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Meeting Packet
February 18, 2004
AGENDA
KE~AI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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6:00 P.M. -- Board of Adjustment Hearing: Appeal oj~ph~nnfn9 &
Zoning Co~ston ~nial o~ ~0~2 - ~n ~p~on ~or ~
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ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
ITEM C:
ITEM D:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMI~.NT,R (10 m~nutes)
REPORTS OF KPB A88~.~w.y~ Y._~Am[._A, TORS ANT) COUN_O-VT~
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2034-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $8,200 in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund for
Engineering and Design Services to Expand the Passenger Holding Area.
Resolution No. 2004~9 -- Supporting the Addition of a Lobby and
Spectator Area to the Multipurpose Facility in Preparation for Use as a
Venue for the 2006 Arctic Winter Games.
Resolution No. 2004-10 -- Emphasi=ing the Importance for the Alaska
Legislature to Prov/de Adequate Funding for the Alaska Depa~huent of
Fish & O~mc to Continue Essential Management of Alaska's Wild Fish
and G~rne Populations.
*2004 Liquor License Renewers --
· Little Ski-Mo Drive In -- Restaurant/Eating Place
· New Peking Chinese Restaurant -- Restaurant/Eating Place
ITEM E:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM F:
1.
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
1.
ITEM I:
1.
2.
3.
ITEM J:
· Upper Deck -- Beverage Dispensary Tourism
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE ~PORT~
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
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. Kenai Chamber of Commerce
e. Arctic Winter Games
*Regular Meeting of February 4, 2004.
CORRESPONDENCE
OlD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- KPB Ordinance No. 2004-03, Author/zing the Sale of
Approximately 0.25 Acres of Land to Herman and Irene Fandel to Resolve
a Long Standing Trespass on Borough Land Located Within the City of
Kenal.
NEW' BUSIlY, SS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 2035-2004 -- Increasing Estima~d Revenues and
Appropriations by $5,000.00 in the General Fund for a Grant for Police
Training.
*Ordflumce 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
.Zoning Commission. Committees Except for the Planning and
Approval -- Extension of Construction Schedule/Lot 8, Block 2, Cook
Inlet Industrial Air Park
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
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ITEM K:
ADMII~STRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR'S REPORT
FEBRUARY 18, 2004
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REQUESTED
BY:
ADD AS:
ADD AS:
ADD AT:
ADD AS:
B-l, Persons Scheduled to be Heard -- Robert Ruffner/Update
On Water Quality Monitoring and reminder of Bluff Erosion
Workshop in Homer, March 17-18, 2004.
CLERK
I-6, Discussion -- Request for Letter of Support/Senate Bill 190,
Adding certain state-owned lands into the Kenai River Special
Management Area.
CLERK
K-l, City Manager Report -- Kenai River Bluff Erosion Study
Project Status Report/Corps of Engineers.
CITY MANAGER
Information Item No. 4 -- KPB Planning Commission Notice of
Public hearing for a conditionai use permit application to construct
A 32-foot wide by 200-foot long boat launch ramp within the 50-foot
Habitat Protection Area of the Kenai River/Kenai Landing, Inc.,
Applicant. P~Z DEPARTMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
MAYOR'S REPORT
Okay for Council Member Ross to attend the Commonwealth North February Forum
Luncheon in Anchorage, Februm-y 27. The Forum will be informational and feature the
current pipeline proposals. Groups to attend and offer an overview are:
· Alaska Gasline Port Authority
· Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority
· ConocoPhillips, BP & ExxonMobil
· MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company.
Suggested by: Administratio~
City of Kenal
ORDINANCE NO. 2034-2004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN,M, ALASKA INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $8,200 IN THE AIRPORT
TERMINAL ENTERPRISE FUND FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES TO
EXPAND THE PASSENGER HOLDING AREA.
WHEREAS, by Congressional authority the Kenai Municipal Airport has been
designated a Federalized Airport for the purpose of passenger and baggage security
screening; and,
WHEREAS, to accommodate the required security equipment and create a secure
holding room for screened passengers it is necessary to make changes to the interior
design of the Airport Terminal; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security will fund necessary changes to the
baggage handling areas, however; it is the Airport's responsibility to make modifications
to accommodate passenger holding; and,
WHEREAS, the FAA has agreed that this project is eligible for grant funding and grant
monies are available in the FY04 FAA budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriations of Retained Earnings
FAA Grant
$512
7688
Increase Appropriations:
Professional Services
$8,200
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18m day of
February, 2004.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
{01/30/04) hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
February 4, 2004
February 18, 2004
February 18, 2004
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Suggested by: City C~
CITY OF KENAI
RF-~OLUTION NO. 2004-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN/U, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE
ADDITION OF A LOBBY, SPECTATOR AREA, SPRINKLER SYSTEM, RADIANT HEAT AND
SECURITY CAMERAS TO THE
VENUE FOR THE MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY IN PREPARATION FOR USE AS A
2006 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES.
WHEREAS, the 19th Arctic Winter Games were awarded to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and,
WHEREAS, this will be the first time the Games will be held on the Kenal Peninsula, the fifth
time to be held in Alaska; approximately 2,100 athletes will participate in ten venues and
representing approximately ·
ten contmgents; over 3,000 volunteers will assist in realizing a
successful completion of the Games; approximately 6,000 visitors are expected to visit the
Kenai Peninsula to attend the Games; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Multipurpose Facility was initially designed as a bare-bones
facility to enhance the quality of life for the Kenal citizem-y, as well as the surrounding
community; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has invested approximately $3 m/Ilion in construction costs for
the initial multipurpose facility; the addition of refrigeration, restrooms, mechanical, storage,
and dasher boards; and ongoing equipment, utility, and administrative costs to the facility;
and,
WHEREAS, in order for the facility to be used more extensively during the Games, it has been
suggested additional amenities be made to the facility; and,
WHEREAS, at theh- special meeting of February 5, 2004, the City of Kenai Parks & Recreation
Comm/ssion reviewed five options for improvements to the facility and unanimously
recommended to the Kenal City Council the addition of a lobby, spectator area, sprinkler
system, radiant heat and security cameras, which would continue to allow 24-hour access to
the facility for the use of the public and serve as a legacy of the Arctic Winter Games, benefiting
the citizenry of the City of Kenai as well as the community of the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN/U, ALASKA,
through the passage of this resolution, it demonstrates the following:
Section I: Full support of the addition of a lobby, spectator area, sprinkler system,
radiant heat, and security cameras to the City of Kenai Multipurpose Facility; and,
Section 2: Full support of the Kenal '
Peninsula Borough and Arctic Winter Games
efforts in lobbying for state and federal funding to cover costs incurred in effecting the above-
described improvements to the City of Kenal Multipurpose Facility; and,
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN/U, ALASKA, this 18th day of February, 2004.
ATTEST:
JAMES C. BOOKEY, III, VICE MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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L~IIAI. ILfISliA
with a Past, ¢it with
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION DEPART .......
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-3692 / FAX: 907-283-3693
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Robert $. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director~
February 1 l, 2004
RE: Multi-Purpose Facility Upgrades
Attached are various upgrade options that were reviewed by the Parks & Recreation
Commission during their Special Meeting of February 5, 2004. A detailed cost analysis
for operations and maintenance for each option is also attached.
The Commission's review concluded with a recommendation to the City Council to
pursue funding for a lobby and spectator area (option #-4). Furthermore, it was
recommended that in the event funding is not available, the remaining options should be
pursued in descending order (option #3, option #2, option #1). Option #5 was reviewed
but not considered.
The four main areas of concern for the Commission were funding, operating costs,
affordability for users, and access. Although operating costs would increase, it was
agreed that the upgrades will allow For additional revenue opportunities that otherwise
might not exist and that summer revenues should be pursued. The Commission
furthermore recommended that the facility remain open for 24-hour access and affordable
to user groups and the general public.
Loren Smith, Arctic Winter Games General Manager, addressed funding issues and
stated that the time-line for submitting Federal Funding requests has been moved up. Mr.
Smith asked that any such requests be submitted to him by Thursday, February 19, 2004
in order to be included in the funding packet. A follow-up trip to Washington D.C. is
scheduled for March 25, 2004.
In addition to the cost analysis and various options, the Mayor has requested that a
Resolution of support for the addition of a lobb and s ·
February 18th City Council meeting. Y pectator area be included for the
Attachments
KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
Possible Upgrades For AWG 2006
January 28, 2004
OPTION #1 - Portable Bleachers & Elevated Platform
This option is the most inexpensive route that could possibly be undertaken and
yet accommodate the 2006 Arctic Winter Games. Bleacher space would
accommodate 300 to 400 people and be slightly elevated in order to increase
rink visibility.
No significant impact on operational costs would be realized other than routine
cleaning and maintenance.
Cost Estimates
Portable Bleachers $30,000
Spectator Netting 3,000
Elevated Area (wood) 6,500
Total $39,500
KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
Possible Upgrades For AWG 2006
January 28, 2004
OPTION #2 - Radiant Heat, Security Cameras (and Option #1)
This option not only accommodates the spectator space needed for the 2006
Arctic Winter Games, but also satisfies a very important aspect for the AWG
National Committee, i.e., comfort of athletes, via radiant heat above the player's
boxes. Radiant heat could also be added to the spectator area along with a
temporary wind-screen.
Security cameras could also be installed to deter vandalism at the facility.
Although this has not been a huge problem, cameras may help deter future
problems and perhaps add an element of safety.
Although more discussion and exploration is warranted with regard to satisfying
the ventilation issue (condensation, dripping, etc.), there is a good chance that
simply removing more exterior panels (both high and Iow) may drastically
improve the situation, however, will not eliminate the problem altogether.
Spraying the interior beams with a recommended material may also help.
Kodiak's outdoor rink relies exclusively on passive ventilation (all four sides open
down Iow and up high coupled with a roof vent). To date they have only
experienced very minor problems with condensation. However, they have only
been in operation since early December, thus, it may be too early to draw any
solid conclusions. Certain exterior panels could be removed this season
(pending budget constraints) and ventilation monitored throughout this spring and
fall.
No significant operational costs would be realized, except for occasional
maintenance of the radiant heat & security cameras. The security camera
recorder is mostly self-sufficient except staff time to review tapes when needed.
Routine maintenance and materials for heaters and camera equipment is
estimated at $2,000 annually.
Cost Estimates:
Option #1 $39,500
Radiant Heat 40,000
Security Cameras 10,000
TOTAL $89,500
KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
Possible Upgrades For AWG 2006
January28, 2004
OPTION #3 - Temporary Spectator/Lobby Area (and Option #2)
This option provides all the amenities of option #2, plus a temporary, semi-
enclosed spectator area. Construction could comprise of removable wood
panels that could be erected on an as needed basis. This would primarily allow
for comfort of spectators by providing a sheltered area. Project could be done
less expensively if only frame construction was used in conjunction with tarps.
The disadvantage of this type of temporary construction, if designed for repeated
use, is the staff time required for set-up and lack of storage while not in use.
Based on the premises of a temporary use, a sprinkler system would not be
required.
Operational costs would increase slightly for repair and maintenance work,
including periodic replacement of tarps. Personnel costs to install and remove
panels on an as needed basis would be the largest cost. Presently, there is no
protected area to store this type of set-up.
Cost Estimates:
Option #2 $89,500
Temp. Const. 15,000
Total $104,000
KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
Possible Upgrades For AWG 2006
January 28, 2004
OPTION #4 - Lobby/Spectator Area
The area, based on current design drawings as submitted by Architects Alaska/Klauder &
Company Architects, Inc., is approximately 6,100 sq. it. The option provides the greatest
degree of comfort for both players and spectators since the area would be a heated
environment. The addition not only enhances the architectural appearance of the facility,
but also provides a functional area for the 2006 AWG and beyond.
The 6,100 sq. it. may be excessive and could possibly be scaled back to around 4,000 sq.
it., in which case the warming shacks could bc placed under the bleacher area. A
substantial cost savings would probably be realized going this route instead. The
concessions and skate rental counter space could be moved against the walls or even
moved to a different location altogether (newly constructed area along the south east end
of building). The bleachers would be elevated and permanently installed during the
construction phase.
Access to the rink would remain open 24 hours via the ends of the facility. The lobby
and spectator area would subsequently be locked and secured during alter-hour use.
Condensation on the dasher board glass directly facing the bleachers would be controlled
via radiant heat and passive ventilation would be used to help control rink condensation
(a dehumidification system would only operate effectively if the facility were entirely
enclosed).
The disadvantage of this option is naturally the associated costs, both construction and
operations. If the City were to continue contracting out ice maintenance services, an
additional $1,000 to $2,000 per month could be realized primarily due to ex~ra staling
and janitorial. Additional utility costs would be realized at approximately $I,000 per
month.
Cost Estimates:
Const. $1,600,000
Sprinkler System 80,000
Radiant Heat 40,000
Security Cameras I0,000
TOTAL $1,730,000
KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
Possible Upgrades For AWG 2006
January 28, 2004
OPTION #5 - Lobby/Spectator Area and Fully Enclosed
This option includes a fully enclosed facility and is obviously the most expensive option.
Controlled access (for fee collection purposes), reliable ice, increased control over ice
maintenance costs and condensation problems are some of the advantages of a fully
enclosed facility, however, not without a price. This type of enclosure would require not
only a dehumidification system, but also some form of mechanical ventilation for the
entire rink area, thus increasing utility costs as well.
Aside from additional utility costs, a fully enclosed facility could eliminate after-hour use
of the facility and severely limit summer use unless staffed. Personnel and maintenance
costs throughout the winter would increase whereby higher ice fees would be warranted.
However, a facility of this nature would also open up programming opportunities for the
community, e.g., tournaments, Learn to Skate Programs, etc.
More time and analysis would need to be given to staffing requirements and maintenance
expenses based on this type of operation and whether or not the ice maintenance is
treated separately or performed in-house. Cost estimates on staffing and maintenance
could be developed as needed.
Cost Estimates
Const. $2,000,000
Mechanical Ventilation 150,000
Sprinkler System 80,000
Dehumidifier 70,000
Radiant Heat (player's box) 15,000
Security Cameras 10,000
TOTAL COST
$2,325,000
Kenai Multipurpose Facility- Arc~c Winter
The following items are identified as costs related to the expansion of the Kenai Mu~dpurpose Facility. The
information reflects anticipated costs to provide Conslruc'don and Project, Line Item Systems and Alternate
Dehumidification Systems:
Con~-d~on & Project
Construction Cost estimated at $200 per square foot:
$2001SF x 6,157 SF = $ 1 231 400.
