HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-08 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY HALL
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
*Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2*
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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. Regular Meeting of June 7, 2021…………………………………………..…….Pg. 3
b. Special Meeting of August 23, 2021……..………………………………..…….Pg. 6
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation – Resolution No. HC21-01 – Recommending the
Council of the City of Kenai Approve and Adopt the City of Kenai Land
Management Plan………………………………………………………………….Pg. 9
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director…………………………………………………………….Pg. 36
b. Commission Chair
c. City Council Liaison………………………………………………………………..Pg.51
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – February 7, 2022
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
12. ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 7, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COMMISSION CHAIR DUNN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Chair Dunn called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Chair Dunn led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: Chair M. Dunn, C. Crandall, B. Peters, C. Hutchison, D. Peck
Commissioners absent: N. Berga, B. Bornemann
Staff/Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Curtin, Council Liaison B. Molloy
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to approve the agenda as written and Commissioner Crandall
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. April 12, 2021
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of April 12, 2021 and
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
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a. Discussion – Update on Special Use Permit holders
Public Works Director Curtin reported that two special use permits have been executed to the
same dock tenants as last year.
b. Discussion – Update on Dock Tenant Contract, 2nd year term PacStar
Director Curtin reported that PacStar has started their second year term of a three-year contract
with the City for access and use of the dock.
c. Discussion – Update on Dock Repairs Capital Project
Director Curtin provided an update on the Dock Repairs Capital Project, noting that it is
approximately 90% complete, and most of the damages from the 2018 earthquake have been
fixed. Engineers have found that an additional repair is needed on a dock trestle which Director
Curtin intends to have repaired and will require an additional $7,000 change order. Additional
work was also done on an electrical conduit. Overall the project has gone very well and is nearly
complete, and the remainder of the work should not have an impact on fishing activities.
d. Discussion – Beluga Whale Research participation
Director Curtin reported that a graduate student approached the City about conducting beluga
whale research, and we have been coordinating efforts to place equipment at the docks and the
river.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director – S. Curtin reported on the following:
• Attended a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Bluff
Project which went very well;
• Provided an update on Bluff Project activities, and noted that he had taken
drone footage of the bluffs which he had shown to Senator Murkowski.
b. Harbor Commission Chair – Chair Dunn noted that he would like the camera pole
at the end of Main Street that looks over the beach to be painted.
c. City Council Liaison – Vice Mayor Molloy noted that he also attended the meeting
Senator Murkowski. Reported on the actions of the City Council meetings of April
21, May 5, May 19, and June 2, 2021.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – August 16, 2021
It was noted that the date was incorrect, and the next meeting of the Harbor Commission would
be on August 9, 2021.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Peck requested clarification on the zones marked on an older bluff project photo he
had seen.
Commissioner Crandall thanked Director Curtin for his hard work, and gave notice that he is
resigning from the Commission and this will be his last meeting. Noted that it has been nice
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working with everyone for the past few years.
Commissioner Peter wished good luck to Commissioner Crandall, noting that he will be missed.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS – None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:35 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 23, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COMMISSION CHAIR DUNN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Chair Dunn called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Chair Dunn led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: Chair M. Dunn, B. Peters, C. Hutchison, D. Peck, N. Berga,
B. Bornemann
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Curtin, Public Works Assistant L.
List, Council Liaison B. Molloy
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the agenda as written and Commissioner Peck
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
3. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation – Kenai Waterfront Revitalization Feasibility Study
MOTION:
Commissioner Peck MOVED to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 3237-2021 for increasing
estimated revenues and appropriations in the General Fund – Land Administration Department to
provide funding for a Kenai waterfront revitalization feasibility study. Commissioner Bornemann
SECONDED the motion.
Council Liaison Molloy explained the scope of the project and the need for a feasibility study, noting
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that a specific consulting firm has not been selected at this time.
Public Works Director Curtin addressed the question of how the Bluff Erosion Project will tie into
this issue, explaining that the possibility has been discussed but there are no specific plans at this
time. Clarification was provided that this is considered one feasibility study with several phases
that are scheduled to be complete in March of 2022, as per the timeline in the meeting packet.
Concerns were mentioned regarding tax incentives being too generous and the potential effect
they could have on the community. The commission expressed support for this project, noting that
development would be good.
VOTE:
YEA: Dunn, Bornemann, Hutchison, Peck, Peters, Berga
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – September 13, 2021
Commissioners Hutchison and Bornemann noted that they would not be in attendance.
5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Bornemann noted that supports the project but he is leery of tax incentives.
Commissioner Hutchison stated that this is the first step in the process, and she is in favor of the
study.
Commissioner Peck noted he is concerned for possible tax increases that could occur, but overall
thinks that this is just the first step in seeing what the possibilities are and we will see where we
can go from there.
Commissioner Vice Chair Berga noted that he is in support for the study, but has mixed feelings
about the next steps and would like to see a firm with coastal community experience.
Commissioner Peters expressed support for the study.
Chair Dunn noted that tax incentives are a concern, but supports the study.
6. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Peters MOVED for adjournment and Chair Dunn SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections.
VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 6:39 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
HARBOR COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. HC21-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE HARBOR COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI
RECOMMENDING THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI APPROVE AND ADOPT
THE CITY OF KENAI LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, in 2018, City Council approved a City-wide approach to land management through
the development of the City’s first Land Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan includes economic
development and land use goals and objectives to develop a land inventory and land use
strategies to implement a forward-looking approach to community growth and development; and,
WHEREAS, the City owns 369 subdivided parcels, including wetlands, tidelands, lands
surrounding the Kenai Airport, and lands suitable for a variety of business, commercial, industrial,
residential, recreational, and cultural purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Harbor Commission of the City of Kenai and Planning Staff has received
numerous comments and input regarding the draft City of Kenai Land Management Plan; and,
WHEREAS, City Staff held public meetings on October 11, 2021 and October 27, 2021 and
scheduled public meetings for Commissions on November 4, 2021 November 8, 2021, and
November 9, 2021 to receive public comments and discuss the City of Kenai Land Management
Plan; and,
WHEREAS, City Staff created an electronic comment form available on the City website to receive
public comments on the City of Kenai Land Management Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Harbor Commission held a public meeting on November 8, 2021 and
recommended that the Council of the City of Kenai approve the City of Kenai Land Management
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE HARBOR COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. The Draft of the City of Kenai Land Management Plan is hereby approved and
adopted as the City of Kenai Land Management Plan.
