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Home My WebLink About2005-10-19 Council PacketKenai City Counci i Meeting Packet October 19, 2005 AGENDA KENAI CITY COIINCIL- REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http'//www, ci.kenaj.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDR_~ . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION ADMINISTERING OF OATHS OF OFFICE ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Agenda Approval 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: le . SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) Larry Peek, Architect and James McConnell, Project Coord/nator for Senior Connection, Inc. -- Assisted Living Project Update Rick Baldwin-- KEDS Update , ITEM C: ITEM D: ITEM E: ITEM F: Sharon Vannatta-- Kenai Community Library/Usage of the Library. UNSC~D~ED PUuLIC CO_.M~__~.NT~._ (3 minutes) REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LF~ISLATORS AND COUNCILS RE~RTS OF KENAI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COERCE PUBLIC le e Ordinance No. 2126-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,043.75 in the General Fund for a Grant From the Rasmuson Foundation Art Acquisition Initiative. Ordinance No. 2127-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund for Shop Repair and Maintenance. . ITEM G: , ITEM H: ITEM I: Xe , . , . , ITEM J: Xe 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM K: ITEM L: Resolution No. 2005-47 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY06 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet. MINUTF~ *Regular City Council Meeting of October 5, 2005. OLD BUSnTESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Ratified Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2128-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriationa by $6,200 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. *Ordinance No. 2129-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,555.55 in the General Fund for a Boys & Girls Club State Grant. *Ordinance No. 2130-2005 -- Enacting KMC 1.15.130 Entitled, "Telephonic Participation," Which Allows and Establishes Rule~ for Council Members to Telephonically Participate in Council Meetings. Discussion -- Council/Commission Liaison Assignments Discussion-- 2005 Dip Net Fishery Report COMMISSION/CO _MM_!TTR~. 1~ ~._PORTS 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 _EXECUTIVR S~S~ION_ -- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJO~ENT OCTOBER !9, 200~ REGULAR COUNCIL ME~ING CHANGES: REQUESTED BY: REPLACEMENT PAGE: ADDITIONS TO: I-6, Discussion/Council Liaison Assignments J-3, Harbor Commission Report -- Application for appointment to Harbor Commission submitted by Bill Osbom. J-6, Planning & Zoning Commission Report -- Application for appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission submitted by Loft Chase. L-l, City Manager Report -- Wetland sale discussion/additional correspondence from Brad Meiklejohn. MAYOR MAYOR MAYOR CITY MANAGER No changes. CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT z 0 ~0 ~0~ ~0 ~0~ ~0 ~0~ > ~ ~wzw o ~00 ~ 0 > wZW 0 ~°o~~ > wzw 0 ~00 ~00 I- w w ~mzm 0 ~oo ~~ wzw 0 ~00 O0 CITY OF KENA! ~ 5 REGULAR ELECTION OF OCTOBER 4, 2005 WE, the members of the Kenai City Council, do hereby certify the results of a canvass of the ballots for the Regular Election of October 4, 2005. ABSENTEE (in-person, by-fax, personal needs, by-mail) AND __~~TIO~D BALLOTS RECEIVED ABSENTEE/__~UESTIONED BALLOTS RF~ECTED ABSENTEE/_~UESTIONED BALLOTS COUNTED POLL V__._~OTER TURN OUT TOTAL_.__~VOTER TURN OUT NUMBER OF KENAI REGISTERED VOTERS VOTER TURN OUT 152 1,294 1,481 4,855 3O.50% CITY COUNCIL/THR~:~.yE_~ S~-ATS: CANDIDATE SWARNER, Linda BOYLE, Michael BUTLER, Jim OSBO.______~RNE, John Write-Ins POLL VOTES RECEIVED 564 475 446 399 14~ ABSENTEE, ETC. VOTES RECEIVED 78 47 60 35 TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED 642 522 5O6 434 17 CITY COUNCIL/ONE, ON~.-Y~_~ S~AT: CANDIDATE MOLLOY, Robert NAVARRE, Timothy__ WALDEN~ Scott Write-Ins POLL VOTES RECEIVED 528 442 273 3 ABSENTEE, ETC. VOTES RECEIVED 44 69 30 0 TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED 572 511 303 3 Pat Porter, Mayor Joe Moore, Vice Mayor Linda Swarner, Council Member Blaine D. Gilman, Council Member Richard A. Ross, Council Member Cliff Massie, Council Member James N. Buffer, III, Council Member ATTEST: Date Carol L. Freas, City Clerk CITY OF KENAI REGULAR ELECTION OF OCTOBER 4, 2005 CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS ABSENTEE, SPECIAL NEEDS AND (~UESTIONED BALLOTS WHEREAS, the undersigned judges of City of Kenai Canvass Board for the Regular Election of the City of Kenai, held on October 4, 2005, do solemnly affmn the results of said election for absentee, personal needs, and questioned ballots, counted on October 11 2005 as follows: ' FOR CITY COUNC!L, TWO TIq~'.E-Y~._~R NAME BOYLE, Michael F. (Mike) SWARNER, Linda OSBORNE, John (Ozzie) BUTLER, Jim Write-Ins NUMBER OF VOTES ~~-IV~-D FOR CITY COUNCIl_, ONe_-, ONE-Y~._Iq TEI~M ~BER OF NAME VOTES . , ob, ~ WALDEN, Scott ! ,[NAVARRE, Timothy (Tim) [ Write-Ins REGULAR ABSENTEE, QUESTIOI~D AND PERSONAL NEEDS BALLOTS Absentee ballots voted: QueStioned ballots voted: Personal Needs ballots voted: Total Ballots Voted: Rejected ballots: Not registered, registered too late or Registered out of the City of Kenai: Purged from voter rolls: Ballot envelope not signed or witnessed: No identifier provided on envelope: Voted twice: Signed/witnessed or postmarked after election day: Total Ballots Rejected by Canvass Board: -0- Absentee ballots counted: Questioned ballots counted: //5 · /t 7 Personal Needs ballots counted: Total Absentee, Questioned and Personal Needs ballots counted: REVIEW OF PRECINCT MATERIALS The Canvass Board further certifies we have examined in detail all original and questioned registers for the three polling precincts, AVO's and absentee by-mail of the City of Kena/and have found them to be in proper order. Upon completion of the canvass, it is our opinion the attached summary of election returns, as compiled by the City Clerk, accurately reflects the totals shown on the Certificate of Election Returns by the election board of each voting precinct and the returns of the absentee, questioned and personal needs ballots cast in this election. We, the undersigned, certify the foregoing to be true and accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief. Signed and dated 1 lth day of October, 2005. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk C. R. Baldwin James N. Butler, III BALDWIN & BUTLER, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 125 N. Willow Street, Kenai, Alaska 99611 October 19, 2005 (907) 283-7167 (907) 2.83-8435 (Fax) Kenai City Council 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai, AK 99611 Re: Kenai Branding Campaign Dear Council Members' I am writing to you on behalf of the KEDS Action Team, the. organization, formed to imPlement and facilitate the Kenai Economic Development Strategy ("KEDS"). The City of Kenai was the guiding organization in bringing to fruition the economic development plan developed by the KEDS group. One of. the initiatives identified by the Strategy was to grow and diversify Kenai's tourism industry. Goal number 1 under the strategic plan was to' establish a city wide collaborative branding campaign. At the meeting of the KEDS Action Team on October 10, 2005, it was reported that the CitY of Kenai is in the initial stages of the 'creation of a branding campaign. The KEDS Action Team unanimously supported a resolution urging the City to move forward expeditiously with the development of the campaign_.. It is _important that the branding initiative be integrated with the other initiatives presently under way pursuant to the Kenai Economic Development Strategy Plan. The KEDS Action Team appreciates the visionary approach to economic development taken by the City Council and by this letter wishes to lend its support and encouragement for continuing the momentum of implementing the strategic plan. Very truly yours, BALDWIN& BUTLER, LLC C. R. B aldwi~ CRB/hs --I October 14, 2005 Mr. James McConneil President The Paladin Group, a Development Corporation 19501 Wingham Circle Eagle River, AK 99577 RE: KENAI ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY PRESENTATION DOCUMENTS Mr. McConnell, The Kenai Assisted Living Facility Project has been under design since August of this year. The conceptual plans after several design modifications with continual input from the Kenai Seniors Incorporated are now ready for presentation to the City of Kenai. We are currently finishing the presentation boards for the assembly meeting scheduled for the 19th of October. We recommend that we submit plans to the City of Kenai for their review and input and look forward to incorporating any design changes back into the documents prior to finalizing the report later this month. Also we recommend that the surveying and geotechnical information be started as soon as possible. This way as funding becomes available the project design schedule can be expedited. We look forward to our presentation in Kenai, Alaska. Please call our office at 907.235.7104 if you have any further questions or require additional information. Sincerely, ASCG INCORPORATED Lawrence H. Peek, AIA Vice President/Architect Project Name: Kenai Assisted Living Facility (Phase I) Project Number: 05010 Estimator: LHPeek Status: Order of Magnitude (RS Means Adjusted) Cost per Square Foot: $272.69 Building Square Feet: 15,636 DIVISION 1 DIVISION 2 DIVISION 3 DIVISION 4 DIVISION 5 DIVISION 6 DIVISION 7 DIVISION 8 DIVISION 9 DIVISION 10 DIVISION 11 DIVISION 12 DIVISION 13 DIVISION 14 DIVISION 15 DIVISION 16 General Conditions Sitework Concrete Masonry (none) Metals Woods and Plastics Thermal & Moisture Protection Doom and Windows Finishes Specialties Equipment Furnishings (NIC) Special Construction (none) Conveying Systems (none) Mechanical Electrical Office Totals: Total Costs: Construction Contingency: Total Construction Costs: Labor: $0 Materials: O & P: $0 $0 10% Totals: $607,589 $532,973 $373,081 $0 $106,595 $341,102 $255,827 $287,805 $330,443 $127,913 $106,595 $0 $0 $0 $660,886 $532,973 $4,263,781 $4,263,780.84 $426,378.08 $4,690,158.92 Suggested by: Adminis: CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2126-2005 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $2,043.75 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR A GRANT FROM THE RASMUSON FOUNDATION ART ACQUISITION INITIATIVE. WHEREAS, the Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau, on behalf of the City of Kenai, applied for a grant from the Rasmuson Foundation Art Acquisition Initiative to purchase a woodcandng by Kathleen Carlo to add to the City of Kenai's permanent collection; and, WHEREAS, the grant was approved; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to accept the grant and to purchase the woodcandng. 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: Donations $2,043.75 Increase Appropriations. Visitors Center Miscellaneous $2.043.75 · PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI ALASKA, this 19t~ day of October 2005. ' ATTEST: PAT PORTER, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' (09/21/05) hl Introduced: Adopted' Effective' October 5, 2005 October 19, 2005 October 19, 2005 Convention & Visitors Bureau, n October 14, 2005 Honorable Pat Porter, Mayor Members of the Kenai City Council CITY OF KENAI 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Mayor Porter and Members of the Council: The Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center (KVCC) was invited to apply for funds to acquire current Alaska artwork through the Art Acquisition Initiative supported by the Rasmuson Foundation and administered by Museums Alaska. The Art Acquisition Initiative was established to encourage museums and cultural centers in Alaska to purchase the original, recent work of accomplished Alaska artists for their collections and to support living, practicing Alaska artists through those purchases. It has been the practice of the Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau to select one piece of art for acquisition for the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center's permanent collection from each year's summer art show. This year the Art Acquisition Initiative allowed the Board of Directors to acquire two pieces from the show, since the funding is intended to enhance existing acquisition practices, not replace them. The piece selected for acquisition through use of Rasmuson funds is Kathleen Carlo's Ts'aa edenee (The Only People) for $2,043.75. It was selected because it meets the general mission and specific goals and cdteda of the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center. Kathleen is an Athabascan artist from Fairbanks. Her work shams a similar material and spiritual culture as our local Dena'ina Athabascan tdbes. KVCC currently does not have any contemporary art in the permanent collection from an Athabascan artist. In light of the museum renovation project to be completed this winter, her work would fit in well with the new display. Kathleen was one of the first Alaska Native women to ever get involved with wood carving, a tradition usually reserved for men. She explains that in the Athabascan culture (which has lost much of its traditional masks and other material artifacts) them are few remaining pieces to follow, so she is not limited by tradition. Because of this, her pieces are very contemporary and unique. Kathleen had four (4) pieces in our exhibit; however, only one was recommended for www.visitkenai.com 11471 Kenai Spur Hi;ghway · Kenai, Alaska 99611 · (907) 283-1991. Fax (907) 283-2230. E-mail: kenaicv~sitkenai.com consideration because the other three (3) were either indicative of other areas of Alaska (i.e. Kodiakand Western Interior Alaska), or above the amount we wero allotted through this funding opportunity. Once the piece is purchased, the city of Kenai becomes the owner of the artwork. The only special condition placed upon the use of these funds is a requirement to lend the mask to tho Rasmuson Foundation for up to one year after the pumhase. Tho loan must be made between the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center and the Rasmuson Foundation. The Rasmuson Foundation recognizes the need for greatest flexibility in negotiating loans (regarding timing, security, exhibit conditions, etc.) To learn more about the Rasmuson Foundation's Art Acquisition Initiative, visit the Museums Alaska website at http://www, museumsalaska.org/content/art news/. Thank you, KENAI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Mya Renken Executive Director Suggested by: Adm/-. CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2127-2005 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $15,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR SHOP REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. WHEREAS, in July of 2005 the City spent $28,000 to repair the engine of a piece of heavy equipment; and, WHEREAS, the expenditure was not budgeted for in FY2006; and, WHEREAS, the Shop Repair and Maintenance account needs an additional $15,000 to cover costs anticipated for the remainder of FY2006. WHEREAS, funds are available 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 $15,000 Increase Appropriations' Shop- Repair and Maintenance $15,000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of October 2005. ATTEST: PAT PORTER, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' (09 / 27/2005) hl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: October 5, 2005 October 19, 2005 October 19, 2005 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: Charles M. Kopp, Acting City Manager Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager,S., October 13, 2005 Ordinance No. 2127-2005 The referenced ordinance will appropriate $15,000 to the Shop Repair and Maintenance account. The transmission of a 1988 loader was pulled late in the last budget period, due to failure. It was determined after pulling the transmission that the engine should also be rebuilt. Rather than amend the new budget late in the process, we chose to encumber approximately $28,000 from the new budget to make the additional repairs. Along with normal repairs, the account is nearly depleted. CITY OF KENAI Suggested by: Admini,, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA ADOPTING AN ALTE~ATIVE ALLOCATION METHOD FOR THE FY06 SHARED FISHERIES BUSINESS TAX PROGRAM AND CERTIFYING THAT THIS ALLOCATION METHOD FAIRLY REPRESENTS THE DISTRIBUTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS OF FISHERIES BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN COOK INLET. WHEREAS, AS 29.60.450 requires that for a municipality to participate in the FY06 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program, the municipality must demonstrate to the Department of Community and Economic Development that the municipality suffered significant effects during calendar year 2004 from fisheries business activities; and WHEREAS, 3 AAC 134.060 provides for the allocation of available program funding to eligible municipalities located within fisheries management areas specified by the Department of Community and Economic Development; and WHEREAS, 3 AAC 134.070 provides for the use, at the discretion of the Department of Community and Economic Development, of alternative allocation methods which may be used within fisheries management areas if all eligible municipalities within the area agree to use the method, and the method incorporates some measure of the relative significant effect of fisheries business activity on the respective municipalities in the area; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kenai proposes to use an alternative allocation method for allocation of FY06 funding available within Cook Inlet in agreement with all other municipalities in this area participating in the FY06 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that by this resolution certifies that the following aJtemative allocation method fairly represents the distribution of significant effects during 2004 of fisheries business activity in Cook Inlet. Alternative Allocation Method: The program total allocation shall be divided in two parts. One part shall be allocated to the eligible municipalities equally and the other part according to population. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of October, 2005. ATTEST: PAT PORTER, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: ~~ (10/03/2005) hl AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai, ak. u s ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) , Larry Lewis, Alaska Department of Fish/h Game -- USFW/Private Stewardship Grants Program -- Human/Bear Cohabitation , F. DeWayne Craig -- Water/Sewer Assessments, Bluff View Condominiums, 406 S. Forest Drive. , Cvayle Robinson-- Intergenerational Projects (Senior High School Students/Elders). ITEM C' . UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISI._&TOI~S AND COUNCIl..__= ITEM E: REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION & VISITOR~ _nUR~&U BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF CO_ ~MMm_ RC~ ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS lo Ordinance No. 2124-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,388 in Two Senior Citizen Funds. e Ordinance No. 2125-2005 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Tract A and Tract B, Gusty Subdivision, Addition No. 2, From Conservation (C)to General Commercial (CO). ITEM G: MINUTES . ITEM H: ITEM I: . e , , , e e , ITEM J: , 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. *Regular City Council Meeting of September 21, 2005. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Ratified Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2126-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,043.75 in the General Fund for a Grant From the Rasmuson Foundation Art Acquisition Initiative. , *Ordinance No. 2127-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund for Shop Repair and Maintenance. Approval-- Assignment/Amendment of Lease/Timothy & Linda Mitchell to Budget Rent a Car of Anchorage, Lot 5, Block 5, General Aviation Apron. Approval-- Assignment of Lease/Garrison Corp. d/b/a Budget Car Rental to Budget Car Rental of Anchorage. Approval -- Separation Agreement with Linda L. Snow. Discussion -- a. Schedule Work Session/Paul Gray--"Exploring Kenai." b. Confirm October 25, 2005 Work Session/Airport Supplemental Plan. Discussion -- Capital Improvement Project Draft Plan 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 ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM L: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM M: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Personnel issues. ITEM N: ,,, ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http;//www, ci.kenai.ak.us 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-X. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were' Blaine Gilman Joe Moore James N. Buffer, III Cliff' Massie Pat Porter, Mayor Rick Ross Absent was: Linda Swarner A quorum was present. Also Present: Les Krusen, Student Representative A-3o AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Porter requested the information be included in the packet: REPLACEMENT PAGE: I-9, 8/16/05 Capital Improvement Phn Memo (page 2 was not copied) ADDITION TO:. J-2, Airport Commission Report -- Application To Airport Commission submitted by Cindi Parsons (ERA Aviation Kenai Station Manager) MOTION: Council Member Ross MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. VOTE: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2005 PAGE 2 Gilman Yes Buffer Yes Porter ]Yes Moore Yes Swarner Absent Massie I Yes Ross Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. A-4o CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and requested UNAI/IMOU$ COl/SENT. Council Member Buffer SECO~ED the motion. There were no objections. $0 ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B-1. Larry Lewis, Alaska Department of Fish/h Game -- USFW/Private Stewardship Grants Program -- Human/Bear Cohabitation Lewis §ave an overview of the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's efforts to develop a proactive wildlife stewardship program, i.e. "Wildlife Conservation Community" for the City of Kenai. The educational and informational program was developed to encoura§c better stewardship of wildlife resources (landowner buy-in), safer and cleaner neighborhoods, which to§ether equal less a§ency time spent dealin§ with nuisance wildlife and ne§ative human/wildlife interactions. Lewis added, his department hoped to expand the program with the city and though there would be no cost to the city, the city would be involved through the enforcement of city codes and signage. Federal funds were awarded through efforts of the Safari Club and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to purchase bear resistance garbage containers, signage, etc. Lewis stated, the intent of their efforts is to partner with the city and requested council's consensus to go forward with the program. MOTION: Council Member Massie MOVED to proceed with the pro~ram and Council Member Ross SECOI~IDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2005 PAGE 3 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. F. DeWayne Craig-- Water/Sewer Assessments, Bluff View Condominiums, 406 S. Forest Drive. Mr. Craig reviewed his letter which was included in the packet and noted additional information related to hia request to be reimbursed for water/sewer charges from 1999-2004. He explained, since his placing a meter on his building at 406 S. Foreat Drive, hi~ monthly billings had dropped to a monthly average of $85.92 from $230.14. Craig stated he did not believe he owed the city the amounts he paid because he did not use the service, and that both he and the city were at fault. Council had no questions. Mayor Porter explained, since council had no questions or did not wish to di~cua~ the matter further, the matter would remain with adm/nistration's findings. Gayle Robinson -- Intergenerafional Projects (Senior High School Students/Elders). Gayle Robinson, 4540 Big Eddy Road, Kenai -- Introduced students from the Kenai Central High School involved in an intergenerational project with Kenai Senior Center elders through their government class. It was noted, students were involved with the documentation of the kitchen remodel project; working with staff in moving the kitchen utensils to the American Leg/on from where they meals will be prepared during the closure of the Center's kitchen; organizing and hold/ng a German Holiday Feast at the Center; and, coordinating/preparing recipes from the seniors to include in a cookbook which will be sold at a later date. ITEM C: ...UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMM_ENT~ T~m Dillon, North Tinker, Kenai/Arctic Winter Games, Executive Director Dillon gave an update of efforts being made in the planning of the Games, including: * Construction of a road in front of the Operations Center. · Ice facility is on target. · Funding is available for payment of bills submitted by the city. · A volunteer rally would be held at the during the weekend and encouraged the public to attend and sign up to volunteer. ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2005 PAGE 4 ITEM D: -- No report. REPORTS OF KPB, ASSEMBLY~ LEGISLATORS AND_ COUNCF~__~ ITEM E: REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION & VISITOR~ _RU~._&U BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COERCE-- No report. ITEM F: PUBLIC HEAR/NGS F-X. Ordinance No. 2124-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,388 in Two Senior Citizen Funds. MOTION: Council Member Gilman MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2124-2005 and Council Member Buffer SECOKDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Moore Yes Swamer Absent Massie Yes ~oss Yes MOTION PASSED UN~~OUSLY. Ordinance No. 2125-2005 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Tract A and Tract B, Gusty Subdivision, Addition No. 2, From Conservation (C) to General Commercial (CO). MOTION: Council Member Ross MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2125-2005 and Council Member Massie SECONDED the motion. Kathy Heus, 4540 Kenaitze Court, Kenai -- Asked the reason for the rezoning. Acting City Manager Kopp stated the property was surrounded by properties zoned commercial. The reason for rezoning the property was to offer additional commercial property for business development along the highway. VOTE: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2005 PAGE 5 *Student Representative Krusen: Yes I Gi!_m__an lYes Moore Yes Ross Yes Buffer Swarner Yes Porter Yes Absent Massie Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM G: MINUTES G-1. Regular City Council Meeting of September 21, 2005 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS-- None. ITEM h REW BUSINESS I-1. Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED to ratify the bills and Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Gilman Yes Moore Yes I Ross Yes Buffer Swamer Yes Porter , Absent Massie l Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. I-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Council Member Massie MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. $O ORDERED. ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2005 PAGE 6 I-3. Ordinance No. :2126-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,043.75 in the General Fund for a Grant From the Ra~muson Foundation Art Acquisition Initiative. Introduced by consent agenda. I-4, Ordinance No. 2127-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund for Shop Repair and Maintenance. Introduced by consent agenda. Approval-- Assignment/Amendment of Lease/Timothy & Linda Mitchell to Budget Rent a Car of Anchorage, Lot 5, Block 5, General Aviation Apron. MOTION: Council Member Gilman MOVED to approve the assignment/amendment of lease and Council Member Buffer SECONDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Moore Yes Swamer Absent ' Massie Ross Yes Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. I-6. Approval-- Assignm_ent of Lease/Garrison Corp. d/b/a Budget Car Rental to Budget Car Rental of Anchorage. MOTION: Council Member Buffer MOVED to approve the assignment of lease and Council Member Gilman SECONDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2005 PAGE 7 Gilman Yes Moore Yes Ross Yes Buffer Yes Swarner Absent Porter Massie l Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. I-7. Approval -- Separation Agreement with Linda L. Snow. MOTION: Council Member Gilman MOVED to approve the separation agreement with Linda L. Snow and Council Member Buffer SECONDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Gilman Yes Moore No Ross Yes Buffer Swarner Yes Porter Yes Absent Massie Yes MOTION PASSED. I-8. I-8a. Discussion -- Schedule Work Session/Paul Gray -- "Exploring Kenai." Council set a work session with Paul Gray for November 2, 2005 at 6'00 p.m. in the Kenai City Council Chambers (immediately prior to the council meeting). I-8b. Confirm October 25, 2005 Work Session/Airport Supplemental Plan. Council confirmed a work session date for October 25, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Kenai City Council Chambers. Discussion -- Capital Improvement Project Draft Plan Council consensus was to move forward with the plan. ITEM J: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS J-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Gilman noted the next meeting would be held October 6, 2005 at the Senior Center. ~NAI CITY. COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2005 PAGE 8 J-2. Airport Commission -- Airport Manager Cronkhite reported the next meeting would be held October 13, 2005. It was noted applications were included in the packet for appointment consideration to the Commission. MOTION: Council Member Gilman MOVED to appoint Larry Porter to the Airport Commission and Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. Moore stated he supported the motion, but did not realize an application from the ERA Aviation Station Manager would be submitted (added at the begin~g of the meeting}. He recognized her application as important and encouraged her to attend meetings and participate in the supplemental plan work sessions, etc. Moore added, he would like her appointed with the next vacancy. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. J-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Massie reported the October meeting'-had been cancelled. He also noted several vacancies on the Commission. J-4. Library Commission -- Acting Library Director McNair reported the Commission met on October 4 and discussed the proposed library expansion, addressed the Capital Improvement Project list and drafted a resolution for council's future consideration related to support of city funds to an expansion for use in grant request efforts. McNair also reported the application submittal period for the library director position closed September 30 and 14 applications had been received. The applications were being reviewed. J-5. Parks/is Recreation Commission -- Council Member Moore reported a meeting was scheduled for October 6, 2005. J-6. Planning/is Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross reported the September 28 meeting minutes were included in the packet. J-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees J-7a. Beautification Committee -- Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported a meeting would be held on October 11, 2005. Alaska Municipal League Report -- No report. J-7c. ~ Arctic Winter Games -- Frates reported a meeting would be held on October 13, 2005. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2005 PAGE 9 J-7d. Stranded Gas Committee -- No report. ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Porter reported the follow/rig: · She gave a presentation to area wide high school student council representatives. · Gave a presentation related to partnerships at the Kenaitze Indian Tribe meeting. · Attended the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting and distributed copies of "Boomtown USA" to members. ,,ITEM L: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS L-1. City Manager-- Acting City Manager Kopp reported the following: · The application period for the city manager position had closed and 54 applications were received; of those, 27appear to be qualified; of the 27, 24 were supplied with follow-up forms to be submitted. The next step will be screening and scoring. DOT has agreed to change some of the signage related to mileage to Kenai. · Administration was informed the City will receive an assessment grant for the Millennium Square property; thc city will not incur any liability in regard to the assessment; and, the amount of the grant was not yet known. · Interviewing will begin next week to fill the code enforcement officer position. · Efforts between the Kenai Chamber, Mayor Porter and area citizens to include a cross-country ski race and snow machine charity ride (to benefit the Angel Tree Program) with the Christmas Comes to Kenai event are ongoing. After explain/rig the planned route of the snow machine ride, etc., council was asked if they had any objections to the plans. There were no objections stated. J-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported he had submitted requests for attaching Permanent Fund Dividends. J-3. City Clerk -- No report. ITEM M: DISCUSSION Citizens -- No comments. M-2. Council KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2005 PAGE 10 Moore -- · He was encouraged to see the applications for placement on the Airport Commission. · Referred to the letter included in the packet from Mr. Eldridge notifying administration and council of his absences during October and November from commission meetings. Moore stated concern Eldridge's membership may be in jeopardy due to the absences. Porter stated no action would be taken and that a new ordinance to allow excused absences would probably be in the next packet for council's review. · Noted the diagram of the new soccer field in the packet. · Asked when the bleachers for the ice rink were expected to arrive and was told probably within the next two to three weeks. Massie -- Referred to the soccer field plan and asked where the suggested Kennel Club area and softball fields would be placed in relation to the soccer fields. Porter suggested the full plan be included in the next meeting packet for review. Krusen -- Reported the Saturday football game would be between Kenai and Nikiski. Thanked members of the community for their support of the borough student leadership event. Ross -- No comments. Boyle. on. ~an -- Congratulated the new members for council (Bob Molloy and Mike Stated he had enjoyed his two years on council but it was time for him to move Butler -- Stated his congratulations to Molloy, Boyle and Swamer and added, hia tenure on council had been a pleasure. Buffer also stated he wanted to continue to be a part of the community. Porter-- · Noted the foreclosure sale information included in the packet indicated only six lots had been sold. She suggested an out-cry auction be considered for the next sale. · Requested Public Works Manager Komelis to give an update on the town clock project. Komelis noted donations were coming through and he hoped the clock would be situated by the end of November. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Personnel issues. MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2005 PAGE 11 Council Member Gilman MOVED to convene into an executive session of the Kenai City Council concerning personnel issues. Council Member Buffer SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Moore Yes Swarner Absent Massie Yes Ross Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Attorney Graves and Acting City Manager Kopp were requested to remain available. CONVENE IN F.,XF.,CUT~ SESSION: BACK TO ORDER: 10:20 P.M. 8:10 P.M. Buffer reported the council met in an executive session concerning a personnel matter and directed the attorney to take some steps council believes will resolve the matter. ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approx/mately 10:21 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk *The student may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast prior to the official council vote and shall not affect tt~ outcome of a vote. Ad~isor~ vo~es stroll be recorded irt ttm, minutes. Student representatives may not move or second items during a council meeting. Z uJ uJ -r' 0 0 0 0 LIJ -- ,~ LU ~ .-I '~ W W ~ 0 W 0 r~ 0 ~ w I-.-, Z I.U Z o o o o o o o o o o o o ~,~ o o o o ~ n~ D 0 0 D D n,' W -r z .~ u.I Z ::3 o Z rn UJ (.1 Z _w z ._l -- ~ n ~ 0 n 0 n~ ~ 0 Ltl 0 I-- z 0 z 0 w t3. z ~ z 0 u.I ~,, Suggested by: Administt CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2128-2005 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $6,200 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR A LIBRARY GRANT. WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has provided a Public Library Assistance grant in the amount of $6,200; and, WHEREAS, the grant will be used to purchase books. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: State Grants $6,200 Increase Appropriations: Library- Books $6,200 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this Second day ~of November, 2005. ATTEST: PAT PORTER, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' (10/04/2005) hi Introduced: Adopted: Effective: October 19, 2005 November 2, 2005 November 2, 2005 Suggested by: Administr .... CITY OF KIilNAI ORDINANCE NO. 2129-2005 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $6,555.55 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TITLE V DELINQUENCY GRANT. WHEREAS, last fiscal year the City of Kenai received money from the State of Alaska for the Title V Delinquency Grant for the Boys and Girls Club; and, WHEREAS, the money unspent at June 30 lapsed to fund balance; and, WHEREAS, the money is needed to pay the Boys and Girls Club for the fourth quarter grant filing; and, WHEREAS, the money is available in fund balance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $6,555.55 Increase Appropriations' Non-Departmental- Grants $6,555.55 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this Second day of November 2005. ATTEST: PAT PORTER, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (10107/2005) hl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: October 19, 2005 November 2, 2005 November 2, 2005 Memorandum- City of Kenm From: Larry Semmens, Finance Director Robin Feltman, Accountant Phone: 907-283-8229 Date: 10/6/2005 Re: Title V Delinquency Grant In October when the Boys and Girls Club filed for the fourth quarter Delinquency Grant reimbursement, it came to my attention that the advance grant money received by the City had lapsed to fund balance at the end of the fiscal year. This money needs to be re-appropriated in order to pay the final grant payment to the Boys and Girls Club. This year we will encumber the grant amount to prevent this from happening in the furore. Suggested by: Councilman ou~ ~v~uur~ CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2130-2005 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ENACTING KMC 1.15.130 ENTITLED "TELEPHONIC PARTICIPATION," WHICH ALLOWS AND ESTABLISHES RULES FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS TO TELEPHONICALLY PARTICIPATE IN COUNCIL MEETINGS. WHEREAS, currently the Kenai Municipal Code does not allow for telephonic participation at Council meetings; and, WHEREAS, Alaska Statute 44.62.310(a) allows for telephonic participation by Council members at a Council meeting; and, WHEREAS, allowing telephonic participation by Council members would increase participation by allowing members to take part in meetings when work or family matters require their absence from Kenai; and, WHEREAS, limiting telephonic participation to three meetings in a twelve-month period would prohibit a member from abusing the ability to participate telephonically; and, WHEREAS, Alaskan communities such as the City of Soldotna, the City and Borough of Juneau, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, the North Slope Borough, the City of Homer, the City of Wasilla and the City of Whittier allow telephonic participation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS.ICh, that KMC 1.15.130 is enacted as follows: 1.15.130 Telephonic Participation. (a) (b) (c) (d) A member of the Council may participate via telephone in a Council meeting, ff the member declares that circumstances prevent physical attendance at the meeting. If the Mayor chooses to participate via telephone, the vice-mayor or president pro tempore shall preside. No more than the first three members to contact the Clerk regarding telephonic participation in a particular meeting may participate via telephone at any one meeting. The member shall notify the clerk and the presiding officer, if reasonably practicable, at least twenty-four hours in advance of a meeting that the member propOses to attend by telephone and shall provide the physical address of the location, the telephone number, and any available facsimile, email, or other document transmission service. At the meeting, the Clerk shall establish the telephone connection when the call to order is imminent. Ordinance No. 2130-2005 Page 2 of 2 (e) (0 (h) (i) O) (k) (1) (m) (n) (o) A member participating by telephone shall be counted as present for purposes of quorum, discussion and voting. The member participating by telephone shall make every effort to participate in the entire meeting. From time to time during the meeting, the presiding officer shall confnun the connection. The member participating by telephone may ask to be recognized by the presiding officer to the same extent as any other member. To the extent reasonably practicable, the Clerk shall provide backup materials to members participating by telephone. If the telephone connection cannot be made or is made and then lost, the meeting shall comment or continue as scheduled and the Clerk shall attempt to establish or restore the connection, provided that if the member participating by telephone is necessary to achieve a quorum, the meeting shall be at ease, recess or adjourn as necessary until the telephone connection is established or restored. Meeting times shall be expressed in Alaska time regardless of the time at the location of any member participating by telephone. Participation by telephone shall be allowed for regular, special and work session meetings of the Council. Remarks by members participating by telephone shall be transmitted so as to be audible by all members and the public in attendance at the meeting, provided that in executive session the remarks shall be audible only to those included in the executive session. As used in these rules, ~telephone' means any system for synchronous two-way voice communication. 'Mayor~ includes the vice-mayor or any other member serving as president pro tempore. Each Council member may attend a maximum of three meetings by teleconference during the twelve-month period starting November 1 of each year. Council members are responsible for any telephone long distance charges incurred due to their participation in a meeting via telephone unless they are absent from the community on City business. A Council member is not considered to be on city business merely by attendance at a Council meeting via telephone. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this. second day of November, 2005. ATTEST: PAT PORTER, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: October 19, 2005 November 2, 2005 December 2, 2005 2004 CITY OF KENAI BOARDS, COMMISSIONS/l~ COMMITTEE CURRENT LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS/l~ COMMITTEES Council on A_~ Airport Commission Harbor Commission Librar~ Commission ,Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Beautification Committee CURRENT COUNCIL LIAISON Council Member Gilman Council Member Swamer Council Member Massie Council Member Gilman Council Member Moore Council Member Ross and Council Member Moore Council Member Swa_rner Kenai River Special Management Advisory Board (KRSMA) Economic Development District (EDD) Cook Inlet Resional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC1 Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Arctic Winter Games City Manager Snow VISTA/Andy Vamer John Dou§las Council Member Porter and Council Member Buffer Parks & Recreation Director Frates _and Council Member Massie 11/5/04 TO' F~[: Chuck Kopp, Acting City ~ [:mager ICim \X'~ummnaker, Lieuten:mt ~/ Bob Frates, Parks & Recreation Director Keith Komelis, Public \X'orks ~[:mager KENAI POLICE DEPT. 107 SOUTH WILLOW ST., KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE' (907) 283-7879 · FAX (907) 283-2267 September 22, 2005 2005 Kenai River Personal Use Dipnet Fishery The 2005 Dipnet Report includes this stnnmatw memo highlighting si~ufic:mt fishen- observations, statistics, expenses m~d recommendations for the 2006 dipnet fishe~'; activity reports of Police, Parks ~md Recreation, m~d Public \Xi'orks; ~u~d fl~e Seasomd Enforcement Officer report detailing fishen.- obsen'ations, photos m~d recommendations for etfl~m~cmg the North m~d Soufl~ beach dipnet fisherT. The dipnet fisher5.' opened at 6mn on Sunday, 7-10-05 :md closed at midnight, Stmdav, 7-31-05. X Iost cNdlenges associated with the fishery were mmcipated mtd addressed by the (.'in- of Kenm during the course of the fishery. The Police Department hired two non-sworn, ummned Season:d Entbrcement Officers (SEOs) whose scheduled shifts provided coverage 7 days a week during the fisher).-. The SEOs overlapped during the week m~d worked cooperam-ely with Parks & Rec, (;in- Dock personnel, :md were assisted :ts needed bv Patrol Officers. The SEOs were responsible tb~ Cit3' Code enforcement (camping, · par-king, off-road vehicle operations, _-X_TV use). The Depaxtrnent Nmdled 234 dipnet-related c:dls for sen-ice, compared to 203 m 2004, 49 in 2003, 49 in 2(1(}2, m~d 38 m 2001. The c:dls for sen-ice prior to 201)4 were acm~dlv more, but the d~dly iron r:mger ch:rage-outs (Officers assisting Parks & Rec employees) were :dl logged under a single d~dly sen-ice c~dl rather thm~ mdividmdlv numbered. The 20(}5 c~dls for sen'ice included cash pick-ups multiple times daily from four pay shacks, plus iron ranger cash retriev~ds; Hit & Rrm comphfints, illeg',d pm:kh~g, comphm~ts associated with campfires m~d littering, A'lq' & off-road vehicle' operations, thieve~-, :altercations & disorderly conduct, traffic control, lockouts, ~md welthre checks. The Department ~dso assisted m rescuing 3 float-dipnetters ("Bobbe~") m the mouth of the m-er who were caught m the outgoing current, hnpounded 4 vehicles, issued hundreds of warnings, md arrested one person t'or domestic violence. A wrecker was called to the North Beach/Kenm Avenue area at least 12 times, however, only 4 vehicles were impounded because owners would often appear to move their illeg, dly parked vehicles upon seeing police md a tow truck. Sworn Officers spent 68 hrs ;md SEOs spent 212 hours on dipnet-related activity. A Honda 4- wheeler was loaned by the A.B.XX'.E. Soldoma Post ;u~d used extensively bv the SEOs for patrolling · the South Beach, Kenai Avenue, 2md the area north of S. Spruce extended on the North Beach. A.B.W.E. Troopers worked the N. Beach off/on during the fishery and charged about 2 dozen people with various fishing-related offenses, including: failure to clip tails, fa/lure to log fish on perm/m, overlimit, and false info on permits/licenses. The Troopers worked plainclothes and kept their presence pretty low key. Manned pay shacks were placed on S. Spruce, Dunes Rd, at the City Dock, and a new one was placed on Old Cannery Rd; parking/camping fees were immediately collected from fishery participants, cutting down significantly on unpaid parking issues experienced in previous years. 2005 Dipnet Fishery expense summaries are noted below: Police Department Expenses (Labor) Police Officers (68hfs) Seasonal Enforcement OfficeO (212hfs) Pre and post-season meetings & plarmmg (25 hfs: Chief, Lt.,SEO) Equipment & Fuel costs2 Total $2,040 2,820 850 1,000 $ 6,710 Parks and Recreation Expense Estimate Materials & Supplies Labor Total 26,035 21.300 $47,335 Public Works Expense Estimate for Kenai Boating Facility Materials and Contract Services Labor Equipment Total 8,881 13,970 2,470 $25,321 Grand Total Expenses $79.366 Launch Ramp and Dipnet Parking/Camping Revenue $169,953 ~ Labor costs are for both SEO's 2 Patrol cars, the Dept. pickup, and two 4-wheelers were the equipment expenditures for the fishery. The costs incurred in this category would reflect fuel consumption by the vehicles; driving m/from pay shacks, City Hall, police station, Kenai Avenue, and up & down the beaches on the ATV, and possibly idling time at any of the mentioned locations. With this in mind, an estimate of use would range from as little as 30 gallons to upwards of 100 gallons of gasoline. 2005 Concerns and Considerations for 2006 A "Master Sign" was created and erected at the N. Beach, near the pay shack; it displayed a great deal of useful information and was strategically placed so as to be easily read by arriving motorists, and by pedestrians walking close to the pay shack.. New brochures were created and contained extra information not previously provided. Information on these brochures was the same info as on the Master Sign, and with shack attendants giving verbal information too, citizens were well-infonned. This practice was beneficial to all involved with the fishery and should be utilized next year. Paid Parking The presence of manned pay shacks helped with compliance this year as it did with the installation of them last year; it made it very convenient for motorists to pay as they arrived and receive up-to-the- minute parking conditions, fish reports, and other information. On the North beach (S. Spruce), parti~ady on weekends, the parking lot filled quickly and those amving later tended to either park at the little league fields, or along the curb near the Catholic church/Anchor Trailer Court/Liffie League park. Some drove on the beach N of the access point (S. Spruce extended) if they had 4WD, and shack attendants reported some motorists simply left because there was no room. Similar to last year, Police and SEO contacted several motorists in the S. Spruce parking area because they parked their primary vehicle in one spot, and their trailer and/or other equipment in the next spot (but only paid for one spot); all of those contacted either paid for the 2~a spot or moved stuff to make it available. When shacks were unattended, compliance in paying (honor system with the iron rangers) was low. Motorists contacted by SEO who were not displaying a receipt often denied knowing where to pay, seeing signs, or said they planned to pay when a worker was at the shack. On the South beach, some attempts to avoid paying included, '%Ve're just going to drive down where everyone's parking to see what's going on" (with their vehicles packed with dipnets & gear), and various other creative masons. One vehicle was found to be displaying a 2004 parking receipt. Traffic & parking congestion at the end of S. Forest Drive increased noticeably during the fishery. Dipnetters were parking at the end of S. Forest and walking down the stairs to the beach to dipnet. They would either haul their fish/gear back up the stairs to their vehicles, or drive down S. Spruce, park in the free spot, and load & leave from there. This congestion was a contributing factor to one H&R complaint. This cul-de-sac issue needs to be discussed during the 2006 planning stage(s); a thought might be to limit large RV and vehicles pulling trailers in this area. A suggestion was made to color-code parking areas on S. Spruce, with corresponding receipts; green for RV's, blue for general vehicles, yellow for 1-hr free parking, etc. Since the parking area is gravel, the color coding could be a green/blue/yellow 6" round metal plate atop a sign post for easy identification. Restroom$ There were minimal complaints regarding full, overflowing, or inadequate number of port-a-potties. An outhouse was placed near the South Beach pay shack for employees' use. The existing permanmt restroom at the junction of S. Spruce/Kenai.Ave. could be replaced by a fire & vandal- resistant concrete toilet for about $26,000. The removed structure could be re-installed at another location (park, playground, camping area). The existing structure was not vandalized during the dipnet fishery, but has been at other times of the year, it was burned, wood cut/pulled off, and Plexigtas damaged. This was previously addressed, and should be re-visited for '06 c~nsiderati~n.' Tents were allowed on both beaches this year with a camping permit ($10/12hrs). This did not create significant police issues, save recurring trash problems and some difficulty with camping perm/ts not secured to the tent(s) in a conspicuous place. Recurring problems with camping are litter, fires, and habitat damage. Several campers on the North Beach set up between the Sewer Treatment plant and the high bluff below S. Forest/Toyon, and built fires ranging in size from small heating/cooking fires to raging bonfires, which had potential for spreading to the grass and other vegetation nearby. Continual police and SEO contact with these campers kept the fires controlled and, when requested, people generally did not mind moving their fires further away from the vegetation or making them smaller. At the very, beginning of the dipnet fishery there were problems with campers N of the Sewer Treatment Plant climbing the bluff and foraging in the vegetated areas for firewood. After several people were contacted, the woodcuttmg stopped. If previous problematic issues could be minimized, the former campground on S. Forest Drive might be considered for being m-opened as a campground. It is a premier spot and would generate sufficient finances to cover maintenance, care & upkeep during the busy summer months. Police and/or SEO presence on a regular basis would keep problems to a minimum. A pomon of this area was upgraded (graveled path w/rope fencing) last year with federal grant funds, providing an aesthetically pleasing access to the S. Spruce parking area. Off-Road Vehicle~ ATV use seems to increase each year and this year was no exception. There were more ATV complaints this summer, primarily on the N. Beach, than previous years. Pay shack attendants were able to keep track of the violators and provide relevant mforrnation to responding police/SEO, and as ATV riders were contacted and a greater enforcement presence made, complaints declined. Dumoster Service Dumpster service to the North Beach was a daily occurrence which minimized any trash overflow problem. A dumpster was put on the South Beach and there was a noticeable absence of trash piing problems that were present last year. Traffic Con~t/on on Kenai Ave This was not a problem except during md-fishery weekends, with a flood of dipnetters arriving and leaving within a small time frame. It was anticipated that a lot of vehicles would be on Kenai Ave to unload/load their gear from the beach, and SEOs and Police officers spent a lot of t/me mam~mg traffic control, impounding vehicles as applicable, to keep the process moving as smoothly as could be expected. The load/unload mmaround area at the end of Kenai Avenue was enlarged, creating more room for vehicles to maneuver. Sometimes this added space only made people think more vehicles could be crammed in that area and created congestion problems, but mostly it provided much needed room for turning. The biggest problem with Kenai Avenue is it is barely 2-lanes wide, with wetlands on one side and. grassy dunes on the other. If one vehicle parks on the W side, against the concrete barriers, it bottlenecks traffic going both ways. Making pull-outs along Kenai Avenue would create designated load/unload areas without blocking the throughway. Many people do not load/unload at the turnaround because they dipnet up the beach (N) from the mouth of the fiver; it is more convenient to carry their load straight to the dunes/Kenai Ave than to haul their .stuff to the turnaround or the beach access extension of S. Spruce. The only problems with traffic congestion seemed to occur in the absence of enforcement personnel; while most people exercised common courtesy and followed rules, many did what was most convenient just for them and this created problems for the others. For a more in depth review of the 2005 dipnet fishery and photos, please review the departmental reports included with this summary memo. 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-3692/FAX: 907-283-3693 KENAI. ALASKA MEMORANDUM To.' From: Date: RE: Kim Wannamaker, Police Lt. Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director'~ September 8, 2005 2005 Dip Net Fishery Information As in year's past, the City contracted dumpster and portable toilet services out. This season, however, dumpsters were serviced seven (7) days per week and were added to the south beach for the first time this season. The contractor failed to empty the north beach dumpsters one day during the first week, but otherwise, was able to keep up with the demand. Portable restrooms were again provided on the north and south beach and were serviced daily. With the exception of a few isolated comments, the portable units appeared to withstand the demand placed on them. Project Protect (KBGC) participants and ALPAR assisted with litter patrol and protection of the dunes. Although Project Protect participants were not as readily available as last season, their occasional presence did make a difference. They were, however, very instrumental in lending assistance prior to the season and during the post-season clean-up effort. New brochures pertaining to the dip net fishery were developed and distributed prior to the season and throughout the fishery. The brochures were a much-improved version of prior handouts and included maps and additional informati°n previously not covered. A new "master sign" that included important notices was also added to the north beach, in addition to, one new Project Protect sign. A new Project Protect sign was also added to the south beach. A third fee station was added to the south beach (Old Cannery Rd.). This access route was not heavily used and led us to occasionally reassign the day shift worker to other duties. Parking at the north beach parking lot was a challenge during weekends and required constant monitoring and enforcement. This is one area that perhaps a dedicated lot attendant would prove beneficial during peak times or perhaps color-coding the barricades would help. The Kenai Little League parking lot was used and did assist with over-flow parking although it was also filled to capacity during the second and third weekends. Additionally, the tern campground was heavily used throughout the entire fishery and required daily monitoring. Parks & Recreation Expense Estimates MATERIAL & SUPPLIES Portable Toilets $14,130 Dumpsters 9,240 Master Sign 770 Preparations 700 Dip Net Handouts 600 Receipt Books 500 Advertising 95 Total $26,035 LABOR Wages (fee station attendants) Wages (dock work) Wages (miscellaneous) Total $15,000 3,800 2,500 $21,300 Page 2 of 2 CITY OF KENAI "Off Capital of Alaska" 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE: 907-283-7535 FAX: 907-283-3014 CC: From: Subject: bate: MEMO Charles AA. Kopp, Acting Kgnai City Manager Lt. Kim Wonnamoker, Robert J Frotes Keith Kornelis, Kenoi Public Works Monoger Dip N~t Fishery 2005 5ep,¢mber 21, ?005 Public Works Department made some improvements to the city's overall operation. We opened Old Cannery Road extension and placed a pay station with concrete barriers and barricades. This year DNR would not give the city a temporarY closure of the section line easement. We moved all four pay stations in place (1-S. Spruce, 2-south beach, 1-dock) and set up concrete barriers for protection. The street crew built a new pay station. We obtained a Right-Of-Way Construction Permit from the Kenai Peninsula Borough to allow the city to place the pay station in the Dunes Road right of way to collect the beach-parking fee. We hauled gravel and graded the north and south side parking lots and beach entrances. We built a new overflow parking area at Port of Kenai near our dock and created an exit road through Port of Kenai. We marked the parking spaces in the dock parking lots and made and installed many signs in each location. We worked with Police, Finance, and Parks to develop regulations, policies, and operational procedures for the dip net operations. We scheduled the city employees for the dock boat launch and parking dip net operations. We placed ads in newspaper and radio about the dip net fishery. We help to develop an informational brochure to help answer questions asked about the fishery. We printed the brochure. NORTH SIDE SUGGESTIONS Go forward with the city council approved replacement of the existing old outhouse at the end of S. Spruce with a precast concrete outhouse. (Continue to use port a potties at the turn-a-round on Alaska Ave. during the dip net season) Provide electrical power to the pay station and a new food concession area for lights & heat and ama lighting. I think area lighting could be funded from the Municipal Grants Program fund. Not allow camping or fires on the beach from the Wastewater Treatment Plant (or S. Spruce) to ¼ mile past the high bluff area to the north. Do not allow RV's or vehicles with trailers to park in the parking lot at the end of S. Forest Dr. SOUTH SIDE SUGGESTIONS Have the Old Cannery Road, which is a section line, vacated and block this entrance to the beach. Continue to furnish a dumpster and a port-a-potty at the pay station and dumpsters on the beach. DOCK SUGGESTIONS Replace culvert under Boat Launch Road. This needs to be the top priority since we could lose the mad anytime. I have obtained an USFWS grant to pay for some of this. I think we could use Municipal Matching Grant funds to complete this project. Build a Dock Exit Road and additional parking. The city has just made a land trade that allows us to build a parking lot and an exit mad east of our Boating Facility to Bddge ACcess Road. I think we could use Municipal Matching Grant funds since it will be an improvementto~a transportation route. Build a right turn lane on Bridge Access Road from a new Dock Exit Road going south into Boat Launch Road. The city would need DOT approval. Ithink we could use Municipal Matching Grant funds. . '-'"' · Pave the staging ama in front of the restmoms and launch ama and improve ama lighting ......... .~ ~, .... ~.~. ~ ~ · ~ '~.~i~ ~:'.~'~.:: :~.,.~ Add two additional launch ramps and floats ' (have $350,000 grant). The design for this project is complete and we am waiting for the Corps permit. C,0mpleted Dip Net Capital Improvement Projects Alaska Ave. concrete piles and aluminum walkways and stairs S. Spruce Beach Parking and signs ($105,000) ($120,000) Wetlands Protection Project which includes a trail from Municipal Park to the beach parking lot, and Bluff Stairs Improvements. ($24,000) Paving the area around the pay station and turn-a-round near the north beach and the parking lot at Municipal Park. 2005 Dip Net Expenses at the Dock Materials and ,Contract Services Restroom supplies, pumping, and misc. Portable toilets (additional) Dumpster (additional) Newspaper ad and payment receipts Parking lot- signs, delineators, paint, etc. Printing brochures Excavate mud off ramp Other miscellaneous items Total $ 397 1,25O 413 695 1 ,O83 4OO 1,100 3,543 Labor Expenses Dock Manager Dock Worker Pay Station Worker Streets-Pay stations, concreted barriers, signs Streets- Parking Lots Total $ 4,456 5,249 2,765 50O 1,000 13,9701 Equipment Expenses Streets- Pay stations, concreted barriers, signs Streets- Parking Lots (includes gravel cost) Total 1,470 1,000 2,4701 2005 TOTAL MATERIALS, LABOR, & EQUIPMENT COSTS ~;'25,3211 Memo To= Lt. Wannamaker From: SEOs Shields & Espy Date: 8/17/2005 2005 Kenai River Dip Net Fishery The information included in this report is a summary of the Personal Use Dip Net Fishery that took place at the mouth of the Kenai River beginning on Sunday, July 10 and concluding on Sunday, JulY 31. The fishery opened on Sunday, July 10 at 0600. To start, the fishery was only open between 0600-2300. This was the second year that the City of Kenai placed pay booths on both the North and South beaches. The pay booths opened on Saturday, July 09 and were fairly busy collecting from dip netters staying the night for the 0600 opener. The pay booths collected $ for 12 hours parking and $10 for 12 hours camping. . While the pay booths alleviated the problem of people not paying, it still did not ensure that everyone paid. During the first weeks of dip netting, the pay booths were not open 24 hours a day and many people went through without paying. The Seasonal Enforcement Officers (SEOs) did not issue any citations for failing to pay during the 2005 dip net fishery but did issue written warnings to several people failing to pay and made sure they paid. The City opened beach access of the South Beach to Dunes Rd. and Cannery Rd. The first week of the fishery was fairly busy. SEOs spent most of their time on the North beach controlling parking, . controlling traffic on Kenai Avenue, and enforcing no camping on the dunes. The parking lot was fifll but didn't exceed its capacity. SEOs spent time at the South beach checking pay receipts. The majodty of dip netters didn't pay for parking the first week because no one was in the shack, however, the majority of ~'~ people complied with the fees after they understood. Most people failed to understand the "iron ranger". Much time was spent explaining the self pay stations and issuing written warnings for viOlators. ............. ' '~"~'~i' .,. On Saturday, July 16 there was a considerable increase of people and vehicles on both the North and South beaches. SEOs spent the majority of their shifLs keeping traffic moving on Kenai Avenue. By early morning the north beach parking lot was full and vehicles went to the Kenai Little League Fields to park. People also began parking outside the concrete parking medians blocking traffic in the parking lot. Pay booth attendants also helped keep this under control by infonumg people not to park outside the concrete blocks. Considerable time was also spent keeping campers out of the dunes. Without proper signs and barriers, people had a hard time understanding where they could and couldn't camp. People were also parking in the prohibited area on the beach North from South Spruce to the sewer treatment plant. This caused vehicles that were trying to exit the beach to get stuck in the sand. The first week SEO's issued 111 warnings for parking offenses, 6 wamings for camping offenses, and called a tow track 7 times to remove vehicles parked on Kenai Avenue. No citations were issued and no vehicles were towed, all the owners showed up and negotiated with tow tracks before their vehicles were towed. SEO's also responded to a report of juveniles launching rocks off the South Forest Park lookout with a sling shot, causing damage to a parked RV. On Sunday, July 17 the number of vehicles stayed about the same for the majority of the day. SEOs dedicated the majority of their time to the North beach on the same problems. Some time was spent at the south beach; however, since there is more room for parking on the beach, enforcement remained limited. There was, however, a problem with parking and camping on Dunes Rd. Since the start of dip netting people began camping on Dunes Road, the Dunes Road parking space was not flee of campers until the end of dip netting. During late evening the majority of dip netters left both the North and South beaches, this caused a lot of congestion on Kenai Avenue. The rest of this week through Friday, July 22 was fairly slow and for the most part was limited to local residents and required less attention fi'om SEOs. On Tuesday, July 19 there was an Alaska Department ofFish and Game emergency order, which c~ened the dip net fishery to 24-hour dip netting. This made it possible for SEOs to patrol the South beach later in the evening due to lack of problems at the previous 2300 closure. Throughout the second week SEOs received multiple complaints of people parking on Kenai Ave., ATV's in prohibited area on North Beach, and campers camping on the dunes. Most of these complaints, when followed up, showed people were uninformed of the laws. SEO's issued 104 warnings for parking offenses, 2 written warnings for ATV's operating in prohibited areas, and 2 non-reportable MVA's. On Saturday, July 23 there was again an increase in vehicles and people on both beaches that lasted through Sunday, July 24. The increase, however, was not as large as the previous weekend. People were more manageable but still required constant policing. SEOs continued to spend the majority of their time at the North beach but continued to maintain a strong presence at the South beach to ensure people were paying for parking. The rest of the week through Sunday, July 31 remained busy and SEOs continued to deal with the same problems. SEO's issued 60 warnings for parking violations and 6 warnings for ATV's operating in prohibited areas. · Page 2 There was a large problem at the City Dock with traffic backing up from the pay shack to the highway. During the first weekend of dip netting SEOs and Kenai Police Officers had to spend considerable time at the City Docks due to people trying to exit and make "U-roms" on Bridge Access Rd. The solution to this problem was to open the new exit through the Port of Kenai. This alleviated the problem of people getting stuck taming around in the highway. SEOs spent a total of 212 hours on dip net related activities during the 2005 dip net fishery, 114 hours at the North beach and 98 hours at the South beach. SEOs also responded to or initiated 88 dip net related calls for service and issued one dip net related citation. SPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS AND CONCERNS Overview The 2005 dipnetting season went well despite the growing number of dipnetters each year. The placement and operation of pay shacks for the second year helped alleviate many problems that may have arisen from the large number of people. The pay shacks helped not only in collecting money but also in informing people of the roles. The fact that more and more people are showing up each year may constitute a problem in the future, as there are many areas that may be unable to sustain a greater influx of people. Some of these areas will be camping and parking on the South beach, RV parking in the City of Kenai, and parldng off of Canne~ Rd. Camping permits continued to be difficult to check. Most people that were camping were normally down dip netting and away fi'om their campsites. This made it difficult to know whom to contact, as most the campsites were unattended. A possible solution would be to have more campsites within the city. The beach becomes crowded with campsites and increases the mount of traffic flow on Kenai Ave, as people are unpacking and packing their campsites. A solution for checking camping pemxits would be to stake out campsite areas that people could register for. This way if we know a Kelty tent is registered for a specific camping area, between a specific set time, then when we check the beach we will know who has paid and who hasn't. Homer does a good job on the "spit" in doing this. They have signs, for specific areas, that say:. "Fl, Gl, HI, etc". Multiple campers can camp in a specific area but at least we will have a general idea of where they are camped and also be able to determine which tents have paid to be in that area. Another issue is having signs warning the dipnetters of the dangers in "float dipnetting" or dipnetting when the cun'ent is strong. Three individuals had to be rescued aff~ being swept into the inlet while float dipnetting this year. North Shore The North shore continuea to be the busiest this year. Since the South shore is limited to people with 4-wheel drive vehicles and unrestricted ATV access, the North shore received the largest majority of vehicles. Some problems were people parking too long on Kenai Avenue, truffle jams on Kenai Avenue, and the South Spruce paid parking area being constantly full. · Page 3 The Kenai Little League Ball Fields provided overflow parking, however, the ball fields were not sufficient in providing all the parking space needed. During the second and third weekends of dipnetting, vehicles were also parked out onto South Spruce and a few even parked on North Spmce. Tmftic on Kenai Avenue also became a problem on these busy weekends. A few times traffic on Kenai Avenue was so heavy that vehicle's were jammed at the end of Kenai Avenue. At these times SEO's would have to begin backing vehicles out of Kenai Avenue and try to stop any more traffic fi'om entering into Kenai Avenue, until the current jam of traffic was released. Parking problems were not as frequent as they have been in past years. However, there still were a few problems that occurred. One problem was the large number of motorhomes that populated the parking area. During the second and third weekends, all the motorhome parking spaces were full and many motorhomes began parking in the car parking spots. The RV parks on top of the bluff were also full, leaving little parking options for motorhomes. SEO's received complaints of motorhomes parking at the end of South Forest, at the end of Spur View Rd., and in the Dustbowl parking area. For the parking area at the end of South Spruce, having more visible parking lines would help keep motorhomes from using more than their parking spot. Camping was another major concern during the dipnetfing season. Those who were camping in tents failed to understand that they weren't allowed to camp in the dunes. SEO's repeatedly had to make campers move their tents off the vegetation. A possible solution would be to have some sort of fence along the dunes where people are not allowed to cross. Another idea would be to have signs that told people not to camp on the vegetation. Another problem was vehicles parking on the beach to the south of the Water and sewer Treatment Plant, even when the pay booth attendants told people to park north of the Treatment Plant. Mostly this occurred from lack of understanding of where the Treatment Plant was. It is .very confi~ing how the cunem system is set up. They can have fires on one side but can't have vehicles. On the other side they can't have fires and can only park aft~ a specific point up the beach. It might be just as beneficial to have no parking anywhere down there or open up the entire beach north of the access road. Another suggestion is just placing more signs that help direct people to the right places to park on the beach. Other ideas are to have signs for littering and a sign at the end of Kenai Avenue warning people that vehicles parked over 5 minutes will be towed. Many people thought that as long as they had someone attending their Vehicle that they could take as long as they wanted packing up their stuff. · Page 4 South Beach The South beach received more of SEO's attention this year than in past years. The main cause was the time spent in driving to the vehicles at the mouth of the river and the time it took to cheek the vehicles for parking permits. Many thought paid parking was only limited to parking on Dunes Rd or they did not pay because no one was at the pay shacks. This problem occurred most when dipnetting was only open between the hours of 600-2300. This meant the pay booth attendants were not yet at the booths 24 hours a day to regulate the dipnet traffic. Also once we told people about the "iron rangers" most people quickly went and paid for parking. Many dipnetters did not see the "iron rangers", nor did they understand how they worked. On Dunes Rd. the "iron ranger" is not next to the pay shack but near the beach access. Since most people stop at the pay shack and read the signs, it might be more advantageous to keep the "iron ranger" near the pay shack to show people what and where the "iron ranger" is. A possible solution would be to place the pay shack nearer to the beach access. This way people are not confi~ed in thinking they are paying to park on Dunes Rd. This would also el/mi~e aaffic congestion at the pay shack. The parking/camping at Dunes Rd. becomes so heavily congested that at some times it's difficult to navigate around the pay shack. Placing cones also might help in keeping people fi'om parking in the thruway. The beach "iron ranger' is in a good spot and not much can be done except making a bigger sign. Even then most people will not notice it and SEO's letting people know about the "iron ranger" seemed to work it getting a positive response. Only a small amount of time was spent enforcing camping and ATV operation on the South beach. This wasn't as big an issue as the North beach, as most people camped out on the beach away fi'om the vegetation and there were less areas prohibiting ATV operation. Page 5 .. .... :. .. ~0-£~ -L COUNCIL ON AGING OCTOBER 6, 2005 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 7:00 P.M. ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: AGENDA CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- August 4, 2005 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS ITEM ITEM 7: Discussion -- Kitchen Remodel Project Discussion -- Assisted Living Update Discussion-- Meal Cost NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Meeting Schedule Discussion -- Capital Projects Discussion -- Senior High Projects REPORTS Council on Aging Chair Director Council Liaison ITEM 8: ITEM ITEM 10: OUESTIONS & COMMENTS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO RE HEARD INFORMATION ae ITEM 11: Council Action Agendas of September 7 and 21, 2005. ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL ON AGING OCTOBER 6, 2005 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 7:00 P.M. CHAIR BILL OSBORN, PRESIDING MEETING SUM~Y ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL C~L Chair Osborn called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. confirmed as follows: Roll was Members present: Members absent: Others present: J. Hollier, E. Jones, R. Jurgensen, G. Kuntzman, B. Osbom, J. Harris, F. Wilson L. Flowers Senior Director R. Craig, Council Member Blaine Gilman A quorum was present. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Member Harris MOVED to approve the agenda with the removal of Item 5-c. Member Hollier SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: MOTION: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUM__ _MA_ I~Y -- August 4, 2005 Member Kuntzman MOVED to approve the meeting summary of August 4, 2005 and Member Harris SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO Cecilia Anderson discussed an "Aging In Place" program, a community invasion project, being presented by the Kenai Peninsula College in which high school seniors visit seniors, interviewing them, writing information learned, etc. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Kitchen Remodel Project Director Craig reported the project was on schedule and, if all the equipment arrives on time, the kitchen should be complete and back in operation November 15-22. a-bo Discussion -- Assisted Living Update Craig reported it the architect's preliminary drawings would hopefully be available for the City Council's review on October 19. She will contact Council on Aging members to remind them to attend the council meeting. Discussion-- Meal Cost Removed from agenda. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Meeting Schedule The members reviewed the memorandum included in the packet and stated their support of the meetings remaining monthly at held at 7'00 p.m. at night at the Center. Discussion -- Capital Projects Director Craig asked for input of what the members would like to be considered as capital projects. Responses included more administrative office space, telephone by the driveway, and, an area for a gift shop. Discussion -- Senior High Projects Craig encouraged the group to attend the October 8 event and support the intergenerational projects. ITEM 7: REPORTS. Council on Aging Chair -- No report. 7-b. Director -- Craig thanked Council Member Gilman for his participation. 7-c. Council Liaison -- Council Member Gilman encouraged the seniors to attend/show the whole project. ITEM 8: ,, OUESTIONS & COMMENTS -- None COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2005 PAGE 2 ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO HR ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10=a. Council Action Agendas of September 7 and 21, 2005. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT Member Jurgensen MOVED to adjourn and Member Harris SECONDED the meeting. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:10 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2005 PAGE 3 COUNCIL/ AIRPORT COMMISSION WORK SESSION TUESDAY~ OCTOBER 25, 2005 6:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. KENAZ COUNC:[L CHAMBERS *A LTGHT DI'NNER WTLL BE AVA]~LABLE. CITY OF KENAI "~lh~g~ with a p~t - City w~th a j~tur& " BACKG~UND AND PI~~O~ DATA - CANDIDATE8 FOR APPOINTMENT CGMMITTEE8 AND COMMI881ON8 DATE: 0ctober 19, 2005 NAME: Billy N. 0sborn Resident of the City of Kenal? y.es Hew Residence Address 623 .Rogers .Road, Kenai Maffing Address P 0 Box 3003, Kenai Home Fax No ..... Business Fax No. ~ , Home Telephone No. Business Telephone No . '_Email Address: ~ _ 283-7936 EMPLOYER: Retired _ J~b Title NAME OF SPOUSE: Betty Jo Osborn Council on Aging Board Member,. Current membership in or~-_-_!--~ns: ..... . Kenai Senior', Connet o '_ Past organizational memberships: . . er, Cook Inlet Regional Advisory Cr~1,-~41 ~w,~.~' Cnmm'.' M _~~_'_r _'' . . COMMITTEE8 OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INT~: _ · Harbor CommisSion WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? believe m membershi on this CommiSsion will s I will wo._____.rk to mak . WHAT BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, OR CREDENTIAL8 DO YOU POSSE88 TO BRING TO THE BOARD, coauuss o oa c0 au r smamzasm Signature KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 4, 2005 7:00 P.M. ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ,, ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ITEM 6: ITEM 7: ae ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 6, 2005 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Draft/Funding Resolution Information REPORTS Director Commission Chair Friends of the Library City Council Liaison COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/qUESTIONS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEAleD INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of September 7 and 21, 2005. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 4, 2005 7:00 P.M. CHAIR EMILY DE FOREST, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chair DeForest called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. The roll was confn-med as follows: Commissioners present' Commissioners absent: Others present: K. Heus, E. DeForest, E. Bryson, C. Brenckle B. Peters Acting Library Director L. McNair ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Heus SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 6, 2005 Corrections were requested on Page 2, f~rst motion, change "yearly" schedule to "year- round" and in the third motion, chan~g the phrase "an addition of 16,000 square feet to "an addition of up to 16,000 square feet." MOTION: Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the meeting summary as corrected and Commissioner Heus SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: ,, PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE H~_~Rn -- None. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS-- None. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Draft/Funding Resolution Information A general discussion took'place related to the discussion with council requesting a reaolution in support of pledging up to $500,000 for a l/brary expansion. The Commission reviewed a draft resolution distributed at the beginning of the meeting. Discussion followed and changes to the draft were suggested as follows' · Fifth 'whereas' to read "Whereas, the City of Kenai has supported expanding the library facility; and," · Sixth 'whereas' to read, "Whereas, the City of Kenai's willingness to designate funds up to the amount of $500,000 would demonstrate a commitment of the city for the purpose of the Kenai Community Library pursuing matching grant funds." MOTION: Commissioner Heus MOVED to forward the resolution to the City Council with the changes indicated incorporated into it. Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Director -- Acting Library Director McNair reported: · She distributed information about a grant workshop in Anchorage. · The period for accepting applications for the director position had closed. · Will check to see if any new applications had been received for consideration of appointment to the commission. Reviewed upcoming events at the library. 7-b. Commission Chair-- DeForest stated she would check on the old ordinance relating to 2002 ordinance regarding library expansion with the city attorney. Friends of the Library-- No report. 7-d. City Council Liaison -- No report. ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Comments included: · When will the council appoint liaisons to commissions/committees. · Talk with representatives of the Friends about getting the public involved with the proposed expansion project. · Members should attend council meeting to indicate their continued interest in an expansion project. · Contact council members to get their input on an expansion project. ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2005 PAGE 2 lO-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of September 7 and 21, 2005. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Heus SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. $0 ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'35 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2005 PAGE 3 KENAI PARKS & REC~ATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 6, 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3' _ ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ITEM 6: ITEM 7: _ ITEM 8: _ ITEM 9: ITEM 10: ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER _&_ ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- September 1, 2005 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO _RE H~A~ OLD BUSINESS _ Discussion -- Kenai Kennel Club/Dog Park Development Request Discussion -- Kenai Soccer Park/Proposed Park Layout NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Playground Renovation Schedule REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COM__M_~-NT~ PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of September 7 and 21, 2005. Updated Commission Membership List. 10/2005 Kenai Multipurpose Facility Ice Schedule ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 6, 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALl. Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. confirmed as follows' Roll was Commissioners present: Commissioner absent: Others present' R. Lawrence, D. Sandahl, J. Foglia, J. Carroll, D. Hagen T. Wortham and B. Molloy Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Member Joe Moore A quorum was present. ITEM 2. AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the agenda. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- September 1, 2005 There were no chan§es to the meetin§ summary of September 1, 2005. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO 8~. H~.A_~r)_ -- None. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Kenai Kennel Club/Dog Park Development Request Director Frates updated the Commission related to his correspondence with the Kenai Kennel Club. He noted his hesitancy to earmark too much property without revisiting the overall outdoor complex plan since the four soccer fields had shifted over slightly. Rhonda Ogelsby, Kenai Kennel Club -- Referring to the map included in the packet, stated the Club was agreeable to the boundaries but felt the boundary to the north could some day be expanded, if needed, and not designated for other use. Frates requested postponement of any aCtion on the animal park until he could meet with an architect to draft another overall site plan. The Commission requested Frates to present an overall site plan at the next meeting which should reflect the soccer fields in relation to other planned fields, including the dog park and also include Borough property that could potentially be needed. 