HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-12-06 Council Packet KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 06, 2017 - 6:00 PM
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A.CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
CONSENT AGENDA (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes
aggregated)
*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.
B.SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
B.1.Joy Merriner with BDO – FY2017 City of Kenai Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by
the City’s External Auditor. [Clerk’s Note: It has been requested to allow 20-25 minutes to
complete this presentation.]
B.2.Johna Beech – President/COO, Kenai Chamber of Commerce – Third Quarter Statistical
Report
KVCC 2017 Q3 Reporting.pdf
C.UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D.PUBLIC HEARINGS
D.1.Ordinance No. 2991-2017 – Amending Various Sections of KMC Title 23-Personnel
Regulations, to Provide for ‘Seasonal Employees’ which are Not Currently Addressed in the
Kenai Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 2991-2017.pdf
D.2.Resolution No. 2017-68 – Establishing the 2018 Dates for Regular Meetings of the City
Council.
Resolution No. 2017-68.pdf
D.3.Resolution No. 2017-69 - Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY18 Shared
Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this Allocation Method Fairly Represents
the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in FMA 14: Cook Inlet. 1
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Resolution 2017-69.pdf
D.4.Resolution No. 2017-70 – Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Third
Operations Support Squadron (3 OSS) and the City of Kenai for Installation of Webcams at
the Kenai Municipal Airport.
Resolution 2017-70.pdf
D.5.Resolution No. 2017-71 – Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the General Fund – Streets
Department for Rent of Warehouse Space in Lieu of Adding Salt to Road Sand for Winter Ice
Control.
Resolution 2017-71.pdf
D.6.Resolution No. 2017-72 – Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Described as Lot Four
(4), Block Five (5), East Addition Town Site of Kenai, and Designated as Kenai Peninsula
Borough Parcel Number 047-115-02, from Larry E. Marsh and Carol J. Marsh, for the Public
Purpose of Including the Property in the Bluff Erosion Restoration Project and Determining
that Public Interest Will Not be Served by an Appraisal.
Resolution 2017-72.pdf
E.MINUTES
E.1.*Regular Meeting of November 1, 2017
11-01-17 Council Minutes.pdf
E.2.*Work Session of November 1, 2017
11-01-17 Work Session.pdf
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G.NEW BUSINESS
G.1.*Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified.
Payments over $15,000.pdf
G.2.*Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000.
Purchase Orders over $15,000.pdf
Memo AllStar_Plumbing_Increase.pdf
Memo_CH2M_Hill_Increase.pdf
G.3.*Ordinance No. 2992-2017 - Waiving the Requirements of KMC 17.20.010 - Mandatory
Connections and Abandonment of Old On-Site Sewer Systems, for 2737 Iliamna Road.
Ordinance 2992-2017.pdf
G.4.*Ordinance No. 2993-2017 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Chapter
14.25-Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations, to Require Landscaping and Site Plans for All
Retention Basins, Commercial, Industrial and Multifamily Development and Land Clearing in
Certain Zones in the City and Making other Material and Housekeeping Changes.
2017 1130 Ordinance 2993-2017 pkt.pdf
G.5.*Ordinance No. 2994-2017 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
Senior Citizen Fund for the Donation of a 2018 Subaru Outback Vehicle for the
Meals-on-Wheels Program from Subaru of America, Inc. and Meals on Wheels Association
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of America.
Ordinance 2994-2017.pdf
G.6.Action/Approval – Second Extension to Facility Management Agreement with the Kenai
Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.
Second Ext to Facility Mgmt Agreement.pdf
G.7.Action/Approval - Mayoral Appointment to Committees and Commissions.
reappointment_memo.pdf
Commission_Apps.pdf
G.8.Action/Approval – Mayoral Nomination of Victoria Askin for Re-Appointment to the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
nomination_memo_pz_new.pdf
Askin_Application.pdf
G.9.Action/Approval - Mayoral Appointment of Council Liaisons to Committees and Commissions.
liaison_nomination_memo.pdf
G.10.Action/Approval – First Amendment to Kenai Municipal Airport Vending Machine Concession
Agreement.
Ammendment_to_Airport_Vending_Agreement.pdf
G.11.Action/Approval – Set a Board of Adjustment Hearing Date.
Schedule BOA hearing memo.doc.pdf
BOA Calendars.pdf
G.12.Discussion – Land Sale and Leasing Policies and Procedures.
Suggested Action: Discussion – Land Sale and Leasing Policies and Procedures.
Land_Sale_Lease_Policy_Memo.pdf
G.13.Discussion – Non-Federal Sponsors Self Certification of Financial Capabilities for Decision
Document.
Bluff_Erosion_Project.pdf
G.14.Discussion – Dipnet Report.
Dip Net Memo.pdf
FY2018 Dipnet Report.pdf
H.COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
H.1.Council on Aging
11-09-2017 COA Meeting Summary.pdf
H.2.Airport Commission
11-09-17 Airport Summary.pdf
H.3.Harbor Commission
11-06-17 Harbor Meeting Summary.pdf
H.4.Parks and Recreation Commission
11-02-17 Parks & Rec Summary.pdf
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H.5.Planning and Zoning Commission
11-08-17 PZ Minutes- Draft.pdf
H.6.Beautification Committee
H.7.Mini-Grant Steering Committee
I.REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J.ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
J.1.City Manager
Monthly_Reports.pdf
KHS Nov 2017 Newsletter.pdf
J.2.City Attorney
J.3.City Clerk
K.ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
K.1.Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
K.2.Council Comments
L.EXECUTIVE SESSION
L.1.Action/Approval - Settlement of Water and Sewer Fees with Habitat for Humanity, a Matter of
which the Immediate Knowledge may have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City,
and a Matter by which Law, Municipal Charter, or Ordinance are Required to be Confidential
Pursuant to AS 44.62.310(c)(1)(3).
M.PENDING ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review
Purchase Orders between $2,500 - $15,000.pdf
Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association 2017 Conference Agenda
2017 AMAA AGENDA.pdf
N.ADJOURNMENT
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The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to
the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
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Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center Report
3rd Quarter
July - September 2017
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KVCC Walk in Visitor Count
Month/Year # of Visitors
July 2017 8,523
August 2017 6,235
September 2017 3,950
Total Visitor Count 18,708
Official Kenai Guide Mailings
Month/Year # of Guides
July 2017 576
August 2017 638
September 2017 672
Total Guide Count 1,886
Official Kenai Guide Display Racks
Location # of Guides
Anchorage Brochure Distribution 1,920
Airport Hotel – Kenai 0
Aspen – Kenai 0
Aspen – Soldotna 0
City Hall 0
Country Foods 166
Diamond M Ranch 0
Everything Bagels – Blazy Mall 78
Kenai Airport 479
Mad Moose Restaurant 0
Paradisos Restaurant 98
Quality Inn 94
Safeway – Kenai 474
Soldotna Inn
Sportsmans Warehouse 472
Three Bears 214
Veronica’s 138
Total Guide Count 2,309
*Note: In January 2017, we sent 15,000 guides to Anchorage Brochure Distribution to
distribute to the following locations throughout the year*
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Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center Report
3rd Quarter
July - September 2017
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*Note: In January 2017, we sent 15,000 guides to Anchorage Brochure Distribution to
distribute to the following locations throughout the year*
3rd Ave Visitor Center
4th Street Mall
ANC Guesthouse
Anchorage Grand
Anchorage Historic
Backpacker – Eagle & 4th
Clarion Suites
Comfort Inn – Railroad Depot
Marriott – Downtown
Quality Inn – 8th & C Street
Ramada – 3rd Ave
The Lofts
ABC Motorhome
ALEX Inn & Suites
Comfort Suites – Airport
Courtyard by Marriott
Executive Suites
Longhouse Inn
Midnight Sun Car Rental
Puffin Inn
Super 8
Travel Lodge – Barratts
Lakeshore Tower Build B
Best Western Gold Lion
AAA Travel – Arctic & 36th
Clippership RV
Extended Stay – 34th & Old
Seward
Golden Nugget RV
Homewood Suites
Marriott – 32nd & Fai
RTO
Springhill Suites – 36th & A
Springhill Suites – Providence
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Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center Report
3rd Quarter
July - September 2017
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Website Traffic for www.visitkenai.com
Sessions (total number of sessions to the site)
Users (total number of unique users to the site)
Pageviews (total number of pages viewed on your site)
Average Session Duration (average session length of all users)
Bounce Rate (percent of single-page sessions)
New Users (percent of total users who came the site for the first time)
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Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center Report
3rd Quarter
July - September 2017
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Facility Rental/Community Usage
Q2 2017
Active Shooter Training
Alaska Support Industry Alliance Luncheons
Alaska VA Heathcare System
Bristol Bay Native Corporation
City of Kenai Public Meeting
Department of Health and Social Services Meeting
Eklutna, Inc
Hilcorp Contractor Meetings
Joseph Robertia Book Signing
Kenai Chamber Board Meetings
Kenai Chamber Luncheons
Kenai Historical Society General Membership Meetings
Kenai Peninsula Association of Realtors
Kenai Peninsula Builders Association
Kenai River Marathon
Peninsula Community Health Services Meeting
Private Reception
Relay for Life Hooked on a Cure Banquet
The Arts International
Zurrix
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Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center Report
3rd Quarter
July - September 2017
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1st Annual Kenai Silver Salmon Derby
September 13 – September 17, 2017
Total Participants: 143
Full Derby Adults: 13
Daily Adult: 123
Full Derby Youth: 3
Daily Derby Youth: 6
Total Ticket Sales: $4,815
Fish brought in: 266ea
Location # of
Participants
Location # of
Participants
Anchorage 19 Kenai 46
Chugiak 1 Washington 1
Eagle River 1 Soldotna 50
Colorado 1 Sterling 7
Juneau 1 Wasilla 1
Winner info:
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Winner
Magic Weight was 7.85lbs
Adult Winner: Dick Peck, 8.13 lbs
Youth Winner: No Entries
Thursday, September 14, 2017 Winner
Magic Weight was 13.10#
Adult Winner: Jake Eubank, 13.13#
Youth Winner: No Entries
Friday, September 15, 2017 Winner
Magic Weight was 21.12#
Adult Winner: Mike Szczesny, 14.98#
Youth Winner: Joseph Craig, 12.13#
Saturday, September 16, 2017 Winner
Magic Weight was 9.08#
Adult Winner: Kendall Soares, 9.08#
Youth Winner: Lily Craig, 9.72#
Sunday, September 17, 2017 Winner
Magic Weight was 5.70#
Adult Winner: Frank Soares, 5.72#
Youth Winner (Only submission): Joseph Craig, 13.95#
OVERALL MAGIC WEIGHT 12.32#
Adult Winner: Kendall Soares, 12.30#
Youth Winner: Lily Craig, 12.19
Tentative 2018 Dates - 6 days total
Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16, 2018
Friday, September 21 – Sunday, September 23, 2018
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Sponsored by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2991-2017
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 23-PERSONNEL REGULATIONS, TO
PROVIDE FOR ‘SEASONAL EMPLOYEES’ WHICH ARE NOT CURRENTLY ADDRESSED IN
THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, the City currently employs a number of temporary employees that perform seasonal
work , however, this year the City hired two seasonal employees, who, unlike temporary
employees as defined by Kenai Municipal Code, will not need to reapply for the position each
year subject to performance; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City’s Public Employee Retirement System Participation Agreement
with the state, seasonal employees will be eligible to participate in the State’s Public Employee
Retirement System; and,
WHEREAS, seasonal employees will be unclassified employees and will not be eligible to receive
benefits received by classified employees, including health insurance and paid leave; and,
WHEREAS, numerous amendments are needed to KMC Title 23-Personnel regulations, to
accommodate ‘seasonal’ employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
Section 1. Form: That this is a code ordinance.
Section 2. Amendment of Section of the Kenai Municipal Code: 23.05.070. That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 23.05.070 - Definitions, is hereby amended as follows:
23.05.070 Definitions.
As used in Title 23, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
(a) Unclassified Service. The unclassified service shall include all elected officials, City
Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, seasonal and temporary employees. Members of
boards, committees, commissions, volunteers, contractors, and consultants are not
employees.
(b) Classified Service. All paid employees not in the [EXEMPT] unclassified service.
(c) Full-Time. Employees scheduled to work forty (40) hours per week (except certain
Fire Department employees who work an average of fifty-six (56) hours per week) are
considered full time.
(d) Part-Time. Employees scheduled to work less than forty (40) hours per week.
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(e) Regular. Employees who have completed the probationary period. They may be
assigned to work a full-time or part-time schedule.
(f) Seasonal. Employees who perform seasonal work for a pre-established period of not
more than six (6) months during a twelve (12)-month period. Seasonal Employees may be
assigned a full time or part-time schedule and are eligible for Public Employee Retirement
Benefits but are ineligible for other benefits and holiday pay. Seasonal Employees who
have completed the probationary period may return to the seasonal position each season
subject to performance evaluations, general conduct and discipline, personnel rules and
policies of the City, layoff, reorganization and other business needs of the City.
([F]g) Temporary. Employees who are hired for a pre-established period, usually during
peak workloads or for vacation relief and for not more than six (6) months. They may be
as-signed to work a full-time or part-time schedule. They are ineligible for benefits and
holiday pay.
([G]h) Probationary Period. Normally six (6) months, except for Police, Communications
and Fire, which is normally twelve (12) months. This period can be extended up to, but no
longer than, twelve (12) months and eighteen (18) months, respectively.
([H]i) Department. The smallest functional budgetary unit of the City government
established by the City Council.
([I]j) Department Head. A classified employee directly responsible to the City Manager
for the administration of one (1) or more departments.
([J]k) Promotion. An advancement of an employee from one (1) job classification to a
higher job classification within the same department.
([K]l) Transfer. The movement of an employee from one (1) department to another
department, regardless of job classification.
([L]m) General Government Employee. A City employee other than a Public Safety
Employee.
([M]n) Public Safety Employee. A person employed in the Police, Fire, or Communications
Department.
([N]o) Supervisor. Any person who is responsible to a higher divisional or department
level of authority and who directs the work of others.
([O]p) City Manager. A person directly responsible to the City Council who is authorized
and directed to exercise the powers and fulfill the duties as specified in the Charter and
Municipal Code of the City of Kenai.
([P]q) City Attorney. A person directly responsible to the City Council. He or she is the
chief legal advisor to the Council and all other officers, departments and agencies of the
City government in matters relating to their official powers and duties.
([Q]r) City Clerk. An officer of the City, appointed by the Council, for an indefinite period
of time and shall serve as clerical officer of the Council.
([R]s) Grievance. An employee’s oral or written expression of dissatisfaction with some
aspect of his or her employment, a management decision affecting him or her, or an
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alleged violation of his or her rights for the purpose of attempting to gain an adjustment of
said cause of dissatisfaction.
Section 3. Amendment of Section of the Kenai Municipal Code: 23.30.030. That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 23.30.030 – Probationary period, is hereby amended as follows:
23.30.030 Probationary [P]Period.
(a) All original appointments including those that result from transfers shall be tentative
and subject to a probationary period of not less than six (6) months consecutive service,
except for police, fire, and communications, which shall be normally twelve (12) months,
subject to meeting criteria for certification which may be accomplished following six (6)
months of service and except for seasonal employees whose probationary period is
established by the term of the first season of employment. Promotional appointment
probationary period shall, for all personnel, be not less than six (6) months.
(b) In cases where the responsibilities of a position are such that a longer period is
necessary to demonstrate an employee’s qualifications, the probationary period may be
extended; however, no probationary period shall be extended beyond twelve (12) months,
or eighteen (18) months for police, fire, and communications, or one additional season for
seasonal employees. The employee shall be notified in writing of any extension and the
reasons therefor.
(c) During the first six (6) months of original probationary period, a new employee
(including police, fire, and communications) shall not be eligible for annual leave benefits,
but he or she shall earn annual leave credit from the first day of employment and may take
leave for sickness during that period to the maximum of the amount of leave accrued.
(d) Upon completion of the probationary period, [THE] employees shall be considered as
having satisfactorily demonstrated qualifications for the position, shall gain regular status,
one step in pay raise, and shall be so informed through his or her supervisor. The
employee’s anniversary date shall be the first of the month in which the employee’s original
probation ends. Employees who have gained regular status at the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this section shall have their anniversary dates changed to the first of
the month in which the employee’s present anniversary date falls.
(e) During the probationary period, a new hire may be terminated at any time without
advance notice, without cause, and without appeal.
(f) In the case of promotional appointments, the promoted employee may be demoted at
any time during the probationary period without appeal, provided that the probationary
employee be reinstated in the class designation from which he or she was promoted, even
though this necessitates the layoff of the employee occupying the position.
Section 4. Amendment of Section of the Kenai Municipal Code: 23.30.040. That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 23.30.040 - Evaluation, is hereby amended as follows:
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23.30.040 Evaluation.
(a) Evaluations shall be required annually of all classified employees and after each
season for seasonal employees. Supervisors shall indicate thereon his or her
recommendation as to whether or not the employee should be awarded a pay raise in
accordance with the City Pay Plan, KMC 23.55.
(b) Approval of increment pay raises are vested in the City Manager
Section 5. Amendment of Section of the Kenai Municipal Code: 23.40.010. That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 23.40.010 - General, is hereby amended as follows:
23.40.010 General.
(a) All non-temporary, full-time and non-temporary part-time (fifteen (15) hours and over
per week) classified employees are entitled to the following benefits, except for medical
and hospital insurance which shall be available to non-temporary employees working no
less than twenty-five (25) hours per week, as specified in this article.
(b) An employee hired under the State of Alaska’s Mature Alaskans Seeking Skills
Training (MASST) program shall receive only Social Security, Medicare (KMC 23.40.130),
Workers Compensation (KMC 23.40.110) and family leave (KMC 23.40.130) benefits. The
other benefits in KMC 23.40 shall not apply to persons hired under the MASST program.
The hourly wage paid a MASST employee shall be as set by the State of Alaska, but not
less than minimum wage.
(c) Seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the State Public Employees’
Retirement System.
Section 6. Amendment of Section of the Kenai Municipal Code: 23.45.020. That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 23.45.020 – Periods of evaluation, is hereby amended as follows:
23.45.020 Periods of [E]Evaluation.
Each employee in the classified service shall have his or her performance evaluated at the
following periods:
(a) End of Probationary Period. Each employee shall be evaluated thirty (30) days prior
to the completion of his or her probationary period. The employee must have an overall
evaluation of at least “Meets Expectations” in order to become permanent or, in the case of
seasonal employees, be eligible for the next season’s employment.
(b) Annual. Each employee shall receive an annual performance evaluation thirty (30)
days prior to his or her anniversary date.
(c) Time of Separation. Each employee shall be evaluated at the time of separation and
such record shall become part of his or her permanent personnel file.
Section 7. Amendment of Section of the Kenai Municipal Code: 23.55.020. That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 23.55.020 – Compensation Structure by Grade, is hereby amended as
follows:
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23.55.020 Compensation Structure by Grade.
(a) Compensation structure by grade is hereby established in accordance with the table
that is appended to this title and which may be amended, modified, or replaced by
ordinance, in which case a copy of the amended, modified, or replacement table shall be
substituted for the prior table and placed in the code at the end of this title.
(b) On completion of the probationary period, each permanent full-time employee, except
seasonal employees, shall be advanced one (1) step. At succeeding anniversary dates,
subject to evaluation, employees may be advanced a step increment. The time period
normally between steps B to C to D to E to F is one (1) year. The time normally between
Steps F to AA to BB to CC is two (2) years.
(c) On completion of the probationary period, each permanent part-time employee and
seasonal employee shall be advanced one (1) step. At appropriate biennial or quadrennial
anniversary dates thereafter, subject to the employee’s most recent annual evaluation
being “Meets Expectations” or better, the employee, including seasonal employees, may
be advanced a step increment. The time period normally between steps B to C to D to E to
F is two (2) years. The time period normally between steps F to AA to BB to CC is four (4)
years.
Section 8. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even
without such part, provision, or application.
Section 9. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
30 days after adoption.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this * day of *, 2017.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Introduced: November 1, 2017
Enacted: *, 2017
Effective: *, 2017
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"Vt1/~e with a Past, City with a Future"
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : 907-283-7535 I Fax : 907-283-3014
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager !~rpQ vt4/
Christine Cunningham, Assistant to City Manager/ HR
October 25, 2017
Ordinance No. 2991-2017 -Seasonal Employees
The purpose of this memo is to provide support for Ordinance No . 2991-2017 , amending sections
of the Personnel Regulations to provide for seasonal employees, which are not currently defined
in Kenai Municipal Code (KMC).
The City currently employs individuals on a temporary basis in order to provide a number of
services such as grounds maintenance and beautification in the summer months and snow plowing
in the winter months. These employees are hired for a term not to exceed six months and without
a guarantee that they will be re-hired for similar work in the future. They are ineligible for healthcare
coverage and other benefits such as retirement, annual leave and holiday pay.
Administration has addressed the definition of temporary employees twice in recent years as
follows :
• In 2011, in order to avoid confusion with the State of Alaska's classification of permanent
seasonal employees, who are guaranteed employment year after year and are, thus,
eligible to participate in the Public Employees ' Retirement System (PERS), the City
amended position titles to remove "seasonal" from the title and replace it with "temporary"
to reflect that these positions were non-permanent.
• In 2015, in order to comply with the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA), the City established
a twelve-month look back policy and other measures to determine which employees
classified as temporary might be considered a "seasonal employee " (i.e . defined as an
employee who works six months or less during specific periods each year) and potentially
entitled to health care coverage under the ACA.
This year, the City hired two full-time Equipment Operators assigned to the Kenai Municipal Airport
during the winter maintenance season between November 1 and March 31. Prior to the hire of
these employees , two Equipment Operators working in the Streets Division of the Public Works
Department were annually assigned seasonal duties at the Airport during the winter months. The
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two new employees are guaranteed employment year after year subject to performance , and
therefore, they are eligible to participate in PERS but, due to the five-month term of their
employment, they are not entitled to health care coverage under the ACA. These two pos itions
necessitate the creation of a new category of employee as they are not temporary as defined by
KMC and they are not eligible for the benefits offered to classified employees .
The amendments provided for in Ordinance No. 2991-2017 address the above issues as well as
provide guidance on what benefits apply to seasonal employees, including how the employee is
compensated , whether he/she is entitled to pay advancement based upon performance evaluation,
and is subject to the City's policies related to general conduct, discipline , termination , and appeal.
If approved, these amendments wi ll allow the City to provide consistent application of the City's
personnel policies and procedures .
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Sponsored by: City Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE
2018 DATES FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, the City’s Charter to allows for cancellation of meetings by the Mayor due to lack of
a quorum or for an emergency, or by a majority of council members for any reason as long as at
least twenty (20) regular meeting are held each calendar year and at least one each month; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City for City Council to provide as much advance
notification as possible to the public and administration of any cancelled meetings; and,
WHEREAS, timely adopting a calendar of meeting dates for 2018, including any cancelled
meetings, provides advance notice to the public and administration; and,
WHEREAS, rescheduling the first regular meeting of the City Council in July to Thursday, July 5,
is necessary as the regularly scheduled meeting falls on July 4, Independence Day, which is a
City recognized holiday and City Hall will be closed; and,
WHEREAS, cancelling the second regular meeting of the City Council in July, allows for Council,
administration and residents to participate in the personal use fishery and other outdoor activities;
and,
WHEREAS, cancelling the second regular meeting of the City Council in November, allows for
Council and administration to attend Alaska Municipal League conferences; and,
WHEREAS, cancelling one Regular Council Meeting in July and November, complies with the
minimum standards for meeting requirements as provided in the City’s Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Council of Kenai establishes the following Calendar of Meetings for
the 2018 Calendar Year: Regular Meeting shall be held every first and third Wednesday of each
month during 2018, except that there will not be a second meeting in July or November; and that
the first meeting in July will be rescheduled to Thursday, July 5.
Section 2. That this Calendar may be further amended by Council in compliance with the City
Charter and Kenai Municipal Code.
Section 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of December, 2017.
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BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
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City of Kenai 2018 Packet Deadline Schedule
City Council (deadline is 4:00 p.m.)
December 28, 2017
January 11, 2018
February 1, 2018
February 15, 2018
March 1, 2018
March 15, 2018
March 29, 2018
April 12, 2018
April 26, 2018
May 10, 2018
May 31, 2018
June 14, 2018
Planning & Zoning Commission (deadlines may vary per planning dept.)
Parks & Recreation Commission
Airport Commission
June 28, 2018
July 12, 2018
July 26, 2018
August 9, 2018
August 30, 2018
September 13, 2018
September 27, 2018
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November 1, 2018
November 29, 2018
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March 1, 2018
April 5, 2018
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June 7, 2018
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August 2, 2018
September 6, 2018
October 4, 2018
November 1, 2018
December 6, 2018
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All meetings take place at Kenai City Hall Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo Ave, unless otherwise noted.
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September 4, 2018
October 1, 2018
November 6, 2018
December 3, 2018
Council on Aging (meets at Kenai Senior Center, 361 Senior Ct.)
January 4, 2018
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March 1, 2018
April 5, 2018
May 3, 2018
June 7, 2018
July 5, 2018
August 2, 2018
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
DATE: November 29, 2017
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2017-68 – 2018 Council Meeting Schedule
Pursuant to KMC 1.10.040(b), this Resolution is intended to establish a calendar for the regular
meetings of the City Council in 2018. Pursuant to City Charter, a meeting may be cancelled by
the Mayor due to a lack of a quorum, for an emergency, or by a majority of council members for
any reason as long as at least twenty (20) regular meetings are held each year and at least one
each month. The proposed resolution maintains at least one regular meeting each month and
more than the minimum twenty (20) regular meeting each year.
After consultation with previous calendars, and department heads City-wide, this resolution
proposes scheduling regular meetings every first and third Wednesday of each month except for
the months of July and November, when a second meeting of each month would be cancelled.
The second meeting of July coincides with the peak season the personal use dipnet fishery which
consumes the full attention of the administration and is a busy time of year for other residents.
The second meeting in November coincides with the AML conferences in Anchorage, which are
attended by many council members and administrative personnel and is also very close to the
Thanksgiving holiday in 2018.
Additionally, the first meeting in July in 2018, falls on Independence Day, which is a City
recognized holiday and as such, City Hall will be closed. This resolution proposes to reschedule
the first meeting in July from Wednesday, July 4 to Thursday, July 5.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLU TION NO. 2017-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA ADOPTING AN
ALTERNATIVE ALLOCATION METHOD FOR THE FY18 SHARED FISHERIES BUSINESS TAX
PROGRAM AND CERTIFYING THAT THIS ALLOCATION METHOD FAIRLY REPRESENTS
THE DISTRIBUTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS OF FISHERIES BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN
FMA 14: COOK INLET.
WHEREAS , AS 29.60.450 requires that for a municipality to participate in the FY18 Shared
Fisheries Business Ta x Program, the municipality must demonstrate to the Department of
Community and Economic Development that the municipality suffered significant effects during
calendar year 2016 from fisheries business activities ; and
WHEREAS, 3 MC 134.060 provides for the allocation of available program funding to eligible
municipalities located within fisherie s management areas specified by the Department of
Commerce , 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 meas ure of the relati ve significant effect of fisheries
business activity on the respe cti ve muni cipalities in the area ; and
WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Kenai proposes to use an alternative allocation method
for allocation of FY 18 funding available within FMA 14: COO K INLET in agreement with all other
municipalities in this area participating in the FY18 Shared Fisheries Business Ta x Program .
NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENA I, ALASKA:
Section 1. The Kenai City Council by this resolution ce rtifies that the following alternati ve
allocation method fairly represents the distribution of significant effects during 2016 of fisheries
business a ctivity in FMA 14: COOK INLET:
All m unic ipalities s hare equall y 50 % of the allocation ; all municipalities share the remai ning 50 %
on a per capita basis .
Section 2.
enactment.
That pursuant to KMC 1.15.080 (b) this Resolut ion shall take effect upon
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, this 61h da y of Decembe r, 2017 .
BRIAN GABR IEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST :
Jamie Heinz , City Clerk 22
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210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : (907) 283-7535 I Fax : (907) 283-3014
www. kenai .city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager?· 0 ·
Terry Eubank, Finance Director -f{.
Novembe r 28, 2017
Resolution 2017-69 A resolution selecting an alternate allocation method
for Share Fisheries Business Tax.
The City receives revenue from the State of Alaska for fish tax collected by the State in two
different methods . The Department of Revenue (DOR) distributes "R aw Fish Tax", fisheries
business taxes, fishery resource landing ta xes, salmon marketing tax, and other seafood ta xes
from licensed seafood processors, floating processors, and seafood exporters, to e ligibl e
municipalities as prescribed in AS 43.7 7.060. The City's FY20 17 share was $2,159.55 and was
based upon 20 15 collections by the DOR.
The second method the City receives fish ta x revenue is through the Alaska Department of
Commerce Community and Economic Development (ADCCED). ADCCED receives 50% of the
undistributed Raw Fi s h Tax from the DOR to distribute through a program know as the Shared
Fi she rie s Business Tax Program . For the Cook Inlet Fisheries Management Area , which the City
is a part of, the amount to be distributed in FY18 is $39,2 76.39. Twelve comm unities will receive
a portion of that amount with the City of Kenai estimated to receive $1,917.04.
There are two methods of a llocation for the Shared Fisheries Bu s in ess Tax. The first method
involves a lengthy application process in which the applicants must show the impact to their local
community of the fishing industry . Once impact is shown, half of the total amount to be distributed
($39,276.39 for FY2018) is divided equally amongst the commu nitie s and the remaining half is
distributed based upon the imp act shown in their application. The second method permits all
co mmuniti es in Fi s heries Management Area to elect an alternate method of allocation. Thi s
alternate method eliminates the lengthy community app li cat ion pro cess. Since inception of the
Share Fish e ri es Business Ta x Program in fiscal year 1992 , the comm unities of the Cook Inlet
Fisheries Management Area have selected the alternate allocation method. A resolution like
2017-69 has been adopted every year since fiscal yea r 1992 and is a required step to elect the
alternate allocation method.
The alternate method elected by the Cook In let Fisheries Management Area for FY 18 will again
include and equal d ist ribution of one-ha lf the total arid the remain ing half is d is tributed based upon
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Election of a Shared Fisheries Ta x Allocation Method
population of the community. The twelve communities in the Cook Inlet Fisheries Management
Area are Anchorage , Home r, Kachemak, Kenai , Kenai Peninsula Borough , Seldovia , Seward ,
Soldotna, Matsu Borough , Houston , Palmer and Wasilla. Allocations to each community under
the alternative allocation method will be the following :
Anchorage $13,454 .79 Kenai Peninsula Borough $3 ,931 .11
Homer 1,844 .08 Seldovia 1,644 .66
Kachemak 1,655.45 Seward 1,741 .76
Kenai 1,917.04 Soldotna 1,809.46
Matsu Borough 5,691.30 Houston 1,722.00
Palmer 1,884.23 Wasilla 1,980.51
The administration recommends passage of Resolution 2017-69 electing the alternate allocation
method for FY2018.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE THIRD OPERATIONS SUPPORT
SQUADRON AND THE CITY OF KENAI FOR INSTALLATION OF WEBCAMS AT THE KENAI
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
WHEREAS, the 3rd Operations Support Squadron (30SS), a combat support unit of the United
States A irforce, located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson has requested the City enter into an
Memorandum of Understanding (M OU ) to provide support for the installation of four weather
cameras at the Kenai Airport to support F-22 operations in Kenai and serve other aviation related
purposes; and ,
WHEREAS, the MOU provides that the 30SS will pay for the installation and ma intenance of the
cameras and the City will provide power and internet connectivity, with both part ies having access
to the feed ; and ,
WHEREAS, the MOU will provide benefits to the City, 30SS, and other access users and is in
the best interest of the City; and ,
WHEREAS , at the Airport Commission meeting on October 12, 2017, the Airport comm ission
recommended the City Council approve the MO U.
NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA :
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute the attached MOU with the 3rd
Operations Support Squadron in the same or substantially same form as attached to this
resolution .
Section 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, this *day of*, 2017.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
..,,Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (90 7 ) 283-3014
www. kenai. city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager\7. ~ ·
Mary L. Bondurant -Airport Manag\ y
November 27 , 2017
Memorandum of Understanding between 3rd Operations Support
Squadron & the City of Kenai
The military has contracted with the FAA to install four weather cameras at the Kenai Airport.
The motivation for the webcams is partially to see weather in the Inlet and partially for the F-22
Operations staff to view the airport as an alternate airfield .
Webcams are installed throughout the State and are a valuable tool used by the aviation
community to check weather conditions.
The Airport Commission reviewed the MOA at the October 12, 2017 Commission meeting and
recommends Council approval.
Does Council recommend the City manager enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
between the 3rd Operations Support Squadron and the City of Kenai?
Please contact me if you have any questions.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE 3d OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON (3 OSS)
AND
THE CITY OF KENAI
FOR
INSTALLATION OF 4 WEBCAMS AT KENAI MUNICIPAL
3 OSS-MOU-001
This is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the 3 OSS and the City of Kenai. When referred
to collecti11ely, the 3 OSS and the City of Kenai are referred to as the "Pa rties•.
1. BACKGROUND: 4 webcams are contracted to be installed at Kenai Municipal. The 3 OSS is funding the Install
and the contract has been awarded to TecPro Ltd.
2. PURPOSE : To identify roles and responsibilities of the parties regarding the operation and maintenance of the 4
webcams.
3. UNDERSTANDINGS OF THE PARTIES:
3.1. The 3 ass will-
3.1 .1. Fund and organize any major maintenance to the webcams as deemed necessary by the 3 OSS
commander.
