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January 17, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
January 17, 2024 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items
limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*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.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 3385-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Donation to the Kenai Community
Library for the Purchase of Library Materials and Software for Room and Event Scheduling.
(Administration)
2. Ordinance No. 3386-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General
Fund and Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Fund to Conduct an Assessment of City
Street Lighting. (Administration)
3. Ordinance No. 3387-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General
Fund and Public Works Department’s Street Division’s Professional Services Budget to Review
and Update the City’s Roadway Improvements Standards. (Administration)
4. Resolution No. 2024-03 - Adopting Goals to Guide the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2025
Annual Budget. (Administration)
5. Resolution No. 2024-04 - Requesting the State of Alaska Make a Meaningful Increase to the
Base Student Allocation for Public Schools. (Douthit, Daniel)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of January 3, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Ordinance No. 3388-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund for the City’s Joint Participation in the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s Safe Streets
and Roads for All Action Plan Grant Through the United States Department of Transportation.
(Administration)
3. *Ordinance No. 3389-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating Donations from Kenai Senior
Connection, Inc., to the Kenai Senior Center. (Administration)
4. *Ordinance No. 3390-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport
Fund to Purchase Air Service Development Professional Services at the Kenai Municipal Airport
for Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. (Administration)
5. *Ordinance No. 3391-2024 - Amending the Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Plan Map for Certain Parcels from Industrial to Mixed-Use. (Knackstedt)
6. *Ordinance No. 3392-2024 - Amending the Kenai Zoning Code to Add a New Zoning District,
Working Waterfront (WW) and Amending the Official Zoning Map for Certain Parcels from
Heavy Industrial (IH) to Working Waterfront (WW) or Conservation (C) Zoning District.
(Knackstedt)
7. Discussion - Public Meetings Remote Participation Update. (City Clerk)
I. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
N. PENDING ITEMS
O. ADJOURNMENT
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P. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3385-2024
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A DONATION TO THE KENAI COMMUNITY
LIBRARY FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS AND SOFTWARE FOR ROOM AND
EVENT SCHEDULING.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Community Library received monetary donations from various donors through the
Friends of the Kenai Community Library totaling $6,500; and,
WHEREAS, up to $3,500 will be spent on the implementation of event and room scheduling software to
enhance the Library’s ability to efficiently manage and organize library events and activities; and,
WHEREAS, $3,000 will be spent on print and digital collection items, as well as supplies for the Library’s
‘Library of Things’ collection; and,
WHEREAS, acceptance of these donations to further the mission of the Kenai Community Library is in
the best interest of the City and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept these donated funds and to expend them
as authorized by this ordinance and in line with the intentions of the donors.
Section 2. That estimated revenues and appropriations are increased as follows:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Donations - Library $6,500
Increase Appropriations –
Books - Library $3,000
Computer Software - Library 3,500
$6,500
Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon enactment.
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ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 17TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024.
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Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
Introduced: January 3, 2024
Enacted: January 17, 2024
Effective: January 17, 2024
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Katja Wolfe, Library Director
DATE: December 26, 2023
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3385-2024 Donation to the Kenai Community Library
This memo requests acceptance and appropriation of $6,500 from various donors through the
Friends of the Kenai Community Library to be spent on the following:
• Up to $3,500 will be spent on the implementation of event and room scheduling software.
The introduction of this software will significantly enhance our ability to efficiently manage
and organize library events and activities. The software will offer a user-friendly interface
for both library staff and patrons, allowing for seamless study room reservations and
streamlined event planning.
• $3,000 will be spent on print and digital collection items, as well as supplies for the
Library’s Library of Things collection.
We appreciate the generosity of the donors!
Thank you for your consideration.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3386-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL
FUND AND MUNICIPAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL FUND TO CONDUCT AN
ASSESSMENT OF CITY STREET LIGHTING.
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department annually quotes Street Light Repair and Maintenance
Services; and,
WHEREAS, due to the age of the existing infrastructure, and the recurring number of street lighting issues
within the City, the Department is seeking assistance from professional engineering services to conduct
an assessment to identify deficiencies and direct future capital improvement projects; and,
WHEREAS, the Department will be provided a detailed assessment to ensure resources are directed to
the areas of greatest need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Appropriation of Fund Balance $80,000
Increase Appropriations -
Transfer to Municipal Roadway Improvement Capital
Project Fund $80,000
Municipal Roadway Improvement Capital Project Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Transfer from General Fund $80,000
Increase Appropriations:
Street Lighting Assessment Project –
Construction $80,000
Section 2. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 3. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon enactment.
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ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 17TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
Introduced: January 3, 2024
Enacted: January 17, 2024
Effective: January 17, 2024
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Scott Curtin, Public Works Director
DATE: December 26, 2023
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3386-2024 Street Light Assessments
This memo requests Council’s approval to begin assessment of the City’s Street Lighting. As
Council is aware, the aging street lighting infrastructure, much of which is now 40-50 years old,
continues to be challenging to maintain. The Capital Improvement Plan has had a preliminary
project moving forward to begin addressing the deficiencies. The FY2025 Capital Improvement
Plan will include funding for design and construction of a project to be identified within this
assessment.
This Ordinance will provide funding now to ensure funds are being directed toward the areas of
greatest need. The assessment will include the review of the existing electrical services and
lighting control panels, light fixtures and poles, wiring condition and location. It is anticipated that
the number of street lighting maintenance projects that will be identified will take several years to
fund and complete. Council will see updates to the Capital Improvement Plan as these projects
are identified and phased accordingly to meet budgetary requirements.
This is a priority project for the department. Reliable street lighting continues to be a high
expectation from our citizens. Completion of this work now will assist the department in meeting
this need.
Council’s approval is respectfully requested.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3387-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL
FUND AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT’S STREET DIVISION’S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BUDGET TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE CITY’S ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS STANDARDS.
WHEREAS, this Ordinance provides funding for professional services to assist the Public Works
Department with the review and update of the City’s roadway improvement standards, much of which is
detailed within Kenai Municipal Code Title 18 Streets and Sidewalks; and,
WHEREAS, completion of this work now is intended to ensure the City remains current in its standard
requirements and reasonably consistent with neighboring municipalities; and,
WHEREAS, the Department anticipates releasing a request for proposals to various civil engineering
firms; and,
WHEREAS, the intended result of the project is an updated list of standards, which will likely require
future code amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the revised standards will be made available to all contractors as part of the permitting
process and would be included within any future subdivision installation agreements that would require
roadway improvements as part of their project; and,
WHEREAS, consistent and well-defined standards will assist developers in project formation and
execution creating a friendlier environment in which to conduct business in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Appropriation of Fund Balance $25,000
Increase Appropriations:
Streets – Professional Services $25,000
Section 2. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 3. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon enactment.
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ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 17TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
Introduced: January 3, 2024
Enacted: January 17, 2024
Effective: January 17, 2024
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Scott Curtin, Public Works Director
DATE: December 26, 2024
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3387-2024 Roadway Standards
This memo requests funding to update the City’s roadway improvement standards. With the
recent completion of several City roadway improvement projects as well as several new
subdivision projects within the City, it has become apparent that our roadway standards and
corresponding Kenai Municipal Code are in need of updating to provide clarifications.
It is the department’s intent to coordinate with a local engineering firm, which will be competitively
sought, to review and assess our current standards against other local competing government
agencies. The standard revisions will provide clarity to contractors and owners considering
development in the area, while ensuring the City receives consistency in its roadways regardless
of who is performing the work.
These standards would be provided during our permitting process to applicants as well as within
any subdivision agreements that require roadway improvements to be completed as part of the
work. It is very likely that a code amendment update to Kenai Municipal Code Title 18 will be
presented to Council at a later date.
Council’s support is respectfully requested.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO.2024-03
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING GOALS TO GUIDE THE PREPARATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025
ANNUAL BUDGET.
