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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 2019 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
c. Agenda Approval
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes
per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. October 3, 2019
b. November 7, 2019
c. November 25, 2019 (Joint Meeting)
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion – 2019 Dip Net Report
7. REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Director
b. Commission Chair
c. City Council Liaison
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – January 2, 2020
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. November/December Monthly Report
b. Department Newsletter – “Kenai Breeze”
c. Santa Tours Kenai
d. Kenai Fine Arts Center Gallery Show
e. Multi-Purpose Facility Ice Schedule – December 2019
12. ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 3, 2019 – 6:00 PM
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VICE-CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice-Chair Wisniewski led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: T. Wisniewski, J. Dennis, S. Kisena, T. Winger, J. Joanis
Commissioners absent: C. Stephens
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Liaison H.
Knackstedt
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Winger MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Kisena
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. September 5, 2019
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the meeting summary of September 5, 2019 and
Commissioner Dennis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion – Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility Improvements
The Parks and Recreation Director noted the blue tarps on the Multi-Purpose Facility needed
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October 03, 2019
replacement. He added staff was looking at different banners to hang in the facility to help improve
the ambience as well, referring to some examples provided in the packet. The Director noted each
banner would be 6 ft. x 10 ft. and placed over the players’ bench. It was explained that the blue
tarps were originally put up in advance at Kenai Central High School hockey games to help keep
in the heat, while they also assisted in the summer in keeping the sun out. He noted that staff was
looking at replacing the tarps with five retardant, vinyl tarps, with red being the preferred color.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director – The Parks and Recreation Director reported on
the following:
• Crews put in a pedestrian trail behind the Little League fields. This was a project
that the Kenai Latter-Day Saints Church volunteers provided about 20 hours of
labor to do;
• The Department winterized restroom facilities and irrigation areas, as well as
cleaning out flowerbeds;
• As part of a restoration project, 15-20 small spruce trees were transplanted at
the Lawton Dr. trail extension near the gate on the Kenai side. In addition, some
Department of Transportation Right-of-Way grass seed will be used in that area;
• The Fourth Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival was scheduled for October 12;
• The Kenai River Marathon was this past weekend with over 200 registered
runners; and
• Staff removed and donated 148 pounds of kale to the Food Bank.
b. Commission Chair – No report.
c. City Council Liaison – Knackstedt reported on the action items and topics of interest
from the September 18 City Council meeting.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – November 7, 2019
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Commissioner Joanis reported on a meeting held with various stakeholders with interest in
promoting baseball in the community. She added that it was especially fascinating how the various
organizations could work together creating opportunities and helping each other become
successful. She noted that more dialogue was needed to promote softball and baseball on the
Peninsula.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
11. INFORMATION – None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jacquelyn LaPlante, Deputy Clerk
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 7, 2019 – 6:00 PM
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Stephens led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: T. Wisniewski, C. Stephens, T. Winger
Commissioners absent: J. Dennis, S. Kisena, J. Joanis
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, IT Manager D. Castimore,
Council Liaison H. Molloy
A quorum was not present.
c. Agenda Approval
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. October 3, 2019
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation – Personal Use Fishery Capital Projects
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation
b. Commission Chair
c. City Council Liaison
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – December 5, 2019
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
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November 7, 2019
11. INFORMATION
a. Multi-Purpose Facility Ice Schedule – November 2019
12. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jacquelyn LaPlante
Deputy City Clerk
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JOINT KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION AND
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 25, 2019 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
HARBOR COMMISSION CHAIR MIKE DUNN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Dunn called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Dunn led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: M. Dunn, C. Crandall, B. Peters, G. Greenberg, C.
Hutchison, N. Berga, J. Desimone, G. Wisniewski, J. Joanis,
C. Stephens, J. Dennis, T. Winger
Commissioners absent: S. Kisena
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates, Public Works
Director S. Curtin, City Manager P. Ostrander, Public Works
Assistant K. Feltman, IT Manager D. Castimore, Council
Members B. Molloy and R. Peterkin
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Crandall
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Jim Glendening reported on the Alaska Municipal League meeting and the need
of repair and maintenance of harbors throughout the state. He reminded folks that the City of
Kenai always needed commissioners to fill spots on various Committees and Commissions.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation – Personal Use Fishery Capital Projects
The City Manager stated he intended to forward a recommendation to Kenai City Council on
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Joint Harbor Commission and Page 2 of 4
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
November 25, 2019
December 4 with respect to Personal Use Fishery Capital Projects. He provided a history of the
grant from the State of Alaska and an explanation of how the money was to be used for
improvements on the north and south beaches. The City Manager also reviewed the top four
projects along with the scoring criteria, such as, quality of life, safety, timelines, operating expenses
and potential revenue. The projects suggested include: 1) Vault Restrooms (north and south
beach); 2) Spruce Campground; 3) Little League Permanent Restrooms, and 4): South Beach
Shack Replacement.
It was also reported that the grant may be extended per a recent notification from the State of
Alaska.
Clarification was provided that the top three priorities for the City of Kenai were Bluff, W aste Water
Upgrades and Streets. Clarification was also provided that a campground is compatible with the
Municipal Lands Plan although a location was not specified;
Considering other projects instead of the South Beach Shack project, the expense of portable
restroom rentals, applying leftover funds to other projects, fencing on South Beach being important
to prevent ATV use, and a private property owner installing a bridge to protect certain areas were
topics discussed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED that all four (4) projects listed on page 7 of the Personal Use
Fishery Capital Project list be forwarded to Council; Commissioner Berga SECONDED the motion.
There was discussion regarding the campground and it being available for RV and tent camping,
purchasing the lot adjacent to the proposed campground being included in the development
costs, the campground paying for itself, support for the vault restroom project were topics
discussed.
Clarification was provided on the breakdown of the costs for the fee shack project.
It was suggested that someone could divide the question and separate out the projects individually.
Commissioner Hutchison required the division of the question to each individual project.
1. Restrooms
VOTE:
YEA: Wisniewski, Hutchison, Stephens, Desimone, Dennis, Dunn, Joanis, Greenberg,
Winger, Peters, Berga, Crandall
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Spruce Campground
VOTE:
YEA: Stephens, Wisniewski, Desimone, Dennis, Hutchison, Joanis, Dunn, Greenberg,
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Joint Harbor Commission and Page 3 of 4
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
November 25, 2019
Crandall, Peters, Berga
NAY: Winger
MOTION PASSED.