Section 2. That a copy of Resolution HC21-01 be forwarded to the Kenai City Council.
PASSED BY THE HARBOR COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 8th day of
November, 2021.
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New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
MIKE DUNN, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
______________________________________
JAMIE HEINZ, CITY CLERK
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Harbor Commission
FROM: Ryan Foster, Planning Director
DATE: October 28, 2021
SUBJECT: Resolution HC21-01 – Recommending the Kenai City Council approve
and adopt the City of Kenai Land Management Plan
In 2018, City Council approved a City-wide approach to land management through the
development of the City’s first Land Management Plan. Since that time, Administration has
worked diligently to draft a Land Management Plan to inventory, evaluate, and develop
recommendations related to City-owned lands.
The City of Kenai Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan includes economic development and
land use goals and objectives to develop a land inventory and land use strategies to implement a
forward-looking approach to community growth and development. The goals of the Land
Management Plan incorporate many of these objectives and include the following:
• Provide an inventory of City-owned lands with detailed information on each parcel.
• Identify properties required for a public purpose or to meet a future public need.
• Establish recommendations for individual parcels that are surplus to the needs of the
City to assist in responsible development.
• Create a comprehensive reference document that establishes a format for developing
land management policies and procedures.
One of the City’s greatest assets is its land inventory. The City owns 369 subdivided parcels,
including wetlands, tidelands, lands surrounding the Kenai Airport, and lands suitable for a variety
of business, commercial, industrial, residential, recreational, and cultural purposes. The Land
Management Plan is an important tool to spur economic growth and improve the quality of life for
Kenai residents and is key to the long-term viability of the City.
On October 11, 2021 there was a joint work session with City Council and City Commission
Members to kick-off the review, discussion, and comment on the draft City of Kenai Land
Management Plan. Additional meetings have been scheduled with the Planning and Zoning
Commission, the Airport Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Beautification
Committee, and the Harbor Commission to solicit discussion and comments on the draft Land
Management Plan.
Please review the attached materials.
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Does the Commission recommend Council approve and adopt the City of Kenai Land
Management Plan?
Attachments
October 11, 2021 Joint Work Session Presentation
Link to the Draft City of Kenai Land Management Plan: https://www.kenai.city/lands/page/land-
management-plan
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CITY OF KENAI
LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN CITY OF KENAI 13
WHAT IS OUR
"WHY"
The purpose of the Land Management
Plan is to evaluate and develop
recommendations related to City-
owned lands that encourage
responsible growth and
development to support a thriving
business, residential, recreational and
cultural community. LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN14
Background
In 2018, the Kenai City Council approved land code
revisions as part of a City-wide approach to land
management through development of the City’s first
Land Management Plan.LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN1963In 1963, the FAA transferred
nearly 2,000 acres of land
to the City of Kenai
1975
2006
1986
In 1975, the City first
defined rules and
regulations governing
the administration of
City-owned lands
In 1981, the City began to
actively dispose of lands
and enacted ordinances to
encourage disposal
2018
In 1986, Alaska went into
recession. Land values,
land sales, and leases
declined
In 2006, the Airport
land sale and leasing
code sections were
repealed and
reenacted
In 2016, the City Council
approved a policy for the sale
of ten Airport leased lands
(amended 2018, expired 2021)
In 2018, the City Council
approved revisions to the
Airport Lands Code and as
part of a City-wide approach
to Land management In 2019, the City Council
approved revisions to the
General Fund lands Code15
The City is unique in its ownership of a large and
diverse amount of public land
5,440 Acres of Land
369 Subdivided parcels
The equivalent of 4,114 Football Fields
(with endzones)
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANApproximately 8.5 square
miles, roughly the size of
Soldotna.
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A SIGNIFIGANT
UNDERTAKING
A Land Management Plan provides an active
approach to management that requires an
inventory of land holdings and a comprehensive
evaluation and analysis of each parcel.
In 2018, the City hired a Temporary Lands
Technician to research each parcel of City-
owned land and enter the information into a
new Lands Database.
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANOver 567 recorded documents
were reviewed and scanned into
the database as part of this project 17
New City Lands Inventory and Database
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANAn examination of public records and mapping was
performed for each City-owned parcel to review and
record detailed information in the database, including:
Property Description (e.g. physical characteristics,
zoning, land use)
Facilities (e.g. parks, trails, structures, utilities)
Status (e.g. public use, under active lease,
availability for lease or sale)
Fund (e.g. Airport Fund or General Fund)
How the land was obtained (e.g. State, FAA,
Municipal Entitlement, tax foreclosure)
Encumbrances (e.g. easements, restrictions)
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Land Management Plan Objectives LAND MANAGEMENT PLANProvide an inventory of City-owned lands with
detailed information on each parcel
Identify properties required for a public purpose
or to meet a future public need
Establish recommendations for individual parcels
that are surplus to the needs of the City to assist in
responsible development.
Create a comprehensive reference document
that establishes a format for developing land
management policies and procedures.
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IMPROVED RESPONSE
TO PUBLIC
The Land Management Plan can be used to
actively manage City-owned lands in a
wholistic way as well as provide better
information to the public.
In the future, we hope to make the Plan
available on the City's interactive online
mapping tool, allowing the public to research
City-owned lands from anywhere.
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANvs.