WHEREAS, at the Fiscal Year 2025 Budgetary Goals Work Session on January 3, 2024 the Council
discussed and accepted public comment on goals and objectives to guide the City’s fiscal year 2025
budget development; and,
WHEREAS, the adoption of budget goals helps to ensure the budget is prepared in a manner which
meets the needs and desires of the community and is consistent with the desires of the Council; and,
WHEREAS, the Council has discussed and collectively adopted the Broad Statement of Purpose and
Goals for the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2025 City of Kenai Budget as provided below; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager will utilize the adopted Broad Statement of Purpose and Goals to guide
the creation of the City’s Draft Budget which will be submitted to the Council for consideration and
adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. The Council adopts the following Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Goals and Broad Statement of
Purpose:
Broad Statement of Purpose
It is a goal of the City to formulate and adopt a budget which is fiscally responsible and meets the needs
and priorities of the community it serves. A fiscally responsible budget ensures revenues, taxes, and
fees, are sufficient but not excessive to fund current operations and contribute to the long-term
maintenance of City infrastructure used to provide services. Meeting the needs and priorities of the
community means prioritizing essential services while being mindful that non-essential services such as
parks, recreation, arts, library and senior services have significant importance to a vibrant, well-balanced
community in which individuals have a desire to live and businesses seek to locate.
Specific Goals
1. Submit a budget for consideration that maintains the City’s current mill and sales tax rates and
complies with the General Fund, Fund Balance Policy codified in KMC 7.25.
2. Review the City’s salary schedule and pay plan, utilizing the employee compensation and
classification study currently being prepared, to ensure it provides appropriate compensation to
employees comparable to other places of public employment and which allows the City to recruit
and retain competent employees without a reduction in critical services or infrastructure support.
Incorporate adjustments necessary to the salary schedule and pay plan to address any pay
inequities caused by misclassification of positions or those needed for the City to be a competitive
public employer.
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Resolution No. 2024-03
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3. Review the City’s health, dental and life insurance benefits offered to employees to improve the
sustainability and maintain the quality of employee insurance coverage to ensure it provides
adequate coverage comparable to other places of public employment. If the comparison indicates
an increase is warranted, limit the increase to employee cost share to not more than 1% of
program’s total costs. A 1% increase in the employee cost share for FY2025 would bring the
employee share to 14%.
4. Seek opportunities to achieve cost savings and efficiencies without negatively impacting
operations and services through a transparent budget development process that includes
performance measures and a review of previous spending, future needs, and priorities,
5. Compile a list of capital projects, which are projects that cost $35,000 or more, for Council
adoption and ensure that the minimum investment in maintaining City infrastructure over time
equals the depreciation, an accounting process by which the cost of an asset is spread over its
useful life, recorded annually on City capital assets and infrastructure. The City’s FY2023
depreciation by fund and function were:
General Fund:
General Government $ 104,337
Public Safety 251,693
Public Works 838,701
Parks, Recreation & Culture 331,605
Social Welfare Services 67,285
$1,593,621
Airport Fund: $2,341,217
Water & Sewer Fund 1,062,536
Total All Funds $4,997,374
6. Adjust rates, charges and fees in all funds commensurate with inflation as measured by the Alaska
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, second half over second half. Limit any increase
in the monthly rents at Vintage Pointe to not more than $50.00 per month over FY2024 rates for
existing tenants as of June 30, 2024.
7. Project ending fund balance/retained earnings of at least 50% of the FY2024 budgeted
expenditures net of any projected lapse for the Airport, Water & Sewer, Personal Use Fishery,
and Congregate Housing Funds. Ensure any use of fund balance is for one-time or capital
purchases and not for reoccurring expenditures/expenses so that the ending fund balance for
each fund is not less than:
Airport Fund $1,692,487
Water & Sewer Fund 1,520,841
Personal Use Fishery Fund 200,512
Congregate Housing Fund 268,336
8. Adjust Senior Citizen Fund fees and rates to a level sufficient to limit the increase in required
transfer from the General Fund to no more than a 10% increase, which equals $19,948, over
FY2024 amounts.
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Resolution No. 2024-03
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Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 17TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024.
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Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance__________
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Dave Swarner, Finance Director
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Resolution 2024-03 – FY2025 Council Budget Goals
Resolution 2024-03 will formally establish Council’s goals for the City’s FY2025 Budget. The
adopted goals are intended to guide the City Manager in his preparation of the budget which is
scheduled to be provided to Council in April for its consideration and adoption prior to the June
10th deadline established in KMC 7.25.010(g).
The establishment of goals by the City Council early in the budget process is considered a best
practice, one the administration believes should be incorporated into the City’s budget process,
as it provides guidance to the City Manager in his compilation of his draft budget and it provides
greater transparency to the process. The preparation of the FY2025 City Budget will be
challenging, City revenues continue to increase but at a slower pace than the City’s expenditures.
Sales tax revenue is continuing to increase in an upward trend but it is not meeting the 3% rate
of increase that was budgeted for FY2024. Council’s establishment of specific, measurable,
attainable, relevant and time based (SMART) goals will increase the likelihood of a smooth and
successful budget process in FY2025 and future years.
These goals were discussed and public testimony was heard at a work session held on January
3rd. You support for adoption is respectfully recommended.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-04
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE OF ALASKA MAKE A MEANINGFUL INCREASE TO THE
BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is constitutionally obligated to establish and maintain a system of public
schools; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to AS 29.35.160, the Kenai Peninsula Borough is required to form a borough school
district and to establish, maintain, and operate a system of public schools on an areawide basis; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is served by the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and has three
traditional schools in Kenai, one alternative high school, two charter schools, and one school within the
Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility; and,
WHEREAS, without a Base Student Allocation (BSA) increase or one-time funding, the Kenai Peninsula
Borough School District will face an approximately $13 million budget deficit for FY25, which would likely
require an increase in class size and elimination of programs important to our students and community
members; and,
WHEREAS, the BSA has not kept up with the increased costs and the rates of cumulative inflation; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough has continually increased local contributions to keep pace with
these rising costs and has reached the maximum allowable amount resulting in a need for the Kenai
Peninsula Borough School District to decrease spending on essential programs; and,
WHEREAS, the BSA amount directly affects how much the Kenai Peninsula Borough is allowed to
contribute; and,
WHEREAS, a meaningful increase to the BSA would help ensure adequate and equitable funding to
maintain reasonable class sizes, provide basic student resource needs, and improve student outcomes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That Kenai City Council requests the State of Alaska make a meaningful increase to the
the base student allocation for public schools.
Section 2. That a copy of this resolution will be sent to Governor Dunleavy and the Kenai Peninsula
legislative delegation, the President of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education,
the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, the Education Committees of the Alaska House and Alaska
Senate, and the Finance Committees of the Alaska House and Alaska Senate.
Section 3. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 17TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024.
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Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Council Member Alex Douthit
Council Member Phil Daniel
DATE: January 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2024-04 – Base Student Allocation
This resolution requests the State of Alaska make a meaningful increase to the Base Student
Allocation (BSA) for public schools.
The BSA has not kept up with the increased costs and the rates of cumulative inflation, and the
Kenai Peninsula Borough has continually increased local contributions to keep pace with these
rising costs and has reached the maximum allowable amount. Without a meaningful increase to
the BSA, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will need to decrease spending on essential
programs and resources.
An increase to the BSA is important to maintain and improve public schools in Kenai, including
three traditional schools, one alternative high school, two charter schools, and one school within
the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility and will help ensure adequate and equitable funding to
maintain reasonable class sizes, provide basic student resource needs, and improve student
outcomes.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 3, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE MAYOR HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
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January 3, 2024
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on January 3, 2024, in City Hall Council Chambers,
Kenai, AK. Vice Mayor Knackstedt called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Mayor Knackstedt led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor James Baisden
Phil Daniel Deborah Sounart
Alex Douthit Victoria Askin
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Brian Gabriel, Mayor
Also in attendance were:
**Xinlan Tanner, Student Representative
Terry Eubank, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
David Swarner, Finance Director
Linda Mitchell, Planning Director
Dave Ross, Police Chief
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Council Member Askin MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Council Member Baisden
SECONDED the motion.
The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items; there being no
one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
*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.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None.
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C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Samantha Springer, Executive Director of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center reported to
Council that there were more than 22,000 visitors at the chamber last year; and provided a summary of
upcoming chamber activities.
