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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-10 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2003 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ,,, ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ,.. ITEM 5: ITEM 6: ITEM 7: ae ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: ae ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 81 2003 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Ken Tarbox-- Feathered Trail Champions OLD BUSINESS ,, Discussion/Recommendation-- Dip Net Fishery NEW BUSINESS Discussion/Recommendation -- Proposed 2004 Foreclosure Sale REPORTS Director Dock Foreman City Council Liaison COMMISSIONER COMMENTS!(~UESTIONS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of October 1 and 15, 2003. ADJOURNMENT BIRD WATCHING AND THE KENAI RIVER ESTUARY- A PROPOSAL FOR ECONOMIC GAIN AND WETLAND CONSERVATION Kenneth E. Tarbox P.O. Box 3507 Soldotna, Alaska 907-262-7767 tarbo x~ ptialas ka. n et Introductio~ Today, the bird watching industry in the United States involves over 70 million people who spend over 30 billion dollars annually for this recreational activity. It is the fastest growing recreational activity in the United States, surpassing both fishing and hunting combined. Within the United States 28 states have formally constructed bird observation towers or trails to accommodate bird watchers. More states are developing trail systems every year. However, within the State of Alaska trail development and localized birding hotspots are in the infant stage of development, The loss of economic gain is significant in this context. This proposal is intended to assist the City of Kenai in realizing some of the revenues available from this activity by constructing up to three bird viewing platforms adjacent to the Kenai River estuary. Specific examples from other states. In Florida, using mostly federal dollars, a road/trail system of 2000 miles was developed in just a few years. In the first years of operation it was estimated that 477 million dollars in retail sales accrued annually. In addition, 13000 new jobs were created In Texas over seven hundred miles of the Texas coastline is covered in a birding trail/road system project. The State of Texas estimates that over 1 billion dollars annually are brought into the State because of bird watching activities. Each year the State sells 500,000 maps which outline the towns and areas participating in the road/trail system. Over 310 sites have been developed for bird watching. A small Texas community (population less than 5000) makes two and a half million dollars annually from visitors wanting to see a rare bird living in the area. In national parks and other eco-tourism areas benefits have reached eighty million dollars annually with little expenditure of funds. The Georgia Colonial Coast Birding Trail incorporates a 19~ century lighthouse, a museum, and historical sites into their birding trail. Vermont ties their birding trail in with their other great tourist attractions such as viewing of the autumn colors, skiing, and summers spent on their lakes. Finally, areas that are valuable ecosystems can be made economically useful without significantly impacting the delicate habitats within them. Why the Kenai River estuao'? Alaska is considered to be one of the best birding spots in the nation. Nearly 500 species of birds are available for viewing in Alaska. One out of every four tourists who come to Alaska is interested in bird watching. Recently Alaska Airlines sponsored an Alaska Department ofFish and Game project called Wings over Alaska. This program rewards visitors who keep track of birds they see in Alaska. On the Kenai Peninsula, the towns of Homer and Seward are realizing the benefits of bird watching. The Homer Shorebird Festival and Seward's access to the marine waters of the Kenai Fjords Park provide real economic benefit to these communities. In contrast, the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the City of Kenai have not taken advantage of the opportunities offered by easy access to the Kenai River estuary. This area is truly a wildlife viewing jewel. Over 112 species of birds use the estuarine area and some are available year round for viewing. The first arrivals of the spring's migration are snow geese, quickly followed by thousands of shorebirds and waterfowl. It is not uncommon to see pintail ducks, Canada geese, and sand hill cranes, by the thousands. In addition, many birds including shorebirds, such as Hudsonian godwits, and Arctic terns are known to breed in the area. Bald eagles can be observed feeding on salmon, smelt, and other birds during the spring and summer months. Thousands of gulls feed and nest in the area. In addition to birds, the Kenai River estuary offers other abundant wildlife for viewing. The potential to see seals and beluga whales feeding on migrating adult salmon or smelt is always available, caribou and moose periodically visit the Kenai River estuary. Coyote and Links are seen occasionally. Proposed viewing sites. It is proposed that three viewing platforms be constructed along the City of Kenai Public Boat access road (Figure 1). These locations minimize costs and environmental impacts while providing good viewing opportunities. Adequate parking is available, gravel pads have been constructed already for one platform, sanitation facilities are on site, already denuded areas are available for construction of the second platform, and access via road is already in place. The boardwalk will be elevated and use blinds and screening to minimize impacts on migrating birds and wetlands. Examples of viewing platforms are presented in Figure 2 and 3. All platforms will be designed for handicap access and the boardwalk to Platform C will be elevated and light penetrating to allow vegetation of grow under the boardwalk. Specific locations for viewing were designed to provide unique perspectives on different habitat types. Viewing platform A (Figure 1) has been placed near the fiver so that both the Kenai River and adjacent marsh can be observed. Located on an already constructed gravel pad the area of viewing from this location is extensive. Marine mammals such as beluga whales and seals are easily observed feeding within the river. In addition, a raised viewing platform will allow the observation of over 6000 nesting seagulls on the opposite bank of the river. During early spring, feeding on seagulls by bald eagles can also be observed from this location as well as watching up to 50 bald eagles feed on adult salmon and smelt entering the river to spawn. Downstream of this location the commercial fish processing industry is easily watched as commercial boats offioad fish and work on their boats. Platform B (Figure 1) allows viewing ADF&G owned wetlands that proVides numerous shorebirds and waterfowl species resting and feeding areas. Parasitic jaegers are seen crossing the Kenai River marshlands from this locatiion. Platform C (Figure 