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ITEM :2:
ITEM 3:
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION CO~E
FEBRUARY 8, 2000
*** 5:30 p.m.
Kenai Council Chambers
***AGENDA***
CALL TO ORDER Os ROLL CML
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 11, 2000
ITEM 4:
_.PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE I?!c~ _Amn
ITEM 5:
ITEM
ITEM ?:
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion-- Goals & Objectives
Discussion -- Yard-of-the-Week Program
Discussion-- Cemetery Rose Garden
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Summer Banners
REPORTS
Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation D/rector
Kenai City Council Liaison
(~UESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2000.
City Council Action Agendas of Januaxy 5 and 19, 2000.
Recommended amendments cemetery code and regulations.
Council policy regarding work sessions for commissions, committees and
boards.
AD~OUI~MENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTI
JANUARY 11, 2000
*" 5:30 p.m.
Kenai Council Chambers
ITEM 1'
ITEM 2:
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ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
*"AGENDA***
CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VIC~-CI~R
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTE~ -- November 9, 1999
ITEM 5'
ITEM 6:
a.
ITEM 7:
ITEM 8:
a.
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Adopt-An-Area Program
Discussion -- Yard-of-the-Week Program
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Goals & Objectives/2000
REPORTS
Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
OUF_~TIONS AND CO__ _MMR_ NT.~
INFO~TION
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of November 3.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 2, 1999.
City Council Action Agendas of December 1 and 15, 1999.
12! 16/99 letter to Sylvia M. ,Johnson noting the City Council regret~lly
accepted her resignation from the Beautification Committee.
,,ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BFAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
JANUARY ! 1, 2000
5:30 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR MARIL~ DIMMICK, PRESIDING
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at approximately 5'39 p.m.
as follows:
Roll was called
Voting Members Present:
Non-voting Members Absent:
Others present:
Brown, Rogers, dung, Dimm/ck and Hansen (arrived
at 5'45 p.m.)
Benedict and Overturf
City Clerk Freas, Parks & Recreation Director Frates,
Councilwoman Swarner
ITEM 2:
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICF_.CHAIR
Dimmick noted the Committee was less two members due to the resignation of SYlvia
Johnson and Barbara Nord (copy of Nord's 1 / 11 /2000 letter of resignation distributed).
MOTION:
Commissioner Rogers MOVED to nominate Marilyn Dimmick as Chair and
Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no other nominations and
the floor was closed. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to nominate Karolee Hansen for Vice Chair and
Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion.
MOTION:
Commissioner Rogers MOVED to nominate Dorothy dung for Vice Chair and
Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion.
There were no other nominations.
VOTE ON dUNG:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON HANSEN:
MOTION FAILED.
Marilyn Dimmick was elected as chair and Dorothy dung was elected vice chair.
ITEM 3:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Brown requested review of banner designs be added to the agenda
under New Business. There were no objections. The amended agenda was approved.
ITEM 4:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 9, 1999
Comments were made concerning the decision of the Parks & Recreation Commission
not to' consider requesting funding to construct new public restrooms at Memorial
Park. Hansen stated the intention was not to place a restroom at the park, but that
additional restrooms should be considered. It was noted the Commission received a
copy of the Committee's minutes. Brown reported she received a call from
Commissioner Sandahl who explained the Commission discussed the concern at length
before coming to their conclusion.
There were no changes to the minutes and were approved as presented.
ITEM 5'
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BR I4~"-A~ -- None.
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINGS
6-a. Discussion -- Adopt-An-Area Program
Frates explained, the Committee had discussed this issue previously and wanted to
put out some Public Service Announcements to encourage businesses or organizations
to choose a bed to maintain. The Committee would then maintain those not adopted.
Frates added, the committee had also discussed having signs prepared to post at the
beds being maintained by businesses, etc. to recognize their efforts. He noted, he
believed the corrugated plastic signs would work well and suggested the members
examine the sign at the multi-purpose facility Which he had made. Frates stated he
would investigate sizes, costs, colors, verbiage, etc. and bring that information back to
the Committee for their next meeting. Hansen suggested businesses may want to
donate the cost of the signs. Dimmick suggested that also be investigated and reported
at the next meeting.