3. Little League Permanent Restrooms
VOTE:
YEA: Wisniewski, Hutchison, Stephens, Desimone, Dennis, Dunn, Joanis, Greenberg,
Winger, Peters, Berga, Crandall
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. South Beach Shack Replacement
VOTE:
YEA: Wisniewski, Hutchison, Stephens, Desimone, Dennis, Dunn, Joanis, Greenberg,
Winger, Crandall, Peters, Berga
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Public Works Director stated that it would be beneficial if another project could be identified in
the event one of the top four (4) projects was dismissed for some reason.
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED that the South Beach Fence Completion project be identified as
an alternative; Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
YEA: Wisniewski, Hutchison, Stephens, Desimone, Dennis, Dunn, Joanis, Greenberg,
Peters, Berga, Crandall
NAY: Winger
MOTION PASSED.
5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Joanis thanked administration for all the work put into bringing
this forward.
Harbor Chair Dunn thanked administration for the clarification on the cost of the gates for the south
beach shacks.
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Joint Harbor Commission and Page 4 of 4
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
November 25, 2019
6. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Glendening thanked everyone for their time and coming out tonight for this
important discussion.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commissions, the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jacquelyn LaPlante
Deputy City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks & Recreation Commission Members
FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
DATE: November 27, 2019
SUBJECT: 2019 Dip Net Report
____________________________________________________________________________
Purpose of this memorandum is to present to you the 2019 Dip Net Report. Please read through
the report and we will plan on discussing at our next regular meeting of Dec. 5, 2019.
Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions.
Attachment
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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
October 14, 2019
2019 Personal Use Fishery (Dip Net) Report
The Personal Use Fishery took place July 10, 2019 through July 31, 2019. Sockeye escapement
to the Kenai River in 2019 was the largest since 2006, and participation in the Fishery increased
significantly compared to the previous two years.
The following table depicts the run strength in 2019 relative to the previous three years:
Kenai River Sockeye Counts
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
~2016 ~2017 ~2018 ~2019
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The timing of the 2019 Personal Use Fishery sockeye run trended similarly with historical run
timing --a change from recent years when the peak of the Fishery appeared later than what has
been experienced historically. Due to favorable escapement numbers, Fishery participants
reported consistently good fishing.
Operations in 2019
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 previous years, the entrance to the south shore via Old Cannery Road was closed through a
temporary section-line access closure permit issued to the City by the Alaska Department of
Natural Resources. That section line has now been permanently vacated.
Operational Changes in 2019
There were no significant operational changes that occurred in 2019 although one small change
is worth noting:
• The entrance to North Beach was improved, widening the access point to allow for safer
and easier access for participants and installing permanent power and communications.
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 properties in 2018 for
$825,000. Initially, the proceeds from that sale could be utilized for additional infrastructure
improvements to support the Personal Use Fishery on South Beach only. However, during the
2019 State Legislative Session, the grant language was modified to allow infrastructure
improvements on both the North and South Beach. Administration is working on a prioritized list
of projects and will be forwarding those projects to Council this winter for consideration.
Dip NetApp
In 2018, 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, webcams, and additional information that was
relevant and useful for Fishery participants. The App also allowed the City to provide "push
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2019 Personal Use Fishery Report
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. The use of the App was down
this year, likely due to lower participation numbers in the Fishery.
Over the last two years, the App has been downloaded over 12,500 times. The City intends to
continually improve the App in future years.
2019 Financial Summary
The Council-adopted budget for the P.U. Fishery included revenues of $437,562, expenditures of
$499,035, and a lapse of $18,722, netting to revenues under expenditures of ($42,751).
Revenues are projected at $416,656, and projected expenses are $369,750, netting to revenues
under expenditures of ($3,094). For the second time, a transfer of $50,000 was made from the
P.U. Fishery Fund to the General Fund to support general operations of the City.
The P.U. Fishery Fund began FY2019 with a fund balance of $198,794. Given the above , the
ending fund balance for FY2020 is projected to be $195,700.
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 the Council. Fund balance for FY2014 through FY2019 was $29,063, $67,662,
$139,936 , $209,896, 293 ,894, and $198,794 respectively. The ending Fund balance for FY 2020
is projected to be $195,700.
Administration believes 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 . The continued use of revenues generated from the Fishery to support General Fund capital
projects or operations will need to be considered annually during the budget process.
Capital Improvements for the Personal Use Fishery Fund
As the Fishery has evolved, the City of Kenai has responded by creating its overall management
plan. A growing component of that plan has been meeting the capital requirements to manage,
react, and respond to the needs of the Fishery participants.
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2019 Personal Use Fishery Report
The City received a capital grant in 2015 for Kenai River South Beach Dip Net Access, of which
there is still a balance of $786,210. During the 2019 legislative session, a grant language change
was made that allows the utilization of these funds for improvements on the North Beach as well.
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 2020 Fee Structure
Administration does not recommend any changes to the fee structure for the 2020 Personal Use
Fishery.
If you have any questions, please contact me at your convenience.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Terry Eubank, Finance Director
October 3, 2019
2019 Dipnet Summary
Dipnet Smartphone App
2019 marked the third year of the Dipnet Kenai smartphone app. Use of the app was down 14%
this year, which is confusing given the 15% increase in total transactions. This was also the first
year without any advertisers on the app .
Improvements
During FY19 underground utilities were installed on Spruce St. This project was fairly simple, and
has improved the reliability of shack operations and reduced the time for setup and removal of
fee stations.
FY20 Revenues
The FY20 fee structure remained the same as that of FY19. FY20 fishery revenues, not including
capital grant revenues and net of sales tax and transaction fees, are projected to be $411,737,
$20,438 less than budgeted and $59,893 more than FY19 fishery revenues. Capital grant
revenue is projected to be $786 ,210. A comparison of FY20 fishery revenue to prior years is
shown below, the breakdown by site and service for FY14 thru FY20 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.