1) provides a short excursion through a black spruce forest to view owls, moose, and other woodland animals. In addition, Platform C is located adjacent to a small freshwater pond that is unique to the Kenai River estuary. Coho salmon rear in this pond and it is not unusual to see Arctic terns nesting and fe~ding in this area. Cost Estimat~ The total cost of this project will be between 100,000-200,000 dollars depending on the selection of viewing sites. It is proposed that a phased approach be initiated with Platforms A and B being build first at a total cost of 75,000-100,000 dollars. Evaluation of the success of this phase of the project will be done before proceeding with construction of Platform C and the associated boardwalk. Funding for the project is expected to come through grants from private donors. For example, application to the Compton Foundation or the Barbara Delano Foundation may be made. All funding options will be explored if the City of Kenai approves the conceptual design. Annual costs for maintaining the platforms are difficult to estimate but it is assumed that these will be borne by the City of Kenai. Qualifications and Concerns. The purpose of this project is twofold: to utilize the wetland areas of the Kenai River estuary for a positive economic benefit to the City of Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough and to provide continued protection to a portion of the valuable wetlands of the Kenai River estuary. Presently, it is unlikely that the area proposed for bird watching will be available for development since the freshwater ponds are a unique habitat within the area. Coho salmon, rearing in the ponds, are afforded protection under State laws while wetlands have federal statues governing their use. It is not the intent of this project to permanently deny future alternative uses of these areas. However, it is likely that funding agencies will want some type of commitment for protection for a defined period of time. Other potential conflicts for this area include competing user groups. Duck hunting occurs in the fall and personal use fisheries take place during July. These activities do not presented a problem at this time. Parking is adequate, even in the height of the July personal use fishery, and bird watchers will be interested in this activity. Duck hunters usually hunt a significant distance from proposed platforms A and B. ~Iowever, if Platform C is built some conflict may result. For a small initial investment the City of Kenai has the opportunity to increase tourist activities through the year, but especially in the spring and fall months as birds migrate through the area. The viewing platforms are designed to attract a component of the tourist industry that is the fastest growing segment of the outdoor recreational industry in America. The Kenai River estuary is a wildlife viewing jewel which can provide long term economic gain by tourist with little risk to the environment. ~ platforms tier high for ~iewin~ Plarform.~ B and C ar e built with so' eenmg ro mimmiz e ;'i e~ring imparts. Boardwalk layout for the Kenai River estuarine/wildlife/birding trail Figure 1. Figures 2 and 3. Creamer Field, Alaska bird viewing platforms. Platforms built for the Kenai River project will have handicapped access and be partially screened. 107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, AK 9' Telephone (907) 283-7879 Fax (907) 283-2267 August 21, 2003 To: Linda Snow, City Manager Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police ~~O'~ Klm Wannamaker, Lieutenant Bob Frates, Parks & Recreation Director Keith Komelis, Public Works Manager 2003 Kenai River Personal Use Dipnet Fishery The 2003 Dipnet Report includes this summary memo highlighting significant fishery observations, statistics, expenses and recommendations for the 2004 dipnet fishex3r; activity reports of Police, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works; and the Seasonal Enforcement Officer report detailing fishery observations, photos and recommendations for enhancing the North and South beach dipnet fishery. The dipnet fishery opened at 6am on Thursday, 7-10-03 and dosed at l lpm, Thursday, 7-31-03. Most problems associated with the fishery were anticipated and categorized as .typical, and generated more irritation with the frailties of human behavior than actual incurred difficulty. The Police Department hired two non-sworn, unarmed Seasonal Enforcement Officers (SEOs) whose scheduled shifts provided coverage 7 days a week during the fishery. The SEOs overlapped during the week and worked cooperatively with Parks &Rec, City Dock personnel, and were assisted as needed by Patrol Officers. The SEOs were responsible for City Code enforcement (camping, parking, off-road vehicle operahons, ATV use). The two SEOs working this year were experienced, both having worked the same positions last year. The Department handled 49 dipnet-related calls for service, compared to 38 in 2001 and 49 in 2002. The 49 calls for serv/ce in 2003 were actually more, but the daily iron ranger change-outs (Officers assisting Parks & Rec employees) were all logged under a single daily service call rather than individually numbered. The calls for service included ATV & off-road vehicle operations, parking violations resulting in more than 220 warnings, 15 citations and 6 impounds, lost/stolen/found property reports, fishing gear disputes, and lost children and/or pets. The Department also investigated one death at the City Dock, generated 3 investigative reports, and issued one traffic citation for a moving violation. Sworn Officers spent 33 hfs and SEOs spent 240 hours on dipnet-related activity.. A Honda 4-wheeler was again provided by the Kenai River Center and used extensively by the SEOs for patrolling the South Beach. KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT 2003 Dipnet Fishery expense summaries are noted below: Police Department Expenses (Labor) Police Officer (33hfs) 755 Seasonal Enforcement Officer1 (240hrs) 2,988 Total $3,743 Parks and Recreation Expense Estimate Materials & Services 21,729 Labor 1,147 Total $22,876 Public Works Expense Estimate for Kenai Boating Facility Materials and Services 6,447 Labor 6,609 Total 13:056 Grand Total Expenses $39,675 Launch Ramp and Dipnet Parking Revenue $107,927 2003 Concems and Considerations for 2004 S'Lgnage: The multiplicity of signs, sizes and locations is confusing to dipnetters who only come to Kenai once a year for the fishery. A master signboard for the North and South beaches would serve as a focal point for dipnetters to review Kenai Municipal Code ordinances, dipnet fishery regulations, and park/camp fees. Individual signs would still be necessary to mark beach access points, handicap parking, and areas prohibited to vehicular traffic. Ideally, this signboard would be located at the pay stations, where the attendant would collect fees, give out reformation and answer questions related to the fishery. Paid Parkinm. While larger capacity, iron rangers were implemented