Project Cost e~mated at 25% of Construction Cost:
Construction Cost = $ 1,231,400. x 0.25 = $
307.850.
Total E~mated Construction end Project Cost:
Une ;[~m Cons~uction Costs
Sprinkler System
Subcon~'act
Support (Bectiical, Excavation, Demo, Paving, etc.)
Total Sprinkler System
Gas-Fired li~;~ared Hea~ System
(For Bleachers and Team Benches)
Base System Components
Ulilities, Installation, Miscellaneous
Total Ga$-Rred Infrared Heaters
40,000.
35.000.
$ 75.000.
$ 10,000.
C006 Petemen Way Page 1of3
Kenai, Ak~ 99611 Fdxumy 5, 2(X)4
Kenai Multipurpose Facility- Arctic Winter Games Project
Alternate Dehumidification System
Dehumidification System
Equipment 'Munters A-20'
Installation
Total Dehumidification System
$ 35,000.
$ 35,000.
$ 70,000.
Record of Suppordng Communications
Alternate Dehumidification System
1) There may be a problem with dehumidification if the Multipurpose Facility is enclosed.
The dehumidification system will only operate when necessary to
dehumidify the space. So, when it is not operating, there will be no
mechancial ventilation into the space, which could be a problem if you
enclose the building, unless an alternate source of mechanical ventilation
is provided, or there are operable exte#or openings to meet occupant
ventilation by natural means, which could not actually be opened during
operation of the dehumidifier or the space would not be sealed and the
unit could not maintain (desired) humidity levels.
b) The suggested unit is the "Munters A-20", which will remove
approximately 120 lbs/hr of moisture and is typical for a single sheet of
ice,
c) The equipment can operate at cold temperatures within the space (ie, not
heated).
The equipment will operate only when necessary to maintain appropriate
humidity levels, so it probably will not even operate when fairly cold inside
the building.
The equipment will add some heat to the space due to the nature of the
dehumidification process (i.e., adding moisture to air (swamp cooler) wi#
cool the air. Removing moisture from the air will warm the air.) The
temperature will probably pick up the space temperature about 5 degrees.
If the building is enclosed and not heated, can they just exhaust air and
allow infiltration (or pressure operated Iouvered vents) to provide
unconditioned make-up air? Yes, they can exhaust or supply outside air
Klauder & Company Architects, Inc.
606 Petemen Way
Kenai, Nm~ 99611
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directly into the building to address occupant ventilation. However, some
thought will need to go into this so the quantity of outside air to be
conditioned does not exceed the dehumidification capacity of the
equipment.
g) The unit is normally roof mounted and weighs about 2800 lbs.
h) The unit cost is $35,000 plus installation, which will include costs for
setting the unit, running gas piping and ductwork.
.End of Record.
Klauder & ColTpm~ Architect, Inc.
606 Petem~ Way Page3of3
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K~nai Multi-Puq)ose FaciliF Clubi~ouse
Prelimina~., Design
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MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN, AFTER ACTIC WINTER GAMES
Architects ~.,.laska / Klauder & Company Architects, Inc.'
Associated Architect.
Suggested by: Council Member lv~oore
CITY OF KENAI
RF~OLUTION NO. 2004-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, EMPHASIZING THE
IMPORTANCE FOR THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR THE
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME TO CONTINUE ESSENTIAL MANAGEMENT OF
ALASKA'S WILD FISH AND GAME POPULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Alaska Department of Fish & G~me is responsible for the management of
Alaska's wild fish and game populations which is of essential importance to the economy of
Alaska and the well being of its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the w/Id fish and game populations allow the commercial fishing industry to return
vital revenues to communities and the State of Alaska throul~h raw fish taxes, provides income
to individuals which in turn support businesses and communities throughout the state, and
are a key component in the attractiveness of Alaska as a tourism destination; and,
WHEREAS, in addition, sport fishing, subsistence, and related tourism, which also provides
income to the State, communities, and individuals, is also dependent on fish and game
research and funding; and,
WHEREAS, management of fish and game resources depend on adequate scientific research
programs to ensure the sustainability and b~l~,~ce of subsistence, sport, and commercial uses;
arid,
WHEREAS, deficient funding of facilities and personnel may result in a lack of the necessary
scientific research to allow some ex/sting fishing opportunities to continue and may prevent
new opportunities to occur.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAi, ALASKA, as
follows:
Section 1: It emphasizes the importance for the Alaska Legislature to provide
adequate funding for the Alaska Depa~i~ient of Fish & Game to continue essential management
of Alaska's wild fish and game populations.
Section 2: Copies of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Murkowski,
Commissioner Duffy and members of the Alaska Legislature.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of February, 2004.
ATTEST:
JAMES C. BOOKEY, III, VICE MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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Carol Freas
From: UFA Mark Vinsel [ufal@ufa-fish.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 2:14 PM
To: Carol Freas
Subject: Comfish Budget Cuts
February 3, 2004
John Williams
Mayor, City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave., St. 200
Kenai, AK 99611
Dear Mayor,
United Fishermen of Alaska would like to inform you of the proposed cut to the Commercial
Fisheries Division of the Department ofFish and Game. The budget that is now before the
legislature has the potential to cut into basic programs such as sonar counter time, personnel,
and the scientific research that is necessary for the management of commercial fishing. The
end result would be less revenues in raw fish tax, and declines in employment that generate
economic activity in your community. The proposed cut to the Comfish division is $1.9
million, and a resulting loss of $350,000 in federal grant funds. Please contact our oftiee at
(907) 586-2820 or via email ufal @ufa-fish.org, or contact the Deparmaent ofFish and Game
Commercial Fisheries Division at 907-465-4210.
Comments should be sent to Representative Hugh "Bud" Fate, Chairman, Fish and Game
Budget Committee at representative_hugh_fate~legis.state.ak.us.
,Sincerely,
Robert Thorstenson, Jr.
President
2/13/2004
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Conunemial Fisheries Division
FY05 Budget Impacts
GF Decrements and PEPS Rate Increase
Total Decrements $965.0
SE Region: -$152.0.
Central Region: 4182.5
AYK Region: -$190.7
Westward Region: -$205.7
HQFIvh -$191.6
Fisheries Development: -$42.5
Proj¢~ed PER~ inor~asa is $915.4 in GF
SE Region: - $167.9
Central Region: -$206.1
AYK Region: -$140.0
Westward Region: -$223.8
HQFIVh -$81.1
Fish6ries Development: -$96.5
Southeast Restion Fisheries Managel~aent Co~npon~nt:
Decrement: The Southeast Region Fisheries Management Component general fund reduction of
$152.0 will affect management and stock assessment of salmon, shrimp and h~riag and public
service activities. Several escapement monitoring activities for coho and sockeye salmon will be
sca~..d_ back, eliminated, or transferred to federal funds. Funding for management of the region's
shellfish fisberies will be reduced. Funding for management of several herring fisheries will be
accomplished through increased test fishery harvests. Two seasonal positions will be eliminated
and five positions will be h,'ansferred to other funding sources. A Boat Officer II will be split
funded in the Special Projects Component.
PC'Ns 11-1350 (Fl'), 11-1009 and 11-1876 (PT) are being deleted.
PERSRate Increase: Service reductions due to an increase in PERS costs will be significant,
totaling approximately $167.9. These include funding all remaining herring'management budgets
..................... from-increased-test fishing operations. Funding for i~vo of the region'~ most important long-term
salmon escapement monitoring programs, on the Chilkat and Sitok Rivers, will be transferred to
short-term federal funding sources. Eventual loss of funding support for these pwgrams will
cripple management of Yakutat set ~illnet 'and Lyrm Canal'drift-gilinet fmberies. Further cuts in
services include a reduction in sea cucumber assessment surveys, which will reduce sea cucumber
harvest opportunities unless an alternative funding source is found. Finally, a 6% cut in the
budget supporting senior level administrative travel and employee training is included.
Central Restion Fisheries Mana~,emem Comnonent:
Decrement: The Central Region Fisheries Management Componem will absorb a general fund
reduction of $182.5. To accomplish these reductions, part of the general fund operational funds
for the region's vessel program will be transferred to alternative funding sources in the Special
Projects Component, and the R/V Pandalus will be tied up and cease operations. A sonar project
will also be eliminated in Cook Inlet and funding for the Bristol Bay salmon research program
will be reduced. Funding for an Administrative Clerk II and a Fishery Biologist II is being
eliminated.
PCN 11-401 g (FT) is being deleted due to the general fund decrement and also due to the
reduction in funds from HB208 in the Fisheries Development Component.
PCNs l 1-1307 and 1768 (FT) and 11-1495 (PT) are being deleted due to the general fund
decrement. In addition, five non-permanent PCNs are being deleted.
PERSRate Increase: For FY 05', the Central Region will also reduce several projects due to a
PERS increasi: of about $206.1. To accommodate this savings a number of projects will be
eliminated .including the Bristol Bay smolt program, a Bristol Bay research biologist, eliminate
subsistence surveys in BriStOl Bay and a reduction to the staffing at the Limnology lab in
Soldotna. There will be a loss of service to the Bristol Bay area salmon fisheries since the
department's ability to forecast and s~ escapement goals will be diminished. The loss of staff
time in the Limnoiogy lab will create a loss in service to the PNP hateberies who utiliz~ the lab
and to the regions fisheries that depend on linmology data to set escapement ranges.
AYK Reeion Fisheries Mana~,emant Comnonant:
Decrement: The Aretic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (AYK) Region Fisheries Management ComPOnent
will absorb a general fund reduction of $190.7. To accomplish this reduction, one Administxative
Clerk 1I position will be eliminated and the Northwest Alaska Bio Rehabilitation project will be
discontinued. The impact of discontinuing that project is that the department will not be able to
supPOrt the restoration of several depressed chum salmon stocks primarily in the nortbem Norton
Sound area of Northwest Alaska, which are stocks of concern under the Sustainable Salmon
Fisheries Policy. It also limits the department's abili~ to conduct restoration and enhancement
activities for salmon in Norton Sound. This includes elimination of the Salmon Lake
reStoration/anbancemant project that was designed to restore./anhence the sockeye salmon run
originating from Salmon Lake and all artificial propagation projects designed to restore chum
salmon runs to the Nome area tributaries.
One FT Fishery Biologist 1R and one PT Fishery Biologist IV will be split funded in the Special
Projects ComPOnent. In addition, herring fishery monitoring activities will be reduced in the
Kuskokwim and Cape Romanzof areas. Five non-permanent POsitions will be eliminated.in
conjunction with this decrement. Finally, an RSA to Subsistence Division to estimate subsistence
salmon harvests will be reduced by 24%.
PERSRate Increase: For FY 05, the AYK Region will also reduce several projects due to a
PERS rate increase of about 5140.0. To accommodate this savings a number of projects will be.
eliminated or reduced including: 1) elimination of the RSA to Subsistence Division to document
tho salmon subsistence harvest in the Norton Sound and Kotzebue end Kuskolcwim areas, 2)
reductions in the AYK Herring Aerial Survey Program used to document herring biomass in the
Kuskokwim and Norton Sound Areas, 3) reductions in the Yukon Summer Season, Kuskokwim
River (15%), and Kuskokwim Bay (42%) salmon monitoring programs, and 4) a 14% reduction
in the GF portion of Kuskokwim salmon population estimation program.
Westward Re,ion Fisheries Mananement Comnonent:
Decrements: The Westward Region Fisheries Management ComPOnent will absorb a general
fund reduction 0f $205.7. To accomplish this reduction, administration of the Bering Sea crab
observer program located in Dutch Harbor will be transferred to test fishery accounts, thus
reducing thc amount of those test fish funds available to actually, deploy observers onto crab
fishing vessels. This will result in a 25% reduction in the annual number of observer-days at sea
onboard commercial crab fishing for the Bristol Bay red king crab fishery and the Bering Sea
snow crab fishery. Six non-permanent positions are being deleted in conjunction with this
decrement.
PERS Rate Increase: For FY 05, the Westward Region will also reduce several projects due to a
PERS rate incraase of about $223.8. To accommodate this savings a number of projects will be
forfeited including Bering Sea crab management in.the Dutch Harbor office, enumeration of
salmon escapement in the Saltery River near Kodiak, and sockeye salmon stock separation and
catch sampling in the Chignik management area. The potential exists for federal fun$1ing to
replace state general funds for Bering Sea crab management, in which case there should be no net
loss of services. No alternative funding is identified for the Other projects. Thus, there will be a
loss of service to the Kodiak area salmon fisheries whereby commercial bm'vests may need to be
restricted along the east side of the island, potentially resulting in the loss of tens of thousands of
sockeye salmon from the aroa's harvest..There would also be a loss of service to Chignik salmon
fishermen, whereby the distinction between the early and late sockeye salmon runs will be
deemed to occu~ on a certain date (e.g., July 5), rather than being measured independently each
yom';, the impant of this change is unpredictable but is not anticipated to be severe.
Headquarters Fisheries Mananement Comnonent:
Decrement: The Headquarters Fishe~'ies Management Component will absorb a general fund
reduction of $191.6. To accomplish this reduction, a number of projects will be cut including
elimination of one Fl' Human Resource Assistant and one pT Publication Specialist H,
elimination of funding for stetewide sonar equipment acquisition'and'tmining,'and redficed
suppor~ for subsistence monitoring activities carrenfly conducted by Subsistence Division and
.funded via RSA.
Fisheries Develonmant Comnonent:
Decrement: The Fisheries Development Component will absorb a general fund reduotion of
$42.5. To accomplish this reduction, several programs will be cut including field collection and
laboratory analysis of genetic data on commercially important fish stocks, reduction of staff
travel, and reduced response time in providing data to fishery managers.
PEPS Rate Increase: For FY05, the Headquarters office will also reduce expenditures on several
projects due to a PEPS rate increase of about $81.1 in the Headquarters Fisheries Management
Component and $96.5 in the Fisheries Development Component. The Coded Wire Tag Lab will
reduce expenditures by $25.0, resulting in lower quality control and slower response time on
providing data W managers. The Fish Pathology Lab will reduce a laboratory technician's time
by several months, resulting in reduced hatchery inspections and slow response time on requests
from salmon hatcheries and aquatic farmers to analyze disease. Other reductions are in
conlractual expenditures involving local computer networks and other services, stafftravel, and
commodities.