6-b.
Discussion -- Yard-of-the-Week Program
The Committee reviewed the information included in the packet which was provided by
Councilwoman Swarner. Swarner explained, people call the newspaper office to
submit a yard for a prize.
Frates noted the Anchorage Daily News had a sim___i!ar program in past years where an
application is printed in the paper, people fill it' out and submit it to the paper. A
description of the bed, address, etc. is included on the application. Swarner stated She
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JANUARY 11, 2000
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spoke with representatives at the Peninsula Clarion and found they were not too
interested. It was suggested the concept be discussed with the editor to see if the
reaction would be more favorable.
Frates suggested the city could do it by having application forms available at the
Recreation Center for completion by those interested in participating. He added, after
the program catches on, the paper may be more interested in participating. It was
suggested infomation could be forwarded to Joan Hansen to place in her column as
well as applications given to businesses in town, the-Visitors Center, Chamber, etc. to
have available for people to complete and submit to the Recreation Center.
Discussion followed about what type of sign should be designed for placement in yards.
A moose and wooden flower (tulip or daisy) shape were suggested, but it should be nice
but not too expensive in the event it would be stolen.
The Committee.was asked to bring back several ideas of wording for a sign and shape
for the next meeting. Suggested information for the application included: name,
address, phone number, location of yard, brief description and photo if available; note
the yard must be within the city limits; submit the application to the Recreation Center
at their address or call 283-3855. The members were encouraged to bring their
samples to their next meeting.
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINF~S
Discussion -- Goals & ObjeCtives/2000
Discussion followed on what the Committee wanted to include as goals and objectives
for the coming season. Those decided upon were:
Weeding volunteers
Placing roses and irises along the front of the cemetery
Adopt-an-Area Program
Yard-of-the-Week Program
Updating the flower brochure
Comments during the discussion were to place rugosa roses and irises along the front
of the cemetery because they would be low maintenance, needing a minimal amount of
water, etc. and wouldn't be as susceptible to moose as other plants might be. Concern
was mentioned about how the snow was removed in that area and planting the bushes
in a way they will be protected from snow removal procedures. It was suggested a
person could donate a rose bush or purchase one and a plaque could be placed for who
made the donation or in who's name it was donated. Swamer stated she would make
some contacts in this regard. Brown, Hansen and Dimmick all stated they had irises
they would donate for planting at the cemetery.
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JANUARY 11, 2000
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It was suggested a theme be given to this year's efforts. This will be discussed more
thoroughly at the next committee meeting.
Discussion -- Banner Selection
Brown reported she had 14 designs from which to' choose ten. Four of the designs
were new, the others were some she had on file. The Committee felt' the Parks &
Recreation Commission should be included in choosing the banners and requested the
item be included on the Parks & Recreation Commission's next meeting agenda.
Brown stated she .would attend the Commission meeting to present the banners. (The
banners were reviewed by the Committee after the meeting adjourned.)
ITEM 8: .REPORTS
8-a. Committee Chair-- Dimmick reported Nina Selby and Helen Fischer
passed away recently. She also noted Barb Nord and Sylvia Johnson would be missed
from their participation on the Committee. Committee members were encouraged to
seek people in the community who may be interested in applying for appointment to
the Committee.
Parks/h Recreation Director -- Frates reported the following:
· He had been unable to contact Leah Spaulding but will try again prior to
the next meeting.
· A small community group has stated an interest in developing a Nordic
Ski Club and would be holding their initial meeting at the Teen Center on January 18
at 6:30 p.m. He noted, the ski club was open to any age.
· The dedication for the multi-purpose facility was scheduled for February
5 at ! 1-00 a.m. He noted, the time and date were chosen to coincide with the
beginning of the Peninsula Winter Games who would be holding a hockey game at the
rink beginning at Noon. Frates added, the Rotary and Lions Clubs would be invited to
the opening as they both donated the warm-up shacks at the fink, plus other members
of the community and the public in general.
