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February 4, 2004
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARy 4, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
ITEM C:
ITEM D:
1.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COM~-NTR (10 minutes)
REPORTS OF KPB ~_~.~.~UT.y~ LE/-,lt~T.~TORS AND COUNC~,'-
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM E:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Ordi-ance 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 F/re Act Grant From the U.S. Fire
Administration (USFA} for Mobile Repeaters for City Emergency Vehicles.
Resolution No. 2004-08 -- Supporting the Passage of Senate Bill 247 to
Amend the Natural Gas Development Authority Act of 2002.
COMMISSION/COMMTTTEE REPORT'I,
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
ITEM F:
1.
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
ITEM I:
ITEM J:
ITEM K:
1.
2.
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ITEM L:
MINUTES
*Regulsx Meeting of Jsmusxy 21, 2004.
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery Report
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,S00
*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.
Discussion -- Schedule Budget Work Sessions
Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Tracy W.
Jones.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
City Manager
Attorney
City Clerk
DISCUSSION
Citizens (five minutes)
Council
EXF~UTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJO~NT
MAYOR'S REPORT
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REOUESTED
BY:
J-l, Report of the Mayor -- Letters to:
* Senator Ted Stevens regarding change of Housing
Urban Development's designation of the Kenal
Peninsula from Difficult to Develop Area.
Senator Ted Stevens supporting annual funding for the
Cook Inlet RCAC.
MAYOR WILLIAMS
CONSENT AGENDA
MAYOR'S REPORT
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Suggested by: Administra
City ofKenai
ORDINANCE NO. 2033-2004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA 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.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenal was awarded a grant from the USFA and FEMA in the
amount of $45,000; and,
WHEREAS, this award is a grant to equip city emergency vehicles with mobile radio
repeater systems; and,
WHEREAS, the required $5,000 match is available in the General Fund Contingency
account; and,
WHEREAS, the City will meet grant financial reporting and compliance requirements;
and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of City of Kenai to appropriate this grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA:
Section 1:
that a transfer be made as follows:
Transfer
From:
Non-Departmental - Contingency $5,000
To:
Fire Department - Small Tools $5,000
Section 2:
that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Federal Grants $45,000
Increase Appropriations:
Fire Department - Small Tools $45,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this Fourth day of
February, 2004.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:a~?_~
i01/13/2004) hi
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
January21, 2004
February4, 2004
February4,2004
Suggested by: City
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING
THE PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 247 TO AMEND THE NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY ACT OF 2002.
WHEREAS, 70 percent of Alaska's population resides within the Rsdlbelt region that
extends from southern regions of the Kenai Peninsula Borough to Fairbanks North Star
Borough; and,
WHEREAS, the economies and communities of the Kenal Peninsula Borough, the Cook
Inlet basin, and the Railbelt region rely on plentiful supplies of natural gas to provide
reasonably priced heat and electricity for home and business use; and,
WHEREAS, current proven reserves of natural gas are insufficient to address long-term
supply requirements for the Raflbelt region; and,
WHEREAS, Proposition 3 was passed in the 2002 general election and established the
Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority (ANGDA) to evaluate and attempt to
develop an "all-Alaska" LNG pipeline project from the North Slope to Valdez, with
provisions to develop a spur pipeline from Glennallen to the Cook Inlet basin; and,
WHEREAS, the underlying premise of Proposition 3 that established ANGDA is an "all-
Alaska" LNG project will "maximize jobs for Alaskans, revenues for the Alaskan
treasury, and access to gas for Alaskans"; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenal believes, under this premise, the best route for the
ANGDA LNG project follows the disturbed rights-of-way of the Rallbelt from Fairbanks
to tidewater in the Cook Inlet; and,
WHEREAS, a Railbelt route would help to preserve existing utility and industrial
infrastructure and would promote new development in rural areas and communities
along the Railbelt route by providing access to new supplies of low cost power, heat
and raw materials necessary to new value-added industries; and,
WHEREAS, it is the position of the City of Kenai that economics will decide the success
or failure of this project; and,
WHEREAS, to give the LNG project its best chance for success, ANGDA should base its
decisions on sound project economics, which should include a detailed comparative
analysis of the Rallbelt route option from Fairbanks to tidewater in the Cook Inlet
Basin versus the Valdez route; and,
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 247 has been introduced in the Alaska State Legislature and,
upon passage, would require both the Valdez route and the Railbelt route to tidewater
in the cook Inlet undergo a full design and cost evaluation before a £mal route is
chosen.
Resolution No. 2004-08
Page 2 of 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA:
Section 1: The Kenai City Council supports and endorses the passage of
Senate Bill 247; and,
Section 2: Copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to all members of the
Alaska State Legislature, the Honorable Governor Frank Murkowski and the Alaska
Natural Gas Development Authority.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fourth day of
February, 2004.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
To: Pete spragUe, Assembly President
Kensi Peninsula Borough Assembly Members
Thru: Dale L. Bagley, Mayor
From: Bill Popp, Oil & Gas Liaison
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Admini~i~/ion offers the following points on Senate Bill
247, sponsored by Senator Tom Wagoner, as it relates to the proposed .~lAska Natural
Gas Development Authority (ANGDA) LNG project to commercialize Alaska North
Slope natural gas.
Oil and Gas Office
43335 Kalifomsky Beach Road, Suite 16
Soldotna, Alaska 99669-8250
BUSINESS: (907) 262-6355 FAX: (907) 262-6762
CELL: (907) 398-8245
bpopp~bomugh.kenai.ak.us
DALE BAGLEY
MAYOR
The Kenni Penin~lla Borough has long advocated for the Rallbelt mute, Fairbanks to
tidewater in the Cook Inlet Basin, if a North Slope natural ~, pipeline to a LNG
facility is constructed. The Kenai Peninsula Borough should continue to hold that
position today based on the many geographical, financial, and economic and
infrastructure advantages offered by the Cook Inlet Basin to the project.
The underlying pl=u,~se of Proposition 3 that established ANGDA is that an "all-
Alaska" LNG project will "maximize jobs for Alaskans, ~aues for the Alaskan
treasmT, and access to gas for Alaskans." The acdmlnisi~'ation believes that under this
premise, the best mute for the ANGDA LNG project follows the disturbed rights-of-
way of the Railbelt from Fairbanks to tidewater in Cook Inlet. These fights-of-way
include the Parks Highway, the Alaska Railroad conidor and the Northern Power
Intertie. Seventy percent of the State of Alaska's pop, lstlon resides along this route
~ml w/Il directly benefit from th/s project, as wilt the Railboit communities and State
Government through increased bm/ness and employment activ/fies.
It is the position of the Adminiahation that economics will rule when it comes to the
success or failure of this project. To give the LNG project its best chance for mccess,
the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority should base its decisions on sound
project economics, which the Admini~hation believes will ultlmst~ly favor the
Railbelt route from FairbAnlc~ to tidewater in the Cook Inlet Basiv_ But the only way
to know for sure is through a full comparative cost and design analysis performed on
both the Valdez and Railbelt routes.
4. Senate Bill 247 requires a full study of both routes.
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SENATE BH.I. NO. 247
IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA
TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION
BY SENATOR WAGONER
letr~uced: 1/2/04
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A BILL
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED
I "An Act omandin~ the definition of 'project' in *he Act esmbbhing the Alaska Natural
2 Gas Devdopment Authority; and pFovMfn~ for an effective d~e."
3 BE IT ENAc:I'laD BY THE LEGISLATURE OF 'rl:lE STATE OF ALASKA:
* Section 1. AS 41.41.990(3) is amended to read:
(3) "project" means the gas t,~.,,~mi~sion pipeline, tog~cr with ~11
related pLop~ty and faoililies, to extend from the Pmdhoe Bay area on the No~h Slope
of Alaska eider to tidewamr at a point on Prin~ %ViHism Solmd and.the spur lille
from Olannallen to the Southce~md gas distrilmllon grid or to tidewater at a p~int
on Cook Inlet. and I-eludes plann;ng, design, and consii~mtion of the pipeline and
fasilities as described in AS 41.41.010(a)(1) - (5).
~_Se~ 2. This Act takes effect i,-mediately under AS 01.10.070(c).
SB0247A
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ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE
SENATOR THOMA~ H. WAGONER
· Co-Cimir, e,-~..,.TnmsportnfionCommi__+9~
· Vic~'-Chair, Sena~ Rzsmm:~ Commi+t,~
· Member, Community & Regioml Affairs
J~m~u, AK ~
December 29, 2003
Wanoner to Amend Gas Authoritv for Cook I~!~
Senator Tom Wagoner (R. Kenai) snn0unced today that he has prefiled e bill
amending the Natural Gas Development Authority Act of 2002.
The amendment ndds to the project dentition a specific reference to a line to
tidewater in Cook Inlet. The new language requires lhat ~ project is a pipeline,
with all related appurtenances, from Pmdhoe Bay to either tidewater in Valdez or
tidewater in Cook Inlet.
"My understanding is that the currem project description of a "spur line" to Cook
Inlet is not feasible'; said Wagoner. "Also, there is a lot of speculation that a line
tO Valdez is not economical either, which me~.n the current ?n pipeline proposal
may be doom~d".
Currently, the Act only provides the authority to investigate a route from Pmdhoe
Bay to Valdez. After discussions with'Commission member Bob Favratto, also a
resident of the Konai Peninsula, Senator Wagoner detc~ninod that providing this
Cook Inlet option was necesseryl
According to Wagoner. he discussed ~ with Representative Mike Cheamul~ R-
Nikiski, who indi_~l he would be willing to introduce companion legislation in
the House of Repre~-nt~ves.
Wagoner commented, "We need to mske sure that all Alaskans, including the
residents of South Central, have viable options for our gas resources".
CONTACT: Mary Jnckson; 283-7996
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
January. 14, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
c. Agenda Approval
d. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by
the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as
part of the General Orders.
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. *December 10, 2003
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ04-04 - Preliminary Plat - Baron Park No. 12. Submitted by Integrity Surveys, 605
Swims Road, Kenai, Alaska.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ04-02 - An application for an Encroachment Permit for rear yard setbacks for the
property known as Lot 2A, Block 4, Inlet Woods Subdivision Jones Replat (1545
Windward Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Tracy W. Jones, P.O. Box
2749, Kenai, Alaska.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Kenai Landing Kenai River Center application for boat launch at 2101 Bowpicker Lane -
Discussion
b. *PZ04-01 - An application for a Home Occupation Permit for a daycare for the property
known as Lot 3, Janousek Subdivision (603 Magic Avenue), Kenai, Alaska. Application
submitted by Christine Casiano dba Adventures in Learning, 603 Magic Avenue, Kenai,
Alaska.
c. *PZ04-03 - An application for a Home Occupation Permit for a daycare for the property
known as Lot 2, Jenny Lynn Subdivision (401 McCollum Drive), Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Sylvia Smart, 401 McCollum Drive, Kenal, Alaska.
8. PENDING ITEMS:
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
· -~ ~.~ b. Borough Planning
~.. c. Administration
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. 2003 Planning Commission Resolutions
b. 2003 Building Permit Charts
c. "Zoning Bulleting' - December 10 & December 24, 2003
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JANUARY 14, 2004 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIR RON GOECKE, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Goecke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Members Present: C. Glick, P. Bryson, R. Goecke, N. Amen, B. Eldridge, d.
Harflmelman, and d. Barrett
Others Present: Council Member J/m Bookey, City Planner M. Kebschull,
and Contract Secretary B. Roper
1-b. Elect/on of Chair and Vice Chair
Chaff-man Goecke turned the gavel over to Vice-Cha/rman Bryson. Vice-Chair Bryson
called for nominations for Cha/r.
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to nominate Carl G1/ck as Chairman of the Plann/ng &
Zoning Commission and Commissioner Amen SECONDED the motion.
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to close the nominations. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
Vice-Cha/r Bryson turned the gavel over to Cha/rman Glick and the floor was opened
for nominations for Vice Ch/dr.
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to nominate Phil Bryson Vice-Cha/rman of the
Planning & Zoning Commission and Commissioner Amen SECONDED the motion.
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to close the nominations. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
~ 1-c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the agenda adding the lay down items
provided prior to the meeting and requested UNAI/IMOUs CONSENT. Commissioner
Goecke SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Amen SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2:
APPROVAL OF MINUTP~
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC CoM~rm. NT
3-a. Casey Reynolds, City of Kenai, Director of Economic Development
Reynolds stated he came before the Commission to discuss the economic development
plan for the City and explained, the plan will be a complementary part of the City's
Comprehensive Plan. Reynolds reported he has been working with the Chamber for
the past. six months in forming a committee of citizens to assist with developing the
econormc plan. The committee consists of 22 very knowledgeable and high-profile
Kenai residents who, within the next six months, will forge out an economic
development strategy for the City. Reynolds stated he anticipates coming before the
Commission several times to provide progress reports and to get feedback on various
aspects of the plan; by the time it is finished it would be a complete and well-rounded
plan. Reynolds reported the first meeting, which will be open to the public, is
scheduled for January 26th at 6:00 p.m. at the PRISM building. Reynolds noted
Commissioner Eldridge is on the committee.
ITEM 4:
CONSIDERATION OF PLAT~
MOTION:
PZ04-04 - Preliminary Plat - Baron Park No. 12. Submitted by Integrity
Surveys, 605 Swires Road, Kenai, Alaska.
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for approval of PZ04-04 and Commissioner Goecke
SECONDED the motion.
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Kebschull requested the Commission review amended staff comments and the plat
provided a.nd added at Agenda Approval. Kebschull added, the original plat neglected
to have the 60' flag so in order to ensure the property that is un-subdivided had
access, the staff comments and the plat were amended. These show what the City is
proposing for the subdivision based on the lease application.
Chairman Glick noted this was not a public hearing but al/owed comments on the
subject.
Peter Klauder, Klauder a~ Company Architects, Kenai, Alaska. Klauder provided a
report on the conceptual plan for the proposed residential treatment center to be
operated by Aspirations, Inc. Klauder made available drawings and renderings for the
proposed facility and noted the following:
· The campus is designed to house kids from age six through 17 and will
focu. s on psychiatric treatment and education in a secured residential, home-like
environment.
· His design plays down the institutionalism of the site and explained the
various buildings and activity areas.
· The facility is designed to house 72 children and if the demand were
there, another facility would possibly be built in another area or location within the
state.
· Attorney Blaine Gilman added from the audience, the children are
referred from different placements, private, State, etc.
Commissioner Amen asked if the flagged portion was to be kept free and clear.
Kebschuli explained, the flag actually remains a portion of the un-subdivided lot and
will be access for future use. It was clarified the new construction would not be a
part of that parcel. Amen asked if the high level sound envelope of the airport would
cover the parcel and Kebschull replied, it would not be affected.
Commissioner Bryson stated the area referred to as a flag is inferred by the acreage
that is being platted by the 18 acres which is an increase from the previous drawing.
Bryson added, he would be surprised if the Borough wouldn't require that to be either
a tract or a dedicated unit and if so, the heavy line would go around and include that
tract. Kebschull added, the City of Kenai is not opposed to flagged lots and they are
allowed. She continued, the City Engineer recommends it remain flagged until such
thne as a dedicated right-of-way is required.
Amen asked for clarification on the term flag. Kebschull explained, under the City's
subdivision rules, if the area is dedicated as a right-of-way the City would be required
to develop it. Since it is uncertain what the needs are for the un-subdivided
remainder, a flag was created until the need is determined.
Eldridge stated the land in that area conservation land and pursuant to the
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Comprehensive Plan, will be changed to airport industrial land. He added, the
Commission will need to direct Administration to bring the new classification of the
airport conservation land forward.
VOTE:
Amen Yes
BrTson Yes
Eldrid§e Yes
Glick
Yes
Goecke
Yes
Barrett Yes Hamraelman Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 5:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PZ04-02 - An application for an Encroachment Permit for rear yard
setbacks for the property known as Lot 2A, Block 4, Inlet Woods
Subdivision Jones Replat {1545 Windward Drive), Kenal, Alaska.
Application submitted by Tracy W. Jones, P.O. Box 2749, Kenal, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED for approval of PZ04-02 and Commissioner Eldridge
SECONDED the motion.
The public hearing was opened.
Tracy Jones, 1545 Windward Drive, Kenai, Alaska - Jones introduced himself as
the applicant for thc encroachment perm/t and explained he had just moved to the
community last year and Hall Construction built a new 3000 sq. ft. home for him on
the two lots he purchased in the subdivision. He noted, this large home takes up
most of the property and indicated he was not aware of the setbacks when the little
out building project was started and had asked his contractor if he thought there
would be a problem. His contractor sa/d he didn't think so because the house sufficed
for the setbacks. Jones continued, he hired an individual to build the out building
and felt if there were any rules he depended on the contractor to know what they were.
Jones reported halfway through the project he had to let the contractor go so he
finished the project himself. Jones stated, before the project started he discovered a
rule about protecting trees in the area.
Jones referred to the covenants for his subdivision and passed it around to
Commissioners. Chairman Glick advised the City does not enforce covenants or get
involved in them. Gllck added, the covenants would have no bearing on the issue at
hand. Jones disagreed and stated they do in this situation and it's somewhat of a
Catch 22 because in order to do the covenants he's forced to do the other. Jones
continued, the covenants require a five foot setback for a single-story structure and he
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falls within the guideline. Jones added, when he purchased the property, he didn't
realize there was going to be a 20 and 15 foot setback and quite a bit of property is
lost because of that. Jones continued, he paid a lot of money for the property and
with the setbacks he loses a third of his property. Jones stated there is no
encroachment of any utilities, federal laws, permits, plats etc., and the only
encroachment he is being charged with is the 20-foot from the property setback.
Jones said he purchased two lots and those lots weren't even designed in a specific
direction so once the house was built, that determined the setbacks. Jones stated he
is on a corner lot and now he is forced to have two front setbacks so it pushes him
even further into the corner of his property. In order to have any type of storage
building, he would have to build right up against his house. Jones said this hinders
him from trying to build any kind of structure so he picked about five feet off the back
property line and came in 1S feet from the outside of the side of the property. Jones
provided photographs of his house and reiterated he still didn't know about the 20
and l$-foot setbacks and during the process he tried to protect the trees as required
by the covenants and still build a structure in the smail square he had to work with.
Jones stated the building is not a huge building, perhaps large for some little storage
building but it matches the house. Jones added, none of the neighbors have objected
to this building. Jones stated he went with the rules on the front of the covenants,
which states five feet and he built according to that.
Glick asked if there was power or heat to the building and Jones replied there was
only temporary power and no heat. Commissioner Barrett asked what the foundation
was and Jones replied it was on some piles as it is just a storage building and not a
dwelling.
Bryson stated he looked at the building and it appears to be quite tall, perhaps a two-
story structure. Bryson added, he wasn't inside but the placement of the windows
were well elevated from the ground which inferred to him it was probably a two-story
structure, in which case the l$-foot side setback would be appropriate. Bryson
added, the descriptions in the zoning code describe front and rear setbacks and when
the individual developed his lots it continued to front on Windward so there is a
question that Windward is the frontage and 120 feet into the lot is the rear. Bryson
continued, it is apparent from staff comments no building permit was acquired for the
construction but undoubtedly the building permit for the original building would have
provided information on setbacks and would have addressed the situation for five and
1S-foot setbacks on sides and what the rear was expected to be. Bryson stated he
couldn't see the justification of approving the encroachment permit.
Jones responded to Bryson by adding the structure is single story; it was just a loft.
Jones added, what makes a two story is an eight-foot ceiling inside and the structure
doesn't have that. He added, the plans were shown to the engineer or the building
inspector and it sufficed for a single-story building. Jones continued, if he tried to
move it, which is almost impossible, he'd have to cut down other trees.
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David Dickereon, Kenai, Alaska - Dickcrson reported he owns Lots 1 and 13, which
show they adjoin Jones' lot and bufldin§s. Dickerson stated theyYe Hved in the area
for over 20~years and had taken a lot of time looking around for a location to on which
to build. Dickerson continued, one of the attractions of the lots in Inlet Woods were
the covenants and the fact there is some open space between buildings and the
privacy it provides. Dickerson requested the encroachment permit be den/ed because
he felt it will close in on his lots and reduce the value of his property. Dickerson
added, the Jones' home is very nice but quite lar§e as is the out building, which he
feels is thc tallest single story shed in Kenal and it will cast quite a shadow on his lots.