South Beach
North Beach
City Dock
Interest
PERS On-behalf
Capital Grants
Total
FY20
FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 Projected
$127,265 $157,074 $189,226 $174,260 $175,439 $158,665 $93,448 $109,081
148,481 177,599 226,221 234,140 253,218 234,298 157,293 185,125
86,342 105,899 117,064 146,599 142,901 123,612 101,104 117,531
680 1,580 671 1,522 7,624 750
17,437 2,167 2 ,688 1,546 2,743 4 ,169
111 .073 233. 107 92.043 24.494 21,725 46,920 5.770 786,210
$473.161 $673,679 $642,671 $583,240 $596,642 $566,563 $367,982 $1 202 866
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$1,225 ,000
$1, 125,000
$1,025,000
Dipnet Revenue
$925,000
$825 ,000
$725,000
$625 ,000
$525,000
$425,000
$325 ,000
$225,000
$125,000
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Anchorage
51%
Total Transactions
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12% Other Area of
Soldotna
Kenai Peninsula r 20%
Kenai
8%
c South Beach
•North Beach
CCity Dock
•Interest
•PERS On-behalf
c Capital Grants
•Total
Homer
1% r Sterling I 1%
3%
Total transactions this year were up 15% from 2018. Transactions are still down 16% from the 5-
year average. Transaction levels at the individual locations didn't change significantly, with north
beach generating about 50% of all transactions, and the dock and south beach each generating
25% each. Participant numbers were up 28% over the previous year. The percentages of
participants from d ifferent regions didn't vary significantly from previous years.
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Two operational changes were implemented in 2019, both successfully. On south beach, the
second fee shack was not staffed . This didn't create significant congestion, and as such it is
recommended that in future years only one shack be deployed. The second change was a
modification to the software. In past years the busiest time was always between 12:00pm and
1 :OOpm. This is because anyone who wanted to renew their permit had to wait until after 12:00pm
to do so. For 2019 the software was changed to allow users to renew their permits at any time.
As a result, the busiest time is now between 5:00am and 6:00am. This is due to day use permits
only being available after 5:00am.
Payment of fees by cash was once again the dominant method at 58%, a 1 % decrease from last
year. Credit card use increased by 1 % to 42%, and checks were insignificant. It is expected that
credit card payment percentage will continue to grow in future years. Fees paid for credit card
acceptance totaled $4,450 or 2.40%.
Transactions Vs. Fish Count
30,000 1,200,000
25,000 1,000,000
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2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Total Transactions 22 ,542 24,878 22,338 20,068 14,283 16,434
-cumulative Fish Count 89 2,678 890,6 29 911,929 747,349 452,747 1,124,076
In 2018 a comparison of transactions to the cumulative fish count on July 31st seemed to indicate
a correlation between number of fish and number of transactions. However, in 2019 the
cumulative fish count was up 36% from the 5-year average and transaction numbers were down
16% from the 5-year average. For a year with the most fish in two decades, our transaction
numbers were the second lowest ever recorded . The most recent year with a higher cumulative
fish count as of July 31st was in 1992 with a cumulative count of 1,211,907.
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FY20 Projected Expenditures
Council*
Adopted Amended YTD FY2019 Projected %
FY2020 Budget Actual Projected Variance Available
Revenues
Beach Parking "$ 146 ,460 "$ 146,460 "$ 144,330 "$144,330 "$ (2,130) -1.45%
Beach Camping
,. 170,100 ,. 170 ,100 ,. 149,788 ,. 149,788 ,. (20,312) -11.94%
Dock Launch & Park
,. 101,600 ,. 101 ,600 .. 105,635 ,. 105,635 ,. 4,035 3.97%
Dock Parking Only
,. 10 ,800 ,. 10 ,800 ,. 11,736 ,. 11 ,736 ,. 936 8.67%
Participant Drop-off Fee
,. 6,715 ,. 6,715 ,. 4,698 ,. 4,698 ,. (2,017) -30.04%
Interest Earnings
,. 750 ,. 750 750 ,. 0.00%
PERS Grant
,. 4 ,637 ,. 4 ,637 ,. 4 ,169 ,. (468) -10.09%
Other .. .. .. .. 0.00%
Credit Card Transaction Fees .. (3,500)" (3,500)" (4,450) .. (4,450)" (950) 0.00%
Total Revenue .. 437 ,562 ,. 437 ,562 .. 411,737 ,. 416 ,656 .. (20,906) -4 .78%
Expenditures
Public Safety $ 88 ,051 $ 88 ,051 $ 74,148 $ 80 ,160 $ 7,891 100.00%
Streets .. 55,235 .. 55,235 ,. 26,698 .. 30,512 .. 24,723 ,. 100.00%
Boating Facility .. 64 ,161 .. 64 ,161 ,. 47,350 ,. 52,611 .. 11,550 .. 100.00%
Parks, Recreation & Beautification .. 245,088 ,. 245 ,088 .. 175,497 .. 206,467 .. 38,621 .. 100 .00%
Total Expenditures .. 452,535 ,. 452 ,535 ,. 323,693 ,. 369,750 .. 82,785 .. 18.29%
Transfers -Transfer to General Fund .. 50,000 .. 50,000 .. 50,000 50,000 .. 0 .00%
Total Expenditures & Transfers .. 502 ,535 .. 502 ,535 .. 373,693 .. 419,750 .. 82 ,785 16.47%
Contribution To/(From) Fund Balance: .. (64,973)" (64,973)" 38,044 .. (3,094)" 61,879
Projected Lapse (18,722) .. (18,722) .. (18,722)
Pdjusted (Deficit)/Surplus
,.
(46 ,251) .. (46 ,251)" 38 ,044 .. (3,094) .. 43 ,157
Beginning Fund Balance 169,622 198,794 .. 198,794 .. 198,794
Ending Fund Balance "$ 123,371 "$ 152,543 "$ 236,838 "$195,700
$786,210 remains in a State of Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic
Development grant. The City successfully, with the assistance of Representative Knopp, secured
a change in scope making improvements on either the City's north or south beach eligible. It is
anticipated these grant funds will be expended in FY2020 and the administration is currently
formulating and ranking projects for Council's consideration and final approval.
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$1,200,000
$1,000,000
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
$-
FY14
Expenditures
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY1 8 FY19
•Total Expenditures •Operating Expenses •Capital Projects
FY20
Estimated
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Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation
October 2, 2019
2019 Dipnet Report
The 2019 Kenai Personal Use Fishery opened July 10 and closed as scheduled on July 31 at
11 :59 p.m. The fishery was liberalized by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) on
the week of July 22 to twenty-four hours per day.
There were a few operational changes this year for the department: 1) The City's IT System
Manager, Dan Castimore, supervised shack personnel and adjustments were made to the staffing
schedule that maximized time and resources; 2) We eliminated one of two temporary beach aid
positions. Coverage on the north and south beach was provided on a rotational basis with location
sometimes dictated by need. 3) We also reduced the frequency the beaches were raked based
on observations from previous years; and, 4) Modifications were made to the dumpster and
portable toilet bid to reflect more accurately actual expenses.