3.1.2. Maintain ownership of the cameras and associated equipment.
3.1.3. Provide the City of Kenai IT department with all passwords necessary to access the camera software.
3.1.4. Work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to make the webcam feed available on the FAA
Aviation Weather Cameras webpage.
3.2. City of Kenai will-
3.2.1. Use reasonable efforts as provided to similar City facilities and installations to provide a non-
reimbursable power supply to operate the webcams 24 hours per day, 7 days per week . The City shall not be
responsible or have any liabfllty for any power outages or disruptions.
3.2.2 . Use reasonable efforts as provided to similar City facilitie s and installations to provide a non-
reimbursable internet connection for the webcam feed to be shared on the FAA Aviation Weather Cameras webpage
24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The City shall not be responsible or have any liabifity for any power outages or
disruptions.
3.2.3. Provide a shared public IP address for remote web-based access to the webcam feed.
3.2.4. Not consider the webcams a critical system in alignmen t with the FAA's guidance. As such , the
webcams may experience down time during maintenance and/or unavoidable outages.
4. PERSONNEL: Ea ch Party is responsible for all costs of Its personnel, Including pay and benefits, suppo rt, and
travel. Each Party is responsible for supervision and management of its personnel.
5. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
5.1. POINTS OF CONTACT (POCs): The foll owing POCs will be used by the Parties to communicate in tile
implementation of this NIAA. Each Party may change its POC upon reasonable notice to the other Party.
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3 OSS-MOU -001
5.1.1. For the 3 OSS-
5.1.1.1 Primary: Capt Rachael Layne, Weather Flight Commander, 907-552-5201
5.1.1.2. Alternate: MSgt Ricky Frye, Weather Flight Chief, 907-552-9815
5.1.2. For the City of Kenai-
5.1 .2.1. Primary : Mary Bondurant , Kenai Municipal Airfield Manager, 907-283-7951
5.1.2.2. Altemate: Jim lackey, Kenai Municipal Assistant Airfield Manager, 907-398-9997
5.2 . CORRESPONDENCE: All correspondence to be sent and notices to be given pursuant to this MOU will be
addressed, if to the 3 OSS, to-
5.2.1. 8364 Kuter Ave, JBER, AK 99506
and, If to the City of Kenai, to-
5.2.2. 210 Fldalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611
or as may from time to time otherwise be directed by the Parties.
5.3. FUNDS AND MANPOWER: This MOU does not document nor provide for the exchange of funds or
manpower between tha Parties nor does it make any commitment of funds or resources.
5.4. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT: This MOU may only be modified by the written agreement of the
Parties, duly signed by their authorized representatives. This MOU will be reviewed annually on or around the
anniversary of Its effective date, and triennially in Its entirety.
5.5. DISPUTES : Any disputes relating to this MOU will, subject to any applicable law, Executive Order,
Directive, or Instruction, be resolved by consultation between the Parties or in accordance with DoDI 4000.19.
5.6. TERMINATION OF UNDERSTANDING: This MOU may be terminated in writing at will by either Party.
5.7. TRANSFERABILITY: This MOU is not transferable except with the written consent of the Parties.
5.8. ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING: It is expressly understood and agreed that this MOU embodies the entire
understanding between the Parties regarding the MOU's subject matter.
5.9. EFFECTIVE DATE: This MOU takes effect beginning on the day after the last Party signs.
5.10. EXPIRATION DATE: This MOU expires on 01Nov2026.
APPROVED:
For the 3 OSS-
Q /b
John Rogers, Lt Col, USAF
Phone: 907 552-3022
) I N""' .;UJ 11
(Date)
For the City of Kenai-
Paul Ostrander, City Manager, Kenai, AK
Phone: 907 283-8223
(Date)
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING A
BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND -STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR RENT
OF WAREHOUSE SPACE IN LIEU OF ADDING SALT TO ROAD SAND FOR WINTER ICE
CONTROL.
WHEREAS, the cost of renting the warehouse is less than the cost of purchasing salt ; and,
WHEREAS, the use of salt on the roads results in accelerated corrosion of public and City vehicles
and equipment; and,
WHEREAS , an analysis of the fair market value for rented warehouse space was performed .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA :
Section 1. That the following budget transfer be made:
General Fund -Streets Department
From :
Operating Supplies
To:
Rentals
$14.000
$14.000
Section 2. That pursuant to KMC 1.15. 080(b) this Resolution shall take effect upon
enactment.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA , this 5th day of December, 2017.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR ., MAYOR
ATTEST :
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: ..:jL
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210 Fidalgo Ave , Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax : (907) 283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager ? · O ·
Sean Wedemeyer, Public Works Director/Capital Projects Manager SJ1 JJ
November 16, 2017
Reso lution authorizing a budget transfer for rent in lieu of sa lt
The purpose of this memo is to provide information supporti ng the resolution authorizing a budget
transfer within the genera l fund -streets department for rent of warehouse space in lieu of add ing
salt to road sand for wi nter ice control.
Historically the Streets has placed sand in the warm storage building at 332 Airport Way as
opposed to mixing salt in the sand for winter ice control on the streets. During the design of the
new warm storage building the City Manager directed me to remove the bay intended for sand
storage from the design . He directed me to plan to store the sand outside and mi x it with salt.
The Streets Department proceeded with purchasing salt and mixing it with the sand intended for
use on the streets .
Storing the sand outside has resulted in costs , challenges , and complications . $29 ,250 was
budgeted in the current fiscal year for salt. The salt should be stored out of the elements utilizing
covered storage until mixed with the sand using labor, fuel and equipment. The sand pile once
mixed with salt, shall be kept covered with tarps lest the salt leach out during precipitation.
Despite diligent mixing and covering, some sand freezes regardless, making it unusable and
d ifficu lt to manage . One of the more concerning complications was broug ht to our attention by
the Shop foreman. The City mechanics have witnessed significant acceleration in corrosion to
City equipment after we implemented using salt.
The City Manager determined a fair market value of utilizing the warehouse space and it is less
than half of the amount budgeted for sand .
Thank you for your consideration .
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO . 2017-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT FOUR (4), BLOCK FIVE (5), EAST
ADDITION TOWNSITE OF KENAI, AND DESIGNATED AS KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
PARCEL NUMBER 047-115-02, FROM LARRY E. MARSH AND CAROL J . MARSH, FOR THE
PUBLIC PURPOSE OF INCLUDING THE PROPERTY IN THE BLUFF EROSION
RESTORATION PROJECT AND DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST WILL NOT BE
SERVED BY AN APPRAISAL.
WHEREAS, the subject real property is described as: Lot Four (4), Block Five (5), East Addition
Townsite of Kenai, according to U.S . Survey 3025 A & B, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial
District , State of Alaska; and,
WHEREAS , the total purchase price for the subject parcel containing approximately .14 acres is
$1,400.00, plus estimated closing costs of $51 O; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 22 .05.135(a) the City may acquire property
needed for a public use on such terms and conditions as the Council shall determine; however,
no purchase shall be made until a qualified appraiser has appraised the property and given the
Council and independent opinion as to the full and true value thereof unless the Council , upon
resolution so finding, determines that the public interest will not be served by an appraisal; and ,
WHEREAS , the City Council has authorized the City Manager to enter into negotiations with
property owners whose parcels have been identified by the Department of the Army, Corps of
Engineers as being needed for the construction of erosion-control structures or to provide
permanent access to support the bluff stabilization project; and ,
WHEREAS, the Lower Kenai River has eroded the Kenai River Bluff through the Original Town
Site of Kenai at an estimated rate of three feet per year, causing the loss of public and private
infrastructure, buildings , and lands; and ,
WHEREAS , the subject parcel will be included in the project to stabilize the erosion of the bluff at
the mouth of Kenai River; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available for the subject parcel purchase through Legislative Grant 12-DC-
377.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the Kenai City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to purchase the real
property known as Lot 4 , Block 5, East Addition Townsite of Kenai , according to the
official plat thereof, filed in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State
of Alaska for the total purchase price of $1,400.00 plus estimated closing costs of
$510, on a form approved by the City Attorney, to be retained by the City for public
use.
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Section 2. That the Kenai City Council further finds the acquisition of the subject parcel to be in
the best interests of the citizens of the City of Kenai and that the public interest shall
be served by its acquisition for the total purchase price of $1,400.00 plus estimated
closing costs of $510, in accordance with the recitals above which are incorporated
herein.
Section 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, this 6th day of December, 2017.
ATTEST:
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:__;z'L
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
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11Vt1/a3e with a Past, City with a Future"
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : 907-283-7535 I Fax : 907-283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM :
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manage r?, t:?·
Matt Kelley, City Planner /I K
November 29, 2017
Resolution No . 2017-72
The purpose of this communication is to provide additional information in support of Resolution
No. 2017-72 . The proposed Resolution , would appropriate funding for the purchase of real
property described as a Lot Four (4), Block Five (5), East Add ition Townsite of Kenai , according
to U.S. Survey 3025 A & B, located in Section 5, Township 5 North , Range 11 West, Seward
Meridian , Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska consisting of
approximately .14 acres.
The subject parcel is located along the Kenai River bluff, and is being eroded away due to erosion
of the Kenai River Bluff. The subject parcel has been identified by the Department of Army, Corps
of Engineers as being needed for the construction of erosion-control structures or to pro vide
permanent access to support the bluff stabilization project.
The agreed upon purchase price as negotiated with Larry E. Marsh and Carol J. Marsh, as
authorized by the City Council is $1,400 , and estimated closing costs of $510.00.
Funding for the purchase will be provided through Legislative Grant 12-DC-3 77 .
Attached , please find an aerial photograph identifying the subject parcel.
Thank you for your consideration .
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KPB Parcel No: 047-115-02
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Owner: Larry E. Marsh and Carol J . Marsh
creage: .14 Acres
Zoning: Central Commercial
·•· ~ s ~AWICA 'V"
0 90 180 360
Feet
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EARNEST M O NEY RECEIPT AND AGREEMENT
Received from Citv of Kenai hereinafter c alled PURCHASER, the sum of $0.00, in the form of a check payable to Professional
Escrow Services, Inc., in trust for Larry E. Marsh and Carol J. Marsh, hereinafter called SELLERS, as Earnest Money on NI A
(date), in p a rt payment of the purchase price o f the following described real property:
Legal Description:
Lot 4 , Block 5 , East Addition T o wns ite of Kenai, (KPB Parcel No. 04 711502) In the Kenai Reco rding Distric t, Third Judicial
District, State of A laska.
The total purchase price is $1,400.00, payabl e as fo ll ows: $ 0 earnest money
0balance dt!e at c lo sing OR OBank loan with OR
D Owner Finance $ __ payabl e a t $ __ o r more per __ . Including/Plus interes t at __ %. Interest
accru es from __ . First payment due __ . Amortized years __ .
ODue on Sale Clause Late fee of$ __ for __ past due .
OFull Coverage Ins urance Required. Coll ect at __ . Other tenns: __ .
THE CLOSING COSTS are to be paid between Seller and Purchaser as follows:
Indicate: (S) = Seller; (P) =Purchas er; (50/50) = Split equally between Seller and Purchaser
_P __ Owners Title insu rance
Lenders Ins urance
f Escrow S e ttl em e n t/C losin g F ee
f Recording Fee
__ Escrow S e t Up F ee
Escrow Annual Fee
__ Attorney Doc Prep Fees
__ Delinquent Property Taxes
__ Pending/Levied Assessments
__ Clear Existing Liens
__ A s -Bui lt Survey Fee
__ A ppraisal
__ Final Ins p ection on Appraisal
Other Costs __
__ Origination Fee
Commitment Fee
Discount Points
__ Tax Registration Fee
Flood Certific ati o n
__ Credit Report
__ Document Prepara tion Fee
MIP/PMI
__ V.A. Funding Fee
__ E stablish/Re place Reserves on New Loan
__ Interest to Closing Date New Loan
__ Well/Septic Tes tin g (if required by lender)
__ Home Inspection Fee
Smoke Detectors
RECEIVED
CITY OF KENAI
OCT ii 0 2017
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
WARNING: IT IS PURCHASER'S AND SELLERS ' RESPONSIBILITY TO SEEK AND CONSULT
WITH OWN INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVISOR, TAX ADVISOR, BUILDING & SOIL INSPECTOR,
LAND SURVEYOR, WATER & SEWER ENGINEER, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE ADVISOR FOR THIS
TRANSACTION AND AT THE SOLE COST TO THE PARTY REQUESTING SUCH SERVICE(S)
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ABOVE. SUCH SERVICE OR DILIGENT INQUIRY SHALL BE
COMPLETED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF SELLER'S SIGNATURE HEREON OR ANY OTHER TIME FRAME
AND MUTUALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING BETWEEN SELLERS AND PURCHASER .
l. The title is to vest and read: City of Kenai (ohusband and wife, o manied, O unmarried,)
2. Sellers agree to furnish and deliver to Purchaser as soon as procurable a purchaser's policy of title
insurance to be issued by Title Company. If the title cannot be made clear as aforesaid w ithin 20 days
from the issuance of a preliminary title report, Purchaser may cancel thi s agreement and Sellers must
refund the earnest money. It i s al so agreed that the Purchaser may waive defects or require the price to
be renegotiated to cover any defects or encumbrances at th e Pmchaser's so le discretion without loss of
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Purchase and Sales Agreement
City of Kenai /Larry E. and Carol J. Marsh
Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel Number: 04711502
3. If title is made good on or before closing and the Purchaser neglects or refuses to complete the purchase,
the earnest money may, at Sellers ' sole option, be forfeited as liquidated damages, which shall not
preclude any other remedy available at law or in equity,if any.
4. The property shall be conveyed b y WARRANTY DEED free of encumbrances except for rights
reserved in federal patents or s tate deeds, building or use restrictions general to the district, and building
or z oning regulations and provisions shall not be deemed defects nor encumbrances. Any defects or
encumbrances may be discharged at closing out of the purchase money. Warranty Deed shall contain a
res ervation by Grantor of all oil, gas and mineral rights.
5. Taxes for the current year, rents, interest, mo1igage reserves, w ill be prorated as of the date of clos ing.
6. Possession will occur on recording.
7. Purchaser offers to purchas e the property on the term s noted in its present condition and this agreement
is issued subject to:
a. Subject to approval of the Council of the City of Kenai
8. The sale shall be closed in the offices of Professional Escrow Services on or before 30-Days after
approval of the Re so luti on or Ordinance approving the purchase by the Council of the City of Kenai.
"Closed" shall mean the day the deed o f contact is r ecorded and fund s are to b e disbursed.
9. P urchaser and th e Sellers wi ll , on demand of either, d eposit in escrow w ith the closing agent ail
ins trum ents and monies necessary to complete the purchase.
IO . There are no verbal or other agreements w hich modify o r affect thi s agreement. Time i s o f the essence
of thi s agreement.
WHEREFORE the Sellers and purchaser b eing in accord do bind th e m selves hereto by their signature
hereunder:
PURCHASER :
City of Kenai
It s : City Manager
Telephone: (907) 283-8222
Fax: (907) 283-3014
E-m ai l : postrander@ken ai.city
Address:
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai , AK 99611
Carol J. M ar sh
Telephone: qo '] -2...<,;, z -CJ/;; 7 /
Fax:
~-,-~~~~~~~~~~-
E-mail: ft1rw -m @ a./tts.k4 ,ne.t
Address: J
24380 Yukon Road
Kasilof, AK 99610-9662
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2017 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on November 1, 2017, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Brian Gabriel, Mayor Robert Molloy (telephonic)
Henry Knackstedt Tim Navarre
Jim Glendening Glenese Pettey
Mike Boyle (telephonic)
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
**Brittany Gilman, Student Representative
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Mayor Gabriel noted the following additions to the packet:
Add to Item D.1 Ordinance No. 2990-2017
• Vicinity Map
Add to Item G.5. Mayoral Nomination
• Memo Identifying Sovala Kisena Nomination to the Parks
and Recreation Commission
Add to Item J. 1. City Manager Report
• Memo re. Kenai Arts Guild As Built
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Add as Appropriate. Various Items
• eComments on Agenda Items
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions to the
agenda and packet and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Glendening
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
4. Recognition of Volunteer Services for Tim Wisniewski
Mayor Gabriel read a proclamation and presented Tim Wisniewski with a plaque in appreciation
for his many years of volunteering for the City of Kenai.
5. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
*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.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 2990-2017 – Waiving the Requirements of KMC 17.10.010,
Mandatory Connection and Abandonment of Old Well and KMC 17.20.010, Mandatory
Connections and Abandonment of Old On-Site Sewer Systems for Lot 7A Block 1
Bridge Road Subdivision Lockwood Addition.
MOTION:
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Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2990-2017 and the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Glendening.
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment
was closed.
It was noted connection was cost prohibitive due to the nearby gas line and the ordinance exempts
the property owner from hooking up to the City provided services but required the property owner
still pay for the service.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend by modifying section 3 of the ordinance to read,
“Sean Cude, DBA Kenai Self Storage and/or Kenai Mini Storage, Inc. will pay the City a monthly
fee equivalent to the rate for an office building with single owner and a single business in
perpetuity, and the City Manager is authorized to execute an agreement memorializing the same.”
and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre, Pettey, Glendening
NAY:
**Student Representative Gilman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION:
YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre, Pettey, Glendening
NAY:
**Student Representative Gilman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Resolution No. 2017-67 – Conditionally Protesting the Transfer of Ownership of
Beverage Dispensary Liquor License No. 3039, from Mad Moose Bar and Grill, LLC,
Located at 205 South Willow Street, Kenai AK, 99611 to Don Jose’s, LLC Located at
205 South Willow Street, Kenai, AK, 99611.
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2017-67 and the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Glendening.
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment
was closed.
It was noted that should the outstanding sales taxes be paid prior to December 4, the Clerk would
enter a letter of non-objection to the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office.
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VOTE:
YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre, Pettey, Glendening
NAY:
**Student Representative Gilman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E. MINUTES
1.*Regular Meeting of October 19, 2017
Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified.
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Ordinance No. 2991-2017 – Amending Various Sections of KMC Title 23-Personnel
Regulations, to Provide for ‘Seasonal Employees’ which are Not Currently Addressed
in the Kenai Municipal Code.
Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for December 6, 2017.
3. Action/Approval – Special Use Permit to Alaska Air Fuel for Parking on the Apron.
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the Special Use Permit to Alaska Air Fuel for
parking on the apron and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by
Council Member Glendening.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
4. Action/Approval – Set a Work Session for Land Sale and Leasing Policies and
Practices
It was noted the work session was to introduce the policies and present the process Administration
had gone through; also noted Administration would be drafting legislation for consideration in
January.
It was decided a Work Session would be held 11/29/17 at 6:00 p.m.
5. Action/Approval – Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation to Appoint
Applicants to Committee/Commission Vacancies.
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Mayor Gabriel noted his nomination of Sovala Kisena to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to confirm the nomination of Sovala Kisena to the Parks
and Recreation Commission and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Glendening.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging – No report.
2. Airport Commission – No report; next meeting November 9.
3. Harbor Commission – No report; next meeting November 6.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission – No report; next meeting November 2.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission – It was reported that at the October 25 meeting,
the Commission considered and approved a preliminary plat for the consolidation of
lots; next meeting November 8.
6. Beautification Committee – No report; next meeting January 9.
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee – No report.
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Gabriel reported on the following:
• Coffee with the Mayor scheduled for November 4 in Council
Chambers for Coffee with a Cop;
• Attended the Literary Haunted House and then the Trunk or Treat
event with his grandchildren.
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager – P. Ostrander reported on the following:
• Literary Haunted house had over 500 children through;
• Attended the ICMA annual conference in San Antonio; toured an
area being redeveloped; identified an ability to bring true broadband
to the community; attended sessions on rhetoric and finding grant
professionals;
• Discussed the memo in the laydown regarding the as built for the
Art Guild;
• Noted there were situations where properties were connected to
water and sewer but not being charged while others where wells
and septic systems pre-dated the City’s systems; working to
remedy the situations.
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MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to direct Administration to acquire an as-built for the building
the Art Guild is in from funds identified by the manager in his memo and the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Glendening.
It was noted that the building was owned by the City and the Arts brought quality of life to the
residents of Kenai; a lot of money was fundraised to improve the building.
Clarification was provided that the as built was only for Art Guild building and not other structures
on the property.
VOTE:
YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre, Pettey, Glendening
NAY:
**Student Representative Gilman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. City Attorney – No report.
3. City Clerk – City Clerk J. Heinz reported on the following:
• Annual recruitment for expiring Committee/Commission terms;
• Attended HR Training Seminar; excellent training on staying
engaged with employees and proper documentation;
• Attending AAMC Conference November 12-14; office would be
closed but Planning helping out;
• Council Travel Budget expended.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
Marian Nelson thanked the Council for their support for the Fine Arts Guild noting the as built was
for the awning that they wanted to add and they couldn’t go any farther with designs until the as
built was completed.
2. Council Comments
Vice Mayor Navarre noted he was attending AML as he was a current board member and also
noted his intention to run for second Vice President of AML; thanked Mayor Gabriel for his
proclamation for Tim Wisniewski noting Tim’s lifetime commitment to the City; noted John
Steinbeck from the initial City Council passed away; also noted Keith Kornelis, former City
employee passed away; commended the Elks Club, Churches, the Library, etc. for providing a
safe place for kids for Halloween.
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Student Representative Gilman reported a senior student had restarted the student newspaper;
reported on current sporting events; students attending music festival; national honor society
blood drive.
[Clerk’s Note: Student Representative Gilman was excused to leave at 7:00 p.m.]
Council Member Pettey thanked the City Clerk for the work session training on iLegislate.
Council Member Glendening thanked the manager for the information in the laydown about the
exemption from hooking up to water and sewer services; thanked the finance director for the
financial report; spent time on Halloween at the Elks Club; enjoyed the Literary Haunted House
and the recent book sale at the library.
Councilor Knackstedt thanked the City Clerk for the iLegislate presentation; thanked Tim
Wisniewski for his volunteerism; noted an upcoming Kenai Historical Society meeting at the Visitor
Center.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion - Update on the Status of Property Acquisition for the Bluff Erosion
Project, a Matter of which the Immediate Knowledge may have an Adverse Effect
Upon the Finances of the City, and a Matter by which Law, Municipal Charter, or
Ordinance are Required to be Confidential Pursuant to AS 44.62.310(c)(1)(3).
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enter into executive session to be provided an update on
the status of property acquisition for the Bluff Erosion Project pursuant to AS 44.62.310(C)(1)(3)
a matter of which the immediate knowledge may have an adverse effect upon the finances of the
City, and a matter by which law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential,
and requested the attendance of the City Manager. Councilor Glendening SECONDED the
motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE:
YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre, Pettey, Glendening
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Council reconvened in open session Council Member Knackstedt reported that in Executive
Session, Council received a status update on the acquisition of property in support of the Bluff
Erosion Project
M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of November
1, 2017.
_____________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC
City Clerk
**The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to
executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in the rotation of the official council
vote and shall not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded
in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
ILEGISLATE MOBILE DEVICE APPLICATION TRAINING
NOVEMBER 1, 2017 – 5:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR GABRIEL, PRESIDING
NOTES
Council present: B. Gabriel, H. Knackstedt, T. Navarre, G. Pettey and J. Glendening
Others present: City Manager P. Ostrander, City Clerk J. Heinz, and City Attorney S.
Bloom
Mayor Gabriel began the work session at approximately 5:00 p.m. advising the work session
was called for Council to receive training from the Clerk’s Office on the newly implemented
iLegislate mobile device application.
City Clerk Heinz provided training on the following:
1. Basic Operations
• Agenda view
• Item details screen
• Downloading an agenda
• Deleting agendas
• Viewing options
2. Working with Attachments
• Opening and viewing an attachment
• Typing
• Highlighting
• Drawing
• Inserting Sticky Note
• Search
• Book icon
• 4-Square
• Deleting
• Closing
• Moving toolbar
3. Notes in Details Screen
• Tap in the notes section, type, save or cancel
• All notes over all meetings/agendas can be viewed by tapping notes icon at the
bottom of the interface
4. eComment in Details Screen
• Tap the “X public comment” button to see listed comments
• ‘Done’ to return to Details Screen
5. Bookmarks in Details Screen
• Tap the “bookmark” button
• All bookmarks over all meetings/agendas can be viewed by tapping bookmark icon
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6. Videos
• All meetings recorded with Granicus are available
7. Accounts
• Other boards that use Granicus could flood to this device.
8. Wrap-Up
• Phase Two (first was iAnnotate)
• Votecast would be the next phase and would require approximately $15,000 in
upgrades to Council Chambers
There was no one in attendance for public comment.
Council thanked the Clerk for providing the training.
The work session adjourned at approximately 5:50 p.m.
Notes prepared by:
_______________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC
City Clerk
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PAYMENTS OVER $15,000.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL RATIFICATION
COUNCIL MEETING OF: DECEMBER 6, 2017
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT AMOUNT
PERS PERS VARIOUS LIABILITY 93,557.53
HOMER ELECTRIC ELECTRIC USAGE VARIOUS UTILITIES 116,014.89
INTEGRITY JANITORIAL OCTOBER SERVICE AT CITY HALL NON-DEPARTMENTAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 1,389.00
PRECIOUS JANITORIAL OCTOBER SERVICE AT LIBRARY LIBRARY REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 2,795.00
PRECIOUS JANITORIAL OCTOBER SERVICE AT TERMINAL AIRPORT REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 4,495 .00
PRECIOUS JANITORIAL OCTOBER SERVICE AT POLICE POLICE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 978.00
PRECIOUS JANITORIAL OCTOBER SERVICE AT POLICE POLICE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 978.00
PRECIOUS JANITORIAL OCTOBER SERVICE AT VISITOR CENTER VISITOR CENTER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 928.00
INVESTMENTS
VENDOR DESCRIPTION MATURITY DATE AMOUNT Effect.Int.
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PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $15,000.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL APPROVAL
COUNCIL MEETING OF: DECEMBER 6, 2017
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPT.
MERIDIAN SYSTEMS REPAIR HVAC SYSTEM AIRPORT
INCREASE OF EXISTING PURCHASE ORDER
VENDOR DESCRIPTION P.O.# -DEPT.
112880 -
WASTEWATER
CH2M HILL WWTPIMPROVEMENTS FACILITY
113868-PUBLIC
ALL-STAR PLUMBING & HEATING PSB BOILER PROJECT SAFETY CONST.
ACCOUNT AMOUNT
MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 20,525.00
REASON AMOUNT TOTAL PO AMT
COMPLETE ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
PROJECT 99,902 .73 146,902.73
EXHAUST & WATER
HEATER
MODIFICATIONS 4,157.00 93,657.00
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'Vtfltlje «1/t!t a Pa~~ e'ti «1/tlt a rat~ JI
210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager V, O .
Sean Wedemeyer, Public Works Director/Capital Projects Manager 5.AV
November 21, 2017
PO increase to All-Star for Public Safety Boiler Project
The purpose of this memo is to provide information supporting the increase of All-Star Plumbing
and Heating LLC's Purchase Order for construction of the Kenai Public Safety Building Boiler
Replacement project.
The drawings showed the existing vent chase as being 16". The chase is actually 12". After
accounting for the outside diameters of the boiler exhaust term ination and intake air piping there
is not enough room to install storm collars. In addition, there were modifications made to the
water heater controls. This increase covers the changes req uired to install a fu ll y functional
system .
I have reviewed the cost and scope of work and determine it is reasonable and within available
project funds. I recommend approval of this increase of the PO by $4, 157.
Thank you for your consideration.
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''Vtff ~e «1/t~ a Po.J'~ 0t't? a1/t~ a h.t~ 11
210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH :
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager V. o ·
Sean Wedemeyer, Public Works Director/Capital Projects Manager S"f1V
November 21 , 2017
Increase CH2MHill Purchase Order to Complete Energy Efficiency Project
This purpose of this memo is to recommend an increase of PO 112880.
Resolution 2014-48 awarded an agreement to CH2MHill to design Wastewater Treatment Plan t
(WWTP) improvements and perform tasks related to renewing our Alas ka Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (APDES) permit. In 2015 , the design of the improvements was stopped at
65% after discovering our renewed APDES permit would include ammonia limits tha t our plant
is not designed to meet.
At the February 15 , 2017 council meeting, the City Council approved an increase to CH2MHill to
provide an Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge (!FAS) Predesign Report. This was to be the
first step in reducing the ammonia levels in the WWTP effluent to meet the APDES permit lim its .
Concurrently the WWTP foreman was making operational changes at the plant. In Ap ril the
WWTP ammonia levels in the effluent dropped to near zero. Since the n the plant has been
discharging effluent that meet the limits in the APDES permit. Subsequently, I ordered CH2MHil
to stop work on the IFAS report.
Grant 47555 expires June 30, 2019. The grant language allows for work related to increasing
operational performance and energy efficiency, as well as construct imp rovements to bring the
Kenai Wastewater Treatment Plant into compliance with the current A laska Pollutant D isc harge
Elimination System (APDES) Permit. I recommend moving forward with energy efficiency
improvements while we gather more ammonia data.
This PO increase will allow an amendment to CH2MHill's agreement to complete the following
tasks . Perform a process model update , an energy efficiency evaluation , and a disinfection
system investigation , and provide a summary technical memorandum. This will include tasks to
confirm which Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements will provide the most in energy
savings. This work will also include an updated, predictive process model to help determine why
partial njtrification (ammonia removal) is occurring and define the associated nitrification capacity
of the facility. Influent flow and load "trigger" criteria, which define when im provements would be 50
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required, will be established to aid Kenai in determining if and when work is required to i ncrease
the nitrification capacity of the WWTP. An establishment of criteria must be made so that
improvements can be designed that will remain compatible with possible future plant
improvements, e.g. an IFAS system.
Design of digester and aeration basin blowers, air lines, and diffusers are included in the scope .
A broad picture evaluation will also be completed to determine if it would be cost-effective to
convert the existing disinfection system to an Ultra Violet (UV) system . The ultimate deliverables
are bid ready documents, an estimate of cost to construct, and bidding assistance . Construction
administration (submittal review, inspection, etc.) is not included .
Some of these tasks, e.g . blowers, lines, and diffusers, are building on CH2MHill's 65% design
halted in 2015. The ammonia removal investigation and process model update is building on the
work completed by CH2MHill in 2017 . For these reasons, I recommend engaging CH2MHill to
complete the design. I have evaluated the detailed proposal and breakdown of the scope of
work and the associated cost per task and it is reasonable. The proposal has also been provided
to and reviewed by the granting agency, ADEC.
There is approximately $35,000 encumbered and unspent on CH2MHill's existing PO. This work
will cost approximately $135 ,000 . Subsequently the increase request is for approximately
$100 ,000 . There is approximately $1 ,353,000 available to complete this proj ect. Based on the
study performed by Siemens, I anticipate that this project will result in the reduction of the cost
of utilities at the WWTP between $50 ,000 and $100,000 per year.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Sponsored by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2992-2017
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS OF KMC 17.20.010 -MANDATORY CONNECTIONS AND ABANDONMENT
OF OLD ON-SITE SEWER SYSTEMS , FOR 2737 ILIAMNA ROAD.
WHEREAS, the owner of 2737 lliamna Road , Mike Chivers, has approached the City to request
the waiver of KMC 17.20.010-Mandatory Connections and Abandonment of Old On-Site Sewer
Systems; and,
WHEREAS, the sewer service at the four unit apartment building at 2737 lliamna Road failed;
and,
WHEREAS, attempts at locating the failure in the sewer line serving this property were
unsuccessful; and,
WHEREAS, because of the expense and timeliness of installing a sewer main and service line to
serve this property, Mike Chivers has requested an exception to the requirements of KMC
17.20.01 O; and ,
WHEREAS , if the exception is granted, the owner of 2737 lliamna Road will continue to pay a
monthly fee equal to the amount he would pay if his property was connected to the City sewer
system; and ,
WHEREAS, this will offset the loss of revenue the City would have received through sewer
payments meeting the intent of the code provisions being waived to help the City recoup the costs
associated with maintaining sewer mains .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA,
as follows :
Section 1. Form: That this is a non-code ordinance.
Section 2. The requirements of KMC 17.20.010 are hereby waived for 2737 lliamna Road.
Section 3. Mike Chivers will pay the City the monthly fee for sewer service and the City
Manager is authorized to execute an agreement memorializing the same
Section 4. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
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The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance e ven
without such part, provision , or application .
Section 5. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
30 days after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 3rd day of January 2018.
ATTEST:
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
Introduced: December 6, 2017
Enacted : Janua ry 3, 2018
Effective : February 2, 2018
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'V/t'l'Pfe «J/t/t, a PaJ'~ Ct'tj «J/t/t, a ratw<-e II
210 Fidalgo Ave , Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www. kenai. city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager?c?.
Sean Wedemeyer, Public Works Director/Capital Projects Manager 5}14/
November 6, 2017
Ordinance Waiving KMC 17.20.010 for 2737 lliamna Rd.
Mike Chivers has approached the City to request the waiver of KMC 17.20.01 O -Mandatory
Connections and Abandonment of Old On-Site Sewer Systems.
The request is for 2737 lliamna Rd . An apartment building with four units is located on this parcel.
On October 16 one of his tenants made Mr. Chivers aware that sewage was backing up into the
build ing . He called Peninsula Pumping who were unsuccessful in clearing the sewer service
line . He called Roto-Router who lanced the service line for 300'. They did not find an obstruction .
Neither contractor had any suggestions to fix his sewer serv ice line . Mr. Chivers paid for an on-
site porta-potty and his tenants ' off-site showers while he searched for a solution.
On October 17 Brent Jacobs , Water & Sewer Foreman, met with Mr. Chi vers onsite. It was
determined that his service line crossed at least one property line, and was more likely to end in
a tank or crib on a different property rather than the City sewer main due to the distance from the
main and direction it was heading. Jacobs checked the City ma ins in th e area and found nothing
indicating a blockage.