Dickerson stated he would like to see the setbacks maintained as they are written as
they are there for a purpose and they protect everyone including Jones.
Eldr/dge stated, since the building inspector determined the structure to be s/ngle
story and if the setbacks are followed per code, Jones could potentially move the
structure I0½ feet closer to the Dickerson lot line. Eldridge stated he felt it would be
better with an encroachment perrait than to move closer to the other lot. Dickerson
stated, the lots are 80-feet wide which arc narrow w/th the setbacks and that affects
what can be done. Dickerson reiterated he felt thc setbacks should be maintained.
Barrett asked if it would st/il be a problem/f Jones were to move the shed closer for
the side setback of Lot 1. Dickerson replied, a building five feet from his property line
was not ideal, but it would be acceptable as long as it is within code.
The public hearing was closed.
For clar/Hcation purposes, Kebschull noted
· The determination of the single story was based on the building code,
which requires a certain amount for livable space and because there was no building
permit issued for this construction, is was not reviewed.
· The building official had not been inside the structure so it would have to
be reviewed.
· V~nen it was discussed earlier, it was noted it might be considered a
daylight basement, story-and-a-half type structure which would require a ten foot
setback.
· Any structure over 120 sq. ft. requires a building permit and is required
to meet the setbacks. Kebschull added, this structure is 200 sq. ft. over that amount.
Connnissioner Hammelman asked what the setbacks are for a two-story and
Kebschull replied, five feet for a single story, ten feet for a daylight basement or split
level, and 15-feet for a two-story.
Amen asked when the 120 sq. ft. restriction came into effect and Kebschull answered
about three years ago when the code was clarified and it requires that any structure
requiring a building permit also is required to meet setbacks.
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Bryson stated he and his wife own a number of properties in the area and he was
notified by mail of the hearing. Bryson noted they do not own any of the adjacent
properties but a_re within 200 feet. He added, it was his intent to vote on the issue.
Hammelman stated it was difficult for him to decide on the subject because there had
'. ...
.o .dete.rmmat~on. of whether it ~s a. single or two-story structure. Kebschull
~u xt is not a two-story structure. Glick asked ff it could be considered a dayl/ght
basement and Kebschull stated it could be by looking at the height of the structure.
She added, it is not a typical structure by definition. Bryson stated for clarification, in
either case the 15.5 feet conforms to both situations on that side and it is the 20-foot
rear setback that is the issue.
Eldridge asked what the process was since the City now knows the building exists, i.e.
will the appl/cant be required to file a building permit. Kebschull answered, yes, and
that is when the encroachment was discovered. Kebschull added, the building official
would not review it until an encroachment permit is received.
VOTE:
MOTION FAILED.
Chairman Glick advised an appeal could be filed within 15 days with the City Clerk.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED that the following fmdings of fact be attached to the
action taken:
Lots were originally platted fronting on Windward.
As described and defined in the City's building code, Windward Drive
would have been the frontage in this case and the opposite parallel line
would be the rear setback.
The common lot line 2 -3 was vacated and Lot 2-A created by the
elimination of that lot line.
The residence was constructed fronting on Windward as originally
intended by definition of the plats.
An accessory structure was built without a building permit and
encroached on the rear setback by appro:,'/m~tely 14 feet.
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Commissioner Amen SECONDED the motion.
Commissioner Barrett noted a comer lot could choose either street to be the frontage.
Kebschull clarified, a frontage is determined when a house is designed. Barrett added,
Bryson said the lots were designed to front Windward but it appears the decision is
made when the foundation of the house is laid down. Glick advised Commissioner
Bryson was providing finding of fact on how the encroachment occurred.
Bryson asked where frontage is determined in the code and Kebschull replied, the
front of a house is determined by looking at several sections including the definitions
for front, side, rear setbacks; the Development Requirement Tables specifically state
that side setbacks are determ/ned independently from the front view of the structure;
and, the address section states the house is addressed from the street that it fronts.
Kebschull reiterated, all those sections are put together and that's how the front of a
house is determined.
VOTE:
Amen Yes
Br~son Yes
Eld_ridge Yes
Glick
Barrett
Yes Goecke Yes
Yes 14~mme]m~ Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Kebschull advised of the appeal process, which needs to be in writing to the City Clerk
within 15 days.
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
OLD BUSINESS -- None.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Kenai Landing Kenai R/ver Center apphcation for boat
launch at 2101 Bowpicker Lane
Kebschull advised the Commission is given the opportunity to make comments or
recommendations to the Borough as they review the request for a Conditional Use
Permit. Bryson abstained from making any determination on the issue due to
potential conflict.
After general discussion, it was determined the Commission was in favor of the
project. Kebschull stated she would advise the Borough and noted the Harbor
Commission also made a similar recommendation.
PZ04-01 - An application for a Home Occupation Perm/t for a daycare for
the property known as Lot 3, Janousek Subdivision (603 Magic Avenue),
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AK~nai,. Alasi~a.. App~cation subrm'tted by Christine Casiano dba
ventures m ~eammg, 603 Magic Avenue, Kenai, Alaska.
Approved by consent agenda.
P'/,04-03 - An application for a Home Occupation Permit for a daycare for
the property known as Lot 2, Jenny Lynn Subdivision (401 McCollum
Drive), Kenal, Alaska. Apphcation subm/tted by Sylvia Stuart, 401
McCollum Drive, Kenal, Alaska.
Approved by consent agenda.
.ITEM 8:
.ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
PENDING ITEMS -- None.
CODE ENFORC~M~.NT ._ None.
REPORTS
10-a. City Council -- Council Member Bookey reviewed the January 7~ action
agenda and noted Council approved the pr/nting of the Comprehensive Plan.
Kebschull noted the printing w/il not take place until the plan is reviewed by the
Borough. Bookey advised Council approved the Capital Improvement Projects hst
wh/ch will be distributed to the borough and leg/slators.
10-b. Borough Planning -- Commissioner Bryson reviewed the Borough
Planning Commission agenda for the January 12t~ meeting and discussed actions
taken.
10-c. Administration - Kebschull noted the following:
· It appears the facil/ty I/lauder explained earlier would require a
Conditional Use Permit even in the light industr/al zone but further clarification w/Il be
prov/ded later. The lease application is the first step followed by platting then it would
come before the Commission to determine if the property is not needed for publ/c
purpose.
· The packets may appear a l/ttle different and that's due to a new copier
system the City is using. This is t/me-saving tool for staff.
· The yearly reports are/ncluded in the packet. A current code violation
report will be provided at a later date.
· The work session regarding adult-oriented businesses had been
scheduled for immediately following the February 11th meeting and City Attorney
Graves w/Il attend.
ITEM 11:
PERSONS ~NT NOT Sa~nuL~.~ __ None.
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ITEM 12:
INFORMATION ITEMS
12-a.
12.b.
12-c.
2003 Planning Commission Resolutions
2003 Building Permit Charts
"Zoning Bulleting" - December 10 & December 24, 2003
ITEM 13:
COMMISSION COMMENTS ~ QUESTIONR
Commissioner Goecke asked ff the City can require building contractors are licensed.
Kebschull replied, the City does not require a license for someone purchasing a
building perm/t and it does not require someone to prove they are paying sales tax.
Kebschull added, in this instance the builder was not known. Kebschull noted, the
City is very careful to educate people when they purchase lots in Inlet Woods. A
packet of information is provided which includes setback information and the
purchaser is counseled on the information packet of contents. The City reviewed the
process with Jones and Dickerson. Kebschnll advised the arguments Jones provided
the Comnfission were not the arguments he gave staff when the encroachment was
discovered. Kebschull added, Jones said where he came from those kinds of
structures did not require a building perrait and he thought if the structure would cost
less than $5,000 he didn't need one.
Kebschull continued, if would be difficult to track builders. Those locally follow the
requirements. Goecke asked if Jones purchased the lots from the City and Kebschull
confirmed he did and then he replatted them and he reviewed the plat after the house
was already started. Bryson asked for clarification if a contractor was going to
construct and item in the right-of-way he has to have a perra/t to do the work.
Kebschull confirmed a permit would be required to excavate in the right-of-way
bonding would have to be provided.
Kebschull noted the City occassionally puts a notice in the paper explaining building
permits are required.
Eldridge asked if there was any other way to get the setback requirement information
ou, t. and Kebschull stated the information currently is in all the paperwork. Bryson
aaaed the setbacks are on the building perm/t, in the code, and is available in
handouts. He continued, the action taken had precedence where the adjacent
property owner objected to the approval of the perm/t. Kebschull continued, in this
case Jones' building permit for his house had the setbacks on it.
Eldrldge asked if the City was in a position with the approval of the Comprehensive
Plan to start on the conservation zone at the airport and Kebschull replied, not until
the Plan is returned from the Borough.
ITEM 14:
ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the
motion. There were no object/ons. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8 25 p.m.
MLnutes transcribed and prepared by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
January 28, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by
the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed fi.om the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as
part of the General Orders.
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. *January 14, 2004
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ04-05 - Preliminary Plat - Inlet View Subdivision - Tapley Addition. Submitted by
M.$. Best, 304 Diane Lane, Soldoma, Alaska.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
8. PENDING ITEMS:
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Zoning Bulletin (vol. #50)
b. 2004-2006 STIP
c. KPB Administrative Plat Approval (Integrity Plaza & Strawberry Fields Forever # 1 )
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNll~G ~ ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBI/IRS
JANUARY :28, 2004 - ?:00 P.M.
CHAIR CARL GLICK, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
C. Glick, P. Bryson, R. Goecke, B. Eldridge, j. Hsmmelman,
and J. Barrett
N. Amen
Council Member Jim Bookey, City Planner M. Kebschull,
and Contract Secretary B. Roper
1-b. A~enda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to approve the agenda adding the lay down item
provided prior to the meeting and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner
Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
1-c. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2:
APPROVAL OF MINUT~-~ .. January 14, 2004
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM3:
ITEM4:
SCHEDULED pImT.T¢ COMM~.~T -- None.
CONSIDERATION OF PLATR
PZ04-05 -- Preliminary Plat - Inlet View Subdivision - Tapley Addition.
Submitted by M.J. Best, 304 Diane Lane, Soldotna, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED for approval of PZ04-05 and Commissioner Eldridge
SECONDED the motion.
Kebschull noted staff had recommended approval. Chairman Glick noted the Analysis
paragraph of the Staff Report showed the subdivision as Inlet Woods and clarified it
should be Inlet View Subdivision. Kebschull confirmed that was correct.
VOTE:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM S: PUBLIC HEARINGS .. None
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -_ None.
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS .. None
.,ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS -- None.
ITEM 9: .CODE ENFORCI~M~.NT __ None.
ITEM 10: REPORTS
10-a. City Council -- Council Member Bookey reviewed the January 21et
action agenda. Bookey reported Council would hear an appeal of a decision made by
the Plann/n§ & Zoning Commission regarding the Tracy Jones property in Inlet Woods.
10-b. Borough Planning .. Commissioner Bryson reviewed the Borough
Planning Commission agenda for the January 26th meeting and d/scussed action
taken.
10-e. Admtnistrat/on __ Kebschull noted a work session was scheduled to be
held after the February 11, 2004 meeting to review the material on adnlt businesses
within the City of Kenal.
ITEM 11:
ITEM 12:
PERSONS PI~I~'-m~_NT NOT So~4~-DU~,~.~ __ None.
XNFORMATION
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JANUARY 28, 2004
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12-a.
12-b.
12-c.
Zoning Bulleting (vol. #50)
2004-2006 STIP
KPB Administrative Plat Approval (Integrity Plaza & Strawberry Fields
Forever # 1)
ITEM 13: COMMISSION COMMR~TS ~ (}UESTION,~
Chairman Olick reported he would be absent from the February 1 lth meeting.
ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:14 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JANUARy 21, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBFA~
http: / / www.ci.kenal.ak.u.~
.ITEM A:
i.
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Alleg/ance
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 d/scussion 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 l~m~.!C COMa~.~TS (10 minutes)
~H.u.s~tead, As.s?tant Chief, Consultation and Training, Alas~m
~a -- ~resentauon of SHARP Award.
REPORTS OF KPB ~t~.~T~y. ~-~-!~ATORS AND COUNCn ~
PUBLIC HEARINGS
O~dinance No. 2032-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $51,491 in the General Fund for a Juverfile Justice
Grant From the State of Alaska to be Passed Through to the Boys and
Girls Club of the Kenal Peninsula.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Rssolution No. 2004-03 -- Confirmlug the Assessment Roll on the
P/liars Improvement Special Assessment District.
l~solution No. 2004-04 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the
Toyon Way Improvement Spec/al Assessment District.
Resolution No. 2004-05 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the
Schooner Ch-de Improvement Spec/al Assessment Distr/ct.
l~,~solution No. 2004-06 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the Baain
View Improvement Spec/al Assessment D/strict.
R~solution No. 2004-07 -- Transferring $5,400 From the General Fund
Contingency Account to the Street Lighting Repair and Maintenance
Account.
7. Conthauance of Liquor Licenso .- PROTEST -- Kena/Joe's ~
Bar/Beverage Dispensary.
ITEM E:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM F:
1.
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
ITEM I:
1.
2.
3.
5.
6.
ITEM J:
ITEM K:
*Liquor Licenas/New Permit -- Kenai Landing/Beverage Dispensary
Tourism
COMMISSION/COmMiTTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Ah-port Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
d. Kens./Chamber of Commerce
e. Arctic Winter Games
*Regular MeetLng of January 7, 2004.
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceed/ng $2,500
*Ordinance No. 2033-2004 -- Increasing Estlm~ted 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.
Approval -- Commission/Committee Reappointments
Dlsotumion -- Commission/Committee Meetin§ Schedule
DJ~oussion -- Park-N~mlng Policy
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE ~'~-~ION - None Scheduled
.ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 21, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://wvav.ci.kenai.ak, us
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at appro~rimately 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 d. Williams, Mayor
Linda Swamer
Blaine Gilman
Jim Bookey, Vice Mayor
Joe Moore
Absent were:
Rick Ross and Pat Porter
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the foUowing changes to the agenda:
ADD TO:
D-5, Resolution No. 2004-06 -- Confu'ming the Assessment
Roll on the Basin View Improvement Special Assessment
District -- 1/21/04 letter from Margaret Dolchok regarding
Parcel No. 4925129.
Map of road paved and code information relating to property assessed.
ADD TO:
Information Item 7 -- Map showing proposed lands in referred
to Senate Bill 190 KRSMA and map indicating the two
properties situated in the Kenal city limits.
ADD AS:
Information Item 8 -- Department of Community & Economic
Development letter stating FY 05 population determination.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the smended agenda and Council Member
Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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MOTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COM~.NTE
Cliff Hustead, Assistant Chief, Consultation and Training, Alaska
OSHA -- Presentation of SHARP Award.
Mr. Hustead presented the 2004 Alaska Occupational Safety and Health (AKOSH)
Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) award to Public Works
Manager KorneLis and Fred Macvie. It was noted this was the third year the award
has been presented; only one award is given during the year; and, the City's Waste
Water Treatment Plant had received the award for those three years. Finance Director
Semmens added, the receipt of the award affects the City's Workers' Compensation
rates.
.I. TEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ~lnsa~.~,~ut_.y, ~_.~4'~.~T~._~.TOi~,~ AND CO/J~IO-w~,;
Assembly Member Betty Glick reviewed actions taken at thc January 20, 2004
Borough Assembly meeting. She noted in particular, two additional hearings were
added for the aircraft fiat tax ordinance to allow for Assembly Member Chay to meet
and discuss the issue further w/th representatives from commercial and non-
commercial aircraft owners and representatives of the Peninsula communities who will
be affected by the proposed tax change.
MOTION:.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2032-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $51,491 in the Genera/Fund for a Juvenile Justice
Grant From the State of Alaska to be Passed Through to the Boys and
Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula.
Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Ord/nance No. 2032-2004 and Coundl
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
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There were no public comments. Council Member Swarner noted, this is a pass-
through grant which the city administers, but receives no compensation for doing so.
VOTE:
Ross
Gilman
Absent
Yes
Yes
Willia2ns
Moore
Yes
Yes
! Bookey Yes
Porter Absent
MOTION PA~$ED UNANIMOUSLY.
Resolution No. 200403 -- Conf. i~ing the Assessment Roll on the
P/llars Improvement Special Assessment District.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-03 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS[ CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Resolution No. 200404 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the
Toyon Way Improvement Special Assessment District.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-04 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Resolution No. :2004-05 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the
Schooner Circle Improvement Special Assessment District.
MOTION:
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JANUARY 21, 2004
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Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-05 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Resolution No. 2004-06 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the Basin
View Improvement Special Assessment District.
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-06 and Council
Member Bookey SECONDED the motion and requested UNAKIMOUS CONSENT.
Rtmty Huff -- Stated he was representing Margaret Dolchok, 700 Dolchok Lane (Lot 2,
Block 5). Huff explained the property is situated at the end of Dolchok Lane, wh/ch is
officially plated as a cul-de-sac ending at the Dolchok property line. He noted the
following:
· The cul-de-sac/street area to the Dolchok property has been treated as a
driveway for many years and not ma/ntained by the city.
· The upgrading of the roadway, with excavation, etc. did not extend to the
platted cul-de-sac and that port/on {currently used as a driveway) was not widened to
street width and was graveled over and paved.
· The gravel pit property adjacent to the Dolchok property, was back611ed
and the grade is higher than the street and he believes additional runoff problems
affecting the Dolchok property will occur in the spring.
· He believed the road work is substandard on that portion of the project.
· The project des/gn was stated in the continuing resolution to include
culverts, drainage, etc.
Public Works Manager Kornelis reported the issue was discussed at a public hearing
and it was decided the project would include paving a narrow road to the Dolchok
driveway. He added, the improvement to Dolchok Lane benefited all the properties.
Bill Nelson, Project Engineer -- Nelson confirmed the narrow roadway to the Dolchok
property was not excavated but was overlaid with gravel. Because of a hill and
overhead power line situated in that area, it had been decided to stop the excavation
at the crest of the hill because of the large additional cost that would have been
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involved had the hill been excavated and the overhead power line moved. Additionally,
he understood it was not desired to have a large street come right to the front door of
the Dolchok home.
Discussion followed in which it was learned it was an oversight of the city not to have
been maintaining the area now treated as a driveway since it is part of a city street
and it would now be maintained and corrections can be made for drainage. Nelson
also noted the project did not include any change of the drainage pattern, although a
problem could have been caused when the gravel pit was bacloql~ed. He added,
drainage was outside of the scope of the project.
A break was requested to review the petition document and learn if Dolchok had
signed the petition.
BRF. AK TAKE~: 8:01 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:17 P.M.
It was noted Margaret Dolchok did not sign the petition. When asked what type of
rel/ef Huff was seeking for Dolchok, he suggested correcting the expected dra/nage
problem and deleting the assessment for Dolchok. Bookey stated he agreed there were
problems with the project and assessment for Dolchok, but felt there was some good
made available to her property from the project. Huff stated he felt that would be fa/r.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to reduce the assessment for the Margaret Dolchok
property by two-thirds {or $790 as the Dolchok share and the city's share changed to
$1,580), the city maintain the road, and the city rectify the dra/na§e problem. Council
Member Swamer 8ECORDED the motion.
VOTE:
Swamer Yes Moore Yes
Gilman Yes
MOTION PA~ED UNAKIMOUSLY.
B°°key lYes /
Porter Absent
There were no further comments.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Resolution No. 2004-07 -- Transferring $5,400 From the General Fund
Contingency Account to the Street Lighting Repair and Maintenance
Account.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2004-07 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
.There were no public comments. Public Works Manager Komelis explained the
increase in funds was necessary because HEA was no longer maintaining wood pole
lights. A brief discussion took place relating to companies available to do the work.
City Manager Snow reported several companies were contacted; only two fu-ms have a
boom truck which is necessary to do the work; one company's price is higher than the
other; and both companies will have people available to do the work when needed.
