HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-08 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 8, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- May 11, 2004
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Volunteer Planting
ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Weeding Schedule
Discussion -- Visitors Center Flower Bed
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Summary of May 6, 2004.
City Council Action Agenda of May 5 and 19, 2004.
Steve Shearer Memorial Committee Information.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO
ATTEND THE MEET'J:N6:
CAROL-- 283-8231
BOB -- 283-3692
OR,
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 11, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
ITEM 2'
ITEM 3:
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 13, 2004
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Summer Plantin~ Plannin~
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Volunteer ?1ant Day/May 29, 2004
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
(~UESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 9'
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
City Council Action Agenda of April 7 and 21, 2004.
2004 Kenai Peninsula Clean-Up Day Schedule informational flyer.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 11, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALl,
Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. and the roll was
confirmed as follows:
Members present:
Members absent:
Others present:
M. Dimmick, L. Seymour, K. Moore, H. Brown
J. Rogers, L. Nelson and C. Canady
Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Council Member Swarner
ITEM 2:
..AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Brown MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member Seymour
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
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APPROVAL OF MEETING SUM~Y -- April 13, 2004
There were no changes or corrections to the meeting summary and it was approved as
presented.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Summer Planting Planning
The Committee discussed the flower bed in front of the Public Safety Building and
Director Frates reported he and Fire Chief Walden continue to investigate how to
eliminate maintenance on the island.
Other items discussed were:
· The Rotary flower bed needed cleaning and it was suggested they begin
their efforts at this bed beginning at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 15, prior to attending
the community clean-up barbecue at 2:00 p.m.
· A suggestion to pass out flyers for the May 29 volunteer planting at the
clean-up barbecue.
· General discussion relating to flower beds and cleaning required.
ITEM 6:
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NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Volunteer Plant Day/May 29, 2004
Comments included:
· Members bring a dish to share for the May 29 barbecue.
· The Care Center group plant circle planters with other volunteers.
· Volunteers have been confn'med for the Blue Star Memorial, All-America
City Sign, Erik Hansen Park, Recreation Center, and visitors Center.
· The summer crew will fertilize before the planting day.
· General discussion related to planting.
ITEM 7: REPORTS.
Committee Chair-- No report.
7-b. Parks & Recreation Director -- Frates reported his summer crew was
making good progress; banners are anticipated to be put up this week; Little League
begins May 15; adult softball begins May 27; approximately seven tournaments are
scheduled for the summer; the summer crew will begin to till the community gardens;
and, approximately 15 people have requested garden plots.
7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Council Member Swamer reported the
following:
· She and Janice Chumley were on Sound-Off speaking of the "Plat A Row
for the Hungry" program and mentioned the volunteer planting day.
· Budget work sessions had wrapped up and the Beautification budget was
looking good.
· Commission/committee meetings are planned to be returned to a
monthly schedule and a contract secretary will be attending.
ITEM 8:
(~UESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
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lO-b.
City Council Action Agenda of April 7 and 21, 2004.
2004 Kenai Peninsula Clean-Up Day Schedule informational flyer.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:33 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 11, 2004
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KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION
MAY 6, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 4, 2004
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Ross Baxter-- Frisby Golf
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
Discussion -- Summer Flea Market/Multipurpose Facility
REPORTS
Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8'
COMMISSION ~UESTIONS/h COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of April 7 and 21, 2004.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of April 13, 2004.
"2004 Kenai Peninsula Clean-Up" Flyer
"Kenai Community Gardens" Flyer
Beautification Committee, "Come Grow With Us" Planting Day Flyer.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION
MAY 6, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
VICE CHAIR MIKE BAXTER, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/is ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Baxter called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. The roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Others Present:
D. Sandahl, M. Baxter, K. Steiner, R. Mills
D. Hultberg, J. Castimore, and T. Wemer-Quade
Parks & Recreation Director Frates and Council Member
Ross
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes made to the agenda and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- March 4, 2004
There were no changes to the meeting summary and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Ross Baxter-- Frisby Golf
Mr. Baxter introduced the game of disk golf to the Commission and explained the
general guidelines, rules, and basic aspects of the game and suggested reasons why
East End Park would be a suitable location to situate this game. Ross noted some
success in gathering interest and is currently talking to schools, Rotary Clubs in order
to continue building support. Ross' intent is not to run a club, but has interest in
getting a club formed.
