HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-08 Airport Commission PacketKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 8, 2001
Kenai City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M.
~AGENDA~
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ITEM 11'
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 8, 2001
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation -- Special Use Permits for DNR/Division of Forestry
1. Aircraft Loading and Parking
2. Staging Site
Discussion -- Airport Bulletin/Aircraft Parking
Recommendation -- Lease Application/State of Alaska, Division of
Forestry
REPORTS
Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION ITEMS
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for February 7 and 21, 2000.
Update memorandums regarding Foreign Trade Zone Project.
FAA Airports Division, Airport News From The Last Frontier.
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 8, 2001
Kenai City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M.
***AGENDA***
ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER-AND ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 8,2001
ITEM 4' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS
a.
Recommendation -- Special Use Permits for DNR/Division of Forestry
1. Aircraft Loading and Parking
2. Staging Site
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Discussion -- Airport Bulletin/Aircraft Parking
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Commission Chair
b. Airport Manager
c. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8'
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND ~UESTIONS
ITEM 9' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS
a.
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for February 7 and 21, 2000.
Update memorandums regarding Foreign Trade Zone Project.
FAA Airports Division, Airport News From The Last Frontier.
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 8, 2001
Kenai City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M.
;**AGENDA***
ITEM 1- CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 11,2001
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Paul Landis, Vice-President, ERA Aviation---Commuter Service to Kenai
ITEM 5- OLD BUSINGS
ITEM 6-
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NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: COMMISSIO~R COMMENTS AND OUESTIONS
ITEM 9:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10' INFO~TION ITEMS
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for January 3 and 17, 2001.
Updated Membership List
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 8, :2001
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MINUT~
ITEM 1-
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The roll was taken as
follows'
Present:
Absent:
Others Present:
Pubhc:
Bielefeld, Knackstedt, Kleidon, Haralson (left at 7'45)
Holloway, O'Reflly, Van Zee
Councilwoman Swamer, Airport Manager Cronkhite, Contract
Secretary Shalev
From ERA Aviation: Paul Land/s, Charisse Dunlap, Judy Erikson
ITEM 2- AGENDA APPROVAL
'MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED for approval of the agenda. Commissioner Kleidon
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
MOTION:
APPROVAL OF ~TES - January 11,2001
Commissioner Ha. raison MOVED to approve the minutes as presented.
Bielefeld SECONDED. There were no objections. SO ORDI/IRED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS scHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Commissioner
4-a. Paul Landis, Vice-President, ERA Aviation---Commuter Service to Kenai
Landis presented the following topics to the Commission to provide information and
clarification-
Schedules'
· ERA Aviation provides 14-17 daily flights Monday through Friday;
summertime demands require additional flights and are determined as needed.
It has been determined to be more cost effective for the company to
provide fewer and larger capacity flights in favor of more frequent smaller capacity
flights. Landis explained the passenger load factor ERA tries to maintain is around
61.2%.
· The base line fuel price two years ago was $.55 a gallon on the West
Coast compared to $1.17 today. ERA uses almost 3.5 million gallons of fuel a year.
Landis also cited insurance costs as a factor in determining price rates.
Competition:
· Landis stressed, the idea that ERA Aviation is not a predatory company
and has always maintained a good working relationship with every company who has
provided competition.
New devel°pments/ideas:
· ERA has considered providing e-ticketing but found it is logistically
difficult as ERA passengers typically connect from a different airline with separate
passenger records. ERA is working with Alaska Airlines to determine if this obstacle
can be overcome.
· ERA has recently published a customer commitment plan (pamphlet).
The purpose of the plan is to "educate passengers about what they can expect from
ERA Aviation and to enhance the awareness of ERA Aviation employees of their
responsibilities..." Landis also added ERA has provided several community forums
over the years to get feedback from the community but the turnout was typically low.
After Landis' presentation, a brief question and answer period took place. The
following topics were briefly discussed:
· Local radar -- ERA is in support of a local radar system.
· Airport improvements -- ERA is supportive and appreciative of all
improvements made at the airpo~. Landis said the Kenai terminal fits all ERA's needs.
· ERA ticketing flexibility-- Landis spoke briefly on ERA's attempts to make
the booking of tickets as flexible as possible.
· Maintenance of airplanes -- Landis spoke briefly on ERA's aircraft
maintenance schedule. ERA maintains a strict maintenance schedule and is
constantly reviewing and updating OP manuals.
· Co.muter booklets -- Commuter booklets are available to make last-
minute travel as convenient as possible.
ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
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7-a. Commission Chair -- Chairman Knackstedt reported additional information will
be needed before sending the Local Radar letter to City Council.
7-b.
Airport Manager- - Airport Director Cronkhite noted the following items:
Carpet and seating for the renovation has gone out to bid. The bids were
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FEBRUARY 8, 2001
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split to provide a better opportunity for local businesses and the contractors should be
determined within the next several weeks.
· A brief discussion took place regarding an air show or fly-i~ breakfast.
The Coll~ngs Foundation is interested in returning. Cronkhite will update the
Commission when more information is known.
City Council Liaison -- None.
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND Q. UF~TIONS -- None.
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
.re'F, ORMATION ITEMS
10-a.
10-b.
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for January 3 and 17, 2001.
Updated Membership List
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Haralson left the meeting at 7'50 p.m.; the quorum was no longer
maintained. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8' 15 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Sharon Gaudet Shalev, Contract Secretary
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 8,2001
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KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
DATE: February 16, 2001
The Crl~ OF KENAI for the considerations and pursuant to the conditions and requirements set
f~ below hereby gram~ to:
Company Name:
Authorized Representative:
Billing Address:
State of Alaska
D~ion of Forest~
'Bill Beebe - Regional Fire Management Offfeer
101 Airport Road
hereinafter sometimes referred to as the PERMITTEE the right to that area as designated by the
Airport Manager on the attached diagram, for the purpose of atna'aft loading and pazking.
1. Tenm This special use permit shall commence on the 1st day of May, 2001, and shall
extend to and through the 31st day of August 31, 200L The permit period may be extended by
mutual consent of both parties on a month to month basis.
2. Pem~ Fees: The Permittee, prior to the exercise of any privilege granted puxsuant to
this permit, shall pay a pazlcing fee of $600.00 a month, plus applicable sales .tax in full payment
for the use or privilege specified herein, payable in advance.
3..Right of Entr~:_ .. Entry and occupanc3r is authorized as of the 1st day of May 2001.
4. Ina_ce _and Time of Payment: Ali payments shall be made on or before the 15m day of
the following month to the City Administration Building, Kenai, Alaska, or by mailing to the
following address: City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611.
5. Use: The use by the Permittee of the premises described above is limited to the
purposes specified herein and is not intended to grant any exclusive use to the described
premises unless otherwise provided above. This use is also subject to the reasonable
admtntstnm've actions of the City of Kenai for the protection and maintenance of the premises
and of adjacent and contiguous lands or facilities.
6. Insurance: Permittee agrees to save the CAty harmless from all actions, suits, liabilities
or damages resulting from or ar/sing out of any acts of commi.~sion or omission by the Permittee,
his agents, employees, customers, invitees, or arising from or out of the Permittee's occupation, or
use of the premi.~es demised, or privileges gmnmd, and to pay all costs connected therewith. In
this connection, the Permittee agrees to anm~e and pay for all the following:
(a) Comprehensive general liability insurance protecting the City and/or its agents and
the Permittee, such insurance to be evidenced by a certificate of imumnce showing
the insurance in force. Said comprehensive general liability insurance shall be in
the fo1111 of policy commonly known as a level limit policy combining bodily injury
and property and in an amount not less than $500,000.
(b) ~irl/neJ~assenger insurance in compliance with the limits set fozth by 14
DNR Special Use Permit February 16, 2001
Page 1 of 3
(c) Insurance contracts providing liability insurance shall provide for not less than
twenty-(20) days written notice to the City of cancellation or expiration or
substantial change in policy conditions and coverage.
(d) Permittee agrees that waiver of subrogation against the City shall be requested by
Permittee's insurer, and shall be provided at no cost to the City.
(e) Lessee agrees that every insurance policy required will include an endorsement
naming the City as an additional insured to the extent of City's indemnified
interest.