VOTE:
Yes Porter
Swarner Yes Moore I Yes
O/lm~r~ Yes
I Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D-7. Continuance of Liquor License -- PROTEST -- Kenai Joe's
Bar/Beverage Dispensary.
Clerk Freas referred to a memorandum included in the packet which explained,
according to Kenai Municipal Code, obligations to the city must be protested by
council and bligations to the city include any to the Borough. She noted, this license
is current with the city, however is owing taxes to the Borough. Freas requested a
motion from council to forward a letter protesting the continued operation of this
license if accounts are not brought current by January 30, 2004.
MOTION:
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Counc/1 Member Swarner MOVED to direct the City Clerk to send a letter protesting
the continued operation of the liquor license if accounts are not current by January
30, 2004 and requested UNA.h'IMOUS CONSENT. Coundl Member Moore SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Liquor License/New Permit -- KenaJ Landing/Beverage Dispensary
Tourism
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM E:
COMMISSION[ CO~ REPORT~q
E-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Swamer noted the meeting
summary was included in the packet and a work session had been scheduled for
February 5, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center.
E-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Moore reported the next
meeting was scheduled for February 12. Afl-port Manager Cronkhitc gave a report
regarding the Transportation Safety Admlrdstration's (TSA) adding the Homer, Valdez
and Kenai airports to those requiring baggage and passenger screening by TSA. She
noted a scanning roach/ne had been placed in the airport terminal and an en~neering
fn-m will assist in designing modifications to make room for the equipment, etc., costs
for which will be borne by the TSA. Cronkhite noted, the baggage screening will begin
over the weekend. Additionally, the TSA has stated they will hire locally eight to ten
employees and will rent office space for the agents in the terminal at the going rate.
Mayor Williams also noted the Coast Guard writ add six high speed boats for
protecting the Cook Inlet.
E-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Bookcy, referring to the meeting
summary included in the packet, reported a meeting was held on January 12 at which
an election of officers was held. Tommy Thompson was elected Chair and Barry
Eldridge was elected Vice Chair. He added, the Commission heard a presentation
from representatives of the Police, F/re, and Parks & Recreation Depa~ tments relating
to the dip net fishery. The Commission made recommendations relating to fee
stations, installation of a permanent restroom facility; camp/'we restrictions; raising
walkways above the dunes, etc.
E-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Gilman reported he would be
out of town and not able to attend the February 3 meeting. Coundl Member Moore
stated he would attend the meeting.
Parks ~ Recreation Commission -- Parks & Recreation Director Frates
reported the meeting surnmar~ was included in the packet. He noted thc Commission
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made a recommendation relating to the parks-n~ming policy and requested a special
meeting in February to further discuss potential upgrades to the multipurpose facility
relating to the Arctic Winter Games use. Clerk Freas reported the special meeting had
been scheduled for February 5 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers.
R-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Bookey reported he
attended the January 14 meeting. During the meeting Carl Glick was elected Chair
and Phil Bryson was elected Vice Chair. Bookey gave a surnro~l'~ of other discussions
and actions taken.
F,-?. Misoelluneous Commissions and Committees
E-7a. R~autlflcation Committee -- Council Member Swamer reported the
next meeting would be held in February.
E-To. K~nai Convention ~ Visitors Bureau Board -- No report.
R-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Mayor Williams reported he would
be attending the Alaska Conference of Mayors meeting in Juneau, January 26 and 27.
Council Member Swarner noted the Lands and Economic Development Committee
teleconference schedule. '
E-7d. Renal Chamber of Commerce -- Chamber President Tim Navarre gave a
brief update of Chamber activities including concerns of g~m!n§ changes, the first
meeting of the Economic Development Study Group to meet January 26, and an
invitation to have one police officer attend weekly Chamber luncheons.
E-Te. Arctic Winter Games -- Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported he
attended the last meeting at which potential scheduling problems between the Games
and the state high school basketball tournament was discussed. The issue was
referred to a subcommittee to discuss further.
BREAK T,tk'3~: 9:04 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 9:40 P.M.
ITEM F: MII~ITE8
ITRM G:
ITEM H:
RegnJo~ Meeting of Janua~, 7, 2004 -- Approved by consent agenda.
CORRE~N)NDENCE -- None.
OLD Busn~F.~8 -- None.
ITEM I:
~ BUS]lfESS
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BJlll to be Paid, Bill- to be Ratified
MOTION:
Coundl Member Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Council Member Swarner
SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Purchase Orders Excee~,,g $2,500
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
When asked the last time the price of fuel was bid, Public Works Manager La Shot
stated it had been three years ago and it was planned to go to bid again before July.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
1-3. Ordinance 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.
Introduced by consent agenda.
Approval -- Commission/Committee Reappointments
Upon review of the list included in the packet and adding additional names who had
agreed to serve another term, council directed that all who had indicated they wanted
to continue to be reappointed.
Discussion -- Commission/Committee Meeting Schedule
A brief discussion took place in which it was noted concerns expressed by commission
and committee members relating to the bi-monthly meeting schedule included feeling
disenfranchised and, at the same tim~., concerned with the larger agendas when some
do meet. It was also noted, the commissions had been able to add special meetings
when the request was deemed necessary and appropriate. Council reviewed estimated
cost information for contract secretarial services which was included in the packet.
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Council chose to keep the bi-monthly schedule at this time and discuss the issue
further during budget preparation.
Dlscuuion -- Park-Naming PoLicy
Council reviewed the draft policy which was included in the packet. It was noted the
Parks & Recreation Commission had recommended approval of the poLicy with one
amendment, i.e. removing the last paragraph of Item 1.
A brief discussion followed in which consensus of council was the draft guidelines
were more than they felt was necessary because it was felt each request would
probably have to be reviewed and weighed on its own merits. However, they agreed
the procedure was sufficient, i.e. a written request submitted to the City Clerk, the
request forwarded to the Parks & Recreation Commission for review and
recommendation, upon the Commission's recommendation, the request forwarded to
council for consideration.
ITEM J: REIN3RT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Williams noted the following:
· He would be attending the Alaska Conference of Mayors meeting in
Juneau, January 26 and 27.
· He will be unavailable for the February 18 meeting and Vice Mayor
Bookey will conduct the meeting.
· He will travel to Washington, DC March 5-12, 2004 to attend the NLC
Conference of Cities and to meet with the congressional delegation.
· Referring to the letter of invitation to a Coastal Dynamics Workshop in
Homer, March 17-18, 2004, it was agreed the following persons would attend to
represent the City:
Council Member Bookey
Planning & Zoning Commissioners Olick and Eldr/dge
Staff representative
Mayor Willi~m-s (March 18 only)
· Reminded all of the Chamber of Commerce Awards reception scheduled
for Saturday, January 24.
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORT~
K-1. City M~nager -- City Manager Snow noted the following items:
· The department head reports were included in the packet and called
attention to the budget calendar which was included.
· In March, 2003, council passed an ordinance to allow eligible employees
to retire within the PERS program and be re-employed, opting out of PERS at that
time. Two employees were taking advantage of the program, i.e. Keith Kornelis and
Scott Walden.
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Council Member Swarner stated she would be asking when prices were compared a lot
during budget discussions. She referred to an email message to Snow asking how
often the city has done street maintenance which is the state's responsibility. Snow
stated they were reviewing the question and gathering the information and it would be
forwarded to council. Swarner suggested the information should be available to take
to Juneau.
· A suggestion of applying to the Denaii Comm!-~sion for funding for
purchase of some equipment was received from Council Member Swarner. In
discussing it with a representative from the Commission, she learned purchases for
municipalities had not now and never been something they considered.
Council Member Bookey noted his concern the city is clearing the sidewalks along the
Spur Highway and that in doing so, could be expected by the state to continue doing
the work.
A discussion followed relating to pre-budget preparation, revenue stream information,
how legislative actions may affect the city budget, a possible employee cost of living
allowance raise, etc. Council Member Gilman suggested revisiting the city's tax
structure to/'md a way to raise additional revenue, including lowering the mill rate by
one m/il, but increasing the sales tax rate to slx percent and ellm~uate personal
property tax. Concerns were expressed that if a state sales tax is instituted it would
compound the problem. Finance Director Semmens suggested council should discuss
a change in tax rates no later than the second February meeting. He added, he was
working on the assumption there would be no change in the current tax levels and
working within those parameters insofar as budget preparation was proceeding.
K-2. Attorney -- City Attorney Graves reported he would attend a work
session scheduled for after the Plnnning ~ Zon/ng Commission meeting of February 11
to discuss the draft adult entertaimnent ordinance.
ITEM L:
L-1.
City Clerk -- No report.
DIgCUS~ION
Citizens -- None.
1,-2. Council --
Bookey -- Requested an update relating to the printing of the city's
Comprehensive Plan. It was reported the printing was on hold until after it is
approved by the Borough Planning Commission and then the Assembly.
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Swarner -- Stated she liked the color airport enplanement report and suggested
she would also like to attend the NLC conference in Washington, DC. It was noted the
Legislative budget included funds for only one member of council to attend.
Moore -- Requested the dip net fishery report be placed on a council agenda for
council's discussion. He also asked if the snow had been removed from the
multipurpose facility roof and Frates reported it was a work in progress.
Gilmore -- Stated he would not be in attendance at the February 4 meeting. He
also suggested the city bring forward a resolution supporting SB247 relating to the gas
pipeline. Clerk Freas stated she could have one prepared for the next packet.
Wllltnms __ Noted the following:
· Enplanements were down on a five-year average.
· Requested packets of information relating to the bluff restoration project
be prepared for him to take to Washington, DC to distribute to the congressional
delegation with all the latest reports, etc. included. He also requested a picture of the
bluff erosion be placed on the front of the information.
· He will discuss with the congressional delegation the bluff restoration
project, Tri-borough Transportation Authority funding, and changes in the HUD
definition of the Kenal Peninsula as a "difficult to develop area" noting he believed the
administrative change was arbitrary.
EXF-,CUTNE 8F~8ION - None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:15 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, AK 996.~
Telephone (907) 283-7879
Fax (907) 283-2267
August 21, 2003
To:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police
Kim Wannamaker, Lieutenant
Bob Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
Keith Komelis, Public Works Manager
RE: 2003 Kenal River Personal Use Dipnet Fishery
The 2003 Dipnet Report includes this summary memo highlighting s~gnificant fishery observations, statistics,
expenses and recommendations for the 2004 dipnet fishery; activity reports of Police, Parks and Recreation,
and Public Works; and the Seasonal Enforcement Officer report det, illng fishery observations, photos and
recommendations for enhancing the North and South beach dipnet fishery.
The dipnet fishery opened at 6am on Thursday, %10-03 and dosed at llpm, Thursday, %31-03. Most
problems associated with the fishery were anticipated and categorized as typical, and generated more irritation
with the frailties of human behavior than actual incurred difficulty.
The Police Department hired two non-sworn, unarmed Seasonal Enforcement Officers (SEOs) whose
scheduled shifts provided coverage 7 days a week during the fishery. The SEOs overlapped during the week
and worked cooperatively with Parks &Rec, City Dock personnel, and were assisted as needed by Patrol
Officers. The SEOs were responsible for City Code enforcement (camping, p,rki,~,g, off-road vehicle
operations, ATV use). The two SEOs working this year were experienced, both having worked the same
positions last year.
The Department handled 49 dipnet-related calls for service, compared to 38 in 2001 and 49 in 2002. The 49
calls for service in 2003 were actually more, but the daily iron ranger change-outs (Officers assisting Parks &
Rec employees) were all logged under a single daily service call rather than individually numbered. The calls
for service included ATV & off-road vehicle operations, parking violations resulting in more than 220
warnings, 15 citations and 6 impounds, lost/stolen/found property reports, fishing gear disputes, and lost
children and/or pets. The Department also investigated one death at the City Dock, generated 3 investigative
reports, and issued one traffic dtation for a moving violation.
Sworn Officers spent 33 hfs and SEOs spent 240 hours on dipnet-related activity..A. Honda 4-wheeler was
again provided by the Kenal River Center and used extensively by the SEOs for patrolling the South Beach.
KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
2003 Dipnet Fishery expense summaries are noted below:.
Police Department Expenses (Labor)
Police Officer (33hfs)
Seasonal Enforcement Officer~ (240hfs)
Total
755
2.988
$3,743
Parks and Recreation Expense Estimate
Matemls & Services
Labor
Total
21,729
1.147
$22,876
Public Works Expense Estimate for Kenai Boating Facility
Materials and Services
L~bor
Total
Grand Total Expenses
Launch Ramp and Dipnet Parking Revenue
6,447
6.609
$39,675
$107,927
2003 Concerns and Consideratinnu for 200~.
S'_mna~:
The multiplicity of signs, sizes and locations is confusing to dipnetters who only come to Kenai once a year
for the fishery. A master signboard for the North and South beaches would serve as a focal point for
dipnetters to review Kenai Municipal Code ordinances, dipnet fishery regulations, and park/camp fees.
Individual signs would still be necessary to mark beach access points, handicap parking, and areas prohibited
to vehicular traffic. Ideally, this signboard would be located at the pay stations, where the attenchnt would
collect fees, give out information and answer questions related to the fishery.
While larger capacity iron rangers were implemented this year and an additional one installed on Dunes Road,
there were problems with a noticeable increase in noncompliance with paid parkin~ pan/cnhrly on the south
beach. Dozens of vehicles were contacted and drivers were reminded of the paid parking requirement but
receipts revealed low compliance. The City would have greater compliance by erecting manned pay booths,
like at the City Dock, with attendant(s) receiving payment from drivers 17 hours per day (6am - llpm)
2002 and 2003 labor costs are for both SEO's
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dumag the fishery. A pay-as-you-arrive procedure would greatly reduce tmae spent by, the SEOs patrolling the
parking areas checking compliance, av. ili.g that time for expenditure in other areas. The City. would see an
increase of approximately $20,000 in revenue by providing parldng attendunts.
In order to effectively collect revenue from all dipnet parddpants on the South beach, the Cannery Road
vehicle access at the perri~o residence should be dosed to vehicular traffic for the three-week fishery. This
would funnel all traffic past the City pay station on Dunes Road. See map attached.
~ Several complaints were received regarding sesvice (toilets full) and dea-!Jness of the North
beach pon-a-potties. No complaints were received regarding the South beach port-a-potties. It was noted
that the $18,000 spent each year by the City on port-a-potties for the 3-week fishery could be allocated
towant purchase ($23,500) of a pre, cast, vandal-resistam conerete toilet (manufactured locally) like those in
use at local state parks & boat launch sites. See brochure for double vault, preeast conc~cte toilet attached.
These units axe aesthetically pleasing, and would provide a permanent upgrade to the City of K,~i
recreationrd areas on Kenai Avenue, and on the South beach. The North beach toilet would ideally be
positioned at the end of K~.~i Avenue where the dipnetters load/off load, where port-a-pomes axe currently
positioned. Another advantage of the double vault precast concrete toilet is that its holding tank is 1,000
gailons per side, vcrsus 25 gallons per port-a-potty. It would take 80 portable toilets to match one precast
concrete toilet.
The Police Department investigated one complaint of vanduligm to the existing wooden outhouse at the end
of South Spruce at the beach. This stmoatre is subjected to repeated arson and vandalism theoughout the
yeast.
~ Tents were allowed on both beaches this year. This did not create significant police issues, save
trash problems on the South beach. However, the City has the resources (personnel) to mitigate this problem
to manageable levels. It is recommended that the "No Camping" signs be ~emoved for the 2004 fishery, and
a fee schedule with designated beach camping areas be established. The proposed fees are $20.00 for park &
camp, $10.00 park, & S10.00 camp (per 12 hr period).
There are three primary concerns with camping:, htt~, fires, and habitat d.,~.~. These will be addressed
with an aggressive Pac~ It I~/Pac~ It Oxt policy, No 0t~# Fins rule, and orange plastic bamer fencing to
protect the North beach dunes, the North beach bluff below South Forest Drive and Old Town ~ and
the South beach wetlands. The continuous presence of atte~ehnts at the pay stations will help r-~.%oe eech
of these concerns.
Traffic Con_t~stion on g~nui Ave- This was not a problem except during mid-fishery weekends, with a flood
of dipnetters as~ving and lesving within a small lime fram~ It was anticipated that a lot of vehicles would be
on Ken~i Ave to unload/load their gear from the beach, and SEOs spent dedicated time maintainin~ traffic
control, impounding vehicles as applicable, to keep the process moving as smoothly as could be expected.
For a more in depth review of the 2003 dipnet fishesy, please review the depamnental reports included with
this SUrnrnu~y memo.
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Memorandum
To: Lt. Wannomaker
From: J. Whito and J. Jenckes, Seasonal Enforcement Officers
Date: 9/2/2003
Re: Dipnet Fishery 2003
The information/ncluded in this report is a summary oftbe Personal Dipnet fishery that
took place at the mouth of the Kenai River starting on Thursday, July 10, and concluding
on Thursday, July 3 I, 2003.
The fishery opened on Thursday, July l0th at 0600 hours. At this time the fishing was
limited to certain hours of the day: 0600-2300. The first week of the fishery was
relatively slow. There was no shortag~ of parking on either the north or south beacbes.
The north beach patrons were more eomplient in paying for parking than those of the
South beach, perhaps because they were more fami!/ar with the procedures on the North
beach from past years. This being only the second year for a parking fee on the South
beach, there was less compliance. It seemed as if there was even less compliance on the
South beach this year than last.
On Friday, 7-11-03, there was a eousidamble increase of vehicles and people in the
parking lots on both the north end south beaches. Seasonal enforcement officers spent
most of the day enforcing the paid parking ord/nsn~ce on the north beach and kept Waffle
flowing smoothly on Kenai Avenue. Officer White issued one dipnet related citation.
Officer Jenckes issued one dipuet related citation and 8 warnings (4 on the North Beach
and 4 on the South beach). On thc South beach, enforcement officers explained thc
reasons for a parking fee, passed out pa/d parking permits end enforced fee collection.
On Saturday, 7-12-03, there was another increase of vehicles end people on both the
north end south beaches. Thc parking lot on the north beach was near, but never
exceeding its capacity for parking. Overall, parking was not a problem, though constant
enforcement was needed to keep it so. Vehicles parking past purldng medians were
quickly red tagged, or if the driver/owner was present, asked to move. Many warnings
were served on vehicles that did not display a parking permit. Officer White issued one
dipnet related citation. Officer Jenckes issued two dipnet related citations and 35
warnin~ (18 on the North beach and 17 on the South beach). Compiinnce on thc south
beach was extr,mely low with approxlmAt _o. ly 5-10% of the vehicles displaying a parking
permit. Again enforcement officers handed om warninss and parking permits. The
off~cers informed the patrons that the parking fee helped cover the cost for the toilets
provided by the City.
On Sunday, 7-13-03, the crowd began to clear out in the afternoon. Officer White towed
one vehicle illegally parked on Kenai Avenue, and issued two dipnet related citations.
On Friday, 7-18-03, there was a large number of people moving into the nora be~h
parking lot during the evening hours. The parlclng lot was filled to its maximum capacity
end overflow parking was directed to the Little League parking lot. Keuei Avenue had
minor congestion because people loaded/unloaded slowly. Much of the enforcement time
was spent encouraging persons to unload faster, enforcing "No Parking" on Kenai
Avenue and enforcing paid parking in the parking lot. Officer Jenckes issued two dipnet
related citations and 25 warnings on the North beach.
On Saturday, 7-19-03, there was a large number of people on both beaches. On the North
beach the parking lot was overflowing with many vehicles parked illegally. There were
numerous vehicles parked past the parking medians blocking exits, vehioles parked
blocking the entrances and exits to the trails leading to the Mumcipal Park on South
Forest end double parked blocking in other vehicles. Overflow parking at the Kenai
Little League Park was also full. Overflow parkers quickly began parking in any
available space such as the Catholic Church parking lot and the former Kenai Supply
parking loL Enforcement Officers' time was msinly used to keep order in the City's
parking lot and on Kenai Avenue. Whenever police prasence leit the area, vehicles
woidd/mm~thately begin parking illegally in the palddn~ lot sad on Keuai Avenue.
Officer ~A'ni~ impounded five vehicles and red tagged numerous other illegally parked
vehicles. Officer Senckes issued one dipuet related citation and 19 north beach warnings.