this year and an additional one installed on Dunes Road, there were problems with a noticeable increase in noncompliance with paid parking, particularly on the south beach. Dozens of vehicles were contacted and drivers were reminded of the paid parking requirement but receipts revealed low compliance. The City, would have greater compliance by erecting manned pay booths, like at the City Dock, with attendant(s) receiving payment from drivers 17 hours per day (6am- 11pm) 2002 and 2003 labor costs are for both SEO's KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT dumag the fishery. A pay-as-you-arrive procedure would greatly reduce time spent by the SEOs patrolling the parking areas checking compliance, availing that time for expenditure m other areas. The City would see an increase of approximately $20,000 in revenue by providing parking attendants. S0. uth Beach Access: In order to effectively collect revenue from all dipnet parfidpants on the South beach, the Cannery Road vehicle access at the Perrizo residence should be closed to vehicular traffic for the three-week fishery. This would flannel all traffic past the City pay station on Dunes Roack See map attached. Restrooms: Several complaints were received regarding service (toilets full) and cleanliness of the North beach port-a-potties. No complaints were received regarding the South beach port-a-potties. It was noted that the $18,000 spent each year by the Ci~ on port-a-pomes for the 3-week fishery could be allocated toward purchase ($23,500) of a precast, vandal-resistant concrete toilet (manufactured locally) like those m use at local state parks & boat launch sites. See brochure for double vault, precast concrete to'et attached. These units are aesthetically pleasing, and would provide a permanent upgrade to the City of Kenai recreational areas on Kenai Avenue, and on the South beach. The North beach toilet would ideally be positioned at the end of Kenai Avenue where the dipnetters load/off load, where port-a-potties are currently positioned. Another advantage of the double vault precast concrete toilet is that its holding tank is 1,000 gallons per side, versus 25 gallons per pon-a-potty. It would take 80 portable toilets to match one precast concrete toilet. The Police Deparunent investigated one complaint of vandalism to the existing wooden outhouse at the end of South Spruce at the beach. This structure is subjected to repeated arson and vandalism throughout the year° Camping: Tents were allowed on both beaches this year. This did not create significant police issues, save trash problems on the South beach. However, the City has the re,,sources (personnel) to mitigate this problem to manageable levels. It is recommended that the "No Camping signs be removed for the 2004 fishery, and a fee schedule with designated beach camping areas be established. The proposed fees are $20.00 for park & camp, $10.00 park, & $10.00 camp (per 12 hr period). There are three prim~ concerns with camping: litter, fires, and habitat damage. These will be addressed with an aggressive Pack It In~Pack It Out polio, No Open Fims rule, and orange plastic barrier fencing to protect the North beach dunes, the North beach bluff below South Forest Drive and Old Town Kenai, and the South beach wetlands. The continuous presence of attendants at the pay stations will help manage each of these concerns. Traffic Congestion on Kenai Ave: 'l'nnis was not a problem except during mid-fishery weekends, with a flood of dipnetters arriving and leaving within a small time frame. It was anticipated that a lot of vehicles would be on Kenai Ave to unload/load their gear from the beach, and SEOs spent dedicated time maintaining traffic control, impounding vehicles as applicable, to keep the process moving as smoothly as could be expected. For a more in depth review of the 2003 dipnet fishery, please review the departmental reports included with this summary memo. Memorandum To: Lt~ Wannamaker From: J. White and J. Jenckes, Seasonal Enforcement Officers Date: 9/2/2003 Re: Dipnet Fishery 2003 The information included ha this report is a summary of the Personal Dipnet fishery that took place at the mouth of the Kenai River starting on Thursday, July 10, and concluding on Thursday, July 31, 2003. The fishery opened on Thursday, July 10th at 0600 hours. At this time the fishing was limited to certain hours of the day: 0600-2300. The first week of the fishery was relatively slow. There was no shortage of parking on either the north or south beaches. The north beach patrons were more compliant in paying for parking than those of the South beach, perhaps because they were more familiar with the procedures on the North beach from past years. This being only the second year for a parking fee on the South beach, there was less compliance. It seemed as if there was even less compliance on the South beach this year than last. On Friday, 7-11-03, there was a considerable increase of vehicles and people in the parking lots on both the north and south beaches. Seasonal enforcement officers spent most of the day enforcing the paid parking ordinance on the north beach and kept traffic flowing smoothly on Kcnai Avenue. Officer White issued one dipnet related citation. Officer Jenckcs issued one dipnet related citation and 8 warnings (4 on the North Beach and 4 on the South beach). On the South beach, enforcement officers explained the reasons for a parking fee, passed out paid parking permits and enforced fee collection. On Saturday, 7-12-03, there was another increase of vehicles and people on both the north and south beaches. The parking lot on the north beach was near, but never exceeding its capacity for parking. Overall, parking was not a problem, though constant enforcement was needed to keep it so. Vehicles parking past parking medians were quickly red tagged, or if the driver/owner was present, asked to move. Many warnings were served on vehicles that did not display a parking permit. Officer White issued one dipnet related citation. Officer Jenckes issued two dipnet related citations and 35 warnings (18 on the North beach and 17 on the South beach). Compliance on the south beach was extremely low with approximately 5-10% of the vehicles displaying a parking permit. Again enforcement officers handed out warnings and parking permits. The officers reformed the patrons that the parking fee helped cover the cost for the toilets provided by the City. On Sunday, 7-13-03, the crowd began to clear out in the afternoon. Officer White towed one vehicle illegally parked on Kenai Avenue, and issued two dipnet related citations. On Friday, 7-18-03, there was a large number of people moving into the north beach parking lot during the evening hours. The parking lot was filled to its maximum capacity and overflow parking was directed to the Little League parking lot. Kenai Avenue had minor congestion because people loaded/unloaded slowly. Much of the enforcement time was spent encouraging persons to unload faster, enforcing "No Parking" on