7. Forbearance: Failure to insist upon a strict compliance with the term~, conditions and
requirements herein contained or referred to, shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver or
relinquishment of the right to exercise such terms, conditions or requirements.
8. Re~,ulations: The exercise of the use granted herein is at all times to be subject to the
regulations §ovemin§ the Kenai Municipal Airport titled "Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations",
issued in 1999 or any amendments thereto. By signing this permit, the Permittee acknowledges
that he has received a copy of said regulations and has familiarized himself therewith and will
comply with the requirements of said regulations.
9. Solicitation: Solicitation of donations or the promotion or operation of any part or kind
of business or commercial enterprise not contemplated by this Special Use Permit upon, in, or
above airport lands without the written consent of the City, is prohibited.
~0. Removal of Property. Any or all personal or real property placed or used upon lands or
in facilities in violation of the preceding prohibitions may be removed and/or impounded, such
property may be redeemed by the owner thereof only upon payment to the City of the costs of
removal plus storage charges of $25.00 per day.
11. Cancellation: City reserves the right to cancel this permit or to reassign Permittee to a
different location on 14 days written notice, either delivered in person to the authorized
representative named herein or his replacement or by mail to the address set out above. Any or
all personal or real property shall be removed at users expense upon cancellation or termination
of this agreement.
DNR Special Use Permit
Page 2 of 3
February 16, 2001
CITY OF KENAI
By:
Richard A. Ross, City Manager
Stat~ of Alaska
DNR~ivision of Forestry
Bill Beebe, Regional Fire Management Off. er
(If Permittee is a Corporation)
ATTEST:
Name and Title
STATE OF ALASKA
TtIIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this __..__day of ,2001, Bill Beebe,
Regional Fire Management Officer, DNR/Division of Forestry, being personally known, to me,
having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged
the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said business.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICt
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of . , 2001, RICHARD A.
ROSS, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally known to me or having
produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the
voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said City.
DNR Special Use Permit
Page 3 of 3
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Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
February 16, 2001
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KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
DRAF
DATE: February 16, 2001
The CITY OF KENAI for the considerations and pursuant to the conditions and requirements set
forth below hereby grants to: _ ~
Company Name:
Autho~d Repzesemafive:
Billing Address:
State of Alaska
DNg/Division of Forest~
Bill Be~be - Regio~ Fire Management Officer
101 Airport Road
Palmer, Alaska 99645
hereinafter sometimes referred to as the PERMI'YI'EE the right to that area as designated by the
Airport Manager on the attached diagram, for the purpose of a staging site.'
1. Term: This special use permit shall commence on the 1st day of March, 2001, and shall
extend to and through the 31st day of August 31, 20OL The permit period may be extended by
mutual consent of both parties.
2. Permit Fees..: The Permittee, prior to the exercise of any privilege granted pursuant to
this permit, shall pay a padcing fee of $100.00 a month, plus applicable sales tax in full payment
for the use or privilege specified herein, payable in advance.
3. Right of Entr~... Entry and occupancy is authorized as of the 1st day of March 2001.
4. Place and Time of Payments: All payments shall be made on or before the 15· day of
the following month to the City Admiuis~fion Building, KenaL Alaska, or by mailing to the
following address: City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, KenaL Alaska 99611.
5. Use__._: The use by the Permittee of the premises described above is limited to the
purposes specified herein and is not intended to grant any exclusive use to the described
premises unless otherwise provided above. This use is also subject to the reasonable
administrative actions of the City of Kenai for the protection and maintenance of the premises
and of adjacent and contignous lands or facilities.
6. Insurance: Permittee agrees to save the City harmless from all aCtions, suits, liabilities
or damages resulting from or arising out of any acts of commission or omission by the Permittee,
his agents, employees, customers, invitees, or arising from or out of the Permittee's occupation, or
use of the premises demised, or privileges granted, and to pay all costs connected therewitl~ In
this connection, the Permittee agrees to arrange and pay for all the following:
(a) Comprehensive general liability insurance protecting the City and/or its agents and
the Permittee, such insurance to be evidenced by a certificate of insurance showing
the insurance in force. Said comprehensive general liability insurance shall be in
the form of policy commonly known as a level limit policy combining bodily injury
and property and in an amount not less than $500,000.
(b) Aid/ne/aixctaft/passenger insurance in comp~e with the limits set forth by 14
DNR Special Use Permit February 16, 2001
Page I of 3
(c) Insurance contracts providing liability insurance shall provide for not less than
twenty-(20) days written notice to the City of cancellation or expiration or
substantial change in policy conditions and coverage.
(d) Permittee agrees that waiver of subrogation against the City shall be requested by
Permittee's insurer, and shall be provided at no cost to the City.
(e) Lessee agrees that every insurance policy required will include an endorsement
naming the City as an additional insured to the extent of City's indemnified
interest.
7. Forbearance: Failure to insist upon a strict compliance with the terms, conditions and
requirements herein contained or referred to, shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver or
relinquishment of the fight to exercise such terms, conditions or requirements.
8. Regulations: The exercise of the use granted herein is at all times to be subject to the
regulations governing the Kenai Municipal Airport titled "Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations",
issued in 1999 or any amendments thereto. By signing this permit, the Permittee acknowledges
that he has received a copy of said regulations and has familiarized himself therewith and will
comply with the requirements of said regulations.
9. Solicitation: Solicitation of donations or the promotion or operation of any part or kind
of business or commercial enterprise not contemplated by this Special Use Permit upon, in, or
above airport lands without the written consent of the City, is prohibited.
10. Removal of Pro_~erty:_. Any or all personal or real property placed or used upon lands or
in facilities in violation of the preceding prohibitions may be removed and/or impounded, such
property may be redeemed by the owner thereof only upon payment to the City of the costs of
removal plus storage charges of $25.00 per day.
11. Cancellation: City reserves the right to cancel this permit or to reassign Permittee to a
different location on 14 days written notice, either delivered in person to the authorized
representative named herein or his replac_e, ment or by mail to the address set out above. Any or
all personal or real property shall be removed at users expense upon cancellation or termination
of this agreement.
DNR Special Use Permit
Page 2 of 3
February 16, 2001
CITY OF KENAI
By:
Richard A. Ross~ C~ty Manager
PERMi'I"i'Ei~:
State of Alaska
DNR/Division of Forestry
Bill Beebe - Regional Fire Management Officer
(If Permittee is a Corporation)
ATTEST:
Name and Title
STATE OF ALASKA
TtIIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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TIiIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,2001, Bill Beebe,
Regional Fire Management Officer, DNl~Division of Forest~, being personally known to me,
having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged
the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said business.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,2001, RICHARD A.
ROSS, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally known to me or having
produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the
voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said City.
DNR Special Use Permit
Page 3 of 3
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
February 16, 2001
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AIRPORT BULLETIN
01-2001
To: Airport Users
From:
Date:
Subject:
Kenai Airport Management
January 25, 2001
Aircraft Parking
Light Aircraft Transient Parking: The designated area for transient aircraft is the
romp south of the Terminal and the Generator Building shown as Ama #1 on the
attached diagram. This area is designed for light aircraft (under 6,000 lbs. GTOW).
H~icoptor and larger aircraft will be acex:}mmodatc~l in other areas.
Passenger aircraft and Medivacs: The romp area (Area ~f2) directly in front of the
'l'orminal is roserved for passenger aimm_ft. This area is for the loading and
unloading of passengers and baggage. Aircraft planning to remain on the ground in
exmss of 2 hours should make parking arrangements with the Airport Manager.
Large Cargo Aimmft and Helicoptem' Loading and unloading should be
conducted on the ramp north of the Terminal (Ama #3). Parking in excess of 2 hours
should be arranged with Airport Manager 24 hours prior to ardval.
North Ramp' The romp area north of FedEx is reserved for permit cargo operations.
Contact Airport Manager's office for moro information. Light aircraft desiring to park
near the ATC or AFSS may utilize the area directly in front of the ATC (Area # 4).
Aimraff should park clear of the driving lane whero KEI~I is painted on the ramp.
Parking is limited to two hours.