The south beach was also extremely busy. There were approximately 250-300 vehicles
parked on the beach. Enforcement officers were so busy keapmg order on the north
beach, they were -nsble to show a presence on the south beach or enforce the paid
~ ordinance.
On Sunday, 7-20-03 both beaches were again crowded. As thc day went on, more end
more people began exiting the beach. A considerable amount of time was spent on the
South Beach enforcing the paid parking ordinance. Officer White gave out 75~- paid
parkln~ p~'rmits advising owners of the vehicles thay needed to pay before thay lef~ the
beach. Most people said they had no problem with paying the fee, but complained that
the iron ranger was not easily located. The Iron Ranger was changed en the south beach
by Officer White and contained very few completed parking permits. Compliance was
very low with approximately ~% of the patrons paying. On the North beach it was also
busy during the day with most persons leaving by late evening. Officer White issued four
dipnot related citations and 7~+ warnin~os.
During the next weekend of Friday, 7-25-03, through Sunday, 7-27-03, both beaches
were relatively busy with more people than usual on the last weekend of dipuet. The
p .arking lot on the north beach was nearly full, but never exceeded its capacity. A
windstorm that began to kick up on Saturday mght and thrived on Sunday mede the water
too rough that it drove away most of the dipuetters. Officer White issued one dipuet
related citation, and Officer ,lenckes gave out 33 warnings on the north beach.
There were fi-equent checks mede by Seasonal Enforcement Officers at the City dock.
There were few problems at the dock this year compared to past years. The main
complaint fi-om the city dock concerned overmght camping. At the city dock there are a
few poorly placed signs prohibiting overnight camping. More signs in better locations
( signs that could be seen when entering the parking lot) would help alleviate this
problem. Another way to alleviate this problem would be to have the parking attendant
advise patrons of the overnight camping regulations.
SPECIFIC OB~ERVATIONS AND CONCERNS
NORTH BEACH
People seem to have a good understanding of the procedures on the North beach parking
area.. The majority of those parking complied with the $ I 0 fee, and displayed their
penmt properly. Those who were non-compliant this year were cited or towed.
Enforcement officers gave out hundreds of warnings for paid parking violations and
issued many citations. Compliance with the parking fee is not a problem on the North
beach parking lot because of constant police presence and enforcement, and four previous
years to become accustomed to the procedures. Ideally the City would have an attendant
to take direct payment, and then assign a parking space. This would allow any police
officer to come to the beach at any time and be todd by the attendant, which vehicles were
in violation.
On the average fishing day there were few illegally parked vehicles on Kenai Avenue
(which were promptly towed and/or cited), and the majority of those stopped on Kenai
Avenue were loading or unloading. The majority of the people did comply with the rules
knowing that they were being strictly enforced.
The eventual allowance of camping on both beaches solved many problems and created
others. When allowed to camp, the dipnetters left their vehicles parked in the city's
parking lot all night creating more revenue for the City. The downside of allowing
people to camp on the beach created issues of trash, damage done to the dunes and longer
m~oading t~le8 for families along Kenai Ave. The main problem was trash. By the end
of the fishery the beach was littered with miscellaneous ~'ash it, gms (especially alumlmnn
cans end bottles), even with the tide having taken away much of the trash already.
Many dipnetters camped on/in the dunes in every crevasse they could. Enforcement
Officers had campers move their camps immediately when such sites were found. There
was also clamnge done to the dunes all along Kenai Avenue where dipnotters had
unloaded their gear from their vehicles and walked over the dunes to reach the beach.
The iron ranger on the north beach was much larger than last years', which alleviated the
problem of overflowing. Also, there were no problems with the envelopes running out.
This helped out in enforcing the parking fee knowing that each person had access to the
fee envelopes.
The signs in the parking lot and along Kenai Avenue that read "NO CAMPING" should
be taken down and new signs made to explain the new rules for 2004.
Over the pest four years of the iisbery signs have been removed/stolen from the North
beach arc~ Several "1 HOUR PARKING" si~ are missing, which led to paying
persons parking there. This makes it difficult for those wanting to just park for an hour,
to find a place to park. This caused officers to wait an hour before citing or towing
vehicles in the parking lot, to allow for persons who could not find a spot in the one hour
parldng area.
Parking permits also left Enforcement Officers answering many questions. Information
on the pankln~ permits is sometimes misleading. The p~mlts still state there is "No
Camping Allowed." If the City decides to allow camping m the fimue th/, phrase should
be deleted from the perking permit. Because the City uses the same permit for both sides
of the river, thare is information that applies to the North beach that does not apply to the
South beach. The main reason for confusion wes because the pa~ult stated that people
had to leave for 12 hours after staying for 12 hours. This only applies to the North beach
parking lot, and only when it is busy (to allow everyone the chance to park and fish).
Enf~ont Officers placed cones at the end of each median~ hoping this would keep
vehicles from parking beyond them. This seemed to solve the problem last year, but not
this year. Cars would simply park pest the medians and place the cones on the outside of
their vehicle. This happened one time where approximately 9 vehicles had parked past
the median with KPD cones on the outside. All vehicles were red tagged and towed (if
their owner didn't move them before the tow staved) because they blocked entrances and
exits to the lot. This only happened when there were no other places to park in the lot.
South Beach
A high number ofwarninss for failure to pay wore issued. People seemed to be
cooperative once their questions about fees were answered, bm when the iron rangers
were picked up the numbers showed somethln~ completely different. An attendant
collecting the money at the end of Dunes Road is an answer to thi, problem. To help
funnel people pest the pay station, the City would need to temporarily stop vehicle access
to the beach off Cannery Road during the fishery, keeping it open only to pedestrians.
The SEes would then be in a much better position to immediately ticket a vehicle for not
paying, no warning given. This would alleviate the problems with the fee signs and the
/ton rangers.
The fee signs for the South beach caused confusion. First, the wording on the sign off
Dunes Road - "Seasonal Fee", caused some people to believe if they paid once they ware
able to park there indefinitely during the "season." The sign should read something like
"Dip Net Beach Parking Fee." This may cut down on the confusion.
Seconal the Dunes Road iron ranger was a long way from the parking area so some
people did not think the fee applied to them. People knew thare was a fee area; they just
did not understand where it was. Others were confused because the beach iron ranger was
not close in proximity to the toilets, so they were unsure where to pay.
Third, the placement of the "Pay Here" sign at the beach iron ranger needs to be changed
for 2004. This sign faced away from the parking area and was relatively small, so many
people were not able to see it. Parks and Recreation put up orange fencing around the
beach iron ranger, which increased the visibility of it, but did not help compliance.
Another tactic used to increase compliance was placing orange signs on the port-a-pomes
alerting people of the iron rangar, but still that did not seem to help. Again, to alleviate
confusion it might help to place a m~nned booth at the end of Dunes road.
Cam. ping on the south beach was not an issue, due to the policy of as long as they were
paying they were allowed to set up a tent.
Trash was an issue on the south beach. Early in the fishery a trash pile began to
accumulate agaln~t the side of the toilets. By the end of the fishery it was very large. It
took Parks and Rec four mackloads to remove the trash. In 2001 the City of Kenai
placed trashcans on the South beach, hoping to curb the trash problem there. However,
as garbage filled the cans, persons continued to pile trash around the can creating a
problem. In 2002 no trashcaus were provided and a "pack it in, pack it out" policy was
implemented. This policy is somewhat successful with only a few incidents or,ash piles
needing cleaned up.
Driving in the vegetated areas was not a major problem this year. I found no vehicles in
the vegetated areas and only a few ATV tracks. The City may want to purchase more
barrier fencing or other barricades blocking vehicles from driving so close to the dunes
and vegetation.
ATV's are very popular on the south beach. Most often juveniles, whose parents are
dipnetting, are operating them. SEes wrote several citations and issued warnings for
operators under 18 not wearing a helmet. Fast, reckless driving of the ATVs an~ong the
dipnettars is an issue requiring enforcement action.
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210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7'7'94
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Klm Wannamaker, Police Lt.
Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager
Robert J. Frates, Kenai Parks & Recreation Director'~
August 14, 2003
Dip Net Fishery - Parks & Recreation Activity Report & Expenses
The following is a brief Activity Report of the 2003 Personal Use Fishery.
Litter and Fish Waste Control
A total of four (4) dumpsters were provided this season. Dumpsters were originally
scheduled for twice-weekly service, however, was changed to three (3) days weekly on
July 16 as a result of trash accumulation. The fish waste dumpsters were filled with trash
during the first 2 days, however, after Peninsula Sanitation moved them to a different
location the problem was rectified.
The "pack it in, pack it out" was generally effective on the South Side. A dumpster along
with a kiosk should be placed on Dunes Road to facilitate this process.
Sanitation Facilities
Facilities were serviced daily, including the City's permanent restroom No problems
were reported back from Al Gagnon and Sons and dip net participants were generally
pleased with services. The South Side restrooms were located closer to dip net activities,
and tiros, eliminated complaints from users concerning the distance one had to walk last
s~ason.
Sand Dune Protection
A significant amount of time was dedicated to shoveling walkways on the North Side
prior to the season. Waikways should have been elevated more to eliminate sand build-
up. During the course of the season it became extremely difficult for participants to
discern the walkway areas from other paths that have been created.
The orange safety fencing was repaired several times throughout the season and should
be replaced with a more permanent type fence that requires less maintenance.
Fee Collection Boxes
The fee collection boxes used at Dunes Rd and the North Beach were enlarged this
season in an attempt to double the carrying capacity, thus, eliminating emergency calls to
change out boxes.
Consideration should be given to changing the wording on the sign located near the fee
collection boxes on Dunes Rd. It was reported that some participants thought this was a
one-time fee area orS10 rather than a per visit basis.
Post Clean-up Activities
Fish waste accumulation on the North Side after the season was significaut as a result of
Iow tides. A total of 8 hours were spent raking the beach after the season.
ALPAR spent a day cleaning up on the South Side. This was a significant timesaving for
the Parks Department since all lilter had ah'eady been retrieved and piled up ready for
delivery to the landfill. As mentioned, a dumpster near the parking lot will help eliminate
this prob, lem next season.
Other Miscellaneous Suggestions for Next Season A. Establish a season pass for participants.
B. Install a temporary fee collection station (shack) on Dunes Rd.
ESTIMATES FOR MATERIALS & SERVICES
Portable Toilets $17,000
Dumpsters 1,600
Fish Waste Dumpsters 605
Iron Ranger Modifications 2,324
Dip Net Info Cards 200
Total $21,729
LABOR ESTIMATE
Removing Sand From Walkways
Fee Collection, Restroom Cleaning, Litter Control
Iron Ranger Installation
Dip Net Info Distribution
Raking Beach
Total
Grand Total
$252
730
64
26
75
$1,147
$22,876
MEMORANDUM
'CITY OF KENAI
210 RDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA, 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-753S
FAX 907-283-3014
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Kim Wannamaker, Police Lieutenant
Keith Komelis, Public Works Manager ~
August 21,2003
Dip Net Fishery - 2003 Expenses at Kenai Boating Facility
MATERIALS AND CONTRACT SERVICES
Portable Toilets, 4 ea. $980.00
Dumpster Rental 389.00
Misc. Office Supplies & Receipt Books 192.00
Extra Pumping of Septic Tank 215.00
Payment Envelopes 2,310.00
Setting Ramp Floats and Pilings 330.00
Dock & Parking Lot Signs 750.00
Miscellaneous 261.00
Backhoe - Dig Out Ramps 900.00
Kids Don't Float Life Jackets 120.00
Total $6,447.00
LABOR ESTIMATE
Setting and pulling ramp floats and pilings $672.00
$28/hr. X 4 men X 3 hrs. x 2
Collecting Launch Ramp Fees 4,357.00
P&R $12/hr. (OT) & benef'~s 40% = $17/hr.
5 % hrs. x 22 days = 121 hrs. x $17 = $2,057
Dock Hand = $2,300
Cleaning & Hauling Mud off Ramps 1,020.00
4 hrs. x $30/hr. = $120
3 men X 10 hrs. x $30/hr. = $900
Parking Lot Painting & Delineators 560.00
2 men x 10 hrs. x $28/hr. = $560
Total $6,609.00
Grand Total $13,056.00
Note: Most but not ali expenses ara due to the Dip Net Fishery
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Wc have Ibc plc,{snru o£oFfi:rlng fei' your consideratio 1 tile follow ng quotation, sabjcct
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p~r Building
Tim ~hmdard '['in/...;~ Special style prceasl conm'¢te toilet building.
in ;.1 integral carthtoac color, bamwood textural exterior wall~
and ~imulnk'd ced,r shake tOxlru'ed root wilh ABS lin~ vaulls;
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$19,304,56 EA
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Nule: Fn:ight In fin,1 destinaion, oflloading, and earthwork to install facilily shall bo
m~ponsil.,iJity o/ll,u coslomor, Vaulls weigh 14,800 pmmds each. Building weighs
43,700 l,ound~. Additiona~ cost o{aions iud.dc chase arb3 storage room bFtween {he two
rtvctroomq, g,k~mizud doors, lihcrglass doors, m~jnc package ofnon-co[~sive slainl~ss
~;tcel weld plat~'s, east in wall veals, wimlow francs, and eleanout cover hatches, plastic
urilnls, and olhcr o~l¢fior ~cxtur~ suoh as si)lit bce blooL stucco, exposed ~grogate,
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Tioga Special
The Tioga Special is a double
vault toilet building designed with
a 60" turning
radius within each
toilet room. The
turning radius is
measured exclu-
sive of aL1 Fm~ures,
walls and door.
The Tioga Special
comes with two separate i,O00
gallon vaults to hold waste. The
double vault design prevents
cross venting from toilet room to
toilet room.
Durability
The Tioga Special is
engineered and designed for
long life in ex~eme conditions.
The building meets or exceeds
the effects ora Zone~ earth-
quake, a 120 mph wind load and a
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Maintenance
The Tioga Special is ex-
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to maintain.
With our steel
reinforced
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concrete
construction,
the building
and vault will not rot, rust or
burn. The building's interior is
primed and painted with white
paint to reflect natural light from
the Lexan
windows cast
into the walls.
Cleaning of
the bnildh~'s
interior is
easily accom-
plished with a
brush and warm soapy water.
The walls and roof structure are
made with "colored thru con-
crete," which are painted with an
exterior stain, followed by a anti-
graffiti sealer.
Available in
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Walls:
Barnwood
Texture
Stucco Texture
Exposed
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Spilt Face
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Vault
The waste collecfinK vaults
are installed below ground level
and are made of 4" thick rein-
forced concrete. The dimension
of the vault units matches the
perimeter of the building, provid-
ing a stable footing structure
which supports the full weight of
the building. Each vault can hold
up to 1,000 gallons of waste, or
15,000 uses each, and is sloped,
so that waste
will drain to
the clean out
end of the
vault. The
vault is lined
with a black
ABS plastic liner which is east
into the side walls of the concrete
vault by way of dovetail embeds.
Sweet Smelling
Technology
The building was designed
with sweet smelling technology in
mind. Two black plastic vent
pipes, located on the hack side of
the building, always face south.
When heated by the sun, the
pipes create a continual air flow
through louvered vents located in
the building near the floor. The
air flows down the riser, through
the vaults, and finally, up
and out of the vent pipes.
The air flow carries any
smell out through the vent
pipe, not through the
building. Additionally,
separate vaults insure the
rooms will not cross ventilate,
keeping each room sweet
smelling.
Roofs:
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Texture
gxposed
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C,Iso availabl® in
25 different
earthtone colors.
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City of Kenal
ORDINANCE NO. 2034-2004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, 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 184 day of
February, 2004.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: ~f"
(01/30/04) hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
February 4, 2004
February 18, 2004
February 18, 2004
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DRAFT BUDGET WORKSESSION SCHEDULE
April 12, 2003
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 -9:00 P.M.
Budget Overview
City Manager/Finance Director
Council Policy Discussion on Revenue
General Fund
Water & Sewer Fund
Airport Fund
Department Budgets
Page
Legislative Council pg: x
Debt Service Fund
Permanent Funds
General Land Trust Fund
Airport Land Trust Fund
Larry Semmens
pg: x
pg: x
pg: x
April 15, 2003
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 -9:00 P.M.
Airport Funds: Rebecca Cmnkhite
Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund
Admin/M&O/Land
Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund
pg: x
pg: x
Senior Citizen Funds Rachael Craig
Senior Citizens Title III Grant Fund pg: x
Choice Waiver Fund pg: x
Senior Citizens Borough Grant Fund pg: x
Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund pg: x
Water & Sewer Fund Keith Komelis
Water pg:
Sewer pg:
Sewer Treatment Plant
General Fund Keith Komelis
Safety pg:
Streets pg:
Street Lighting
Dock pg:
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pg: x
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pg: x
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Recreation Bob Frates pg:
Parks pg:
Beautification pg:
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April 19, 2003
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
General Fund
Library
Fire
Police
Communications
Animal Control
Ewa Jankowska pg: x
Scott Walden pg: x
Chuck Kopp pg: x
pg: x
pg: x
Planning & Zoning
Public Wrks. Admin.
Shop
Buildings
Sack LaShot
Legal
City Manager
Land Admin.
Non-Departmental
Finance
Clerk
Visitors Center
Cary Graves
Linda Snow
Linda Snow
Snow/Semmens
Larry Semmens
Carol Freas
Equipment Replacement Fund Schedule
Wrap up
pg: x
pg: x
pg: x
pg: x
pg: x
pg: x
pg: x
pg: x
pg: x
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pg: x
pg: x
April 2004
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CITY OF KENAI
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
..... FAX 907-283-3014
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FRO M:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
City of Kenai
DATE:
January 28, 2004
RE:
Appeal of Planning d~ Zoning Commission Denial of PZ04~02 - An
application for an Encroachment Permit for rear yard setbacks for
the property known as Lot 2A, Block 4, Inlet Woods Subdivision
Jones Replat (1545 Windward Drive), Kenat, Arn-,!ca~ Application
submitted by Tracy W. clones, P.O. Box 2749, Kenai, Alaska.
A letter of appeal was received on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 in the above-
referenced matter. A copy is attached for your information.
KMC 14.20.290(b)(1), "Appeals - Board of Adjustment" provides,
(I) The Board of Adjustment shall set a date for and hold a hearing on
all appeals within thirty (30) days of the filing of the appeal. However,
should the thirtieth day fall on a weekend or a municipal holiday, the
hearing may be scheduled for the next following weekday which is not a
municipal holiday under KMC 23.40.020(a)(1)-(10) and (b). Notice of the
time and place of such hearing shall be mailed to all parties interested
and to all property owners within 300 feet of the property involved at
least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.
Please set a Board of Adjustment hearing for the above-referenced matter. The
hearing date limit falls on Friday, February 27, 2004. The coundl meeting of February
18, 2004 is the only regular council meeting falling within the 30-day period. Notices
must go to property owners within 300 feet "...at least ten (10) days prior to the
hearing."
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Note: There were comments from councli after the last more controversial hearings
that future hearings of more controversial nature should be held separate from council
meeting dates.
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Attachment
Request for Appeal
From: Tracy W. Joues
P.O. Box 2749
Kenai, Alaska 99611
To:
Office of the City Clerk
Carol Freas, City Clerk
210 Fidalgo Ave.
Kenai, Alaska 99611
January 27, 2004
Re: City of Kena~; Harming & Zoning Commission Agenda
January 14, 2004
I am requesting an appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission decision to deny
PZIM-02 - an application for an Encroachment Permit for rear yard setbacks for the
property known as Lot 2A, Block 4, Inlet Woods Subdivision Jones Replat (1545
Windward Drive), Kenal, Alaska. Per this letter, I am exercising my right to appeal.