Mr. Chivers then met with me, and I explained his options. The solution that would have met all
City codes and Alaska Department of Conservation (ADEC) regulations , extending our main 200'
down lliamn a Rd., would require months to execute and cost a minimum of $2 5,000 . Another
solution I detailed was to run a service line parallel to and within the Righ t of Way. I explained
that he could seek permission to do this, but that I woul d have to report it is not in the best interest
of the City. The third option I suggested could be a possibility was an on-site septic system. We
called ADEC and determined this was a viable option. I exp lained to Mr. Chivers this option
would require City Council to waive KMC 17.2 0.010, and that he should contact the City
Manager, who was out of the office for the remainder of the week.
Believing he had no choice due to time constraints , Mr. Chivers immediately contacted a licensed
and bonded engineer and contractor and installed an onsite septic system.
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Mr. Chivers reports that his tenants are low-income , and that without the approval of th is wa iver
they w ill likely become homeless, because he cannot afford to extend the City main, and the City
would be required to condemn the building wit hout operating sewer facili ties . He has been
paying a sewer bill since 1992, and would cont inue to pay for sewer if granted this waive r . He
has been paying for water since 2016, when he co nnected to our main adjacent to his property.
Adoption of this ordinance wou ld waive the pro visions of KMC 17 .20.010 . Th is structure will help
recoup the costs associated with maintaining the City sewer mains whi le avoiding excessi ve
costs for Mr. Chivers.
An agreement will be drafted and recorded that will assure that this agreement will go with the
property if ownership changes .
Your consideration is appreciated .
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"Vt1/tlje with a Pas~ City with a Future"
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : 907-283-7535 I FAX: 907-283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Council Members Boyle, Glendening, Knackstedt,
Navarre, Pettey, & Student Representative Gilman
Mayor Gabriel & Council Member Molloy
November 28, 2017 DATE:
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2993-2017, Amending KMC Chapter 14.25
Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations
Review and update of the City's landscaping and site plan ordinance was included in th e City's
Comprehensive Plan Update 2016, in Goal 1: Quality of Life, Goal 2: Economic Development,
and Goal 3: Land Use. This review and update began as a draft ordinance that Council referred
to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Airport Commission for review and
recommendations. The draft ordinance was also referred to the Harbor Commission, Parks &
Recreation Commission and the Beautification Committee.
During the Commissions-Committee review process, Council enacted Ordinance No . 2960-2017
on June 7, 2017 (sponsored by Council Members Glendening and Knackstedt). That ordinance
amended KMC 14.25.020 Application to prohibit land clearing of more than 20 percent of the
lot's existing trees, shrubs, or natural vegetation cover without there first being an approved
Landscaping/ Site Plan, even when a building permit i s not required for development. This
ordinance further amend s KMC 14.25.020 Application, to prohibit all land clearing of the lot's
existing trees, shrubs, or natural vegetation cover without there first being an approved
Landscaping/ Site Plan.
The City Planner's memo dated 9/27/17, sunu11arizing the comments/recommendations of the
Commissions and Committee, and presenting the City Planner's recommendations, is included in
this packet. Regarding that memo, we included in thi s proposed ordinance some, but not all, of
the recommendations from the process of the Commissions-Committee review.
We did include in this ordinance the following recommendations:
(1) Limit landscaping and landscaping/site plans on lots zoned Airport Light
Industrial (ALI) to areas on the lots that the public has access to (parking lots,
driveways, sidewalks, etc.), and not require landscaping or site plans on runway
or apron portions of lots ;
(2) Incorporate language that prohibits or discourages planting of invasive species
defined by the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service.
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(3) Add language on hardiness of species for planting;
(4) Incorporate language that allows some flexibility on type of fencing other than
six-foot (6') high wood fence or a masonry wall fence;
(5) Add Central Mixed Use zo ning di strict.
We did not include in this ordinance the following recommendations;
(1) Include lighting requirements similar to ALI;
(2) Include Residential Zoning;
(3) Include requirements for fire protection around homes and busines ses;
(4) Incorporate language that promotes fire protection in the wildland/urban interface as
encouraged by the Firewise Communities/USA program;
(5) Incorporate language that requires residential application for Spec Home
development;
(6) Add residential development for new single-family and multi-family development;
(7) Add residential development as a definition;
(8) Completely exempt Airport Light Industrial Zone.
Central Mixed Use and Airport Light Industrial Zones are proposed to be added to the scope of
coverage, but not any residential zones, (although multifamily development -regardless of zone -
is included in the scope of coverage, as it has been ever since the original ordinance was enacted
in 2006). Special provisions were added in order to address the Commissions-Committee's
recommendations on the ALI Zone, in proposed new code section KMC 14 .2 5.085 Airport
Light Industrial. The City Attorney's updated memo, presenting a sectional analysis of each of
the sponsors' recommended changes to KMC Chapter 14.25, is included in this packet, so that
memo presents the specifics of all recommended changes.
We respectfully request Council's support of this ordinance.
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"t!/flate «1/t~ a PaS'~ Ct~ «1/t~ a Fat~"
210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
City Attorney, Scott M. Bloom ! 6
November 30, 2017
Ordinance No. 2993-2017
This memorandum prov ides a sectional analysis of the changes proposed in Ordinance 2993-
2017.
1. 14 .2 5.010-lntent, is amended in subsection (b) to provide that the intent of landscape
plans is to enhance the community environment and visual character and to provide
attractive and functional separation, providing visual and so und screening barriers or
buffers between use s and reduce erosion and storm runoff. This intent language replaces
the following: "the general purpose of landscaping is to visually enhance the city's
appearance, provide attractive and functional separation and screening between
uses ." Subsection (c) is deleted , as the definition of "multi-family" is newly included in the
definitions section (14.25.100).
2. 14.2 5.015-Landscaping/ Site Plan for Land Clearing, is deleted in its entirety. Rather than
requiring a landscape/ site plan for clearing that removes more than 20 percent of the
natural vegetation, the proposed ordinance requires a land scape/ site plan for all land
clearing within certain zones for commercial, industrial and multifamily development as
provided in 14.2 5.020 and the definitions section.
3. 14.25.020-Application , is amended to require a landscape/ site plan for all retention
basins, commercial and multi -family development, and land clearing within certain zones
as provided in the definitions section (except for residential development of a three family
dwelling or less).
4. 14.2 5.030-Landscaping / Site Plan-Submittal Requirements , is amended by adding
subjection U) which requires submittal of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to the
Planning Department when such a plan is required by the Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation.
5 . 14.25.040-Landscaping Plan-Performance Criteria, is amended to delete the intent
language which is previously covered in 14.25.010 . Subsection (b )(2)(B) is amended to
allow for greater diversity in fencing materials other than wood or
masonry. Subsection(b )( 4) is amended to specify that planted trees and shrubs in
landscaping beds must be a stock rated as hardy for the United States Department of
Agriculture Climatic Zone 3 as well as meet other specific criteria as defined in the
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Nursery and Landscaping Association . Changes also include encouraging contact with
the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service and discouraging the planting of invasive
species .
6. 14.25.080-Expiration, is amended to require that the project be started in one year from
approval of a landscape/ site plan, as opposed to "construction" of the project because
land clearing itself requires the plans, but does not necessarily entail any "construction ."
7. 14.25.085-Airport Light Industrial, is a newly enacted section to specific that plans are
only required in the ALI Zone on parcels that the public has access to and are not required
on portions of lots containing runway or apron space. This section further specifies that
FAA requirements and regulations, the Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan take
precedent over any landscape/ site plan requirements .
8. 14.20.090-Penalties, is amended to define the prohibited conduct, i.e. land clearing or
construction without or not in compliance with an approved plan , but does not change the
existing penalty provisions for the chapter which refer back to the enforcement procedures
and penalties in the City's Zoning Code, Chapter 14.20.
9. 14 .25 .100-Definitons, is amended by changing the title from "Landscaping " to
"Definitions." A new definition of "land clearing " is added . This new definition defines land
clearing as tree cutting or removal of trees and other established vegetation , other than
cutting of dead trees for firewood or fire protection within the Central Commercial (CC),
Central Mixed Use (CMU), General Commercial (CG), Limited Commercial (CL), Heavy
Industrial (IH), Townsite Historic (TSH), Light Industrial (IL), Airport Light Industrial (ALI)
and Education (ED) zoning districts, except for purposes of construction of three family or
less dwellings. By virtue of this definition and prior amendments in the ordinance, all land
clearing is prohibited without first obtaining a landscape/ site plan. A definition of
"Commercial, industrial and multifamily development" is also added to the definitions.
Commercial and industrial development is defined as improvements requiring a building
permit for new construction or any improvements of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00)
or more , which adds square footage in the Central Commercial (CC), Central Mixed Use
(CMU), General Commercial (CG), Limited Commercial (CL), Heavy Industrial (IH),
Townsite Historic (TSH), Light Industrial (IL), Airport Light Industrial (ALI) and Education
(ED) zoning districts . Multifamily dwellings in all zones , defined as a four or more family
dwelling require plans, as well as changes of use as required in KMC 14 .25 .250(a).
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
'Vrtf~ «1/t~ a Pa~~ Ot'tf «1/t~ a f"u.tfl.l"e"
210 Fidalgo Ave , Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www. kenai. city
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Council Member Molloy
Matt Kelley, C ity Planner
September 27, 2017
Ordinance Amending Landscaping and Site Plan Regulations
At their meeting of March 1, 2017, the City Council referred a draft Ordinance amending
Landscaping and Site Plan Regulations to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Airport
Commission.
Staff held a Work Session with the Planning & Zon ing Commiss ion on March 29, 2017 to discuss
the proposed Ordinance and received the following comments I recommendations :
a. Review past Ordinances to see if Land Clearing required a Landscape Site Plan and see
if it was later removed from the Ordinance by the City Council.
b . Look at lighting requirements in Airport Light Industrial Zone and see if they should apply
to landscaping on commercial and industrial zoned parcels.
c . Look at Residential Zon ing to see if landscap ing site plan regulations should apply to new
construction. Soldotna has landscaping requirements for new con struction in their
landscaping ordinance. Look at other communities as well (Palmer, Wasilla, Homer, and
Seward).
d . Look at requirements for fire protection around homes and busine sses. Talk with Fire
Marshal and State of Alaska Division of Forestry and Borough.
e . Look at airport and consider having landscaping for new development only apply to areas
that the public has access to (parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, e tc .) Not require
landscaping on the runway or apron portion of lot.
f . Give the draft Ordinance to other Commissions and Committees as informational or
discussion item for their comments. (Airport, Parks & Recreation , Beautification , Harbor).
Staff attended the regular meeting of the Airport Commiss ion to discuss the proposed Ordinance
and how it would pertain to those parcels, which are zoned Airport Light Industrial (ALI). Staff
discussed with the Commission, that a developer who is constructing new improvements on the
Airport, would be required to add landscaping pursuant to the proposed Ordinance .
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Ordinance No. 2977-2017 Memorandum
Staff suggested to the Commission , that landscaping on parce ls zoned ALI could be limited to
only those areas, which are accessible by the public . This would include, but not lim ited to ,
parking lots, side yard, walk areas, front areas adjacent to roads, and other similar areas, which
the public would have unrestricted, access. In addition, other amendments cou ld include limit ing
the height of landscaping so than an obstruction to aircraft would not be created.
After discussion , the Airport Commission unanimously voted to recommend that the proposed
Ordinance amending the Landscaping and Site Plan Regulations exempt the Airport Light
Industrial Zone.
Staff attended the Harbor Commission meetings of July 10, 2017 and August 7 , 2017. Staff
discussed the Commission how Landscaping and Site Plans are currently required for parcels
zoned both Heavy and Light Industrial. Furthermore, staff discussed that the proposed Ordinance
would apply to the clearing of parcels of trees and vegetation with no development plan .
After discussions with the Harbor Commission, they voted to recommend that the City Council
approve the proposed Ordinance.
Staff attended a Special Joint Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission and the
Beautification Committee to discuss the proposed Ordinance and received the following
comments I recommendations:
a . Invasive Species -incorporate language that prohibits or discourages planting of invasive
species defined by the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service.
b . Fencing -incorporate language that allows some flexibility on type of fencing other than
six-foot (6 ') high wood fence or a masonry wall fence .
c. Fire Safety -incorporate language that promotes fire protection in the wildland /urban
interface as encouraged by the Firewise Communities/USA program.
d. Spec Homes -incorporate language that requires residential application for Spec Home
development.
At their Special Joint Meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission and the Beautification
Committee voted to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed Ordinance, with the
above recommendations .
Staff Recommendations
After reviewing the above-discussed recommendations by the Planning & Zoning Commission ,
Airport Commission , Harbor Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission and Beautification
Committee staff would like to offer the following recommendations for possible inclusion into the
proposed Ordinance.
a . KMC 14.25.040 -Landscaping Plan -Performance Criteria
a. Consider adding the following language: Hardiness -Kenai generally lies w ith in
the United State Department of Agriculture climatic Zone 3. All trees, shrubs, or
other vegetation in the required landscaping shall be of a stock rated as hardy for
this Climate Zone .
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Ordinance No . 2977-2017 Memorandum
It is not the intent of this title to require the use of indivi dual species; however,
property owners are encouraged to understand the local climate and to use plant
species to be hardy. Property owners discouraged from p lanting invasi ve species
as defined by the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service. Property owners are
encouraged to contact the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service for a list of plant
species which are appropriate to this Climate Zone. In all cases , the plant
materials shall be living and free of defects and of normal health , height , and
spread as defined by the American Standard for Nursery Stock, ANSI Z60.1 , latest
available edition, American Nursery and Landscaping Association .
b . KMC 14.25.020 -Application
a. Consider adding residential development for new single-family and multi-family
development.
c. KMC 14.25.100 -Definition
a. Consider adding residential development as definition.
b. Consider adding Central Mixed Use zoning District.
c . Consider not requiring Landscaping Site Plans for Airport Light Industrial District.
Thank you for your consideration.
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CITY OF KENAI
Sponsored by: Mayor Gabriel
Council Member Molloy
ORDINANCE NO. 2993 -2017
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, AMENDING
KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14.25-LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN
REGULATIONS, TO REQUIRE LANDSCAPING AND SITE PLANS FOR ALL RETENTIO N
BASINS , COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT AND LAND
CLEARING IN CERTAIN ZONES IN THE CITY AND MAKING OTHER MATERIAL AND
HOUSEKEEPING CHANGES.
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 14.25-Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations ,
regulates landscaping and site plan requirements in the City; and,
WHEREAS, landscaping plans provide for landscaping and/ or the retention of natural
vegetation and buffers in conjunction with commercial, industrial and multifamily
development, to enhance the community environment and visual character, and to
provide attractive and functional separation, providing visual and sound screening
barriers or buffers between uses, and reducing erosion and storm runoff; and,
WHEREAS, site plans provide for orderly and safe development of the City
c ommensurate with protecting the health, safety and welfare of its citize ns, and
support the establishment of adequate and convenient open spaces, light and air, in
order to avoid congestion of commercial and industrial areas; and,
WHEREAS , review and update of the City's landscapin g and site plan ordinance was
included in Goal 1: Quality of Life, Goal 2: Economic Development, and Goal 3: Land
Use, in the City's Comprehensive Plan Update 2016; and,
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2017 , a draft Ordinance was presented to the City Council
with proposed amendments to update Code in order to ensure that landscaping and
site plans are approved prior to land clearing even when no building permit is
requested o r required, in order to prohibit land clearing in a manner that conflicts
with the purpose and intent of landscaping and site plans; and,
WHEREAS, the draft Ordinance was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission
on March 29 , 2017, the Airport Commission on June 8, 2017 , the Harbor Commission
on July 10, 2017 and by a joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission and
Beautification Committee on July 11, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, during the commission and committee review process, on May 17, 2017,
Council Members Knackstedt and Glendening introduced Ordinance No. 2960-2017 to
prohibit land clearing of more than 20 percent of vegetation on a lo t without an
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approved Landscaping/ Site Plan, which ordinance was enacted by Council on June 7,
2017; and,
WHEREAS, the sponsors of Ordinance No. 2960-2017 provided that the intent of the
Ordinance was not to take the place of the proposed update ordinance being reviewed
by the City's various commissions and committees, but to be complementary to it, to
prohibit indiscriminate land clearing during the 2017 construction season; and,
WHEREAS, several recommendations of the City's committees and commissions are
incorporated into this Ordinance, including special provisions for Airport Light
Industrial zoned properties and discouragement of the use of invasive species in
planting; and,
WHEREAS, the current Ordinance is an update to Code that is more comprehensive
than the previously adopted Ordinance No. 2960-2017 in that it addresses
performance criteria for Landscaping/ Site Plans in addition to requiring an approved
Landscaping/ Site Plan before land clearing where applicable, and makes other
housekeeping amendments in ord er to reduce redundancy and improve clarity in in
KMC Chapter 14.25;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, as follows:
Section 1. Form: That this is a code ordinance.
Section 2. Amendment of Section 14.25.010 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That
Kenai Municipal Code, Section 14.25.010 -Intent, is hereby amended as follows:
14.25.010 Intent.
(a) Site Plans. It is the intent of this chapter to provide for orderly and safe
development of the City commensurate with protecting the health, safety and welfare
of its citizens, and to support the establishment of adequate and convenient open
spaces, light and air, in order to avoid congestion of commercial and industrial areas
with residential zones.
(b) Landscaping Plans. It is the intent of this chapter to provide for landscaping
and/ o r the retention of natural vegetation in conjunction with commercial, industrial
and multifamily development within the City of Kenai to enhance the community
environment and visual character and to provide attractive and functional separation,
providing visual and sound screening barriers or buffers between uses [THE GENERAL
PURPOSE OF LANDSCAPING IS TO VISUALLY ENHANCE THE CITY'S APPEARANCE,
PROVIDE ATTRACTIVE AND FUNCTIONAL SEPARATION AND SCREENING BETWEEN
USES] and reduce erosion and storm runoff.
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[(C) FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER, MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT MEA NS A
FOUR (4) OR MORE FAMILY DWELLING.]
Section 3. Deletion of Section 14.25.015 of the Kenai Municipal Code : That Kenai
Municipal Code , Section 14.25.015 -Landscaping /Site Plan for Land Clearing, i s
hereby deleted as follows:
[14.25.015 LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN FOR LAND CLEARING.
FOR PROPERTY COVERED UNDER THIS CHAPTER, SUBMITTAL OF A
PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPING/ SITE PLAN AND APPROVAL BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICIAL IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY LAND CLEARING AND /OR TREE CUTTI NG
WHERE SUCH LAND CLEARING AND /OR TREE CUTTING WILL RESULT IN
REMOVAL OF MORE THAN TWENTY PERCENT OF THE LOT'S EXISTING TREES,
SHRUBS, OR NATURAL VEGETATION COVER AS DETERMINED BY THE
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL.]
Section 4. Amendment of Section 14.25.020 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That
Ke nai Municipal Code, Section 14.25.020 -Application, is hereby Amended as follows:
14.25.020 Application.
[THIS]a. Approved Landscaping and Site Plans are required for the following
[CHAPTER SHALL APPLY TOt
i.fil All retention basins, [AND]
.(Ql Commercial, industrial and multifamily development, [WITHIN THE CITY OF
KENAI AND SHALL APPLY TO BOTH THE LANDSCAPING AND SITE PLA NS .]
["COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT" AND "ALL
DEVELOPMENT" SHALL BE DEFINED AS ANY LA ND CLEARING AND/OR
TREE CUTTING RESULTING IN REMOVAL OF MORE THA N TWENTY PERCENT
OF THE LOT'S EXISTING TREES< SHRUBS< OR NATU RAL VEGETATION
COVER AS DETERMINED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL OR
IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION OR ANY IMPROVEMENTS OF TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($20,000.00) OR MORE , WHICH ADDS SQUARE FOOTAGE, AND IS: (1)
LOCATED ON PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (CC),
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG), LIMITED COMMERCIAL (CL), HEAVY
INDUSTRIAL (IH), TOWNSITE HISTORIC (TSH), LIGHT IND U STRIAL (IL) AND
EDUCATION (ED) ZONING DISTRICTS; OR (2) A MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT
IN ANY ZONE; OR (3) A CHANGE OF USE AS REQU IRED IN KMC 14.20.250 (A).
IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO CONSTRU CT, ERECT OR MAINTAIN
ANY STRUCTURE, BUILDING, FENCE OR IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING
LANDSCAPING, PARKING AND OTHER FACILITIES ON PROPERTY REQUIRING
A LANDSCAPE /SITE PLAN UNLESS SUCH
(c) Land clearing.
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IMPROVEMENTS ARE CONSTRUCTED OR RECONSTRUCTED IN A MANNER
CONSISTENT WITH THE APPROVED PLAN.]
[PROPERTIES ZONED RESIDENTIAL (EXCEPT MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS)
ARE EXEMPT FROM THIS CHAPTER WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION: (1)
STRUCTURES IDENTIFIED AS A COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY IN TITLE 4 OF THE
KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE LOCATED IN RESIDENTIAL OR MIXED USE ZONES
REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ANY
IMPROVEMENTS OF TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000.00) OR MORE, WHICH
ADDS SQUARE FOOTAGE OR A CHANGE OF USE AS REQUIRED IN KMC
14.20.250(A).J
Section 5. Amendment of Section 14.25.030 of the Kenai Municipal Code : That
Kenai Municipal Code, Section 14.25.030 -Landscaping/Site Plan -Submittal
requirements, is hereby amended as follows:
14.25.030-Landscaping/[S]Site [P)Plan-Submittal [R)Requirements.
One copy of the landscaping/ site plan (eleven inches ( 11 ") by seventeen inches
(17") size) shall be submitted fo r approval to the Administrative Official prior to the
issuance of a building permit. If approved, a zoning permit shall be issued and on file
in the Planning Department and the Building Official w ill b e notified. The
landscaping/ site plan shall be prepared at a minimum scale of one inch ( 1 ") equals
twenty feet (20 ') and shall include the following information:
(a) Scientific or common name or type of planting materials to be used in the project;
(b) Typical planting details;
(c) Location of all planting areas and relationship to buildings, parking areas and driveways;
(d) Identification and location of existing vegetation to be retained;
(e) Identification and l ocation of non-living landscaping materials to be u sed;
(f) Identification of on-site snow storage areas;
(g) Dra inage patterns;
(h) Description of buildings, including building height and ground floor dimensions;
(i) Physical features of the property including location of all buildings, ingress and egress, any
unusual features of the property which may restrict development or drainage
(j) When Stonn Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPP) are reguired, a copy of the Plan shall be
provided to the City Planner.
Section 6. Amendment of Section 14.25.040 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That
Kenai Municipal Code, Section 14.25.040 -Landscaping Plan -Performance Criteria,
is hereby amended as follows:
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14.25.040 Landscaping [PJPlan-Performance [C]Criteria.
[INTENT. LANDSCAPIN G REQUIRED UNDER THIS SECTION IS INTENDED TO
ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT AND VISUAL CHARACTER AND TO
PROVIDE ATTRACTIVE AND FUNCTIONAL SEPARATION TO PROVIDE VISUAL AND
SOUND SCREENING BARRIERS BETWEEN USES.]
(a) Objectives for Landscaping Plan. An effective landscaping plan should utilize a
variety of techniques for achieving the intent of this section. The appropriate
placement or retention of vegetation in sufficient amounts will provide the best results.
Perimeter, interior, street right-of-way, and parking lot landscaping must be included
as components of the overall landscaping plan.
(b) Perimeter /Buffer Landscaping. Perimeter /buffer landscaping involves the land
areas adjacent to the lot lines within the property boundary. This buffer landscaping
serves to separate and minimize the impact between adjacent uses. Buffer landscaping
may be desirable along the perimeter of the property to shield vehicular or building
lights from adjacent structures and to provide a visual separation between pedestrians
and vehicles and commercial and residential uses. Landscaping adjacent to residential
zones shall have landscaping beds/buffers that meet all of the following minimum
standards:
(1) Landscaping Beds. Minimum in width equal to the setback along
all property lines, which adjoin residential zones, exclusive of driveways
and other ingress and egress openings.
(2) Screening. Developers are encouraged to maintain natural
screening when existing screening meets the intent of this chapter to
shield between residential and commercial uses. When natural screening
does not exist or is lost due to weather or disease, the following
requirements must be used to meet the intent of this chapter:
(A) Combination of shrubbery and trees; and/or
(B) Fencing. A six-foot (6') high wood fence .. [OR] masonry wall
fence or other fence material of similar screening and structural
character shall be required only to meet screening of the developed
portion of the property. Sections of the fence must be no longer
than twenty-five feet (25 '). Sections must be off-set a minimum of
four feet (4') so as not to impede the movement of wildlife.
(3) Ground Cover. One hundred percent (100%) within three (3) years
of planting and continuous maintenance so ther e will be no exposed soil.
Flower beds may be considered ground cover.
(4) Trees and/ or shrubs appropriate for the climate shall be included
in the landscaping beds. All trees, shrubs or other vegetation in the
required landscaping must be of a stock rated as hardy for the United
States Department of Agriculture Climatic Zone 3. It is not the intent to
require specific s pecies, however, property owners are encouraged to
understand local climate conditions. Property owners are discouraged
from planting invasive species as defined by the Alaska Cooperative
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Extension Service. Property owners are encouraged to contact the Alaska
Cooperative Extension Service for a list of plant species which are
appropriate for Climate Zone 3. In all cases the materials shall be living
and free of defects and of normal health, height and spread as defined by
the American Standard for Nursery Stock, ANSU Z 60.1, latest available
edition, American Nursery and Landscaping Association.
(c) Interior landscaping involves those areas of the property exclusive of the
perimeter and parking lot areas. Interior landscaping i s desirable to separate uses or
activities within the overall development. Screening or visual enhancement
landscaping is recommended to accent or complement buildings, to identify and
highlight entrances to the site, and to provide for attractive driveways and streets
within the site. Landscaping may include landscaping beds, trees, and shrubs.
(d) Parking Lot Landscaping. Parking lot landscaping involves the land areas
adjacent to or within all parking lots and associated access drives. Parking lot
landscaping serves to provide visual relief between vehicle parking areas and the
remainder of the development. It also is desirable for the purpose of improving
vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns.
(e) Street right-of-way landscaping softens the impact of land uses along street
rights-of-way, but does not obscure land uses from sight. Landscaping beds must
meet all of the following minimum standards; except where properties are adjacent to
State of Alaska rights-of-way, the Administrative Officer may approve alternatives,
which meet the intent of this section but protect landscaping from winter maintenance
damage.
(1) Landscaping Beds. Minimum of ten feet (10') in width along the
entire length of the property lines which adjoin street rights-of-way,
exclusive of driveways and other ingress and egress openings;
(2) Ground Cover. One hundred percent (100%) ground cover of the
landscaping bed within three (3) years of planting and continuous
maintenance so there will be no exposed soil;
(3) Trees and/or shrubs appropriate for the climate shall be included
in the landscaping beds.
(f) Review. The Administrative Official may consider plans for amendments if
problems arise in carrying out the landscaping/site plan as originally approved.
Section 7. Amendment of Section 14.25.080 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That
Kenai Municipal Code, Section 14.25.080 -Expiration, is hereby amended as follows:
14.25.080 Expiration.
If [CONSTRUCTION OF] the project has not started within one (1) year of
approval of the landscaping/ site plan, the approval may be revoked by the
Administrative Official after providing at least thirty (30) days' notice unless extended
for good cause.
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Section 8. Enactment of Section 14.25.085 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 14.25.085 -Airport Light Industrial, is hereby enacted as
follows:
14.25.085 Airport Light Industrial
On all properties within the Airport Light Industrial Zone (ALI), landscaping and site
plan requirements as provided in this Title will only apply to areas on lots that the
public has access to, and shall not require landscaping or site plans on runway or
apron portions of lots . The Airport Master Plan, Airport Layout Plan and Federal
Aviation Administration requirements and regulations (including but not limited to
deed restrictions and requirements, aviation easements and grant requirements) shall
take precedent over any landscaping or site plan requirement.
Section 9. Amendment of Section 14.25.090 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That
Kenai Municipal Code, Section 14.25.090 -Penalties, is hereby amended as follows:
14.25.090 Penalties.
No person may cut trees, (other than the cutting of dead trees for firewood or
fire protection) construct, erect or maintain any structure, building, fence or
improvement, including landscaping, parking and other facilities on property requiring
a landscape/site plan unless such improvements are constructed or reconstructed in
a manner consi stent with the approved plan. Penalties for noncompliance with this
chapter s hall be as set forth by KMC 14.20.260.
Section 10. Amendment of Section 14.25.015 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That
Kenai Municipal Code, Section 14.25.100 -Landscaping, is hereby amended and
renamed as follows:
14.25.100 Definition [-LANDSCAPING).
(a) "Land clearing" for purposes of this chapter means tree cutting or other means
of removal of trees and established vegetation, other than the cutting of dead trees for
the purpose of firewood collection or fire protection, on properties within the Central
Commercial (CC), Central Mixed Use (CMU), General Commercial (CG), Limited
Commercial (CL), Heavv Industrial (IH), Townsite Historic (TSH), Light Industrial (IL),
Airport Light Industrial (A LI) and Education (ED) zoning districts, except for purposes
of construction of single to three family dwellings.
1Ql "Landscaping" means the treatment of the ground surface with live planting
materials, including but not limited to, trees, shrubs, grass, ground cover or other
growing horticultural material. Other materials such as wood chips, stone, or
decorative rock may also be utilized.
(c) "Commercial, industrial and multifamily development" for purposes of this
Chapter means any commercial or industrial improvements, requiring a building
permit for new construction or any improvements of twenty thousand dollars
($20,000.00) or more, which adds square footage, and is: (1) located on properties
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within the Central Commercial (CC), Central Mixed Use (CMU), General Commercial
(CG), Limited Commercial (CL), Heavy Industrial (IH), Townsite Historic (TSH), Light
Industrial (IL), Airport Light Industrial (ALI) and Education (ED) zoning districts; or (2)
a multifamily development in any zone; or (3) a change of use as required in KMC
14.20.250(a).
(d) "Multifamily development" for purposes of this Chapter means a four (4) or
more family dwelling.
Section 10. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application
thereof to any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any cour t of competent
jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or
application directly involved in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been
rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this title or
application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such
part, provision, or application.
Section 11. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC l.15.070(f), this ordinance shall
take effect 30 days after adoption.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this* day of*, 2017.
ATTEST:
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
BRIAN GABRIEL, MAYOR
Introduced: December 6, 2017
Enacted: *, 201 7
Effective: *, 2017
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Sponsored by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2994-2017
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SENIOR CITIZEN FUND FOR THE
DONATION OF A 2018 SUBARU OUTBACK VEHICLE FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS
PROGRAM FROM SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. AND MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIATION OF
AMERICA.
WHEREAS, in celebration of its 501h anniversary, and in keeping with its philosophy of supporting
local communities, Subaru of America , Inc. donated 50 new 2018 Subaru Outback vehicles
(wrapped with Meals on Wheels America and 'Subaru Loves to Help' co-branding) to select Meals
on Wheels programs throughout the country to be used in the delivery of an estimated 53,000
meals to an additional 3 , 700 seniors across 39 states to address the Meals on Wheels network's
growing demand for fuel-efficient, versatile and safe delivery vehicles to enable the nation's most
vulnerable seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity; and,
WHEREAS, Subaru, along with Subaru retailers , has supported Meals on Wheels for the last nine
years through Share the Love , contributing more than $12 million to Meals on Wheels America
and providing more than 1 .7 million nutritious meals, friendly visits , and safety checks to seniors
in communities nationwide; and ,
WHEREAS, the Kenai Senior Center Administrative staff, with the approval of the City Manager,
prepared and submitted a grant application to the "Subaru 50 Cars for 50 Years Vehicle
Donation" and were , along with Homer Senior Citizens , Inc., awarded a 2018 Subaru Outback
valued at $30,605; and,
WHEREAS, the donation of the 2018 Subaru Outback will enhance the Kenai Senior Center's
Meals on Wheels program by providing the ability to deliver an approximate 30 additional meals
per month to its current 1,980 monthly meal deliveries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI ,
ALASKA, as follows:
Section 1. That this is a non-code ordinance.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to accept the donation of a 2018 Subaru
Outback Vehicle for the Meals-On-Wheels Program from Subaru of America, Inc. and the Meals-
On-Wheels Association of America to be used for the delivery of meals to qualifying seniors.
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Section 3. That estimated revenues and appropriation be increased as follows :
Senior Citizens Fund
Increase estimated revenues -
Donations
Increase appropriations -Home Meals -
Machinery & Equipment
$30,605
$30 ,605
Section 4. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction , such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision , or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even
without such part, provision, or application.
Section 5. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
upon adoption.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, this 3 day of January, 2018 .
ATTEST:
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
Introduced: December 6, 2017
Enacted: January 3, 2017
Effective: January 3, 2017
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0 Vi111lje with a Past City with a Future n
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 /Fax: 907-283-3014
www .kenai.clty
MEM ORAN DU M
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager -:f. c::> ·
Kathy Romain, Director, Kenai Senior Center t!Jl--
November 29, 2017
Ordinance No. 2994-2017, Increasing Revenues and Appropriations In the
Senior Citizen Fund for the Donation of a 2018 Subaru Outback Vehicle for the
Meals on Wheels Program from Subaru of America, Inc. and Meals on Wheels
Association of America.
Subaru of America, Inc. donated 50 new 2018 'Subaru Outback vehicles (wrapped with Meals on
Wheels America and 'Subaru Loves to Help' co-branding) to select Meals on Wheels programs
throughout the country to be used in the delivery of Meals on Wheels to seniors across 39 states .