Aimraft parking in areas 3 and 4 am required to mark wingtips during hours of
darkness or Iow visibility unless aircraft position lights are on or active
loading/unloading is in progress. If available, reflective cones will be loaned free of
charge by the Airport Manager's
CITY OF KENAi
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
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M emoranClum
Date:
To'.
For:
From:
February 26, 2001
Kenai Airport Commission
March 8, 2001 Meeting
Kim Howard, Assistant to City Manager
Lease Application- State of Alaska, Division of Forestry
Attached is a lease application for a 392' x 400'piece of property adjacent to the future
Crash. ire/Rescue facility at the Airport. The Division of Forestry is asking for a one
year term with an option for a one year renewal. The purpose of the lease is to provide an
airtanker re-load base to be used in the suppression of wildland fires on the Kenai
Peninsula.
The City is currently in the process of having the Crash/Fire/Rescue facility site and the
F.A.A. Tower properties surveyed. In preparing the survey, the surveyor has been asked
to include another lot that could be used by the Division of Forestry. Prior to leasing the
site an appraisal must be reviewed and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Federal Aviation Administration allows the property to be leased for aviation use.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review this application at their February 28th
meeting to determine if the intended use complies with the zoning ordinance and
Comprehensive Plan of the City.
The Airport Commission needs to determine if the intended use complies with the
Airport Masterplan. Thc recommendations of both commissions will be forwarded to
the Kenai City Council for their March 21,2001 meeting.
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State Division of Forestry
Attachment
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
(907) 283-7530
LEASE APPLICATION
· Name of Applicant State of Alaska,
Address
101 Airport Road Palmer,
DNR Division of Forestry
Alaska 99645
Business Name and Address
Same
Telephone
907-76!-6238-Bi]A1 noebe Regq~_na] wir~ Managomont Officer
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Kenai Peninsula Borough Sales Tax No. (if applicable) N/A
State of Alaska Business License No. (if applicable)
N/A
LegalDescription Unsurveyed lot approx. 400 'x400' adjacent to Crash/Fire/
Rescue lot at the Kenai Municipal Airport.
Purpos¢ofPropo$¢dLe~¢To provid~-'an airf_anker re-load base for Fire Respo'
Term of Proposed Lease
1-year firm term with option for 1-year renewal.
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Description of Proposed Development (type, construction materials, size, etc.)
See proposed development plan. Electricity, water,
support 3 each. 10,000 gallon retardant/water tanks.
·
Time Schedule for Proposed Developmmt
· Beg~gDate .C.°ntingent on fundin~
gravel pad to
Site improvement.
Completion Date (maximum of two years). Phase I within 2-years
EstknatedValueoflmprovements $ See phase development & estimated costs
APPLICANT'S SIGNAT Date' ZiJL] ~t
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE:
Date:
FEB-16-O1 FRI 09:18
FEB. 15. ~001 l~: 9~PM
C!TY OF KENAI
FAX NO. 9077~1622Y
Y. U2~
MO. 55~ P. ;,"/~
CITY OF K~NAI
APPLICATION CI-~CKLIST
(All ir~mls must be completed before application can bo acc~tcd.)
Attach a development pla~ drawn to scalo. Drawings do not nccd to be prepared by an architect or
~~neer, Show the layout of the lot and the location of all proposed improvements, Tho drawings
also need to show the follow/rig, ~.
1. Existing buildings
2, Proposed bulldogs
Phase H-temporary smictum.~
may require a bulling permi .W
Plans for a building will be
submitted when funded.
3, Parking facilities (how many spa~es and location)
See attached.~
4. Site improvements
· ~u:ea~-to be cleared and method of disposal
· Proposed grav¢I or paved areas
Landscaping plan
(r~tcntion of natural vegetat/on and/or
proposed planting areas)
5., Build~g set bazks
6, Drainage plan and method of snow removal
Sec attached~
See attachcd~)
Phase III- may require site plan~~)
approval
As required by Cod~
See attached. Primarily summc~
operation.
7, Circulation plan (all entrances, exits and on-site access)
8. Location of sign(s) - sign pcn~t required
9, Fencing - permit required ifheight is over 6'
1 o,c'~b cuts (where applicable)
11. Building height
Access off of apron in ~
coordination wi th Ai~o
Manager.
NIA a this time.~
Phase ~
N/A ~
N/A at th~s time~~
I2. FAA Form 7460-1 submitted to FAA
(City provides to applicant-- for buildings on ~'u-pon land.)
NIA at this lime.~
FEB-16-O1 FRI 09:18 AM
FEEl. 15.2001 12: $4PM
FAX ~0, 90776~6227
CITY OF KEMI:::II MO. ~S~
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CITY OF'KENAI
LEASE APPLICATION- CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
(To b~ completed by the City)
Kcnai Pc=insula Borough Parcel No. ~Hasn't b~en
Zordn§ Li~.ht I=dmtrial _~_, _
Permits Required:
Conditional Use Permit
Landscape Review
· Buildiag P~-mit
· Si~ Penmit
Ass~smeats None~
Limits Required _Scff-insu~e~
Construction must begirt by Con. tin~nt {}ri fun~n~
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Completion date for major ¢onitruction Phase II within
As required by Co~
As rocl~ by Cod¢~
As r~qmrcd by Code
City clerk ..... --
THIS APPLICATION WILL BE MADE A PART OF THE LEASE
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MEMORANDUM
DNR/Division of Forestry
TO:
Rick Ross
City of Kenai
FROM:
Bill Bee~%
Coastal Region FMO
State of Alaska
Coastal Region Aviation
~^r~: Feb 12,
TELEPHONE NO.:
761-62~
Dennis_RiCker~dnr. state, aK. t/s
RECEIVED
200 ~
FEB I
!9 c~ o[ KENA~
ADMINISTRATION
SUBJECT: Kenai Retardant Site Lease
The Division of Forestry is interested in leasing a lot approximately 400' x 400' adjacent to the
Crash/Fire/Rescue facility at the Kenai Municipal Airport for the purpose of providing an airtanker
re-load base to be used in the suppression of Wildland Fires on the Kenai Peninsula.
We have attached a lease application that proposes a 1-year lease with a 1-year extension. Funds for
site development have been requested under the Kenai Peninsula Borough Spruce Beetle Task Force.
Development of the site and construction of improvements will begin when these funds have been
approved and received. Site development would occur in Three Phases (See Proposed Lease Site
Map & Spreadsheet for estimated costs):
Phase I development (minimal operational capability) would include:
-clearing overburden and hauling gravel to the "gravel pad", an area adjacent to the existing
ramp (100'x 400', approximately 1 acre)
-Installing a telephone line (1 or 2 lines, Plus fax)
-Providing a minimal electrical drop (200 amp service)
-the use of existing Forestry retardant tanks, pumps, and mixing equipment.
-the use of the existing water hydrant on road and utilize an above ground 3" hose to refill tank
-Phase I cost estimate-S91,000.
Phase II development (intermediate capability) would include: -all the improvements of Phase I
-Paving the "gravel" pad. (approximately 1 acre)
-install a water line to the trailer and retardant tank
-install a sewer line to the trailer
-develop access to the lot, that is separate from the Crash/Fire/Rescue Facility
-provide security fencing to the facility.
-provide 3 ea (new), 10,000 gallon tanks for water/retardant
-new trailer or temporary/seasonal office space
-Phase H cost estimate-S79, 000 plus $91,000 (Phase I) = $173,000
2001 Kenai Retardant Lease Cover Letter
Phase III development (full development) would include: -all of the improvements of Phase I and II
-Paving approximately 2 1/2 to 3 acres of the lot to provide for additional ramp space for
vehicle parking, helicopter management, and a staging area for supplies.
-Provide 3-phase power to the site for electric mixing and loading pumps.
-install 2ea 20HP motors and pumps
-install a retardant metering device
-provide for treatment of retardant waSh-down from aircraft.
-Phase III cost eStimate-$356, 000 plus $173,000 (Phase Iplus Phase II) = $529,500.
The Division of Forestry is also requesting a special use permit with the approval of the airport
manager, to temporarily move retardant stOrage tanks and mixing equipment to a ramp site to
facilitate operations during the 2001 fire season.
Estimated Cost for Kenai Airtanker Re-load Base
Site Development
Gravel Building Pad
Paving
Telephones
Power
Single Phase (200 amp)
3-Phase
Water
Sewer
Security Fencing
Apparatus/Equipment Water Tank.