Should you have any questions or further information please call: 907-252-3772 cell
or 907-283-8484 home. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Respe~cl/ully,
Tracy W."Jones ~"'
February 2004
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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
FRANK H. I~
PO. SOX ~ maoo
,JUNEAU. ALASKA 99811-0400
FACSIMILE: f907) 465-2389
Stranded Gas Development Act
Municipal Advisory, Group
Dem' Members:
January 29, 2004
Thank you tbr your interest in participating in the Municipal Advisory Group as established
under the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act. As you know, the State of Alaska has
received two applications tbr development of a contract to construct a pipeline to facilitate the
production and marketing of stranded Alaska natural gas. Your input during contract
negotiations is critical to the development of a contract that adequately compensates local
governments tbr the economic and revenue impacts of a gas line project. The meeting to
formalize the formation of the Municipal Advisory. Gronp will be held at 3:00 PM on
February 3'a at the Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor's office. Participants will include
the mayors and/or their designees for the incorporated municipalities along the highway route,
and those that could potentially be impacted by construction and port activities. In addition the
state has invited a representative for the unincorporated communities. If a project plan is
developed that potentially impacts other municipalities, participation in the advisory group will
be adjusted accordingly. Those invited to attend are:
North Slope Borough
City of Fairbanks
City of Delta Junction
Municipality of Anchorage
City of Kenai
Haines Borough
Unicorporated Representative
Fairbanks North Star Borough
City of North Pole
City of Valdez
City of Seward
Kenai Peninsula Borough
City of Skagway
State of Alaska
If you have any questions concerning the advisory group or the February 3rd meeting, please
give me a call at 907465-2365.
If you cannot attend in person, you can call in at 907459-5515.
Very truly yours,
Steve Porter
Deputy Commissioner
c: Randy Hoffoeck
OR
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Tax D/vision
FRANK MURKOWSK], GOVERNOR
State Office Building
PO Box 110420
Juneau, AK 99811-0420
907.465.2320
[] 550 W Seventh, Suite 500
Anchorage, AK 99501-3566
907.269.6620
www. tax. state, ak. us
January 28,2004
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Municipal Advisory Group
as established under the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act. I have attached
a copy of the Statutory language establishing the advisory group for you to review,
and a history of the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act. Even though the
statutes require a mayoral appointment for representation on the Advisory Group,
I understand that it may not be possible for you to make an official appointment
prior to the meeting. Please feel free to select an intedm representative for this
first meeting, and confirm your final appointment as soon as possible. Although it
is not required by the statutes, you may want to appoint an alternate as well.
A letter will follow giving you more details about the meeting and a
teleconference number you can use if you cannot attend in person. If you have
any questions concerning the advisory group or the February 3rd meeting, please
give me a call at 907,269.1029.
Randall J Hoffbeck
State Petroleum Property Assessor
The Stranded Gas Development Act
The Stranded Gas Development Act, AS 43.82, was passed into Law by the
Alaska Legislature in 1998. During the session it was House Bit[ 393. The
application deadline for a project application under the Act was June 30, 2001.
There were no applications by that date. Legislative action was required to
reopen the option for a gas project developer. Such a reopener was introduced
and passed as HB 16, sponsored by Representatives Fate and Whitaker.
The Act's genesis was in HB 250, which in 1997 established a North Slope Gas
Commercialization Team in the administration to research and recommend
changes to state taw to encourage commercialization of North Slope gas. The
team issued a report to the Governor in February 1998. The team's conclusions
were that the project faced considerable risk, namely construction cost risk
and gas price risk, and the state's fiscal system exacerbated those risks. Three
of the risks of particular concern were fiscal uncertainty, the state's regressive
tax system, and the front-end aspects of the fiscal system.
Given the high cost of the project, coupled with the volatility of gas process,
the project is financially risky. Given that the project is marginal under the
current fiscal system, there is concern among potential project sponsors that if
a project is started, the state could tater modify the fiscal terms after the
project had been built, changing its overa[[ attractiveness to investors after
they had invested. This is the fiscal uncertainty risk.
Second, there are two significant elements of the state's fiscal system that
make it regressive. Regressivity means that the state's take in terms of share
of the profits is high at low prices and [ow at high prices. Regressive systems
exacerbate the risk of tow prices to the project developers. First, the property
tax is based on the cost of the asset. The higher the cost, the higher the tax.
Second, the basis of value for the severance tax and royalty is at the wet[head
and does not consider capita[ and operating costs. Thus when capita[ and
operating costs are high, and prices are [ow, the state's take is a high
percentage of the tow profits. (Regressive systems also reduce what the
state's take could be at high prices, which means the state loses out on a
greater slice of revenues during high prices and high profits.)
Third, the property tax makes for a front-end loaded system. The property tax
is payable when construction begins, which could be several years before
revenues start accruing. On a time value of money basis, this diminishes the
rate of return on the project and exacerbates the risk of not recovering the
investment.
After the team issued its report to the Governor, it worked with the major
Prudhoe Bay producers to develop legislation to deal with these risks. The
producers at the time had been studying commercializing gas through an LNG
project to tidewater. The result was HB 393.
The law provided a mechanism for converting the state's fiscal system from a
statutory basis to a contractual basis. This would provide for greater fiscal
certainty. The fiscal system would be negotiated between the administration
and the project sponsors and approved by the Legislature. And per the Act the
contract terms could provide for a more progressive (less regressive) system.
The process for developing the contract was as follows: A sponsor would submit
a project plan and apptication to the administration for contract nesotiation.
The sponsor group would negotiate fiscal terms with the state. Payments to
the state would be made in-lieu of taxes. Fiscal terms woutd be customized to
the specific project structure. The term of the contract coutd not exceed 35
years.
The Revenue Commissioner would be the main asent for negotiatin8 and
imptementing the contract. However, the Natural Resources Commissioner is
atso responsibte for reviewing the project ptan for acceptability, and for
negotiatin8 any changes in royalty issues. The only royalty provisions subject
to negotiation under the Act are the gas valuation method and the timing of
royalty in-kind and royalty in-value notices.
In addition to replacing state oi[ and gas production taxes and corporate
income taxes with a contract for payments, the Act also allowed the Revenue
commissioner to include municipal sates taxes, municipal special assessments,
state and municipal property taxes and any other state or municipal taxes in
the negotiations. The intent was to wrap up as much as possible into the
contract for payments in lieu of taxes.
Once a contract was developed, preliminary findings would be submitted to the
governor. If the governor chose to proceed the preliminary findings would be
given to the Legislature and the public. There would be a 30-day public review
period.
After the review, the commissioner of Revenue would modify the contractual
terms as appropriate and if acceptable to the sponsors. The final contract
woutd be submitted to the governor. The governor would transmit the contract
to the [egis[ature with a request for authorization to execute the contract.
Finally, the legistature would vote on it.
There was great concern by focal municipatities that a contract could
compromise the property tax revenues they might receive, especially given the
concerns about the property tax discussed above. According[y, the Act
requires that a portion of the payments due under contract is paid to affected
municipalities. Also, the [aw created a municipal advisory group to provide
input in developing contract terms.
The law also has provisions intended to help make 8as available to
communities, to promote [oca[ hire, and to dea[ with confidential information
provided by the sponsors.
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Sec. 43.82.500. Obligation to share payments with municipalities.
If the commissioner develops a contract under AS 43.82.020 that includes terms that exempt a
party to the contract, and the property, gas, products, and activities associated with the approved
qualified project that is subject to the contract, from a municipal tax or assessment in accordance
with AS 29.45.810 or AS 29.46.010 (b), or AS 43.82.200 and 43.82.210, the commissioner shall
include a term in the contract that the party pay a portion of the periodic payments due under the
contract to the revenue-affected municipality.
Sec. 43.82.505. Payments to economically affected municipalities.
If the commissioner executes a contract under AS 43.82.020 that will produce one or more
economically affected municipalities, the commissioner shall include a term in the contract that
provides for a portion of the periodic payments to the economically affected municipalities under
the principles in AS 43.82.520.
Sec. 43.82.510. Municipal advisory group.
(a) If the commissioner approves an application and proposed project plan under AS 43.82.140
and decides to develop a contract under AS 43.82.020 and 43.82.200, the commissioner shall
notify each revenue-affected municipality and economically affected municipality.
(b) The mayor of a municipality notified by the commissioner under (a) of this section may
appoint one representative to a municipal advisory group in relation to the application.
(c) Each municipal advisory group serves until a final action is taken on the application for
which the group was appointed.
(d) Each municipal advisory group shall elect a chair.
Sec. 43.82.520. Duties of the commissioner of revenue in relation to municipal
participation.
(a) The commissioner shall meet with each municipal advisory group periodically to report on
the development of the contract provisions that affect the municipalities.
(b) In developing a contract under AS 43.82.200 - 43.82.270, the commissioner shall ensure that
each revenue-affected municipality and economically affected municipality receives a fair and
reasonable share of the payments provided under AS 43.82.210 in accordance with the following
principles:
(1) the share of the payments to revenue-affected municipalities should be given priority
over payments to econom/cally affected municipalities with due regard to the anticipated
size of the tax base that the contract would exempt from municipal taxation by revenue-
affected municipalities;
(2) the share of the payments to municipalities should be determined with due regard to
the anticipated economic and social burdens that would be imposed on the municipality
by construction and operation of the project;
(3) the respective shares of the total payments to the state and to municipalities should be
fixed in a manner to ensure that their respective interests are aligned;
(4) to the extent practicable, the periodic amounts paid to each of the municipalities
should be stable and predictable; and
(5) to thc extent practicable, the provisions for sharing payments with municipalities
should be consistent with the principles established in AS 43.82.210 (b).
(c) In establishing the municipal shares under (b) of this section, the commissioner shall consult
with the pertinent municipal advisory group.
Introduced by: ,,,~yu,
Date: 02/03/04
Hearing: 03/16/04
Action:
Vote:
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
ORDI1VA~ICE 2004-03
AN ORDINANCE AUTltORIZING THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.25 ACRES OF
LAND TO ItERMAN AND IRENE FANDEL TO RESOLVE A LONG STANDING
TRESPASS ON BOROUGH LAND LOCATED WITltlN TIlE CITY OF KENAI
Herman and Irene Fandel have improved and occupied since 1975 an approximately
28,000 square foot portion of borough land located at the comer of Lawton Drive
and Rogers Road within the City of Kenai and described as the Northwest comer of
Government Lot 2, Section 4, TSN, RI 1W, S.M., Alaska; and
W-HEREAS, the Fandels desire to resolve the trespass by obtaining title to a small portion of the
subject parcel that lies between their home and a storm drain easement; and
WHEREAS, KPB Chapter 17.10 provides methods to resolve trespass and land use conflicts; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
the Fandels desire to acquire approximately 0.251 acres pursuant to KPB
17.10.220(C) in order to resolve their trespass; and
the Fandels will pay market value for the subject KPB parcel and will pay for
platting and all other costs; and
W~EREAS, this land sale will resolve a long-standing Ixespass; and
WHEREAS, the western ½ of Government Lot 2 is being considered for sale by the borough; and
WHEREAS, the KPB Planning Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting of February 9,
2004 recommended that the Assembly...
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY ~ ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI
PENINSULA BOROUGH:
SECTION 1.
That the Assembly finds that selling an approximately (71' by 15'4') or 0.25~: acre
parcel located ia the Northwest comer of Government Lot 2, Section 4, T5N, Rll W,
S.M., Alaska, Keaai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska to
Herman and Irene Fandel is in the best interest of the borough. Pursuant to KPB
17.10.220 (C), and KPB 17.10.230, the assembly additionally authorizes an
exception to KPB 17.10.110 (notice of land sale) and KPB 17.10.080 (classification
of borough land) based on the following findings of fact:
K~rmi Peninsula Borough, Alaska New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRA~K.~
Ordinance 2004-0.~
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I. Special circum,tances or conditions exist.
o
The proposed sale will resolve a long-standing trespass that has
continued since 1975.
The borough intends to dispose of the larger parcel and selling the
subject parcel to the Fandel's will not inhibit the borough's ability to
dispose of the remainder.
The borough will have to expend additional funds should it have to
evict the trespass.
The purpose of the advertising requirement is to notify the public of
an oppommity to purchase.
That the exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right and is the most practical manner of complying with
the intent of this chapter.
Herman and Irene Fendel have improved and occupied the subject
borough land since 1975.
Herman and Irene Fandel consider the trespass area an extension of
their yard and plan to mnlntaln it as part of their home.
KPB 17.10.220 (C) provides a method to resolve trespass through the
sale of small parcels to the affected party.
This exception to the classification and advertising requirements is
not necessary to preserve a substantial property fight, and the
assembly hereby authorizes this exception to that finding requirement
as it is impractical, and compliance is not in the best interests of the
borough due to the delay and unnecessary expense it would cause.
Advertising this sale and classifying the property will add additional
unnecessary expense to the borough and unnecessarily delay
completion of the sale.
That the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public
welfare or inj io s to other property in the ares.
A. The proposed sale will resolve a long-standing trespass.
The borough intends to subdivide and sell the larger parcel and
selling the subject parcel to the Fandel's will not inhibit the
borough's ability to dispose of the remainder.
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SECTION 2.
SECTION 3.
SECTION 4.
The Fandels will incorporate the subject parcel into Lots 1 and 2,
Block 4, Inlet View Subdivision, First Revision, according to Plat
No. K-1515, Kenai Recording Disa'ict by subdivision plat prior to
conveyance of title. The borough will prepare survey and platting
instructions.
After the property is subdivided and the plat is recorded, excepting
this from the classification and advertising requirements will have no
effect on surrounding property or public welfare as there is no
proposed deed restriction, and advertising would not serve the
purpose of giving other parties an oppo~mity to buy the po, rcol.
Based on the foregoing, after the subdivision plat is recorded, the mayor is hereby
authorized, pursuant to KPB 17.10.100 (1), KPB 17.10.220 (C), andKPB 17.10.230
to sell the land described in Section 1 above to the Fandels subject to the terms and
conditions of this ordinance. The land shall be conveyed by Quitclaim Deed. The
authorization is for sale solely to the Fandels and they may not assign any fights to
negotiate or enter an agreement for sale to any other person or entity before replat
is complete. The sale price shall be $12,200 with payment in full due at closing.
The Fandels shall pay all cos~s associated with surveying and platting the affected
parcols and all closing costs associated with ~is sale. All conditions in KPB
17.10.130 and 17.10.240 shall apply unless clearly inconsistent with this ordinance.
The mayor is authorized to sign any documents necessary to effectuate this
ordinance. ~
That this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THLq * DAY
OF *, 2004.
Pete Sprague, Assembly President
ATTEST:
Linda S. Murphy, Borough Clerk
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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KENAI PI INSULA BOROUGH
144 N. BINKLEY SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669-7599
BUSINESS (90?)262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892
MEMORANDUM
DALE BAGLEY
MAYOR
TO:
Pete Sprague, Assembly President
Members, Kenai Pe~in.~ula Borough Assembly
THRU: ~1.~ Dale L. Bagley, Mayor
THRU: O~ Max Best, Planning Director
~',o. Paul Ostrander, Land Management Officer
FROM: gO Roy E. Dudley, Land Management Agent
DATE:
January 22, 2004
SUBJECT:
An ortllnnncc authori~.ing the sale of approximately 0.25 acres to Herman
and Irene Fandel to resolve a long-standing trespass on Borough land
located within the City of Kenal.
Herman and Irene Fandel have trespassed on approximately 28,000 s.f. of Kenai
Peninsula Borough (KPB) land since 1975) This land is adjacent to their house on
Lawton Drive in Kenai. The Fandels propose to purchase approximately 11,000 s.f. of
KPB owned land between their home and a storm drain easement to resolve their long-'
standing trespass. The land applied for is described as a 71' by 154' parcel located in the
Northeast comer of Government Lot 2, Section 4, T5N, R11W, S.M., Alaska, which can
also be referred to as a portion of Assessor Parcel No. 049-010-48. This has been
determined by land management to be the smallest practical area to resolve the trespass,
in accordance with KPB 17.10.220(C).
Thc Fandels will pay $12,200 for the land and pay all costs to have the land combined
with their Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Inlet View Subdivision, First Revision, according to Plat
No. K1515, Kensi Recording Dislriet. The $12,200 is fair market value and is based on
the square foot value of L0ts 1 and 2, Block 4, Inlet View Subdivision, First Revision.
The Assembly previously failed to introduce Ordinance 2002-37 ituthori~ing the sale of
0.159 acres to the Fandels. The KPB may need to proceed with evicting the trespass
should the Assembly not authorize the sale of subject land to the Fandels. The KPB
temporary land use penmt was issued to the Fandets for the period June I, 2000 through May 31, 2001
authorizing their t~ use of the property for that period. As acknowledged in their application, the
remaining use has been without borough authorization.
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Ordinance 2004-
January. 22, 2004
Page 2 of 2
Planning Commission will consider tkis ordinance at its regularly scheduled meeting of
February 9, 2004 and the action taken will be reported to the assembly.
Attachments: · Exhibit A - Vicinity Aerial Photo
· Exhibit B - Parcel Aerial Photo
· Exhibit C - Map showing 71' by 154' parcel proposed for sale to Fandels
· Exhibit D - Proposed subdivision desig~ on rc~mainder parcel
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~vhihif A
,/~c~n~¥ Aerial Photo
orainanca 2004- p~
0 310 620 1,240
1,860 2.4~:0eet
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The information depicted hereon is for ~
graphical representation only of best
available sources. The Kenai Peninsula
Boroug;q assumes no responsibility
for any errors on this map,
Exhibit B
Parcel Aerial PhoTo
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Subject
0 130 260 520
780 1,0~:0eet
134
The information depicted hereon is for a
graphical representation only of best
available sources. The Kenai Peninsula
Borough assumes no responsibility
for any errors on this map.
NEGOTIATED LAND SALE
WITH HERMAN ~ANDEL
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ITEM 6: NEW BusnqESS
6-a. Request for Proposals for Professional Services for Development of
Comprehensive Plan -- Discussion
Kebschull reported a draft RFP for thc development of a comprehensive plan for the
City of Kenal was included in the packet. She asked thc Commission to review thc
RFP and make recommendations for modifications and/or additions and noted it was
anticipated the RFP would not go out until January 2001. The Commission had no
discussion on the issue. Kebschull requested the Commissioners to contact her, after
rev/ewing the RFP {prior to January), if they had any questions or recommendations
for changes.
6-b. Draft Sign Code - Discussion
Kebschull reported a draft revised sign code ordinance was included in the packet.
She noted the code was basically rewritten and recommended the Commission
consider a work session to go through the draft document. Commissioner Bryson
suggested a work session be scheduled for after thc next regular meeting.
Discussion took place on canceling the November 22 meeting and it was noted the
recommendation was made at the last PS~Z meeting on October 25th. Councilman
Bannock stated he would request council to cancel the meeting at the/r next meeting.
As a result of the cancellation, the Commission decided to review the draft sign code at
a work session after the/r December 13th meeting.
Donald Erwin arrived at 7:07 p.m.
6-c. Discussion -- KPB Public Hearing Notice - Negotiated Land Exchange -
Fandel
Kebschull explained Administration had concern with the exchange because of the
timlrlg and the fact that the parcel was large and in a populated area. She noted the
matter might need more time to bring forward for discussion in order to be adveriised
and to address other issues that will ar/se from the exchange, Kebschull reported she
contacted the Borough to ask if the item could be postponed but was told that,
because it would need a public hearing, it had already been advertised. The Borough
representative suggested the city could request act/on be postponed.
Discussion ensued on the issue and the majority of the Commission agreed it was a
Borough issue and not one with which the Planning and Zoning Commission needed
to get involved. Commissioner Bryson noted the process for the land exchange would
take some t/me as there was a lot to consider. Bryson also noted it was appropriate
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NOVEMBER 8, 2000
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for the Planning and Zoning Commission to comment on the issue especially if the
property owner intended to expand his business use. Chairman Glick asked the
Commissioners if they were interested in seeing the item on the next agenda, not as
public hearing but as an agenda item for discussion. A roll call vote was taken.
VOTE: - To place the KPB Negotiated Land Exchange on the next P&Z Agenda
Bryson
Nord
Glick
Yes Erwin Yes
No Morse No
Yes
Goecke
Jackman
No
3 Yes, 4 no - the item will not be placed on the next P&Z Agenda.
ITEM 7: PENDING ITEMS - None
ITEM 8: CODE ENFORCEMENT - None
ITEM 9: REPORTS
9-a. City Council - Councilman Bannock provided a report on the City Council
meeting held on November 1, 2000.
9-b. Borough Planning - Bryson reported the next meeting was scheduled for
November 13~.
