA required triennial full-scale emergency
exercise. The Kenai Police and Fire Departments preformed in an exemplary manner as always.
Special thanks to Era Aviation for providing an aircraft and Mike Tilly for orchestrating the
event. All of the participants did a great job, however Lt. Kim Wannamaker deserves a special
acknowledgement for his innovation and acting ability above and beyond the call of duty.
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 1 FAX: 907-283-3014
KENAI, ALASKA
March 9, 2004
TO:
Larry Semmens, Acting City Manager
From:
Scott Walden, Fire Chief
Subject: January 16 - March 9, 2004 Department Report
Type of This Period This Period 2004 to 2003 to
Response last ~r date dat~
Fire I 3 2 3 -1
EMS 150 101 194 139
Oihe~ 42 37 55 50
TOTAL 192 141 251 192 '~39
"Other', includes investigations, public ~ssists, ~ %REg.
1. Budget development.
2. Continuing EOC development plans and Homeland Security Grant process with
KPD, through Borough.
3. conducted full scale airport drill per FAA certification requirements, with
Airport, Kenal Police, TSA, and Nikiski.
4. Provided extrication training for Ninilchik Fire Dept. and assisted them in
developing grant request for tanker replacement.
5. Began planning with Nikiski Fke and military for WMD drill this summer,
including military training at training center.
6. DeVeloped cooperative training with State Forestry, and expect their reps here by
month's end to evaluate areas of hazard trees for removal. This may include
gulleys near S. Spruce and Muni Park and Borough property surrounding Rogers
Road.
7. Expect delive~ of new ambulance by end of month.
8. Invited State Forestry rep to meet with City Admin regarding expanded plans for
airport lease property and possible joint effort by State government entities to
complete that project.
9. Ongoing job of shoveling hydrants.
;.:lonthlv Re0or~ For ~larch 17, 2004
~(eith Komeiis~ Public Works ~lanaqer
Kenai Coastal Trail: Council has received the Corps' last report dated February 13, 2004, and the'""
administration continues to work with them. I gave the Mayor a rough cost estimate and study schedule for
Senator Stevens, Senator Murkowski, and Congressman Young. A copy is in the council packet.
New Well House 4: We have received the final geophysical report on the 440-foot deep well and an 89-
foot shallow exploratory well we ddlled near Beaver Loop Road. The water is good quality with a few
exceptions. The arsenic and manganese levels ara high but treatable. I will use this report to get
information from the water treatment companies that I am working with. I continue to have problems with
the state DNR bureaucracy in my attempts to negotiate the purchase of the land for this water.
Streetliqhts: Kachemak Electric is now helping the city maintain streetlights that are on steel poles. HEA
will continue to maintain the lights that they own on wooden poles. State DOT maintains their s~-uetiights
on the Spur, Bridge Access Road, and Beaver Loop. Kachemak Electric has found many lights that were
not repaired property. HEA has told us that theirjoumeyman linemen ara not electricians. Kachemak says
that once they fix some of these problems the costs should go down.
Wastewater Facility Plan: CH2MHill is preparing the final report that includes capital improvements that
are needed. GeoNorth is working on our GIS for our water and sewer system as part of this project.
Wetlands Protection - S. Sprqce Project: This project is funded with a $12,000 US Fish & Wildlife
matching grant. The city's match will be gravel, concrete pilings, signs, and labor. We are starting to make
plans for this work. The project is to protect the wetlands next to South Spruce and to encourage people to
use the trail and stay off the wetlands. ~
Boatinq Facility Launch Ramp and Road Exif~ Proiect: We have received the $350,000 grant from th
state for this project. Nelson is working on the design that will add two launch ramps. I am worldng with
The Conservation Fund to possibly trade some city wetlands for the uplands area we want to build an exit
road from this facility to Bridge Access Road.
Dip Net Fisl~erY: It is my understanding that we are going with a "No Camping and No Fire Zone within 25
feet from the Bluff or Vegetation", allowing fees of $10/12 hours for camping and $10/12 hours for parking.
We are going to have manned fee stations at both beaches. The manned fee stations are being built at
KCHS. We ara looking for grant funds to pay for a fixed toilet on the north side and for raising the grated
walkways between the dunes.
Streets: We have steamed storm drains, plowed and blown snow on streets, airport, sidewalks, and
parking lots, scraped the ice and snow packs, winged back streets, removed snow piles, lubed equipment,
filled the sand bins and public sand pile, cleared intersections of snow, removed snow around senior canter,
cleaned around fire hydrants, removed dead moose from residential areas, and worked on signs.
Water & Sewer: we have plowed snow for streets, airport, and water/sewer facilities, thawed and
unplugged sewer lines, worked on communication failures, worked on our steam truck, worked on well
house 3 generator problem, and thawed, pumped, and repaired fire hydrants.
Wastewater Treatment Plant: WWTP has replaced the stranco controller for the sodium hypochlorite and
ordered a new one for the sodium bisulfite, planned for the upgrade of the retum activated sludge basin
level control system, worked on a design for a vactor dump station, looked into replacing the lab sinks and--~
countertop, and installed hangers for hoses in the pump house.
C, ~,, ;~ Telephone (907) 283-7879
Fax (907) 283-2267 t'.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-~
TO:
FROM:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Gus Sandahl, Acting Chief of Police
DATE: March 10, 2004
SUBJECT: February 2004 Report
February 2004 brought 482 calls for police service. The communications center received 136
911 calls for emergency assistance. Most of the February arrests were divided among DV
assaults, traffic crimes, and outstanding warrants.
On February 3rd, KPD officers participated in an optional defensive tactics training session in the
KCHS mat room. Officers Sjogren and Tumage are the control tactics instructors, who provided
the training.
Officer Jeff Whannell successfully completed field training on February 7th, and assumed solo
patrol duties on February 10th; making all patrol shifts fully staffed.
On February 9th, Chief Kopp, Lt. Wannamaker, and Dispatcher Greg Beckman attended a public
safety presentation on the World Trade Center attack.
The City hired Daphne Seruntine as the newest dispatcher on February 13th. She is currently in
the first phase of training.
On February 25th, the police department, Kenai and Nikiski fire departments, and airport
manager's office participated in an aircraft hijack scenario at the airport. The scenario provided
a challenging test of police negotiation skills, incident command structure, and interagency
communications. A debriefing evaluation was done on February 27a at fire station 2, and
several positive ideas were exchanged. The drill was well worth the multiple-agency efforts, and
training of this magnitude will help personnel deal with critical incidents at any level.
On February 27th, Raedynne Robertson attended an administrative assistant conference in
Anchorage.
Communications Supervisor, Lee Gattenby, was married on February 28th.
KENAI, ALASKA
with a Paa , City with a Future"
210 Fidalflo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 9961%7794 ~
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014 I
Memorandum
To:
Linda Snow, Kenai City Manager
From:
Date:
Casey Reynolds, Director of Economic Development
March 11th, 2004
Re:
Monthly Report-February
The KEDS committee has held several meetings in the last month and work is
progressing nicely. The committee has forged the following vision statement to guide
further work:
"The City of Kenai and its surrounding area is a vibrant community where citizens and
visitors enjoy a unique mix of urban and rural interests, where a highly skilled workforce
is fully employed in a diverse and growing economy, where responsible management
strongly promotes growth while demonstrating a commitment to preserving Kenal's
natural beauty and small town atmosphere, where communication informs and
cooperation empowers citizens to determine their own future."
At the most recent meeting the following strategic initiatives (goals) were agreed upon:
1. Produce Education and workforce development programs that meet the needs of
Kenai's businesses and provide opportunity to its people.
2. Provide a Quality of Life that supports the community and attracts new people
and businesses.
3. Grow Kenal's business community by strengthening local businesses,
encouraging entrepreneurial start-ups, and attracting new investment.
4. Provide needed Infrastructure to support growth
5. Grow and diversify Kenai's Visitors Industry.
6. Create a cooperative network that allows and encourages Kenai institutions to
work together to produce responsible growth.
Based on this structure specific objectives and ideas can be explored to determine their
viability and suitability for Kenai. Some interesting notions that have already come up
are creating a retail business incubator to help fill Kenai's needs from that sector and
coming up with a waterfront redevelopment plan. The work in this area is still
progressing, but the process is looking lively and promising.
The next KEDS meeting will be Monday, March 15m at 7 PM in council chambers.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Larry Semmens, Acting City Manager-,~/~
Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager
March 11, 2004
Department Report for Council meeting of March 17, 2000
· A current Public Works bid information sheet is attached.
· Marilyn Kebschull will be on vacation March 10-26. Cary Graves
attended the March 10 Planning and Zoning meeting to discuss the future
ordinance to regulate adult businesses.
· The plan review is complete for Kenai Landing. There are still some code
issues to resolve prior to issuing a building permit. Demolition work has
started, however. The Landscape Site Plan has also been submitted.