No Public Inventory
of City-owned Lands
A member of the public must
identify a parcel of interest
No Individual Parcel
Information on File
City staff must research to
determine if a parcel has
conveyance or legislative
restrictions
No Guidance or Planning
Documents
Administration provides
recommendation on case-
by-case basis
Public Listing
of City-owned Lands
Available listing on City website
and at City Hall
Individual Parcel
Information Available
A member of the public can
immediately know if a parcel
has been designated for lease
or sale
Land Management Plan
Provides guidance and
direction to Administration on
the management of City-
owned lands
BEFORE AFTER
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Land Statistics LAND MANAGEMENT PLANApproximately 1,613 acres or
129 parcels of City-owned
lands are designated as
Airport Fund
35%
Parcels of City-owned Land
are designated as
"Airport Fund"
35%
The City will generate $512,255 from
46 leases of land designated as
Airport Fund in FY22, not including
apron, airline, or terminal leases
AIRPORT FUND
PARCELS CURRENTLY
UNDER LEASE
Recommendations for Airport Fund Parcels Based
on the Final Draft Land Management Plan:
49 PARCELS RECOMMENDED FOR
LEASE-ONLY
19 PARCELS RECOMMENDED FOR
RETENTION
47 PARCELS RECOMMENDED FOR
LEASE OR SALE
14 PARCELS RECOMMENDED FOR
MIXED: RETAIN/DISPOSE21
Land Statistics
Recommendations for General Fund Parcels
Based on the Final Draft Land Management Plan: LAND MANAGEMENT PLANApproximately 3,826 acres or 239 parcels of City-
owned lands are designated as General Fund.65%
Parcels of City-owned Land
designated as "General Fund"8.75%
The City will generate $218,031 from 19 leases of land designated as General
Fund in FY22, including tidelands, shorefishery, and no-cost leases
GENERAL FUND PARCELS CURRENTLY UNDER LEASE
19 PARCELS RECOMMENDED FOR
LEASE-ONLY
113 PARCELS RECOMMENDED FOR
RETENTION
86 PARCELS RECOMMENDED FOR
LEASE OR SALE
21 PARCELS RECOMMENDED FOR
MIXED: RETAIN/DISPOSE22
Land Management Plan Retention Recommendations LAND MANAGEMENT PLANMany City-owned lands should be
retained for a public purpose and
many are suitable for a variety of
business, commercial, industrial,
residential, recreational and cultural
purposes.
The Plan has four
recommendation categories:
Retain
Dispose
Dispose - Lease Only
Mixed - Retain/Dispose
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How the Land Management Plan is Structured
The plan breaks city-
owned lands into 46
areas with a map for
each area
Each area includes an
overview and tables with
detailed information on
recommendations for
each parcel
LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN24
Land Management Plan Recommendation Categories
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANThe Land Management Plan contains a recommendation for each
parcel using the following categories:
Retain Dispose Dispose -
Lease Only
Mixed -
Retain/
Dispose
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Parcels 67 35
131
Parcels
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Land Management Plan Recommendation Categories
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANRetain
Dispose
Dispose -
Lease Only
Mixed -
Retain/
Dispose
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Land Management Plan Recommendation Categories
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANRetain
Dispose
Dispose -
Lease Only
Mixed -
Retain/
Dispose
IMAGERY
GIS
PLUS DATA
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Land Management Plan Land Fund Categories
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANAirport Reserve
Land
Airport Land
Outside the
Airport
Reserve
General
Fund Land
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Land Management Plan Land Fund Categories
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANAirport Reserve
Land
Airport Land
Outside the
Airport
Reserve
General
Fund Land
IMAGERY
GIS
PLUS DATA
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Land Management Plan Draft Timeline
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANOCT
Planning & Zoning Commission
November 10
Airport Commission
November 9
NOV
Parks & Recreation Commission
November 4
Harbor Commission
November 8
JAN
Resolution to approve Land
Management Plan
January 5
DEC
Request to Schedule City
Council Work Session to Finalize
Land Management Plan
December 1
Work Session to Finalize Land
Management Plan
Early December
Joint Work Session
Kenai Visitor Center
October 11
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Land Management Plan Process
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANMEET01. TODAY'S JOINT
WORKSESSION
INTRODUCTION OF DRAFT
LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN 02. COMMISSION
WORK SESSIONS /
PUBLIC COMMENTS
RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS
e.g. additional information such as
personal knowledge of a parcel
appropriate to include, factual
inaccuracies, reasons to change a
recommendation
03. CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
DISCUSS RECOMMENDED
AMENDMENTS &
COMMENTS
MEET
RECOMMEND
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Land Management Plan Process Continued
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANAdministration revises plan for
approval
Council determines if more work
sessions are necessary
Resolution approving plan
scheduled by Council
Hold public hearing on resolution
AFTER COUNCIL WORK SESSION:
Update lands database to reflect
approved plan
GIS needs assessment
Implementation plan
AFTER APPROVAL:
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Online Mapping
Presentation
LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN33
Questions and
Comments
LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN34
LAND MANAGEMENT PLANQR Code to
City of Kenai
Land Management Plan
Webpage
https://www.kenai.city/lands/page/land-
management-plan
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
DATE: October 26, 2021
SUBJECT: 2021 Personal Use Fishery (Dip Net) Report
____________________________________________________________________________
The Personal Use Fishery took place July 10, 2021 through July 31, 2021. In 2021, sockeye
escapement to the Kenai River was the highest in recent memory, with over 2.4 million fish
passing the counter, exceeding the escapement goal by over 1.2 million fish. Participation was
consistently strong during the 21-day Fishery.
The following table depicts the run strength in 2021 relative to the previous three years:
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
Kenai River Sockeye Counts
2019 2020 2021
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The timing of the 2021 Kenai River sockeye run was delayed – a change that has been observed
over the last number of years. The disparity between August and July escapement numbers
continues to grow. In 2020, over 1.1 million sockeye were counted in August compared to only
687,000 sockeye counted in July. In 2021, over 1.5 million sockeye were counted in August
compared to only 924,000 sockeye counted in July. Despite the fact that escapement numbers
were lower in July than August, Fishery participants reported good fishing.
