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KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTMTY ROOM
MARCH 7, 2000
7:30 P.M. ~
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 1, 2000
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Sandra Ghormley-- Homer Electric Association, Inc.
ITEM 5:
REPORTS
Director
Friends of the Library
City Council Liaison
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Library Expansion
Discussion -- Student Library Survey Results
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 2 and 16, 2000.
2 / 10 / 2000 B. Peters letter supporting job upgrade for Corey Hall.
Updated Librat~ Commission membership list.
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTMTY ROOM
FEBRUARY 1, 2000
7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF ~ES -- January 4, 2000
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
REPORTS
Director
Friends of the Library
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- School Library Survey
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion-- State Funded Databases
Discussion -- Library Funding Possibilities
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/~~TIONS
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 5 and 19, 2000.
Council policy regarding work sessions for commissions, committees and
boards.
ITEM 10:
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ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTMTY ROOM
FEBRUARY 1, 2000
7:30 P.M.
CHAIR BOB PETERS, PRESIDING
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7'35 p.m. The roll was
taken as follows:
Present:
Absent'
Others Present:
Heus, Forbes, Brown, Rodes, Peters and Brenckle
O'Reilly
Librarian Jankowska, City Clerk Freas, Councilman Moore,
Student Representative Hating and Emily DeForest
ITEM 2:
AGEKDA APPROVAL
Peters requested discussion be added at New Business regarding Commissioner
O'Reilly's resignation from the Commission.
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition at New
Business and Commissioner Brenclde ~ECO1TDED the motion. There were no
objections. ~O ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 4, 2000
MOTION:
Commissioner Forbes MOVED for approval of the minutes as presented and
Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5: REPORTS
5-a. Director
Web-Based Catalog--Jankowska reported she had been working on procuring
the new web-based catalog. However, since the company had been sold again, she was
now awaiting a new proposal which was to include a Windows NT Server, software to
enable receiving the web-based graphics-interfaced catalog. She added, in speaking
w/th the city manager, he agreed the Library should try to purchase a new version of
Unix which was patched last year. Jankowska added, she estimated the cost to be
about $2,000, including installation costs. The company is to submit an estimate for
these costs.
Library Programs -- Jankowska reported another genealogy class and Mystery
Lovers' Club program would' begin in Februm-y. She noted, she was very happy there
were so many programs going on at the library as they help in the library's success and
made the library more than just a depository for books.
Budget -- Jankowska reported she was working on the libra~ budget which
would be submitted by February' 11. She noted she requested more hours for the
temporary worker. She al~o noted, because of the job respon~ibilitiea of the position
Corey Hall was holding, she requested a range upgrade of the position which would be
an increase of approximately $1,000 a year. dankowska explained, she was writing a
job description for the position.
Job Titles -- Jankowska reported she wanted to include more descriptive job
tires to the positions at the library and checked other libraries for suggestions. She
noted, the library employees put a lot of intellectual effort into their positions which
were librarian-type positions, although they did not have MLS degrees. Jankowska
added, the employees should have tires to reflect their work. She noted, she decided
to change the tires to "library associate" and reserve the tire "librarian" for those
persons with an MLS degree.
Discussion followed regarding the job upgrade and Jankowska was asked if a
recommendation from the Commission would help in the upgrade approval.
dankowska noted she believed it would be difficult to get an upgrade even though there
wa~ minimal money involved but believed Hall should be recognized for the work she
wa~ doing. Forbe~ stated abe would write a letter in support of the upgrade. It was
suggested she aend the letter to the attention of the city manager with a copy to the
finance director and council via the city clerk.
Councilman Moore asked if the Commission wanted the $25,000 included in the
library budget for the city's portion to hire a grant writer for the proposed library
addition. A brief discussion followed and it was noted the amount had not been
included in the budget last year and dankowslm did not include it this year because of
budget reatraints, etc. It was al~o suggested the amount should be included and then
speak to it at the budget hearing when the library budget wa~ reviewed. The
Commission decided to di~cus~ the matter further at Item 7-b.
Friends of the Library
Heus reported the Friends would hold the "At Home Tea" fundraiser and a mailing
would be sent out in the next few days to approximately 300 people to request
donation~ for either the library or the building fund.
She continued, the memorial money for Frances Meeks had been used to purchase a
collection of books and book plates. Heus added, a public event to recognize the
collection in Meeks' memory would be held at the library in the near future.