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February 2, 2004
Ms. Dawn Holland-Williams
Records & Licensing Supervisor
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
550 W. 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-6698
RECF?'F.?
CITY CLERK
LINDA MURPHY, MMC
BOROUGH CLERK
Re: Application for Renewal of Liquor License
Dear Ms. Holland-Williams:
Please be advised that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has no objection to the approval of the application(s)
~lrg~n..cwal of the liquor license(s) for the following establishment(s), located in the City of Kenai.
Restaurant/Eatin Place
Little Ski-Mo Drive In - #1774
New Peking Chinese Restaurant - #3239
Beverage Dispensary Tourism
Upper Deck- #2993
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Finance Department has reviewed its files and has raised no object/on based
on unpaid or delinquent taxes.
Sincerely,
Borough Clerk
cc:
applicant
City of Kenai
KPB Finance Department
File
Agent:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
Jennifer Lee
907-283-4662
145 S Willow Kenai AK 99611
Type:
License:
Location:
Owner:
Agent:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
Beverage Dispensa~ Tourism
Upper Deck #2993 ~"'
305 Willow
Corey Inc.
Jody Donaghe
907-262-1849
43187 K-Beach Rd Soldotna AK 99669
Type:
License:
Location:
Owner:
Agent:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
Package Store
Yukon Ed's Spirit Shop #2822
Mile 91.5 Sterling Hwy
Edward A Ferguson
Edward A Ferguson
907-292-3933
P O Box 389 Soldotna AK 99669
Type:
License:
Location:
Owner:
Agent:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
Restaurant/Eating Place
Straight Inn General Store #3989
Mile 15.50ilwell Road
Douglas M Zoubek
Douglas M Zoubek
907-567-7443
P O Box 3364 Sold#rna AK 99669
Type:
License:
Location:
Owner:
Agent:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
Restaurant/Eating Place
Little Ski-Mo Drive In #1774
Spur Hwy-GusW Subdivision
L & M Ventures Inc.
Michael Lott
907-283-4463
P O Box 1432 Kenai AK 99611
Type:
License:
Location:
Owner:
Agent:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
Package Store
Bing Brown's 0126
Mile 81 Sterling Hwy
James I Bass
James I Bass
907-262-4780
P O Box 1039 Sterling AK 99672
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Carol Freas
From: Reeda Jaramillo [reeda-jaramillO@dps.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:19 AM
To: Carol Freas; Sue Ellen Essert
Subject: Renewal Notification. Kenai & Kenai Peninsula Borough
Dear Local Governing Body:
We have received the following application(s) for renewal of liquor license(s)
within your
jurisdiction. You are being notified as required by AS 04. I 1.520. Additional
information
concerning filing a "protest" by a local governing body under AS 04.11.480 is
included below.
2004-2008
Type:
License:
Location:
Owner:
Agent:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
Type:
License:
Location:
Owner:
Agent:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
Type:
License:
Location:
Owner:
Agent:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
Type:
License:
Location:
Owner:
Beverage Dispensary Tourism
Eagle Crest Dining Room & Lounge #3002
Bean Creek Road
Alaska Hotel Properties LLC
CT Corporation
907-586-3340
801 W. 10th St. #300 Juneau AK 99801
Beverage Dispensary Tourism
The Duck Inn #2147
43187 K-Beach Road
Corey Inc.
Jody Donaghe
907-262-1849
43187 K-Beach Rd Soldotna AK 99669
Package Store
Lost Lake Market & Liquor #2720
33508 Lingoln Street
David & Lynn Hettick
David Hettick
907-224-5725
P O Box 2554 Seward AK 99664
Restaurant/Eating Place
New Peking Chinese Restaurant #3239 /
145 S. Willow
Jennifer Lee
COUNCIL ON AGING WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00A.M.
CHAIR BILL OSBORN, PRESIDING
The work session was opened by Chairman Bill Osborn at 10:00 a.m. Those present
were as follows:
Members present: B. Osborn, J. Harris, S. Huddleston, R. Jurgensen, F. Wilson, J.
Hollier, E. Jones
Others present:
R. Meeks, Economic & Development Director C. Reynolds, Senior
Center Director Craig, Senior Connection President, A. Wheeler,
and Council Member Swamer
Review of Mission Statement:
To serve as a community focal point for senior services where adults 60+ come
together for fellowship and program participation, to engage in opportunities for
dignity and personal growth, to improve and enrich their quality of life, to support the
needs of older individuals, to enhance their independence, and to broaden their
involvement within the community.
There was discussion as to whether the age limit for use of the senior center should
be dropped to 55 years of age. It was noted, many senior centers are dropping the age
to entice 'baby-boomers" to join and draw a younger group as well as their target
population. It was also noted the NTS grant, one form of funding for the Center, has
an age requirement of 60 years of age. Other funding sources do not have an age
requirement.
Further discussion was suggested.
Goals:
Assisted Living:
· Concern was noted for residents living at Vintage Pointe who have
caregivers, though the caregivers do not show up.
· What was the possibility of turning five units into assisted living with a
caretaker having assisted living skills? Discussion included why agencies did not
know their employees were not showing up for work and how to address that issue;
pros and cons of converting apartments; importance of staying within the community,
and yet addressing issues of individual dignity; and, concern as to having a waiting
list of 121 independent seniors and what the responsibility of the Center really is. It
was also brought to the group's attention the original grant states "a living facility for
independent seniors."
Consensus was no assisted living should be supported at Vintage Pointe and the
Council on Aging needs to support the Senior Connection in the pursuit for an
assisted living facility in Kenal. The group also agreed there is a need for more
independent senior housing in the Kenal area.
· Educate seniors on the need for responsible caregivers, i.e. how to fmd,
inform, educate, accountability for care.
· Legislative issues concerning seniors, i.e. teleconferences, keep abreast of
what senior issues are.
· Financial, i.e. possibility of more gaming such as pull-tabs. Discussion
found more education is needed on pull-tabs and the issue should be referred to thc
Senior Connection.
COUNCIL ON AGING WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
PAGE 2
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6.'.
ITEM 7:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CAlL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- December 2, 2003
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
a.
ITEM 11:
Director
Commission Chair
Friends of the Library
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS [ 0UF_~TIONS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 7 and 21, 2004.
ADJOURI~MENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 3~ :2004
?:00 P.M.
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER 8~ ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Heus called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Others Present:
K. Heus, J. Brown, J. Rodes, K. Dunn, B. Peters, and C.
Brenckle
E. DeForest
Library Director Jankowska, Council Members Gilman and
Moore
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Requests were made to add Election of Officers as Item 6-a, Discussion/Book Storage
as Item 6-b, and Discussion/Goals & Objectives as Item 6-c.
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to add the items to the agenda as requested and
approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- December 2, 2003
Corrections requested included: Item 7-a, change "...which puts less stress on staff..."
to '...which puts more stress on staff..."; 7-c change "...to send messages of support..."
to "...to send comments about the library..."
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to make the requested changes to the summary and
approve the summary as amended. Commissioner Brenclde SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6:
MOTION:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Officers --
D
D
D
Commissioner Brenclde MOVED for Emily DeForest (Chair) and Kathy Heus (Vice
Chair) to remain in their positions and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. $O ORDERED,
Dlactmsion -- Book Storage
It was noted the book sale books can no longer be stored at the Economic Development
District. Suggestions for alternate storage space were requested. One suggestion was
to contact the fire training facility to ask if there is space available there.
Discussion -- Goals & Objectives
It was requested a review of the Commission's goals and objectives be included as a
discussion on the next meeting agenda.
ITEM ?: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- Jankowska reported the January circulation statistics are up
more than 19% from the previous month. She also presented an update of the new
cataloging system's use.
7-b. Comm!~ton Chair -- Vice Chair Heus noted the following:
· Stated the Commission's thanks to the members of the council, public
and the Finance Director who supported the purchase of the new computer software.
· Suggested the Commission might want to support additional staff.
Both Commissioner Dunn and Council Member Gilman stated their support of Sunday
hours.
7-c. Friends of the Library -- Commissioner Brown reported there were no
minutes from the meeting, because the group used the t/me to prepare their
fundralsing event, i.e. letters and tea bags for the membership tea drive. She also
noted the Writer's Night was discussed as well.
7-d. City Council Liaison -- Coundl Member Gilman reported he requested
the council to reconsider the bi-monthly meeting schedule. He also noted he will
support Sunday openings and an ordinance for a bond issue for a building expansion
during budget hearings. Some cowm!ssion members requested the meeting location
be changed back to the library.
ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMm~TS/OUESTIONm __ Commissioners
noted the following:
· Dunn stated she was glad to continue to serve on the Comm/ssion and
happy the library was able to get the new cataloging software.
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
PAGE 2
· Peters noted the summaries for the last two months included Sunday
openings comments.
· Brown stated he appreciation of Gilman's ideas about Sunday openings.
· Rodes stated her appreciation of Gilman's energy.
· Brenctde noted the new judge's mother is a librarian and is very
supportive of a library expansion and law hbrary.
~TEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCg~DUL~_~ TO BE HF-,AI~_~ -- None.
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
10-a.
ITEM 11:
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 7 and 21, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION;
Comm/ssioner Brown MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:13 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
PAGE 3
SPECIAL MEETING
KENAI PARKS ~ RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
CALL TO ORDER ~ ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Multipurpose Facil/ty
1. Reviewing, Prioritizing Suggested Needs/Updates to Facility with
Recommendation.
2. Summer Use Schedule
ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL MEETING
KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
D
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER ~ ROLL CAT.T.
Chairman Hultberg opened the meeting approximately 7:02 p.m. The roll was
confn-med as follows:
Members present:
Absent was:
Others present:
Richard Hultberg, Dale Sandahl, Mike Baxter, Jack Castimore,
Teresa Werner-Quade
Kendra Steiner
Council Member Ross and Parks & Recreation Director Frates
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes or additions to the agenda and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 3:
OLD BUSINESS
3-a-1,
Discussion -- Multipurpose Facility
Reviewing, Prioritizing Suggested Needs/Updates to Fac/lity with
Recommendation.
Director Frates introduced special members of the public attending the meeting.
Loren Smith, General Manager, Arctic Winter Games -- Smith gave a status report
of the Arctic Winter Games (AWG) funding. He noted, $3.25 mill/on had been
authorized to date by the federal government and additional funding will be pursued in
March.
The Commission discussed the construction and the pros and cons, along with the
costs. Castimore spoke about the importance of keeping the facility accessible and
affordable to the youth.
Joe Moore, 1006 Inlet Woods, Kenai -- Stated his agreement with all the items
discussed and added, he was primarily interested in the Commission making a
recommendation to the City Council with respect to the different options so funding
could be pursued based on anticipated costs.
Commissioner Sandahl recommended a two-prong approach for construction options
so that if money is not realized, there is a back up plan.
D
MOTION:
Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend to the City Council Option No. 4 for
funding purposes and a fall back would be in descending order with Option Nos. 3, 2,
and 1. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
3-a-2.
Summer Use Schedule
Discussion followed in which Commissioner Sandahl recommended summer use of the
facility in order to bring in extra revenue. Suggestions of uses included farers'
markets, flea markets, etc. Holding car shows at the facility was also suggested and it
was noted the concrete floor was designed and rated for vehicle use.
The Commission recommended they explore various ways to attract use and review the
fee structure.
ITEM 4:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:50 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
PAGE 2
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 0-004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM/5:
ITEM 7:
a.
ITEM S:
b.
c.
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11:
ao
ITEM 12:
CAIL TO ORDER z, ROLL CALL
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 9, 2003
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Summer Planting Planning
REPORTS
Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFOI~MATION
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2004.
City Council Action Agenda of Janua~ 7 and 21, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VICE CHAIR HELEN BROWN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ~ ROLL
Vice Chair Brown called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. Roll was
confn-med as follows:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Lori Seymour, Jeanne Rogers, Kathy Moore, Lois Nelson, Helen
Brown
Marilyn Dimmick, Colleen Canady
ITEM 2: ELECTION OF OFFICEi~S
Brown opened the floor for nominations. The following action was taken:
MOTION:
Member Rogers NOMINATED Marilyn Dimmick to continue as the committee chah' and
Member Brown SECONDED the nomination. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
MOTION:
Member Nelson NOMINATED Helen Brown to continue as Vice Chair and Member
Rogers SECONDED the nomination. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Seymour MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member Rogers
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SU!~_.___~_a. Ry -- September 9, 2003
MOTION:
Member Seymour MOVED to approve the meeting summary of September 9, 2003 and
Member Nelson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULI~I3 TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 7: NEW.~BUSINESS
7-a. Discussion -- Summer Planting Planning
D
D
The members discussed the summer planting and the following items were noted: · Memorial Park lilies at the sign need to be thinned.
· The bed near the gazebo needs cleaning out this spring.
· The concrete or gravel could be used with some whisky barrels at the Fire
Station island.
· The Visitors Center bed could be converted to bright annuals, though
limited colors.
· Some of the black edging may need replacing at the Chamber.
· Various other beds were noted for either remaining the same or needing
improvements.
· Pictures and planting diagrams will be provided for the next meeting and
members should be th/nking of a theme.
ITEM 8: REPORTS
8-a. Committee Chair -- No report.
8-b. Parks ~ Recreation Director -- Frates noted the Kenal Fir*fighters'
Association's lawn and garden program was scheduled for Saturday, May 15 and
suggested members be thinking about a May planting date.
8-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Swarner reported the following:
· The next Master Gardener series will be held February 19.
· Suggested a planting date be selected at this meeting so announcements
can be made. May 29 was suggested with a follow-up date the week after. Frates was
asked to send announcements to the Cooperative Extension Service and Joan Hansen.
· The budget hearings have been scheduled for April.
ITEM 9: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- None.
ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE MEA~,D -- None.
ITEM 11: INFORMATION
ll-a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2004.
ll-b. City Council Action Agenda of January 7 and 21, 2004.
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjoumed at approximately 7:50 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
PAGE 2
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 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:
ITEM C:
ITEM D:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Orang,race No. 2033-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $45,000 and Making a Transfer of $5,000 in the
General Fund for A FEMA Fire Act Grant From the U.S. Fire
Administration (USFA) for Mobile Repeaters for City Emergency Vehicles.