The Kenai Senior Center had the opportunity to apply to the "Subaru 50 Cars for 50 Years Vehicle
Donation" and were subsequently awarded one of two 2018 Subaru Outbacks within the State of
Alaska. The second vehicle was awarded to the Homer Senior Citizens, Inc.
Representing the City of Kenai Senior Center, I traveled to Anchorage on November 17, 2017 to
accept the new vehicle during a celebration event at Continental Subaru and had the pleasure of
driving the vehicle back to Kenai that evening .
We appreciate the opportunity provided by the City of Kenai, Subaru of America, Inc., and Meals on
Wheels of America to apply for the "Subaru 50 Cars for 50 Years Vehicfe Donation" grant and look
forward to utilizing the 2018 Subaru Outback in early January, 2018.
We appreciate your support of Ordinance No. 2994-2017.
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210 Fidalgo Ave , Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www. kenai . city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager? O ·
November 30, 2017
Second Extension of Facility Management Agreement with the Kenai
Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
The Facility Management Agreement between the City of Kenai and the Kenai Chamber of
Commerce and Visitor Center, Inc became effective on January 1, 2014 , ran through
December 31, 2016, and allowed for two additional one year extensions. The attached
extension is the second and last extension allowed under the current Agreement.
If granted, this extension wi ll reflect a new termination date of December 31, 2018. All other
terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
Council approval of this extension will authorize the City Manager to s ign on behalf of the City.
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Kena i Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
11471 Kenai Spur Hwy .
November 16 , 2017
Paul Ostrander , City Manager
City Of Kenai
210 Fildago Street
Ke na i, Alaska 99611
Dear Mr . Ostrander:
"Connecting Businesses
On the Kenai since 1954"
The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center would like to request renewal of the
existing facility management agreement for the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center , "as-is "
with no rev isions requested , for an add itional one year term .
KCCVC looks forward to cont inuing our partnership with the City of Kenai. Please do not
hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have .
Sincerely,
·ct~~
Johna Beech
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone : 907 -283-1991
Fa x: 907 -283-2230
www.KenaiChambe r.o rg
2017 Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board
Bruce Jackman
Andeavor Alaska
Vice Chairman
Brendyn Shiflea
ConocoPhillips
*
Treasurer
Karl Heinz
Fi rst National Bank Alaska
Secretary
Penny Furnish
Stewart Title
Directors
Fred Braun
Jack White Real Estate-Kenai
Dennis Swarner
Kenai Vision
Jake Arness
Udelhoven Oilfield System Services .
Chris Finley
•
Scott Hamann
Metal Magic
Staff
Johna Beech
Preside nt I COO
Chastity Swafford
Marketing & Sales Coordinator
Gloria Ungrue
Administrative Support
Louanne Stanton
Visitor Center Services Manager
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SECOND EXTENSION
TO FACILITY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
KENAI VISITOR AND CULTURAL CENTER
The City of Kenai (City), an Alaska Home Rule Municipal Corporation, whose address is
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai , AK 99611-7794, and Kenai Chamber of Conunerce and
Visitor Center, Inc. (KCCVCI), whose address is 402 Overland Street, Kenai, Alaska,
99611 , hereby extend the Facility Management Agreement for the Kenai Visitor and
Cultural Center (Agreement), located at 11471 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai , Alaska , 99611
made as follows:
I . Pursuant to Section 2 of the Agreement, the second one year extension of the
Agreement is exercised and Section 2 is amended to reflect a new termination date
of December 31 , 2018 .
2. Except as expressly modified or stated herein, all other tem1s and conditions of the
Agreement remain in full force and effect.
CITY OF KENAI
By: ___________ _
Paul Ostrander
City Manager
Date
KCCVCI
By: -------------John a Beech Date
PresidentiCOO
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ST A TE OF ALASKA )
)ss
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this __ day of , 2017, the foregoing
instrnment was acknowledged before me by Paul Ostrander, City Manager of the City of
Kenai , Alaska, an Alaska home rule municipality, on behalf of the C ity.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires: ____ _
Second Extension to Facility Management Agreement for the KCCVCI Page 1 of2
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ST A TE OF ALASKA )
)ss
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this __ day of ____ _
2017 , by Johna Beech, Executive Director of Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's
Center, Inc ., an Alaska non-profit organization, on behalf of the organization.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires: ____ _
ATTEST:
Jamie Heinz
City Clerk
SEAL:
Approved as to Form:
~
Scott M. Bloom
City Attorney
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
DATE: November 29, 2017
SUBJECT: Nomination and Confirmation of Applicants for Reappointment or
Appointment to Commissions, Committees, and Council on Aging
Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) 1.90.010 & 1.90.040, the Mayor has nominated the
following individuals to be confirmed by City Council to a three-year term ending December 31,
2020:
Airport Commission: Paul Minelga (reappointment)
Beautification Committee: Branda Madrid (reappointment)
Shelly Peterson (reappointment)
Council on Aging: Al Weeks (reappointment)
Harbor Commission: Mike Dunn (reappointment)
Parks & Recreation Commission: T. Grant Wisniewski (reappointment)
Additionally, there are vacancies on the Mini-Grant Steering Committee due to resignation and
on the Beautification Committee since 2016 annual reappointments. The Mayor has nominated
the following individual to be confirmed by City Council to those vacant seats.
Beautification Committee: Kaye Reed
Council on Aging: Don Erwin
Mini-Grant Steering Committee: Kaye Reed
KMC requires Council confirmation of nominations presented by the Mayor. Your consideration
is appreciated.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Wed , 11/29/2017 -11 :03am
69.161 .7 .242
Date
Wed , 11/29/2017
Name
Albert Weeks
Resident o f City of Kenai?
Yes
If resident, how long?
4 .5 Years
Residence Address
205 Birch St
Mailing Address
205 Birch St
Home Telephone
9073417836
Home Fax
Business Telephone
9073417836
Business Fax
Year
Email address
kyberhawk@yahoo .com
May we include you r contact information on our website?
Yes
If not all, what may we include?
Employer
First Baptist Church of Kena i
Job Tit le
Pastor
Name of Spouse
Nov 2 9 2011
Kenai City Clerk' . S0fftce
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Sandy Weeks
Current Membership in Organization
Council on Ageing
Past organizational memberships
Submission #38
Committees o r commissions in which you are interested
Council on Ageing
Why do you want to be involved with this comm ission o r committee?
I have enjoyed serving the seniors of Kenai over the last term and i would like to continue to do so . i
would like to do more to bridge the gap between the seniors of this community and the young
people and the best way i can do that is to be involved on this council.
What background, experience, or credentials do you possess to bring the board ,
commission, or committee membership?
I have served for two years as the vice-chairman of the council and feel i have a unique voice as i
am not a senior yet and can provide a different perspective to the conversation .
Links:
(1] http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us/government/commissions_committees/application
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 11/28/2017 -7:53pm
107.77.97.29
Date
Tue, 11/28/2017
Name
Shelly Peterson
Resident of City of Kenai?
Yes
If resident, how long?
56 years
Residence Address
1608 pine Ave Kenai Alaska
Mailing Address
Same
Home Telephone
907-283-9549
Home Fax
Business Telephone
Business Fax
Email address
alaskabelle@hotmail .com
RECEIVED
fJOV 2 S 2017
Kenai City Clerk's Office
May we include your contact information on our website?
Yes
If not all, what may we include?
Employer
CPGH
Job Title
Revenue Cycle Coordinator
Name of Spouse
Kenneth
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Current Membership in Organization
Beautification Committee
Past organizational memberships
Submission #36
Committees or commissions in which you are interested
Beautification Committee
Why do you want to be involved with this commission or committee?
To help with making by Kenai a more welcoming place
What background, experience, or credentials do you possess to bring the board,
commission, or committee membership?
Member. of Committee currently
Do meet florist
Links:
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 11/28/2017 -5:43pm
66.230.104.44
Date
Tue , 11/28/2017
Name
Branda S. Madrid
Resident of City of Kenai?
Yes
If resident, how long?
28
Residence Address
905 Salmon Run
Mailing Address
905 Salmon Run
Home Telephone
9072525999
Home Fax
Business Telephone
Business Fax
Email address
swankyinteriors@gmail.com
May we include your contact information on our website?
Yes
If not all, what may we include?
Employer
Self
Job Title
Interior Designer
Name of Spouse
Jacob Madrid
RECEIVED
NOV 2 ~ 2017
Kenai City Clerk's Office
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Current Membership in Organization
City of Kenai Beautification Committee
Past organizational memberships
Submission #34
Committees or commissions in which you are interested
Beautification
Why do you want to be involved with this commission or committee?
I have served one term and have found the work very rewarding. I like to see the positive changes
that the work of the committee makes in our community. I am proud of the Wildflower field and
Gazebo and the Pumpkin Festival.
What background, experience, or credentials do you possess to bring the board,
commission, or committee membership?
I have served one term on the beautification committee. I enjoy gardening and landscaping and
making my yard look nice . I have a Bachelors of Science Interior Design Degree.
Links:
[1] http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us/government/commissions_committees/application
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified}
Tue, 11/28/2017 -2:28pm
209 .193.6.1 89
Date
Tue, 11/28/2017
Name
Mike Dunn
Resident of City of Kenai?
Yes
If resident, how long?
4.5 yrs.
Residence Address
809 Riverview Dr., Kenai, AK 99611
Mailing Address
809 Riverview Dr., Kenai, AK 99611
Home Telephone
283.7857
Home Fax
none
Business Telephone
335.6201
Business Fax
none
Email address
May we include your contact information on our website?
Yes, but not all (specify below)
If not all, what may we include?
email address
Employer
HEA
Job Title
Engineering Drafting Technician II
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Name of Spouse
Linda
Current Membership in Organization
Harbor Commission
Past organizational memberships
Harbor Commission
Submission #33
Committees or commissions in which you are interested
Harbor Commission, others as needed
Why do you want to be involved with this commission or committee?
Currently member of the Harbor Commission.
Would like to help improve the Kenai Harbor, w/ emphasis on seeing the Bluff Erosion project to
fruition & extending the launch ramp if feasible & any other projects or improvements that would
benefit the residents of the City of Kenai.
What background, experience, or credentials do you possess to bring the board,
commission, or committee membership?
Kenai Peninsula resident since 1975: very familiar w/ the Kenai Harbor area, including commercial
fishing & the stake holders thereof which include the dipnetters, very familiar w/ the Bluff issues (live
@the mouth of the Kenai River), very familiar w/ construction issues (weldor for -20 yrs.).
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Form: Commission/Committee Application 111
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Wed, 11/01/2017 -5:39pm
209.112.136 .57
Date
Wed, 11/01/2017
Name
Donald R Erwin
Resident of City of Kenai?
Yes
If resident, how long?
41 years
Received Residence Address
1603 Fathom Drive NOV Oj. 2011
Mailing Address
1603 Fathom Drive Kenai AK 99611
MnmA Teleohone
Home Fax
Business Telephone
Business Fax
Email address
djerwin@alaska.net
May we include your contact information on our website?
Yes, but not all (specify below)
If not all, what may we include?
Home phone number
Employer
retired
Job Title
retiree
Name of Spouse
Janice Erwin
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Current Membership in Organization
None
Past organizational memberships
Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission
Submission #30
Committees or commissions in which you are interested
Council on Aging
Why do you want to be involved with this commission or committee?
I am a senior thus the subject is one I have experience with. I volunteer drive for the Kenai Senior
Center and have become more aware of the issues and challenges facing the aging other than my
own . I am thoroughly impressed with the difference the Senior Center makes in the lives of so many
people . This effort is one that needs to continue and stay current on the needs of the Seniors This is
a group which has contributed to our town , state and country for many years. Many now or will need
consideration, support and care as age progresses . There were a lot of older people who assisted ,
taught, and guided youngsters through childhood to adulthood. We need to show the same
consideration to them now.
What background, experience, or credentials do you possess to bring the board,
commission, or committee membership?
Once again, I am a senior. Been one for several years now so I have the experience they say is the
best teacher,
I spent many years in the petroleum industry working my way up from laborer to Production
supervisor for a major oil company in Alaska. During this time I have found that some of the most
credible, economical and safest issues and the best resolutions could be identified by talking to the
people who actually did the job, lived the life, not the bean counters or the superintendents. They
have their jobs and most do them well. Someone needs to identify the issue, help work out the
possible feasibilities of the project and present it to the "management". There are many which are
better at the actual presentation . My strong suit is that I am a team player, not interested in fame or
name , just a meaningful, reasonable solution to a need and get it on the table ..
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Form: Commission/Committee Application l1J
0~bmitted by Anonymous (not verified)
MM£r1r 1H?12ffi17 -8 :4 8am
162.58.82.135
Name
Paul Minelga
Resident of City of Kenai?
No
If resident, how long?
Residence Address
38440 Nina Robinson Ave. Soldotna , AK 99669
Mailing Address
Same as res address
Home Telephone
Home Fax
Business Telephone
907-283-3735
Business Fax
Email address
paul.minelga@gmail .com
May we include your contact information on our website?
Y es , but not all (specify below)
If not all, what may we include?
Please omit home telephone number
Employer
Department of Transportation -Federal Aviation Administration
Job Title
Instructional Lead (ATC)
Name of Spouse
Ulrike Mlnelga
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Current Membership in Organization
Civil Air Patrol, Alaska Airmen's Assn.
Past organizational memberships
Committees or commissions in which you are interested
Airport Comission
Why do you want to be involved with this commission or committee?
Continue present appointment
What background, experience, or credentials do you possess to bring the board, commission, or
committee membership?
Continue present appointment
Links:
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Name:
Name of S ouse:
Contact Information
Residence Address:
Mailin Address:
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Business Phone No.: Business Fax No.:
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Affiliations
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: 283-8231
Fax: 283-5068
Email:cit vclerk@kenai .citv
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City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: 283-8231
Fax: 283-5068
Email : cityc le rk@k enai .city
Name: I. Gv<A. f·Y1 WISAJIEW3/C ( Date: lt/1'-1/t ::;-
Resident of the City of Kenai? 0-ves D No How Long?
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Why do you want to be involved with this Committee or Comm ission?
What background, experience, or credentials do you possess to bring to the commission or committee
membership?
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Business Phone No.:
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COMMISSION
APPLICATION
Job Title:
Email Address:
Home Fax No.:
No .:
Ma we include our contact information on our web a
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Affiliations
Why do you want to be involved with this Committee or Commission?
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: 283-8231
Fax: 283-5068
Email:citvc lerk @ke nai .citv
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membership?
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Personal lnfonnatlon
Name: Richard Carpenter Date : 10/26/2017
Resident of the Citv of Kenai? liJ Yes D No How Long? 6 months
Name of Spouse: Emmaleigh Carpenter
City of Kenai
21 O Fida Igo Avenue
Kenai , AK 99611
Phone:283-8231
Fax: 283-5068
Email:cityclerk@kenai .city
Employer:City of Soldotna Job Title: Associate Planner
Contact Information
Residence Address: 1114 Alder Ave
Mailina Address: 1114 Alder Ave Email Address: rickmcarpenter@gmail.com
Home Phone No.: (828) 460-5194 Home Fax No.:
Business Phone No.:(907) 714-1234 Business Fax No.:
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Affiliations
Current membership in organizations :
American Planning Association, American Alpine Club , Professional Climbing Instructor's Association
Past organizational memberships:
Carolina Climbers Coalition, Blue Ridge Conservancy
City committee or commission in which you are interested:
Parks and Recreation
Why do you want to be involved with this Committee or Commission?
I want to use my diverse skill set to improve the recreation opportunities for my community.
What background , experience, or credentials do you possess to bring to the commission or committee
membership?
Masters degree in planning, professional and academic experience working in the indoor and outdoor recreation
field, experience planning recreation based programs for academic and private institutions across North Carolina
for skateboard ing, backpacking, rock climbing, cav ing and multiple indoor programs .
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Wed , 10/11/2017 -5:02am
74.123 .240.9
Date
Wed, 10/11/2017
Name
Freddie Perez
Resident of City of Kenai?
Yes
If resident, how long?
20yrs +
Residence Address
204 Birch St
Mailing Address
204 Birch st.
Home Telephone
9077408019
Home Fax
Business Telephone
Business Fax
Email address
May we include your contact information on our website?
Yes, but not all (specify below)
If not all, what may we include?
not my Email address
Employer
KPBSD
Job Title
Custodian
Name of Spouse
Amanda Perez
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Current Membership in Organization
Community Gardens
Past organizational memberships
Submission #2 7
Committees o r commissions in which you are interested
Parks and Rec Comission , Beautification commitee
Why do you want to be involved wi th this commission o r committee?
I would love to be more involved in my community this is definitely the right avenue for me to do
this! I would like to learn more about the inner workings of our FINE city and find ways to help
improve it.
What background, experience, o r credentials do you possess to bring the board,
commission, or committee membership?
Long t ime resident who truly cares about what goes on here in our community. Looking to make
Kenai a better place for my kids and grand kids!!!
Links:
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Sun , 07/16/2017 -12:02am
24.237.56.11
Date
Sat, 07/15/2017
Name
Clyde Crandall
Resident of City of Kenai?
Yes
If resident, how long?
50 years off and on
Residence Address
1304 Lawton Drive
Mail~ng Address
809 Auk Street #4
Home Telephone
907 -252-9606
Home Fax
Na
Business Telephone
907 -260-5330
Business Fax
Na
Email address
clyde _ crandall@yahoo .com
RECEIVED
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Kenai City Clerk' 0 . s fflce
May we include your contact information on our website?
Yes
If not all , what may we in c lude?
Emp loyer
AutoZone
Job Title
Commercial manager
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11/29/2017
Name of Spouse
Annie Crandall
Cu r rent Membership in Organization
Submission #25
Officer at the Elks Club, on Board of Directors at Bishop's Attic, Kairos
Past organ izational memberships
Boy Scouts of America
Committees or commissions in which you are interested
Harbor Comm.-Planning and Zoning, Parks and Rec. I Beautification.
Why do you want to be involved with t his commission or committee?
I love Kenai , I grew up here, got married and started a family here . I think it is important to make
Kenai a place for all to enjoy. I think community is important to all and it is our responsibility to make
this c ity a place for people to come not only to visit but a place you would want to live.
What background, experience, o r credentials do you possess to bring the board ,
commission, or committee membership?
I am a avid boater(1 have 3, 2 ocean and 1 river boat) my wife and I love to fish and hunt. I used to
work for the Fire Dept. when it was in old town and then I worked for it where it is today. I care about
Kenai . I am on the Board of Directors at Bishop's Attic and a officer at the Elks where we donate
and deal w ith a lot of agencies and causes in this area, LeeShore , Love Inc., Boys and Girls, the
schools to name a few. I also belong to a group that goes out to the prison and mentors to the men
about making better choices so they won't go back to prison.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
DATE: November 27, 2017
SUBJECT: Planning & Zoning Commission Vacancy
The Planning & Zoning Commission will have one vacancy as of December 31, 2017 due to a
term ending. All requirements pursuant to Code have been met to fill this vacancy. Applications
received for consideration are attached to this correspondence.
Pursuant to KMC 14.05.015 (b),”… the Mayor shall make nominations only from the list of persons
who timely submitted an application…” and, as per 14.15.015 (c), “… The Kenai City Council shall
review the Mayor’s nomination no later than the next regular Council meeting following the
meeting in which the Mayor made the nomination…”
Council shall consider confirmation of the Mayor’s nomination no later than the January 3 meeting.
Attachments
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Mon, 11/27/2017 -9:26am
63.140.83 .1 52
Date
Mon, 11/27/2017
Name
Victoria Askin
Resident of City of Kenai?
Yes
If resident, how long?
33 years
Residence Address
2520 Watergate Way
Mailing Address
PO Box 178, Kenai AK 99611
Home Telephone
907-283-3972
Home Fax
907-2833-3972
Business Telephone
907 -283-1308
Business Fax
907-776-6750
Email address
ectt@ptialaska .net
May we include your contact information on our website?
Yes
If not all, what may we include?
Employer
Hilcorp Alaska LLC
Job Title
Field Operations Assistant
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Name of Spouse
Marty Askin
Current Membership in Organization
No professional organizations at this time .
Past organizational memberships
LEPC
Submission #32
Committees or commissions in which you are interested
Planning and Zoning
Why do you want to be involved with this commission or committee?
I have served for the past year on the Planning and Zoning Commission , transferring from the
Harbor Commission where I was a member for seven years .
What background, experience, or credentials do you possess to bring the board,
commission, or committee membership?
Extensive emergency response experience in oil spill response; knowledge of oil industry and
representation on the Local Emergency Planning and Zoning Committee as an industry
representative and later as a public representative. 33 year resident of Kena i, Alaska and familiar
with many of the issues addressed by the City of Kenai.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
DATE: November 27, 2017
SUBJECT: Liaison Nominations
Pursuant to KMC 1.90.010, “….At the organizational meeting of Council, or as soon thereafter
as practicable, the Mayor, after consultation with Council, shall nominate Council Members as a
council liaison to any board, commission or committee.”
The following individuals are being nominated pursuant to KMC 1.90.010. Your consideration is
appreciated.
Council on Aging Council Member Glenese Pettey
Airport Commission Council Member Jim Glendening
Harbor Commission Council Member Bob Molloy
Parks and Recreation Commission Council Member Tim Navarre
Planning and Zoning Commission Council Member Henry Knackstedt
Beautification Committee Council Member Mike Boyle
Mini-Grant Steering Committee Mayor Brian Gabriel
Supervisory Sub-Committee Mayor Brian Gabriel, Vice Mayor TBA,
Council Member TBA
Kenai River Special Management Board
(KRSMA)
Lisa Gabriel, Citizen
Economic Development District
Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council
(CIRCAC)
John Williams, Citizen
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210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : (907) 283-75351 Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.kenai .city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabri.el and Kenai City_ C~uncp·
Paul Ostrander, City Manager?~,
Mary L. Bondurant -Airport Manage JJ
November 17, 2017
First Amendment to Airport Vending Machine Concession Agreement
Vic Tyler, d/b/a Tyler Distributing Company, Inc. is requesting to extend the vending machine
concession agreement in the airport terminal building .
On January 1, 2015, the City of Kenai entered into the concession agreement for a period of
three years with the option to extend for an additional two (2) one-year terms if the City and
Concessionaire mutually agree in writing.
Tyler Distributing Company, Inc. is current in all fees owed to the City and a current certificate
of insurance is on file.
Airport Commission reviewed the request at the November 9, 2017 meeting and unanimously
recommend that Council approve the first amendment to the concession agreement.
Does Council recommend the City Manager enter into the First Amendment to Kenai
Municipal Airport Vending Machine Concession Agreement?
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Attachment
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FIRST AME NDMENT TO KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT VENDING
MACHINE CONCESSION AGREEMENT
This Fi rst Amendment to th e Kena i Municipal Airport Vending Machine
Concession Agreement is made as of of Janu ary 1, 2018 , by and between the City of
Kenai (C ity), a municipal corporation w hose address is 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai ,
Alaska 996 11 , and Victor G . Tyler d/b/a Tyler Distribu ting Comp any, Inc. (Lessee),
an Alaska co rporation whose address i s P .O . Box 96, Kenai, A la ska 99611.
RECITALS
Effective January 1, 2015 , the C ity entered into a Concession Agreement for
vending machine concessions with Victor G. Tyler, d/b/a Tyler Distributing
Company, Inc., of Kenai for bill and coin operated devices fo r sellin g non alco holic
beverages or food items in the Kenai Municipal Airport termin al building .
The C ity and Tyler Distributing Company, Inc . wish to amend the Concession
Agreement to ext end under the sa me terms and conditi ons.
T he City and Victor G Tyler agree as follows:
I. Pursuant to Article II, of the Concession Agreement, Term, providing
the option of the parti es to extend the Concession Agreement by mutu al written
consent, the Co ncession Agreement term is extended so that the Lease will end on
December 31 , 2018.
2. The paities agree that thi s First Amendment to the Concession
Agreement and all obligation s under thi s amendment shall be effective as of January
1, 2018, regardless of the date of s ignatures indi ca ted below.
3. Except as express ly modifi ed or stated herein , a ll other terms and
conditions of the Lease remain in full force and effect.
First Amendment to Lease --Tyler Distributing Co mpany. Inc. Vending Ma chine I of 3
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CITY OF KENAI
Paul Ostrander
Its: City Manager
ATTEST:
Name
Tit le
TYLER DISTRIBUTING
COMPANY, INC .
Victor G. Tyler
Its: Owner
Firs t Amendment to Lease --T y ler Distributin g Comp any, Inc. Ve nding Mac hin e 2 of3
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STATE OF ALASKA )
)ss
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of
______ , 2017 , by Paul Ostrander, City Manager of the City of Kenai , an
Alaska municipal corporation, on behalf of the City.
STATE OF ALASKA )
)ss
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
Notary Public in and for Alaska
My Commission expires: __ _
THIS IS TO CERTIFY the foregoing instrument was acknowledged before
me this __ day of , 2017 , by Victor G. Tyler, Owner of Tyler
Distributing Company, Inc., an Alaska corporation, on behalf of the corporation.
Approved as to form:
Scott M. Bloom
City Attorney
Notary Public in and for Alaska
My Commission expires: __ _
First Amendment to Lease --Tyler Distributing Company, Inc. Vending Machine 3 of 3
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
DATE: November 29, 2017
SUBJECT: Appeal of Planning and Zoning Commission Action Denying a
Conditional Use Permit to applicant, Ryan Tunseth, to Operate an
Approximately 1,396 Square-Foot Retail Marijuana Store within an
Existing Commercial Building, Located at 10767 Kenai Spur Highway,
Suite D, Lot 1-C, Spur Subdivision No. 2.
An application to appeal the above-referenced matter was received on November 27, 2017.
KMC 14.20.290(b)(1), "Appeals - Board of Adjustment" provides,
(1) The Board of Adjustment shall ordinarily set a date for and hold a hearing on all appeals
within forty-five (45) days of the filing of the appeal. However, should the forty-fifth day fall
on a weekend or a municipal holiday, the hearing may be scheduled for the next following
weekday which is not a municipal holiday under KMC 23.40.020(a)(1)-(10) and (b). For
good cause, the Board of Adjustment may hold the hearing up to sixty (60) days after the
filing of the appeal. Notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be mailed to all
parties interested and to all property owners within 300 feet of the property involved at least
fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing. Notices to the appellant and/or applicant for the action
or determination must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.
The following information is provided to help in setting a Board of Adjustment hearing date:
FORTY-FIVE DAY END DATE January 10, 2018 (Wednesday)
COUNCIL MEETING DATE (within 30-day
requirement)
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
SIXTY-DAY END DATE Thursday, January 25, 2018
COUNCIL MEETING DATE(S) (within 60-day
requirement)
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
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Board of Adjustment - Tunseth
Pursuant to KMC 14.20.290 referenced above, the City is required to provide notice of the hearing at least
fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing. As such, to comply with the notice requirements, the hearing must be
scheduled no sooner than Friday, December 22 and no later than Wednesday, January 10, 2018.
KMC 14.20.290 allows for an extension, “For good cause, the Board of Adjustment may hold the hearing
up to sixty (60) days after the filing of the appeal.”
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210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : (907) 283-7535 I Fax : (907) 283-3014
www.kenai .city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kena i City Council
Pau l Ostrander, City Manager \?· c:.? ·
November 30 , 2017
Discussion item -Land Sale and Leasing Policies and Procedures
This discussion item has been added to the agenda as an opportunity for Council to discuss
the information provided at the Work Session of November 29, 2017 and provide direction to
administration as we move forward on related legislation .
Administration hopes to introduce an ordinance amending KMC Chapter 21 .10 -Leasing of
Airport Reserve Lands at the January 3, 2018 Council meeting . At the same Council meeting ,
adminstration would also like to submit a resolu ti on for Coun c il conside ration that would
provide criteria for the sa le of Airport lands outs ide of the Airport Reserve .
I look forward to the d iscussion .
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210 FidalgoAve, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907} 283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM :
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager V. 0 ·
Terry Eubank , Finance Director 1./-
November 30, 2017
Bluff Erosion Project -Non-Federal Sponsor's Self-Certification of
Financial Capability for Decision Documents
The purpose of this memo is to inform Council of my intention to sign the attached Non-Federal
Sponsor's Self-Certification of Financial Capability for Decision Documents as requested by the
Army Corps of Engineers .
This self-certification was requested and provided in the past based upon project circumstances
at that time . Prior self-certifications were based on the assumption that required local match in
excess of the $2.0 million in aut horized general obligation bonds and $4.0 million in State of
Alaska grants was to be provided by rock donated to the City by the Kenai Peninsula Borough
and other City in-kind sources. Current estimates of the City 's required local share are 35% of
$32.0 million project or $11 .2 million.
The local match provided by in-kind donation of rock and other sources is not projected to be
sufficient for me to provide self-certification for the entire funding gap of $5.20 million. In addition
to projections for some amount of rock and other in-kind sources , I am now providing self-
certification including the use of some amount of the City's General Fund, Fund Balance . General
Fund, Fund Balance was $10 ,548,206 at June 30 , 2017. Of the $10 ,548 ,206, the use of $628 ,599
is restricted, leaving the remaining $9,919,607 available for use at the discretion of Council.
Council currently has imposed commitments or made assignments of $9,222,448, mostly with the
adoption of the General Fund, Fund Balance Policy, however such commitments or assignments
could be changed or altered by the actions of the current or future Councils.
As clearly indicated in the self-certification, my signature "shall not be construed as obligating
either the Government or the Non-Federal Sponsor to implement a project." I am simply certifying
the City's financial capacity, if directed by Council action , is sufficient to meet the projects
projected $11.20 million local match requirement when combined with grants , the authorized
issuance of bonds and in-kind sources of rock and other items .
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NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR'S
SELF-CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
FOR DECISION DOCUMENTS
I , , do hereby certify that I am the Chief Financial Officer
[OR TITLE OF EQUIVALENT OFFICIAL) of the City of Kenai (the ''Non-Federal Sponsor"); that I
am aware of the financial obligations of the Non-Federal Sponsor for the Kenai Bluffs Bank
Stabilization Project; and that the Non -Federal Sponsor will hav e the financial capability to
satisfy the Non-Federal Sponsor's obligations for that project. I understand that the
Government's acceptance of this self-certification shall not be construed as obligating either the
Government or the Non-Federal Sponsor to implement a project.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have made and executed thi s certification this ___ day of
BY:
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FINANCIAL CAPABILITY GUIDE FOR NON-FEDERAL SPONSORS
THIS IS A GENERAL GUIDE FOR USE B Y A NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR TO ASSESS ITS FINANCIA L
CAPABILITY TO MEET ITS OBLIGA TlONS IN A T IMELY MANNER. D O NOT ATTACH THE GUIDE TO THE
SELF-CE RTIFICATI ON STATEMENT. THE ITEMS BELOW ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ALL -INCLUS IVE
LIST OF CONSIDER AT IONS NOR DO THEY CONSTITUTE NOTICE OF U .S. GOVERNMENT STATUTES,
REGULA TlONS O R POLICIES FOR IMPLEMENTING SPECIFIC PROGRAMS O R PROJECTS.
• Do you have in place (or will you have in place by the date the agreement is
expected to be executed) the necessary financing mechanism(s) and sources to
ensure that ample funds will be available to satisfy your financial obligations for the
project? For example:
Appropriations from Existing Revenues
(1) Have appropriations been approved and made available?
(2) Will conditions specified in the State or local appropriations measure be met?
(3) Are there restrictions on the purposes or uses of appropriated funds?
( 4) Oo any appropriations ex pire after a specific period of time?
State & Local Taxes and General Obligation & Revenue Bonds
(1) Will a referendum be required to levy taxes or sell bonds?
(2) Is State approval needed to levy ta x es or sell bonds?
(3) Will the tax revenues or bond proceeds be used for their stated purposes?
(4) Will sufficient funds be available on a timely basis to coincide with the
funding schedule for the project?
Grants and Loans
(1) Has an application for a grant or loan funds been approved?
(2) Will the stated conditions of the grant or loan be met?
(3) Are there restrictions on the use of funds from the grant or Joan?
(4) Does the grant or loan expire after a specific period of time?
• Do you have the financial capability to provide (or have provided on your behalf)
lands, easements , rights-of-way, relocations, and , if applicable, improvements on
lands, easements, or rights-of-way that are required for disposal of dredged or
excavated material?
• Do you have the financial capability to perform (or have performed on your behalf)
operation , maintenance, rehabilitation , repair and replacement of the project?
• If you intend to use funds provided by a Fede ral agency (othe r than the Department
of the Army), or any non-Federal matching share therefor, to meet any of your
financial obligations for the project, do you have written verification from such
Federal agency that the expenditure of Federal funds for such purpose is expressly
authorized by Federal law?
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Counc il
Paul Ostrander, City Manager ? 0 ·
November 29 , 2017
2017 Personal Use Fishery (Dip Net) Report
The Personal Use Fishery, took place July 10, 2017 through July 31, 2017.
The following table depicts the run strength in 2017 relative to the previous three years :
Kenai River Sockeye Counts
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
-2017 -2016 -2015 -20 14
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The timing of the 2017 Personal Use Fishery Sockeye run continued a recent trend
where the peak of the fishery seems to be appearing later than what has been
experienced historically. While there were good numbers of sockeye salmon available
during the Fishery, the best fishing occurred later in July, after many of the fishery
participants were done for the year.
Operations in 2017
The no wake zone along approximately 6,000 lineal feet of the Kenai River continued to
work extremely well this year from the first day of the fishery until the last. Fishery
participants expressed their appreciation for having a portion of the River in which to
fish and not be buffeted by the wake from speeding boats.
It is the Administration's intent to continue to manage the no wake zone in the same
manner in the future .