Operations in 2021
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.
Operational Changes in 2021
There were several operational changes that occurred in 2021 worth noting:
• New permanent restrooms were completed on North and South Beach, providing
improved facilities for both fishery participants and other beach users.
• Signage related to the Fishery was improved by updating information and removing
conflicting or confusing signage.
Dip Net App
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
notifications” with timely information to improve the experience and safety of anyone who
downloaded the App.
Over the first four years of availability, the App had been downloaded over 20,900 times . Use of
the App was down 28% this year, indicating that after 5 years, an update of the App is likely
needed. The City will look to update the App prior to next year’s Fishery.
2021 Financial Summary
The Council-adopted budget for the P.U. Fishery included revenues of $483,151, expenditures of
$525,146, and a lapse of $11,337, netting to revenues under expenditures of ($30,658).
Revenues are projected at $452,123, and projected expenses are $448,566, with the projected
lapse still at $11,337 netting to revenues over expenditures of $14,894. A transfer of $75,000
was made from the P.U. Fishery Fund to the General Fund to support general operations of the
City, an increase of $25,000 over the prior three years.
The P.U. Fishery Fund began FY2022 with a fund balance of $276,857. Given the above, the
ending fund balance for FY2022 is projected to be $291,751.
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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 since inception is shown below:
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.
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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.
The City received a capital grant in 2015 for Kenai River South Beach Dip Net Access, of which
there is still an unallocated balance of $238,173. During the 2019 legislative session, a grant
language change was made that allowed the utilization of these funds for improvements on North
Beach. During FY2021, Council approved the construction of vault bathrooms on North Beach,
construction of permanent restrooms at the Little League Fields, and construction of the fee shack
for South Beach. The fee shack and vault restrooms are completed, and the permanent restrooms
at the Little League Fields are slated for construction next year. Once the final cost of the
restrooms at the Little League Fields is known, Council will need to determine how best to utilize
the remainder of these funds to the greatest benefit to the personal use fishery participants and
the residents of the City.
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 2021 Fee Structure
Administration does not recommend any changes to the fee structure for the 2022 Personal Use
Fishery.
If you have any questions, please contact me at your convenience.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Terry Eubank, Finance Director
DATE: October 19, 2021
SUBJECT: 2021 Personal Use Fishery (Dip Net) Report – Finance
Dipnet Smartphone App
202 1 marked the five-year anniversary of the Dipnet Kenai smartphone app. Use of the app was
down 28 % from last year. This is likely a result of lower participation in the fishery this year, and
the fact that the app has now gone five years without a major update.
Improvements
There were no significant changes in 2021.
FY21 Revenues
The FY21 fee structure remained the same as that of FY20. FY21 fishery revenues, not including
capital grant revenues and net of sales tax and transaction fees, are projected to be $446,714,
$30,991 less than budgeted and $70,742 less than FY20 fishery revenues. Capital grant revenue
is projected to be $380,435. A comparison of FY21 fishery revenue to prior years is shown below,
the breakdown by site and service for FY14 thru FY21 is based upon actual transactions.
Revenues FY2014
Actual
FY2015
Actual
FY2016
Actual
FY2017
Actual
FY2018
Actual
FY2019
Actual
FY2020
Actual
FY2021
Actual
FY2022
Projected
Day Use Parking $271,770 $219,704 $182,739 $182,854 $174,613 $118,308 $144,330 $175,980 $161,580
Overnight Parking 64,838 199,203 230,729 238,752 210,269 129,939 149,788 214,248 186,387
Dock Launch & Park 91,011 100,970 133,181 128,109 111,528 91,358 105,275 115,304 95,425
Dock Parking Only 14,689 15,868 15,238 14,807 12,009 9,547 11,736 13,377 10,641
Participant Drop-off Fee - - - 10,717 7,481 5,943 4,698 4,792 4,019
Interest Earnings 665 680 1,580 671 1,522 7,624 8,836 469 750
PERS Grant - 17,437 2,167 2,688 1,546 2,743 3,355 3,969 4,696
Miscellaneous (2,401) (3,234) (6,888) (3,681) 675 (3,250) (4,306) (10,592) (11,375)
Total Revenue 440,572 550,628 558,746 574,917 519,643 362,212 423,712 517,547 452,123
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$-
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
FY2014
Actual
FY2015
Actual
FY2016
Actual
FY2017
Actual
FY2018
Actual
FY2019
Actual
FY2020
Actual
FY2021
Actual
FY2022
Projected
Revenue by Fee Type
Participant Drop-off Fee Day Use Parking Overnight Parking
Dock Launch & Park Dock Parking Only
Municipality of
Anchorage
52%
Matanuska-
Susitna
Borough
14%
Other State or
Unknown
13%Other Area of
Alaska
5%
Kenai
7%
Soldotna
5%Homer
1%
Sterling
1%
Other KPB
2%
Kenai
Peninsula
16%
Total Transactions
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Total transactions this year were down 11% from 2020 . Transactions on North Beach continue to
increase, accounting for 61% of the total this year, up from 57 % in 2020. South Beach accounted
for 20% and the Dock accounted 19%. Participant numbers were down 13% over 2020. The
percentages of participants from different regions didn't vary significantly from previous years.
Future Considerations
As the number of transactions continues to grow on North Beach it may be necessary to provide
a third fee shack at this location. The third shack would be located in the lower parking lot and
would serve as an information booth as well as a fee shack. Users could renew their permits or
upgrade from drop off passes without having to go up to the top of the hill. This would also provide
an extra employee that could be used to backfill other shacks if an employee is sick or resigns.
This facility would also serve as an information booth, answering questions, dealing with lost and
found items, and could provide a safe location to store the AED.