R~solution No. 2004-08 -- Supporting the Passage of Senate Bill 247 to
Amend the Natural Gas Development Authority Act of 2002.
ITEM E:
COM'I~I'SSION! CO--RE REPORTS
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Plarlning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
d. I(enai Chamber of Commerce
e. Arctic Winter Games
ITEM F:
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
1.
ITEM I:
ITEM J:
ITEM K:
ITEM L:
MIi~OTES
*Regular Meeting of January 21, 2004.
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINF-~S
Dlsoussion -- Dip Net Fishery Report
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Or,tt,~anoe No. 2034-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $8,200 in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund for
Engineering and Design Services to Expand the Passenger Holding Area.
Discussion -- Schedule Budget Work Sessions
Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeai of Tracy W.
Jones.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ADMIKISTRATION REPORTS
City Manager
Attorney
City Clerk
DISCUSSION
Citizens (five minutes)
Council
EXECUTIVE SF~SION - None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
D
D
D
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGUIAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~
http: / / www.ci.kenai.ak.us
MAYOR JOHN J. WII~LIAMS, PRF.,~IDINO
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were:
John William.s, Mayor
Linda Swamer
Pat Porter
Pack Ross
Jim Bookey, Vice Mayor
Joe Moore
Blaine Gilman
A-3o
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD TO: J-l, Report of the May~r -- Letters to:
· Senator Ted Stevens regarding change of Housing & Urban
Development's designation of the Kenai Peninsula from D/fficult to Develop Area.
· Senator Ted Stevens supportLng annual funding for the Cook Inlet
RCAC.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and
Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. $O
ORDEI~.r~.
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ITEM B:
ITEM C:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None.
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS A_m'J COUNCrL~
Mayor Williams presented the AML Award of Excellence to Police Chief Kopp and
Acting Fire Chief Tilly for their departments' child care seat program.
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2033-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $45,000 and Making a Transfer of $5,000 in thc
General Fund for A FEMA Fire Act Grant From the U.S. Fire
Administration (USFA) for Mobile Repeaters for City Emergency Vehicles.
MOTION:
Council Member Porter MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2033-2004 and Council
Member Moore SF, CONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Police Chief Kopp explained the mobile radios have
an approximate ten-year life of serv/ce, they allow the vehicle to act as a repeater
which strengthens signals for that vehicle as well as others, the un/ts will be a strong
safety measure, and there will be no maintenance cost.
VOTE:
Williams
Moore
Ross
Yes
Bookey
Porter
Yes C, ilm~n
Yes
Yes
Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Resolution No. 2004-08 -- Supporting the Passage of Senate Bill 247 to
Amend the Natural Gas Development Authority Act of 2002.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-08 and Council
Member Porter SECONDED the motion. Council Member Swarner requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. $O ORDERED.
ITEM E:
COMMISSION ! COMMel'TEE REPORTS
E-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Swarner reported a work session
would be held on February 5, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. to review and discuss goals and
objectives.
E-2. Airport Commission -- Operations Supervisor Hicks reported the
Transportation Safety Admimstration program was now active at the airport and their
new employees were be/ng trained. Modifications to accommodate the screening area
are in progress.
Council Member Moore asked if the meeting proposed by Assembly Members Moss
and Chay had been scheduled. Admiuistration noted no information relating to the
meeting had been forwarded. Moore requested he receive any information
forthcoming.
Harbor Commission -- No report.
E-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Ol]mKrl reported a meeting was
held February 3 and the election of officers was held. He noted Emily DeForest was
re-elected Chair and Kathy Heus as Vice-Chair. He also reported the Commission
discussed storage needs for the book sale books; request to discuss goals and
objectives during their next meeting; desire to have meetings changed back to the
monthly schedule and held at the library instead of the council chambers; and
returning the Sunday hours to the library schedule.
E-5. Parl~ ~ Recreation Commi~lon -- Council Member Ross reported a
special meeting was scheduled for February 5, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. The Commission is
to address possible changes to the multipurpose facfl/ty to accommodate the Arctic
Winter Games.
E-6. laan~t,~g ~ Zoning Commission -- Council Member Bookey reported
minutes from the January 14 and 28 meetings were included in the packet.
E-7. Miscellaneous Comm!~stous and Committees
E-7a. Beaut!l~cation Committee -- Council Member Swarner reported a
meeting was scheduled for February 10, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the council cbsmbers.
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E-Th. Kenai Convention/h Visitors Bureau Board -- Council Member Porter
reported the Board was busy planning the next art show and were also working
toward receiving a 50 ! (3)(c) exemption status.
F.,-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Mayor Williams reported he
attended the recent Alaska Conference of Mayors meeting in Juneau. He noted, the
Mayors took an unprecedented vote of no confidence with the Legislature due to their
disappointment the Legislature had not moved toward resolving the long-range budget
concerns.
E-7d. Kenal Cbo,-ber of Commerce -- Chamber President Tim Navarre noted
the following:
· Job Shadow Day was scheduled for February i 1 and they expected 150
eleventh grade students to participate.
· The second meeting of the economic development group would be held on
February 9. Williams suggested members of the council attend the meetings and
Council Member Porter requested the council be included on the maillng list of
meeting notices, etc. Navarre added, the group set a regular meeting schedule of every
other Monday.
F-,-7e. A~ctic Winter Games -- Council Member Moore reported the next
meeting was scheduled for February 18 and Council Member Bookey would be
attending.
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-1. ReLmlar Meeting of January 21, 2004.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
lt. 1.
CORRESPONDENCE .- None.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery Report
City Manager Snow reported the Harbor Commission reviewed the dip net report
(included in the council packet) and made essentially the same recommendations
included in the dip net report, i.e. north side toilet,/ire zone, camping fees, parking
fees, addition of fee stations, etc. She noted, since all the recommendations are
budgetary items, they are included in the Parks budget for next fiscal year. It is
intended to have the fee station shacks built in house and administration will have
future discussions as to what recommendations could be implemented and paid from
the current year's budget.
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A brief discussion followed in which suggestions were made to build the shacks out of
this year's budget. A question of whether alcohol use will be a problem and Chief
Kopp noted, this had not been a problem in years past.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to direct administration to proceed with acquiring a
building for the north and south sides to collect revenue for the 2004 dip net fishery
season and accept administration's recommendations for the c2mping fee schedules.
Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion.
Council Member Ross asked ff the sense of the motion was to have administration
bring cost estimates and a plan forward for coundl review and Swarner stated yes.
Other comments expressed were:
· Some of the items would not be implemented for the upcoming season.
· Having a fixed concrete toilet facility is a very good idea, however it may
not alleviate the need for the ~mount of publ/c at the beach. It was suggested there
may still be a need for port-a-potties on the beach in addition to the fixed toilet facil/ty.
This will be a fiscal concern.
· The Kenaltze Ind/an Tribe has been contacted about their working in
partnership with the city and using their property as an entrance onto the beach and
a site for the fee shack. At this time, no decision had been made by the Tribe.
· Continued protection of the dunes. Parks & Recreation Director Frates
noted the current walkways will be raised to continue protection.
· The fee shacks should be built this year and while looking official,
protect the staff from the weather.
· Fee shacks should be built to allow removal from the beach and stored at
the city yard after the fishery is over.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Snow stated she would have cost estimates, etc. available for council for their next
meeting.
ITEM I:
~ BUSII~,SS
B~11- to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
I-1.
MOTION:
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Council Member Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Council Member Swarner
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Purchase Orders Exceea~-g $2,500
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
and Council Member Swamer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
Ora~,~,mce No. 2034-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $8,200 in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund for
Engineering and Desi2n Services to Expand the Passenger Holding Area.
Introduced by consent agenda.
Discussion -- Schedule Budget Work Sessions
Council scheduled budget work sessions for April 12, 15 and 19, 2004.
Administration was requested to furnish draft budgets to council as soon as possible
after March 27 for their review.
Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Tracy W.
Jones.
Council reviewed the letter of appeal filed by 'Pracy W. Jones. Attorney Graves was
asked ff a member of council could participate in the decision if absent from the actual
hearing. Graves stated, if the member listens to the tape and reads the record, the
member may participate in the finding. It was also noted, Mayor Williams would be
out of town and Vice Mayor Bookey will conduct the hearing.
The Board of Adjustment heating was scheduled for 6:00 p.m., February 18, 2004,
immediately before the council meeting.
ITEM J:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Williams noted the following:
· Referred to a letter from the Department of Revenue regarding the
formation of a Municipal Advisory Group established under the Alaska Stranded Gas
Development Act included in the packet. City Manager Snow reported she listened in
to the first teleconference which mostly tended to housekeeping items. However, the
city would need to assign a representative to the Group, as well as an alternate.
Council Member Ross and Vice Mayor Bookey were appointed by council as the City's
representatives.
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· Referred to a copy of KPB Ordinance 2004-03 authorizing the sale of
approximately 0.25 acres of land to Herman and Irene Fandel to resolve a long-
standing trespass on Borough land located within the City of Kenifi. Council was
reminded a previous request was made in 2000 to trade the indicated property for
property in Nikiski. That effort fated.
It was noted, the 28,000 sq. ft. referred to in the Borough ordinance did not
encompass the entire amount of property the city sold to the Borough. Additionally, it
did not encompass the total ~mount of property on which the Fandel's have been
encroaching for approximately 30 years.
Concern was expressed the property, when sold and deeded to the Borough, may have
restricted the use to educational purposes. If that type of restriction was appl/ed to
the whole piece of property or/ginaliy sold to the Borough, it was suggested the city
should receive funds from this sale or the sale of any other portion of the original
property.
Attorney Graves was requested to research whether restrictions were included with the
sale and if restrictions were applied, could the city request and receive a portion of the
sale revenue. Graves noted he could have the information in the next council meeting
packet.
· Referred to his letter to Senator Stevens relating to the Housing & Urban
Development removal of the Kenai Peninsula Borough from the/r non-metropolitan
"Difficult to Develop Areas" designation. Wl]]i~ms noted, the change in the designation
would have detr/mental effects to funding possibilities for rehabilitation loans for
apartment buildings, etc. as well as planned assisted living facilities on the Peninsula.
There were no objections from coundl to forward the letter to Senator Stevens.
· Referred to the letter of support written to Senator Stevens on behalf of
the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council and their request for annual
funding. Council had no objections to forward this letter.
· Stated his concern relating to the short time line to discuss upgrades to
the multipurpose facility for the Arctic Winter Games. It was noted the Parks &
Recreation Commission would be meeting in a special meeting on February 5 to
prioritize suggested options of upgrades to the facility. Williams urged a resolution be
brought forward for council's consideration at the March 3, 2004 meeting indicating
the upgrades chosen in order for blm to take the information with him to Washington,
DC in March and present it to the congressional delegation.
Bookey stated he understood the Borough would be the leader for the lobbying
process. Wi]Ii.ms stated through discussions with Borough officials he learned the
Borough cannot take the lead for the city's facility, though the Borough could support
the city's efforts for funding. The city must make the decision of what improvements,
if any, will be made to the facility. Williams urged council members to attend the
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Parks & Recreation Commission. Attorney Graves indicated the Commission meeting
was not advertised as a joint meeting and council needed to be cognizant of Open
Meetings Act restrictions. Williams stated he would speak to the Commission as an
elected official and other members of council, if they wanted to speak, could do so as
members of the public.
· Reported he visited the Recreation Center and was very impressed with
the program. He added, interest was expressed to him for Sunday openings.
· Reported NASA has expressed interest in Challenger Center's offering
corporate training missions. He noted, the Kenai Center will be used as a pilot for
other centers as it is already offering corporate training missions.
· Offered some insight to the Permanent Fund POMV program after
discussions he had while in Juneau.
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Snow reported the following:
· She will attend an Ail-Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting at the Borough on
Friday. A State representative will discuss responsibilities of the municipalities and
borough.
· Fish & Wildlife were vacating their hangar at the airport and moving to
another facility. She noted the deed had been recorded during the day and the
property was now in the city's possession. Administration is in the process of
advertising the property for competitive lease proposals.
K-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported he would be assisting in
employment training at the Senior Center.
K-3. City Clerk -- Reported she would be attending the Alaska Association of
Municipal Clerks Conference in Anchorage February 5-8.
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
Citizens-- None
L-2. Council --
Book~y -- Noted Senator Murkowski would be visiting the Peninsula on
February 19 and would be meeting with a l~mlted amount of representatives from
Soldotna, Kenai and the Borough in the Kenal Council Chambers.
Swarner --. Concerned with the State's road maintenance through the city,
including the cleaning of sidewalks. Bookey stated, on a recent trip to Anchorage, he
found the snow berms moved back 40 feet from the roadway through Sterling. He
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added, Kenai and Soldotna were doing this work on their own and felt this was unfair.
Bookey noted, he believed the maintenance of business sectors of the commun/ties
should take precedence.
· Swamer congratulated Mayor WilN~ms for receiving the Kenai Chamber
of Commerce Community Service Award.
Moore -- Noted he was forwarded information relating to continued funding for
the Department of Fish & Game and management of Alaska's fishing industry. Moore
requested a resolution be brought forward for council consideration at their next
meeting. Council had no objections.
Porter -- · Thanked council for the flowers she received after her recent
surgery.
· Reported she requested Attorney Graves to draft an ordinance to require
term Nm~ts for commission and committee members. The ordinance will be introduced
at the February 18 meeting. There were no council comments.
· Suggested a room tax be discussed in the future.
· Asked if thc Arctic Winter Games using the upstairs of the fire train/ng
facility will be cumbersome for the communication work the Police and Fire
Departments is doing at the building. Police Chief Kopp noted, the grant work, etc.
can go forward.
Moore -- Noted the lease agreement between the Games and the dty allows the
city to terminate the lease at its will. He agreed, the Games' use of the facility should
not hamper the communications work be/n§ put together for the fac/Jity.
Oalman -- No comments.
Ross -- No comments.
EXECUTIVE SE~8ION - None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:09 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
.... FAX 907-283-3014
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Williams and Council Members
FROM: C~,~ CaW R. Groves, City Attorney
DATE: February 13, 2004
RE: City Land Sale to the Borough
During the last meeting, the Council requested I gather information on the City's sale of
Government Lot 2 to the Borough. Kim Howard and Carol Freas helped me gather the
documents needed for this memorandum. Here's what I found out.