Kenai Avenue and enforcing paid parking in the parking lot. Officer Jenckes issued two dipnet related citations and 25 warnings on the North beach. On Saturday, 7-19-03, there was a large number of people on both beaches. On the North beach the parking lot was overflowing with many vehicles parked illegally. There were numerous vehicles parked past the parking medians blocking exits, vehicles parked blocking the entrances and exits to the trails leading to the Municipal Park on South Forest and double parked blocking in other vehicles. Overflow parking at the Kenai Little League Park was also full. Overflow parkers quickly began parking in any available space such as the Catholic Church parking lot and the former Kenai Supply parking lot. Enforcement Officers' time was mainly used to keep order in the City's parking lot and on Kenai Avenue. Whenever police presence left the area, vehicles would immediately begin parking illegally in the parking lot and on Kenai Avenue. Officer White impounded five vehicles and red tagged numerous other illegally parked vehicles. Officer Jenckes issued one dipnet related citation and 19 north beach warnings. The south beach was also extremely busy. There were approximately 250-300 vehicles parked on the beach. Enforcement officers were so busy keeping order on the north beach, they were unable to show a presence on the south beach or enforce the paid parking ordinance. On Sunday, 7-20-03 both beaches were again crowded. As the day went on, more and more people began exiting the beach. A considerable mount of time was spent on the South Beach enforcing the paid parking ordinance. Officer White gave out 75+ paid parking permits advising owners of the vehicles they needed to pay before they left the beach. Most people said they had no problem with paying the fee, but complained that the iron ranger was not easily located. The Iron Ranger was changed on the south beach by Officer White and comamed very few completed parking permits. Compliance was very low with approximately 5% of the patrons paying. On the North beach it was also busy during the day with most persons leaving by late evening. Officer White issued four dipnet related citations and 75+ warnings. During the next weekend of Friday, 7-25-03, through Sunday, 7-27-03, both beaches were relatively busy with more people than usual on the last weekend of dipnet. The parking lot on the north beach was nearly full, but never exceeded its capacity. A windstorm that began to kick up on Saturday mght and thrived on Sunday made the water too rough that it drove away most of the dipnetters. Officer White issued one dipnet related citation, and Officer Jenckes gave out 33 warnings on the north beach. There were frequent checks made by Seasonal EnforcementOfficers at the City dock. There were few problems at the dock this year compared to past years. The mare complaint from the city dock concerned overnight camping. At the city dock there are a few poorly placed signs prohibiting overnight camping. More signs in better locations (signs that could be seen when entering the' parking lot) would help alleviate this problem. Another way to alleviate this problem would be to have the parking attendant advise patrons of the overnight camping regulations. SPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS AND CONCERNS NORTH BEACH People seem to have a good understanding of the procedures on the North beach parking area. The majority of those parking complied with the $10 fee, and displayed their permit properly. Those who were non-compliam this year were cited or towed. Enforcement officers gave out hundreds of warnings for paid parking violations and issued many citations. Compliance with the parking fee is not a problem on the North beach parking lot because of constant police presence and enforcement, and four previous years to become accustomed to the procedures. Ideally the City would have an attendant to take direct payment, and then assign a parking space. This would allow any police officer to come to the beach at any time and be told by the attendant, which vehicles were in violation. On the average fishing day there were few illegally parked vehicles on Kenai Avenue (which were promptly towed and/or cited), and the majority of those stopped on Kenai Avenue were loading or unloading. The majority of the people did comply with the roles knowing that they were being strictly enforced. The eventual allowance of camping on both beaches solved many problems and created others. When allowed to camp, the dipnetters left their vehicles parked in the city's parking lot all night creating more revenue for the City. The downside of allowing people to camp on the beach created issues of trash, damage done to the dunes and longer unloadhag times for families along Kenai Ave. The mare problem was trash. By the end of the fishery the beach was littered with miscellaneous trash items (especially aluminum cans and bottles), even with the tide having taken away much of the trash already. Many dipnetters camped on/m the dunes in every crevasse they could. Enforcement Officers had campers move their camps immediately when such sites were found. There was also damage done to the dunes all along Kenai Avenue where dipnetters had unloaded their gear from their vehicles and walked over the dunes to reach the beach. The iron ranger on the north beach was much larger than last years', which alleviated the problem of overflowing. Also, there were no problems with the envelopes mnmng out. This helped out in enforcing the parking fee knowing that each person had access to the fee envelopes. The signs/n the parking lot and along Kenai Avenue that read "NO CAMPING" should be taken down and new signs made to explain the new rules for 2004. Over the past four years of the fishery signs have been removed/stolen fi'om the North beach area. Several "l HOUR PARKING" signs are missing, which led to paying persons parking there. This makes it difficult for those wanting to just park for an hour, to find a place to park. This caused officers to wait an hour before citing or towing vehicles in the parking lot, to allow for persons who could not find a spot in the one hour parking area. Parking permits also left Enforcemem Officers answering many questions. Information on the parking permits is sometimes misleading. The permits still state there is "No Camping Allowed." If the City decides to allow camping in the furore this phrase should be deleted fi'om the parking permit. Became the City uses the same permit for both sides of the fiver, there is information that applies to the North beach that does not apply to the South beach. The mare reason for confusion was because the permit stated that people had to leave for 12 hours after staying for 12 hours. This only applies to the North beach parking lot, and only when it is busy (to allow everyone the chance to park and .fish). Enforcement Officers placed cones at the end of each median, hoping this would keep vehicles fi'om parking beyond them. This