The cost to provide this third shack would include both capital costs to setup the facility, as well
as ongoing costs to cover the employee.
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FY22 Financial Projections
Council *
Adopted Amended YTD FY2022 Projected %
FY 2022 Budget Actual Projected Variance Available
Revenues
Beach Parking $183,775 $183,775 $161,580 $161,580 $(22,195) -12.08%
Beach Camping 179,725 179,725 186,387 186,387 6,662 3.71%
Dock Launch & Park 109,600 109,600 95,425 95,425 (14,175) -12.93%
Dock Parking Only 13,400 13,400 10,641 10,641 (2,759) -20.59%
Participant Drop-off Fee 4,205 4,205 4,019 4,019 (186) -4.42%
Interest Earnings 750 750 - 750 - 0.00%
PERS Grant 4,696 4,696 - 4,696 - 0.00%
Other - - - - - 0.00%
Credit Card Transaction Fees (13,000) (13,000) (11,375) (11,375) 1,625 0.00%
Total Revenue
483,151 483,151 446,677 452,123 (31,028) -6.42%
Expenditures
Public Safety $106,173 $106,173 $87,735 $106,173 $- 0.00%
Streets 53,332 53,332 26,857 29,487 23,845 44.71%
Boating Facility 52,588 52,330 36,454 39,174 13,156 25.14%
Parks, Recreation &
Beautification 196,800 225,138 191,255 176,812 48,326 21.47%
Total Expenditures
408,893 436,973 342,301 351,646 85,327 19.53%
Transfers Out:
Transfers - Transfer to General
Fund 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 - 0.00%
Transfers - PU Fishery Capital
Proj Fund 50,000 21,920 21,920 21,920 - 0.00%
Total Transfers
125,000 96,920 96,920 96,920 - 0.00%
Total Expenditures & Transfers 533,893 533,893 439,221 448,566 85,327 15.98%
Contribution To/(From) Fund
Balance: (50,742) (50,742) 7,456 3,557 54,299
Projected Lapse (11,337) (11,337) (11,337) (11,337) -
Adjusted (Deficit)/Surplus (39,405) (39,405) 18,793 14,894 54,299
Beginning Fund Balance 289,217 276,857 276,857 276,857
Ending Fund Balance $249,812 $237,452 $295,650 $291,751
* Council Adopted Budget includes annually adopted budget and carryforward encumbrances.
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$380,435 remains in a State of Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic
Development grant. The City successfully, with the assistance of the late Representative Knopp,
secured a change in scope making improvements on either the City’s north or south beach
eligible. A project currently underway which will utilize these grant funds is the construction of a
new restroom at the Kenai Little League Fields.
$-
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
$900,000
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22
Estimated
Expenditures
Total Expenditures Operating Expenses Capital Projects
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Scott Curtin
DATE: October 25, 2021
SUBJECT: 2021 Personal Use Fishery (Dipnet) Report – Public Works
The Public Works Department provided support services for another successful year of the
Fishery. The Streets Division, currently consisting of five full-time employees, recruits additional
temporary staff to manage the boat launch and parking at the City Dock Facility. This year five
Temps were recruited and worked a combined 857.5 hours over the three-week period in support
of the Fishery. Additionally, Streets Division Staff prepares for the Fishery annually by performing
the following:
1) Installing temporary access roads at both North and South Beach locations
2) Placement of over 100 jersey barriers for the direction of traffic
3) Fee shacks are placed and set up for operation
4) Dumpsters and portalets are coordinated with a subcontractor whose services are
competitively bid annually
5) Temporary signage is installed throughout various locations of the City
6) Roads and parking areas are graded, and dust control measures placed
7) Speed bumps deployed on Eagle Rock Dr.
8) No wake signage and buoys are placed within the river
9) City dock parking area is striped
10) Removal of the above at the conclusion of the Fishery
The Division continued to rely heavily on Temps this year to effectively manage the process,
allowing our full-time staff to work on other City Maintenance Projects. As a result, actual hours
worked in support of the Fishery came in well under budgeted amounts.
Total transactions for the dock were 3,456. Comprised of 2,873 Boat Launch & Parking Pass,
557 Day Use Passes, and 26 Drop Offs generating approximately $106,066 in revenue compared
to $135,605 last year.
This year the new vault restrooms were placed into service on North and South beach. Additional
roadway dumpsters were provided on North Beach along Kenai Ave. Both were received well by
the public.
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Aerial photos below are a good indication of when the fish are in!
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Dave Ross, Police Chief
DATE: September 20, 2021
SUBJECT: 2021 Personal Use Fishery (Dip Net) Report - Police
The 2021 Dipnet fishery opened on July 10 and ended as scheduled on July 31. In 2021 the City
employed five Temporary Enforcement Officers (TEOs) dedicated to Police dipnet operations.
Significant 2021 Police dipnet information includes:
- Police handled 105 dipnet-related calls for service during the month of July. Those
calls included a wide variety of issues: 37 (9 -1-1) misdials, 5 parking problems, 1
traffic congestion, 3 motor vehicle crashes, 8 lost & found property, 8 disorderly
complaints, 1 boat collision, 3 lost children, 4 animal problems, 5 stuck vehicles, and
30 miscellaneous calls for service.
- TEOs wrote 169 dipnet related citations (primarily for paid parking and other parking
related violations).
- Salmon Frenzy volunteers returned to assist in the fishery after cancelling last year
due to COVID. Volunteers assisted at the beach with traffic flow along Kenai Avenue,
and at the City dock. Their numbers of volunteers were fewer this year than in prior
years, but they provided valuable assistance to operations.
- COVID did not appear to have any impacts on our dipnet operations this year.
- For the second year, pay shacks did not accept cash. This continued to reduce the
commitment of time and resources to handle that cash. TEOs were able to focus their
time on other fishery related issues.
- TEOs also proved invaluable in assisting with other police emergencies/operations
over the busy summer months, including assistance at a motor vehicle collision that
included multiple fatalities.