Marion Nelson, Kenai Fine Art Center Board President addressed the Council stating that the upcoming
show, “Feels Like Home” would benefit the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Students in Transition
Program.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 3383-2023 - Amending the Official Zoning Map by Rezoning all Parcels
within the Letzing 1985 Subdivision (Plat No. 85-55) and Government Lot 170 from
General Commercial (CG) to Suburban Residential (RS) Zoning District. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3383-2023. Council Member Sounart
SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment.
Nancy Wiles thanked the City Staff and Council for addressing the rezone.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
There was Council discussion in support of the Ordinance.
VOTE:
YEA: Knackstedt, Douthit, Baisden, Askin, Daniel, Sounart
NAY: None
ABSENT: Gabriel
**Student Representative Tanner: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
2. Ordinance No. 3384-2023 - Cancelling Previously Appropriated Projects, Authorizing a
Transfer of Funds from the Wastewater Facility Capital Project Fund to the Water and
Sewer Capital Project Fund and Appropriating Supplemental Funds for the Construction
of a New Water Pump House at the City’s Water Treatment Facility. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3384-2023. Council Member
Douthit SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard,
the public comment period was closed.
It was reported that the canceled projects would be moved to the fiscal year 2025 Capital Improvement
Plan; the City would forward fund the New Water Pump House project; and the City was successful in
application for the 100-percent forgiveness loan for this project.
VOTE:
YEA: Douthit, Baisden, Askin, Daniel, Sounart, Knackstedt
NAY: None
ABSENT: Gabriel
**Student Representative Tanner: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
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3. Resolution No. 2024-01 - Approving the Use of the Fleet Replacement Fund for the
Purchase of Two Ford Police Responders Utilizing the State of Alaska Equipment Fleet
Contract. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Askin MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2024-01. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard,
the public comment period was closed.
It was reported that these were replacement vehicles; trucks were chosen as they would be useful to
rotate out to other departments; and the upfitting’s would be done by the City Shop.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
4. Resolution No. 2024-02 - Amending the Authorized Staffing Table by Adding a Part Time
Administrative Assistant II Position to the Planning and Zoning Department.
(Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2024-02. Council Member Askin SECONDED
the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard,
the public comment period was closed.
It was reported the additional position would benefit the department substantially; it would allow the
director to focus on more long term goals; and provide the support needed in the day to day tasks.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of December 20, 2023. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Action/Approval - Purchase Orders and Purchase Order Amendments Requiring Council
Approval in Accordance with KMC 7.15.020. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Marijuana Product Manufacturing Facility
License and a Standard Marijuana Cultivation License for Red Run Cannabis Cultivators, LLC.,
DBA: Red Run Cannabis Cultivators, LLC. - License No.’s 19372 and 10052; and a Retail
Marijuana Store License for Red Run Cannabis Company, LLC., DBA: Red Run Cannabis
Company, LLC. – License No. 10056 (City Clerk)
Approved by the consent agenda.
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4. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Retail Marijuana Store License and a
Standard Marijuana Cultivation License for Majestic Gardens LLC., DBA: Majestic Gardens LLC.
- License No.’s 15393 and 15395. (City Clerk)
Approved by the consent agenda.
5. *Ordinance No. 3385-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Donation to the Kenai Community
Library for the Purchase of Library Materials and Software for Room and Event Scheduling.
(Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for January 17, 2024.
6. *Ordinance No. 3386-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General
Fund and Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Fund to Conduct an Assessment of City
Street Lighting. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for January 17, 2024.
7. *Ordinance No. 3387-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General
Fund and Public Works Department’s Street Division’s Professional Services Budget to Review
and Update the City’s Roadway Improvements Standards. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for January 17, 2024.
8. Action/Approval - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the Kenai
Peninsula Borough to Accept Landfill Leachate at the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
(Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to authorize the City Manager to Enter into the Agreement. Council
Member Sounart SECONDED the motion.
Ley Frey, Solid Waste Director for the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) addressed the Council regarding
what solid waste leachate is; how it would be transported; KPB anticipates when their new unit is installed
they will be able to process the leachate themselves.
It was reported that the City would monitor how this effects our plant; it was not anticipated that this would
have a significant impact on our plant; and the agreement allowed the City to stop accepting the leachate
at any time of it were causing a problem.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
I. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
No report, next meeting January 11, 2024.
2. Airport Commission
No report, next meeting January 11, 2024.
3. Harbor Commission
No report, next meeting is a Special meeting on January 8, 2024.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
No report, next meeting January 4, 2024.
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5. Planning and Zoning Commission
No report, next meeting January 10, 2024.
6. Beautification Committee
No report, next meeting January 9, 2024.
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR - None.
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager - City Manager Eubank introduced Heather Schafer a graduate student working on
her Master’s in Public Administration who would be doing her internship with the City and reported
on the following:
• Army Corpse of Engineers extended the bid closing to January 11, 2024.
• Finalizing the agenda for the Joint Work Session with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.
• Grant Aviation now has two additional aircraft, both dedicated to the Kenai - Anchorage route.
• The hockey rink is generally open to the public 24-hours a day; however, due to recent
vandalism it would be closed temporarily during off hours; this usually takes care of the issue
and user’s self-police in order to have 24-hour access.
2. City Attorney - None.
3. City Clerk – City Clerk Saner reported on the following:
• Thursday, January 4, 2024 would kick off the first Commission Review meeting with the Parks
& Recreation Commission; with the other Commissions and Committees taking place during
the next two weeks.
• Orientation and training will be held with the new to Kenai commission members on Friday,
January 5, 2024.
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizen Comments - None.
(Public comments limited to (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
Council Member Douthit noted he was glad to be back.
Student Representative Tanner provided an update on activities at Connections, Kenai Central High
School and Kenai Alternative High School.
Council Member Sounart wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Council Member Askin wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Council Member Daniel wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Council Member Baisden thanked the Administration for a good Work Session.
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None.
N. PENDING ITEMS - None.
O. ADJOURNMENT
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P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of January 3, 2024.
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC
City Clerk
** The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive
session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in the rotation of the official council vote and shall not
affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student
representative may not move or second items during a council meeting.
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PAYMENTS OVER $35,000.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL RATIFICATION
COUNCIL MEETING OF: JANUARY 17, 2024
VENDOR
PERS
HOMER ELECTRIC
PREMERA
INVESTMENTS
VENDOR
DESCRIPTION
PERS
ELECTRIC USAGE
HEAL TH INSURNACE
DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT
VARIOUS
VARIOUS
VARIOUS
MATURITY DATE
ACCOUNT
LIABILITY
UTILITIES
INSURANCE
AMOUNT
AMOUNT
119,338.63
117,099.31
205,224.05
Effect. Int.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3388-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL
FUND FOR THE CITY’S JOINT PARTICIPATION IN THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH’S SAFE
STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL ACTION PLAN GRANT THROUGH THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
WHEREAS, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
discretionary program with funds over 5 years (2022-2026) available for regional, local, Tribal initiatives
through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution 2022-62, adopted by City Council on September 7, 2022, supported the Kenai
Peninsula Borough’s application for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan Grant and
authorized the City to be included as a joint applicant for the purposes of developing a comprehensive
safety action plan (“project”) for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the participating cities; and,
WHEREAS, the SS4A Action Plan Grant is funded at an 80/20 cost share rate with 80% provided by the
Federal government and the remaining 20% provided by the applicants; and,
WHEREAS, the duration of the project is expected to take two (2) years, with a total cost of $1,200,000
with a 20% matching of $240,000 shared between joint applicants; and,
WHEREAS, as a joint applicant, the City’s portion of the project totals $21,449 which can be either in-
kind services or monetary payments; and,
WHEREAS, the City’s shared cost would require approximately 250 hours of in-kind services, which is
equivalent to 6 weeks of staff time; and,
WHEREAS, the project is estimated to require approximately 80 hours from city staff since a consultant
would develop the project; and,
WHEREAS, development of the project will better position the City to create safer streets and
communities, and to pursue further grant opportunities in future funding cycles to improve safety and help
prevent deaths and serious injuries on the road systems within the City; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to appropriate funds for this purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance $14,750
Increase Appropriations:
Planning & Zoning - Miscellaneous $14,750
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Section 2. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 3. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
Introduced: January 17, 2024
Enacted: February 7, 2024
Effective: February 7, 2024
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Linda Mitchell, Planning Director
DATE: January 9, 2024
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund for the City’s Joint Participation in the Kenai Peninsula
Borough’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan Grant Through the
United States Department of Transportation
On September 7, 2022, City Council passed Resolution 2022-62, supporting the Kenai Peninsula
Borough’s (KPB) application for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan Grant, and
authorizing the City to be included as a joint applicant. This Federal grant program is funded at
an 80/20 cost share rate, with 80% provided by the Federal government and the remaining 20%
provided by the applicants.