Retardant Tank #1
Retardant Tank #2
Loading Pump & Motor
Recirculating Pump
Electrical Panels
Air Compressor
Loading Hoses & Fittings
Micromotion Machine
Phase I
(minimal
operational
capability)
Phase II
(intermediate
capability)
80.0
1.0
2.0
5.0
5.0
30.0
1.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
3.5
5.0
Temp/Seasonal Office Space I 1.0 5.0
Subtotal I 94.0
Phase i total
lest. $100.0
94.0
Phase II total (1+11)
Phase ill total (1+11+111)
79.5
173.5
est. $200.0
iPhase III (Full
~ Development)
IComments
150.0 ~ grubbing, excavation, & sand/gravel fill
90.01
1. _______0~ 2 or 3 telephone lines
I
'~-~service
40.0 lelectric retardant pumps
i
~ater for seasonal office
space and retardant refill
to provide sewer for seasonal office
est. $550.0
10.0
4.0
4.0
5.0
12.0
40.0
356.0
529.5
Dry-well to treat retardant washdown
Kenai Retardant Site (Estimated Costs).xls
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
Community & Economic Development Division
43335 Kalifomsky Beach Road, Suite 16
Soldotna, Alaska 99669
BUSINESS' (907) 262-6355 FAX: (907) 262-6762
TO:
THRU'
FROM.
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
Timothy Navarre, Assembly President
Members of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
Dale Bagley, Borough Mayor
Bonnie L. Golden, Grants Manager/FTZ Coordinator
December 26, 2000
Update on Foreign Trade Zone Project
DALE BAGLEY
MAYOR
RECEIVi D
JAX, -
-"- ~j
CITY OF KENAI
ADMINIS, TRATION
A little over a year ago, the Borough and the cities of Seward, Soldotna, Kenai and
Homer decided to go forward with an application for foreign trade zone status. A contract was
entered into with Alaska-Northwest Development Services to prepare and submit the application.
Coneurremly, an application would be submitted- to create a User Fee U.S. Customs Port of Entry
at the Kenai airport.
The four cities and Borough have been working diligently to gather information needed
to prepare the application. In addition, I have conducted extensive research on foreign trade
zones (FTZs), met with FTZ officials, and attended industry conferences. Last October I
attended the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones annual conference. Attached is a copy
of my October 23~a trip report to Mayor Bagley. The conference provided excellent
opportunities for learning about FTZs from professionals and networking with others in the
industry.
Recently, I talked with various officials to discuss our application, including Randy
Campbell, Executive Director of NAFTZ, and Greg Wolf, Director of Alaska's Department of
Community and Economic Development. I also met with Dan Holland, U.S. Customs Area Port
Director in Anchorage, and with Roger Graves, Administrator of the Anchorage FTZ. Mr.
Graves indicated there is currently very little FTZ activity in the Anchorage area. Their primary
import is jet fuel. Mr. Holland and I discussed the user-fee airport customs port of entry. There
is a one-time start-up fee of $113,000 for establishing a new Customs office. A recurring cost
for the Customs official is estimated to be $85.000 per year. In some areas of the U.S., FTZ user
Memo to Assembly Members
December 26, 2000
Page Two
fees offset this cost. Mr. Holland indicated that it is highly unlikely there will ever be enough
customs activity to make a Kenai office self sustaining; more than likely, a subsidy would always
be needed to operate the office. However, having a Zone could create other positive economic
impacts that may or may not reduce the costs of the user fee airport.
My October trip report also includes a recommendation to postpone the application
process until we can obtain additional information to determine the benefits of establishing a
Zone on the Peninsula. I presented my recommendation to the four city managers during a
meeting in November. After explaining what I had learned at the conference and through my
meetings with various FTZ professionals, they concurred with my recommendation. The
consensus was that we should re-evaluate our position regarding applying for foreign trade zone
status. We concluded that it is time to discontinue the application process until additional
information can be gathered in which to make a fully informed decision. Based on this
conclusion, the contract with Alaska-Northwest Development Services has been terminated as of
December 1, 2000. The group felt that we need to educate the local businesses on FTZs and we
need more data on current and potential import activities on the Peninsula. To accomplish this,
we felt it best to seek professional assistance. An RFP will be prepared and distributed in
January. 2001 asking for proposals to help us in identifying possible Penifisiala user, s-and' uses of a
Zone. Once this information has been obtained and analyzed, the FTZ participants will meet to
make a final decision whether or not to go forward with the FTZ application.
This update and the attached'report cover many of the FTZ issues we've incurred in the
past year. Should you have questions or wish more details regarding foreign trade zones, please
contact me at your convenience.
Attachment (October Trip Report)
Cc:
Tom Boedeker, Soldoma City Manager
Ron Drathman, Homer City Manager
Scot~ Janke, Seward City Manager
Rick Ross, Kenai City Manager
Inter-Office Memo
KPB Community and Economic Development Division
From:
CC:
Date:
Mayor Bagley
Bonnie L. Golden, Grants Manager~Z Coordinator b9
Wanetta Ayers, Business Developmem Mamger
Jeanne Camp, Economic nnmyst
October 23, 2000
Foreign Trade Zone Conference Attendance
During the week of October 15-20, 2000, I attended the annual seminar and conference of the
National Association of Foreign Trade Zones held in San Juan, Puerto R/co. To maximize
educational oppommities, the seminar/conference offered a variety of tracks throughout the week to
accommodate first-t~e attendees as well as FTZ professionals. Tracks included (1) Foreign Trade
Zones 101, (2) Operations, (3) Compliance and (4) Petroleum. Since this was my first conference, I
attended the orientation and mundtable discussions on Sunday; the "Overview of FTZs" on Monday;
and the "Foreign Trade Zones 101" sessions the remainder of the week. The conference was attended
by over 460 people, including grantees, operators, users, and consultants from all over the U.S.
My primary purpose in attending the conference was to learn more about foreign trade zones
and how they operate. I believe the sessions offered during the week more than met this purpose.
The presenters were very knowledgeable in'-their areas and presented the materials in an
understandable manner. I not only gained a greater understanding of the application process and
operations of a foreign trade zone, but also was able to network with various professionals inthe FTZ
field. In addition, information was gathered from the sessions and from acma! managers on the
establishment and operations of a user fee airport Customs port of entry. This was an excellent
conference and I would recommend that anyone involved with FTZs attend. NAFrZ is offering a
mini-session on FTZs called "FTZ Boot Camp". This mining provides an overview of the entire FTZ
pmgrarn and provides an excellent oppommity for FTZ beginners to cover the basics. Boot Camp
will be offered for the fu~ time in January 2001 in Tampa, Florida.
Establishing and operating a foreign trade zone, especially one requiring a user-fee airport
Customs port of entry, is very. complex and requires extensive knowledge of the process and
regulations. FTZs are regulated by the Foreign Trade Zone Board and by the U.S. Customs office..
Zones are either general-purpose zones (multi-users, multi-purposes) or sub-zones (single user, single
purpose). An application for a sub-zone must be sponsored by a grantee of a general-purpose zone.
Once zone stares is awarded, an application must be made to activate the zone, or a portion of the
zone. Zones are operated by the grantee or by a professional operator under contract with the grantee.
The operator must be bonded, undergo an intensive investigation of its primary employees, and have
extensive knowledge of FTZ practices.
Memo to Mayor Oc~bcr 23, 2000
Page Two
Re: Forei~ Trade Zone Conference Attend~ce , ,,
The Borough is currently in the process of preparing concurrent applications for a general
purpose FTZ and for a user-fee airport Customs port of entry. Our intended propose is to enhance
economic development through the creation of new businesses and new job opportunities. A general-
purpose zone must be within 60 miles or 90 minutes driving time of a Customs port of entry. Since
Anchorage is the closest port of entry, sites on the Peninsula cannot meet these criteria. Therefore, it
was previously determined to submit an application for a user-fee airport Customs port of entry
e°neurremly with the FTZ application. A user-fee airport can be very costly, a minimum of $100,000
per year, with a very low cost~enefit ratio. Prior to making this commitment of finances and other
resources for a user-fee airport port of entry, I believe we should gather additional info--on on
imports by local businesses and then review our options for providing foreign trade zones on the
Peninsula.