The following summarizes the department's most notable contributions and highlights:
• Reinstalled approximately 800 LF of wooden post and chain.
• Assisted ADF&G for placement of informational booth on the north beach.
• Collaborated with IT System Manager Castimore for fee shack staffing assignments;
delivering materials and supplies throughout the fishery.
• Installation and removal of temporary signs and fencing.
• Striped the Kenai Little League parking lot.
• Assisted with the placement of portable restrooms and dumpsters.
• Conducted beach raking activities on the north and south beach.
• Collaborated with the KCHS ski team for twice per week clean-up of the north beach.
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2019 Personal Use Fishery Report -Parks & Recreation
• Provided restroom cleaning and waste management services to the north and south
beaches, including the dock facility.
• Communicated with vendors assigned to handling portable toilets and waste
management.
• A total of 44 hours were spent raking the beaches, 241 hours patrolling the north and
south beaches, 86 hours performing waste management and restroom cleaning, 85.50
hours installing and removing various signs and 85 hours performing beach cleanup on
August 1, 2019.
SPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS
1) It was suggested that an educational sign be made and installed on the north beach
highlighting why the bluff is important and explaining the damage caused by climbing the
bluff.
2) This is the second season parking permits were mailed to residents off South Forest Drive
and "No Parking" signs installed along the roadways. It was noted that the department
did not field any complaints regarding parking in this neighborhood .
3) The Dipnet App continues to be a valuable resource, both for the public and staff. In many
instances callers can be referred to the app , thus, saving time. The camera feature
continues to be a big hit with many positive comments noted.
ESTIMATED REMAINING FY20 FUNDING
1) Wages/Benefits
Sufficient funding remains in FY20 to cover personal use fishery expenses related to
personnel costs.
2) Operating Supplies
Sufficient funding remains in FY20 for anticipated expenses. These expenses would be
related to replacing some of the old plastic fencing, acquiring more T-Posts, and the
purchase of more sign sleeves and rivets .
3) Printing & Binding
Sufficient funding remains in the FY20 printing/binding account. It is anticipated that
$2,500 will be needed for labels, ribbon and door hangers.
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'Vtff'~ «1/tft, a Pa~~ Ct't? «1/tft, 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:
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Dave Ross, Police Chief
9-12-2019
SUBJECT: 2019 Personal Use Fishery (Dipnet) Report -Police
The 2019 Dipnet fishery opened on July 10 and ended as scheduled on July 31. In 2019, the
City employed five Temporary Enforcement Officers (TEOs) dedicated to Police Dipnet
operations, however one was unable to complete the season due to an injury. Significant 2019
Police Dipnet information includes:
Police handled 71 Dipnet-related calls for service during the month of July. Those
calls included a wide variety of issues: 17 (9-1-1) misdials, 1 parking problems, 4
traffic congestion, 1 motor vehicle crash , 1 theft, 8 lost & found property, 2 welfare
checks , 2 traffic offenses, 5 disorderly complaints, 1 boat collision, 4 lost children, 4
animal problems,4 campfire I burn ban issues, and 17 other miscellaneous calls for
service.
TEOs wrote 62 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.
An increased presence of Alaska Wildlife Troopers enforcing fishing regulations was
noticed this year.
Signage and fencing placed on the South beach by PRL proved valuable in keeping
fishery participants out of the dunes.
Police resources this year were focused away from the fishery on a double homicide unrelated
to the Fishery, and most police related issues in the fishery were well handled by TEOs.
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'Utltl/e a1ith a Pa~~ e~ «1ith 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:
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Jeff Tucker, Fire Chief
September 6, 2019
2019 Personal Use Fishery (Dipnet) Activity Report
For the 2019 dip-net season the department again conducted No Wake Zone patrols in
conjunction with the Kenai Police Department. Our activities on the water were received
positively by the public. Total overtime staff hours for the patrols was 12.00 hours .
Calls for service directly related to the area of the fishery was down from 2018 . In 2018 we
responded to 2 calls for service and in 2019 we responded to 1 call for service
The call for service directly related to the dip-net fishery this year included the following:
• Syncopal Episode -North Beach
The Departments overall calls for service in July saw an uptick from the previous year and this
can be largely accounted for by the department's assistance at the Swan Lake Fire.
July Calls for Service
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
•Total Calls EMS Calls
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 4
November 06, 2019
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
November 06, 2019 – 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
ACTION AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. COUNCIL MEMBER MOLLOY 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)
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. 3092-2019 - Amending Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 1.10.030 – Organization Meeting, to Provide that the Terms
of Office of the Mayor and Other Councilmembers Shall Begin the Monday Following
Certification of the Election. (City Clerk)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3093-2019 - Accepting and
Appropriating a Grant From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Passed
through the State of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs for the
Purchase of a Fire Station Alerting System, an IT Security Audit, and Base Radio
System Replacement for Dispatch. (Administration)
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November 06, 2019
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3094-2019 - Accepting and
Appropriating a Donation from Hilcorp Energy Company to Assist with the Annual
Kenai Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner. (Administration)
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-72 - Authorizing the City to Join
the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission for the Purpose of Developing,
Implementing, and Enforcing a Remote Seller Sales Tax Code and Designating a
Commission Representative. (Administration)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-73 - Authorizing the City
Manager to Recruit For and Hire an Additional Police Officer Position Based on
Anticipated Attrition. (Administration)
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-74 - Declaring a Utility
Easement Twenty Foot (20’) Wide Between the Shared Lot Lines of Tract A,
and Lots 4, 5, 6, Block 1, Bridge Road Subdivision Number 2 and Lot 7A, Block 1,
Bridge Road Subdivision Lockwood Addition as Set Forth on the Attached Exhibit
“A” is Not Needed for a Public Purpose and Consenting to its Vacation.
(Administration)
7. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-75 - Awarding a Contract for
City-Owned Lands Appraisal Services. (Administration)
E. MINUTES
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of October 16,
2019. (City Clerk)
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Work Session Summary of October
16, 2019. (City Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. POSTPONED TO 12/04/19 FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND A SECOND PUBLIC
HEARING. Resolution No. 2019-71 - Repealing Policy No. 2017-02, Supervisory
Sub-Committee. (Council Member Knackstedt) [Clerk's Note: At its October 16
meeting Council postponed this item to the November 6 meeting; a motion to adopt
is on the floor.]