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Heus reported the Third Annual Writers' Night was scheduled for March 9 at the
Visitors Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. She added, the Friends would be providing
refreshments and do the registration. The proceeds from the event would be split
between the Friends and the Visitors Center (last year the Friends' portion was
approximately $400). Heus noted, the event would be advertised.
ITEM
OLD BUSINESS
6-8,
Discussion -- School. Library Survey
Forbes reported progress was being made in processing the responses of the survey
and she hoped to have the findings in the packet for the next Commission meeting.
She noted there was about a 79% response. Student Representative Hating reported
there was a lot of good information gleaned from responses and the school principals
were very excited with the response and information. She noted, "Do you use the
library for school projects or recreation?" would be a good question to be included in
the next survey.
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion-- State Funded Databases
Jankowska §ave an informative demonstration of the Magazine, Newspapers and More:
FUll Text Articles for Alaskans database program and explained the state currently
made the database available to the Intemet. She explained, there was a possibility the
program could be cut by the Legislature in its quest to cut the state's budget. She
explained the program offered intemet access to thousands of full-text business
publications, magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, children's magazines, health
references, etc. Jankowska added, the database was acceSsible from home computers
through SLED and it would be a great loss to community and school libraries aS well
as individuals in areas where no libraries were available. She noted, the loss of the
· database from the state's budget would affect the city's budget because it would cost
approximately $4,000 a year for access to the database.
The Commission was very impressed with the information the database offered and it
was noted a link to the SLED site would be added to the Library's website. It was
suggested a demonstration of the resource be made to other city employees.
The Commission reviewed the draft resolution in support of the Legislature funding the
University of Alaska budget for the database resource. Discussion followed and Clerk
Freas explained that if the Commission was in support of the state funding the
University of Alaska's budget, it would be appropriate for the Commission to pass a
motion recommending council bring forward a similar resolution. She noted,
Councilman Moore could then bring the information to the council at their February 2
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PAGE 3
meeting and notify them that if they had no objections, a resolution in support would
be included in their next packet. Freas also suggested the Commission include in their
motion any additional information they would want added to the resolution, i.e. to
'whom it should be forwarded, etc.
The Commission felt it would be advantageous to include in the resolution that copies
of the resolution be forwarded to the area legislators, the University of Alaska,
Governor Knowles, and state librarian.
MOTION:
Commissioner Forbes MOVED to have the Clerk make the appropriate changes in the
wording of the resolution for presentation to the Kenai City Council at their February
16 meeting and include direction to forw~d copies of the resolution to the area
legislators, University of Alaska, Govemor Knowles and the state librarian.
Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion.
DeForest explained the state librarian wanted the funding to be included in the
University of Alaska budget because that was where the computer is situated. It was
suggested Student Representative Haring forward a copy of the draft resolution to the
School District for presentation to the School Board for their approval. Moore
suggested the Commission could send Public Opinion Messages (POMs) individually to
the area legislators and Governor, or write a letter to the editor.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Discussion -- Library Funding Possibilities
Peters reviewed several sources for funding for a library and/or library
communications. The were:
· Theatre/Arts -- Peters noted Mayor Williams had discussed with council
the suggestion of developing the property adjacent to the Senior Center (FAA, city land)
and calling it Millennium Square. In the planning of how the property would be used,
include an area for a Little Theatre to be used by the Peninsula Players, etc. Peters
added, there could be a possibility of finding funding for a theatre that could be
included with the addition to the library or a satellite library included with the theatre
building.
· Denali Commission -- Peters reported the Denali Commission had a large
amount of funding to be used for infrastructure, roads, power plants, water systems,
tank removal, communications and community facilities. Peters added, it could be
difficult getting funding from the Co~_mission because their main dedication was to
ensure good drinMng water, soil contarn~na~on clean-up, etc. for rural areas of Alaska.
However, there could be some chance of funding in the communications area. Heus
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remfnded the Commission of a previous discussion they had regarding fiber-optic
availability, and when it is available, What the speed of transmissions could be.
Councilman MoOre noted a representative from PTI would be speaking at the February
2 council meeting regarding options and availabilities for communications in Kenai. He
noted his interest in the topic for his business, as well as the library and the city.
· Homer Electric, Inc. -- Peters reported HEA had recently partnered with
the school district to use their new fiber-optic computer server to speed up the
computers at the school. He suggested having someone from HEA's computer
department speak to the Library Commission to see what access to their equipment
might be available to the Library community. Peters continued, he spoke with
Commissioner O'Reilly who offered to encourage a representative from HEA speak with
the Commission on this issue.
Jankowska noted it would be helpful to hear what might be available regarding fiber-
optics and faster Intemet connections. However, she added, it wouldn't make a big
difference at this time. Jankowska explained the schools were a different situation
because they were operating within the system within the state. Most of the things the
Library is accessin§, she added, were outside the state. If a better infrastructure is
developed, the faster service would be available. Jankowska added, connections within
the state, i.e. State library, Anchora§e, University of Alaska, etc. would be much faster.
7-c. Discussion -- Resignation of Commissioner Vince O'Reilly -- Peters
reported he spoke with O'Reilly who informed him he was resigning from the Library
Commission due to his health conCerns, but planned to be more active with the
Friends of the Library and on occasion attend Commission meetings as a member of
the public. The Commission stated their disappointment that O'Reilly resigned.
The Commission discussed their desire to have Student Representative Haring moved
into O'Reilly's position in order for her to be a regular voting member of the
Commission. They noted her enthusiasm and active participation in the interests of
the library as their reasons for urging council to appoint her as a full voting member.
MOTION:
Commissioner Rodes MOVED to recommend to council that Melinda Haring be made a
full voting member of the Commission, replacing Commissioner O'Reilly.
Commissioner Heus SRCONDED the motion.
A short discussion followed about the Haring's graduation in the spring and
possibilities of summer work and whether she would be able to attend meetings, etc. It
was noted, the Commission could continue having a student representative as a non-
voting member in addition to having Haring as a member of the Commission.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Moore noted he would pass this recommendation on to the council at their February 2,
2000 meeting.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Rodes -- Stated she was delighted Hating could be made a full-fledged member
of the Commission. She added, she appreciated Haring's energy and dedication.
Brenckle -- Stated it was yOung people like Hating that made Kenai a good
place to live and work.
Haring -- Stated she enjoyed being the student representative and looked
forward to being a voting member.
Forbes -- Referred back to the question of including $25,000 in the library
budget for funding a grant writer/fund raiser in regard to the proposed library
addition. Peters noted, the Friends would be donating funds toward this position as
well. It was hoped this funding {approximately $51,000) would be enough to hire a
grant writer/fund raiser for a year. He added, he didn't know what the chances would
be to have the money approved by council, but felt it was worth requesting. Forbes
added, the financial picture as well as Jankowska's new appointment, it was decided to
hold off on requesting the funding in last year's budget.
Peters asked, did the Commission know what they wanted in a grant writer if the
council approved the $25,000. Jankowska stated she had not given the idea a lot of
attention over the year and didn't know if $51,000 would be enough to entice a grant
writer to work on the project. Peters noted, there could be someone in the community
that would probably have the experience to do the work.
Heus noted another reason for not including the request in the last budget was that
perhaps, after Jankowska had been in Kenai for awhile, she would identify different
needs. Heus asked if that had changed. Forbes answered she didn't think that had
been addressed with a conclusive answer. Heus asked if it would be appropriate to
have a grant writer if there was no goal in ~ind.
Moore suggested waiting on matting the request until more was learned about the
Kenai Performers suggestion. He added, if there were' other user groups involved, it
could be more palatable to everyone in regard to matching funds, etc. A general
discussion followed and it was noted by Moore that after discussing the library
proposal with the Kenai Performers group and a plan was developed, the Commission
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could then come to council to request matching money. Forbes added, she thought
that if the Commission was to make a request for funding, it should be a sincere
request and something backed up with a plan.
Rodes suggested revisiting the issue at their March meeting, including reviewing any
plans previously developed. However, the Commission felt it would be best to hold off
on making any funding requests during this budget season.
Heus -- Stated she was sorry that O'Reilly had resigned from the Commission
and hoped he would be able to come back in the future.
DeForest -- Reported Jankowska would be traveling to Poland for a family
emergency and wouldn't be back in the office until February 14.
Moore -- No comments.
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 5 and 19, 2000.
Council policy regarding work sessions for commissions, committees and
boards.
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Corn_missioner Forbes MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Rodes SF~ONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 1, 2000
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CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
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MEMORANDUM
TO'
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Ewa Jankowska, Library Directo~
Richard A. Ross, City Manager
February 29, 2000
Library Hours
Effective May 1, 2000 the Library hours will open at 10:00 a.m. instead of the current
8:30 a.m. This change will be for all days of the week. For comparison purposes, the
Anchorage libraries open at 11:00 a.m. and, as you have related, most libraries open at
10:00 a.m. or later. Based on both of our observations, the impact on the public will be
minimal, as the period from 8:00- 10:00 a.m. has low utilization.