9-c. Administration - Kebschull reported she just retatrned from vacation and
noted an ordinance would be before the council to eliminate the Kenal Historic
Comm/ssion. As a result, efforts to have the duties revert back to the Planning and
Zoning Commission would need to be made. Kebschull stated she would work with
Clerk Freas on that issue as City Council wanted the Certified Local Government to
remain in place.
Kebschull stated there would be a substitute ordinance for the fire inspections which
will clearly state how often inspections will be performed on those with conditional use
or home occupation permits. Commissioner Goecke recommended the inspections
take place on a yearly basis that is consistent with the requirement of other
commercial businesses. Kebschull reported that it was the Fire Marshal who
recommended the inspections be done every two years.
Building Inspection Springer pointed out the article in the paper stated that smoke
detectors needed to be hardwired which was incorrect. He noted, this was not
required by the building code and the battery operated, service-mounted detectors
were sufficient.
ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED - None
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NOVEMBER 8, 2000
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NOVEMBER 15, 2000
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Parks Director Frates reported Dr. Peter Hansen suggested placing memorial brick
tiles on the outside of the fountain instead of a memorial wall due to the additional
cost that would be involved in building a wall. Discussion was very favorable in regard
to Hansen's suggestion. Swarner noted the Commission and Committee approved the
plan discussed for additional sidewalks which will come back to council for
consideration and administration will discuss the matter further at budget time.
Moore noted the Commission recommended the city paying the $8,400 requested by
the LLC. He asked why Commissioner Baxter voted against the motion and Frates
explained Baxter thought, for the same cost, a person could be hired by Parks to do
the maintenance and while not doing that, the person could do other work for the
department.
D-6. Planning & Zo~g Commission -- Bannock reported the minutes of the
November 8 meeting were included in the packet. He noted the actions taken by the
Commission as follows:
B~orou * ' Discussion regarding Borough's notice of a negotiated land exchange
with Herman & Irene Fandel. He explained, the city received a copy of the notice
because the c~ty is a landowner within the notice radius. The Commission felt it was a
gh issue and chose not to hold a public hearing on the matter.
· Draft amendments to the sign code would be brought to the Commission
in the near future. He suggested council would be invited to at least one work session
with the Commission to review the amendments prior to any actions taken.
· The Commission requested council to cancel their November 22 meeting
due to a lack of agenda items and because it is Thanks~/ving Eve. There were no
objections to canceling the meeting by council.
Council reviewed the memorandum included in the packet regarding the proposed
negotiated land exchange between the Borough and Fandels. Bannock suggested that
if council agreed with the points included in the memorandum, it should formally
notify the borough.
Williams stated his desire the item be brought forward for public hearing at the
council level and added his concerns as: it has been a trespass situation for such a
long time, allowing the exchange could set a precedence, what is the property to be
exchanged, etc. Bannock noted no information as to what property will be exchanged
was not a part of the information received from the borough.
Ross reported the borough land had once been deeded from the city to the borough. It
was found not to have any educational restrictions on the property transferred. No
other history of the transfer was available. Williams suggested it could have been
transferred with an eye to educational use since the high school vocational education
building was situated on a portion of the property transferred. Porter noted the
borough tract in that area was quite large and the borough had been trying over the
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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years to get it into private hands. She agreed with Williams that even though the
property had been trespassed on over the years, it didn't make it right that the
property could be exchanged now. She suggested the borough address the disposition
of their tract as one big issue and not one lot.
Williams stated he would like the history of the property investigated, i.e. was it the
intention of the city to give the property to the borough for an educational purpose and
if so, should the borough contact the city in regard to that large tract of property.
Ross noted, the city sold the property to the borough and the deed restriction in place
had only to do with select historic sites (barabaras, etc.). He added, there is no
educational deed restriction on that parcel and it was unknown why it was sold to the
borough and for what purpose.
Frazer stated it was not known why the borough decided to sell the property to the
Fandels and preferred the matter be left to the borough. Williams noted the Fandels
applied to the borough to trade it based on a long-term use, but which has been
illegal. Moore stated he concurred with administration.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED that Mr. Bryson be asked to request the exchange be
postponed. Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
Porter noted she felt it was a city issue that the property has been used for many years
as if it was their own and not paid taxes on the property which was loss of revenue to
the city and borough. Moore agreed. Attorney Graves stated there was no mechanism
to correct that issue. However, if the property had been in private ownership over
those years, taxes would have been imposed. Bannock noted that if the exchange
takes place, the property would then be in private hands and taxes would be imposed.
Moore stated he felt the points made in the memorandum were good and wanted to
see the matter postponed to allow the city to address the issue. Bookey agreed with
Moore and stated his concern that the borough left the trespassed use of the property
unchallenged since 1975.
VOTE:
Bannock: Frazer: Williams: Yes
Bookey: Swarner: Moore: Yes
Porter:
No
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED.
D-7. Kenai Historic Commission -- Moore explained the next regularly
scheduled meeting date would be November 20 and because thc ordinance passed
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agenda.
Meeting of November 15, 2000 -- Approved by consent
ITEM F:
ITEM G:
CORRESPONDENCE-- None.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- City Economic Forum
Williams reported he was working with the finance director and fire marshal to develop
a short report which he would be giving at the Peninsula-wide forum on December 8.
He urged coundl members to attend. He noted there had not yet been a lot planned
for the city's forum scheduled for February. He expected more to be done after the
borough-wide forum.
Bookey stated his desire that the city forum focus exclusively on the City of Kena/; his
concern that time was pass/ng quickly and plans were not be/ng formulated; and that
he wanted council to be involved in planning the agenda and who would be invited to
make presentations.
Discussion followed and it was decided to hold a work session on December 20
beginn/ng at 5:00 p.m. The director of the EDD would be invited to attend to discuss
..~..~e forum with council.
Discussion -- Proposed Kena/Peninsula Borough Negotiated Land
Exchange/Herman & Irene Fandel, Applicants.
Ross referred to information included in the packet which included minutes of the
Borollgh Plal~g Commission's meet/ng. He noted Borough representatives were in
the audience to speak to the issue. Ross explahued there were two issues of which
council should be aware and perhaps address: (1) the non-public offered sale to cure a
trespass situation; and (2) a piece of borough land used in a noncompliant zon/ng
situation (if the land is replatted and transferred to Fandel, it would not be able to be
used in conjunction with Fandel's current home-use occupation permit). Ross noted,
the first concern is something the Borough's Planning Commission would have to
address and the second, the city's Planning & Zoning Commission would need to
address prior to it coming to counc/l for consideration.
Roy Dudley -- Kenai Peninsula Borough representative. Dudley distributed vicinity
maps and aerial photos of the properties. Dudley explained Fandel had been
occupying the borough property since 1985 and the matter was brought to the
borough's attention about a year ago. He noted, their process when finding a trespass
is to (1) determine who is trespassing; (2) is the trespass on borough land; and (3) will
the trespass be authorized or ejected. Dudley stated the current borough
sdmlrfistration chose to eject the trespass. He added, they were proceeding under the
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KPB Code 17.10.100(i) and 17.10.220(c) by noticing other property owners within the
area of their decision to negotiate a sale.
Dudley reviewed the properties to be exchanged and their values, explaining the
Fandel property to be exchanged was valued at $7,000 for a ten-acre parcel and the
borough parcel on which Fandel's are trespassing was valued at $35,200. He noted
Fandel's would have to make up the difference in value.
Ross noted the borough code allowed for "the smallest practicable parcel" to alleviate
the trespass and suggested that would indicate an encroachment of a fence, footing,
etc. and is alleviated. Ross asked how it was decided to offer the size of the parcel
under the section of their code used, noting it was an undeveloped piece of property.
Dudley answered, the application offers the property to be exchanged, however
borough administration had not ruled whether the application met the code and the
decision to go forward with the process was Mayor Bagley's.
Williams noted the assessed value on the three city lots was $29,600 each and the
appraised value on the piece being trespassed upon was valued at $35,000 even
though it was the size of the other three lots combined. He asked why there was such
a disparity. Dudley answered the main detriment to the property on which the
trespass was occurring is a storm drain easement and was calculated into the
determination. Williams noted the Nikiski property to be exchanged had flaws that
would render the property somewhat useless and would decrease the value of the
land. He added, his opinion of a procedure to clear a long-standing trespass and get
the property on the tax rolls would be to have the Fandels purchase the property at
market value instead of the borough acquiring additional lands in Nikiski. Dudley
noted the Nikiski property did not have developed access and it would be difficult to
develop access to the property, although the property was contiguous to other borough
land.
Bannock noted the city's Planning & Zoning Commission dealt with the issue and it
was their position it was not a city issue, but was the borough's. He agreed with
Williams' thoughts that the Fandels should be asked to purchase the property in order
to cure the trespass as he didn't think the land exchange was in the borough's best
benefit. However, that would be a borough prerogative.
Williams noted, if the transaction takes place, the city will have to deal with the home
occupation permit for the questioned property. Frazer asked if a home occupation
permit could be issued if there's no house on the property. Ross answered, that would
be for the Planning & Zoning Commission to consider and suggested there could be
alternatives, i.e. replat. Bookey asked if it was a gray area if there's a permit for the
house, but the other property is used for a picnic and storage area. Ross answered,
the only issue administration wanted to bring forward was that the home occupation
permit would not extend to the adjacent property. At this time, there would not be a
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DECEMBER 6, 2000
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problem, however if the property is transferred to
and Fandel made aware of restrictions involved. Fandel, it would have to be reviewed
~There were no further comments or action taken.
-'ITF, M H: N~w BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid~ Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Moore SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Purchase Orders Excee~,~g $2,500
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and
Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
Or~,,a~ce No. 1890-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $3,000 for a Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant From the
State oi' Alaska.
Introduced by consent agenda.
Ordinance No. 1891-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $7,946 in the General Fund for Library Computer
Equipment.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-5o
Ordinance No. 1892-2000--Amending KMC 14.05.010 and 14.05.105
to Assigning the Duties of Historic Preservation to the Kcnal Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Introduced by consent agenda.
Approval -- Assignments of Shore Fishery Leases -- Tracts A & B, City of
Kenal Shore F/shery No. 1/From Thad A. Carlson and Kendall H.
Crookston to Ted J. Crookston.
Ross noted Kendall H. Crookston should be changed to Kendall H. Carlson and that
administration recommended approval of the assignment.
February 5. 2004
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
Honorable Ted Stevens
United States Senate
522 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
RE: HOUSING H URBAN DEVELOPlt~NT DESIGNATION- KEIVAI PEN/A~U/,A BOROUGH
Difficult to lll~o~lop Ar~a
Dear Senator Stevens:
I am writing to advise you of some issues pertaining to HUD's decision to remove the entire
Kenal Peninsula from their non-metropolitan Difficult to Develop Areas {DDA) designation for
rehabilitation and construction of low income housing. I am deeply interested in this matter
both as an owner of some USDA Rural Housing and as Mayor of the City of Kenal, which is
being affected by the change.
In recent weeks I have written to ask if your office could intervene with HUD and try to have
this decision put on hold pending further review. Since that time, I have had contact with HUD
on this matter and wanted to ifil you in on conversations that have been held by developers and
contractors regarding the subject.
As you may know, on Friday December 19, 2003, a HUD notice was published in the Federal
Register VoL 68, No. 244, pages 70982 thru 70994, to remove the Kenal Peninsula and several
other areas in Alaska from the DDA designation. This action was effective immediately. As a
result, a 20-unit low income housing facility located in Seward, Alaska and financed by USDA
Rural Development had to be taken out of anticipated rehabilitation action because of the
inability of the purchaser/contractor to negotiate a proper level of funding that would be
required to do an adequate job of rehabilitation. In addition, located in the City of Kenal are the
Northgate Apartments, another 25 year old 36-unit low income housing facility also financed by
USDA Rural Housing that may have to be closed completely because the same purchaser/
contractor may be unable to instigate a sufficient rehabilitation loan. This project could very
well become a derelict housing project located in one of the better neighborhoods in the city.
Until the time this designation was changed, rehabilitation of 20 and 30 year old projects, both
on the Kenai Peninsula and in the State of Alaska, were proceeding in an orderly fashion. In
the previous three years, several projects had been completely rehabilitated, including Bay View
Senator Ted Stevens
February 5, 2004
Page 2
Apartments in Seward and Parkview Apartments in Soldotna, both of which were also financed
by USDA Rural Housing. In the meantime, we understand from the Alaska Housing/HUD
partner office in Soldotna, there is a need for approximately 150 additional housing low income
units for very low income population here in the local area. It is with this information in hand
that it becomes obvious the non-metropolitan DDA designation should continue.
Understanding this need, I have had intermediaries contact those people ha HUD who are
responsible for setting the designated DDA areas throughout the country. The gentleman who
seems to be in charge of the program is Kurt G. Usowski, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Economic Affairs, Office of Policy Development and Research (202-708-2770). When asked
about setting the designation, he replied he was %nly following an established formula as set by
Federal Code. Those projects or areas that didn't meet the formula didn't qualify for the DDA
designation.' The problem is that this only works from an applied formula that presumes all
things are equal.
In Alaska and on the Kenai Peninsula for too long we have been stuck with rents that have been
too artificially low in comparison to the high cost of replacement and new construction. There
has been no new significant construction of multi-family housing for quite some t~me, and
especially multi-family housing that meets USDA and HUD standards. To compound matters,
the stock of multi-family housing is aging; most of it being in the 20 to 25 year old range as is
the case in Seward and in other areas some of the housing is as much as 30 to 40 years old.
Aging stock should be rehabilitated in order to remain viable. The only way to do this is to
reinstate the DDA designation to all of those areas that have been removed. According to Mr.
Usowski, this type of action may take a rider of some sort on a tax bill during the next session
of Congress. Interestingly enough, approximately 15 areas in Alaska have been left in the non-
metropolitan DDA designation, including Sitka, Juneau, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and
Fairbanks. Those specifically left out include the entire Kenal Peninsula even though there are
six incorporated municipalities within the incorporated Borough.
Further, it is my understanding through conversations with the Kenal Senior Center Director
and Mr. Mark Romig of Alaska Housing in Anchorage, the planned senior assisted living
housing in Kenai, Cooper Landing and Nildsld, all areas within the Kenal Peninsula Borough,
may also be affected depending on which funding strategies the developer of those projects
might choose. If, in fact, there is consideration of using the LIHTC housing tax strategies as
designated in the Internal Revenue Code for HUD's use as part of the financing mechanism,
there will be a problem in that it will be more dif~cult to develop these projects. Any anticfipated
rehabilitation of other USDA Rural Development housing in Homer, Seward, Kenal, or Soldotna,
all of which have this type of housing, will also meet with the same level of alf6culty.
In order to keep the record straight on any issues of con/l/ct of interest, let me state that I am a
7~% partner in the Gateway Apartments in Seward and was a 33% partner in the Parkview
project in Soldotna but sold to a developer who did rehabilitate the project while the Peninsula
was under the former DDA designation. I did not nor do not own any interest in the Bay View
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February 5, 2004
Page 3
Apartments in Seward nor do I own any interest whatsoever in the Northgate Apartments here
in Kenai. I do own a 7V=% interest in the Gill Street apartments in Kenai which I intend to sell
in the near future. Also, I am in partnerships with people who own other interests in other
properties throughout the State of which I am not involved. I do not own any other interests in
other Homer or Soldotna properties that fall under the control of HUD or USDA Rural Housing.
As you may be aware, I intend to visit the Waskington offices during the annual NLC
Congressional City Conference which will take place in early March. If it is at all possible, I
would appreciate having one of your staff members who may be familiar with the HUD branch
of government accompany me on a visit to Mr. Usowski's office for a personal in'st-hand
discussion of this matter.
You may contact me either through City Clerk Carol Freas, 907-283-8231 or
cfreas~ci.kenai.ak.us. You may also contact me directly via cell phone #907-252-4500 while I
am on the road.
Again as always, I sincerely appreciate all the efforts offered by your staff on our behalf as well
as those you have given in all matters I have brought before you. Thank you very much for
your time and patience and 1 look forward to hearing from you and to my visit to Washington in
March.
CITY OF KENAI
John J. Williams
Mayor
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Senator Lisa Murkowski
Congressman Don Young
February 5, 2004
The Honorable Senator Ted Stevens
United States Senate
522 Hart Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0201
Dear Senator Stevens,
In my 18 years as Mayor of Kenai, I have relied on your assistance many times, seeking
advice and financial consideration on issues critical to the citizens we represent.
Consistent with Alaskan values, your approaches have been both practical and
innovative and our great state's prosperity over the last three decades stands as
testament to those efforts.
Today, I am writing on behalf of Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council as they
seek your support for funding in the 2005 Congressional Budget. Your endorsement
will provide stability and continuity for Cook Inlet RCAC's Strategic Plan, long-term
strategies that improve the quality of life and safety for all Cook Inlet citizens and the
resources on which many of them depend.
In accordance with OPA g0, annual industry financial contributions sustain
fundamental operations. To their credit, Cook Inlet RCAC has developed a series of
extensive partnerships to leverage these resources for research and marine safety
programs to ensure the maximum benefit from limited funds.
Since 1990, Cook Inlet RCAC has been a reliable and credible vehicle for citizen
participation in often volatile issues. Their even-handed approach to building
consensus has earned them the respect of citizens, regulators, and industry - often
difficult in Alaska. These groups have embraced programs started at Cook Inlet RCAC
such as Cook Inlet Geographic Response Strategies, the Marine Firefighting Resource
Project, and Shorezone Mapping. These and similar projects improve our ability to
protect habitat important to wildlife as well as commercial fishing, subsistence, and
tourism interests, all essential components of our regional economy.
As you begin deliberations for the 2005 budget cycle, I respectfully urge you to support
a mechanism to augment annual funding for Cook Inlet RCAC and their long-term
strategies for a safe marine transportation and oil facility operations in the region.
CITY OF KENAI
John d. Williams
Mayor
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KENAI, ALASKA
K-I
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535/FAX: 907-283-3014
1992
Memorandum
Date:
To:
From:
RE:
1/28/04
Linda Snow, City Manager
Casey Reynolds, Director of Economic Development
Kenai Economic Development Strategy (KEDS)
The KFDS committee had its lirst organizational meeting on January 26~' in the Prism Fire
Training Facility. It was very well attended, and the committee was able to organize quickly and
move onto substantive issues. Many of the membem wished to have meetings more frequently
than anticipated, so meetings are tentatively being scheduled for every other Monday night from
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. There was strong support for the idea of engaging in at least one all-day
session to help move the process along in as efficient a manner as possible, while still seeking
maximum community input
The next meeting will be February 9m at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
4.
5.
6.
1/26/04 DNR letter regarding Public Notice/Opportunity to Comment -- Kenai
River, Kenai Landing boat Ramp.
1/26/04 C. Frasca, Director, OMB letter regarding City of Kenai's request for
state grants to fund several local capital projects.
Post card comments relating to Kenai Community Library.
Kenal Fire Department, 2003 Annual Report.
2/04 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection.
1/27/04 Public Works Department, Project Status Report.
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SO~ D,G,C.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
907 563 419! p n~ . .
FI&4NK if. MURK~
OFFICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PERMITTING
ALASKA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
· SOUTHCENTRAL R~-GIONAL OFHC~
~50 W. 7TM AV~N~E, SUt'I'E 16(0
A-NCHORAOB. ALASKA
PH: (~qT) 2.59-7470 / FAX: (907) 2~)-~981
C~,NTP. AL ONNlCE
P.O. BOX ll00~0
~,~N]SAU. Al .,a~K~. ~Sl 1-00~0
(907) 4~.$.3~ / FAX: (~0'0
PIPF. LXNB COORDINATOR'S OFPICI[
411 W.~"T 4TM AV~qU~. SU/T~ 2C
AIq'C~IORA. OE. ~ 99~I-234.3
PI'I: (90/) 257-1351 / FAX: O0"0 272-3829
J~nu~-w 26, 2004
Kanai City Hall
Kenai, AK, 99611
To Whom It May Concern:
Please post the attached public-notice in the lobby or general bulletin board area of your City
Hall facility. Please keep the notice posted until February 25, 2004, as indicated on the notice.