A general discussion followed relating to size of property needed, course design, and
other possible properties to use. Ross offered the following additional information:
· Ordering of supplies takes 40-45 days, plus installation time.
· Course design can eliminate liability related to homes nearby.
· His suggested course offers a lot of space.
· The course could be easily adapted to a nine-hole course nearby.
· For an 18-hole course with baskets and concrete pads, an approximate
cost is $22,000.
Sandahl stated his preference for an initial nine-hole course on the backside until an
indication of interest is known. Baxter suggested a special meeting be requested after
Ross develops a nine-hole course design and cost estimate.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Summer Flea Market/Multipurpose Facility
Frates offered a brief presentation relating to the flea market request for proposals and
thanked the Commission for the suggestion. Discussion followed it which it was noted
the due date for proposals is May 14 at 5:00 p.m., which will not afford enough time to
include an recommended award on the council's agenda for their May 19 meeting.
Council Member Ross suggested the director and attorney work up an addendum and
change the deadline to May 14 at 9:00 a.m. rather than 5:00 p.m.
Commission agreed an addendum be published in order for a recommendation for
award be included on the May 19 council meeting agenda.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Commission Chair-- No report.
7-b. Director -- Frates reported the following:
· Pre-season maintenance tasks were underway including opening
restrooms, turning on water, opening the tent campground, playground inspections;
ball field preparation; and remove of sand from turf areas.
· Little League opening ceremonies is scheduled for May 8 with League play
beginning May 15.
· Adult softball begins May 27.
· Reported dates for community clean-up, cemetery clean-up, planting day
and banner information.
7-¢. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Ross noted:
· He would discuss with council the Commission's request for a special
meeting in June to discuss Frisbee golf and adding an amendment to the flea market
request for proposes to change the due time to 9:00 a.m. instead of 5:00 p.m.
· Suggested discussions relating to development/expansion of Section 36,
Municipal Park or East End Trail be placed on future agendas to keep focus on the
issues. He added, if a grant is pursued, it is always a good idea to demonstrate
support through meetings and discussions.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION (~UESTIONS & COMMENTS
Sandahl stated he liked seeing the bike trails being used and users are taking care of
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MAY 6, 2004
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it. Although not a priority, he would like to see the trail used for a community even
some day. Ross reported the Kenai/Soldotna Rotary Clubs are working on an event
that will begin at Kenai Central High School.
Mills stated he was anxious to lend his ideas and support to the Commission.
Baxter stated he was not pleased with the unsightliness of the bands of lumber stored
in the front parking lot of Home Depot.
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
10-b.
10-¢.
10-d.
10-e.
Council Action Agendas of April 7 and 21, 2004.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of April 13, 2004.
"2004 Kenai Peninsula Clean-Up" Flyer
"Kenai Community Gardens" Flyer
Beautification Committee, "Come Grow With Us" Planting Day Flyer.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:37 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 6, 2004
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KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 8~ 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- May 11, 2004
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Volunteer Planting
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Weeding Schedule
Discussion -- Visitors Center Flower Bed
ITEM 7' REPORTS
Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 8'
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 9' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Summary of May 6, 2004.
City Council Action Agenda of 5 and 19, 2004.
Steve Shearer Memorial Committee Information
ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO
ATTEND THE MEET'lNG:
CAROL-- 283-8231
BOB -- 283-3692
OR,
AGENDA
K~NAI CITY COUNCIL- IF.~ULA/MEETING
MAY 5, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http' / / www.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 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)
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ITEM C:
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Sadie Moore -- ICAN Program, Community At-Reach Program
R~'-_PORTS OF lfp_u ASS~M_nLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNC]I~,.
ITEM D:
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Ordinance No. 2037-2004-- Amending KMC 23.40.080 to Provide for a
Five Year Maximum Period of Reemployment for Those Persons
Participating in the PERS Opt-Out and Reemployment Provisions of AS
39.35.150(b).
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Remove from table.
Consideration of ordinance.
Substitute Ordinance No. 2037-2004-- Amending KMC
23.40.080 to Provide for a Five Year Maximum Period of
Reemployment for Those Persons Parficipa~§ in the PERS Opt-
Out and Reemployment Provisions of AS 39.35.150(b).