seemed to solve the problem last year, but not this year. Cars would simply park past the medians and place the cones on the outside of their vehicle. This happened one time where approximately 9 vehicles had parked past the median with KPD cones on the outside. All vehicles were red tagged and towed (if their owner didn't move them before the tow arrived) because they blocked entrances and exits to the lot. This only happened when there were no other places to park in the lot. South Beach A high number of warnings for failure to pay were issued. People seemed to be cooperative once their questions about fees were answered, but when the iron rangers were picked up the numbers showed something completely different. An attendant collecting the money at the end of Dunes Road is an answer to this problem. To help funnel people past the pay station, the City would need to temporarily stop vehicle access to the beach off Cannery Road during the fishery, keeping it open only to pedestrians. The SEOs would then.be in a much better position to immediately ticket a vehicle for not paying, no warning given. This would alleviate the problems with the fee signs and the iron rangers. The fee signs for the South beach caused confusion. First, the wording on the sign off Dunes Road - "Seasonal Fee", caused some people to believe if they paid once they were able to park there indefinitely during the "season." The sign should read something like "Dip Net Beach Parking Fee." This may cut down on the confusion. Second, the Dunes Road iron ranger was a long way fi'om the parking area so some people did not think the fee apphed to them. People knew there was a fee area; they just did not understand where it was. Others were confused because the beach iron ranger was not close in proximity to the toilets, so they were unsure where to pay. Third, the placement of the "Pay Here" sign at the beach iron ranger needs to be changed for 2004. This sign faced away fi'om the parking area and was relatively small, so many people were not able to see it. Parks and Recreation put up orange fencing around the beach iron ranger, which increased the visibility of it, but did not help compliance. Another tactic used to increase compliance was placing orange signs on the pon-a-pomes alerting people of the iron ranger, but still that did not seem to help. Again, to alleviate confusion it might help to place a manned booth at the end of Dunes road. Camping on the south beach was not an issue, due to the policy of as long as they were paying they were allowed to set up a tent. Trash was an issue on the south beach. Early in the fishery a trash pile began to accumulate against the side of the toilets. By the end of the fishery it was very large. It took Parks and Ree four truckloads to remove the trash. In 2001 the City of Kenai placed trashcans on the South beach, hoping to curb the trash problem there. However, as garbage filled the cans, persons continued to pile trash around the can creating a problem. In 2002 no trashcans were provided and a "pack it in, pack it out" policy was implemented. This policy is somewhat successful with only a few mci&ms of trash piles needing cleaned up. Driving in the vegetated areas was not a major problem this year. I found no vehicles in the vegetated areas and only a few ATV tracks. The City may want to purchase more barrier fencing or other bamcades blocking vehicles from driving so close to the dunes and vegetation. ATV's are very popular on the south beach. Most often juvemles, whose parents are dipnettmg, are operating them. SEOs wrote several citations and issued warnings for operators under 18 not wearing a helmet. Fast, reckless drimg of the ATVs among the dipnetters is an issue requiring enforcement action. ee el ee e® ee ee e® 0 © °~~ ee ee ee CiTY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ MEMORAND'UM TO- FROM' DATE' RE: Kim Wannamaker, Police Lt. .Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager Robert J. Frates, Kenai Parks & Recreation Director'~ August 14, 2003 Dip Net Fishery- Parks & Recreation Activity .Report & Expenses The following is a brief Activity Report of the 2003 Personal Use Fishery. Litter and Fish Waste Control A total of four (4) dumpsters were provided this season. Dumpsters were originally scheduled for twice-weekly sen, ice, however, was changed to three (3) days weekly on July 16 as a result of trash accumulation. The fisti waste dumpsters were filled with trash during the first 2 days, however, after Peninsula Sanitation moved them to a ditTerent location the problem was rectified. The "pack it in, pack it out" was generally effective on the South Side. A dumpster along with a kiosk should be placed on Dunes Road to facilitate this process. Sanitation Facilities Facilities were serviced daily, i~cludit~g the City's permanent restroom. No problems were reported back fi'om Al Gagnon and Sons and dip net participants were generally pleased with services. Tl~e South Side restrooms were located closer to dip net activities, and thus, eliminated complaints from users concerning the distance one had to walk last season. Sand Dune Protection A significant amount of time was dedicated to shoveling walkways on the North Side prior to the season. Walkways should have been elevated more to eliminate sand build- up. During the course of the season it became extremely difficult for participants to discern the walkway areas from other paths that have been created. The orange safety fencing was repaired several times tl~roughout the season and should be replaced with a more permanent type fence tl~at requires less maintenance. Fee Collection Boxes The fee collection boxes used at Dunes Rd and the No~.h Beach were enlarged this season in an attempt to double the can.-ying ca.pacity, t.l~us, eliminating e~ergency calls to cl.~ange out boxes. .~.. Consideration should be given to changing the wording on the sign located near the fee collection boxes on Dunes Rd. It was reported that some participants tl~ought this was a one-time fee area of $10 rather than a per visit basis. Post Clean-up Activities Fish waste accumulation on the Norl. h Side afl.er the season was significa~t as a result of Iow tides. A total of 8 hours were spent ~'a. king the beach after the season. ALPAR spent a day cleaning up on the South Side. This was a significant timesaving for the Parks Department since all litte:' had already been retrieved and piled up ready fbr delivery ~o the landfill. As mentioned, a dumpster near the parking lot will help eliminate this prob, lem next season. Other Miscellaneous Suggestions for Next Season A. Establish a season pass for participants. B. Install a temporary, fee collection station (shack) on Dunes Rd. ESTIMATES FOR MATERIALS & SERVICES Portable Toilets $17,000 Dumpsters 1,600 Fish Waste Dumpsters 605 Iron .Ranger Modifications 2,3 24 Dip Net Info Cards 200 Total $21,729 LABOR ESTIMATE Removing Sand From Walkways Fee Collection, Restroom Cleaning, .Litter Control Iron Ranger Installation Dip