The purpose of the SS4A grant program is to support the US Department of Transportation’s goal
of zero deaths and serious injuries on our nation’s roads. The first step in accomplishing this goal
would require the development of a comprehensive safety action plan (“action plan”). With an
adopted action plan, the City will be in a position to be eligible for Federal implementation grants.
Other participating cities in the development of an action plan includes Seward, Soldotna,
Seldovia, and Kenai.
This project is expected to take two (2) years to complete with a total cost of $1,200,000. All
participating cities and KPB will share in the 20% cost share obligation of $240,000. The actual
cost to the City is $21,449, and this Ordinance seeks your approval for $14,740 and City staff will
provide at least 80 hours in-kind services to offset the remaining amount.
Thank you for your consideration.
Attachment
Resolution 2022-62
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-62
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 'S APPLICATION FOR A SAFE
STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL ACTION PLAN GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF KENAI
TO BE INCLUDED AS A JOINT APPLICANT.
WHEREAS, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act authorizes up to $108 bill ion to support public
transportation and establish the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with
$5 billion in appropriated funds over the next five years; and,
WHEREAS, for Federal FY22 there is up to $1 billion available for regional, local and tribal initiatives
through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injury; and ,
WHEREAS, one type of SS4A grant is Action Plan Grants that include the planning , designing, and
development of activities including projects and strategies for a community requiring safety data and
economic analysis which would be found in a community's Action Plan; and,
WHEREAS, neither the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) or any of its communities have an Action Plan
in place and therefore are not eligible to apply for Implementation Grants that may be available under the
Infrastructure Law; and ,
WHEREAS , applicants are encouraged to apply for regional Action Plan grants that engage multiple
jurisdictions to ensure collaboration and leverage local expertise; and ,
WHEREAS , as the regional government , the KPB has agreed to apply as the lead applicant with
participating municipalities included as joint applicants for the SS4A Action Plan Grant in the total project
amount of $1,200,000 with a 20% local match; and ,
WHEREAS , if approved , all participating communities and the KPB would share in the local match
obligation , with the City's share of the cost at approximately $21 ,500 ; and ,
WHEREAS , developing an Action Plan, the City of Kenai will be able to pursue Implementation Grants
through the SS4A program in the future and to pursue other grant funding focused on improving roadway
safety and improvements to transportation infrastructure; and ,
WHEREAS, it is the best interest of the City of Kenai to support the KPB 's application and participate as
a joint applicant for the SS4A Action Plan Grant.
NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA:
Section 1. The City of Kenai supports the Kenai Peninsula Borough's application for a Safe Streets
and Roads for All Action Plan Grant, and authorizes the City to sign on as a joint applicant for the
purposes of developing a comprehensive safety action plan for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the
incorporated cities.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL O F THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, THIS 7 TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022.
Efrian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3389-2024
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING DONATIONS FROM KENAI SENIOR
CONNECTION, INC., TO THE KENAI SENIOR CENTER.
WHEREAS, Kenai Senior Connection, Inc. (Connection) is a non-profit (“501(c)(3)”) corporation whose
purpose is to provide financial assistance for the continued operations of the Kenai Senior Center; and,
WHEREAS, the Connection has a gaming license through the State of Alaska to provide fundraising
efforts through raffles with the requirement that funds acquired must be spent by the end of each year;
and,
WHEREAS, at its December 22, 2023 meeting, the Connection Board voted to give the remaining funds
of $2,850 from its gaming account to the Kenai Senior Center for its use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept a donation in the amount of $2,850.
Section 2. That the following budget revision is authorized:
Senior Citizen Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues
Donations $2,850
Increase Appropriations
Senior Access – Small Tools $2,850
Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
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Approved by Finance: _________________
Introduced: January 17, 2024
Enacted: February 7, 2024
Effective: February 7, 2024
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
DATE: January 9, 2024
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3389-2024 Senior Center Donation
Kenai Senior Connection, Inc. (Connection), as part of its ongoing fundraising for the Senior
Center, utilizes licensed gaming for raffles sanctioned by the State of Alaska. Funds generated
through this gaming activity must be expended by the conclusion of each year.
As the gaming account held a remaining balance of $2,850 in December, the Connection Board
unanimously decided to contribute these funds to the Senior Center for specific needs that fall
outside of the current budget. The Senior Center intends to allocate the donation towards
acquiring a new smart television for the dining room and addressing additional printing
expenditures.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Connection for their relentless fundraising endeavors
in support of the Kenai Senior Center. The commitment displayed by this group is immeasurable
and serves as a genuine testament to the well-being of the seniors within our community.
Thank you for your consideration.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3390-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AIRPORT
FUND TO PURCHASE AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE KENAI
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR COSTS IN EXCESS OF BUDGETED AMOUNTS.
WHEREAS, the FY2024 Annual Budget for the City of Kenai did not include funding for air service
development professional services at the Kenai Municipal Airport; and,
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2023 New Pacific Airlines d/b/a Ravn Alaska gave a 60-day notice of the
termination of their Airline Operating Agreement ending on January 1, 2024, creating a space for a new
airline to operate at the airport; and,
WHEREAS, with the departure of Ravn, the Airport Manager and Administration are working together to
explore opportunities for developing air service, outside the traditional routes between Kenai and
Anchorage, for the Kenai Municipal Airport and the traveling public; and,
WHEREAS, consulting services are needed for specialized air service development services, including
performance of a Catchment Leakage Study (a study to estimate the travel market of the local area),
preparation of presentation materials for and air service development meetings with prospective air
carriers, and preparation of a Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) grant application for
the Kenai Municipal Airport; and,
WHEREAS, additional appropriated funds in the amount of $34,000 are needed for the purchase of these
air service development professional services; and,
WHEREAS, expansion of air travel opportunities for residents and visitors to the area is in the best
interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Airport Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Appropriation of Fund Balance $34,000
Increase Expenditures –
Administration - Professional Services $34,000
Section 2. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
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Section 3. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
Introduced: January 17, 2024
Enacted: February 7, 2024
Effective: February 7, 2024
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Derek Ables, Airport Manager
DATE: January 5, 2024
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3390-2024 Appropriation of Funds for Professional Air
Service Development Services at the Kenai Municipal Airport.
This memo recommends support of appropriating funds for professional air service development
services at the Kenai Municipal Airport.
The approved FY2024 annual budget did not include funding for air service development services.
However, with the departure of New Pacific Airlines d/b/a Ravn Alaska in November, the Airport
Manager has worked with the Administration to explore opportunities for new air service, outside
of the traditional routes offered between Kenai and Anchorage, for the Kenai Municipal Airport.
Additional funds are necessary to procure specialized air service development services to include
a Catchment Leakage Study (a study to estimate the travel market of the local area), develop
presentation materials for airport service development meetings with prospective carriers, and to
complete a Small Community Air Service Development Grant (SCASD) application for the Kenai
Municipal Airport.
Consulting services are estimated to cost $34,000, and enactment of this Ordinance will allow the
Airport to proceed to develop opportunities to meet the current and future needs of passengers
at the Kenai Municipal Airport.