C
KENAI, ALASKA
"village with a Past, Cit with a Future"
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ~
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 ~'1111
Telephone: 907-283-3692 / FAX: 907-283-3693 tql';
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Larry Semmens, Acting City Manager
Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Directog~/
March 10, 2004
Monthly Report - February 2004
February remained a fairly active month for Parks & Recreation. Trail grooming conditions were
favorable du~ng most of February with approXamately 35 hours dedicated. Both KCHS and
KMS held successful meets on our trail system.
A total of 91.25 hours were reserved at the MPF throughout February. No leaks were
experienced above the zam/storage rooms and a propane converter was replaced on the zambom.
Other activities included plowing at the Kenai Cemetery, MPF, and Crew BuildinE Tho
Cemetery gates were also raised to prevent frcezmg into ice. Gronndskceper Micah Rogers
worked with Mr. Tom Burck from KCHS on designing t~vo fee stauon shacks for summer dip net
use. The Polaris snowmachine ~vas returned from the dealership and will probably not return to
service for remainder of year.
The Parks & RecreaUon Comnnssion discussed program aspects and roles for the Kenai
Community Gardens at their March 4t~ meeting. I recommend a plot fee of $20 for use of the
20'x25' plots with an exemption gnmted to senior citizens. Anchorage charges $30 (10'x20'
plot), Fairbanks $25 (20'x30' plot). Of the 55 plots available last season, a total of 26 were
reserved. Approximately 110 hours (maintenance and administration) will be needed for
manngmg the gardens. Total cost for 18 weeks is estimated to be $1,700.
The Beautification initiated discussions for the upcoming planting season. The volunteer plaptinE
day was scheduled for Saturday, May 29~ from 10:00 to 2:00pm. A beautification theme will be
selected in the near furore. Council approval was granted for the purchase of a slit seeder and
lawn vacuum that should amve sometime in March.
KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
ACTIVITY REPORT
Month: February 2004
THIS MONTH
ACTMTY MONTH LAST YEAR
Customer Type: (hrs.)
KPHA 65 69.5
KCltS 4 6
Homer Il.S, 0 4
North Pen. Rec. 0 9
Adult League 8.50 3
Nikiski H.S. 0 1
Homer Hockey Assoc. 13.75 7
Skyview H.S. 0 0
Soidotna ILS. 0 0
Total I-Irs: 91.25 99.50
Revenue:
Ice Rental $9,625.88 $10,447.50
Figure Skating 0 98.00
Public Skate 88.05 158.15
Dasher Ads 0
Expenses:
Ice Maint. $9,946.56 $11,703.39
Electric 3,965.26 6,285.64
Gas 359.39 293.49
Water and Sewer 141.57 642.95
Sanitation 73.32 75.73
Total Revenue: $9,713.93 $10,703.50
Total Expenses: $14,486.10 $19,001.12
MEMORANDUM
TO: Pete Sprague, Assembly President
Members, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
FROM: Chris Moss, Assembly Member
DATE: March 4, 2004
SUBJECT: Ordinance 2003-45, amending KPB Chapter 5.12 to provide for a flat tax on aircraf~
After the third public heating on this ordinance, Assembly Members Chris Moss and Dan Chay met with
aircraft owners on February 13, 2004, to give them an opportunity to voice their concerns over the
ordinance and to obtain aid in developing the ordinance. The development of categnfies for taxation of
aircraft based upon weight appears to be a reasonable compromise to fairly address aircraft for personal
use and commercial use, and to permit efficiency, accuracy, and fairness in the assessment of alrcrafL
Using the Manufacturers Gross Weight with Internal Load ("MGWIL") as a basis instead of the number
of aircraft engines will permit ease of verification and promote equality in taxation.
The following amendment to 5.12.155(A) in Section 2 is proposed:
SECTION 2. That KPB 5.12.155 is hereby enacted to read as follows:
A. For purposes of taxation, aircraft that have been issued an N number by the Federal Aviation
Administration ("FAA") by January 1 of the tax year shall be totally exempted from ad valorem taxes
and shall be taxed [at the rate of $75 per year per aircraft per manufacturer's number of aircrat~ engines
designed for that aircraft.] in accordance with the following flat tax schedule:
AIRCRAFT FLAT TAX SCltEDULE BASED ON (MGW1L)
Manufacturers Gross Weight with an Internal Load
Fixed Wing
Class Weight Annual Tax
1 Less than 3,000 lbs $50
2 3,000 to less than 5,000 lbs $300
3 5,000 to less than 15,000 lbs $600
4 15,000 or more in weight $1,000
RotomratFRotary Wing
Class Weight Annual Tax
1 Less than 1,500 lbs $100
2 1,500 to less than 3,500 $600
3 3,500 or more in weight $1,000
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SUPPORTING INFORMATION FROM ASSESSING DEPARTMENT
REGARDING ORDINANCE 2003-45
AIRCRAFT FLAT TAX SCHEDULE
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AIRCRAFT FLAT TAX SCHEDULE BASED ON (MGWIL)
Manufactureres Gross Weight with an Internal Load
Fixed Wing weight Rotorcraft/Rotary Wing
Class Annual Tax Class Weight Annual Tax
Less than 3000 lbs $50 Less than 1500 lbs $100
2 3000 th less than 50001bs $300 2 1500 to less than 3500 $600
5000 th less than 15000lbs $600 3 3500 or more in weight $1,000
15000 or more in weight $1,000
(THIS FLAT TAX SCHEDULE WOULD EXCLUDE ALL COMMERCIALLY SCHEDULED CARRIERS)
Each class of aircraft is catagodzed by weight for particular user groups
FIXED WING
Primarily personal use aircraft
Light Commercial upper end personal
Commemial usage
Heavy Commemial & Private Jets
ROTARY WING
Private Kits & light Comm
Mid range Commercial
Heavy Commemial
2004 FAA BREAKDOWN OF AIRCRAFT N#S IN THE KPB
AIRCRAFT L OCA TION # PLAN£S
ANCHOR POINT 18
COOPER LANDING 9
FRITZ CREEK 3
HALIBUT COVE 4
HOMER 162
HOPE 12
KASILOF 46
KENAI 225
MOOSE PASS 9
NIKISKI 66
NINILCHIK 13
SELDOVIA 16
SEWARD 36
$OLDOTNA 248
STERLING 65
TOTAL [ 922
AIRCRAFT TYPE
Fixed Wing 1 engine
HOMER 4
KASILOF 2
KENAI 10
MOOSE PASS 1
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NIKISKI
SELDOVIA
SEWARD
SOLDOTNA
STERLING
Total
HOMER
HOMER
KASILOF
KENAI
SEWARD
SOLDOTNA
Total
HOMER
SOLDOTNA
SOLDOTNA
7
1
3
1
7
3
1
1
12
2
36 I Fixed Wing Multiple
2 I Fixed Wing Multiple
I 19
6
Rotary Wing
16 Rotary Wing
I1 Glider
956 KPB NC RECORDS AS REPORTED BY FAA
Oklahoma Flat Tax Example
Less than 1,750 $20.00
1,751 through 2,500 $35.00
2,501 through 3,500 $55.00
3,501 through 4,500 $75.00
4,501 through 5,500 $95.00
6,501 through 6,500 $115.00
6,501 through 8,500 $135.00
2,501 through 10,000 $185.00
10,001 through 13,000 $230.00
13,001 through 17,000 $265.00
17,001 through 20,000 $300.00
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AFTER-PROA,~ ACTIVITI ES COA~,/v~I'I-I'E E
KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOl
9583 KENAI SPUR HIGHWAY
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
February 24th, 2004
Dear Kenai Peninsula Memhant,
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KEN I crrY
The Kenai Central High School After Prom Activities Committee is beginning its
preparations for After Prom Activities. This year the KCHS 2004 Junior-Senior
Prom will be held on April 17, 2004. Our committee, which consists of parents who
are concerned for the safety of their children, are trying to put together a fun, safe,
"all-night" program of activities to follow Prom.
As in years past, businesses have been most generous in providing a gift or cash
donation for the After-Prom Activities. We realize this is a demanding time with
request but would appreciate any donation you could provide for these young
adults. We are currently planning our activities to include bowling at the Alaska
Lanes, games/activities at the Kenai Rec Center and breakfast at the Kenai Senior
Center.
Should you be willing to provide a donation for this years After-Prom, you may
contact our liaison at Kenai Central High School, Lisa Gabriel, at 283-7524 or
committee members Jackie Manzek at 283-4584 or Kathy Moore at 283-7989
(wrk) 283-4610 (home).
Thank you for your generous supportl
The 2004 After Prom Activities Committee,
Colleen & Walt Ward
Kathy Carlson
Jackie & Rolf Manzek
Kathy & Joe Moore
Sherry & Chadie Henley
Klm & Kevin Christianson
Barb Edwards
Dave & Leslie Daniel
Mr. & Mrs. Brad Nyquist
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Lillevik
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INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCrr. MEETI~(~
MARCH 17, 2004
Kena/Police Department, MVA Summary Report 2003.
