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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-07-10 Beautification PacketITEM 1: KENAI BEAUTIFICATION CA3MMITTEE JULY 10, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI COU'ffC~ CHAMBERS ~--;~AGENDA~ CALl, TO ORDER & ROIL CAlL , ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF ~-0-~.~ - June 12, 2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Mike Colton-- Automatic Sprinkler System ITEM 5: OLD BUSINGS a. Discu~on -- Plant Selection ITEM 6: NEW BUlkINESS ,, ITEM 7: ae Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: ITEM 9: INFO~TION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2001. City Council Action Agendas of June 6 and 20, 2001. 6/26/01 Kevin War/ng Assoc/ates letter regarding a comprehensive plan briefing to be made at the July 18 Kenai City Counc/1 meeting (Commission members are urged to attend). ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT ITEM 1' ITEM 2' ITEM 3' KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JI~E 12, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS '**AGENDA"' CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTF~ -- May 8, 2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO _~ ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Summer Weeding Schedule Discussion -- Visitors Center/State of Alaska Plant List and Plan ITEM 7: _REPORTS Com_mittee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMRNT,~ ITEM 9: a, INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 3,2001. City Council Action Agendas of May 2, 16 and 30, 2001. ITEM 10' ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JUNE 12, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7'05 p.m. p.m. The roll was taken and confirmed as follows: The quorum was lost at 7:45 Members Present: Members Absent: Non-Voting Members Absent: Others Present: Brown (left at 8:05 p.m.), Dimmick, Hett (left at 7:45 p.m.), Nelson Buffmgton, Rogers Overturf Parks and Recreation Director Frates, Councilwoman Swarner, Contract Secretary Shalev ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Dimmick requested the addition of the Garden of Week.to be added as Item 5-a. The amended agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- May 8,2001 The minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Garden of the Week The Committee discussed the general criteria and requirements for awarding homes or businesses with Garden of the Week. It was decided the Salamantof Building would be the first to be awarded this summer. Dimmick suggested each of the members keep one or two other possibilities in mind for future awards. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Summer Weeding Schedule · The weeding schedule for this week: Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m. · The Rotary bed is in need of weeding and cleaning. Dimmick stated she would tend to this bed with the help of student volunteers. Dan's TV is still not done; this area will need attention soon. Regarding the Paradisos area, Dimmick stated, with the help Of student volunteers, she should be able to f'mish this by Friday. Discussion -- Visitors Center/State of Alaska Plant List and Plan Dimmick distributed a plant list and plan for the Visitors Center. The Committee discussed the plan and other generalities regarding this area and its potential for plant growth. The Committee made several comments and small changes to the overall plan, including: · Avoid bare topsoil in areas as this promotes the growth of chickweed. · - If Parks and Recreation can manage sod cutting, the Committee can ensure it is done properly and in areas needed. Additionally, if the sod is cut by P&R, money will be saved on the contractor's fee. The Visitors Center flowerbeds will be perennial beds. The Committee spoke briefly regarding various native flowers to be used in the beds including: dwarf dogwood, starflowers, and irises · Weed cloth should be used in the new beds. Brown and Dimmick both offered to donate weed cloth from their personal supplies. · Dimmick will approach the contractor about getting a bench. · Director Frates stated his crew would dig out the existing gravel from the side of the building. Upon replacing the gravel with topsoil, rose bushes could be planted in this area. Frates drew a rudimentary drawing on the chalkboard to help illustrate the area in which he could envision new rose bushes. The Committee was in agreement with the idea and possible placement of new bushes. ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair-- None 7-b. following: Parks/k Recreation Director-- Director Frates rePorted on the Steve Booth began herbicide spraying along the Spur Highway to Willow Street. This spray is a low residual spray and should be completed by Friday. The new sidewalk for plaques at the Left Hansen Park had been completed. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner reported on the following: · Requested the Committee to consider the idea of having a 'mass planting day' around Memorial Day weekend. Swarner stated a designated planting day could be similar to the idea of the citywide BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 12, 2001 PAGE 2 trash cleanup day. The Committee spoke briefly about this idea and, alternatively, the idea of an annual fall cleanup day to get beds ready for winter. ITEM 8: OIYESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- None ITEM 9: IKFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2001. City Council Action Agendas of May 2, 16 and 30, 2001. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8' 15 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Sharon Gaudet Shalev, Contract Secretary BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 12,2001 PAGE 3 KENAI PARKS/k, RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 7, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 3,2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS ao East End Trail Clean-up ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of May 2 and 16,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of May 8,2001. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KEN~ PARKS ~ RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 7, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING MINUT~ ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Members Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Gifford, Castimore, Sandahl, Hultberg Members Absent: Steiner Others Present: Councilman Frazer, Councilwoman Porter, Parks Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL Wisniewski added Chuck Smalley to Item 4, Persons Scheduled To Be Heard. With no other additions and/or corrections noted the Agenda was approved as amended. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES- May 3,2001 The Minutes of May 3,2001 were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Chuck Smalley, Kenai Elks Lodge # 2425 Smalley presented Director Frates with free passes to the celebrity basketball game scheduled for June 9 for distribution to kids at the teen center. For the fifth year in a row and on behalf of the Kenai Elks Lodge Smalley presented the Parks and Recreation Department with a check in the amount of $1,500.00. The funds raised are through the Lodge's Social Community Welfare Committee. Discussion took place on the support provided by the Kenai Elks Lodge throughout the year that consists of the monetary donation that provides the Teen Center with games and equipment and also the Lodge members who volunteer to chaperone the teen dances. The Commission thanked Smalley for the generous donation and for their continued community support. ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS- None ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS East End Trail Clean Up Frates announced there would be brush clean-up of East End Trail on Saturday, June 9 and requested help from the Commission. He noted, the work party would consist of members from the Kenai Fire Department and the Borough's spruce bark beetle team and it was anticipated the brush would be hauled to Lawton and put through the chipper. Municipal. Park Frates announced a clean up effort would also take place at Municipal Park. He will seek assistance from the Young Marines who are looking for a. camp area for 20 to 30 kids. Councilwoman Porter stated she visited Municipal Park and found it still very closed off and although it is busy, there is still no room for families. Porter also stated she walked through with Mayor Williams and Councilwoman Swarner to show them the poor condition of the Park and they all agreed something must be done. Porter suggested the trees be undercut to provide more room and the dead trees be removed. A lengthy discussion ensued which covered the barabaras in the area, playground equipment, etc. Porter stated, if there ws no money in the budget, to present a plan to City Council as they would support any effort to clean the Park. Hultberg suggested the plan provided by Daniel Castimore a few years ago once again be considered. The plan was reviewed by Commissioners. MOTION: Commissioner Castimore MOVED to recommend City Council contract out to clear the underbrush, remove the remaining spruce bark beetle killed trees, trim the trees, and add more park benches, picnic tables, and trail gravel to enhance Municipal Park this summer. Commissioner Hultberg SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Baxter Yes I Gifford Yes Sandahl lYes Castimore Yes Steiner Absent Hultber§ Yes Wisniewski Yes . MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 7: REPORTS PARKS &; RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 7, 2001 PAGE 2 7-a. Commission Chair- Wisniewski commented on the following: · Stated the Welcome to Kenai sign looked nice. · Asked the status of the Adopt-a-Park program and Frates listed those individuals and businesses that adopted a park and/or'planter and their locations. · Asked the status of the skateboard park and Frates reported an ordinance for funding the skateboard park would be on the next council meeting agenda for public hearing. The bids are out and due back by June 27, 2001. Castimore asked why there was such a delay. Frazer explained the Code requires a bid process and he also explained the timeline for the process. ?