The 2021 fishery went smoothly from the perspective of the police department.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Tony Prior, Fire Chief
DATE: September 22, 2021
SUBJECT: 2021 Personal Use Fishery (Dip Net) Report – Fire Department
Fire Department dipnet related call volume was similar to previous years in 2021. This season we
conducted 2 vaccine clinics at North beach, in addition to other dipnet related calls. We conducted
3 “No Wake” patrols in coordination with KPD. Total overtime hours for boat patrols were 11.5
hours.
The Fire Department had the following service calls f or Dip Net season.
Actively dipnetting 6
Here for dipnet, but not actively dipnetting 3
Fires 2
Automobile fire 1
Falsely Reported fire 1
EMS calls 7
Trauma/ Assault 2
Medical 5
Cardiac Arrest 0
Service Calls 2
Vaccine Clinics 2
Boat Patrols 3
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
October 1, 2021
2021 Personal Use Fishery (Dip Net) Report - Parks and Rec
The purpose of this memo is to summarize the Kenai Parks & Recreation Department’s
activities related to the 2021 Kenai Personal Use Fishery.
The dipnet fishery started July 10 and continued through July 31. Dipnetting was only open
between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. There were no emergency orders issued this
season by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game affecting either openings or closures.
Moreover, there were no DEC advisories issued for fecal coliform or enterococci bacteria
exceedances as part of the Kenai Beach program.
As in years past, City departments played a key role in meeting a wide range of operational and
maintenance challenges. Whether City services aided in the direct support of the fishery or
indirectly as a result of increased visitations to our facilities, all departments are to be
commended for a job well done. Additionally, local businesses contributed and benefited by the
extra traffic in town. This provided a much-desired boost to the local economy which assisted in
recovering from some of the negative impacts of Covid-19.
The newly constructed vaulted restrooms along Kenai Avenue and on Royal Street were
completed in time for dipnet season. Although the anticipated rental (portable restrooms)
savings were not realized as originally projected, much improved services were provided for the
participants both in terms of increased capacity and cleanliness.
The Alaska Missions and Retreat had a presence this season after not participating last year
due to Covid-19. Although their presence was smaller in numbers as compared to year’s past,
their contribution was far reaching. Whether helping direct traffic, picking up litter or sweeping
restrooms, their effort was felt and greatly appreciated.
Below is a summary of dipnet related tasks and activities the department was engaged in:
Reinstalled 100 lineal feet of post and chain along Kenai Avenue on the backside of the
newly constructed restrooms.
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Coordinated with the Kenai Watershed Forum for their educational booth setup and
presence.
Coordinated the Kenai Central High School Nordic ski team for Tuesday and Thursday
clean ups on the north beach. They estimated 6,500 sq. ft. of trash was collected
during the fishery and had a total of 71 participants.
Coordinated with staff at the Wildwood Correctional Facility for end of season clean up.
A total of 30 labor hours were provided. The department logged 23 hours of clean up
after the season.
Cleaned out and relocated 15 to 20 fire rings on the north beach.
Installation and removal (65 hrs) of temporary signs related to the fishery.
Installation and removal (38.50 hrs) of temporary fencing.
Striping (14 hrs) the north beach and Little League parking lots.
Restroom cleaning and waste management (115 hrs). This is an increase from previous
seasons and largely attributable to the additional vaulted restrooms.
Participated in “all hands training” and conducted training in-house for key personnel.
Total training time was approximately 14 hours.
Coordinated with Kenai Little League for their hosting of the District 1 Minor Division
baseball tournament (July 10-17).
Our Beach Assistant provided 276 hours patrolling the north and south beaches and
worked closely with the Temporary Seasonal Officers. The focus this season was
almost exclusively on the north beach.
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September 01, 2021
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
September 01, 2021 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 4**
www.kenai.city
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. 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 BY SUBSTITUTE. Ordinance No. 3234-2021 - Increasing
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund,
Amending the City’s Professional Services Agreement with HDL Engineering Consultants,
Accepting Grant Funding from the Federal Aviation Administration, and Issuing a Purchase
Order for Construction of the 2021 Airfield Drainage Rehabilitation Project at the Kenai
Municipal Airport. (Administration)
• SUBSTITUTE Ordinance No. 3234-2021
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3235-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating a
Grant from the State of Alaska for the Purchase of Library Books. (Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3236-2021 - Amending the Official Zoning
Map by Rezoning T 5N R 11W Sec 6 Seward Meridian KN North 150 Ft of Govt Lot 34 from
Suburban Residential to General Commercial. (Administration)
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4. ENACTED AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3237-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations in the General Fund – Land Administration Department to Provide
Funding for a Kenai Waterfront Revitalization Feasibility Study. (Administration)
5. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3244-2021 - Increasing
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General and Municipal Roadway
Improvement Capital Project Funds, awarding a Construction Contract, and Authorizing the
Issuance of a Purchase Order for the 2021 Bryson Avenue Bluff Erosion Repair
Project. (Administration)
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Adoption (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-56 - Approving the Vacation of 10’
Utility Easements Along the Side Lot Lines of Lots, 19, 20, 21, Block 13, Carl F. Ahlstrom
Subdivision (Plat KN-216) and Lot 22a, Block 13, Carl F. Ahlstrom Subdivision RPM's
Replat (Plat KN-2017-66) Excluding the 15 Feet Adjoining Kenai Spur Highway and the 10
Feet Adjoining the Northeast Boundary, and as Set Forth on the Attached Exhibit "A" is Not
Needed for a Public Purpose and Consenting to its Vacation. (Administration)
E. MINUTES
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of August 18, 2021. (City
Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified.
(Administration)
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to
Marijuana License Renewals for Kenai River Cannabis, Herban Extracts, LLC, and
Peninsula Botanicals. (City Clerk)
3. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 9/15/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3238-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating an Interlibrary Cooperation
Grant from the Alaska State Library for the Kenai Community Library Storywalk® Project.