2/04 Kena/Municipal Airport, Monthly Passenger Enplanement Report.
3/16/04 Kenai Peninsula Borough Meeting Agenda.
Winter, 2004, Keno./Watershed Forum, Currents.
Library post card comments.
KENAI POLICE UI=PT.
107 SOUTH WILLOW ST,, KENAI, ALASKA <~6] ]
TELEPHONE: (907) 283-7879 · FAX (907) 283-2267
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Chief Kopp
Sergeant Komfield
February 2, 2004
MVA Snmnlary Report 2003
I. Fatal MVA
II. Total MVA reported and type
III. Location of Occurrence
IV. Primary Cause
V. Occurrence by Day and Time
VI. Five Year Comparison
VII. Summary and Conclusion
FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
There was one collision in 2003 that resulted in fatal injuries to a pedestrian. On
Saturday, May 17 at 3:i0 in the ~ernoen, a fourteen year old female ran across the
Kenai Spur Highway and was struck by a vehicle in the opposite lane.
The annual carnival was in operation in the parking lot between McDonald's and
Three Bears. The victim entered the highway from that direction and was struck in
the westbound lane. She was initially evacuated to Anchorage, then to Denver where
she died from her injuries on .hily 1, 2003.
The point at which the victim entered the roadway is not an intersection nor is it
marked for pedestrian traffic. There were no citations or c6mln~! charges filed as a
result of the accident investigation.
II.
The point at wh/eh the victim entered the roadway is not an mr~a'se~ion nor is it
marked for pedes~em ~,;ffic. ~e w~e no :i*o,a~om or :~.'m,.'nn! :~=arg~s ~!ed as a
result of the accidem investigatiom
TOTAL MOTOR VEItlCLE ACCIDENTS AND TYPE
Twe r~orted tO KPD
2003 2002 Clum~e
Total ................................................ 349 .............. 384 ............... -10%
Investigated (12-200) ..................... 183 .............. 225 ............... -23%
Damage Only .................................. 142 .............. 179 ............... -26%
Injury ................................................ 39 ................ 47 ............... -20%
Hit and Run ....................................... 26 ................ 49 ............... -88%
Fatal .................................................... 1 .................. 0 ............ +100%
IlL LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE
1. KSR mile 6-8 ............... 31 6. KSR / BAR ...................... 11
2. KSR mile 4-6 ............... 24 7. Bridge Access Kd ............11
3. KSRmile 10-12 ......... 22 8. KSRmile 12-14 ............. 9
4. Private Property .........19 9. KSR/MainSt ................ 5
5. KSR mile 8-10 ........... 15 10. KSPJFo~st ................... 3
There were 30 collisions listed at Other locations that wore sub-divisions or side str~-ts
not intersected with the Spur Highway
IV. PRIMARY CAUSE
V.
Animal Action ................... 35
Speed ................................. 29
Driver Inattention .............. 26
Failure to Yield .................. 20
Neg/Reckless ..................... 12
Failure to Stop ................... 10
Unsafe Backing ................. 10
Slippery Pay*merit .............. 8
Improper Lane Usc .............. 6
Improper Pass ...................... 1
OCCURRENCE BY DAY AND TIME
0001-0600 0601-1200 1201-1800 1801-2400 Total Pot
Slmday 3 I 9 6 19 11%
Monday 2 3 14 9 28 15%
Tuesday 1 3 9 3 16 15%
Wednesday 2 8 9 9 28 13%
Thursday 2 3 19 8 32 13%
Friday 3 7 8 7 25 16%
Saturday _4 6 15 7 32 17%
TOTAL 17 31 83 49 180
9% 18% 46% 27%
2003 2002, 2001 200P 199___~9
Reported MVA 349 384 369 250 306
Investigated MVA 183 225 213 162 146
142 179 I75 121 232
Damage Only 39 47 38 41 27
Injury I 0 0 1 0
Fatal 35 25 36 13 20
Collisions with ,Animals 8 10
Alcohol/DWI Related 7 20 17
VII. sUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
The183 investigated collisions involved 311 vehicles and 468 people. Seathelts or approved
restraint devices were used by 95% of involved persons (387/405), up from the 81% reported in
2002.
.... _- :_ ~ ...... ~ ,~ith injuries ranging in defiindons ofposs~le,
The 39 injury ac¢laents resumm, ua
non-incapacitating, and incapamtamag.
...... · u ...... for Dri~a'n~ Undar the Influance was
Aloohol was a fa~or m 7 co'dimons m
made. Overall, KPD made 107 arrests for DWI in 2003, a decrease from 142 in 2002 and 135
2001.
In 2003, 21 drivers involved in collisions were uninsured, and 20 of those were found to be at
fault. 11% of accidents mvoh, ed non-hasured drivers. 7 drivers were found to have susp~ or
invalid licemes and 6 were found to be at fault.
.... oz -- -' --- he~nnin~ iato 2003 was
There were 35 collisions with moose, an merease o~'*u 7o. I ne wmm ,~ * .
relatively mild and 15 of the accidents with moose occurred prior to September. The wmt~'
monttm at the end of the year produced a larger amount of mow than the preVious three year~. 20
of the moose accidents occurred in the final 4 months of the year, and the majority oftham took
place in the urdigined areas of KSR between mile 4 and mile 8.
The 349 reported accidents in 2003 is a decline of 10°/$. The 183 invesfigatiom re~resent the
fir~ decline in three years, and are 19% less than 2002.
Motor vehicle crashes were evenly spread among the days for occu~ran~e. The majority of the
crashes happen berWean 12:00pm and 6:00pm. The second highest hme was between 6:00pm
and 12:00am. Nearly 75*/0 of vehicle crashes rook place in these time periods, most of them
befor~ 8:00pm.
Patrol officers spent 46% o£the/r tune conducfi.E/m,est/gatioas and 20% tied/cared to patrol. In
March of 2003, KPD had zwo o~cers in WairJng at the Department o£Public Safety Police
Academ.v, returning to full time patrol status in June.
Kenai Police officers recorded 4305 traffic related contacts (up 7%) resultin~z in 2032 (up 33%)
citations, including 112 citations as a result of accident investigations. KPD'participated in the
Alaska Highway Safety Office selective traffic enforcement program again this year aad
recorded 373 hours of dedicated tr~e pa~xol (up 35%) resulting in higher traffic contacts,
higher seatbelt compliance, fewer DU/arrests, and fewer accideat investigations.
mission of the Kenm Police Depm'tment is to make Kenai a safer place to live, and having an
increased visible presence has resulted in 17% fewer/ujuries and 23% less accidents.
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MONTHLY PASSENGER ENPLANEMENT ACTIVITY
14,500
13,5oo
12,500
11,500
~o,5oo
9,500
8,500
7,500
6,500
5,500
4,500
3,500 ·
2,500
1,500 ·
500
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
[2 El2000 I 7,859 7,815 7,657 6,409 7,531 9,086 11,049
8,994
8,464
7,612
7,968
2001 I 8,300 7,13T 8,216 7,058 8,143 9,044 12,093 10,807 6,334 7,582 7,345 7,494.
002 I 1,829 7,046 7,371 6,902 6,880 6,140 9,979 8,644 6,684 6,309 6,023 6,249
}03 6,454 5,602 5,280 5,375 5,848 5,988 9,445 7,674 6,435 6,120 5,820 6,688
~'~ ~.ZO04 6,326 5,992
5 yr.