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Bills to be
Ratified. (Administration)
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Purchase
Orders Over $15,000. (Administration)
3. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR
12/04/19. *Ordinance No. 3095-2019 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
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November 06, 2019
Appropriations in the General Fund – Police Department and Accepting a Grant from
the Department of Justice for the Purchase of Ballistic Vests. (Administration)
4. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR
12/04/19. *Ordinance No. 3096-2019 - Determining that Real Property Described
as Lot One (1), Aleyeska Subdivision Part 3, According to Plat No. 1531 and Lot
One A (1-A), Aleyeska Subdivision Part 3, According to Plat K-1531, City-Owned
Airport Land Located Outside the Airport Reserve, is not Needed for a Public
Purpose and Authorizing the Sale of the Property to MITAK, LLC. (Administration)
5. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR
12/04/19. *Ordinance No. 3097-2019 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Terminal Improvements Capital Fund, and Authorizing an
Increase to the Construction Purchase Order to Blazy Construction, Inc.
(Administration)
6. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Authorize the Issuance of a
Request for Proposals for Naming Rights of the Multi-purpose Facility.
(Administration)
7. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Approving a Special Use Permit
for Axtel Enterprises, LLC, to Conduct Fuel Reduction Activities on Tract A, Kenai
Meadows, 2200 Redoubt Avenue, Parcel 03901065. (Administration)
8. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Mayoral Nominations of Council
Liaisons for Appointment to Committees and Commissions. (Mayor Gabriel)
9. $500 GRANT APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Discussion/Action - Bridges
Community Resource Network Mini-Grant Request for its Project Homeless
Connect Event. (Mayor Gabriel)
10. Discussion - Personal Use Fishery Capital Improvement Projects. (Administration)
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
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November 06, 2019
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
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000.
2. Utilities Collection Site - Public Comment
3. CIRCAC Comments on State of Alaska Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency
Plan Public Scoping
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 Parks & Recreation
Monthly Report
November/December 2019
Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
Administrative
Attended Dept. Head Meeting.
Produced current addition of Kenai Breeze (Carol Bannock).
Currently working on the new upcoming calendar project (Carol Bannock).
MPF ice reservation billings and scheduling.
Staff completed annual cybersecurity awareness training.
122.50 hours ice reserved at the MPF (increase of 18.5 hours over last year
during this time).
Collaborating with other departments/agencies on the following upcoming
events: Have a Holly Jolly Day in Kenai and Community Skate Night.
Attended Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting sponsored by City Planner
Elizabeth Appleby; plan presented to City Council.
Kenai Dog Park volunteer group established a vision statement: “Provide a
safe, accessible space for socializing with the canine community.” Next mtg
is 12/9/19, 5PM-6:30PM at the Kenai Library to establish goals.
Capital Projects
New cemetery expansion – Street Dept. performed extensive dirt work over
course of summer and installed gravel road; work has seized until next
summer.
Maintenance
Daily meetings with staff.
Weekly trash & restroom cleaning, Friday recycling.
Monthly/weekly/daily inspections.
Replaced LED lights to the MPF score clock and installed new banners.
Ran overhead wire and installed two new speakers at the MPF.
Staff installed 1,200 LF trails behind the Little League Fields and 1,150 LF
trials at Municipal Park.
Staff planted two Crabapple trees at the Kenai Library in late October.
Staff installed bike racks (October) – Municipal Park, South Forest Dr., Kenai
Fine Arts Center and Old Town Park.
Staff installed two new pedestrian benches at Blue Star Memorial
Greenstrip (October).
Department received 2 hours community service work (November)
Staff installed winter decorations.
Removed approximately 20 beetle-kill trees from Municipal Park.
Installed two new interpretive displays (Kenai River Flats Boardwalk).
Removed two problem trees at the Lee Shore Center.
The electric motor for compressor #2 stopped working and currently.
working on getting it repaired.
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Kenai's 4th Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival
Have you ever felt like the word
thank you is not a big enough
word? This is how we feel today,
the day after Kenai's 4th Annual
Fall Pumpkin Festival. Our com-
munity came together full force to
bring you this year's Festival. Our
thank you list is long and we want
to make sure as many people as
possible see it. Please, take a
moment to say thank you when
you visit any of these establish-
ments or see one of the incredible
people on this list.
Kenai's Hot Cider Recipe
96 oz apple juice
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves
I teaspoon ground allspice
I orange sliced
Heat all ingredients till hot
Serve steaming hot .
Scare crow wmners will be
announced on our Facebook page
as well as Po etry Contest winners.
Thank you-
IGA/ Country Foods
Martin Media
Kenai Feed
Ron's Rent It Center
Matti's Farm I Diamond M Ranch
W al mart
Safeway
Ken ai Racing Lions
Mt. View Elementary
Hilcorp
Three Bears
KSRM Radio Group
The Bird 's Eye View
KDLL Public Broadcasting
Peninsula Cl a rion
KCHS Students
Friends of the Kenai Community Library
Ken ai Community Library
Christine Cunningham
Kenai Peninsula 4-H
Coots fo r the Cure
Solid Rock Bible Camp
Ken a i River Rugby Union, Wolfpack
Kenai Lions Club
The LDS Church
Kenai Elks Club #24"i 5
Melani e Bev erly
John & Starla Ferguson
Angi e Clary
Ken ai Senior Center
Ken ai Streets Department
Kenai Fire Department
Kenai Police Department
I<.:e nai Municipal Airport
Sikorski Consulting LLC
The Jolly Rogers Taste of Paradise
Wok n Roll
The Hearth Eatery
Double 0 Express
Mom & Pop Kettle Corn
Kenai Soil & Water
Conservation District
Alaska Honey
Arnold F amily Farm
O'Brian Garden & Trees
The City of Ken a i & the
Amazing peo ple who live
in and around our City!
City of Kenai
Meetings & Holidays
October 16-Kenai City Council 6p
October IS -City Holiday
Alaska Day
October 2S-Plannin g & Zoning 7p
N ovember 6-Kenai City Council 6p
November 7-Parks & Re c. 6p
November 11 -City Holiday
Veteran's Day
November IS -Planning & Zoning 7p
November 14-Council on Aging 4:.SOp
November 14-Airport Commission 6p
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION
332 Airport Way
KenaiAK 99611
907-283-8261
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
• Kenai City Hall
907-28.S-75S5
• Kena i Parks & Recreation
907-28S-8i6i
• Kenai Conunuuity Library
907-28S-+S78
• Kenai SCn ior Cen ter
907-28S-:t-156
• Kenai Rec reation Cen ter
907-283-.5856
• Kenai Multi-Furpoae Facili ty
(Ice Riok""5ummcr Hours)
907-285-8262
• Kena i Chamber of Com merce
907-283-199 1
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Whats Happening in Kenai ...