Thank you for your consideration.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3391-2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE IMAGINE KENAI 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE PLAN
MAP FOR CERTAIN PARCELS FROM INDUSTRIAL TO MIXED-USE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai as a Home Rule City has been delegated authority by Kenai Peninsula
Borough Ordinance 90-31 to make land use plan amendments to the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan;
and,
WHEREAS, the Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan (“Comprehensive Plan”) contains the goal to
support a vision for the City to implement a forward-looking approach to community growth and
development by establishment of several different zoning districts that reflect the needs of each district
and suited to current and probable future growth; and,
WHEREAS, the City contracted with McKinley Research Group, LLC (consultant) to provide a Waterfront
Redevelopment and Vision Assessment of properties between the Kenai River and Bridge Access Road
beginning at Millennium Square to the Boat Launch; and,
WHEREAS, the consultant coordinated public vision work sessions and held meetings that established
a preferred concept which provides for the greatest build-out and the most opportunities for economic
development in the area; and,
WHEREAS, the study team found that the community of Kenai supports new development in the project
area but not at the expense of impacting the existing uses, primarily seafood plant operations; and,
WHEREAS, the community shared a vision for the waterfront revitalization to be authentic, protective of
the river and natural environment, assessable year-round and to provide economic opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan acknowledges the decline for demand of large industrial sites and
the commercial fishing industry but indicates the need to maintain the viability of existing industry as a
land use and economic priority; and,
WHEREAS, the current land use designation for the waterfront area is Industrial (IN); and,
WHEREAS, in the Comprehensive Plan, Mixed Use (MU) is intended for a compatible mix of residential,
retail, service, office, public, institutional, and recreational uses; furthermore, uses are co-located in an
integrated way that supports sustainable forms of transportation such as public transport, walking and
biking, and increases neighborhood amenities while compatibility issues are addressed through careful
site layout and building design; and,
WHEREAS, it is the best interest of the City of Kenai to amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation from IN to MU to support the rezoning of the waterfront area; and,
WHEREAS, the Harbor Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint work session
on _______________ to discuss the proposed ordinance to create a waterfront zoning district and amend
the Comprehensive Plan; and,
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WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting of _____________,
2024 recommended __________________ on amendment of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation.
WHEREAS, the Harbor Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting of _______________, 2024
recommended __________________ on amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of the Land Use Plan Map in the Comprehensive Plan: That Imagine Kenai
2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Map is hereby amended as follows: Reclassify the following
parcels from Industrial (IN) to Mixed Use (MU) land use classification.
Legal Description Parcel ID
Tract E, Daubenspeck Property Subdivision 04705703
Portion of Alaska Tidelands Survey 98 04705702
Tract C, US Survey 104, Amended Tracts A, B, & C 04901113
Tract C, US Survey 104, Amended Tracts A, B, & C 04901112
Tract A, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 1 04901121
Portion of Govt Lot 10 Lying Southwest of Bridge Access Rd & Lying
North & Northwest & Northeast of US Survey 4563 Amended, Section
4, T5N R11W
Lot 3, US Survey 4563 Amended
Lot 2, US Survey 4563 Amended
Alaska Tidelands Survey 82
Portion of Govt Lot 10 Lying Southeasterly of US Survey 4563
Amended, Section 4, T5N R11W
Lot 1, Kristine Subdivision No. 1
Lot 2, Kristine Subdivision No. 1
Tract B, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2
Tract C, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2
Lot 3A, Kristine Subdivision Jahrig Addition
Lot 3B, Kristine Subdivision Jahrig Addition
Lot 3C, Kristine Subdivision Jahrig Addition
Lot 1, Baron Wood Subdivision
04901131
04901123
04901124
04901125
04901130
04901133
04901134
04901132
04901404
04901136
04901137
04901138
04901312
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Lot 2, Baron Wood Subdivision
US Survey 678 Amended
Alaska Tidelands Survey No. 770
Alaska Tidelands Survey No. 114
Lot 3, Baron Wood Subdivision No. 2
Lot 4A, Baron Wood Subdivision No. 2
Lot 5A, Baron Wood Subdivision No. 2
Lot 8, Baron Wood Subdivision
Tract E, Boat Ramp Subdivision
Tract F-1, Alaska State Land Survey No. 2012-04
Tract F-2, Alaska State Land Survey No. 2012-04
Tract A, City of Kenai Boat Ramp & ROW Dedication (Northern Half)
04901313
04901401
04901403
04901402
04901314
04901321
04901322
04901320
04945009
04945011
04945012
04945002
Attached is Exhibit “A” illustrating the proposed land use reclassification area.
Section 2. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 3. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect 30 days
after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY,
2024.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Introduced: January 17, 2024
Enacted: February 21, 2024
Effective: March 22, 2024
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Vice Mayor Knackstedt
DATE: January 10, 2024
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3391-2024 - Amending the Imagine Kenai 2030
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Map for Certain Parcels from
Industrial to Mixed-Use
This Ordinance seeks to amend the Land Use Plan Map in the Imagine Kenai 2030
Comprehensive Plan (“Comprehensive Plan”) to align with the vision of the waterfront
development area. In the Waterfront Redevelopment and Vision Assessment, the community
shared a vision for the waterfront revitalization to be authentic, protective of the river and natural
environment, assessable year-round and to provide economic opportunities. In the
Comprehensive Plan, the waterfront development area has an Industrial (IN) land use
classification, which does not align with the vision for the waterfront revitalization. The Ordinance
will amend the Land Use Plan Map of the waterfront development area for certain parcels from
Industrial (IN) to Mixed Use (MU) Land Use Classification to support the rezone of the waterfront
development area.
Your consideration is appreciated.
Attachments
Existing Land Use Map
Proposed Land Use Map
City of Kenai I 210 ~idalgo Ave , Kenai , AK 99611-7794 I 907.283.7535 I www.kenai .city
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N
Ordinance 3391-2024
Existing Land Use Map
Map for Reference Only
NOT A LEGAL DOCUMENT
~ Land Use
Reclassification Area
1111 Suburban Residential
1111 General Commercial
CJ Central Commercial
Low Density
Residential
1111 Airport Industrial
1111 Mixed Use
1111 Industrial
Institutional
Parks, Recreation &
Open Space
_____ I
Date Printed: 1/10/2024
,0 ............... , ,.,............., A. 500 1,000 2,000 Feet
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N
Ordinance 3391-2024
Proposed Land Use Map
Map for Reference Only
NOT A LEGAL DOCUMENT
~ Land Use
Reclassification Area
1111 Suburban Residential
1111 General Commercial
CJ Central Commercial
Low Density
Residential
1111 Airport Industrial
1111 Mixed Use
1111 Industrial
Institutional
Parks, Recreation &
Open Space
_____ I
Date Printed: 1/10/2024
,0 ............... , ,.,............., A. 500 1,000 2,000 Feet
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Exhibit A
Ordinance 3391-2024
Land Use Map Amendment
Map for Reference Only
NOT A LEGAL DOCUMENT
t:J Land Use
Reclassification Area
-Mixed Use
Date Printed: 1/10/2024
,0.-------.------, ,.--------.-----, A. 500 1,000 2,000 Feet
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3392-2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE KENAI ZONING CODE TO ADD A NEW ZONING DISTRICT,
WORKING WATERFRONT (WW) AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN
PARCELS FROM HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (IH) TO WORKING WATERFRONT (WW) OR
CONSERVATION (C) ZONING DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan (“Comprehensive Plan”), identified a Land
Use objective to review revitalization strategies for the area adjacent to Bridge Access Road beginning
at Millennium Square to the boat landing; and,
WHEREAS, in 2021, the City funded the Kenai Waterfront Revitalization Assessment (“Assessment”) for
revitalization strategies to maximize the potential of the waterfront area to support a thriving business,
residential, recreational, and cultural community; and,
WHEREAS, within the “Assessment”, it outlined recommended next steps to address the dire planning
needs by preparing a Waterfront Master Plan and conducting a Civic Center Market Assessment and
Feasibility Analysis; and,
WHEREAS, due to the emerging interests in the waterfront area from the public engagement conducted
for the Assessment, there is a sense of urgency for the waterfront rezone to promote new development
or redevelopment that is consistent with the vision and findings in the Assessment; and,