Change Average Change
from 2000- from 5 yr.,
Month 2004 2003 2003 2004 Average
Jan 6,326 6,454 -128 7,354 -1,028
Feb 5,992 5,602 390 6,718 -726
Mar 5,280 0
Apr 5,375 0
May 5,848 0
Jun 5,988 0
Jul 9,445 0
Aug 7,674 0
Sep 6,435 0
Oct 6,120 0
Nov 5,820 0
Dec 6t688 0
'"~els 76,729 -1,754
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,KenaiPeninsulaBorough Assembl A e
Regular Meeting Borough Assembly Chamlgm, Soldoma, Alaska
Pete Sprague
Assembly President
Seat 4 - Soldotna
Term Expires 2004
Gary Superman
Assembly Vice
President
Seat 3 - Nilaski
Term Expires 2004
Dan Chay
Assembly Member
Seat 1 - Kalifornsky
Term Expires 2006
Paul Fischer
Assembly Member
Seat 7 - Central
Term Expires 2004
Betty Glick
C:n 'mbly Member
~. - Kenai
Expires 2005
Ron Long
Assembly Member
Seat 6- East
Peninsula
Term Expires 2006
Milli Martin
Assembly Member
Seat 9 - South
Peninsula
Term Expires 2006
Grace Merkes
Assembly Member
Seat 5 -
Sterling/Funny River
Term Expires 2005
Chris Moss
Assembly Member
Seat 8 - Homer
Term Expires 2005
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
COMMITTEE REPORTS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
(All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-conUoversial by the
Assembly and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless an Assembly Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
* 1. February 17, 2004 Regular Assembly Meeting Minutes ........ 1
COMMENDING RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A Resolution Commending Monte Garroutte as 4A State
Wrestling Champion, 135 Pound Weight Class (Martin,
Moss) .............................................. 15
A Resolution Commending Morgan Jones and Aleta Phelps
for Their Cross CounWy Wins at the Borough Championship
(Martin, Moss) ....................................... 16
A Resolution Recognizing Nicole Osmar as the 2004 Junior
Iditarod Champion (Fischer, Martin) ...................... 17
PRESENTATIONS WITH PRIOR NOTICE (Limit to 20 minut~ total)
1. UniversiVy of Alaska President- Mark Hamilton [20 minutesJ
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT APPEARING ON THE
AGENDA (3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes aggregate)
March 16, 2004 Page I of'/
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March 16, 2004
REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS AND COUNCILS
MAYOR'S REPORT ................................................... 18
1. Agreement and Contracts
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Spruce Bark Beetle Mitigation Program:
· Approval of contract with Pearse Construction,/nc. for VIP
ROW Project ........................................ 20
· Approval of contract with Steve's Tree Service.for Burton
Drive ROW Project ................................... 22
· Approval of contract with Pearse Construction,/nc. for Pirate
ROW Project ........................................ 25
· Approval of contract with Steve's Tree Service for Terrace
ROW Project ........................................ 27
· Approval of contract with Segesser Surveys for Tnsmmena
Lake Road Project .................................... 30
· Approval of contract with Segesser Surveys for Running
Water Project ........................................ 31
· Approval of contract with Paul's Services for West Homer
Elementary Slash Piles Removal ......................... 32
Approval of contract with First American Title/Homer for Limited
Liability Reports ........................................... 34
Approval of contract with First American Title/Kenai for Limited
Liability Reports ........................................... 35
Approval of contract with First American Title/Seward for Limited
Liability Reports ........................................... 36
Approval of sole souroe contracts for predevelopment of senior
citizen housing facilities to the Cooper Landing Senior Citizens
Corporation,/nc., the Sterling Area Senior Citizens, and the Nikiski
Senior Citizens,/nc .......................................... 37
Approval of sole source contract with Enterprise Engineering, Inc. for
Nanwalek School Roof Replacement ........................... 38
Approval of contract with Alliance One Receivables Management for
Contract Collection Services .................................. 39
Approval of contract with Chuck Osmond for Real Property
Appraisal - Sterling Forest Subdivision #2 ....................... 40
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Approval of Agreement between KPB and the Anchor Point
Volunteer Fire Departmem and Rescue, Inc. for the Provision of Fire
and Emergency Medical Rescue Services ........................ 41
Approval of contract with Rozak Engineering for preparation of
documents for demolition and removal of Clinic Building and
Underground Fuel Storage Tank System at South Penin.quia Hospital
2. Other
a. Litigation Status Report - March 4, 2004 ........................ 47
ITEMS NOT COMPLETED FROM PRIOR AGENDA - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ORDINANCES (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
Ordinance 2004-03: Authorizing the Sale of Approximately 0.25 Acres of
Land to Herman and Irene Fandel to Resolve a Long Standin4 Trespass on
Borough Land Located within the City of Kenal (Mayor) (Referred to Lands
Committee) .....................................................
Ordinance 2004-04: Amending the Kenal Penin.quiaBomngh Code to Clarify
that the Powers and Duties of Advisory Planning Commissions Include
Making Recommendations to the Assembly Through the Planning
Commission and Directly to the Assembly Upon Request of the Assembly
(Martin) (Referred to Policies and Procedures Committee) ................ 71
Ordinance 2004-05: Amending the Kenai Pe, in~ula Borough Code Chapter
5.12 by Revising Procedures for Appeals to the Board of Eq, Ali~utlon
(Mayor) (Referred to Policies and Procedures Committee) ................. 75
Ordinance 2003 - 19-37: Appropriating $161,809.88 to the Special Assessment
Fund for Char Subdivision Natural Gas Line Utility Special Assessment
District (Mayor) (Referred to Finance Committee) ....................... 80
Ordinance 2003-19-38: Authorizing the Acquisition of Lots 4, 5, 6, Block 2,
Sumpter Subdivision for an Addition to the Sterling Senior Center and
Appropriating $60,600 to Acquire the Property and Authorizing the Sale of
Subject Lots to the Sterling Area Senior Citizens (Merkes, Mayor) (Referred
to Lands Committee) .............................................. 83
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Ordinance 2003-19-38 (Merkes) Substitute: Authorizing the Acquisition of
Lots 4, 5, 6, Block 2, Sumpter Subdivision for an Addition to the Sterling
Senior Center and Appropriating $60,600 to Acquire the Property and
Authorizing the Sale of Subject Lots to the Sterling Area Senior Citizens
(Merkes, Mayor) (Referred to Lands Committee) ........................ 97
Ordinance 2003-45: Amending KPB Chapter 5.12 to Provide for a Flat Tax
on Aircraft (Moss) (Fourth of Five Hearings) (Referred to Finance
Committee) .................................................... 102
O. UNFINIS~D BUSINESS
1. Postponed Item
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Resolution 2004-022: Proceeding with the Char Subdivision Utility
Special Assessment District for a Natural Gas Main Line (Mayor)
(Final Hearing) (Referred to Finance Committee) ................. 110
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Ordinance 2004-01: Amending KPB Title 16 to Require Public
Notice of Vacancies on Service Area Boards Before Such Vacancies
are Filled (Martin) (Referred to Policies and Procedures Committee)
Ordinance 2004-01(Martin Substitutel: Amending KPB Title 16 to
Require Public Notice of Vacancies on Service Area Boards Before
Such Vacancies are Filled (Martin) (Referred to Policies and
Procedures Committee) ..................................... 1115
2. Notice of Reconsideration
Resolution 2004-021: Supporting the Subdivision of Approximately
867 Acres of Land in the Point Possession Area (Mayor) (Referred to
Lands Committee) (Reconsideration given by Sprague) ............ 131
P. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bid Awards
*a.
Resolution 2004-026: Authorizing Award of a Contract for the
Seward Middle School Phase I, Site Work (Mayor) (Referred to
Finance Committee) ........................................ 140
March 16, 2004
*b.
Resolution 2004-027: Recommending the Award to Area Contractors
for the Application of Calcium Chloride on Road Service Area
Gravel Roads (Mayor) (Referred to Finance Committee) ........... 143
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Resolutions
*a.
Re~olution 2004-028: Confirming the Appointments of Assembly
Members to Non-Borough Committees and Boards (Sprague)
(Referred to Policies and Procedures Committee) ................. 146
*b.
Resolution 2004-029: Authorizing Transfer of Funds from the
Completed Kenai Middle School Fire Alarm Project to the Soldotna
Middle School Fire Alarm Project (Mayor) (Referred to Finance
Committee) .............................................. 147
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R~llq~lution 2004-030: Authorizing the Rejection of Certain Municipal
Entitlement Selections within ADL 201302 Near Hope, Alaska
(Mayor) (Referred to Lands Committee) ........................ 150
*d.
Re~lu~on 2004-031: Adopting a Public Safety Communications
Strategic Plan for the Kenai Peninsula Borough (Mayor) (Referred to
Policies and Procedures Committee) ........................... 158
Ordinances
*a.
Ordinance 2003-19-39: Accepting and Appropriating a Direct Lump
Sum Payment from the U.S. Forest Service in the Amount of
$929,000 for the Removal of Dead and Dying Spruce Trees (Mayor)
(Hearing on 04/20/04) (Referred to Finance Committee) ........... 163
*b.
Ordinance 2003-19-40: Appropriating $100,000 for the Site
Evaluation and Schematic Design of a New Multi-Use Building for
E-911 Dispatch, Central Emergency Services Administration, and the
Borough Office of Emergency Management on Borough Property
Located on Wilson Lane in Soldotna, Alaska (Mayor) (Hearing on
04/20/04) (Referred to Finance Committee) ..................... 168
*e.
Ordinance 2003-19-41: Increasing the Fiscal Year 2004 Road Service
Area Capital Improvement Project Budget from $1,300,000 to
$1,741,829 and Transferring $278,086 from the Road Se~Sce Area
Operating Fund Balance and Redirecting $163,743 from Completed
Projects to Provide the Additional Funding (Mayor) (Hearing on
04/20/04) (Referred to Finance Committee) ..................... 171
*d.