Because of my attendance at the conference, I now know the issue of' FTZs can be very
complex and time consuming. Before delving into this area, there should be an expectation of the
benefits and results of the process. I do not believe we have studied the process and concept to
detenuine whether or not a general-purpose foreign trade zone on the Peninsula would be beneficial to
the economy and local businesses. Most of Our. expectations are based on speculation: if the LNG
temfinus is located on the Peninsula; if Sakalin Island becomes productive; if some of the other mega-
projects come to fi'uifion. But very little, if any, thought was given to the existing import/export
opportunities and if a FTZ would be beneficial given the current economic situation of the Borough. I
believe this area should be explored more thoroughly.
Therefore, I would recommend that we postpone the current application process until such
time as we can determine the benefits of establishing a foreign trade zone on the Peninsula. Before we
(the Borough and the cities) make a long-term commiunent, financial and administratively, we need to
have a better understanding of what that commitment entails and if it will meet our goal of' creating a
positive economic development atmosphere within the Peninsula. The city managers recently
expressed an interest in meeting to discuss the c°'~t allocation for the user-fee airport. I suggest we ask
that their meeting agenda be expanded to include a review of our process and options for
improvements. At that time a joint decision can be made on how we want to proceed with our FTZ
process.
I wish to thank you for the opportunity to attend the NA~Z Conference. I believe the
knowledge gained there will be ex~mely beneficial to our process. If you would like additional
information, or wish to discuss this report more in depth, please let me know.
/bg
Message from the Acting Division
Manager, Barbara J. Johnson..
Greetings!. There is much good
news to share, particularly concerning our
AlP grant program. Congress appropriated
a $3.2 billion-dollar AlP, resulting in an
increase of 55% over last year's overall
funding level. We have an expected AlP
investment of over $140,000,000 in fiscal
year 2001. And, we have good projects to
capture every penny!
Additional good news includes a
nned FAA/State DOT&PF Airports
.,nference in May 2001, which will be
~bmught to '~ Fairbanks, Juneau and
Anchorage over a 6 day period, 2 days in
each location. Tentative topics and dates
can be found within this edition of Alaska
Airports News.
The year 2000 brought many
achievements, including the completion of
all required runway safety area practicability
studies, an inventory of 10% of our airports
for GPS preparedness, complete funding of
all ready projects with the exception of
some equipment, publication of the 2000
Regional Airports Plan, and exceedence of
our collective goal to close 90% of all
projects 1996 and older. Yes, we issued
more grants with more funds and closed
more projects than ever before within the
history of AlP in Alaska.
Notable projects in 2000 include the
..-accessful reinternment of 147 bodies to
over 60 villages in order tc~. clear a
significant concrete obstruction from the
Sitka Airport Runway Safety Area, the start
of the Environmental Impact Statement for
the Juneau Airport Runway Safety Area
and other airport improvements, the
McGrath runway rehabilitation, and our first
runway maintenance grant program. Many
more projects were undertaken, each an
important contribution toward a safe and
efficient airport system.
Yes, them is a lot of good news,
please share it with others, collectively, we
make a difference!
· Message from the Manager
· Dollars and Sense
· Airports Workshop
· 106 Clearance Required
· Personnel News
· RSA Reminder
· Regional Airports Plan
· Equipment, Equipment, Equipment
· Reduce Runway Incursions
· Closeouts
· Programming and Grant Requirement
Process
· Force Account Construction
· Enplanements
The Mission of the Alaska Airports Division is to:
-Provide our customers with guidance and leadership in the planning, development, and operation of the airport system in Alaska.
-Enable air transportation services to be delivered in a safe and efficient manner, incorporating community and environment needs.
AIRPORT' NEWS~ FROM.
· .
THE
Article Submitted by: Debbie Roth
FY-2000
This past year the Alaskan Region
Airports Division issued $88.3 million in
Airport Improvement Program Grants. We
gained another new sponsor this year, the
Native Village of Kwigiilingok. The Alaskan
Region is now working with 17 individual
sponsors along with the State of Alaska.
Last year' the Airports Division
published the Regional Airports Plan (RAP).
This plan focuses on a series of initiatives
that support our mission to improve the
safety, securi,~,, and efficiency of the airport~
system in Alaska in manner compatible with
the environment.
Over half of the AlP funding received
in FY 2000 was applied to general aviation
and small commercial service airports, this
included 44 percent of the discretionary
funding. The emphasis of this funding was
access for remote locations.; improving
runway lengths, safety areas. The Alaskan
Region has over 40% of the commercial
service airports in the nation.
The following charts illustrate the
overall distribution of funds by RAP Initiative
for FY-2000 and the planned program for
FY-2001. The following table provides
further breakdown of the initiatives.
..
AAL PMmlgl DlstdbuUonof AP Furd$ by RAP ]nltlalJ~
FY-200~
Eflvlmanmltll/ S'd~
Noise Oul:mlcN
2~ PIImln0
2~
Sysl~mCIpaclW
t5~ Systln~eL'y
wd Accm
41q%
Sys~
UUULy 40~
FY-2000 Distribution
o:o System Safety & Access
Safe access to rural Communities
Aircraft firefighting/nvy incursions
Snow removal equipment/buildings
Mix of operations
Wildlife hazards
Safety areas
Lightinglsignage
o:o System Efficiency & Utility
Runway Surface Conditions
Runway Length
Rehabilitation of other surfaces
Runway Approaches
o:. System Capacity
National Capacity
Regional Capacity
· :. System Environmental/Noise
Noise
Environmental
· :. System Outreach/Planning
18%
5%
4%
3%
<1%
6%
6%
28%
6%
14%
<1%
0%
8%
1%
2%
1%
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FROM
FY-2001 Planned Distribution
· :. 'System Safety & Access
Safe access to rural Communities
Aircraft firefighting/rwy incursions
Snow removal equipment/buildings
Mix of operations .
Wildlife hazards
Safety areas
Lighting/signage
Intermodal .
o:o System Efficiency & Utility
Runway Surface Conditions
Runway Length
Rehabilitation of other surfaces
Runway Approaches
· :' System Capacity
National Capacity
Regional Capacity
· :' System Environmental/Noise
Noise
Environmental
· :' System Outreach/Planning
17%
3%
9%
3%
<1%
7%
<1%
1%
12%
8%
10%
10%
9%
6%
2%
<1%
2%
,,Fy-2001
There have been a few changes with
the passage of AIR-21 for the new year that
will effect how we do business and put
some different challenges out there for us.
One thing you can say about the AlP
appropriations is it is never dulll The AlP
program was appropriated at the $3.2
billion dollar level for FY-2001. Below are
some of the changes and the effect on the
Alaskan Region.
· Cargo Entitlements - 3 percent of total
AlP with the cap removed totaled $8.6
for the Alaskan Region, almost doubling
entitlements for Anchorage and
Fairbanks International Airports from
FY-2000.
- Alaska Supplemental Apportionment
' doubled to total $21.1 million
THE
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Primary Entitlements doubled for those
locations receiving more than minimum
enplanements from $500,000 to $1.0
million per airport, totaling $40.5 million
in' the Alaskan Region.
State Apportionment increased to 20
percent of AlP, which includes new
entitlement (Non Primary Entitlement).·
The Alaskan Region received $28.9
million under pure State Apportionment
funding and $11.1 million under the new
non-primary entitlement. The new non
primary entitlement is based on the
following'
· Total funds assigned to general
aviation and non pdmary commercial
service airports in the 1998
published National Plan of Integrated
Airport Systems (NPIAS)
· Funds must be spent on ^IP eligible
projects at the specified airport listed
in the published (NPIAS).
· Non-primary airports receive either
1/5 of funds assigned in NPIAS or
$150,000, whichever is less.
The total entitlement program for the
Alaskan Region increased from $66.4
million in FY-2000 to $110.2 million in FY-
2001. With the addition of projected
discretionary dollars, this represents nearly
a 55% overall increase in funding from FY-
2000 to FY-2001. This is our highest
funding level in the history of the Airport
Improvement Program in Alaska! This is a
tremendous opportunity to increase
investment in our airport system. The
success of that investment will be a safe,
efficient, and compatible ai~ort system.
