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AGENDA
ITEM .1' CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 13 and March 13, 2003
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Kristine Schmidt
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion - Airport Noise
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORT
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Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND OUESTIONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS
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Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for February 19, March 5,
March 19th, and April 2, 2003.
Airport Manager's Monthly Report- March 12, 2003
2003 Monthly Enplanements
ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
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ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
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ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 10, 2003
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO B_R HRAI~r)
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion-- Airport Survey
Discussion -- Flat Tax on Private aircraft
Discussion -- Appraised Airport Land Values
NEW BUSINESS
REPORT
Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND (~U~'-STIONS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO
INFORMATION ITEMS
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for January 15 and February
5, 2003.
12/02 and 1/03 Kenai Municipal Airport Monthly Enplanement Reports
Public Service Announcement regarding Commission's discussion on
proposed flat-tax ordinance.
1/20/03 Avis letter regarding propo.sed ordinance pertaining to off-airport
car rental operations.
ITEM 11:
,ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO' ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at 7'02 p.m.
confirmed as follows:
Roll was called and
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Knackstedt, Watkins, Haralson, Kleidon
Holloway, Bielefeld, Van Zee
Councilman Bookey, Airport Manager Cronkhite,
Department Assistant Harris
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was unanimously approved as presented.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 10, 2003
The minutes were unanimously approved as written.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD-- None
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Airport Survey
Airport Manager Cronkhite provided a brief recap of the purpose and intent of the
survey and stated Council has requested a more inclusive request for proposal, i.e.
provide an itemized list of points for the marketing study. Cronkhite requested the
Commission refer to the list of items previously compiled during the joint work session
held on October 15, 2002.
The Commission discussed whether or not a contractor is required to conduct an
inventory of physical assets. Ha. raison stated he felt this aspect wouldn't need to be
performed by a contractor, as part of a list already exists in the Master Plan.
Cronkhite stated she feels a contractor could provide an unbiased outside view and
could perhaps recognize items not already listed in the Master Plan. Additionally, she
stated her understanding of compiling a list of assets should include more than
buildings and look into other potential assets. The Master Plan doesn't address land
development issues.
The Commission and Cronkhite discussed overall land availability and whether or not
land outside the fence is considered to be an asset. Councilman Bookey stated he feels
all airport land, whether inside the fence or not, is an asset and should be considered.
He further stated the marketing study should incorporate all airport-related lands and
land that is developed; developed but vacant; developed and occupied; and,
undeveloped as al/are physical assets. Councilman Bannock concurred.
Paul Landis, Senior Vice President, ERA Aviation -- Landis addressed the
Commission and asked them if they felt familiar with the Airport Master Plan. Landis
stated it seemed they had a hard time §ettin§ traction on the survey and he felt the
purpose of the study is to help prepare the Master Plan. Landis su§§csted the
Commission obtain Master Plans from airports of like size and §eography to better
develop ideas. Additionally, Landis su§§ested hirin§ someone to update thc Master
Plan rather than spend countless hours and dollars on a consultant to prepare a
marketin§ survey.
Cronkhite responded to Landis's suggestions and comments by stating she would'
gladly obtain ample Master Plan~ for the Commission's review by contacting the
Association of Small/Medium Airports. Additionally, Cronkhite stated the Ma~ter Plan
is an FAA mandated document mostly deals with property only inside the fence.
Cronkhite stated Kenai has a very unique situation due to owning so much marketable
property that is beyond what the FAA requires to be noted in the Master Plan.
Haralson asked if Council required information on developing a marketing plan for all
of the airport areas, including land outside the fence, or just the airport itself. Bookey
and Bannock stated it was their understanding to devise a development program to
mesh both.
Bookey suggested the Commission hold off reviewing criterion until after the February
20 work session regarding the fiscad situation, as there may be other Council requests
or directions given.
Chairman Knackstedt requested the Commission take time to prioritize the items on
the list; but to al~o table this item until next month as the Council may provide
additional direction. There were no objections.
BREAK TAKEN:
BACK TO ORDER:
7:48 P.M.
7:55 P.M.
5-b. Discussion -- Flat Tax on Private aircraft
Shane Horan, KPB Assessors Office -- Horan addressed the Commission and
explained how borough taxes are assessed and stated he is aware of taxation
disparities between communities within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Horan was
asked what would happen if Kenai were to institute a fiat tax; he stated the Borough
would need to make changes to their assessing system, Which would take time. Horan
suggested the Commission invite Borough Finance Director Sinz to help clarify tax
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
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policy. From Horan's estimates, a flat tax would provide $3,300 in revenue compared
to the current $5,800. These figures are based on 44 private aircraft.
Bannock stated he sponsored the resolution which would amend KMC 7.05.010 to
provide a flat tax on personal property to $75.00 as a way to promote discussions and
perhaps stop rhetoric and misconceptions surrounding aircraft taxation issues.
Bannock provided the following:
· The key issue involving aircraft taxation is perception and fairness.
· It is a myth that people leave the Kenai Airport due to taxes.
Owners of boats and other property will be asking for exemptions. Where
do you draw the line?
· The borough has created an inequitable standard.
· If a flat tax were instituted, the borough would simply increase another
tax to make up the difference. Any savings would be an illusion.
o- Kenai has lost business to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough due to a
competition problem.
· The ordinance was sponsored to promote discussion and perhaps stop
rhetoric and misconceptions regarding aircraft taxation.
· The City of Kenai cannot afford to offer the tax exemption like the
borough can.