Ordinance 2004-06: Amending KPB Chapter 14.10 to Eliminate
Assembly Review of Street Naming Decisions and Limiting the
Frequency that Street Names May be Changed (Sprague) (Hearing on
04/20/04) (Referred to Lands Committee) ....................... 175
March 16, 2004
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Ordinance 201)4-07: Amending KPB 5.12.350 Regarding
Enforeemem of Personal Property Taxes and Other Taxes (Mayor)
(Hearing on 04/20/04) (Referred to Finance Committee) ...... .....
4. Other
Request for Formal Assembly Objection to the Renewal of the
Following Liquor Licenses Because of Unpaid Taxes Due the
Borough (Referred to Finance Committee): ..................... 181
Moose Pass Inn
Alaskalanes
Old Town Village Restaurant
Moose Pass, Alaska
Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, Alaska
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (3 minutes per speaker)
ASSEMBLY MEETING AND HEARING ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 6, 2004 7:00 PM Regular Assembly Meeting
Soldoma
ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later d_~_e as noted.)
~: Amending KPB Chapter 5.12 to Provide for a Flat Tax
on Airera~ (Moss) (Final Hearing on 04/06/04) (Referred to Finance
Committee)
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Resolution 2003-094: In Support of CS for I-IB 240 and SB 186, Acts
Relating to Charitable Gaming Through Implementation of Electronic
Gaming Machines (EOM) in the State of Alaska (Superman) (Referred to
Legislative Committee) (Tabled on 02/17/04)
INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS AND REPORTS
March 16, 2004
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V. NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting oft_he Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will be held on April 6, 2004,
at 7:00 P.M. in the Borough Assembly Chambers, Soldoma, Alasl~
This meeting will be broadcast on KDLL-FM 91.9 (Central Peninsula), KBBI-~IM 890 (South Pentnwula),
K2 01A O-FM 88.1 (East Peninsula).
Copie* of agenda items are available at the Borough Clerk's Office or outs~ the Meeting Room just prior to
the meeting. For further information, please call the Clerk's Office at 262 -8608 or tall free within the Borough at 1-800-
478-4441, Ext. 308. Fisit our website at www. borougtal~enagalatt~ for copie~ of the agenda, meeting summort~
ordinance~ and resolutions.
March 16, 2004 Pa~ 7of7
Working Together For Healthy Watersheds on the Kenai Peninsula
k'WF board of directors meet to discuss the next five years
The Kenai Watershed Forum was founded in 1997 by
a diverse group of individuals concerned about the
future of the Kenai River Watershed. They sought to
better understand this great watershed and to take
steps to ensure its future health. Under the direction
of Robert Ruffner, k'WF executive director, a dedicated
board of directors, and strong supporters the orga-
nization began its quest.
Cone of the first steps was to formulate a game plan.
What did KWF want to accomplish in the next five
years? And how was it going to get there? IOX/F hired
a professional consultant to help develop a strategic
plan that would take the organization through the year
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Maintain the health of the Kenai
Peninsula watersheds
Ensure quality of life for the
community
Seek solutions to local environ-
mental and community issues
Enhance & expand learning
opportunities
Improve understanding
of the Kenai Peninsula watersheds
Benjamin Jachnskv eno Dawd WatrinOee, tO)¢F Board
MemOers at the Strategic Plannin9 Retreat in FeDruary
2003. Numerous supporters, volunteers, and concerned
citizens met, discussed, and planned. The outcome of
that meeting was a five-year comprehensive plan outlining
goals and objectives ~n detail.
Because KWF was a new organization, many of the first
objectives dealt with developing and implementing
business processes and policies to enable KWF to begin
operations and to build a solid foundation to suppor~ ~ts
goals. Other objecUves included building relationships
and alliances; developing orgamzauonai capacity and
broadening its organizational base; and establishing a
water quality monitoring program. All of these objectives
would play a key rote ~ reaching goals, and ensuring
a long and heaitm/life, f3r KWE ~Contmue on Page 3,
Future)
-Mission-
Working together for healthy
watersheds on the Kenai
Peninsula.
-Board of Directors-
Dr. David \Vartinbee
Ken Marlow
Benjamin Jackinsky
JeffKing
Dennis Gease
Loft Konoske
Jay Parker
-Advisory 60ard-
Catherine Cassidy
Peggy Mul[en
Dan Chay
Mike Sweeney
Dick Toeger
Warren Hofiich
Will Josey
Sanne Bet'rig
-Staff-
Robert Ruffner
Ole Andersson
Josselyn Burke
Jan Yacger
Mike Gracz
Karyn Noyes
Stephanie Sims
We're interested in hearing
from you. Write, call, fax,
e-mail, or stop by! We are
located on the second floor of
the Blazy Mall in Sotdotna.
Kenai Watershed Forum
PO Box 2937
Soldotna. AK 99669
907-260-5449
907-260-5412 (thx)
robert(~'kenaiwatershed.org
www. kenaiwatersi~ed.org
ace at I(WF...
:$T::PHANIE
Stephanie Sims joined the KWF staff
in January and is working as the co-
ordinator for the Cumulative Effects
Model Pr6ject(see page 5). Stepha-
nie grew up in the Black Hills of South
Dakota and is a recent transplant to
the Soldotna area. After receiving
her B.S. in Biology from Montana State University she eventually enrolled
at San Francisco State University where she plans to finish her M.A. in
Geography. She'll be working on coordinating interagency participation
and custom~zing the ALCE$ model to the Kenai Peninsula.
Help Needed - We're looking for Lodging!
The Kenai Watershed Forum has been home to an intern for the past three
summers. These interns have come to us from MIT, Columbia Univers; "~
and Middleberry College. While in our area, the interns have worked ~
such projects as habitat fragmentation, gratewalk study, water quality, and
the Kenai River Festival. Part of the internship agreement ~s that we wiil
provide housing for our ~nten. We are looking for a place to house our
summer intern for 2004. The intern usuaiiv arrives in eariy June and stays
through the end of August. KWF ~rovicies a car for use during the sum-
mer; therefore transportation is not an issue. In the past, interns have held
regular office hours working Monday through Friday. If you are interested
in hosting our 2004 summer intern or know of someone who might be
interested, please call Robert or Josselyn! If we can't find housing, we
will not be able to offer an internshit3 To a student this summer. Please
consider hostin~ a summer intern.
, anythanksto The Leavens Zoundation
making a $5000 donation/grant to tne Kenai Watershed Forum. These
funds will be used for our water ~uality r>rogram and for ennancing o4.~,,
outeach anct education program. ,?/e a~reciate their dec:ication to J
community and healthy watershe*s.
i~"~(Future, from page 1 )
~,...?'las IO~F fulfilled its long-term objectives and met
its goals?
Since 1997, KWFs highlights include development of a
sophisticated and productive Water Quality Monitoring
Program. Data from this program
recorded contamination from
road salt that was leaching into
vital spawning and rearing tribu-
taries, which led to the removal
of the contaminating salt pile!
KWF's water quality program
is responsible for discovering
high levels of hydrocarbons in
the Kenai River. This will continue to be an important
topic. Our program is the first of its kind in the central
Kenai Peninsula area and has brought together over
fift,/volunteer monitors, various state and federal agen-
cies, private organizations, and a host of supporters.
CAlth,ough there has been recent cutbacks in funding,
~(/F s water duality program continues to be strong.
Boara reviews last five years
In February, the KWF board of directors Took a working
weekend retreat to assess how well we nave met our
goals and objectives outlined in our five-year com-
prehensive plan and what direction the organization
"Time very well spent. I(WF is
doing more good work than
you can possibly imagine."
Benjamin Jackinsky on the
Strategic Planning Session
KWF has organized and facilitated public forums on
such topics as contaminated sites, ATV use and its
effects, and oil and gas leases. One direct impact of
these forums includes a partnership between recre-
ational user groups and DNR to restore trails.
The Kenai Watershed Forum has grown from an orga-
nization employing one full-time employee in 1997 to
five furl-time, and two 3/4-time staff members. A solid
administrative foundation is in place to allow future
expansion if necessary to further our goals.
A Willows of Southcentral Alaska field guide ,,vas
published in the winter of 2003. We have received
an overwhelming response for this guide. Folks as far
as New Zeaiand have requested a copy. Publishing this
Cguide has led to the development of other field guides,
,X,'etland Sedges ~s ready to go to the printer and Insects
of Sou~hcen~ral Alaska is now under developmenT.
will take in the next five years.
The consensus of the board is
that KWF has done an outstanding
job at developing research and
education programs, while also
developing the necessary busi-
ness administration capacity to
support our work.
What's in store for the Future?