Success is dependent upon a strong
foderal, state, Ioe~al, and industry
partnership in project identification,
pdoritization, and preparation. We am
co. mmitted to a successful investment in our
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airport system.
Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)
There are changes' within the PFC
program for FY-2001. Including the
opportunity to collect at a rote of $4.50 per
enplanement in lieu of $3.00. Updated PFC
legislation along with new application forms,
audit requirements and general information
is available through our website at
htto:llwww:alaska.faa.Rovlairportsl. Select
Passenger Facility Charge once you get to
the airport menu.
The City and Borough of Juneau has~
submitted the first application in Alaska
requesting the new collection level. We
currently have throe other locations
collecting PFCs in the Alaskan Region; they
am Ketchikan International Airport,
Fairbanks International Airport and
Anchorage International Airport.
Although there am over 316 locations
currently collecting PFCs nationally it is a
relatively new program in Alaska.
If you have any questions regarding this
article, please contact Debbie Roth,
Airports Program Specialist,' at (907)
271-5443.
AIRPORT WORKSHOPS
Article Submitted by: David S. Stelling
The FAA Alaskan Region Airports
Division and the State of Alaska
4
Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities (DOT&PF) am proposing to
conduct a series of .workshops in
Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau in May
2001, to discuss a variety of ai~ort
planning, design, and construction topics.
We have tentatively sCheduled
workshops on the following dates and
locations:
May 9 and 10, 2001 - Fairbanks
May 14 and 15, 2001 -._An. chorage---
May 16 and 17, 2001 -Juneau
The FAA planner and engineer
responsible for each DOT&PF Region, the
FAA Program Specialist, 5010 Specialist,
and Branch Managers, DOT&PF personnel,
local airport sponsors and the private sector
will be in attendance. Individual
presentations and panel discussions with
the DOT&PF and our non-state sponsor's
are proposed.
Tentative topics include:
._.
o:o Airport Layout Plans (ALPs) Revisions
and Updates
· :o Airport Master Record/5010 Program
· :,-Runway Safety' Ama Practicability
Studies
o:. Environmental Issues
o:o Design Coordination and Project
Procedures
o:o Airport Capital Improvement Program
(ACIP)
· :. Satellite Imagery
o:o Regional Airports Plan (RAP)
o:o Construction Management Programs
· :o Specification Modifications
o:o Construction Reporting
o:o Project Closeouts
o:o Airport Systems Planning
· .
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THE
~o informational presentations on the
followin~ tooics'
o:o The Capstone Program
o:o DOT&PF Airport Project Evaluation
Board (APEB)
· :. Airport Information Management System
(AIMS)
The final agenda for the workshops
Will be posted on our website at
http://www.alaska.faa..qov/airports in early
March 2001. If you have any questions
concerning the workshops please contact
the Alaskan Region Airports Division at
907-271-5438.
ficle Submitted by: Patti Sullivan
~;. "-~.~ .~t,~ *,._-.~. ~-,~Y~.~-tt '~. -'~ · ~'~
Construction contract documents for
all AlP and PFC funded projects must
include provisionsrequiring contractors to
obtain materials from material sites that
have obtained clearance under section 106
of 'the National Histodc Preservation Act,
from the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO). Where possible, the scope of
services for newly initiated environmental
assessments should include the
requirement for the 106 coordination and
clearance for at least one material site. The
construction contracts should advise the
construction contractor that if the planned
material site(s) do not have SHPO
clearance, coordination to obtain clearance
should commence soon after issuance' of
the notice to proceed. The construction
contract documents must inform the
contractor that archeological and other
ttural resource surveys, meeting the
.,ecretary of Interior's Standards and
National Register Guidelines, may be
required to obtain SHPO clearance.
For more information on this article,
please contact Patti Sullivan, Anchorage
Area Planner, at' (907) 271-5454.
Personnel News
Ronnie V. Simpson, Airports
Division Manager has transferred to
Airports Division Honolulu District Office.
Mahalo Ron!
Laurie Suttmeier, Airports Safety/
Compliance Officer has been reassigned
permanently to Planning and Programming
Branch as an Airports Program Specialist.
Congratulations Lauriel
Janet Victory, Airports Program
Specialist, has been reassigned
permanently to Safoty and Standards
Branch as a Program Analyst.
Congratulations Janet!
RSA Reminder ......
Article Submitted by: James Lomen
As we start preparing for another
busy and crazy construction season next
summer we are also starting work on the
planning efforts for the summer of 2002.
With the anticipated increase of AlP funding
coming to our Alaskan Sponsors' we will
have the opportunity to address a great
number of airports that have less than
adequate runway surfaces (reference the
Alaskan Region Airports Division's Fall
2000 Regional Airports Plan). As the plans
are developed to rehab these runways it is
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THE ~LAST' FRONTIER'~'
important that we all remember that
whenever runway work is performed the
runway safety area (RSA) surrounding that
runway must also be brought up to
standards. If the Sponsor does not believe
that it is possible to meet the full standard
for an RSA the Sponsor will need to
develop a proposal for RSA development
that they believe is practicable. This
proposal will be submitted to the Alaskan
Region Airports Division so that a FAA
Runway Safety Ama Practicability
Determination can be made. This
Determination is extremely important as it
represents the preferred alternative that is
documented dudng the environmental
process. Before starting a Sponsor
developed RSA proposal please contact
your FAA Airport planner to discuss the
information that needs to be provided to
allow FAA to make it's RSA Practicability
Determination. No runway development
work can be funded if a non-standard
exists around a runway, and FAA has 'not
completed a Practicability Determination.
If you have any questions please contact
Jim Lomen at (907) 271-5816 or your FAA
Airport Planner.
REGIONAL AIRPORTS PLAN
2OOO
Article S~-'~-~"tt'~d by: Barbara Johnson
Although it took until the last minutes
of the year 2000 to complete, it has been
well worth the wait. The year 2000
Regional Airports Plan (RAP) is full of as
much information, opportunity, and promise
as the year 2000 itself! This second edition
of the RAP is available on our website at
http://www.alaska.faa.gov/airports/and also
on CDROM if requested. A special thanks
is extended to our Southeast Region
Planner and State System Plan expert Jim
Lomen for his tremendous efforts'- We have
only published a very few hard copy
versions due to the expense.
This year's RAP has been enhanced
over our very popular 1999 model by
fantastic GIS maps of the airport .system
prepared by Angela Parsons of the State of
Alaska Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities (DOT&PF). The RAP
details a series of initiatives to improve the
safety, capacity, an~ efficiency of our
airport system. The initiatives have been
distilled from a variety of sources including
interviews with the aviation community the
State of Alaska' DOT&PF;' Provisions in
grant-in-aid legislation, the FAA strategic
plan, FAA airport standards, conditions
unique to the Alaskan Region, and our
collective experience with airport planning
and development. The RAP contains
extensive information on trends within the
Region, airport system data -including
airport facility numbers, types, and
conditions. The RAP includes a great
summary of the financial status of airport
development within the Region. The RAP
Appendices include everything from
medivac hospital points to the PENAIR risk
assessments, to the Cert checklist for
Driver Training. Check it out; allow yourself
to be impressed!
AIRPORT NEWS. FROM
Equipment! Equipment!
Article Submitted by: Krisjon Tabisola
We are planning
to issue a number of
equipment grants this
year in the Alaskan
Region. In order to be
eligible for an Airport Improvement Program
(ALP) equipment grant, a justification for the
proposed equipment is necessary.
Eligibility for Snow Removal
Equipment (SRE)is limited to the minimum
level of equipment necessary, unless
additional equipment can be jUstified (e.g.
· at some airports, the volume of traffic may
.~ .require that more than one runway be kept
~)en). Airports.., Division-- personnel will
,uecide on a case-by-rose basis the validity
of the justification. Typical snow removal
and ice control equipment consists of:
motor graders; sanding trucks; de-icing
chemical trucks; front end Ioadem; towed
brooms; snow blowers and reliever plow
trucks. At rural airports, a small bulldozer is
often more practical than other pieces of
snow removal equipment due to the limited
snow hauling ability at that airport.
The number of eligible Aircraft
Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles is
determined by the cUrrent ARFF index
applicable to the airport according to 49
CFR Part 139 or forecast to be needed
within 5 years.