The rationale and benefits derived from the changes are as follows:
1. The Library is presently registering a shortfall in the salaries account. In part, this
is due to the fact that while volunteers are a valuable and necessary supplement to
paid staff, it is hard to put them in place of paid, trained staff because of the
technological changes in library services. Consequently, there has been a higher
use of staff hours during times of leaves or illnesses than was budgeted.
2. In addressing this, you proposed a 260 hour increase in paid part-time hours for
the FY01 budget. This increase will not be necessary with this change.
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You and any other staff members that may have been putting in extra,
uncompensated hours to fill voids will be expected to adjust your hours
accordingly.
The majority of library patrons will be better served because paid staff hours are
not being reduced but simply reallocated to provide better service during the
periods when demands are higher. The alternative would be to consider Sunday
closure as a means of addressing the requested increase in hours.
Ewa Jankowska
February 29, 2000
Changing to a 10:00 a.m. opening would give you the flexibility to bring staff in as
needed for uninterrupted training time or to perform specific work assignments. You
have indicated a need to address those issues in the past.
Please keep me informed of comments made by the Library Commission and the public
both prior to and during the implementation of the new hours.
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~COLLECTIONS
Adult Non-fiction
Non-fiction 1,191 ~97
Alaskam 225 225
PART.'Adult Literacy 15 0
Geaeology 48 0
Adult Fiction
Fiction 2,136 712
Mc,NaughtoW rental 148 37
Large Print 12 12
Juvenile
Fiction 210 210
Non-fiction 210 210
Easy Readers 552 828
Special Collections
Video Cassettes 30 30
Palxx~k 72 0
Audio Cassettes 24 12
Recxmis 16 0
Puzzles 24 8
Compact Disc 0 30
Reference
Alaska References 46 23
Eac3.'ciopedias 108 36
General Reference 216 72
Periodicals
Magazines & Newspapers, current 2.58 0
Magaziaea & Newspapers, storage 300 0
Public Use Ar~as
Personal Use Terminals 170 170
TYPewriters 51 0
Desisted Computers 84 0
Public Access Terminals 72 72
Copy Center 39 0
Reading Areas 315 550
Study/Research Areas 180 845
Activity Area 700 0
Retail Services 0 200
Circulation Desk 210 210
Reference Desk 88 0
Reatrooms 170 808
Staff Ar~as
Head Librarian's Office 420 0
Employee Work Stations 623 312
F:mploye~ Lounge 384 0
General Storage 350 350
Medmmcal/Maintenaace 145 0
(Measurement in square feet)
Kenai Community Library Expansion Report
LIBRARY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Current Area to AchieVe Area to Widen Ar~a to Provide
Dedicated Suffident Aisles from for Projected
Area Capacity 40" to 48" 5 yr. Growth
Expamion
199 605 1,201
56 171 452
0 0 0
0 0 0
356 1,084 2,152
23 70 130
3 9 24
53 160 423
53 160 423
60 487 1,375
0 20 50
0 24 24
0 12 24
0 0 0
0 8 16
0 10 4O
9 26 58
0 0 36
36 110 218
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 340 510
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 72
0 0 0
0 0 550
0 0 845
0 0 0
0 0 200
0 0 210
0 0 0
0 0 808
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0 0
0 0 312
0 0 0
0 0 350
0 0 0
TOTAL 10,503
Adjustment for Unaccountable Space* 1.050
.NET l 1553
Nonassi~maable Space** ,, 3,847
GROSS 15,400
*The Holt method includes an adjustment factor of 10-15% for unaccountable space. We have used I0%.
**includes ramps, entry, ways, stairs, duct shafts, comdors, walls, etc. and as yet unknown service space.
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REG~ MEETING
FEBRUARY 2, 2000
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBE~
htm://www.ci.kcnai.ak.us
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDEIt
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:
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ?~
Chuck StauJ~er, PTI Communications-- Communication Services
Available to City of Kenai Residents and Businesses.
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Finance Director Larry Semmens -- City of Kenai Mid-Year Financial
Review.
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Ordinance No. 1849-2000 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Lands
Located in Inlet Woods Subdivision, As Shown on the Attached Exhibits
A and B, Are Not Required for a Public Purpose.
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'2000-2001 Liquor License
a. l/enewal-- Mr. D's/Beverage Dispensary License - Tourism.
b. Transfer-- Mr. D's, Inc. to Aurora Lodging Management, Inc.,
d/b/a Mr. D's.
l/estaurant Designation Permit -- Aurora Lodging Management,
Inc., d/b/a King's Inn.