Ordinance No. 2038-2004-- Finding That Certain City-Owned Airport
Land, Described as Tract A, Baron Park No. 12 (Preliminary Plat),
Consi~tin§ of Approximately 16 Acres Adjacent to Marathon Road, is Not
Required for a Public Purpose and Can Be Sold, Providing a Deed of
Release is Obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Ordinance No. 2039-2004-- F/riding That Certain City-Owned Airport
Land, Described as Baron Park No. 6, Consisting of Approximately 15
Acres Adjacent to Marathon Road, is Not Required for a Public Purpose
and Can Be Sold.
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ITEM E:
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM F:
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ITEM G:
Ordinance No. 2040-2004 -- Amendin§ KMC 7.05.010 to Provide for a
Flat Tax on Aircraft.
Resolution No. 2004-18 -- Increasing the Water and Sewer Rates and
Deposits.
Resolution No. 2004-19 -- Awarding the Bid to Norris & Sons for 8,000
Cubic Yards of Street Maintenance Sand for thc Total Amount of
$43,920.
Resolution No. 2004-20 -- Transferring $2,500 in the General Fund for
a Reception for Northern Dynasty Ltd. and the Pebble Mine Project.
Resolution No. 2004-21 -- Transferr/ng $30,000 in the Water and Sewer
Fund for Construction of a Vactor Truck Dump Station.
Resolution No. 2004-22 -- In Support of the Immediate Construction of
a Fiber Optic Cable Linking Anchorage, Kenai, Homer and Kodiak.
Resolution No. 2004-23 -- Approving a Contract to Quality Electric for
the Project Entitled Kenai Municipal Airport Security System - 2004 for
Individual Lump Sum Amounts Totaling $281,101 Which Includes the
Basic System and Additive Alternates I Through 4.
*Liquor License Renewal-- Mr. D's/Beverage Dispensary Tourism
COMMISSION! COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on A~/n§
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
Arctic Winter Games
Stranded Gas Committee
*April 19, 2004 BudEet Work Session Notes.
*Regular Meet/nE of April 21, 2004.
*April 27, 2004 Bud§et Work Session Notes.
CORRESPO~ENCE
ITRM H:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM I:
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hEW BUSINGS
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Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 2041-2004-- Finding Certain City-Owned Land,
Described as Tract A-5, Dena'ina Point Estates, Consisting of 9.630
Acres, is Not Required for a Public Purpose and Can Be Sold.
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*Ordinance No. 2042-2004-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $672 in the General Fund Library Department for a
State Grant.
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*Ordinance No. 2043-2004-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $30,000 in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund for
Short Term Parking Lot Renovations.
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*Ordinance No. 2044-2004-- Amending Title 14 of the Kenai Zoning
Code by Adopting KMC 14.20.175 for the Regulation of Adult Businesses.
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ITEM K:
Discussion -- Schedule Joint Work Session with Kenai Visitors
Convention Bureau Board of Directors.
Discussion -- Lawton Acres Preliminary Review.
Discussion -- Impr, o~e_men, ts to Airport Lots 5 and. 6, FBO Subdivision.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
~J~MIK!STRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
_EXECUTIVE SESSION.- Annual evaluations of City Attorney and City Clerk.
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
MAY 19, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
httr)://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)
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Representative Kelly Wolf-- Officer John Watson Citation
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ITEM C:
Commendation for Valor-- Presentation by Chief Kopp to Kenai Fire
Department Paramedic Engineer John Wichman.
Anjani Salonen and Karl Palm -- Senators Stevens & Murkowski
.Internships/Request for Support. .
REPORTS OF KpB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2041-2004-- Finding Certain City-Owned Land,
Described as Tract A-5, Dena'ina Point Estates, Consisting of 9.630
Acres, is Not Required for a Public Purpose and Can Be Sold.
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Ordinance No. 2042-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $672 in the General Fund Library Department for a
State Grant.
,
Ordinance No. 2043-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $30,000 in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund for
Short Term Park/ng Lot Renovations.
.
Ordinance No. 2044-2004 -- Amending Title 14 of the Kenai Zoning
Code by Adopting KMC 14.20.175 for the Regulation of Adult Businesses
,
.
Resolution No. 2004-24 -- Awarding a Contract to for the
Management and Administration of a Summer Flea Market at the Kenai
Multipurpose Facility.