Monday
Kenai 9:30a Zumba
Noon Pickleball Recreation
Center
283·3855 Cardio & Weight
Room
Kenai
Community Library
283-4378
Kenai
Senior
Center
283-4156
9a Video Exerci se
1 Oa Growing Strong
10:30a Dog Therapy
11a Bell Practice
11:30a Lunch
12:30p Pinoc hle
Tuesday
9:30a Zumba Gold
Cardio & Weight
Room
10:30a Wee Read
Stoiy Time
4:00p Chess Club
8:30a Guitar Class
9aTOPS
10:30a Tai-Chi
11:30a Lunch
12:30p BINGO
12:35p Bridge
Wednesday
1 Oa Tot-Time
Noon Pickleball
7:30p Volleyball
Gardio & Weight
Room
10:30a Pre-School
Stoiy Time
9a Video Exercise
1 Oa Growing Strong
11:30a Lunch
1pDominoes
1 p Quilting Group
1 p Writers Group
Thursday
9:30a Zumba Gold
Cardio & We ight
Room
9a Living Well
10:30a Tai-Ch i
11:30a Lunch
12:30p Hand&Foot
1p Shopping
1 p Spanish Class
1p Yam Group
Sp Bridge
6pCribbage
6p Fas!T rack
Friday Saturday
1 Oa Tot-Time Ba Adult Basketball
Noon Pickleball Winter
Hours:
M-S6a-10p
Cardiel & Weight Cardio & Weight Sunday 1-5p
Room Room
Libraiy Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m.
Friday9:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 1 :00 -4:00 p.m.
9a Video Exercise
1 Oa Growing Strong
10a Sewing Group
11 :30a Lunch
12:30p Pinochle
1p Shopping
Kenai Senior Center Hours
Monday -Wednesday & Friday
8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Thursday
8:00 a.m. -9:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday-Closed
Kenai Calendar Highlights
You can learn more about what's happening in Kenai in the at: httos://www.kenai.citv/calendar
Thursday Evenings
6:S0-9:SO p.m. @
Kenai Senior Center
(Except the !st Thursday
of the month.)
Literary Haunted House
Sat. October 26 2-4·p
Mon. October 28 4:.'l0-6p
(Special Story Time)
Tues. October 29 l la-12p I 4-6p
Wed. October 30 I la-12p I 4-6p
Thur. October 31 4-6p
Trick or Treat at the
Ken ai Senior Center
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Kenai's Got Talent
Tues day, November 5
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Renee C. Henderson
Auditorium
Boys & Girls Club of the
Kenai Peninsula
Monday, November 16
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.
Bluegrass
Group
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Come with your gitfittle and join the circle or just relax
and enjoy the local talent.
Bring a finger food to share & the coffee will be ready.
PUT THE BOO BACK IN BOOKS!
Join us for a FREE not-too-scary haunted house open
to all ages. Watch your favorite villains come to life
with bubbling potions, interactive exhibits, and so much
more! No registration required. Children under IO
must have adult supervision.
Come and enjoy hot chocolate, candy, apple bobbing
and more! This event is sponsored by Kenai Senior
Connection and sure to be lots offun!
*Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Kenai Peninsula Builders Assoc. 1st Annual "Kenai's
Got Talent" Show is coming and you don't want to
miss it! Six months of open mic nights have racked up
some talented performers . Prepare to be wowed by
huge voices. Save the date and watch their Facebook
Page for updates. Call the Kenai Peninsula Builders
Association at 907-283-8071
Stardust and Cosmic Dreams
S2 Annual Auction & Gala Fundraiser
Call 907-283-2682 for additional information & tickets
Notice: Many of the City's utility vehicles are often out on our roads working to
make Kenai a more safe and beautiful place to live, shop and play. Your Kenai
Parks, Recreation & Beautification Department will be out shortly preparing Kenai
for the Holiday Season. Please be looking for City trucks and vehicles on the sides
of the roads, and use extreme caution when passing. Thank you!!
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Winter is Here & so is Winter KENAI ICE!
While the rest of us are hunkering down
for a quiet winter, there is one facility in
Kenai that is gearing up for their busy
season. You might have noticed more
traffic and full parking lots at the Kenai
Multi-Purpose Facility, located at 9775
Kenai Spur Hwy. What is the Multi-
Purpose Facility you ask? W ell let us
tell you ...
The Ken ai Multi-Purpose Facil ity is
Kenai's Ice Rink ...
*A place to take your children (or
yourselves) for some winter exercise;
Public Skate is usually 1-2:30 p.m.
every day. Please check the ice
schedule on the city's website
because this schedule is subject to
sudden changes and occasionally
public skate times are adjusted or
canceled. Also, plan to bring your own
skates. (More about ice skates later.)
https://www.kenai.citv/parksrec/page/jce-schedule
* A place to see our hometown team the
KCHS Kardinals play some excellent
hockey. This team is off to a great
start and we highly recommend add-
ing a home game or two to your
winter entertainment list this year.
KCHS Athletic schedule is available
at: http://www.arbiterlive.comCTeams?entitv1d~11G43
* Do you have young ones who have
expressed an interest in playing
hockey? Why not bring them to a
Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association
(KPHA) game or come watch a
practice? KPHA Mites begin as
young as six years old and go
through age 18 . KPHA 's Kenai
practice schedule is on the city web-
site, or you can learn about every-
thing KPHA at: https://www.kpha901.net/
page/show/391773-kenai-peninsula-hockey-association
• Other groups that regularly use
Kenai ice are: the North Peninsula
Rec. Hockey & Comp. House
Programs, HCAK Northern Knights,
and the amazing Kenai River Queen s.
Links to most of these programs can
be found on the city's website.
* Within the programs mentioned in
this article, there are over 400 youth
and adults represented who use
Kenai ic e.
• Here is a Kenai secret! The Kenai
Multi-Purpose Facility is open
around the clock. If you would like
to head out onto the ice to get your
exercise in while things are quiet,
you are welcome to do so. Just know,
the ice will probably be "dirty ice",
mea ning the Zamboni has not been
used since the last event. Also , keep
an eye on the schedule (city website)
so you do not bump up against
another scheduled event. There is a
donation jar in the building you can
add to that will help us with up-keep.
* A helpful hint: Would you like to
participate in the Public Skate, but
you do not have your own skates?