· The way to solve the problem is to get the borough to rid itself of their
exemption ordinance.
Joe Harris, Kenai -- Harris stated he is a boat owner and keeps one boat in Homer
and one in Kenai and is in favor of a fiat tax. Ham's explained, his boat in Homer is
larger and worth more, but taxes there are lower. He added, he would most def'mitely
be pushing for a flat tax on boats in the event a flat tax on aircraft is instituted.
MOTION:
Commissioner Kleidon MOVED to request the Airport Manager forward the draft
ordinance for Council review and invite the Borough and City Finance Directors to the
next meeting for further taxation clarification. Commissioner Watkins SECONDED the
motion.
AMENDMENT TO MOTION:
Commissioner Haralson MOVED to amend the motion by adding, the Airport
Commission recommends Council review portion "D' in the draft ordinance.
Commissioner Watkins SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
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Discussion -- Appraised Airport Land Values
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FEBRUARY 13, 2003
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Cronkhite addressed the Commission by requesting review of a memorandum
(included in the packetl from Julie Derry of Derry and Associates. The memo states
Kenai has higher land values due to the airpo~ being located in the business district,
which adds commercial exposure and has water, sewer, and natural gas. Derry added,
land values are based on the whole appraisal process.
Bannock stated he felt there is much more to the higher land values in Kenai than
what is outlined in the memo. Bannock stated, Kenai as a whole, has a much more
'complex infrastructure including a fully functioning airport and tower; one of the best
f~re departments in the state, including a fully manned fire station at the airport; and a
high number of police officers.
Shane Horan, KPB Assessing-- Horan provided a brief explanation of possessory
interest and reversionary methods in regard to land values.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 7: REPORT
7-a. Commission Chair-- None
7-b. Airport Manager -- Airport Manager Cronkhite reported the following:
· The Transportation Security Administration agents arrived for an
inspection and brought Boeing consultants. The agents looked into full passenger
screening. Additionally, the 300-foot rule has been reinstated due to the nation being
placed in orange alert status.
* Baggage screening at the Kenai Airport is being discussed.
· The FAA certification agents came for an inspection.
. The Alaska Runway Safety Action Team suggested additional signage on
the runway.
7-c. City Council Liaison - Councilman Bookey reported the following:
· There will be a work session regarding the budget on February 20, 2003
at 6:00 p.m. Bookey encouraged all to come.
· Reminded the Commission of Bannock's new appointment and stated he
would be missed.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND OUESTIONS
Haralson stated he enjoyed reading comments from the last meeting and inquired as to
the status of the off-airport car rentals. Bookey informed him, at this point
administration is looking into the issue. Haralson suggested efforts be applied in
tightening up language to provide clarification to terms such as 'concession fee' and
~caxation.'
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FEBRUARY 13, 2003
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ITEM 9:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION ITEMS
10-a.
10-b.
10-c.
10-d.
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for January 15 and February 5,
2003.
12 / 02 and 1 / 03 Kenai Municipal Airport Monthly Enplanement Reports
Public Service Announcement regarding Commission's discussion on proposed
flat-tax ordinance.
1/20/03 Avis. letter regarding proposed ordinance pertaining to off-airport car
rental operations.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9'40 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
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FEBRUARY 13, 2003
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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 13, 2003
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF M1NUT~- February 13, 2003
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Airport Land Values/Possessory Interest
Discussion -- Airport Marketing Survey
NEW BUSINESS
REPORT
Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUF~TIONS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION ITEMS
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for February 19 and March
5, 2003.
Airport Alert: Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program
Kenai Municipal Airport 2003 Monthly Enplanement Report
Kenai Municipal Airport Manager's Monthly Report- 2/13/03
Primary Airport Enplanement Activity Summary for CY2000
Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan- Executive Summary
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 13, 2003
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR HENRY K~ACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Members Present: Bielefeld, Knackstedt, Van Zee
Members Absent: Hollow. ay, Kleidon, Haralson, Watkins
Others Present: Councilwoman Jackman, Department Assistant Bondurant,
Contract Secretary Roper
Chair Knackstedt canceled the meeting, as a quorum was not established. A brief
work session followed to discuss the proposed airport-parking plan and estimated
cost.
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES- February 13, 2003
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS
Discussion-- Airport Land Values/Possessory Interest
Discussion-- Airport Marketing Survey
ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORT
Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND OUESTIONS
ITEM 9'
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS
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Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for February 19 and March
5, 2003.
Airport Alert: Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program
Kenai Municipal Airport 2003 Monthly Enplanement Report
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Kenai Municipal Airport Manager's Monthly Report - 2 / 13 / 03
Primary Airport Enplanement Activity Summary for CY2000
Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan- Executive Summary
ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
B~rbara Roper, Contract Secretary
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Municipal Airport
Memo
To:
Airport Commission
Rebecca Cronkhite - Airport Manager
Date: Apdl 3, 2003
Subject:
Airport Noise
A member of our community has raised the subject of aircraft noise and
requested action. As you will see in the attached documents, I have invited
Kristine Schmidt to speak to the Airport Commission on this subject.
In addition to email correspondence with Ms. Schmidt, I have included a recent
article in the Peninsula Clarion on this subject, data provided by HMMH for the
City's Comprehensive Plan Update and background information on aircraft noise
and terminology.
The subject of noise is and will continue to be an issue at airports natiOnwide. It
is imperative that we continue to support a healthy exchange of ideas and
information between the airport and the surrounding community. It is our goal to
work together to help the airport grow and prosper while remaining a good
neighbor in our community.
The current noise abatement procedures am included for your information.
www. ci.kenai.ak, us.
Rebecca Cronkhite
From:
To:
Sent:
Subject:
"kschmidF <kschmidt@alaska.com>
"Rebecca Cronkhite" <rcronkhite@ci.kenai.ak. us>
Monday, March 17, 2003 9:52 PM
Noise Complaints
Ms. Cronkhite:
I would like to complain about the increasing use of the Kenai airport by
extromely LOUD military aircraft doing take off and landings in the
evenings from 8 pm to 10 pm. Last week and this week, virtually every
night, them wero either C-130s or the AWACs jet doing take of'f~ and
landings, in many cases circling around our subdivision (Woodland), and
not heading straight out towards the Inlet -- I drove my car to the
airport and watched them take an immediate right after they cleared the
airport building, over the residential areas.
I would like you to consider putting an earlier time on the voluntary
"Noise Abatement Procedures"--instead of 2200 (I guess that means 10
pm) -- please consider 6 pm or 1800. Most people in this community like
to come home after work and have quiet time with their families, but
can't do this when aimmft am screaming overhead or nearby. I'm sorry
that the City decided to allow residential development so close to the
airport, but we (Woodland Subdivision) have been here since 1967 and the
airport was much smaller and quieter then. Even when I moved here in
1982, the airport was smaller and quieter. Them were no jets, little if
any military use of this airport in the 1980s and early 1990s, and it was
limitod to onco or twice a day, between 9 am and 5 pm. Now thero are
C-130s roaring around for two hours at a time, 5-7 times a day, every
wook day, and sometimes on weekends. The AWACs plane has also increased
its use of the Kenai airport exponentially.
In addition, small loud planes such as the Civil Air Patrol plane, fly
Iow over our property at 513 Ash Ave constantly, during good weather.
They are an extreme nuisance. In the summer, it is very hard to enjoy a
nice weather day, because that kind of day is an invitation to all the
small planes at the Kenai airport to buzz our house all day long.
It's getting to the point where either the City needs to buy our
property, or we ne~:i a foal noise ordinance, with Some toeth in it. It's
9:45 pm as I write this message, and the AWACs jet is still screaming
around the neighborhood, every 5-10 minutes. The jet started at 8 pm.
Why do we have to put up with this? The military has several landing
strips all to themselves in the Anchorage aroa, and they do not need to
use the Kenai airport, at all, ever.
If the City will not do something about this, I am prepared to go door to
door with an initiative petition that will have verg strict airport noise
rules. A friend of mine who was a noise engineer gave me a lot of
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materials, including noise ordinances from other cities. I know that I
can probably get enough signatures to put this on the ballot in the next
year. What I would like to see is the military aircraft limited to 2-3
times a day (for all branches, not each branch), 1/2 hour at a time, 10
am-5 pm, and for other large noisy aircraft doing practice approaches --
banned from 6 pm to 8 am. i would like to s~ small planes have to use
the same route straight out to Cook Inlet when doing take offs and
landings, no turning right over the residential areas when taking off
towards the south. Please let me know whether you will consider making
the "Noise Abatement Procodures" stricter, along these lines. Thank you.
Kristine A. Schmidt
513 Ash Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
4/3/03
Rebecca Cronkhite
From:
To:
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Sent:
Subje=t:
"Rebecca Cronkhite" <rcronkhiteC~ci. kenai.ak, us>
"ksc~midt' <kschmidtg~alaska.com>
"Uncla SnowY' <llsnow~ci.kenai.alcus>; "Can/Graves" <cgmv,~.kenai.a~us>; "Man/
Bondumnt" <ENAadmin~ci.kenai.alc us>
Tuesday, March 18, 2003 9:37 AM
Re: Noise Complaints
Ms. Schmidt,
I will call our military contacts today concerning your complaint. Those I
have spoktm to r~ntly attribute muoh of the inor~se in pra~~
approaches to the fact that our country is preparing for war. Many National
Guard units am I~ing acti~at~l and pilot~ am r~luir~ to perform a vad~ht
of approaches to be certified. Due to the increase in military activity
ther~ am many unfamiliar pilot~ training at K~nai. We will mit~mt® the
current noise abatement policy to our military contacts.
As far as changing the noise abatement procedures; I am forwarding your
letter to the City Manager and City Attorney for review. I will also bring
your concerns to the Airport Commission at their next meeting on April 10 at
7pm in council chambers. I invite you to attend that meeting and voice your
concems to the Airport Commission.
Thank yoU for shadng your thoughts and ideas. I hope you will be able to
attend the next Ai~ort Commission m~ting.
Rebecca Cronkhite
Kenai Municipal Airport
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Increased activity at the Kenai Municipal Airport over the past
two weeks from the Alaska Air National Guard and Alaska
Army National Guard has generated some grumbling from
Kenai residents who don't like hearing planes rumbling
overhead at night.
"We have had a couple of calls regarding the increased aircraft
activity, but most of the residents are very supportive of the
U.S. military and understand the need for increased activity at
this time," said Airport Manager Rebecca Cronkhite.
The additional aircraft activity has been due to annual
training, which is expected to conclude this weekend, said
National Guard Major Hike Hailer.
[n the past two weeks there has been an increased number of
fixed-wing aircraft, including C-130 Hercules and C-23B+
Sherpa aircrafts, as well as helicopters flying approaches into
the Kenai airport.
"What we've been doing primarily is our night vision goggle
training," Hailer said.
The flights are part of the guard's annual training since all of
its air crews have to qualify for night goggle use every year, he
said.
Darkness is a necessary requirement for night goggle
training. "As it gets more light, obviously that becomes a bit
of a problem," Hailer said.
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According to Cronkhite, the military generally limits how late
they fly into the airport to 10 p.m.
"With the increased need for training, they have gone past 10
a few times," she said. "They're working with the airport to be
good neighbors."
Though the night goggle practice is a yearly exercise, the
trainimj of the last few weeks ties in with the nation's war
with Iraq as well.
"There is a relationship in as much as the air crews have to be
ready to go now, it's not the kind of training we could put
off," Hailer said. "... If air crows are called up, they need to go
places on the planet where they have to be qualified for (night
goggle use) before they arrive."
Hailer said the last of the increased training flights should
happen Friday evening or Saturday morning.
"We appreciate people's attention and certainly regret if we
caused we any problems, made anyone lose sleep or made too
much noise in their neighborhood," Hailer said. "We always
want to be good neighbors, and that's the truth."
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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM '
From:
Date:
Subject:
Reference:
Rebecca cronkhite- Manager, Kenai Municipal Airport
City of Kenai
305 N. Willow St., Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7792
Steven R. Alvers~[~ L_
Robert D. Behr ~[~'~
January 4, 2002 ·
Noise Contours for the Kenai Municipal Airport
HMMH Job Number 298390
Under a contract with the city of Kenai, Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. (HMMH) developed
air~aff noise e~um contoum for the y~u' 2000/2001 airomtt o~r~x~ at Kenffi
Municipal Airport (ENA).. This technical memorandum summarizes the procedures,
assumptions, and results of the aimraft noise modeling effort and serves as the Statement of
Work deliverable for a brief summary report.
NOISE MO,,DEL
·
This study used the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Integrated Noise Model (INM) to
prepare no~ oon~oum for ~nu~ ~mr~ e~um, in t~ms o! the Day-.Night Average
Sound Level (DNL). The FAA requires the use of the most recent version of the INM
available for airoraff noise studi~s. For this study, HMMH utilized the mo~t rocent vemion of
INM; Vemion 6.0c. ~ ,
The INM requires inputs in the following categories:
· Physical description of the airport layout,
· Annual-average weather information,
· Number and mix of aircraft operations,
· Day-night split of operations (by aimmff type),
· Noise and performance characteristics of aircraft types,
· Runway utilization rates,
· Prototypical flight track descriptions,.and
· Right track utilization rates. '
Nrport Physi~ Parameters
ENA is located approximately 160 miles southwest of Anchorage. ENA has an Air Traffic
Control Tower (ATCT) that ol~erates 7:00 am to 9:00 pm in the winter and 6:00 am to 10:O0
pm in the summer. ENA has three runways: the pdmary runway, Runway 01L/19R, which is
',575 feet long and 150 feet wide; a gravel runway, Runway 01R/19L, which is 2,000 feet
cng and 60 feet wide; and a seaplane water runway, 01W/19W, which is 3,500 feet long
and 150 feet wide. The airport elevation is 92.3 feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL) with the
elevation of the end of Runway 01L being 84.2 feet MSI_ HMMH used the ENA Airport
Layout Drawing, existing conditions, as the reference source for airport runway data (See
Figures I and 2).
AIRCRAFT NOISE TERMINOLOGY
A number of acoustic~ terms are commonly used to
describe aircraft noise. ~ese terms form the basis for most
noise analyses conducted in the U.S.
The Decibel, dB
All sounds come from a sound source -- a musical
instrument, a voice, an airplane. The energy which
produces these sounds is transm~ through the air in
sound waves, or sound pressures, which impinge on the
ear, creating the sound we hear.
We use logarithms to express a ratio of two pressures; the
first is the sound source and the second the reference
~.~ ~,~.... pressure (the quietest sound we can hear). This ratio is
.......... "referred to as a sound pressure level (SPL), which is
)expressed in decibels (dB). This logarithmic conversion
.... .~ .... 'means that the quietest sound we can hear has a SPL of 0
dB, while the loudest sounds we can hear have SPLs of
about 120 dB. Most environmental sounds have SPLs
ranging from 30 to I00 dB.
Because decibels are logarithmic, they do not behave like
other numbers. For example, if two sound sources each
produce 100 dB, when they are operated together they
will produce 103 dB -- not 200 dB! Four equal sources
operating together again double the sound erergy, resulting
in a total SPL of 106 dB, and so on. In addition, if one
source is much louder than another, the two sources
operating together will produce the same SPL as if the
louder source were operating alone. For example, a I00
dB source plus an 80 dB source produce I00 dB when
operating together. The louder source masks the quieter
one.
Two useful rules of thumb to remember when comparing
SPLs are: (I) most of us perceive a six to ten dB incre~ in
SPL to be about a doubling of loudness, and (2) changes in
SPL of less than about three dB are not easily detected
outside of a laboratory.
The A-Weighted Sound Level, dB(A)
Frequency, or"pitch' is an imponar~ charact~c of sound.
When analyzing noise, we are interested in how ~.-is -
Iow-, middle- and high-freq~ noise. This breakdown
is important for two reasons, first, our ears are better
equipped to hear mid- and high- frequencies; thus, we find
mid- and high-frequency noise mom annoying. High
freq~ noise also produces mom hearing loss. Second,
engineering solutions to noise problems are different for '-
different frequency ranges. Low-frequency noise generally
is harder to control. The normal frequency range of
hearing for most people extends from about 20 to 15,000
Hertz (Hz). The "A' filter approximates the sensiti~y of our
ear and help us to assess the relative Ioud~ of various
sounds. ·
Maximum A-weighted Sound Level, Lmx
A-weighted sound levels vary with time. For example, the
sound increases as an aircr~t approaches, then falls and
blends into the background as the aircraft recedes into the
distance. Frgure i illustrates this phenomenon.
·
·
A-Level
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figure 1. A.weighted Sound Levels over Time
Because of this variation, it is often convenient to describe
a particular noise 'event" by its maximum sound level
(Lmax). In Figure I, the level increases as the aircraft
approaches, reaching an Lmax of 85 dB(A), and then
decreases as the aircraft passes by. The ambient
A-weighted level around 55 dB(A) is due to the background
sounds that dominate before and after the aircraft passes.
Figure 2 shows Lmax for a variety of common
environmerrcal sound sources.
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Figure 2. Common Environmental Sound Levels
Note that Lmax describes only one dimension of an event;
it provid~ no information on the cumulative noise
exposure generated by a sodnd source. In fact, two events
with identical Lmax may produce very different total
exposures. One may be of ve~/short duration, while the
other may be mtx~ longer.
Sound Exposure Level, SEL
The most common measure of oJmulative noise exposure
for a single airu-aft ttyover is the Sound Exposure Level
(SEL). SEL is a sumnmlk~ of the A-weight~ sound energy
over the duration of a noise event. The shaded area in
Figure 3 shows that portion of the sound energy included
in this event. Mathematically, the SEL equ~on compresses
this noise energy into a column one second wide (shown
as the darkly shaded area in Figure 3). The height of the
column is the SEL, measured in decibels.
A-Level
80
¸5O
0 t, I Second
Figure 3. Sound Exposure Level
I Minute
Because the SEL is normalized to one second, it will almost
always be larger in magnitude than the Lmax for the event.
In fact, for most aircraft events, the SEL is about 7 to 12 dB
higher than the Lrna~ Also, the fact that it is a cumulati~
measure mea~stt~ a hi~e~ SL::E.~~It ;~ii~'~.~.=
louder or longer event, or some combination.
SEL provi~ a" cornprehemive-~ to describe noise
events for use in modeling and comparin~ noise
environments. Computer noise models base their
computations on these SELs.
Equivalent Sound Level, L
'ecl
The Equivalent Sound Level (Lec0 is a measure of the
exposure resulting from the accumulation of A-weighted
sound levels over a particular period of interest -- for
example, an hour, an eight hour school day, nighttime, or
a full 24-hour day. Le~ is a constant sound level over a
certain time period that c~onlzins the same sound energy as
the time-varying sou.nd level, Figure 4 illustrates Leq.
Leq is affected by the number and loudness of noise events
occurring during the time period of interest. Additional
noise events (regardless of how loud or quiet) will always
increase the Leq; however, loud events will dominate the
Leq. It is important to recognize that the constant signal and
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the time-varying signal would sound very different if
compared in rea life: the time-varying noise dearly has
periods when the fluctuating A-weighted sound level
exceeds the equivalent constant sound level.
A-Level
A-Level
Mmute
0 1Minute
Figure 4. 1-Minute Equivalent Sound Level
so
1Hour
In airport applications, Lm is often presented for
consecu~e one-hour periods ~ i~~ ~ ~ noke
levels dses and fall throughout the day, as well as how
certain IxxJrs are~~m-~! at~cte~l~..&fe~ loud ~ems.
Day-Night Average Sound Level, DNL
The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) represents
noise as it occurs over a 24-1x~r period. It is the same as
a 24-hour Lecr with one important exception: DNL treats
nighttin~ no~e differently from daytime noise. In
determining DNL it is assumed that the A-weighted levels
(x=jrring at night (I 0 p.m. to 7 a~m.) are I 0 dB louder than
they really are. This I0 dB penalty is applied to account for
at night am often perceived to be more intrusive because
nighttime ambient noise is less than daytime ambient noise.
Figure I illustrated the A-weighted sound level due to an
ara-aft fly-over as it changed over time. The top frame of
Rgure 5 repeals this figure. TI~ shaded area reflects the
noise dose that a listener receives during the one minute
period of the sample. The center frame of Figure 5
indudes this one-minute intenral within a full hc~r. Now
the shaded area repmser~ the noise durir~ that hour with
16 noise events, each produdr~ an SEL Similarly, the
Ill
Figure 6. Dally Hoi,ee Doae
24 HotJm
bottom fraze-itx~udes the one-hour~ wie~a,f~lt' Z4~.
hours. Here the shaded area represents the lisl~me~ noise
dose over a complete day. Not~ that ~ ove~i~ts
cx3=Jr at night, when the backgrou~ noise drops some 10
dB, to approximately 45 dB(A).
Rgure 6 presents a representzfive sample of DNL
measur~ at various Iocatiom in the US.
Values of DNL normally can be measured With standard
mon~r~ equipment or predicted with (:omputer models.
Most 'airozit noise studies utilize computer~
estimates of DNL determined by accountin~ for all of the
SELs from individual events which comprise the total noise
do~ at a ~ location on the groutS.
QUALITATIVE
DESCRIPTIONS
DAY-NI~HT
SOUND LEVEL
DECIB~
OUTDOOR
LOCATIONS
METROPOUS)
VERY NOISY URBAN ~.
NOISY URBAN
URBAN
SUBURBAN
LOS ANGELES - 3rd Floor Al~rmtem next I0 ,
LOS ANGELE~- 3/4 Mile from Touch Down at Maim'
LOS ANGELE~ * Dc~'ntown ~ ~ome ~
HAnLEM. 2nd F'kxx Ap.nment
BOSTON - Row Houaing on ~ Avenue
WA _.T!~.. - 8 Mil# from Touch Down at Maim' Airport
NEWPO~- 3.5 Mik~ bom Takeoff at Small Airport
LOS ANGELES - Old ResidentiM Area
FILLMORE - Small T0w~ CUL-de-SAC
SAN DIEGO - Wooded Reatdentlal
CAUFORNIA - Tomato Reid on Farm
Figure 6. Representative DNL Values
Computed values of DNL am often depicted as noise
com~m reflecting lines of equal exposure arou~ an
airport (much as topographic maps indicate contours of
equal elevation).
DNL contours usually reflect annual average operating
conditions, taking into account the average flights per day,
how often each rurwvay is used throughout the year, and
~ over the surrounding communities the aircraft
normally fly. Alternative time fr-arres representing a single
day or a typ~ seasonal day may also be helpful in
understanding sho~ term aspec= of a noise envirorme~
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945 University Avenue, Suite t01
Sacramento, CA 95825
800/754-93S4
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QUALITATIVE
DESCRIPTIONS
!1
OUTDOOR
LOCATIONS
Figure 2.7 Outdoor DNL at Various Locations
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Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA, PAEN)
Noise Abatement Procedures
Revised SePtember 6, 2000
The following procedures are in effect to promote a good neighbor policy between the users of the
Kenai Municipal Airport and the residents of Kenai. This program is published as voluntary in
nature, however, it is expected that companies and individual pilots operating at this facility will
make every effort to follow these procedures.
These procedures are directed at large, heavy and jet aircraft performing training maneuvers and
do not override procedures for aircraft on an IFR flight plan.
Unless otherwise instructed by Air Traffic Control, the following voluntary noise abatement
procedures are in effect at Kenai.
1. Training flights for large, heavy, and jet aircraft shall be prohibited from 2200 Local
until 0700 Local.
2. At the discretion of ATC (Air Traffic Control) and when traffic, wind, and other
conditions allow, aircraft will land runway 19R and depart 01L.
3. These procedures are written assuming a right traffic pattern on 19R. If conditions
do not allow for this or other noise abatement procedures to be followed, ATC will
restrict aircraft to one operation and request they depart the airspace until such time
as there is a reasonable expectation that noise abatement procedures can be adhered
to.
4. Large, heavy, and jet aircraft will strictly comply with the 1600 MSL Visual pattern
altitude.
a) Visual pattern using Runway 19R: Aircraft on departure will not turn
crosswind until at least 1000 MSL and ½ mile past the shoreline. A wide
pattern will be flown west of the prison.
b) Visual pattern on Runway 01L: Fly a wider than normal pattern, remain west
of prison. Initiate turn to base at least ½ mile past the shoreline over the
water.
5. Large, heavy and jet aircraft circling from a published approach under VFR will do so at
1000 AGL or higher. Aircraft will circle west and initiate circle so as to avoid housing
areas west and southwest of the airport.
a) Circle Runway 19R: Initiate circle over water at least ½ mile from the
shoreline. Fly a wider than normal pattern and remain west of the prison.
b) Circle Runway 01L: Fly a wider than normal pattern, remain just west of the
prison. Initiate turn to base at least ½ mile past the shoreline over the water.
6. No tactical (extreme iow level) type approaches are permitted on 01L.
7. All companies desiring to conduct training activities involving large, heavy or jet aircraft
at the Kenai Municipal Airport will provide the Airport Manager with a contact phone
number for noise complaints.
It is expected that all pilots operating at this facility will demonstrate regard for the neighboring
community and conduct their operations accordingly.
Kenai Municipal Airport Manager: Rebecca Cronkhite
Fax
{907} 283- 7951
{907} 283-3737
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REI3~
FEBRUARY 19, 1200
7:00
KENALCiTT' COUNCW_ :.r'_-~ra~m~-s ..
htlp: !/www.~.kenm.~.us
CALL ?O om)me
1. Pled~ of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an astm-/ak (*) are considered to be routir~e and non-
controversial b~, the council and will be approved b.v one motion. There w/Il be no
separate discussion of the~e items unless a council member so requests, in which case
t. he item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in i~s normal
sequence on the agenda as parr of the General. Orders.
PUBLIC COMMEFFS ;(10 mmu~s)
FROCLAM&TION:
KEHB HOt::H:L'Y. TRAM.- IK[ 4A NO~ STAR
COh-~~~., _r~:raMplONB
lo
Presentation by 8kyvtew High School l~atimml Ocean Sciences.Bowl..
Team -- Stevie Kay-Phyfer, jnime Miller, Rachael Beaixy, Allison
Simpson and Matt Smith.
ITEM C:
RRPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNClL~..
ITEM D:
. .P!IBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 1991-2003 -- Increasing Estim_=r_~d. Revenues and
Appropriafion8 by $T79.25 in the General Fund for Drug Asse~
Forf~~s. '
Ordinance No. 199~2.2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $24,876.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska
Highway Safety Grant to Purchase Video Cameras.
Resolution No. 2003-07~- Supporting Efforts to Secure a VISTA
Volunteer to Develop a Strategic Economic Development Plan.
ltesolut~n No. 20011.08 -- Supporting HB57, 'An Act Amending the
Manner of Determining the Royalty Received by the State on Gas
P~duction As It Relates to the Manufacture of Certain Value Added
Products."
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ITEM E:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM F:
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
ITEM I:
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Re~olution No. 2003-09 -- RequesUng FY 04 Safe Comm__u_m_fies
Funding From the Deparnnent of Community and Economic
Development.
Re~olut[on No. 2003-10 -- Amending t. he City of Kenai, Alaska 2003-
2004 Capitol lmprovemen= Projec~ (CIP) Priori~ List for Request of Stat~.
Grants.
*Liquor License Reuewah--
Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 -- Club
Oaken Keg # 1808 -- Package Store
Council on Aging
Ah-pon Commission
Harbor Commission
Librm%, Commission
Parks & Recrealion Commission
Pla.vl.n~g & Zolli~g Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Commitxees
a. Beauri6caUon Commit%ee
b. Kenai Convemion & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Mumcipal Lea%,ue Repor~
d. Kenai Chamber of Comr-erce
*Regular Meeting of February 5, 2003.
CORRF_~POI~DENCE
OLD BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Rat/fled
Purchase Orders Exceed/ng $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1993-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,782 in the General Fund Library Departmen~ for a
State Grant.
*Ordinance No. 1994-2003 -- Amending t. he Land Use Table in KMC
14.22.010 to Change Parks and Recreation in the RR, RR1, RS, RS1,
RS2, RU Zones From a Secondary Use to a Conditional Use and, in the IL
and IH Zones, From a Secondary Use to a Principal Permitted Use.
ITEM J:
REPORT OF TH]/: MAYOR
ITEM K:
AD~-i~-~~TION REPORT~
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
DIBCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutesl
2. Counc/l
EI~iF,~'U'I'~~ S]~ION- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJO~
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 5, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
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 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:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COIINCII~
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Ordinance No. 1993-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,782 in the General Fund Library Department for a
State Grant.
.
Ordinance No. 1994-2003 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC
14.22.010 to Change Parks and Recreation in the RR, RR1, RS, RS1,
RS2, RU Zones From a Secondary Use to a Conditional Use and, in the IL
and IH Zones, From a Secondary Use to a Principal Permitted Use.
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Resolution No. 2003-11 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project
Entitled "McCollum/Atiak Paving L.I.D.' and Desi~natin§ What
Improvements are to be Included in This Project.
ITEM E:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
Beautification Committee
Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
Alaska Municipal League Report
Kenai Chamber of Commerce
ITEM F:
MINUTES
.
*Regular Meeting of February 19, 2003.
ITEM G:
CORRF~PONDENCE
ITEM H:
OLD BUSINGS
ITEM I:
NEW BUSINESS
.
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
.
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
e
*Ordinance No. 1995-2003 -- Amending KMC 23.40.080 and 23.40.120
to Allow Employees to Elect the Opt-Out Provision of the Public
Employees Retirement System (PERS) as Stated in AS 39.35.150{bi
and/or Opt Out of Municipal Medical and Hospital Insurance.
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Discussion -- Schedule Volunteer Appreciation Event
ITEM J:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 19, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.kenai, ak.u s
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
, ,,
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*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:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ LEGISLATORS AND COUNCII'S
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
,
Ordinance No. 1995-2003 -- Amending KMC 23.40.080 and 23.40.120
to Allow Employees to Elect the Opt-Out Provision of the Public
Employees Retirement System (PERS) as Stated in AS 39.35.150(b)
and/or Opt Out of Municipal Medical and Hospital Insurance.
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Continuation of Public Hearing/Resolution No. 2003-11 -- Directing
the Continuation of the Project Entitled "McCollum/Aliak Paving L.I.D.'
and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in This Project.
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Resolution No. 2003-12 -- Amending the Flexible Benefits Plan.
4~
Resolution No. 2003-13 -- Approving the Sale of Eight Lots in Inlet
Woods Subdivision to Philip W. and Efleen Bryson (With a 7% Discount
for Cash) for $107,880.
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Resolution No. 2003-14-- Transferring $3,100 From Contingency to
Communications in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund.
Resolution No. 2003-15 -- Transferring $5,500 in the Beautification
Department to Purchase Banners.
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ITEM E:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM F:
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ITEM G:
ITEM H:
ITEM I:
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Resolution No. 2003-16 -- Increasing the Water and Sewer Rates.
Resolution No. 2003-17 -- Stating the Harmful Impacts of ASHA's
Rural-Owner Occupied Loan Program on the City of Kenai and Urging a
Change in that Program so the Entire Kenai Peninsula is Included in the
Program by Changing the Definition of "Small Community."
Resolution No. 2003-18 -- Awarding the Bid to Airport Automation
Corporation for an Airport ADA Lift Device for the Total Amount of
$26,768.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zomng Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce
MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of March 5, 2003.
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1996-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $315,975 in the General Fund to Transfer Inlet Woods
Settlement Proceeds to the Debt Service Fund.
*Ordinance No. 1997-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $8,300 in the Senior Citizen Borough Grant Fund, and
Transferring $12,800 From the Borough Fund to the Senior Citizens Title
III Grant Fund to Purchase Food.
.
Ordinance No. 1998-2003 -- Amending Kenai Mumcipal Code by
Adoption of a New Chapter 12.40 to Regulate Smoking in Eating
Establishments.
ITEM J:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Mana§er
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUT~ SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR
APRIL 2, 2003
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CILa. MBERS
http://www, ci.kcnai.ak, us.,
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
le
2.
3,
4,
6,
Pledge of Allegiance
RoU Call.
ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER
Oath of Office -- New Council Member
Agenda Approval
Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent a~enda and-considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
le
Jack Brown -= Arctic Winter Games
ITEM C:
REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCII~
ITEM D:
,PUBLIC HEARINGS
.
Ordinance No. 1996-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $315,975 in the General Fund to Transfer Inlet Woods
Settlement Proceeds to the Debt Service Fund.
®
Continuation of Public Hearing/Resolution IVo. 2003-11 -- D~g
the Continuation of the Project Entitled "McCollum/Aliak Paving L.I.D.'
and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in This Project.
3~
Continuance of PubUc Hearing/Resolution lqo. 2003-16 -- Increasing
the Water and Sewer Rates.
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Resolution No. 2003-19 -- Transferring $8,000 in the Airpor~ Land
System Revenue Fund for Overti_'me.
Page 1 of 3
ITEM E:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM F:
.
ITEM G:
COMMISSION/CO~TT~ I~I~-PORTS
Council on A~g
Airpor~ Commission
Harbor Commission
Library. Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Commiltees
a. Beau~ifica~on Commi~ee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Mumcipal League Report
d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce
lVllNUTES
*Minutes from February 20, 2003 Work Session.
CORRESPONDENCE
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ITEM H:
0~D BUSINF~S
ITEM I:
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ITEM J:
ITEM K:
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceed/n§ $2,500
Discussion: Set date for budget work session.
Discussion: Dip net parking and boat launch fee increase.
*Ordinance 1999-2003 -- Amending KMC by Adding Chapter 12.40 that
Eliminates Smoldn§ in Public Places and Workplaces Except Private
Clubs.
*Ordinance 2000-2003 -- tncreasm§ the Council on A~ng Title III Fund
by $50,000 for the Purchase of Food.
REPORT OF THE M_~YOR
,,AD,, M~ST~TION I~PORTS
City Manager
Attorney
City Clerk
Page 2 of 3
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes}
2. Council
EXF~UTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
IIT, M M:
Pa~e 3 of 3
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Municipal Airport
Airport Manager's
Monthly ROpO II
Airport Espresso Bar: The owners of Wings Family Diner are requesting to rent the glassed-
in area currently donated to the Kenai Chamber. If approved, they will relocate the coffee bar
from the restaurant to better serve the traveling public. The Chamber has been contacted and
several ideas concerning other space for their displays have been discussed. Recem personnel
changes at the Chamber have slowed negotiations; however I am confident a positive solution
will be reached as soon as a new director is appointed. The Airport intends to provide water and
sewer service to this leased space. Purchase orders for those improvemems (money is available
in Terminal Repair and Maintenance) along with proposed amendmems to the Wings lease will
be in the next Council packet.
Airport Terminal Parking Lot and Driveway Reconfiguration Project: Consultant
continues work with the Airport Commission and terminal user groups to develop a plan for
presentation to Council. The most exciting part of this project will include the upgrade of
terminal ramps and sidewalks to comply with Federal access requirements. This portion of the
project is eligible for grant funding.
Airport Terminal Display Project: Project is still on schedule for completion before tourist
season. The group met on March 11 to discuss final changes to the design. Ricky Geese, of the
Kenai Convention and Visitor Center, spent several hours with us helping develop the esthetic
aspects of the display.
Airport Security: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues to provide two
agents on a trial basis to search checked baggage outbound from Kenai to connecting carriers.
We have been unofficially notified that this service will be discontinued, however that has not
occurred as of this writing.
Central Peninsula Air Fair: A meeting was held March 6 at the Airport Operations Facility.
The Airport Manager is developing a logo for approval at the next meeting, which is scheduled
for March 20 in the Soldotna Council Chambers. Once the logo is approved, we will order
posters, t-shirts and postcards. The postcard mailing is scheduled for May 1 and everyone is
encouraged to submit names and addresses for the mailing list. Contact Kenai coordinator Mary
Bondurant at 283-7951 x 22.
Airport Triangle Landscaping Project: A landscaping project to improve the appearance of
the east end of the triangle green strip has gained approval from the Airport Commission and the
Parks and Rec Commission. This project will address only the area around flagpoles. Steve
Booth has provided a landscaping plan with a new sign designed by Sherman Signs. A
presentation of the plan will be made to Council when the purchase orders are brought forward.
Money is available in this year's budget to complete this project.
Airport Development: Airport Manager continues to work with Jack Brown, KPB Business
Development Manager, on potential projects at the Kenai Airport.
737 Diversion: Exceptionally high winds closed the Anchorage International Airport on March
13 and brought several diversions to Kenai. An Alaska Airlines 737 enroute from Nome to
Anchorage with 84 passengers diverted to Kenai. Passengers were off-loaded and transported to
Anchorage by bus and other means. The Alaska Airlines crew was very complimentary to the
Kenai Airport and Era Aviation for the great service and helpful attitude displayed here.
ne/
Municipal'Airport
2003 Monthly Enplanements
0
llSeHesl t
5,280
Era 1998-2002
Month 2003 2002 5 yr. Average
Jan 6,454 7,829 -1,375 8,055
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Feb 5,602 7,046 -1,444 , 7,302
Mar ,5,280 7,371 -2,091 8,154
Apr , 7,032
May r. 7~702 ,,,
Jun 8,815
Jul 11,962
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Aug 10,432 ......
Sep , 7,697 , ,
Oct 7,701
Nov 7,407
Dec 7,457
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Totals 17,336 22,246 -4,910