Frates reported a broom ball competition would be held from 5'00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
between the Rotary and Lions Clubs. Also, the Denali Ice Club will be presenting a
exhibition. Frates invited the Committee members to attend the festivities.
8-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Swamer reported she had been
reassigned as the council liaison to the Committee. She also noted she had voiced her
concern that snow removal efforts were removing snow along the greenstrip down to
the grass.
ITEM 9:
OUF~TIONS AND COMM~.NT.~
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2000
PAGE 4
D~mmick -- Suggested colors should be chosen to use on the Adopt-an-Area
and Yard-of-the-Week signs to identify the Committee. She asked the issue be
discussed further at the next meeting.
Frates -- Reported he spoke with Dan Sexton regarding the acquisition of some
Wasagaming antique roses (from Manitoba, Canada). He was told the cost would be
$25 for a one-gallon pot plus a ten percent fee. Frates explained, the roses grew to
about six feet tall, have beautiful drooping pink flowers, and are very thorny. He
suggested they should be considered to purchase for placement in the city. It was
suggested the Lions Club be contacted to see if they would be interested in purchasing
some roses to be placed at the cemetery since they have been active over the years in
the annual cemetery clean-up efforts.
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
a.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of November 3.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 2, 1999.
City Council Action Agendas of December i and 15, 1999.
12 / 16 / 99 letter to Sylvia M. Johnson noting the City Council regret~lly
accepted her resignation from the Beautification Committee.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:26 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF KENAI
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
APRIL 13, 1999- 5:30 P.M.
KENAI CITY HALL
CHAn~E~ON MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairperson D'm~_m__ick called the meeting to order at 6' 1 [5 p.m.
Members Present:
Nord, Dimmick, Jung, and Rogers
Members Absent:
Brown and Johnson attended work session at
5:00 but not the meeting. Karolee Hansen was
absent.
Non-Voting Members Absent: Linda Overturf, deneane Benedict
Also Present:
Councilwoman Linda Swarner, Parks and Recreation
Director Bob Frates, Contract Secretm-y Victoria Askin
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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NORD MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AGENDA. MOTION
SF.~ONDED BY JUNG. THE AGENDA WAS AP~OVED AS WRITTEN.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ae
Regular Meeting of March 9, 1999
Dimmick noted corrections to page 3, Bema Pratt should be Vema
Pratt and Tom Johns should Tom Jahns. Minutes were approved
with amendments.
PERSONS SCHED~ED TO BE l.l~_.A~r~. None
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion- Go~ and Objectives
After a short discussion, it was unanimously agreed to accept
Goals 1 through 6 with minor changes. The final goals and
objectives read:
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3.
4.
New flowerbed at the Fire Station
Rose bed at Left Hansen Memorial Park
Improve beds and planters at Kenai Visitors Center
Cemetery Cleanup and Planting Day
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APRIL 13, 1999
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5. Children's Garden Contest
6. Bernie Huss Trail Renovation Project.
In addition, Goals 7, 8 and 9 were unar~imously approved after a
brief discussion about., each:..
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7. Monitor planting and hanging baskets in Old Towne
8. Focus on attracting new volunteers for planting and weeding
and. better expressing appreciation of volunteers
9. Improvement of entrance at Cemetery
Dimmick suggested Frates contact DOT to find out who did the
seeding in Old Towne and offer to do watering and weeding if they
will agree to replace anyttting that doesn't survive. It was
_ unar~_imously agreed this was a good idea to ensure the Old Towne
a was kept up and looked as nice as the rest of Kenai.
1999 Theme
Dimmick read several themes submitted by Hansen including
~Kenai Blooms Again,' ~Blossoms Take Over,' ~Kenai, Celebration
of Blooms," 'Blooms Beautify Kenai' and "Kenai, Alive and
Blooming'. June contributed ~Kenai, Blooming with Pride." It was
unanimously agreed the year's theme would be ~Kenai, Blooming
with Pride."
Flower Brochure
Dimmick asked for suggestions and comments for the year's .Flower
Brochure. She noted there was a suggestion to list major locations
of flowers. She suggested highlighting the sentence in the brochure
thanldng volunteers and listing major donors. Nord suggested
bolding flower color headings and names for easier reading.