5-b. Discussion -- Kenai Soccer Park/Proposed Park Layout Council Member Moore addressed the new berm included on the soccer field map and stated he believed it would be a win-win situation for everyone and stated his support of the concept. Discussion followed in which it was asked whether or not a seven foot (7') berm would be high enough and Frates noted he believed it would be, otherwise the angle of the slope could present maintenance problems. The Commission stated no objections to the berm or location. ITEM/5: NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Playground Renovation Schedule Frates presented a draft playground renovation schedule which had been included in the City's draft capital improvement plan. The Commission reviewed the individual parks, renovation justifications, and time flames for the work. It was suggested, additional cemetery property should be considered for the future. Asked whether the Elson bike path rest area should be included in the plan, Frates explained the park's development would be done in-house next summer. MOTION: Commissioner Carroll MOVED for the Commission to accept the playground renovation project as presented and Commissioner Foglia SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ~O ORDERED. ..ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair-- None. 7-b. Director -- Frates noted the October ice schedule was included in the packet and gave a brief update of department work, including the hiring process for a new groundskeeper. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Moore reported on election results, city manager search, a vacancy on the Commission, and care of the multipurpose facility assets. ITEM 8: COMMISSION (~URSTIONS & COMMRNT~ Commissioner Carroll questioned whether restrooms were closed in mid-August and Frates reported the permanent facilities remain open however some portables are removed. PARKS & REC~ATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2005 PAGE 2 Commissioner Sandahl asked how one schedules use of the Green Strip shelter. Frates explained it was first-come, first-serve, with the ability to reserve it. Commissioner Foglia asked if the Section 36 overall plan would be included in the next packet and Frates answered yes. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCH~'-DULRD TO _u~-. H~'-A_~r~ -- None. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. lO-c. Council Action Agendas of September 7 and 21, 2005. Updated Commission Membership List. 10/2005 Kenai Multipurpose Facility Ice Schedule ITEM 11: .ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Hagen MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Carroll SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'15 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol' L. Freas, City Clerk PARKS & REC~ATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2005 PAGE 3 PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION Meets First Thursday Kenai City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Name and Home Phone Business Email Address Term Address Phone Ends. Ryan C. Lawrence 283-3155 283-1919 ...k!auder. rl~.!alaska.net 455 N. Forest Drive 2006 Kenai, AK 99611 *Dale Sandahl 283-3238 dsandahl(~gci.net 2008 4560 Kenaitze Court Kenai, AK 99611 Joe Foglia 283-8137 fo~lias~gci.net 2006 1511 E. Aliak Kenai, AK 99611 Julie Carroll 283-5766 283-7167 ~carroll(~alaska.net 2007 407 Eadies Way Kenai, AK 99611 F. Todd Wortham, DDS 2007 213 Susieanna Lane Kenai, AK 99611 Darrell Hagen 283-7418 2008 804 North Strawberry Road Kenai, AK 99611 Ro-'h~J..~lloy 283-7102 283-7373 molloylaw(~!ak, net 2006 110 S.~~_w, Street, Ste. 101 -' Ken%i~K ~11 Council Member Joe Moore 283-4610 262-7478 (p) cpa/oe~,.altrogco.com 1006 Inlet Woods 262-6107 {f) Kenai, AK 99611 Bob Frates, Director 283-3692 (p) bfrates~,ci.kenai.ak.us Parks & Recreation Department 283-3693 {f) 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 *Chair **Vice-Chair (~/~.~./~OOS) Commission Application Page. 1 of 2 CITY OF KENAI "Village with a past-- City with a future." BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA- CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT COMMI'I-I'EES AND COMMISSIONS DATE: Resident of the City of Kenai? Residence Address yP..~ HOW long? !_~- y' ~5 Mailing Address ,. Home Fax No. z~ f,~ Business.Fax No../'~//~ Home Telephone No. (~0 ~.~ 2,5? --~,.~'~_~ Business Telephone No. Email Address:~"'~~ 2,D~ ~. lto{"~~, I ,~ ~ EMPLOYER: NAME OF SPOUSE:, ,~/~ Membership in organizations' Past organizational memberships: COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE '~z"' http://www.ci.kenai.ak, us/commissions/commissionavt~lication.htm 9/28/2005 Commission Application Page 2 of 2 WHAT BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, OR CREDENTIALS DO YOU POSSESS TO BRING TO THE BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP? ~i~. · . ,, ~..__...~. Return to City Clerk, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 283-3014 (fax), 283-7535, ext. 231 (phone) http://www.ci.kenai.ak, us/commissions/commissionau~licarlon.htm O/3R/")NN~ ,:~omrmsslon AppBcation Page 1 of 2 CITY OF KENAI '~/illage with a past - City with a future." BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA- CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS DATE: ~-~ 7 ' d) NAME: Resident of the City of Kenai? How long? ~~ _ residence Address .. I [~, I c~ Mailing Address Home Fax no. c~~t~ - t/~ t ~'L~. Business Fax No. ~'.z~ Home Telephone No. Business Telephone No. EMPLOYER: 0 L,~[~ 'Tt,~ 1~ ~,'x. t~, 1 ~_~/%~_ Job Title NAME OF SPOUSE: '~ ! 0~.~ iO~'~l _.. L, ~_/OrX'~'t~~ . Membership in organizations: Past organizational memberships: cOMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE "?" http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us/commissions/commissionapplication, htm 9/12/2005 Page 2 of 2. WHAT BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, OR CREDENTIALS DO YOU POSSESS TO BRING TO THE BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMI'I-I'EE MEMBERSHIP? ~ \~r'/~ iJ 1~-~- ~'~ L~~'"'~ . ////,-.-~.. Signature Return to City Clerk, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 283-3014 (fax), 283-7535, ext. 231 (phone) http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us/commissions/commissionapplication.htm CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS October 12, 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 fi'om the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ® *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. *September 28, 2005 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ05-59 - Preliminary Plat- Evergreen Subdivision - Webber Addition. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 8195 Kcnai Spur Highway, Kcnai, Alaska. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. FY2006- Capital Improvement Plan 8. PENDING ITEMS: a. PZ05-16 - An application to rezone the area known as Tract C, Daubensp¢ck Property Subdivision, (170 Bridge Access Road), from suburban residential to general commercial. Application submitted by John Hamm¢lman, Chair, Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kcnai, Alaska. (Tabled) 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: Agenda October 12, 2005 Page 2 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. City of Kenai Building Permit Data- Third Quarter b. City of Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission Resolutions - Third Quarter c. Zoning Bulletin (9/25/05) 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS. 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 12, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIR PRO TEMPORE PHIL BRYSON, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Phil Bryson acted as Chair Pro Tempore and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1-a. Roll Call Roll was cOnfirmed as follows: Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: P. Bryson (J. Twa. it and N. Amen were notified there would not be a quorum present and therefore did not attend.) B. Eldridge, John Hammelman City Planner M. Kebschull Because the quorum of the members was not met, the meeting was closed. X-bo Agenda Approval Consent Agenda ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- *September 28, 2005 ITEM 3' SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS PZ05-59 - Preliminary Plat- Evergreen Subdivision - Webber Addition. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 8195 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. ITEM 5: ..PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- FY2006 Capital Improvement Plan I,T, EM 8: pENDInG ITEMS ITEM 9' ITEM 10: 10=a. 10-b. 10-c. ITEM 11. 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) CODE ENFORCEM_ ~4qT REPORTS City Council Borough Planning Administration PERSONS PRESRNT NOT ..ITEM 12: _ INFORMATION IT~-MS 10-a. 10-b. 10-c. City of Kenai Building Permit Data- Third Quarter City of Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission Resolutions - Third Quarter Zoning Bunetin (9/25/05) ITEM 13: ITEM 14: COMMISSION COM_.M~.NTS & OU~-STIONS ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 7'05 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2005 PAGE 2 October 10, 2005 Pat Porter, Mayor City of Kenai Dear Mayor Porter: I am submitting my resignation from the Kenai City Planning and Zoning Commission effective this date. I have been a member of the Commission since 1989; and, during that time I have tried to make positive decisions on the issues that would help the City to grow in a positive manner. It has been my honor and privilege to have had this opportunity. Sincerely your, CARL S. GLICK Patricia Porter From: To: Sent: Subject: "L.J. Barrett" <thejaybob@mac.com> "Patricia Porter~' <kenaimayorl0@msn.com> Wednesday, October 05, 2005 1:22 AM Notice of Resignation Hi Pat, Though my plans are still up in the air, it appears I'll be staying in Kodiak ... So I feel it's just best I resign my seats on the city of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission and the Harbor Commission. I will send you a formal letter soon. With the new election and council, I wanted to give you some time to make some new appointments. Thanks for all your support and_encouragement. I really appreciate it. Take care, Jay Barrett 10/6/2005 PLANNING 8s ZONING COMMISSION Meets Second and Fourth Wednesday- 7'00 p.m. Kenai City Council Chambers Commission Member Name Home Business Email Address Term and Address Phone Phone Ends Nelson Amen 283-6085 776-8191 namen/E, lesoropetroleum.com 2006 P.O. Box 357 Kenai, AK 99611 Kenai, AK 99611 2007 Phil Bryson 283-4428 283-4672 2007 P.O. Box 1041 Kenai, AK 99611 ~John Hammelman 283-7280 283-5507 (p) ihammelman(iilunocal.com 2008 4570 Kenaitze Court 776-6750 (f) Kenai, AK 99611 Kenai, AK 99611 2008 Jeff Twa_it 283-3919 262-2493 itwaitfaaci.net 2006 1808 Julie Anna Drive Kenai, AK 99611 Barry Eldridge 283-7152 lridgebb~_~ptialaska.net 2006 2679 Bowpicker Lane 283-7152 (ir) Kenai, AK 99611 Council Member Rick Ross 2838497 rossrckC_w~hotmail.com 1505 Kittiwake Court Kenai, AK 99611 Council Member Joe Moore 283-4610 262-7478 (p) cpaioe(~trogco.com 1006 Inlet Woods 262-6107 (i) Kenai, AK 99611 *Chair **Vice Chair (10/13/2005) 12/29/2884 13'36 2624447 FroI-Ci tv of Kenai ICi tv CIBrk SOLtX3TNA REALTY gOT P. OOZ/O02 PAGE CITY OF KENtl BA¢I~GROUIqD AHD PE~.BONAL DATA - OAHDII)ATES I'OR AF~I~M:IIIT r'--f!J-lfMlr'l~E~ AIID dEC 2 9 20~4 ~ · .., . ...,, ,'._. .... %, ~ TO: Witi! ~~~, iiib,~, OR ~ DO YOU POIIlII TO BRING TO ~ BOARD, KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: a. ITEM 6: a. ITEM 7: ae ITEM 8: .ITEM 9: .,ITEM 10: ae ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL ,,APPROV~ OF MEETING SUMMARY -- August 9, 2005 September 13, 2005 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BR OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Summer 2005 Flowerbed Review Discussion-- Anchorage Site Visit NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Meeting Schedule Discussion -- Summer 2006 Flower Purchase REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO _~ HRA~r~ INFORMATION City Council Action Agenda of September 7 and 21, 2005. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS VICE CHAIR HELEN BROWN, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Vice Chair Brown called the meeting to order at approximately 7:08 p.m. confwrned as' Roll was Members present: Members absent' Others present: L. Seymour, S. Hatch, L. Nelson, H. Brown, M. Dimmick (arrived at 7:15 p.m.) M. LeFebvre Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates A quorum was present. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the agenda. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- 3-ae August 9, 2005 September 13, 2005 Member Hatch noted the first sentence in Item 7a should be corrected by adding "and without calling" after the words "in a row." MOTION: Member Hatch MOVED to add "and without calling" after the word "row" at Item 7a. Member Nelson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS S-ae Discussion -- Summer 2005 Flowerbed Review Director Frates reviewed information included in the packet and requested the members to indicate any changes necessary, otherwise the order would remain as it was for the past summer. A general discussion followed. Comments noted were: · Brown is working with the Kenai Rotary Cub to purchase a bench to be placed at the Rotary flower bed and suggested eight to ten orange Queen Trollius be placed there as well. · General landscaping for the old library building take place next summer. · Hollyhocks and coleus be purchased for placement at the visitors Center. · Plantings for placement in the circle planters at the Holiday gas station and Arbys was discussed. The membership recommended adding hollyhocks, orange trollius and yellow daisies be added to the purchase list as well as placement of rocks on the front side of the Rotary bed to serve as a border. Dtsemssiem-- Anchorage Site Visit It was noted, a visit of the Anchorage beds was too late for this year but could be discussed again in the spring. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Meeting Schedule Frates reviewed the information included in the packet and discussion took place on the most advantageous time for the Committee to meet with regard to their work. MOTION: Member Hatch MOVED to meet March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Member Dimmick SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Discussion-- Summer 2006 Flower Purchase Frates reported his desire to establish the 2006 flower list in order to pre-order the flowers in an attempt to get a small discount and purchasing from the local nurseries. He noted, most of the national flower markets, including the locals, have gone to larger pot sizes and larger plants, which cost more. Other concerns are blooming times, pick- up times and other necessary criteria. The membership recommended using the new flower list and pre-ordering for next season. ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair-- No report. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2005 PAGE 2 7-b. Parks & Recreation Director-- Frates reported the job openin§ for the groundskeeper position. He also noted, four Canada red cherry trees would need to be replaced at the blue Star Memorial Greenstrip. Kenai City Council Liaison -- No report. ITEM 8: (~UESTIONS AND COMMg'-NTS -- None. .ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO B~ H~-A~- -- None. ITEM 10_.' INFORMATION lO-a. City Council Action Agenda of September 7 and 21, 2005. ITEM 11- ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2005 PAGE 3 NAME: cITy OF KENAI. "Village witit a past-- City with a future. BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA- CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Resident of the City of Kenai? Residence Address _~ (~ ~ How long? Mailing Address Home Fax No. Business Fax No. EMPLOYER: Current membership in organizations: ~-~~ 6 ~~ Home Telephone '2~ "~ ~ ~ ~.~ ~ Business Telephone No _ '2~ Z - Email Address' l~~ ~ ~~/~~~ Pa~t organizational/memberships: - COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: WHY DO YOU, TO BE WITH THIS COMMISSION O COMMITTEE? WH~T BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, OR CREDENTIALS DO YOU POSSESS TO BRING TO THE BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP? KENAI, ALASKA October 3, 2005 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014 www.ci.kenai.ak, us American Legion Post//20 P.O. Box 1044 Kenai, AK 99611 KENAI SENIOR CENTER KITCHEN RENTAL At its meeting of September 21, 2005, the Kenai City Council unanimously passed Resolution No. 2115-2005 appropriating funds for the rental of your kitchen during the remodeling of the Kenai Senior Center kitchen. The Kenai City Council, administration and especially the Kenai Senior Center thank you for making your kitchen available to us during the remodel project. You are well aware of the importance of continuing the Center's meal programs that serve so many of our areas' seniors. And, your offer to return $90 of the daily rental fee to the Senior Center upon the completion of the remodel project is not only very generous but is a testimony to your organization's benevolence and support of our community. On behalf of the Kenai City Council, Administration, area seniors and employees thank you very much! ' CITY O~NAI Pat Porter Mayor PP/clf OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ADVOCACY Frank H. Murko~vski, Governor October 6, 2005 CERTIFIED/RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 0000 7308 4075 Pat Porter, Mayor City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., St. 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 RE: 2005 FULL VALUE DETERMINATION Dear Mayor Pat Porter: As required by AS 14.17.510 (Public Schools Foundation Program) and AS 29.60.010 (State equalization of tax resources for municipal services), the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development has determined that, as of January 1, 2005, the full and tree value of taxable real and personal property within your municipality is as follows: Real Property: Personal Property State Assessed Property (AS 43.56)' $403,927,700 $106,094,500 $16,541,246 TOTAL: $526,563,446 This full value determination may be appealed administratively by you within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this notice under the provisions of 19 AAC 30.092. In addition, AS 14.17.510 also allows for judicial review of the determination. If you have any questions concerning this full value determination for 2005, please contact our office at 269-4605. Sincerely, Steve Van Sant State Assessor 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1770, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3510 Telephone: (907) 269-4501 Fax: (907) 269-4539 Text Telephone: (907) 465-5437 Email: questions~commerce.state.ak, us Website: http://www, commerce.state.ak.us/dca/ THE BUZZ AROUND BRANDING U-nderstanding the who, why and how of marketing'$ hottest trend Don R. McEachern, Jr. What adjectives do tourists, residents and businesses use to describe your city? What are you known for? Is there a "buzz" around your community? In other words, what is your brand? Once the sole jurisdiction of retail products like cola or beer. branding is now being embraced by municipalities, communities, states and provinces alike. Experts on the subject are coming out of the woodwork; companies have emerged with the sole purpose of brand- ing communities; and articles on brand- ing fill the pages and airspace of magazines and the internet. Despite its growing popularity, many community leaders are secretly scratch- ing their heads wondering, "~hat ex- actly is branding." Better yet, "Does my municipality really need a brand?" And, finally, "Whose job is it, anyway?" Excellent questions, all. Destination Branding Destination branding is the newest, well, "brand" of marketing. Think of it like a literal brand that marks a commu- nity with a certain image conjured up at the mere mention of the city's name. Its goal is clear: an appealing brand (and yes, some are not so appealing) can help communities eom- Branding for the future- The City of London, (')nlario has adopted a plan to poSition itself as a 'creative city." See the sidebar on laagc' 2.5. Photo: City of London. pete for visitors, economic develop- ment, residents, the creative class, thc aris, a better education system - every- thing that makes a city profitable and desirable. At its best, a destination's brand hones in on the city's edge, creating an emotional connection with people that makes them want to spend their money, their time, even their lives there. At its worst, a brand works so hard to say ev- erything and appeal to everyone that it leaves no impression at all. So, does your community need a brand? Only if it wants to compete- and win- in today's increasingly Don R. McEachern, Jr., President of North Star Brand Strategies, com- bines research, strategy and creativity to help communities discow.r their optimum brand positioning and leverage their equity in thai brand through initiatives and communications. He can be reached < don@northstarideas.com >. crowded destination marketplace. Where you once battled with the other provinces and cities for resources, you must now compete with the world in the 21" century. I.rnm Insighls to Inspiration While there are several approaches to building a brand (some more involved than others), the process generally in- volves four steps: Understanding- Research that helps a destination determine the characteris- tics that makc it unique for its citizens, potcntiaJ tourists, visitors and prospec- tive businc.qscs. Insi#htv. A phase during which the research is applied to the challenges lhced by thc destination and a clear pur- pose or strategy is outlined. Imagination - The creative phase where insights morph into inspiration. Municipal World SEPTEMBER 2005 23 sion, the actual community is critical to advancing that vision. Hume concurs, "In London, the municipal government was the catalyst for change. Our work is now done, but that work is the start- ing point not the end. From here the community must step forward in a larger sense and take ownership over the ideas. Hopefully, bigger, better ideas will result." Different Needs, Different Leads Despite the necessity of government involvement, it is not mandatory for municipal government to spearhead the branding initiative. Branding is often conducted by the public agency or entity with a specific branding need. For example, if your city needs to attract more tourists, the desti- nation marketing organization (i.e. de- partment of tourism, convention and visitors' bureau [CVB]) usually takes the reins. A good example of this is Pi- geon Forge, Tennessee, a city so wholly defined by its tourism efforts and dol- lars that it wouldn't make sense for any agency other than the department of tourism to manage its branding. Mobile Bay, Alabama is another example of a city whose branding was the brainchild of its CVB. In that case, the tourism brand was so powerful other city agencies adopted it. If enticing business to your commu- nity is the primary goal, then the depart- ment charged with economic develop- ment often leads the effort. This was the case in Bay City, Michigan, a small community of 30,000 that was strug- gling with the loss of many high-paying labour jobs. The economic development council initiated a branding campaign to raise residents' morale, attract new busi- ness and help right the city's floundering job ship. In some cases, several entities may work together on a branding project. As the fastest growing city in the United States, McKinney, Texas was projecting diverging images as a result of its rapid growth. Rather than use a shotgun ap- proach, McKinney pulled businesses, residents, government, tourism and eco- nomic development together to develop a marketing strategy that every facet of the community uses to pro-actively pro- mote themselves. This campaign took shape under the direction of the city's director of marketing and communications. Clearly, branding is not a one-size-fits-all process. You may be starting fi'om scratch or merely refining a brand that has successfully defined your community for years. You may be sa'iv- ing for tourists, clamoring for the creative class or struggling-to attract new busi- ness. Your brand campaign may involve the entire city or a single public agency. Regardless of its final form, branding is more than the marketing buzz word of the day; it is more than a tagline or ad campaign. A strong brand is the best of your city. It is a revenue-producing asset. And, trite as it may sound, it is vital to compete and win. :\ Organic Recycling"/t' Toronto Markham Niaoara 'eet. Town of M~rkh~m ~ 1 :..,- ~ i: www. no~emanplasUm.mm ' " - 1-800-267-4391 PLASTICS SE~PTI~MBER 2005 Municipal World 'The end result is tangible and consistent communication concepts (positioning lines, logos, ads, attitudes, public rela- tions, websites, outdoor boards, etc.) and strategic initiatives (civic awards, architectural guidelines to redevelop- merit, way-finding systems) that support the strategy. Delivery- Everyth~g leading up to this point is a promise to the consumer -of fun or creativity or safety or charm - and none of it means anything if the destination can't deliver. Role of Government Despite the almost formulaic steps that define a solid branding campaign, more than a few communities are in- vesting big marketing dollars in brand- ing efforts that yield limited results. For many of these destinations, the problem is a lack of leadership from municipal "The largest water quality conference in North America." 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It must infiltrate every nook and cranny of the commu- nity- from the psyche of service pro- viders to signage, from marketing ef- forts to education, from residents' atti- tudes to leadership decisions. Your city becomes a literal canvas for reflecting the brand. Painting your logo on the city's water tower is an obvious exam- ple. A less apparent application is the use of themed artwork in the vacant storefronts of redeveloping areas. Both are city property. So, without the okay of government leaders, the brand message will never make it to the tank or the storefront! In the case of London, Ontario, the city's metamorphosis to a "Creative City" began with the construction of a state-of-the-art entertainment complex downtown. (For more on London's Cre- ative City initiative see sidebar.) "We now attract the types of entertainment and sporting activities that can create a buzz about London," explained Gord Hume, City Controller. "But building the entertainment complex was not without controversy. It could not have been accomplished without leadership." Municipal leadership also can use its authority to keep branding efforts from becoming bogged down "in commit- tee." Branding is not about compromise or even consensus. It is about determin- ing the strong singular message that will define your community. It is about cre- ativity and yes, even risk. When all the sub-voices within a community clamor to contribute their two cents regarding the brand message, too often the end re- sult is watered-down pabulum. Strong leadership can help navigate the brand through the rough waters of special interest subgroups. Finally, while community leaders must guide you in determining the vi- BRANDING, cont'd on p. 26 SEPTEMBER 2005 Municipal World MEMORANDUM CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI. ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ TO' Charles M. Kopp, Acting City Manager FROM' Jack La Shot, Public Works Man~ DATE: October 13, 2005 SUBJECT: Underground Storage Tank It has come to our attention that an UST exists on one of our airport lease properties. The lessee has said that the City is responsible for the tank, as it was them at the time he leased the property with the existing building. We do not know the size or condition of the tank at this time, but have a cost proposal from Amedcan Environmental of $7100 to remove the tank, do testing, data analysis, and prepare reports. As this proposal assumes no contamination associated with the tank, overall costs could be hiqher. We do not have mason to think the tank is leaking, however, it is always' a possibility. American Environmental UST Removal Task Order No: 10/12/2005 Task Order Name: UST Removal Change Order No: 1 Change Order Name: Field Investigation Unif No. of Line Cost Task Rate Unit Units Labor Eq~p ODCs Field Activtfles (see affac~ planning schedule for details) Labor $835 Equipment $655 Direct Costs $2,580 Data Analysis and Reporting total total total Senior Review $95 hour Enginer Tech $55 hour Technical lllusffaflon $55 hour Reporf Expendables $25 report Reproduction $25 report Projeot Mem~jement PM/Coordination $85 hour *Miscellaneous $500 total 3 25 6 4 4 4 1 Total Costs $835 $0 $0 $835 $0 $6~ $0 $655 $0 $0 $2,580 $2,580 $285 $0 $0 $285 $~,375 $0 $0 $330 $0 $0 $330 $0 $~00 $0 $3~ $o $o SUbtofo/s $4,070 $2,190 $840 $a,165 $855 Sa,OliO $7,100 $7,100 *Miscellaneous costs Include taxes, accounting, telecommunications, etc. UST Cost Est · ~ 0 KENAI POLICE DEPARTM] 107 South Willow Street Kenai, AK 99611 Tel. (907) 283-7879 Fax (907) 283-2267 TO: Mayor and City Council FM: Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police RE: September 2005 Department Report DT: October 14, 2005 In September, the Kenai Police Department responded to 632 calls for service, and investigated 691 criminal and civil offenses. The Emergency Communications Deparmaent answered 134 e911 calls. Kenai Police Department made 116 arrests for misdemeanor and felony offenses. Officers wrote 397 investigative reports, and issued 256 traffic citations. The department investigated 9 motor vehicle crashes, for a total of 110 year to date. Significant training and other events are highlighted below: September 6t~: David Forster was sentenced to 101 years for the murder of Officer John Watson. September 12t~: Sergeant Sandahl participated in the KSRM Radiothon fundraiser for the LeeShore Center. Sgt. Sandahl gave commentary on law enforcement's response to domestic violence and sexual assault. September 23-29- ChiefKopp attended the Intemational Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Florida. September 23ra: Kenai Police Department provided traffic and crowd control for KCHS Homecoming Parade and bonfire. September 26-30: Officer Ben Langham attended an Alaska State Mental Health Board sponsored Crisis Intervention Training seminar. Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) programs are designed to educate and prepare police officers who come into contact with people with severe mental illnesses to recognize the signs and symptoms of these illnesses, and to respond effectively and appropriately to people who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis. KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT September 25-28' Officer Trish Gordon attended a federally fimded seminar on Weapons of Mass Destruction, dealing with threat assessment and intelligence gathering, threat prevention, as well as response and mitigation. Kenai Police Officers are active with non-profit board volunteer service on their own time. Crimestoppers, Youth Court, Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Task Force, SART/SANE, LeeShore Center, Youth Detention Facility, Explorer Post g460 and Alaska Peace Officers Association are a few of our community agencies that benefit from our officers volunteer hours. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: October 12, 2005 To' City manager From: Fire Chief Tilly b~ Subject: Midmonth report I FIRE R Runs for the timeframe of 9-13 through 10-12. Run total for the year 950 runs Total last year at this time 928 runs Summary of activities for last month: Hosted department training with the sponsoring physicians for continued EMS training. SpOnsored department training on vehicle and bus extrication techniques Proctored (3) three fire extinguisher tests Recertified 1 member as a car seat techn/cian (total number of seat technicians in the department is (5) five) Hosted a Safe Kids car seat check at Station 1 Attended KCHS bon-fire Three members attended "Advanced ARFF" class at PRISM Two members are involved with the "Aspirations" program at the high school mentoring KCHS kids. Had three members attend the Sate Fire Fighters Conference Did Airport fueling inspections Did medical standbys for 4 football games October 1 st we started Fire prevention month with school visits and tours. "Use candles with care" is this month's motto Set up an information booth at Home depot for fire prevention Participated with the Challenger learning center's "lunar drop" test Had (2) members attend a Pediatric Advanced Life Support Class 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014 KENAI, ALASKA ]~/]~/~~ MEMORANDUM To: Chuck Kopp, Acting City Manager From: Andy Vamer, Econ. Dev. Projects Coordinator Date' October 11, 2005 RE' Monthly Report I am heading into my final month on the VISTA project. November 10th will be my last day. I have had a very educational and productive year in Kenai, and I've enjoyed working with everyone in the City of Kenai. So, thanks for the support and encouragement. The KEDS Action Team had a meeting on October 10th, and here are some of the topics discussed: The group would like to explore zoning issues more within the City that are best suited for economic development. Both the Business Development and the Infrastructure committees plan to look at areas that would be ideal for businesses. The BD committee will also continue to focus on real estate and property issues affecting business in Kenai. The Education & Workforce Committee intends to contact KPC and AVTEC to examine the possibilities of locating some education programs in Kenai. In addition, the committee will tour some different facilities within the city to see if there is adequate space/technology for classes. Bill Popp gave a presentation on areas of need for education and workforce training for the area's furore, and the group will try to address those needs (ie construction, mining, safety). Thc Tourism Committee continues to address thc marathon idea, which has spun off into a eparate meeting group. The tourism folks are also exploring a possible AAA rating system for otel/B&Bs in Kenai, and using the Arctic Winter Games' inventory of accommodations in the area as a good provider of what we have for room availability. The committee will continue to examine more festivals and events for Kenai. The Quality of Life Committee wants to find strategies to attract more young people to Kcnai, and to build a strong sense of community. The group has discussed having a Volunteer Appreciation gathering, or philanthropy fair, something to let community members know how much time and effort people give to Kenai. The Acting City Manager and I have applied to thc DCCED for a third VISTA year, and things are looking positive. Page 1 of I Klm Howard From: Linda McNair Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 10:54 ,AM To' Klm Howard Subject: 9-2005 stats + report The Kenai Community Library is busy getting families ready for the academic year. We had lots of new library cards issued and that continues as we have more and more school age children in the library after school. Internet access use has not slowed down. Even though we no longer have travelers, workers and international visitors, internet access continues to be an important part of library use for homework, information and entertainment. A grant from the Friends of the Library was awarded to the Library to enable us to have the Kenai Performers come to the library with monthly performances. In September their company did "Cinderella Tales from around the World". The library had a standing room only audience for the performance and everyone was well entertained. The Library had a grizzly bear presentation by author Nick Jans author of "Grizzly Maze: Timothy Treadwell's fatal obsession with Alaska's bears". There were about 40 adults here to hear his presentation. Mr. Jans was very knowledgeable and had a slide show to accompany the talk. After the presentation he answered questions and autographed books. The Library, in parternership with the Friends of the Library was awarded a grant from the American Psychiatric Foundation for $5,000. The funds will be spent to update the library's mental health collection. Julie Niederhauser will be also be arranging for speakers in the Mental Health field to present monthly at the Library beginning in October and continuing though the year. 10/11/2005 Kenai Community Library 163 Main Street Loop Kenai, Alaska 99611 REPORT FOR September, 2005 CIRCULATION Adult Juvenile Fiction Non-Fiction Periodicals 1848 1429 81 472 209 Intemet Access Music Misc. Puzzles Videos 1342 125 1 9 897 DVD 435 Total Printed Materials ............... 5395 Total Circulation ....................... 8414 PAC Searches ........................ 6403 Easy Books 1100 256 Audiobooks 210 ADDITIONS Docs Adult Juvenile Easy Books Girls 1 80 6 23 Purchases 66 19 19 Total Additions ........... ' ............. 248 AV 34 INTERLIBRARY LOANS Ordered Received Returned Books 23 24 21 INTERLIBRARY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY ........... 56 INTERNET USE ......... 1342 VOLUNTEERS INCOME Number .....11 Total Hours .....154 Fines and Rental Books Xerox Lost or Damaged Books 1,150.80 322.75 177.40 Total Income for September, 2005 ...............$1,650.95 Library Cards Issued Kenai 65 Cooper Landing Kasilof Nikiski Soldotna Sterling Other Total 24 22 l0 128 Library Patronage ....... Adult Programs .......... Childrens Programs ...... Family Programs ......... 7,944 Persons 60 Persons 189 Persons 157 Persons Monthly Report For October 19~ 2005 Keith Komelis~ Public Works Manager Town Clock_.- We are continuing to receive generous donations for the Kenai City Town Clock. Conoco Phillips is working, on the tower and structuro that will hold the clocks. Celia Andemon, local artist and KPC instructor, is working with the welding fabricator. Electdc Time Company said the clocks will be completed O~ober 28. Carlile Transportation is shipping the clocks from Medfield, MA, to Kenai. USFWS Grant_.- The USFWS has requested a design change for the culvert replacement on Boat Launch Road. They want the city to mplaco the 5' culvert with an 8' or 10' culvert. This will be a ver~ large inm'~a,~ in project cost, but they are willing to increase the grant to $25,000. I am asking Nelson & Associates for a new design proposal to incorpomto USFWS roquest. Even w~th our 50% match, we may be short on funds. New Well House 4.'_ The 40 day arsenic removal pilot study by West Coast Filter has failed. Not only could they not reduce the arsenic below the maximum containment level of 10 parts per billion, but also arsenic came off the filter media in high doses. This is worse than not treating at all. We are still working with Nelson and G.V. Jones on other treatment systems. Filtronics and Severn Trent, treatment companies, are looking at how they could remove arsenic from our water. DEC has told me that the city can get a 3-year extension to meet the new arsenic MCL. The city and its consultants are considering different alternatives. There is some new technology for color removal that we am also looking at for water treatment at Well House No. 2. Lawton Water Main F~ension to WH 4: This project has been designed and we have a permit for winter constru~on. However, w~ will hold off on this project until the amenic treatment problem is solv~l. We am considering extending this water main down Beaver Loop to Well House 2. State Le;islative Grant- Joint Municipal Water & Sewer System Analysis: This $50,000 grant is tc "Updat~ and Improve the City of Kenai Water System Study w~th consideration for extending the s~t~m to neighboring areas." It will be used to update Nelson's Water System Study dated March 28, 1994. Boatin~ Facility Launch Ramp: This grant, from the state, is for adding two new launch romps. Nelson has completed the design. We am working wRh the Corps on the n~ded permit and conditions for construction. I have added the replacement of the fender piles, where needed, along the concrete dock to this project The funds for f~nder pile replacement am in our operating budget. Boatin; Facility Exit Road & Sale of City Wetlands: The city is finalizing the land trade with The Conservation Fund for the boating fa~lity exit road. Them has I~en no money appropdat~l to con~~ this exit road; however, the recently received state grant for roads could be used. I am not sure where the council is on the consideration of .~ale of citT-o~~ wetlands to The Conservation. Set Net Drive & McCollum Orive I Aliak _Drive L!_n: I have completed the Set Net Preliminary Assessment Roll, Information for Public Headng, and Preliminary Cost E~mat~ for the proposal proj~-'t. The Public Hearing is set for November 2, 2004. The McCollum/Aliak special assessment petition was presented to coun~l on Sept~ml~r 16, 2005. I am working on the report to council for the November 2, 2005 m~fin~. New Street Li!:lh~: Public Works in compiling a list of requested new streetlights. .K, enai River Special Manac~ement Area- I have been attending the KRSMA board meetings. D,OT: I am working with DOT on the (Arctic Winter Games) grant for the driveway exit at the Airport Operations Fa~lity. I am also working wffh DOT on co~e~ng the ~ate signs that show miles to Kenai. KENAI. ALASKA To: From: Date: RE: Charles M. Kopp, Acting City Manager Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director~ October 13, 2005 Monthly Report- Sept. 2005 September remained a busy month for the Parks & Recreation Department. Mowing of tuff continued all the way through September. Seasonal park facilities were winterized and closed, irrigation equipment winterized and put away, city yard cleaned up, and playground inspections performed. Contractors completed most of the work at the MPF. Warming shacks were also finally completed and set on concrete pads behind the facility. The shacks received new benches and interiors painted by stuff and community service volunteers. Electrical components were replaced in the score clock, overhead lights replaced as needed, banners put up and lexan installed on a few dasher boards. Ice, installation began on September 26ta as scheduled. White ice paint was once a ain ana ~ogos installed. North Pe ' · g applied, nmsula Recreation sponsored a hockey camp October 3~a- 7ta and had a good turn out. Zam machines were both overhauled by Shop personnel this fall and have been working exceptionally well. The Director met with various other community members on matters concerning the Chamber's Christmas Comes to Kenai activities, as well as some preliminary meetings concerning a possible marathon nm next summer. The Director also met with the Kenai Kennel Club representative concerning matters ora possible dog park at Sect. 36. Preliminary plans were presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission, however, an overall outdoor complex site plan needs to be further developed before any recommendations with respect to a dog park can be made. The Parks & Grounds Assistant position is currently vacant and the department is currently soliciting applications. Summer employee John Brandenburg elected to remain on board until this position can be filled. MEMORANDUM CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX g07-283-3014 ~ TO' Charles M. Kopp, Acting City Manager FROM' Jack La Shot, Public Works Manag~7~ DATE. October 13, 2005 SUBJECT: Department Report for Council meeting of October 19, 2005 A current Public Works bid information sheet is attached and will be included as an information item for Council. Also included am the quarterly activity reports for Planning and Zoning and the Building Department. The Planning and Zoning meeting of October 12, 2005 was canceled due to lack of a quorum. Two members have resigned and one is taking a lengthy absence. One application for appointment of a new member is in the packet. One mom will be needed. ' The new bleachers for the Multi-Purpose Facility, as of this date, have not amved. We will arrange for installation when they do arrive and can be inspected. We may have a PO for installation pdor to the meeting for approval, but it doesn't look like it will be in the packet. nal Municipal Airport Al[/lrport Manager's onthly Report October 12, 2005 Short Term Vehicle Parking: We continue to work on improving signage and information in the short-term lot. The most common complaint is that customers do not always have the correct change. Many of the users of the short-term lot are repeat users; therefore, we have developed a coupon booklet that should provide a viable option to frequent travelers. Each book will contain ten coupons similar to those pictured below. Notes: Municipal Airport $2.00 Parking Coupon Valid for Short-term or Long-term Parking Lots Not redeemable for cash The coupon will tear off and be deposited in the appropriate slot in short term parking or may be used in the long term parking envelopes. Several of the larger businesses have expressed an interest in purchasing these coupon books for employees that travel. We also believe some of our frequent flyers will find this convenient. Coupon books are printed locally and should be available for purchase on or before October 20. AWG Driveway Project: The new driveway at the Operations Facility is complete. The project constructed one additional ddveway at the north end of the parking lot. The new configuration works as a cimular driveway increasing accessibility for maintenance and emergency operations. This was a joint project with AWG where the airport crew supplied labor and equipment to excavate and build the subbase and AWG funded the top course and Paving. Planning Project: The supplemental master planning project is moving ahead with the next meeting scheduled for October 25 at 6 pm in Council Chambers. MEMORANDUM To.' From: Date: Subject: Chuck Kopp, Acting City Manager Larry Semmens, Finance Director~~ October 14, 2005 Monthly Report The financial statement audit field work was completed this week by Mikunda Cottrell and Co. The audit went well. For the year ended 6/30/05 the General Fund had a surplus of $121,000, which is almost $100,000 more than the projection made in the FY 2006 budget document. When compared to the final adjusted budget, expenditures were under budget by $580,000 or 6.2%, while revenues.were about $454,000 over budget. Encumbrances at year end were $197,000. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report will be presented to Council at the November 2 meeting. The finance department will be sending notices to non-metered commercial water and sewer customers that pay on a flat rate basis to suggest that the customer consider installing a meter. We will also inform the customer of the basis for the flat rote that they are being charged. The City does not audit commercial customers to insure that the flat rote being charged is appropriate. We do not know, for example, if a restaurant actually has the seating that the water and sewer rates are based upon. This system sometimes produces large negative surprises for non-metered commercial customers. Meters would solve the problem and apparently in many instances would result in lower charges. The finance department is also working with Wells Fargo to upgrade our banking services to provide more protection against check fraud. Check fraud is very common and can result in substantial losses to the account holder. In many fraud cases banks have not had to cover the loss because the account holder did not take all reasonable steps to prevent check fraud. The major component of our new services will be 'Positive Pay' which requires the City to send a list of checks written to the bank and for the bank to verify that every check presented for payment is on our list. There will be an increase in the cost of banking services but it is justified. MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: Chuck Kopp, City Manager Racha¢l S. Craig, Senior Center Director October 13, 2005, 2005 September 2005 Monthly Report Total number of days rented in September 2005' Total Meal Count for September 2005: 2,830 Total Congregate Meals Served: 1,390 Total Home Meals Served' Total Non-Senior Meals- September 2004 Meals Served. Total Congregate Meals Served: Total Home Meals Served: Total Non-Senior Meals: 1,428 12 2,487 1,417 1,059 11 0 (due to kitchen construction) Volunteers donated 975 service hours for the month of September. Joel Neimeyer, P.E., program officer from Rasmuson Foundation was here for a site visit on Tuesday, September 13. He photographed the kitchen space and outside construction area. He stated our kitchen project was going very well. He also toured of the Senior Center and Vintage Pointe, afterwards met with director to discuss senior issues within the state. He stressed the importance of collaboration of agencies. The administrative assistant attended Medicare prescription drag coverage "train the trainer seminar. She gave her first seminar introducing the information to 20 seniors. She will be conducting a workshop each month until January. The Medicare prescription drug benefit is a valuable new savings option for seniors, particularly those living on a limited income. Beneficiaries, who currently have either limited insurance coverage to help pay for pharmaceuticals, or no coverage whatsoever, will now be able to receive prescription drag coverage through Medicare. A study released 1st month by the national Medicare Today partnership and performed by the Price WaterhouseCoopers global accounting firm, showed that many seniors will receive extensive savings through the new Medicare drug coverage. The study showed that there are four million low-income Medicare beneficiaries in America today who have no form of prescription drag coverage. These beneficiaries are currently paying on average $1,095 annually out of their own pockets for their medications. Once enrolled in a Medicare prescription drag plan, out-of-pocket costs will drop to only $130 next year. For seniors not classified as low-income, out-of-pocket spending will decline from $1,550 per year to $863. We had a very successful garage sale. It was held for four week days in a two week period. The Senior Center has a human service practicum student fi'om KPC. She is working 125 service hours towards credit for her class. She has formed a walking group that walks Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The class is keeping track of miles walked besides having short weekly seminars on nutrition and diet. City Manager From: Sent: To: Cc: BradMeiklejohn@aol.com Tuesday, October 18, 2005 11:42 AM City Manager; Kim Howard Keith Kornelis Subject: Proposed Sale of City Wetlands to The Conservation Fund Chuck, I got your message regarding the new city council and we are comfortable with your revised schedule for responding to our offer by November 30, 2005. Please advise whether my presence is requested at any of the meetings to discuss the particulars with the Council. Sincerely, Brad Meiklejohn Alaska Representative The Conservation Fund 2727 Hiland Road Eagle River, Alaska 99577 (907) 694-9060/9070fax ww. _w_:c0nservation fund.org The Conservation Fund , Rated A +- The Top Environmental Non-Profit in the .Nation - by the American Institute of Philanthropy Notice: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the recipients to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged and/or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete the original message without making any copies. If you are not the intended recipient, unauthorized review, copying, use, disclosure, or distribution is Improper and may be subject to legal sanctions. Although this e-mail and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by The Conservation Fund for any loss or damage arising in anyway from its use. 10/19/2005 KENAI. ALASKA 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 9961;-,, ~., Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014 MEMo: 1992 TO' Mayor and Council FROM' Chuck Kopp, Acting City Manager DATE: October 14, 2005 SUBJECT: Wetlands Sale Discussion On October 12, 2005 the City of Kenai received an email from Alaska Conservation Fund Director Brad Meiklejohn. Meiklejohn reviewed the City Council minutes of the September 7, 2005 meeting and realized there was a mistaken impression that the Council had one year to decide on the Conservation Fund offer to purchase City wetlands. He clarified that the Conservation Fund had to complete any potential transaction by August 22, 2006 or they would lose the funding available for the transaction. Meiklejohn asked that the City of Kenai respond to him no later than October 3 I, 2005 regarding the Conservation Fund offer to purchase wetlands. I lef~ a message for Meiklejohn, asking that the City be able to reply by November 30, to provide our new Council members opportunity to review the attached information concerning wetlands, and discuss the issue with Council members and the public. Please review the attached City Attomey's 9/15/05 memo to council concerning Conservation Easements. I plan to bring this item to the attention of Council as a Discussion item at the November 2, 2005 Council meeting. Page 1 of 1 City Manager From: BradMeiklejohn@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 10:33 AM To: City Manager; Cary Graves Subject: Proposed Sale of City Wetlands Dear Sirs, In reviewing minutes fi'om the City Council meeting on 9/7/05 it appears that I need to correct a mistaken impression regarding our offer. The Conservation Fund must complete any potential transaction by August 22, 2006 or we will lose the funding that we currently hav-e available. In our experience even the simplest transactions can be quite time consuming. We have recently received inquiries from property owners whose properties are of conservation significance'to us. While our first preference remains the wetlands owned by the City of Kenai, we may need to switch to another project rather than risk losing the funds altogether. I ask that the City respond to me no later than October 31, 2005 regarding our offer to purchase wetlands. Sincerely, Brad Meiklejohn Alaska Representative The Conservation Fund 2727 Hiland Road Eagle River, Alaska 99577 (907) 694-9060/9070fax www.conservation fund.or[ The Conservation Fund Rated,4+- The Top Environmental Non-Profit in the Nation - by the ~4merican Institute of Philanthropy Notice: This ematl message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the recipients to whom it Is addressed, and may contain information that Is proprtetaw, privileged and/or confidential. If you are not the Intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply emil and delete the original meosage without making any copies. If you are not the intended recipient, unauthorized review, copying, use, disclosure, or dMtrllxffio~ M Improper and may be subject to legal sanctions. Although this e-mail and any attachments am believed to be free of any virum or other defe~ that might affect any computer m/stem Into which it Is received and opened, it Is the re~xm, tbillty of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free end no respmmibllity Is eccepted by The Conservation Fund for any loss or damage arising In anyway from its use. 10/14/2005 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: ('~' Cary R. Graves, City Attorney DATE: September 15, 2005 RE' Conservation Easements The Conservation Fund has proposed buying or acquiring a conservation easement in approximately 745 acres of wetland property next to the Kenai River. During the last meeting, a question came up regarding the City's liability for violations of the restrictions in a conservation easement. Alaska has adopted the Uniform Conservation Easement Act (AS 34.17.010-060) that establishes the ability to grant conservation easements in this state. The entity acquiring the easement is the "holder" of the easement. The city would be the "grantor" oft he easement. Both the holder and the grantor have enforcement responsibilities under a conservation easement. The holder has the obligation to monitor the property to ensure the grantor has not created or allowed any violations of the easement. The grantor is responsible for not creating or allowing any violations of the easement. If the holder discovers a violation, it can demand the grantor fix the violation at the grantor's expense. If the grantor does not fix the violation, the holder can sue to get a court order to require the grantor to fix the violations. The grantor may also be liable to the holder for damages a violation causes for loss of scenic, aesthetic or environmental values of the property. Here's an example. Let's assume a property owner granted a conservation easement to a group that promised not to log a piece of timbered property. If the property was logged in violation of the easement, the easement holder could sue to require the property to be reforested by planting new trees and also for damages to the scenic, aesthetic or environmental values of the land. I have attached a "Model Conservation Easement" for your information. Paragraph 6 of the document contains the easement holder's remedies against the property owner for violations of the easement. I have also included a fact sheet summary regarding conservation easement. Please let me know if you have any questions. MODEL CONSERVATION EASEMENT Natural Lands Trust (610) 353- 5587 Source: Diehl, J. and T. Barrrett. "The Conservation Easement Handbook". For. theTrust for Public Land and the Land Trust Alliance. Washington, DC. MODEL CONSERVATION EASEMENT Model Conservation Easement Note: The boxed numbers inserted in the text of the easement correspond with the subheading numbers in the commentary that follows. DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT THIS GRANT DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT is made this ..__day of 19....._, by and ~ -'----'-' address at ' husband and wife, having an ('Grantors"), in favor of a non profit rstate of incomoratiol~] corporation [qualified to do business in - " ' '~--' having an address at ,,, 'Grantee"). ~ - WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, ~ grantors are the sole owners in fee simple of certain real property in bC~it ~n a~~~ more particularly described in Ex~i · this reference (the "Property');, and WHEREAS, the property possesses alues (collectively, conservation values") of gmat importance to Grantors, the people of _[county_. locale,__ or mqiorl] _ And the people of the State of ' ~ and WHEREAS, in particular, ~ific v ' ' -' '---'-; ~ and WHEREAS, the specific conservation values of the Property are documented in an inventory of relevant features of the Property, dated Documentation'), which consists of reports, maps, photographs, and other docu- mentation that the parties agree provide, collectively, an accurate representation of the Property at the time of this grant and which is intended to serve as an objective information baseline for monitoring compliance with the terms of this grant;, and ~ WHEREAS, Grantors intend that the conservation values of the Property be preserved and maintained by the continuation of land use patterns, including, without limitation, those relating to ' ~ Existing at the time of this grant, that do not significantly impair or interfere with those values; and MODEL EASEMENT WHEREAS, Grantors further intend, as owners of the Property, to convey to Grantee the right to preserve and protect the conservation values of the Property in Perpetuity; and ~ WHEREAS, Grantee is a publicly supported, tax-exempt nonprofit organization, qualified under Section 501(c)(3)and 170(h)of the Intemat Revenue Code, whose primary purpose is re.q., the preservation, protection. forested, and/or open s[~ace condition] ; and ,o WHEREAS, grantee agrees by accepting this grant to honor the intentions of Grantors stated herein and to preserve and protect in perpetuity the conservation values of the Property for the benefit of this generation and the generations to come; ,, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above and the mutual covenants, terms, conditions, and restrictions contained herein, and pursuant to the lows of !state where property is located] _ and in particular !s_Decific ~ state statutow authority_]_, Grantors hereby voluntarily grant and convey to Grantee a conservation easement in perpetuity over the Property of the nature and character and to the extent hereinafter set forth ('Easement"). ,~ 1. Pumose. It is the purpose of this Easement to assure that the Property will be retained forever [predominantly] in its re.o., natural, scenic, historic,_ d I r t f nd/or o n s-- con~liti~n and to prevent any use of the Property that will significantly impair or interfere with the conservation values of the Property. Grantors intend that this Easement will confine the use of the Property to such activities, including, without limitation, those involving as are consistent with the purpose of this Easement. ,= 2. Rights of Grantee. To accomplish the purpose of this Easement the following rights are conveyed to Grantee by this Easement: a. To preserve and protect the' conservation values of the Property; b. To enter upon the Property at reasonable times in order to monitor Grantors' compliance with and otherwise enforce the terms of this Easement; provided that such entry shall be upon prior reasonable notice to Grantors, and Grantee shall not unreasonable interfere with Grantors' use and quiet enjoyment of the Property; and c. To prevent any activity on or use of the Property that is inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement and to require the restoration of such areas or features of the Property that may be damaged by any inconsistent activity or use, pursuant to paragraph 6. ,, 3. Prohibited Use~. Any activity on or use of the Property inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement is prohibited. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following activities and uses am expressly prohibited: ,~ [Insert Express Restrictions] MODEL CONSERVATION EASEMENT 4. Reserved Rights. Grantors reserve to themselves, and to their per- sonal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns, all rights accruing from their ownership of the Property, including the right to engage in or permit or invite others to engage in all uses of the Property that are not expressly pro- hibited herein and are not inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement. [Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following rights am expressly reserved:] ,~ [Insert Express Reservations, if desired] 5. Notice of.Intention to Undertake Certain Permitted Actions. The purpose of requiring Grantors to notify Grantee prior to undertaking certain permitted activities, as provided in paragraphs ..... , is to afford Grantee an opportunity to ensure that the activities in question are designed and carried out in a manner consistent with the purpose of this Easement. Whenever notice is required Grantors shall notify Grantee in writing not less than re.a., sixty !60)! _ days prior to the date Grantors intend to undertake the acuity in- - question. The notice shall describe the nature, scope, design, location, timetable, and any other material aspect of the proposed activity in sufficient detail to permit Grantee to make an informed judgement as to its consistency with the purpose of this Easement. 5.1 Grantee's ADDrova~. Where Grantee's approval is required, as set forth in paragraphs ~._, Grantee shall grant or withhold its approval in writing within [e.g.. sixty !60)]_ Days of receipt of Grantors' written request therefor. Grantee's approval may be withheld only upon a reasonable determination by Grantee that the action as proposed would be inconsistent with ~ose of,this Easement. ,o _ ..~~.*rantee s Eemedie._,:. If Grantee determines that Grantors are in violation of the terms of this Easement or that a violation is threatened, Grantee shall give written notice to Grantors of such violation and demand corrective action sufficient to cum the violation and, where the violatJon involves injury to the Property resulting from any use or activity inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement, to restore the portion of the Property so injured. If Grantors fail to cum the violation within re.a., thirty (30)] _ Days after receipt of notice thereof from Grantee, or unde~ c~umstartces where the violation cannot reasonably be cured within a I'thJrtv (30!] Day period, fail to begin curing such violation within the [thirty (3011 -Day peri--od, or fail to continue diligently to cum such violation until-finally c~cl, Grantee may bring an action at law or in equity in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this Easement, to enjoin the violation, ex parte as necessary, by temporary or permanent injunction, to recover any damages to which Jt may be entitled for violation of the terms of this Easement of injury to any conservation values protected by this Easement, including damages for the loss of scenic, aesthetic, or environmental MODEL EASEMENT values, and to recluim the restoration of the Property to the condition that existed prior to any such injury. Without limiting Grantors' liability therefor, Grantee, in its sole discretion, may apply any damages recovered to the cost of under- taking any corrective action on the Property. if Grantee, in its sole discretion, determines that circumstances require immediate action to prevent or mitigate significant damage to the conservation values of the Property,. Grantee may pursue its remedies under this paragraph without pdor notice to Grantors or without waiting for the period provided for cure to expire. Grantee's rights under this paragraph apply equally in the event of either actual or threatened violations of the terms of this Easement, and Grantors agree that Grantee's remedies at law tor any violation of the terms of this Easement are inadequate ancl that Grantee shall be entitled to the injunctive retief described in this paragraph, both prohibitive and mandato~/, in addition to such other terms of this Easement, without the necessity of proving either actual damages or the inadequacy of otherwise available iegal remedies. Grantee's remedies described in this paragraph shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to all remedies now or hereafter existing at law or in equity. ~o 6.1 Costs of Enforcement. Any costs incurred by Grantee in enforcing the terms of this Easement against Grantors, including, without limitation, costs of suit and attorneys' fees, and any costs of restoration necessitated by Grantors' violation of the terms of this Easement shall be borne by Grantors. If Grantors prevail in any action to enforce the terms of this Easement, Grantors' costs of suit, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, shall be borne by Grantee. ~ 6.2 Grantee's Discretion. Enforcement of the terms of this Easement shall be at the discretion of Grantee, and any forbearance by Grantee to exercise its rights under this Easement in the event of any broach of any term of this Easement by Grantors shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver by Grantee of such term or of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term of this Easement or of any of Grantee's rights under this Easement. No delay or omission by Grantee in the exercise of any right or remedy upon any breach by Grantors shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. 6.3 Waiver of Certain Defense~. Grantors hereby waive any defense of laches, estoppel, or prescription. ~z 6.4 Acts Beyond Grantors' Control. Nothing contained in this Easement shall be construed to entitle Grantee to bring any action against Grantors for , any injury to or change in the Property resulting from causes beyond Grantors control, including, without limitation, tim, flood, storm, and earth movement, or from any prudent action taken by Grantors under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to the Property resulting from such causes. ~= 7. Access. No right of access by the general public to any portion of the Property is conveyed by this Easement. ~ MODEL CONSERVATION EASEMENT 8. Costs and Liabilities. Grantors retain all responsibilities and shall bear all costs and liabilities of any kind related to the ownership, operation, upkeep, and maintenance of the Property, including the maintenance of adequate comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Grantors shall keep the Property free of any liens arising out of'any work performed for, materials furnished to, or obligations incurred by Grantors. 8.1 Taxes. Grantors shall pay before delinquency all taxes, assessments, fees, and charge~ of whatever description levied on or assessed against the .Property by competent authority (collectively "taxes"), including any taxes ~mposed upon, or incurred as a result of, this Easement, and shall furnish Grantee with satisfactory evidence of payment upon request. [Grantee is authorized but in no event obligated to make or advance any payment of taxes, upon _J'_e.0.. three (3)] Days prior wdtten notice to Grantors, in accordance with any bill, statemen~,~r estimate procured from the appropriate authority, without inquiry into the validity of the taxes or the accura of the b~ll ment, or estimate and th" ,,~.,~.--,= ........ . cy ', state- , ~ ,.,,.,,~,,uu, cream(] Dy SUCh payment shall bear interest until paid by Grantors at the lesser of percenta e oints o¥ prime rate of interest from time t ' ~ . g P. er the . o t~me charged by J'_des~onal:ed b~nkl or the maximum rate allowed by law.] 8.2 Hold Harmless. Grantors shall hold harmless, indemnify, and defend Grantee and its members, directors, officers, employees, agents, ~nd contractors and the heirs, personal representatives, successors ' coilectivel" ' . , . , and assigns of each of them ( Y Indemmfied Parties ) from and aganst all liabilities, penalties, costs, Josses, damages, expenses, causes of action, claims, demands, or judg- ments, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees. arising from or in any way connected with: (1) injury to or the death of any person, or physical damage to any property, resulting from any act, omission, condition, or other matter related to or occurring on or about the Property, regardless of cause, unless due solely to the negligence of any of the Indemnified Parties; (2) the obligations specified in paragraphs 8 and 8.1; and (3) the existence or adminis- tration of this Easement. 9. Exfinquishmen_f. If circumstances arise in the future such as render the purpose of this Easement impossible to accomplish, this Easement can only be terminated tr extinguished, whether in whole or in part, by judicial proceedings in a court of competent iudsdiction, and the amount of the proceeds to which Grantee shall be entitled, after the satisfaction of prior claims, from any sale, exchange, or involuntary conversion of all or any portion of the Property subsequent to such termination or extinguishment, shall be determined, unless otherwise provided by ~. law at the time, in accordance with paragraph 9.1. Grantee shall use all such proceeds in a manner consistent with the conservation purposes of this grant. 2~ MODEl. EASEMENT 9.1 Proceeds_. This Easement constitutes a real property interest immedi- ately vested in Grantee, which, for the purposes of paragraph 9, the parties stipulate to have a fair market value determined by multi 'n the fa' va!se o! the Property unencumbered by the Ease-.--,/P-~--g- .... Jr market va,ue attar the date of this grant attributable to imp'~'e~e'"'n';s~b~~~~atr~~So~ value of the Easement at the time of this grant to the value of the Property, without deduction for the value of the Easement, at the time of this grant. The values at the time of this grant shall be those values used to calculate the deduction for federal income tax purposes allowable by mason of this grant, pursuant to Section 170(h)of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended. For the purposes of this paragraph, the ratio of the value of the Easement to the value of the Property unencumbered by the Easement shall remain constant. ~ 9.2 Condemnatiorl. If the Easement is taken, in whole or in part, by exemise of the power of eminent domain, Grantee shall be entitled to compensation in accordance with applicable law. ~o 10. Assignment. This Easement is tmmferable, but Gran~ may assign its fights and obligations under this F.a.semmt only to an ovimmm/on tim is a qualified organization at the time of transfer under Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (or any successor provision then applicable), and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder, and autho~ to acquire and hold conservation easements under (state stamt¢l {or any successor provision then applicable). As a condition of such transfer, Gmmee shall require that the conservation purposes that this grant is intended to advance continue to be can'ied O14t. a~ 11. Subseauent Transfers. Grantors aD'ee to incorporate the terms of this Easement in any deed or otb~ legal ~ by which they divest themselves of any intenst in all or a portion of the PmpemT, including, without limitation, a leasehold interest. Grantors fin~er agree to give written notice to Cmantee of the transfer of any interest at least (e.g.. twen _ty (.20)] days prior to the date of such transfer. The failure of Granm~ to perform any act required by this paragraph shall not impair the validity of this Easemmt or limit its enfo~~ in any way. u 12. Estoppel Certifieates. Upon requ~t by Grantors, Grantee shall within [e.g.. twen _ty (20)].!_ days execxue and deliver to g'aztors any domunent, inclu~g an estoppel ce~~, which certifies Grantors' compliance with any obligation of Grantors contained in this Easement and otherwise evidences the status of this Easement as may be requested by Grantors. u 13. Notices. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication that either party desires or is requi~ to give to the other shall be in writing and either served pemonally or sent by fi~ class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: To Grantors: MODEL CONSERVATION EASEMENT To Grantee: or to such other address as either party from tie to time shall designate by written notice to the other. ~ 14. Recordation. Grantee shall record this instrument in timely fashion in the official records of County, rstatel And may m-record it at any time as may be required to preserve its fights in~-his Easement. ~ 15. General Provisions. a. Contmllino Law. The interpretation and performance of this Easement shall be governed by the laws of the State of rstate] _. b.. Liberal Construction. Any g~ rule ofconsm~on to the contrary notwi~d/ng, this ~ent shall be libaally co~ed in favor of the grant to effect the propose of this Easement and the policy and propose of, [state statute~. If any provision in th/s instrm~ent is found to be ambiguous, an inmrpmtation consistent with the purpose of this Easement that would render the provision valid shall be favored over any interpretation that would render it invahd. c. SeveraOili~. Ifany provision of this Easement, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of th/s Easement, or the application of such provision to persons or cimumstanees other than those as to which it is found to be invalid, as the ease may be, shall not be affected thereby. cl. Entire ^qreement. This insma'nent sets forth the entire agreem~t of the parties with respect tn the Easement and supersedes all prior d/scussions, negotiations, undemandings, or agreements relating tn the Easem~ all of which are merged herein. [No alteration or variation of th/s insmma~ shall be valid or binding unless contained in an amendment that comphes with paragraph___ (see supplementary provisions re: Amendment.)] e. No Forfeiture. Nothing containe~ herein will result in a forfeiture or revarsion of Grantors title in any respect. ~. 3oint Obliqatio~. ]'he o~ligations impose~ by t~is Easement upon Grantors s~all ba ioint an~ sevaral. g. Successors. The covenants, terms, con~tions, and restrictions of this Easement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective personal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns and h. Termination of Riqhts and Obliaatioas. A panys fights and obligations under tlais Easem~ termi,,~e ul~n ~sfer of the panys interest ia the Easement or Property, except that liability for acts or om/ssions occurring prior to transfer shall survive transfer. MODEL EASEMENT i. ~. The captions/n th/s/nsmm~ have been insemxl solely for convenience of reference and are not a part of th/s/nsmmaent and shall have no effect upon co.stoic'don or mreq:~--mfi, om j. Counterpart~_. The parties may execute this instrument in two or mom counterparts, which shall, in the aggregate, be signed by both parties; each counterpart shall be deeme~l an odginal instrument as against any party who has signed it. In the event of any disparity between the counterparts produced, the recorded counterpart shall be contmlli, ng. ~ TO HAVE AND TO HOLD unto Grantee, its successors, and assigns forever. ~ IN WITNESS WHEREOF Grantors and Grantee have set their hands on the day and year first above written. Grantors - [Acknowledgments] By Grantee its [Official Ca_Dacity] ,, B. or C. [C. orD. SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS Legal Description of Property Subject to Easement Baseline Documentation] Site Descriptions/Map Identification of Prior Mortgage MODEL CONSERVATION EASEMENT Supplementary Provisions =, (Paragraph numbers indicate relative position in model.) [5.2] Arbitration_. If'a dispute aris~ bctweea ~e pard~ coring ~ eomisteney of any proposed use or activity with thc purpose of this Easemen~ and Grantors agree not to proceed with the use or activity pending resolution of the dispute, either party may refer the dispute to arbitration by request made in writing upon the other. Within [e.g. thirty (30)L days of the receipt ofsuch.a request, the parties shall select a single arbitrator to hear the matmr. If the parties are unable to agree on the. selection of a single arbitrator, then each party shall name one arbitrator and the two arbitrators thus selected shall select a third arbitrator;, provided, however, if either party fails to select an arbitrator, or if the two arbitrators selected by the parties fail to select the third arbitrator within [e._~.. fourteen (14)]_ days a/ter the appointment of the second arbitrator, then in each such instance a proper court, on petition of a party, shall appoint the second or third arbitrator or both, as the case may be, in acco~ee with ~ arbitration statute] , or any successor statute then in effect. The matter shall be settled in accordance with the [state arbitration statute or other at~nronriate body of'rules]~ then in effect, and a judgment on the arbitration award n~a~r b~ entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to a reasonable sum as and for al/ its costs and expenses related to such arbitration, including, without limitation, the .ees_ and expenses of the arbitrators and attorneys' fees, which shall be detenninefl y the arbitrator(s) and any court of competent jtuisdietion that may be called upon to enforce or review the award, e [Between 9 and 10] Amendments. /f~ ar/se under which an amendment to or modifi~on of this F, asement would be appropriate, Grantors and Grantee are free to jointly amend this Easem~ provided that no amendment shall be allowed that will aff~ the qualifi~on of th/s Easement or the smms of Cnantee under any applicable laws, including [state statute] or Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and any amendment shall be consistent with the purpose of this Easemen~ and shall not affect its peq~mal duration. Any such amendment shall be recorded in the ofli~ records of _ County, Cst,ate] _. ,. [~0.q] Executory Cirn/tat/orl. If'Grantee shall cease to exist or to be a qualifi~ organization under Set, on 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, or to be authorized to acquire and hold conservation easements under [state statute]_, and a prior assignment/s not made p~t to paragraph 10, then Grantee's rigim and obligations troffer this Easem~ shall beeome/mme~ately vested in [desi~atedbaek-un t, mntee]_. If [desi_~ated no onger in at t he rig, s UgaUons under th/s Easement would otherwise vest in it, or if [desi~ted back-un ~~L is not qualified or amhorized to hold eome~ti~n easements as provided for an assignment lmmmm to paragraph 10, or if it shall refuse such MODEL EASEMENT rights and obligations, thea tiao fights and obligations under this Easeme~ shall vest in such orgauization as a court of competem jurisdiction shall direct pursuant to the applicable [state] _ law and with due regard to the requirements for an assignment pursuant to paragraph 10. (~ [Between 10 and 11] Subordination_. At the time of conveyance of this Easement, the Property is subject to the mortgage identified in Exhibit ~ attached hereto and incorporated by this reference, the holder of which has agreed by separate instrument, which will be recorded immediately after this Easement, to subordinate its dghts in the Property to this Easement to the extent necessary to permit the Grantee to enforce the purpose of the Easement in perpetuity and to prevent any modification or extinguishment of this Easement by the exercise of any dghts of the mortgage holder. The priority of the existing mortgage with respect to any valid claim on the part of the existing mortgage holder to the proceeds of any sale, condemnation proceedings, or insurance or to the leases, rents, and profits of the ,Property shall not be affected thereby, and any lien that may be created by Grantee s exercise of any of its rights under ihis Easement shall be junior to the existing mortgage. Upon request, Grantee agrees to subordinate its dghts under this Easement to the rights of any future mortgage holders or beneficiaries of deeds of trust to the proceeds, leases, rents, and profits described above and likewise to subordinate its rights under any lien and to execute any documents required with respect to such subordination, except that the priority of any lien created by Grantee's exercise of any of its dghts under this Easement prior to the creation of a mortgage or deed of trust shall not be affected thereby, nor shall this Easement be subordinated in any other mspecto ~ Conservation Easements, CDFS- 1261-98 Ohio State University Fact Sheet Community Development 700 Ackerman Road, Columbus, OH 43202-1578 Page I of 4 Conservation Easements CDFS-1261-98 Land Use Series Peggy Schear Thomas W. Blaine A conservation easement is a restriction placed on a piece of property to protect the resources (ralural or man-made) associated with the parcel. The easement is either voluntarily sold or donated by the landowner, and constitutes a legally binding agreement that prohibits certain types of development (residential or commercial) from taking place on the land. The purpose of this fact sheet is to answer a number of frequently asked questions about conservation easements. For specific information on the purchase and sale of conservation easements, see OSU Extension Fact Sheet, Purchase of Development Rights (PDR), CDFS- 1263-98. Frequently asked questions: Conservation Easements What is an easement? Ownership of a piece of property may best be described as a "bundle of fights.,, These rights include the right to occupy, use, lease, sell, and develop the land. An easement involves the exchange of one or more of these fights from the landowner to someone who does not own the land. Easements have been used for years to provide governments, utilities, and extractive industries with certain property fights. An easement permits the holder certain fights regarding the land for specified purposes while the ownership of the land remains with the private property owner. What is a conservation easement? A conservation easement is designed to exclude certain activities on private land, such as commercial development or residential subdivisions. Its primary purpose is to conserve natural or man-made http://ohioline, osu. edu/cd.fact/1261.html Oll dlgt~n¢ Conservation Easements, CDFS- 1261-98 Page 2 of 4 resour~:es on the land. The easement itself is typically described in terms of the resource it is designed to protect (e.g., agricultural, forest, historic, or open sp~ce easements). The easement is a legally binding covenant that is publicly recorded and runs with the property deed for a specified time or in perpetuity. It gives the holder the responsibility to monitor and enforce the property restrictions imposed by the easement for as long as it is designed to mn. An easement does not grant ownership nor does it absolve the property owner from traditional owner responsibilities, i.e. property tax, upkeep, maintenance, or improvements. What does an agricultural easement cover? An agricultural easement is a specific type of conservation easement, designed to protect land from development and insure that the use of the land will remain conducive to agriculture in the future. Agricultural easements are designed to meet the needs of the property owner. They may include provisions for limited development for buildings such as barns, and housing for children and grandchildren who wish to stay on the faxm. They may exclude certain sections of the farm from the easement entirely. As with other types of conservation easements, agricultural easements basically limit or prohibit the land from being developed for residential or industrial purposes regardless of who owns the land in the furore. What are the tax implications of conservation easements? If an easement is granted in perpetuity as a charitable gift, some federal income and estate tax advantages usually accrue. These tax savings may be substantial, and are often cited as a major factor in landowners' decisions to donate easements. The 1997 federal tax law specifies estate easement donation options for farms within 25 miles of a metropolitan area. Property tax benefits are state and locally determined and may vary. Contact an attorney knowledgeable about land-use law for specific tax implications. Who can grant a conservation easement?' The owner of the property is the only one who can decide to place a conservation easement on his or her property. When a property is owned by several individuals, all owners must agree to place the easement. If the property is mortgaged, the mortgage holder must also be in agreement for the easement to be placed. A conservation easement is a voluntary land-protection tool that is privately initiated. Who holds the easement? A conservation easement is designed to protect a property according to the owner's wishes. Since the easement is generally granted in perpetuity, it is necessary for an outside party to be responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of the easement. The outside party "holds" the easement and is required to monitor and enforce the adherence of current and furore property owners to the terms of the easement. Typically, easements are held by local government agencies, land trusts (see OSU Extension Fact Sheet, Land Trusts, CDFS-1262-98) or other nonprofit organizations designed to hold them. Since the- monitoring and maintenance of easements requires personnel inputs in perpetuity, easement donors olden are required to provide financial support for the easement if it is held by a nonprofit organization. Designating both a government agency and a nonprofit or land trust as co-holders of the easement is an alternative selected in many easements and may be required in certain public programs wherein the easements are purchased by a government preservation program or organization. http ://ohioline. osu. edu/cd- fact/1261 .html Conservation Easements, CDFS- 1261-98 Page 3 of 4 Is land under a conservation easement considered public properW? The easement can restrict or permit certain public uses of the land. An easement does not have to permit public access at all. The decision to allow public access is left to the individual property oWner who places the easement on the property. It is important to emphasize that land covered by a conservation easement is still privately held land, with the only restrictions on land use being those desired by the owner who places the easement on the property. Certain government initiated easement programs may require some public accessibility in order to meet tax requirements so it is necessary to investigate the public access requirements before writing the easement. What are the responsibilities of the easement holder? Whether the easement holder is a public or nonprofit organization, the holder has the responsibility to enforce the requirements stipulated in the easement. This responsibility generally includes: a. Establishing baseline documentation through ensuring that the language of the easement is clear and enforceable, developing maps, property descriptions and baseline documentation of the property's characteristics. b. Monitoring the use of the land on a regular basis. This may require personal visits to the property to ensure that easement restrictions are being upheld. c. Providing information and background data regarding the easement to new or prospective property owners. d. Establishing a review and approval process for land activities stipulated in easement. e. Enforcing the restrictions of the easement through the legal system if necessary. f. Maintaining property/easement related records. Where can I get more information about conservation easements? American Farmland Trust, 1920 N St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 phone 202-659-5170 Land Trust Alliance, 1319 F St. NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC 20004 phone 202-638-4725 Trust for Public Land, 116 New Montgomery St., 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 phone 415-495- 4014 Where can I read about conservation easements on the World Wide Web? http ://www. farml and. o r~ References Conservation Easements. Fact sheet. Land Trust Alliance: Washington, D.C. .~oughlin, Thomas A. 1991. "The use of easements for land conservation and historic preservation." Pennsylvania Land Trust Handbook. Chesapeake Bay Foundation. http://ohioline, osu.edu/cd, fact/1261 .html Conservation Easements, CDFS- 1261-98 Page 4 of 4 Daniels, T. and D. Bowers. 1997. Holding Our Ground: Protecting America's Farms and Farmland. Washington DC' Island Press. DieM, J. and T. Barnett, eds. 1988. The Conservation Easement Handbook. Alexandria, VA: Land Trust Alliance and Trust For Public Land. Land and Stewardship. Spring, 1995. Conservation Stewardship Office, Vermont Land Trust: Woodstock, VT. Mennito, Donna. Overview, agriculture land preservation program. Unpublished Mimeograph. Howard County, Maryland. Small, S.J. 1992. Preserving Family Lands: Essential Tax Strategies for the Landowner. Landowner Planning Center, Boston, MA. Waybum, Laurie A. 1994. "Saving the forests for the trees, and other values." The Back Forty, The Newsletter of Land Conservation Law. Vol. 4, No. 5. All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscrimina~ry basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Adm. and Director, OSU Extension. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868 I Ohioline_ I Search I Fact Sheets i Bulletin_s t http://o~ol~e, osu. ed~cd-facff 1261 .html INFORMATION ITEMS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 . 10/4/05 L. Semmens, Finance Director/Investment Report. . 10/4/05 KK memorandum regarding "Distance Signs to City of Kenai." , 10/3 / 05 Debbie Roth, FAA Airport Division Manager letter regarding proposed release of Airport Land and Appraisals. , 9 / 30 / 05 John T. Lovett, FAA Lead Airport Planner letter regarding proposed release of Airport Land. , 10/7/05 Decision/Appeal of the Denial of a Zoning Change for Jay T. Snow and William A. Snow. 10 / 13 / 05 Kenai River Special Management Area meeting agenda and meeting minutes of 9 / 8 / 05 meeting. e 10/05 Soldoma Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Connection. o . 9/05 Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanement and Float Plane Basin Activity Reports. 10/05 City of Kenai Bid Information/2005. 10. 10/05 Planning & Zoning Commission Resolutions, Third Quarter/2005. 11. 10/05 City of Kenai Building Permits, Third Quarter/2005. 12. AML Local Government Conference Update. MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: THRU: City Council Larry Semmens, Finance Director~ Charles M. Kopp, Acting City Manager DATE: October 4, 2005 SUBJECT: Investment Report At September 30, 2005 the City had investments with a market value of $33,653,329.31. The portfolio yield was 3.35%. The breakdown of types of investments held is: US Agency Securities AML Investment Pool Bank Balance $30,671,055 $ 2,154,827 $ 827,447 The Federal Reserve continues to raise rates. Their short term rate is now 3.75%. The yield curve, which measures interest rates over the long range of maturities, continues to be quite fiat. The short end of the curve has climbed significantly, but investors do not get much of a yield premium for investing in longer maturities. Although we have had little opportunity to invest in the higher short term market due to lack of maturing investments, we will get one new 18 month bond in the portfolio in October that has a 4.5% yield. Consider that not long ago the yield was below 2% for this type of investment. Unfortunately it takes time to work the lower yielding investments out of the portfolio. As interest rates climb the values of the securities in the portfolio generally decline. You will note that the market value of the portfolio is $372,955 less than the original cost. Fortunately, we are able to maintain adequate cash resources to provide liquidity and do not have to sell investments at a loss. My base strategy of investing is to buy and hold. As cash is available I invest it at the best rates available within the time frames necessary to meet cash flow needs. Some of the securities in the portfolio are callable, which means the issuer can redeem the security for the par amount at their option. A call generally only occurs when rates are falling, which means that the investor will reinvest at a lower rate of interest. On a very infrequent basis I sell a security to meet cash flow or to increase yield by purchasing another higher yielding investment. If you have any questions or comments about the City's investments please contact me. A copy of the portfolio is attached. CITY Of KENAI CITY OF KENAI INVESTMENTS 9/30/2005 SECURITY original cost Current year cost or 06/30/05 Market Value Market Value EFFECT. DATE DATE RATE PURCH. DUE AT MATURITY (PAR) FHLMC 2.3 FHLB 2.32 FHLMC 3.0 FHLMC 3.0 FNMA 3.25 FNMA 2.5 FNMA 2.5 FHLB 2.32 FHLB 3.375 FHLB 3.625 FHLMC 2.85 FNMA 2.5 FHLB 4 FHLMC 3 FHLB 3 FNMA 3.375 FHLB 3.13 FHLB STEP UP 3.2,~ FHLB 3.625 FNMA Stepup 4.00 FNMA 4.02 FHLB 3.5 FNMA 4.3 FHLB 6.795 FHLB 4.5 998,000.00 1,501,171.88 2,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 3,004,500.00 1,000,000.00 994,500.00 995,000.00 1,998.000.00 1,000.000.00 995,0O0.00 996,500.00 2,495 000.00 999,500.00 1,000,000.00 996,000.00 989,700.00 999,250.00 987,500.00 1,000,000.00 986,268.00 994,500.00 1,000,000.00 1,115,620.00 $998,000.00 SUB TOTAL $31,044,00g.88 AML POOL $2,154,827.00 $33,198,836.88 REPO $827,447.61 TOTAL $34,026,284.49 $992,780.00 $1,485,465.00 $1,986,620.00 $990,050.00 $2,983,140.00 $986,250.00 $992,810.00 $978,750.00 $1,986,880.00 $996,560.00 $982,810.00 $978,750.00 $2,496,571.85 $985,310.00 $985,940.00 $991,880.00 $986,880.00 $999,690.00 $998,750.00 $990,940.00 $998,130.00 $984,060.00 $1,002,500.00 $1,106,560.00 $1,001,560.00 $30,869,636.85 $2,154,827.00 $33,024,463.85 $827,447.61 $33,851,911.46 $995,530.00 $1,488,285.00 $1,983,400.00 $989,240.00 $2,976,570.00 $984,380.00 $990,000.00 $975,630.00 $1,974,380.00 $989,380.00 $979,380.00 $973,44O.OO $2,480,179.70 $979,060.00 $978,750.00 $983,750.00 $979,690.00 $995,630.00 $978,44O.00 $989,060.00 $985,000.00 $969,380.00 $986,250.00 $1,080,310.00 $985,940.00 $30,671,054.70 $2,154,827.00 $32,825,881.70 $827,447.61 $33,653,329.31 2.40 2.28 3.00 3.00 3.17 2.50 3.09 2.47 3.42 3.63 3.05 2.62 4.00 3.02 3.00 3.55 3.42 3.02 4.09 4.00 4.33 3.63 4.30 3.90 4.55 3.51 3.52 1/9/2004 1/9/2006 3/10/2004 3/10/2006 5/26/2004 5/26/2006 6/8/2004 6/8/2006 6/28/2004 6/28/2006 8/11/2003 8/11/2006 11/24/2004 11/9/2006 7/17/2003 12/19/2006 1/12/2005 1/12/2007 2/16/2005 2/16/2007 8/25/2004 2/23/2007 3/8/2004 3/8/2007 4/5/2005 4/5/2007 4/28/2004 4/27/2007 4/27/2004 4/27/2007 1/4/2005 5/15/2007 9/3/2003 5/21/2007 11/29/2004 11/28/2007 6/29~2005 5/19/2008 5/19/2006 5/19/2008 8/27/2003 8/18/2008 3/4/2004 12/26/2008 5/6/2005 3/9/2009 2/11/2005 6/30/2009 5/12/2005 5/12/2010 1,000,000.00 1,500,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 2,495,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 30,995,000.00 2,154,827.00 827,447.61 33,977,274.61 TOTAL CURRENT YIELD 3.35% 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 ~ KENAI, ALASKA ME M 0 N D TO: FROM' DATE' SUBJECT' Charles Kopp, Acting City Manager Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager October 4, 2005 Distance Signs to City of Kenai I have talked to the State of Alaska's head of Traffic and Safety for the Central Region concerning the distance to the City of Kenai on State Highway signs. He has stated: · :. The distance from the sign to the City of Kenai can be the distance to the City limits. · :. The existing signs can be corrected fairly easily. · .'. I can get with Carl High, our local DOT Maintenance Superintendent to come up with the new mileage numbers. If we agree, he will approve the change. I have talked with Carl, and he has agreed with our plan to correct the signs. I have already started logging the distance between the signs. KK/jet U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Alaskan Region Airports Division 222 W. 7th Avenue #14 Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7587 October 3, 2005 Mr. Charles M. Kopp Acting City Manager City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 .t T 5 zuu KENAI ADMINISTRATION Proposed Release of Airport Land & Appraisals Dear Mr. Kopp' The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reviewed your proposal to no longer submit property appraisals for our review. The release of airport property for its sale or lease must be in conformity with all the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances as well as the requirements of FAA Order 5190.6A. The Kenai Airport land holdings and disposal is a unique situation that is not typical of most airports. We would like to suggest meeting with you and your staff to review your proposal, get an update on the Supplemental Planning Assessment Project, and a review of your proposed new property release plan. We would like to suggest the week of October 17 or October 24, 2005 to meet in Anchorage at the FAA Airports Offices. My staff will coordinate with you on an exact date and time. The FAA looks forward to working closely with you and your staff in developing a comprehensive land management system. For further information feel free to contact Mr. John Lovett, Airport Planner at (907) 271-5446. Sincerely, Debbie Roth Deputy Division Manager Airports Division U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Alaskan Region Airports Division 222 W. 7th Avenue #14 Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7587 September 30, 2005 Ms. Kim Howard Assistant to City Manager City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Proposed Release of Airport Land Dear Ms. Howard: ECEIVED . i The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reviewed your request for information on the release of airport property for non-aeronautical uses. Since 1966 the FAA has approved the release of over 450 acres of airport property from the Kenai Municipal Airport for non-aviation activities. The sale of additional airport property has the potential of hampering the city's future airport development. As owners and operators of this excellent airport facility the city must protect its investment and stop selling the airport off piece by piece. Your request to release additional lands east of the sold property identified as Units H-5, 6, &7 has been examined. The FAA does not approve of the sale of this property. The sale of this property will have adverse effects on the existing Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) and the communication antenna located adjacent to the AFSS. The FAA looks forward to working closely with you and your consultant in developing a comprehensive land management system and master plan. For further information feel ~ee to contact me at (907) 271-5446. Sincerely, John T. Lovett Lead Airport Planner BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF KE~ IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF THE ) DENIAL OF A ZONING CHANGE FOR JAY T. ) SNOW AND WILLIAM A. SNOW ) Case No. BA-05-3 I. DECISION The appeal of Jay T. and William A. Snow is remanded to the Planning & Zoning Commission for consideration of rezoning the property as Limited Commercial (CL). II. BACKGROUND On June 30, 2005 Jay T. and William A. Snow (Snow) applied for a zoning change to property located at 5648 Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai. The property is currently zoned Rural Residential (RR)-and the application seeks a change to General Commercial (CG). The property is 1.03 acres. It adjoins property zoned CG on the east side and the property located directly across the street is also zoned CG. The application indicates that Snow intends to use the property for auto sales and repair. Those uses require a conditional use permit in the RR zone, but are a principle permitted use in the CG zone. Following the required public notice procedures, a public hearing was held before the Kenai Commission on July 27, 2005. Four people testified during the public hearing. The first was Bob Holt. He spoke against the rezone. He stated his home and business were located directly across the street in Thompson Park Subdivision. He did not like the idea of a car lot located across the street and is concerned about vehicles being parked in rights-of-way. The next person to speak was Michael Rowden. He lives at 5615 Kenai Spur Highway. He did not think a car lot would be conducive to the area and was also concerned about cars SNOW BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION Page I of 6 parked in the rights-of-way. Kevin Daniels also spoke. He listed his address as 5688 Kenai Spur Highway. He stated the property was not suited for a car lot and was concerned about junk vehicles being left on the property.'. One of the applicants, William Snow, also spoke. He stated he planned on being out of the car business in approximately one month. He also said it has always been his intention to have the property rezoned CG and build a commercial building on it. After discussion of the proposal, the rezoning proposal failed by a vote of five to zero. The applicant filed an appeal of that decision to the Board of Adjustment.~ A public hearing on the appeal was held on September 7. 2005. Jay Snow was the only person to testify at the public hearing. He stated that he currently uses the property for auto sales. He repairs autos and puts one or two at a time on the front of the property for sales. That is why he listed auto sales on the re-zoning application. He plans to use the shop on the back of the property for auto repair. The house on the front of the property will be used for residential housing until he can afford to tear it down or use it for commercial purposes. He stated he has had two offers to lease it out as a cafe. He said the house is not very suitable for residential purposes because it is close to the highway and the road noise is very loud. He testified he tried to sell the house but has not been able to because the closeness to the road and the road noise. There was some discussion by the Board and Acting City Manager Kopp regarding the confusion because the re-zoning application listed car sales as the proposed use. City Planner Kebschull noted that that rezoning the property to CG would allow the owners to use the property for any principle allowed use in the city's Land Use Table. She stated the analysis ! KMC 14.20.290 SNOW BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION page'2 of 6 should focus on the allowed CG uses rather than the use listed in the application. public testimony, the hearing was closed. Following the III. STANDARD ON APPEAL An appeal from the Planning and Zoning Commission is a de novo appeal. The Kenai Municipal Code states, "The Board of Adjustment may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination as ought to be made, and to that end shall all the powers of the body from whom the appeal is taken.''2 The Board of Adjustment (Board) need not defer to the findings or decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission. While the Board may take the concerns of neighborhood owners into consideration, it may not base its decision solely on neighborhood support or opposition.''3 IV. DISCUSSION AND FINDINGS The property in question is zoned RR. Commercial uses in the RR zone are not a permitted principle use, although they may be allowed by a conditional use permit. The problem faced by the applicants is one faced by a number of property ov~aers along the Spur Highway. As highway use has grown and the road has been widened, the houses along the highway are often no longer desirable for residential use because of road noise and proximity to the highway. This board has discussed this issue before in In the Matter of the Appeal of the Denial of a Zoning Change for De Wayne J. Benton, Case No. BA-95-1. The highway's widening and increase in traffic has already changed the character of the area. That change will become more pronounced in the future. Mr. Snow testified about the problem facing a number of homeowners along the Spur Highway. The house cannot be sold as residential property because of its location near the highway. The Board is forced to recognize , , , 2 KMC 14.20.290(b)(2) 3 South Anchorage Coalition v. Colby, 862 P.2d 168-172, n. l l (Alaska 1993) SNOW BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION Page 3 of 6 that restricting use of the property to solely residential purposes may simply result in vacant and run down homes along the highway. Vacant and run down neighboring houses can be a greater threat to adjoining property values than commercial activities. However, we are aware of the negative impact commercial rezoning can have on adjoining neighborhoods. Based on the location, size of the lot in question, neighborhood characteristics and testimony of neighbors, we remand this matter to the Commission for consideration of rezoning this property as Limited Commercial (LC). The Limited Commercial Zone was specifically designed for this type of zoning problem, allowing limited commercial development while protecting adjoining residential neighborhoods. That designation would better deal with the concerns of the protesting neighbors than a designation of CG. The city code prohibits rezoning of areas of less than one acre.4 This property is 1.03 acres, which meets the City's minimum lot size. We recognize that even if the area in question meets the requirements of the Kenai zoning code. a one-acre rezone may be considered illegal spot zoning under state law.s However, we believe the Commission could examine the property and the criteria set out in Griswold and determine whether rezoning the property to LC would constitute illegal spot zoning. By sending it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further consideration for the LC designation, other nearby property owners, whose land is now zoned and used 'as residential, would have the opportunity to consider the benefits of being included in such a zone. Rezoning property as LC would address the issue of declining values and utilization of residential property along the Spur Highway. Increasing the area to be rezoned would also decrease the likelihood of the rezone being considered spot zoning. ,, 4 KMC 14.20.270(b)(2) 5 Griswold v. City of Homer, 925 P.2d I 015 (Alaska 1996)(Rezoning of areas under three acres to different zone than adjacent property usually found to be spot zoning.) ~sNow BOARD ~)F ADJUSTMENT DECISION Page 4 of 6 V. CONCLUSION. For the above reasons, the matter is remanded to the Commission for consideration of rezoning to Limited Commercial zone. The Commission should also notify and seek input from nearby property owners of the possibility and benefits of being included in the LC zone. DATED this 7th day of October 2005. Linda Swamer, Board Member Rick Ross. Board Member Cliff Massie, Board Member James Butler, Board Member DISSENTING OPINION W'e respectfully dissent from the decision of the majority. While we agree with the majority's analysis of the impact of the increase in traffic and the widening of the highway, we do not agree with the decision to remand the appeal to the Commission for consideration of a different zone than the applicants requested. Because there is property zoned CG both adjoining it on one side and across the street, we feel it would be better to rezone the property CG. We would grant the appeal. Pat Porter, Chair Joe Moore, Vice-Chair SNOW BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION Page 5 of 6 DISSENTING OPINION I also dissent from the decision of the majority, although for different reasons. I feel rezoning the property to CG xvould negatively impact the nearby property, especially those neighbors who intend to continue using their property for residential purposes. I share Board Member Porter and Moore's reluctance to remand this appeal ~br consideration of a zone the applicants did not request. Therefore, I would deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Commission. Blaine Gilman, Board Member NOTE- This decision constitutes a final order under Alaska Appellate Rule 602. An appeal of this decision to the Superior Court must be filed within thirty days (30) days of the date of this decision. 'SNOW BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION Page 6 of 6 KENAI RIVER Special Management Area "Workin~ together...for the river" Ie CALL TO ORDER *** Meeting Agenda*** Thursday, October 13, 2005 5:30 p.m. Kenai River Center II. A. Roll Call B. Approval of 09/08/05 minutes C. Agenda Changes and Approval PUBLIC COMMENT -6 III. IV. We NEW BUSINESS A. Kenai River Operations- Bill B. Membership- New Board appointment applications- Jack C. Introduction: Jerry Lewanski, Director Alaska State Parks D. Work Session report- Ken Lancaster OLD BUSINESS A. Boat wake study report-Jack B. Kenai River Center Update, Suzanne Fisler C. Kenai River Bridge Update-Suzanne D. Letters to DEC, Commissioner DNR PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT A. Board Comments B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soidotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 26~-5581 Kenai Peninsula Borough, Box 850, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-4441 Alaska Division of Parks and Qutdoor Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, in COOl3eration with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes correction: I. CALL TO ORDER Thursday, September 8, 2005 5:30 p.m. Kenai River Center II. III. A. Roll Call Members Present: Joe Connors, Ted Wellman, Paul Shadura, Floyd Heimbuch, Ken Lancaster, Richard Hahn, Jeff King, Pete Sprague, Keith Komelis, Tom Vania, Jack Sinclair and Tim Stevens. Members Absent: Rick Wood, Robin West, Bill Shuster and Ted Forsi. B. Approval of 05/12/05 minutes Changes: Tim Stevens was added to the outboard motor buy-back committee. Keith Komelis change page 5 under my comments that there is a new leasee at the City of Kenai Dock, Cooper River Sea Food. They are operating 2 of the 3 unloading stations at the dock. Approved as corrected and written. C. Agenda Stands Approved as Amended. PUBLIC COMMENT NEW BUSINESS A. Kenai River Operations- Jack Sinclair Jack said this year seemed busier on the Kenai River than previous years. Guide numbers were the highest they have ever been with a total of 408. An additional fiver ranger was a welcome benefit this season. Kenai River Sport Fishing AssociatiOn provided funding for overtime in July and it doubled ranger presence on the lower fiver. With this added enforcement over 800 citations were issued. The violations included over horsepower, boating safety, PFD's and non residence-claiming residency. A more thorough report will be available by Ranger Bill Berkhahn at the next meeting. The campgrounds for the state were successful for the season. There is always need for improvement. The Pillars could use an entrance station in helping to control the parking area. Pete Spragu¢ asked why the increase in guide numbers? Suzann¢ said that with possible limitations and the guide class requirement that many guides wanted to get experience to assist them to qualify. Joe Connors noted that the fishing guides increased by 15% and the non fishing guides increased by 30%. Suzanne stated non-fishing is more intense on the river such as the short day raft trips available in Cooper Landing. A new company in Cooper Landing may start some new power boat trips from the rapids up to the bridge which is open to powerboat. Tom asked why numbers don't reflect activity? Suzanne said more statistics would be available next meeting. Tom Vania stated that the log book information that is required from the guides may not be available until January. B. Membership- Jack Sinclair Jack stated that there are 4 board members with terms expiring in October of this year. We need to go through the process to see if the members would like to retain their seats. One member Dave Westerman has submitted a letter of resignation. The group needs to solicit a member for this position and any other that may become vacant. Jack encouraged the board members to start talking with others who may be interested in participating on.this board..-An announcement for the position should be going into the paper within the next week or two to start the application process. Paul Shadura suggested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Dave Westerman for his time spent on the board. Other member's on the board whose term is up is Joe Connors, Ted Wellman and Paul Shadura. C. Outboard motor discussion-Jeff King Jeff made a motion to relax the horsepower limit to 50 hp. Jeff suggested that with the Johnson Lake study and the Kenai River boat wake study that there is information to show that there will be minimal harm to the river. The Kenai River Special Management plan the variety of factors including the ease of enforcement, ability to minimize boat induce wakes, and convenience to boat user, should be considered when this analysis is evaluated by the Advisory Board. To raise the limit would fit this entire criterion. The recommendation would be to raise the limit to 50hp and strictly have no demning and assign a maximum weight and size to fit the boats that are currently on the fiver. None of the motors right now are big enough to push the guide boats that are already out there. Jeff proposed to raise the hp to 50 on the Kenai River. Joe seconds the motion. Pete asks if the board has the right to raise the hp. It is a statutory law that require~ IV. the recommendation of the board to be sent to the legislature. It is a state park regulation and would require regulation change. Ted commented that he supports the concept but would first like to see the results of the boat wake study. He-suggested the board discuss this more to come out without some type of resolution before the season is over. Joe Connors suggested it could come back to the commercial user group committee to come up with a recommendation. Joe amended the motion and it was taken off the floor and sent to the commercial user group for further work. Joe Connors and Jeff King will bring a proposal to the board at the next meeting in October. OLD BUSINESS A. Boat wake study-Robert Ruffner The COE came to Alaska this year to look at what is happening on the river during peak use time (July). They set up time lapse cameras at five locations starting at Slikok Creek going down to Beaver Creek. The five sites were selected after a long discussion with Mary King offish and Game. The instruments measured the height of the boat wakes, which can translate into energy that hit the banks. While they were measuring the boat wake, the time lapse cameras' were at the same time recording the boats as they were'passing by. With observers on the shore at each location they' were recording if the boat was going upstream or downstream, the type of hull, flat'or v-style, how many people in the boat, placement in the fiver, middle or near shore and if it was planing or not. This was done in 12-hour shifts. They also recorded the configuration of the shore, was it shallow, deep, gravel or sandy. The Corps has six or seven variables to work with to do some statistics to find out what this mean to the bank. The other group of researchers came up and looked at the type of material along the shore, clay, muddy, grassy, gravel, etc. Each of these materials will have a different resistant to the wake impact. This was a lot of work in a short period of time, but with the help of many volunteers the study was very successful. Some results may be available as early December or January. Jack stated that one amazing fact was that 4800 boats in a twelve-hour period were counted at Eagle Rock. Paul asked about the boat wake-measuring device? Robert said the device has electrical current to the instrument and the electricity is affected when the wave goes up and down. B. Kenai River Working Group update- Jack Sinclair Once the working.group was done with their work the'State was going to · produce, a draft regulation package that would go out for Public review this winter. Jack stated that a dra~'t has not come out of the Law or Administrative office in Anchorage. With a newly appointed Director, Mr.' Lewanski needs time to get up to speed with what the working group was commissioned to do by the Commissioner. There is a possibility he will be present at the next board meeting. Paul asked if there is a fund available for the working group. Jack is not sure if there is still money available. There were no set funds but some would become available if needed. Paul made the motion to send a letter to the new Director asking about the stares and the schedule for the next working group process and an update on the regulation package. Joe Connors-seconded it. It was voted on and there were no objections. C. Outboard· buyback committee This is just a reminder that a meeting needs to be schedule before the next board meeting. Jack Sinclair, Ted Wellman, Jeff'King and Rick Wood, Tim Stevens are presently on the committee. D. Kenai River Center Update-Suzanne'Fisler. Pam Russell reported that things are quiet, nothing new to report. E. Kenai River Bridge Update-Matt Coullihan Matt Coullahan is the DOT Bridge Engineer. They are currently in the process of driving a cofferdam, which is a rectangular 111' by 38' sheet pile system, which is going to encapsulate the old center pier for removal purposes. Currently they are experience problems driving the sheet piles down into the ground due to the hard bedrock at the bottom of the fiver. They are currently using a water.jetting system to help in driving the piles down. Once this is completed a new pier will.be constructed. Everyone is welcome to visit the site and check out the system.' Check with the office so that you can acquire a hard hat and vest. The office is located at 44661 Suite C Sterling Highway in the mall next to Dairy Queen. E. Goal Review for 2006: le Additional lands in the upper Kenai River- lands around Trail Lake. Ken Lancaster was going to check with Olson and Wagner about additional land. 2. Corr Property stares- Mrs. Corr first asks if there were any question. Jack stated how it was a pleasure t° meet'Mrs. Corr and to give a short update as to What had been happening in the last year. Jack reported how the information that the board had been receiving was by means of persons other than the interested parties. The board went t° the Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly and asked for their support and that a resolution be drafted to the Governor to support the purchase of the property. It is now understood that the negotiation has changed and the conservation service is no longer interested in the purchase of the property. The concern is to find out whether the property is still available for purchase, if there is still an interest that the state buys it and is there some conservation stares. Mrs. Corr stated that her husband said to never sell the homestead, but he would have liked a conservation easement on it. Many would rather see a row of houses instead of nature. But she would sell the easement under certain conditions. Jack asked would it be appropriate for the KRSMA group to offer to continue the effort to pursue conservation stares on the easement. Mrs. Corr agreed and would welcome a conservation easement on the property. Jack stated that Brad Micklejohn has discussed that the money that was slated for the purpose of the Corr property purchase has been committed to something else because no other money was coming from the state or any other source. Brad indicated that if there was still interest in getting the property in conservation hands he would work in getting the money somewhere else, even a~neTM source. Floyd asked how big the easement would be. Mrs. Corr stated approximately 154 acres. Paul asked if there were any other interested parties in purchasing the property. Mrs. Corr stated she always gets offers, but not for a conservation easement. Jack stated he would follow up on process and see if he can make anything happen toward the purchase of the property. Tom Corr said the family is concerned that this land be taken care of. Tom feels they need some guarantees the state will take care of the land. Such as stabilizing the bluff erosion; creating a no boat Wake area, or buoys to control boats. No bridge on the property, no Poachers Cove or River Bend and no major campground'. They want the land kept natural. Tom commented that the property is for sale but the price is negotiable. 3. Guide Standards program/Academy adoption This is in the regulation package and the college is just waiting to get the OK from the group. 4. Updated Carrying Capacity Dick Hahn asked why some data from the boat.wake study would be .. very useful in carrying capacity? It was suggested that Tom Walker from the Aquaculture center be invited to a board meeting. Paul asked if there wad any information about the workshop being put together about the carrying capacity of the fiver and how to design new regulation. Jack is working on the workshop and will have more information when it comes available. 5. More public restrooms on the Kenai River. 6. User fee for everyone using the Kenai River. 7. HP Increase. V® ge Commercial user group. Joe stated the group is thinking along the lines that the committee needs to have comprehensive approach concerning the Kenai River. The package that has been submitted is just a small portion as to what is going on with the commercial guides. Commercial and Non commercial activities that are going on, such as tournaments, B&B, booking agents and the pseudo guides, where people are paid by their friends to take other friends out and are not permitted and water taxi drop off service and not licensed. The fiver needs to be professional across the board for all activities. 9.' Mixing zones ....... Paul presented 'an ariicle that was printed and that'the deadline September 1 ~t is now is just a matter of policy not procedure. Paul was bothered that this process was being done behind closed doors and that more public participation needs to happen. Paul would like a letter presented that the procedure needs to have public comment. Paul made the motion that the board would like to make a comment of any information that comes out as well as a public review process. Dick seconds the motion. The letter will .be addressed to DEC. PUBLIC COMMENT Ricky Gease wanted to thank Jack Sinclair. and the staff for doing a good .job on law enforcement on the river this year. This is the first year the public did not complain about lack of law enforcement on the fiver. Many of the comments were positive. Vie ADJOURNMENT A. Board Comments Paul Shadura commented that the law enforcement was not as strong as it could have been in the dipnet fishery area. The area was a free for all and that there were many complaints about out of state people dipnctting. More enforcement should be present during the Kasilof and Kenai personal use fishery. K¢ith stated that the City of Kenai is planning another 2 boat launches at the city dock to help relieve some of the pressure during the dipnet fishery and a new exit road out of the area. A new restroom is also in the planning. Jeff stated that the new launches will help the river during the dip net fishery. Having the additional ranger helped in the deterrent of violators on the fiver. Pete commented about the borough elections coming up on October 4t~, and one of the items of interest to the KRSMA board is the on ballot proposition. It is an advisory vote about the Funny River bridge proposal. It is a two-part question, the first being should the state build a bridge and the second is should the borough help fund the project. A proposition summary should be sent out in the election information and everyone should vote and stay informed. Dick commented that something that disturbed him more than last year was the 3-day exempt silver fishing that did not occur. He saw guided boats net kings and keep them a year ago. This year no 3 day hiatus for silvers, guides are now fishing post July 31 catch and release for king openly; that is absurd. Once the fish escape the July 31 st deadline they should be left alone. No catch and release. Secondly, Dick has not given up on the drift fishery proposal on the Kenai. If he could borrow the raw data for the boat wake study, he could prepare a powerful argument for phasing in drift fishing for the river and then there would be no problems with boat wakes, and no worry about bank erosion. He is shocked that a proposal for an increase in HP will help the boat wakes in the river. It is 35hp now and people have 50 if it is changed to 50hp people with have 60's. In July the river should be changed to drift only. Ken Lancaster asked about the American Fishing Society meetings held in Anchorage September 12 through the 15. Ken suggested having a work session before the meeting at 3pm at the River Center. B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting: October 13, 2005 Volume 19 ......... Issue fO hat's Happening Deadlines he $oldotna Chamber Presents DON'T FORGET! Friday, October 14th, 6:00p.n. $oldotna Sports Center The BIGGEST and BEST event of the year is SOLD OUT! Friday, October 14th, at the Soldotna Sports Center will be the "VEGAS" Pie Auction, as always there will be entertainment, great food, and fantastic prizes! The fun starts with a no-host bar at 6:00 pm and a Vegas style dinner and en- tertainment at 6:30 pm. Then the real ex- citement begins at 7:00 with a fun and fast paced auction with our very own Norm Blakely in which delicious pies will be auc- tioned. 1 These pies are not only a delectable treat, 1 but each and every pie has a fabulous prize attached to it! Prizes include a trip for two to Vegas, a Caribbean Cruise for two and much more. At this time this event is SOLD OUT These tSbles went fast! Thank you for sup- porting your Soldotna Chamber of Com- merce, High School Scholarship Funds and other beneficial community projects with all of the donations that were provided. We welcome you to support this special event, by donating a pie and/or item. We will also present our "People's Choice Award" for the most popular and unique pie chosen by guest votes. Last year Janet Pope with Natron Air took home the tro, phy, this is your chance to hold the title and the trophy in your place of business! 2005 Board Sammie Cole-President Southcentral Title 262-4494 Tim Pope-Past President Natron Air 262-8440 Evy Gebhardt-President Elect Peninsula Clarion 283-7551 Tracy Prior- Vice President Alaska Premier Realty 252-1665 Lisa Roberts-$ec./Tres. Key Bank 714-4284 Norm Blakeley Alaska Trading & Loan 262-6100 Bill Gifford Commodore's Guide Serv. 283-7551 Paul Gray Exploring Alaska Show 262-9008 Becky Hutchinson Alaska USA FCU 714-4326 Ken Lancaster Lancaster Enterprises 260-6727 Dan Mortenson 4-D Carpet One 262-9181 Marnie Nelson Alaska Legends Adventure Resort 260-9328 Jim Stogsdill-City Council Seat 262-5622 CHAMBER & VISITOR CENTER STAFF Executive Director- Michelle Glaves director@sold0tnachamber.c0m Member Services- Erica Williamson erica@soldotnachamber.com Project Coordinator- Robyn Sullens ,robyn@soldotnachamber. com VLfltor Center Coordinator- ,Sylvia f~eid info@soldotnachamber, com Bookkeeper- Coda Pollard carla@soldotnachamber.com RIVER CITY PULLTAB STORE Store Manager- Rebecca Hanson Phone 907-260-6100 ,,, 44790 Sterling Hwy Soldotna, Alaska 99669 Phone 907'262-9814 Fax 907-262-3566 Sylvia and Michelle have re- turned from their expedition to the Winter Recreation and Travel Show held in Anchorage September 30th thru Oct.2nd at the Sullivan Arena. They handed out over 20 members brochures, Soldotna Recreation guides, and, of our local skiing trails and snoWmachine trails in the Cari- bou Hills. They had a great time spreading the word that we are a playground in the winter months! We would like to say a special THANK YOU to Aspen Hotel for accomodations during their stay. We would also like to recognize the following businesses for their gen- erous donations to use as raffle items at the booth: · Escape For Two · Beach Front Lodge · Dimond M Ranch Bed & Breakfast, Cabins, RV Park · Kenai Fishing Acad- emy · Soldotna Inn/Mykels · Aspen Hollow · Quilt Kits Alaska · Alaska Denise Lake Lodge CHAMBER BENEFIT i, ~ get the wora a~. out"? Why not K~try direct ma/ling? [' Il. As a Soldotna Chamber member you are eligible to use our Postal Bulk Mail Permit. When mailing over 200 pieces of mail to potential customers this permit can save you on postage! Also utilize this publication by placing your flyer in the newsletter for free one time a year and $30. each additional. Place a business card size ad for only $25. Each month 750 copies are mailed out to our members, give us a ca place your informati the Soldotna Chamue? Connection. *2* CHAMBER BOARD ANNOUNCES... BOARD NOMINATION TIME The Soldotna Chamber is looking for a few good people. If you would like to help your community and can commit to the following, we encourage you to fill out the board nomina- tion form enclosed. ' · Attend monthly board meetings · Participate on one or more committees · Encourage potential members to join and participate in the Soldotna Chamber · Weekly luncheons meetings There are three elected (3 year terms) and three appointed (1 year terms) seats open. If you are interested in serving on the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the 2006-2008 elected term and would like to be considered as a candidate in the upcoming election, or if you are inter- ested in serving as a one-year appointee, please fill out the enclosed Declaration of Candidacy form and remm it to the Chamber Office no later than Wednesday, October 5, 2005 or you can fax it to the Office at 262-3566. Welcome New Members OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ". ~:, 'MINISTORAGE :ii I i ' 14 FT. MOVING VAN II I I ' · Manager & Office On Site · Well Lighted Units · 20-40ft. Container Sales · Perimeter Fence & Electronic Gate With Ke' 3ded Access · Vk /eillance · Senior Discounts · File Storage Cabinets · 20 & 40 ft. Connex Containers on & Off Site · Open Storage for RV's Boats, Motor Homes " 24 907 262-4771 Mile 19.5 K-Beach Rd. ° Soldotna ° www.jbstornlokinc.com · Emaii: jl~stornlol~(~_,acsalasl~a.net Vis cr enter The August numbers are in! :::'::'?"!: :~!il 10,498 visitors came through the center. We mailed 55 ..... ::'~ relocation packets and 520 recreation guides potential visitors. All summer employees have gone into hibernation, still we continue to have 50-60 visitors a day and it's nice to see the season last a little longer. CALLING ALL ARTISTS! The Visitor Center will be organizing an art walk for the summer of 2006. We welcome all styles of artists who are willing to donate a piece of their work. The artwork will be displayed at selected chamber member store fronts. Visitors will receive a map to go and view these special pieces along with a punch card. Visitors will go from business to business in order to complete their card, they will then remm their card to the Visitor Center which will get them entered into the year end drawing for a piece of the artwork. All artwork must be in no latin'than March 15t~ 2006. Happy creating! If you have any questions please contact me at 262-1337 or info,so ldo machamber, com. Thank you, 1.) Wilder continued working on installing the cofferdam. Work on this will continue into October. 2.) Installed the curb and gutter along Riverside Drive. The schedule is to pave this on Tuesday, October 4, weather permitting. 3.) Worked on constructing the new intersection at Kalifomski Beach Road and the Sterling Highway. 4.) Installed a temporary signal at K-Beach and the Sterling Highway. 5.) Installed most of the f'mal new signal at K-Beach and the Sterling Highway. This should be completed in early October. 6.) Placed riprap on the south bank of the Kenai River for the new bridge abutment. ~-/:'::.':-. 7.) Began driving piling for the new bridge abutment on the South side of the Kenai River. This will be c6mpleted in early October and the new abutment will be completed later in the month. 8.) Installed most of the new highway lighting system south of the bridge. 9.) Installed new storm drain lift station on Sterling Highway. 10.) Almost complete with the new storm drain system. Should complete this in October. 11 .) Constructed the new ditches and installed new culvert pipes on the south side of the bridge. WWW.KENAIRIvERBRIDGE.COM - '3' Saldatna Chamber af Cammerce 4~7g0 literling ilmg. Saidatna, flK 9gfifig City of Kenai Mayor Pat Porter 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai, AK 99611 1 ENHANCED SUCCESS flTO PROVIDE [OF OUR MEMBERSHIP AND SERVE AS A DRIVER I [ IN DEVELOPING SOLDoTNA'S FUTURE" I [ The Soidotna Chamber Connection is a ] monthly publication of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce. ~ This publication is sent to members and ~ associated organizations. ~ Comment or suggestions to the newsletter are always welcome. [~~e submit them to robyn~soldotnachamber, com ~c~din~ OFFo~tuniti~ ..... Bu~in~ ¢~rcl $iz~ ............................................... $25 . Full Page Insert-Once a year is FREE Additional Inserts ................................................. $30 OR come in and assist with inserting the newsletter and receive your inserts at no charge. All rates are for one camera-ready advertisement for one issue of t Chamber Connection. All ads must be recieved no later than the 3rd V~,,.I of the month preceding publication. Send your artwork to robyn@soldotnachamber.com or call 262-9814 for more information. ' Z Z ~ FLOAT PLANE BASIN ACTIVITY Municipal Airport 2002-2005 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Month APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2005 2 114 317 327 238 227 2004 0 99 161 428 342 134 40 Closed 2003 0 86 158 259 287 215 63 Closed 2002 0 ~4 223 345 233 37 ~0 ......................... *not reported mmm mm mm mmm mm, mmm m m,m mm, mmm m FUEL SALES mmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Month MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2005 20O4 $1,035 $452 $3,101 $2,209 $3,461 $2,095 $3,365 $2,041 $2,811 $792 $26 20O3 $835 $1,391 $1,773 $2,513 $2,219 $263 2002 $98 $1,986 $2,757 $2,419 $983 $65 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! 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I,,. Z 03 · Carol Freas )From' Betty Svensson [betty@akml.org] ./ Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 10:29 AM To: betty@akml.org Subject: AML Local Government Conference Update To: Mayors, Managers/Administrators and Municipal Clerks: Reminder-Today, Friday, October 14th is the deadline for. garl.y registration to the 55th AML Local Government Conference and Pre Conference events in Anchorage, a savings of up to $50.00. Attached is a Draf_! copy of the agenda and workshop descriptions. Register today and save $$$$ For more information and to register online click on the link(s) below. Pre Conference Registration Monday & Tuesday - November 7&8, 2005 NEO- Newly (& Continuing) Elected Officials NEO Online Registratio~n ACoM- Alaska Conference of Mayors - ACoM" Online Registratio~____n_n Tuesday, November 8, 2005 AMMA- Alaska Municipal Management Association - AMMA - Online Registration AAMC - Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks- Fall A--Cademy _ AAMC-~lerks O-nline Re 'stration 'onference Registration: ~.,ovember 9-11, 2005 55th Annual Local Government Conference - Conference Online Registratiop If you have any questions, please call us at 1-877-636-1325. Hope to see you in Anchorage! Betty Svensson, Administrative Assistant Alaska Municipal League 217 2nd Street Suite 200 Juneau, AK 99801 Phone: 907-586-1325 Fax: 907-463-5480 www.akml.org 10/14/2005 Novernber 9-11, 2005 Hi Anchorage Hotel horage, Alaska Pm-Conference Continuing & Newly Elected Officials Training November 7-8, 2005 Preliminary Conference Schedule Monday - Nov. 7 Newly Elected Officials (NEO) Pre-Conference Association Meetings · Municipal Finance Officers (AGFOA) · Municipal Assesors · Municipal Attomeys · Conference of Mayors (AC, oM) Tuesday - Nov. 8 Newly Elected Officials (aEO) Pre-Conference Association Meetings · Municipal Finance Officers (AGFOA) · Municipal Assesors · Municipal Attorneys · MuniciDal Managers (AMitY) · Municipal Oerks/Mayors ANL Board of Directors Early Conference Registration Affiliate Dinner Wednesday - Nov. ~ All Day- Registration & Exh~its AML~ Annual Meeting/ Breakfast · Municipal Finance officers (AGFOA) haE day Opening Session- Keynote Opening Day Luncheon Workshops Session - ! · Economic Devlopment Panning · Keynote Workshop ! · Parliamentary Procedure · Gasline ~sues Ice Cream Social Workshops Session - I! · CEPRA/CEDA · Keynote Workshop 2 · AMLIIA Nominating Committee Anchorage Welcome Reception Thursday- Nov. Z0 AILD,ay' ,-. Registration & r. xmb~s Policy Committee Meetings Workshops Session - I~ · Economic Deviopment Finance · Funders ' AMLIIA · Putting Advocacy into Action Lunch Break Workshops Session - ~/ · Successful Economic Development Practices · Funders · US Census, Changing America · Homeland Security Revenue Sharing Rally Resolution Committee MeeUng President's Reception/ Auction Annual Banquet Friday- Nov. zz Board Elections Membership Gourmet Breakfast Annual Membership Meeting Legislative Committee Members AML Board of Directors Department of Homeland Security, National Communications System Priority Telecommunications Systems (1) Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) is a "calling card" with a PIN that gives a user priority through the public telecommunication network during times oJ: congestion. (2) Wireless Priority Service (WPS) is a feature which gives a user priority through the cellular network during congestion, it is available on T-mobile, Cingular, and Nextel. (3) Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) gives priority for restoration/provisioning on communication circuits though the service provider. US Census Bureau American Community Survey: America is Changing & So is the Census The American Community Survey is the cornerstone of the government's effort to keep pace with the nation's changing population and ever-increasing demands for timely and relevant data about population and housing characteristics. The new survey will provide current demographic, socio-economic and housing information out America's communities every year - information that until now was available only once a decade from the long-form questionnaire of the census. Elected officials, community leaders and businesses will have access to current data to address a wide range of current social and economic issues - a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars. Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association (AMLJIA) Claims Reporting Lag Time Recently, the AMLJIA conducted an in-house claims audit with a 90 percent average in compliance with all standards evaluated. However, it was noted that AMUIA members late report claims. This session will focus on assisting pool members to report claims timely. The Red, White and Blues of Human Resources - AMLJIA Staff Effective communication helps avoid discrimination, is insurance against litigation and enhances understanding and discussion. This training will give you the tools that managers and leaders can bring back to the workplace to promote a healthy productive workforce. Understanding your legal obligations in the workplace will save you time and energy. Funders: Two-Part Workshop Writing a Funding Proposal- Part One Do you have an idea for growth in your community but need some help writing it up~ Bring your ideas and we'll help you write your letter to the Denali Cormnission Funding Group. After the break the Funding Group will join us to review the letters. Learn what they look forl Put your name in the hat for a one year community membership subscription to GrantStationl Must be present to win. Kathie Wasserman has over 20 years of broad experience with local government Jn Alaska. She's written numerous grants for Denali Commission projects and is familiar with the needs of rural Alaska. Kathle is the Immediate Past President of the Alaska Conference of Mayors and former AML Board Member. REVIEWING Funding Proposals - Part Two Now that you have your request written, learn what the Funders look for in a great project or idea. The Funding Group will spend time discussing what technical aspects they look for in proposlas and what each proposal MUST have. Stick around for the GrantStation membership drawing. Presenters: I~athie Wasserman, AML Bill Allen, USDA Deb Sofield Putting Advocacy into Action Deb Sofield is President of Deb Sofield - Executive Speech Coaching which trains women and men nationwide for success in speaking, presentation skills and message development. Deb was named "Communicator of the Year" by the Association for Women in Communications and won the prestigious Toastmasters District 58 Communication and Leadership Award for the state of South Carolina. Recently, she was awarded the Strom Thurmond Excellence in Public Service and Leadership Award for her service to the state of South Carolina. Deb is a member of the National Speakers Association. Putting Advocacy into Aclion Workshop Rememer what Tip O'Neai taught us... that ali politics is local.., and today that is more true than ever. Times . have changed with the advent of email, fax and wireless !and the general warp speed of every day life. We are -more connected than ever and if you are out of the loop it could cost you an election, cost your town precious funds, and harm your district. You are in the driver's seat, so do your town a favor and monitor what gets done on the federal, state, and local level.., and make sure what you are expecting is really getting done and not just being given lip service. Come learn how to put advocacy into action. Alaska Regional Economic Development Organization (ARDOR) Economic Development Track Economic Development Planning: A look at the role of economic development planning at the community, borough and regional level. How planning at every level works to create a web of informed planning activity and coordinated, strategic investments in infrastructure and economic development capacity. Wanetta Ayers, John Downes, Sue Cogsweli, Rollo Pool Best Practices/Successful Economic Development Projects: A survey of successful economic development projects around the state. Barb Nickels, AEDC/AMEP, Sue Cogswell, Carl Berger Economic Development Finance A review of funding sources available for community and economic development. John Parker, Kathryn Dodge CEPRA, CEDA The changing landscape of economic development in Alaska, a look a new initiatives for rural and statewide economic development Rob Wells, Midge Clouse, Bill Allen, Christi Bell ~. AGENDA '~, ~%~ENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING ,~.<~..~.'x~ OCTOBER 19, 2005 ~**~,~,~,,/~ KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS KENAI, ALASKA http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. Larry Peek, Architect and James McCoflflell, Project Coordinator for Senior Connection, Inc. -- Assisted Living Project Update 2. Rick Baldwin -- KEDS Update 3. Sharon Vannatta -- Kenai Community Library/Usage of the Library. ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 2126-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,043.75 in the General Fund for a Grant From the Rasmuson Foundation Art Acquisition Initiative. 2. Ordinance No. 2127-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund for Shop Repair and Maintenance. 3. Resolution No. 2005-47 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY06 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Ratified 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. * Ordinance No. 2128-2005--Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,200 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. 4. * Ordinance No. 2129-2005 --Increasing Estimated Revenues and ,Appropriations by $6,555.55 in the General Fund for a Boys & Girls Club State Grant. 5. *Ordinance No. 2130-2005 -- Enacting KMC 1.15.130 Entitled, "Telephonic Participation," Which Allows and Establishes Rules for Council Members to Telephonically Participate in Council Meetings. 6. Discussion -- Council/Commission Liaison Assignments 7. Discussion -- 2005 Dip Net Fishery Report EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled. ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT. The public is invited to attend and participate. Additional information is available through the City Clerk's office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, or visit our website at http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us. Carol L. Freas, City Clerk D569/211 MAKE PACKETS COUNCIL PACKET D~STI~BUT~ON I COUNC:[L MEE'I']:N6 DATE: Mayor/Council Attorney ,,.- ~ Ta¥1or/$prin~/er/Kebschull Clerk / City Mona,/er / Public Works Police Department ~ Finance / En~/inee~ Senior Cente~ ~/ Airport / Kim Lib~,a~,¥ .-~pa~ks & Recreation / Clarion Fire Deportment ~ 5chmidt ~'Mellish VISTA ,"Student Rep. ~ "~,SRM AGENDA D~$TR~BUT~ON Sewer Treatment Plant Streets Shop bock Building Maintenance Animal Control Wate~/$ewe~ Counte~ DELIVER Council and Student Representative Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk. The Clarion, KSRM, Mellish & $chmidt's Office will pick thei~ packet up in my office. The por'tion of the agenda published by the CIm'ion should be emailed as soon as possible after Noon on packet day. The came~a-~eed¥ agenda c:/myfiles/document$/minute$/agenda form for pape~) is ama/led to Denise at P~insula C/ar/on (at email folde~ Wo~k Session/Special Meetings, o~ Composition in Contacts o~ Ibell~acsalaska.net). Home Page documents (agenda, ~esolutions, o~dinances for' public hea~ing, and o~dinances fo~' introduction) a~e usually ama/led to me and I hold them in my HTML file. Place them onto the city's webs/re from ther'e as soon as possible befor'e leaving the office for' the weekend.