(Administration)
4. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 9/15/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3239-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund – Police Department and Accepting a Grant From the Department of Justice
Passed Through the Alaska Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for the Purchase
of Forensic Software. (Administration)
5. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 9/15/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3240-2021 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 23.55.030 –
Qualification Pay, to Amend the Salary Ranges to Accurately Reflect Recognition Pay and
Entitlements. (Administration)
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6. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 9/15/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3241-2021 - Declaring that, T 5N R 11W Sec 6 Seward Meridian KN
0002970 Original Townsite of Kenai Lot 3 Blk 8, Also Known as 604 Inlet Street, Kenai,
Alaska, Whose Last Record Owner Under Borough Assessment Records was Peter F.
Mysing, Whose Address is, PO Box 8134, Nikiski, Alaska, 99635-8134 and Estate of Peter
F. Mysing CO/ Dale Dolifka, PO Box 498, Soldotna, AK, 99669-0498, Shall be Retained by
the City of Kenai for a Public Purpose. (Administration)
7. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 9/15/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3242-2021 - Declaring that, T 5N R 11W Sec 5 Seward Meridian KN
0002970 Original Townsite of Kenai Lot 3 Blk 20, Also Known as 905 Mission Avenue,
Kenai, Alaska, Whose Last Record Owner Under Borough Assessment Records Was Keith
K. Knight, General Delivery, Kenai, Alaska, Shall be Retained by the City of Kenai for a
Public Purpose. (Administration)
8. INTRODUCED AND PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED UNTIL 9/15/2021. Ordinance No.
3243-2021 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150-Conditional Use Permits, to Clarify
Roles and Responsibilities of Applicants, the Planning Director, and the Planning
Commission in the Conditional Use Process and Make Housekeeping Changes. (Vice
Mayor Molloy)
9. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 9/15/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3245-2021 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer in and Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations in the Congregate Housing Fund for the Purchase and
Installation of Equipment to Provide Residents Basic Television and Wireless Internet
Service. (Administration)
10. APPROVED CHANGE OF MEETING TIME TO 3:00 P.M. Action/Approval - Revise the
Council on Aging Meeting Time, Pursuant to Policy, from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (City Clerk)
11. Discussion - Set the Process for the Hiring a City Clerk. (Mayor Gabriel)
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
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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
1. Ordinance No. 3224-2021 - Repealing and Reenacting Kenai Municipal Code Title 6 -
Elections, to Provide Clarity, Housekeeping, and Process Improvements. (Vice Mayor
Molloy and City Clerk)
[Clerk's Note: At the August 4 Council Meeting, this item was postponed to the September
15 Council Meeting for a second public hearing. A motion to enact is on the floor.]
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000
2. Kenai Historical Society Newsletter - August 2021
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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September 15, 2021
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
September 15, 2021 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 4**
www.kenai.city
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. 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. Coy West - City of Kenai Marketing Update.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED AS AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE. Ordinance No. 3224-2021 - Repealing and
Reenacting Kenai Municipal Code Title 6 - Elections, to Provide Clarity, Housekeeping, and
Process Improvements. (Vice Mayor Molloy and City Clerk)
• Substitute Ordinance No. 3224-2021
[Clerk's Note: At the August 4 Council Meeting, this item was postponed to the September
15 Council Meeting for a second public hearing. A motion to enact is on the floor.]
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3238-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating
an Interlibrary Cooperation Grant from the Alaska State Library for the Kenai Community
Library Storywalk® Project. (Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3239-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations in the General Fund – Police Department and Accepting a Grant From
the Department of Justice Passed Through the Alaska Internet Crimes Against Children
Task Force for the Purchase of Forensic Software. (Administration)
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4. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3240-2021 - Amending Kenai Municipal
Code Section 23.55.030 – Qualification Pay, to Amend the Salary Ranges to Accurately
Reflect Recognition Pay and Entitlements. (Administration)
5. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3241-2021 - Declaring that,
T 5N R 11W Sec 6 Seward Meridian KN 0002970 Original Townsite of Kenai Lot 3 Blk 8,
Also Known as 604 Inlet Street, Kenai, Alaska, Whose Last Record Owner Under Borough
Assessment Records was Peter F. Mysing, Whose Address is, PO Box 8134, Nikiski,
Alaska, 99635-8134 and Estate of Peter F. Mysing CO/ Dale Dolifka, PO Box 498, Soldotna,
AK, 99669-0498, Shall be Retained by the City of Kenai for a Public Purpose.
(Administration)
6. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3242-2021 - Declaring that,
T 5N R 11W Sec 5 Seward Meridian KN 0002970 Original Townsite of Kenai Lot 3 Blk 20,
Also Known as 905 Mission Avenue, Kenai, Alaska, Whose Last Record Owner Under
Borough Assessment Records Was Keith K. Knight, General Delivery, Kenai, Alaska, Shall
be Retained by the City of Kenai for a Public Purpose. (Administration)
7. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3243-2021 - Amending Kenai
Municipal Code 14.20.150-Conditional Use Permits, to Clarify Roles and Responsibilities of
Applicants, the Planning Director, and the Planning Commission in the Conditional Use
Process and Make Housekeeping Changes. (Vice Mayor Molloy)
8. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3245-2021 - Authorizing a
Budget Transfer in and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
Congregate Housing Fund for the Purchase and Installation of Equipment to Provide
Residents Basic Television and Wireless Internet Service. (Administration)
9. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-57 - Declaring a Right-Of-Way for a
60’ by 254’ Portion of the Frontage Road Along Wildwood Drive as Dedicated on Lot 4-A,
Block 8, Black Gold Estates Subdivision No. 2 (Plat KN 84-76), and as Set Forth on the
Attached Exhibit "A" is Not Needed for a Public Purpose and Consenting to its Vacation.
(Administration)
10. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-58 - Authorizing an Agreement for
Professional Engineering Services to Provide Construction Documents for Sewer Lift
Station Upgrades. (Administration)
E. MINUTES
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified.