For more information please
Krisjon Tabisola at 907-271-3785.
contact
THE
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Justification requirements are
summarized below:
!....Good Title -tf the SPonsor has current
title to the airport, the title may be included
by reforence in the Project Application (with
date and title), otherwise a Ce~ificate of
Title will be required.
2. Current Exhibit "A" Property Map_.
3. C.urrent Airport. Layout Plan (ALP)_.
,4...,,Existing Equipment and Buildin.n.
information.
Existing number of SRE or ARFF
vehicles.
When and how acquired.
Age of vehicles.
Type of vehicles' grader/
piow/ioader/ARFF trucK/etc.
Size and number of equipment bays in
SRE or ARFF building.
Annual Snowfall (for SRE)
5. Airoort Information:
For ARFF Equipment, the current and 5
year ARFF index is needed.
For SRE, the square yards of the airport
surface area to be cleared as well as the
average annual snowfall, needs to be
indicated.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To look up more information, including
referenced Advisory Circulars (AC's)
applicable to Equipment Grants, please see
our website and the Alaskan Region Airport
Sponsors Guide, at: htto://www, alaska.
faa.~ov/airports/.
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Article Submitted by: David Wahto
The chance of being involved 'in a
runway incursion can be greatly reduced by
improving communications skills, increasing
knowledge of airport taxiways/runways and
following cockpit procedures.
Effective communication for pilots and
ground vehicle operators is key to safe
surface operations. A clear understanding
of instructions should never be
compromised, especially during times of
peak capacity.
Listen before you transmit, monitor radio
communications and establish a "mental
picture" of airport activity.
Think before keying your transmit, keep
communications clear and concise.' Use
standard radio phraseology
Never assume. Ensure you understand
all instructions.
Read back "hold short" instructions
verbatim.
Be Familiar
Stay Alert,
Visibility
with the Airport,
Especially in Low
It sounds simple...know where you are
and where you am going. In reality,
ground operations can be the most
demanding and complex phase for both
airplanes and vehicles.
Extra vigilance is required when visibility
decreases and situational awareness
becomes more difficult for both pilots
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and vehicle operators. Cockpit and
vehicle workload/distractions increase,
fatigue levels increase, communication
is more challenging. Dudng snow
removal operations markings are often
obscured and disorientation much mom
likely.
Report confusing or deteriorating
surface markings and signs, inoperative
airport lighting, and inaccurate airport
diagrams to the tower or airport
manager.
Finally, reducing incursions will have to
be a team effort of education, re-current
training and awareness. Our
pedestrian safety rules of stop, look, and
listen may be helpful in our efforts to
prevent runway surface incidents and
incursions. Common. sense needs to be
more common.
For additional information, please
contact Dave Wahto at 907-271.3815.
Closeouts
Article Submitted by: Janet Victory
The Fiscal Year 2000 cioseout
program brought a challenge to the Alaskan
Region Airports Division as well as our
sponsors in closing 90% of all grants four-
years and older. We were able to exceed
our national goal with the support of our
staff and sponsors.
We completed 118 closeouts for
projects 1996 and older plus an additional
18 projects 1997 and sooner. We
recovered over $4 million dollars in funds,
which assisted in meeting upward
adjustments totaling $7.4 million dollars
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)plied to 36 projects).
We appreciate the support we have
received from our sponsors and ask for
your continuing support to achieve our
annual project closeout objectives.
The FAA Alaskan Region closeout
requirements am outlined in our Airport
Sponsor's Guide in Chapter 5 and Appendix
5-A. The Airport Sponsor's Guide can be
found on our website at
http:llwww.alaska.faa..qovlairportsl
For more information on closeouts,
please contact Janet Victory at (907)
271.5202.
,ticle Submitted by: James Perham
Sponsors are now well on their way
in developing their FY-2001 AlP projects.
We recommend that before you get too far
into this process that it would be beneficial
to revisit our program and grant
requirements. These requirements are
spelled out in the Alaskan Region Airport
Sponsor's Guide pdnted in October 1999.
Should you not have the Sponsor's Guide it
can be found on our website at
htto ://www. a I a s ka :faa:Rovlairportsl.
The major project actions, in relative
chronological order can be found in
appendix 4-A, page 4-A-1 of the Sponsor's
Guide. We have identified below some
areas, which have caused problems in the
past and require particular attention during
the design and construction phases of a
project.
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1. Airpo...rt Layout Plans (ALPs)'
An airport sponsor is required to
maintain a current ALP, and for project
grant purposes the work must be shown
on the approved ALP. Refer to section
2.9 of the SPonsor's Guide for. a mom
detailed requirement discussidn.
2. 'Land Issues: All land title issues must
be resolved and "Good Title" held,
supported by a title, opinion with an
Exhibit "A" Property Map on file, prior to
issuance of a grant.
3. Environmental' Prior to a project being
programmed by FAA, all environmental
issues must be resolved and an
appropriate environmental determination
approved by FAA. This inCludes all
required permits.
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4. Disadvanta~ed Business Enterprise
(DBE) Pro,ram' Prior to issuance of a
grant' for mom than $250,000 (Federal
Share) an approved DBE program is
required. Sponsor DBE goals for each
project should be identified as the
project develops. Refor to section 2.11.3
on page 2-15 of the Sponsor's Guide for
DBE requirements and guidance.
5. Design/Construction En.qineerin.q
Services: The detailed scope of
services for force account work can be
found in appendix 2-C of the Sponsor's
Guide. Although this appendix is
directed toward force account it also
applicable for defining the scope of
services for professional engineering
agreements. Note that the Design
Report is a part of the scope of services
and that those services should also
include the effort to complete a Revised
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include the effort to complete a Revised
(As-Built) ALP & Airport Master Record
(F~ Form 5010). A justification is also
required When sponsor rome account
work is contemplated.
6. Desien Report/Safety Plan: These are
both required documents. Construction
Safety Plans should be submitted
separately for review in order to be
coordinated prior to incorporation into
the specifications. The Design Report
answers the questions of where, what
and why particular design decisions
were made. It should be submitted for
FAA review at the 60% design review
stage. Reference chapter 4 of the
Sponsor's Guide on Project
Implementation as well as Appendix 4-F
(Outline for Design Report) and
Appendix 4-G (Safety Plan Guidance).
The Design Report requirement is also
set forth in FAA Order 5100.38A,
paragraph 905.b. '(SpOnsor's- Engineer's-
Report).
7. Siqn Plan- Work impacting runway and
taxiway guidance signs on certificated
airports will require an updated sign
plan. Refer to chapter 4 and chapter 6
of the Sponsor's Guide for sign plan
guidance.
CONSTRUCTION:
1. Construction EnRineerin.q Services: If
construction engineering force account
is anticipated then it must be justified
and approved by F~. This is not unlike
item 5 above with a scope of services
requirement and justification if force
account is anticipated.
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2. Construction Management Plan- A
construction management plan (CM~)is
required when tho valuo of tho ~tructuml
section (embankment through paving)
work exceeds $250,000.00. The CMP
outline can be found in appendix 4-H of
the Sponsor's Guide. The CMP must be
submitted for F~ approval no later than
10 days before construction start.
3. Construction .... Force Account: If
construction fome account is anticipated
then_ i..t must be_jus, tified _a_n.d approved by
FAA.
Please contact your FAA Project
Manager at 271-5438 if you have
questions.
Article Submitted by: Pat Oien
Two local sponsors in the Alaskan
Region are performing fome account
construction on their airports to maximize
local employment in their communities. The
Village of Quinhagak is constructing a new
airport and .the Native Village of Venetie
Tribal Government is completing a partial
force account project at the Arctic Village
airport. Although the preferred method for
accomplishing airport construction work is
through a competitive contract, the FAA will
approve force account construction on a
case-by-case basis. A sponsor interested
in force account construction needs to
provide written justification to the FAA.
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he justification should include the
followin_a:
· Justification for doing the work by
force account rather than by contract;
· Estimate of costs with detail as to
wage rates, nonsalary expenses, and
indirect costs;
· Comparison of cost
sponsor's force account
and contract construction;
between the
construction
· Information on sponsor's resources
(labor, material, equipment and
financing) and workload as they affect
capacity to do the work. Information
should include a list of equipment owned
by the sponsor, condition and location of
equipment;
· Date- l:~]~"whrclT 'the .... worlc"wlll--be
complete, or dates within which the work
will take place;
· Adequate plans and specifications
shOwing the nature and extent of the
work to be performed using force
account;
· Justification that the benefits of using
force'account overrides the Federal
* Policy of competitive bidding.