-b. Director- Frates reported the following: · A meeting was held with the kids regarding the skateboard park where the plans were discussed and the kids recommended that a half-pipe be included. The meeting went well and some good suggestions were made. The location of the Park was also discussed and Wisniewski stated he heard through a friend that the Schlumberger building is available. No information was available on the property with regard to who owns it and whether or not the pad was contaminated. · Summer work crews were busy with planting, weeding, and watering. 7-c. City Council Liaison - Councilman Frazer reported Linda Snow, the new City Manager would report to work on July 16~. A reception will be held for her on August 3 at the Kenai Visitors Center and the Parks Commission was invited to attend. ITEM 8: COMMISSION (~IIES?IONS & COMMENTS Commissioner Hultberg informed Frates of some damaged playground equipment in Municipal Park and Frates stated he would investigate it. Hultberg asked the status of the Erik Hansen Boy Scout sign and Frates reported it would be in place within a few weeks. Commissioner Sandabl asked about the status of the banners and Frates informed the Commission the Art Guild did not have the volunteers to produce more banners and other sources will be considered. It was recommended the existing banners be placed in a smaller area and not §o all the way to Forest Drive. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Council Action Agendas of May 2 and 16,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of May 8,2001. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT PARKS & REC~ATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 7, 2001 PAGE 3 MOTION: ,, , Commissioner Sandahl MOVED for adjournment. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 8' 15 p.m. Respect~lly submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 7, 2001 PAGE 4 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCH.- REGULAR MEETING JUKE 6, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS httD' //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: PUBLIC HEARINGS . 2. 3. 4. Ordinance No. 1913-2001 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1,2001 and Ending June 30, 2009.. Resolution No. 2001-34 -- Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1,2001 and Ending June 30, 2002. Resolution No. 2001-35 -- Transferring $7,200 in the General Fund Shop for Purchase of Grader Tires. Resolution No. 2001-36 -- Transferr/ng $19, 870 in the Street Improvements Capital Project Fund for Engineering the Mission, Cook, Upland and Main Improvement Project. Se . Resolution No. 2001-37 -- Transferring $9,420 in the General Fund to Purchase Communications Department Office Furniture. Resolution No. 2001-38 -- Awarding the Bid to Air Tek, Inc. for Kenai Airpo~ Terminal Fluorescent Light Repair and Replacement - 2001 for the Basic Bed of $9,765.00 Plus Additive Alternates 1, 2 and 3 at $29,504.00 for a Total of $39,269.00. e *Transfer of Liquor License -- Transfer From to Schilling Alaska, Inc., d/b/a Uptown Motel/Louie's to Same Corporation Owned by Different Share Holders. -1- ITEM D: le 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: Xe e ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: le e , 0 So COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report *Regular Meeting of May 16, 2001. *Special Meeting of May 30, 2001. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1914-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,635,000 in the General Fund for Transfer to the Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund and the Skateboard Park Capital Project Fund. *Ordinance No. 1915-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.321 (Bed and Breakfast Establishments) to Provide: 1) That Applicants Must Provide Evidence of Being Current on All City Obligations Prior to Issuance of a Permit; 2) To Provide for an Annual/Report Summarizing On-Site Activity for the Year; 3) Setting Forth Standards for Revocation of Conditional Use Permits for Non-Compliance with the Terms of the Permit, Violations of thc Kenai Zoning Code, or Delinquency in City Obligations. *Ordinance No. 1916-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.150 (Conditional Uses) to Provide: 1) That Applicants Must Provide Evidence of Being Current on All City Obligations Prior to Issuance of a Permit; 2) To Provide for an Annual Report Summarizing On-Site Activity for the Year; 3) Setting Forth Standards for Revocation of Conditional Use Permits for Non-Compliance with the Terms of the Permit, Violations of the Kenai -2- . Zoning Code, or Delinquency in City Obligations. *Ordinance No. 1917-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,562.50 in the General Fund for Police Department Small Tools. , *Ordinance No. 1918-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $50,000 in the Bridge Access Road Water and Sewer Capital Project Fund. , *Ordinance No. 1919-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $30,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Gill Street Crossing Capital Project Fund for a New Water Main. 