One major outcome of the meeting was the decision
to formalize the decision to expand our geographic
scope to include all watersheds on the Kenai Penin-
sula. Through recent projects, including facilitating
meetings in Seward related to flooding issues, res-
toration of Silver Salmon Creek in Ninilchik, Wetland
Mapping Project, and Cumulative Effects Model de-
velopment for the entire Peninsula, KWF has already
begun to shift focus on a much broader area. Our
decision to expand our (continue on Page 4, Future)
Board on a visit to the ,Alaska islands & Oceans
Visitor Center and ,Kachema/~ Bay/?esearch Reserve
(Future, from page 3) geographic scope was ~aseci
on our desire to use what we've learned from work-
ing primarily on the Kenai River over the past six
years and to increase awareness and understanding
of watershed issues peninsula wide. KWFwill seekto
gain representation from other areas of the peninsula
allowing for information to be snared and peninsula
issues examined and addressed.
We will continue to focus on our core programs in-
cluding research, restoration, education and outreach
efforts that include community forums and building
public relations. The board agreed that past forums
David Wartinbee and Lori Konoske on a visit to the
Kachemak Bay Research Reserve with Ccow~e Walker
have proven to be valuable to the community and
that they enhanced the outreach activities of the
ganization. As a result, you can expect to see mo~,..~,
community forums on important topics. Topics slated
for discussion are Kenai River hydrocarbon contami-
nation, habitat fragmentation, and subdivision regu-
lations and permitting.
What's new?
One new and exciting objective coming from the
board retreat includes planning to acquire a build-
ing for iO,VF. Our vision is to be housed in our own
building. Owning our own facility will reduce our
overhead costs and allow us to build capital. This
large task requires planning and some special as-
sistance. Our plan will layout our needs, anticipated
timeline, and way the options of new construction
versus purchasing an existing structure. Finally, with
options and cost estimates established, we will raise
the funding.
The board and staff are looking forward to another,,)
years of success with the help of our members and
supporters. If you are interested in getting more in-
volved in our organization, please contact us - email,
phone, mail or just stop by the Blaz'f Mall and see
what we're up to.
Kenai River :~sl:Jvai ~ JLll"le ~J ~ &l 3, ~004
At the Green S rip , Kenai,
we are currently accepting applications for AAJsan ~ooths at the festival. If you are interested in reset-
lng space or wouid like more information, ~iease visit our web site at ~.kenaiwatershed.org. We are also
beginning to round up volunteers for the even: ~ ~ou appreciated the value of the Kenai River Festival to the
communi~ an~ '..vouid like to help, please con~ac~ Josselyn or Robe~ at 907-260-5449.
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begins worJ( on Cumuiativ¢ F. ff¢c Mod¢i Proj¢c
Federal, state, and local governmental agencies
often collect and analyze data independent from each
other and other organizations. These distinct datasets
often prove to be useful when used in conjunction
with each other, especiallywhen incorporated into an
inclusive model. A cumulative effects model tracking
economic, social, and environmental changes in land
use practices and natural processes centralizes the
data and provides a more comprehensive approach
to resource planning and long*term monitoring.
The Kenai Peninsula
has been progressively
influenced by a number
natural processes. These
global climate change and
the spread of the spruce
bark beetle infestations.
Changes are not only oc-
curnng ~n ~hese land uses
and naturai processes, bu[
the economic base ~s shift-
ing from mainly resource-
extraction to tourism and
recreation.
KWF's Robert Ruffner,
Dr. John Morton with the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
and Phil North with the US ~_nvironmentat Protection
Agency recognized the utility of such a model on
the Kenai Peninsula. With funding from Senator Ted
Stevens, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and the
US EPA, development of a model addressing issues
on the peninsula ,,vas possible. Additional funding
sources are currently being pursued to cover the bal-
ance needed to complete the project.
This interageno/effort led to the development
of a cumulative effects model for the entire Kenai Pen-
insula, which is currently in progress. ALCES (Alaska
Landscape Cumulative Effects Simula[or), developed
by Dr. Brad Stelfox, was the model chosen for custom-
ization and application to the peninsula. It is a holistic
tool incorporating human influences and natural pro-
cesses that are acting over the landscape of the Kenai
Peninsula.
The model is being developed in several
steps. Our coordinator, Stephanie Sims, is currently
compiling a Geographic Information System of the
entire peninsula, which
What does ALCES track?
should be completed oy
Fall 2004. The data will
then be oulled into the
ALCES model where it
will be cus[omized for ~he
peninsula with input from
working groups. These
working groups, com-
posed of experts from
local governments; tribes;
and industries will provide
input on issues relevant to
the peninsula. Upon moc~el
completion. ~nterested us-
ers witl then be trainee] and
~ssuec~ a co~y.
Deveio~ment of the
model is ~roceeding wi[h
the collaboration of many of the iocat land holding
agencies and other interested pames. While not yet
formaiized, these entities wiil form the ALCES Con-
sortium and include the Chugach National Forest,
Homer Soil and Water Conservation District, l(enai
Fjords National Park, Kenai Nationa~ Wildlife Refuge,
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Kenaitze Indian Tribe, Ninil-
chik Traditional Council, Port Graham Village Council,
Seldovia Village Tribe, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, and the Kenai Watershed Forum.
WeO si~es wortn cnectcing out...
'~r~.t~enaiwatersnea. org
If you haven't been to our site, it's about
time you check it out. blew this month:
we've added information about the
Cumulative Effects Model Project and the
Kenai River Festival 2004!
www. l~orou~ll~.l~enaLatcus/
KenaiRiver£en~er/
The Kenai River Center is a multi-agency
permitting, information and education
center. These agencies work cooperatively
to protect the rivers of the Kenai Peninsula,
its watersheds, and its fish and wildlife
resources -- iots of great information on
this site, with a new look and a more user-
friendiy format.
www. l~enaiwetlancis, net
This website is dedicated to the wetlands
mapping project. Population and human
activities are increasing rapidly on the Kenai
Peninsula. Wetlands are important resources
for a number of reasons from fish habitat
support to flood control. Various groups
wanted a map of all the wetlands likely to
be affected by increasing human activities,
and that could help explain which functions
these wetlands provide to society. To read
more about this project, visit their site.
~ww.r'orern~ec~.com
Forem Zechnoiogies ~s a smail soeciatized
comoany that is dedicated to developing
computer soft~vare models that assist
in sustainaote resource and landscape
management. ALCES® is a fast user-friendly
landscape simulator that enat~Jes resource
managers, society, and the scientific
community to explore and quantify
dynamic landscapes subjected to single
or multiple human ~and use practices and
various natural disturbance regimes, le, X,'F
will be using this in the Cumulative Effects
Modei Project Just getting started.
Last summer we received the disappointing news from
Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC), that the/were
not going to fund our 14 member partnership to monitor the Kenai
Riven The process ADEC used in deciding which projects to fund
,,vas somewhat controversial. ADEC did hire a for-profit contractor
in a noncompetitive bid that verified the hydrocarbon results that
our broader partnership had presented to the local community
for the past few years.
After some re-negotiation with their federal partner EPA (fund-
ing source), the ADEC reissued a request for proposals (RFP) that
span FY04 and FY05, similar to the above mentioned RFP in which
our partnership received the second highest score in a state,vide
competitive process, as scored by representatives from ADF&G,
ADNR, and ADEC. While our proposal should have been funded
according to the last year's published RFP rules, it wasn't. Ifyou are
interested in how and why this occurred, you can see a paper trail
on how this happened at htto://,,vw~,v, alaska-watersheds.orq
The essential elements of our proposal submitted Ion Friday 9_/13'~',,~
04 are:
1 ) Monitor the river for fecal coliform this spring, fall and
next spring - concentrating on the Middle and Lower River;
2) More c~re~ully evaluate the lowest 10 miles of the river,
following up on AD£C's contracted work where they stopped
their regular samoiing near the Chinook Sonar (Mile 8.2);
3) At a new boat ramp, bein~ installed at the new Kenai
Lanc~ing (~ards c~nner~), work with KSRMA actvisory board
and launch owner John Faulkner zo devetop and test a pilot
.~roject with a launching ~ee structure that rewards lower poi-
iuting recreational activities (4-strokes, drift boats etc).
Our request ~s more modest than last year's as we aD~)reciate the
belt tightening everyone is experiencing.
FY 04 - $14,518 with 11,261 in non-federal match
FY 05 - $53,865 with $43,225 in non-federal match
This is a perfec[ example of how parnerships should be working
at the Iocai levet to solve environmental concerns prior to regula-
tory action.
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I(WF MEMBERSHIP
We thank the following people for recently contributing to the Kenai Watershed Forum. If you would like
to renew your membership, become a new member, or send a donation, please contact us at 907-260-
5449 or send a check to KWF, PO Box 2937, Soldotna, AK 99669.
A special thanks to J<en & Sara Hepner For making a $1000 donation to our water quality
program. This is the largest donation from an individual to the water quality program!!! Many Thanks,
Ken and Sara!
RIVER STEWARD
(5100-5499)
Dale and Byron Bondurant
Lori Konoske
Jay Parker.