Net Info Distribution Raking Beacl~ Total Grand Total $252 730 64 26 75 $1,147 $22,876 MEMORANDUM CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-2837535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ TO' FROM' DATE' SUBJECT: Kim Wannamaker, Police Lieutenant Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager ~ August 21, 2003 Dip Net Fishery- 2003 Expenses at Kenai Boating Facility MATERIALS AND CONTRACT SERVICES Portable Toilets, 4 ea. Dumpster Rental Misc' Office Supplies & Receipt Books Extra Pumping of Septic Tank Payment Envelopes Setting Ramp Floats and Pilings $980.00 389.00 192.00 215.00 2,310.00 330.00 Dock & Parking Lot Signs Miscellaneous Backhoe- Dig Out Ramps Kids Don't Float Life Jackets Total 750.00 261.00 900.00 120.00 $6,447.00 LABOR ESTIMATE Setting and pulling ramp floats and pilings ' $672.00 $28/hr. X 4 men X 3 hrs. x 2 Collecting Launch Ramp Fees 4,357.00 P&R $12/hr. (OT) & benefits 40% = $17/hr. 5 % hrs. x 22 days = 121 hrs. x $17 = $2,057 Dock Hand = $2,300 Cleaning & Hauling Mud off Ramps 1,020.00' 4 hrs. x $30/hr. = $120 3 men X 10 hrs. x $30/hr. = $900 , Parking Lot Painting & Delineators 560.00 2 men x 10 hrs. x $28/hr. = $560 , Total $6,609.00 Grand Total $13,056.00 Note: Most but not all expenses are due to the Dip Net Fishery LU Z LU I I-- LU Z n_ SEP-02--03 TUE 10' 40 avl NO, P, 13 Preoa~l Con. ct=to Product= I(l? ~.~Ol~tJl Willow J~Cll~ti, Al(. !)9(,J I Quotation N'o.#B039-16643 l')l:at Clairol(' \Vt.' II~lvt~ Ihl.~. plcasl'~ru ol'o£fi:ring for your consideration tl)c following quotation, sutTicct tn ~ll~ eonclil;ons of aecel)tnnce listed, which 1.ogctl~er constitutes our f6m~al offer. C)~ir qum,.qtinu ibr tile 'i'inga ,~pectal vaull, toilet is ,as tbllows: · rl~<~ slal~clard Tioga fipccial sty'lc prcc. asl conorct~ toilet building, in :m integral c.;u'tl~tor!c color, ban~wood textural exterior walls ;~cl ~in'~nl:~tc~l c~xl;~r sl~akc tc, xlrlrcd rooF, will~ ABS lincd vaulls; [:.O.B. Sl~ol,:m,e, W~slsington. l'"r~.:igi~l of I]Jc I~i~ildi~g a~ld two vnuits Io thc accessible: site at il~e f.'o~ t in A~clmri~.t;c:, A l~.~l.;:t. .P e~r B uj_! di~ $19,304.56 EA Total $ 25,694.56 Nule: [;','ci[gl~t In finsi], d,:..stirl,qtio~, offloadi'ng, and earthwork to install facility shall b~ the ~'e:qmm;ibilily nfll,u euslo~lc:r. Vnulls weigh 14,800 pot~nds each. Building weighs 43,700 i~om~ls. A(Iditio~3~ cost options inclt~de chase area storage room bgtween lhe two n.~:~tt'oon~, g~Ivanizu(l doors, lil~crgtass doors, m~rino package of non-co,res/ye siai~Icss ~teel wold plates, cast in w~tll veals, window ~r~unes, ;~nd clean,out cover hatellos, plastic t~ri~als, m~d oilier (~:lm'ior lcxtures such as split face block, statute, exposed aggregate, and ['ibb~d t)~cl';tl ro()f. A gubc, irii,';ry of L .['.~. Fo'.:lor C;omp;'my Precast Concrete Products 3BC.,B !~!,~{11~ ,?,uqiv:.u, Rr~a(I, Bldg. 7 C-i'm.',.'~r',r.., WA 99218 Fax 5(')O-92B-,q27()- I"j~c.',~'~,~ f;Og-.q21 11760 · r;.)ll Frn,'.) .r.l[')0 'C,63.57[10 Err, nil: ir1 fl'~ ~:." c×l; m':.cc,~ cl ,, v,.'ww.¢~ linc. co~ n , Precast Concrete Products Sweet Smelling Technology Meets UFAS, A.D.A. and title 24 stmLde of the State of California Vandal resistant building' vault & Toilet Components 4" thick steel reinforced concrete walls' 5" thick steel reinforced concrete roof & floors (2) 1,000 gallons or 15,000 uses per containment vaults Black ABS one piece vault liner with side wall embeds Available in (25) different earthtone colors' Barnwood, struck trowel, exposed aggregate, and split face block exterior wall textures Cedar shake or standing seam exterior roof textures. Tioga Special The Tioga Special is a double vault toilet building designed with a 60" turning radius within each toilet room. The turning radius is measured exclu- sive o£ all fixtures, walls and door. The Tioga Special comes with two separate 1,000 gallon vaults to hold waste. The double vault design prevents cross venting fi.om toilet room to toilet room. Durability The Tioga Special is engineered and designed for long life in extreme conditions. The building meets or exceeds the effects of a Zone4 earth- quake, a 120 mph wind load and a 250 pounds per square foot snow load. Maintenance The Tioga Special is ex- tremely easy With our steel reinforced 5,000 psi concrete construction, the building and vault will not rot, rust or burn. The building's interior is primed and painted with white paint to reflect natural light from the Lexan windows cast into the walls. Cleaning of the building's interior is easily accom- plished with a brush and warm soapy water. The walls and roof structure are made with "colored thru con- crete," which are painted with an exterior stain, followed by a anti- graffiti sealer. Available in these textures: Wails: Barnwood 'Texture Stucco Texture Exposed Aggregate Wall Split Face Block Texture Roofs: Cedar Shake Texture Exposed Aggregate Roof Also available in 25 different earthtone colors. Vautt The waste collecting vaults are installed below ground level and are made of 4" thick rein- forced concrete. The dimension of the vault units matches the perimeter of the building, provid- ing a stable footing structure which supports the full weight of the building. Each vault can hold up to 1,000 gallons of waste, or 15,000 uses each, and is sloped, so that waste will drain to the clean out end of the vault. The vault is lined with a black ABS plastic liner which is cast into the side walls of the concrete vault by way of dovetail embeds. Precast Concrete Products OFM57026 ISO 9001 Certified Sweet SmeiEing ?echnolo??y The building was designed with sweet smelling technology in mind. Two black plastic vent pipes, located on the back side of the building, always face south. When heated by the sun, the pipes create a continual air flow through louvered vents located in the building near the floor. The air flows down the riser, through the vaults, and finally, up and out of the vent pipes. The air flow carries any smell out through the vent pipe, not through the building. Additionally, separate vaults insure the rooms will not cross ventilate, keeping each room sweet smelling. CXT Incorporated An L.B. Foster Company Spokane Industrial Park 3808 N. Sullivan Road Bldg. #7 Spokane, WA 99216 Telephone 509-921-8766 Fax 509-928-8270 Toll Free 800-696-5766 http://www, cxfinc.com CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ Memo ran. clum Date: From: October 15, 2003 Kenai Parks and Recreation Commission (for November 6th meeting) Kenai Harbor Commission (for November 10th meeting) Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission (for November 12th meeting) Kim Howard, Assistant to the City Manager ff,~ Proposed 2004 Foreclosure Sale The City is planning a sale of approximately eighty parcels of foreclosed properties next year. Some parcels were foreclosed by the Borough for taxes and subsequently deeded to the City. The City foreclosed on others for delinquent special assessments. Attached please fred a list of those parcels and accompanying maps. Review these properties and make a determination if any parcels are needed for public purpose. The City Administration has reviewed the list and recommends that the 11 beach access lots on Map H and the single lot on Map d be retained for public purposes (see notes on list). An ordinance will be prepared for Council approval, naming parcels that are recommended to be retained and those parcels that are not needed for public purpose and can be sold. For parcels that the City is retaining, the City will need to pay the Borough the taxes owed through the judgment date, interest, and any out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Borough through the date of actual payment. The former property owners will need to be notified of the public hearing on the ordinance. I anticipate scheduling a foreclosure sale in the spring. 