1. The property sold was Government Lot 2, but it excluded "any portion of Inlet View
Subdivision."
2. The only restriction on the deed "Restricted use of those areas for preservation as
historical and educational sites which said sites are occupied by barabara Indian dwelling
sites.' The deed is dated May l, 1970.
3. The borough paid $40,000 for the property. That amount was based on two appraisals of
the property.
4. The City also discharged an obligation of $17,411.53 due on the property for water and
sewer assessments.
5. While there is no deed restriction limiting the use to school purposes, there are several
references in minutes, correspondence and a resolution indicating the general reason for
the sale was for school purposes. It is my opinion that those representations are not
binding on the property because they were not included in the deed. ~lm Jur 2d, Deeds
§327.
I have included a copy of the deed, portions of minutes, Resolution 70-12 and some
correspondence for your review as back up material. Please let me know if you have any
questions.
CRG/sp
Attachments
1 Nay, 1~70
Hr. George iiavarre
Chairman
K~nat Peninsula Dorougn
i~ox
$oldotna, Alaska
Land sale - City to I~oro
School purposes
Dear ~4r. ;tavarre:
Enclosed heroin am two copies of the Deed of land,
Government Lot Z, SecCio~ 4, T5N, rll~(. S.H., 40 acres, more
less.
If this office can be of further help. please advise.
Very truly yours,
Frances To~l 1sen
City Clerk
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~EED
The Grantor, the CITY OF KENAI, a home-rule charter
.municipal corporation, organized under the laws of the State of
'Alaska, for and in consideration of the sum of Forty Thousanu
Dollars ($q0,000.00) lawful money of the bnited States, and other
good and valuable considerations to it in hand paid by the
Grantee, cOnVeys and quitclaims to KENAI PENINSULA ~uROUGM, ali
i lnterest of said Grantor in the following described real
property sltuated in the Kenal ~ecordlng D/strict, Alaska:
All of that land contained withln the Northwest quarter
of the Northeast quarter (NW 1/~, ~E l/q), (also
Sometimes re~erred to as Government Dot 2), Sect/on
Four (~), ~ange 5 No~th, Townahlp ll West, Seward
Mer~dlan, Alaska, excluding any ~ortlon of Inlet View
Subdivision.
STATE O~ ALASKA
SUBJECT TO: Restricted use of those areas for
Preservation as historical and educational sites,
which said sites are occupied by barabara Indian
dwelling sites.
DATED at Kenal, Alaska, / day of ~.. 1970.
CITY OF KENAI
ORMOND O. RO~BINS, City Man~e~,
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on the / day of ~
1970, before the underslgned notary public, personally came~'
O~OND O. ROBBINS, known ~o me ~o be ~he CITY MANAGER of ~he
CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ~d acknowledEed tha~ ~be foregoing
InsUrgent was slsed ~d ac~owledged as ~ auSho~lzed off~cial
action on behalf of the CITY OF KENAI.
Notary Public In ~d for Alaska '
Co~Ission Expires: /~_/~__ ~___
29 April 1970
TO: City Manager
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RE: Sale of ApProximately 35 Acres to Kenal Peninsula Borough
Enclosed is the revised Deed Prepared for the property described
thereon. It is approximately 35 acres, according to the Public
Works Director.
As I indicated in the first Deed, I checked With the BOrough Attor-
ney to make Sure that the conveyance was in acceptable form to the
Borough.
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IT IS MY OPINION: that the City c~ sell this real PrOperty to
the Kenal Peninsula Borough, Without advertising the 1Ad fOr
public sale. This OPINION is based on the fact that the use of
the l~d is going to be a PUblic purpose, i.e., fo~ school,
the fact that the City is dealing With MOther public entity.
I believe you have received the Hesolutlon, which I proposed
be passed after all of the transactions had been completed.
The purpose of that Resolution was to doc~ent the entire
action.
~ls revised Deed is sent to you in order to clarify the
reservation for a right-of-way for a road -- all of which Would
lie within that portion described as: "excluding any POrtion
of Inlet View Subdivision.,,
the PrOposed exclu ,~ ..... ~ ni~g, I WOuld r=commend that
d__ .~== ~e acqulred...in
the City. This, of course.~j~oes --- case, it Would
have to be re-acquired.., for a future road right-of-way by
/a~7~, 'his t~e. , ~- . not have to be done right
~A~ES ET. FISHER
Ci~y atto~ey
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CITY OF KENAI
P. O. BOX #0 KBIAI. ALASKA 9t4.11
M~MORANDUM
April 8, 1970
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To
: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Prom i Om~ond Robbins, City Manager
Subject · Proposed Sale of City P~opePty
By council action of March 18, 1970, I was authorized to negoeiate
with the Kenai Peninsula Borough ~ega~ding the sale o£ real property
adjacent to the p~esent senior high school in Kenai. ~he property
consists of Section 4, T~N, RllW, Seward Meridian, lots 1 and 2,
· exclusive of that portion con,sing,At, Inlet View Subdivision and
Inlet View Subdivision Pir~t~'Revil
I~o~, ~aining 77.6 acres, more
ov less. ~he borough's.~s~e~iate xn~e~eat is in lot 2, shown on
the accompanying drawiag. ,.
To establish the fai~ma~ket v---~ .... ~ ~ :
lots 1 and 2 in this ---+~-- -~? cA ~ne-~o~ai .a~ea---i. e.. bo:h
Kenai would ~ ~.~.~-_~-.~_-~u~--~G.~aa ag~,aed that the City '
re..~.-.~ zmaepen~ent appraisal .~. ~ __ of
al~o make its own appraisal, and that aGy diffe~ences in appraisal
vaAuss would be media~d th~..~Agh a thi~.&PpPalss~.
, .. , .~ . ....
~ee City engaged the se~ices of 1~. ~ 'm~' -- - --
fair market val -. ~. ~ze~z~, in whose o in
~ of ~he ~ P ion'
assessments of $32 ~vo R~ ~__P. ~.l~_rty ~s $8a,lO0 including city "
borou , ~ i~pPove~ents.
. gh s e~praisal was accomPlished.by ~ m~. ....
Assessor, WhO appraised the o ~,~,~ ~ ~ ~i'aAa_ u' ~ele~, Borough
~P-r---~ -~ ~uj,~uu, aAso including
city assessments. Accordingly· th~e is close agreement as to the fai~
market value of the p~ope~ty.
~he borough wishes to negotiate at once fop the purchase o~ ~
.~h~s comprises some 1~.9 ao~es o* ..... --- - ..ob 2.
~ ~ ~.d, on the' ~--.u.. ~o er~
oasis of the appraisals, its valuation is 1 631~7 Agar.n, this
includes all assess~nts. Assess~nts agains~ the p~operty s~
~17,~11.~3 tF paid on a 1~ s~ basis· o~ $~3,657.05 ove~ the
ten-yea~ te~.
By vo~e of the borough assembly at its April 7 meeting, th~ bo~,ugh
is prepared to offer the City of Kenai a flat p~ice of $~O,000 for
th~s parcel of land, o~ $22,589 minus assessments. I conside~ this
~n offer w~h~ re~s -~. D
rna~ rl~ht .,~, __ n, the O~fer t=~ ·
eSSure~ ,~ ~"at the ~.,~s Pereel of land[°A~as the
barabar~ will ~-ne borough
enVfro~en,~ .tudy. be preserved for .
Spectfu[] y,
rmond Robb in:
r.! ty MsnaEer
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/ ~ -~.~. the ~ene~ Pen~s~a Bo~u~ as the -
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tY o~ed by the
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AND ~ffE~A~, Co~etl prel~
~ty ~an~ger a~ a s-ce1-- ....... ~a~ app~al ~u glv~
conclude th~ sal~ O~'~'~g-~d on_the 8th day Of~ ~
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,i~ the City o~ ~he real P~erty desorLbed U: ~d eonvey~ee~
, * nan~e 11 West~ ~e~
":P~Opos~d use t It Ls fO~d that a public P~ose ex/its ~o~ the
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no~ ~equlPed. . -
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.~ ~Y ~- g~al Pe~sula BO~h. I ~d eduea~to~l pu~-
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4: The City ~a~r ~ad ~e o~gtnal pm~le
~l a~mud ill tM a~ for ~ tax u bm~t ~t Jn Jut
lilfl t~ p~tttl m ~ ~llot.
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dins ~y satd ~ Cl~;s eviJuittm ?or 1970 h~ tncnmd ~er IHg's
mid Nsult In i~d emus Of S~,~, ~d He u~ tM ~cll to
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p~gltlm 11 to ~ m ~ biI1R, tM W. Mt i
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~r L ~ ~ for
u~utmd la ~. ~Atty. Gm
Them wis cantHera~Je dtsmslm # .ts the ..Ned fa- KCL's hiring m Atty.
hattie at t~ts tam to mar an OPlal~ M ltl C~Kg~ villi COL,
Den Myer NH 11Sled h15 opteton Of attorneys tn hattie Md slid he I11amed
11gO tO Stay Out Of I11gal opiatE11. 8~t, M said, tM CI~y has real ftnmct111
~p_r~_ .I.e?._vt~.~..~.l~L..Th?. fl~t p .r~.lem is. He rent~ ~ 1967 bend ~'11gotian to
g TIGIIlSlII 111 N ~l~f Id11C~ ~1~ IS ~l~gl~ ~O Iccaopltsl~ He finds
~ he Suopmed to be true regllrdlng IC~.'S flnasclal status is not rtght,
.__...~na$ Council ,~Itnur~s 3/le/?(J Page
Rlll~, $,F1.
T~ CJ~y also wtll
for t~ 30 in pIK~ bu~ ~ c~id n~ spl~ for ~ ~ ~ftctilly, TMN'S
lel~ ~ mt~ IGa for al~ pu~ms. This tnYOl~ I~& tn hs~ S/O
~11e md, Btllefeld H~Md, ~o ~ ~s. 17~S. ~lm clued
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January 15, 2004
Mayor and Council/Assembly Members
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave., St. 200
Kenai, AK 99611
Dear Mayor and Council/Assembly Members:
Tel (907) 586-1325 Fax (907) 463-5480 · www. akm,
Enclosed is the invoice for your 2004 AML Membership dues. You join over 140 cities
and boroughs who make up AML. We are pleased that your League has not increased
dues rates in well over a decade. With your continued support, the voice of municipal
government will be strongly heard at the State and Federal levels.
2004 will be a critical year for all communities. At the top of AML's 2004 legislative
priorities is continuing adequate state revenue sharing as part of an implemented
Alaska fiscal plan. The power of information and joint action by municipalities was
evident in defeating the statewide property tax cap and in halting a state sales tax that
would have greatly diminished the major municipal revenue source for most
communities. By forging coalitions between communities, including schools, business,
and other organizations, the difficult goal of implementing a long-term state fiscal plan
that fairly shares revenue with cities and boroughs is achievable in 2004.
In addition, AIvIL has increased Alaska's influence on the national level by securing
leadership positions in the National League of Cities and the National Association of
Counties:
· AldL helped increase federal PILT revenue sharing for Alaskan communities.
· AIVlL's Denali Commission seat helps direct over $100 million per year to energy,
clinic, EMS and other projects that benefit the state and our economy as a whole.
· AML actively advocates for Alaskan resource development to community leaders
around the nation.
In addition, AML offers: money saving municipal insurance; a municipal investment
pool; national discounts on office supplies; great training; AML publications and
research; and up to date information on state and national issues and legislation; etc.
As budgets get tighter, your municipality needs to join with all other municipalities to
provide a united voice on municipal priorities. Please call me toll free at 1-877-636-
1325 for further information or to learn more about AML policy and services.
Sincerely,
Kevin Ritchie
Executive Director
Enclosure
Member of the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties
Alaska Municipal League/Alaska Conference of Mayors
2003 Annual Score Card
How Did Your Participation in AML Benefit Your Community?
Alaska Fiscal Crises: The first session of the 23rd Legislature ended without a
solution to Alaska's impending fiscal crisis. According to state OMB, to limit the
draw on reserves to $400 million, state spending was cut by $198 million, or 8%, and
22 programs were eliminated including the two major non-agency programs -
municipal revenue sharing and senior longevity bonuses.
Action to help municipalities - Recognizing the plight of communities, the
Administration has been working with AML and municipalities to find continuing
funding. The Governor pledged to use $17.9 million in federal funds to fund revenue
sharing for FY 2004. AML is are working with the Administration to find permanent
funding to replace revenue sharing programs including a community dividend, shared
gas tax, shared increase in fire insurance premium tax for local fire protection, etc.
Actions by AML to solve the fiscal crises:
o AML is working with Alaskans United, the nonpartisan statewide coalition that
defeated Prop 4 to reissue and print a new citizens fiscal workbook.
o AML is also working with a diverse group of business, civic, and other
organizations to form a coalition to support analysis and consideration of specific
revenue solutions to the fiscal gap. Coalition groups include: RDC, Associated
General Contractors, State Chamber of Commerce, Anchorage Chamber of
Commerce; Alaska Miners Association; AFL-CIO, etc.
AML is developing presentation slides on the fiscal gap and the pros and cons of
revenue options. AML is also making presentations to municipalities and
community organizations by request.
AML is gathering fiscal impact information from communities to present to the
Administration, Legislature, and public.
Federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) up nea~'iy 1002/ - The Alaska
Municipal League (AML) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) are key
proponents of PILT in Congress. In the last four years PILT payments to cities and
boroughs in Alaska increased from $8.7 million to $15.2 million in FY 03.
Legislation - Bullets Dodged:
o Initially, HB 216 would have eliminated approximately 15% of municipal
sales tax revenues by exempting heating oil and all other petroleum based
products, except gasoline, from municipal sales tax. AML found and resolved
this issue.
o HB 293, State sales tax, initially would have immediately preempted municipal
sales tax collection and exemptions. A State Sales tax could cost municipalities
ns much as $60 mflllon per year in lost municipal revenue, and preclude sales
tax as a reliable part of local finances for the future. The AML Board sent a
delegation to Juneau on this key issue. The Governor wrote, "Your actions are in
the best traditions of Alaskans working constructively together to solve a problem
and I commend AML for them...You are correct in observing that there was too
little time lift in this session to allow a thorough review of the impacts of the
committees' sales tax proposal."