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan acknowledges the decline for demand of large industrial sites and
the commercial fishing industry but indicated the need to maintain the viability of existing industry as a
land use and economic priority; and,
WHEREAS, the creation of a new zoning district, Working Waterfront (WW) would allow certain
commercial uses by-right and protect existing uses that align with the vision of the waterfront
development, as identified in the Assessment; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed rezone from Heavy Industrial (IH) to WW Zone would be consistent with
Ordinance 3391-2024, amending the Comprehensive Plan to reclassify the future land use of the
proposed rezone area from Industrial (IN) to Mixed Use (MU), which envisions a compatible mix of
residential, retail, service, office, public, institutional, and recreational uses; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed rezone includes parcels outside of the designated waterfront development
area, which are primarily wetlands parcels to Conservation (C) Zone for compatibility with the surrounding
area and consistency with the Land Management Plan and Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Harbor Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint work session
on _______________ to discuss the proposed ordinance to create a waterfront zoning district and amend
the Comprehensive Plan; and,
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WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting of _____________,
2024 recommended __________________ on amending the Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) to add a new
zoning district and rezone the waterfront area; and,
WHEREAS, the Harbor Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting of _______________, 2024
recommended __________________ on amending the KMC to add a new zoning district and rezone the
waterfront area; and,
WHEREAS, it is the best interest of the City of Kenai to amend KMC to add the Working Waterfront Zone
and amend other KMC Sections, which are consistent with the waterfront land uses identified in the
Assessment; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to amend the Official Zoning Map to rezone
certain parcels from Heavy Industrial to Working Waterfront zoning district to promote opportunities for
economic development, redevelopment, and use of land that do not impact the existing uses in the area;
and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to amend the Official Zoning Map to rezone
certain parcels south of the waterfront redevelopment area from Heavy Industrial to Conservation zoning
district to preserve the open areas, watershed, and wildlife reserves.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of Subsection 14.20.030(a) of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal
Code, Subsection 14.20.030(a) Adoption of Zones and Zoning Map is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Adoption of Zones and Zoning Map. The City of Kenai is divided into the following zones:
Conservation C Zone
Rural Residential RR Zone
Suburban Residential RS Zone
Rural Residential RR-1 Zone
Suburban Residential RS-1 Zone
Suburban Residential RS-2 Zone
Urban Residential RU Zone
Central Commercial CC Zone
General Commercial CG Zone
Limited Commercial LC Zone
Light Industrial IL Zone
Heavy Industrial IH Zone
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Recreational R Zone
Townsite Historic TSH Zone
Education Zone
Central Mixed Use
Working Waterfront
ED Zone
CMU Zone
WW Zone
These zones shall be bounded and defined as shown on the official zoning map, which shall be kept on
file at Kenai City Hall. This official zoning map, together with all explanatory matter thereon, as exhibited
at the time of public hearing, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter.
Section 2. Amendment of Chapter 14.20 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Chapter 14.20 Kenai Zoning Code is hereby amended as follows:
14.20.128 Working Waterfront Zone (WW Zone).
(a) Intent. The WW Zone is established to provide the following purposes:
(1) To encourage, protect and maintain water-dependent and water-related uses;
(2) To encourage development of park space, pedestrian connections, and public recreational space;
(3) To provide appropriately located areas for commercial/economic enterprises, tourism, or recreation
for the convenience of the public and in mutually beneficial relationships to each other;
(4) To provide space for community facilities and institutions that appropriately may be located in areas;
(5) To provide adequate space to meet the needs of commercial development, including off-street
parking and truck loading areas;
(6) To minimize traffic congestion and create a safe and continuous pedestrian connection;
(7) To protect non-industrial uses from noise, odor, dust, dirt, smoke, vibration, heat, glare, heavy truck
traffic, and other objectionable influences incidental to industrial uses;
(8) To encourage new development to maintain a certain relationship between building facades and
the public realm, the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and types of
streets and blocks; and
(9) To protect and maintain certain industrial uses that require waterfront locations.
(b) Principal Permitted Uses. As allowed in the Land Use Table.
(c) Conditional Uses. As allowed in the Land Use Table and subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(d) Accessory Uses. As defined in this chapter.
(e) Home Occupations. Uses as allowed in this chapter.
(f) Parking Requirements. As required by this chapter.
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(g) Development Requirements. As required by this title.
(h) Landscaping. As required in KMC 14.25.
Section 3. Amendment of Section 14.22.010 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 14.22.010 Land Use Table is hereby amended as follows:
14.22.010 Land use table.
LAND USE TABLE
KEY: P = Principal Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
S = Secondary Use
N = Not Permitted
NOTE: Reference footnotes on
following pages for additional
restrictions
ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USES ALI C RR
R
R-
1
RS RS
-1 RS-2 R
U CC C
G IL IH E
D R TS
H LC CMU
WW
RESIDENTIAL
One-Family Dwelling N C18 P P P P P P P21 S1 S2 S2 C2
2
P P P S1/C21 C
Two-, Three-Family
Dwelling
N C18 P P P P P P P21 S1 C C C2
2
P P P S1/C21 P
Four-Family Dwelling N C18 P C3
,29
P N N P P21 S1 C C C2
2
N P C S1/C21 P
Five-, Six-Family
Dwelling
N C18 C3 N P N N P P21 S1 C C N N P C S1/C21 P
Seven- or More Family
Dwelling
N C18 C3 N C3 N N P P21 S1 C C N N P C S1/C21 P
Mobile Home Parks6 N N C N C C C C C C C C N C N N C N
Planned Unit
Residential
Development7
N C18 C C2
9
C C C C C C C C N C C C C P
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Townhouses4 N C18 C3 C3
,29
C3 C3 C3 C3 C C C C C2
2
C C C C C32
Accessory Building on
Parcel Without Main
Building or Use (See
KMC 14.20.200)
N N C C C C C C N N N N N N C N N N
COMMERCIAL
Airport Compatible
Uses
P N N N N N N N C C C C N N N C C C
Adult Businesses N N N N N N N N P31 P3
1
P3
1
P3
1
N N N N N N
Automotive Sales C N C N N N N C P P P P N N N N P N
Automotive Service
Stations
C N C N N N N C P P P P N C N N P C32
Banks C N C N C N N C P P P C N C C C P P
Business/Consumer
Services
C N C C C N N C P P P C N C C C P P
Commercial
Recreation
N N C N C N N C P P C C N P C C P P
Guide Service C N C N C N N C P P P P N P P C P P
Hotels/Motels C N C N C N N C P P P C N C P C P P
Lodge C N C N C N N C P P P C N P P C P P
Marijuana Cultivation
Facility, Limited30
N N N N N N N N N C C C N N N C N N
Marijuana Cultivation
Facility, Standard30
N N N N N N N N N C C C N N N C N N
Marijuana Product
Manufacturing
Facility30
N N N N N N N N N C C C N N N N N N
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Marijuana Testing
Facility30
N N N N N N N N C C P P N N N C C N
Professional Offices C N C C C N N P P P P P N C P P P P
Restaurants C N C N C N N C P P P C N C C C P P
Retail Business C N26 C N C N N C P P P P S2
4
S2
4
C C P P
Retail Marijuana
Store30
N N N N N N N N N C C C N N N C C C
Theaters N N C N C N N C P P C C N P C C P P
Wholesale Business C N C N C N N C C P P P N S2
4
C C N N
INDUSTRIAL
Airports C P20 C N C N N C C C C C N C N N C C
Necessary Aviation
Facilities
P P C C C C C C P P P P C P C P P C
Automotive Repair P N C N C N N C P P P P N N N N P C32
Gas
Manufacturer/Storage
C9 N N N C N N N N N C9 C9 N N N N N C
Manufacturing/Fabrica
ting/Assembly
P N C N C N N C C P P P N C C N C C
Mini-Storage Facility C N C N C N N C C P P P N N N C C N
Storage Yard C N C N C N N C C P P P N N N N C C32
Warehouses C N C N C N N C N P P P N C N N N C
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIO
NAL
Assisted Living N C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
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Churches* N C P10 P1
0
P10 P10 P10 P1
0
P10 P1
0
C C P P1
0
P P P P
Clinics N C C N C C C C P P P C C C C P P P
Colleges* N C C C2
9
C C C C P P C C P C C C P P
Elementary Schools* N C C C2
9
C C C C P P C C P C C C P P
Governmental
Buildings
P C C C2
9
C C C C P P P C P C C P P P
High Schools* N C C C2
9
C C C C P P C C P C C C P P
Hospitals* N C C N C C C C P P P C C C C C P P
Libraries* N C C C2
9
C C C C1
2
P P P C P C P C P P
Museums C C C C2
9
C C C C P P P C P C P C P P
Parks and Recreation N P C C2
9
C C C C P P P P P P P C P P
MISCELLANEOUS
Animal
Boarding/Commercial
Kennel13
C C C N C C N N C C C C N C N C C C
Assemblies15 (Large:
Circuses, Fairs, etc.)
P C C N C C C C P15 P1
5
P1
5
P1
5
P1
5
C P N P15 P
Bed and Breakfasts N C C C C C C C C C C C N P C C P P
Cabin Rentals N C C N C N N N P P P C N P P C P P
Cemeteries P C C N C N N N N C C C N C C N N N
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Communications
Towers and
Antenna(s), Radio/TV
Transmitters/Cell
Sites** 28
C P C N C C C C P P P P P C C C C C
Crematories/Funeral
Homes
N N C N C N N C C C C C N C C C C N
Day Care Centers12 N C C C2
9
C C C C P P P C C C C P P P
Dormitories/Boarding
Houses
N C C N C C C P P21 S C P P2
3
C C C P P
Essential Services P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Farming/General
Agriculture***
N P P N N N N N N N N P N P N N N C
Fraternal
Organizations/ Private
Clubs/Social Halls and
Union Halls
N N C N C C C C P P P C N C P C P P
Greenhouses/Tree
Nurseries13
N C C N C C C C P P P C N C C C P P
Gunsmithing,
Taxidermy
N N C C C C C C P P P P N C P P P P
Nursing, Convalescent
or Rest Homes
N N C N C C C C P P C C C C C C P P
Parking, Public Lots12 C C C N C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Personal Services25 N C C N C C C C P P P P C C P P/C
27
P P
Recreational Vehicle
Parks
N C C N C N N C C C C C N C C N C C
Subsurface Extraction
of Natural Resources16
C C C C C C C C C C C C N C N N N C
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Surface Extraction of
Natural Resources17
C C C N C N N C N C C C N C N N N N
* See 42 U.S.C. Sec. 2000cc (Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000)
** See 42 U.S.C. Telecommunications Act of 1996, Sec. 704(a)
*** See, however, the limitations imposed under KMC 3.10.070
Footnotes:
1 Allowed as a secondary use except on the ground floor of the part of the building fronting on collector
streets and major highways. Commercial or industrial which falls under the landscaping/site plans
requirements of KMC Chapter 14.25 shall include any secondary uses in the landscaping and site plans.
2 One (1) single-family residence per parcel, which is part of the main building.
3 Allowed as a conditional use, subject to satisfying the following conditions:
a The usable area per dwelling unit shall be the same as that required for dwelling units in the RS Zone;
b The site square footage in area must be approved by the Commission;
c Yards around the site, off-street parking, and other development requirements shall be the same as for
principal uses in the RR Zone;
d Water and sewer facilities shall meet the requirements of all applicable health regulations;
e The proposed dwelling group will constitute a residential area of sustained desirability and stability, will
be in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood, and will not adversely affect
surrounding property values;
f The buildings shall be used only for residential purposes and customary accessory uses, such as
garages, storage spaces, and recreational and community activities;
g There shall be provided, as part of the proposed development, adequate recreation areas to serve the
needs of the anticipated population;
h The development shall not produce a volume of traffic in excess of the capacity for which the access
streets are designed;
i The property adjacent to the proposed dwelling group will not be adversely affected.
4 See “Townhouses” section.
5 See “Mobile Homes” section.
6 Allowed as a conditional use, subject to “Mobile Homes” section; and provided, that any mobile home
park meets the minimum Federal Housing Authority requirements.
7 See “Planned Unit Residential Development” section.
8 Allowed as a conditional use; provided, that the proposed location and the characteristics of the site
will not destroy the residential character of the neighborhood.
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9 Allowed as a conditional use; provided, that all applicable safety and fire regulations are met.
10 Provided, that no part of any building is located nearer than thirty (30) feet to any adjoining street or
property line.
11 Allowed as a conditional use; provided, that no part of any building is located nearer than thirty (30)
feet to any adjoining street or property line; and provided further, that the proposed location and
characteristics of the use will not adversely affect the commercial development of the zone.
12 Allowed as a conditional use; provided, that the following conditions are met:
a The proposed location of the use and the size and characteristics of the site will maximize its benefit to
the public;
b Exits and entrances and off-street parking for the use are located to prevent traffic hazards on public
streets.
13 Allowed as a conditional use; provided, that setbacks, buffer strips, and other provisions are adequate
to assure that the use will not be a nuisance to surrounding properties. The Commission shall specify the
conditions necessary to fulfill this requirement. Animal boarding and commercial kennels require a kennel
license (see KMC Chapter 3.15).
14 Allowed as a conditional use; provided, that no indication of said use is evident from the exterior of
the mortuary.
15 Allowed; provided, that the following conditions are met:
a An uncleared buffer strip of at least thirty (30) feet shall be provided between said use and any adjoining
property in a residential zone.
b Exits and entrances and off-street parking for the use shall be located to prevent traffic hazards on the
public streets.
16 See “Conditional Uses” section.
17 See “Conditional Use Permit for Surface Extraction of Natural Resources” section.
18 Conditional use allowed only on privately held property. Not allowed on government lands.
19 Reserved.
20 The airport-related uses allowed under this entry are aircraft approach and departure zones pursuant
to KMC 14.20.070(a), except that for properties contained inside the airport perimeter fence or having
access to aircraft movement areas, taxiways or parking aprons, FAA authorized uses are allowed.
21 Developments for use shall be the same as those listed in the Development Requirements Table for
the RU/TSH Zones.
22 Allowed as a conditional use in conjunction with a permitted use in the ED Zone. For example,
housing for teachers or students for a school in the zone.
23 Allowed as an accessory use in conjunction with a permitted use in the ED Zone. For example,
a dormitory used to house students for a school or educational facility.
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24 Retail businesses allowed as a secondary use in conjunction with the primary use (e.g., a gift shop or
coffee shop within another business).
25 Art studios, barbers, beauticians, tattoo parlors, dressmakers, dry cleaners and self-service laundries,
fitness centers, photographic studios, tailors, tanning salons and massage therapists.
26 Food services are allowed on a temporary or seasonal basis of not more than four (4) months per
year.
27 Personal services not set forth in the below matrix are conditional uses.
Limited Commercial Zone
Personal Services Permitted (P) Conditional
Use (C)
Art Studios X
Barbers X
Beauticians X
Dressmakers X
Dry Cleaners X
Fitness Centers X
Massage Therapist X
Photographic Studios X
Self-Service Laundries X
Tailors X
Tanning Salons X
Tattoo Parlors X
28 Communications tower/antenna(s) allowed as a principal permitted (P) use if the applicable conditions
set forth in KMC 14.20.255 are met or a conditional use (C) if the applicable conditions set forth in KMC
14.20.150 and 14.20.255 are met.
29 Use allowed only for those parcels that abut the Kenai Spur Highway. The access to any such
parcel must be either from: (a) driveway access on the Kenai Spur Highway; or (b) driveway access from
a dedicated right-of-way and that driveway access is not more than two hundred seventy-five (275) feet
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as measured from the constructed centerline of the Kenai Spur Highway to the center of the driveway
access as shown on an as-built drawing/survey of the parcel.
30 See marijuana regulations, KMC 14.20.230—Home Occupations, 14.20.320—Definitions,
14.20.330—Standards for commercial marijuana establishments.