In 2017 the entrance to the south shore via Old Cannery Road was again closed
through a temporary section-line access closure permit issued to the City by the Alaska
Department of Natural Resources . An application to permanently vacate that section
line has been submitted to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources for processing .
It is Administration's intent to continue to eliminate all access at Old Cannery Road and
Dunes Road in the future as a result of the construction of the superior Royal Street
access road to the south shore.
Operational Changes in 2017
The only significant operational change in 2017 was an expansion of the no parking
area through the placement of additional jersey barriers at the South Spruce Street
access to the North Beach . This change helped alleviate congestion at the access.
Construction of a New Access to the Beach South of the Mouth of the Kenai River
As a component of eliminating conflicts with private property owners and providing
enhanced access for the personal use fishery and other recreational users, the City
approached the Legislature late in the 2013 session and requested $2.3 million to fund
construction of a new access road and associated infrastructure. The Legislature
appropriated $1.9 million for the project. This access would be constructed to the north
of private properties in the area and eliminate alleged trespass issues across private
property by fishery participants and others attempting to access the south shore at the
mouth of the Kenai River.
The City purchased property and constructed phase I (gravel surfacing) of the new
Royal Street access road in early 2016. The City completed the sale of the surplus
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properties in 2017 for $825 ,000 . The proceeds from that sale will be utilized for
additional infrastructure improvements to support the personal use fishery.
Dip Net App
In 2017 the City built a Dip Net App for iPhone and android devices, free to download ,
that provided up to date information on the fishery including tide information , fish counts ,
weather, fee calculators , general fishery information , web cams , and additional
information that was relevant and useful for fishery participants . The App also allowed
the City to provide "push notifications", with timely information to help improve the
experience and safety for anyone that downloaded the App .
The City provided an opportunity for businesses to advertise on the App , an inexpensive
way for them to gain exposure to the thousands of Fishery participants. We anticipate
that interest in advertising on the App will grow next year, primarily because we w ill be
able to make the opportunity for advertising known much earlier than we were able to
during 2017.
The App was very well received with over 8700 downloads to date. The City intends to
continually improve the App in future years.
2017 Financia l Summary
The Council adopted budget for the P .U . Fishery was for revenues of $576,562,
expenditures of $512 ,127 , and a lapse of $19,981 , or revenues over expenditures of
$84,416 . Revenues are projected at $513 ,972 , projected expenses are $447 ,877, and
the projected lapse is $5,000 or revenues over expenditures of $71,095 .
The P.U. Fishery Fund began FY2018 with a fund balance of $203 ,556 g iven the above
the ending fund balance for FY2018 is projected to be $274,651 .
The purpose of a fund balance is to provide funding for present and future capital
expenditures to support City operations during the Fishery, and to safeguard the City's
General Fund in the event that the Fishery is closed by emergency order and the City is
unable to recoup expenditures.
Personal Use Fishery Fund Management
Prior to FY2014 , the City had instituted accounting controls so that expenses and
revenues associated with the personal use fishery were identified as discretely separate
from other City operations . In many ways, this accounting mirrored the manner in which
enterprise funds capture financial information .
The creation of the P .U. Fishery Fund , provides a funding mechanism where fund
balance can be utilized to provide funding for larger one-time capital expenditures or
other purposes deemed appropriate by Council. Fund balance for FY2014 through
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FY2017 was $29,063, $67,662, $139,936, and $203,556 respectively. Ending Fund
balance for FY 2018 is projected to be $27 4,651 .
Administration feels that the Personal Use Fishery fund balance is sufficient to support
capital expenditures to support City operations during the Fishery, and protect the City's
General Fund . This will allow the use of future revenues generated from the Fishery to
support General Fund capital projects and I or operations.
Capital Improvements for the Personal Use Fishery Fund
As the fishery has evolved and the City of Kenai has responded by creating its overall
management plan , a growing component of the plan has been the capital needs to
manage, react, and respond to the needs of the fishery participants .
Given the State of Alaska 's fiscal issues, it is doubtful that the City of Kenai will receive
additional State grants for capital improvements to respond to Fishery needs in the
foreseeable future.
Proposed Changes to the 2017 Fee Structure
Administration does not recommend any changes to the fee structure for the 2017
Personal Use Fishery.
If you have any questions, please contact me at your convenience.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT DIPNET REPORT
PARKS & RECREATION DIPNET REPORT
POLICE DEPARTMENT DIPNET REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT DIPNET REPORT
FIRE DEPARTMENT DIPNET REPORT
EXHIBIT A - ESTIMATED REMAINING FY2018 OPERATIONAL COSTS
EXHIBIT B - FY2018 CAPITAL REQUESTS
EXHIBIT C - FY2018 FINANCIAL SUMMARY
EXHIBIT D - STATISTICAL DATA
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Terry Eubank, Finance Director
DATE: November 29, 2017
SUBJECT: 2017 Dipnet Summary
Dipnet Smartphone App
The largest undertaking this year was the creation of a new Dipnet Kenai smartphone app. Beginning in
March, the IT Manager and a consultant began work to create this new smartphone app. This project
also included installing new cameras that would be available to the public. Total cost to develop this app
was $5,103. The cost to install the additional cameras, including new poles and electrical, was $10,946.
In June, 6 new cameras were installed throughout the fishery along with a new streaming video server.
This provided new views of areas including the boat launch, the Kenai River, and for the first time a view
of South Beach. The cameras were the most visited part of the City's website for the month of July and
had over 60,000 visits.
The Dipnet Kenai app was downloaded 8,474 times, and had 317,273 page views for the month of July.
The app included real-time information about the 3 main dipnet sites, daily fish counts from Fish and
Game, weather and tide information, detailed fee information, and live streaming video from the new
cameras. An interactive map was provided that listed some City facilities as well as all of the paid
advertisers. The App also included the ability to send push notifications to fishery participants, this was
used several times by Public Safety to provide warnings about high tides, and also to alert the public to
a vehicle on fire on south beach.
A major goal for the Dipnet Kenai app was to drive fishery participants into businesses located within the
City. To accomplish this, advertisements were sold to be included in the app as well as on the permit
hang tag that. Popup ads were viewed 65,833 times. In addition to popup ads in the app, advertisers
were featured on the interactive map with additional information about the business such as hours and
contact methods. Finally, advertisers that provided content before the printing deadline, were featured
prominently on the back of the hang tag.
In order to create the Dipnet Kenai app in a compressed time frame, and with a limited budget, an app
vendor was selected that would expedite the whole process. Unfortunately, the features that they offered
were not perfect. The current map is very limited to customization, which made it difficult to indicate areas
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where rules applied such as no vehicles or no parking. Also, we were unable to provide driving directions
to South Beach as the maps hadn't been updated for the new road.
Other advanced features such as tracking participant activities, providing location specific notices, and
integration with the Point of Sale program aren't possible with the current vendor. It is also not possible
to customize the look of the app as we are limited to generic templates. The cost to move to a custom
application would be approximately $20,000.
New Printers
For the 2017 fishery, new printers were purchased, and the method of permit issue was changed. In the
past, permits were printed directly on the hang tags that were provided to customers. These hang tags
were difficult to print on, and the printers that we had been using were beginning to fail due to the difficult
weather conditions they are exposed to. The new system uses industrial label printers that are designed
to be in challenging environments such as loading docks or warehouses. These printers also print at an
exponentially faster rate, and allowed the hang tags to transition from multiple colors to only white as now
the labels are colored. Finally, hang tags could be reused when participants come back multiple times as
they can simply be issued new labels. Over all the new printers were a success, and allowed for faster
transactions as well as a reduction in overtime related to printer maintenance.
FY18 Revenues
The FY18 fee structure remained the same as that of FY17. FY18 non-capital grant revenues, net of
sales tax, are projected to be $513,987, $65,964 less than budgeted and $60,945 less than FY17
revenues excluding non-capital grant revenues. Capital grant revenue is projected to increase $78,275.
The successful sale of the unused real property on South Beach has made approximately $800,000 of
previously expended grant funds once again available for capital purposes. A comparison of FY18 fishery
revenue to prior years is shown below, the breakdown by site and service for FY14 thru FY18 is based
upon actual transactions. Prior year transactions by site and service were estimated. The cashiering
system implemented in FY14 provides this level of detail and will enhance future revenue and fee change
projections.
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17
FY18
Projected
South Beach $ 58,876 $ 60,385 $ 64,509 $ 90,942 $127,265 $157,074 $189,226 $174,260 $175,439 $160,168
North Beach 90,356 113,576 120,314 133,349 148,481 177,599 226,221 234,140 253,218 227,094
City Dock 55,363 66,569 85,964 78,194 86,342 105,899 117,064 146,599 142,901 123,663
Interest - - - - - - 680 1,580 671 750
PERS On-behalf - - - - - - 17,437 2,167 2,688 2,312
Capital Grants - 41,150 156,920 133,563 111,073 233,107 92,043 24,494 21,725 100,000
Total $204,595 $281,680 $427,707 $436,048 $473,161 $673,679 $642,671 $583,240 $596,642 $613,987
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Municipality of
Anchorage
55%
Matanuska‐Susitna
Borough
13%
Other State or
Unknown
0%Other Area of Alaska
14%
Kenai
7%
Soldotna
6%Homer
1%
Sterling
1%
Other KPB
2%
Kenai Peninsula
18%
Total Transactions
$-
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
Dipnet Revenue
South Beach
North Beach
City Dock
Interest
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Participants with a 99611 zip code were 7% of the total. Participants from the Central Peninsula, including
Kenai, Soldotna, and Sterling were 16% of the total. The entire Kenai Peninsula Borough totaled 18%.
The largest user group was from the Municipality of Anchorage at 55% with the Mat-Su Borough at 13%.
2017 marked the 5th year with the new computerized permit sale system. Over the years, many changes
have occurred to the fee structure and also the process the City uses to operate the fishery. As such, only
4 years of data are comparable for the North and South beaches. 5 years of data are available at the dock
as there have been no substantial changes at this location. Several services such as drop off or 1 hour
free parking are also not averaged over the whole period as they have been added or have changed
significantly.
Transactions this year were down 11% from the average, and were also the lowest in 4 years. The number
of free transactions was down 1% over the previous year.
Traffic levels at the dock were down 13% and were also the lowest in 5 years.
South Beach remained similar to last year with only 1 less transaction than the 2016 fishery. However,
compared to the average South Beach was down 8%, and was also the lowest on record. Staffing at the
second shack at south beach was reduced again, this year being open only on weekends. The number of
transactions per hour on south beach only exceeded 40 per hour on 6 occasions. It is recommended that
for FY18 the second shack only be staffed on weekends.
North beach numbers were down 11% and were also the lowest in 4 years. The busiest hour on north
beach saw 103 transactions completed which was a 12% increase from 2016. This is likely due to the
installation of new printers.
Municipality of
Anchorage
17%
Matanuska‐Susitna
Borough
3%
Other State or
Unknown
0%
Other Area of Alaska
51%
Kenai
12%
Soldotna
14%
Homer
1%
Sterling
1%
Other KPB
1%
Kenai Peninsula
29%
Free Transactions
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The period between 5am and 3pm was again the busiest time for 2017, with 5am having the most
transactions per hour for the day. This is because of the day use parking not beginning until 5am. The
busiest hour saw 190 transactions processed between all of the facilities, which is a 13% increase from
the previous year. Average transactions were 36 per hour for the entire fishery.
Payment of fees by cash was once again the dominant method at 63%, a 4% decrease from last year.
Credit card use increased by 3% to a total of 36%, and checks remained unchanged at 1%. It is expected
that credit card payment percentage will continue to grow in future years. Fees paid for credit card
acceptance totaled $4,701 or 2.52% of fees paid by credit card.
FY18 Expenditures
Detailed budget to actual comparisons are provided. Additional FY18 expenditures are anticipated in
support of the fishery. Capital expenditures, which occurred in FY17, in support of the fishery totaled
$23,600 and were mostly paid for by a grant from the State of Alaska. The following capital expenditures
were made in support of the fishery:
South Beach property maintenance $23,600
FY18 Summary and Recommendations
South Spruce Underground Utilities
Relocation of fee shacks to the top of South Spruce Street has proven to be successful providing greater
control and a safer environment for fishery participants and City staff. To complete this move, permanent
utility vaults should be installed in the roadway for easier and safer installation of fee shacks. The curb
must also be cut and the roadway expanded in the area of the fee shacks to provide the needed width for
safe operations of two shacks in that area. The estimated cost of these permanent upgrades is $35,000.
Main St. Underground Utilities
Cameras were installed at the south end of Main St. for the dipnet app. Power was provided by the nearby
Kenai Bible Church for the 2017 fishery. Power was provided with an above ground extension cord that
went through a culvert and over the grass. This connection proved unstable and was unable to operate
the electric heater. Underground power and data cables should be installed to an adjacent sewer lift
station. Estimated cost for this is $7,500.
Replacement Equipment
Each year various equipment needs to be replaced for the fee shacks as well as the camera system.
Necessary replacements this year include credit card readers, uninterruptable power supplies, printer
parts, cash drawer parts, and several replacement cameras. Estimated cost for this is $4,500.
Dipnet App & Point of Sale Software Improvements
A number of improvements were identified during the 2017 fishery to the Dipnet App. Dipnet App
improvements for 2018 to include: automating fish counts; improve the display of the fish counts;
automating live tide information and improving display, updating fee calculator. Estimated cost for this is
$2,000. Annually updates and improvements are made to the Point of Sale software at an estimated cost
of $1,500.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
DATE: October 20, 2017
SUBJECT: Parks & Recreation Dip Net Report - 2017
The 2017 Kenai Personal-Use Fishery opened at 6:00 a.m. on July 10 and closed at 11:00 p.m.
on July 31. There were no emergency openings or closures issued by the Alaska Department
Fish & Game affecting the fishery this season.
There were a number of proposals presented to the Alaska Fish Board several months prior to
the opening of the fishery. One proposal submitted by the City of Kenai was a request to eliminate
the Alaska Department of Fish & Game’s authority to open the Kenai River fishery 24-hours per
day. None of the proposals submitted came to fruition and it will be interesting to see what
materializes for next season.
The department coordinated with the Kenai Watershed Forum and Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation developing a working plan for the continuation of the Kenai Beach
Bacteria Monitoring program. Updated educational pamphlets were distributed at the fee shacks.
Pending final grant approval, beach sampling and data collection will begin during the 2018
fishery.
As for the department’s involvement this season, a total of 3,580.25 hours have been expended
to date. A bulk of these hours (2,123) included staffing various fee shacks. A total of 592 hours
were spent patrolling the North and South Beaches and assisting with parking and vehicular
traffic; 321 hours providing administrative support; 138.75 hours installing and removing fencing
and signs; 134 hours providing general support to the fishery, including but not limited to, training,
handling repairs and renovations, picking up and delivering materials and supplies,
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post dip net cleanup, etc. A total of 178 hours were spent raking the North and South Beaches.
Additionally, a total of 93.5 hours were spent cleaning restrooms and performing trash pick-up
and hauling related to the fishery. Unlike in year’s past, the department did not receive any calls
concerning illegal dumping of fish carcasses throughout the City limits.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Dumpsters
Peninsula Pumping, Inc. and Alaska Waste provided daily servicing of dumpsters. Alaska Waste
managed six (6) dumpsters not on the beaches. These locations included the City Dock, North
Beach parking lot and Kenai Little League Fields. Peninsula Pumping, Inc. managed all
dumpsters servicing the beach areas (16 total). Twelve (12) were designated for use on the North
Beach with six (6) in service and six (6) stored in the parking lot for rotational purposes. The
South Beach included four (4), 6-yd dumpsters.
One change from last year was the elimination of dumpsters at the end of Kenai Avenue. This
change was necessary due to safety concerns of driving a large 35’ refuse truck down a narrow
and often congested road. Trash receptacles were utilized in this area instead.
In addition to the contracted dumpster service, department staff managed several trash
receptacles serving the North Beach, namely at the end of Kenai Ave., end of South Spruce St.
and at the Kenai Little League Fields.
Restrooms
Peninsula Pumping, Inc. provided all portable restrooms and serviced them daily. This included
five (5) at the City Dock, eighteen (18) serving the North Beach area and eleven (11) serving the
South Beach. Additional services for the portables at the end of Kenai Ave. were required on July
14 and July 17. Servicing included pumping out the vault, cleaning, restocking paper and
replenishing fluid. Hand sanitizers were not included as part of the service due to theft and
improper use.
In addition to the contracted portable restrooms, department staff cleaned and restocked the
permanent restrooms several times daily. These areas included the City Dock, end of Kenai Ave.
and end of South Spruce St.
The supply and servicing of the dumpsters and portable restrooms is a major expense the City
incurs every season. This year’s cost was about $80,700. There was also an additional expense
of $945 pumping out the restroom vaults after the dipnet fishery.
Fish Waste
The North and South Beaches were raked nightly. A temporary staff member was assigned to
each beach and sometimes worked collaboratively, as needed. In addition to raking duties, they
also provided litter control, equipment fueling and cleaning, and were accountable for cleaning
the permanent restrooms on the North Beach throughout the evening. There were no issues with
fish waste accumulating on the beaches this season. Some of the contributing factors for this
was a culmination of staff’s raking efforts, one high tide cycle lasting several day, relatively lower
number of fish caught and participants following proper procedures for discarding fish waste.
An equipment wash down station was set up along Royal Street near the fee shacks and served
as an area for City staff to clean off equipment. The equipment was provided by Public Works
including a holding tank for water, small water pump, and hoses. The Parks & Recreation
Department provided a portable pressure sprayer.
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Enforcement & Compliance
Two temporary staff members were assigned to patrol the North and South Beaches. This was
accomplished by performing foot patrols and utilizing All-Terrain Vehicles. Their primary
objective was to enforce parking and camping regulations either by face-to-face contact or by
issuing warning tickets. These two positions, in particular, spend a lot of time conversing with
participants and in many ways serve as ambassadors to the City of Kenai. They also assisted
with keeping pedestrian and vehicular traffic out of sensitive dune areas, ensured no vehicles
were operating in prohibited areas, mended fences, performed litter patrol, assisted with traffic
control and coordinated with the Kenai Fire Department and Kenai Police Department for any
emergencies or specific issues.
Fee Shack Operations
The primary fee shacks at the North Beach and South Beach were staffed on a 24-hour basis;
secondary fee shacks were staffed 12-hours per day during the weekday and longer during the
weekends. Minor staffing adjustments were made here and there particularly toward the end of
the fishery when there was far less vehicular traffic.
As recommended by Dan Castimore, City of Kenai’s IT System Manager, we switched over to
printing colored stickers instead of printing directly onto paper (door hangers). There was an
upfront cost of replacing the old printers, purchasing rolls of stickers, computer/network
replacement and point of sale software modifications. However, this proved to be more cost
effective and drastically improved printing efficiency, thus, increasing the number of transactions
and ultimately greater customer satisfaction.
Other fee shack upgrades championed by Mr. Castimore included the addition of electric heat,
including air conditioning (AC) to the City Dock fee station. The AC was necessary to mitigate
the high moisture problem previously experienced in the metal pilothouse.
The following represents the operations and tasks performed by the department in support of the
fishery:
• Staffing and fee collection at the various fee stations.
• Installation & removal of signs at the Bird Viewing Platform, Eric Hansen Scout Park and
Municipal Park.
• Installation & removal of temporary “No Parking” signs along Dunes Road, Old Cannery
Road, Royal Street, South Forest Drive, Stellar Drive, Toyon Way, Spruce Street, Upland
Street, Cook Avenue, Eagle Rock Road and Ross Street.
• Installation & removal of miscellaneous signs including beach speed limit signs, no
trespass (bluff and beach dunes) signs, fish waste regulatory signs and other general
informational and advisory signs.
• Striped the Kenai Little League parking lot and cordoned off area for staff parking.
• Cleaned out debris from beach fire pits and removed nails from various beach locations.
• Removed excess sand on the North Beach walkways leading over dunes.
• Installation & removal of temporary fencing on the North and South Beaches. Fencing
offered protection to sensitive habitat areas and safety for pick-up and retrieval of North
Beach dumpsters.
• Delivery & retrieval of equipment and supplies necessary for supporting operations, i.e.,
tractors, ATV’s, custodial supplies, fuel, shack supplies, traffic cones, etc.
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• Trimmed vegetation along Meeks Trail, North Beach parking lot and at the bird-viewing
platform.
• Coordinated placement of portable restrooms and dumpsters in support of the fishery.
• Serviced permanent restrooms at the City Dock, Kenai Avenue and end of South Spruce
Street.
• Procurement of miscellaneous material and supplies in support of the fishery.
• Beach raking on the North and South Beaches.
• Coordinated with the KCHS Ski Team on weekly clean-up efforts, including post-dipnet.
• Coordinated with Walmart employee volunteers on post-dipnet cleanup.
• Provided additional waste management services in other areas impacted such as,
Daubenspeck Family Park, Erik Hansen Scout Park, Bluff Overlook area, Little League
complex and the Adult Softball complex.
• Provided two temporary support personnel (Beach Aids) dedicated to providing
enforcement on the North and South Beaches.
• Assisted Public Works with development of bids for contracted services (portable
restrooms and dumpsters).
• Handled a variety of phone calls and inquiries related to the fishery.
• Participated in staff training.
• Provided clerical support to Dan Castimore for collection and entry of local events for the
Dipnet App.
SPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS & CONCERNS
1) Volunteers often pass out balloons on the North and South Beaches. Balloons
intentionally or accidently released can have a negative effect on the environment and
wildlife. Discarded balloons not only lead to unsightly conditions, but can also be ingested
by birds or cause entanglement, particularly if attached to a balloon string.
2) Consideration should be given to installing a vehicular gate at the entrance into the first
parking lot off South Spruce Street serving Little League Fields #1 and #2. This could be
opened as space is needed to accommodate dipnet participants, but until such time, would
allow coaches and parents a place to park while conducting practices.
3) The dipnet app was well received and curtailed some of the call volume for the department.
The app became a valuable tool for participants with features including a Kenai weather
forecast, tide table, maps, fee calculator, fish counts, live camera streams and other
pertinent information related to the dipnet fishery, including community events.
4) Consideration should be given to how to better manage vehicular parking during the
fishery along Toyon Way and Stellar Drive, located off South Forest Drive.
5) Post “Soft Sand Ahead” advisory signs near the South Beach shacks.
6) Consideration should be given to someday replacing the fire rings located on the North
Beach. Currently, there are two (2) concrete rings that are beyond repair and the eight
(8) or so metal rings are beginning to deteriorate.
7) Consideration should be given to performing an inventory of signs in the North Beach
parking lot and eliminating unnecessary signs and maybe consolidating others. Many of
the signs currently in place are unnecessary outside the dipnet fishery season.
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ESTIMATED REMAINING FY18 FUNDING REQUESTS
1) Wages & Benefits
It is estimated $29,649.00 will be utilized for contract administration, interviewing and
hiring of necessary personnel to facilitate the fishery, planning, supervision and cleaning
out the grating (ramps) on the North Beach. A bulk of these wages are administrative in
nature to ensure hiring and supervision of personnel.
2) Office Supplies
Approximately $700 (Office Supplies) will need to be expended for 4”x6” thermal transfer
label paper for the door hangers customers receive at the fee shacks. The labels are
attached to each hanger sold and contains all the pertinent information related to the
transaction. Last year’s cost was $674.
3) Operating/Repair Supplies
This request ($2,500) is for the replacement of the large interpretive sign that gets installed
front and center on the North Beach prior to the opening of the fishery. The goal is to
incorporate pertinent information and regulations onto one master sign, thus, eliminating
some of the need for additional signs.
4) Printing & Binding
It is estimated that approximately $2,500 is needed or ordering 25,000 80# White Door
Hangers measuring 4.25”x11”. The printable thermal transfer labels get attached to the
door hangers for customers to place on vehicles and tents.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel & Kenai City Council
THRU: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Dave Ross, Police Chief
DATE: 10-5-17
SUBJECT: 2017 Dipnet Report - Police
The 2017 Dipnet fishery opened on July 10 and ended on July 31. In 2017, the City employed
six temporary enforcement officers (TEOs) dedicated to Police Dipnet operations. Significant
2017 Police Dipnet information includes:
- Police handled 106 dipnet-related calls for service during the month of July. Those
calls included a wide variety of issues: 5 (9-1-1) misdials, 16 parking problems, 8
traffic congestion, 3 motor vehicle crashes, 3 vehicle unlocks, 3 thefts, 3 stuck
vehicles, 17 lost & found property, 2 Boat collisions, 1 capsized boat, 7 welfare
checks, 4 traffic offenses, 3 disorderly complaints, 3 temporarily lost children, and 28
other miscellaneous calls for service.
- TEOs wrote 228 dipnet related citations (primarily for paid parking and other parking
related violations).
- Salmon Frenzy volunteers were here in large numbers again and provided invaluable
assistance in regards to traffic control during the busy weekend hours, on both Kenai
Ave. and at the City Dock.
- This was the first year of the incorporation of a Dipnet App into the dipnet operations
by the City. It was a convenient place to direct people that were looking for
information on the fishery. It was also used to ‘push out’ information in regards to
extreme tides and heavy equipment removing a vehicle from the river. In the event
of a more serious incident on the beach or near the fishery that ability to push out
emergency notifications may prove invaluable
- Funding remains in the FY18 budget to cover the cost of hiring and training TEOs in
June of 2018.
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FY2018 Remaining Operational Requests‐P. Safety
2 Each TEO's to be hired June 1, 2017 for field training prior to fishery. 180 hours each with no overtime.
Staff
Rate Per
Hour Hours Total
TEO 19.86$ 360 7,150.00$
A. SMALL TOOLS
1. Personal floatation device (2 each).400.00$
2. Dry suits (2 each).1,800.00
2,200.00$
B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1. Boat operator course.8,700.00$
D. INSURANCE
1. General liability.230.00$
18,280.00$
006‐421‐0100 6,426.00$
006‐421‐0400 93.00
006‐421‐0450 398.00
006‐421‐0600 32.00
006‐421‐0700 201.00
006‐421‐2024 2,200.00
006‐421‐4531 8,700.00
006‐421‐4536 230.00
Total 18,280.00$
Exhibit A
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FY2018 Remaining Operational Request Streets
A. INSTALLATION OF SOUTH BEACH BARRICADE
1. Wages & Benefits 3,505.00$
2. Fuel & Materials 400.00$
3. Equipment Rental 1,200.00$
5,105.00$
B. GRADING AND DUST CONTROL OF IMPACTED ROADS
1. Wages & Benefits 3,505.00$
2. Fuel 1,500.00$
3. Equipment Rental 2,400.00$
7,405.00$
C. INSURANCE
1. General liability.106.00$
Total 12,616.00$
006‐433‐0100 3,756.00$
006‐433‐0300 240.00
006‐433‐0400 54.00
006‐433‐0500 1,720.00
006‐433‐0600 20.00
006‐433‐0700 158.00
006‐433‐0800 1,050.00
006‐433‐0900 12.00
006‐433‐2022 1,900.00
006‐433‐4536 106.00
006‐433‐4539 3,600.00
Total 12,616.00$
Exhibit A
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FY2018 Remaining Operational Request P&R
A. Contract administration, hiring, planning, supervision and North Beach grating clean‐out
1. Wages & Benefits 29,649.00$
B. OFFICE SUPPLIES
1. Receipt labels.700.00$
C. OPERATING/REPAIR SUPPLIES
1. North Beach interpretive sign replacement 2,500.00$
D. SMALL TOOLS
1. Shack spare printer.1,200.00$
2. Computer/Network replacement.2,000.00
3. Camera upgrades and replacement.1,300.00
4,500.00$
E. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1. Point of sale software & dipnet app modifications and improvements 3,500.00$
F. PRINTING & BINDING
1. DOOR HANGERS 2,500.00$
G. INSURANCE
1. General liability.1,487.00$
H. Utilities
10. Fee Shack Electric 898.00$
Total 45,734.00$
006‐445‐0100 17,449.00$ 006‐445‐4531 3,500.00
006‐445‐0300 183.00 006‐445‐4535 2,500.00
006‐445‐0400 257.00 006‐445‐4536 1,487.00
006‐445‐0450 6.00 006‐445‐4537 898.00
006‐445‐0500 4,816.00
006‐446‐0600 89.00
006‐445‐0700 99.00 Total 45,734.00$
006‐445‐0800 6,227.00
006‐445‐0900 523.00
006‐445‐2021 700.00
006‐445‐2022 2,500.00
006‐445‐2024 4,500.00
Exhibit A
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FY2018 Remaining Operational Request Dock
A. DOCK FLOAT REPAIR
1. Wages & Benefits 4,429.00$
2. Fuel & Materials 500.00
3. Equipment Rental 2,000.00
6,929.00
B. NO WAKE ZONE SETUP AND PARKING LOT PREPARATION.
1. Wages & Benefits 6,116.00$
2. Fuel, Signs & Materials 1,350.00
3. Equipment Rental 1,320.00
8,786.00
C. TEMPORARY DOCK WORKER RECRUITMENT
1. Wages & Benefits 1,090.00$
2. Advertising 250.00
1,340.00$
D. INSURANCE
1. General liability.235.00$
Total 17,290.00$
006‐460‐0100 7,107.00
006‐460‐0300 460.00
006‐460‐0400 102.00
006‐460‐0500 1,563.00
006‐460‐0600 38.00
006‐460‐0700 298.00
006‐460‐0800 2,044.00
006‐460‐0900 23.00
006‐460‐2022 1,850.00
006‐460‐4534 250.00
006‐460‐4536 235.00
006‐460‐4539 3,320.00
Total 17,290.00$
Exhibit A
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FY18 Capital Requests
Requested
Department Item Cost
Parks and Rec. South Spruce widening and electrical upgrades 35,000.00$
Parks and Rec. Main St. utility installation 7,500.00
Dock Dock ramp excavation 6,200.00
48,700.00$
Considered but not requested.
Department Item Cost
None
Note: Funding for these capital improvements is available in the PU Fishery Capital Project Fund.
$50,000 was previously appropriated from the PU Fishery Fund for South Beach Access
Improvements. With the sale of the Dragseth house, PU Fishery funds previously expended have
been reimbursed with grant funds making the $50,000 available for redirection to new projects. No
new funding is needed from the PU Fishery Fund for completion of these projects.
Exhibit B
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City of Kenai
Fiscal Year 2018
Financial Projections
Fund: 006 - Personal Use Fishery Fund
Council *
Adopted Amended YTD FY2018 Projected %
FY 2018 Budget Actual Projected Variance Available
Revenues
Beach Parking 183,000$ 183,000$ 170,429$ 170,429$ 12,571$ 6.87%
Beach Camping 239,000 239,000 210,269 210,269 28,731 12.02%
Dock Launch & Park 130,000 130,000 111,848 111,848 18,152 13.96%
Dock Parking Only 15,000 15,000 12,009 12,009 2,991 19.94%
Participant Drop-off Fee 11,000 11,000 7,481 7,481 3,519 31.99%
Interest Earnings 750 750 - 750 - 0.00%
PERS Grant 2,312 2,312 - 2,312 - 0.00%
Other (4,500) (4,500) (1,126) (1,126) 0.00%
Credit Card Transaction Fees - - - - - 0.00%
Total Revenue 576,562 576,562 510,910 513,972 65,964 11.44%
Expenditures
Public Safety 109,195$ 109,195$ 97,305$ 115,585$ 6,390$ -5.85%
Streets 51,506 51,506 23,761 36,377 (15,129) 29.37%
Boating Facility 72,347 72,347 45,553 62,843 (9,504) 13.14%
Parks, Recreation & Beautification 279,584 279,584 187,338 233,072 (46,512) 16.64%
Total Expenditures 512,632 512,632 353,957 447,877 (64,755) -12.63%
Contribution To/(From) Fund Balance:63,930 63,930 156,953 66,095 1,209
Projected Lapse (23,150) 5,000 - 5,000 -
Adjusted (Deficit)/Surplus 87,080 68,930 156,953 71,095 1,209
Beginning Fund Balance 149,066 203,556 203,556 203,556
Ending Fund Balance 236,146$ 272,486$ 360,509$ 274,651$
* Council Adopted Budget includes annually adopted budget and carryforward encumbrances.
Exhibit C
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City of Kenai
Fiscal Year 2018
Personal Use Fishery Summary by Line Item
Council *
Account Expense Adopted Projected FY2018 Projected %
Number Description FY2018 Budget Actual Projected Variance Available
Salaries and Benefits
0100 Salaries 113,790$ 104,146$ 69,408$ 104,146$ -$ 0.00%
0200 Overtime 57,821 41,265 41,265 41,265 - 0.00%
0250 Holiday Pay - - - - - -
0300 Leave 1,116 883 - 883 - 0.00%
0400 Medicare 2,503 2,089 1,583 2,089 - 0.00%
0450 Social Security 5,877 5,736 5,332 5,736 - 0.00%
0500 PERS 19,210 11,712 3,613 11,712 - 0.00%
0600 Unemployment Insurance 865 179 - 179 - 0.00%
0700 Workers Compensation 5,592 4,333 3,577 4,333 - 0.00%
0800 Health & Life Insurance 18,766 14,101 4,780 14,101 - 0.00%
0900 Supplemental Retirement 1,570 1,090 532 1,090 - 0.00%
Total Salaries & Benefits 227,110$ 185,534$ 130,090$ 185,534$ -$ 0.00%
Maintenance and Operations
2021 Office Supplies - 700 - 700 - -
2022 Operating & Repair Supplies 13,100 9,464 3,214 9,464 - 0.00%
2024 Small Tools/Minor Equipment 3,005 7,410 710 7,410 - -
2026 Computer Software - - - - - -
4531 Professional Services 3,500 12,200 - 12,200 - -
4532 Communications 1,600 586 586 586 - 0.00%
4533 Travel & Transportation - - - - - -
4534 Advertising 250 250 - 250 - 0.00%
4535 Printing & Binding 9,170 2,500 - 2,500 - 0.00%
4536 Insurance 2,079 2,058 - 2,058 - -
4537 Utilities 1,078 1,072 174 1,072 - -
4538 Repair & Maintenance - 495 495 495 - -
4539 Rentals 135,240 109,088 102,168 109,088 - 0.00%
4540 Equip. Fund Pmts.- - - - - -
4541 Postage - - - - - -
4666 Books - - - - - -
4667 Dues & Publications - - - - - -
4999 General Contingency - - - - - 0.00%
5041 Miscellaneous 4,000 4,020 4,020 4,020 - -
5045 Depreciation - - - - - -
5047 Grants to Agencies - - - - - -
Total Maint. and Operations 173,022$ 149,843$ 111,367$ 149,843$ -$ 0.00%
Capital Outlay & Transfers
8061 Land - - - - - -
8062 Buildings - - - - - -
8063 Improvements - - - - - 0.00%
8064 Machinery & Equipment - - - - - -
9090 Transfers 112,500 112,500 112,500 112,500 - -
Total Capital Outlay
and Transfers 112,500$ 112,500$ 112,500$ 112,500$ -$ 0.00%
Department Total:512,632$ 447,877$ 353,957$ 447,877$ -$ 0.00%
* Council Adopted Budget includes annually adopted budget and carryforward encumbrances.