AML Joint Insurance Association - The AML/JIA has helped municipalities
weather the storm of insurance cost increases. Because the AMI_JJIA is owned by its
members, municipalities will benefit quickly as the market begins to turn around.
AML Investment Pool - AMLIP gives municipalities the advantage of the
investment power of a pool of $150-250 million to get the best interest rates
available on short-term investments with immediate access and no withdrawal
penalty.
National Support for Resource Development in Alaska and other ~,lnd~an issm
Alaska has two members on the National Association of Counties Board of Directors
(Hank Bartos and Betty Gliek) and one on the Board of the National League of
Cities (Carolyn Floyd). Because of this representation NACo strongly supports and
lobbies in support of Alaska resource development. With widespread misinformation
about resource development in Alaska, advocacy at the community level is crucial.
Denali Commission Involvement - Through its seat on the Denali Commission,
AML helps direct $I00 million per year in infrastructure investment/funding. While
this investment is targeted largely at rural areas, the Commission relies on
transportation, services, and goods from urban areas.
Force Account Success: The administration is supportive of allowing
municipalities to continue to set local wages on grant funded infrastructure. This
is a major local control and financial issue for communities.
Local Government Assistance: AML has expanded direct assistance to
communities in coordination with state and federal agencies.
Education funding: AML advocated for increased education funding.
Municipal health insurance proRrsm AMIdJIA negotiated a partnership with
the State to provide a municipal health insurance program.
AML Traininn: There is no better training for local officials on the skills needed
to efficiently nm a community, and conferences allow you to find tested ideas to
improve your community efficiently and effectively.
AML Job Ads~ handbooks~ indiVidual research~ newsletter~ salary, survey~
and other AML services: All of thase services improve your ability to serve your
citizens.
Added it up?
Simply put, your AML participation and support helps return 20 to 200
times the amount of your annual AML dues for your community.
City of Kenai
ORDINAl/CE NO. 2035-2004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $5,000.00 IN THE GENERAL
FUND FOR A GRANT FOR POLICE TRAINING.
WHEREAS, the City has received $5,000.00 from the Alaska Police Standards Council
for police training, to include training of sworn and non-sworn personnel; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to provide for the training of its
police officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
State Grant
$5,000.00
Increase Appropriations:
Police- Travel & Transportation $5,000.00
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 3~ day of March,
2004.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: ,'~
(02/10/04) hi
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
February 18, 2004
March 3, 2004
March 3,2004
Suggested by: Council Member Port~,
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINAl/CE NO. 2036-2004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, 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.
WHEREAS, currently there is no limit to the amount of time a person may serve on
city commissions or committees; and,
WHEREAS, commissioners desiring to be reappointed have historically been
reappointed with no competitive process; and,
WHEREAS, that process has led to limiting the ability of new persons to be appointed
to commissions and committees; and,
WHEREAS, a nine-year term limit will allow persons a lengthy period of time to serve
on a commission or committee, while encouraging the appointment of new persons to
commissions and committees; and,
WHEREAS, because of the legal authority of the Planning and Zoning Commission to
issue variances and permits and the time it takes to become knowledgeable and
proficient in planning and zoning rules and regulations, it is in the best interest of the
city to not apply term limits to Planning and Zoning Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 1.90.040 is amended by adding KMC 1.90.040(c) as follows:
1.90.040 Terms.
(c) No person who has completed three consecutive, full terms as a
commissioner or committee member may serve another term or portion
ora term until a period of 180 days has passed since the end of the third
consecutive term of office. A full term of office means the regular term of
office for a commissioner or committee member and does not include
portions of a term served by appointment to the remainder of an un-
expired term vacated by another person. This section shall not apply to
members of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this third day of March,
2004.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
JOHN J. WILLIAMs, MAYOR
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
February 18, 2004
March 3, 2004
April 3, 2004
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CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
Memorandum
Date:
To:
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R.E:
Febmay 12, 2004
Linda L. Snow, City Manager
Kim Howard, Assistant to City Manager ,/~'
Extension of Coustmction Schedule - Lot 8, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial
Air Park
Attached is a letter from lessee Julie Latta requesting an 18-month extension of the
construction completion date for the above-refemmeed leased pmpeny. Major construction for
lodging facilities was to be completed by January 9, 2004. A location map is attached.
KMC 21.10.030 (b) (4) concerning the content of information to be pmvided on lease
applications states, 'Whe dates construction is estimated to commence and be completed
(maximum of two (2) years)."
Ms. Latta owns Lot 4, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park (facing Willow Street). She is
constructing the Kenai Airport Lodge at that site. The purpose of leasing Lot 8, Block 2, is to
provide additional lodging facilities.
If the City Council wishes to extend the construction completion date for LOt 8, Cook Inlet
Industrial Air Park to June 9, 2005, an Amendment to Lease can be prepared.
Cc: Julie Latta
Attachments
Julia I. atta
Julie Let+a, MBA
Certified Reel Estate Appmise~'
Post Office Box 1408
Kenai, Naska 99611-1408
Telephone (907) 283-9043
Fax (907) 283-7479
Febn. mry 12~ 2004
M~ Klm Howard, City of Kenai
210 Fidmlgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Re:
Reqtmst to extend the construction comple~on date of the proposed improvements outtined in
the Kenai City Lease off Lot 8 Block 2 Cook InlM Inclus~l Air Pink Subdivision.
Oe&r Ktm,
T~'mnR you for calling to my atmntJon the construction complet~ ~rovi~on contained Jn the above
referencm:l property lea~. The paragraph tmlow outlines the extent of the con~mction that has
already been completed on tills pragefty. Additlonaity, I have included information I feel may I)e helpful
in establishing grounds for extending the time allowed to complele ~ proposed co~tslmction on this
property.
~c~on and site improvemenls ~.ady completed on this pmpen'y include the following:
del:llcatlon of a 10 x 350ft utility eeaerrtent, installation of a 2 Inch water line extending 350ff along the
northeast prol:~lY I~ounclary, the completion of a road bore that included sidewalk replacement and
street paving, the excavation and deering of approximately 450ft of roaciway, landscaping and seeci~g
of approximately 4,500If of lawn area, and auweying the propmty. In addition, a Civil Engineer is
currently reviewing site development considerations for this parcel. The expense and improvement
costs, to date, are as follOWS:
Lea~ & Other Payments to the City of Kenai
Property Taxes to the Kenat Borough
Total cost of site improvements
Total Holding and Improvement Costs
13,452.55
732.48
18.616.65
32,801.20
The ant~oated comple~ dale of the Kermi Airport Lodge building located at 230 North Willow Street
is Alxil 10, 2004. At the current time, the gueetmom ahee~ rock is nearly completed and all of the
fixtures ami fumlahin~ neceesa~ to flnteh thia building are on-cite, ready for installation. Comldeting
the Willow Slmet buikling will free up additional resources neeeled to expedite the completion of the
proposed conm~dofl tx~tJi~ecl ~n Itm property lea~e refemm~ afore. The proposed construction on
thl~ prop~y should I~e well undewmy over next 12 months however, considering the winter building
conditlonl that sunound ttm Janua'y anniversary date of th~ lea~, I would like to request an 18-rnonth
extension of the cx~atmcton compm-"l~n date to June 09, 2005.
I appreciate your time end consideration in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me for
additional information, or to address any questions thet may arise.
Sincerely,
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ALASKA STATE LEGISI,ATURE I'
SENATOR THOMAS H. WAGONER
· Co-Chair, Sextat~ l~ottt, c~
C~ir, ~m ~o~fi~ Co~
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Phone: ~07-4~-2~.~ Fax: ~07-4~-4779
Fax to:
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Subject:
Mayor Carey and Mayor Williams
262-1245 283-3014
Senator Tom Wagoner/Amy
Request letter of support- SB 190
The Senator would like to have the bill come back up in Senate Resource
next week, and would appreciate the letters before then.
Amy
Official
ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE
SENATOR THOMAS II. WAGONER
· Co-Cf%air, ~enate Resources Committee
· Co-Clmiz, Senate Trampormticm Committee
· Vice-Chair, Senate Community and R~gional Affairs Committee
· Member, Legi~la~ve Council
State Capitol, ~
Juneau, AK 99801
Phon~. 907-465-2828 Pax: 907-465-4779
145 Main S~reet Loop; Suite 226
Kemli, AK g9631
Phone: 907-283-7996 Fax 907-283.-3075
February 17, 2004
Mayor Dave Carey
177 North Birch Street
Soldotna, Alaska 99669
Mayor John W!]l!_~rns
210 Fidalgo Ave, suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Mayor Carey and Mayor Williams:
I have introduced Senate Bill 190, which would be adding certain state owned
lands into the Kenai River Special Management Area. I'm sure you are well
aware of this issue, since it has been a topic for many years. It will also be
changing the set up of the advisory board.
I am proposing to turn most agency members into ex-o~cio members. The only
agencies left with a vote on the board will be the City of Kenai, The City of
Soldotna, and the Kenai Penins:,!~ Borough, as these are the agencies directly
affected by the management of the Kenai River system.
When SB 190 had it's hearing in Senate Resources yesterday, it was requested
that I get more letters of support. I would appreciate a resolution in support of
SB 190, or a letter of support from you would be just as well.
Thank you,
Senator Thomas Wagoner
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IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA
TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION
BY THE SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Offered: 1/21/04
Referred: Resources
Sponsor(s): SENATOR WAGONER
A BILL
FOR AN ACT EI~YFITLED
1 "An Act adding certain state-owned land and water to the Kenai River Special
2 Management Area; relating to the mineral estate of the state-owned land and water in
3 the Kenal River Special Management Area; relating to the Kenai River Special
4 Management Area advisory board; and providing for an effective date."
5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
6 * Section 1. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section
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8 PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to further the implementation of the Kenai
9 River Comprehensive Management Plan by making additions of certain state-owned land and
10 water as described in this Act to the Kanai River Special Management Area.
11 * See. 2. AS 41.21.502(a)(4)(L) is amended to read:
12 (L) Other Lower River Land
13 Township 5 North~ Range 9 West~ Seward Meridian
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(c) The mineral estate in the state-owned land and water described in (a}
of this section is open to [EXCEPT FOR] oil and gas leasing under AS 38.05.180..
The [, THE] mineral estate in the state-owned [STATE,OWNED] land and water
deecribed in (a) of this section is closed to mineral entry under AS 38.05.181 -
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(b) The advisory board appointed under this section shall be representative of
user groups, resident property owners, municipalities ad[acent to the Kenai River [,
AGENCIES OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS], and other interest
groups. An eml~iovee, elected official, or other representative of a federal or stat,~
,,overnment may be alH~ointed to the advisory board as an ex officio membe,'
servinll without a vote. A majority of the votin~ members of the advisory group
shall be residents of the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
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Coastal Dynamics Workshop
March 17-18, 2004
Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
Homer, AK
You've been invited to participate in the Coastal Dynamics Workshop to be held in
Homer March 17-18, 2004. The first of its kind, this two-day workshop will bring key
Kenai Peninsula public policy makers and land use planners together with scientists who
have been engaged in researching coastal dynamics in Cook Inlet, Kachemak Bay and the
Western Kenai Peninsula.
Our invitation list is small and targeted. It includes:
Homer City Council
Kenai City Council
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
Homer, Kenai, and KPB mayors
Homer and Kenai City Managers, the KPB Planning Director, and selected members
of their staffs
The two-day workshop has been designed to be of practical value to you and your fellow
policy makers - to provide information to help you make the best decisions about our
complex coastal dynamics issues. The workshop also will help the scientific community
learn about your needs in order to help direct future research and workshop training
oppommities for you.
The first day of the workshop (March 17) will be your opportunity to learn what
scientists have discovered about the coastal dynamics in our region. There will be
presentations on:
Ocean, land, and ecological processes as they relate to coastal erosion
Techniques used to monitor the dynamics of the shoreline and measure bluff erosion
rates
Human contribution to shoreline and bluff dynamics and erosion rates
Techniques used to mitigate and manage erosion rates and dynamics--both
successes and failures
Social and economic impacts
Following each presentation, you'll have an opportunity to ask questions and offer your
observations.
These presentations will also be open to the general public.
The second day will build on the first. In facilitated discussions, invited participants will
identify key coastal issues, discuss ideas for developing local or regional policies, and
identify your needs for additional information.
This day will be open to the public in order to comply with Alaska's Open Meetings
Law, but there will not be oppommity for public comment.
We are excited about the opportunity to bring this pool of scientists together with
you, the local experts, to talk about practical solutions to the challenges that result
from our unique coastal dynamics. Your participation is vital to making this
workshop succeed. We strongly encourage you to attend all sessions, both days.
Location:
The conference will be held at the new Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center in
Homer, 95 Sterling Highway.
The evening reception and overnight accommodations on March 17th will be at the
Bidarka Inn, 575 Sterling Highway.
What expenses are covered?
Mileage to Homer & back at $0.375/per mile (Federal rate). Mileage reimbursement
forms will be distributed at the workshop and you will receive a reimbursement
cheek in the mail.
Single-occupancy lodging at Bidarka Inn on March 17 (Bidarka does not charge
extra for double occupancy, so you may bring a guest at no additional lodging cost.)
What else is provided?
Evening reception with hors d'oeuvres at Bidarka Inn, March 17 (Spouses are
welcome, but let us know in advance, please!)
Lunch on March 17th and 18th
Special Needs:
All hotel rooms will be non-smoking unless you notify us in advance.
Please let us know if you have any food allergies or if you are a vegetarian/vegan.
Please contact us if there are any other special needs of which we should be aware.
Please direct any information about special needs to Jan Yaeger at the Kenai River
Center. She can be contacted at 260-4882 ext. 238 or e-mailed at
j yaeger~borough.kenai.ak.us.
What is the schedule (tentative)?
March 17 Day One Presentations 8:00 - 5:00 (lunch provided)
March 17 Reception 6' · '
.30-9.00 (hors d oeuvres and
open cash bar)
March 18 Day Two Workshop 8:00 - 5:00 (lunch provided)
A detailed agenda will be available closer to the workshop date.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Rick Foster
Education Specialist
Kachemak Bay Research Reserve
95 Sterling Highways
Homer, Alaska 99603
(907) 226-4653
rick_foster~fishgame.state.ak.us
P.O, Box 2937
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5449
www. kenaiwatershed.org
February 3, 2004
Dear Friend of the Kenai River,
Kenai River Festival 2004 is coming ~Tune 12~h a 13~ to the City of Kenei,
Pork Strip. ~oln our wianina team in this effoe11, gOO3's event was fantastic with an
estimated 4,000 people in attendance. Your support helped make this happen end we
need your continued support this year!