Redline Sports (907-283-4677) is
who you need to contact. Keep in
mind that their work hours revolve
around scheduled practices and
games, but if they are able to, they
will work with you regarding skate
rentals. Ask them about the skate
aids too, for younger and beginner
skaters.
• One more piece of important infor-
mation: You can rent Kenai ice for
private parties . Call 283-8262 for
additional information.
WOW! This is an impressive facility,
even if we say so ourselves!! The
Kenai Parks & Recreation Department
also uses Kenai ice for the Skate with
Santa and Holiday Night Lights events
coming up later in Decembe r.
Make plans now to add Kenai ice play
times to your winter schedules!
City of Kenai
Meeting:s & Holidays
November l.S-Planning & Zoning 7p
November 14-Counc il on Aging 4:80p
November 14-Airport Commission 6p
November 27-Planning & Zoning 7p
November 28 & 29
Offices closed for Thanksgiving
December 4-City Council Mtg. 6p
December 5-Parks & Recreation 6p
December 9-Harbor Commission 6p
December 11-Planning & Zoning 7p
December 12-Council on Aging 4:50p
December 12-Airport C.ommission 6p
KENAI PARKS & RF.cREATION
332 Airport Way
Kenai AK 99611
907-283-8261
LIKE USON
face book.
IMPOR'l'ANT NUMBERS
• Kenai City Hall
907-288-7535
• Kenai Parks & Rec reation
907-5!83·8262
• Kenai C.Ommunity Library
907-28S-+S78
• Kenai Senior Center
907-28$-+156
• Kenai Recreation Center
907-28:h:l855
• Kenai Mul ti--Purpose Facility
(Ice Rink.Sum mer Hours)
907-28!1·8262
• Kena i Chamber of Commerce
907-28S·I99 1
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Whats Happening in Kenai ...
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Satu rday
Kenai 9:30aZumba 9:3 0a Zumba Go ld 10a Tot-Time 9:30a Zumb a Gold 10aTot-Time 8a Adult Basketball
Winter
Recreation Noon Pic kleball Noon Pickleball Noon Pickleball Hours :
Center 7:30p Volleyball M-S 6a-10p
283-3855 Cardio & Weight Cardio & Weight Cardio & Weight Cardio & Weight Cardio & Weight Cardio & Weight Sunday 1-Sp
Room Room Room Room Room Room
Kenai 10:30a Wee Read Library Hours
Community 4:00p Lego Story Time 10:30a Pre-School Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m.
Friday9:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. Library Maker Mondays Story Time Saturday 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
283-4378 4:00p Chess Club Sunday -1 :00 -4:00 p.m.
10:30a Tai-Chi
9a Video Exerci se 8:30a Guitar Cla ss 9a Video Exercis e 11 :30a Lunch 9a Video Exercise Kenai Senior Center Hours Kenai 10a Growi ng Strong 9a TOPS 1 Oa Growing Strong 12:30p Ha nd & Foot 1 Oa Growing Strong Monday-Wednesday & Friday 10:30a Dog Therapy 1p Shopping Senior 11a Bell Practic e 10:30a Ta i-Ch i 11 :30a Lunch 1p Yam Group 10a Sewing Group 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Center 11 :30a Lun ch 11 :30a Lunch 1pDominoes 1p Wii Bowling 11 :30a Lunch Thursday
12:30p BINGO 1 p Quilting Group 12:30p Pinochle 8:00 a.m. -9:30 p.m . 283-4156 1-2p Choir Practice 12:35 p Bridge 1p Writers Group Sp Bridge 1pShopping Saturday & Sunday-Closed 12:30p Pinoc hl e 6p Cribbage
6p Fast Track
Holiday Closures for most City offices;
Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29 for Thanksgiving Weekend
Kenai Calendar Highlights
You can learn more about what's happening in Kenai in the at: https://www.kenai.city/calendar
Thursday Evenings
6:30--9:30 p.m. @
Kenai Senior Center
(Except the 1st Thursday
of the month.)
a creative challenge
Gingerbread House
Contest
November 18-'ZOth
Kenai Chamber &
Visitor Center
Free Event!!
Christmas Comes
to Kenai
Throughout the day-
Novem ber 'i9, 'i019
Evening of
Christmas
Bluegrass . t .L f Group'*"
This Sh ow is open
Now - D ecembe r 14
Tues-Sat /Noon-5p
@ Kenai Art Guild
816 Cook Dr. Kenai
907-2 83-7040
Friday, December 13
7:00 p.m.
Renee C. Henderson
Auditorium
KCHS
Adults-$15 I Kids Free
Come with your gitfittle and join the circle or just relax
and enjoy the local talent.
Bring a finger food to share & the coffee will be ready.
Is it a mural or organic graffiti?
11 Area Artist painted IHI defined sections of the
Tyvek covered walls of the KF AC Gallery. This
exciting mural pr~ject is the Nov. Dec. show in the
Kenai Fine Art Center Galley.
Gingerbread House Contest
Age Groups: 9 & Under// 10-15 // 16 & Over
Drop-Off your Houses November 11-14 at the
Ken ai Visitor Center
Call 907-283-199 I far additional &iformation.
Houses on display November 18-20 at the
Kenai Visitor Center
!Oa Kenai Fine Arts Guild Arts & Crafts Fair@ KCHS
I la Santa arrives at the Kenai Visitor Center
6p The Electric Lights Parade starts at Spur View Dr. and
runs along Frontage Rd. to the Kenai Chamber Cabi n
foll ow ed by a bonfire & hot cho co late
7p Grand Finale Fireworks Sponsored by: City of Kenai
Featuring
Redoubt Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by: Tammy Vollom-Matturro
&
Kenai Peninsula Singers
Directed by: Simon Nissen
Monday, December 23
Details announced soon! Page 33 of 36
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THE CITY OF KENAI PRESENTS:
HAYE A
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KEllAI
SANTA TOURS KENAI
MONDAY 12·23·19
SANTA'S TOUR SCHEDULE
MON. 12·23·19 .
8:00am to 1 O:OOam
Kenai Senior Center
1361 Sen ior C t .
10 :30am Jo 11 :30am
Kenai Commy11Jty ,~ipr.q_ry
163 Main str eefloop · ·
1 :OOp m to 2 :30pm
KenaLMulti ~Purpose Fa~ility
. 9775 Ke naiSpur Hwy •.
Breakfast with Santa!
Enjoy a free breakfast and ta ke a p icture
w ith Santa.
Mr.$. Claus StoryJime!
Listen to some Christmas stories, sing songs,
and mqke ari grnarnent with .M rs. Claus!
Skate with Santa!