Exhibit C
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City of Kenai
Fiscal Year 2018
Fund: 006 - Personal Use Fishery Fund
Department 21 - Public Safety
Council *
Account Expense Adopted Projected Year to Date FY2018 Available %
Number Description FY2018 Budget Actual Projected Budget Available
Salaries and Benefits
0100 Salaries 24,100$ 24,100$ 13,566$ 19,992$ 4,108$ 17.05%
0200 Overtime 8,033 8,033 8,287 8,287 (254) -3.16%
0250 Holiday Pay - - - - - 0.00%
0300 Leave - - - - - 0.00%
0400 Medicare 466 466 317 410 56 12.02%
0450 Social Security 1,992 1,992 1,355 1,753 239 12.00%
0500 PERS - - - - - 0.00%
0600 Unemployment Insurance 161 161 - 32 129 80.12%
0700 Workers Compensation 913 913 480 681 232 25.41%
0800 Health & Life Insurance - - - - - 0.00%
0900 Supplemental Retirement - - - - - 0.00%
Total Salaries & Benefits 35,665$ 35,665$ 24,005$ 31,155$ 4,510$ 12.65%
Maintenance and Operations
2021 Office Supplies - - - - - 0.00%
2022 Operating & Repair Supplies - - - - - 0.00%
2024 Small Tools/Minor Equipment - - - 2,200 (2,200) 0.00%
2026 Computer Software - - - - - 0.00%
4531 Professional Services - - - 8,700 (8,700) 0.00%
4532 Communications - - - - - 0.00%
4533 Travel & Transportation - - - - - 0.00%
4534 Advertising - - - - - 0.00%
4535 Printing & Binding - - - - - 0.00%
4536 Insurance 230 230 - 230 - 0.00%
4537 Utilities - - - - - 0.00%
4538 Repair & Maintenance - - - - - 0.00%
4539 Rentals - - - - - 0.00%
4540 Equip. Fund Pmts.- - - - - 0.00%
4541 Postage - - - - - 0.00%
4666 Books - - - - - 0.00%
4667 Dues & Publications - - - - - 0.00%
4999 Contingency - - - - - 0.00%
5041 Miscellaneous - - - - - 0.00%
5045 Depreciation - - - - - 0.00%
5047 Grants to Agencies - - - - - 0.00%
Total Maint. and Operations 230$ 230$ -$11,130$ (10,900)$ -4739.13%
Capital Outlay & Transfers
8061 Land - - - - - 0.00%
8062 Buildings - - - - - 0.00%
8063 Improvements - - - - - 0.00%
8064 Machinery & Equipment - - - - - 0.00%
9090 Transfers Out 73,300 73,300 73,300 73,300 - 0.00%
Total Capital Outlay
and Transfers 73,300$ 73,300$ 73,300$ 73,300$ -$ 0.00%
Department Total:109,195$ 109,195$ 97,305$ 115,585$ (6,390)$ -5.85%
* Council Adopted Budget includes annually adopted budget and carryforward encumbrances.
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City of Kenai
Fiscal Year 2018
Fund: 006 - Personal Use Fishery Fund
Department 33 - Streets
Council *
Account Expense Adopted Projected Year to Date FY2018 Available %
Number Description FY2018 Budget Actual Projected Budget Available
Salaries and Benefits
0100 Salaries 10,263$ 10,263$ 7,053$ 10,809$ (546)$ -5.32%
0200 Overtime 3,783 3,783 167 167 3,616 95.59%
0250 Holiday Pay - - - - - 0.00%
0300 Leave 328 328 - 240 88 26.83%
0400 Medicare 209 209 100 154 55 26.32%
0450 Social Security - - 18 18 (18) 0.00%
0500 PERS 3,513 3,513 920 2,640 873 24.85%
0600 Unemployment Insurance 72 72 - 20 52 72.22%
0700 Workers Compensation 551 551 268 426 125 22.69%
0800 Health & Life Insurance 2,859 2,859 768 1,818 1,041 36.41%
0900 Supplemental Retirement 222 222 147 159 63 28.38%
Total Salaries & Benefits 21,800$ 21,800$ 9,441$ 16,451$ 5,349$ 24.54%
Maintenance and Operations
2021 Office Supplies - - - - - 0.00%
2022 Operating & Repair Supplies 5,000 5,000 245 2,145 2,855 57.10%
2024 Small Tools/Minor Equipment - - - - - 0.00%
2026 Computer Software - - - - - 0.00%
4531 Professional Services - - - - - 0.00%
4532 Communications - - - - - 0.00%
4533 Travel & Transportation - - - - - 0.00%
4534 Advertising - - - - - 0.00%
4535 Printing & Binding - - - - - 0.00%
4536 Insurance 106 106 - 106 - 0.00%
4537 Utilities - - - - - 0.00%
4538 Repair & Maintenance - - - - - 0.00%
4539 Rentals 20,700 20,700 10,175 13,775 6,925 33.45%
4540 Equip. Fund Pmts.- - - - - 0.00%
4541 Postage - - - - - 0.00%
4666 Books - - - - - 0.00%
4667 Dues & Publications - - - - - 0.00%
4999 Contingency - - - - - 0.00%
5041 Miscellaneous - - - - - 0.00%
5045 Depreciation - - - - - 0.00%
5047 Grants to Agencies - - - - - 0.00%
Total Maint. and Operations 25,806$ 25,806$ 10,420$ 16,026$ 9,780$ 37.90%
Capital Outlay & Transfers
8061 Land - - - - - 0.00%
8062 Buildings - - - - - 0.00%
8063 Improvements - - - - - 0.00%
8064 Machinery & Equipment - - - - - 0.00%
9090 Transfers Out 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 - 0.00%
Total Capital Outlay
and Transfers 3,900$ 3,900$ 3,900$ 3,900$ -$ 0.00%
Department Total:51,506$ 51,506$ 23,761$ 36,377$ 15,129$ 29.37%
* Council Adopted Budget includes annually adopted budget and carryforward encumbrances.
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Fund: 006 - Personal Use Fishery Fund
Department 45 - Parks, Recreation & Beautification
Council *
Account Expense Adopted Projected Year to Date FY2018 Available %
Number Description FY2018 Budget Actual Projected Budget Available
Salaries and Benefits
0100 Salaries 54,530$ 54,530$ 32,659$ 50,108$ 4,422$ 8.11%
0200 Overtime 36,170 36,170 24,539 24,539 11,631 32.16%
0250 Holiday Pay - - - - - 0.00%
0300 Leave 408 408 - 183 225 55.15%
0400 Medicare 1,320 1,320 817 1,074 246 18.64%
0450 Social Security 2,889 2,889 2,839 2,845 44 1.52%
0500 PERS 11,028 11,028 1,605 6,421 4,607 41.78%
0600 Unemployment Insurance 456 456 - 89 367 80.48%
0700 Workers Compensation 2,646 2,646 1,922 2,021 625 23.62%
0800 Health & Life Insurance 12,154 12,154 3,070 9,297 2,857 23.51%
0900 Supplemental Retirement 1,018 1,018 310 833 185 18.17%
Total Salaries & Benefits 122,619$ 122,619$ 67,761$ 97,410$ 25,209$ 20.56%
Maintenance and Operations
2021 Office Supplies - - - 700 (700) 0.00%
2022 Operating & Repair Supplies 5,500 5,500 2,744 5,244 256 4.65%
2024 Small Tools/Minor Equipment 3,005 3,005 710 5,210 (2,205) -73.38%
2026 Computer Software - - - - - 0.00%
4531 Professional Services 3,500 3,500 - 3,500 - 0.00%
4532 Communications 1,600 1,600 586 586 1,014 63.38%
4533 Travel & Transportation - - - - - 0.00%
4534 Advertising - - - - - 0.00%
4535 Printing & Binding 7,670 7,670 - 2,500 5,170 67.41%
4536 Insurance 1,487 1,487 - 1,487 - 0.00%
4537 Utilities 1,078 1,078 174 1,072 6 0.56%
4538 Repair & Maintenance - - 495 495 (495) 0.00%
4539 Rentals 102,025 102,025 83,748 83,748 18,277 17.91%
4540 Equip. Fund Pmts.- - - - - 0.00%
4541 Postage - - - - - 0.00%
4666 Books - - - - - 0.00%
4667 Dues & Publications - - - - - 0.00%
4999 Contingency - - - - - 0.00%
5041 Miscellaneous 4,000 4,000 4,020 4,020 (20) -0.50%
5045 Depreciation - - - - - 0.00%
5047 Grants to Agencies - - - - - 0.00%
Total Maint. and Operations 129,865$ 129,865$ 92,477$ 108,562$ 21,303$ 16.40%
Capital Outlay & Transfers
8061 Land - - - - - 0.00%
8062 Buildings - - - - - 0.00%
8063 Improvements - - - - - 0.00%
8064 Machinery & Equipment - - - - - 0.00%
9090 Transfers Out 27,100 27,100 27,100 27,100 - 0.00%
Total Capital Outlay
and Transfers 27,100$ 27,100$ 27,100$ 27,100$ -$ 0.00%
Department Total:279,584$ 279,584$ 187,338$ 233,072$ 46,512$ 16.64%
* Council Adopted Budget includes annually adopted budget and carryforward encumbrances.
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City of Kenai
Fiscal Year 2018
Fund: 006 - Personal Use Fishery Fund
Department 60 - Boating Facility
Council *
Account Expense Adopted Projected Year to Date FY2018 Available %
Number Description FY2018 Budget Actual Projected Budget Available
Salaries and Benefits
0100 Salaries 24,897$ 24,897$ 16,130$ 23,237$ 1,660$ 6.67%
0200 Overtime 9,835 9,835 8,272 8,272 1,563 15.89%
0250 Holiday Pay - - - - - 0.00%
0300 Leave 380 380 - 460 (80) -21.05%
0400 Medicare 508 508 349 451 57 11.22%
0450 Social Security 996 996 1,120 1,120 (124) -12.45%
0500 PERS 4,669 4,669 1,088 2,651 2,018 43.22%
0600 Unemployment Insurance 176 176 - 38 138 78.41%
0700 Workers Compensation 1,482 1,482 907 1,205 277 18.69%
0800 Health & Life Insurance 3,753 3,753 942 2,986 767 20.44%
0900 Supplemental Retirement 330 330 75 98 232 70.30%
Total Salaries & Benefits 47,026$ 47,026$ 28,883$ 40,518$ 6,508$ 13.84%
Maintenance and Operations
2021 Office Supplies - - - - - 0.00%
2022 Operating & Repair Supplies 2,600 2,600 225 2,075 525 20.19%
2024 Small Tools/Minor Equipment - - - - - 0.00%
2026 Computer Software - - - - - 0.00%
4531 Professional Services - - - - - 0.00%
4532 Communications - - - - - 0.00%
4533 Travel & Transportation - - - - - 0.00%
4534 Advertising 250 250 - 250 - 0.00%
4535 Printing & Binding 1,500 1,500 - - 1,500 100.00%
4536 Insurance 256 256 - 235 21 8.20%
4537 Utilities - - - - - 0.00%
4538 Repair & Maintenance - - - - - 0.00%
4539 Rentals 12,515 12,515 8,245 11,565 950 7.59%
4540 Equip. Fund Pmts.- - - - - 0.00%
4541 Postage - - - - - 0.00%
4666 Books - - - - - 0.00%
4667 Dues & Publications - - - - - 0.00%
4999 Contingency - - - - - 0.00%
5041 Miscellaneous - - - - - 0.00%
5045 Depreciation - - - - - 0.00%
5047 Grants to Agencies - - - - - 0.00%
Total Maint. and Operations 17,121$ 17,121$ 8,470$ 14,125$ 2,996$ 17.50%
Capital Outlay & Transfers
8061 Land - - - - - 0.00%
8062 Buildings - - - - - 0.00%
8063 Improvements - - - - - 0.00%
8064 Machinery & Equipment - - - - - 0.00%
9090 Transfers Out 8,200 8,200 8,200 8,200 - 0.00%
Total Capital Outlay
and Transfers 8,200$ 8,200$ 8,200$ 8,200$ -$ 0.00%
Department Total:72,347$ 72,347$ 45,553$ 62,843$ 9,504$ 13.14%
* Council Adopted Budget includes annually adopted budget and carryforward encumbrances.
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Transactions Summary
Item 2014 2015 2016 2017 Average % Change
Total Transactions 22542 24878 22338 20068 22457 ‐11%
Paid Transactions 20306 18791 20213 17955 19316 ‐7%
Free Transactions 2236 6087 2125 2114 3141 ‐33%
Person Sessions 56897 62173 59767 51198 57509 ‐11%
Total Transactions 2014 2015 2016 2017 Average % Change
North Beach 10116 13944 11800 10258 11530 ‐11%
South Beach 7400 6172 5805 5804 6295 ‐8%
Dock 4981 4762 4732 4006 4620 ‐13%
Free Transactions 2014 2015 2016 2017 Average % Change
North Beach 1525 5522 1839 1424 2578 ‐45%
South Beach 711 565 286 690 563 23%
Paid Transactions 2014 2015 2016 2017 Average % Change
North Beach 8591 8422 9961 8835 8952 ‐1%
South Beach 6689 5607 5519 5114 5732 ‐11%
Dock 4981 4762 4732 4006 4620 ‐13%
North Beach 2014 2015 2016 2017 Average % Change
One Hour Free Parking 700 928 1839 1424 1223 16%
Drop Off 825 4594 992 779 1798 ‐57%
Day Use Parking 6575 6114 6263 5864 6204 ‐5%
Overnight Parking 1766 2121 2186 1910 1996 ‐4%
Camping 250 187 184 120 185 ‐35%
Upgrades 336 108 222 ‐51%
Person Sessions 23634 34471 29664 24226 27999 ‐13%
South Beach 2014 2015 2016 2017 Average % Change
One Hour Free Parking 708 502 286 690 547 26%
Drop Off 3 63 64 30 40 ‐25%
Day Use Parking 4807 3603 3463 3459 3833 ‐10%
Overnight Parking 1872 1979 1867 1533 1813 ‐15%
Camping 10 25 19 23 19 19%
Upgrades 106 68 87 ‐22%
Person Sessions 19272 15200 16311 14656 16360 ‐10%
Dock 2014 2015 2016 2017 Average % Change
Drop Off 99 11 55 ‐80%
Day Use Parking 1048 780 783 628 809.75 ‐22%
Launch and Park 3933 3982 3842 3367 3781 ‐11%
Overnight 8 0 4 ‐100%
Person Sessions 13874 12502 13791 12316 13120.75 ‐6%
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Free Transactions
City Transactions Percentage
Municipality of Anchorage 363 17.18%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough 69 3.27%
Other State or Unknown 1060 50.17%
Other Area of Alaska 29 1.37%
Kenai 247 11.69%
Soldotna 285 13.49%
Homer 11 0.52%
Sterling 31 1.47%
Other KPB 18 0.85%
Total 2113
Person Sessions
City Person Sessions Percentage
Municipality of Anchorage 28709 56%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough 7420 14%
Other State or Unknown 4386 9%
Other Area of Alaska 1703 3%
Kenai 3406 7%
Soldotna 3042 6%
Homer 615 1%
Sterling 673 1%
Other KPB 1244 2%
Total 51198
Drop Off Pass
City Drop Off Pass Amount
Municipality of Anchorage 372 3,507.96$
Matanuska-Susitna Borough 82 773.26$
Other State or Unknown 104 980.72$
Other Area of Alaska 16 150.88$
Kenai 125 1,178.75$
Soldotna 83 782.69$
Homer 6 56.58$
Sterling 6 56.58$
Other KPB 26 245.18$
Total 820 7732.6
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Municipality of Anchorage55%Matanuska‐Susitna Borough13%Other State or Unknown0%Other Area of Alaska14%Kenai7%Soldotna6%Homer1%Sterling1%Other KPB2%Kenai Peninsula18%Total TransactionsExhibit D
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Municipality of Anchorage$3,508Matanuska‐Susitna Borough$773Other State or Unknown$981Other Area of Alaska$151Kenai$1,179Soldotna$783Homer$57Sterling$57Other KPB$245Kenai Peninsula$2,320Drop Off PassesExhibit D
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Municipality of Anchorage17%Matanuska‐Susitna Borough3%Other State or Unknown50%Other Area of Alaska1%Kenai12%Soldotna14%Homer1%Sterling1%Other KPB1%Kenai Peninsula29%Free TransactionsExhibit D
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Municipality of Anchorage45%Matanuska‐Susitna Borough10%Other State or Unknown13%Other Area of Alaska2%Kenai15%Soldotna10%Homer1%Sterling1%Other KPB3%Kenai Peninsula 30%Person SessionsExhibit D
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COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
NOVEMER 9, 2017 – 4:30 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
CHAIR VELDA GELLER, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Geller called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members Present: J. Hollier, R. Williams, M. Milewski, Chair V. Geller, B. Osborn,
B. Modigh, L. Nelson, Vice Chair A. Weeks
Members Absent:
Staff/Council Liaison Present: City Manager P. Ostrander, Public Works Director S. Wedemeyer,
Senior Center Director K. Romain
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Councilor Osborn MOVED to approve the agenda and Council Member Weeks SECONDED the
motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. September 14, 2017
Councilor Nelson MOVED to approve the September 14, 2017 meeting summary; Council
Member Milewski SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Generator
City Manager Ostrander introduced S. Wedemeyer, who had done research into a generator for
the Senior Center. Wedemeyer stated his department had tracked electricity used during peak
hours and recommended a 80 KW, mobile on a trailer. Cost for project is around $75,000.
Questions were asked regarding mobility, storage, size, funding possibilities, used equipment,
and function ability in a natural disaster.
Commission Discussion – City is in the process of updating Natural Disaster Plan; could put in a
capital improvement request. It was suggested to put it on hold, financial concerns, but thanks
were expressed for the information.
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b. Senior Center Rentals
Senior Center rental fees were discussed; they will be reviewed during upcoming budget for
FY2019. A brief history was given on seniors using facility with no rental fees charged.
There was discussion on building rental fees and costs.
Councilor Weeks MOVED to recommend a charge of $125.00 security fee to cover staff hours,
when used by seniors outside of a normal Senior Center function, be submitted to
Administration for consideration in the FY2019 fee schedule; Council Member Williams
SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
7. REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director – Director Romain noted that the Hilcorp Area Wide
Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon is on November 21. In addition, there is a Food
Drive at the Senior Center through December 15 for distribution throughout the
senior community.
b. Council on Aging Chair – Expressed thanks to City Manager P. Ostrander,
Public Works Director S. Wedemeyer, and City Council for Senior Connections
Inc. for the new Atrium.
c. City Council Liaison – None
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – December 14, 2017
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Council Member Weeks inquired about Active Shooter Training. City Manager P. Ostrander
responded that Kenai Peninsula District officers do the training. There is possible training for
staff and volunteers.
Council Members Weeks and Modigh questioned internet access to seniors at the Senior
Center. Discussion about free Wi-Fi, usage, etc.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None
11. INFORMATION - None
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jacquelyn Kennedy
Deputy Clerk
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NOVEMBER 9, 2017 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
J. Zirul, P. Minelga, G. Feeken, D. Pitts, J. Bielefeld
J. Zirul, C. Henry, K. Dodge
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Council Member H. Knackstedt
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
Chairman Feeken noted the following addition to the packet:
Add to Item 5.b Rehabilitation of Willow Street
• Informational Memo
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of City Manager Memo,
Laydown 5b to Unfinished Business; Commissioner Pitts SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. October 12, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the meeting summary from October 12, 2017 and
Commissioner Pitts SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Signage for Field of Flowers
General discussion occurred about the sign samples provided by the Airport Manager. The Airport
Manager also reported that she had approached the Art Department at Kenai Central High School
(KCHS).
The Commission was supportive of the KCHS Art Department. The Airport agreed to continue
working on designs.
b. Rehabilitation of Willow Street
Commission reviewed the laydown memo provided by the City Manager. The Airport Manager
reported that the FAA confirmed the rehabilitation wasn’t eligible for Airport Improvement Project
grants.
The Commission expressed interest in more information about the life of the road from the
terminal to the north airport gate, as well as the historical information about the road.
The Commission appreciated the information provided.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation – First Amendment to Kenai Municipal Airport
Vending Machine Concession Agreement.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to recommend approval of the First Amendment to Kenai
Municipal Airport Vending Machine Concession; Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
7. REPORTS
a. Airport Manager – Airport Manager Bondurant reported the following:
• Much work was prepared by the City Administration for the upcoming work session
on November 29 regarding Land Policies. Attendance was requested.
• Fireworks will be displayed off the end of the airport when Chrismas Comes to
Kenai on November 24.
b. City Council Liaison – Council Member Knackstedt reported on Council Meeting
actions.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – December 14, 2017
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None
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11. INFORMATION ITEMS – None
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jacquelyn Kennedy
Deputy City Clerk
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 2017 – 6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHRISTINE HUTCHINSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Commission Chair Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as
follows:
Commissioners present: C. Hutchison, G. Greenberg, N. DuPerron, J. Desimone, B.
Peters, M. Dunn, C. Crandall
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff/Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Wedemeyer, Council Member J.
Glendening
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented.
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the meeting agenda; and Commissioner Crandall
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. October 9, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 9, 2017; and
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion – Defining Roles & Responsibilities
Dillingham’s Harbor Commission was discussed, as detailed on their website, and their meeting
minutes were requested. The Dillingham Harbor Commission meets twice a year and as needed.
Phone calls were made to local residents asking for input on commission duties as well as input
on No-W ake signs. It was stated that the City Manager has authority to make No-Wake zones.
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Discussion occurred regarding dip net season, drifters, lease holders, and No-Wake signs. A
status of No-Wake signs was requested. It was stated that the Lands Manager could provide
lease holder information.
A work session was requested for December to discuss commission roles and responsibilities.
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to have a short December commission meeting, followed by a
work session; Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
6. NEW BUSINESS – None.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director – Director S. Wedemeyer noted that the cathodic
protection design for dock pilings was in progress. Also, a dip net report may be
ready for the next meeting.
b. Commission Chair – None
c. City Council Liaison – Councilor J. Glendening stated that the harbor has
economic value and that having No-W ake zones are important. He noted that the
the City Clerk is working on standardizing commission agendas; discussed the dip
net report; the possibility of vendors; and handicap access. He also passed around
a sign regarding pallet burning and discussed recent City Council agenda items.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – December 11, 2017
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Commissioner C. Crandall expressed interest in extending the boat ramp and asked why there
were no vendors. Public Works Director S. Wedemeyer explained why that was not feasible and
how the deed that transferred property from State to City does not allow it.
Commissioner C. Crandall noted that there were no fish cleaning tables or boat mechanics.
Commissioner M. Dunn explained that the river freezes up so there cannot be a harbor in the
Kenai River.
Commissioner N. DuPerron suggested that these topics be discussed at the work session.
Commissioner G. Greenberg noted he will continue to try to get meeting minutes from other
Harbor Commissions.
Commissioner B. Peters thanked Council Member Knackstedt for attending the meeting and
asked if there will be a joint work session with the Parks and Recreation Commission in the spring
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regarding dip net season. Councilor J. Glendening agreed it was suitable and he spoke on the
Bluff Erosion Project as requested by Commissioner B. Peters.
N. DuPerron thanked Council Liaison J. Glendening for his input and the audience in attendance.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Andrew Sayers introduced himself to the Commission.
11. INFORMATION – None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jacquelyn Kennedy
Deputy Clerk
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 2, 2017 – 7:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: J. Halstead, C. Stephens, J. Joanis, S. Kisena
Commissioners absent: T. Wisniewski, N. Widmayer
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Member J.
Glendening
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Director B. Frates requested to add Little Free Library to the agenda.
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to add Little Free Library to Item 6, Unfinished Business on the
agenda; Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. May 4, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 4, 2017; Commissioner
Joanis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. July 11, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of July 11, 2017;
Commissioner Kisena SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
c. September 7, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of September 7, 2017;
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Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d. October 5, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 5, 2017;
Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None
5. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED – None
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Little Free Library
Commissioner J. Halstead presented a Little Free Library he constructed and reported that he
has a few others interested in helping build more.
Commissioner J. Joanis inquired about how many are needed and where they would be located.
Parks & Recreation Director Frates responded that the library requested 10 and he would work
with the Library Director for determining location. He added that there were some park locations,
although vandalism was a concern, certainly City facilities would be included.
Commissioner J. Joanis expressed her support and suggested an initial “kick-off” by encouraging
children to capture a picture of themselves at various locations and possibly include prizes.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion – Kenai Flats Wildlife Viewing Area Interpretive Displays
As previously reported, the interpretive displays at the Wildlife Viewing Area were in disrepair. It
was stated that there were several options explored for getting them replaced. Commissioner J.
Halstead previously volunteered to design six new signs based on topics chosen.
Director B. Frates reported the signs were similarly formatted, easy to read, and with interesting
facts on them. Chairman Stephens stated he agreed with the comments and liked the layout and
format.
Director B. Frates reported the cost savings with volunteer support was significant and he
expressed his appreciation for Commissioner J. Halstead’s willingness on this project and for his
expertise.
8. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director – Frates reported the following:
• The monthly report was in the packet and highlighted the hiring of a new
Operator and the Fall Pumpkin Festival.
• A Drone Technical Conference on November 21, sponsored by the Kenai
Peninsula Borough.
• A Spruce Bark Beetle Workshop coming up, sponsored by UAF
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Cooperative Extension Service.
b. Commission Chair – Stephens welcomed S. Kisena and J. Joanis to the
Commission and thanked them for their service.
c. City Council Liaison – Glendening reported the Council’s recognition of Tim
Wisniewski’s volunteer service of over 30 years.
9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – December 7, 2017
Commissioner Halstead stated he will not be in attendance of the next meeting.
10. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS – None
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None
12. INFORMATION – None
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jacquelyn Kennedy
Deputy City Clerk
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOVEMBER 8, 2017- 7:00 P.M.
COMMISSION VICE CHAIR PETERSON, PRESIDING
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Commission Vice Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Commission Vice Chair Peterson led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Commissioners present: D. Fikes, V. Askin, J. Halstead, G. Greenberg, K. Peterson, B.
Springer
Staff/Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, City Clerk J. Heinz, Planning Assistant, W.
Anderson, and Council Liaison J. Glendening
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Askin SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the consent agenda; Commissioner Greenberg
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the
Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of
the General Orders.
e. *Excused Absences – J. Twait.
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2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. *October 25, 2017
Minutes were approved by the consent agenda.
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) None scheduled.
4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes)
John Hamilton Googled property values versus gravel pits; property values in the proximity of
gravel pits near adjoining or up to a mile away see reduced property values.
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Resolution No. PZ2017-33 Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an
approximately 1,396 square-foot Retail Marijuana Store within an existing approximately
10,560 square-foot commercial building; consisting of an approximately 300 square-foot
retail area, marijuana product storage area and an approximately 1,300 square-foot non-
marijuana storage basement, located on the property known as 10767 Kenai Spur
Highway, Space D, Lot 1-C, Spur Subdivision No. 2, KPB Parcel No. 04705106.
Application submitted by: Ryan Tunseth, P.O. Box 1922, Alaska 99611.
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report, which was provided in the packet, noting the
Conditional Use Permit was for the operation of a Commercial Marijuana Establishment which
would contain an approximately 1,396 square foot retail marijuana store within an existing 10,560
square foot commercial building consisting of an approximately 300 square foot retail area and
an approximately 1,000 non-marijuana storage basement and, based on the review of criteria,
found that the permit could be approved with the following conditions:
• Further development of the property shall conform with all Federal, State, and local
regulations;
• A building permit will be required for the construction of the Commercial Marijuana
Establishment as shown on the submitted floor plan;
• Prior to issuance of the Building Permit, the applicant shall submit a Landscape Site Plan
for review and approval by Planning Administration. The Landscape Site Plan shall
demonstrate compliance with Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 14.25-Landscaping/Site
Plan Regulations;
• Prior to operation of the Retail Marijuana Store the applicant shall submit a copy of the
approved and fully executed licensed from the Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana Control Board.
The applicant shall comply with all regulations stipulated by the State of Alaska Marijuana
Control Board;
• A sign permit will be required for the construction of any proposed signage;
• Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code Section, 14.20.150(f) the applicant shall submit an
annual report to the City of Kenai.
MOTION:
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Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2017-33 with staff
recommendations and Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion.
Commission Vice Chair Peterson opened the floor for public testimony.
Cathy Hammer objected to the Conditional Use Permit pointing out she had a tax and accounting
business in another suite of the building; noted she recognized the state legalized marijuana but
it was still illegal federally and was concerned that it would jeopardize her licenses which were
federal licenses. She also pointed out that the space had a drop ceiling and was concerned that
smells would drift to the adjacent spaces; also concerned with safety late at night with unknown
clientele and transient drug users in the empty lot across the street.
Cassie Kiel owner of Kelsi’s Closet objected to the Conditional Use Permit noting she had invested
time, money, and other resources into the inventory in her store; expressed concern with the
impact the clientele and potential smells that the retail marijuana store would have on her
business; noted some of her staff were underage. She noted that she recognized the benefit to
the City in increased taxes but suggested the space wasn’t an appropriate location.
Denise Linnell expressed objection; noted her husband’s business was a tenant in an adjacent
building. She pointed out that her husband had sent a letter and reiterated what his letter stated,
that the permit could only be approved if certain conditions were satisfied suggesting that the use
would significantly impair property value, that they disagreed that the use was in harmony with
Comprehensive Plan, and that the use was harmful to public safety, health, or welfare. She
encouraged denying the permit and keeping the central portion of Kenai thriving.
Ryan Tunseth, applicant, spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit noting he had canvassed
the area and never heard concerns from neighboring tenants; pointed out that odor was rarely an
issue as the product was contained and prepackaged; also pointed out his unit was separated by
a wall. He explained that he would have a significant investment in not only product but also
security cameras and air filtration to comply with state licensing.
Jake Reed, associated with Cassie Kiel, spoke against the Conditional Use Permit noting he had
built a wall in one of the spaces in the building and explained that the drop ceiling did not provide
for each suite being a sealed space; also noted the odor that had drifted from the former hair and
nail salon were constantly noticeable. He noted that the spaces not being sealed off were a main
concern, that he definitely expected to smell the marijuana odor, and was concerned about the
clothing inventory.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, public comment was closed.
Concern with Millennial Square being adjacent to the premises was noted; suggested that the
City explored the idea for it to be a significant event park in the future. It was also noted that even
though it was not designated a park, soccer and softball games took place in the area.
Administration provided the definition of park or youth center/facility as defined in Kenai Municipal
Code. Clarification was provided that if the Conditional Use Permit were to be approved and then
area became a park later, the premises could remain as long as it was used pursuant to the
Conditional Use Permit.
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It was noted the Event Park was supported but was no longer in the budget; further noted that if
or when bluff erosion remediation happened, there would be answers to the questions of the
space and its use as a park.
Commissioner Fikes expressed concern with odors in the shared space building and the ability to
accomplish segregating the premises.
Commissioner Springer noted his intention to vote against the Conditional Use Permit due to the
hardship that the use placed on other tenants; suggested Millennial Square and its use by young
people was not interpreted correctly under the code.
Commissioner Askin noted her opposition to the Conditional Use Permit due to public opposition
and disagreed with the interpretation of the park definitoin; suggested the applicant would run a
great business in another location.
Commissioner Greenberg noted he would vote in favor of the Conditional Use Permit as he
agreed that it met the requirements; noted the existing bar across from Millennial Square that had
been there; reiterating that adjacent property had not been designated a park. Also noted odor
concerns were expected to be minimal because the proposal didn’t include a cultivation facility
and the negative air conditions could mitigate the odors.
Commissioner Halstead expressed concerns with Millennial Square being adjacent, odor,
impaired driving, security, and neighboring tenants disapproval of the use.
VOTE:
YEA: Greenberg, Peterson
NAY: Fikes, Askin, Halstead, Springer
MOTION FAILED .
Commission Vice Chair Peterson noted the fifteen-day appeal period.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. *Resolution No. PZ2017-35 - Application for a Home Occupation Permit for a Day Care of
no more than eight (8) children under the age of twelve (12), including children related to
the caregiver, submitted by Martina McCaughey, 701 Maple Dr., Kenai, AK 99611.
Approved by the consent agenda.