The Kenei River Festival is a time to reflect on the importance of the Kenei River
in our lives; to celebrate its great recreational, economic and educational opportunities;
to learn how we can take care of the River; oud understand our paw in the survival of
the Kenoi River.
Activities et the Festival
· Su'qak and the salmon parade. Live Music (all day). Hands-on children's science
booth · Live Raptors · Puppet shows · Salmon & burrito dinners · Local artist vendor
booths · Wooden fish models for pointing · Salmon hats for kids · Pathways to fishing.
Agency a Organization information booths · and much, much morel
There is no entrance fee or charge for any activityl The entire event is sponsored by
local businesses and organizations.
Become a partner in this effortl Numerous volunteers offer their time for
the weekend, but this labor of love is not enough. Your contribution supports the
Festival activitiesl On the enclosed reply form, we have spelled out all the details of
sponsorship and the thanks you will receive in advertising, newsletters and web sites.
This year we have added a sponsorship category, C4~eate ~taansorship at the $2§00
level. Additionally, your cantHbatien is tax deductible.
Let us include you ns a partner in the Kelleli River Festival ZOO41 Please call if
you have me/questions, 907-260-5449. We look forward to working with youl
Fu mi,i Ch ir- · !
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Cit~s wo~ing together for communRy vitality in a h~l~y water" ~.
KENAI RIVER FESTIVAL 2004
JOIN THE FUN & INSPIRIATION - HELP MAINTAIN THE HEALTH
OF THIS EXTRAORDINARY RIVER!
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
~ CORPORATE SPONSOR $2500
CORPORATE SPONSOR level will have their logo on the festival T-shirt, mention on live radio remotes; full-
size logo appear in ads, newsletters and web site; web link and a banner spot at the Festival. New spon-
sors, please supply us with logo (.jpg & .eps format), banner and your web address.
MAJOR SPONSOR $1000
MAJOR SPONSOR level will have mention on live radio remotes; full-size logo appear in ads, newsletters
and web site; web link and a banner spot at the Festival. New sponsors, please supply us with logo (.jpg &
.eps format), banner and your web address.
SPONSOR $500- $999
SPONSOR level will have 1/2 size logo appear in ads, newsletters and web site, as well as a banner spot at
the Festival. New sponsors, please supply us with logo (.jpg & .eps format), banner and your web address.
CONTRIBUTOR $200- $499
CONTRIBUTOR level will have their name appear in ads, newsletters and web site, as well as a banner spot
at the Festival. New sponsors, please supply us with banner and your web address.
BUSINESS $100 FAMILY $50 INDIVIDUAL $25
Business, Family and Individual levels will have their name appear in ads, newsletters and web site,
well as being named at the Festival. Donations of $100 or more will have a web site link from our w~.._~
address
Please keep my donation ANONYMOUS!
ORGANIZATION NAME
CONTACT NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION ENCLOSED
FORM OF PAYMENT:
CC NUMBER
___ CHECK (Please make check out to the Kenai Watershed Forum)
_m CREDIT CARD (VISA or MASTERCARD)
EXP DATE SIGNATURE
PLEASE RETURN ENTIRE SHEET TO:
Kenai Watershed Forum, PO Box 2937, Soldotna, AK 99669
If you have any questions, please contact Robert or Josseiyn at 907-260-5449 or
josselyn@kenaiwatershed.org.
THANK YOU!
A RECEIPT FOR YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION WILL BE SENT TO YOU.
501 (C)(3) tax number: 91-1829284
FEB-II-2004 NED 02: 3 KPB AYOR'$ OFO 907 262 86t8
ENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
144 N. BINKLEY ' SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669-7599
BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892
VIA FAX (202) 224=23S4
Honorable Ted Stevens
United States Senate
522 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
DALE BAGLEY
MAYOR
HUD's Removal of the Kenal Peninsula Borough designation of Difficult to Develop
Area (DDA)
Dear Senator Stevens:
The removal of the Kenal Peninsula Borough from HUD's Difficult to Develop Areas (DDA)
pu~s the borough at a competitive disadvantage to comparable areas in the state, it is especially
hard on the Kenal Peninsula due to thc age of the existing Iow-income properties in the borough.
It may also have a negative effect on current senior citizen projects under development.
It is my understanding thc Matansuka-S~sitna, Fairbanks, Sitka and Juneau boroughs retained
their DDA designation while the entire 26,000 sq mile Kcnai Peninsula Borough does not
qualify. There are six cities within the borough and currently they are all adversely affected by
this recent change.
The loss of thc DDA designation is particularly hard on the Kenal Peninsula due to the age of
low-income housing projects. The majority of thc existing housing projects are 20 to 25 years
old, with some as many as 40 years old and most are in need of rehabilitation. Without the DDA
designation it will bc hard if not impossible m secure rcquircd financing to upgrade this existing
housing stock.
Another potm~tiaily serious issue is how the removal of thc DDA designation may effect senior
citizen housing projects currently under design. These include projects in Cooper Landing,
Nikiski, Sterling and Kenal. These projects have considerable public support and it would be
potentially devastating to delay or cancel these projects due to the loss of the DDA designation.
Your support and possible int~rvcntion to address this issue would be appreciated. With your
assistance, I'm hopeful HUD will reconsider and designate the Kenai Peninsula a Difficult to
Develop Area.
Dale L. Bagley
Senator Lisa Murkowaki Via Fax (202) 224-5301
Conp:~essm~m Don Younli Via Fax (202) 225-0425
Mayor John Williama
TED STEVENS ALASKA, CHAIRMAN
THAD COCHRAN, MISSISSIPPI
ARLEN SPECTER, PENNSYLVANIA
PETE V DOMENICI, NEW MEXICO
CHRISTOPHER S BONDr MISSOURI
CE GORTON WASHINGTON
ROBERT C. BYRD, WEST VIRGINIA
DANIEL K. INOUYEr HAWAII
ERNEST F HOLLINGS, SOUTH CAROLINA
STEVEN J. CORTESE* STAFF DIRECTOR
JAMES H. ENGDSH, MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
WASHINGTON, DC 20510-6025
January26,2004
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The Honorable John J. Williams
Mayor
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7750
Dear John:
Thanks so much for your message of congratulations and for your kind remarks. It's
hard to believe that 35 years have passed. It's refreshing to get positive feedback on my
work here in Washington, DC and it's good to know that I have your support.
With best wishes,
EVENS
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"Village with a Past, ¢it!j with a 'K-
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTi
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-3692 FAX: 907-283-3693
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Robert J. Frates, Kenai Parks & Recreation Director~
February 11, 2004
Dip Net Fishery Fee Stations
I contacted Mr. Tom Burck (KCHS Carpentry Instructor) and required about the
possibility of his students constructing two (2) shacks similar to the one placed at the City
Dock. Tom reported they could build and deliver them for $2,000.
I believe the Parks & Recreation Department could utilize current staffing levels (summer
hire) in order to staff both the north and south side fee stations at an additional cost of
$4,098.95 (overtime cost). These costs are based on FY04 salaries and staffing each
location 17.5 hours per day for twenty-two days. I think that it is reasonable to expect
that during slow times that people could pay at the iron ranger, thus, saving some money
throughout the period.
"villag . ith a Past, Cit . ith a Eatar "
KENAI PAFIK$ & FIECFP=ATION DEPARTMENT
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-3692 / FAX: 907-283-3693
'lllr
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Directofl~
February 12, 2004
Monthly Report - January 2003
The Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility had a drop in billable hours for the momh of January
compared to last year at this time. A smaller Peninsula Winter Games hockey
tournament coupled with severe cold weather accounted for the loss. A total of 20.5
hours were lost alone due to weather, which also delayed the removal of pole decorations
this season and affected use of the Nordic Trails.
One compressor was off-line throughout January due to a damaged sha~ coupler and one
control unit on the condenser tower burned out, neither of which fortunately affected
operations. All eighteen dasher boards have been purchased for ad space. No vandalism
was reported.
Director Frates attended an all day grant workshop through The Foraker Group on Jan.
26th and remained busy with budget preparations, Multi-Purpose Facility cost projections
and other administrative tasks. The Groundskeeper spent lot of time and effort grooming
the Nordic Trails in preparation for Peninsula Wimer Games activities and remained
involved with the Multi-Purpose Facility as well as clearing snow at the cemetery. One
of the two snowmachines used for grooming was taken off-line due to repair work and
may be several weeks before we can us it.
KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
ACTMTY REPORT
Month: January 2004
TBIS
THIS MONTH
ACTIVITY MONTH LAST YEAR
Customer Type: (hrs.)
KPIIA 48.5 81.5
KCHS 25 34
Homer H.S. 5.5 4
North Pen. Rec. 9
Adult League 4.75
Nikiski H.S. 1
Homer Hockey Assoc. 12.25 12
Skyview H.S. 1.5
Soldotna H.S. 1.5
Total Firs: 97.5 143
Revenue:
Ice Rental $10,272.94 $15,015.00
Figure Skating 136.00
Public Skate 80.00 196.00
Dasher Ads
Expenses:
Ice Maint. $9,946.56 $11,703.39
Electric 3,445.15 4,734.90
G~ 603.10 402.20
Water and Sewer 120.12 608.30
Sanitation 73.32 128.74
Total Revenue: $10,352.94 $15,347.00
Total Expenses: $14,188.25 $17,577.53
Memo
Linda Snow, City Manager
Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police
February 12, 2004
January 2004 Report
January 2004 brought 485 calls for police service. It was a busy month for felony drug cases that
included three methamphetamime investigations, one marijuana grow at a residence, and several
incidents involving the illegal possession/transport/sale of prescription drugs. Most of the drug
investigations and subsequent arrests were initiated by traffic stops for murine moving violations.
Chief Kopp and Fire Chief Tilly are continuing to pursue Homeland Security monies to equip the Kenai
Emergency Operations Center, upgrade public safety communications, purchase personal protective
equipment and enhance City computer network operations. The 2004 State of Alaska Homeland
Secudty Grant program application was recently submitted through the Kenai Peninsula Borough Office
of Emergency Management.
Officer Jeff Whannell was swom in January 5, 2004 in the Council chambers with department staff and
family members in attendance. City Clerk Carol Freas administered the oath of office. City Manager
Snow, City Attorney Graves and Finance Director Semmens elso attended.
Officer Whannell attended the two-weak Alaska Police Standards Council recertification academy in
Sitka, January 11 - 24, 2004. He has been in field training the past several weeks, and is scheduled to
assume solo patrol duties as of February 17~h, 2004.
Officer Whannell was working at the Kenai Police Deparlment as a dispatcher at the time of Officer
Watson's death. He previously worked as a police officer for the department from 1993 to 2001.
Officer Whannell has served the City of Kenai in an exemplary manner, and was awarded one of only
two commendations for ea~,ice issued by Chief Morris during his tenure as Chief of Police.
Sea pictures of Officer Whannell at Oath of Office ceremony below.
Officer Jeff Whanneil is administered the Oath of Office by City Clerk Carol Freas
Officer Whannell is congratulated by Chief Kopp
· Page 2
, son Jordyn, and wife PakO
Officer Whannell "signs on the dotted line".....again!
· Page 3
The "afterglow" with Jordyn at the center of attention
We wish again to thank the City Council administration for the love and support displayed to the police
department, and to individual officers and their families these past two months.
· Page 4
Municipal AIrpor~
Airport Manager's
Monthly Report
February 11, 2004
Annual FAA Certification Inspection: The FAA conducted the annual Part 139 Certification
Inspection on January 26 - 29. The following is a direct quote from the follow-up email sent to
me by the FAA. "Test Results: Airport and ARFF personnel performed in outstanding manner
on the Proficiency exams. Their dedication and professionalism to airport ops reflects highly
upon the top leadership provided by you and Mike Tilley." Thanks to Earl Hicks, Mary
Bondurant, and the entire Kenai Fire Department for their contributions to a very successful
inspection.
Airport Security: The TSA is moving ahead with hiring and bringing in equipment. If Council
approves the funding, we will proceed with the design and bid preparation for reconfiguring the
passenger hold room area.
Annual Air Fair: Mary is busy coordinating efforts for this year's Air Fair. We plan to rent a
booth at the Alaska State Aviation Conference and Trade Show May 15th and 16th in Anchorage.
Dave Bumett and the PRISM Training Center have agreed to split the booth with us. We will
advertise the Air Fair and the Kenai Airport. Last year's show ata'acted over 16,000 pilots and
aviation enthusiasts. Mary will be there registering pilots for the Air Fair and handing out tie-
down information. We believe this is our best opportunity to let everyone in the State know
what we have to offer.
KCHS Student Projects: Seniors in Mr. Kiel's government class do a Senior Civics Project
each year. We were very pleased when one of these students, Ryan Elliott, asked if there was a
project he could do at the Airport. Ryan is interested in pursuing a career in Air Traffic. With
guidance from Operations Supervisor Earl Hicks, Ryan built two picnic tables for us. One will
be placed in a grassy area in from of the Terminal and the other will be in front of the new
Operations Facility.
Upcoming Projects: Airport Commission reviewed plans for the Terminal
Driveway/Sidewalk/Parking Lot upgrades, Security Cameras and Security Gate Modification
Projects at the February Commission Meeting.
Visit from Quinhagak: City and Tribal Council representatives from Quinhagak visited the
Airport on February 6. They are building a new runway and airport and were interested in how a
Municipality owns and operates an Airport. Thanks to City Attorney Cary Graves, and Finance
Director Larry Semmeus for taking time to meet with this group.
Laser Lights: I am working with the FAA Runway Safety Office in Anchorage on a possible
test of runway edge lighting utilizing laser technology. We are considering allowing a test of
this new lighting system on the gravel ski strip. The test group would fund the installation and
maintenance.
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 ~"~
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014 ~
Memorandum
To:
From:
Date:
Linda Snow, Kenal City Manager
Casey Reynolds, Director of Economic Development
February 12a, 2003
January Report
The KEDS committee held a second meeting on February 9th and discussed an economic
analysis of Kenai, began forging a vision of the Kenai of the future, and agreed on a
calendar of meetings and events for the committee. The next meeting is scheduled for
February 23~, at which time the group will continue to discuss the Economic Base
Section, review the vision statement, and begin setting goals and objectives.