Resolution No. 2004-25 -- Awarding a $19,800 Contract to Edwin L.
Goggia for Professional Services at Vintage Pointe Manor.
Resolution No. 2004-26 -- Transferring $4,000 in the Recreation
Department to Purchase a Used Pickup.
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*Liquor License Transfer-- From Don Jose's, d/b/a Don Jose's
Restaurant & Cantina to Carter Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Dona Jose's
Restaurant & Cantina.
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*Restaurant Designation Permit Application -- Carter Enterprises,
Inc., d/b/a Don Jose's Restaurant & Cantina.
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
a.
Beautification Committee
Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
Alaska Municipal League Report
Kenai Chamber of Commerce
Arctic Winter Games
Stranded Gas Committee
ITEM F: MINUTES
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*Work Session Notes of May 3, 2004
*Regular Meeting of May 5, 2004.
ITEM G:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS
~/_.~_~/~/~ Discussion -- Lawton Acres
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
Ordinance No. 2045-2004 -- Adoptin§ thc Annual Bud§et for ~the Fiscal
Year Commencin§ July 1, 2004 and Endin§ June 30, 2005.
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*Ordinance No. 2046-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $125,000 in the Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund
to Repaint the Building Exterior.
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*Ordinance No. 2047-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $5,000 in the Council on Aging - Title III Fund for
Food and a Computer.
Approval -- Removal of Plat Note Restriction for Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10,
Block 4, Strawberry Hill Estates, KPB File 2004-097; KPBPC Resolution
No. 2004-16.
Approval-- Lease Application/Division of Forestry-- Lot 4, FBO
Subdivision No. 7.
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Approval -- Lease Application / David Schilling, d/b / a Schilling Rentals --
Lots 13 & 14, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park.
/,~~ 9. Approval -- Lease Application/Mike Spisak, d/b/a Bellair, Inc. -- Tract
~ , . ~_ _ - A, General Aviation Apron No. 2.
~' ITEI~f J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K:
ADMI~STRATION 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
Steve Shearer Memorial Committee
51402 Josie Street
Kenai, Alaska 99611
(907)776-8426, fax (907)776-8462
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.: 'L.:,I C,TY CLE nK
May 26, 2004
Kenai City Council
Kenai City Council Chambers
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Re: Steve Shearer Memorial
Dear Council Members,
The construction of the sign is progressing as planned. It should actually be completed
within two weeks and we will soon be on sight to begin the garden and frame structure. I
have especially enjoyed working with Bob Frates who has always been accessible and
easy to work with.
On Friday, July 9t~ at 5:30pm we have scheduled a dedication ceremony which we invite
you all to attend. It would also please us to have Mayor Williams say a few words.
Following the ceremony, at 6:00pm a commemorative softball game will be played and at
8:00pm, a BBQ.
I will inform you of the ceremony agenda at a later date. We hope to see you there.
Thank you again.
~~K~iy Shearer
cc: Parks & Recreation Commission
October 22. 2003
Mr. Bob Frates
Kenai Parks and Recreation
Members of thc Kenai City Council
Dear Mr. Frates and Members of the Kenai City-Council,
We are writing in support of and to share our feelings about a request to
name the Kenai softball fields after Steve Shearer.
We met Steve ~he day he got off the plane in the early 1970's and were very
close through the remainder of his life. We feel that his contribution to
organized softball and the Kenat community in general, more than justifies
naming the Kenai ball fields in his memory.
From the humble beginnings of 2 or 3 "Bar" teams that got together and
played slow pitch anywhere we could find a spot, Steve always took ~he lead
in encouraging people to turn out, rounding up the umpires, and dragging the
equipment around in the back of his truck. He was instrumental in working
with Kao McGillvery at the very start of the Kenai men's league. He had
endless enthusiasm for tournament organization, equipment acquisition, and
ultimately helped secure certification with the Alaska Softball Association.
He was very supportive of the women's and youth softball programs and
was the backbone of the grassroots effort to build dug-outs and concession
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acfimes at thc Kenm ball f, clds. He was a sohd member of our community
and contributed in many other ways to make Kenai the place it is today. Not
to mention, he was a damn good third baseman.
Please give this request serious consideration and help us in remembering
Steve.
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Kilauea, HI 96754
808-828-1295
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