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AL bi BK94 TR. Deepwood Park S/D Keith Komelis ;rom' Keith Komelis t: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 4:59 PM Kim Howard Cc: Nancy Carver;, Madlyn Kebschull; Jan Taylor Subject: Proposed Foreclosure Sale ~?h~s at~re2a is hea~~~ u84s~e~6, during ~j~d~~3net fishe~y?~~ sl~hould be retained for possible future use. These lots are either ~ Parcel 4926210 (TR A) needs to be retained for a ;)ublic our~ose. It is the lot that handles the drainage for the Basin View Subdivision. The city has a drainage culvert that is on this lot and it is also access to Beaver Creek from Dolchok Lane. The city does. not need parcels 4106317 or 4107221 for a possible future well. We are presently ddlling an exploratory well in this ama and should not have a need for another well. But, thanks for thinking about it. Keith Komelis, Public Works Manager n'~7-283-8232 City Safety Coordinator 283-3014 Harbormaster CITY OF KENAI Project Name' Kenai Boat Launch Improvements Estimated Costs' a. Land Purchase $ 5o,ooo b. Two New Launch Ramps with Floats & Upgrade Existing 200,000 Co Pull Out Area & Exit Road from New Launch Ramps to Bridge Access Road 100,000 TOTAL $350,000 Project Description' The above rough cost estimates include engineering, permitting, design, and inspection for the following: A. Purchase the upland area east of the launch ramp to provide a pull out area and recreational access to the Kenai River. B. Furnish and construct two new launch ramps with a floating dock between the ramps. It would be similar to the existing launch ramps. They will be upstream of the existing ramps, which will also be upgraded. C. Construct a puli out area in front of the launch ramps including changing the landscape of the restrooms for the puli out. Construct a pull out exit road from the launch ramps to the Bridge Access Road. Project Justification: Personal dip net fishermen from all over the state use the Kenai Boat Launch Facility. Over 15,000 dip net permits for households are issued each year, and over 100,000 fish are caught in this Kenai River fishery. The City Boat Facility handles most of this fishery. This project will improve the Boating Facility operation and make it a lot cleaner. The biggest bottleneck that restricts the number of dip net users is having only two launch ramps. This project would provide users an additional two ramps allowing more users and faster access to the river. Under the present conditions, sometimes there is a two-hour wait to get a boat into the water plus another two-hour wait to get the boat out of the water. This project will provide recreational access to the Kenai River and greatly enhance the health and quality of life of its users. At the present time, users of the Boating Facility use staging areas that are gravel surfaced and often dirty and unsanitary. Dust in the area is a problem since dust retardants cannot be used due to the closeness to the water. Users spend time in staging areas getting their boats ready to load and unload onto their trailers and in parking. This project would definitely enhance recreational opportunities for dip net fishermen. The three pads of this project are very badly needed, and they are a direct result of the heavy use of dip net fishermen. Since the dip net fishery is governed or regulated in this area by the State of Alaska, the City of Kenai requested funds to help relieve some of the costs caused by the impact of this fishery. RE: Kenai River BluffErosion Study Keith Kornelis --om: Patrick. S.Fitzgerald@poa02.usace.army.mil nt: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 5:02 PM To: Linda Snow; Keith Komelis; Kenneth.W. Tumer~us.army.mii Subject: RE: Kenai River Bluff Erosion Study Attached is an update on the study. We are continuing to progress with the study. Of course those are cheap words and don't really tell you much do they. The studies are progressing well. We have not found any surprises while collecting the environmental baseline data. That is, we have not found anything like a prolific ecosystem of invertebrates in the mud along the bluff, a new SlXxfies of fish or mammal in the river, or anything in general that would be significantly harmed by bank stabilization. Yes we are getting closer to having a completed documem that will put the city closer to getting a permit. The report may contain enough information to obtain a permit but that will not be known for certain until a permit application is submitted. I believe the report will contain enough environmental baseline information for the permit reviewers to evaluate project impacts to the environment. The report will lack details of a bank stabilization design. Funding limits prohibit the study from fully analyzing a fix for the bluff erosion. The report will identify additional studies required to fully address bank stabilization. A major shortcoming of the PN&D study was how to handle the piping effect of groundwater flow exiting the bluff face. Our study will collee[ groundwater flow data measxtrements that will enable a future study to adequately design for this effect. I am checking with our geotechnical engineer and Craig Fischenich (environmental and sedimentation expert at the Corps' lab in Mississippi) as to where they are with there work efforts. When I get this information I will update the schedule and send it to everyone. e know if you have additional questions. .... Original Message .... From: Linda Snow [mailto:llsnow(¢ci.kenai.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 4:47 PM To: Patrick Fitzgerald (E-mail) Subject: Kenai River Bluff Erosion Study Greetings! How are all the studies coming along? Are we closer than ever to the possibility of permit approval? What do we have left to do? Have you done aa formal project schedule yet? Inquiring minds want to know. Linda L. Snow, City Manager City of Kenai 9/17/2003 CEPOA-EN-CW-PF 17 Sep 2003 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT: Kenai River Bluff Erosion Study- Project Stares Sedimemation Study- The sedimentation study by the Waterways Experimem Station (Corps' research laboratory) is ongoing. Invertebrate study- Study was conducted in April 2003 and found little in the way of invertebrates in the riverbank area. Bird Survey - Bird surveys cominue to be conducted. Fish Study- Spring fish studies have been completed. The next fish study is scheduled for fall/winter 2003. Topo_~aphica!