9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council – Council Member Glendening reviewed the Action Agenda for the November
1 City Council meeting which was provided in the packet.
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b. Borough Planning – No report; next meeting November 13.
c. Administration – City Planner M. Kelley noted the November 22 meeting had been
cancelled.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
Ryan Tunseth pointed out that the City of Kenai was linear with only one area identified as city
center and the desire to place businesses in that corridor; noted he provided photos of the space
to the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office; pointed out the requirements for controlling
temperature and pressure to mitigate odor. He also suggested that had there been an intent to
provide for soccer fields, new ones would have been built because of the proximity to the bluff of
the area being used.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: December 13, 2017
Commissioner Halstead noted he would be absent.
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: None.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC
City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.kenai.city
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
TO: Glenda Feeken , Chair, and Kenai Airport Commission Members
THROUGH: Pau l Ostrander, City Manager ? 0 .
FROM: Sean Wedemeyer, Public Works Director/Capital Proj ects Manager S !l\v'
DATE: No vemb er 2, 2017
SUBJECT: Response to request for information regarding paving improvements to N.
Willow St.
The purpose of this memo is to provide information in response to a request from the Airport
Commission. It is my understanding that the portion of the street in question is from the
intersection with Marathon Road to the intersection of westbound Airport Way I entrance road to
the terminal. If these project limits are incorrect, calculations below will need to be adjusted.
I used the 2015 Magic Ave. project as opposed to the more recent First St. proj ect to determine
possible cost per square foot because I assumed a reconstructed N. Willow would not include
added curbs or sidewalk or other improvements .
rv1agic Ave. 14,377 s f N. Willow 108,096 sf rv1arathon Road 45,354 sf N. Willow 108,096 sf
Bidder Pave $I sf rv1agic $/sf x 108,096 Pulverize $I sf rv1arathon $/sf x 108,096
Eng's Estimate $209,162 $ 14.55 $ 1,572,621.24 $ 50 ,0 00.00 $ 1.10 $ 119,169.20
Fosters Const. $184,994 $ 12.87 $ 1,390,909.89 $39,000.00 $ 0 .86 $ 92,951 .98
Big Mikes $234,709 $ 16.33 $ 1,764,697.84 $26,000.00 $ 0.57 $ 61,967.99
AK RoadBuilders $210,470 $ 14.64 $ 1,582 ,455.67 $20,000.00 $ 0.44 $ 47,667.68
Peninsula Const. $231 ,986 $ 16.14 $ 1 , 7 44,227.49 No Bid
Average $214,264 $ 14.90 $ 1 ,610 ,982.42 $33,750.00 $ 0 .74 $ 80,439.21
The portion of N. Willow from the Terminal to the Tower was paved in 1985 and is in poor
condition. The Alaska Department of Transportation (ADOT) paved the portion from t he Tower
to Marathon Road in 2011 as an addition to the project paving Baron Park Lane and HEA
Access Road . I confirmed my suspicion through co nve rsations with the engineer and contractor
who performed the wo rk that unsuitable soils were not removed from the road prism prior to
paving N. Willow. Thi s strongly contributes to the acce lerated failure of road due to sign ificant
heaving every spring , especially the portion nearest to Marathon . To reconstruct the road
properly will require significant excavation and fill. The Magic project did inc lude excavation and
fill , however withou t proper test hole boring logs, and at least a partial design , the fi nal cost to
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construct is difficult to determine with any certainty. The cost to properly construct a paved road
could be higher than the figures in the table above.
Another option would be to pulverize the existing pavement in place, grade and compact it. The
final product would be similar to the new South Beach Access Road. The City would be able to
grade it as needed . The cost of this option will vary on a number of factors . The $20 ,000 low
bid from AK Roadbuilders to perform similar work on Marathon was in large part because they
already had the equipment and work force in Kenai for another job. Un less that were the case
at the time of bidding N. Willow, I would expect the cost to be closer to the average extrapolated
amount of $80,439 than that of the low bidder.
These figures do not account for inflation .
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Telephone : (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.kenai.city
November 2017 -Airport Managers Report
2010 Master Plan -Awaiting final FAA comments and approval of the Airport Layout Plan .
2016 Small Taxiway & Aircraft Tie down Project -The project is complete and is being
closed out.
2016 Fencing Rehabilitation -The project is currently under design for the automatic
gates and the access control system.
2016 Improved Airport Drainage -Project is complete and is being closed out.
2016 Airfield Marking, Signage, & Crack sealing -Project is complete and is being closed
out.
2017 Terminal Rehabilitation Project -Design Grant -The Des ign team held the first
meeting with the Airport tenants on October 24, 2017 . The meeting was well attended
with a lot of good input and participation . The Design team will meet again the week of
November 27 .
2017 Snow Removal Equipment -The SRE equipment has been ordered and should be
delivered this winter season .
In-house:
The Airport has established a call-out list for temporary equipment operators and the two
seasonal positions are filled .
A irport Manager attended the Drone Te chnica l Conference on Tuesday , November 21.
Professionals spoke to the different types and uses of drones in the market toda y and the
FAA rules and regulations that govern their use.
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September Enplanement Report
Grant
1 ,716
22.74%
October 2017
7,546
Munlclpal Airport
RAVN GRANT Total Month ALASKA AVIATION 2017
Jan uary 5 ,576 1,584 7,160
February 5 ,097 1,518 6 ,615
March 5 ,480 1,726 7,2 06
A pril 5,2 16 1,677 6 ,893
Mav 5,4 99 1,605 7,104
June 6.067 1,931 7,998
July 8,643 2 ,209 10,852
August 8,164 2 ,619 10,783
September 6,06 1 1,953 8,01 4
Ocl ober 5.830 1,716 7,546
Novembe r
Decem be r
Totals 61 ,633 18 538 80, 171
Terminal -Vehicle Parking Revenues
October
2016
7,104
6,481
6 ,798
6 ,144
7,296
7,563
11 ,234
11 ,062
8,019
7,679
7,096
7,136
93,6 12
FY17 $23,767 FY17 Total $236 ,886
FY18 $20,797 FY18 YTD $80 ,119
Change
from 2016
56
134
408
749
-192
435
-382
-279
-5
-133
791
Vehicle Parking Revenues
27500
25000
22500 >--l------~~-----------
20000
17500
RAVN
5,830
77 .26%
KENAI
AVIATION
13
17
22
47
26
36
15
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12500 .__
10000 .__ --
• FY17
•FY18
7500 .__ --
5000 .__ --
2500 .__ ->-
0
Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Combined
Month
Total
7,173
6,632
7,228
6,940
7,130
8,034
10,867
54004
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Telephone : (907) 283-7535 I Fax : (907) 283-3014
www.kenai .city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager? 0 '
Robert J . Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
November 30, 2017
Mid-month Report
A large portion of work performed by the Parks & Recreation maintenance crew throughout the
month of November revolved around decorating and installing holiday lights around town .
Additionally, the staff have been busy removing snow from sidewalks and parking lots at various
locations.
Below represents recent tasks and activities completed:
• Department coordinated with the Kenai Softball Assoc iation for assembling one of the
new bleachers for Field #3. Assembly of the second bleacher will be scheduled in the
near future, possibly by one of the local softball teams.
• Crew assisted the Chamber with ground maintenance activities in preparation for
Christmas Comes to Kenai.
• Holi day decorations and lights were installed at LH Memorial Park, City Ha ll, Library,
Multi-Purpose Facili ty, Visitors Center, Willow St. and Kenai Spur Highway. New th is
year were lights along the Publi c Safety Building .
• Department handcrafted three (3) lighted wire mesh balls. These are current ly at the
library.
• Staff member Randy Dodge has been working on making decorative colored ice balls. If
all goes as planned , these may be displayed at the Kena i Libra ry and LH Memoria l Park .
• Grooming started on November 20 at the Kenai Nordic Trails. Resources have been
limited to date but we should be able to dedicate more time in the near future . Staff is
researching and working on pro viding a means for the public to eas ily obtain updated
grooming reports.
• Staff assisted the Kenai Central High School hockey team w ith ensuring the ir first home
game of the season went smoothly. This included making arrangements suitable for
rad io announcing and assisting with pumping heat into the bui lding under the bleachers .
• Department assisted with the City 's on-line auction .
• Staff performed repair work to the handicap platform at the MPF.
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Subject
• The East End Kenai Trails sign was recently spray-painted. Staff removed sign
temporarily for maintenance purposes.
• Staff will be hosting a Skate with Santa activity on December 16 from 1 :00 -2:00 p.m .
This will be held at the MPF and pro vi de an opportunity for children to skate with Santa
and get their pictures taken. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. This activity is
being planned in conjunction with the KCHS hockey team with cookies provided by the
Senior Center.
• Joe Halstead constructed and donated a Little Free Library (Take a Book , Leave a Book).
He's planning on building additional units for various locations throughout town .
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Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager -p .. o ~
Sean Wedemeyer, Public Works Director/Capital Projects Manager 5J1V
November 2017
Mid-Month Report; Public Works I Capital Projects
• Recruitments -Recruitment for Water & Sewer operator underway.
• Auction -The auction was very successful this year. The Streets Department did an excellent
job of organizing and selling decades of accumulated items so t ha t we can vacate the old
yard. Results attached.
• WWTP Improvements -A memo is in this packet supporting a Purchase Order increase.
• Re coat Existing Reservoir -Substantially complete. Mitigation of punch list items in progress .
• Public Safety Building Improvements -A PO increase is included in this packet. Closeout in
progress.
• Fencing Rehab with Access Control -Design in progress. Scope includes bringing security
card access to nine gates and possibly gate upgrades .
• Small Taxiways and Aircraft Tiedow n Rehabilitation -Closeout in progress . Scope i ncluded
rehabilitating pavements on Taxiways F, G and H and the long-term tie -down apron and
addressing FAA comments on taxiway and runwa y lighting as we ll as existing a nd new area
lighting .
• Terminal Building Rehab Conceptual Plan and Design -A kickoff meeting with the engineer,
architect, and City representatives was held October 11 . A meeting was held w ith the termina l
tenants on October 24 to gather their input. The final Scope of Work is in the process of being
defined. In general it will include HVAC and electrical upgrades, a new roof, better space
utilization , and cosmetic improvements .
• 2016 Improved Airport Drainage -Closeout in process. Scope included replacing the
floatplane pond outfall gate and mitigating ponding areas that attracted wildlife.
• Kenai Airport Airfield Marking and Signage 2016 -Closeout in progress .
• Dock repair -Design in progress. Subsequently administration to determine scope of work
to be bid and funding. Damage caused by the earthquake is eligible for re im bursement by ou r
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insurance company. Additional work being designed in cludes replacing the cathodic
protection to mitigate accelerated corrosion of the piling. The cathodic protection will requ ire
another funding source to construct.
• Inlet Woods Storm Drains -Closed out. We be removed from next report.
• Flight Service Station Phase 3 (Interior remodel)-Will be b id this winter. Design is complete
and includes break-room upgrades, lockers, painting , carpet, duct and carpet cleaning . This
will complete the work required by the FAA lease agreement.
• Animal Control Kennel Painting -Closeout in progress.
• Senior Center Dining Room Atrium Replacement and Roof Repa ir -Closeout in progress.
• Purchase Sander Trucks -Purchase Orders have been provided to the vendors. Delivery
anticipated in March 2018 .
• Recreation Center Improvements -Design in progress . Scope i ncludes replacing ageing
water heaters with high efficiency heaters, HVAC improvements inc luding replac ing Roof Top
Units and system upgrades, e .g. thermostat locations and flow balancing .
• Recreation Center Management Agreement -Request For Proposal (RFP ) documents in
development. A meeting was held with the proposal revie w committee to discuss scoring
criteria .
• Ryan Creek Cu lvert Repair -Four bids for design were rece ived October 20. Des ign awarded
to the low bidder, Nelson Engineering. This culvert crosses Frontage Road from Le if Hansen
Memorial Park to the drainage that runs next to the Senior Center.
• USACE Bluff Erosion -See City Manager's report.
• DOT KSH Rehabilitation (Widening to 5 lanes) Phase 1 Swires Rd. to Eag le Rock Dr. to Bid
in January 2018. City of Kenai water main replacement crossing KS H at Shotgun /Bea ver
Loop designed , funded , and w ill be bid with DOT project.
• DOT KSH Rehabilitation (Widening to 5 lanes) Phase 2 Eagle R ock Dr. to Sports La ke -
ADOT advises they plan to bid in November 2018.
• DOT KSH Rehabilitation (Grind and pave) MP 12.25 to 18.52 -ADOT advises they plan to bid
and construct in 2018.
• DOT Bea ve r Loop Road and Pedestrian Pathway Project -ADOT advises construction may
be possible in 2018, more likely 2019.
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Mid-Month Report
City of Kenai 2017 Auction Resu lts
Title
New loading and transfer conveyor belt
Haier Mini Fridge
1981 Pelouse Scale
Wood Desk
Plastic Slide Chute (chute on ly)
Galvanized Pipe with Flat Bar
Galvanized Pipe with Concrete Footers
Credit Card Terminals with Pin Pads & Thermal Paper
Wood Book Shelf
Heaters
T rimmers, cha in saw and spreader
Push mowers and grass catcher
B ench press weight bar w/weights , stroll er and trampoline
T able saw, be lt sander, hand saws, propane burner, tool bag
w /misc. tools , work light, anti-theft bard and e lectric pa int
sprayer
Vacuums
Vehicle tires and rims
Wood Stove
Tiller and 2 blowers
SkeeterVac Mosquito Exterminator
Snow Bucket, 10 Yard
Craftsman L T1000 riding mower 6 speed 42 inch cut
Craftsman riding mower automatic transmission
Champion 7000 watt generator
Basketball Backboard
Pa ll et of 2"x1 O" boards
Metal Roof Structure
Expanded metal lockers
Pallet of fire hose
Fuel Fill Containment Cans
Airless Paint Sprayer
Mechanical Hacksaw
Safe
Hangers
Pa ll et of assorted te lespar/tubing
Oxy/Acetylene Cart
Grader T ires
Nortel Phone Systems and Phones
#of Bids E nd Price
23 $ 785 .00
3 $ 8.00
1 $ 5 .00
1 $ 5.00
12 $ 52 .50
8 $ 71 .00
13 $ 101.00
5 $ 21.50
5 $ 22 .00
14 $ 57 .00
4 $ 36.00
7 $ 127.00
1 $ 10.00
8 $ 81 .00
7 $ 25.00
14 $ 441.00
6 $ 51.50
8 $ 129.50
24 $ 102.50
1 $ 2,500.00
23 $ 202.50
19 $ 100.00
5 $ 204.49
13 $ 115.00
16 $ 142 .50
15 $ 185.50
6 $ 61.00
8 $ 87.00
1 $ 50 .00
5 $ 26.00
5 $ 28.00
20 $ 460.00
3 $ 17.49
7 $ 51 .00
12 $ 105.50
17 $ 317.50
5 $ 323.00
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Lincoln Welder
Culvert Tubes
Tote with cordless hand tools, g rease guns and pair of Truck
Mirrors
Used Oil Collection Tank
1O'x16' insulated storage building with assorted stuff
Pallet with Buckets of nuts, bolts and assorted items
Interlocking benches on pedesta ls
Group of Power Poles
Truck Mount Hydraulic Sand Spinner
Pa ir of shelves for inside a van
Truck mount water tank
Steel Ladders
Fish Brailer
Box of toilet paper holders
Man Basket for Bucket T ruck
Metal shelf unit
Construction Site Power Tree
Ga rage door upper ra ils
6 T on Trai ler Jack T he Hammerblow Corp 180 Se r ies
Pair of Safety Jack Stands
Light Poles
Truck tires
Hydraulic Rams
Lot of Fue l Cans
15 foot Snow Push U-B lade
24" diameter steel pipe
Grease Pump Set Up for 55 Gallon Drum
1994 Cat 966 F Series II Loader 12,904 hours w/5yd Bucket.
Furnace and fire exting uishers
Rig Mats
Laminate f looring , T 111 , window blinds, shower door a nd
window
Dayton Diesel Hot water pressure washer
Grease Pump for 55 Gallon Drum
Group of assorted diameter and length pipe and culvert
Windows, g lass, and a door.
Snow gates
Lot of computer equ ipment
18 $ 380.00
33 $ 600.00
10 $ 51.00
2 $ 50.00
20 $ 1,525.00
4 $ 6 .50
11 $ 102.50
11 $ 380.00
10 $ 155.00
3 $ 10.50
16 $ 1,275 .00
3 $ 33.50
8 $ 160.00
3 $ 6.00
4 $ 53.00
3 $ 12.50
7 $ 91.00
1 $ 5 .00
14 $ 157.50
7 $ 56 .00
14 $ 413.00
21 $ 635.00
13 $ 203 .50
25 $ 115.00
13 $ 9,300.00
11 $ 77.00
19 $ 1,425.00
111 $ 69,999 .00
9 $ 53.50
45 $ 5 ,200.00
22 $ 635.00
21 $ 740 .00
41 $ 1,125.00
29 $ 710 .00
31 $ 1,535.00
33 $ 685 .00
17 $ 167.50
TOTAL $ 105,236.48
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT MID-MONTH REPORT
To: Mayor Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Thru : Paul Ostrander, City Manager -y.o -.
From: Terry Eubank, Finance Director /I.
Date: November 30, 2017
Re : Monthly Report
December 2017
The fiscal year 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) has been
completed with the assistance of many departments but especially the staff in the
finance department. The document will be presented to Council by the City's
Auditors at the December 5th meeting.
Much of the focus for the last month , and li ke ly to continue for the foreseeable
future, is the work on the City's revision to its land management and leasing
program . Many hours of analysis and discussion have and will continue to take
place as this project moves forward.
The FY19 Budget is now a major focus of the department wit h information being
compiled for department heads to assist them with their budget preparation .
Information for budget preparation will be distributed to City Departments in early
January. The Council will receive its first draft of the FY2019 budget sometime in
April or early May. The budget calendar is being discussed and finalized this
month. There is much work to be done by all City departments over the ne xt couple
of months.
The department is also preparing for a year-end rev ie w of the Airport Land Sale
and General Land Sale Permanent funds performance. Representatives from
Alaska Permanent Capital are scheduled to present a portfolio review at th e
second meeting in January_ The review will included a recommendation about
future asset allocation for the portfolio. At the January 17th meeting, Council will
have before it a resolution that will set the portfolio 's asset a ll ocation for 2018 .
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Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH :
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager ? o ·
Matt Kelley, City Planner;{~
November 30, 2017
Planning Division -Mid-Month Report
Planning and Zoning Resolutions Approved: September 14. 2017 -November 15, 2017
PZ 2017-29-Original Preliminary Plat of Aleyeska Subdivision 2017 Replat, submitted by Integrity
Surveys, 820 Set Net Dr., Kenai, AK 99611, on behalf of John C. Schweiger Loving Trust, 220
Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520 .
PZ 2017-32 -Application for Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZ97-24 (and as amended by
PZ16-16) for a coffee house , commonly known as "Veronica 's", from Mary S. Darling , Transferor,
to Stephen M. Pyfer, Transferee, located at 602 Petersen Way, and further described as Lot 39A,
Dolchok Subdivision .
PZ2017-34 -Orig inal Prelimina ry Plat of Buxton Subdivision , Eagle Rock Addition , subm itted by
Mclane Consul ting, Inc ., P.O. Box 468 , Soldotna , AK 99669, on behalf of Castillo H2H T rust ,
1509 Third Avenue, Kenai, AK 99611.
Planning and Zoning Resolutions Denied: September 14, 2017 -November 15. 2017
PZ 2017-33 Application for a Conditional Use Perm it to operate an approximately 1,396 square-
foot Retail Marijuana Store withi n an existing approximately 10,560 square-foot commercial
building ; consisting of an approximately 300 square-foot retail area , marijuana product storage
area and an appro ximate ly 1,300 square-foot non-marijuana storage basement , located on the
property known as 10767 Kenai Spur Highway , Space D, Lot 1-C, Spur Subdivision No . 2, KPB
Parcel No. 04705106. Application submitted by: Ryan Tunseth, P.O . Bo x 1922, Alaska 99611 .
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Planning Division October I November Mid-Month Report
Application found incomplete by Planning and Zoning Commission on October 11, 2017.
Commission requested additional information to be provided by the applicant.
PZ 2017-30 -Conduct Completeness Review of the application submitted by Dr. Vern Davidhizar
for a Conditional Use Permit for Extraction of Natural Resources pursuant to Kenai Mun icipal
Code 14.20.152 AND consider scheduling the application for a Pub lic Hearing on October 25,
2017. Said application affects property located at 4905 Silver Salmon Dr., and further described
as a portion of Government Lots 1 and 9, and a portion of the NE '!4 of Section 7, Township 5
North, Range 10 West lying West of Spur Highway and East of the Kenai River (Kenai Borough
Parcel No. 04937136).
Building Permits Issued : September 14, 2017 -November 15. 2017
Permit# Date Issued Owner Address Improvement Valuation Residential I
Commercial
Add plywood
B5346 19-Sep-17 John C . 255 S . sheathing & Other-
Schweiger Willow St. new exterior Commercial
metal panels
B5347 19-Sep-17 Gregory 1511 Stellar Enclosed front $6,400.00 Other-RES John Fann Dr. porch addition
B5345 19-Sep-17 Evan Fisk 140 Phillips Greenhouse $5,000.00 Other-RES Dr.
1509
B5348 20-Sep-17 Rick Luebke Bumblebee #208 Addition $24,000.00 Other-RES
Ave.
4641
B5349 28-Sep-17 Caitlin Ellis Beaver #320 SFD $36,000.00 New-SFD
Loop Rd .
85350 29-Sep-17 Eric Clore 413 Haller #233 Add ition $26,000 .00 Other-RES St.
Steve 1640 Pebble #2282 SFD
B5351 02-0ct-17 Bowen Beach Ct. w /#576 $377,000.00 New-SFD
qaraqe
85352 03-0ct-17 Kristine 204 Norman #48 Cove red $4 ,500 .00 Oth e r-RES Bailie ST . Entry Deck
#768 Second
Casey 515 Ames story addition
85353 05-0ct-17 to exisitng $20 ,000.00 Other-RES Bierner Rd . garage for
storage
Kenai Joes
85354 11-0ct-17 A laska n 800 Cook New Electrical Other-
Roadhouse Ave. Panel Com m erc ia l
Company
Kenaitze 1000 Storage Other-B5355 12-0ct-17 Mission $4 ,000.00 Indian Tribe Ave . Building Commercial
Demo &
853 56 16-0ct-17 City of 361 Senior replace $150,000.00 Other-
Kenai Ct. atrium , same Commercial
footprin t
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Ronald & 12656 Kena i Footing & Other-85357 17-0ct-17 De niece Spur Hwy. foundat ion $150,000 .00 Commercial Isaacs only
5125 Silver Relocation of MH 85358 17-0ct-17 Gale Byerly Salmon Dr ., existing trailer Inspection Sp 31
2310 1065#
85360 31-0ct-17 Steven Pohl Watergate Detached $48 ,000.00 Other-RES Garage Way w/Storaqe
Ralph & 2330 VIP 1868# w /930#
85359 31-0ct-17 Judith Dr. attached $255,000 .00 New-SFD
Imholte garage
Code Enforcement Activities
Pl anning & Zoning currently has 8 active code cases :
Junk Vehicles 7
Debris & Junk 0
GarbaQe 1
Buildinq Code Violation 0
Miscellaneous Code Violation 0
Cases transferred to Legal Department/Civil 0
Penalties beinq assessed .
TOTALS : 8
Code Enforcement Action during the months of October I November 2017:
I Closed Cases
Opened Cases I ~I
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210 Fidalgo Ave , Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www. kenai. city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
2017
Paul Ostrander, City Manager ? t? ·
David Ross, Police Chief ">i·
11 /15/2017
Police & Communications Department Activity -Month of October
Police handled 689 calls for service. Dispatch received 282 9-1-1 calls, 198 of which came
from cell phones. Officers made 49 arrests and wrote 279 reports. Traffic enforcement
resulted in 146 warnings, 10 citations for speeding, 3 citations for equipment violations , 1
citation for seatbelt violations, and 53 citations for "other."
There were 1 O DUI arrests (1 felony). Officers investigated 1 O motor vehicle crashes. There
were 4 collisions involving moose , and there were none involving alcohol or drugs .
September training included: The KPD officer on the SERT team spent two days in train ing .
Two officers attended a week long Field Training Officer class in Kodiak . Two dispatchers
attended APSIN training at the State Crime Lab in Anchorage. All officers attended a training
at KPD on the Henu ' Community Wellness Court and on internal policies .
Our School Resource Officer (SRO) attended the ALICE (Active shooter train ing adopted by
KPBSD) training for two days in Anchorage. The SRO had a busy month working in all six
schools either teaching or responding to calls, as well as teaching DARE .
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210 Fidalgo Ave , Kenai , Alaska 99611 -7794
Te lephone : (907 ) 28 3-7535 I Fa x: (907 ) 283-30 14
www.kenai.c ity
Library Mid-Month Repo1t November
I October C irculation Figures
Adult F iction 1,187
Adult Non-Fiction 1,127
Young Adult Fiction 171
Periodical s 73
Ju venile Fiction 572
Ju venile Non-Fiction 366
Easy Fiction 1,028
Easy Non -Fiction 365
Int erlibrary L oan 3
Books -Consortium 355
I Total Print 5,247
Internet Access
iPad us e
Video
Room Booking
Musi c
DVDs
Audio books
Miscellaneous
Computer Program s
Media -Consortium
Total Non-Print
Total Circulation 10/17 7,763 Downloadable Audio
Total Circulatio n 10/16 9,357 Downloadable EBooks
% change -17% In-House circulation
Book circulation is up and media use is down .
• Library Door Count .....•. 8,293
OCTOBER
Library Cards Iss ued
Income ILL
Fines $ 743.98 Kasilof
Xerox 166.00 Kenai
Lost/Damaged 67.92 Nikiski
Test Proctoring Fee 60.00 Non-Resid ent
Printing 357.50 O ther Peninsula
Other 0 .00 Soldotna
Tota l income $1,3 95.40 Sterling
Total
835
205
0
193
23
1,924
138
128
110
3,556
617
462
254
October
2
38
3
0
7
53
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D ProgramsD 1
In October we had 14 volunteer s who put in about 95 hours. There were 14 children 's programs
w ith 327 total in attendance, and 12 adu lt and family program s with 137 attendees. Our Literary
Haunted Hous e attracted 613 a ttendees! Attendance at program s increased by 27 % over the
same month in 2016. In October we ordered 5 interlibrary lo an items not available through the
consortium and received 4 items, we returned 4 item s and loaned 24 items to other libraries who
are out of st ate or not in the consortium.
The Library partnered with the Parks and Recreation Department on the Fall Pumpkin Festival.
The Fri ends of the Kenai Community Library held a book sale at the library in October and took
in approximately $1 , 100. They w ill host a holiday party at the li brary on Su nd a y, Dec. l 0 from 2
to 3:30 that is open to the public.
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210 Fidalgo Ave , Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907) 283-75351 Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE :
SUBJECT:
Chief Ross
JJ Hendrickson, Animal Control Chief
11 /3/17
October 2017 Animal Control Monthly Report
Thi s month the K enai Animal Shelter took in~ anima ls . Anim a l in take and di sp osition:
DOGS :
INTAKE 27 DISPOSITION
Waiver 13 Adopted
Stray 7 Euthanized
Impound 2 Claimed
Protective Custody 4 Field Release
Quarantine 1 Tran sferred to Rescu e
Other Intakes 0 Other Di spositions
CATS:
INTAKE 46 DISPOSITION
Waiver 23 Adopte d
Stra y 22 Euthanized
Impound 0 Claimed
Protective Custody 0 Field Release
Quarantine 1 Transferred to Re scu e
Othe r Intakes 0 Other Di sp ositio ns
OTHER ANIM A LS:
INTAKE 0 DISPOSITION
DOA: 1 OTHER STATISTICS :
Dog 1 License s (Cit y of Ke nai Dog Licen ses )
Cat 0 M icrochips (Dog a nd Cat )
~ C itations
25
8
2
9
0
6
0
25
11
3
0
0
11
0
0
4
4
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5
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Animal dropped with After Hours (days we are closed but cleaning and with KPD)
Volunteer Hours Logged
Animals are known borough animals
Field Investigations & patrols
Statistical Data:
m 2015 YTD Intakes
1 2016 YTD Intakes
9 201 7 YTD Intakes
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210 Fidalgo Ave , Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORAN DUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE :
SUBJECT:
Mayor Bri a n G abriel and Kenai City Co uncil
Paul Ostrander, Ci ty Manager ?. O·
Kathy Romain , Sen io r Center Director
Nov ember 30, 2017
October Monthly Report
October 2017 Home Meals NTS Choice
Cli ents M eals Cli ents
60+ Serv ice Area 38 664 13
60+ Outside Service Area 1 30 l
Unde r 60 + Service Area 4
Under 60+ Outside Serv ice Area 2
S ubtotal s 39 694 20
Total
M eals
452
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72
74 1
1435
48 volunteers donated 1248 hou rs of t h ei r time d urin g t he month of Oc tober. 46 i ndividuals came
to use t h e Soc i al Secu ri ty Video Serv ice and 1,074 congregate mea ls were served in the dining room.
The Dinin g Room Atrium project was finis hed mu ch to t he delight of staff and seniors. The
panoramic w in dows came just in time for the first snowfall.
Kena i Senior Conne ction, In c. purchased a new co uch and cha irs for the Firepla ce Entry Room.
Th e room is comp lete w ith the donated Norman Lowell paintings from the Swanson Fam ily.
Th e 81h Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre was held on October 20 & 21 . This was a j oint
fund raiser w ith the Kenai Performers and was well attended.
October 2 was the first day for new Administrative Assistant, Angie Clary and new Director, Kathy
Romain. Th e tran si tions ha ve been well re ceived by our se niors.
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No,·emlX'r 2017 Nc"slcltcr
~ Kenai Historical Society
P.O. Box 1348
Kenai, Alaska 99611
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Officers:
Board of Directors:
Pres id e nt-June Harris
Vice President-Virginia Walters
Secretary-Sharon Fisher
Treasure r-Kath e rin e Thompson
Joe Harris Betty ldlcman
Bill Nelson Dave Thompson
Frosty Walters
Preserving History
When Kitty Thompson asked if I would be interested in an
article about researching the origin of the name of Pickle Hill,
I had recently read a thread in the website of Growing Up on
the Kenai on the sam e subject. I was curious as to what she
had learned and asked her to send it to me. As I read it, I im -
mediately identified with some of her thoughts. Researching is
a lot like wandering through a maze--you fin d information
that takes you nowhere, you get sidetracked time after time,
and you are lucky if yo u ever find a compl ete or final answer
because a lot o f in formation out there is questionable, incom-
plete, and so m etimes o utrig ht false. Over the years, as I be-
came interested in trying to record and preseive local history,
the trail remains e nticing and somewhat elusive.
I am including in this n ewsletter a narrative prepared 4 dec-
a d es ago as a Kenai Hi g h School History Classes Project. I
ch ose t his partic ula r s tory from that booklet because it con -
tains further information on the hi story of stores in the Kenai
area, a nd further information about th e character I have writ-
ten about before-Bill Dawson (or as in the narration, Daws-
in).
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
• PRESERVlNG HISTORY
• RES .EARCH ADVENTURE
by Kitty Thompson
• November 2017 Minutes
• THE GENERAL STORES OF
KENAI by Cori Fandel in a
1975 Kenai High School pro-
ject "Narratives of the Kenai-
Soldotna Commun il y
• ANNOUNCEMENTS
• ••••••••••••••
KENAJ HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLE'ITER
Written by Sharon Fishe.r
If you would like lo contribute ideas and information to the newsletter, please contact me at 776-8254. l welcome and would
entertain any ideas you may have for articles, and would appreciate being contacted if you see errors in the information con·
tained in the newsletter.
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RESEARCH ADVENTURE
Recently, during our daily drive around Kenai and to get a coffee, friend husband (thank you Pastor
Chuck for the kind term) asked or rather urged me to "find out how Pickle Hill got its name."
Well, that sounds simple enough, right?
My first step, of course, is the World Wide Web. You can find everything you need to know there.
Google gave me many articles that caught my attention:
There is of course, PICKLE HILL BROADCASTING -KDLL
Lany and Loraine Lancashire filed for a 160-acre homestead and built their cabin on top of Pickle Hill
in the 195o's. They lived there the rest of their lives.
Loren Stewart homesteaded at mile 2 of the Kenai River in 1946. He published the Cheechako newspa-
per starting in 1959. He and his wife, Dorothy, chose the name of their first child by closing their eyes
and putting their finger on a peninsula map. Where the finger landed was to be the child's first name.
The child's name ended up being 'Nikishka.' Later the child, Niki, was told this story and she said "I am
glad my parents did not put their finger on Pickle Hill." Oh, by the way, the Cbeechako subscription
rate was $1 for 3 months. It was published till 1986. The Peninsula Clarion started daily publication
1982.
The Redoubt Reporter had a few interesting tidbits on the world wide web. One of these articles was
interesting AND informative. Marge Mullen remembers a Pickle Creek when she arrived in the area in
1947.
Al Hersberger, who worked for the Alaska Road Commission from 1948-1951, remembers lots of names
of creeks on maps. There were animal names (beaver, mink, otter) and table top items (salt, pepper,
sugar, and pickle).
The creek flowing in to the Kenai River west of the Kenai Senior Center was called SHK'ITUKTNU.
The NU at the end means "flowing water" (something else to research!). The flat park like area to the
other side of the Senior Center was a Dena'ina village called SHK'ITUK'T meaning "we slide down."
So they made use of the steep river bank to the river. The Civil Aeronautics Administration took over
this land in the 195o's for their facilities and family housing. The Dena'ina bad left many years before.