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ITEM D:
COMMISSION/CO~~EE I~EPORTS
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2.
3.
4.
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
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Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. BeautJ_fi_cation Committee
b. Historic District Board
c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
d. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
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*Regular Meeting of January 19, 2000.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
OL~ a~smF~,S
ITEM H:
2.
3.
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
Approval-- Amending Use of Lease/Lot 6A, Block 1, GUsty Subdivision
No. 4 -- Calvin and Nancy Gourley, d/b/a Groomin§dales.
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager.
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works Managers
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR I/~ETING
FEBRUARY 16, 2000
7:00 P.M.
KEN~ CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~
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:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 2000-5 -- Encoura~/ng the Alaska Legislature to
Support Funding for the Magazine, Newspapers and More: Full Text
Articles for Alaskans Online Resource Included in the State of Alaska FY
2001 Capital Budget.
ITEM D:
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
b, Historic District Board
c, Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
d, Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
MINUTES
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*Regular Meeting of February 2, 2000.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
OLD BUSI17F~S
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ITEM H:
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NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1850-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $164,065.52 in the General Fund to Pay Outstanding
Taxes and Costs Due on Inlet Woods Subdivision.
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*Ordinance No. 1851-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $30,000 in the General Fund for the Multi-Purpose
Facility Ice Maintenance Contract.
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*Ordinance No. 1852-2000 -- Amending KMC 24.15.010, Entitled
"ReEulafions" and the Cemetery ReEulations.
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*Ordinance No. 1853-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $44,934 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue
Fund and the Airport Fire Station Capital Project Fund for En~nee~§.
Approval -- Kenai Golf Course/Requested Rate Increase.
Approval-- Special Use Permit/Bill Joyce, Arctech Services, Inc.
Harves~g Spruce Beetle Killed/Infested Trees.
j~y ~/~~,~ . Discussion -- Historic District Board . .
10. 'Discussion -- Potential Partnering with Boys & Girls Club/Development
of New Facility.
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
EXECUT~ SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
Kenai Library Commission
Kenai Community Library
163 Main Street Loop
Kenai, Alaska 99611
February 10, 2000
Mr. Richard A. Ross
City Manager
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Mr. Ross:
The Kenai Library Commission unanimously supports our Library Director, Ewa
Jankowska, in her request to upgrade Corey Hall's current job title to a grade 8. Ms. Hall's
excellent job performance deserves recognition through this upgrade in title and position on the
step scale.
Since beginning as a part time employee, Ms. Hall has periodically reported to the
Commission on activities, events, and programs she has organized for children and young people.
Storytelling programs have increased from once a week to three per week, including a lap-sit
program for the very young. Programs for children have multiplied from an annual summer
reading program to mystery-lovers programs, young writers sessions, meet the author events, Dr.
Suess birthday celebrations, and more. Corey's background in education has enabled her to reach
out and involve hundreds of children of all ages in library programs. Her enthusiasm,
organizational, people and fund raising skills have produced a successful children's program at the
library, at little or no cost to the operations budget.
Corey Hall's own abundant initiative and creativity translates into an employee whose
performance consistently surpasses her job description. Considering Ms. Hall is part of an
extremely hardworking staff, that is frequently called upon for service over and above normal
expectations, Corey's service is exceptional.
The Commission is proud of our public library facility and the service it provides this
community. This service is only as good as its employees. Corey Hall merits recognition for the
outstanding performance of her regular job description, but more importantly for the extra
responsibilities she has assumed to expand and improve child and youth services.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Bob Peters
Chair
cc: Larry Semmons
Ewa Jankowska
LIBRARY COMMISSION
Meets First Tuesday- 7'30 p.m.