John & Glenda Landua
Peter & Bemadine Raiskums
Peggy Mu lien
Chris Degernes & Bill Shuster
Liz Schmitt & Bob Correia
Todd Boling
Dominique Collet
Great Alaska Adventure Lodge
Jean 8, Clay Brockel
Jim & Colleen Fassler
Ken & Judy Marlow
Cur~ Wilcox & Laura Sievert
Dennis & Janet Randa
Catherine Cassidy & Erik Huebsch
Bob Baldwin
Tom Seggerman
Ed Berg
Ron Martinelli
Bill & Molly Stockwell
Calvin & Janie Fair
Paul Dale & Brenda Stoops
David Carey
CHINOOK
(550-599)
Louis Bregou
Mike & Judy Blair
Dick Hahn & Loretta Flanders
Camilla & Mark Dalton
John and Pauline Simmons
Bill & Becky Hutchinson
Barbara Jewell
Nathan Bally
Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Ruffner
Lisa Parker & Steve Horn
Linda Snow
Avery & Kimberly Hansen
Clifford & Holly Norwood
Tom & Lyn Hodel
Pam Houston
Bob Shavelson
Joe & Billie Hardy
Betty Obendoff
Ancel Johnson
Charles Quarre
Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Ma~z Bozza
SOCKEYE
($25-$49)
Ann Rappoporc
Joel Cooper
Ron Gravenhorst
Robin Veluce-Tanguy
Betty Harris
Betty & Jack Dean
Brian Ison
James Bennett
Gary Stackhouse
Betty & Byron Bondurant
William & Barb Burke
Dale Bondurant
David & Patricia Peach
Terrence Shea
Louise DuBois
Warren Hoflich
Mark Luttrell
Leta Simons
Paul Moses
Pete Sprague
Jocelyn Scheffler-O'Neitl
Marge Hayes
Robin & Shannon West
Mike & Susie Howard
Mary Price
Kris Shine
George McDowell
Bill Nelson
SMOLT
(510-524)
Michael Scott
Jerry Dixon
Dan & Jan Sharp
Jean Romig
Janice Rodes
Gerald Brookman
James Fisher
Lararine Hanson
ADDITIONAL
CONTRIBUTIONS
FROM MEMBERS
Austin & Jean Terrell
Cheri Edwards
,THANK
YOU!
Living on the ~dge: Coastal Dynamic:
on the ~/est~rn ~(enaJ ~?~ninsuia
March 1 7, 3004
Mark your caiendar... Scientific and pubtic policy experts specializing in coastal issues will give talks about
coastal processes and the economic and ecological issues involved in living along coasts. Each talk will be
followed by a question-and-answer session. Anyone with an interest in coastal issues is encouraged to attend.
Meetings will be held at the Islands and Ocean Visitor Center auditorium in Homer. If you would like more
information, please contact Jan Yaeger at the Kenai River Center (260-4882 ext. 238).
Willow Cutting Day o Voiuntecr Opportunity
Friday, )4arc~ I ~ o Meet at :.~9~/F at 8:30am
KWF will be cuttrng willows for a restoration project on Friday, March 12. The willows will be used for the
Silver Salmon Creek Restoration project later the spnng. If you would like to help for the day, we could use the
help. Meet at the KWF Office (Blazy Mall) at 8:30 a.m. We will be carpooling to the Cooper Landing area. If
you would like more informatJon, give us a call at (907) 260-5449.
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Soldotna, AK 99669
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Beginning with federal fiscal year 2005 funding cycle, the Commission will no longer fund
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CKENAI RIVE
Special Management Area
Working fogether_for the river"
II.
III.
*** Meeting Agenda***
Thursday, March 18, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Kenai River Center
CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of 2/19/04 minutes
C. Agenda Changes and Approval
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
A. Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, Joy Bryan-Dolsby,
DNR-DPOR
IV.
OLD BUSINESS
A. K~nai River Working Group - discussion of issues and representation
from 3/11 work session
B. Commercial Operator Committee Report
PUBI,~IC COMMENT
ADJOI. YRNlVIENT
A. Board Comments
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting
Please Note: The Commercial Operator Committee will be meeting at 4:00 p.m. on
Thursday March 18, 2004 at the Kenal River Center. Please contact Suzamle Fisler at
2604896 for more information.
Kenal Ama Office, Box 1247. Soldotna. AK gg~g. Soldotna 292-5581
Kenat Peninsula Bomugtt. Box 850, Solclotna. AK 9966g. Soldotna 282-4441
II.
Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, February i9, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Kenai River Center
CALL TO ORDER
Ae
Roll Call
Present: Chris Degemes, Pete Sprague, Rick Wood, Robin West, Deb
Cooper, Tom Vania, Linda Snow, Kent Patrick-Riley for Jonne Slemons,
Ted Wellman, Paul Shadura, Jim Golden, Dave Westerman, Roland Maw,
Jeff King
Absent: Ken Lancaster, Dick Hahn, Joe Connors
B, Approval of 1/15/04 minutes
Approved as written.
C. Agenda Changes and Approval
Add Senate Bill 190 after last item of old business.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Ruffner, Kenal Watershed Forum, wanted to clarify the minutes
from last meeting on the water well drilled in the vicinity of Cook's
Tesoro. The well was drilled as part of a larger effort to evaluate the
movement and relationship of groundwater in the vicinity of the Kenal
River, not specifically for evaluating the presence of hydrocarbons.
However, since the well was in place, a contractor asked for permission to
test the water from this well, and a low level of hydrocarbons were
detected. Robert is not sure of the orion of those hydrocarbons. Robert
also expressed his appreciation for the funding assistance that KWF has
received from the Kenal River Sportfishing Association, for water quality
monitoring and for their sponsorship of the Kenal River Festival each year.
Mel Krogseng, of Soldoma, asked the Board to ensure that any solutions
proposed for guide management be in compliance with the state
constitution, and that it will be important to hear from a variety of public
members during the process, both those directly and indirectly involved.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Kenai River Sportfishing Association, Ricky Gease, Executive
Director
Ricky Gease thanked the Advisory Board for asking KRSA to report on
the or~,amzanon s activities. He provided a review of the mission of the
organization, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose objectives are to
preserve and protect one of the greatest sportfishing rivers in the world
thru protecting fish habitats, providing education and promoting
responsible sportfishing. KRSA strives to achieve these missions with
three major programs, including habitat rehabilitation and angler access
projects, fishery conservation research and management studies, and
public aquatic education and outreach. A mix of funding sources combine
to support KRSA project grants, ongoing programs and administrative
functions. Support comes from the Kenai River Classic, corporate
sponsorships, charitable gaming raffle and auction proceeds, grants,
membership dues and contributions. A general overview of KRSA's
current I million dollar budget includes:
· Kenai River Classic provides about $450,000
· Corporate sponsorships provide about $350,000
· Gaming proceeds provide about $150,000
· Grants, Dues and Contributions provide about $50,000
The expenses break down into three general areas: ,, Classic expenses are $450,000
· Program expenses are about $300,000
· Continuity Fund Endowment is about $250,000
Less than 2% of the program expenses go to education efforts at the Board
of Fisheries. The KRSA board of directors has a long-mm endowment
plan to ensure that new and ongoing projects will be funded now and into
the future. The purpose of the KRSA Continuity Fund is to cover
administrative and maintenance costs of recurring project as well as capital
costs associated with new projects. To cover the annual program expense
budget of $300,000, KRSA projects needing an endowment in the range of
6 million dollars. This year KRSA has established a new scholarship
program to help students study biology, fisheries management and other
conservation related fields.
Roland had a few questions:
· He asked if KRSA is in compliance with tax reporting
requirements. Ricky: yes.
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Roland asked if there is a place one might find the KRSA tax
copies. Ricky: yes, every non-profit has to file a 990 and those are
available online.
Roland asked if the Classic is considered a derby. Ricky: the 2004
Classic will not be a fish derby. KRSA is in discussion with the
Dept. of Revenue regarding the definition of a derby. In the past,
KRSA asked the Dept. of Revenue this question, and KRSA was
told that the Classic is not a fish derby and KRSA has assumed that
was the case and they have not changed their mind since the
question was originally asked.
Roland said that he understands them were some reports prepared
by Kramer & Associates, and he wanted to know where the money
that paid for this came from. Ricky: those are part of the public
aquatic education and outreach programs.
Jim Golden thanked Ricky for providing a thorough review of KRSA's
activities for the Board.
Robin West pointed out this board does not have oversight over KRSA,
and expressed his appreciation for Ricky's participation and presentation.
Paul Shadum asked about the amount of money KRSA has in reserve.