That information brought me to my "research" in the book Once Upon The Kenai. An article in that
book was written by my long-time friend Judy (Spiller) Queen. Judy is an old timer here (even though
she is much younger than me). When she was 12 years old, her family moved to the metropolis of Kenai
from Moses Point (population 17). Judy tells of living in the FAA housing right there. One of the fun
things the children of the families living there enjoyed was watclting the trash going down the chutes
from the bluff to the river. Cans and everything else went splashing into the river. All I can think is if
the environmentalist were around than as they are today, the Spiller family would still be in shackles.
Did I mention the FAA built a chute for each family to use.
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So now on to some more research, where else? A place we can find news, weather, political opinions,
sports scores, friendship, live events, and wishes for all occasions. You got it-Facebook. In particu-
lar, one belonging to a group called:" A WORK IN PROGRESS-GROWING UP ON THE KENAI", I
posted the question, How did Pickle Hill get its name? Boy, I got answers:
Art M. -I found my thrill on Pickle Hill. (wrong hill I think)
Mark B. -Named after the last territorial governor of Ridgeway, Dilliard R. Pickle. (OK I get it,
funny one)
Diana J. -When the road was being built, the man operating the tractor would slide and get stuck
and call it in saying "send help, I'm in a pickle. ( I gave that a Heart response. For all you non
-facebookers, that means "I loved" that answer, a little more emotional than a thumbs-up
like.)
Harry A. and mayor W. -If you are going too fast, you could be in a pickle.
Dennis J. -a truck load of pickles went on it's side and everyone said "you know the hill that had
all the pickles all over it." (my question, why would there be a truck load of pickles coming to
this area in the 4o's and so's? Who would eat them?)
Mike W. -Ashlyn E. -The shape of the hill. (I looked at a topographical map and just could not see
a pickle.)
Carol B. -no one told me but I thought because it is a pickle to get up in icy weather. (Always my
thoughts also.)
While on Facebook I "discovered" many pictures of Kenai buildings that I probably knew about, but it
was great to refresh my memory.
The former post office/thrift store beside the Cabin Park is still empty. The many uses of the Civic
League Building and Art Guild beside the Cabin Park also.
I had a desire to see more pictures of Old Kenai. I went back to Once Upon The Kenai and
Snapshots and spent hours there. A little old out of the way bar called Kenai Joe's has a
history of serving the people of the Kenai area for many years. The folks at Kenai Joe's,
John Consiel and Fred Miller, went above and beyond the responsibility of a business. True
dedication by our early pioneers.
The first phones in Kenai were battery operated. Gee that is where we are today.
The Representative from Kenai to the 111t Alaska State Legislature in 1959 was Allan Peterson.
There was also a representative from Chicken,Alaska.
But as the wee small hours of the morning approach, I best bring my research to a close.
By the way, if you know how Pickle Hill got the name, please let me know. I can tell friend husband
the answer and perhaps he can give me another research adventure.
Kitty Thompson
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KENAI HISTORICAL SOCIETY MINUTES *** NOVEMBER 2017
On Sunday, November 6, 2017, the Kenai Historical Society met at the Kenai Visitor's and Convention
Center in Kenai. President June Harris opened the meeting at 1:34 p.m.
The minutes of the September 10, 2017 meeting were reviewed by the membership and approved with the
exception of a typo. Treasurer Kitty Thompson reported the Alaska USA checking balance stands at $9772.61
(2017 YTD dividend $3.53) and our Credit Union Money Market account balance Is $10,294.52 (2017 YTD divi-
dend $19.21). The Edward Jones Account is $26,675.95 (cash of $1,251.38 and invested amount of $25,424.57).
These values are after the withdrawal of $1000 for the scholarship payout. There Is no current update on the
Kenai Community Foundation Account., but a quarterly report will be given in December.
President June Harris report on the cabins Park, the account balance is $15,557.61, with $6000 earmarked for
the payment of the 2018 summer docent. Money will also be taken out for the slgnage of the Swanson River
monument now sitting outside the Visitor Center. Joe Harris moved, and Virginia Walters seconded the ac-
ceptance of the financial report, which was approved without objection. Our membership count Is 62.
Old Business:
In September we voted to contribute $1000 toward the fencing of the drift boat by the Moosemeat John cabin.
The city of Kenai Parks and Rec Department installed a very attractive rope fence around the boat. This type of
fence is different than what we had agreed to contribute to, so the Society withdrew it's monetary offer.
New Business:
A request from Visitor Center to change meeting date from Sunday to Saturday to allow meetings to take place
during regular business hours for staffing purposes was proposed. Further action is tabled to allow President
Harris to meet with the staff supervisor to further discuss the matter. Results of that meeting will be reported
back to the membership in December.
Letter from John McGuire, son of Jack and Mary McGuire, residents of Walker lane in early 1960's. The letter
offers the donation of several items related to the history of the Kenai Pipeline. We sent a response Indicating
Interest in the collection.
Letter from Dr. Peter Hansen on the subject of extensive items from his medical practice that he feels are his-
torically Important. He is closing out his SO-year practice and has been storing these items and needs to find a
new location for them. Would like to donate to the Kenai Historical Society. Discussion ensued as to lack of
existing space in the cabins Park, the acquisition of another building that could house the collection, the re-
quirements for that space, and storage until that could be accomplished. Dr. Hansen indicated the possibility of
financial contribution toward the building of a one-room cabin to house the collection. President Harris and Dr.
Hansen will meet with city officials to see if there is any possibility for storage or the addition of a building with-
in the park (requiring additional space for expanding park boundaries.
John Williams reported on the completion of the Fire Truck restoration and thanked the Society for the mone-
tary donation toward that project.
The next meeting will be a December potluck on December 3rd.
Motion to adjourn made by Sharon Fisher with 2nd by Virginia! Walters.
Respectfully submitted by Sharon Fisher, Seaetary.
Speaker: Terri Wilson on history of Oil Industry exploration on Kenai Peninsula
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THE GENERAL STORES OF KENAI
by Cori Fande 1
The Nordstrom Company came to Kenai in March of 1975. Nordstrom
bought ou.t Northern Comercial Company and became the specialist store
for the Kenai, Anchorage and Fairbanks area •
. ~.~rdstrom is located in two separate sections of the Kenai Mall.
The largest section of the store at the north end of Mall supplies women's
fashions, teen fashions, lingerie, cosmetics, jewelry, shoes, domestics
and children's wear. The main office and loading areas are also located
there.
The second half of Nordstrom is where Bert's Drug was situated when
the Mall first opened, or approximately the middle of the Mall. Its
departments are stereo equipment, appliances, housewares and men's wear.
The total sales area of the two sections is ~300 square feet.
Nordstrom prides itself in being a specialist store of fashionable
wears that are of good quality. Also, its aim is to bring fair prices to
its customers. The present store manager is Jack Oprea.
The Nordstrom Company, itself, was oriQinated by John W. Nordstrom,
who was born in Alvik Neder Lulea, Sweden.
John's father died when he was eight years old. At age 16 John
was unhappy and wanted to leave home. When he first asked his mother if
he could go to America, she did not object but said he would have to
raise his own money for the fare. He asked his guardian if he could have
the money left to him by his father even though he was not yet 21. The
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guardian agreed and John used the money for clothing, food and his fare
to America.
By January, 1891, he was in San Franc1sco; from there he went to
Redwood Country, where he got a job as a lwnberjack. Later he went to
Seattle, but on arriving he found most of the logging camps shut down
and jobs impossible to find.
In August of 1896, Nordstrom bought twenty acres of bottom land about
a mile outside of Seattle and was going to attempt farming. One Sunday
morning while living on his farm he read the headlines of the SEATTLE
POST-INTELLINGENCER. Splashed across the page was news that GOLD had
been found in the Klondike in Alaska.
Together with two friends, Segalson and Kernahan, he boarded a
coal freighter and was headed for Alaska in 1897. The trip took four
days and their first camp was made on the present townsite of Skagway.
They were finally able to reach the south side of the Klondike River whtch
at the time was frozen solid, allowing them to walk over the ice into
the town of Dawson. Since there were no rooms for rent, the men had to
build a cabin about a half mile up the Klondike River.
After having had enough of Alaska, Nordstrom returned to Seattle,
where he decided to go to business college. In May, 1900, he married a
young girl named Hilda Carlson. The same year he met up with Carl F.
Wallin, whom he had known in Alaska. Wallin was a shoemaker by trade
and on his return to Seattle had set up a shoe repair shop. One day
Carl Wallin suggested that they join in a partnership, and so, it was
called Wallin and Nordstrom.
In July of 1962, the Nordstrom Main Shoe Store in Seattle was con-
sidered to be the largest shoe store in America.
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In 1975, Nordstrom bought outright the Northern Cormierical stores
in Kenai, Anchorage and Fairbanks. Prior to Nordstrom, and even Northern
Cornnerical, there was a long line of general stores in Kenai.
In the spring of 1785, the Shelekhov-Golikov Company of Russia ven-
tured to the islands near the mainland of Alaska as well as Kenai Penn-
isula and Chugach Bay. Gregori Shelekhov founded the first permanent
Russian colony in Alaska, on Kodiak Island.
In 1791, Grigor Konovalov and Amos Balushin, representing the Lebedev-
Lastochkin Company, sailed to Alaska. They traveled past the earlier
established forts and went sixty miles further up the coast from Fort
Alexander before building a new post of their own. The new post was
called Fort Saint Nicholas (Nikolaevshy Redoubt) on the Katnu, or Kenai
River. Today, this is known as Kenai. At this location, 62 prornyshleniki
set forth from the sturdy St. George to build a winter shelter. With
ropes they proceeded to haul her up the beach and by using her hull as
one of the walls they_built a new redoubt.
Bill Dawsin, A man of Scandinavian decent, was running his store
in Kenai in 1921. It was furnished with everything necessary to fulfill
the needs of the Kenai settlers. Two Dalmatians gave his store memorable
character. With the ability to open the latch on the store door, they
would let customers enter and never bother Bill when needing to go out.
The Dawsin store was a wood structure located near the Kenai bluff. This
structure is no longer standing.
Two partners, Mr. Palmer and Truman Parrish, purchased the store from
Bill Dawsin. Palmer later comnited suicide, so Parrish, ran the store
through the 1930's until he sold out and moved to Curkland, Washington.
The store's next owner was "Old Man" Hartle.v. He owned the store
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for only a short time before selling out to Vince Stephan. Hartley's
son, Jim, is a North Kenai property owner.
Vince Stephan's purchase of the store was around 1945. A tragic
fire burned the wood store down in 1947, but Mr. Stephan made a trip down
the Cook Inlet and gathered enough materials from an old cannery to re-
build the store.
The usual produce available in Stephan's store included apples,
oranges, carrots and potatoes. These had to be shipped up from Seattle.
Butter was either canned or packed i~ salt brine. Eggs came from cold
storage.
On occasion Vince Stephan was able to purchase stalks of bananas fresh
off the shipping boats. The fresh fruit was a welcome sight for the Kenai
residents.
In early 1948 more tragedy struck when Vince Stephan died of pneumonia
leaving only a bankrupt store to Mrs. Stephan and the three children:
Vincent, Jr., Len and Virginia. Mrs. Stephan remarried to become Mrs.
Morton and now resides in Anchorage, Alaska.
In 1947 the Kenai Conmercial was incorporated and owned by two families.
Mr. and Mrs. Ervin mostly financed the store while they lived in Anchorage.
Cecil and Helen Jones were the partners in charge of running the Kenai
store.
The Jone's general store was located on the Kenai bluff's edge.
Being situated near the beach bluff was not only better for the store's
trade but also gave a beautiful scenic view. The store itself is still
standing in good condition. This portion of the Jone's store is now the
home of Roy Jahrig and family.
later Kenai Connnerical branched out into two more stores: The
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Empress Shop, wh·ich was women• s apparel, and a Drug Store.
The ·Empress Shop was located in a small building across.from Kenai
Joe•s. Mrs. Jones was known to sometimes sleep on a small cot in the
back of the building whenever it was impossible for her to get home to
her homestead.
Kenai Commercial 1 s second brancn was the Drug St~re, situated diag-
onally from the general store. The building, near the Jahr.ig residence,
became the Kenai Annory until a new armory was built. Mr. Stetzer was in
charge of running this store.
Cecil and He·len Jones divorced and Helen went on to marry Stetzer,
the Drug Store manager. Cecil Jones later died of cancer. Even though
Helen's name shuld have been Stetzer, she retained th~ name Jones for
business purposes. Mr. Stetzer later conmited suicide.
Ine the fall of 1973 Kenai Commercial joined all three of its stores
together and moved to a new location, a new store located farther
inland than the previous stores. It is still standing on the Spur High-
way which passes through the center of Kenai. Helen Jones ran the Kenai
Conmercial for three more years and then sold her business and building
to Northern Conmercial.
Northern Conmercial ran its new Store in this same building from 1966
until finding the building too small for the population increase of the
Kenai Area. Northern Conmercial's new store, built in 1969, was connected
to the end of the new Kenai Mall.
Northern Conmercial 1 s successor•, Nordstrom Company, being the owners
since March of 1975, presently ends Kena1's long line of general stores.
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Pictured is the former Kenai Corrmercial Building.
managed by Helen Jones Stetzer. Later, Helen sold out to
Northern Corrmercial Company. When the Northern Corrmercial
Company opened its store in the Kenai Mall, then the build-
ing housed N. C. Auto Center.
Nordstrom replaced Northern Corrmercial at this location
in the Kenai Mall, March, 1975
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Bibliography
Hornaday, James C., Editor; Articles by Alan Boraas, Sister Victoria and
. Mary Willets; THE NATIVE, RUSSIAN AND AMERICAN EXPERIENCES OF THE
KENAI ·AREA OF ALASKA
Nordstrom, John W.; THE lftt1IGRANT OF 1887
THE FLAG;. Publication by Northern Conunercial Co.
Interviews
Mr. Jinm Arness
Mrs. Peggy Arness
Mr. Casey Jones
Mr. Odman Koo ly
Mrs. Jack Lewis
Mrs. Enid Mclane ·
Mr. Jack Oprea
Mrs. Jetret Petersen
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KENAI lllSTORI CSOCIETY
Our Orgnni1.ation
1bcrc has been n Jlistoric Society
since the days before Kenai becom-
ing a city. '11le Society was formed a
few years before Statehood in 1959,
and then went inactive in the early
6o·s. It re.1nr1ed in the latter part of
the 6<,.s and has met regularly since.
'The Society had a museum in l'ort
Kcnay for some years, and then
continued to meet after that closed.
The non -profit Society implemented
and opcrntcs the Kenai Historic
Cabins Park. open for tours in the
summer months. We have office
space at the Mooscmcat John cabin.
but are not open lo the public in
that building. Our member meetings
are Sept.. Nov.. Dec., Jan., Feb.,
Mar .. anti April at the Kenai Visitor
Center. l'or Oc1. and May. we meet
with the Kenai l'cninsula Historicnl
Association. Please check t he Mcct -
ings and Announcements section on
this p:1gc for date information.
Kenai 11 istoric Society
l>.O . Box t348
Ke nui, AK 9961 t
Phone: 283-1946
Phone: 776-8254
E-mail: ak.kyakcr@yahoo.com
www.faccbook.com/Kenai-
H istorical-Socicty
MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kenai Historical Society Potluck and
Monthly Meeting
December 3 , 2017-1:30 p.m.
Kenai Visitor Center
A Christmas potluck is sch edul ed fo r th e Decembe r m eeting;
the Society will be p roviding a h a m and is requestin g that
m em bers bring potluck side dish es a nd d esserts
Holiday mus ic will be p e rfo rmed by Kenai Hig h School Cham-
b e r Cho ir u nder the directi on of Simo n Nissen
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PURCHASE ORDERS BETWEEN $2,500.00 AND $15,000.00 FOR COUNCIL REVIEW
COUNCIL MEETING OF: DECEMBER 6, 2017
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPT.
SPRINKLER PRO AUG/SEPT LAWN CARE CONG HOUSING
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES BOOKS LIBRARY
ACCOUNT AMOUNT
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 2,880.00
BOOKS 4,000.00
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ALASKA MUNICIPAL ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION
2017 Annual Convention – Hotel Captain Cook
November 13 & 14, 2017, Anchorage, Alaska
8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST sponsored by Birch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot, PC 8:30 A.M. – 8:45 A.M. Introduction Amy Mead, City and Borough of Juneau Municipal Attorney and AMAA President, 2017
Welcome by Mayor Ethan Berkowitz 8:45 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. Private-Public Partnerships: How to Legislate to Accommodate and How to Structure Agreements Joan Travostino
Diana Parks
Dorsey & Whitney, LLP .75 CLE credit 9:30 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Economic Development Tax Incentives and
Abatements after SB100
Bill Falsey, Municipal Attorney
Municipality of Anchorage .75 CLE credit 10:15 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. BREAK – Snack provided 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. An Attorney’s Guide to Judicial Ethics Marla Greenstein, Executive Director
Amy Mead, Chair
Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct 1.0 Ethics credit 11:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. Regulation of Onsite Marijuana Consumption Erika McConnell, Director
Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office .75 CLE credit 12:15 P.M. – 12:45 P.M. LUNCH sponsored by Dorsey & Whitney, LLP 12:45 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Update on Opioid Epidemic Andy Jones, Director
Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention .75 CLE credit 1:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. BREAK – Snack sponsored by Stradling Yocca
Carlson & Rauth, PC 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Presentations by Ed Voss and Terry Welch
Brown & Hofmeister, LLP Richardson, Texas 2.0 CLE credit
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2017
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US Supreme Court Case Update and Other Federal Cases of Interest Ed Voss Municipal Regulation of Short-Term Rentals Terry Welch
Harvey Makes Landfall in Texas: Legal Issues Terry Welch and Ed Voss 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. DINNER - Tequila 61, Mexican Gastropub 445 West 4th Ave, Anchorage Reception (6 – 7 pm) hosted by Brown &
Hofmeister, LLP 8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. BREAKFAST sponsored by Dillon & Findley, PC 8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. LIDs and Service Areas Marc Greenough, Foster Pepper, PLLC
Joe Levesque, Levesque Law Group, LLC Service Areas and River Erosion – a case study John Aschenbrenner, Deputy Borough Attorney
Matanuska-Susitna Borough 1.0 CLE credit 9:30 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Recall Elections and the First Amendment Holly Wells
Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot .75 CLE credit 10:15 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. BREAK – Snack provided. 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Criminal Investigations of Elected Officials – Lessons from the Russia Investigation for the Municipal Attorney Brooks Chandler
Boyd, Chandler & Falconer, LLP 1.0 Ethics credit 11:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. Sovereign Citizen Cases: The Best Defense is a Good Defense Paul Ewers, City Attorney, Fairbanks
Patrick Munson, Boyd, Chandler & Falconer, LLP .75 CLE credit 12:15 P.M. – 12:45 P.M. LUNCH sponsored by Dorsey & Whitney, LLP 12:45 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. How to Avoid Litigation (and How to Manage Outside Counsel If You Can’t) Bob Blasco
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017
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Hoffman & Blasco .75 CLE credit 1:30 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. Coastal Erosion: A Disappearing Arctic Teresa Bowen, Assistant Municipal Attorney City and Borough of Juneau Kevin Fisher, Assistant Borough Attorney North Slope Borough. .75 CLE credit 2:15 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. BREAK – Snack sponsored by Stradling Yocca
Carlson & Rauth, PC 2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Best Practices for Dealing with Municipal Appeals Nelson Page, Bar Counsel
Alaska Bar Association
1.0 Ethics credit 3:30P.M. – 4:15 P.M. To Release the Kraken vel non - Local Sales Tax on E-Commerce Sales Joe Evans, City Attorney
City of Kotzebue .75 CLE credit 4:15 P.M. – 4:45 P.M. Cracker Barrel – Roundtable to discuss current issues for municipal/borough attorneys Possible topics for discussion:
• Homelessness
• Title 47
• Building Condemnation
• Alaska Supreme Court: Municipal Updates
• Fee to Trust Applications
• Legislation update .50 CLE credit 4:45 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Business Meeting
NOTE: CLE credit approved by the Alaska Bar Association. (If you need CLE credit in a different state, let us know and we’ll help facilitate.) CREDITS: 10.25 General CLE credits and 3 Ethics credits.
THANK YOU to this year’s sponsors!
Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot, PC Brown & Hoffmeister, LLP
Code Publishing Company Dillon & Findley, PC
Dorsey & Whitney, LLP Glacier Stenographic Reporters, Inc.
Municipal Code Corporation Stradling Yocca Carlson& Rauth, PC
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DECEMBER 6, 2017
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL/REVISIONS
REQUESTED REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA/PACKET:
ACTION ITEM REQUESTED BY
Add to Item D.2. Resolution No. 2017-68
• Corrected Calendar City Clerk
City of Kenai 2018 Packet Deadline Schedule
City Council (deadline is 4:00 p.m.)
December 28, 2017
January 11, 2018
February 1, 2018
February 15, 2018
March 1, 2018
March 15, 2018
March 29, 2018
April 12, 2018
April 26, 2018
May 10, 2018
May 31, 2018
June 14, 2018
Planning & Zoning Commission (deadlines may vary per planning dept.)
Parks & Recreation Commission
Airport Commission
June 28, 2018
July 26, 2018
August 9, 2018
August 30, 2018
September 13, 2018
September 27, 2018
October 11, 2018
November 1, 2018
November 29, 2018
December 13, 2018
December 27,2018
January 5, 2018
January 19, 2018
February 9, 2018
February 23, 2018
March 9, 2018
March 23, 2018
April 6, 2018
April 20, 2018
May 4, 2018
May 18, 2018
June 8, 2018
June 22, 2018
July 6, 2018
July 20, 2018
August 3, 2018
August 17, 2018
September 7, 2018
September 21, 2018
October 5, 2018
October 19, 2018
November 9, 2018
November 21, 2018
December 7, 2018
December 21, 2018
December 28, 2017
January 25, 2018
February 22, 2018
March 29, 2018
April 26, 2018
May 31, 2018
July 26, 2018
August 30, 2018
September 28, 2018
October 27, 2018
November 29, 2018
December 27, 2018
January 4, 2018
February 1, 2018
March 1, 2018
April 5, 2018
May 3, 2018
June 7, 2018
July 5, 2018
August 2, 2018
September 6, 2018
October 4, 2018
November 1, 2018
December 6, 2018
The following calendars reflect meeting dates for our Commissions, Committees, and Council’s. The list reflect packet deadlines.
All meetings take place at Kenai City Hall Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo Ave, unless otherwise noted.
For more information call 283-8231.
Harbor Commission
January 2, 2018
February 5, 2018
March 5, 2018
April 2, 2018
April 30, 2018
June 4, 2018
July 2, 2018
July 30, 2018
September 4, 2018
October 1, 2018
November 6, 2018
December 3, 2018
Council on Aging (meets at Kenai Senior Center, 361 Senior Ct.)
January 4, 2018
February 1, 2018
March 1, 2018
April 5, 2018
May 3, 2018
June 7, 2018
July 5, 2018
August 2, 2018
September 6, 2018
October 4, 2018
November 1, 2018
December 6, 2018
Beautification Committee
January 2, 2018
April 3, 2018
May 1, 2018
September 4, 2018
October 2, 2018
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INDUSTRY OUTLOOK FORUM
HOSTED BY
Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District
And Supported By
Cities and Chambers of Commerce of:
Kenai, Soldotna, Seward and Homer
Wednesday, January lOth, 2018 -Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
8:30 Registration & Coffee
9:00 -9 :10 Welcome -Tim Dillon 10 min Pledge of Allegiance
9:10 -9:30 Albert Wall-CEO 20min P enins ula Community H ealth Services
9:30 -9:50 Alex & Sarah Douthit, Owner -Local Entrepreneur 20 min K e nai Penins ula Driving Instru ction
9:50-10:30 Alyssa Rodrigues, Manager -Economic Forecast 40 min D epartment of Com mer ce, Co mmunity & Economic D evelopment
10 :30 -10:40 Networking B r eak IO min Door Prize
Penny Gage, Business Development Officer -Crowd Funding in
10:40 -11 :00 Alaska 2 0min
D epartment of Commerce, Co mmunity & Economic D evelopm ent
11:00 -11:25 Ron Hyde, Owner -Upcoming Projects 2 5 min PRL Logistics
11:25 -11:45 Jennifer Gibbins, Ben Mohr, Mary Peltola 2 0 min Alaska Salmon Fellows
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Paul Ostrander, Kenai City Manager
11 :45-12 :05 Christine Cunningham, Assistant to the City Manager 20 min
Kenai Land Lease, Sales Practices & Policies
Lunch Speaker: Laurie Wolf, President & CEO-
12:05 -1:00 The Role of Non Profits in Alaska 30 min Foraker Group
Door Prize
1:00 -1:20 Kara Moriarty, President & CEO 20min Alaska Oil and Gas Association
1:20 -1:50 Deantha Crockett, Executive Director 30 min Alaska Mining Association
1:50-2:10 Joel Cladouhos, Director 20 min Alaska 's Blue Economy
2:10 -2:20 Networking Break 10 min Door Prize
Lieza Wilcox, Vice President Commercial & Economics
2:20-2:50 Fritz Krusen, Vice President for LNG & Administrative Services 30 min
Alaska Gasline Development Upda te
-Workforce Panel -
2:50 -3:10 Cathy Lecompte, Director A VTEC 20 min Sean Dusek, Superintendent KP BSD
Gary Turner, Director Kenai Peninsula College
3:10 -3:30 Dave Wilkins -Senior Vice President
Hi/corp Alaska 20 min
3:30 -4:00 Summer Lazenby, Executive Director KPTMC 30min Sara Leanard, President & CEO ATIA
4:00 -4:20 Bart Garber -CEO 20 min K enaitze Indian Tribe
4:20 -4:40 Marc Theiler, Owner 20 min Red Run Cannabis Company
Mike Navarre, Commissioner
4:40 -5:00 Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & 20 min
E conomic D e ve lopm ent
5:00 -5:05 Charlie Pierce, Borough Mayor -Wrap up 5min
5:05 -6:00 Reception -Breweries 55 min
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ACTION AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 2017-6:00 P.M . ·
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE ., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www .kenai.city
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4 . TIM NAVARRE ELECTED VICE MAYOR. Election of Vice Mayor
5. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30)
minutes aggregated)
*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.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
1. Joy Merriner with BOO -FY2017 City of Kenai Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report by the City's External Auditor. [Clerk's Note : It has been requested to allow 20-
25 minutes to complete this presentation.]
2 . Johna Beech -President/COO, Kenai Chamber of Commerce -Third Quarter
Statistical Report.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2991-2017 -Amending Various
Sections of KMC Title 23-Personnel Regulations , to Provide for 'Seasonal Employees '
which are Not Currently Addressed in the Kenai Municipal Code.
2 . ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2017-68-Establishing the 2018 Dates
for Regular Meetings of the City Council.
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Reso lution No. 2017-69 -Adopting an Alternative
Allocation Method for the FY18 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and
Certifying that this Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant
Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in FMA 14: Cook Inlet.
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Decem ber 6, 201 7
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4 . ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolut ion No. 2017-70 -Approving a Memorandum
of Understanding Between the Third Operations Support Squadron (3 OSS) and the
City of Kenai for Installation of Webcams at the Kenai Municipal Airport.
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2017-71 -Authorizing a Budget
Transfer Within the General Fund -Streets Department for Rent of Warehouse Space
in Lieu of Adding Salt to Road Sand for Winter Ice Control.
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2017-72 -Authorizing the Purchase of
Real Property Described as Lot Four (4), Block Five (5), East Addition Town Site of
Kenai, and Designated as Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel Number 047-115-02 , from
Larry E. Marsh and Carol J . Marsh, for the Public Purpose of Including the Property in
the Bluff Erosion Restoration Project and Determining that Public Interest Will Not be
Served by an Appraisal.
E. MINUTES
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of November 1, 2017
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Work Session of November 1, 2017
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval -Bills to be Ratified .
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval -Purchase Orders
Exceeding $15,000.
3 . INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING 0110312018.
*Ordinance No. 2992-2017 -Waiving the Requirements of KMC 17 .20 .010 -
Mandatory Connections and Abandonment of Old On-Site Sewer Systems , for 2737
lliamna Road .
4. INTRODUCED/PUBLIC HEARING 0110312018 *Ordinance No. 2993-2017 -
Amending Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 14.25-Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations,
to Require Landscaping and Site Plans for All Retention Basins , Commercial,
Industrial and Multifamily Development and Land Clearing in Certain Zones in the City
and Making other Material and Housekeeping Changes .
5 . INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING 0110312018
*Ordinance No. 2994-2017 -Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in
the Senior Citizen Fund for the Donation of a 2018 Subaru Outback Vehicle for the
Meals-on-Wheels Program from Subaru of America, Inc. and Meals on Wheels
Association of America .
6 . APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval -Second Extension to Facility
Management Agreement with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.
Kenai Ci ty Council Meeting
December 6, 2017
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7. NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED. Act ion/Approval -Mayoral Appointment to
Committees and Commiss ions.
8. VICTORIA ASKIN REAPPOINTED. Action/Approval -Mayoral Nomination of
Victoria Ask in for Re-Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission .
9. APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED. Action/Approval -Mayoral Appointment of Council
Liaisons to Committees and Commissions
10. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval -First Amendment to Kenai
Municipal Airport Vending Machine Concession Agreement.
11 . HEARING DATE SET FOR 01116118 AT 6:00 P.M. Action/Approval -Set a Board
of Adjustment Hearing Date.
12 . Discussion -Land Sale and Leasing Policies and Procedures.
13 . Discussi on -Non-Federal Sponsors Self Certification of Financial Capabilities for
Decision Document.
14. Discussion -Dipnet Report.
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4 . Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6 . Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J . ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Action/Approval -Settlement of Water and Sewer Fees with Habitat for Humanity, a
Matter of which the Immediate Knowledge may have an Adverse Effect Upon the
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Finances of the City, and a Matter by which Law, Municipal Charter, or Ordinance are
Required to be Confidential Pursuant to AS 44.62.31 O(c)(1 )(3).
M. PENDING ITEMS -None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15 ,000 for Council Review
2. Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association 2017 Conference Agenda
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City's website at www.kenai.citv.
Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's Office or outside the Council
Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at
907-283-8231.
Kenai City Council Meeting
December 6, 2017
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CITY OF KENAI
NOTICE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED AT THE DECEMBER 6, 2017
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City of Kenai Council passed the following Ordinance(s)
and/or Resolution(s) at the above-referenced meeting.
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2991-2017 -Amending Various
Sections of KMC Title 23-Personnel Regulations, to Provide for 'Seasonal
Employees ' which are Not Currently Addressed in the Kenai Municipal Code.
2 . ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2017-68 -Establishing the 2018
Dates for Regular Meetings of the City Council.
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No . 2017-69 -Adopting an Alternative
Allocation Method for the FY18 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and
Certifying that this Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of
Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in FMA 14: Cook Inlet.
4 . ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2017-70 -Approving a
Memorandum of Understanding Between the Third Operations Support
Squadron (3 OSS) and the City of Kenai for Installation of Webcams at the Kenai
Municipal Airport .
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolut ion No. 2017-71 -Authorizing a Budget
Transfer Within the General Fund -Streets Department for Rent of Warehouse
Space in Lieu of Adding Salt to Road Sand for Winter Ice Control.
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No . 2017-72 -Authorizing the
Purchase of Real Property Described as Lot Four (4), Block Five (5), East
Addition Town Site of Kenai, and Designated as Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel
Number 047-115-02 , from Larry E. Marsh and Carol J . Marsh, for the Public
Purpose of Including the Property in the Bluff Erosion Restoration Project and
Determining that Public Interest Will Not be Served by an Appraisal.
Copies of the ordinances and/or resolutions are available in the Office of the Kenai City Clerk.
Please be advised , subject to legal limi tations, ordinances and/or resolutions may have been
amended by the Council prior to adoption without further public notice .
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 6, 2017
CITY OF KENAI COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City of Kenai will conduct a public hearing on the following
Ordinance(s) and/or Resolution(s) on the above-noted meeting date:
1. Ordinance No. 2991-2017 -Amending Various Sections of KMC Title 23-Personnel
Regulations, to Provide for 'Seasonal Employees' which are Not Currently Addressed in
the Kenai Municipal Code .
2. Resolution No. 2017-68 -Establishing the 2018 Dates for Regular Meetings of the City
Council.
3. Resolution No. 2017-69 -Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY18
Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this Allocation Method Fairly
Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in FMA
14: Cook Inlet.
4. Resolution No. 2017-70 -Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the
Third Operations Support Squadron (3 OSS) and the City of Kenai for Installation of
Webcams at the Kenai Municipal Airport.
5. Resolution No. 2017-71 -Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the General Fund -
Streets Department for Rent of Warehouse Space in Lieu of Adding Salt to Road Sand
for Winter Ice Control.
6. Resolution No. 2017-72 -Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Described as Lot
Four (4), Block Five (5), East Addition Town Site of Kenai , and Designated as Kenai
Peninsula Borough Parcel Number 047-115-02 , from Larry E. Marsh and Carol J . Marsh ,
for the Public Purpose of Including the Property in the Bluff Erosion Restoration Project
and Determining that Public Interest Will Not be Served by an Appraisal.
The public hearing will commence at 6:00 p .m ., or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the
Kenai City Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo Avenue , Kenai, Alaska , 99611 . All interested
persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the public discussion. Written
comments may be sent to the Kenai City Counci l, c/o Kenai City Clerk, 210 Fidalgo Avenue ,
Kenai, AK , 99611.
Copies of the ordinances and/or resolutions are available in the Office of the Kenai City Clerk
and will be available at the meeting for public review. Please be advised , subject to legal
limitations, ordinances and/or resolutions may be amended by the Council prior to adoption
without f rther pub ic notic .