Library Activity Room
Commission Member Name and
Address
Kathy Heu s
4540 Kenaitze Court
Kenai, AK 99611
Home
Phone
283-7930
Business
Phone
**Lorrene Forbes
612 Cedar Drive
Kenai, AK 99611
283-2619
Janet L. Brown
1111 Redoubt Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
283-7036
Janice Rodes
207 North Birch Street
Kenai, AK 99611
283-4217
Melinda Haring
1121 Walnut Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
283-3897
*Bob Peters
P.O. Box 24
Kenai, AK 99611
283-9106
Carol Brenckle
130 Trading Bay Road, Ste. 340
Kenai, AK 99611
283-4994
283-4343
Councilman Joe Moore
1006 Inlet Woods
Kenai, AK 99611
283-4610
:283-3434 (p)
283-34?6 (f)
City Clerk Carol L. Freas
Recordin
*Chair
**Vice-Chair
283-4936
283-8231
Email Address
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FY01-FY05 Capital Budget Summary
FY01 Plannine / Other
$15,150.0GF
· SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER ($500.0)
This request represents continuation of matching funds to maintain the current level of operations for
the UA small business development programs. These programs, which have historically been funded
through the capital budget, are highly levemged and attract approximately $5 in direct external
funding for every $1 invested by the state. In addition, they attract and/or help generate literally tens
of millions of dollars of investment in Alaska jobs and small businesses. The Alaska Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) operates almost $2 million worth of technical and business assistance
programs for the residents of the state of Alaska. The primary emphasis of the SBDC is on in-depth,
quality business counseling and training. Small businesses or start-ups are assisted in the areas of
management, marketing, sales, finance, accounting and other disciplines required for small business
growth, expansion and innovation. The SBDC has six regional centers located in Anchorage,
Fairbanks, Juneau, Wasilla, Kenai, and Ketchikan, in addition to a rm'al outreach program.
ALASKA STATEWIDE DATABASE LICENSING INITIATIVE ($400.0)
The Statewide Database Licensing Initiative provides all Alaska residents Intemet access through
three commercial vendors to 4,000 indexed journals, 2,800 full-text journals and 175 newspapers.
Every Alaskan with access to an Intemet connected computer has access to this vast information
resource. The database can be accessed at the following URLs:
· Statewide at http://sled.alaska, edu/databases/home.html
· Fairbanks at http://www.uaf, edu/library/databases/
· Fairbanks at http://www.northstar.kl 2.ak.us/lib/online.html
· Anchorage at http://www.lib.uaa.alaska, edu/databases/home.html
· Anchorage at http://library.ei.anchorage.ak.us/databases/home.html
· Juneau at http://www.juneau, lib.ak.us/databases/
· Juneau at http://www.eed.state.ak.us/landdatabases/
· FOOD SERVICES PLANNING & DESIGN ($1,250.0)
UAF's food service consultant (MCCA Planning Studio) has assessed campus food service facilities,
operations, and capabilities. The overall recommendation concerning the main UAF food service
facilities is to consolidate the operations of the Lola Tilly Commons and the Wood Center into an
expanded, renovated food service facility within the Wood Center, UAF's Student Center. The
Food Service Advisory Board and the Master Planning Committee have endorsed exploring this
recommendation.
This project supports the academic needs and missions of the University. Sm&ms, faculty, and staff
need a convenient, flexible, quality food' service facility that supports individual academic endeavors.
A single, expanded, renovated food service facility for students, faculty and staff will allow all to
interact in a positive environment outside of the classroom with the convenience of remaining on
campus.
The original Lola Tilly Food Service Facility was constructed in 1963, and curremly does not meet
the needs of the student body. Today's students want convenience, flexibility, quick service, and
options. This is the theme that needs to be carried through all of the food service facility planning.
Fifty-five percent of students (243 total respondents) who completed an exit survey in spring of 1999
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LEGISLATIVE ADDRESSES
Senator Dave Donley
Alaska State Legislature
State Capitol
Room 501
Juneau, Alaska 99801-1182
(Vice chairman, Senate Finance Committee)
Senator Sean Parnell
Room 518
(Co-chairman, Senate Finance Commi tree)
Senator John Torgerson
Boom 516
(Co-chairman, Finance Committee)
SENATE
HOUSE
Representative Con Bunde
Room 501
(Vice-chairman, Finance Committee)
Representative Gary Davis
Room 513
Representative Eldon Mulder
Room 507
(Co-chairman, Finance Committee)
Representative Gail Phillips
Room 411
Representative Gene Themault
Room 511
(Co-chairman, Finance Committee)
Representative Hal Smalley
Room 428
TRANSMISSION
Digital Signal Standards
LEVEL
North America Digital Hierachy:
DSO
DS1
DS2
DS3
BIT RATE
64Kb/s
1.544Mb/s=T1
6.2Mbps
44.736Mb/s
CIRCUITS/DSOs
1
24
96
672(28 DS1)
SONET Rates:
OC-1
OC-3
OC-12
OC-48
OC-192
52Mb/s
155Mb/s
622Mb/s
2.5Gb/s
10.0Gb/s
672(28 DS1)
2016(84 DS 1/3 DS3)
8064(336 DS1/12 DS3)
32256(48 DS3)
129024(192 DS3)