Dimmick asked if all the members' names could be made smaller to
note the donations. Frates stated he would make the changes
work and include the 1999 theme.
NEW BUSIHESS
a. Discussion - Volunteer Orientation
Dimmick read a list of ideas for volunteer orientation from Hansen
for consideration at the volunteer orientation. Suggestions
included a costume contest; Dimmick giving.a short talk on the
role of Beautification Committee members and volunteers; Brown
giving a short talk on banners; and Frates showing some slides of
past projects with Overturf narrating. Additionally, instead of a
sign-in sheet, passing the hat for everyone to put their name in and
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ITEM 1:
KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
JANUARY 6, 2000
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG
CALL TO ORDER ~k ROLL CALL
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ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 2, 1999
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCtH/IDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
ITEM 7:
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Multi-Purpose Facility
Nordic Trails
ITEM 8:
,,
OUESTIONS/k COMMENTS,
ITEM 9:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM 10:
PERSONS PRF~ENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 11:
INFO~TION
Council Action Agendas of December 1 and 15, 1999.
1999/2000 City League Basketball Win/Loss Record.
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF KENAI
PARKS & RF~REATION COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JARUARY 6, 2000
7:00 P.M.
CHAIItMAN RICHARD HULTBERG, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Richakd Hultberg called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
taken as follows:
Roll was
Members Present: Ronald Yamamoto, Kelly Gittord, Jack Castimore, Matthew
Peters, Richard Hultber§, Dale Sandahl (arrived at 7:04),
Tim Wisniewski (arrived at 7:05)
Others Present:
Parks and Recreation Director Bob Frates, Councilman Bill
Frazer, Contract Secretary Barb Roper
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Frates requested that the following items be added to the agenda.
ADD AS:
Item 6b, Memo to Planning and Zoning regarding Lots in
Inlet Woods Subdivision needed for public purpose.
ADD AS:
Item 7c, Erik Hansen Scout Park
ADD AS:
Item 7d, Elks Hoop Shoot
The agenda was approved with the noted additions.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 2, 1999
There were no changes and/or additions noted and the minutes of December 2,
1999 were approved as written.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
MOTION:
Castimore MOVED that the Chair and Vice-Chair positions remain the same for
this year. Motion S~ONDED by Yamamoto.
Wisniewski expressed interest in holding one of the chairs. After a lengthy
discussion it was decided that Wisniewski could assume the Chairman role in
the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair.
VOTE:
,,y,~amoto Yes Wisniewski Yes [ Gifford
Sandahl Yes Castimore Yes [ Peters
Hultberg Yes
Yes
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Discussion -- Inlet Woods Subdivision/Lots Needed for Public
Purpose.
Frates distributed a memorandum from Klm Howard which asked if some of the
lots in Inlet Woods Subdivision were needed for public purpose. Included with
the memorandum was a map of the available lots and Frates recommended
consideration be given to Lots :25, 26 and 27 for a neighborhood park. He
noted, those lots should be considered as it was unlikely they would be suitable
for homes due to the swampy area surrounding them.
Hultberg asked why Parks was being asked for input. Frates explained it was
normal procedure and that the Commission had done an outstanding job in the
past in identifying areas for public parks. Frates added, the nearest park to
this location was the Municipal Park on Forest Drive.
Castimore suggested a recommendation be made to Planning and Zoning for
distant future use of those l°ts for a neighborhood park. Sandahl reminded the
Commission of a statement made previously where no consideration would be
given to developing new parks but total attention should be given to
maintaining the existing parks. A lengthy discussion ensued and Frazer noted
that if the recommendation to hold the lots was made and accepted, it wouldn't
mean the decision couldn't be changed at a later date should it be determined
the lots were required for ano~er purpose.
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JANUARY 6, 2000
PAGE 2
MOTION:
Sandahl MOVED that any lots deemed as unsuitable for building as a result of
swampy areas should be recommended for use as a neighborhood park. Motion
SECONDED by Castimore. By voice vote, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Castimore asked if the Commission would support asking City Council to set
aside revenue from the sale of some of the Inlet Woods lots in order to complete
the Multi-Purpose Facility. Frazer pointed out the Inlet Wood lots were not the
same situation, as the lots at the golf course. Sandahl thought the idea should
be approached in another manner, perhaps through Councilman Frazer.
Frazer reported the City Manager suggested the revenue from the sale of the
lots should go to the General Fund in an effort to keep the tax rate stable.
ITEM 7:
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Multi-Purpose Facility
Frates reported ice was being sold and currently 60 bookings were scheduled
for January. He noted, users included the Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association,
Chinooks, Pu~s (ladies' hockey) and KCHS. Frates added, Parks was also
contacted by the Peninsula Winter Games and for summer usage by the Kenai
Kennel Club.
It was noted the ice was being used very late into the night. Yamamoto noted
there was no sign of alcohol usage at the rink. Frates reported the lines were
painted and the two warm-up shacks were in place. He added, the electrical
work to the warm-up shacks was underway and the safety nets were in place.
Yamamoto stated that.he had broom ball equipment should anyone want to
establish a team.
7-b. Nordic Trails
Frates reported the trail-grooming machine was. out of commission for five to
eight days and they were seeking other equipment to continue trail
maintenance. Frates added, Parks was developing a list of volunteers to help
maintain the trail on weekends, week nights, etc. It was noted the trail was
getting .a lot of use.
7'Ce
Erlk Hansen Scout Park
Frates reported slides were obtained for the fiberglass interpretive sign project
at the park but the photos were of poor quality. Frates added, he has had
many conversations with artist John St. Clair regarding a watercolor rendition of
Kenai scenery, the Church, volcanoes, etc. Frates noted, the process would be
very expensive but thought it would look very nice. Frates asked that
Commissioners visit the State Refuge office where some of St. Clair's work is
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JANUARY 6, 2000
PAGE 3
displayed. He added, if the watercolor interpretive sign was developed, it would
not be completed until possibly August due to St. Clair's work schedule.
Elks Hoop Shoot
Frates reported the Elks Hoop Shoot was scheduled for January 15, 2000 and
volunteers were needed. Hultberg stated, members of the Elks had pretty much
handled the event in the past. Frates noted he had many jobs to appoint.
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Kenai Coastal Trail Meeting
Frates encouraged Commissioners to attend the Kenai Coastal Trail meeting
scheduled for January 11, 2000 at 7'00 p.m.
ITEM 8:
OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
Student Representative Peters asked about the status of the cemetery sign.
Frates noted, the sign Was not a high priority because the Street Department
was very busy with snow removal, etc. Sandahl asked ff the appropriate thank-
you letters and newspaper announcements had been made. Frates stated he
would hold off on any newspaper announcements until the sign was in place.
Chairman Hultberg announced he would be absent for the next three
meetings.
Commissioner Sandahl congratulated Peters on his newspaper article.
Sandahl also congratulated Frates on the arrival of his new baby daughter.
Tara Lynn Frates arrived on December 21, 1999.
ITEM 9:
CORRF~PONDENCE-- None
ITEM 10:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO nR I4~'.A~r~ --
None
ITEM 11:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
11-a.
ll-b.
Council Action A~endas of. December 1 and 15, 1999.
1999 / 2000 City LeaEue Basketball Win/Loss Record.
ITEM 12:
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:55 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Barbara L. Roper, Contract Secretary
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JANUARY 6, 2000
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 5, 2000
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~
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ITEM A:
CAL TO
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:
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vvs c HEARmOS
ResolutiOn No. 2000-1 -- Transferring $1,875 in the General Fund for
Parks Department Water Service.
Resolution No. 2000-2 -- Adoptm§ the City of Kenai, Alaska 2000-2001
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State
Grants.
Resolution No. 2000-3 -- Supporting Legislation for Mortgage Loans
Covered Under the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Housing
Assistance Program to be Equal Among All Geographic Areas of Alaska
Within the Specifications of the Funding Program.
*Applications for Renewal of Liquor License --
a. Kenai Golf Course Cafe-- Restaurant/Eating Place- Seasonal
b. Fraternal Order of Eagles #3525
ITEM D:
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COMMISSION[ COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
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5.
6.
7.
Library Commission
Parks & Re~eation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Historic District Board
c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
d. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
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MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of December 15, 1999.
ITEM F:
CORRF~PONDENCE
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
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ITEM H:
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NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2' 500
*Ordinance No. 1845-2000 -- Amending KMC 1.05.010 to Delete the
Requirement for the City Manager to Hold Weekly Staff Meetings with
Department Heads.
*Ordinance No. 1846-2000 -- Repealing and Eliminating References to
the City Health Department in KMC 1.50.010-020 and 12.05.010.
*Ordinance No. 1847-2000-- Repealing KMC 12.15 Relating to the
City's Inspection and Permitting of Restaurants Within the City.
*Ordinance No. 1848-2000 -- IncreaSing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $4,350 in the General Fund for Investigative
Equipment,
Approval -- Lease Agreement Between City of Kenai and the Departm___ent
of Health & Social Services for Approximately 1,147 Square Feet of Office
Space Located on the First Floor of the Kenai City Hall Building/
February 1, 2000 Through January 31,2001/$776.70.
Discussion -- Emergency Operations Center/Possible Funding Grant
from Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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.Discussion --"Millennium Square" (FAA properties)
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
S. Finance Director
6. Public Works Managers
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOUR/TMENT
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AGENDA
KEN~ CITY COUNCIL- RF~ULAR MEL~ING
JANUARY 19, 2000
7:00 P.M.
KEN~ CITT COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.ken~.ak.us
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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)
Mark Schrag -- Appointments to Commissions, Committees and Boards
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 1845-2000 -- Amending KlVIC 1.05.010 to Delete the
Requirement for the City Manager to Hold Weekly Staff Meetings With
Department Heads.
Ordinance No. 1846-2000 -- Repealing and Eliminating References to
the City Health Department in KMC 1.50.010-020 and 12.05.010.
.
Ordinance No. 1847-2000 -- Repealing KlVlC 12.15 Relating to the City's
Inspection and Permitting of Restaurants Within the City.
Ordinance No. 1848-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $4,350 in the General Fund for Investigative
Equipment.
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Resolution No. 2000-3 -- Supporting Legislation for Mortgage Loans
Covered Under the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Housing
Assistance Program to be Equal Among All Geographic Areas of Alaska
Within the Specifications of the Funding Program.
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Remove from table.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2000-3.
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ITEM D:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM E:
le
ITEM F:
Resolution No. 2000-4 -- Transferring $3,400 in the Water and Sewer
Special Revenue Fund to Replace the Sewer Treatment Plant Deionizafion
System.
*2000 Continued Operation of Liquor Licenses
Kenai Joe's Don Jose's Restaurant & Cantina
Pizza Paradisos The Rainbow Bar
BPO Elks Lodge #2425 Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942
Oaken Keg Spirit Shop #58 Kmart Liquor
Eadies Frontier Liquor Peninsula Oilers
COM2/HSSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on A~n§
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Historic District Board
c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
d. Alaska Municipal LeaEue Report
MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of January 5, 2000.
CORRF~PO~ENCE
ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM H:
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NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1849-2000-- Finding That Certain City-Owned Lands
Located in Inlet Woods Subdivision, As Shown on the Attached Exhibits
A and lB, Are Not Required for a Public Purpose.
Approval-- Airport Terminal Car Rental Counter Space
'~'ff~i Space Remodel
Revising Lease Documents
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Approval -- Amendment to Lease/NW V~ of Government Lot 4, Section 3,
TSN, R11W, Seward Meridian - Kenai Peninsula Oilers Baseball Club,
Inc.
Discussion -- Council Policy/Work Sessions for Commissions and
Committees.
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works Managers
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-75:35
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
I~J'2
MEMORANDUM
TO'
FROM'
DATE:
RE:
Parks & Recreation Commission
Mayor and Council Members
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk/~'-'- _
Robert J. Frates, Parks & P~creation
January 26, 2000
Director
MUNICIPAL CEME TER Y CODE AND REG ULA TION CHANGES
Attached is a draft ordinance with suggested changes to both the Kenai Municipal
Code, Chapter 24.15, Adoption of Regulations (for the Kenai Municipal Cemetery) and
the Cemetery Regulations.
KMC 24.15.010, Adoption of Regulations
The change is made to remove "Cemetery Committee" because the committee no longer
exists. The Parks & Recreation Commission has taken over that responsibility,
assisting the City Clerk and the Parks & Recreation Director.
Cemetery Regulations -- Section 1 (b), Plots
Tim Wisniewski, Funeral Director of the Peninsula Memorial Chapels & Crematory has
indicated the cemetery regulations do not reflect what he is currently charging for
opening/closing of graves. The indicated changes accurately reflect the costs he
incurs with his contractor. The definition of summer and winter rates will better
identify when the different rates take effect during the year.
Cemetery Regulations -- Section 2(c) and (f), Interment and Disinterment
It was the original intent of the regulations to limit the grave markers to ground level
markers in order to aid in the ease of maintenance. Because the regulation has not
been followed over the years and the maintenance of the cemetery st. iH requires
mowing around fences, above-ground headstones, etc. in the pioneer section of the
cemetery, it would be better to remove this requirement.
Section 2(/) is being added to give instruction and definition for the City Clerk when
the question arises at the time of a plot purchase, for funeral directors to discuss with
cl/ents, etc. The question has been asked. The current code does 'not speak to the
question. Because cremation is becoming more widely used, the regulation should
include some instruction. The suggested amendments follow those used by other
cemeteries in the state. ·
Cemetery Regulations, Section 3(c), Maintenance
The original intent of this policy was to eliminate articles and other little structures
from impeding maintenance efforts. However, this policy was never enforced.
Currently, a majority of the sites have such articles and it is only the sites that are not
cared for that create maintenance problems for our summer crews. Permitting such
articles, if maintained on an annual basis, should shift some responsibility to the
purchaser of the site to assist keeping the cemetery clean. Moreover, if it becomes
apparent during our annual clean-up that individual sites are not being maintained,
there would be a justification to remove items.
Cemetery Regulations, Section 4[b), General
The current code implies the gates of the cemetery are opened at 7'00 a.m. and closed
after 9:00 p.m. during the months of May through October. However, the gates always
remain open during this period. During November through April, the only time the
gate is closed is when road conditions warrant them being closed. The months when
they may be temporarily closed has been changed to coincide with the definition of
summer and winter in Section l(b). KMC 24.20.010 states the driveways, gates and
fencing of the cemetery shall be maintained by the City and may be closed in periods
of adverse conditions.
Suggested by: Admini
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. *-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDI]
KMC 24.15.010, ENTITLED CEMETERY REGULATIONS AND THE CEMETERY
REGU~TIONS. ' '
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that KMC 24.15.010 and the Cemetery Regulations be amended as prese
in Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this
'2000.
day of____
ATTEST:
John J. Williams, Mayor
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective'
* 2000
* 2000
* 2000
Section 1'
Chapter 24.15 REGULATIONS
24.15.010 Adoption of regulations.
The City Clerk, with the assistance of the [CEMETERY COMMITTEE] Parks &
Recreation Commission, shall establish regulations for the purchase of plots and use
of the cemetery. These regulations shall be effective after approval by the City Council.
Amendments to the regulations shall be submitted by the City Clerk to the City
Council for approval.
Section 2:
CEMETERY REGU~TIONS
Section 1: Plots
b. The City Clerk shall be in charge and have access to said plats for the
purpose of assigning plots upon request, and have charge of burial records, files and
maps which shall be stored by the City of Kenai. The City Clerk shall charge a fee of
$150 per standard plot, $100 for infants or $50 for cremains. Summer charges {June
1 through September 30) for [O]o_pening and closing [CHARGES] graves are [$200]
$500 per standard plot, [$100] $250 for infants and $100 for cremains. Winter
charges IOctober 1 through May 30) will be [A 75% INCREASE] $600 for standard
plots, $250 for infant plots, and $100 for cremains. [FUNERAL DIRECTOR OR
CONTRACTOR WILL NOTIFY CLERK WHEN WINTER RATES WILL APPLY.] Payment
in full for the plot is required at the time of purchase of the plot. Payment for the
opening or closing of the grave is due prior to commencement of work.
Section 2: Interment and Disinterment
c. Only [GROUND LEVEL] markers set in a concrete base shall be used, and
they shall be installed at the head of the grave. If religious practices make the
conformance of this requirement impossible, the old section of the cemetery may be
utilized. This decision will be at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Supervisor
or his designee.
e. No more than one grave marker per p_lot shall be allowed.
f. One (1) casket and up to two (2) cremains may be buffed in a standard or
infant plot. Up to three (3) cremains may be buffed in a standard or infant plot. Only
one (1) cremain may be buffed in a cremain plot.
S~ction 3:
Maintenance
c. [NO ENCLOSURE OF ANY KIND,] Enclosures such as a fence, wall, hedge
or ditch, shall be permitted around or about any grave or burial l!lot [AND NO BURIAL
LOT SHALL BE RAISED ABOVE THE ESTABLISHED GRAVE] only u~)on prior approval
of the Parks & Recreation Director or his/her designee. Wooden benches, boxes,
shelves, toys and other articles upon a grave or burial lot shall [NOT] be permitted
only if maintained on an annual basis. 'Enclosures .and other articles not maintained
and[ or restricting maintenance efforts are. subiect to removal at the discretion of the
Parks & Recreation Director or his/her designee. [TEMPORARY DECORATIONS ARE
PERMITTED DURING RELIGIOUS, NATIONAL AND STATE HOLIDAYS.]
Section 4: General
b. No person shall enter the Kenai Municipal Cemetery except through the
established access routes. The vehicle gate will be open daily from [7:00 A.M. to 9:00
P.M. DURING THE MONTHS OF MAY THROUGH OCTOBER] June 1 through
September 30. [DURING THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER THROUGH APRIL, TI The
vehicle gate [WILL BE OPEN FOR BURIALS ONLY] may be temporarily closed due to
bad road conditions from October 1 through May 31. The cemetery is open year-round
for pedestrian traf~c.
c. [KEYS TO THE KEN~ MUNICIPAL CEMETERY ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.]
[D.] No burials shall be within the city limits except on homesteads owned by or
resided on by the deceased. Such homesteads must be five (5) acres or larger. Private
cemeteries within the city limits on the date of passage of Ordinance 1108-85 may
continue in use but are limited to their platted size. A burial permit will still be
required from the City Clerk if the burial is to be on a homestead or private cemetery
within the city limits.
CITY OF KENAi
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
MEMORANDUM
~JU)PROVL~ BY COUNCIL
DATE:
RE'
Mayor John Williams and the Kenai City Council
Cary R. Graves, City Attorney
January 13, 2000
Council Policy Regarding Work Sessions for Commissions and Committees
During the meeting of December 15, 1999, Council requested that I draft a policy regarding
work sessions for commissions and committees. I reviewed the minutes of the meeting to get
the intent of Council for the policy. The proposed policy is as follows:
The Kenai City Council has authority under KMC 1.90.050 to regulate
meetings of the City's commissions and committees. Pursuant to that
authority, the Council wishes to establish the following policy for work
sessions for commissions and committees.
Commissions and committees of the City of Kenai shall get Council
approval to hold work sessions that are to be held on a date other than that
of a regularly scheduled meeting or at a time immediately prior to a
regularly scheduled meeting (for example, a 6:00 p.m. work session before a
7:00 p.m. meeting).
However, work sessions may be held without Council approval if they occur
on the night of the regularly scheduled meeting at or after the time of the
regularly scheduled meeting.
During work sessions, only items on the meeting's agenda may be discussed
and no formal actions may be taken. All commission and committee
meetings must be given appropriate public notice.
Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.
CRG/sp