My agency, in accordance with Alaska Statute 46.40.096(c), s~lt~ your assistnnc~ to inform thc
general public of a project proposed in your area and to explain how to obtain more information
and submit commcnta during thc public review period.
Ii'it is not possible for your facility to fulfill this request, please contact me at (907) 269-7475 or
email me at ~mmna~ dreve~.dnr.s~ate.ak.us so I can make alternative art'dn~ements to meet our
regulatory obligation.
Thank you for your valuablc help.
Sincerely,
Amanda Drey~r
Project Rev/ew Coordina~o['
Attaebm~nt
S:~l~c~a-files\
JAN-28-04 MON 05:02 PM SOA D. 6,0. A.chora~e AK FAX NO, 907 583 4191 P, 03
Public Notice
Alaska Coaslai Management Program
Dated January26, 2004
Kenai River, Kenai Landing Boat Ramp
Your Opportunity to Comment
Project Title/State ID#:
Tide Ke~lai River, K~,',-i Lariding Boat
State ID # AK 0401.02 AA
Applicant/Agent:
K~mi T ~nd;n~ In=./$ohn Faulkncr
Location:
Located in'ch= K~n.; Pani~ula Coastal ~, T~,
R11W, S~fi~ 8, S~ M~disn. K~ ~v~,
K~, ~.
Review Schedule (50 days):
· Day I ........................................ 01/26/2004
· Commcut~ due on or b~or~.. 02/24/2004
· Final clet~'Ir~tio~ issued by...03/15/2004
How you can participate:
Th~s project is b~ reviewed for consistency with
the Alaska Contal Managem~mT Prowl'am. Your
comme=ts on thc proposed project's consistency
must be subn~itted ill wrAing to the Office of Project
M=--$emem and Pcrmiuins (OPMP).
abo:a tnconst~ncy rra~t idznfff7 r~e rd~vant
enforceable policy and explain how the project is not
consistent Nth that policy.
Deadline for written comments:
5:00 PM on February 24, 2004
Contact:
Amanda Dreyer, Project l~-view Coordinator
Alaska Coastal M~n~aem Program, OPMP
$50 W. 7~ Ave, Suite 1660, Anch~ AK 99501
Phone: 907-269-7475 Fax: 907-269-3981
m~.;l: amanda_d~:~dnr, mt~.alcus
Web site: httt~'J/www,aJaskacoast.state.ak.us/
Project D~scription:
Excolx for tho water quality ismms .aar~s~d throu~k
the D~'an~nt of Enviro,w-,,r~l Coaservat/on
(DEC) 401 C¢~ifical/on proce~ tho soop¢ ofth~
pmj~t ~bj~:~ to ~ho oonsist~cy ro~i=w is to
~_ecn_ mmodalo a d~mnd for a public b~t
facility with associated s~rvic~ on tho g~,si River.
'rile dr~[g~ of appro~;m=t~ly 350-450 cubic yards
of silt ~ below Mean High Water (MHW) of the
Ko,si Rive, ami th= disaharge of ~xo~;m-tely I00
cubic yarcts of crashed rock and 14S cubic ~aids of
pre-cast co~-ctc below Hiih Tid~ ~ (HTL) of the
Kmai River for the construction of a ~2 foot side by
200 foo~ lo~ lx~ r~l'. · Th~ conmmction would
entail placing a 6 inch la~r (I00 cubic yards) of
crashed, washed rock, overl,ia with twelve 16
30 l~ by 8 inch pre. asr ¢011gI'~¢ slabs and tWO 20 fl
by ~0 ft by S inch daba (145 c~bio yards). Th~
perimeter of th~ ram~ would b~ lin~ with a 3 to 5
foot wi~ com's~ of 6 m 8 inch a;,-~eter rip-rap. The
proj~m would iavolw a ~o~ disohar~ of fill
martial into approximately 0.19 ac~ of water's of
the U.S. TI~ ~ proj~-'t is lo~a~d st
Governmmt Lot 9, K~aai, Alaska, T.YN, R.I lW,
S~tion $, Seward M~idian.
For your information:
~ew ~y c~ ~ O~ ~ s~ ~ ~ ~o~
Public notice postal i= l~.,i and Soldonla, Alaska at the
lx~t offir,~, city ~sll; I~; Ri~cr Ce~e~,
AC'lvlP wOa she.
available for ~ md
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
,~0. BOX 110020
JUNEAU, ALASKA 99811-0020
PHONE: (907) 465-4660
FAX: (907) 465-3008
Mr. Keith Kornelis
Public Works Manager
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
Dear Mr. Kornelis:
January 26, 2004
DATE: /-,1.~ - ~-/
PROJECT: (~,Z"~'
Governor Murkowski asked that I respond to your letter regarding the
City of Kenai's request for state grants to fund several local capital projects.
As you know, the Governor is required to submit his proposed operating
and capital budgets to the Legislature by December 15t~ of each year. As part
of the budget development process for Fiscal Year 2005, the administration had
to prioritize state programs and projects because we simply do nbt have
enough revenue to meet the increasing demand for state services and growing
back log of maintenance on state-owned facilities. For these reasons, the
administration is not in a position to fund projects that are more local in
nature, such as those on your list.
Alaska is at a critical fiscal crossroad. In spite of high oil prices and
$245 million in spending reductions, the state continues to spend more than it
can afford. The Constitutional Budget Reserve (CBR), which has propped up
annual day-to-day spending for the last 13 years, has caused Alaskans to get
used to a lifestyle the state can no longer afford. With the CBR balance
projected to drop to $1.6 billion by the end of FY 05, we are finally nearing the
edge of the "fiscal gap" that has been discussed for years.
The question Alaskans must now answer is do we fall over the cliff or
build a bridge to the other side. The administration is aggressively working on
resource development, but a financial return to the state treasury from these
efforts will take time. It is with this in mind that the Governor called for the
"Conference of Alaskans" in his State of the State address to help answer the
major question of what role, if any, should the Permanent Fund and its
earnings play in Alaska's fiscal future. I encourage you to follow the
conference's deliberations and to work with your legislative delegation so
Alaskans will be allowed to make a decision on this important question in this
November's election.
Mr. Keith Kornelis
January 26, 2004
Page 2
On behalf of the Governor, we appreciate hearing from you and learning
of Kenai's capital priorities. There's no question that the fiscal choices that
Alaska faces--both at the state and local level--are challenging, but we firmly
believe that we must take responsibility today for Alaska's tomorrows.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Frasca
Director
Ma~or Jc~n Wi Iliads &
Me~ of the C/ty C~i
210 Fidalgo Ave.
Hair John W~}~~n~ &
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Kenai Fire
Department
2003 Annual Report
City of Kenai Fire Department
General Department Information for 2003
Responsibility: The Department is responsible for fire protection, EMS, HazMat response, and
related emergencies within the Kenai City Limits and Kenai Municipal Airport, as well as non-
emergency functions including fire investigations, code enforcement, inspections, and fire
prevention programs in the community, local schools, and daycares.
Staff: Staff consists of fifteen uniformed personnel and one administrative assistant, providing
around the clock emergency services for the citizens of Kenai.
Resources: The Department operates a 95-ft. aerial platform, three ~ple combination Class A
pumpers; two Oshkosh aircraft rescue fire fighting trucks, two ALS ambulances, one rescue
squad truck, a command vehicle and a staff vehicle.
Responses: 2003 ended with a total of 1,10! emergency responses: 366 fire & other calls, and
735 EMS responses with 635 patients transported. The City billed approximately $145,000 for
these calls.
Summary of Activities for 2003
Medical/Legal: Worked with Legal and Finance Departments in developing and instituting the
HIPAA program in compliance with federal mandates to protect patient health care information.
Grants & Funding: We were successful in our request for 100% funding for Automatic
External Defibrillators (AED's). The State EMS Division provided five, valued at about $2,000
each, for placement at the Senior Center and Airport T~mdnal. State EMS has asked us to
provide another request for three more to be placed in police patrol cars. We provide training and
routine maintenance for their use.
The State EMS Division reported that our request for 90% to 100% funding for two Life Pack 12
heart monitor/defibrillators valued at $20,000 each are still on the consideration list.
A reimbursement request for the ambulance replacement was successful in the amount of
$30,000. The money will be used to reimburse the City's Equipment Replacement Fund for the
ambulance replacement, reducing the budget impact of annual fund payments.
The 2003 FEMA Fire Act Grant was submitted, coordinating the request with the Kenai Police
Department and Dispatch to enhance interoperability of our commumcations system by providing
mobile repeaters in emergency vehicles. This will provide clear communications from portables
and vehicle-to-vehicle, including mutual aid departments responding to assist us. It will improve
personal safety for public safety employees as well. $45,000 was awarded. The grant requires a
$5,000 match.
Emer enc Plannin: Worked with Administration in review of the AML proposal for the state
budget, mitigation plans, and water risk analysis reports. With Kenai Police and Borough OEM,
reviewed initial reports and evaluation of E-911 system and needs for the Peninsula.
Met with CIRCAC consultants regarding marine firefighting abilities; Kenai is listed as resource
for logistics, and this listing encourages usc of the dock, airport and training facility in response
planning. Consultants included a representative from the Coast Guard Admiral's office.
We participated in the review and revision of thc letter of agreement with flight service, the tower
and the City, and have begun the annual revision of the airport emergency plan and certification
manual.
Met with FEMA Region 10 representatives to revise disaster response plans and add new
resources; provided tours of the EOC in the training center for FEMA; gained support for
completion of the EOC. FEMA remains interested in using the EOC for regional (West coast)
training.
We worked closely with Council, City Administration, KPD and Borough Assembly members to
promote Borough use of the EOC. It is recognized by the Borough Administration as their
alternate facility. Kenai FD & Kenai PD completed the EOC proposal and forwarded it to the
Alaska delegation and Governor, with support fi.om City Administration, Borough Mayor and E-
911 Board and OEM, and State Office of Homeland Security, among others. The City was
awarded more than $200,000 in grants for this project, with more expected in 2004. Cooperative
efforts continue to secure funding Burough-wide for better emergency communication systems.
Asst. Chief Tilly and Chief Kopp developed an outreach program for the City and Local
Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for community preparedness. The program has been
presented across the Peninsula; a new column in the local paper began with local firefighters
answering questions on emergency preparedness.
Public Service: Assisted KCHS with the Homecoming parade, bon fire and celebration.
Provided fire prevention activities to local schools for 1,400 students and staff. Participated in
welcoming ceremonies for National Moose Lodge leadership; accepted donation of stuffed moose
animals for calming children in the ambulance. Hosted a firefighter for a day fi.om Akita, Japan
in cooperation with Borough Sister City; toured depa, h,ent, city and training center.
Fire department landscaping has been completed, h was funded through unsolicited donations to
in-house firefighter's association, in memory of Asst. Chief Donald Morgan and family.
Concrete was donated by Best Transit Mix, and labor was donated by JD Construction and
members of the department.
Hosted quarterly car seat checks with Kenai Peninsula Chapter of Safe Kids. Participated in Boys
and Girls Club National Kids Day Celebration; 4~' of July planning and events and Christmas
Comes to Kenai events; Rotary Club International Exchange Vocational Day program, with a
medic fi.om England spending the day with us; the Airport Fly-in and Brain Injury Awareness
Walk; a program with the Arctic Young Marines to help their remits obtain medals for
community involvement; and in the Aspirations mentormg program at KCHS.
Firefighter Terry Bookey organized several successful blood drives at our depas hnent in 2003.
We thank everyone that donated. We attended the Support Our Troops rally April 5* at the Leif
Hansen Memorial Park and hosted the spring planting meeting of the Beautification Committee in
cooperation with Parks & Rec in May of 2003, with the Kenai Firefighters Association providing
the food for the BBQ.
Five of our Fire Department families had babies this year: Congratulations to John and Sharon
Hams, Jason and Lisa Diorec, Tony and Dianna Prior, Terry and Jessica Bookey, and James and
Rbonda Baisden.
Plan Review & Inspections: Developed a proposal and discussion items for non-potable water
supply for fire protection in VIP, that has been placed on the CIP list; met with developers of
Kenai Landing many times and continue working closely with them; worked closely with Home
Depot on fire pumps, sprinkler system and alarms in preparation for opening the store.
Fire Marshal Baisden and Building Official Bob Springer worked hard on the new fire and
building code adoption and plan reviews. Along with several others from our department, the
Public Works Director and Water Department, they did an outstanding job in working with Home
Depot representatives regarding the K-Mart building renovation. Contractors stated that the
convenience of local officials being able to provide such efficient service so quickly was a plus in
their visit, and put them ahead of schedule. The representatives were surprised at the immediate
ability to give them pertinent information and an assurance of fast mm around times by the City
for development plans.
Firewise: Developed an in-kind match for a forestry grant to possibly clear hazard trees from
gullies - to be determined by summer 2004; completed on-site evaluations of the spruce bark
beetle problem on public and private land, submitted letters to landowners that included
application for the Borough to clear hazardous trees; worked with Spruce Bark Mitigation Office
to clear City property around the Challenger Center and Multi-Purpose Facility, and Prioritized
other sites for clearing.
The Firewise drop site for slash and brush near Section 36 will continue year round, and has been
so well received that the Borough is developing similar sites across the Peninsula. The program
is funded through the Borough Spruce Bark Beetle Mitigation Program and will be incinerated in
the spring and fall.
The City Attorney's Office and our department finalized an agreement with the Borough and
Spruce Bark Beetle Mitigation Office to allow the use of federal grant funds to retain contractors
to clear private property of hazard trees within the City.
Training: Planned and co-hosted with other local departments, the Alaska State Fire Chiefs and
Firefighters Conference held in Kenai/Soldotna in September 2003, with over 200 attendees; co-
hosted wildland/urban interface presentations with State Forestry in June; completed the revisions
of our EMS protocols/standing orders.
We were asked to host, and were subsequently awarded, a National Fire Academy Incident
Management course for April 2004. This course is free, and will enhance the ability of public
safety and administration erea-wide to deal with large disasters by providing hands-on Incident
Management training in a hazardous materials incident scenario.
We participated on the planning team for a WMD drill held at the training center. The drill was
designed to test the readiness of the military in Alaska. Eighteen evaluators came from as far
away as Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Participants include Kenai Fire & Police, local media, the
hospital, the airport, and neighboring emergency services.
We conducted cross training for our personnel in incident command and rapid intervention
rescue; assisted the communication center with new cable and antennae installation; attended
RCAC marine firefighting training and emergency response planning in Valdez and Nikiski at no
expense to the City.
Reviewed the National Response Plan from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security and
forwarded it to City Hall; developed a grant application for FEMA Fire Prevention money;
assisted Tesoro with a United Way campaign presentation; assisted Funny River Road Fire
Department in developing specs for new fire engine; continued to work with Alaska and
Peninsula Fire Chiefs Associations regarding fire insurance rate reductions.
FIRE & Other
EMS
Response Stats for 2003
3-Year Run Comparison:
2001 2002 2003
252 236 366
637 686 735
TOTAL 889 922 I101
D
3-Year Dollar Loss Due to Fire (*pre-fire value):
2001 $494,850
2002 $603,300
2003 $238,080
(*value of $2,948,450)
(*value of $3,167,410)
(*value of $852,030)
Inspection & Burn Permit Summary
There were a total of 437 commercial occupancies, government buildings, churches, day cares
and apartment/motel complexes on file during 2003.
A total of 195 fire and life safety inspections were completed this year with subsequent follow-up
inspections conducted for compliance. There were a total of 84 notices of violation issued and
178 deficiencies were corrected.
The Bureau invested approximately 390 man-hours on inspections, 204 man-hours in Public
Education, 110 man-hours in 15 fire investigations and 104 man-hours in plan reviews.
Approximately 299 Bum Permits were issued. These permits were activated a total of 492 times
in 2003.
The Bureau received 22 fire and life safety related complaints requiring action by the office.
A total of 26 plan reviews were conducted for code compliance in cooperation with the City
Building Official.
Investigation & Public Educatio.n Summary
Fire prevention programs were provided for all age groups, targeting Pre - 5~h grades, with a total
audience of 1,450 during 80 classes, gave 22 station tours to 330 students.
The Bureau was responsible for continuing the Firewise Program in Kenai.
Other Pub Ed Activities: Fire drills at all schools & day cares; fire drills & safety training for
senior citizens; snow machine safety classes; car seat check-ups; fire code revisions; conducted
in-service training for school staff; EMS Week public education programs; 181 blood pressure
checks for public; provided 18 smoke detectors to needy families; proctored 13 State fire
extinguisher tests for local business people; conducted required fuel inspections for airport on
quarterly basis; provided assistance for Homecoming Bonfire, KCHS Football games, wrestling
tournaments, and Christmas Comes to Kenai Fireworks display.
Year 2003 Training Summary
Personnel participated in 4,410 hours of training in subjects that include structural and wildland
firefighting, CPR re-certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life
Support, EMT I, II, & III, Infectious Disease Control, HazMat, Aircraf~ Rescue Fire Fighting, and
management skills enhancement.
The majority of this training occurs locally (daily per shift; monthly as a depa~ tment; quarterly
with mutual aid agencies; large-scale annual FAA required drills), and is required to comply with
Federal and State mandates to maintain required certificatiuns.
Conclusion
With a 25% increase in call volume over the past 3 years, and calls occurring more and more
simultaneously, we expect costs and volume to rise similarly over the next three years. More
calls result in recalling off duty people more often, even with department administration covering
shifts and handling emergency responses.
Each call averages about 1.5 to 2 hours in length for immediate response, with about an hour to
1.5 hours in records, reports, restocking, cleaning, and vehicle and station maintenance after each
call.
Add into the mix the requirement to have one person from each shift manning the airport station
around the clock, and the logistics of adequate manning for emergency response across the City
becomes more complicated.
National standards continue to increase training requirements and prescribed staffing levels as
well. This is due in large part to societal changes bringing new threats in the form of terrorism
and biological hazards. Preparedness is required whether an incident ever occurs or not.
If this trend continues as expected over the next three years, the City will need to take advantage
of federally funded programs to add 2 to 3 personnel to meet local emergency response demand,
to continue manning the airport station around the clock, and to meet minimum staffing levels for
safety and liability protection per OSHA and other national standards.
Equipment remains in good condition, with the new ambulance expected to be on-line in March
2004. Except for replacement of the Life Pack defibrillators (grants applied for), replacement of
equipment is expected to be consistent with the established Equipment Replacement Fund List.
We appreciate the support shown by Council and the City Administration for all of the employees
that continue to provide necessary services for the citizens of Kenai, and we look forward to a
bright 2004.
Actions Taken - Department Level (Chart)
Report Period: From 1/1/2003 To 12/31/2003
Description
Action I Action 2 Action 3 Total Actions Percent of Total
Provide EMS Care
Investigate/Enforcement
Provide Asistance
FitMn/Standby
Extinguish and Control
Rescue
Restore Systems/Services
Search and Rescue
Identify and Confine H~7~dous Cond
Totals
735 203 129 1,067 62.58%
131 83 56 270 15.84%
94 31 8 133 7.80%
55 7 4 66 3.87%
40 26 15 81 4.75%
17 8 6 31 1.82%
12 10 9 31 1.82%
10 4 1 15 0.88%
7 3 1 11 0.65%
1,101 375 229 1,705 100.00%
· Extinguish and Control 4.8%
· Search and Rescue 0.9%
[] Provide EMS Care 62.6%
[] Identify and Confine Hazardous Cond 0.6%
[] Rescue 1.8%
[] Restore Systems/Services 1.8%
[] Provide Asistance 7.8%
[] Investigate/Enforcement 15.8%
· Fill-in/Standby 3.9%
Total: 100.0%
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Incidents by Day of Week
Date Range: From 1/1/2003 To 12/31/2003
Day of the Week
Number of Incidents
Sunday 148
Monday 162
Tuesday 143
Wednesday 143
Thursday 166
Friday 172
Saturday 167
172
168
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Incidents by Time of Day
Date Range: From 1/1/2003 To 12/31/2003
Time of Day
00:00:00 to 00:59:59
01:00:00 to 01:59:59
02:00:00 to 02:59:59
03:00:00 to 03:59:59
04:00:00 to 04:59:59
05:00:00 to 05:59:59
06:00:00 to 06:59:59
07:00:00 to 07:59:59
08:00:00 to 08:59:59
09:00:00 to 09:59:59
10:00:00 to 10:59:59
11:00:00 to 11:59:59
12:00:00 to 12:59:59
13:00:00 to 13:59:59
14:00:00 to 14:59:59
15:00:00 to 15:59:59
16:00:00 to 16:59:59
17:00:00 to 17:59:59
18:00:00 to 18:59:59
19:00:00 to 19:59:59
20:00:00 to 20:59:59
21:00:00 to 21:59:59
22:00:00 to 22:59:59
23:00:00 to 23:59:59
Number of Incidents
28
34
14
31
15
17
23
13
40
51
43
65
67
52
52
70
80
63
72
66
54
52
35
1,101
8o
INC015 (3.00) Page 1 of 1 hinted 01/08/2004 at 17:18:55
Incident Summary by Incident Type
Date Range: From 1/1/2003 To 12/31/2003
Incident Tvne~s~ Selected: Ail
Average
Incident Used in Ave. Response Time
Incident Type Count Resp. hh:mm:ss
Total Loss Total Value
Fire 54 50 00:05:22
Rupture/Explosion ! 1 00:11:00
EMS/Rescue 805 794 00:06:34
Hazardous Condition 41 38 00:07:23
Service Call 73 56 00:06:31
Good Intent 72 36 00:06:11
False Call 50 49 00:04:00
Other 5 5 00:07:00
$235,080.00 $852,030.00
Totals 1,101 1,029 $235,080.00 $852,030.00
INC020 (3.00) Page 1 of 1 Printed: 01/08/2004 I7:22:34
Note: The incident count used in averages does not include the following:
Not Completed incidents, Mutual Aid Given, Other Aid Given, Cancelled in Route, Not Priority, Fill-In Standby, No An'ival and Invalid Date~rimes.
The $oldotna Chamber of Commerce Presents Its
AWARDS RECEPTION
'/'-Check our the following flyer~
inserts in this newsletter/
· Mallard's Party Tricks
· Mountain Rose Estates
· Sitka Music Festival
· State Republican Convention
· The Chat Room
~.Young Women's Conferen~/~
~leass join us for a fun
evening of great food, friends, entertain-
ment, and help us recognize our com-
munities outstanding businesses and
individuals.
The show begins Friday, February 6,
2004 at the Soldotna Sports Center. Bur-
fat style hors d'oeuvres by Isabelle's Fine Catering
and no-host bar start at 6:30p.m. The hors
d'oeuvres menu is as follows: Fresh vegetables &
pickles w/dip, gourmet deviled eggs, jumbo shrimp
cocktail, assorted meat rollups, mini chicken cor-
don blue w/dip, hot crab & artichoke dip w/crostJni,
reindeer polish sausage w/variety of cheeses &
crackers, crabby mushrooms, fresh schuckad oys-
ters by Snug Harbor Seafoods and variety of mini
desserts.
A year in review video by Paul Gray of Exploring
Alaska TV with commentary by our 2003 Board
President Barbara Elson will begin at 7:30, with
awards presentations immediately following.
The following Awards will be presented this year:.
Person of the Yeer-A resident of Alaska for at
least ten years. Active in many community affairs
and willing to assist in organizational programs.
Business of the Year- A
Soldotna business who
has stimulated economic
development in the greater
Soldotna area through busine ,ss ac~
Volunteer(e) of the Year*One who
consistently volunteers time and effort in support of
the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce and/or other
community organizations.
Devoted Service to Young People and Youth Ac-
tivities-One who constantly volunteers time and is
active in any area of youth activities or conoem for
youth.
Excellence in Profession-An individual who has
attained and personified the highest level of profes-
sional excellence in their profession.
Pioneer Award-An individual that was instrumen-
tal in the development of our city. In addition, we will
also award the chambers local high school schol-
arships.
In addition we will be giving an honorary lifetime
membership and presenting our scholarship
awards. Tickets are $25 each. For more informa-
tion, call the Soldotna Chamber office at 262-9814.
q SOLDOTNA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNUAL ST. PATRIOK'5 DAY OELEBRA~ON...
Luo~ Buo~, Parade, Au~lon, Dinner and O~D Flmwor~
Dbplay. For more In~r~lon ~. =~.
Board of Directors
President
Tim Pope
Natron Air
262-8440
Past President
Barbara Elson
Wells Fargo
262-4435
Bob Bambace
Great Bear Ford
262-5491
Norm Blakeley
Alaska Trading and Loan
262-6100
Sammie Cole
Southcentral Title Agency
262-4494
Evy Gebhart
Peninsula Clarion
283-7551
Paul Gray
Exploring Alaska w/Paul Gray
262-9008
Kelly Keafing-Greibel
Freedom Realty
262-1770
Mike Frost
1st National Bank Alaska
260-6023
Ken Lancaster
Lancaster Enterpdeea
260-6727
Mamie Nelson
Alaska Legends Adventure
Resor~
260-9328
Jim Stegsdill
City Council Seat
262-5622
Chuck Winters
United Rentals
262-8700
Staff
Soldotna Chamber
of Commerce
Phone 262-9814
Fax 262-3566
Executive Director
Mlehelle Glavax
Vleltor Center Coordinator
Shanon Hamrick
Member Service Manager
Eries Williamson
Bookkeeper
Nits Fens
River City Pull Tabs
260-6100
Rebecca Hanson
Sarah Shearer
SOLDOTNA
Guide to Soldotna? Last year
we mailed out over 6700 guides
as a result of direct inquires to
our office, and over 350 reloca-
tion packets to perspective
Soldotna residents.
Our inquiry numbers continue
to look premising. In November
and December alone we had
1301 requests for information, up
35% over last year! Relocation
packet requests are also on the
rise, up 2% in 2003 over 2002.
Our subscription service for
email inquiries is also going
great, we had over 1200 emails
requesting additional information
from our membership last year.
marketing. Ifyou are trying to
decide where to spend your ad-
vertising dollars this year, stop
by the office and ask to see our
statistics.
Have you visited your cham-
ber web page lately? This site
has listings of our entire mem-
bership, and is filled with valu-
able information for potential
visitors. The feedback we get
from the site is great, potential
visitors love it!
We look forward to working
with all of you over the next year.
As you can see, our numbers
are adding up to a great 2004
for Soldotna!
WE NEED BROCHURES!
We have a bunch of holes on our brochure rack where reck
cards should be. Don't forget that resldente come in the center all
winter long gathering Information for visiting relatives. Please atop
by or give Shanon a call at 262-98t4 to see if you need a refill.
$OLDOTNA TRUSTWORTH HARDWARE
ICE FISHING DERBY
Soldotna Trustworthy Hardware is holding their 7th Annual Ice
Fishing Derby! The derby runs Febrean/1st through the 29th, and
entry is free! Great prizes will be given in over 25 divisions, first
place prized for each species offish plus: biggest fish overall, kids
12 and under I st-10th prizes, womens division,
speared pike division, g ~i~ ~r
total weight division,
grab bags for all kids 12 and under, and
the grend prize is an Aqua View Camera!
Sign up at Trustworthy before fishin
Check out standings, pictures and tips
at www.alaskaoutdoor journal.corn. Join
the fun! Go Fishingl
Ellsha Tarries, a Senior at Skyview High School
Sara Jensen, a Sophmore at Soldotna High School
Colten Jensen, an 8th Grader at Soldotna Middle School
The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce pmeanted our January Students
of the Month with a certificate and meal at the January 27 Chamber
luncheon. We would like to thank Bob Sizemore for sponsoring the
Soldotha Chamber of Commerce Student of the Mo~th Program.
'2'
Fimt National Bank Alaska
has generously sponsored
lunches for 24 Alaska Junior
Miss Contestants st the Feb-
rusty 3, 2004 Soldotna cham-
ber luncheon.
Here are our
New Members
for January
Addloted Fishing
Adventures
Rich Dykeme
34040 Fon'eat Ln., Soldotna
(907) 252-7455
Fishing Charters
Arctic Winter Games
Loran Smith
PO Box 1659, Soldotha
(907) 335-3366
Non-Profit Organizatlone
Bear Bluff Bed & Bre~
Kellie Smith ~
PO Box 84, Soldotna
(907) 260-3211
Accommodetione - Bed &
Breakfaete
Hotel Edgeweter &
Conference Center
Debra Carter
PO Box 1570, Seward
(907) 2242700
Accommodations -
Hotels/Motels
Obseaeion Sportfiehing
LarTy or Lisa Croft
PO Box 1265, Homer
(907) 235-2814
Fishing Charters - Saltwater
Riddle's Fishing Lodge
Reas & Klm Harding
, Kenei
(9O7) 283-5853
Flehlng Chartere wi
Accommodetlono
Soldotna Professional
Pharmacy
Tom Hodel
299 N. Binkley St., Sold~"~
(907) 262-3800 I
· Pharmacies ~]
Please Don't Miss This Important Opportunity!
The Soldotna Visitor Center accommoda-
ns form will be coming soon! These forms,
usg with an 81/2xl 1 photo page, are what we
e to put together our accommodation books
in the visitor center. We have three different
books, one for accommodations in Soldotna,
one for accommodations outside Soldotna, and
one for RV parks and campgrounds.
To further simplify things for our visitors, the
books are also broken down into categories,
such as bed and breakfasts, cabins, apart-
ments, etc. These books are a great way to
market YOUR business to our walk-in visitors
If you had a page in one of the books last year, we
will use the same one this year unless we hear
otherwise from you. We will send you a copy of
your page so that you may check it over for
changes.
If you haven't taken advantage of this service yet,
please take a few minutes to fill out the form and
put together a photo page. Two or three quality pho-
tos (please write the name of your business on the
back), and a map and driving directions from the
visitor center work great.
Please have your information and materials in to
the office by February 28, 2003. If you have any
who donl already have reservations somewhere, questions, give Shanon a call at 262-9814.
ZO04 Peninsula Winter
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Saturday, ,Tanua y
Game Bags for sale - $10.00 - Peninsula Winter Games
8:00 am Soidotna Sports Center
Purchase of this bag [nsludas: Winter Games T-shirt,
access fo all open events, breakfast, lunch & dinner, and
Jots of fmebiesl[
.rmal Peninsula Winter Games Sno-X Comoetition.
m Registration - Twin City Raceway.
Peninsula Racing Lions. Must register to race at
Call Wendy Hudseo for mom information at 260-
3305.
Native Yquth Olvmoins Comcetitlen
9:38 em Wdst Cam/- Kenai Middle School
Men's Basketball Toumament
9:06 am to 0:06 pm - Kenai Rac Center.
For more information contact Jack at 262-6355.
Last Houm of the Ice Sculetins Comoe~3n.
9:06 em to 12:00 pm Please come and ssa what the
at,st have created. Vote for your favodte piece. (People's
Choice Awards)
Native Youth Olvmeins Comoedtion
9:3~ em Stick Pull - Kenai Middle School
Lce Sawi~ Contest - Spensrd Builders Supply - Soldotha
10:00 am · 4:00 pm
For more information call 283-7007
Frozen Salmon Toss - Soldotha Sport Center
t0.'00 am - 4:00 pm
~l'ante Our Van, Own Kenat Wild' Smoked Saimoo
10.'~ am · 4:06 pm - Solders Sports Canter
Native Youth Olvmeins Com~t~tion
10:15 am Alaskan High Kick - Kenal Middte School
~ Carnival - Soldotna Spe~s Center
10:00 am to 4:06 pm
Ice your own Cookie, Bowi on Ice, Radar Pu~ Shoot,
Broom Hockey, Face Pain6ng, & Gear up a snowman.
Oe~a 200 Sled Dca Race
m Ceremonial Start - Kensl Chrysler Center
eelvnn Chumlev Memodal - Solders Sports Center
10:06 am to 4:06 pm
S~menhina Rides.
C ' i W II - Soldotha SPO~
Center.
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Must pre-rogister by 10:00 am
Contact Claudia for more informatieo at (907)357-2621
Jun Wackier Memorial Snowshoe Softball Toumament
10:06 am Gerke Field - Soldotea.
Call Bruce at 262-2626 to sign up with s Team.
Kick S~:I Races - Soldotha Sports Center.
10:00 am to 1:00 pm Enter to win a frae kick sled
giveaway.
? Annual Peninsula Winter Games Sno-X Races
11:00 am -Twin City Raceway
Kenai Peninsula Racing Lions
Quai~ina Bunins for Ice Races
11:00 am - Decanter inn.
Kenai Peninsula Ice Racing Association.
CaK Glenn for mom information at 262-5917.
Native Youth Olvmeins Comcetition
11:15 am Foot Pull - Kenai Middle Schun~
Lunch of PWG Chamoions - Soldotha Sports Center.
tt:00 am to 2:00 pm
Hot dogs, chips, cookies and beverage are FREE to kids
with a PWG button.
Horse Sleioh Rides - Soldotha Sports Center.
11:30 am to 3:30 pm
Free ddas to everyone.
Ste W ' II
12:38 pm Soldotha Spo~ Center
Ice Races at Denenter Inn
12:00 pm
Opeo to Spentafora. For more informaf~eo ce~l Glenn at
262-5917
Na0ve Youth Olvmeins Comnstltion
12:38 pm Kneel Jump Kenai Middle School
Native Youth Olvrm)ins Comoet~on
1:10 pm One Foot High Kick. Kenai Middle School
~ Runnina of the Tustumens 200 Sled Dot Race
2:38 pm Ofticial Start
Mild 111, Kasilef
Native Youth Olvmnice
2:16 pru Scissor Broad Jump - Kenai Middle School
Native Youth Olvmaias
3:06 pm One Arm Reach - Kenai Middle School
Native Youth OlvmDins
4:38 pm - Two Foot High Kick. Keoai Middle Schooi
Natiye Youth Olvmuics
5:38 pm Seal Hop- Kenai Middle School
Celebm6eo on Ice - Soldotha Sports Center
5:06 pm to 5:45 pm
Figure Skating Show
Calebre6on of Chamoions Awards Banauet
6:38 pm to 7:00 pm - Soldotna Sports Canter
Renegntiion of Speasom & Volunteers
~mnnslt~tion ~ Jabila-lna Dancera
Kena~e Drummem
Native Youth Olympic Demonsb'alton
Rarbeque ribs, potetoe salad, coleslaw, cum. d[noer roll,
beverage, and cake for denceff. Kids eat line with a PWG
butfon. Adutte $7
Firaworks & Bonfire - Soldotha Sports Center
8:00 pm
Sunday, February 1'*
Bmaldest of PWG Champiuns
7:38 am to tt:06 am - Solders Senrts Center.
Hot cakes..~,~aA ants. biscuits & craw. iuice & coffee.
Free for kids with a PWG button. 65 for all others.
Ocen Ski Race - Kenai Goff Course
10:38 ara to 11:00
3 pemeo teams- two youth (under 18) 1 adult (over 18)
3K race/relay.
youth Skikxtna - Kenai Golf Coome.
11:16 am to 12:38 pm
3K race (under 18)
Adult Skiiodm - Kenai C-,-~ff Course.
12:16 to 1:00 pm
3K race (over 18)
Al York Memorial Junior Musher Sled Do~ Race
12:38 pm - Rogister -Soldotha Airport.
1:38 pm · Race Staltsl
Sled Dog R~es For Kids-to follow race-about 4pm at the
Soldotha Airpe~
For more information centect Mitch at 252-5350.
Youth Hockey Toumameot
4:30 pm to 6:45 I~n * Soido~a SPO~ Center
PLEASE JOIN US1
(fi~ty or F, ena~
Mayor John Williams
210 Fidalgo Ave.
Kenai, AK 99611
as a driver m develop/~ .Soldotna's tgzfur~..
The $oldotna Chamber Connection is a
monthly publication of the ~oldotne Cham-
ber of Commerce. This publication is sent
to members and associated organizations.
There are many ways to submit story ideas
Call Us!
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Email Us!
(or stories thernselves):
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Soldotna, AK 99669
262-3566
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Project Status Report
A/ C/F/ CltyCeataet Prdeet Name
S~
A JL Airport Security Fencing
A=Active
NC--Non-Construction
F--Future
STIP=State Trans. Imp
St s
KK - Keith Komelis
JL - Jack La Shot
RS - Robert SDdnger
MK - Marilyn Kebschull
Jet - Jan Taylor
Engineering work progressing. Will set tentative
bid dates soon.
A JL
Airport Secudty System
Preparing project manual. Setting bid dates.
A MK
Airport Supplemental Planning
Assessment
RFP being drafted by Airport Manager and Planner.
a KK Basin View LID
This project has been completed. The final
assessment roll was set by Council at their 1/21/04
meeting.
A KK
Bridge Access W & S Feasibility
Study
Received final report evaluating different routes
from Wince-CorthelI-Bryson. Report sent to DEC
& EDA.
A J!.JRS City Hall HVAC
Documents complete.
A MK Comprehensive Plan
Final plan at KPB for approval.
A JL
Contaminated Soils - Shop
Work plan to be submitted. Received ranking for
loan fund - could be funded if City chooses to.
Asking to reappropriate $151,314.
A JL
Daubenspeck Environmental
Site Assessment
Final report has been received. UST removal
report received and submitted to ADEC.
A JL FAA Site
ADEC has determined "No Further Action."
Response will be included in Final Environmental
audit. Land transfer is then possible.
A JL
Kenai AP ARFF/SRE Facility
Closing out.
Tuesbey, Janua~ 27, 2004 Page 1 of 3
A KK Kenai Boat Launch
Improvements
Received $350,000 grant. Nelson & Associates
are working on the design. The City is working on
possible land acquisition for exit road.
A KK Kenai Coastal Trail
Corps has received funding for planning and
answering permitting questions on this project.
Printing additional books on project to help get
grant funds.
A JL
Library Improvements
Schematics complete - awaiting further direction.
A JL Maintenance Shop
Prelimina~ plans and specifications complete.
Grant funds to lapse in '04. Passed raolution to
amend grant to do environmental.
A KK
McCollum & Aliak, Set Net Dr.,
S. Ames Rd. LID's
These LID projects are on a list for consideration
by Council at a later date. Projects on hold until
changes made or funding found.
A JL Multi-Purpose Facility
Refrigeration
Venting estimated at approximately $30,000.
Waiting to see extent of Arctic Winter Games
work. Removed siding panels to experiment with
condensation. May replace panels.
A KK
Pillars LID - Chinook Drive and
Sockeye Circle
This project has been completed. The final
assessment roll was set by Council at their 1/21/04
meeting.
A JL
Runway Extension
Environmental Assessment
Project on hold until AP Supplemental Planning
Assessment complete.
A KK Schooner Circle LID
This project has been completed. The final
assessment roll was set by Council at their 1/21/04
meeting.
A JL Senior Kitchen
Received grant to prepare schematics for
Ressmuseen Grant. P.O. in packet 1/7/04 for
Kluge,
Tuesday, Januar/27, 2004 Page 2 of 3
A/NC/F/ C CO t t Pr Nam
A KK Title 17 Review and W & S
Regulations
Sm
Working with Larry...Completed revisions to W & S
regulations. Adding a grease prevention
regulation. Reevaluating changes to KMC.
A KK Toyon Way LID
This project has been completed. The final
assessment roll was set by Council at their 1/21/04
meeting.
A JL Underground Storage Tank -
Airport
Extra soils removed and stockpiled. Report to
ADEC finished and submitted. May spread soils
on airport.
A KK
Wastewater Facility Master Plan
City completed the review of CH2M Hill's draft
report, City waiting for final report. GeoNorth is
updating the City's GIS as part of this project.
A KK WH 4
STIP KK
DOT - Bridge Access Pathway
We have good quality water with a few exceptions,
The new arsenic MCL will require treatment at this
well and Well Houses No. 1 and 3, Working with
DNR on land purchase or lease issues.
Pathway along Bridge Access Road from K-Beech
to Spur 3.3 miles... Project in environmental
assessment. Design scheduled FFY08,
Construction after FFY09.
STIP KK
DOT - Kenai River Fiats
Interpretive Site
This is the rest stop and Birch Island Faciltiy near
the Warren Ames Bridge. This project has been
moved out of the recent STIP time frame.
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