(Administration)
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the
Renewal of Marijuana Licenses for Grateful Bud, LLC. (City Clerk)
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3. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Appointing Election
Precinct Boards for the October 5, 2021 Regular Election. (City Clerk)
4. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to
RAVN for Warm Storage. (Administration)
5. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/6/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3246-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating an Airport Improvement
Program Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration in the Airport Equipment Capital
Project Fund for the Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment– Multi-Purpose Broom/Blower.
(Administration)
6. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/6/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3247-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
Water and Sewer Special Revenue and Water and Sewer Improvements Capital Project
Funds, Awarding a Professional Services Agreement and Corresponding Purchase Order
for Mission Avenue Water Main Repairs. (Administration)
7. JOINT WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR 10/11/2021 AT 5:00 PM. Discussion -
Request to Schedule a Joint Work Session for the Draft Land Management Plan.
(Administration)
8. SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 9/20/2021 AT 6:00 PM. Discussion - Set a
Special Meeting for City Clerk Candidate Review. (City Clerk)
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
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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
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October 06, 2021
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
October 06, 2021 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
www.kenai.city
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. 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. 3246-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating an
Airport Improvement Program Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration in the Airport
Equipment Capital Project Fund for the Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment– Multi-
Purpose Broom/Blower. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE. Ordinance No. 3247-2021
- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Water and Sewer Special
Revenue and Water and Sewer Improvements Capital Project Funds, Awarding a
Professional Services Agreement and Corresponding Purchase Order for Mission Avenue
Water Main Repairs. (Administration)
• Substitute Ordinance No. 3247-2021
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-59 - Declaring the Vacation of Portions
of Utility Easements Associated with Tract B, Block 5, Townsite of Kenai 2021 Kenaitze
Replat (Plat KN 2021- 18) and Lots 4 & 5 Block 5, Original Townsite of Kenai (Plat KN
2970), and as Set Forth on the Attached Exhibit "A" are Not Needed for a Public Purpose
and Consenting to Vacation. (Administration)
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4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-60 - Awarding an Agreement for the
Purchase of Network Equipment. (Administration)
E. MINUTES
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of September 1, 2021.
(City Clerk)
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Work Session of September 1, 2021. (City
Clerk)
3. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of September 15, 2021.
(City Clerk)
4. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Special Meeting Minutes of September 20,
2021. (City Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the
Renewal of Marijuana Licenses for Majestic Gardens, LLC. (City Clerk)
4. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/20/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3248-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating a Collection Equity Award from
the Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5 for the Purchase of Health and
Wellness Titles for the Kenai Community Library Collection. (Administration)
5. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/20/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3249-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating Funding from the American
Library Association for the Kenai Community Library’s Participation in the NASA@ My
Library Programming Initiative. (Administration)
6. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/20/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3250-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
Vintage Pointe Enterprise Fund and Awarding a Contract for a Resident Maintenance
Manager for the Vintage Pointe, Congregate Housing Facility. (Administration)
7. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. Action/Approval - Reconsideration of Ordinance No.
3243-2021 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150-Conditional Use Permits, to Clarify
Roles and Responsibilities of Applicants, the Planning Director, and the Planning
Commission in the Conditional Use Process and Make Housekeeping Changes. (Council
Member Glendening)
[Clerk's Note: If a motion to reconsider passes, it places the question of enacting
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Ordinance No. 3243-2021 before the Council in the exact moment before it was voted on
originally.]
8. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Authorize Utility Easements within Lots
3A and 4, FBO Subdivision No. 11 to Support the Kenai Municipal Airport's Sand Storage
Facility Project. (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
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. Contract Discussion and Negotiation for a City Clerk. [AS 44.62.310(C)(1)(2) May be a
Subject that Tends to Prejudice the Reputation and Character of the Applicant and is a
Matter of which the Immediate Knowledge may have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances
of the City.]
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000
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2. Kenai Dog Park Letter
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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October 20, 2021
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
October 20, 2021 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
www.kenai.city
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Certification of the October 5, 2021 Election Results
4. Agenda Approval
5. Oath of Office for Student Representative, Aleea Faulkner
6. 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. POSTPONED INDEFINITELY. Ordinance No. 3248-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating
a Collection Equity Award from the Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5
for the Purchase of Health and Wellness Titles for the Kenai Community Library Collection.
(Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3249-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating
Funding from the American Library Association for the Kenai Community Library’s
Participation in the NASA@ My Library Programming Initiative. (Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3250-2021 - Increasing
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Vintage Pointe Enterprise Fund and
Awarding a Contract for a Resident Maintenance Manager for the Vintage Pointe,
Congregate Housing Facility. (Administration)
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4. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3251-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations in the General Fund, Clerk Department, for Costs in Excess of Budgeted
Amounts Due to the Resignation of the City's Clerk and Onboarding of a New City Clerk.
(City Council)
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Adoption (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-61 - Opposing the Doyon Coalition
Redistricting Map as Presented. (Council Members Knackstedt and Pettey)
E. MINUTES
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Special Meeting of October 1, 2021. (City
Clerk)
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of October 6, 2021. (City
Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified.
(Administration)
2. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 11/3/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3252-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations in the
Water & Sewer Fund for Operational Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts at the Waste
Water Treatment Plant. (Administration)
3. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 11/3/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3253-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating a Donation from Hilcorp Energy
Company to Assist with the Annual Areawide Senior Thanksgiving Dinner. (Administration)
4. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Re-appointment of Rachael Craig to
Council on Aging. (Mayor Gabriel)
5. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Approving an Employment Agreement
Between the City of Kenai and City Clerk Michelle Saner. (City Council)
6. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Alaska
Geographic for a Vending Kiosk in the Airport Terminal. (Administration)
7. Discussion - Kenai Dog Park.
H. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
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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
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000
2. NOAA Fisheries Letter
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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