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: ADJOURKMENT -3- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REG~ MEETING JUNE 20, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~ http://~vw, ci.kcnai.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 n° 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: ,,, , ITEM C: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes} Jim Bielefeld -- Peninsula Air Fair Update ,PUBLIC HEARINGS le Ordhmnce No. 1914-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,635,000 in the General Fund for Transfer to the Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund and the Skateboard Park Capital Project Fund. Substitute Ordinance No. 1914-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,745,000 in the General Fund For Transfer to the Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund and the Skateboard Park Capital Project Fund. Ordinance No. 1915-2001--Amendin§ KMC 14.20.321 (Bed and Breakfast Establishments) to Provide: 1) That Applicants Must Provide Evidence of Being Current on All City Obligations Prior to Issuance of a Permit; 2} To Provide for an Annual/Report Summarizing On-Site Activity for the Year; 3) Setting Forth Standards for Revocation of Conditional Use Permits for Non-Compliance with the Terms of the Permit, Violations of the Kenai Zoning Code, or Delinquency in City Obli§ations. Ordinance No. 1916-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.150 (Conditional Uses) to Provide: 1) That Applicants Must Provide Evidence of Being Current on All City Obligations Prior to Issuance of a Permit; 2) To Provide for an Annual Report Summarizing On-Site Activity for the Year; 3) Setting Forth Standards for Revocation of Conditional Use Permits for Non-Compliance with the Terms of the Permit, Violations of the Kenai Zoning Code, or Delinquency in City Obligations. -1- . . 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.. 16. Ordinance No. 1917-2001 -- Increasmg Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,562.50 in the General Fund for Police Department Small Tools. Ordinance No. 1918-2001 -- Increasmg Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $50,000 in the Bridge Access Road Water and Sewer Capital Project Fund. Ordinance No. 1919-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $30,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Gill Street Crossm~ Capital Project Fund for a New Water Main. ae Substitute Ordinance No. 1919-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and appropriations by $41,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Gill Street Crossm§ Capital Project Fund for a New Water Main. Resolution No. 2001-39 -- Awarding Janitorial Contracts for the City Administration Bufldin§ and the Kenai Community Library to Integrity Janitor/al Company for the Period July 1,2001 Through June 30, 2002. Resolution No. 2001-40 -- Awarding a Contract for Professional Engineering Services for the Project Entitled Wastewater Facility Master Plan to CH2M Hill for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $275,000. Resolution No. 2001-41 -- Transferring $12,089 in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund to Increase Funds Available to Purchase a Steam Generator. Resolution No. 2001-42 -- Transferring $15,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for Soft Excavation and Testing at the Jet Fuel Facility. Resolution No. 2001-43 -- Awarding the Bid to Bob's Services, Inc. for a Steam Generator-2001 for the Total Amount of $71,982. Resolution No. 2001-44 -- Approving a Contract to Peninsula Construction, Inc. for the Project Entitled, "Mission Avenue, Cook Avenue, Upland Street and Main Street -- Street Improvements" for the Total Amount of $162,952.10. Resolution No. 2001-45 -- Awarding a Contract to Harbor Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Kenai Petrol Express for Furnishing and Dispensing Unleaded Fuel at the Service Station Located at 11152 Kenai Spur Highway. R~solution No. 2001-46 -- Awarding Contracts to Doyle's Fuel Service, Inc. to Furnish and Deliver Unleaded Fuel and to Harbor Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Alaska Off Sales to Furnish and Deliver Diesel Fuel No. 1 and No. 2. Resolution No. 2001-47 -- Awarding a Contract to Blazy Construction for the Project Entitled, "Multipurpose Facility Refrigeration 2001" for the Basic Bid Plus All Alternates for the Total Amount of $1,231,986. Resolution No. 2001-48 -- Approving an Amendment Adding Construction Administration and Inspection Services to Architects Alaska/Klauder & Co. Associated Architect's Professional Services Agreement on the Project Entitled, "Multipurpose Facility. Refrigeration 2001" for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $59,500. -2- 17. ITEM D: , 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: o ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: o 0 , o 10. ,w-. 