/hydro_m'aphical surveys- Survey cross-sections have been completed. Hydraulic Study- Modeling of fiver conditions with and without bank stabilization is ongoing. Modeling should be completed by 15 October 2003. Riverbed sedimem samples - Sediment samples were collected in May 2003 along the main fiver channel and bank areas. Results of the hydraulic model study will be used in conjunction with the riverbed samples to determine what, if any, changes to the fiver channel would occur under a stabilized bank condition. Geotechnical Study - Geotechnical fieldwork will be conducted to determine groundwater flow rates. The piping of groundwater out of the face of the bluff is considered to be a major factor in bluff erosion process. Slope stability analysis of the bluff will also be conducted. The work was scheduled for the last week of August 2003. Lab testing and geotechnical report to be completed in October 2003. - I was unable to confirm these dates with the geotechnical engineer so they may be out of date, but the goal will be to have the geotechnical work complete prior to freeze up. For additional information please comact the project formulator, Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald at 907- 753-5638 or the project manager, Mr. Ken Turner at 907-753-5790. CF: Snow/City of Kenai Komelis/City of Kenai Tumer/POA-PM-C Patrick S. Fitzgerald, P.E. Project Formulation Section AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 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 COUNCILS ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2016-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,882.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska Highway Safety Grant to Purchase a Mobile Data Terminal. , Resolution No. 2003-48 -- Transferring $6,500 From the General Fund to the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund to Pay for Certain Utilities at the Kenai Alaska Regional Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Training Center and Authorizing a Lease Agreement With the Arctic Winter Games Host Society. . Resolution No. 2003-49 -- Transferring $15,000 in the AARF/SRE Capital Project Fund to Cover Project Closeout Costs. ITEM E: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS . 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 b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce e. Arctic Winter Games ITEM F: MINUTES o ITEM G: *Regular Meeting of September 17, 2003. *Verbatim/Henricksen Appeal, September 17, 2003. CORRESPONDENCE ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM I: 3. NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2017-2003 -- Amending KMC 1.90.050(b) to Change the Time Period for Allowed Absences for Commissions and Committees From Three Months to Six Months. . *Ordinance No. 2018-2003 -- Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning map to Rezone a Portion of Government Lot 44. 5, *Ordinance No. 2019-2003 -- Amending KMC 1.90.010 to Allow the Kenai City Council to Pass a Resolution Changing the Membership Number of a Commission, Board, Task Force or Committee to Greater Than Seven (7) Members. . *Ordinance No. 2020-2003 -- Amending KMC 24.20.010, Entitled "Care of Cemetery" and the Cemetery Regulations. Approval -- Security Assignment of Lease/Dan O. Pitts to First National Bank of Anchorage-- Lot lA, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition. Approval-- Special Use Permit/R & j Seafoods -- Amendment to Extend Term to June 30, 2004. ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ,..ADMINISTRATION REPORT8 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: .,.DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council E~CUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJO~MENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COI~CIL- I~(HII,AR I~~I'I~G OCTOB~ 15, 2003 7:00 P.M. ~AI CITY COUNCIL CEM~EI~ http'//www, ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER , 4.. $'6. 7. PledEe of Allegiance Roll Call CERTIFICATION OF OCTOBER 7, 2003 ELECTION OATHS OF OFFICE ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Agenda Approval Consent Agenda *Ail 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 CO_MM~. _NTS (10 minutes) . Proclamation -- KENAI CHARACTER COUNTSI WEEK e Janice Chumley, Community Gardener-- Warren Larsen Memorial Test Site (Greenstrip) , ITEM C: Wince-Corthell-Bryson -- Presentation on Design/Build Contracts. REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, L~_-ISLATOR~ AND_ COUNCI?-_~ ITEM D: ,PUBLIC HEARINGS . Ordinance No. 2015-2003--Amending KIVIC 13.15.010(a} to Redefine the Allowed Hunting Areas Within the City and Replace the Maps of Those Areas With an Updated One. Remove from table. Consideration of ordinance. Ordinance No. 2017-2003 -- Amending KMC 1.90.050(b) to Change the Time Period for Allowed Absences for Commissions and Committees From Three Months to Six Months. Ordinance No. 2018-2003 -- Amending the Official City of Kensi Zoning Map to Rezone a Portion of Government Lot 44. o . . . ITEM E: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM F: . ITEM G: ITEM H: ITEM I: . Ordinance No. 2019-2003 -- Amending KMC 1.90.010 to Allow the Kens/City Council to Pass a Resolution Chan~ng the Membership Number of a Commission, Board, Task Force or Committee to Greater Than Seven (7) Members. Ordinance No. 2020-2003 -- Amend/ng KMC 24.20.010, Entitled "Care of Cemetery" and the Cemetery Regulations. Resolution No. 2003-50 -- Transferring $55,500 in the General Fund for a Library Computer System. Resolution No. 2003-51 -- Awarding a Five-Year Contract for Alaska Regional Aircraft Firefighter Training Facility Vending Machine Concession to Tyler Distributing Company, Inc. COMMISSION/CO_.M!~_ TT~ I~m_PORTS Council on A~ng Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kens/Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Mumcipal League Report d. Kens/Chamber of Commerce e. Arctic Winter Games MINUTES *Regular Meeting of October 1, 2003. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS ~ BUSIITESS ,, Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2021-2003-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,800 in the General Fund for Library Grants. o ITEM J: ITEM K: *Ordinance No. 2022-2003 -- Adding KMC 7.15.055 to Allow for the Solicitation and Award of Construction Contracts by Competitive Sealed Proposal. *Ordinance No. 2023-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,585.00 in the General Fund for the Planning Department to Attend Section 106 Training. Discussion-- Kenai Convention & Visit6rs Bureau/City of Kenai Milepost Advertisement. REPORT OF THE MAYOR ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SF~SION- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT