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May 18, 2005
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
MAY 18, :2005
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http' //www.ci.kenai.ak.us
BUDGET WORK SESSION -- 6:00 P.M.
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
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Proclamation -- Motorcycle Awareness Month
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Proclamation -- V.F.W. Buddy Poppy Week
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Larry L. Lewis, Wildlife Technician III, Alaska Department of Fish
Game -- Long-Term Wildlife Mitigation Efforts on the Kenai Peninsula.
ITEM C:
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMEN~ (3 minutes)
ITEM D'
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ LEGISLATORS AND COUNCII~
ITEM E:
REPORTS OF KEI~IAI CONVENTION/k VISITORS BUREAU
BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ITEM F:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2096-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,740,085 in the Airport Land System Special
Revenue Fund and the Parallel Taxiway Capital Project Fund.
{Postponed from May 4, 2005 council meeting.)
Substitute Ordinance No. 2096-2005 -- Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations by $55,112 in the Airport Land
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System Special Revenue Fund and $2,204,456 in the Parallel
Taxiway Capital Project Fund.
Ordinance No. 2097-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $200,000 in the General Fund and the Multipurpose
Facility Capital Project Fund for Improvements Requested by the Arctic
Winter Games Host Society.
Substitute Ordinance No. 2097-2005 -- Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations by $200,000 in the Arctic Winter
Games Improvements Capital Project Fund for Improvements
Requested by the Arctic Winter Games Host Society.
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Ordinance No. 2098-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $794 for Library Grants.
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Ordinance No. 2099-2005 -- Amending the Definition of "Parking Space,
Private" in KMC 14.20.320(b) to Exclude Garages and to Require Such
Parking Spaces to be at Least Nine (9) Feet Wide.
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Ordinance No. 2100-2005 -- Amending KMC 14.20.320(b) to Add a
Definition for "Lot Coverage."
Ordinance No. 2101-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $11,500 in the Street Improvement Capital Project
Fund for a Grant From the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for Culvert
Replacement on Boat Launch Road.
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Resolution No. 2005-16 -- Expressing Support for KPB Ordinance
2005-19; Repealing KPB 2.56.005 and Enacting KPB 2.56.006, Adopting
the 2005 Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan. {Postponed
from May 4, 2005 meeting.)
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Resolution No. 2005-23 -- Approving a Contract to Alaska
Roadbuilders, Inc. for the Project Entitled Kenai Municipal Airport
Taxiway Extension - 2005 for the Total Amount of $1,857,976.00.
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Liquor License Renewal -- PROTE~T
Roy Dale Howard, d/b/a Kenai Joe's-- Beverage Dispensary
ITEM G:
MINUTF~
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*Regular Meeting of May 4, 2005.
*May 4, 2005 Budget Work Session Notes
ITEM H:
OLD BUSINGS
ITEM I:
NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Ratified
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ITEM J:
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ITEM K:
ITEM L:
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Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
Ordinance No. 2102-2005 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing July 1, 2005 and Ending June 30, 2006.
*Ordinance No. 2103-2005 -- Amending the Fine Schedule in KMC
13.10.015 by Adding Negligent Driving, Failure to Yield to an Emergency
Vehicle and Violations of Airport Parking Regulations to the List of Minor
Offenses on the Fine Schedule that Can be Disposed of Without a Court
Appearance.
Approval -- Cost of Living Salary Increase/City Clerk and City Attorney
Approval -- Arctic winter Games Agreement/Reimbursement of Costs
Related to Multipurpose Facility Upgrades.
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Approval -- Lot 1, Block 5; Lot 2, Block 2; and, Lot 2, Block 4, General
Aviation Apron.
a. Consents to Assignments -- Robert Bielefeld to Kenai Aviation
Leasing Company, LLC
b. Consents to Subleases -- Kenai Aviation Leasing Company LLC to
Kenai Aviation, Inc.
Approval-- Special Use Permit/Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- East
24,500+ S.F. Portion Between the East Curbline and East Property Line
of Lot 1, Gusty Subdivision, Addition No. 8.
Approval-- Amendments to Airport Regulations -- Chapter 6.05, Short-
Term and Limited Long-Term Parking.
Discussion -- Proposed City of Kenai Mini-Grant
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
c. Arctic Winter Games
d. Stranded Gas Committee
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM M:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
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ITEM N:
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR'S REPORT
MAY 18, 2005
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ADD TO:
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
1-6, Multipurpose Facility AEreement -- Updated
A~reement.
REQUESTED
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BY:
ATTORNEY
ADD AS:
Item 1-11, Discussion -- Donation Request of
K-6 Boat to Kenai Landing, Inc.
CITY MANAGER
CONSENT AGENDA
MAYOR'S REPORT
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, motorcycles are energy-efficient vehicles that conserve fuel and
are increasingly used as a mode of transportation for commuting, touring, and
recreation in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to promote the proper and safe operation of
motorcycles, due to the increased number of motorcycles on the roadways, and
because motorcyclists everywhere face a constant threat to personal safety caused,
in part, by lack of alertness on the part of the driving public; and,
WHEREAS, local chapters of Alaska Bikers Advocating~aining & Education
(A.B.A.T.E.), Gold Wing Road Rider Association (GWRRA), Harley Owners Group
(HOG), and Women on W_heels® (WOW), are nonprofit organizations of motorcycle
riders and non-riders dedicated to preserving freedom of the road and their lifestyle;
and,
WHEREAS, the aforementioned groups' goals are aimed at educating
experienced and novice riders on the rules of the road, how to adopt safe, defensive
and practical riding habits, and to promote and provide "Motorcycle Safety
Foundation" rider courses; and,
WHEREAS, A.B.A.T.E., GWRRA, HOG, and WOW® promotes the safety,
welfare and good public image of motorcyclists and attempts to generate the
publicity required to ensure automobile drivers are aware of motorcycles at all times.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PAT PORTER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, proclaim the month of May, 2005 as
MO TOR C YCLE A IVARENE$ $ MONTH
in the City of Kenai and encourage all residents to drive safely, exercise extreme
caution to reduce accidents and casualties this summer, and to remain sensitive to
the increasing number of motorcycles on the roads.
DATED:
This 18th day of May, 2005.
ATTEST:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, Kenai City Clerk
PROCLAMATION'
WHEREAS, the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the United States has been officially recognized and
endorsed by governmental leaders since 1922; and,
WHEREAS, V.F.W. Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled
veterans, and the proceeds of this worthy fund-raising campaign are used
exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans, and the widows
and orphans of deceased veterans; and,
WHEREAS, the basic purpose of the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by
the veterans of Foreign Wars is eloquently reflected in the desire to "honor
the Dead by Helping the Living."
NOW THEREFORE~ I~ PAT/~ORTER~ MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
KENA/~ do hereby proclaim May 22-28, 2005 as
V. F. IV. B UDD Y POPPY WEEK
in the City of Kenai and urge the citizens of this community to join with the
Jerry V. Horn, V.F.W. Memorial Post 10046 in recognizing the merits of this
cause by contributing generously to its support through the purchase of
Buddy Poppies; and,
FURTHER, I urge all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy as a
symbol of appreciation for the sacrifices of our honored dead and mute
evidence of our gratitude to the men and women of this country who have
risked their lives in defense of the freedoms which we continue to enjoy as
American citizens.
DATED: This 18th day of May, 2005.
ATTEST:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY PROGRAM
City of Kenai - 2005
WILDLIFE MITIGATION PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Why am ! here? To report on ADFG's efforts to develop a proactive wildlife
stewardship program, specifically a ,'W~dlife Conservation Community" program
for the city of Kenai.
Why? For many people, wildlife def'mes Alaska. Wildlife is a high profile resource.
As you continue to grow as a community, how you treat this high profile resource
will to a great extent, color the public's attitude toward your city. This equates to
visitor and resident's $$$$ What type of image do yon want for your city?
Wildlife stewardship: If we view wildlife as an indicator of the overall health of an
entire resource system, we're doing well, For now. What do we want for the
future?
Wildlife is a resource. It may be USED in various ways. $$$
Even if we do all the right things: Animal removal .thrOugh relocation or lethal
means may be necessary in specific cases. However, the need for removal can be
greatly eliminated or reduced with proper management. Poor housekeeping and
sometimes intentional feeding will lure animals into areas where they are not
desired. Eliminating wildlife attractants whenever possible will' help to reduce the
frequency of negative human/wildlife interactions. The'ADFG will help you in
every way possible.
.What is a "Wildlife Conservation Communi .ty"?
It is a partnership that results in a PUBLIC RELATIONS, community based
information and education program with the stated goals of:
1. Better stewardship of our wildlife resources.
(Landowner buy-in.)
2. Safer, cleaner neighborhoods.
(Existing waste management equipment will be retrofitted to be bear resistant. End user
waste receptacles and other equipment will be made available at a drastically reduced
price for individual landowners wishing to participate in the program. Building permits
with mitigation plan or equipment mandated as a condition of permit? Require bear
resistant containers? Enforcement of current city ordinances by code enforcement
and other city departments?)
3. Less agency time spent dealing with nuisance wildlife and negative
human/wildlife interactions.
Funding has been applied for through a federal grant program and by promised
in-kind donations. Any funding received will be used for signage, equipment and
other materials and administrative needs.
TITLE PAGE-
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Proiect Title:
FY2005 Private Stewardship Grant Program
Project Proposal Form
City of Kenai - Wildlife Conservation Community Program
OBJECTIVES
We propose a comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Community program for the City of Kenai. This
program will. be based on a very successful pilot project that was initiated in the Valhalla Heights and
Shaginof£ subdivisions of the City o£Kenai in 2003 (attached are several newspaper articles specific to
that pro~ect). An express goal of this program is to help avoid a future listing of Kenai Peninsula brown
bears (Ursus arctos) under the Endangered Species Act through proactive, locally-based conservation
actions.
Brown bears represent a significant component of the'Kenai Peninsula ecosystem. This area is
experiencing steady human population growth, with associated road construction and commercial,
residential, recreational, and industrial development that encroaches into and .fragments ' brown bear
habitat. Brown bears use a wide variety of habitats from sea level to alpine, concentrating in areas of
highest human use along low-elevation valley bottoms and salmon streams in late summer. Brown bear
habitat quality depends on the juxtaposition and interactions of several habitat parameters, as described
by vegetation, food availability, and human activities. The actions proposed here are vital so brown bears
will move through and utilize the terrestrial ecosystems of this area in a natural manner. Brown bear
conservation on the Kenai Peninsula is a high priority among public, state, federal, and local
governments as evidenced by the public-private partnerships which produced the Kenai Peninsula
Brown Bear Conservation Strategy in 2000 and the current Interagency Brown Bear Study Team
(IBBST)
DURATION
We anticipate the duration.o.f all work directly related to ftmding proposed through this grant as.2
(..two) years. This overall Wildlife Conservation Community program is being developed to remain in
effect within the City of Kenai, Alaska in perpetuity.
SUMMARY OF COSTS
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service- $100, 000
Non-Federal partners - $83,000
Project Contact/Phone Number:
David Donald- President of SCI (907) 283 - 9225
Larry L. Lewis- ADFG Soldotna (907) 262 - 9368
Responsible omanization:
Alaska's Kenai Pemnsula Chapter of Safari Club Intemationai {'SCI)
PR ,O, JE. CT DESCRIPTION_.'
AFFECTED SPECIES
Kenai population of brown bears (Ursus arctos)
While not federally listed, the ADFG designated Kenai brown bears as a population of special concern
under'Alaska Species of Special Concern in 1998. As identified in the Kenai Peninsula Brown Bear
Conservation Strategy "This administrative designation was a proactive measure designed to focus
attention and research efforts on Kenai Peninsula brown bears", a relatiVely "isolated population in an
area experiencing steady human population ~owth and increased human activity." Several
environmental organizations are discussing submitting a petition to list this species under the ESA.
The proposed Wildlife Conservation Community Program will also have a positive affect on other
species in the area, most notably moose, blaCk bears and coyotes.
BENEFITS TO AFFECTED SPECIES:
This city-wide program would implemem key recommendations of the 2000 Kenai Peninsula Brown
Bear Conservation Strategy (the "Strategy"). The Strategy was developed by a stakeholders ~oup
appointed by the Kenai Borough Mayor, the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of' Fish and Game
(ADFG), and the Special Assistant to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior in Alaska. It
consisted of representatives of sport fishing, guide, hunting, Native, environmental, timber industry, oil
and mining industry, touhsm and local business interests and representatives of the Kenai Peninsula .
Borough, Alaska Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park
Service, U.S. Forest Service, and the Alaska Department ofFish and Game. The Strategy seeks to
address the long-term cumulative effects that accelerating human population growth and resource
development have on the Kenai's brown bear population. The Kenai Peninsula is one of Alaska' s most
developed and fastest.growing regions, with increasing oppommities for bears to come into contact with
people. Human-caused defense of life and property (DLP) bear mortality have doubled on the Kenai. over
the past decade. DLP bear mortalities related to garbage, pet food and livestock feed have steadily
increased. Without a proactive conservation effort, this population is likely, to be petitioned for a
threatened or endangered listing. The City of Kenai, due to its coastal location, immediate proximity to
salmon producing rivers and streams, and the 1.9 million acre Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, is
frequented regularly by brown bears. A community driven effort by private landowners, the City of
Kenai and program parmers to install and maintain bear-resistant garbage containers and reduce the
availability of other human-caused bear attractants will help to minimize this major source ofbroTM bear
DLP mortality. Major goals of this program are to foster better stewardship of our wildlife resources
within the City, of Kenai, create safer neighborhoods for people and brown bears and decrease the
amount of agency time spent responding to .complaints about nUisance brown bear within this
· community. If these long term goals are embraced by residents of and visitors to the Kenai Peninsula, '
the furore of Kenai Peninsula brown bears will be ensured well into the furore.
IDENTIFICATION OF LANDOWNERS
Yhere are several neighborhoods, including 'V~P. Shaginoff, Valhalla Heights and Thompson Park within
~he City of Kenai whose residents have already expressed interest and iment in landowner parficipa;ion
in this pro~arn.
?riva;e landowners have Seen identified and representatives of ADFO and the City. ofKenai 'Mll 5e
meeting with them in these identified problem areas. The identification of landowners in these areas is a
key aspect of the project.
FUNDING.
Bear resistant garbage receptacles can be very expensive to purchase and skip to individual landowners
due to the Kenai Peninsula's lack of local manufacturers and remote location. These containers mav
cost upwards of $250 each. This program will'use USFWS funds to cost share with local landowners to
'make containers more affordable. SCI has established a successfUl conservation track record on the
Kenai Peninsula. SCI has also played a role in the Kenai Brown Bear Committee and development of
the Kenai Peninsula Brown Bear Conservation Strategy, providing a model for the conservation of
brown bears on the Kenai. Brown bear conservation efforts on the Kenai Peninsula will also provide
protection for moose and other species. The protection of brown bears and their habitat also protects
habitats that are essential to the Kenai's world-class salmon fishery.
* SCI will provide volunteer time from within their membership to administer funding from this gant,
as well as help to distribute information and equipment in Kenai neighborhoods and participate in
public informational meetings.
* S&R Enterprises Inc. has ageed to provide in-kind services of staff salaries for design of bear
resistant lids, modification of containers, pickup and delivery of containers and other
administrative duties connected directly to this project as well as storage space at their facility.
* The City. of Kenai will provide design, construction and installation of signage related to this program.
* ADFG will provide staff time and educational materials to help facilitate, administer and follow
through on this progam well into the future.
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* Jolm Shoen, Lead Scientist for the A. la~lda Audubon has consented to participate in this program in an
advisory capacity.
* Pe~zinsula Sanitation, another waste management company operating on the Kenai Peninsula has
agreed to serve in an advisory capacity.
IMPORTANCE TO RECOVERY AND CONSERVATION OF THE SPECIES
In addition to garbage management and habitat protection, there is a clear need tbr outreach and
education oriented toward modifying human behaviors and assuring a sate outcome fbr both bears and
humans in the many bear-human interactions on the Kenai. Toward this end, we propose to reprint and
distribute a copy of Audubon' s booklet "Living in Harmony with Bears" to every household in the City
of Kenai. This booklet ,sill enhance our opportunity, to conserve brown bears and help residents of the
city to live responsibly with area wildlife.
PROJECT STA. TEMENT OF WORK-
Our proposed strategies to modi~ public behavior, reduce the number of DLP shootings and protect
habitat for the Kcnai's brown bear population are' A. Project design:
Alaska's Kenai Peninsula Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) will
cost share with local landowners, community groups, and small businesses
to provide them with bear-proof containers, and/or other mitigation devices
to reduce access of bears to anthropogenic food sources. Local ADFG staff
will work with waste management companies to assure that bear-resistant
containers meet their'standards and are user friendly for the landowner.' SCI
will work with waste management companies to ensure that containers are
compatible with existing service equipment.
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B. Project organization.
1..-This program will be organized by a committee of partners to ensure
the programs success. David Donald of SCI and Larry Lewis of ADFG
will act as the principal points of contact and spearhead efforts to
achieve the programs goals.
2. SCI administers ~ant money and will make cost effective bear resistant
containers more readily available for private land owners.
3. S&R Enterprises Inc. (refuse disposal parmer) will modify existing
commercial containers and store new containers.
4. City of Kenai will build and erect signage identifying Kena/as a
Wildlife Conservation Community.
5. ADFG staff w ill'conduct informational meetings for neighborhoods
and other groups to explain the program and encourage landowner
participation.
6. Maintenance of containers will be provided by landowners and refuse
disposal companies.
C. Project milestones:
In 2004, the ADFG alone responded to over 100 calls concerning nuisance
bear from residents of the City of Kenai. This does not include calls made
· " to the Kenai Police Department or State Troopers. This project will
directly address the cause of these negative interactions. '
1. ADFG, the City of Kenai and SCI will begin an ag~essive schedule of
community meetings and neighborhood canvassing using volunteers from
within the community and others interested in partnering for this project in
the first month of the project.
'~ We will begin providing'economical and easy access to bear resistant
waste storage equipment and information and education for the citizens of
the City of Kenai in the second month or earlier dependent on shipping and
manufacturers schedules.
3. We will reprint and mail ~o all City of Kenai landowners the Living In
Harmony with Bears publication in the third month.
4. Signage will be installed at all entrances 'to the city by the ~burth month.
These efforts will all continue until all program goals are met.
D. Evaluation.
We will measure success of the progam by seeing a marked reduction in
the number of negative bear/human interactions in the citY of Kenai. We
will gau~e this by a reduction in the number of calls regarding nuisance
bears in neighborhoods to the Kenai Police Department, ADFG and
Alaska State Troopers as well as overall landowner satisfaction with the
program. We will have fewer bears shot DLP and less need for ADFG to
attempt to relocate bears.
E. Habitat protection:
Contact owners of hi~ priority properties within areas of known brown
bear usage and develop protection strategies on those key tracts. It is
hoped that by eliminating the availability of human caused bear attractants,
negative impacts on brown bear habitat including travel corridors will be
minimized. The Kenai Peninsula, like the rest of Alaska, has a fairly
transient human population. Because of this, long-term education efforts
with an ongoing timeline will be required for maintenance of this pro.am.
PROJECT BUDGET-
Federal Cost Share
BUDGET
Personnel Md Labor
Materials
SCI
$5,000
ADFG
$40,000
OTHER
$10,000
USFWS
$4,000
$20,000 $80,000
Printing $8,000. $6,000
Overhead (10%) '$10,000
"TOtal $5,000 $40,000 $38,000 $100,000 "
NON-FEDERAL COST SHARE
· SCI's budget ~br the City o£Kenai Wildlife Conservation Community program is $ 5,000. Thi~
will be in-kind estimated volunteer support time of 500 hours at $10 per hour.
· City of Kenai will contribute $8~000 in-kind for design, construction and installation of signage.
· John Shoen, Lead Scientist, Audubon Alaska will participate in an advisory capacity. Estimated
in-kind donation of $5,000.
· S&R Sanitation will provide $10,000 of in-kind services (employee salaries, ~torage of
containers, pickup and delivery of equipment, equipment design and modification plus misc.
office supplies and other administrative costs.)
Estimated 600 private landowners, will share in $50 of the cost for bear-proof
garbage containers.
· Total non-federal c~st share estimated at $83,000
This project will still be practicable if only partially funded. We would however, be unable to
provide containers to as many private landowners as projected without full funding.
SUPPORTING DOCUMEN. T,,S ATTACHED
1. Letter of support from the Kenai Police Department
~. Letter of support and intent to participate from the Ci~ of Kenai.
3. Newspaper articles related to tkis progam.
KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KEN~, AK 99611
Telephone (907) 283-7879
Fax (907) 283-2267
March 17, 2005
To Whom It May Concern: '
In the years prior to 2003 the Kenai Police Department responded to numerous bear complaints in
the Val Halla subdivision. The subdivision borders along a salmon spawning stream and area
residents were leaving garbage where bears had access to it. Additionally unknown persons xvere
dumping fish carcasses on a dirt road that bordered the subdivision, creating a hazard to residents,
joggers, hikers and household pets.
In the early spring of 2003 the Kens5 Police Department parmered with Alaska Department of Fish
and Game, Peninsula Sanitation and the Audubon Society to reduce the high number of bear
problems in the subdivision. ADF&G Wildlife Technician Larz3r Lewis went door to door and
educated the residents about how to bear proof their property by keeping the garbage maccessable
to the bears. The Kens5 Police Department stepped up patrols in the area to prevent illegal fish
dumping and to enforce city, codes regarding garbage. Peninsula Sanitation provided bear proof
garbage cans and the Audubon Society provided gant money for garbage collection.
The results have been a success. The Kenai Police Department has not received any bear
c:' mplamts in this neighborhood since the start of this program. The Kenai Police Department will
continue to support the cooperative effort to bear proof the City.
Lt. ICim Wannamaker
Kenai Police Department
MAR. 18. ~005 1~' 17PM C!T"/ OF KEHAI MO. 136 P.£×Z
XE AL AI, A$1(A
2i 0' ?idalgo Avenue, K~, .ad~ska 99611-7794
T¢iephon¢; 907-233-7535 / FAX: 90
18, 200.5
Larry'L. L~',4s, Wiidlk% Technician !II
Alas~. Dcp~~t of Fish and Game
Division of W'ii~% Conservation
43961 I{.al/fornsky Beach Road
Soldotna, .Al{ 99669
VIA FACSIM~E: (907) 262,.4709
D~ar M.r.
I am .wr/~ng ~n strong sapport of your ~'ant .application to thc U.S. Pish &' W~dlife Service..
Th~ ¢ommm~ dr/ven parmership project you are proposing'Will help the City of K~nai
immcmely in its efforts ro reduce the negat/ve ~t. emc~ons betw~n people -and bears and,
r. he~ore, help us ~acate and protect both community lar, do~s and ~heir properS.
You have put together a strong coalition of community eoopcrator~ who are dedicated to doing
wha~ we can tn heip make K~ a ptaca where ~e fi~mre of'both peopl~ and wildlife and ,'.he
,habil~ of both are pmm~ec~ well into the fu.t~e.
We look forw~ m ,.vor~mg-~th you on r. his projec: axtd ~ncourage its fi,m~g by ~= U.S, Fish
& 'ViIdlife 2ervic~. 2': a ;erotic .' .app. oratory for 'as :o make a differenc~ in how wildlife,
~amculariy bears, sm 'dewed, aaa ,iealt ,ruth in our eommunit-/.
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Web posted Friday, March 11. 2005
Annoyance calls drop following Fish and Game
program
NeighbOrhood more bearable
By MARK QUINER
Peninsula Clarion
Susan Cart, a resident of Valhalla Heights in Kenai, said she
has had beam in her neighborhood forever. But it reached a
point where she, and others in her neighborhood, saw the
bears as a growing danger.
"We'd go outside our front door and there would be big oi' bear
tracks," Cart said.
With an abundance of animals and children in the
neighborhood, the residents decided'to do something.
Larry Lewis, a wildlife technician with the Alaska Department of
Fish and Game, came to the neighborhood and helped them
develop a plan to avoid bear encounters before they happen.
This is just one success stow in a year-old Fish and Game
program aimed at educating communities about ways to
respect and co-exist with wildlife, particularly bears, to prevent
dangerous encounters.
The message' "We really encourage people to lock it up and
put it away," Lewis said.
He said the department has always preached this message but
is now trying to spend more time preventing encounters and
less time reacting to them.
Lewis is out in communities across the peninsula telling them
they can partner with the department to develop wildlife
mitigation plans custom-tailored to their community. Because
every neighborhood, town and borough is different, there is no
"cookie cutter approach," he said.
With spring around the corner, there already are reports of
bears being out and about, he said.
"As a conservationist, ~ hope to instill in people a sense of
ownership of the natural resources of the state," Lewis 3aid a[
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being more proactive in helping to initiate mitigation
programs."
This will make life safer for people and wildlife, he said.
The residents of Valhalla Heights received trash cans with locks
and started having it collected weekly with the help of a grant,
Lewis said. But the attitude is just as important as the
equipment, he said.
Carr agreed.
"We're a very bear conscious neighborhood now," she said.
Since the program started, Ray Cart, Susan's husband, said he
has not heard of any nuisance bear encounters in the
neighborhood.
"I think it made a difference," he said.
Lewis said the benefits of wildlife mitigation are worth the
effort. The biggest benefit is it makes communities safer -- for
humans, and the wildlife, he said. When a bear starts eating
garbage, the department may have to kill it, he said.
It also fosters a greater sense of conservation and it allows law
enforcement agencies to spend less time reacting to nuisance
animals, he said.
Wildlife is one of the benefits of living in the state and this will
help people enjoy it more, he said. ~
"Wildlife is synonymous with Alaska," he said.
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Neighborhood sets up first line of defense
against trash-bin bears
By MARCUS K. GARNER
Pen/nsu/a C/ar/on
The first line of defense against would-be trash-bin bruins was
laid out Thursday when bear-resistant garbage tilt cans Were
distributed throughout the Valhalla Heights and Saginoff
subdivisions in Kenai.
Purported to be a deterrent to garbage-foraging bears, the
rubber totes the 27 homes received in the first wave of
distribution are metal-reinforCed lids with metal dog clips to.
clamp and hold the lids shut.
"In March they filled one of these.with doughnuts and left it
with a black bear at the Anchorage Zoo," said Dennis Smith of
Peninsula Sani-tation. "It took the bear ~ couple of hours to
get into."
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The garbage receptacles were delivered to residents by
from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Kenai
Police Department, the Alaska Audubon Society and Peninsula
Sanitation, and the trash disposal company will service ho. mes
with the totes until December 2004. This service, as well as
the receptacles, are free to those residents who signed on as. a
part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Private Landowner
Incentive grant.
The grant made the bear-resistant garbage program available
free of charge to the 56 homeowners i'n these two subdivisions
as part of a pilot for the Bear-Safe Neighborhood program
because their location, surrounded on three, sides by the Kenai
National Wildlife Refuge as it is, sees healthy bear traffic.
"The whole idea is to keep the bears moving," said Derek
Stonorov of the Alaska Audubon Society. "We want ~o ~ust
alleviate any bad situations as much as possible."
As a part of the program, Kenai police have increased their
focus on illegal dumping of fish carcasses on empty !and near
the neighborhood, a concern residents identified as a primary
reason the bear traffic was' so high. L~. Scott McBride said in
addition to fines, anyone dumping could face crimina~ charges.
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probably going to jail," he said.
Fish and Game wildlife technicia.n Larry Lewis said he plans to
convene with the subdivisions' residents in October to assess
how well the pro.gram went this summer.
"If this works here, we'll want to see if other neighborhoods
want to do something like this," he said.
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DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE CONSERVA T/ON
FRANK H ~
GOVERNOR
43961 Kalifomsky Beach Rd., Suite B
Soldotna, AK 99669
PHONE: (907) 262-9368
FAX: (907) 262-4709
www. state, ak. us/adfg
April 15, 2005
Linda Snow
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave.
Kenai AK 99611
Dear Linda,
I would appreciate having the oppommity to address the Kenai City Council at their upcoming May
18th meeting. I'd like to give the council a quick presentation on the Alaska Department of Fish and
Game's long-term wildlife mitigation efforts on the Kenai Peninsula including our Wildlife
Conservation Community program and how this program will benefit the City of Kenai well into the
furore.
Thank you,
Lan'y L. Lewis
Wildlife Technician III
Suggested by:
CITY OF K~NAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2096-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN~, ALASKA INCREASING
ESTIMATED RE~N~S AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $2,740,085 IN THE AIRPORT
LAND SYSTEM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY CAPITAL
PROJECT FUND.
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration recommends that commercial airports
have a full length parallel taxiway; and,
WHEREAS, the airport master plan includes this project; and,
WHEREAS, the FAA has included this project in their future funding plan; and,
WHEREAS, prior to actually receiving the grant the project must be designed and put
out to bid; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available in the fund balance of the Airport Land System Special
Revenue Fund; and,
WHEREAS, preliminary expenditures are grant eligible when the FAA issues a grant
for the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows-
Airport Land Special Revenue Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance
Increase Appropriations:
M&O- Transfer to Capital Projects
Parallel Taxiway Capital Project Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Transfer from Special Revenue Fund
Increase Appropriations:
Administration
Construction
Engineering
$2,740,085
$2,740,085
$2,740,085
$ 80,000
2,495,480
164,605
~2,740:085
Ordinance No. 2096-2005
Page 2 of 2
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fourth day of May,
2005.
ATTEST:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(04 / 15 / 2005) jl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
April 20, 2005 May 4, 2005
May 4, 2005
MEMORANDUM
To.'
From:
Date:
Subject'
Linda Snow, City Manager /~
Larry Semmens, Finance Director
April 27, 2005
Ord. 2096-2005 Parallel Taxiway appropriation
I recommend asking Council to postpone action on this ordinance until the
May 18 council meeting.
The FAA requested that our grant application be submitted after receiving
bids, so we are still in the process of submitting the grant paperwork. We
expect that we will have a grant from the FAA prior to the mid-month
council meeting. We received the bids on the project yesterday and it
appears that the cost will be less than anticipated.
I am expecting the FAA to write the grant for 95% of project cost. The State
should contribute another 295%, leaving 2.5% to be funded from the Airport
Special Revenue Fund. The source of the FAA grant is Airport
Improvement Project (AIP) entitlement funding. It will likely be a multiyear
grant; however, the project is expected to be completed in less than one year.
This means that we may need to appropriate money from the Airport Special
Revenue Fund to provide cash for the project while awaiting reimbursement
from the FAA.
SUBSTITUTE
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2096-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $55,112 IN THE AIRPORT LAND
SYSTEM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND $2,204,456 IN THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND.
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration recommends that commercial airports
have a full length parallel t _axiway; and,
WHEREAS,' the airport master plan includes this project; and,
WHEREAS, the FAA has offered a grant of $2,094,233 to fund 95% of the project cost;
and,
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is expected to offer a grant for 2 5% of the project cost;
and,
WHEREAS, funds are available in the fund balance of the Airport Land System Special
Revenue Fund for the remaining 2.5%.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows'
Airport Land Special Revenue Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues.
Appropriation of Fund Balance
Increase Appropriations:
M&O - Transfer to Capital Projects
Parallel Taxiway Capital Proiect Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
FAA Grant
State of Alaska Grant
Transfer from Special Revenue Fund
Increase Appropriations:
Administration
Engineering
Construction
$55,112
$55,112
$2,094,233
55,111
55,112
$:.2.:204:456
$53,855
292,625
1,857,976
$2:204,456
Ordinance No. 2096-2005 (SUBSTITUTE)
Page 2 of 2
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of May,
2005.
ATTEST:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(05 / 09 / 2005) hl
Introduced'
Adopted:
Effective'
April 20, 2005 May 18, 2005
May 18, 2005
Suggested by: Ad
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2097-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $200,000 IN
THE GENERAL FUND AND THE MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY CAPITAL PROJECT
FUND FOR IMPROVEMENTS REQUESTED BY THE ARCTIC WINTER GAMES
HOST SOCIETY.
WHEREAS, the Arctic Winter Games Host Society has requested certain
enhancements be made to the Multipurpose Facility; and,
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the improvements is $200,000; and,
WHEREAS, the Arctic Winter Games Host Society has pledged to reimburse the
City for these improvements; and,
_
WHEREAS, funds are available for appropriation in the fund balance of the
General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as
follows'
General Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues'
Appropriation of Fund Balance
$200,000
Increase Appropriations'
Transfer to Capital Project Fund
$200,000
Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Transfer from General Fund
$200,000
Increase Appropriations:
Construction
$200,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of May
2005.
ATTEST:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(04 / 27 / 2005) hl
Introduced'
Adopted:
Effective'
May 4, 2005
May 18, 2005
May 18, 2005
SUBSTITUTE
Suggested by:
Admini
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2097-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $200,000 IN
THE ARCTIC WINTER GAMES IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR
IMPROVEMENTS REQUESTED BY THE ARCTIC WINTER GAMES HOST SOCIETY.
WHEREAS, the Arctic Winter Games Host Society has requested certain
enhancements be made to the Multipurpose Facility; and,
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the improvements is $200,000; and,
WHEREAS, the Arctic Winter Games Host Society has pledged to reimburse the
City for these improvemeqts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as
follows:
Arctic Winter Games Improvements Capital Project Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues'
Grant from Arctic Winter Games Host Society
$200,000
Increase Appropriations:
Construction
$200,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of May
2005.
ATTEST:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:~
(05 / 09/2005) hi
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
May 4, 2005
May 18, 2005
May 18, 2005
Suggested by: Administ:
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2098-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASIC~
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $794
FO R LIBRARY GRANTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a grant of $500 from the University of
Washington (National Library of Medicine) to reimburse expenses associated
with the Health Fair 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received an Interlibrary Cooperation grant (a
Netlender Reimbursement FY2004-FY2005) of $294 for books; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to accept these grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as
follows:
General Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues'
Library Grants
$794
Increase Appropriations:
Library- Books $624
Advertising 170
$794
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of
May 2005.
ATTEST:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(04 / 27 / 20051 hl
Introduced:
Adopted'
Effective:
May 4, 2005
May 18, 2005
May 18, 2005
Suggested by:
Adh,_.
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2099-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
THE DEFINITION OF "PARKING SPACE, PRIVATE" IN KMC 14.20.320(b)TO
EXCLUDE GARAGES AND TO REQUIRE SUCH PARKING SPACES TO BE AT LEAST
NINE (9)FEET WIDE.
WHEREAS, the definition of "Parking space, private" contained in KMC 14.20.320(b) is
"any automobile parking space not less than one hundred eighty (180) square feet in
area"; and,
WHEREAS, the definition of "Parking space, private" currently includes space in
garages; and, -
WHEREAS, including garage space in the definition of "Parking space, private" does
not allow for sufficient off-street private parking; and,
WHEREAS, a parking space covered by the definition of "Parking space, private"
should be at least nine (9) feet wide in addition to being a minimum of one hundred
eighty (180) square feet.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the definition of "Parking space, private" in KMC 14.20.320{b) is
amended as follows:
{b) Specific Definitions:
"Parking space, private" means any automobile parking
space, excluding garages, not less than nine (9) feet wide
and one hundred eighty {180) square feet in total area.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18t~ day of May
2005.
ATTEST:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
(4 / 9.7 / 05 sp)
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
May 4, 2005
May 18, 2005
June 18, 2005
KENAI. ALASKA
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ05-18
A RESOLUTION OF PLANN1NG AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEFINITION OF
"PARKING SPACE, PRIVATE" IN KMC 14.20.320 TO EXCLUDE GARAGES AND TO
REQUIRE SUCH PARK1NG SPACES TO BE AT LEAST N1NE (9) FEET WIDE
WHEREAS, the definition of"Parking space, private" contained in KMC 14.20.320(b) is "any
automobile parking space not less than one hundred eighty (180) square feet in area;"
_.
WHEREAS, the definition of "Parking space, private" currently includes space in garages;
WHEREAS, including garage space in the definition of "Parking space, private" does not allow for
sufficient off-street private parking;
WHEREAS, a parking space covered by the definition of"Parking space, private" should ~e at
least nine (9) feet wide in addition to being a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) square feet.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the definition of"Parking space, private" in KMC 14.20.320(b) is amended as
follows:
(b) Specific Definitions:
"Parking space, private" means any automobile parking space, excluding garages,
not less than nine (9) feet wide and one hundred eighty (180) square feet in total
area.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, this 27th day of April, 2005. f/"
.,.
CHAIRPERSON: ATTEST2"-"~i '.~tt.O/c ~..'~ ,.
/
Suggested by: Ad~
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2100-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KMC 14.20.320{b) TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "LOT COVERAGE."
WHEREAS, KMC 14.20.320{b) contains the definitions for the Kenai Zoning Code; and,
WHEREAS, there is no de£mition for the term "lot coverage" in KMC 14.20.320{b); and,
WHEREAS, the term "lot coverage" is used in the Development Requirements Table;
an//, ~
WHEREAS, the term "lot coverage" should be defined in order to clarify the
Development Requirements Table.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 14.20.320(b) be amended as follows'
(b) Specific Definitions:
"Lot coverage" means that portion of the lot covered by
buildings or structures that require a building perm_it."
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 18th day of May,
2005. '
ATTEST:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
(4/27/05 sp)
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
May 4, 2005
May 18, 2005
June 18, 2005
KENAI. ALASKA
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ05-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA REQUESTING THAT KMC 14.20.320(b) BE AMENDED TO ADD A
DEFINITION FOR "LOT COVERAGE"
WHEREAS, KMC 14.20.320(b) contains the definitions for the Kenai Zoning Code;
WHEREAS, there is no definition for the term "lot coverage" in KMC 14.20.320(b);
WHEREAS, the term "lot coverage" is used in the Development Requirements Table;
WHEREAS, the term "lot coverage" should be defined in order to clarify the Development
Requirements Table.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that KMC 14.20.320(b) be amended to include a definition
of "Lot Coverage" as follows:
(b) Specific Definitions'
"Lot coverage" means that portion of the lot covered by buildings or
structures that require a building permit."
PASSED BY THE PLANN1NG AND ZON1NG COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, this 27th day of April, 2005.
CHAIRPERSON:
Suggested by: Administ~
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2101-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $11,500 IN
THE STREET IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR A GRANT FROM
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT ON BOAT
LAUNCH ROAD.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a grant of $11,500 from U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service to replace a culvert on Boat Launch Road; and,
WHEREAS, the required 50% match is available in the Street Improvement
Capital Project Fund; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to accept the grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as
follows:
Street Improvement Capital Proiect Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Federal Grant
$11,500
Increase Appropriations'
Construction
$11,500
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of
May 2005.
ATTEST:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(04 / 28 / 2005) hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
May 4, 2005
May 18, 2005
May 18, 2005
Suggested by: Admin
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, EXPRESSING
SUPPORT FOR BOROUGH ORDINANCE 2005-19; REPEALING KPB S.56.005 AND
ENACTING KPB 2.56.006, ADOPTING THE 2005 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough has undergone a process to update the 1992
KPB Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough has prepared a final draft 2005 KPB
Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, public meetings were held to take comments from residents of the City of
Kenai and surrounding area on October 20, 2003 and October 15, 2004; and,
WHEREAS, the KPB Comprehensive Plan identifies, as an implementing action the
important issue of maintaining communication and coordination with borough cities
regarding information sharing and decisions of mutual interest; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will hold a final public hearing on
KPB Ordinance No. 2005-19 on May 17, 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that it supports the Borough Assembly's adoption of KPB Ordinance No.
2005-19, adopting the 2005 KPB Comprehensive Plan.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this fourth day of May,
2005. ,
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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KEENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669-7599
BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892
May 12, 2005
Linda L. Snow, Kenai City Manager
210 Fidalgo Avenue,
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Re: KPB Comprehensive Plan
Dear Linda,
Thank you for providing review comments on the draft Kenai Peninsula Borough
Comprehensive Plan. We value your comments and involvement in the process. All
comments as presented by memo from Marilyn Kebschull were approved by the KPB
Planning Commission at their regular meeting of May 9, 2005 for incorporation into the
Plan. Additionally, the suggested replacement language for the Alaska Regional Aircraft
Fire Training Facility will be added. The map revisions requested by letter dated
December 3, 2004 from Carol Freas on behalf of Mayor Porter have been conected.
As required by State Statute the KPB Planning Commission submitted a final draft to the
Assembly for review and consideration for adoption. The KPB Assembly will hold the
second of two scheduled public hearings on May 17, 2005 on Ordinance 2005-20, an
ordinance adopting the 2005 Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan.
Once again, thank you for your continued cooperation in making the Kenai a great place
to live.
Sincerely,
Max J. Best
Planning Director
DALE BAGLEY
MAYOR
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-23
Suggested by: Administration
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, APPROVING A
CONTRACT TO ALASKA ROADBUILDERS, INC. FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED KENAI
MUNICPAL AIRPORT TAXIWAY EXTENSION - 2005 FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$1,857,976.00.
WHEREAS, the following bids were received on April 26, 2005'
BIDDER TOTAL BID
Alaska Roadbuilders, Inc. $1,857,976.00
Wolverine Supply, Inc.
Quality Asphalt Paving
Wilder Construction Company
Peninsula Construction, Inc.
Engineer's Estimate
$2,316,409.00
$2,325,960.00
$2,512,312.96
$2,601,517.70
$2,659,450.00
WHEREAS, Alaska Roadbuilders's bid is the lowest responsible bid and award to this
bidder would be in the best interest of the City; and,
WHEREAS, this resolution is contingent upon FAA approval; and,
WHEREAS, the recommendation from City Administration is to award the contract to
Alaska Roadbuilders, Inc. for the total cost of $1,857,976.00; and,
WHEREAS, sufficient monies are appropriated by Ordinance 2096-2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the contract for the project entitled Kenai Municipal Airport Taxiway
Extension- 2005 be awarded to Alaska Roadbuilders, Inc. for the total amount of
$1,857,976.00.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of May
2005.
PAT PO RTE R, MAYO R
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk...z~
Approved by Finance:
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
www.ci.kenai.ak, us
KENAI, ALASKA
MEMORANDUM
TO'
Mayor and Council Members
FROM' Carol L. Freas, C.i. ty. Clerl~
City of Kenai
DATE: May 11, 2005
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RE'
PROTEST OF L~QUOR LICENSE RENEWAL
Roy Dale Howard, d/b/a Kenai Joe's .. Beverage Dispensary
A liquor license renewal application has been submitted by the above-referenced bUsiness.
Amounts are owed as follows:
Kenai Joe's:
City = Current
Borough = Sales Tax
Kenai Municipal Code, states the following:
2.40.010 Obligations to Ci _ty: It is determined to be in the public interest that holders
of or applicants for licenses issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the State
of Alaska shall have all obligation to the City of Kenai on a satisfactory basis prior to the
City Council approval of any activity of said license holder or applicant.
2.40.020 Approval by Council: Prior to approving renewal of any liquor license
by the City of Kenai, the Council shall enter findings in the minutes of the
Council that the afore-described liquor licensees have satisfied all obligations to
the City of Kenai or that the applicant has entered into a City approved payment
plan with the Borough or City on any obligations owed to the City and said
applicant is in compliance with said payment plan. After making such finding,
the City Council may grant the approval requested.
A certified letter was forwarded to inform the licensee of the amounts owed. The 60
days in which the city has to register its objection will run out on May 22, 2005.
Does Council want a letter of protest sent to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board?
ENAi PENINSULA EIORO?GH
144 N. BINKLEY - SOLDOTNA, ALASKA ,. 99669-75,,9
BUSINESS (907) .714-2160 FAX (907) 262-8615
EMAIL: assemblyclerk@borough.kenai.ak.us
May 4, 2005
SHERRY BIGGS, CMC
BOROUGH CLERK
Ms. Dawn Holland-Williams
Records & Licensing Supervisor
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
5848 E. Tudor Rd.
Anchorage, AK 99507-1286
Re'
Protest of Liquor License Renewal - Kenai Joe's
Dear Ms. Holland-Williams'
,
MAY - 6 ':
At its regularly scheduled meeting of May 3, 2005, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly protested the
renewal ora liquor license due to nonpayment oftaxes, as applied for by Kenai Joe' s, located in the city
of Kenai. In reviewing its files, the Finance Department found the licensee to be delinquent as follows:
Sales Tax
Account # 19031 .............................................................................. $1,716.63
Balance Due .................... ' .......................................................... $1,716.63
Sincerely,
Borough Clerl~
cc.'
Applicant
KPB Finance Department, Delinquent Accounts
File
S :\WPWIN~ATALa, BCB~bc-letters~Protest~Protest Letter to ABC - Taxes. wlxl
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council-and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these-items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item wiI1 be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
.
Josie Hudson -- President, American Legion Auxilli~ -- Poppy Week
Proclamation
ITEM C'
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
ITEM D:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ LEGISLATORS AND COUNCrr$
ITEM E:
REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION & VISITORS _RUI~'-&U
BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMR_ _RCR
ITEM F:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
,
Ordinance No. 2087-2005 {Substitute} -- Amending KMC 23.40.030(f)
to Chan§e the Amount of Leave Time an Employee Who Works the
Equivalent of a 56-Hour Work Week Must Take Per Year From 112 Hours
to 84 Hours and Lowering From 80 to 60 Hours Per Year the Amount of
Leave Time that Must be Taken for Employees Working 40 Hours Per
Week. {Postponed from April 20, 2005 meeting.)
,
Ordinance No. 2091-2005 -- Amending KMC 23.55.030(b)(2) to Add
Qualification Pay of $300 for Fire Fighters Who Qualify as Fire Apparatus
Operators. (Tabled at April 20, 2005 meeting.)
,
Ordinance No. 2092-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $25,000 in the Senior Center Kitchen Capital Project.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
ITEM G:
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ITEM H:
Ordinance No. 2093-2005 -- Amending KMC 14.20.230(g) to Include an
Exemption for Certain State Approved Relative Day Care Providers.
Ordinance No. 2094-2005 -- Amending KMC 14.20.320(b) Adding a
Definition of "Condominium."
Ordinance No. 2095-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $650 for an Increase in Federal Grant for Wetlands
Protection.
Ordinance No. 2096-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,740,085 in the Airport Land System Special
Revenue Fund and the Parallel Taxiway Capital Project Fund.
Resolution No. 2005-16 -- Expressing Support for KPB Ordinance
2005-19; Repealing KPB 2.56.005 and Enacting KPB 2.56.006, Adopting
the 2005 Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan.
_
-Resolution No. 2005-17 -- Awarding a Lease for One Fish Season (May
15, 2005 to September 30, 2005) of Kenai Dock Stations No. 2 & 3 to
Copper River Seafoods for the Seasonal Base Bid of $38,501 Plus
$0.03/Lb. Over 1,283,367 Lbs. Plus $500 Per Month for a Special Use
Permit for the Boat Storage Area.
Resolution No. 2005-18 -- Awarding the Bid to Grace Painting, Inc. for
Kenai Visitors Center Exterior Painting- 2005 for the Total Amount of
$11,070.
Resolution No. 2005-19 -- Transferring $25,500 in the Multipurpose
Facility Capital Project Fund for the Ceiling Insulation and Fire Barrier
Project.
Resolution No. 2005-20 -- Awarding the Bid to Chumley's Urethane,
Inc. for the Kenai Multipurpose Facility Ceiling Insulation & Fire Barrier
- 2005 for the Total Amount of $26,789.24.
Resolution No. 2005-21 -- Accepting the Donation to the City of Kenai
of Tract F, Leo T. Oberts Subdivision, by James A. and Jo Ann Elson.
Resolution No. 2005-22 -- Supporting the Governor's Proposed Use of
the Amerada Hess Settlement Earnings to Improve the State's and
Communities' Transportation System and Other Capital Improvements.
MII~'UTES
*Regular Meeting of April 20, 2005.
*Notes of April 11, 2005 Budget Work Session
OLD BUSINESS
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ITEM I:
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ITEM J:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Discussion -- Lawton Acres (Continued from 4/20/05 meeting.)
Approval -- Kenai Golf Course/Amendment to Leases, Parcels A and B
(Increase in Fees and Extension of Expiration Dates) (Continued from
4 / 20 / 05 meeting.)
Approval -- Termination of Kenai Municipal Airport Lease/Space 21 -
Fischer and Associates, Inc. (Continued from 4/2/05 meeting.)
NEW BUSINF_SS
Bills to be Ratified
Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
Ordinance No. 2097-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $200,000 in the General Fund and the Multipurpose
Facility Capital Project Fund for Improvements Requested by the Arctic
Winter Games Host Society.
*Ordinance No. 2098-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $794 for Library Grants.
*Ordinance No. 2099-2005 -- Amending the Definition of "Parking
Space, Private" in KMC 14.20.320(b) to Exclude Garages and to Require
Such Parking Spaces to be at Least Nine (91 Feet Wide.
*Ordinance No. 2100-2005 -- Amending KMC 14.20.320(b) to Add a
Def'mition for "Lot Coverage."
*Ordinance No. 2101-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $11,500 in the Street Improvement Capital Proiect
Fund for a Grant From the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for Culver~
Replacement on Boat Launch Road.
Approval-- Consent to Assignment and Release of Leases -- From
Capital Crossing Bank to David and Sheme Arbuckle/Lots 1 and 1-A
Aleyeska Subdivision, Part 3 (Katmai Motel}.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM K:
C,
Arctic Winter Games
Stranded Gas Committee
REI~RT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM L:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM M:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SF~SION -- Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk;
and negotiations regarding 1;epurchase of airport property.
ITEM N:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNC~- REGULAR MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
htm' / / www. ci. kenai, ak. u s
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRF.~IDING
MINUTES
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at approximately 7'00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-Xo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Porter led those asse/nbled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were:
Pat Po_~~er, Mayor
Cliff Massie
James N. Buffer, III
Joe Moore
Rick Ross
Linda Swarner
Blame Gilman
A quorum was present.
A-3o
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Porter noted the following additions to be made to the agenda:
ADD AS:
ADD AS:
ADD TO:
B-2, Persons Scheduled to be Heard-- Richard
Warrington/Brain Awareness Week
Item E, Report of Kenai Convention/1~ Visitors
Bureau -- 4/29/05 letter and minutes of January, February and
March board meetings.
J-5
1. F. Todd Wortham, DDS -- Application for appointment to
the Parks & Recreation Commission.
2. Robert J. Molloy-- Application for appointment to the
Parks & Recreation Commission.
MOTION:
Council Member Bulter MOVED for adoption of the agenda as amended and Council
Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-4o
CONSENT AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 2
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and
Council Member Swarner SF~ONDED the motion. There were no objections. $0
ORDERED.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
B-I.
Josie Hudson -- President, American Legion Auxilliary -- Poppy Week
Proclamation
Mayor Porter read the proclamation and presented it to Josie Hudson.
9-2.
Richard Warrington -- Brain Injury Awareness Week
Warrington read a proclamation he received from Governor Murkowski related to
Brain Injury Awareness Week and the Ninth Annual Brain Injury Awareness Walk.
ITEM C:
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS-- None.
ITEM D:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
Assembly Member Betty Glick -- 1601 East Aliak Street, Kenai. Glick reviewed
actions taken at the May 3, 2005 Assembly meeting, including:
· Funds appropriated from the U.S. Forest Service for Spruce Bark Beetle
mitigation.
· The second hearing related to the bed tax (amended to accommodate the
cities) -- final hearing is scheduled for May 17, 2005.
· The first hearing on the all-inclusive revenue enhancing ordinance,
including an increase of Borough sales tax to three percent.
· The first of two public hearings on the KPB Comprehensive Plan
ordinance was held.
· The Kenai Peninsula School District's budget was approved and fully
funded.
Glick noted budget presentations would be made on May 16 and the second hearing
on the ordinance for the FY 2005-2006 budget will be held May 17.
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ITEM E:
RE~RTS OF KENAI CONVENTION &, VISITORS BUREAU
,,
BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-- None.
ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 3
F-X.
MOTION:
Ordinance No. 2087-2005 (Substitute) -- Amending KiVIC 23.40.030(f)
to Chan§e the Amount of Leave Time an Employee Who Works the
Equivalent of a 56-Hour Work Week Must Take Per Year From 112 Hours
to 84 Hours and Lowerin§ From 80 to 60 Hours Per Year the Amount of
Leave Time that Must be Taken for Employees Workin§ 40 Hours Per
Week. {Postponed from April 20, 2005 meetm§.)
Council Member Moore MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2087-2005 and Council
Member Massie SECONDEI~ the motion.
There were no public comments.
in forwarding the ord/nance.
It was noted administration was no longer interested
VOTE:
Porter
Massie
Buffer
No
Moore
Ross
No
No
No
MOTION UNANIMOUSLY FAILED.
FO2o
Ordinance No. 2091-2005 -- Amending KlVlC 23.55.030(b)(2) to Add
Qualification Pay of $300 for Fire Fighters Who Qualify as Fire Apparatus
Operators. (Tabled at April 20, 2005 meeting.}
MOTION:
Council Member Massie MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2091-2005 and
Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Council Member Ross stated he would vote against
the ordinance as it would be stepping outside of the normal and prior certification
plan. He added, if the ordinance is passed, other departments would be requesting
like treatment. City Manager Snow explained, there was a desire to expand the scope
of the entry level firefighter, the certification was a two-year program, and the
certification would give much more flexibility to staff the operations center at the
airport. Chief Walden added, the certification is state recognized and the qualification
pay would apply to six people. Those firefighters receiving step increases would not
receive the qualification pay and because the job descriptions would be changed to
require the certification, new employees would not receive the qualification pay.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 4
VOTE:
Porter No Moore No Swarner No
Massie No Ross No Gilman No
Buffer No
MOTION UNANIMOUSLY FAILED.
F-3.
Ordinance No. 2092-2005 -- Increasin§ Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $25,000 in the Senior Center Kitchen Capital Project.
MOTION:
Council Member Gilman MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2092-2005 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
Porter Yes Moore
Massie Yes Ross
Buffer Yes
Yes
Yes
Swarner Yes
Gilman Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
F-4.
Ordinance No. 2093-2005 -- Amending KMC 14.20.230(g) to Include an
Exemption for Certain State Approved Relative Day Care Providers.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2093-2005 and Council
Member Buffer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
Porter Yes
Massie Yes
Buffer Yes
Moore
Ross
Yes
Yes
Swarner Yes
Gilman Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 5
F-a.
Ordinance No. 2094-2005 -- Amending KMC 14.20.320(b) Adding a
Definition of "Condominium."
MOTION:
Council Member Massie MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2094-2005 and
Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Council Member Buffer asked what precipitated the
ordinance and City Attorney Graves answered, when a recent request was received to
convert apartments to condsminiums, it was found the code did not include a
definition for condominiums. Graves added, it was also anticipated there would be
more need for similar conversions that may be made in the future.
VOTE:
Porter
Massie
Buffer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Moore
I~OSS
Yes
Yes
Gilman
MOTION PASSED UN~IMOUSLY.
F-6.
Ordinance No. 2095-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $650 for an Increase in Federal Grant for Wetlands
Protection.
MOTION:
Council Member Buffer MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2095-2005 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Council Member Moore asked what kind of
educational information would be provided with the signs. Public Works Manager
Kornelis explained, the U.S. Fish Wildlife Service requested the signs and he
requested funding from them in order to place the signs. He noted, the signage would
inform people using the trail to remain on the trail in order to protect salmon habitat
and the wetlands below.
VOTE:
Porter
Massie
Yes
Yes
Moore
Ross
Yes
Yes
Swarner
Gilman
Yes
Yes
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 6
I Butler I Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
F-7o
Ordinance No. 2096-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,740,085 in the Airport Land System Special
Revenue Fund and the Parallel Taxiway Capital Project Fund.
MOTION:
Council Member Swamer MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2096-2005 and
Council member Gilman SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments.
MOTION:
Council Member Gilman MOVED to postpone action on Ordinance No. 2096-2005
until the May 18, 2005 council meeting. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the
motion. Council Member Gilman requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There no
objections. SO ORDERED.
F-8o
Resolution No. 2005-16 -- Expressing Support for KPB Ordinance
2005-19; Repealing KPB 2.56.005 and Enacting KPB 2.56.006, Adopting
the 2005 Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION:
Council Member Buffer MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2005-16 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Christa Cady-Hibschen, P.O. Bo 3361, Soldotna-- Hibschen offered a background
on the Plan updating process and indicated the comments made by City Planner
Kebschull would be recommended for inclusion in the Plan to the Borough Planning
Commission. Discussion followed relating to the timing of the city's resolution
because changes could be made to the Plan by the Commission or the Assembly and
the city would have no opportunity to consider those changes having already passed
its resolution. -.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Council Member Buffer MOVED to postpone action on Resolution No. 2005-16 until
the May 18 council meeting and Council Member Gilman SECONDED the motion.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 7
VOTE:
Porter
Massie
Buffer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Moore
~OSS
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
F-9.
Resolution No. 2005-17 -- Awarding a Lease for One Fish Season (May
15, 2005 to September 30, 2005) of Kenai Dock Stations No. 2 & 3 to
Copper River Seafoods for the Seasonal Base Bid of $38,501 Plus
$0.03/Lb. Over 1,283,367 Lbs. Plus $500 Per Month for a Special Use
Permit for the Boat Storage Area.
MOTION:
Council Member Buffer MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2005-17 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.
F-10.
Resolution No. 2005-18 -- Awarding the Bid to Grace Painting, Inc. for
Kenai Visitors Center Exterior Painting - 2005 for the Total Amount of
$11,070.
MOTION:
Council Member Ross MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2005-18 and Council
Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
Porter Yes
Massie Yes
Buffer Yes
Moore
Ross
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 9
VOTE:
Porter
Massie
Buffer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Moore
l~oss
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
r
Yes
Yes
F-14.
MOTION:
Resolution No. 2005-22 -- Supporting the Governor's Proposed Use of
the Amerada Hess Settlement Earnings to Improve the State's and.
C o o ~ _ °
ommumties-Transportation System and Other Capital Improvements.
Council Member Ross MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2005-22 and Council
Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Snow briefed council on the progress of the bill and
noted, the list of projects included in the packet was reformational and was not final.
Porter explained a request had been received for the resolution from the Governor's
office and it was brought before council for discussion purposes. Swarner stated she
did not support the resolution as there were too many unknowns. Ross stated he
supported the legislation because the suggested process was an appropriate way to
fund projects, however he would not support the list included.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Buffer MOVED to delete the second whereas from the bottom,
removing the reference to bills and Council Member Gilman SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
Porter ~
Buffer lYes
Moore
Ross
MOTION PASSED UN~IMOUSLY.
Y es~~] Swame.... r
~les ~
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Ross MOVED to delete pages 1, 2, and 3 of the attached list and
Council Member Gilman SECONDED the motion.
~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 10
Buffer asked if the list included in the packet was a part of the resolution and was told
it was not part of the resolution. Moore stated he would not support the resolution
because it was too close to the end of the session and it was not sure what the list of
projects would be.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
Porter Yes Moore Yes Swamer Yes
Massie Yes Ross Yes Gilman Yes
Buffer
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
Porter Yes Moore No Swarner No
Massie No Ross Yes Gilman Yes
Buffer Yes
MOTION PASSED.
BREAK TAKEN:
BACK TO ORDER:
8:11 P.M.
8:22 P.M.
ITEM G:
MINUTES
G-X,
G-2.
agenda.
Regular Meeting of April 20, 2005 -- Approved by consent agenda.
Notes of April 11, 2005 Budget Work Session -- Approved by consent
ITEM H:
OLD BUSINESS
i-X.
Discussion -- Lawton Acres (Continued from 4/20/05 meeting.)
A brief discussion took place in which Gilman stated he wanted to go forward with the
rezoning and suggested administration be directed to proceed. Buffer stated his
reservations in moving ahead due to comments expressed to him by members of the
public, i.e. the property was zoned conservation, the limited commercial zone was very
new and neither the Planning & Zoning Commission nor the public has had time to
know how it would be used for development in the city; and, it would be good to keep
the corridor there and follow the recommendations of the KEDS group.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 11
Snow reported the Lawton Acres property is zoned conservation, is included in the
airport land inventory but is outside of the aviation use area for which FAA is
concerned and could be used for non-aviation use. Ross stated he would like the
discussion to move forward to the Commission as it would be the appropriate forum in
which it should be addressed. He added, he would like the city, as the owner of the
property, to submit a request for rezoning to the Commission in order to receive public
comment.
Kris Schmidt, 513 Ash Street, Kenai-- Requested the discussion be postponed as
she believed there was a lot of private development in the area and saw no need for the
city to subsidize a private deyelopment.
Nate Kiel, 404 Lawton Drive, Kenai -- Stated he believed the Commission was the
proper forum to discuss the issue. He added, he was aware of three residents of the
Lawton Drive area who are in favor of the rezone. Kiel encouraged council to move the
issue forward to the Commission for public comment.
Porter reported she received two letters noting support of the rezoning of the area: Luis
and Rosie Mercado, 202 Lawton Drive, Kenai, and Linda Sargent, 104 Lawton Drive,
Kenai. Porter submitted them to the City Clerk to be made part of the record.
Consensus of council was to forward the issue to the Planning & Zoning Commission
for public comment.
H-2o
Approval -- Kenai Golf Course/Amendment to Leases, Parcels A and B
{Increase in Fees and Extension of Expiration Dates) {Continued from
4/20/05 mee~ng.}
MOTION:
Council Member Ross MOVED for approval of the amendment to leases, Parcels A and
B of the Kenai Golf Course and Council Member Gilman SE~OI~ED the motion.
Council Member Buffer reported a conflict of interest as his law firm was representing
the lessee/operators of the Kenai Golf Course. City Attorney Graves agreed with
Butler's declaration and Mayor Porter accepted the declaration and excused Buffer
from voting on this issue.
Snow noted, at the last meeting, administration was notified of the pric~ of season
passes being increased. It was unknown whether season pass prices were required to
be approved by council. Since then the question was researched and it was confirmed
price increases to season passes also needed council approval. It was pointed out, the
memorandum of information included in the packet confn'med all the price increase
information was included in the lease.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 12
VOTE:
Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
H-3o
Approval-- Termination of Kenai Municipal Airport Lease/Space 21 -
Fischer and Associates, Inc. {Continued from 4 / 2 / 05 meeting.)
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to approve Mrs. Fischer's request for cancellation of
the lease for- Space 21 in the Airport Terminal and Council Member Massie
SECONDED the motion.
A brief discussion followed in which it was noted the issue was carried over because
there was some question of whether there were lease amounts owed and when the new
special use permit was to take effect. Snow reported lease amounts were not current
based on the special use permit written to take effect on April 29.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Gilman MOVED to approve the cancellation of the lease contingent
upon the lease being brought current as of the April 20, 2005 council meeting.
Council Member Swarner requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
Mayor Porter requested the Arctic Winter Games report be moved forWard and
introduced Host Society President Dale Bagley for comment.
Bagley gave a brief report on efforts being made related to preparation for the Games,
including broadcasting contracts, improvements to Tsalteshi Trail, sponsorships,
volunteer registration, etc. Questions related to funding sources for improvements to
the multipurpose facility were asked and Bagley noted several different sources of
funds expected to be available to the Host Society. He added, he believed there was a
miscommunication related to funding needed for the multipurpose facility project
($200,000) as it was never in a lump sum.
Bagley continued, in a recent conversation with Council Member Ross, i't was
suggested the city go forward with the work at the facility and as bills are received,
they be forwarded to the Host Society for reimbursement. Ross noted, this is a normal
process done with grant funds.
ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 13
I-1o
Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to ratify the bills and Council Member Swarner
SF~ONDED the motion and requested UNARiMOU8 CONSENT. There were no
objections, ilO ORDERED.
I-2.
MOTION:
Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
Council Member Buffer MOVED for the approval of the purchase orders exceeding
$2,500 and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
I-3o
Ordinance No. 2097-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $200,000 in the General Fund and the Multipurpose
Facility Capital Project Fund for Improvements Requested by the Arctic
Winter Games Host Society.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED for introduction of Ordinance No. 2097-2005 and
Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion.
Ross stated he was surprised funds for the multipurpose facility upgrades were not
available; the ordinance would appropriate funds to do the work and would be spent
over the next several months; appropriating the funds and submitting receipts for
costs as the project progresses is a normal process for reimbursement of grant funds;
and he was satisfied with the ordinance. Gilman stated he agreed but with the
caveate ff the bill is not paid, the city could stop the project. Moore stated he would
want a written agreement with the terms of repayment in place.
Bagley stated reimbursement would be a week to ten days, which is their normal
process. Buffer stated he would prefer a clearly defined agreement of the project,
documentation and reimbursement. Ross suggested administration work with the
Host Society in preparing a Memorandum of Understanding and attaching with the
ordinance for the May 18 council meeting. Bagley had no objection.
VOTE ON INTRODUCTION:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 14
Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes
Massie Yes Ross Yes Gilman Yes
Buffer Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
I-4o
Ordinance No. 2098-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $794 for Library Grants.
Introduced by consent agenda.
I-5o
Ordinance No. 2099-2005 -- Amending the Definition of "Parldng Space,
Private" in KMC 14.20.320(b) to Exclude Garages and to Require Such
Parking Spaces to be at Least Nine (9) Feet Wide.
Introduced by consent agenda.
Ordinance No. 2100-2005 -- Amending KMC 14.20.320(b) to Add a
Definition for "Lot Coverage."
Introduced by consent agenda.
I-7o
Ordinance No. 2101-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $11,500 in the Street Improvement Capital Project
Fund for a Grant From the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for Culvert
Replacement on Boat Launch Road.
Introduced by consent agenda.
I-8o
Approval-- Consent to Assignment and Release of Leases -- From
Capital Crossing Bank to David and Sherrie Arbuclde/Lots 1 and 1-A
Aleyeska Subdivision, Part 3 (Katmai Motell.
MOTION:
Council Member Gilman MOVED fro approve of the Assignment and Release of
Leases-- From Capital Crossing Bank to David and Sheme Arbuckle/Lots 1 and 1-A
Aleyeska Subdivision, Part 3 {Katmai Motel) and Council Member Swarner
SECONDED the motion.
Attorney Graves reported, when the transaction is closed, the city would be paid and
he understood the new owners currently live in Anchorage but would be mOving to
Kenai, build a house and run the hotel. Butler noted, the assignment was being made
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PAGE 15
to the new owners individually and not as a company and as such, would be unable to
reassign the lease to a company in the future.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM J:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
J-1. Council on Aging-- No report.
J-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Swarner reported the meeting
summary was included in the packet.
J-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Massie reported the next
meeting would be held on Monday, May 9.
Library Commission -- No report.
J-5. Parks/is Recreation Commission -- Council Member Buffer reported he
attended the meeting, however there was no quorum present. A work session was
held and the development of the proposed soccer park was discussed with residents of
Evergreen Street who were in attendance. He noted, their concerns were well
presented and they offered some suggestions in how to mitigate their concerns.
Porter noted there were three members of the Commission who were in non-
compliance of the city code regarding meeting attendance. She reported she had
letters written to the individuals and thanked them for their service to the city and
removed them from the Commission. Porter referred to applications included in the
packet and added at the beginning of the meeting received from Matt Brown, dulie
Carroll, F. Todd Wortham and Robert d. Molloy. Porter recommended the four
applicants be appointed to the Commission. Council had no objections.
It was noted, the May 5 meeting would probably need to be canceled due to the
removal of three members and the shortness of time to notify the new appointees of
the meeting.
J-6. Planning ~s Zoning Commission -- Ross reported the minutes of the
April 27 meeting were included in the packet.
J-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
J-7a. Beautification Committee -- Council Member Swarner reported the
next meeting was scheduled for May 10 and Council Member Massie would attend the
meeting for her.
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J-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Swarner reported she attended the
AML spring meeting at which time she visited with area legislators.
J-7c. Arctic Winter Games -- Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported the
next meetm§ was scheduled for May 12, 2005.
J-7d. Stranded Gas Committee -- Council Member Ross reported he attended
a teleconferenced meetin§ on April 27. He noted, a meetin§ may be scheduled for
Anchora§e in the next few weeks.
Ross also reported the next ~grium meeting would be held on May 13.
ITEM K:
items:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter reported the following
She was the Grand Marshal of the first Red Hat Parade in Kenai.
She attended the Caring for the Kenai presentatio:,.s.
She spoke with Dale Bagley regarding Arctic W -. Games.
She met with representatives of the Salamato: .ive Assoclauon, ~(enm
Natives Association, Inc. and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe regar- _:ng the bluff erosion
project and possible development of a Native cultural center.
· She continues to make contacts related to the empty commercial
buildings in the city.
· Referring to a draft mini-grant document, she requested council to review
it before the final public hearing on the budget.
Referring to the draft letter to Senator Wagoner related to SB 158, Attorney Graves
gave an update on the progress of the bill, noting the imposition of municipal sales
and use taxes on a construction contract awarded by the State of Alaska would cover
the contract property. He added, the city's concerns were addressed in the bill.
Administration was directed to send the letter.
ITEM L:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
L-1. City Manager-- City Manager Snow reported the following:
· Referred to a memorandum included in the packet regarding the pending
sale of Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park (CIIAP) properties. She noted, though the airport
planning assessment team had made some unofficial recommendations related to sale
of airport properties for non-aviation use, administration was currently proceeding to
process an offer to purchase two lots in the CIIAP subdivision. As explained in the
memorandum, Alaska Steel Building, by code, has the fight to purchase the lot they
were currently leasing (Lot 5, Block 2, CIIAP) because they leased it and made
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MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 17
improvements to the property. The second lot is adjacent (Lot 6, Block 2, CIIAP) and
because it was not leased property with improvements, it must be sold by competitive
bid pursuant to Title 22 of the Kenai Municipal Code.
Attorney Graves noted, the purchaser, by code had the right to purchase Lot 5.
Council could say it does not want to sell Lot 6. Snow reported the purchaser
indicated they had a proposal for developing Lot 6. Snow also stated she believed
council should move forward with the sale of both lots, especially Lot 5. However, in
the future, she believed the lease agreements should not include the ability for the
lessee to purchase the lot. Porter suggested including that issue on the list of items
for a future strategic planning session. Snow noted, she wanted council to be aware of
the matter_ and added, council would not have a recommendation from the consultant
until after the planning is completed. Graves noted, the option for a lessee to
purchase is in the code and is included in some leases, but not all of them.
· Noted the investment report included in the packet and prepared by
Finance Director Semmens.
L-2.
Attorney-- No report.
City Clerk -- No report.
ITEM M~ DISCUSSION
M-1. Citizens
Bob Peter, Old Town -- Referred to the earlier discussion related to the interest
in the rezoning of Lawton Acres and stated his opposition to seeing the properties.
M-2. Council
Moore -- Stated he was encouraged by the lease price offered by Copper River
Seafoods.
Swarner-- · Encouraged all to participate in the Kenai River Festive to be held
in Kenai on June 12.
· Requested a list of grants applied for and requiring matches, monetary or
not, for an indication of city liabilities.
Ma~ste -- No comments.
Ro~s-- No comments.
Gilman -- No comments.
Butler-- No comments.
BREAK TAKEN:
BACK TO ORDER:
9:35 P.M.
9:41 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 18
~UTIVE SESSION -- Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk;
and negotiations regarding repurchase of airport property.
MOTION:
Council Member Buffer MOVED to convene in an executive session of the Council of
the city of Kenai concerning matters which would clearly have an adverse effect upon
the finances of the City of Kenai and requested the City Manager, City Attorney, and
Finance Director to attend. Council Member Ross SECO~ED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
CONVENED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
BACK TO ORDER:
9:42 P.M.
9:48 P.M.
MOTION:
Council Member Buffer MOVED to convene in an executive session of the Council of
the City of Kenai concerning annual evaluations of the City Manager, City Attorney
and city Clerk. He requested only the council members attend first and then those to
be evaluated would be called. Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
CONVENED TO EXECUT~ SESSION:
BACK TO ORDER:
9:49 P.M.
11:24 P.M.
Council Member Buffer reported the coundl met in executive session and conducted
annual evaluations of the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.
ITEM N:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:25 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
KENAI CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET WORK SESSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:00 P.M.
MAY 4, ~005
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
NOTES
Council present:
Staff present:
P. Porter, L. Swarner, J. Moore, J. Buffer, B. Gilman, R. Ross, and
C. Massie
C. Graves, C. Freas, L. Snow, J. Baisden, M. Tilly, J. La Shot. E.
Hicks. K. Komelis, L. Gattenby, R. Komfield, K. Wannamaker, S.
Walden, M. Wichman, B. Frates, R. Craig, E. Jankowska, C. Hall,
G. Sandahl, and L. Semmens
Mayor Porter called the work session to order at approximately 5'00 p.m.
Fire Department Position:
Discussion continued related to the addition of a position at the Kenai Fire
Department. City Manager Snow noted, to help defray costs of a new position, it had
been suggested ambulance fees could be raised. A handout related to suggested fee
increases was distributed. It was also noted, $30,000 would have to be added to
overtime if the position is not added; overtime budget would be increased from
$53,000 to $83,000; the department has been taking steps to hold down the cost of
overtime, including denying leave.
Findings:
There was no consensus to add the position.
Budget Review:
City Clerk--
Visitors Center--
Legislative --
Legal --
City Manager--
Finance --
Lands --
Non-Departmental --
Planning & Zoning--
Safety --
Police Department--
Fire Department--
No changes.
No changes.
Interest was expressed to consider hilSng a lobbyist to
promote/protect city issues. The issue will be discussed
further during a strategic planning session. No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
Interest was expressed to request proposals for planned
web page updating and to remove the $2,000 for employee
service reward recogni~on. No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
The overtime and salaries budget will be adjusted
related to adding to overtime and removing the new
position costs.
BUDGET WORK SESSION
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 2
Commumcations --
Animal Control--
PW Administration --
Shop --
Street Maintenance --
Buildings --
Street Lighting--
Library --
'Recreation --
Parks --
Beautification --
Boating Facility--
Special Revenue Funds:
Water/Sewer -- Water --
Water/ Sewer -- Sewer --
Waste Water
Treatment Plant --
Airport/Land --
Airport/ M&O --
Airport Administration --
Airport Land
Senior Center/Title III --
Senior Center/
Congregate Meals--
Senior Center/Home
Delivered Meals --
Senior Center/
Transportation --
Senior Center/Choice
Waiver --
Senior Center/MASST--
Enterprise Funds,:
Airport Terminal --
Discussion of 911 dispatch is to be included in strategic
planning. No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
Add dust control {$57,000}.
No changes.
No changes.
Interest was expressed to increase the book budget to
$40,000 from $28,000. No changes.
Interest_ was expressed to reduce the regular employees for
the department from 1½ to 1. It was agreed to discuss the
suggestion at a strategic planning session. No changes.
Interest was expressed to discuss placement of concrete
toilets at the beach during a strategic planning session. No
changes.
No changes.
Interest was expressed to increase the shore fishery lease
price and it was agreed to discuss the issue during a
strategic planning session. No changes.
Remove the vactor truck purchase.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
No changes.
BUDGET WORK SESSION
MAY 4, 2005
PAGE 3
Congregate Housing--
Land Sales--
A $50/month rent increase will be brought before council
for consideration. No changes.
No changes.
The work session ended at approximately 6'40 p.m.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2102-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2005 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2006.
WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the Code of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that the City
Council, not later than the tenth day of June, adopt a budget for the following fiscal
year and make appropriation of the monies needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA as follows:
_
Section 1:
That certain document entitled "City of Kenai Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Budget" which
is available for examination by the public in the Office of the City Clerk and is
incorporated herein by reference, is hereby adopted as the budget for the City of Kenai
for the fiscal year commencing duly 1, 2005 and ending dune 30, 2006.
Section 2:
The folloxadng sums of money are hereby appropriated for the operations of the City of
Kenai for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of July, 2005, and ending the
30th day of June, 2006, to be expended consistent with and subject to the
restrictions, procedures, and purposes set forth in the Code of the City of Kenai and
to be expended substantially by line item in the manner shown in the budget adopted
by Section i hereof:
General Fund
$ 9,656,89O
Airport Terminal Fund
Congregate Housing
Water and Sewer Fund
Airport Land System Fund
Senior Citizen Title III Grant Fund
Senior Citizen COA-Borough Fund
General Land Sales Trust Fund
Airport Land Sales Trust Fund
507,043
398,934
1,680,583
1,685,874
176,467
298,006
12,000
19,000
Ordinance No. 2102-2005
Page Two
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this First day of June,
2005.
ATTEST:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:~~_
(0~ / 0~ / 200~) hl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
May 18, 2005
June 1, 2005
July 1, 2005
Suggested by: Adm.,.,o~,,~,,,,,
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2103-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAStCA, AMENDING
THE FINE SCHEDULE IN KMC 13.10.015 BY ADDING NEGLIGENT DRIVING,
FAILURE TO YIELD TO AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE AND VIOLATIONS OF AII~ORT
PARKING REGU~TIONS TO THE LIST OF MINOR OFFENSES ON THE FINE
SCHEDULE THAT CAN BE DISPOSED OF WITHOUT A COURT APPEARANCE.
WHEREAS, AS 28.05.151 allows a municipality to establish a fine schedule for minor
offenses; and,
WHEREAS, a person charge_d with a minor offense included in the fine schedule may
elect to pay the frae schedule amount and dispose of the citation without a court
appearance; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has adopted a frae schedule that is contained in KMC
13.10.015; and,
WHEREAS, negligent driving (KMC 13.30.010 and AS 28.35.045) and failure to yield to
an emergency vehicle (KMC 13.30.010 and 13 AAC 02.140) should be added to the
City's fine schedule at $300 and $150, respectively; and,
WHEREAS, frees for violations of the Airport Regulations parking rules contained in
AR 6.05.010-030 should also be included at $25 for a first offense and $50 for a
second or higher offense.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the City of Kenai's frae schedule in KMC 13.10.015 is amended as
shown on Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this first day of June,
2005.
ATTEST:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
May 18, 2005
June 1, 2005
July 1, 2005
CODE VIOLATION FINE SCHEDULE
CITE RULE/OFFENSE [BAIl-i FINE .__
RULES OF ROAD
1 13 AAC 02.050(a) Drivincj on ricjht required $ 75.00
2 13 AAC 02.050(b) Slower traffic to keep ricjht $ 75.00 .,
3 13 AAC 02.055(a) Overtakincj on right $ _. 150.00 ..
4 13 AAC 02.060(c) Restrictions on drivincj left of center $ 150.00
5 13 AAC 02.065(a) Overtakin(j on left $ 150.00 .
6 13 AAC 02.070 Passincj vehicle proceedincj in opposite direction $ 100.00
7 13 AAC 02.075(b) No passing zone $ 150.00
8 13 AAC 02.090 Followincj too closely $ 100.00
9 13 AAC 02.080(b-c) Wroncj way on one-way street $ 150.00
10 13 AAC 02.085(a) Driving on roadways laned for traffic / Improper lane change $ 75.00
~12 13 AAC 02.095(a) Vehicles restricted from controlled access roadway $ 100.00
11 13 AAC 02.095(c) Controlled access roadway, enterincj or exitincj $ 75.00
13 13 AAC 02.545(b) Driver to exercise due care $ 150.00
14 AS 28.35.045(a) Ne,qli,qent drivin~ ~; 300.00
RIGHT-OF-WAY
15 13 AAC 02.010(a)(3)(A) Failure to stop for steady red trafr~: signal $ 150.00
16 13 AAC 02.120(a) Vehicle approachincj intersection $ 90.00
17 13 AAC 02.125 Vehicle turnin(j left $ 150.00
18 13 AAC 02.130(b) Failure to obey stop sicjns $ 100.00 ...
19 13 AAC 02.130(b-c) Failure to yield after stoppincj or at yield si(jn $ 150.00 ....
20 13 AAC 02.135(b) Stop and yield from private road or driveway $ 100.00
21 13 AAC 02.140(a-b) Failure to yield to emercjency vehicle[*] $ 150.00 [*]
[*MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE/MINIMUM FINE $150]
PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS AND DUTIES
22 13 AAC 02.150 Pedestrian to obey control devices and recjulations $ 40.00
23 13 AAC 02.155(a) Driver to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk $ 100.00
24 13 AAC 02.155(b) Pedestrians to use due care $ 50.00
25 13 AAC 02.155(c) Driver not to pass vehicle stopped for Pedestrian $ 75.00
26 13 AAC 02.155(d) Pedestrians to use ricjht half of crosswalk $ 25.00
27 13 AAC 02.155(e) Driving. through safety zone $ 75.00 . I
28 13 AAC 02.160(a-f) Pedestrian crossincj not in crosswalk to yield $ 40.00
.29 13 AAC 02.160(e) Prohibited pedestrian crossing $ 40.00
30 13 AAC 02.160(d) Pedestrian crossincj at other than ricjht ancjie $ 25.00
~31 13 AAC 02.175 Illecjal waikincj on roadway $ 40.00
$ 50.00
32 13 AAC 02.180 Pedestrians soliciting rides or business
33 13 AAC 02.190 'Driver to yield right-of-way to blind pedestrians $ 150.00
TURNING AND STARTING
34 13 AAC 02.200(a-c) :Turnincj movement prohibited or restricted $ 75.00
35 13 AAC 02.205(a-b) Improper U-turn $ 75.00
36 13 AAC 02.210 Improper start from parked position $ 75.00
37 13 AAC 02.215(a-f) Turnincj movements and required sicjnals $ 75.00
SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED
38 13 AAC 02.257 Emerging from alley, driveway or building $ 100.00
39 13 AAC 02.265 Stop required when traffic obstructed $ 75.00
40 13 AAC 02.325(e) Overtakincj and passincj school bus 3-19 over $ 8.00 Per mile
41 20 or more over $ 12.00 per mile
SPEED RESTRICTIONS
42 13 AAC 02.275(a) Safe speed under certain hazardous conditions (BASIC SPEED) $ 90.00
43 13 AAC 02.275(b) Speed violations - Desicjnated limits 3-19 over $ 8.00 per mile
44 20 or more over $ 12.00 Per mile
45 13 AAC 02.280(a-d) Speed violations - Altered limits 3-19 over $ 8.00 per mile
46 20 or more over $ 12.00 per mile
47 Minimum speed violation; impedincj traffic $ 60.00
48 13 AAC 02.325(d) Speed violations - School zones 3-9 over $ 12.00 per milel
49 10-19 overi $ 14.00 per mile~
50 20 or more over $ 16.00 per milel
~ OFF,ROAD VEHICLES ..
51 KMC 13.40.020(a-f) Off-road vehicle operation $ 100.00 ·
52 KMC 13.40.030 Special stops required $ 90.00
53 KMC 13.40.050 Helmet required $ 100.00
54 KMC 13.40.080 Operatincj vehicle in a prohibited area $ 100.00
ANIMALS
55 KMC 3.10.010 Interference with peace or privacy (1st offense) $ 50.00
56 KMC 3.10.010 Interference with Peace or privacy (2nd offense) $ 100.00
57 KMC 3.10.020(a, b and d) Control and confinement of animals (1st offense) $ 50.00
58 KMC 3.10.020(a, b and d) Control and confinement of animals (2nd offense) $ 100.00
PARKING
59 KMC 13.10.060 Camping on private property $ 50.00
60 KMC 13.30.035 Paid parkincj $ 50.00
61 KMC 13.30.095 Parkincj prohibited on Kenai Ave $ 50.00
62 KMC 18.35.010 Overnight campincj $ 50.00
63 13 AAC 02.340 Parking, stopping on highway $ 50.00
64 AR 6.05.010-030 Parkin,q at Airport First offense, ~; 25.00
65 Second offens~ ~ 50.00
ABANDONED I JUNK VEHICLES ILI I i ERING
66 KMC 12.20.010 Deposit of refuse (litterincj) $ 500.00
i67 KMC 12.25.020 Abandonment of vehicle $ 100.00
r68 KMC 12.25.030 Junk Vehicle $ 100.00
GENERAL
Any offense under Title 13 of the Alaska Administrative Code which has been incorporated by reference under KMC 13.30.010 and
69 is not listed on this fine schedule shall have a fine amount as provided by the State in Administrative Rule
4:~,1,
Ordinance No. 2103-2005
Effective [SEPTEMBER 1, 2004] July 1, 2005
ATTACHMENT A
MEMORANDUM
To'
Through'
From'
Date'
Subject'
City Council
Linda Snow, City Manager
Larry Semmens, Finance Director
May 5, 2005
Clerk and Attorney Salary
The FY 2006 proposed budget includes a 2% cost of living salary increase
for the clerk and attorney.
Does the council approve increasing the clerk and attorney salaries 2% to
$62,683 and $100,160 respectively?
KENAI. ALASKA
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX' 907-283-3014
www.ci.kenai.ak, us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Porter and Councilors
FROM' (./r~ Cary R. Graves, City Attorney
DATE: May 13, 2005 --
RE' Arctic Winter Games Reimbursement Contract
Attached is a draft reimbursement contract between the Host Society and the City of Kenai for
the improvements to the Kcnai Multipurpose Facility. The draft has been sent to the Host
Society for review and comment. As of the packet deadline (12'00 pm on Friday, May 13,
2005), I have not heard back from the Society. I will update you during the Council meeting on
what we hear from the Host Society regarding the agreement.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
CRG/sp
b) All invoices and reports must be submitted for review and approval to the Host Society
General Manager at either P.O. Box 1659, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 or 450 Marathon
Road, Kenai, Alaska 99611. No payment will be disbursed until the monthly report and
associated expenditures have been approved by the Host Society.
c) Normal billing cycle is [30] 1_~_4 calendar days from receipt of an approved invoice. A
billing is a summary of expenditures to date by cost categories. See Attachment A for a
list of cost categories.
e
Contractor
understands, acknowledges and agrees that this contract does not make the Host Society responsible
in any manner whatsoever for any Contractor services, programs, maintenance, operation, or ftmher
funding for services provided by Contractor or its subcontractors pursuant to this contract. Nothing
in this contract prohibits Contractor from requesting further funding from the Host Society.
_
5. CONDITIONS.
a) Contractor agrees to perform the work as specified in this contract, in accordance with its
terms and conditions, and as specified in any agreements between the Host Society and
granting agencies for the project described in the scope of work. The scope of work is set
out in detail in the following documents:
i. Attachment A- Scope of Work and Use of Funds; and
ii. Appendix 1 - Grant Agreement with for $
_
b) Contractor shall maintain separate accounting records for expenditures of all funds in
conjunction with this contract.
c) Contractor shall retain for a period of three years after program completion all contracts,
invoices, materials, and other data relating to matters covered by this contract.
6. NO EXCLUSIVE SERVICE. NO PROPERTY INTEREST. Subject to the copyright
restrictions described hereinbelow, the parties understand, acknowledge and agree that all supplies,
materials and equipment purchased with grant funds shall be and shall remain the property of
Contractor.
7. MODIFICATIONS. The parties may mutually agree to modify the, terms of this contract.
Modifications to this contract shall be incorporated into this contract by written amendments.
®
· No officer, member
or employee of the Host Society and no member of its governing body, and no other public official
of the governing body shall participate in any decision relating to this contract which affects their
personal interest or the interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which they are,
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directly or indirectly, interested or having any personal or pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in this
contract or the proceeds thereof:
9. PUBIICATION~ REPRODUCTION AND USE OF MATERIALS. No material
produced, in whole or in part, under this contract shall be subject to copyright in the United States or
in any other country. The Host Society shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose,
distribute and otherwise use, 'in whole or in part, any reports, data or other materials prepared under
this contract.
10. JURISDICTION; CHOICE OF LAW. Any civil action arising from this contract shall be
brought in the superior court for the Third Judicial District of the State of Alaska at Kenai. The law
of the State of Alaska shall govern the fights and obligations of the parties.
11. NON-WAIVER. The failure of the Host Society at any time to enforce a provision of this
contract shall in no way constitute a waiver of the provisions, nor in any way affect the validity of
this agreement or any part thereof, or the fight of the Host Society thereafter to enforce each and
every provision hereof.
12. PERMITS~ LAWS AND TAXES. Contractor shall acquire and maintain in good standing
all permits, licenses and other entitlements necessary to the performance under this contract. All
actions taken by Contractor under this contract shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local regulations including, but not limited to, those laws related to wages, taxes, social security..
workers compensation, nondiscrimination, licenses, and registration requirements. Contractor shall.
pay all taxes pertaining to its performance under this contract.
13. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES. The Contractor's City Manager, or such other
person(s) as designated in writing by the Contractor, is hereby designated as the representative of
Contractor to receive or make all communications regarding the performance or administration of
this contract. The Host Society General Manager, or such other person(s) as designated by the Host
Society General Manager, is hereby authorized as the representative of the Host Society to receive or
make all communications, payment requests, and reports regarding the performance or
administration of this contract, and who approves payment under this contract. The parties may
change their representative upon written notification to the other party.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This contract and other documents incorporated by reference
represent the entire and integrated contract between the Host Society and Contractor regarding this
project, and supersede all prior, inconsistent negotiations, representations or agreements, whether
written or oral, provided that nothing in this agreemem supercedes the above-described Cooperative
Agreemem between the Host Society, the Contractor, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. There are
no promises, terms, conditions or obligations related to this contract other than those contained
herein. This contract may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the Host Society
and Contractor.
15. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor shall indemnify, defend, save and hold the Host Society,
its elected and appointed officers, agents and employees, harmless from any and all claims,
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demands, suits, or liability of any nature, kind or character including costs, expenses, and attorneys
fees resulting from Contractor or Contractor's officers, agents, employees, partners, attorneys,
suppliers, and subcontractors' pertbrmance or failure to perform this agreement in any way
whatsoever. This defense and indemnification responsibility includes claims alleging acts or
omissions by the Host Society or its agents, which are said to have contributed to the losses, failure,
violations, or damage. The Contractor shall not be responsible for any damages or claim arising
from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Host Society, its agents, or employees.
Contractor and subcontractors shall also not be required to defend or indemnify the Host Society for
damage or loss that has been found to be attributed to an independent party directly responsible to the
Host Society under separate written contract. If any portion of this clause is voided by law or court
of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the clause shall remain in full force and effect
16. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed
by the parties hereto, nor by any third party, as creating the relationship of principal and agent, or of
partnership, or of joint venture between the parties hereto. It is understood and agreed that neither
method of computation of payment nor any other provision contained herein, nor any acts of the
parties hereto, shall be deemed to create any relationship between the parties hereto other than the
relationship of Host Society and independent contractor.
17. INSURANCE.
Contractor shall purchase and maintain in force at all times during the term of this contract
Commercial General Liability and Automobile Insurance. Commercial general liability shall.'
include bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage with respect to the property and the
activities conducted by Contractor in which coverage shall not be less than $1,000,000 per
occurrence or such higher coverage as specified by the Host Society. Automobile liability shall
include bodily injury at not less than $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident and property
damage at not less than $50,000 per accident. The policy shall name the Host Society as an
additional insured. Host Society approval shall be required for the amount of any deductible or self-
insured retention.
Additionally, Contractor shall purchase and maintain worker's compensation and employers liability
insurance for all employees per Alaska state statutes who are performing work under this agreement.
Contractor shall also require all contractors and subcontractors to purchase and maintain worker's
compensation required by Alaska statutes and employer's liability insurance for all employees
performing work for Contractor in its performance of this agreement.
Proof ofInsurancq: Contractor shall deliver to the Host Society certificates of insurance along with
Contractor's signature on this agreement. This insurance shall be primary and exclusive of any other
insurance by the Host Society. Failure to provide the certificate of insurance required by this section,
or a lapse in coverage, is a material breach of the terms of this agreement entitling the Host Society
to terminate this agreement.
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18. SEVERABILITy. If any section or clause of this contract is held invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, or is otherwise invalid under the law, the remainder of this agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
19. NOTICES. Any notice required pertaining to the subject matter of this contract shall be
personally delivered or mailed by prepaid first-class, registered or certified mail to the following
addresses:
Host Society: Timothy Dillon
General Manager
P.O. Box 1659
Soldotna, Alaska 99669
Contractor:
Ms. Linda Snow,
City Manager
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, Alaska 99611
20. UNDERSTANDING. Contractor acknowledges that it has read and understands the terms
of this contract, has had the opportunity to review the same with counsel of its choice, and is
executing this agreement of its own free will.
~NAI PENINSULA ARCTIC WINTER
GAMES 2006 HOST SOCIETY
CITY OF KENAI
By: By:
Timothy Dillon
General Manager
Date: Date:
Linda Snow
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ATTEST:
By: By:
Cary Graves
City Attorney
-Carol L. Freas
City Clerk
CERTIFIED FUNDS AVAILABLE
By:
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Account No.
Amount: $
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this____ day of _, 2005, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska, personally appeared TIMOTHY
DILLON known to me to be the General Manager of the KENAI PENINSULA ARCTIC
WINTER GAMES 2006 HOST SOCIETY, an Alaskan nonprofit corporation, the organization
named in the foregoing instrument and who acknowledged to me that he signed the same freely and
voluntarily on behalf of said c°'rPoration for the purposes therein mentioned.
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
My Commission Expires:
CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of _, 2005, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for th--~tate of Alaska, duly commissioned and sworn,
personally appeared LINDA SNOW known to me to be the City Manager of the CITY OF KENAI
and acknowledged that she signed the same freely and voluntarily on behalf of said corporation for
the purposes therein mentioned.
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
My Commission Expires-
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KENAI. ALASKA
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone' 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
www.ci.kenai.ak.us
MEMORANDUM
TO' Mayor Porter and Councilors
FROM: ('f~ Cary R. Graves, City Attorney
DATE: May 18, 2005 -
RE: Multipurpose Facility Agreement
The Host Society has reviewed the changes to the agreement that were suggested by the City
administration. They recommended adding a provision for a Steering Committee made up of
three members each from the City and the Host Society to coordinate construction issues
between the entities. The new language is contained in Paragraph 13(a). A copy of the new
draft agreement is attached.
ORIGINAL
CONTRACT BETWEEN
KENAI PENINSULA ARCTIC WINTER GAMES
2006 HOST SOCIETY
AND
THE CITY OF KENAI
The KENAI PENINSULA ARCTIC WINTER GAMES 2006 HOST SOCIETY, P.O. Box 1659,
Soldotna, Alaska, 99669, hereinafter "Host Society," and the CITY OF KENAI, 210 Fidalgo
Avenue, Kenai, Alaska, 99611, hereinafter "Contractor," hereby enter into a contract for Contractor
to perform certain services. This contract is made pursuant to the Cooperative Agreement between
the Host Society and Contractor dated . The parties hereby agree to the
following terms and conditions'
1. ..SCOPE OF WORK. Funds are to be used for improvements at the Multipurpose
Recreational Facility in Kenai. See Attachment A, incorporated herein by reference, for a detailed
description of the scope of work and allowed use of funds.
Because the costs of the improvements listed on Attachment A are only estimates, the Contractor
cannot guarantee all-the listed improvements can be completed for a total of $200,000. In that c~se,
the Contractor shall not be liable to expend its own funds to complete the listed improvements. If it
appears one or more of the listed improvements will not be completed due to lack of funds, the
Contractor will consult with the Host Society to prioritize the improvements on the list or to arrange
for additional funding.
2. TERM OF CONTRACT. This contract shall become effective upon its execution and shall
remain in effect until June 20, 2006. In the event that Contractor does not perform the tasks as
required in this contract, or does not submit any required repons for verification of performance, the
Host Society may exercise its option to terminate this contract. Waiver by the Host Society of any
non-compliance by Contractor, or excusing or extending performance, shall not be considered a
waiver of any other rights of the Host Society or a waiver of the right to terminate in the event of
future breaches.
3. METHOD AND TIME OF PAYMENT. The total of all payments under this contract,
hereinafter referred to as funds, shall not exceed $200,000.
a) Funds will be paid on a reimbursable basis after receipt of a monthly invoice and
progress report from Contractor and approvals described below in this contract scc:?,n.
The invoice shall include copies of bills paid by Contractor for which it is requesting
reimbursement. Upon approval of the invoice and upon determination by the Host
Society that work has been performed satisfactorily in accordance with this contract, the
invoice will be submitted to the Host Society Finance Department for payment. A
monthly progress report, as described herein [AND IN ATTACHMENT A], shall be
submitted whether or not expenditures have been made for that month. (Emphasis
deleted.)
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b) All invoices and reports must be submitted for review and approval to the Host Society
General Manager at either P.O. Box 1659, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 or 450 Marathon
Road, Kenai, Alaska 99611. No payment will be disbursed until the monthly report and
associated expenditures have been approved by the Host Society.
c) Normal billing cycle is [30] 14 calendar days from receipt of an approved invoice. A
billing is a summary of expenditures to date by cost categories. See Attachment A for a
list of cost categories.
4. NO MAINTENANCE OR FURTHER FUNDING RESPONSIBILITY. Contractor
understands, acknowledges and agrees that this contract does not make the Host Society responsible
in any manner whatsoever for any Contractor services, programs, maintenance, operation, or fin'ther
funding for services provided by Contractor or its subcontractors pursuant to this contract. Nothing
in this contract prohibits Contractor from requesting further funding from the Host Society.
5. CONDITIONS.
a) Contractor agrees to perform the work as specified in this contract, in accordance with its
terms and conditions, and as specified in any agreements between the Host Society and
granting agencies for the project described in the scope of work. The scope of work is set
out in detail in the following documents:
i. Attachment A- Scope of Work and Use of Funds; and
ii. Appendix 1 - Grant Agreement with for $
b) Contractor shall maintain separate accounting records for expenditures of all funds in
conjunction with this contract.
c) Contractor shall retain for a period of three years after program completion all contracts,
invoices, materials, and other data relating to matters covered by this contract.
6. NO EXCLUSIVE SERVICE~ NO PROPERTY INTEREST. Subject to the copyright
restrictions described hereinbelow, the parties understand, acknowledge and agree that all supplies,
materials and equipment purchased with grant funds shall be and shall remain the property of
Contractor.
7. MODIFICATIONS. The parties may mutually agree to modify the terms of this contract.
Modifications to this contract shall be incorporated into this contract by written amendments.
8. INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF HOST SOCIETY AND OTHERS. No officer, member
or employee of the Host Society and no member of its governing body, and no other public official
of the governing body shall participate in any decision relating to this contract which affects their
personal interest or the interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which they are,
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directly or indirectly, interested or having any personal or pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in this
contract or the proceeds thereof.
9. PUBLICATION~ REPRODUCTION AND USE OF MATERIAl,S. No material
produced, in whole or in part, under this contract shall be subject to copyright in the-United States or
in any other country. The Host Society shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose,
distribute and otherwise use, in whole or in part, any reports, data or other materials prepared under
this contract.
10. JURISDICTION~ CHOICE OF I,AW. Any civil action arising fi'om this contract shall be
brought in the superior court for the Third Judicial District of the State of Alaska at Kenai. The law
of the State of Alaska shall govern the fights and obligations of the parties.
11. ~NON-W~VER. The failure of the Host Society at any time to enforce a provision of this
contract shall in no way constitute a waiver of the provisions, nor in any way affect the validity of
this agreement or any part thereof, or the right of the Host Society thereafter to enforce each and
every provision hereof.
12. PERMITS~ LAWS AND TAXES. Contractor shall acquire and maintain in good standing
all permits, licenses-and other entitlements necessary to the performance under this contract. All
actions taken by Contractor under this contract shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local regulations including, but not limited to, those laws related to wages, taxes, social security,
workers compensation, nondiscrimination, licenses, and registration requirements. Contractor shall '
pay all taxes pertaining to its performance under this contract.
13.
STEERING COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES.
Host Socie~ and Contractor shah form a construction steering committee consisting of sb:
members~ including three members appointed by each par~. . The steering committee shall
w~ork together to develop and monitor a mutually agreeable construction timeline to
coordinate construction expenditures with available funding and other applicable
deadlines.
be
Except as described above~ the Contractor's City Manager, or such other person(s) as
designated in writing by the Contractor, is hereby designated as the representative of
Contractor to receive or make all communications regarding the performance or
administration of this contract. The Host Society General Manager, or such other person(s)
as designated by the Host Society General Manager, is hereby authorized as the
representative of the Host Society to receive or make all communications, payment requests,
and reports regarding the performance or administration of this contract, and who approves
payment under this contract. The parties may change their representative upon written
notification to the other party.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This contract and other documents incorporated by reference
represent the entire and integrated contract between the Host Society and Contractor regarding this
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project, and supersede all prior, inconsistent negotiations, representations or agreements, whether
written or oral, provided that nothing in this agreement supercedes the above-described Cooperative
Agreement between the Host Society, the Contractor, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. There are
no promises, terms, conditions or obligations related to this contract other than those contained
herein. This contract may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the Host Society
and Contractor.
15. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor shall indemnify, defend, save and hold the Host Society,
its elected and appointed officers, agents and employees, harmless from any and all claims,
demands, suits, or liability of any nature, kind or character including costs, expenses, and attorneys
fees resulting from Contractor or Contractor's officers, agents, employees, parmers, attorneys,
suppliers, and subcontractors' performance or failure to perform this agreement in any way
whatsoever. This defense and indemnification responsibility includes claims alleging acts or
omissions by the Host Society or its agents, which are said to have contributed to the losses, failure,
violations, or damage. The Contractor shall not be responsible for any damages or claim arising
from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Host Society, its agents, or employees.
Contractor and subcontractors shall also not be required to defend or indemnify the Host Society for
damage or loss that has been found to be attributed to an independent party directly responsible to the
Host Society under separate written contract. If any portion of this clause is voided by law or court
of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the clause shall remain in full force and effect.
16. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed
by the parties hereto, nor by any third party, as creating the relationship of principal and agent, or of .
partnership, or of joint venture between the parties hereto. It is understood and agreed that neither
method of computation of payment nor any other provision contained herein, nor any acts of the
parties hereto, shall be deemed to create any relationship between the parties hereto other than the
relationship of Host Society and independent contractor.
17. INSURANCE.
Contractor shall purchase and maintain in force at all times during the term of this contract
Commercial General Liability and Automobile Insurance. Commercial general liability shall
include bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage with respect to the property and the
activities conducted by Contractor in which coverage shall not be less than $1,000,000 per
occurrence or such higher coverage as specified by the Host Society. Automobile liability shall
include bodily injury at not less than $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident and property
damage at not less than $50,000 per accident. The policy shall name the Host Society as an
additional insured. Host Society approval shall be required for the amount of any deductible or self-
insured retention.
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Additionally, Contractor shall purchase and maintain worker's compensation and employers liability
insurance for all employees per Alaska state statutes who are performing work under this agreement.
Contractor shall also require all contractors and subcontractors to purchase and maintain worker's
compensation required by Alaska statutes and employer's liability insurance for all employees
performing work for Contractor in its performance of this agreement.
Proof of Insurance: Contractor shall deliver to the Host Society certificates of insurance along with
Contractor's signature on this agreement. This insurance shall be primary and exclusive of any other
insurance by the Host Society. Failure to provide the certificate of insurance required by this section,
or a lapse in coverage, is a material breach of the terms of this agreement entitling the Host Society
to terminate this agreement.
18. SEVERABILITY. If any section or clause of this contract is held invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, or is otherwise invalid under the law, the remainder of this agreement shall
remain in full force and effect. -
19. NOTICES. Any notice required pertaining to the subject matter of this contract shall be
personally delivered or mailed by prepaid first-class, registered or certified mail to the following
addresses:
Host Society: Timothy Dillon
General Manager
P.O. Box 1659
Soldoma, Alaska 99669
Contractor:
Ms. Linda Snow,
City Manager
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, Alaska 99611
20. UNDERSTANDING. Contractor acknowledges that it has read and understands the terms
of this contract, has had the opportunity to review the same with counsel of its choice, and is
executing this agreement of its own free will.
KENAI PENINSULA ARCTIC WINTER
GAMES 2006 HOST SOCIETY
CITY OF KENAI
By: By:
Timothy Dillon
General Manager
Date: Date:
Linda Snow
City Manager
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ORIGINAL
,,
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ATTEST:
By:
By:
Cary Graves
City Attomey
Carol L. Freas
City Clerk
CERTIFIED FUNDS AVAILABLE
By:
Account No.
Amount: $
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,2005, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska, personally appeared TIMOTHY
DILLON known to me to be the General Manager of the KENAI PENINSULA ARCTIC
WINTER GAMES 2006 HOST SOCIETY, an Alaskan nonprofit corporation, the organization
named in the foregoing instrument and who acknowledged to me that he signed the same freely and
voluntarily on behalf of said corporation for the purposes therein mentioned.
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
My Commission Expires:
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,2005, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska, duly commissioned and sworn,
personally appeared LINDA SNOW known to me to be the City Manager of the CITY OF KENAI
and acknowledged that she signed the same freely and voluntarily on behalf of said corporation for
the purposes therein mentioned.
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
My Commission Expires'
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KENAI, ALASKA
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone. 907-283-7535 / FAX' 907-283-3014
www.ci.kenai.ak.us
Memorandum
Date:
From:
May 3, 2005
Linda L. Snow, City Manager
Klm Howard, Assistant to the City Manager ~
Lot 1, Block 5; Lot 2, Block 2; and Lot 2, Block 4, General Aviation
Apron
(1) Consents to Assignments- Robert Bielefeld to Kenai Aviation
Leasing Company, LLC; and
(2) Consents to Subleases- Kenai Aviation Leasing Companv, LLC to
Kenai Aviation, Inc. '
Robert Bielefeld leases the above referenced properties from the City and has requested
approval to assign the leases to Kenai Aviation Leasing Company, LLC and subsequently
sublease to Kenai Aviation, Inc.
The leases state the lessee may not assign the lease nor sublease without the written consent
of City and the assignments shall need the approval by the Kenai Planning Commission with
final approval of assignment by the City Council.
Robert Bielefeld is in the process of registering accounts for Kenai Aviation Leasing
Company, LLC and Kenai Aviation, Inc. with the Borough. Mr. Bielefeld is in compliance
with payments to the City and property taxes to the Borough. The City Attorney has
reviewed the documents and has no objections to the assigmnent or sublease. The use of the
properties will not change.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the transfers at their May
11 th meeting. Mr. Bielefeld's attorney has prepared the enclosed documents for your
signature if Council approves the transfers.
Attachments
Cc' Baldwin & Butler, LLC
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210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, A!aska 99611-7794 ~....~
Telephone: 907-283-7535/FAX: 907-283-3014 '~11~:
1992
KENAI. ALASKA
M
MO:
TO'
FROM'
Linda L. Snow, City Manager
Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administrator
_
THRU'
DATE:
Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager~'~
May 12, 2005
SUBJECT'
Lot 1, Block 5; Lot 2, Block 2; and Lot 2, Block 4, General
Aviation Apron
(1) Consents to Assignments - Robert Bielefeld to Kenai
Aviation Leasing Company, LLC; and
(2) Consents to Subleases -Kenai Aviation Leasing Company
LLC to Kenai Aviation, Inc.
The Planning and Zonin~ Commission reviewed the above-referenced leases at
their meeting on May 11 "' and recommended approval of the Consents to
Assignments and Consents to Subleases.
CITY OF KENAI
CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE
The Assi~munent of the Leasehold interest of the following-described leases:
That certain lease dated July 1, 1974. and recorded in Book 81 at Page 349 between the
City of Kenai and Robert T. Bielefeld;
That certain lease dated May 1, 1976, and recorded in Book 95 at Page 262. between the
City of Kenai and Gerald Wasson, and subsequently assigned to Robert T. Bieiefeld;
That certain lease dated May 6, 1976. and recorded in Book 95 at Page 252, between the
City of Kenai and Gerald Wasson and subsequently assigned to Robert T. Bielefeld;
from ROBERT T. BIELEFELD, ("Assignor") to KENAI AVIATION LEASING COMPANY,
LLC ("Assignee"), dated as of the 1st day of January, 2005, covering the following-described
properties:
Lot 1, Block 5; Lot 2, Block 2; and Lot 2, Block 4, GENERAL AVIATION
APRON, according to Plat No. 73-68 filed in the Kenai Recording District, Third
Judicial District, State of Alaska,
is hereby ACKNOWLEDGED AND APPROVED, subject to the same terms and conditions as
contained in the original Leases above-described.
This Consent is given by the City of Kenai without waiving any right or action, or
releasing the Assignor from any liability or responsibility under the aforementioned Leases, and
does not relieve the Assignee from the condition requiring the City's approval for any subsequent
sublease or assigrm~ent.
CITY OF KENAI
By:
CITY MANAGER
CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE
Kenai Aviation Leasing Co, LLC to Kenai Aviation, Inc.
Page 1 of 2
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
On this dav of ,2005. before me personally appeared
, known to be the person who executed the above instrument,
and ac -knowledged that he or she had the authority to sign, for the purposes stated therein.
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
My Commission Expires:
Kenai Recording Dismct
Remm to:
Baldwin & Butler, LLC
125 N. Willow St.
Kenai, AK 99611
CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE
Kenai Aviation Leasing Co, LLC to Kenai Aviation, Inc.
Page 1 of 2
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE
THIS ASSIGNMENT. entered into between ROBERT T. BIELEFELD.
hereinafter referred to as the Assignor: and KENAI A ~ IATION LEASING COMPANT. LLC.
whose address is P. O. Box 46. Kenai. AK 9_0611. hereinafter referred to as Assi_onee.
Assignor does hereby assign, transfer and warrant to Assignee the leasehold
estates as evidenced by the following-described Lease A~eements'
That certain lease dated Jul5, 1. 1974. and recorded in Book 81 at Page 349 between
the Cits' of Kenal-and Robert T. Bielefeld:
That certain lease dated May 1.1976. and recorded in Book 95 at Pa~e 262.
,_. .
between the Cit-5' of Kenai and Gerald Wasson and subsequently assi~ed to Robert
T. B ielefeld: and
That certain lease dated Ma5, 6, 1976. and recorded in Book 95 at Paae 252.
,.~ .
between the Cits., of Kenai and Gerald Wasson and subsequently assigned to Robert
T. Bielefeld,
and covering the following-described real properties'
Lot 1, Block 5; Lot 2. Block 2' and Lot 2, Block 4, GENERAL AVL4~TION
APRON, according to Plat No. 73-68 filed in the Kenai Recording District,
Third Judicial District, State of Alaska,
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same from the date hereof, for and during all of
the remainder yet to come of' the terms of said Lease Agreements.
Assignee agrees to comply fully with all the terms and provisions of the Leases,
and to hold the Assignor harmless from any liability arising thereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Assignor and Assignee have hereto set their
hands and seals this .. / 52.0_ day of /dr,.o,7.7';' ,2005.
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Assi=munent of Lease
Kenai Aviation Leasing Company. LLC
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KENAI AVIATION LEASING COMPAN%?. LLC
Assim-tee
l~o'ben T. Bielefeld. Ma~n~mn~ M/ember~
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
)ss.
The foregoing instrumen~ was acimowledged before me this / 2005. by Robert T. Bielefeld. ~-/"'"~/
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
My Commission Expires' /"(//[//O
day of
STATE OF ALASKA )
) SS.
THIRD JI;DICLAL DISTRICT )
The foregoing instrument was ac-knowledged before me this day of /: .O .2005, by
Robert Bielefeld the Managing Member of Kenai Aviation Leasing Company, LLC. an AJaska Limited Liability
Company, on behalf of the Company.
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AR9 PUBI~IC FOR ALASKA
My Commission Expires: ///////C'
Kenai RecOrding Dismct
Remm to:
Baldwin & Butler, LLC
125 N. Willow St.
Kenai, AK 99611
Assi=munent of Lease
Kenai A~,iation Leasing Company, LLC
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CITY OF KENAI
CONSENT TO SUBLEASE
The Sublease of the Leasehold interest of the following-described leases'
That certain lease dated July 1, 1974, and recorded in Book 81 at Page 349 between the
City of Kenai and Robert T. Bielefeld;
That certain lease dated May 1, 1976, and recorded in Book 95 at Page 262, between the
City of Kenai and Gerald Wasson, and subsequently assigned to Robert T. Bielefeld;
That certain lease dated May 6, 1976, and recorded in Book 95 at Page 252, between the
City of Kenai and Gerald Wasson and subsequently assigned to Robert T. Bielefeld;
from KENAI AVIATION LEASING COMPANY, LLC ("Sublessor") to KENAI AVIATION,
INC. ("Sublessee"), dated as of the 1st day of January, 2005, coveting the following-described
properties:
Lot 1, Block 5' Lot 2, Block 2; and Lot 2, Block 4, GENERAL AVIATION
APRON, according to Plat No. 73-68 filed in the Kenai Recording District, Third
Judicial District, State of Alaska,
is hereby ACKNOWLEDGED AND APPROVED, subject to the same terms and conditions as
contained in the original Leases above-described.
This Consent is given by the City of Kenai without waiving any right or action, or
releasing the Sublessor from any liability or responsibility under the aforementioned Lease, and
does not relieve the Sublessee from the condition requiting the City's approval for any
subsequent sublease or assignment.
CITY OF KENAI
By:
CITY MANAGER
CONSENT TO SUBLEASE
Kenai Aviation Leasing Co. LLC to Kenai Aviation, Inc.
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STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
On this day of .2005. before me personally appeared
, ~known to be the person who executed the above instrument,
and acknowledged that he or she had the authority, to siam't, for the purposes stated therein.
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
My Commission Expires:
Kenai Recording District
Return to:
Baldwin & Butler, LLC
125 N. Willow St.
Kenai, AK 99611
CONSENT TO SUBLEASE
Kenai Aviation Leasing Co. LLC to Kenai Aviation, Inc.
Page 1 of 2
SUB LEASE AGREEMENT
The Sublease A~e~nent of the following-described leases:
That certain lease dated Jul3' 1. 1974. and recorded in Book 81 at Paze 349
between the City. of Kenai and Robert T. Bielefeld and subsequently
assigned to Kenai Aviation Leasing Company, LLC'
That certain lease dated Max' I. 1976. and recorded in Book 9r at Paoe '~g'~
between the Ci .ty_ of Kenai and Gerald Wasson. and subsequently assi~maed to
Robert T. Bielefeld and subsequently assi~maed to Kenai Aviation Leasing
Company, LLC: and
That certain lease dated May 6. 1976. and recorded in Book 95 at Paze 252.
between the Cit-y of Kenai and Gerald Wasson and subsequently assiened to
Robert T. Bielefeld and subsequently assigned to Kenai Aviation Leasing
Company,
made as of the 1 st day of January, 2005, KENAI AVIATION LEASING COMPANW. LLC as
Sublessor. of P.O. Box 46, Kenai, Alaska 99611. and KENAI AVIATION, INC. as Sublessee, of
P.O. Box 46, Kenai, Alaska 99611, '
ARTICLE I
LEASED PRESSES
Section 1.1
DESCRIPTION OF LEASED PREMISES.
Sublessor, for and in consideration of the rents, covenants and conditions hereto contained,
to be kept, performed and observed by Sublessee, hereby leases to Sublessee, and Sublessee hereby
rents and accepts from Sublessor, the following described improved real properties (hereto
collectively referred to as the "Leased Premises")'
Lot 1, Block 5; Lot 2, Block 2; and Lot 2, Block 4, GENERAL AVIATION
APRON, according to Plat No. 73-68 filed in the Kenai Recording District, Third
Judicial District, State of Alaska,
together with all easements, rights-of-way and appurtenances now or hereafter belon_~ing or
appertaining thereto.
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Section 1.2 CONDITION OF PREMISES.
Sublessor warrants that each of the Leased Premises is structurall.x, sound, that the roof is
waterti,zht -and that ali utilities now connected to the Leased Premises. mechzmical systems, septic
system and other similar improvements are all in wor'ldn,~ order and sufficient for the uses intended
herein.
Section 1.3 UTILITT CH.z~GES.
Sublessee shall imtiate, contract for. and obtain in its own name all utilits.: services.
including, but not limited to. electric, natural gas. water, garbage or refuse collection, and telephone
sen,ice, and Sublessee shall pa.',' all charges for these services as they become due.
Section 1.4
TAXES' The Sublessor shall be responsible for payment of all real propert3, taxes.
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Section 1.5
QUIET ENJOYMENT.
Sublessor covenants and a~ees that Sublessee. upon paying the rent and other charges
hereto provided for and observing and keeping the covenants, conditions and terms of this Lease on
Sublessee's pan to be kept or performed, shall lawfully and quietly hold, occupy and enjoy the
Leased Premises during the term of this Lease without hindrance or molestation by Sublessor or
any person claiming under Sublessor.
Section 1.6
SUBLESSOR'S R/GHT OF ENTRY.
Sublessee, at any time during the term of this Lease, shall permit inspection of the Leased
Premises during business hours by the Sublessor, or Sublessor~s agents or representatives, and
during the six (6) months next preceding the expiration of this Lease, shall permit inspection
thereof by or on behalf of prospective Sublessees.
ARTICLE II
LEASE TERM
Section 2.1 LENGTH OF TERM.
The term of this Lease shall commence on January 1, 2005. and continue for a period of
five years, and thereafter fi'om year to year until terminated by either party upon not less than 90
days' notice.
Section 2.2
SURRENDER OF POSSESSION.
On the last day of the term demised, including any renewal thereof, or on the sooner
termination thereof, Sublessee shall peaceably and quietly leave, surrender and yield up unto
Sublessor all and singular the Leased Premises, broom clean, in good order and repair, ordinary
wear and tear excepted, together with all alterations, additions and improvements which may have
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been made upon the premises, except movable furniture or movable trade fixtures put in at the
expense o£ Sublessee. If' the last daF.' of' the term of' this Lease falls on Sunday. this Lease shall
expire on the business daF' irmnediately preceding it. Sublessee. on or be~br~ said date. shall
remove all propert3., from the Leased Premises. and all propert3.~ not so removed shall be deemed
abandoned by Sublessee.
ARTICLE III
R~NT
Section 3.1
COV'ENANT TO PAY R NT.
Sublessee covenants to and shall pay to Sublessor at P.O. Box 46. Kenai..AK 99611 or at
such other place as Sublessor ma>,' designate, in advance, on the firs~ day of each calendar month
during the term. hereof montNy rent in ~he sum of ~ per month plus applicable sales taxes,
plus an amount equal to any increase in the rent charged by the Ci~,' of Kenai over and above the
rent charged as of the effective date hereof. '
Simultaneously with the execution of this Lease. Sublessee has paid to Sublessor the first
full month's rent of 'including applicable sales taxes receipt whereof, ifbv check, subject
to collection, is hereby ac 'knowledged. ' ' "
ARTICLE IV
USE OF PREMISES
Section 4.1
USE OF PREMISES.
Sublessee may use the Leased Premises for an aircraft charter business, or any lawful
purpose consistent with the underlying leases described above
Section 4.2
COMPLIANCE WI~ LAWS.
Sublessee shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations of duly
.
constituted public authorities now or hereafter in any manner affectmz the~eased Premises,
whether or not any such laws, ordinances or regulations which may b; hereafter enacted involve a
change of policy on the part of the governmental body enacting the same. Sublessee further agrees
it will not permit any unlawful occupations, business or trade to be conducted on said premises or
any use to be made thereof contrary to any law, ordnance or regulation.
ARTICLE V
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, ALTERATIONS
Section 5.1
COVENANT TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR.
Sublessee, during the term of this Lease and any renewal or extension thereof, at its sole
expense to the extent set forth hereto, shall maintain, repair and/or replace, and generally keep the
Leased Premises in as good order and repair as it is at the date of the commencement of this Lease,
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reasonable wear and tear excepted. This obligation shall include, without limitation, rap:ur and
maintenance of: (i~ heat. ventilation and electricits.': Iii) exterior painting as required: and t'iii) septic
system. Sublessee has the obligation to maintain all other components of building and not commit
waste, allow accumulation of junk or debris.
The obligation of Sublessor. dunn,z the term of this Lease and anx' renewal or extension
thereof, at its sole expense shall be limited to repair m~d maintenance of: (i) structural items: (ii)
exterior walls' and (iii) roof.
Section 5.2 PROHIBITION OF LIENS.
Sublessee shall not do or suffer anvthin_o to be done causin~ the Leased Premises to be
encumbered b.~' liens of an.x.,' nature, zu~d shall, whenever and as often as any lien is recorded against
said prope~,.', pu~onin~ to ~'" ~"- ~- ...... ,..~ ~,,-,~ot,..~ ~,-- ~,"-~o~,'~'~ *~' Sublessee.
disch~ge the s~e of record witNn the ( 10/days b3' recording the bond contemplated in AS
34.35 0/_ or othe~ise appropriately satisg.' the subject lien m ~11
.ARTICLE VI
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
Section 6.1 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.
Without the prior written consent of Sublessor, the Sublessee shall not sublet or assign all or
any portion of the leased premises to others. Amy purported sublease or assi~m-~rnent made in
violation of this provision shall be void.
ARTICLE VII
INSURANCE
Section 7.1 LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Sublessee shall maintain at its own cost and expense Public Liability Insurance on an
occurrence basis with minimum limits of liability as required by state law.
Section 7.2 SUBLESSEE FIRE INSURANCE.
Sublessee shall carry fire and extended coverage insurance, insuring the improvements
upon the Leased Premises in an amount not less than the replacement cost of the improvements
located on the Leased Premises.
Sublessee shall also crow insurance against fh-e and such other risks as are from time to
time included in standard extended coverage insurance for the full insurable value of all
improvements provided by Sublessee. Sublessee shall also cm'w said insurance for the full
insurable value of Sublessee's merchandise, trade fixtures, furnishings, wall covering, carpeting,
drapes, equipment, and all other items of personal property of Sublessee located on or within the
Leased Premises.
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Section 7.3
MUTUAL RELEASE.
The Sublessor and the Sublessee and all parties claiming under them herebx' mutually
release and discharge each other from all claims and liabilities arising from or caused by any hazard
covered by' insurance on the Leased Premises. or covered by insurance in connection with p'roperty
on or activities conducted on the Leased Premises. regardless of the cause of the damage or loss.
Section 7.4
INS~D WA1WER. NOTICE.
Any insurance procured by Sublessee or Sublessor as herein required shall be issued in the
name of Sublessor and Sublessee by a company., licensed to do business in Alaska subject to these
requirements:
(a) Such insurance may not be canceled or amended with respect to the other
party without thirty (30) -days written notice by certified or re~stered mail to the
other party by the insurance company; and
(b) In the event of pa.vrnent of any loss covered by such policy, payrnent shall
be made to Sublessee and Sublessor as their interests may appear; and
(c) Shall contain an express waiver of any fight of subrogation by the insurance
company against the Sublessor or Sublessee provided the insurance company
consents to such waiver of subrogation.
A copy of the original policy of all such insurance shall be delivered to the other parr3..' within ten
(10) days of issuance of such policy by the insurance company.
ARTICLE VIII
CASUALTIES, DESTRUCTION
Section 8.1
RESTORATION. ABATEMENT.
In case of damage to the building situate on the Leased Premises by fire or other casualty,
the Sublessor (unless Sublessee shall otherwise elect, as hereinafter provided) shall repair the same
with reasonable dispatch after written notice of the damage. If the building, or any part thereof, is
damaged by fire or other casualty to such an extent as to be rendered untenantable, then the rent
shall be immediately abated to an extent corresponding with the part untenantable and for a period
corresponding with the period during which such untenantability exists.
Section 8.2
TERMINATION OF LEASE UPON DAMAGE OR CASUALTY.
If the building is rendered untenantable by fire or other casualty, then the Sublessee, in its
sole discretion, may upon written notice given by Sublessee to Sublessor within thirt)' (30) days
after the occurrence of such casualty, terminate this Lease on a date specified in such notice, but no
sooner than thirty (30) days from the date of such notice, as if that date had been originally fixed as
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the expiration date of the term herein leased. In such event, the insurance proceeds shall be paid to
Sublessor and Sublessee as their interests ma.',' appear.
ARTICLE IX
EMINENT DOMAIN
Section 9.1 TAIGNG.
In the event substmmally' all of the Leased Premises shall be taken tbr public or
quasi-public use by an3,.' public or quasi-public authon~,, under the power of eminent domain or
shall be transferred in lieu of eminent domain proceedings to m~y' authority entitled to exercise the
power of eminent domain, so that the remainder of the Leased Premises cannot be effectively and
practically used for the operation thereon by Sublessee of a retail ~oceu' store or other use
possession shall be taken by such authont3.' and the rent shall be paid up to that date with a
proportionate refund by the Sublessor of any rent paid in advance.
(b) If less than substantially all of the Leased Premises shall be taken, or if.
not~,ithstanding that substantially., all of the Leased Premises are taken the remainder of the Leased
Premises can still be effectively and practically used for the operation thereon by Sublessee of its
business, then in such events this Lease shall not terminate, and the Sublessor shall promptly
reconstruct and restore the remainder of the building on the Leased Premises to a complete
architectural umt. including sufficient par'king, and including all necessary changes and the
installation of all plumbing, heating and lighting systems, so that the remainder of the building,
when complete, shall be substantially the same in character as the building prior to such partial
taking, including sufficient parking, provided Sublessor shall not be obligated to expend for such
reconstruction and restoration a sum geater than the award or pa.vment it receives as a result of the
subject eminent domain event. As of the date of any partial taking, the rental under this Lease shall
equitably abate. If the reduction in rent cannot be agreed upon by the parties, the matter shall be
submitted to arbitration in accordance with the Uniform Arbitration Act of Alaska.
Section 9.2 AWARD.
Sublessee shall not be entitled to and expressly waives all claim to any condemnation award
for any taking, whether whole or partial, except Sublessee shall have the r/~.t to claim from the
condemnor, but not from the Sublessor, such compensation as may be recoverable by Sublessee in
its own right for damage to Sublessee's fixtures and improvements installed by Sublessee at its
expense.
ARTICLE X
DEFAULT AND P~MEDIES
Section 10.1 DEFAULT OF SUBLESSEE.
Each of the following shall be deemed a default by Sublessee and a breach of this Lease:
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(a) A default in the payment of the rent herein reserved, or any part thereof, for a period
of ten (10) days after service of a written notice thereof by Sublessor on Sublessee and am' and all
g-uarmxor(s). ' '
(b) A default in the performance o£ an), other covenants or conditions on the part of'
Sublessee to be performed pursum~t to this Lease Am-eement Ibra period o£thirtv (30i days after
the sen,ice of notice thereo£bs' Sublessor. Provided." however, that no default on'the part ~f
Sublessee in the performance o£work required to be performed or acts to be done or conditions to
be modified shall be deemed to exist if before the end of' such thirt-,' (30') da5' period. Sublessee has
begun to rectifT,.' the same. and thereafter prosecutes the curin_,z thereof to completion with dili_,2ence
and continuity. " '-
(c) The entr>.' of a decree or order for relief by a court havin~o jurisdiction in respect of
the Subl .....m an ,.-_:,,,1,,,,, ........ ,,a,,,-,h,~ ~ ~,-
....... ~.,~, no,a or
constituted, or any other applicable federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law. or
appointing a receiver, liquidator.-assi~maee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator (or similar official) °fthe
Sublessee or for any substantial part of its property., or ordering the winding-up or liquidation of its
affairs and the continuance of any such decree or order unstaved and in effect for a period of 60
consecutive davs.
(d) The commencement by the Sublessee of a voluntary case under the federal
bankruptcy laws. as now constituted or hereafter amended, or any other applicable federal or state
bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or the consent by it to the appointment of or t 'aking
possession by a receiver, liquidator, assimaee, trustee, custodian, sequestrator (or other similar
official) of the Sublessee or for any substantial part of its property.., or the making by Sublessee of
any assi~munent for the benefit of creditors.
(e) The taking possession of the property of Sublessee by any governmental office or
agency pursuant to statutory authority for the dissolution or liquidation of the Sublessee.
(f)
The vacating and abandonment of the premises by Sublessee.
Section 10.2 REMEDIES OF SUBLESSOR.
In the event any default of Sublessee as above provided, the Sublessor shall have the
following rights or remedies-
(a)
Re-enter the premises, and take possession thereof.
(b) Re-let the Leased Premises in whole or in part for any period equal to, or greater or
less than, the remainder of the ori~nal term of this Lease, for any sum wkich may be deemed
reasonable.
(c)
Declare the Leased term ended.
(d)
Distrain for rent due.
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Recover from Sublessee such dama,2es as ma',.' be attributable to its default.
The enumeration o£~he Subiessor's remedies herein is no~ intended to imply' they are
mumall',' exciusive.
Section 10.3 DEFAULT Bh' SL~BLE$SOR.
Sublessor shall in no event be in default, in the perfon~nance of' ans' of' its obligations
hereunder unless and until Sublessor shall have failed to perform such obligations within thim..' (30)
days {or such additional rune as it reasonabl:,' required to correct any such defaults! after notice b.x,
Sublessee to Sublessor properly' specifs'ing wherein Sublessee has failed to pefforrn an.',' such
obli_.ations.
ARTICLE XI
GENEtL~.L PROVISIONS
Section 11.1 WAIVER OF BREACH.
No failure by either Sublessor or Sublessee to insist upon the strict performance by the other
of any covenant, a_m'eement, term Ol- condition of this Lease, or to exercise any right or remedies
consequent upon a breach thereof, shall constitute a waiver of any such breach or of such covenant,
a~eement, term or condition. No waiver of any breach shall affect or alter this Lease. but each and
eve~' covenant, condition, am'eement and term of this Lease shall continue in full force and effect
with respect to any other then-existing or subsequent breach.
Section 11.2 ENTIRE AGREEMENT - CHANGES. WAIVER.
This Agreement supersedes all or any other prior a~eements and understandings between
the parties regarding the Leased Premises and may not be changed or tem4nated orally; and no
change, termmation or attempted waiver of any of the provisions hereof shall be binding unless in
writing and signed by the parties.
Section 11.3 CONSTRUCTION OF LEASE.
Words of any gender used in this Lease shall be held to include any other gender: and words
of the singular number shall be held to include the plural, when the sense requires. The rule of
contract construction or interpretation that ambi=m~ities, if any, in any instrument be construed
agamst the drafter shall not apply to this Lease Ageernent.
Section 11.4 NOTICES.
Any notice or demand which under the terms of this Lease or any statute may or must be
given or made by the parties hereto, shall be in wr/ting and given or made by mailing the sane by
registered or certified mail, addressed to the other party, as follows'
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Sublessor:
Kenai Aviation Leasing. LLC
P.O. Box 46
Kenai. A.K 90611
Sublessee'
Kenai Aviation. Inc.
P.O. Box 46
Kenai. AK 99611
A part3.' may, however, designate in writing such new or other address to which such notice
or demand shall thereafter be so given, made or marled. Any. notice raven hereunder by mail shall
be deemed delivered when deposited in the Umted States general or ~ranch post office~ enclosed in
a registered or certified prepaid wrapper addressed as hereinbefore provided.
Section 11 5 GO\~RNING r ^ ur
This Lease shall be governed by, consumed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the
State of Alaska.
Section 11.6 TIME OF ESSENCE.
Time is of the essence of'each and every, provision hereof.
Section 11.7 BINDING EFFECT.
This Lease, subject to the provisions of Section 6.1,. shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto, their legal representatives, successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease Agreement the day and
year first set forth above.
SUBLESSOR:
KEN~ AVIATION LEASING COMPANY, LLC
- l~obert Bielefeld, Managing Member
SUBLESSEE'
KENAI AVIATION, INC..
By:ff~~ '
James BielefeFd, Prc~'ident
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ACt, LN OWLED GEMENT S
S~ .-_TE OF ALASI, LK
)SS.
THIRD JUDICIAl_ DISTRICT )
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The foregoing instrument was aclmowledged before me this ,/ 3'L~dax' of
~.~ ;~.[~ 2005 by Robert Bielefeld the M~amn~ Member o~Kenai Aviation Le~in~
Company. LLC. ~ Alaska Limited Liabiliu' Comply. on behalf of the Comply.
"' .!>:~~ /7'
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this / 5 7'-
'- day of
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.z.f-,? ~ f .2005. by James Bielefeld the President of Kenai Aviation. Inc., an Alaska
corporation, on behalf of the Corporation..
.. . NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
My Commi
Kenai Recording District
Remm to:
Baldwin & Butler, LLC
125 N. Willow St.
Kenai, AK 99611
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Kenai Chamber of Commerce
402 Overland
Kenai, Alaska 99611
(967) 283-7989
(907) 283-7183 (Fax)
May 3, 2005
RE' EIVED'
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HAY -5 .
Klm Howard, Assistant to the City Manager
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
RE: Special Use Permit
Dear Kim:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Special Use Permit for the Chamber's property.
On behalf of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce we request a renewal of our Special use
Permit for another five years under the same terms.
Thank you,
Janie Odgers
Executive Director
;ary R. Graves
City Attomey
;ITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Suite 200
al. Alaska 99611.7794
(9o7) 2e3-3441
:AX (907) 283-3014
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
0 0 5 3 0 0 9 7 3
DATE -
The CITY OF KENAI for the considerations and pursuant to the
conditions and requirements set forth below kereby grants to-
Kenai Chamber of Commerce
402 Overland Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
hereinafter sometimes referred to as the PERMITTEE the right to
that area described as.
The east 24,500+ square foot portion between the east curbline
and east property line of Lot 1, Gusty Subdivision, Addition
No. 8, Kenai Recording District, according to Plat No. 91- 9,
as designated on Attachment A, for the purpose of operating the
Kenai of Chamber of Commerce Office.
1. Term- This special use permit shall commence on the isu
day of July, 2000 and shall extend to and through the 30th day of
June, 2005.
2. Permit Fees. The Permittee shall not be charged a fee
for the use or privilege specified herein.
3. Right of Entry. Entry and occupancy is authorized as of
the 1st day of July 2000.
4. Place and Time of Payments- Ail payments shall be made
on or before the date due to the City of Kenai, City Administration
Building, Kenai, Alaska, or by mailing to the following address-
City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611-
7794.
5. Us__~e. The use by the Permittee of the premises described
above is limited to the purposes specified herein and is not
intended to grant any exclusive use to the described premises
unless otherwise provided above. This use is also subject to the
reasonable administrative actions of the City of Kenai for the
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protection and maintenance of the premises and of adjacent and
contiguous lands or facilities.
6. Forbearance. Failure to insist upon a strict compliance
with the terms, conditions, and requiremenss herein contained, or
referred to, shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver or
relinquishment of the right 5o exercise such terms, conditions or
requirements.
~a.rv "' '~raves
'iey
~IT~ .- _ ,KENAI
'I 0 Ficlalgo Avenue
Suite 200
al, Alaska 99611-7794
(907) 283-3441
AX (907) 283-3014
7. Indemnification and Insurance- Permittee covenants
to save the City harmless from all actions, suits, liabilities,
or damages resulting from or arising out of any acts of
commission or omission by the permittee, his agents, employees,
customers, invitees, or arising from or out of the Permittee's
occupation, or use of the premises demised, or privileges
granted, and to_pay all costs connected therewith.
Permittee, at the expense of Permittee, shall keep in force,
during the term of this agreement, insurance issued by responsible
insurance companies authorized to do business in Alaska, in forms,
kinds and amounts as determined and directed by the City for the
protection of City and/or Permittee. Insurance requirement
hereunder shall be subject to the sole determination of the City.
Said insurance may include, but need not be limited to
insurance coverages commonly known as, or similar in kind to,
public liability, products liability, property damage, cargo,
aircraft, fire, workmen,s compensation, comprehensive, builders
risk, and such other insurance coverage as deemed required in the
sole determination of the City. Ail policies or endorsements
thereto shall in all cases where possible name City as Additional
Named Insured thereunder and shall contain a waiver of subrogation
against the City.
Upon approval by City of all insurance required, in the forms,
kinds and amounts directed to be procured, Permittee shall deliver
all policy originals or duplicate originals and endorsements
thereto to the City for incorporation within this agreement as
attachment thereto. In any event, Permittee is not to commence to
exercise any of the rights and privileges granted under this
agreement until such time as all insurance directed and required tc
be furnished by Permittee is in full force and effect.
Special Use Permit - Page 2 of 4
Cary R. Graves
City Attorney
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Suite 200
mai. Alaska 99611-7794
(9o7) 2~3-3~
FAX (907) 283-3014
Permittee expressly understands and agrees that any insurance
protection furnished by Permittee hereunder shall in no way limit
its responsibility to indemnify and save harmless Permittor unde~
the provisions of this agreement.
No policy of insurance shall be cancelled or amended with
respect to the City without thirty (30) days written notice by
registered or certified mail to City by the insurance company.
Until otherwise directed in writing by the City
Manager, Permittee shall provide certificates of insurance within
thirty (30) days of the date hereof as follows-
Comprehensive General Liability
Combined Single Limit (Bodily
Injury and Property Damage)-
$500,000
Workmen's Compensation - Statutory Limits
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if
Permittee fails or neglects to secure required insurance or if
said policy or policies are terminated, altered, or changed in
any manner not acceptable to the City, then and in that event.
this lease may be cancelled and terminated, without penalty, on
five (5) days written prior notice to Permittee.
8. Cancellation- City reserves the right to cancel
this permit or to reassign Permittee to a different location on
sixty (60) days written notice, either delivered in person to the
authorized representative named herein or his replacement or by
mail to the address set out above. Any or all personal or real
property shall be removed at users expense upon cancellation or
termination of this agreement.
PERMITTOR ·
CITY OF KENAI
Ri chard A. Ross
City Manager
Special use Permit - Page 3 of 4
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PERMITTEE - u ._
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
By-
Name / Amy Favretto
Executive Director
Title
Car-- Graves
CFI, _.* KENAI
210 FidaJgo Avenue
Suite 200
,nai, Alaska 99611-7794
FAX (907) 283-3014
STATE OF ALASKA )
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STATE OF ALASKA )
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this /3~~ day of ~~ ,
2000, RICHARD A. ROSS, City Manager of the City of Ke~nai, Alaska,
being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory
evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged
the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing
instrument on behalf of said City.
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having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared
before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution
of the foregoing instrument.
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KENAI, ALASKA
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
www.ci.kenai.ak.us
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Kenai City Council
Linda L. Snow. City Manager
May 12, 2005
Airport Regulation Changes
KMC 21.05.030 states, "The City Manager shall have the power to adopt such roles and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the duties under this grant. RegUlations
promulgated under authority of this section are effective at the time indicated, but are subject to
approval by the City Council at the next meeting."
Attached are changes to the Airport Regulations regarding parking at the Kenai Municipal
Airport. They were adopted by me to become effective on June 1, 2005 on the recommendation
of the Airport Manager and Airport Commission.
Does Council approve these changes to the Airport Regulations?
LLS/sp
AIRPORT REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 6.05
PARKING
RECEIVED
KENAI LEGAL DEPT.
6.05.020 Short-term parking area.
The Airport Manager shall designate an area or areas for short-term vehicle parking.
Parking is permitted in this area from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. All improperly parked cars
are subject to impound. The Airport Manager, with concurrence of the City Manaeer,
may establish a pay parking system in the short-term vehicle parking areas. Failure to pay
the required fee shall be a violation subiect to the penalties provided in KMC 13.05.010
and 13.10.015.
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6.05.030 Limited long-term parking.
The Airport Manager shall designate an area or areas for long-term vehicle parking.
Parking is permitted only in those areas, and only on those conditions as are set forth at
the designated entrances and within said parking areas. Any vehicle or property within the
long-term parking areas for a continuous thirty-day period or within said area contrary to
the terms or conditions of use as stated herein, or as posted by the aforementioned signs,
shall be subject to impound pursuant to KMC 12.25.040. The Airport Manager, with
concurrence of the City Manager, may establish a pay parking system in the long-term
vehicle parking areas. Failure to pay the required fee shall be a violation subiect to the
penalties provided in KMC 13.05.010 and 13.10.015.
RECEIVED
Chapter 6.05
6.05.010 Motor vehicle parking.
PARKING
KENAi LEGAL DEPT.
(a) No person shall park a motor vehicle in an area designed for moving traffic. Vehicles so parked
shall be subject to impound.
(b) No person shall park a motor vehicle on the ramp without permission of the Airport Manager.
Vehicles improperly parked shall be subject to impound.
(c) No person shall park a vehicle on Airport Drive, Terminal Loop. The only exception to this is in
the areas marked for "Loading and Unloadin~ Only," [AND THE SPACES MARKED FOR]
"Handicapped Loading and Unloading, .... Taxi Cab" and "Tour Bus Loading and Unloading." The
loading only area on the terminal side of the loop is restricted to vehicles stopped to actively load
or unload passengers and ba(~_aa_~e. [PARKING FOR PERIODS OF TIME AS DESIGNATED BY
THE AIRPORT MANAGER. THE-LOADING ONLY AREA ON THE PARKING LOT SIDE OF THE
LOOP IS RESTRICTED TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
PARKING FOR LOADING ONLY FOR BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
VEHICLES AND PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED SHALL BE PERMITTED BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 5:00 A.M. AND 3:00 A.M.] Parking for loading and unloadin~ only is defined as the
use of a motor vehicle to transport airline passengers and their luggage to and from the airport
terminal. Vehicles in violation of this section shall be subject to impound.
(e) No person shall park or leave an unattended vehicle having exposed or uncovered refuse,
bagged or not, in the open bed of a vehicle or trailer in a condition which subiects the refuse to
being removed or strewn about by animal, birds, or environmental conditions (e.g., wind).
(d) Pursuant to KMC 21.05.040, the Airport Manaqerl Airport Administrative Assistant, Airport
Operations Specialist and the Airport Operations Supervisor may issue citations for violations ot
Chapter 6.05 of the Airport Regulations (AR). The penalty for such violations is as provided in
KMC 13.05.010 and 13.10.015.
City of Kenai
Mini-Grant
Overview
Puroose: Together We Can! Provides funding in form of mini-grants-for
residents, school programs and organizations to use for projects that will have an
immediate, positive, and long-lasting effect for their neighborhoods and the city of
Kenai. Mini-grants are intended to provide start up funding for small innovative
project within the city of Kenai. Our goal is for families, neighbors and all
members of Kenai to work together to build healthier neighborhoods, help kids
succeed in school and improve the quality of life for all residents.
Who Ma.v Al~o. ly: Youth, neighborhood groups, organizations, and individuals
who have a desire to improve the quality of life in their community.
How To Aooly: Complete a Together We Can! Mini-grant application.
Selection: Grant recipiems will be chosen by the steering committee, appoimed by
the Mayor. The steering committee will include the Mayor, Kenai Economic
Development member, representative fi'om Kenai Central High School and th~
Chamber of Commerce.
Funding: The City of Kenai will provide in their 2005-2006 budget $ 5,000 for
distribution. The maximum grant amount the committee
may award is $500.00. Grants larger than $500.00 must
be approved by the city council.
Review: Upon completion of project a report must be
filed with the Together We Can! steering committee and
the report will be submitted to the city council explain-
ing how the funds were spent and the outcome of the
project.
KENAL AL_A~_~
City of Kenai
Mini-Grant Application
[-'] Youth ['"] Adult
Name of Group/Individual
Contact Per, on
Mailing Address
E-mail Address
Phone
,Alaska
1. Describe the Project: Provide as much detail as possible about what will be done and how the
major budget items you will list will be used in the project. Use additional pages if necessary.
2. When do you expect the project to begin and end?
Estimated project start date: Estimated project end date:
3. Briefly describe yourself/group. Name ali students/include contact numbers.
4. Amount of funds requested
5. Who will be responsible for mini-grant funds?
6. How will you know if your project is successful?
Statement: I understand that the grant funds, if granted, will be used only for the project or purpose
described in this application. I understand that 90% of the funds approved will be provided in advance.
The balance will be paid at the completion of the project and report filed with the steering committee. I
understand the total payment will not exceed the grant amount without prior written approval from the
city manager.
Signature ...... Date
Remm this form to the City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo, Kenai, Alaska 99611
Please complete a simple budget for this project: Grants are not to exceed $500.00
Item Cost
(Material or service needed
To complete your project)
(Estimated cost of this item)
$
$
Store or Supplier
(Where you will purchase
this item or service)
Total grant request: $
Note:. When using suppliers for materials or services preference
should be given to those businesses located within the city of
Kenai.
City of Kenai
Mini-Grant Report Form
Due within 30 days of completion
Name of Group/Individual
Contact Name
Mailing Address
Phone
E-mail
1. Describe the completed project. Attach photo and documentation.
2. How did you use the grant funds?
3. How successful was your project?
4. Who assisted with your project?
Statement: Following the submittal of the brief written report and all expense receipts are mined into
City of Kenai's Together We Can! steering committee the final grant (10%) will be paid.
Signature _ Date
Return this form/receipts to'
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Street
Kenai, Alaska 99611
City of Kenai
Mini-Grant Procedures
YOUTH
ADULT
· Students make application and have signed/approved by government teacher.
· Application submitted to City of Kenai for Together We Can! steering
committee review.
· Upon approval of application, 90% of grant funds will be issued through the
finance department.
· Letter will be written to students with recommendations or requirements of the
steering committee,
· Report will be given to City Council of the awarded project.
· Upon completion of project or end of semester, students written report must be
submitted to the Together We Can! steering committee. This final report is
MANDATORY.
· Once the project/financial reports are completed a proclamation will be
presented at a city council meeting.
Note: This same procedure will be used if application is submitted
by an adult applicant, with the exception getting approval fi'om the
government teacher.
The projects most likely to receive funding are t. hose that
) benefit the community/neighborhood most. Thru include~
projects that create the most visible and lasting change.
To'
City Manager Snow
City of Kenai
210 Fadalgo St
Kenai, Ak 99611
From: Dan Van Zee
K~nai Landing In¢
2101 Bowpicker Lane
Kenai, Ak 99611
5/16/2005
Ms. Snow;
I am writing to inform you that Kenai Landing Inc. has purchased th~ Public Display
Boat K6, which is now on display at the Kenai Visitors Center. See attached Bill of Sale.
It was the opinion of the owner Mr. Jefferson that the Kenai Landing location was the
most appropriate place for this type of public display.
The Boat will provide us with and excellent Entry Statemem for the property, (See
Attached Drawing).
Mr. Paul Dale has been hired to move the boat to its new location as soon as possible.
We anticipate this to be accomplished prior to Monday May 23.
If you have any question please don't hesitate to call me at any time, my cell phone
number is 3 94-1453.
Kenai I. amding Inc.
Bill Of Sale
I Jeffery Jefferson do hereby sell and transfer all rights to the Public Display
Fishing Vessel called K6 to Kenai Landing. Inc.
Sales Price is $1~0 and other valuable comideratiom,
Kenai Landing Inc. agrees to mmtah the vessd for public display and to
prominently recognize the original efforts to restore it.
Jeffery_ Jeffsrson Date
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Agent For
Kenai Landing Inc.
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Convention. & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
11471 Kenai Spur I-I~. K~, AK 99611
Phone: 907-283-1991 Faro 907-283-2230
E-Mail kcvb@al~ _ka. net_
Web site: _ww~. _?~itkenm.com
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MF.~AGE:
PLEASE CALL. IF YOU HAVE ANY TRANSMISSION
NO. 847
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Kenai Visitor and Convention Bureau, Inc.
April 7, 1993
Mr. Jeffrey D. Jefferson
NORDSTROM, STEELE & JEFFERSON
215 Fidalgo Avenue - Suite #201
Kenai, Alaska 99611
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Dear Jeff:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of t~e Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau, and the City of
Kenai, we wish to thank you and your firm for ~he donation o $6.000 for sponsorship of the
restoration of the fishing vessel K-6.
Your support and commitment to our endeavors to provide educational exhibits and displays for
the Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center is sincerely appreciated and will be enjoyed
not only by our residents but by all those who visit our area.
Please find enclosed a 'Deed of Gift" form for purposes of inventory control as well as
information for your accountants. Would you be so kind to sign this document and return the
original to our office at-your earliest convenience.
Again, Jeff, we are truly grateful for your donation and look forward to working wilh you in the
future on many more pmje~s for the Center and for our community.
Sincerely,
Mark S. Necessary, President
Board of Directors
MSN:sc
P. O. Box 1991, Kenai, Alaska 99611
· (907) 283-1991
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DEED OF GIFT
Mr. Jeffrey D. Jefferson
NORDSTROM, STEELE & JEFFERSON
ADDR~$ (Number, Street, City, Stoic, and Zip Code)
215 Fidalgo Avenue - Suite #201
Kenai, Alaska 99611
FOR KBV&CC USE ONLY
- ACcEsSION NUIV~ER
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TELEPHONE NUMBP~
(907) 283-9187
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which Pwe may ~~in~
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Cul~ C~t~.
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DESCRIPTIONOP OBJECTS
FISHING VESSEL K-6
Built in 1950 by the Grandy Boat Works of
Seattle, Washington and brought to Alaska
as a cannery vessel by Libby, McNeil and Libby.
The vessel is 29'7" in length, 9'7" in breath
with a draft of 4'1". The vessel was
restored by Thom Tomrdle and Frank (Red)
Newton of Kenai.
The vessel, as restored, is in excellent
condition and will remain on display at
the Kenai Bicente~ial Visitors & Cultural
Cancer.
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ESTIM V L, UE & CONDrr/oN
$ 6,000.00 +
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THE cn'Y OF KENAI'S BICE~ VISITORS & CULTURAL CEN-I~ G'RA~~Y ACKNO~
RE~~ OF THE ITEM(S) LISTED ABOVE.
AUTHO~D SIGNATURE
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April 7, 1993
Convention &
Visitors Bureau,, c.
To Whom It May Concern'
May 13, 2004
As requested by the City of Kenai, a list of all collections whose value is over $5,000 is listed below for
insurance documentation. The remaining 250 smaller collections and other museum related materials are
also noted for the total insurance value of the Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau's museum.
Loan It ems
Accession # Value
Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Collection
City of Kenai Collection
Myers and Koerber Collection -
Hi-Lo Charters
Margaret Menting Collection
James Kunkle Ivory Collection
1992.017 $15,000
1992.020 $10,000
1992.021 $25,000
1993.012 $5,500
1994.011 $8,000
1995.014 $100,000
Gi~ Items
Blanche Ryan Collection
Jacques Jacobsen Jr.
Nordstrom, Steele & Jefferson Collection
Michael and Cindy Sausedo Collection
Kelly Buechler Collection
Donald Mellish Collection
Phil and Karen Iebb
Mary Margaret and Carl Casey Collection
Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau Collection
SUB TOTAL
1968.011 $100,000
1978.001 $10,000
1993.009 $10,000
1997.015 $6,555
2001.001 $25,000
2002.001 $18,000
2002.006 $5,280
2002.007 $22,500
2002.011 $50,000
$410,8~5
The remaining 250 smaller collections, whose values are under $5,000, account for the majority of our total
permanent collection. These 250 smaller collections include approximately 2,000 artifacts. Their combined
value is estimated at approximately $900,000.
The remaining museum equipment, including exhibit cases and other display material, storage shelving and
archival materials, computer software and equipment, and other miscellaneous supplies are valued at
approximately $250,000.
The combined total value for the museum is approximately $1.6 million dollars.
www.visitkenai.com
11471 Kenai Spur Highway · Kenai. Alaska 99611 · (907) 283-1991- Fax (907) 283-2230 · E-mail-kcvb,~'alaska.net
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 9, 2005
CITY CLERK CONFERENCE ROOM
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
a.
ITEM 6:
a.
ITEM 7:
ITEM 8:
ITEM
ITEM 10:
a.
c,
d,
CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 7, 2005
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Kenai River bluff Erosion Study/Project Status Report
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- New Boat Launches/Kenai City Dock
REPORTS
Director
Dock Foreman
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/OUESTIONS
,p, ERSON8 NOT SCHEDIILED TO _RE HR~_ ~r~
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of April 6 and 20, 2005.
Kenai River Center Notice -- Floating Facilities/Floating Docks, Kenai
River -- William Bryant.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public Notice of Application for Permit --
Winston Gillies, Mooring Buoy on Kenai River.
4/28/05 City of Kenai Dock Rate Schedule.
Kenai River Center Project Tracking -- Michael Blair/Floating
Facilities/Floating Docks.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 9, 2005
CITY CLERK CONFERENCE ROOM
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
follows'
Roll was confirmed as
Commissioners present'
Commissioners absent:
Others present:
B. Eldridge, G. Foster, J. Barrett, T. Thompson
P. Barrett, S. Romain
Pta_ blic Works Manager K. Komelis and Council Member Cliff
Massie
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Chair Thompson requested the following items be added to the meeting packet'
ADD TO:
Item 6a, New Boat Launches/Kenai City Dock--
Resolution No. 2005-17, awarding the lease for Kenai Dock
Stations No. 2 & 3 to Copper River Seafoods.
· KPB Planning Commission Resolution 2005-14, granting approval
of a conditional use permit to construct an expansion to a public
boat launch within the Kenai River.
MOTION:
Commissioner J. Barrett MOVED to approval of the agenda with the additional
information included and Commissioner Foster SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- March 7, 2005
MOTION:
Commissioner J. Barrett MOVED to approve the meeting summary of March 7, 2005
and Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Kenai River bluff Erosion Study/Project Status Report
Public Works Manager Komelis reviewed the April 20, 2005 letter from the Corps of
Engineers which was included in the packet. A brief discussion took place and
comments included:
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design.
Komelis).
The design phase is not part of the next $500,000.
Petratrovich, Nottingham & Drage work was a concept and not part of the
The wetland appraisal was received, but has not yet been reviewed (by
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- New Boat Launches/Kenai City Dock
Komelis reported the following:
· Wm. J. Nelson & Associates, Inc. will represent the city at the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Planning Commission to answer any questions related to the city's
conditional use permit application for the boat launch.
· Council passed-Resolution No. 2005-17, awarding the bid for Dock
.Stations 2 and 3 to Copper River Seafoods of Anchorage.
· City of Kenai operates Station 1 at the dock.
· Reviewed KPB Planning Commission Resolution 2005-14.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director-- Komelis reported the dock was open, the fuel system was
working, and the floats would be placed in the next few days.
T-b.
Dock Foreman -- No report.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Massie reported the following:
· The draft budget indicates a $500,000 shortfall.
· Council was pleased with the bids for the dock leases.
· The Planning & Zoning Commission will be holding a public hearing on
rezoning of Lawton Acres from Conservation to Limited Commercial Zone.
· He was disappointed permanent restrooms to be placed at the north and
south beaches were not included in the draft budget.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/(~UESTIONS
Eldridge stated he believed the city should use funds raised through the dip net
fishery for dip net improvements.
Questions were asked regarding the rate schedule and Komelis noted the fuel costs
changed and how the fuel charge is derived.
MOTION:
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 9, 2005
PAGE 2
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to recommend the city install one permanent restroom
before this year's dip net season on the north side of the Kenai River (South Spruce)
using excess funds reCeived from dip net season last year. Commissioner J. Barrett
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Eldridge stated he thought City Manager Snow should ask for additional information
on the second $500,000 for the bluff erosion project and request the wording be
changed to include design work.
ITEM 9:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10=a.
10-b.
lO-c.
10-d.
10-e.
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of April 6 and 20, 2005.
Kenai River Center Notice -- Floating Facilities/Floating Docks, Kenai
River -- William Bryant.
U.S. Army Corpus of Engineers, Public Notice of Application for Permit--
Winston Gillies, Mooring Buoy on Kenai River.
4 / 28 / 05 City of Kenai Dock Rate Schedule.
Kenai River Center Project Tracking -- Michael Blair/Floating
Facilities/Floating Docks.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Foster
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7'45 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 9, 2005
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
May 11, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by
the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as
part of the General Orders.
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*APPROVAL OF MINUTES'
a. *April 27, 2005
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS'
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ05-21 - A resolution of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission recommending to
the Council of the City of Kenai, the renaming of an existing street. Resolution
recommends renaming of Bluebell Lane to Yarrow Lane to eliminate a duplicate street
name as part of the 911 Street Naming and Addressing Project.
PZ05-22~An application for a variance permit to build 4-foot into the required 30-foot
rear setback for the property known as 8170 Kenai Spur Highway (Govemment Lot 21),
Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Kenai Seventh Day Adventist Church, P.O.
Box 1529, Kenai, Alaska.
PZ05-23 - An application for an encroachment permit for front, side, and rear setbacks
for the property known as 313 Kulila Place (Lot 11, Block 2, Kaknu Komers
Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Brian & Joljnm Young, 313
Kulila Place, Kenai, Alaska.
PZ05-24 - An application for a variance for lot coverage for the property known as 313
Kulila Place (Lot 11, Block 2, Kaknu Komers Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska. Application
submitted by Brian & Jolynn Young, 313 Kulila Place, Kenai, Alaska.
PZ05-25 - An application for an encroachment permit for a side setback for the property
known as 1105 Angler Drive (Lot 6, Angler Acres Subdivision Part 3), Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Bryan Lowe, 1105 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
PZ05-26 - An application to amend Conditional Use Permit PZ96-9 from lodging to
hotel for the property known as 1105 Angler Drive (Lot 6, Angler Acres Subdivision Part
3), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Bryan Lowe, 1105 Angler Drive, Kenai,
Alaska.
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6. OLD BUSINESS:
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. Review and approval of permanent improvements to Lot 5, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision,
Addition # 1, Patrick Doyle, lessee.
Consents to Assigmnents (Robert Bielefeld to Kenai Aviation Leasing Company, LLC)
and Consents to Subleases (Kenai Aviation Leasing Company LLC to Kenai Aviation,
Inc.) - Lot 1, Block 5; Lot 2, Block 2; and Lot 2, Block 4, General Aviation Apron-
Review and Approval.
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8. PENDING ITEMS:
a. PZ05-16 - An application to rezone the area known as Tract C, Daubenspeck Property
Subdivision, (170 Bridge Access Road), from suburban residential to general
commercial. Application submitted by John Hammelman, Chair, Planning & Zoning
Commission, City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. (Tabled until brought
back by Administration.)
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9. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. "Zoning Bulletin"- April 25, 2005
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING/h ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAY 11, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIR JOHN HAMMELMAN, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1-
CAI,I, TO ORDER
Chairman Hammelman called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Members Present: J. Barrett, C. Glick, J. Hammelman, P. Bryson, J. Twait, B.
Eldridge, N. Amen
Others Present: Council Member Rick Ross, City Planner Kebschull, Temporary
Secretary Kari Mohn, and Contract Secretary B. Roper;
Guests: Five students from Kenai Central High School
1-b. AEenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to approve the agenda adding the lay down items
provided before the meeting. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
1-c. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Amen MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT and Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2'
APPROVAL OF MI_NUT~
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3'
SCHEDULED PURLIC COMM~'-NT -- None.
ITEM 4:
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS- None.
ITEM 5:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PZ05-21 -A resolution of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission
recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, the renaming of an
existing street. Resolution recommends renaming of Bluebell Lane to
Yarrow Lane to eliminate a duplicate street name as part of the 911
Street Naming and Addressing Project.
Kebschull reported the following:
· Two individuals from the Wilson family expressed disapproval via email
regarding the street name change and requested the name remain the same or if
necessary change it to Iona Lane in honor of a family member who homesteaded there.
· The City of Kenai is not required to change street names for the Borough
wide 911 enhancement efforts.
· When notified regarding the name Iona Lane, the Borough stated there
was another street in a different area with a similar name.
Hammelman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve PZ05-21 and Commissioner Amen
SECONDED the motion.
Eldridge reiterated his desire to leave the street name as is.
VOTE:
Barrett No Glick No Hammelman No
Bryson
Amen
No
No
Twait
No
Eldridge
No
MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY.
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PZ05-22 -- An application for a variance permit to build 4-foot into the
required 30-foot rear setback for the property known as 8170 Kenai Spur
Highway (Government Lot 21), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by
Kenai Seventh Day Adventist Church, P.O. Box 1529, Kenai, Alaska.
Kebschull noted the following:
· The requested variance appeared to meet the requirements of the Kenai
Municipal Code.
· The additional setback requirements for churches were intended to allow
for development within residential zones but to maintain the density, separation
requirements of the residential zones.
· It appeared the four foot variance would not violate the integrity of the
residential zone.
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MAY 11, 2005
PAGE 2
Staff recommended approval.
Hammelman opened public hearing. There being no comment the public hearing was
closed. '
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve PZ05-22 and Commissioner Barrett
SECONDED the motion.
Eldridge asked if there were any structures on the adjacent lots and Kebschull
confirmed there was on one lot.
VOTE:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ghck
Twait
Yes Hammelman
Yes EI~~_______
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Hammelman explained the 15-day appeal process.
PZ05-23 -- An application for an encroachment permit for front, side,
and rear setbacks for the property known as 313 Kulila Place {Lot 11,
Block 2, Kaknu Komers Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska. Application
submitted by Brian & dolynn Young, 313 Kulila Place, Kenai, Alaska.
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the lot.
Kebschull noted the following:
The home was constructed over 20 years ago.
It was not known why the encroachments were noticed previously.
There had been no complaints due to the placement of the residence on
The Borough granted a utility easement vacation.
The application met the criteria for an encroachment and staff
recommended approval.
Hammelman opened public hearing. There being no comment, the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ05-23 and Commissioner Amen
SECONDED the motion.
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MAY 11, 2005
PAGE 3
Bryson stated the item was not addressed in the building permit and he felt it was
appropriate to approve the request.
VOTE:
Barrett Yes Glick
Bryson Yes Twait
Amen Yes
Yes Hammelman Yes
Yes
Eldrid§e
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Hammelman explained the 15-day appeal process and Kebschull explained what an
encroachment was to the visiting students.
PZ05-24 -- An application for a variance for lot coverage for the property
known as 313_Kulila Place (Lot 11, Block 2, Kaknu Komers Subdivision),
Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Brian & Jolynn Young, 313
Kulila Place, Kenai, Alaska.
Kebschull noted the following:
· Staff recommends the variance for lot coverage be granted.
· The original building permit when issued allowed the violation of the lot
coverage requirement.
· The house was constructed over 20 years ago and there have been no
complaints on the location of the house on the lot.
The applicant owns the adjoining Lot 10 and may want to consider
combining Lots 10 and 11 to eliminate the lot coverage issue and side encroachment.
Hammelman opened public hearing.
closed.
There being no comment, the public hearing was
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve PZ05-24 and Commissioner Amen
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Barrett Yes Glick Yes Hammelman Yes
Yes Twait Yes Yes
Bryson
Amen
Yes
Eldridge
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 11, 2005
PAGE 4
Hammelman explained the 15-day appeal process.
PZ05-25 -- An application for an encroachment permit for a side setback
for the property known as 1105 Angler Drive (Lot 6, Angler Acres
Subdivision Part 3), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Bryan
Lowe, 1105 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
Kebschull noted the following:
· The garage was constructed almost 20 years ago and it was unclear why
the encroachment wasn't discovered during construction.
· There have been no complaints as to the structure's location.
· It appears reasonable to allow the structure to remain at its current
location.
The requested encroachment met the criteria to grant the permit and
staff recommended approval with the requirement that the Building Official inspect
the building to insure it met the fire code.
Hammelman opened the public hearing. There being no comment, the public hearing
was closed. Barrett noted there were two different numbers; the staff reported
references PZ05-25 and the actual resolution was PZ05-26. Kebschull clarified there
were two issues for the same applicant.
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to approve PZ05-25 including staff requirements and
Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
Kebschull confirmed the structure was one story, noted the applicant was present if
there were any questions, and the structure was 1-1/2 feet away from the property
line and had been there since 1987.
Eldridge asked if the encroachment would be resolved if Angler Drive was zoned
commercial. Kebschull stated if it met the fire code it would resolve it, however, all
past discussions had been to rezone the area recreation and which includes side
setback requirements.
Eldridge asked if there were any complaints from neighbors and Kebschull reported
there had been no feedback from the public notice. Amen noted the description
indicated the structure was inspected and asked if that did not include the location as
well. Kebschull stated, at the time it appeared an as-built was not required or
anything to verify the property lines. Amen asked if a City official went out and looked
at the structure and Kebschull replied she reviewed the building permit and the two
inspections were noted.
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MAY 11, 2005
PAGE 5
Bryson stated there had been a period in which the City required as-builts be
performed for commercial property but he was unsure if they did for residential
properties. However, in all fairness, the building inspector would have no way of
ascertaining an encroachment unless he stretched a line over the length or depth of
the property. Kebschull added, the City was now doing that and the Code was
amended to remove the requirement for as-builts unless the building official cannot be
certain by stretching a line that there is an encroachment.
VOTE:
Barrett Yes Glick
Bryson Yes Twa_it
Amen No
Yes
Yes Eldridge
Hammelman Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED.
Hammelman explained the i 5-day appeal process.
5-f.
PZ05-25 -- An application to amend Conditional Use Permit PZ96-9 from
lodging to hotel for the property known as 1105 Angler Drive (Lot 6,
Angler Acres Subdivision Part 3), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted
by Bryan Lowe, 1105 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
Kebschull noted the following:
· The application to amend the Conditional Use Permit from lodging to
hotel appeared to meet the Kenai Municipal Code requirements.
· Similar businesses were also located on Angler Drive.
· This business had operated from this location since 1988 and modifying
it to add two additional rooms should not adversely affect the neighboring properties. · Staff recommended approval.
Hammelman opened public hearing. There being no comment, the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to approve PZ05-26 and Commissioner Twait
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Barrett
Bryson
Yes Glick Yes Hammelman Yes
Yes Twait Yes Yes
Eldridge
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 11, 2005
PAGE 6
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Hammelman explained the 15-day appeal process.
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
Review/Approval-- Permanent improvements to Lot 5, Block 1, Gusty
Subdivision, Addition # 1, Patrick Doyle, lessee.
Kebschull noted the following:
· Mr. Doyle's lease required a plan be submitted to the Planning & Zoning
Commission prior to adding permanent improvements to the parcel.
· The proposed additions to the car wash include a lube/oil rack and an
additional self-service wash station.
· These are permitted uses in the General Commercial zone.
MOTION:
Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve the proposed addition and Commissioner
Amen SECONDED the motion.
Bryson abstained from voting as his firm provided drafting and engineering services to
Mr. Doyle.
VOTE:
IBax:rett
B~-yson
Amen
Yes
Abstain
Yes
Glick
Twait
Yes
Yes Eld_ridge
Hammelman Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Review/Approval -- Consents to Assignments (Robert Bielefeld to Kenai
Aviation Leasing Company, LLC) and Consents to Subleases (Kenai
Aviation Leasing Company LLC to Kenai Aviation, Inc.) - Lot 1, Block 5;
Lot 2, Block 2; and Lot 2, Block 4, General Aviation Apron
Kebschull noted the following:
Mr. Bielefeld was requesting approval to assign the leases to Kenai
Aviation Leasing Company, LLC and subsequently sublease to Kenai Aviation, Inc.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 11, 2005
PAGE 7
· The leases stated the lessee may not assign nor sublease without the
written consent of the City.
· The Planning & Zoning Commission was asked to make
recommendations to the City Council.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the petition to assign the leases and
sublease as requested and Commissioner Amen SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Barrett Yes Glick Yes Hammelman Yes
Yes Twait Yes Yes
Bryson
Amen
Yes
Eldridge
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 8:
PENDING ITEMS
PZ05-16 - An application to rezone the area known as Tract C,
Daubenspeck Property Subdivision, (170 Bridge Access Road), from
suburban residential to general commercial. Application submitted by
John Hammelman, Chair, Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Kenai,
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. (Tabled until brought back by
Administration.)
Kebschull stated the Airport Commission will meet again on May 12, 2005 at 6'00
p.m.
ITEM 9:
CODE ENFORCEMENT-- None.
ITEM 10' REPORTS
10-a. City Council- Councilman Ross provided a reported based on actions
taken at the May 4, 2005 City Council meeting.
10-b. Borough Planning-- Commissioner Bryson provided a report on action
taken at the May 9, 2005 Borough Planning meeting.
10-c. Administration- Kebschull reported the following:
· She would not be in attendance at the next meeting.
· An error in the Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan was noted and
she would talk to the City Attorney to determine how to correct it.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 11, 2005
PAGE 8
ITEM 11'
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None.
ITEM 12:
INFORMATION ITEMS
12-a.
"Zoning Bulletin"- April 25, 2005
ITEM 13-
COMMISSION COMMENTS/1~ OUESTIONS
Commissionner Eldridge stated he would not be available for the Airport meeting and
asked that a report be provided. Kebschull stated no minutes are taken at these
meetings, however, she would attend and provide a report.
Commissioner Amen thanked staff for the information provided in the packet.
Chairman Hammelman announced he would not be present at the June 8th meeting.
ITEM 14:
, ,ADJOU~ENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7'46 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 11, 2005
PAGE 9
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 10, 2005
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 12, 2005
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a.
Janice Chumley-- Invasive Plants
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
ao
Discussion -- 2005 Beddin§ Plant Plans
Discussion -- Volunteer Plantin§ Day (May 28, 2005)
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS
a,
Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
(~UESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
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PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
City Council Action Agenda of April 6 and 20, 2005.
Barrels of Blooms Informational Flyer and Participation Form.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 10, 2005
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at approximately 7'03 p.m.
confirmed as:
Roll was
Members present:
Members absent:
Others present:
M. Dimmick, L. Seymour, S. Hatch, L. Nelson, H. Brown and M.
LeFebvre
J. Rogers
Council Member Cliff Massie and Parks & Recreation Director B.
Frates
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes or additions to the agenda and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 12, 2005
A typographical error was noted in the last paragraph of page 1' "sail" should be "soft"
The meeting summary of April 12, 2005 was approved with the correction noted.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
jantce Chumley-- Invasive Plants
Chumley distributed education material pertaining to invasive plants of Alaska. She
noted, she was involved in a project to map mvasive plants throughout the Central
Peninsula. Chumley cautioned, gardeners like to try new plants and as a result,
invasive plants can be easily introduced. She added, since Alaska does not have state
enforcement, gardeners must accept some level of responsibility.
Chumley reviewed some of the more common invasive plants and thanked the
Committee for their cooperation in removing tansy from city beds.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- 2005 Bedding Plant Plans
Director Frates indicated the most current plant plan was included in the packet. He
noted, the last pending project is fmaliz~g the bean bed and Chair Dimmick reviewed
the proposed diagram and made some revisions.
Member Brown distributed copies of the circle planter plant designs for the volunteer
planting day. The Committee reviewed the plan nd Frates suggested a new numbering
system be established for the circle planters.
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Discussion -- Volunteer Planting Day (May 28, 2005)
Dimmick reminded everyone of the May 28, 2005 plant day and requested members to
assign themselves to various areas. Members shared their areas of interest and chose
where they would be stationed during the planting day.
Frates reported hamburgers and hot dogs would be provided and requested members
to bring side dishes. Miscellaneous organization details pertaining to the event were
discussed.
Members suggested the plant diagrams be posted at each circle planter in advance for
the use of those working at the area.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-Se
Committee Chair-- No report.
7-b. Parks/l~ Recreation Director -- Frates reviewed current maintenance
activities and upcoming events, i.e. cemetery clean-up, disc golf grand opening, etc.
7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Council Member Massie reported on the
council's review of the draft 2005-2006 budget and noted a public hearing is planned
by the Planning & Zoning Commission related to the rezoning of property known as
Lawton Acres.
ITEM 8:
(~UESTION8 AND COMMENT8
Member Hatch reported she would be absent from the next two meetings. Members
Seymour and LeFebvre stated they may be absent from the next meeting as well.
ITEM 9:
,
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
10-a.
10-b.
City Council Action Agenda of April 6 and 20, 2005.
Barrels of Blooms Informational Flyer and Participation Form.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 10, 2005
PAGE 2
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:26 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 10, 2005
PAGE 3
Kenai Peninsula Arctic Winter Games 2006 Host Society
Board Minutes
April 14, 2005 Regular Meeting
Arctic Winter Games Office, Kenai, Alaska
CALL TO ORDER 4:45
ROLL CALL
John Andrews
Jack Brown
Becky Foster
Gary Hale
Jane Stein
Connie Wirz
Dale Bagley
Debbie Brown
Bob Frates
Donna Peterson
Colette Thompson
Jennifer Beckmann
Andrew Carmichael
Amber Gienzel
Bill Popp
Jim White
ABSENT
Jack Cushing
Dave Feeken~
Kathy Gensel
Pam Howard
Betty Glick
Tim Navarre
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
****Ms. Beckmann moved to approve the agenda and Mr. Carmichael
seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board of Directors - March 17, 2005 regular board meeting.
****Ms. Beckmann made the motion to approve the minutes.
Ms. Thompson seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Dillon handed out a brief outline of things that have been accomplished over
the last 30 days and goals that the staff are currently working on. He
commended the board on the staff. He is currently looking at our other staffing
needs and determining what the needs are and when we need these new
positions filled. Mr. Dillon will be meeting with Gerry Thick in May and if anyone
has any questions that they would like him to ask Gerry please email them to
Terri. He is working on the budget and trying to update the in-kind services so
they are accurate.
Accomplishments:
Successful transition of staff
· Various presentations-Chambers, Councils, Trade Show
· Adopt-A-Venue program successfully launched
· Over 125 new volunteers
· Development of cash policy and forms
· Purchased and loaded Peachtree accounting software
· 2003 audit finalized
· Merchandise outlets setup in Homer & Seward
· Met with current & prospective sponsors including Tesoro, ASRC,
McDonald's, Arby's, CIRI, Avis, Hutchings, Aspen, Coke, ERA,
Sanoma Florist, Peninsula Clarion, and Fred Meyer
· Developed and implemented tracking system with Marketing Solutions
· Internet store up & running
· Implemented Volunteer of the Month Program
Goals:
· Recruit chairs for open slots
· Meet with lC President to review status of memo
· Review and prepare recommended budget adjustments
· Finalize sponsor & television contracts
· Fine tune & implement overall volunteer plan
· Complete Peachtree implementation
· Finalize facility usage agreements
· Recruit and finalize merchandise outlets
Mr. Dillon also recognized the first volunteer of the month recipients, Joni Miller
and Kathy Gensel.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
There were no public comments or presentations.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Ms. Foster reported to the board concerning the different financial reports.
Balance Sheet- Handout
Profit & Loss- Handout
Financial update- Handout
Upcoming Expenditures
· Volunteer Wear down payment- $39,285.00
· IT Hardware - $91,140.00
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Administration - Ms. Thompson informed the board that the committee
discussed the milestones for each committee. They will be developing these
milestones to assist the committees in their planning. Finance committee is
still looking for a finance chair. It is hopeful that Terry Eubanks will accept
this position. The 2003 audit has been completed and the 2004 audit will
begin in May.
2. Care & Comfort- Ms. Peterson reminded the board that we are a "G" rated
organization following the school district standards all the way through the
Arctic Winter Games. No smoking on school grounds and no alcohol. They
had a meeting with the Radio communications committee and the I.T.
committee and things are coming together.
3. Cultural- Mr. Andrews reported to the board that he has been meeting with
both Amber and Gordon. He has also been working on a proposal for the
International Committee concerning the awards presentation plan. The trays
for the awards should be done next week and he will bring one With him to the
next meeting. Mr. Andrews talked with Doug Gordon about working with him
on the awards podiums. Mr. Gordon would love to have that as a project for
his classes. He would start them in October and have them completed by
December 1. They are now waiting on a draft of events so they know exactly
when the awards will be given. As far as the cultural aspect, he has been
working with Amber to send out invitations to all the contingents and others to
see if they would like to participate in the AWG. They have requested each
contingent or group to send in a video of their group. They are in the process
of designing the medals that they will be giving out to the cultural participants.
Mr. Andrews asked the board if they would like a prayer included in the
Opening Ceremonies. The board decided that they would like to have a
prayer as a part of the ceremonies. The Opening and Closing ceremonies
committee meet once a month and are in the process of completing the script
for the opening and closing ceremonies. They have not decided on the
individuals who will be speaking at the ceremonies.
4. Information Technology- Mr. White told the board that they now have a
representative that now meets with the Care & Comfort committee. Mountain
View was wired over spring break. The securing of the website has not been
completed as of today but Mr. Jones is following up on this. Mr. White
wanted to know if they are required to get three bidders on the IP phones.
Mr. Bagley said yes to get three vendor quotes and submit that with your
order to the AWG office.
5. Marketing- Ms. Lowe reported to the board that she has been working on
setting up wholesale accounts. She has a spring line coming in this month.
The internet store is ready. They are also working on games wear.
6. Revenue Development- Mr. Popp reviewed with the board the report he
distributed. Mr. Dillon has been working on meeting with new and current
sponsors. Aspen hotel has committed to the mom-by-room campaign on a
specific schedule now. Federal grants are in process. The State Department
Grant is in review but will not be available before May. We have two sponsor
summit's coming up in May. This will be an opportunity to work with our
current sponsors and also to recruit new sponsors.
7. Sports - Mr. Hayes reported to the board in place of Mr. Feekin because Mr.
Feekin was not available. Mr. Hayes informed the board that they are
continuing to have their weekly and monthly meetings.
In March they developed a timeline and break down of tasks for the
accomplishment of upgrades from the Kenai Multi-Use facility. Work is
continuing with Tsalteshi Trails.
8. Sports Facilities - Mr. Carmichael talked about the opening of the Homer
hockey rink. He also told the board that they now have someone on board
that will oversee logistics but they are still looking for a logistics chair. Mr.
Carmichael asked everyone for a list of facility needs from all committee
chairs. They are currently working on facility use plan for the Sports Center.
He also mentioned to the board that he would like to put up some substantial
signage at the Sports Center for the Arctic Winter Games.
9. Volunteer & Protocol - Mr. Brown informed the board that the volunteer
registration is coming in. They will be having a volunteer sign up at the
Borough office on Friday. They are hoping to have a good turn out. 'Also the
order for volunteer apparel will be going out on May 15t~ , so please get your
information in to Ms. Moore by May 4th . Ms. Moore reported to the board that
the learning service center at the college has been working on the participant
handbook. She needs all the committee chairs to get any information to her
that they would like to have in the handbooks. They are also looking for a
new chair for the Language committee.
OLD BUSINESS-
1. Music Box Contract- *****Ms. Beckmann made the motion to
accept the Music Box contract. Mr. Hale seconded it. Mr. Andrews
informed the board that this contract was under the amount budgeted for
opening and closing ceremonies. There is no one else locally that could offer
the same services for this price. Motion approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS -
1. Opening Ceremonies Salaries- *****Ms. Beckmann made the motion to
approve the proposed contracts for the opening and closing
ceremonies services. Mr. Andrews explained that these positions are
critical to the success of the opening and closing ceremonies. These
would be independent contracts not salaried employees. Ms. Peterson
voiced concern that this is setting a precedent that we are paying some
individuals to work in their field of expertise while asking others to donate
their time as volunteers.
The contracts will start in September and first payment will be due in
October and the second payment will be after the Games. These dates
are flexible and Mr. Dillon will work with Mr. Andrews to finalize payment
dates.
They are as follows:
Stage manager- $11500.00
Lead Choreographer- $8,000
Opening Production Manager- $24,000
Closing ceremonies - $ 8,000
Script Writer/Assistant stage manager- $8,000
Motion Passed unanimously,
2. Financial Controls Policies - removed from agenda to be discussed at
next meeting.
PENDING BUSINESS (informational only)
BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
Ms. Thompson - Thank you to the staff for all their work it is very inspirational.
Ms. Foster- I want to congratulate Tim on the job he is doing.
Ms. Beckmann - Wasn't the song suppose to be done as a contest?
Ms. Stein - Tim thanks loads for everything.
Ms. Glenzel- Good to meet you Tim and I am glad you are on board.
Ms. Brown - I think we have had a great meeting today and I like the way the
General Manager's reportwas done.
Mr. Carmichael- The Homer Hockey rink is open, this is the first legacy of the
Games.
Ms. Peterson - There may be some changes in administrators for next year.
Mr. Andrews - Thanks to the board for their support for the agenda items today.
I also would like to extend a welcome to Tim and I think he is bringing a lot to this
position.
Mr. Hale - I am impressed with what is going on. Especially with what John,
Amber, and Gordon have been doing with the opening and closing ceremonies.
Mr. Bagley- Tim. you have done a great job and you have hit the ground running.
NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING and ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting
June 9, 2005 at 4:30
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CITY OF
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TOM
Derrick Foxwo~u~, ~.~ u~ ru.~
1111 S.W. 2nd Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
Integrity Compassion Accountability
Respect Excellence Service
April 27, 2005
Pat Porter
Mayor
The City of Kenai, Alaska
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
Dear Ms. Porter:
Thank you for your letter regarding the support shown by the Portland Police Bureau toward one
of your officers and his family. I am pleased that Bureau members were able to assist the
Tumage family in what must be a very emotional and trying time for them.
Thank you for taking the time to write. Please don't hesitate to call on us again if there is
someway we can assist the members of your agency~whether it be professional or personal
circumstances. We are always willing to assist our parmers in law enforcement.
Sincerely,
..
DERRICK FOXWOR~
Chief of Police
DF/tws
Community Policing: Making the Difference Together
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Police Information Line 503-823-4636, TTY (for hearing and speech impaired) 503-823-4736, www. portlandpolicebureau.com
KENAI. ALASKA
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-77~,-~
Telephone: 907-283-7535 /FAX: 907-283-3014
MEMORANDUM
To.'
From:
Date:
RE-
Mayor Porter and City Councilors z~,
Linda L. Snow, City Manager
May 12, 2005
Ambulance Fee Increases
KMC 7.15.100 states, "Unless otherwise provided in the Kenai Code of Ordinances, any rates,
charges, or fees charged by the City of Kenai shall be set by the City Manager, subject to change
by the Council. The rates charges or fees set by the City Manager are effective upon enactment
by the City Manager; however, the City Manager shall notify the Council in writing at the next
regularly scheduled Council meeting of the adoption or change of any such fees, rates, or
charges."
Pursuant to FY06 budget discussions, attached are changes to the ambulance billing rates
recommended to me by the Finance Director and the Fire Chief. These changes are slated to
become effective on July 1, 2005, subject to change by the Council.
EMS billing rates have not changed since theft inception about ten years ago, although all
associated costs of providing the service have increased. The billing rate increases will bring
Kenai closer to the Medicare allowable rates and still retain our "high median" range as
compared to the rest of the State. The Kenai Fire Department expects its call volume to continue
the trend of increasing about 5% to 10% per year. The Finance Department repons our
collection rate is approximately 75% of all billing. The following is a breakdown in collection
receipts as a percentage of total receipts: Medicare, 29%; Medicaid, 24%; Commercial
Insurance, 30%; Self Pay, 17%.
MEMORANDUM
To'
From:
Date:
Subject:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Larry Semmens, Finance Direct
May 10, 2005
Ambulance Fee Increase
I recommend that ambulance fees be increased effective July 1, 2005
according to the attached schedule. This increase is expected to generate
approximately $50,000 in new revenue. Most of the ambulance fees we
collect are paid by insurance or by Medicare and Medicaid.
New EMS ' '
# of Runs Current
New
154 $325.00 $550.00
Emergent response
Basic Life Support (BLS) (AO429)
Basic life support or non-life threatening medical problems. (I.E. sprained
ankle, broken leg) Transport of a stable patient by ground ambulance to a
hospital or skilled nursing facility.
116 $325.00 $350.00
Non Emergent_
Basic Life Support (BLS) (AO428)
Transportation by a ground ambulance vehicle and medically necessary
-supplies and services. This level of transport should be prearranged or
prescribed by the patient's physician or emergency room doctor. (I.E.
Medivac)
318 $550.00 $650.00
Emergent response
Advanced Life Support level I (ALS 1)
Transportation by a ground ambulance vehicle and medically necessary
supplies and services and either and ALS assessment by ALS personnel or
at least ALS one intervention. An ALS intervention is a procedure that is
beyond the scope of authority of an EMT Basic.
3 $550.00 $800.00
$4.50
$5.50
Emergent rest~onse
_
Advanced Life Support level II (ALS 2)
Means transportation by ground ambulance and the administration of at
least three medications by IV push and one of the listed provisions.
Manual defibrillation, Endotracheal intubation, Central venous Line,
Cardiac pacing, Chest decompression, Surgical Airway, Intraosseous line.
Mileage
KENAI. ALASKA
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-77v,4
Telephone' 907-283-7535 /FAX: 907-283-3014
MEMORANDUM
To' Mayor Porter and City Councilor,s
From' Linda L. Snow, City Manager
Date: May 12, 2005
RE: Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club
As they have done in past summers, the attached letter dated April 27, 2005 indicates the Kenai
Peninsula Soccer Club is interested in temporarily using a portion of the Millennium Square
property for team practices and inner league play. The administration has never objected to this
temporary usage as long as the City Council has had no imminent development plans for this
property and there have been no additional costs to the City for maintenance of the field. If there
is no objection by Council, we will not object to the Club's temporary usage of the property for
soccer this summer.
The soccer club would also like to explore the possibility of developing a plan for some
temporary low impact enhancements and expansion to the existing fields at the Millennium
Square site. Among other things, they are considering the creation of a third temporary field. If
Council has no problem with the concept, the Parks & Recreation Director will proceed to work
with the soccer club in developing a plan to present to the City Council for consideration and
approval.
Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club
P.O. Box 393
Kenai, AK 99611
April 27, 2005
Bob Frates
Kenai Parks & Recreation
;>10 Fidalgo
Kenai, A K 996!!
Dear Mr. Frotes: '
I om submitting this letter on behalf ot: the Kenai Peninsula 5occer Club (KPSC) with the
intent of securing the use of the Millennium 5quote soccer fields for the summer of ;>005.
In past summers the City, and our club, hove worked together to make the fields available
to the teams for practice and inner league ploy. We would like to again form o users
agreement for this coming summer.
The KPSC supports the City Porks and Recreation bepartment's efforts towards the
development of section 36. Our club will continue to work with the City of Kenai's
department heads, Council and your office to help this pro~ect develop. The status of the
local field deficit will continue through the summer of 2005 and the need for additional
fields is clear because of the time frame for development of section 36. Use of the
Millennium Square fields is imperative for this summer's activity
Lost fall, the possibility of expanding the existing fields at Millennium Square was explored
to help address the shortage in local soccer fields. The KP$C would like to again explore
this possibility and expand the existing area to accommodate an additional field. This
expansion would be done through a grass roots effort of our club while working closely with
the parks and recreation department to ensure the development is done accurately while
adding aesthetically to the area.
The project would be very Iow impact and would enhance the existing fields at the
Millennium Square site. If the City could entertain this idea, we could develop o plan for
your consideration and review.
Respectfully,
Michael R Tilly
KP$C Board Member
CITY OF KENAI
FIRE DEPARTMENT
105 SOUTH WILLOW STREET
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
(907) 283-7666 · (907) 283-8171 fax
e-mail' kfdept~ci.kenai.ak.us
May 9, 2005
TO'
From'
Subject:
Linda Snow. City Manager
Scott Walden, Fire Chief
April 13 - May 9, 2005 Department Report
Type of
Response
Fire
EMS
Other
TOTAL
This
Period
17
This
Period last
yr
17
33 I 40
14 i 13
2005
to date
2004
to date
74 5O
295
98
320
52
Difference
'04-'05
+24
-25
+46
Percent
increase
for Year
64 ~ 467 422 +4~
"Other" includes investigations, public assists, mutual aid, search/rescue, hazmat, alarms, ARFF.
Established new billing levels for EMS services in cooperation with Finance and
Administration.
Provided Little League basic 1 st aid information; made a presentation as guest speaker for
Rotary Club; participated in the Red Hat Parade; participated with Kenai Police in DWI
prevention and awareness training at KCHS; extensive public information related to burn
permits and bum suspensions provided to media.
Continued planning to host a Methods of Instruction (MOI) course for local fire
departments in cooperation with PRISM, using one of their classrooms. This 5-day
course will occur the first week of June and has approximately 18 locals enrolled.
Established a plan with Peninsula Clarion for educating their employees in the use of fire
extinguishers, reporting fire alarms, evacuation plans and accountability during
emergencies.
Participated in meetings with Borough consultants (Ecology and Environmental) and
community members to develop a Borough-wide mitigation and wildland fire response
plans; includes Spruce Bark Beetle Mitigation within the City. Council members are
encouraged to look at the website developed by the consultants to see what the plans will
entail (www. kenai.ene.com).
Participated in cooperative training with ENSTAR related to carbon monoxide alarm
responses and gas emergencies.
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 /FAX: 907-283-3014
KENAI. ALASKA
5/10/2005
MEMORANDUM
To: Linda Snow
From' Andy Vamer, Econ. Dev. Projects Coordinator
Date: May 10, 2005
RE: Monthly Report
The KEDS project has reached its next and most important phase, the process of implementation.
A new Steering Committee was formed in April to oversee the progress of the KEDS plan, and
the group's first meeting was held on May 9tn. The new Committee (which may take on a
different name to better represent the groups' intentions) consists of 11 members. Those
members are' Dr. Peter Hansen, Bob Molloy, Mya Renken (Vice Chair), Mayor Pat Porter, Rick
Baldwin (Chairman), Glenda Feeken, Joe Gallagher, Sal Mattero, Bill Hatch, Mark Necessary,
and Rosie Tepp. I serve as the Director of this Committee. The group is just in the initial phase,
but the first meeting produced very positive results. Two officers were elected, new members
were caught up to speed on the project, and the Committee had a valuable discussion on what the
group would like to accomplish with the project. I will write some by-laws and a vision
statement for the group and present it at the next meeting, scheduled for May 23rd.
The KEDS group came to a consensus that forming sub-committees to guide the various projects
in the KEDS plan will be the most effective way to produce results. This will help to keep the
group from spreading its resources thin, and will allow members to put more focus on specific
areas of the plan that they would like to see accomplished.
I will regularly update the Economic Development section of the City's webpage with news of
the Steering Committee, meeting times, photos, land development opportunities, and
miscellaneous economic development information significant to the City of Kenai.
I mailed a letter to Senators Murkowski and Stevens and to Representative Young on behalf of
the KEDS Steering Committee to advocate support for the Bluff Erosion Control Project, and
submitted a Resolution of Support to the EDD for the same project.
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
MEMORANDUM
TO'
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Jack La Shot, Public Works Manage~
May 11, 2005
Department Report for Council meeting of May 18, 2005
A current Public Works bid information sheet is attached and will be
included as an information item for Council.
Public Works has been approached by the Kenai Historical Society
regarding the replacement of the siding on building. They offorod $5000
as a match to partner with the City of Kenai to replace the existing siding.
We do have approximately $7500 available in the Buildings Department
current budget-improvements to buildings account that could be
transforred to a separate proiect acc, ount. This project came up in 2001
also. We had an estimate at that time to remove the old siding and
roplace it for $7934 and an estimate of $3021 to paint the building.
Siding samples analyzed for asbestos showed nothing harmful. Stephen
Ramber~ also recommends replacing the doors and windows if the siding
is replaced. The roof and structure appear sound otherwise.
Them will be a PO included in the Council packet to replace the windows
directly behind whero Council is seatod, as they am failing. If Council
feels this isn't important at this time, the PO may be pulled. The
condensation problem will get worse as time passes.
Kenai Historical Society
Church of the New Covenant
February 9,2005
Members present 15.
Treasurer's Report
Business Market Fund $ 25,459.38
Regular Account $6,013.82
Old Business
The old library building is leased from the city for $1.00 a year. The exterior needs to
be replaced. Last year the city gave the ok to help with the exterior. A motion was made
by George Ford to set aside $ 5,000.00 to help with the replacement of the exterior,
James Fisher made the second to the motion. The motion was passed by the members.
The society is looking for help with matching funds to replace the exterior. Estimation
of the project was about $10,000.00
New Business
David Gilbreath would like pictures for the hospital featuring the Kenai area. Some
examples are buildings, people, events, and changes in the area
Meeting adjourned by Emily DeForest ProTem
Respectfully Submitted by
Nancy Egbert
Page 1 of 1
Linda Snow
From: Ewa Jankowska
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 2'51 PM
To: Linda Snow
Subject: Kenai Community Library Monthly Report- April 2005
in April the Library circulated 7987 books and other materials and added 286 new items to the catalog. We issued
75 new library cards and 7134 visitors were registered at the Library's electronic gate.
Since we observed a larger traffic than usual on our webpages from and from all parts of the world, Julie
Niederhauser has been updating our Kenai Community Information and Alaska web pages in order
to accommodate the prospective tourists.
Library staff was busy learning last month; Linda McNair and Joy Morgan attended a two- day seminar in
Anchorage on the new software used for cataloging and interlibrary loan, Ewa and Corey Hall took an online class
on library acquisitions and book dealers. Corey also attended a day-long seminar in Anchorage organized by
KAKM, public television station on the federally funded "Ready to Learn" literacy program.
Below you will find Corey Hall's report on "Poetry Safari", the event she organized at the Library as the result of
the training she received in the KAKM headquarters. Their" Ready to Learn" program combines reading with
active television watching and parental-involvement. Through that program we received free gifts for the
participants - books, toys and other materials.
As every month the Library's calendar and a newsletter can be accesses online through our web page at'
http://www..ke n ai I i bra ry. _or_g.
POETRY SAFARI REPORT
On Sunday, April 17th, the Kenai Community Library hosted the first ever Poetry Safari Party. '
This was held in conjunction with a Ready to Learn program. Families were invited to
participate in a Poetry read around, listen to poets from The Kenai Performers, and win prizes.
A total of 52 people attended. When they first arrived, children were given a poetry safad
map. They were asked to find a variety of poetic forms in books placed throughout the library.
Then everyone gathered to hear performances. Celia Butler performed The hfidni~ht l~ide of
Paul 1~¢v¢~¢. Alan Auxier read The Cr¢m¢tio~ of 5¢m &f¢9¢¢. Carol Ford performed Nor'ton
Nears a Who.
Names were drawn for a number of prizes, including magnetic poetry kits, inflatable jungle
animals and poetry books. Cookies were given out as people left the library.
Following the program, 11 parents stayed to participate in the Ready to Learn program. This
workshop gives paronts ideas for incorporating television, reading, and doing a related activity
into a literacy rich event. Each parent that participated received a poetry book for all their
children younger than 9, with four books to follow monthly.
5/11/2005
"gillaffe a last, Bity a Future
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai. Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-3692 / FAX: 907-283-3693
KENAI. ALASKA
MEMORANDUM
To.'
From:
Date:
RE:
Linda Snow, City Manager Directo/~x~/'~
Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation
5/12/05
Mid-Month Report- May_2005
Early spring-like temperatures have caused some maintenance activities to be pushed ahead
nearly a week this season. Summer-hire interviews were completed in April and five have
started to assist with pre-season activities. Emphasis to date have been mowing, dandelion
control, ball field maintenance, cleaning restrooms, turning on water, placing refuse containers in
strategic locations, and dealing with vandalism (spray painting) in some locations. Upcoming
priorities include water of turf areas, prepping flowerbeds, purchasing of flowers, aerating,
fertilizing, hanging banners, and prepping the Community Gardens.
To date six (6) park reservations have been scheduled for May. The Kenai Peninsula Clean-Up
is scheduled for May 8% 14th along with our annual cemetery clean-up on May 14th. The Kenai
Little League opening ceremony is scheduled for May 21 ~t and Mr. Ross Baxter is planning a
June 4th disc-golf grand opemg.
The Director has been coordinating with the Chamber on our seasonal Garden of the Week
program. The Chamber will be announcing weekly winners at their luncheon as well as
presenting them with a perennial flower (donated by Fireweed Herb Garden). Planning for the
upcoming dip-net season has also been ongoing between the affected departments.
The Street Deparunem has agreed to dedicate some time toward developing additional parking at
the Little League complex. This has been initiated in order to relieve some of the parking
congestion along Spruce St. during game times.
The LWCF grant is still being reviewed at the state level and should find its way to the Federal
level over the next couple weeks. Meanwhile, the Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club has expressed
interest in using Millennium Square again for practices and games and may request permission to
add another temporary field at a later date.
MEMORANDUM
To'
From:
Date'
Subject:
Linda Snow, City Manager
Rachael S. Craig, Senior Center Director
May 12, 2005
April Monthly Report
Total number of days rented in April 2005:
Total Meal Count for April 2005' 2,691
Congregate Meals: 1,319
Home Delivered Meals: 1,347
April 2004 Meal Count:
Congregate Meals: 1,441
Home Delivered Meals: 1,130
1 Day
Our nurse is out on sick leave so we will not have wellness clinic for the next two weeks.
This month the director has been working on grants and budget. Presentations for United
Way and Borough will happen in May.
We are supporting a new group called "Grandparents raising Grandchildren" by
providing space to them. They meet the first Friday of every month. There were 10
present.
The center provided space for two days for the AARP Driving class.
present for these classes.
25 people were
Computer class has started with seven seniors. They are enjoying it so much they have
started a Friday class for those who want to come an extra day. In May we will be doing
a late afternoon Intemet class with Julie from the library as ihe instructor. We have six
people signed up for the May class.
We had our annual arts and crafts show. Many of our seniors displayed their talents by
paintings, quilts, ceramics, woodworking, and porcelain dolls. The show was wonderful
and makes us all realize what talented people we have in Kenai.
Many seniors were on hand in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 17 for the
Junior-Senior After Prom Breakfast. We hosted a buffet breakfast to 125 youth. The
youth and their chaperones were very appreciative of the work that went into providing
the food and decorations. All had a great time and the last senior went home around
5:45a. m.
If you missed the garage sale on the 28 and 29 you missed some wonderful bargains. We
had many donations of clothes, furniture, and all kinds of miscellaneous items besides
our fabulous bake sale.
KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
107 SOUTH XVILLOW STREET ICE. NM, AK 9961!
TO'
Linda L. Snow, City Manager
Telephone (907) 283-7879
Fax (907) 283-2267
FROM:
Charles M. Kopp, Chief of Police
DATE' May 12, 2005
SUBJECT' APRIL 2005 P~PORT
The Kenai Police Department responded to 555 requests for service in April, and the Communications Center
received 145 calls for service via E-91-1. April was a busy month for personnel mining.
Communications Supervisor Lee Gattenby and Dispatcher Nancy Wiles attended a four-day Navigator Conference
for 911 dispatchers. This training focused on Emergency Medical Dispatch procedures, in which over 4000
dispatchers from around the world attended. The training seminar covered a variety of other 91 l dispatch topics
including personnel management in a dispatch center, responding to mass casualty calls, liability/risk issues,
handling suicidal callers, and Homeland Security concerns.
Kenai Police Department had 10 officers attend a one-half day motor vehicle accident reconstruction class hosted by
the Soldotna Police Department. Investigator Kelly George attended a one-week D.A.R.E. Mentor training seminar
that certified him to teach and certify new Alaska D.A.R.E. officers. Investigators Langseth and George taught the
two-week Kenai Middle School D.A.R.E program to over 125 students.
Investigator Trevor Miller attended a one-week Special Weapons and Tactics course hosted by the Anchorage Police
Department. Investigator Miller is a member of the Kenai Peninsula Special Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.).
The Kenai Police Department is the primary host agency for the May 2005 Alaska Peace Officers Association
statewide conference, to be hosted at the new Kenai Landing resort. The Department wishes to invite our City
Mayor, Council members and department heads to attend the opening ceremonies on Tuesday, May 24~ at 9:00am.
2005 APOA CONFERENCE ~ KENAI LANDING
Monthly Report For
May 18, 2005
...Keith Kornelis~ Public Works Mana_~er
~F&G and USFWS Grant: ! received a draft of the USFWS grant that I applied for to replace the culvert
.~ Boat Launch Road. I hope to get the executed signed grant soon so that we can get the work done
before the fishing season. The city match will come from the Municipal Matching Grant funds that are for
street improvements. We should also be getting a grant to improve the culvert on S. Spruce St.
Wetlands Protection - S. Spruce Project: I have ordered the educational signs (grant funded) on this
project. The city's match will be to furnish the signposts and install the signs.
New Well House 4' I am still working through the DNR bureaucracy to purchase the land for the well. The
DNR revisions to the survey have been done. The new plat has been signed by the KPB and the city. We
are waiting for DNR to sign it and have it recorded. Nelson is working on the design of the well house and
the transmission water main from the well to Lawton. Nelson, ADEC, and I have been working on a plan for
water treatment. We would like West Coast Filter to run a 30-day pilot test for water treatment.
Lawton Water Main Extension to WH 4' Nelson has completed the drawings. We are working with ADEC
to get their approval. The Corps is going to give us a Nationwide Wetland Permit (since most of the water
main will be going through wetlands). We will install the water main after the ground freezes next winter.
Kenai River Bluff Erosion Control Project: The city received a status report from the Corps dated
April 20. The report is to be finalized early June 2005 and is scheduled for completion July 2005.
State Legislative Grant- Joint Municipal Water & Sewer System Analysis- This $50,000 grant will be
to "Update and improve the City of Kenai Water System Study with consideration for extending the system
.~..*~ neighboring areas." The money can be used to update Wm. J. Nelson & Associates Water System Study
~ed March 28, 1994.
Boatin_cl Facility Launch Ramp and Exit Road Project: This $350,000 grant from the state is for adding
two new launch ramps. Nelson has completed the design, and we are working with the Kenai River Center
and the corps for permits. I have received the appraisal report for the seven wetland parcels that the city
owns and is considering trading for the 6.42 acres needed for an exit road from our boating facility. We do
not have sufficient grant funds to construct the exit road.
Dip Net Fishery: The Dip Net Administrative Committee has been meeting to discuss the upcoming
season. Many ideas have been discussed, and we are working on a management report that will outline
our recommended plans for this season. We are looking into bidding the use of an area at the end of S.
Spruce Street near the beach for a Seasonal Food Vender. We anticipate even mom people using this
fishery this year, and we plan to improve our operations, as we have every year since it has opened.
Title 17- Public Utilities and Enterprises' Public Works has developed new procedures and new forms
to handle the additions and changes from this ordinance.
Concrete Repairs: We are bidding these repairs May 25 and plan to award the project on June 1.
Consumer Confidence Report: We are planning to do this Drinking Water Quality Report in-house.
Dust Control' We have received the DEC permit to use C$Sl for dust control on our gravel roads.
plan is to start our dust control program next Wednesday, May 18.
Our
Leases: Copper River SeafOods has been awarded the lease on stations 2 & 3 on our city dock. The
~ks and conditions are the same as last year and for a one-year season only. They are excited about
being on our dock and we look forward to working with them.
Little Lea_~ue Parking- Our Public Works crew is working with parks to enlarge the parking off S. Spruce.
nal
Municipal Airport
Airport Manager's
Monthly Report
May 12, 2005
Grant Aviation' Grant Aviation plans to begin regularly scheduled passenger service
to the Kenai Airport on May 16, 2005. Grant will offer 8 flights a day, while Era is
offering 15 flights a day with plans to increase that number after May 31. Kenai now
boasts the highest level of service the community has experienced in recent memory.
Airport Supplemental Master Plan'
Please plan to attend. -
Next work session June 13 ~,, 6:00 p.m.
Aircraft Fuel Prices' We are in the final stages of a project to effect more competitive
fuel pricing at ENA. The Airport owns and operates the fueling facility at the Float Plane
Basin. In past years, we have priced our fuel based on the pump price of Yukon Fuel
(DBA Kenai Airport Fuel Service Inc.) located on the main terminal ramp. In response
to a request from our tie-down tenants, the Airport Commission recommended we base
our fuel price on the going rate in the area and provide an additional rebate or cost'
incentive to aircraft owners who lease property or space at the Kenai Airport. Over the
last two months, we have worked with Yukon Fuel and City Finance to come up with a
workable plan for everyone. Shaen Tarter with Yukon Fuel in Anchorage has been very
helpful during this process. Yukon fuel has made a commitment to cut their margin to
provide more competitive pricing at their pump and for bulk fuel purchased by the airport
in an effort to help us attract more general aviation traffic to Kenai.
Under the plan developed with the City Finance department, the float plane facility
pump price will be based on local market cost plus 15% operating cost and 5% sales
tax. Under this formula, current fuel cost at Kenai is $3.76 per gallon, while Soldotna is
$3.74. In addition to the reduced pump price, we will offer a 5% rebate to airport
tenants that sign up for a program based on their credit card receipts at our floatplane
basin facility.
Development of this plan is another example of how the City can work productively with
private business to help Kenai grow. My sincere thanks to Larry Porter for his ideas,
Shaen Tarter of Yukon Fuel for his help and cooperation, and Larry Semmens for his
expertise. Mary Bondurant, Airport Administrative Assistant, will track the fuel
purchases for rebate purposes.
Kenai Peninsula Air Fair: Saturday May 21. We hope to see all of you there,
Terminal Parking Lot: We are finally nearing completion of the signage and pay boxes
for the short-term lot. Free parking will be limited to two hours. The daily rate will
remain the same at $2.00.
INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 18, 2005
o
City of Kenai Fire Department Annual Report, 2004.
,
5/12/05 Kenai River Special Management Area meeting agenda and minutes of
April 14, 2005 meeting.
.
5 / 17 / 05 Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting agenda.
,
Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc., Resource Review.
City of Kenai Bid Information, 2005.
General Department Information
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 at two
fire stations.
Resources'
The Department operates a 95-ft. aerial platform, three triple combination Class
A pumpers; two Oshkosh aircraft rescue fire fighting trucks, two ALS
ambulances, one rescue squad truck, and a staff vehicle.
Responses-
2004 ended with a total of 1,200 (+9%) emergency responses: 366 (+3%) fire &
other calls, and 824 (+12%) EMS responses with approximately 530 patients
transported. The City billed approximately $215,000 for these calls.
FIRE & Other
EMS
TOTAL
,,3-Year Run Comparison'
2002 2003 2004
236 366 376
686 735 824
922 1,101 1,200
2002
2003
2004
3-Year Dollar Loss Due to Fire (*pre-fire value):
$603,300 (*value of $3,167,410)
$238,080 (*value of $852,030)
$630,250 (*value of $3,287,750)
Summary of Activities for 2004
Medical/Legal'
Worked with the Legal and Finance Departments to develop and institute the
HIP/~ Security program in compliance with federal mandates to protect patient
health care information. This is in addition to the HIPAA records privacy program
initiated last year.
Initiated physician sponsor contracts with local Dr. Teri Elliot and Physician's
Assistant Christine Babcock, replacing Dr. Ned Magen and Dr. Stephen Hileman
who withdrew their services due to increased responsibilities at the hospital and
with national boards. Dr. Elliot and PA Babcock carry on the high level of service
established by Dr. Magen and Hileman over the past ten years.
Grants & Funding'
We were successful in our request for federal funding through the Fire Act
Program, With the program funding mobile repeaters in emergency vehicles for
both fire and police. The repeaters have been installed, licensed and put in
service.
The State EMS Division reported that our grant request for two Life Pack 12
heart monitor/defibrillators was not successful. These are included in the
current FY department budget request since grant funding is not available.
Each unit costs about $10,000 and will replace obsolete Life Pack 10 units that
are difficult to service and to find parts for. Current cardiac monitors are known
as 3-lead systems (3-wires on chest). 12-lead systems use 12 wires, giving a
more accurate picture of the cardiac condition. 3-lead systems are nearly
obsolete and difficult to integrate in the emergency room (ER uses 12-leads) to
continue patient care. Manufacturers are ending maintenance and parts supply
on 3-lead systems.
Emergency Planning-
Continued to pursue funds to complete an Emergency Operations Center at the
training facility. Presentations have been made to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Assembly requesting their support for high-priority funding in the Homeland
Security Grant process. They agreed to this request, and a p'roposal for funding
has been developed through the Kenai Police and Fire Departments to pursue
these funds.
We completed the City of Kenai Annex to the Kenai Peninsula Borough All
Hazard Mitigation Plan. It was forwarded to the Borough, FEMA and State of
Alaska for review and filing. This process was an eligibility requirement for
................................................... _federal.disastermlief assistanceandhazard reduction grants, inc-ludingbluff
erosion.
We are now involved in the req~uired wildland/urban mitigation plan development
borough-wide. Once completed, this plan will satisfy federal requirements to
remain eligible for federal funding for wildland fire planning and mitigation. The
process is similar to that of the City of Kenai Annex to the Borough All Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
We participated in the review and revision of the airport emergency plan and
certification manual as required by new FAA regulations enacted June 2004 and
effective December 2004, and we supported legislation to require carbon
monoxide detection in homes.
Public Service'
Participated in two mentor programs for four high school students, assisted
KCHS with the Homecoming parade, bon fire and celebration, and provided fire
prevention activities to local schools for 1,400 students and staff.
We continue to host frequent car seat safety checks with participation from the
Kenai Peninsula Chapter of Safe Kids and the Kenai Police Department, to
participate in the Boys and Girls Club Trick or Trunk Halloween activities, 4th of
July planning and events and Christmas Comes to Kenai, the Airport Fly-in and
Brain Injury Awareness Walk, the T-200 ceremonial start and pre-race aCtivities,
the Aspirations mentoring program at KCHS, and the Alaska Torch Run.
Firefighter Terry Bookey is spearheading a program to equip 100 homes within
the City with fire and life safety equipment valued at over $100 per home. This
program is funded through federal and State grants and is intended to reduce fire
deaths in our area. Several KCHS students are assisting with this program as
part of their curriculum to provide a service to the community.
Plan Review & Inspections:
Developed proposals for a non-potable water supply for fire protection in the VIP
Subdivision. This has been placed on the CIP list. Met with the developers of
Kenai Landing many times and continue working closely with them, and worked
closely with contractors during the Three Bears Store expansion project. We
have ongoing discussions with insurance carriers regarding use of the City ISO
rating for fire insurance, and believe the City would benefit from a new ISO
evaluation within the next three years.
Firewise'
Developed an in-kind match for a forestry grant to clear hazard trees from gullies
at South Spruce, and put hazard areas on the Borough Spruce Bark Beetle
Mitigation Program priority list. We expect mitigation to begin in early summer of
2005: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
The Firewise drop site for slash and brush near Section 36 continues to be
heavily used. If necessary, another site will be established when work begins on
the soccer fields. The program is funded through the BOrough Spruce Bark
Beetle Mitigation Program, with incineration done in the spring and fall.
We participated as presenters at the Hazard Mitigation Planning seminar in
Homer regarding the Firewise program within the City of Kenai.
Training'
We participated on the planning/coordination team for a WMD drill held in Kenai,
Soldotna and Nikiski in cooperation with the National Response Center out of
Virginia and the 103rd Civilian Response Team from Ft Richardson. The drill
lasted three days, and was designed to test the readiness of the military in
Alaska, and their integration with local Incident Command structures. Evaluators
from Hawaii, Virginia, Idaho, Texas and Iowa were on hand. Participants include
Kenai Fire & Police, local media, the hospital, the airport, and neighboring
emergency services and industry. A similar exercise will be held here in July.
We hosted the week long National Fire Academy Incident Management Course
in Kenai, with participation by over 30 emergency response people from various
agencies across Alaska, and we assisted the Ninilchik Fire Department with
extrication training and in procuring funds for a reliable fire engine.
Other training included the Community Alert Network (CAN) System; computer
data recovery (forensics) to assist Kenai Police investigators in such cases;
ARFF (airport response) Working Group regulatory meetings; cooking system
inspection training; National Fire Academy fire dynamics course; National Fire
Academy Public Information Officer course; FEMA Grant Workshops; Reid
Interview training; participated in Homeland Security planning and training on
State .level.
Other Activities'
Attended the Alaska Peace Officer Memorial Service in Anchorage; assisted
Seward Fire Department with a large residential fire investigation; attended a
Public Safety Awards dinner at the Eagles Lodge; participated in two safety fairs
at The Home Depot; provided safety standby for the Challenger Center Rocket
Launch program; assisted with the dedication of the public safety building in the
name of Officer John Watson; 2006 AWG Kenai 'Multi-Purpose Facility remodel
planning; sponsored the City chili cook off to choose a City representative at
Industry Days; hosted the Beautification Committee Spring Planting Kick-Off
BBQ lunch; participated in Industry Day planning~ provided evaluators for
promotional tests for Central Emergency Services; installed Opticom traffic
signal devices in public safety vehicles; obtained grants for and installed mobile
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The Kenai Firefighters Association provided funding for training classes, training
props, response equipment, food and services for the airport fly-in and the
beautification committee BBQ, and 4th ~Of July events. The association raises
funds for these and many other public education programs, including
scholarships for local high school graduates, through an annual golf tournament
and other events such as celebrity basketball games.
Firefighters John Harris and Sam Satathite made the summit of Mt. St. Florian in
February. They were accompanied by an NBC News crew and were the subject
of a three part report on the naming of the mountain by City of Kenai Firefighters.
Inspection & Burn Permit Summary
There were a total of 445 commercial occupancies, government buildings,
churches, day cares and apartment/motel complexes on file during 2004.
A total of 206 fire and life safety inspections were completed this year with
subsequent follow-up inspections conducted for compliance. There were a total
of 112 notices of violation issued and 155 deficiencies were corrected.
The Bureau invested approximately 412 man-hours on inspections, 270 man-
hours in Public Education, 230 man-hours in 36 fire investigations and 76 man-
hours in plan reviews.
Approximately 243 Burn Permits were issued. These permits were activated a
total of 517 times in 2004.
The Bureau received 40 fire and life safety related complaints requiring action by
the office.
A total of 19 plan reviews were conducted for code compliance in cooperation
with the City Building Official.
Investigation & Public Education Summary
Fire prevention programs were provided for all age groups, targeting 'Preschool-
5th grades, with a total audience of approximately 1,400 during 80 classes;
conducted 25 station tours to 375 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; 205 blood pressure checks for public; provided 50 smoke
detectors to needy families; proctored 23 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 2004 Training Summary
Personne.!.padicipated in 4~580 hours of training in subjects that include .
stru ctu ral a nd wild la:nd'" firefig bt'in g"i-'C'PR're~certification,-P'ediatr~ib~ A'd'~a'nced' Life
Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, EMT I, II, & III, Infectious Disease
Control, HazMat, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting, Rapid Intervention Technician
(RIT) training, hazard mitigation training with military and others, utility
emergency response training with ENSTAR and HEA, and management skills
enhancement.
The majority of'this training occurs locally (daily per shift; monthly as a
department; quarterly with mutual aid agencies; large-scale annual FAA required
drills), and is required to comply with Federal and State mandates to maintain
required certifications.
Conclusion
With a steady 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 the department administration covering shifts and handling emergency
responses. Of the 1,200 responses in 2004, there were 98 emergencies that
required both stations to remain empty for an extended period, and 50
emergencies that resulted in the use of the entire staff for extended periods.
The average duration of each response is one and one half to 2 hours, with an
additional hour or more for records, reports, restocking, cleaning, and vehicle and
station maintonance foliowin~ 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.
The City will need to consider adding one person immediately and to take
advantage of federally funded programs to add more personnel in the future to
meet local emergency response demand, to continue manning the airport station
appropriately, and to meet minimum staffing levels for safety and liability
protection per OSHA and other national standards.
Equipment remains in good condition except for the much needed replacements
for the Life Pack defibrillators. Replacement of other 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.
KENA! RIVER
Special Management Area
"Working together...for the river"
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CALL TO ORDER
*** Meeting Agenda***
Thursday, May 12, 2005
5'30 p.m.
Kenai River Center
II.
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of 4/14/05 minutes
C. Agenda Changes and Approval
PUBLIC COMMENT
III.
IV.
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NEW BUSINESS
A. Kenai River Operations- Jack
OLD BUSINESS A. Watershed Initiative- Brenda Trefon, Kenaitze Indian Tribe
B. Kenai River Working Group Letter from Commissioner- Jack Sinclair
C. Corr Property update- Jack Sinclair
D. Kenai River Center Update, Suzanne Fisler
E. Goal Review'
1. Additional lands in the upper Kenai River- lands around Trail Lake
2. Corr Property acquisition
3. Guide Standards program/Academy adoption
4. Updated Carrying Capacity
5. Boat Wake Study continuation- update on study
6. More public restrooms on the Kenai River
7. User fee for everyone using the Kenai River
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting
Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-5581
Kenai Pe. ninsula Borough, Box 850, Soidotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-4441
Alaska 0ivision of Parks and Outdoor ~ecreation, Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with t~e Kenai Ps~ninsula Borouc~h.
Kenai River Special Management
Area Advisory Board
Thursday, April 14, 2005
5:30 p.m.
Kenai River Center
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CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
Members Present' Joe Connors, 'Paul A. Shadura, Ken Lancaster, Richard
Hahn, jeff King, Rick Wood, Keith Komelius, Robin West, Tom Vania,
Jack Sinclair, Tim Stevens.
Members Absent' Ted Wellman, Ted Forsi, Dave Westerman, Floyd
Heimbuch, Pete Sprague, Bill Shuster.
B. Approval of 3/10/05 minutes
Approved as written.
C. Agenda Changes and Approval
The agenda was approved with the following changes' DOT
Update/Soldotna Bridge-Chuck Swemor under New Business was moved
to A; Soldotna Chamber of Commerce one Day Fishing Derby with Paul
Gray was canceled.
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
A. DOT Update-Soldotna Bridge-Chuck Swernor
Chuck Swemor with DOT is the project engineer on the construction of
the temporary and new bridge in Soldotna. Basically DOT is building 2
bridges and tearing 2 bridges down. Their major focus is the May 1st
deadline for driving pile in the fiver to get the temporary bridge built. They
are fight on schedule. Wilder, the contractor was working 7 days a week
24 hours a day, but is currently working 12 hour days. For updates on the
bridge and the construction in progress there is a web site
kenairiverbridge, com. A web cam will be set up in two weeks. The
camera will be on a 30-foot pole by the Soldotna visitor center. You will
be able to control the camera for approximately 30 seconds to view the
construction of the bridge. The temporary bridge is slated to be ready for
vehicle traffic on May 26.
fiver and conducted some new surveys of various types in the middle fiver.
This will give a snapshot in time of what is occumng on the river for
future planning. The survey was conducted on the upper and middle Kenai
River, which are 2 different surveys because these are 2 very different
areas. The upper Kenai River is non-motorized use only and limited
points of entry with one direction of travel. The middle Kenai River is
motorized with a number of entry points and many directions of travel.
The aim for the middle river survey was to get a snapshot to characterize
the use.
The Upper River survey consisted of two methods. Interviews, the
'methods mirrored a survey that was conducted in 1994 and 1999 to build
on some trends over the past 10 years. The interviews were conducted at
Jim's landing on June 17 through September 30, 2004. They randomly
picked one weekday and 1 weekend day for a total of 31 days. The time
was from noon to 7 p.m. One person from each boat that were launching,
landing or drifting was surveyed. The parameters were modeled from
early surveys which consisted of time and place of launch, guided or
unguided, angling or scenic, residence, fish species targeted, Kenai
Canyon use and Guide number. The results concluded 6,500 visitors,
1,700 boats. 66% were anglers; 34% were scenic- 51% guided and 49%
unguided. '
The second part of the study was video counts. The aim was to get the
total estimate of boat use on the upper river. Two cameras were set up at
the Russian River ferry sight; each one was pointed across the river and set
on motion detection, to record boats as they came down the river. They
were recorded on a digital video recorder with a removable hard drive, so
the data may be reviewed at a later time. The cameras were set up June 8
through September 30 and operated continuously. The camera revealed
6,963 boats and 24,941 visitors. For each boat they recorded was the type
of boat, time, number in party, angling or scenic, guided or non guided,
guide number if applicable and the quality of the video. The results
concluded 25,000 visitors, 7,000 boats. 62% were anglers and 32% were
scenic, 45% guided, 40% unguided and 15% unknown. Driftboats were
most widely used with rafts, than catarafts, kayaks and canoes.
The Middle River Survey took two snapshot of the fishery, the peak
sockeye fishery which happened the last 2 weeks in July (18-31) and the
other of the trout fishery which occurred the first two weeks in October (3-
17). For each of these fisheries they selected 4 weekdays and 2' weekend
days, and during this time they conducted surveys every 2 hours. In July
the survey occurred between 6 am until 10pm and for the trout season
10am until 6pm. The area surveyed was the Kenai River below Skilak
Lake, approximately 10 fiver miles. They traveled by boat every 2 hours,
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counting boat or shore anglers. On each count theY counted shoreline
anglers, boat anglers, boat type, guided or non-guided, # of active rods,
tents and boat trailers. For July results 117 shore anglers, 69 boat anglers
and 30 tents with 75% being unguided. For Octobers results 11 shore
anglers, 51 boat anglers and 2 tents with 78% unguided. The surveys will
be repeated every 3 to 5 years. A final reported is expected in fall of 2005.
Paul asked how much the study cost.
approximately $25,000 for.the study.
Doug Palmer estimated
Robin 'West passed around the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge planning
update newsletter and a 1997 copy of the upper Kenai River Cooperative
plan. The planning process requirements state that every Refuge needs to
do a comprehensive conservation plan and revise it every 15 years by law.
The Kenai's last plan was done in 1985. They have been working on the
new plan for_about a year, and it is a lengthy process. While working on
the plan the Refuge conducted public meetings in Soldotna, Homer,
Seward, Copper Landing and Anchorage and sent out 3000 solicitations
for comments and interest. The range of alternatives was based on what
the public told the Refuge, not necessarily what the Refuge management
felt was top priority. The number one comment that came out of the
public meetings and mail in comments was Kenai River crowding. Some
of the comments were very focused on the Refuge area and some were just
the area in general. The Refuge is now in the process of developing a
range of alternatives to look at all the issues that were raised by the public
and then go out in the next 8 months with a draft comprehensive
conservation plan. The alternatives of the plan are subject to change in the
next few weeks and months as the process continues. Robin briefly
reviewed the five major issues and the specific areas of interest and 3
alternative recommended plans.
These issues and specific areas of interest are'
1. How will the refuge address large-scale habitat changes and the use of
fire? Areas of interest are Fire and Land Management.
2. How will the Refuge manage facilities for public use while ensuring
natural resources protection? Areas of interest are Beaver Creek,
Swanson River, Mystery Creek Road, Ski Hill Rd, Skilak Loop Rd.,
Sterling Highway and Trail Maintenance and Plannino
3. How will the Refuge enhance wildlife-oriented recreation
opportunities? Areas of interest are Personal Collection of Natural
Resource and Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
How will the Refuge manage increasing public use to ensure resource
and visitor experience protection? Areas of interest include General
Public Use of boating and fishing on the Kenai River, Sport Fishing
Guides, Scenic Float-Trip Guides and Dispersed Camping.
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How will the refuge balance motorized and non-motorized use with
the resource and visitor experience protection? Areas of interest are
Aircraft Access, S nowmachine Access, Game Cart Use and Canoe
Career Use.
Issue 4 is the most controversial on how the refuge will manage increasing
public use to ensure resources and visitor experience protection. These
issues are very tough because it is something that KRSMA has been
dealing with for a long time. Anything that anyone suggested as a
potential solution has been place in the plan.
Robin now referred to the Upper Kenai River Cooperative Plan of May
1997. Everyone that was involved and signed the plan other than Robin is
no longer in their positions. Robin said he inherited the plan and really"
had nothing to do with its 'development, which had limited text change
process and had few changes. This plan was being developed at the same
time as the Comprehensive Conservation Plan.
Suzanne said Deidra St. Lewis of the forestry service headed the process
of the Upper Kenai River Cooperative plan. Public meetings were held
and there was hope that the state process would mirror the federal and
work on limits of successful change for the lower fiver. We now have two
different scopes that we tried to link together at that time.
Robin said a lot of work went into the process, but what typically happens
with limit of acceptable change process is it generates a lot of public
interest. Robin stated that the managers of State Parks, Forest Service, Fish
and Game and the Refuge need to sit down and take apart the plan and see
if everyone is satisfied with the revisions.
Once the draft is completed them will be public meetings for comments.
Comments electronically are still being accepted for the next week or two
at httt>://alaska.fws.gov/nwr/planninffKenaiPMA.cfm. Once the plan is
completed it will be incorporated into the EIS. The plan will take up to a
year to complete before the final is in place.
Joe Connors asked if the survey on the middle fiver checked to see if the
guide boats that were documented on the fiver were compared to the
database of guides that are permitted. Robin said this process was not
done on the Middle River but was completed on the upper fiver.
Dick said it is definitely a daunting task just to adopt which alternatives.
He also stated that if the alternatives cannot be enforced, by increasing
enforcement on the fiver, then the process is for nothing.
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II.
Paul asked about the recommendations for bank restoration in the plan.
Robin said most of the things they deal with .every day do not wait until
the planning process is completed to address. They have issued closure,
such as Moose Range Meadows and put out and environmental assessment
and there is a Skilak Plan and Russian plan and other closures along the
fiver that have been done.
C. Boat Wake study update-Robert Ruffner
The Kenaitze tribe is the entity working in cooperation with the Corps of
Engineers. The EPA grant has been approved and they have a signed
docume.nt for the boat wake study., water quality monitoring and motor
'voucher program. The first priority this grant allows them to do is to get
the Corps .line_d up so they could do the study this summer. They
immediately sent a government to government agreement between the
tribe and Corps so they could get this all set. The Corps is set to come up
in May to start the study. The first part of the study is to look at low water
condition and the second part will be to conduct some in fiver work in July
and August. Dr. Maynard conducted the first study and will be conducting
the second study. The first study was conducted 4 years ago.
D. Kenai River Operations
Jack said the Bing's Landing development project was awarded to D&L
Construction. This will enlarge the parking area.
Kenai River Sportfishing Associations' board of directors did vote to
confirm the $18,000 grant for Kenai River enforcement in July 2005.
Law enforcement will increase during peak times.
Ken said he spoke with Jack about writing a letter to the commissioner
about getting a new facilitator for the Kenai River working group.
The Parks division does have a temporary Acting Director Richard
LeFebvre who will also be Acting Chair for the Kenai River Working
Group.
A recommendation for a letter to the commissioner to continue support of
the working group was proposed by Joe Connors and seconded by Dick
Hahn.
OLD BUSINESS
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Kenai River Center Update, Suzanne Fisler
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Bridge activity and pictures are being taken by the different agencies of the
KRC. Each agency will take two weeks worth of pictures looking at the
banks, the ice, the construction and what is going on so we can have some
kind of record of how the bridge was built. This is to help keep track of
what worked and what did not' work so when we are facing another bridge
we have something to refer back to.
The center has been doing a lot of sight visits and writing about 15 to 20
permits a week for restoration, vegetation, walkways and floating docks.
Suzanne said they are working with the landowners to upgrade or replace
old structures that were put in prior to the centers permitting criteria.
The guide permits and commercial use permits from Prince William
Sound and Kachemak Bay are rolling in. The centeris issuing ADF&G
logbooks and handing out the sportfish stickers. The Cooper Landing
Catholic Church received some land from the state to put the church on.
In their second application to add a little additional land to the cemetery
area back in 1984 the state took a 200 foot area out of both sides of
Shackleford creek. The church was not aware that had happened and they
thought that this was their property. They built a real nice station of the
cross and an area where ashes are buffed and they want to put in a grave
yard for casket. The center is working with the church to obtain the 90
feet of land they need for their cemetery.
B. Kenai River Working Group
Joe Conners said the meeting on Monday, April 11 completed phase one
which included the short term requirements that may be implemented by
2006. The implementation of the short-term requirements may involve
amended or changing existing stipulations that the Department has the
authority to do. Attorney General John Baker came back to the ~oup
with a draft of everything that the group had forwarded to him as
recommendation the month before. The draft looks very good with a few
changes. The next phase will begin in the fall. In phase two the group
hopes to move to what may take 2, 5 or even 10 years limiting guides
which will require a legislative/constitutional changes. Before this action
can take place the group needs to make sure there is justification for this
action. Joe was very pleased with the product of the group thus far.
Jack has the task this fall or late summer in bringing in some of the other
people that have done similar studies nation wide in limiting the number
of guides and crowd control. Jack is not only looking at the number to
restrict, but the method to use to restrict the number or create different
uses of the fiver.
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C. Corr Property update
Jack Sinclair met with Pete Sprague to get a consensus among the
legislative committee that they would pass on the letter the KRSMA board
had written about purchasing the Corr property. There are certain
Assembly board members that are concerned about the Corr property and
what the State intends to use the property for. Grace Merkes is concerned
that it will not be open to the public. Jack. The land would be open to the
public but would be used with protection of resources as the main
responsibility of Parks. There was not a lot of positive response from the
Assembly, and a resolution would be rewritten and presented at the next
m. eeting in two weeks. ·
Joe asked, if tt'tere was enough money to purchase the land. Jack said Chris
Degemes stated that the Governors' Office is ready to go ahead with the
rest of the money as long as there is local support.
VI.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Ruffner talked about the water sampling that was taking place on May
25-26. Robert thanked DEC, City of Soldotna and Kenai, DNR, Fish and Game,
Refuge, Forest Service and Cook Inlet Agriculture for investing in the water
quality-sampling program.
ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
Jeff King apologized for not having a user fee committee meeting but will
schedule a meeting before the next KRSMA board meeting.
Joe Connors stated that the group needs to do whatever it takes to obtain the Corr
Property.
Tom Vania encourages anyone from the group that is interested in building the
new hatchery facilities to support the sport fishing license increase. Contact your
legislature. This is House bill 147.
Robin stated that the Unocal Recreation club site might be available for sale. This
is a great piece of land along the fiver.
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting
May 12, 2005 at 5'30
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Kenai Peninsula Borough
May 17, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.
Assernbl
Regular Meeting
Borough Assembly Chambers, Soldoma, Alaska
Gary Superman
Assembly President
Seat 3 - iVikiski
Term Expires 2007
Ron Long
Assembly Vice President
Seat 6- East Peninsula
Term Expires 2006
Dan Chay
Assembly Member
Seat I - Kalifornslcy
Term Expires 2006
Paul Fischer
Assembly Member
Seat 7. Central
T, ¢ires 2007
L Glick
Assembly Member
Seat 2 - Kenai
Term Expires 2005
Milli Martin
Assembly Member
Seat 9 - South Peninsula
Term Expires 2006
Grace Merkes
Assembly Member
Seat 5 - Sterling/Funny River
Term Expires 2005
Chris Moss
Assembly Member
Seat 8- Homer
Term Expires 2005
Pete Sprague
Assembly Member
Seat 4 - Soldotna
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
(All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by
the Assembly and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless an Assembly Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*1.
May 3, 2005 Regular Meeting Minutes ..................... 1
COMMENDING RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
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Proclamation Declaring June 3-4, 2005 as the Relay for Life on
the Kenai Peninsula (Mayor) ............................ 22
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A Resolution Commending the Kenai River Center and the Kenai
Watershed Forum as Recipients of the 2004 Coastal American
Parmership Award and Commendation from President Bush for
Their Cooperative Effort to Restore Silver Salmon Creek
(Sprague) ...........................................
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PRESENTATIONS WITH PRIOR NOTICE (Limit to 20 minutes total)
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Presentation by Mr. Ron DuPrez, Health Survey Study F.indings,
Requested by the Central Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area
Board (10 minutes)
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Finance Department - Budget Presentation (10 minutes)
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT APPEARING ON THE AGENDA (3 minutes per
speaker; 20 minutes aggregate)
REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS AND COUNCILS
MAYOR'S REPORT ................................................... 25
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Agreement and Contracts
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Approval of bid award to Northwest Carpet Company LLC for McNeil
Canyon School Flooring Replacement 2005 ...................... 26
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Approval of bid award to Floor-Ever, Inc. for Nikiski Middle/High
School Flooring Replacement 2005 ............................. 27
Approval ot'bid award to Northwest Linings & Geotextile Products, Inc.
for Reinforced Polyethylene Material at Central Peninsula Landfill
Services ..................................................
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Approval of sole source contract with West Coast Paper for purchase of
Gym Floor Refinishing Products ............................... 29
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Approval for waiver of formal bidding procedures for Trane Unit
Ventilators at Kenai High School .............................. 30
2. Other
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Kenai Borough Employees Association Scholarship Recipients ....... 31
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Letter from John D. Coston, Chair, Agritan Employee Support Committee
regarding letter of support from Mayor Bagley .................... 32
Kenai Peninsula Small Business Development Cemer- Second Quarter
Report ....................................................
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Revenue-Expenditure Report- April 2005 ....................... 41
e. Budget Revisions- April 2005 ................................ 44
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ITEMS NOT COMPLETED FROM PRIOR AGENDA
May 17, 2005
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PUBLIC I~ARiNGS ON ORDINANCES (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
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Ordinance 2004-19-50' Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the U. S.
Departmem of Homeland Security in the Amount of $8,271 for the Bear Creek
Fire Service Area for Fire Prevemion and Safety (Mayor) (Referred to Finance
Committee) .....................................................
47
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Ordinance 2004-19-51...' Appropriating Supplemental Funding in the Amount of
$65,000 to Cover Costs Associated with Board of Equalization Heatings (Mayor)
(Referred to Finance Committee) .................................... 52
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Ordi_nance 2005-05 (Glick) Substitute: Enacting KPB Chapter 5.19, Providing for
a Transient Accommodations Tax and Providing for the Submission to the Voters
of a Proposition Authorizing the Borough to Impose this Tax (Glick) (Referred to
Policies and Procedures Committee) .................................. 54
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Ordinance 2005-09' Amending the Borough Code to Provide for Increased
Revenue Enhancement Measures Including Increasing the Borough Sales Tax Rate
to 3 Percent, Amending KPB 5.18 to Provide that Taxes on Recreational Package
Sales Shall be Calculated on a Per-Person Per-Day Basis, Imposing a Cap on the
Amount of Funds Held in the Land Trust Fund (Mayor) (Referred to Finance
Committee) ..................................................... 73
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Ordinance 2005-12: Amending KPB 5.18.450 to Provide Parity Between Local
and Out of Jurisdiction Service Providers (Chay) (Referred to Policies and
Procedures Committee) ............................................ 86
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Ordinance 2005-15' Amending KPB 5.18.430 to Delete Subparagraph B, Which
Provides that Services Provided on Account are Taxed on a Maximum of $500
for Each Billing Per Account (Chay) (Referred to Finance Committee) ....... 88
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Ordinance 2005-19.' Appropriating Funds for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 (Mayor)
(Referred to Finance Committee) .................................... 91
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Ordinance 2005-20: Repealing KPB 2.56.005 and Enacting KPB 2.56.006,
Adopting the 2005 Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan (Mayor)
(Referred to Lands Committee) .................................. '.. 109
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Ordinance 2005-21' Authorizing the Disposition of Certain Re~ Property Through
a Memorandum of Agreemem Between the Kenai Peninsula Borough, the State
of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, and the State of
Alaska Department of Administration Enterprise Technology Service (Mayor)
(Referred to Lands Committee) ..................................... 125
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Ordinance 2005-22: Amending KPB 4.130.140(A) and 4.130.150(A) Regarding
the Scheduling of Elections Concerning Initiative and Referendum Petitions
(Superman at the request of the Borough Clerk) (Referred to Policies and
Procedures Committee) ........................................... 147
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UNF~ISHED BUSINESS
P. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bid Awards
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*a.
Resolution 2005-042.: Authorizing Award of a Contract for Construction
Services for Redoubt Elementary and Soldotna High School Fire
Detection and Alarm System (Mayor) (Referred to Finance Committee)
152
Resolutions
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Resolution 2005-043.' Setting the Rate of Levy for Real and Personal
Property Taxes for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and for Service Areas
within the Borough for the Tax Year 2005 (Mayor) (Referred to Finance
Committee) ..............................................
156
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Resolution 2005-044: Supporting the Funny River Bridge Project and
Authorizing the Mayor to Negotiate the Administration, Management, and
Ownership ofthe Project with the State Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities (Mayor) (Referred to Lands Committee) .......... 160
*¢.
Resolution 2005-045: Authorizing the Borough to Enter into a One-Year
Lease Agreement with Four One-Year Renewals with the Estate of
Robert L. Plymire to Extend the Use and Occupancy of the Borough's .
Satellite Office in Homer (Mayor) (Referred to Lands Committee) ... 164
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Ordinances
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Ordinance 2004-19-52: Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the
Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the
Amount of $26,637.83 for the Kenai Peninsula Citizens Corps Programs
(Mayor) (Shortened Heating on 06/07/05) (Referred to' Finance
Committee) ..............................................
172
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Ordinance 2004-19-53' Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the'
Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the
Amount of $238,568.75 for Emergency Preparedness (Mayor)
(Shortened Heating on 06/07/05) (Referred to Finance Committee) ... 179
*(2.
Ordinance 2004-19-54: Correcting Ordinance 2004-19-30, Which
Accepted and Appropriated a Grant from the State Department of Health
and Social Services in the Amount of $927,151 for the South Peninsula
Hospital Expansion Project (Mayor) (Heating on 06/21/05) (Refereed to
Finance Committee) ........................................ 186
*d.
Ordinance 2004-19-55.' Appropriating $322,551 from the General Fund
to Provide Supplemental Funding from Local Sources for School
Purposes During Fiscal Year 2004-2005 (Mayor) (Hearing on 06/21/05)
(Referred to Finance Committee) ............................. 191
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Ordinance 2005-23' Authorizing the Long-Term Lease of Beach Access
Tract, Moose Point Subdivision to ConocoPhillips Company at Fair
Market Value (Mayor) (Hearing on 06/21/05) (Referred to Lands
Committee) .............................................. 196
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Ordinance 2005-24: Enacting KPB 16.16.090 Requiring Voter Approval
for Certain Major Capital Improvement Projects in the North Peninsula
Recreation Service Area (Mayor) (Hearing on 06/21/05) (Referred to
Policies and Procedures Committee) ........................... 228
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Ordinance 2005-25' Certifying 6,500 Feet of Moose Range Drive in the
Central Region and 4,440 Feet of Fairway Avenue in the West Region of
the Road Service Area for Road Maintenance (Mayor) (Hearing on
06/21/05) (Referred to Lands Committee) ....................... 231
4. Other
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Approving the Application for Transfer Relocation of Liquor License filed
by Nancy M. Lupton dba Magpye' s Pizzeria in Sterling, Alaska .(Refe~ed
to Finance Committee) ...................................... 236
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Approving the Application for Restaurant Designation filed by Nancy M.
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Lupton dba Magpye' s Pizzeria in Stealing, Alaska (Referred to Finance
Committee) .............................................. 249
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (3 minutes per speaker)
May 17, 2005
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ASSEMBLY MEETING AND HEARING ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 18, 2005 08:30 AM Board of Equalization Training Sessicfloldotna
May 18, 2005 09:00 AM Board of Equalization Heatings Soldotna
May 19, 2005 09:00 AM Board of Equalization Heatings Soldotna
June 7, 2005 07:00 PM Regular Assembly Meeting Soldotna
June 8, 2005 09:00 AM Board of Equalization Heatings Soldotna
June 9, 2005 09:00 AM Board of Equalization Hearing Soldotna
June 16, 2005 09:00 AM Board of Equalization Hearing Soldotna
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PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.)
1,
Ordinance 2005-1_1' Establishing-Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions on
_ Sexually Oriented Businesses in the Rural District of the Kenai Peninsula Borough
(Martin) (Postponed until 06/21/05) (Referred to Lands Committee)
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Ordinance 2005-13' Amending KPB 21.26.030 (A)(3) to Clarify Conditions for
Material Site Permits (Chay) (Heatings on 08/02/05 & 08/16/05) (Referred to
Lands Committee)
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Resolution 2005-029: Supporting the Continuation ofthe Kenai Spur Extension
Road Project (Mayor) (Postponed until 07/12/05) (Referred to Finance
Committee)
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Ordinance 2004-36' Amending KPB 5.18.430, Sales Tax Computation-
Maximum Tax, By Increasing It From $500 to $1000 (Mayor) (Referred to
Finance Committee) (Tabled on 03/01/05)
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INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS AND REPORTS
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NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will be held on June 7, 2005, at 7:00
P.M. in the Borough Assembly Chambers, Soldotna, Alaska.
This meeting will be broadcast on KDLL-FM 91.9 (Central Peninsula), KBBI-AM 890 (South Peninsula),
K2 01A O-FM 88.1 (East Peninsula). ..
Copies of agenda items are available at the Borough Clerk's Office in the Meeting Room just prior to the
meeting. For further information, please call the Clerk's Office at 714-2160 or toll free within the Borough at 1-800-
478-4441, Ext. 2160. Visit our website at www. borough, kenai, ak. us for copies of the agenda, meeting summaries,
ordinances and resolutions.
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With more coastline than the entire continental United 5rates combined, Alaska's stake in emerging oceans policy is
unmatched by any other state. Policy makers and key stakeholders from Alaska's resource industries are beginning to
turn their attention to the national discussion on ocean and coastal policy.
he nation's renewed
focus on ocean policy has the
potential to become Alaska's
"aquatic ANILCA" according
to Kurt Fredriksson, commis-
sioner of the state's
Department of Environmental
Conservation. "With twice
the coastline of the rest of the
country combined, Alaska's
stake in this issue is un-
matched by any other state in
the Union."
In addition to the state's ex-
r--~ive coastline, Alaska's
j~ercial fisheries produce
, slyly half the seafood
ianded in the United States,
and nearly 20 percent of the
nation's domestic oil resources
are produced from Alaska's
coastal areas. The overwhelm-
ing majority of the state's
wealth generating activity --
including world-class tourism,
mining, oil and gas and fishing
operations ~ takes place ei-
ther on the state's ocean
waters or along its coastline.
Alaska's policy makers and
key stakeholders are begin-
ning to turn their attention to
the national discussion of
ocean and coastal policy, and
while there is little question
regarding the significance of
such a policy to Alaska, it is
unclear to what extent
Alaskans will be able to influ-
ence the debate's outcomes.
Federal interest in reassess-
ino management of the coun-
trv's oceans beg_an
w:~th passage of the
Oceans Act of 2000,
through which
Congress created the U.S.
Commission on Ocean Policy.
Consisting of 16 members
from throughout the country;
the Commission held 16 pub-
lic meetings, and conducted 18
regional site visits ~ collect-
ing nearly 2,000 pages of
public testimony
before issuing its final
report on September
20, 2004.
The report, entitled
"An Ocean Blueprint
for the 21st Century,
contains 212 recommenda-
tions addressing all
aspects of ocean and coastal
policy. The report won praise
from Bush Administration
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Ocean Policy 1,
Kensin;ton Mine 3
Fisheries Update 6
Red Do; Certification 7
Sen. Murkowski- ANWR 8
Alaska Exports 9
Belu~la Whale Plan 10
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Rick Ro~ers
Tom Maloney
Stephanie Madsen
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of the Resource Development Council (RDC),
Alaska's largest privately funded nonprofit economic
development orSanization workin$ to develop
Alaska's natural resources in a responsible mann
and to create a broad-based, diversified economy
while protectin$ and enhancin~ the environment.
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KENSINGTON: A STUDY
IN PERSEVERANCE
If good things really do c'ome to those who wait, then the
folks at Coeur Alaska should be in for some very,, good times.
For well over a decade they have been working to find an ac-
ceptable development plan~ for the Kensington Mine north of
Juneau. They have faced numerous challenges along the way
to getting a favorable decision on the Final Supplement:~l
Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS) recently approved
by the U. S. Forest Service.
Of course, there are some that are opposed to the mine
under any circumstances, and these organizations and individ-
uals have taken advantage of the cumbersome state and federal
permitting processes to attempt to derail the 15roject. Thus far
those efforts have not achieved the desired goal of having
Coeur give up on the project, but the opportunity for mischief
is not over.
The gold prices of the 90s ~vere also a hurdle, and at one
:.point operating costs were at or above the price of gold. By
· "~?~:'~-~esigning the project, Coeur has reduced these costs t~
~.t $220 an ounce, well below world average. This reduc-
~ ]s more than $140 per ounce from some of the earlier op-
"~'r'a'~ion cost projections, quite a feat in itself. In addition, the
price of gold has been increasing of late to about $430 an
ounce. This situation, coupled with significant exploration po-
tential, ensures 'ongoing profitable operations, even with long-
term fluctuating gold prices.
The use of cyanide in the production process was also an
issue that caused concern in the public arena. Although there
is technology available to take care of the environmental risk
of using cyanide, just the word is enough to upset anyone fa-
miliar with the works of Agatha Christie or a number of other
murder mystery writers. Coeur has now made the decision to
eliminate onsite cyanide processing.
The biggest challenge for Coeur, as it is with most modern
mines, is how to handle the tailings from their underground
mine. The company, and what I can only assume was an armv
of environmental and engineering consultants, looked at a va-
riety of options. I am familiar with some, but not all of them.
The preferred alternative in the FSEIS provides for the dis-
posal of the tailings in a small unproductive lake. When the
mine is closed there will be a larger lake with improved fish
habitat and wetlands.
The Kensington project has been one of the most studied
projects in the history of Alaska resource development. Given
rl~,~ extensive public review this project has received and given
prable decision in the FSEIS, one would think that Coeur
Ad be ready to initiate its groundbreaking ceremony.
Unfortunatel~; that is not the case.
Coeur is still awaiting a number of final state and federal
permits from agencies such as the Alaska Department of
Natural Resources, the Environmental Protection Agency,
and the Army
Corps of Engineers.
We know that those
who oppose the
project will attempt
to get at least some
of these agencies to
ignore the years of
work and the ex-
penditure of tens of
millions of dollars
that went into the
final approval of a
preferred alternative
in the FSEIS that is
both environmen-
tally responsible
and operationally
economic.
If the agencies re-
spect the cumber-
some but thorough
EIS process, the
permits should be
~ssued over the next
couple of months.
We would hope that
these permits
Pictured above is the port site for the proposed
Kensington Mine outside Juneau.
would be issued as expeditiously as possible.
If the process proceeds as it should, Coeur could begin con-
struction around Jul>,' 1st. Such construction would write an-
other chapter in Alaska's illustrious mining history. The mine
·
will create over 300 construction jobs and around 225 long-
term operational jobs. Coeur has made a commitment to train
and hire Alaskans and has received the endorsement of local
Native organizations and others because of this commitment.
Clearl); Coeur is to be commended for its perseverance.
With luck, Coeur's commitment will be rewarded with a
groundbreaking ceremony this coming summer.
Footnote: While ~oin~ through the Seattle airport recently, I picked up a copy of
the Seattle Times. The fronl pa~e had a large full-color picture showin~ a sea lion
chowin~ down on a kin~ salmon in front of one of the dams on the Columbia
River. Apparently the sea lions have figured oul that kin~ salmon approachin~ a
dam are easy pickin~s. Given the poor showin~ of returnin~ kin~ salmon to lhe
Columbia lhis year, the sea lions relatively recent move Io this aquatic restaurant
was causin~ not unreasonable concern in the fish and ~qame management
community. However, what really caught my eye was a tidbil buried in the arli-
cie statin~ that since 2970 the sea lion population alon~ the west coast has tripled
- ~oin~ from around ]00,000 animals to an estimated population of over
300,000. Could it De that some of our sea lions decided to move south?.
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officials, including Under-
secretary of Commerce for
Oceans and Atmosphere,
Vice Admiral Conrad
Lautenbacher, Jr.,
"This marks the beginning
of an exciting new era
in ocean policy," said
Lautenbacher. "The Ocean
Commission has made it clear
that piecemeal approaches to
managing the oceans are a
thing of the past."
On December 17, 2004
President Bush created the
Ocean Policy Committee by
executive order. The
'committee, chaired by the
head of the Council on
Environmental Quality and
populated by ten cabinet sec-
retaries and a host of other
high-ranking federal officials,
is tasked with coordinating
the activities of the executive
departments and agencies re-
garding ocean-related mat-
ters. The Committee is also
charged with facilitating col-
laboration and consultation
on ocean policy among fed-
eral, state, tribal and local
governments, the private sec-
tor, foreign governments and
non-governmental organiza-
tions.
The Commission's report
and the Ocean Policy
Committee's mission present
Alaska with both threats and
opportunities. Stakeholders
from both the public and pri-
vate sector in Alaska have
identified two major policy
concerns ~ developing an
enhanced regional approach
to management and strength-
ening the federal agenc','
A 2002 report prepared by the state's marine protected area task force indicated no fewer than nine state and federa
ties administer pro,rams designed to protect Alaska's water and marine resources. Over 200 individual marine pro,
areas in 18 different categories exist in state and federal waters.
structure.
In a press statement issued
shortlv after release of the
Commission's report, David
Benton, executive director of
the Marine Conservation
Alliance (MCA), noted, "The
North Pacific Council in
Alaska has a strong record of
preventing overfishing and
protecting fish habitat. Our
experience shows that the
system can work, and work
well." Based in Juneau, the
MCA is composed of har-
vesters, processors, and
coastal communities
throughout Alaska.
Stephanie Madsen, vice
president of the Pacific
Unlike much of the rest of the country, Alaska's fisheries have been effectively
managed for sustainabi/ity, and the state's ocean and coastal waters are essen-
tially pollution free.
Seafood Processors Assoc-
iation and chair of the North
Pacific Fisheries Management
Council, believes Alaska's
management successes can be
a model for the rest of the
country.
"Manv of the Ocean
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Commission's recommenda-
tions reflect the best practices
currentlv in use bv the North
Pacific Council," Madsen
said. "We have institutional-
ized the practice of not ex-
ceeding the allowable
biological catch levels set by
our science and statistical
committee. This practice ex-
emplifies the proactive ap-
proach to fisheries
management used success-
fully in the North Pacific."
For man); however,
port for an enhanced reg
management approach tm
to skepticism when consider-
ing the prospect of a
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Relation to Overall
Structure (Appendix E)
Shown here are the institutional components that may be established in the Executive Office of the President (EOP)
to establish federal leadership and coordination of the nation's oceans and coasts. This dia~ram also illustrates the
organizational relationship between these new components and the existin~ units in the EOP.
strengthened and expanded
federal agency structure.
Both the Commission's re-
port and the Bush adminis-
tration's ocean action plan
envision new federal pro-
grams, offices and staff. State
officials worry this new bu-
reaucracy will not take into
account Alaska's unique set
of circumstances.
Unlike much of the rest of
the country, Alaska's fisheries
have been effectively man-
~ed for sustainabi]itv, and
i state's ocean and coastal
,/ers are essentially pollu-
tion free. Issues such as
beach closures, coasta] wet-
]ands loss and non-point
source pollution are of para-
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mount concern to manv
states,but have little rele-
vance in Alaska.
A 2002 report prepared by
the state's marine protected
area task force indicates no
fewer than nine state and fed-
eral agencies administer pro-
grams designed to protect
Alaska's water and fish re-
sources. Over 200 individual
marine protected areas in 18
different categories exist in
state and federal waters. This
U.S. Ocean Policy Commission
www. oceancomm~ss~on.gov/
State of Alaska's Comments
www. state.ak.us/local/oceansreport.htm
Committee on Ocean Policy
ocean.ceq.gov/
North Pacific Fisheries Management Council
www. fakr. noaa.gov/npfmc/
Marine Conservation Alliance
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inventory does not include
the essential fish habitat pro-
gram recently drafted by the
North Pacific Council.
Recognizing Alaska's stake
in this issue, Governor Frank
Murkowski has worked to
prepare the state for partici-
pation in the national policy
discussion. The Governor
formed an Ocean Policy sub-
cabinet consisting of the
Commissioners of Environ-
mental Conservation, Fish
and Game, Natural
Resources, Community and
Economic Development and
representatives from the
Governor's office. The sub-
cabinet is staffed by a newly
created Ocean Policy
Coordinator position created
by the Governor through ad-
ministrative order.
The state submitted exten-
sive comments to the U.S.
Commission on Ocean
Policy in June 2004 in which
Governor Murkowski
pointed out, "Our experience
with other redundant organi-
zations does not convince us
that new government struc-
tures for centralized federal
management produce better
environmental or manage-
ment results than proper uti-
lization and funding of
existing programs and agen-
cies."
Instead of a federally
driven process, the Governor
encouraged the Commission
to give states the primary,, re-
sponsibilit?, for the country's
ocean resources.
"We look forward to the
coastal states playing a lead
role implementing the im-
prpvements for ocean man-
agement outlined in the
report," Murkowski said.
"An emphasis on state en-
forcement mechanisms...will
strengthen our ability to...
manage for success in both
environmental protection
and resource development."
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Major federal fisheries ini-
tiatives for the North
Pacific's Exclusive Economic
Zone (EEZ)are moving be-
fore lawmakers in
Washington, D.C., poten-
tially giving this Congress
the most say on federal fish-
eries policy since the reau-
thorization of the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act
(MSA).
With Alaska's Congressional delega-
tion in key committee positions, Alaska
will have considerable influence on the
direction of federal fisheries and ocean
legislation.
"We should be alert and work to-
gether toward mutually beneficial
goals," said Chuck Totemoff, President
of Chenega Corporation. "Our
Delegation does not need widely con-
flicting requests from their con-
stituents,'' he said. "This is a time for us
to show some solidarity in protecting
the needs of Alaska within the North
Pacific."
Here is a summary of the most signif-
icant federal fisheries initiatives and
their implications for Alaska.
Reauthorization of the MSA: While
reauthorization is not likely to pass until
2006, House and Senate Resource
Committee drafts are expected to
emerge soon and will set the stage for
hearings- both in the field and in
Congress. This legislation governs man-
agement of federal fisheries in the U.S.
Since the North Pacific contains over
60% of the federal fisheries biomass,
language in the MSA will have a direct
impact on Alaska's fisheries-dependent
communities and the state's economy.
Industry expects specific language on
community protections, Essential Fish
Habitat (EFH), rationalization program
tools, ecosystem management, and
many other issues.
"The primary issue is not letting the
failures of other management regions
dictate what happens in the North
Pacific," warned Alan Austerman, Fish
Advisor to Governor Murkowski.
Open Oceans :~.~uaculture (OOA)
legislation: The Nat~onat Oceanic and
PaSe 6
Atmospheric Administration is ex-
pected to call for permitting capabilities
for offshore fish farming in the EEZ.
The Alaskan fishing industry, and coastal
communities oppose such a move, sup-
porting the Governor's position to ex-
_
empt the North Pacific from a fish farm
permitting program. Senator Lisa
Murkowski is expected to introduce leg-
islation that will mitigate the impacts of
OOA legislation on the North Pacific.
Alaska currently prohibits the farming
of finfish in state waters, but supports shell-
fish aquaculture.
National Ocean Exploration:
Senator Stevens introduced the National
Ocean Exploration Program Act, S.39.
"This bill brings a focus on remote
ocean research and exploration, in par-
ticular, deep marine regions, specifically,
hvdrothermal vents communities and
seamounts. More research on these
areas, where organisms exist in highly
toxic environments, may bring signifi-
cant scientific and medical break-
throughs,'' said Stevens.
Marine Debris: S.362, sponsored by
Senator Inouye, would authorize $15
million each vear to NOAA and the
Coast Guard to map the sources and im-
pacts of marine debris, enforce penalties
for fishers and other ships that dump
garbage into the ocean, and provide
grants for cooperative clean-up pro-
grams.
Ballast water standards: Senator
Inouve also introduced S.363 to amend
·
the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance
Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to
establish vessel ballast water manage-
ment requirements.
Early warning systems: Several bills
addressing integrated oceans and coastal
observations svstems, particularly for
tsunamis, are surfacing, including
May 2005 F~esource 8eview
Senator Olympia Sno
S.361 and Senator Inouve~
S.50.
Endangered Species Act
(ESA): H.R. 1299 amends
the ESA of 1973 to update
the process for designating
critical habitat under that act.
Other bills amending the
ESA are also expected to be
introduced.
Ocean Legislation: The U.S.
Commission on Ocean Policy called for
dramatic changes in fisheries manage-
ment, finding it too "fractionalized."
Rep. Vernon Ehlers has introduced H.R.
50, the "NOAA Organic Act," as an
overarching law describing the mission
and functions of NOAA. The bill, sup-
ported by President George Bush, seeks
to codify NOAA administration.
Expect to see competing legislation
and ocean policy initiatives as a major
focus. Members of the House Oceans
Caucus are planning to reintrod,'
"Oceans-21" which called for ecSsy~,
based ocean management in the 10o~_.
Congress. Rep. Rahall authored H.R.
4706 that would seek to reform the re-
gional fisher',', management councils
which set fishing quotas.
Marine Mammal Protection Act:
The MMPA is due for reauthorization
and a bill is expected soon.
Congressman Richard Pombo is likely
to be a leader on this issue.
Marine Protected Areas: MPAs may
strike alarm in the heart of many
Alaskans, but a newly strengthened fed-
eral MPA advisory committee is looking
for language in ocean legislation that
will provide additional MPA manage-
ment tools for regional councils.
Watch these bills closely and work
with your organization and others to re-
spond. Become familiar with new ap-
proaches, like ecosystem management,
that could facilitate significant change in
business.
Along with action within the regional
fishery management system and
Alaska Board of Fisheries, the next
years are going to be very lively in the
i~ishing industrv. '
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RED DOG JOINS ELITE GROUP OF CERTIFIED
BY JIM KULAS, ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERINTENDENT, TECK COMINCO ALASKA, INC.
MINES
The Red Dog operation has joined an elite group of mines
that have an internationally certified Environmental
Management System (EMS). Simply put, it's a big deal.
EMS compliments a large and complex Red Dog operation.
It addresses all activities that can have an impact on the envi-
ronment. Whether it's the discharge of water or the migration
of caribou, all significant environmental aspects of the opera-
tion must be addressed and processes have to be put in place
to minimize their impacts. Ingrained within the EMS is the
obligation for continuous improvement and compliance with
all environmental requirements.
Red Dog is located on NANA Regional Corporation land
and Teck Cominco Alaska Incorporated is the operator. It is
the world's largest zinc mine and it operates in a sensitive arc-
tic environment where the protection of subsistence resources
is crucial. Red Dog is also multifaceted; it is not only a mine,
but also a processing plant, port, a 52-mile road, a fuel storage
facility, two large power plants and two sizeable accommoda-
tion facilities.
Red Dog complies with over 150 permits, regulations and
agreements that contain over 3,000 individual requirements
(and growing). The mine's water discharge permit is one of
the most complex in the nation. Over 1,200 water and bio-
' -~,ical tests are conducted each summer just for this permit,
) hardly a drop of water goes unmonitored. In addition,
.-ere is monitoring of air qualit)~ vegetation, waste products,
fuel use and more.
Red Dog is an indust~ leader when it comes to investigat-
ing environmental issues. Over 300 studies have been con-
ducted and several dozen are currently underway. Red Dog
routinely studies invertebrates, fish, land and marine mam-
mals, vegetation, birds, dust, mine waste and more.
Countless reports are generated that are sent to an extensive
list of stakeholders. There is regular communication with the
workforce, the Subsistence Committee (a local elders over-
sight group), the regional villages, the local borough, Maniilaq
(the tribal health organization), the Department of
Environmental Conservation, the Department of Natural
Resources, the Efivironmental Protection Agency, the Coast
Guard and many others.
In a more practical sense, EMS is a tool to help the entire
work force do it right when it comes to the environment. It
engages all employees and contractors and gives them the
knowledge and resources they need to look after their areas.
Nobody gets left out; a clear line of sight is established be-
tween the environmental requirement and the person who is
responsible for managing this requirement. This has estab-
lished a culture that makes environmental management every-
one's responsibility.
Establishing an EMS and reaching certification took a great
deal of dedication and hard work. It was a multimillion dol-
lar, two-year effort that required over 25,000 man-hours to
complete and a real demonstration of Red Dog's environmen-
tal commitment.
Red Dog was certified ISO 1400'1'1996 compliant on May
10, 2004. This achievement is very good news for the opera-
tion and all of its stakeholders.
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ANWR TAKES BIG FIRST STEP,
T. ,. LO N G JOURNEY
TILL ..... LOOMS
The Chinese have a sayifig,
"A journey of a 1,000 miles
starts with a single step." On
March 16 we took a giant
first step toward opening the
Arctic coastal plain to oil ex-
ploration. But we still have a
complex journey ahead.
By utilizing the budget
process we have succeeded
for the first time in a decade
in avoiding filibusters against
opening ANWR. But this
process opens us to challenge
at a half dozen points, requir-
ing us to hold on to our two-
vote margin in the Senate and
to win a majority in the
House in the face of a fierce
counterattack bv environ-
mental groups.
While our side, led bv
Arctic Power, has had no
money for advertising, we
saw environmental groups
spend hundreds of thousands
of dollars on a radio, print
and TV campaign in Florida
alone. We hear that environ-
mental groups have amassed
up to $20 million to spend in
coming months - the state
likely able to afford only a
fraction of that in response.
Clearly for us to win,
Alaskans must dig in, not
only into our wallets, but also
we must give of our time and
letter-writing abilities to
counter the propaganda we
face.
While use of the budget
process eliminates the fili-
buster and weeks of Senate
floor time and sets up a fair
vote on ANWR- lust as
Congress anticipated in 1980
- it does tie ANWR's ap-
proval to congressional ac-
ceptance of an ore, ali buagc.:
plan - something Congress
has not completed in two of
the past three years.
For ANWR to advance we
the reconciliation bill that
Alaskans will be able to relax.
It is hard to believe how
tough this fight will be when
first need passage of a com-
promise budget resolution
including ANWR- a process
that is complicated by a host
of other spending c~isputes.
Once a budget blueprint is
approved, then the Senate
Energy and House Resources
Committees will set about
crafting language to open the
area to exploration. That will
also be complex, since only
provisions that directly help
raise revenues can be in-
cluded in the follow-up
budget "reconciliation" bill
in the Senate.
After we craft a provision,
gain committee approval and
get it past the Senate's
Parliamentarian, we will still
need to withstand several
likely efforts to strip ANWR
from the bill in both the
Senate and House. It will
only be after final conference
approval and floor passage of
vou think of the benefits of
opening ANWR.
If someone told you we
could stop paying $53 million
a dav to foreign countries for
oil and produce up to 1 mil-
lion good paying-jobs with-
out harming our environ-
ment, most Americans would
sav what are we waiting for?
Given that over the past
three decades Americans
have helped transfer an as-
tounding $7 trillion dollars to
OPEC producers, one would
think we would welcome
more domestic energy devel-
opment -- especially when
gasoline prices are at record
levels with still higher prices
in the forecast. Since we're
producing about half as much
oil as we did three decades
ago, vou would think open-
ing ANWR would be easier.
But the environmental
community has spent decades
selling a simple, inaccurate
message. They claim either
there is not enough oil to
make opening ANWR
worthwhile, or that any oil
produced would be shipped
overseas. They claim that
opening the "1002" area will
have a devastating effect on
the caribou or destrov
Alaska's last wilderness.
They use old data, ignoring
that most of the oil in
ANWR is forecast to be eco-
nomic to produce at current
prices. They ignore that a me-
dian find- 10.4 billion barrels
will equal twice the proven
oil reserves of all of Texas an~
total our current impo~
from Saudi Arabia for 2_
vears.
They ignore the new tech-
nology from computerized 3-
D seismic to underground
directional drilling that guar-
antee minimal surface disrup-
tion. They ignore that almost
no Alaska oil has been ex-
ported this century and gloss
over the fact that at nearby
Prudhoe Bay caribou have
thrived B the herd there hav-
ing grown 10-fold. And they
ignore what we also know,
that opening ANWR will re-
sult in oil development af-
fecting little more land than a
moderately sized American
farm, while an area larger
thin the State of South
Carolina remains protected.
We face the most epic battle
for our future since the de-
bate over the Alaska land
act. It's time we all suit u
because evervone is going to
have to play for Alaska to
emerge victoriously later this
veaF.
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12%
United States Exports (Origin of Movement -
Total) Via Alaska (by commodity)
3% 5%
3%
16%
54%
a Fish and Seafood
· Minerals
~ Energy
[] Fertilizers
·Wood
· Precdous Stones/Metals
· Other Commodities
United States Exports (Origin of Movement -
Total) Via Alaska (by country)
2%
3%
3o,,'0
3
8%
!1oc
8%
18%
37%
· Japan
· ReDublic of Korea
[] Canacla
[] China
· Germany
· Mexico
· Switzerland
[] Netherlands
· Spa~n
· Belgium
[] Other Countries
INTERNATIONAL
TRADE BOOSTS ALASKA ECONOMY
8y Gre~ Wolf, Executive Director, World Trade Center Alaska
The role of international trade in
helping to build a stronger, more diver-
sified Alaskan economv continues to
grow. Commodity exports to markets
around the world grew significantly in
2004, exceeding $3 billion for the first
I~ time in more than a decade. Overall, ex-
'-.,~orts totaled $3.1 billion, an increase of
)5% over the previous year.
." Japan, long the state's largest trading
.partner, maintained its leading position
in 2004. With exports of $1.1 billion,
Japan accounted for some 37 percent of
the state's total worldwide exports.
Korea, traditionally the state's second
largest market, was so again with ex-
ports reaching $579 million, amounting
to 18 percent of Alaska's total exports.
Canada managed to maintain the num-
ber three spot, just edging out a rapidly
rising China. In 2004, exports to our
next-door neighbor were $246 million,
a 7 percent increase from the prior year.
Among the state's major export desti-
nations, China recorded the strongest
growth in 2004. At $246 million, ship-
ments to China were up some 56% over
2003. Strong growth also came frdm
two European markets, Germany and
Spain, rising 56% and 86% respectively
over the previous year. While smaller
than the state's primary Pacific Rim
markets, these two countries, along
vith the Netherlands and S,witzerland,
~e ranked among Alaska s top ten
~]argest export customers.
Seafood has been and remains
Alaska's top export commodity. In
2004, these exports grew bY 20 percent
_over the previous year, reaching $1.6
billion. This amounts to 53% of the
state's total exports. Minerals are the
second largest
export. Last
year, mineral
exports totaled
$505 million, a
22 percent in-
crease from
2"33. Zinc and
lead account
for the bulk of
mineral ship-
ments from
Alaska. Energy Gre~ Wolf
is the third
largest export category. Made up
mainly of liquid natural gas, coal and
_
petrochemicals, energy shipments to-
taled $376 million, a 23 percent rise
over 2003. Rounding out the top five
export commodities are fertilizers ($231
million) and wood products ($105 mil-
lion).
It is important to note that the state's
$3.1 billion export figure only counts
the exports of commodities and prod-
ucts, but does not include service sector
exports. Service exports include engi-
neering, construction, oil and gas field
support, logistics and architecture,
among others. A growing number of
Alaskan firms have developed world-
class capabilities in these fields and are
~'inding profitable markets overseas.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ob-
tain an accurate total of service sector
exports. Unlike commodities, where re-
quired documentation enables a wide
variety of statistics to be recorded and
reported, sUch documentation is not
mandatory when companies enter into
contracts or other agreements to pro-
. ~
vide services to customers abroad.
Thus, we often rely on anecdotal evi-
dence, such as a press release, mention
in an annual report, or conversation
with a company executive, to measure
service sector exports. At World Trade
Center Alaska, through our work with
local companies actively engaged in
selling their services overseas, we know
that these exports are sizable and grow-
ing steadily. We estimate that current
service sector exports range between
$500 and $750 million on an annual
basis, but this is only an estimate and, in
all likelihood, understates the actual
amount.
Looking forward, to grow from cur-
rent export levels, it will be important
for Alaska not only to bolster sales to
long-time traditional markets, such as
Japan, Korea and Canada, but also to
take steps now to identify and pursue
opportunities in large emerging new
markets for Alaska such as China and
India. Alaska is fortunate to possess
natural resources that are essential
building blocks for economies that are
growing and modernizing. Geo-
graphically, the state is well-positioned
and with the political stability we offer
as part of the United States, Alaska's
role as a reliable exporter to the Pacific
Rim and elsewhere in the world is des-
tined only to grow.
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DRAFT CONSERVATION PLAN
A MS FOR RECOVERY OF
BELUGA WHALE POPULATION
The National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) has
released its Draft
Conservation Plan for the
Cook Inlet Beluga Whale.
The 160-page document out-
lines actions the agency be-
lieves should be taken over
the next decade to promote
conservation and recovery of
the beluga whale population
in Cook Inlet.
The whale's stock in Cook
Inlet declined by more than
50 percent, prompting federal
regulators to list it as threat-
ened under the Marine
Mammal Protection Act.
Overviews of ever?: possi-
ble element that may be af-
fecting the whales' recovery,
including both natural and
human-induced factors, are
written into the draft plan.
The plan also outlines a con-
servation strategy and identi-
fies research priorities.
The draft plan states that
oil and gas development
should be restricted from the
most important beluga habi-
tat near river mouths. It calls
for monitoring underwater
noise caused by construction
projects, boating and ship-
ping activity in the upper
Inlet, as well as more research
to help federal regulators un-
derstand the ecology of the
whales, fill knowledge gaps
and to provide a scientific
framework-for future man-
agement.
The plan "builds on a
decade of applied research by
NOAA Fisheries describing
the biology, genetics, and
habitat of these whales, as
well as factors which have led
to their decline,"'said Alaska
region administrator James
Balsiger. "We offer several
recommendations intended
to reduce ongoing impacts,
improve existing knowledge
and recover the stock."
In 2006 NMFS will revisit
the issue of whether to give
the Cook Inlet beluga whales
additional protection under
the federal Endangered
Species Act (ESA), according
Federal officials believe overharvestin~ by subsistence hunlers caused the bel-
uga whale population in Cook Inlet to crash. However, environmenta/ists claim
human activily, inctudin~ shipping, industrial and community discharges and
noise from airports, trains and highways, may inhibit the whale's recovery.
to the plan.
Federal officials believe
overharvesting by subsis-
tence hunters was the pri-
marx: cause behind the stock's
population crash. Environ-
mentalists unsuccessfully
sued the federal government
to force an ESA listing,
claiming that human activity,
including oil and gas devel-
opment, shipping, commu-
nity discharges and noise
from airports, trains and
highways, contributed to the
crash and pose a threat to the
whale's recovery. -
Since hunting was sharply
curtailed, the population has
stabilized at an estimated
abundance of 366 whales.
NMFS would like to see the
population recover to about
780 animals, but warns it
could take decades to reach
that level.
RDC is convening a d~-
verse stakeholders group of
Cook Inlet region businesses,
industries, utilities and local
governments to review and
submit substantive com-
ments on the conservation
plan. Public comments on the
plan are due May 16. RDC
will post an Action Alert on
the issue at www. akrdc.org.
ALASKA MINERS DISAGREE WITH STATE'S RANKING IN GLOBAL INDUSTRY SURVEY
Alaska fell from 29th to 55th place
this year in the Fraser Institute's annual
global investment survey, but Alaska
miners insist the results are inaccurate.
"It is clear that the Fraser Institute
study is not an accurate evaluation of
Alaska," said Steve Borel], Executive
Director of the Alaska Miners
Association. "At ]east eight junior and
major minerals companies that have ei-
ther operating mines or significant ex-
ploration projects in Alaska were not
asked to participate in the study."
Although it rated high ~or potently.!
investment, Alaska dropped sharply
this year in investment attractiveness.
The Fraser Institute describes its "pol-
icy potential index" as a report card to
governments on the attractiveness of
their mining policies. Some 259 compa-
nies from around the world responded
to the surve,~; giving their opinions on
the investment attractiveness of 64 re-
gions.
Nevada was rated as having the best
mineral policies for the fifth straight
year. Zimbabwe came in last and British
Columbia and Alaska scored in the hot-
tom third.
"The difficulty is that potential in-
vestors in Europe or Asia do not know
the facts, and to the extent that they be-
lieve the Fra~er study, it can discourage
investing in Alaska," said Borell.
"For example, aboriginal land issues
are a huge unknown in Australia and
parts of Canada," Bore]l explained. "I,
Alaska, this issue was settled in 1971 an
the Native corporation lands are recog-
nized as very prospective for mineral
development, and the corporations are
seen as very good business partners."
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WOMEN IN RESOURCES RECEPTION
A BIG HIT, R DC BOARD MEETS WITH
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS AND ADMINISTRATION
Gold, Silver and Jade...Women Love Resources! That was
the theme for the Resource Development Council's first an-
nual ~Women in Resources" reception held at Alaska's Capital
Inn in Juneau on March 30th.
Women RDC board members hosted the reception for
Alaska's women policv leaders. Yes, it was an all women's re-
ception. But that didr~'t stop one member of the opposite gen-
der from joining in on the networking opportunity.
Lieutenant Governor Loren Leman made a guest appearance
since his wife Carolyn was unable to attend.
Special thanks g~es to House Speaker John Harris who
guaranteed the event's success bv ending a caucus meeting in
.
time for our female House members to drop by.
"The event was a true success and we look forward to host-
~)ing future 'Women in Resources' gatherings," noted RDC
Executive Committee member Wendv Lindskoog, who serves
as Director of External Affairs at the Alaska Railroad
Corporation.
The reception was held in conjunction with the RDC Board
of Directors annual legislative flv-in. More than 20 RDC
board members and staff participated. The group met with
legislative leaders from both houses and both parties, as well
as several Murkowski administration officials.
RDC ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES
Billie Rae Gillas is leaving RDC after five years of superb
service to the organization. She is returning to shipboard,
seafood processing management with her husband Joe'and son
James on the East Coast.
Gillas formerly spent seven years in human resource man-
agement for factory, trawlers operating in the Bering Sea and
along the Pacific Coast and is excited about her family's new
opportunities. Gillas is well-rooted in Alaska, having gradu-
ated from Homer High School and worked with former
Speaker of the House, Gall Phillips, prior to joining RDC.
Life-long Alaskan Deantha Crockett, a Bartlett High
School graduate who is working on a degree in political sci-
ence from the University of Alaska Anchorage, will assume
Gillas' membership/finance responsibilities at RDC.
Crockett has assisted RDC in planning and execution of the
organization's special events. Email Crockett at
dcrockett@akrdc.org.
PRODUCERS APPEAL TAX HIKE, FALLING
PRODUCTION POSES FUTURE THREAT
Prudhoe Bay oil producers last month filed an administra-
·
rive appeal to February's change in how Alaska assesses oil
production taxes for six Prudhoe Bay satellite fields. That
change, which sent shock waves through the oil industo; will
essentially raise taxes on the industry between $150 million
and $190'million per year when oil is at $42 per barrel.
Meanwhile, North'Slope oil production will average less
over the next decade than state officials had forecasted, ac-
cording to the latest official revenue forecast. While the fore-
cast shows higher oil prices will keep Alaska out of a budget
deficit for one more year, the real threat over the long term is
falling production.
The forecast shows production dropping an additional five
percent from the state's December 2004 forecast. The
Department of Revenue now expects North Slope production
to average 880,000 barrels a day through 2015, down from
924,000 a day in the December forecast and 942,000 barrels in
a spring 2004 forecast.
While much of the production drop in the latest forecast is
due to revisions in satellite field developments and postpone-
ment of start-up dates for the Liberty and Point Thompson
fields, state officials pointed out that increased exploration and
development by industry will be critical in stabilizing produc-
tion.
However, industry mav be hesitant to commit new capital
dollars to Alaska, given 'the recent production tax hike and
proposals on the horizon for much larger increases, including
one that could end up as a voter initiative in the 2006 general
election.
CLEAN WATER ACT EXPANSION
A bill that would expand the federal Clean Water Act from
navigable waters to "all U.S. waters" has been introduced in
Congress. H_.R. 1356, which has 126 cosponsors, could inhibit
development in Alaska and elsewhere.
The legislation has been referred to the House Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. RDC members are en-
couraged to review the bill and express their opinion to the
committee's chairman, Congressman Don Young.
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I 6:00. -- BUDGET WORK SESSIONI
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
1 Proclamation-- Motorcycle Awareness Month
2. Proclamation -- V.F.W. Buddy Poppy Week
3. Larry L. Lewis, Wildlife Technician III, Alaska Department of Fish
& Game -- Long-Term Wildlife Mitigation Efforts on the Kenai
Peninsula
ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 2096-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,740,085 in the Airport Land System Special
Revenue Fund and the Parallel Taxiway Capital Project Fund.
a. Substitute Ordinance No. 2096-2005 -- Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations by $55,112 in the Airport Land
System Special Revenue Fund and $2,204,456 in the Parallel
Taxiway Capital Project Fund.
2. Ordinance No. 2097-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $200,000 in the General Fund and the Multipurpose
Facility Capital Project Fund for Improvements Requested by the Arctic
Winter Games Host Society.
a. Substitute Ordinance No. 2097-2005 --Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations by $200,000 in the Arctic Winter
Games Improvements Capital Project Fund for Improvements
Requested by the Arctic Winter Games Host Society.
3. Ordinance No. 2098-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $794 for Library Grants.
4. Ordinance No. 2099-2005 -- Amending the Definition of"Parking
Space, Private" in KMC 14.20.320(b) to Exclude Garages and to
Require Such Parking Spaces to be at Least Nine (9) Feet Wide.
5. Ordinance No. 2100-2005 -- Amending KMC 14.20.320(b) to Add a
Definition for "Lot Coverage."
6. Ordinance No. 2101-2005-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $11,500 in the Street Improvement Capital Project
Fund for a Grant From the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for Culvert
Replacement on Boat Launch Road.
7. Resolution No. 2005-16 -- Expressing Support for KPB Ordinance
2005-19; Repealing KPB 2.56.005 and Enacting KPB 2.56.006,
Adopting the 2005 Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan.
8. Resolution No. 2005-23 -- Approving a Contract to Alaska
Roadbuilders, Inc. for the Project Entitled Kenai Municipal Airport
Taxiway Extension - 2005 for the Total Amount of $1,857,976.00.
9. Liquor License Renewal -- PROTEST
Roy Dale Howard, d/b/a Kenai Joe's -- Beverage Dispensary
ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Ratified
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. Ordinance No. 2102-2005 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing July 1, 2005 and Ending June 30, 2006.
4. *Ordinance No. 2103-2005 -- Amending the Fine Schedule in KMC
13.10.015 by Adding Negligent Driving, Failure to Yield to an
Emergency Vehicle and Violations of Airport Parking Regulations to the
List of Minor Offenses on the Fine Schedule that Can be Disposed of
Without a Court Appearance.
5. Approval -- Cost of Living Salary Increase/City Clerk and City Attorney
6. Approval -- Arctic winter Games Agreement/Reimbursement of Costs
Related to Multipurpose Facility Upgrades.
7. Approval -- Lot 1, Block 5; Lot 2, Block 2; and, Lot 2, Block 4, General
Aviation Apron.
a. Consents to Assignments -- Robert Bielefeld to Kenai Aviation
Leasing Company, LLC
b. Consents to Subleases -- Kenai Aviation Leasing Company LLC
to Kenai Aviation, Inc.
8. Approval -- Special Use Permit/Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- East
24,500+ S.F. Portion Between the East Curbline and East Property
Line of Lot 1, Gusty Subdivision, Addition No. 8.
9. Approval -- Amendments to Airport Regulations -- Chapter 6.05,
Short-Term and Limited Long-Term Parking.
10. Discussion -- Proposed City of Kenai Mini-Grant
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None scheduled.
ITEM P: ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend and participate. Additional information is
available through the City Clerk's office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, or visit our
website at http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us.
MAKE 2:111 PACKETS
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COUNC]:L PACKET b]:$TI~BUT]:ON
'~,J COUNC:EL MEET]:N~ DATE:
Mayor/Council Attorney ~ Taylor/Sprin~/er/Kebschull
Clerk / City Mana~e~ / Public Wo~ks
,,,Police Department~ Finance ~' Enginee~
Senior Cente~ / Airport / Kim
Library ~/ Parks & Recreation ~ Clarion
,Fire Deportment ~ 5chmidt ~ Mellish
VISTA ¢ Olson (Mail) KSRM
A&ENbA D:I:STI~BUT~ON
5ewer Treatment Plant 5treats
5hop Dock
Building Maintenance Animal Control
Water/Sewer Counter
DELIVER
Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk.
The Clarion, Davis, KSRM, Mellish & 5chmidt's Office will pick thei~ packet up in
my office. Mail Representative Olson's to 5tote Capitol, Ro°m :tlO, ,Tuneau (mailing
labels in Dyno Label list). The portion of the agenda published by the Clarion
should be emailed as soon as possible afte~ Noon on packet day. The came~a-
~eady agenda c:/myfiles/documents/minutes/agenda fo~m fo~ paper)is emailed to
Denise at/~¢ninsu/a ~/a~ion (at email folde~ Wo~k Session/Special Meetings,
Composition in Contacts o~ Ibell~acsalaska.net). Home Page documents (agenda,
~esolutions, o~dinances fo~ public hea~ing, and o~dinances
usually emailed to me and ]; hold them in my HTML file. Place them onto the city's
website with D~eamweave~ f~om the~e as soon as possible before leaving the
office fo~ the weekend.