11. *Liquor License Transfer-- Uptown Motel/Louie's; Schilling Alaska Inc., Stock Transfer. COMMISSION[ COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report MINUTES *Regular Meeting of June 6, 2001. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1920-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $21,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund, the General Fund and the Bridge Access/Frontage Water Main Capital Projects Fund. Approval -- Kenai Mumcipal Airport Logo Approval -- ERA Aviation Lease Renewal/2001-2006. Approval -- Assignment of Lease -- Dan Roberts to Pingo Properties, Inc. and Geoffrey M. Graves, Individually/Lot 6A, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision No. 4. Approval-- Sublease Agreement-- Robert J. Johnson to Mitchell's Auto and Truck Repair, Inc./Lot 5, Block 5, General Aviation Apron. Approval-- Approval of Capital Project -- Water Lines in Support of FAA Tract; Tract C, Daubenspeck; and BOR Restricted Airport Lands Tract. Approval -- Sale of Lots 18, 19, 20, 26 & 27, Block 12, Inlet Woods Subdivision -- Sale Brochure. Approval -- Sale of Lot 12, Block 13 and Lot 8, Block 11, Inlet Woods Subdivision -- Sale Brochure. Approval -- Kena/Spur Unity Trail Easement (Near Beaver Creek). -3- 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 -4- FROM · ~AX ~0. ' 9~6096 KEVIN WRRING ASS( i~lc~nning * economics · mc~nogemen~ June 26, 2001 The Honorable John J. Williams Mayor of the City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 7794 I ,, RECEIVED .... I KEi AI' CITy, CLERKi Dear Mayor Williams: The City of Kenai recently selected Kevin Waring Associates to prepare the Ci~'s n~w Compmhens~e Plan. We am sch~lult~l to bd~f you and Cit~ Council members on the project at the City Council's July 18n meeting. This letter is to introduc~ you and council membem to some k,y faot~ about the proje~ in advance of the July 18~ meeting. · Project purpose. The purpose of the project is to develop a new strategic Comprehensive Plan for land use and community improvements for adoption and implementation by the City of Kenai. · Special iSSues. Special attention will be give to planning issues related to the Daubenspeck Tra~, the Kenai Spur Highway corridor, and the municipal airport. , Strategic planning workshop, in September, the planning team will oonduot a Iooal stm~gic planning workshop wi~ P & Z mmmissionem and a broad cross-section of the community to develop strategic goals for the Comprehensive Plan. Public participation and review. The work plan provides for substantial work time in Kenai for daha ex~lle~ion and int~ntie~, and wo~shops and reviews with the Planning Commission and advisory groups. The oonsultant t~am and ci~ staff will also combine effo~s on a public information program about the project. 2020 Bc~nbuGt Circle * Rnchorc~e. Rla~kc~ 99504 * (q07) 337-~i~- FROM ' Jun. 2_7 2B81 08:07RM P3 Products. The project will produce a new Comprehensive Plan that addmsse~ futura land use and community improvement~, along wi~ an implementation plan of recommended actions to carry out the plan. The plan will I~ a working tool for the Ciht as it makes maior decisions about futura community development. · Schedule, We have begun collecting and analyzing background infonmfion. The Strategic Pl~ning Wo~shop is plann~l f~r September, with additional local meetings to review interim reports and plan alternatives as the project progresses. Our goal is to complete a Final Draft Plan, a~prov~l by the Planning and Zoning Commi~ion, by next May. · Consultant team. The consultant team consists of Kevin Waring of Kevin Waring Assodates (Anchorage), Eileen Bechtol of Becht=l Planning and Development (Homer), and Eli~beth Benson of 8enson Planning Associates (Anchorage). Together, the planning team has over six d~de~ of planning experience ~th Naska communities. In closing, our professional commitment is to provide the City of Kenai with new Comprehensive Plan that reflec~ oommuni~ goals, r~pond$ to communi~ concerns, has public acceptance, and can serve as a practical planning guide as the C[~ of K~nai grow~ and develops in the ¥~am ahead. ! look forward to meeting with you and the Clty Council on July 18m, and an opportunit~ to respond to any questions or i~ue$ that you or CI~ Council members may have about tl~e project at that time. Very truly yours, Kevin Waring