Ricky said that was covered in the report, and that having a reserve
account is considered a best practice for a non-profit and for the long term
heath of any organization.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Kenai River Guide Management - Recap of afternoon workshop to
discuss public process, Gary Morrison, Director
Gary Morrison gave a brief overview of the earlier meeting. What started
this process was a letter from the DNR Commissioner to Rep. Kelly Wolf
after a number of organizations with interest in the Kenai expressed
interest to Wolf and the comnussioner for putting some restrictions or
regulations on sportfishing guides operating on the Kenal and Kasilof
Rivers. In this letter, the Commissioner suggested them are more issues
on the Kenal River than simply guide issues and thought those ought to be
evaluated as part of a working group process. This group could put
together these issues and make recommendations to him. The purpose of
the aftemoon's workshop was to discuss the working group idea, from
which a draft proposal was developedi ·
Ted W. made a motion to adopt the draft proposal. Dave W. seconded the
motion.
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Paul S. suggested that the working group process commence before the
next legislative session and we keep the number of members down to t2-
15 for the working group. Overall he supports this proposal.
Gary Morrison said he will come down whenever this board needs him.
The motion passed with ail in favor.
It was suggested that Board members review the Management Plan as a
reminder of what the important issues are, and work toward developing a
short list of issues for the working group to discuss. It was felt that
another work session before the next board meeting would help to
formulate the issues and make up of a working ~oup. It was also
suggested to review the public comments from the public scoping
processes that were conducted during the management plan revision, as
well as to solicit comments from the public now, for review.
B. Kenai River User Fee Discussion
Chris D. said that one item that came up in the Commercial Operator
Comrmttee discussion last week was that if guide fees might be increased,
it's time to look at all Kenal River user fees. The concern is that these
monies may not come back to the riven Chris asked the board if this is a
task the board wants to consider, and if so, how to proceed.
Dave W. asked what we hope to accomplish with this if the money does
not come back to the river. Chris said there is already a proposal to
increase guide fees for 2005. Gary Morrison said the first draft of proposed
regulations are being reviewed by the Dept. of Law. Chris said we do not
currently have the legal authority to impose a user fee. If this board
decides that a user fee is a good idea then legislation would have to be
passed to authorize DNR to impose a fee. Chris asked Tom Vania about
the possibility of fees being attached to the fishing licenses. Tom said he
is not sure, but he will find out if it is possible.
Jeff K said the fees are appropriate and the people who are using the park
should pay them. The only people who are paying are the ones coming
through the gate rigl'.t now, and pay a camping, parking or launch fee. If
we raise the guide fee alone that would be saying the guides are the only
ones who impact the river and that is not true or appropriate.
Ted said that before we do anything we need to get more information on
getting the money returned to the river. He is not interested in feeding the
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Feb. 19, 2004 Minute~
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general fund. As far as fairness is concerned, he doesn't have an objection
to fees if they are returned to the river.
Board discussion continued, with suggestions to add this topic to the list to
be addressed by the working ~oup or deal with all user fees collectively if
we proceed with this issue.
C. Commercial Operator Committee Report
Jeff K/ng said the Committee talked about user fees and discussed the
Kenai Fishing Guide Academy. This idea would create a guide training
program at the Kenai Peninsula College that could be a prerequisite for
guiding. The comrmttee also discussed the mentoring program idea. but
since this is a tough concept, many on the committee feel that the program
at the college makes more sense. There was some discussion about the
rental boats because there is still concern that rental boat operators have
not had adequate orientation before they go out on the fiver. Ranger Bill
Berkhahn is working on a check list that will be in the boat so when
renters are stopped by rangers they can see that the renter was
appropriately oriented before operating the boat.
Suzanne Fisler said that she and others will be working with Kenal
Peninsula College Director Gary Turner and others on the draft guide
program over the next month.
D. Kenai River Center Update, Suzanne Fisler
Suzanne has received a permit application from Dan McDowell to mn an
over horsepower motor on a boat operated for handicapped anglers. This
boat is specifically designed for handicapped individuals with mobility
impairments, and has a drop down bow like a landing craft. He has spent
about 2-3 years developing this business and has received awards from the
Governor's Council on Disabilities. She will provide more information
for next month's board meeting, and hopes to hear some feedback from
the board on this.
Dave Westerman asked about the Galbralth j-hook project. Suzanne said
there would not be any movement on this until fall probably because there
is objection on the federal level from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, EPA
and NOAA. Also, it is too late for any permits and construction for the
coming season.
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E. Senate Bill 190. Roland Maw
This bill has two parts, part one is a proposal to add 550 acres to the
KRSMA. Chris Degernes said that 500 acres are EVOS purchased
properties in the lower river, with one parcel in the middle river. State
Parks already manages those lands, so SB 190 formalizes them into
KRSMA. There is an additional 50 acres of general State lands that would
be added also.
The second part of the bill would make changes to the Kenai River
Advisory Board. Representatives of state and federal agencies would
serve as ex-officio, non-voting members. Additionally, a person who is
an employee or elected official of a state or federal agency would not be
eligible to be appointed to serve in a public representative role.
Robin West talked about his vote on this board and that when he was
originally appointed to this board 9 years ago agency reps did not have
voting privileges. He views this as a non-issue. He said it is important
for agencies to continue to participate on this board regardless of this bill.
Chris stated that because Dave Westerman is an employee of the state, he
would not be eli~ble to serve on the board representing Cooper Landing
as a public representative.
Motion by Pete Sprague and seconded by Roland Maw: Support SB 190's
land additions, but remain silent on the board voting part, and send the
letter to Senator Wagoner. After a few minutes, Ted asked to amend the
motion to state that the bill should delete the reference to persons who are
employees of a state or federal agency. The friendly amendment was
accepted.
Paul Shadura said he supports all board members having a vote, and
wondered why the bill contains so little of the proposed KRSMA
additions?
Gary Morrison said the position Parks has taken on the bill is to advise the
Legislature. DNR feels that it is important that federal and state agencies
have a seat at the table. As for the lands being added, DNR's position is
that there is the normal state lands protection on those areas already, If the
communities and local representatives feel that is adequate or inadequate
then it is their choice to move forward with legislation to include them or
not include them. There were some misunderstandings on those lands that
are already managed by parks.
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Dave Westerman said that Cooper Landing residents want the upper river
lands included in the bill.
Tom Vania let the other board members know that when he was appointed
to this board he was directed to be a non-voting member.
Linda questioned how the board would function with minimal voting
members. Chris said the board would likely have to amend the bylaws
regarding the quorum. Ted Wellman said did not think there is any intent
to increase the number of public members.
A vote on the motion passed, and a letter will be sent to Senator Wagoner.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joe Hanes, Kenai River Guide, commented about taking steps toward
guide limitations, and urges the group to focus on guide limitations and
not get distracted by tots of other issues. Specifically, he recommends
finding a fair and legal way to reduce guide numbers on the river and deal
with the rental boat issue. Deal with user fees later!
VI. ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
· Ted W. said he would encourage other private board members to speak
· their mind on SB 190.
· Chris D. thanked Gary for his willingness to work on guide
management issues.
· Linda S. thanked Gary Morrison for coming to the meeting as she has
seen the frustration of the board on this topic.
., · Paul S. expressed his appreciation for Gary Morrison organizing the
work session and attending the board meeting.
· Roland Maw also appreciated Gary's work and looks forward to guide
management being resolved.
· Jeff K. said he has been working with CES to provide automatic
defibrillators along the river in specific locations.
· Gary Morrison stated that he appreciates everyone's work on the issues
of guide management.
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting
March 11, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - next work session, at the Kenai River
Center.
Next board meeting: March 18, 2004.
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MARCH '17, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY. LEGISLATORS AND COUNCK-~
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS
1, Resolution No. 2004-t2 -- Awarding a Lease for One Fish Season (May 15,
2004 to September 30, 2004) of Kenai Dock Stations No. 2 & 3 to R & J
Seafood for the Seasonal Base Bid of $23,500 Plus $0.03/Ib. Over 783,333
lbs. Plus $400 Per Month for a Special Use Permit for the Boat Storage Area,
2. Resolution No. 2004-t 3 - Awarding a Janitorial Contract for the Kenai
Municipal Airport.
3, Resolution No. 2004-14 .- Awarding a Prepaid Calling Card
Machine/Internet Kiosk Concession for the Kenai Municipal Airport.
4. *Liquor License Renewals -. PROTEST
· Alaskalanes, Inc., d/b/a Aiaskalanes -- Recreational Site
· Sandra J. & PauJ M. Vozar, d/b/a Old Town Village Restaurant -
Restaurant/Eating Place
ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. Approval - Lease Application/Rockwell G. Smith, d/b/a Preferred Plumbing
& Heating, Lot 11, Etolin Subdivision No. 3.
4. Approval -- Amendment to Lease/Roger Petmy & Linda Petrey d/b/a Wings
Family Diner - Space 21 Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal
~- None Scheduled.
TEM K: A_.~MENT
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
htto://www.ci.kenai,ak, us.
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk D520/211
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