In preparation for these meetings and to determine the viability of long-term senior
housing as a growth component of Kenai's economy, I attended the Council on Aging
goal setting session and reviewed a study on assisted living done for the Kenai'Senior
Center.
On February 5-7th, the Alaska 20/20 program released the Alaska Progress Report for
2004. This report annually rates Alaska's pwgress in Education, Government, Economy,
Environment, and Community. I thoroughly reviewed the document to see if there was
anything useful to the KEDS process. Should any city council members be interested in
~viewing this report, it is on file in my office.
CITY OF KENAI
,, ~ ~,~ ~ ~,~,,
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 9~11-T/94
FAX 90~-2~14014 ~
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Jack La Shot, Public Works M~pager
February 12, 2004
Department Report for Council meeting of February 18, 2000
A current Public Works bid information sheet is attached.
Marilyn Kebschull attended the KPB Planning Commission meeting of
February 9, 2004. The commission unanimously recommended approval
of the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan. It is scheduled for public
headng at the April 6, 2004 Assembly meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
To.'
Linda Snow, City Manager
From:
Rachael S. Craig, Sen/or Center Director
Date:
Subject:
February 11, 2004
February Monthly Report
Total number of days rented in January 2004:5
Total Congregate Meals Served: 1,342
Total Home Meals Served: 1,224
Total Non-Senior Meals: 22
January 2003 Meals Served:
Total Congregate Meals Served: 1,060
Total Home Meals Served: 1,468
Total Non-Senior Meals: 45
January 2004 Transportation:
Total Transportation Assisted: 261
Total Unassisted Transportation: 257
January 2003 Transportation:
Total Transportation Assisted: 242
Total Unassisted Transportation: 324
The State has changed the way we document our Adult Day Service food clients. Instead
of being considered home clients they are now counted as Congregate Meals. Our
December 2003 Meal count is reflective of that compared to the December 2003 count.
The Center had a total of 695 volunteer hours for the month of January.
We held a AARP Defensive Driving Class. There were at least 25 people present. We
also held our first DEC Food Safety/Health Class. We had 60 food service workers
attend and become or renew certification.
We had 15 who came to the Wellness Center. The Wellness Center is sponsored by the
Central Peninsula Hospital. They furnish two nurses, one to take blood pressure, body
weight, blood draws and another to do pedicures for our sen/ors. They are also available
to answer health questions and do medication checks. This is a great service for our
seniors.
The Director and our Cook meet with staff from Kluge's office to consult about drawings
of the kitchen. We discussed how to make our kitchen more efficient to meet the number
ofmeais served.
Quarterly grant reports were written and budget process was started for '05.
Kenai Fire Department
February 12, 2004
TO: Linda Snow, City Manager
From: Michael R. Tilly, Assistant Fire Chief
Subject: January 15 - February 15, 2004 Department Report
Type of This Period This Period 2004 to 2003 to Difference
Response last yr date date
Fire 2 2 3 4 -1
EMS 80 59 122 98 +2 4
Other 24 14 35 24 +11
TOTAL 106 75 137 126 +11
"Other" includes investigations, public assists, mutual aid, search/rescue, hazmat, alarms, ARFF.
Awaiting award for 3 additional automated external defibrillators from a grant
· Continuing EOC development plans and Homeland Security Grant process with
KPD. Continue preparation for full scale airport drill per FAA certification
requirements.
· Conducted Training with mutual aid departments in preparation for airport drill
· Conducted FAA mandatory hot drills at PRISM for all K_FI) members
· Ongoing job of shoveling hydrants.
Page 1 of 1
Klm Howard
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Ewa Jankowska
Thursday, February 12, 2004 1:06 PM
Linda Snow
Klm Howard
Subject: Kenai Community Library - Monthly Report - January 2004
The Kenai Community Library staff is happy to report that we started the New Year with an over 19% jump in the
circulation figures as compared with the previous month. 104 new cards were issued and we also see more
students working at their homework in the Library and using our reference computers for research.
High circulation numbers could be partially contributed to the theme of all January story times - the Dinosaurs..
This kids' most favorite theme was coordinated with the very popular exhibit at the Anchorage Museum of History
and Art - "A.T. Rex Named Sue", the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton ever found. Apart from stodes
being read, the kids made Dino trading cards, Dino tracks and Dino dough fossils.
We have been very busy working with the Dynix staff profiling the new Horizon database and cleaning our
records. Now we are setting up collection codes, statistical classes, patron groups, lending periods, etc. A sample
of our records is now available at the Provo, Utah server and we will be looking at it for the next few weeks. The
actual hardware will be shipped to us in the middle of May. We have 8 specialists assigned to this project and a
very busy schedule that will end on June 6 when the new system will go "live".
Kenai Community Librnry
163 Main Street Loop
KenaL Alaska 99611
REPORT FOR DECEMBER, 2003
CIRCULATION
Adult Juvenile Easy Books
2129 396 1078
1545 268 423
45
CDs Ki~ Misc. Puzzles Videos DVD
213 4 40 -- 1453 190
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Periodicals
Cassettes Intemet Access
153 696
Total Printed Materials ............... 5884
Total Circulation ............................ 8633
IPAC Searches .................... 3854
ADDITIONS Docs Adult Juvenile Easy Books AV
Gifts 6 104 26 21 30
Purchases 59 4 10 1
Total Additions .............................. 261
INTERLIBRARY LOANS Ordered Received Returned
Books 33 18 12
INTERLIBRARY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY ............ 18
INTERNET USE ........ 696
VOLUNTEERS Number .... 10
Total Hours .....163
INCOME
Fines and Rental Books
Xerox
Lost or Damaged Books
$1,582.05
202.25
180.95
Total Income for January, 2004 ............ $1,965.25
Library Cards Issued January, 2004
Kenai 55
Homer 1
Kasilof 3
Nikiski 18
Soldotna 21
Sterling 2
Other 4
Total 104
Total Library Patronage ......
Adult Programs ........
Childrens Programs ....
6,735 Persons
39 Persons
352 Persons
CEPOA-EN-CW-PF
13 February20u~
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: Kenai River Bluff Erosion Study- Project Status
Invertebrate study - Study was conducted in April 2003 and found little in the way of
invertebrates in the riverbank area.
Limnology Study - Seasonal limnology studies continue to be conducted. The next limnology
study is scheduled for January 2004.
Bird Survey - Monthly bird surveys continue to be conducted.
Fish Study - Spring and winter fish studies have been completed by ADF&G. The ADF&G
report, which will present the findings of the studies, is scheduled to be completed March 2004.
TopographicaFhydrographical surveys - Survey cross-sections have been completed. This data
was used in the development of the hydraulic model of the lower Kenai River.
Hydraulic Study - Modeling of river conditions with and without-bank stabilization has been
completed. Results of the modeling indicate that minimal changes to the river's flow patterns
would occur under a stabilized bank eundition.
Riverbed sediment samples - Sediment samples were collected in May 2003 along the main river
channel and bank areas. Results of the hydraulic model study will be used in conjunction with
the riverbed samples to determine what, if any, changes to the river channel would occur under a
stabilized bank condition.
Sedimentation Study - The sedimentation study by the Waterways Experiment Station (Corps'
research laboratory) is ongoing. This work is scheduled to be completed March 2004.
Geotechnical Study - Geoteehnical fieldwork to determine groundwater flow rates has been
completed. The piping of groundwater out of the face of the bluff is considered to be a major
factor in bluff erosion process. Slope stability analysis of the bluffhas been completed. Lab
testing and geoteehnieal report has been completed.
Study Schedule - Environmental baseline studies will continue through the winter and will be
completed in March 2004. Engineering studies, which include hydraulic modeling of the river
(completed) and sedimentation analysis of the bluff will be completed March 2004. A main
report, which will include these studies as appendices, will be prepared in April 2004. The
report will undergo an agency and city review and is scheduled for completion July 2004.
For additional information please contact the project formulator, Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald at 907-
753-5638 or the project manager, Mr. Ken Turner at 907-753-5790.
CF:
Snow/City of Kenai
Komelis/City of Kenai
Tumer/POA-PM-C
Patrick S. Fitzgerald, P.E.
Project Formulation Section
INFORMATION ITF.,MS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2004
Post card messages from Library patrons.
2/04 Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, The Mission Link~
2/10/04 J. Bookey letter of support for the 7~i-Borough InteroperabiIity Focus
Project for SAFECOM Program Funding.
Mi ien Link
February 2004 Edition
Welcome to "The Mission Link", the monthly newsletter of the Challenger Learning
Center of Alaska (CLCA).
Preparinq for Sprinq
February at CLCA is a time of preparetion for the busy upcoming school missions
scheduled for the spring. The months of March, April and May are normally our very
busiest as students from all over the state travel to CLCA as the culminating experience
of four to six weeks of study about space. With our newly-completed dormitories,
students that used to "camp out" on our floor now have comfortable bunks to overnight
on (and the teachers and chaperones seem to really appreciate them, too!).
We are scheduling new classes daily, but at press time we had 11 missions scheduled
for March, 38 in April, and 38 in May. When schools let out for the summer, the staff at
CLCA will be preparing for our summer camp season, which runs June 15 - August 15.
While this schedule is grueling for the staff, we truly enjoy watching the energy and
excitement the students bring to the Center/. They are our prime mission, and all CLCA
program profits go to support that mission.
Science Education Consortium Formed
Recently staff from Challenger Learning Center, SeaLife Center, Islands & Oceans
Center, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, and UAA/Kenai Peninsula College met
at CLCA and agreed to form a consortium to develop and deliver distance-delivered
science education programs for students and teachers. In addition, the three science
centers will be working together to develop joint summer camp programs to be offered
beginning in the summer of 2005. It's great to have the educational facilities of the region
working together toward a common goa# If you'd like to see more, visit
http://paqes, mhlearninqnetwork, com/rlf3/kpsec/id3.html .
Mars Landinqs!
Have you been following the progress of the two successful Mars Landers? Here's
where to keep up with their activities, which should continue for about three months:
http://marsrovers./pLnasa.qov/home/index, html .
Support CLCA Through Your Donation
The Challenger Learning Center of Alaska is a private nonprofit 501-C3 organization.
Your donations are tax-deductible - please see your tax advisor for specifics.
I'd like to support the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska through my donation of:
$25. $50. $100.
$250. $500. other (list)
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Thank you! You may mail your donation with the above information to the address
below, or call (907) 283-2000 to make a one-time or monthly donation via VISA or
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February l0, 2004
Dr. David Boyd
Director, SAFECOM Program
PO Box 3926
Falrfax, Virginia 22038
RE: TRLBOROUGtI INTEROPERABU. rTY FOCUS PROJECT FOR SAF:ECOM PROGRAM
FUNDING-- Request for Support
Dear Dr. Boyd,
The City of Kenal requests your support for the Tri-Borough Interoperability Focus
Project for SAFECOM program funding. This initiative focuses on building out the
standards based, integrated and interoperable wireless communications system within
the Kenal, Anchorage and Mat-Su Boroughs. We recognize the cost saving and public
safety benefits of a shared communications system for Federal, State, and Local
government and emergency responders, as compared to many non-interoperable,
proprietary and fragmented networks. The SAFECOM program will allow construction
of such a system.
Migrating to a single, integrated, Project 25, digital system will provide us with the
highest level of operational readiness and interoperability with other government
agencies for routine government operations, public safety and mutual aid, and large-
scale disaster management and response.
The City of Kenal has butt an Alaska Land Mobile Radio {ALMR) network compatible
9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point, and is currently equipping a state-of-the-art
emergency communications center with ALMR compatible radio equipment. Without a
dedicated funding effort to the ALMR, the goal of providing immediate, secure, on-
demand interoperable communications for federal, state and local public safety first
responders in Alaska will be di~cult to meet.
Our City and Borough leaders, public safety personnel and communications planners
have all come together with state and federal ALMR project managers to develop the
Tri-Borough Interoperability Focus Project, and with support of the SAFECOM
Dr. David Boyd
Director, SAFECOM Program
Februa~ I0, 2004
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Program we are hopeful in obtaining the necessary funding to construct, ut/lire and
manage a fully integrated and interoperable wireless communications system that will
be the model for the rest of Alaska and other regions in the United States.
Your assistance will greatly enhance Alaska's Homeland Security, and provide
Southcentral Alaska with unprecedented emergency management capabilities.
CITY OF KENAI //f
~ames 12. Bookey, III
Vice Mayor
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Public notice is hereby given that a conditional use permit has been received to
construct a 32-foot wide by 200-foot long boat launch ramp within the 50-foot Habitat
Protection Area of the Kenai River. The activity under consideration is described as
follows:
Request and Location: A Conditional Use Permit Pursuant to KPB 21.18 for the
construction of a 32-foot wide by 200-foot long 14% - 15% sloped boat launch ramp
constructed with 8-inch thick by 16-foot by 30-foot pre-cast concrete slabs set on 6-
inches of crushed washed stone. This project is the site formerly known as Wards Cove,
located along the left bank of the Kenai River at River Mile 3.25, US Government Lot 9
and Alaska Tidelands Survey #115, Section 8, T. 5 N., R. 11 W., S.M., AK, (KPB Parcel
I.D.: 049-101-04 & 03).
Description as Stated in Permit: The proposed launch ramp will be designed as a
tractor launch facility with existing designated parking to accommodate approximately 60
launches.
Petitioner: Kenai Landing, Inc., 4621 West Hill RD, Homer, AK 99603.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission will hold a public headng, on
Monday, March 22, 2004, commencing at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business
permits. Meeting to be held in the Borough Administrative Building, 144 N. Binkley St.,
Soldotna, Alaska.
Anyone wishing to testify may come to the above meeting to give testimony or may
submit a written statement to the attention of John Mohorcich, Kenai River Center, 514
Funny River Road, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. Written testimony should be received no
later than Friday, March 19, 2004. Comments may be sent b',: fsx to (907) 2(~0-5992.
For additional information contact John Mohorcich at the Kenai River Center, (907)
260-4882.
John Mohorcich
Kenai River Center
Kenai Peninsula Borough
NOTE: You are being sent this notice because you are a property owner adjacent
to or within 300 feet of the described property,
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