Bring your blades and skate with Santa!
Complimentary hot chocolate, cookies ,
and .skatesa r ~. gvqilaple while supplies last .
For mcno jnf gr moM n p llil!il!! 'olllilt:( \hu fi3l l1:iw1 n1 d'epmrtrnef'lh:.
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Kenai Fine Art Center
816 Cook Avenue
Old Town Kenai
PO Box 703
Tuesday-Saturday 12-Spm
907 -283-7040
ourkfac@gmail.com
www.kenaifineart.com Page 35 of 36
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1-2:30 Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6 :30p AA U10
6:45-7 :45p AA U14
04
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6 :30p AA U12
6:45-7:45p AA U10
8-9p A U12 I A U14
11
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6 :30p AA U12
6:45-7 :45p AA U10
8-9p A U12 I A U14
18
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6 :30p AA U10
6:45-7:45p HCAK
8-9pAA U12
25
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p AA U10
6:45-7 :45p HCAK
8-9p AA U12
02
1-2 :30 Public Skate
3:15-4 :45p KCHS
5 :30-6:30p AU 101 B 10/12
6 :45-7:45pAAU10
8-9p AA U12
November ~ ~
Kenai Multi -Purpose Facility
Ice Schedule
TUESDAY
29
1-2:30 Public Skate
3:15-4 :45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p AA U10
6:45-7:45p A U10 I G U14
8-9p A U12 I A U14
05
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6 :30p AA U10
6:45-7:45p HCAK
8-9p AA U12
12
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p AA U10
6:45-7:45p HCAK
8-9p AA U12 I A U14
19
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p A U10
6:45-7:45p AA U10
8-9p AA U12
26
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4 :45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p AA U10
6:45-7:45p HCAK
8-9p AA U12
03
1-2 :30 Public Skate
3:15-4 :45p KCHS
5:30-6:30P A U10IG U 14
6:45-7:45p HCAI'\
6-9PA U 12jA U14
WEDNESDAY
30
1-2:30 Public Skate
3:15-4 :45p KCHS
5 :30-6 :30p Nikiski
6:45-7 :45 p A U12 I A U14
8-9p AA U14
06
1-2:30p Public Skate
3: 15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p AA U10
6:45-7:45p G U10 I G U14
8-9p A U12
13
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5 :30-6:30p A U10 I G U10
6:45-7:45p A U10 I A U14
8-9p AA U12
20
1-2 :30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30P A U10 I G U14
6:45-7:45p HCAK
8-9p A U12 I A U14
27
31
1-2:30 Public Skate
5-6p A U12
PIC 7:30-9:30p Kenai v Delta
07
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6 :45p A U10 I G U8
6:45-7:45p HCAK
8-9p A U14
9:15-10:15p Queens
14
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p AA U 10
6:45-7:45p A U12
8-9p AA U14
9:15-10:15p Queens
21
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6 :30p A U10 I G U14
6:45-7:45p A U12 I AA U12
8-9p AA U14
9:15-10 :15p Queens
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"" FRIDAY
01
1-2:30p Public Skate
4:45 -5:45p A U10 I G U14
6-7p HCAK (Northern Knights)
PIG 7:30-9:30p Kenai v Dimond
08
'1-2:30p Public Skate
3-4p KPHA Overway v KPHA McGlasson
4 :15-5 :15p Homerv Mustangs
5:30-6:30p KPHA Thompson v Comets
6:45-7:45p KPHA Witt v Mustangs
15
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p HCAK
6:45-7:45p Nikiski Game
5-9 p A U14
22
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30pAA U10
6:45-7:45 HCAK Game
8-9p A U121A U14
29
1-2:30p Pub lic Skate Thanksgiving Day ,. 1-2 :30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS 11-12:45 Public Sk.te · 5:30-6:30p G U10 I G U14
5:30-6:30p AA U10 I G U14 1-2p MN Magicians • 6:45-7:45p A U12 I A U14
6 :45-7:45p AA U10 · 8-9p Queens
8-9pAU12iAU14 !
Notes:
Thi, schedule j, "'hject to fr t-quent ..:hangt-s.
F e<'s !{;I 1.:, pt>r ho11r + Tax
Contact Carol at J{,nai Pad\ & Rt:creation Otfo:e; ~Hl--;-~S.i -.0...:'1()'2 or r\1annod\((!;1H-·nai.city
Pl e a!-e . no :-.rid\~ or pud\~ on ire durin~ public slrnte.
02
No Public Skate
PIG 2-3:30p Delta v Dimond
PIG 4 :30-6:30p Kenai v SOHi
09
11a-12p KPHA Witt v Commets
12:15-1 :15p KPHA Thompson v Mustangs
1 :30-2 :30p Public Skate
2:45-3:45p NIKISKI
4-5p AA U12 Game
5:15-6:15p KPHA McGlasson v Homer
6:30-7 :30p Crossovers TBD
7 :45-8 :45p Crossovers TBD
16
1-2:30p Public Skate
2 :45-3 :45p Nikiski
23
9-10a HCAK Game
11:45a-12:45p G 8/10IB10/12
NO PUBLIC SKATE
1-2 HCAK Game
2 :45-3:45p Nikiski
4-5p U8 Pullout Practice
5:15-6:30p A U14 Game
7-8:15p Queens Game
8:30-9 :45p Queens Game
30
10:30-11 :30a B10/12
1-2:30p Public Skate
SUNDAY
103
9-10:15a A U14 Game
1-2 :3 0p Public Skate
2:45-3:45p U8 Pullout Practice
'4-5p Queens
5:15-6:15p Queens
10
7:30 -8 :30a Power Play2nd v 3rd
8:45-9:45a Power Play 2nd v 3rd
10-11a AA U12 Game
1-2:30p Public Skate
4-5p Queens
5:15-6:15p Queens
17
10 :15-11:15a GB/10 I B10/12
11 :3 0a-12:30p U8 Pullout Practice
1-2:30p Public Skate
2:45-3 :45p HCAK
4-5p Queens
5:15-6:15p Queens
24
8:30-9:30a HOMER vs PALMER
9:45-11a A U14 Game
11 :15-12:45p AA U18 Practice
1-2:30 Public Skate
2:45 -3 :45p A U12 Game
4-5p Queens
5: 15-6: 15p Queens
01
11 :45a-12:45p G U81G U10
1-2 :30 Public Skate
2:45-3:45p UB Pullout
4-5p Queens
5:15-6:15p Queens
This Calendar was last updated on: 11 /27 /2019 11 :41
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