Available skilled labor, equipment and
financing play a key role in determining the
likelihood of a successful force account
project. Chapter 12 of the Airport
Improvement Program (ALP) Handbook
provides additional guidance on force
account.
more information please contact Pat
· .~ten at 907-271.5445.
ENPLANEMENTS
Article Submitted by: Barbara Johnson
~ The Alaskan Region
enplanement data is used
'~'~.~ nationally and regionally to
prioritize projects '-and it
then directly translates to funding for airport
development. It also is used in formula
distribution of funds for AlP entitlement
dollars. For example, in fiscal year 2000, an
airport enplaning over 10,000 passengers
annually receives $1 million dollars under
the current legislation and appropriation.
Enplanement reporting is a voluntary
program by carriers and Part 135 operators.
In August of 2000 approximately 12% of the
Part 135 operators in Alaska reported
enplanements. The Alaska Region Airports
,Diviel, on and .the State of Alaska DOTPF
sent letters to many of the carriers that did
not report initially. As a result of this one-
week letter campaign to receive data, the
enplanement reporting doubled. Still, 75%
of-'our Part 135 operators are not reporting
enplanements, that impacts our ability to
capture needed development dollars.
The Regional Airports Plan includes
data on the airports that have recently
shifted categories from commercial service
to general aviation based on reported
enplanements. This shows the dynamic
nature of enplanement reporting mom than
it shows the dynamic nature of shifting use.
However, by identifying where the flux
occurs, we can target the operators to
these airports and solicit better reporting.
We regionally are also exploring options for
tracking and reporting enplanements
through improved automation.
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Our region has over 40% of all of the
commercial service airports in the nation,
and that is based on the receipt of reports
from only 25% of our Part 135 operators.
ImProved enplanement reporting will
increase our opportunities for airport
development. Please pass the word!
If you have any questions or want
to submit newsletter article
contact Annie Aquino-Bernaldo,
AAL-602, at (907) 271-5439
INTERNET: Annie.Aquino-
Bernaido@faa.gov'
FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION
AIRPORTS DIVISION, AAL-600
222 W. 7TM AVE. #14
ANCHORAGE, AK 99513
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Rebecca Cronkhite
Airport Manager
Kenai Municipal Airport
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2001
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBE~
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
~OUNCIL STAFF MEETING: 6:00 P.M., Council Chamberst ' .
·
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance ..
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk {*) are considered to be rout/ne and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal ~
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
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ITEM C:
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
PUBLIC HEARINGS ~e~,~,g~~.~
Resolution No. 2001-6 -- Transferring $5,000 in the Wellhouse No. 4
Capital Project Fund for a Ground Water Exploration Study.
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Resolution No. 2001-7 -- Awarding the Bid to Noms & Sons
Contractors for Street Maintenance Sand for the Total Amount of
$20,790.
Resolution No. 2001-8 -- Transferring $6,928 from General Fund
Contingency to Beautification for Flowers and Part-Time Personnel.
Resolution No. 2001-9 -- Awarding the Bid to Decor Industries, Inc. for
Automated Flight Service Station Carpet Replacement-2001 for the Total
Amount of $14,987.
Resolution No. 2001-10 -- Supporting the Efforts of Randy Chalawsky
in Developing a Feature-Length Documentary Fi!TM Marking a Composite
and Objective Story of the Kenai Peninsula's Past, Present, and Future.
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*Liquor License Renewals
a. Don Jose's Restaurant & Cantina-- Beverage Dispensary
b. Kenai Joe's-- Beverage Dispensary
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ITEM D'
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zonin§ Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and'c°mmittees
a. Beautification Committee
b. K~nai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E~:
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ITEM F_i'.
ITEM
ITEM H~
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Notes of January 15,2001 Work Session.
Notes of January 17, 2001 Work Session.
*Regular Meeting of January. 17, 2.001.
CORRF, SPONDE~CE .
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Discussion -- Code Amendment to Prohibit the Opera~ion of Motor
Vehicles on the Vegetated Areas of a Portion of the South Shore of the
Kenai River and Cook Inlet.
Nv~ _~USINF~S
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ozdtnance No. 1893-2001 -- Repealing the Current Sign Code, KMC
14.20.220 and Replacing it with a New Sign Code, KMC 14.20.220.
*Ordinance No. 1894-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.105(i) (Townsite
Historic (TSH) Zoning District) to Reflect a Change in the Numbering of
the New Sign Code KMC 14.20.220 Which is Referenced in KMC
14.20.105(i).
*Ordinance No. 1895-2001 -- Requesting that Land, Water and
Conservation Fund (LWCF) Restrictions be Released From City-Owned
Land Described as the FAA Football Field (Portion of Borough Parcel No.
047-058-07) and that thc Restrictions be Converted to Replacement
Property Described as a Tract on the Kenai River Including a Portion of
Birch Island (Borough Parcel NO. 049-110-09} After the Property is
Transferred to the State of Alaska.
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ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works Managers
7. Airport Manager
IT.EM J: DISCUSSXON
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUT~ SESSION- None Scheduled
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ITEM K:
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ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 21,2001
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
htt~://www.ci.kenai.ak.us.
ITEM A:
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1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. A~enda Approval
4. Consen~ Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 1893-2001 -- Repealing the Current $i/n Code, KMC
14.20.220 and Replacing it with a New Si~n Code, KMC 14.20.220.
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Substitute Ordinance No. 1893-2001 -- Repealing the Current
Sit~n Code, KMC 14.20.220 and Replacing it with a New Si~n
Code, KMC 14.20.220 [includes amendmen~ proposed by Planning
& Zoning Commission at KMC 14.20.220(a)(11)].
Consideration of ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1894-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.105(i) (Townsite
Historic (TSH) Zoning District) to Reflect a Change in the Numbering of
the New Sign Code, KMC 14.20.220 Which is Referenced in KMC
14.20.105(i).
Ordinance No. 1895-2001 -- Requesting that Land, Water and
Conservation Fund (LWCF) Restrictions be Released From City-Owned
Land Described as the F.A.A. Football Field (Portion of Borou~ Parcel
No. 047-058-07) and That the Restrictions be Converted to Replacement
Property Described as a Tract on the Kenai River Including a Portion of
Birch Island (Borouff~l Parcel No. 049-110-09) After the Property is
Transferred to the State of Alaska.
4. ~ 0~llt~.ce No. 1~~-2001 --In, cr~timated' ~
~~C~~oY°$r 1C~Airp °rt~~il~PE~ter ~
Replacement and Seating.
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Resolu~on No. 2001-11 -- Transferring $6,000 in the Legislative Budget
to the City Clerk Budget to Continue In-House Record
Management/Document Imaging Efforts.
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*Liquor License Renewal-- Elks Lodge $$2425 - Club License
ITEM D:
CO~SSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Council on Aging
Airport Corn_ mission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committ(~(~
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
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*Regular Meeting of February 7, 2001.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM H:
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NEW BUSINESS,
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Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1896-2001-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $10,480 for Revenue Sharm§ Pass-Throu§h Grants.
*Ordinance No. 1897-2001 -- Increasing General Fund Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations by $14,040 for a Memorial Park Sidewalk
Extensions.
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*Ordinance No. 1898-2001 -- Amending the Development Requirements
Table by Adding a Requirement for Setbacks to be Measured From the
Right-of-Way or Access Easement.
Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Heanng/Appealing the
Decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission on PZ01-02, PZ01-03,
PZ01-04, and PZ01-05, Relating to Conditional Use Permits Applications
~"a~~~Sub~tted by Michael Kent, d/b/a Alaska Lodge/James Krein, Applicant
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Discussion -- Set Budget Work Session Dates
Discussion -- Set Volunteer Appreciation Reception Date
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS__
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Publ/c Works Managers
7. Airpo~ Manager
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
1. Cit/zens (five minutes}
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- NOne Scheduled
ITEM K:
AD, JOINT
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