31 See KMC 14.20.175—Adult businesses; no adult business may be located within one thousand
(1,000) feet of another adult business, or sensitive use. “Sensitive use” means a church or other place of
worship, a public or private school (licensed pre-K through twelfth grade) or businesses where or areas
where youth are likely to be present (limited to public parks, youth recreational centers, public
playgrounds, public libraries).
32 Allowed as a conditional use; provided, it is a maritime-related use to accommodate recreational
boating activities, recreational facilities, accessory uses, and service facilities.
Section 4. Amendment of Chapter 14.24 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Chapter 14.24 Development Requirements Tables are hereby amended as follows:
14.24.010 Minimum lot area requirements.
Table 14.24.010. DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TABLE
ZONING DISTRICTS
USES C/RR RR-1 RS RS-1 RS-2 RU/T
SH
ALI/IL/IH/
CC/CG/CMU/
WW
R ED LC
MINIMUM LOT
AREA (square
feet)
See individual
sections of
Code for
requirements.
Single/Two/Three
Family Dwelling 20,000 20,000 7,200 12,500 7,200 7,200 20,000 20,000 12,500
Four Family
Dwelling 20,000 22,400 9,600 N N 7,200 N N 12,500
Five Family
Dwelling 22,400 N 12,000 N N 7,200 N N 12,500
Six Family
Dwelling 24,800 N 14,400 N N 7,200 N N 12,500
Seven or More
Family Dwelling
27,200
+
2,400
for
each
N
16,800
+
2,400
for
each
N N 7,200 N N 12,500
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ZONING DISTRICTS
USES C/RR RR-1 RS RS-1 RS-2 RU/T
SH
ALI/IL/IH/
CC/CG/CMU/
WW
R ED LC
unit
over 7
unit
over 7
Maximum Height
(feet) 35 35 35 35 35 35
Key: N = Not allowed.
Footnotes:
1 Listed square footages are the minimum required for each zone.
2 Greater lot square footages may be required to satisfy Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation (ADEC) requirements where on-site water supply and/or sewer is necessary.
3 Minimum lot size for non-residential uses in ED zone is 40,000 square feet.
4 Minimum lot size for residential uses in the CMU zone is 7,200 square feet.
14.24.020 General Requirements.
Table 14.24.020. DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TABLE
ZONING DISTRICTS
USES C/RR RR-1 RS RS-1 RS-2 RU/TSH ALI/IL/IH/CC/CG/
CMU/WW R ED LC
MINIMUM LOT
WIDTH (feet)
90 90 60 60 60 60 See individual
sections of Code
for requirements
90 90 90
MINIMUM LOT
SIZE (feet)
Front Setback1 20 20 20 20 20 10 20 20 20 20
Side Setback2
One-Story3 15 15 5 5 5 5 10 15 15 15
Daylight
Basement/Split
Level3
15 15 10 10 10 5 10 15 15 15
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ZONING DISTRICTS
USES C/RR RR-1 RS RS-1 RS-2 RU/TSH ALI/IL/IH/CC/CG/
CMU/WW R ED LC
Two-Story3 15 15 15 15 15 54 10 15 15 15
Rear Setback 20 20 20 20 20 104 10 20 20 20
Maximum Lot
Coverage
30% 30% 30% 30% 30% 40% 30% 30% 30%
Maximum Height
(feet)
35 35 35 35 35 35
Footnotes:
1 Provided that the minimum front setback is measured from any right-of-way or access easement.
2 Side setbacks are determined based on the primary vehicular access of the structure. Plot plan/as-built
will distinguish single and two-story portions of building to verify setback distances are met.
3 Story is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface
of the floor next above or the ceiling or roof above.
One-story is defined as a story having direct access from grade level without a lower story. A structure
having a lower story situated below a one-story is considered a one-story structure in its entirety.
Two-story is defined as one-story plus more than one-half (1/2) the height of the lower story all situated
above grade.
Daylight basement/split level is defined as one-story plus less than one-half (1/2) the height of the lower
story all situated above grade.
For purposes of these footnotes, Grade is defined as the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface
of the ground between the building and a line five (5) feet from the building.
4 Except that for each story over two (2) stories, each side and rear yard shall be increased three (3)
feet, but need not exceed fourteen (14) feet for each side yard and nineteen (19) feet for the rear yard.
5 Side setbacks for parcels within the airport perimeter fence situated along aircraft movement areas,
ramps, taxiways, or parking aprons are exempt from the side setback requirements of this title. The
building restriction line identified on the Airport Layout Plan must be maintained.
6 All structures in aircraft-approach zones and within eight thousand feet (8,000') of the main runway
shall be subject to height limitation on the basis of obstruction criteria as shown on the current FAA-
approved Kenai Airport Layout Plan.
14.24.030 Addendum to development requirements tables.
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Section 5. Amendment of City of Kenai Official Zoning Map: That City of Kenai, Official Zoning Map
is hereby amended as follows: Rezone the following parcels from Heavy Industrial (IH) to Working
Waterfront (WW) zoning district.
Legal Description Parcel ID
Tract E, Daubenspeck Property Subdivision 04705703
Portion of Alaska Tidelands Survey 98 04705702
Tract C, US Survey 104, Amended Tracts A, B, & C 04901113
Tract C, US Survey 104, Amended Tracts A, B, & C 04901112
Tract A, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 1 04901121
Portion of Govt Lot 10 Lying Southwest of Bridge Access Rd & Lying
North & Northwest & Northeast of US Survey 4563 Amended, Section
4, T5N R11W
Lot 3, US Survey 4563 Amended
Lot 2, US Survey 4563 Amended
Alaska Tidelands Survey 82
Portion of Govt Lot 10 Lying Southeasterly of US Survey 4563
Amended, Section 4, T5N R11W
Lot 1, Kristine Subdivision No. 1
Lot 2, Kristine Subdivision No. 1
Tract B, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2
Tract C, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2
Lot 3A, Kristine Subdivision Jahrig Addition
Lot 3B, Kristine Subdivision Jahrig Addition
Lot 3C, Kristine Subdivision Jahrig Addition
Lot 1, Baron Wood Subdivision
Lot 2, Baron Wood Subdivision
US Survey 678 Amended
Alaska Tidelands Survey No. 770
Alaska Tidelands Survey No. 114
Lot 3, Baron Wood Subdivision No. 2
04901131
04901123
04901124
04901125
04901130
04901133
04901134
04901132
04901404
04901136
04901137
04901138
04901312
04901313
04901401
04901403
04901402
04901314
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Lot 4A, Baron Wood Subdivision No. 2
Lot 5A, Baron Wood Subdivision No. 2
Lot 8, Baron Wood Subdivision
Tract E, Boat Ramp Subdivision
Tract F-1, Alaska State Land Survey No. 2012-04
Tract F-2, Alaska State Land Survey No. 2012-04
Tract A, City of Kenai Boat Ramp & ROW Dedication (Northern Half)
04901321
04901322
04901320
04945009
04945011
04945012
04945002
Attached is Exhibit “A” illustrating the area of the proposed zone change.
Section 6. Amendment of City of Kenai Official Zoning Map: That City of Kenai, Official Zoning Map
is hereby amended as follows: Rezone the following parcels from Heavy Industrial (IH) to Conservation
(C) zoning district.
Legal Description Parcel ID
Tract A, City of Kenai Boat Ramp & ROW Dedication (Southern Half) 04945002
Tract B, City of Kenai Boat Ramp & ROW Dedication 04945003
Tract C, City of Kenai Boat Ramp & ROW Dedication 04945004
Tract D, City of Kenai Boat Ramp 04945005
Govt Lots 6, 7, 10 and SE1/4 SE1/4 in Section 8 & Govt Lot 6 and SE1/4
NE1/4 and SE1/4 and NE1/4 SW1/4 and S1/2 SW1/4 Section 9 & Govt
Lots 1, 4-6 and NE1/4 NE1/4 Section 17 excluding the Kenai River
crossing ROW, T5N R11W (West Side of Bridge Access Road)
04910014
Attached is Exhibit “A” illustrating the area of the proposed zone change.
Section 7. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 8. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect 30 days
after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY,
2024.
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Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Introduced: January 17, 2024
Enacted: February 21, 2024
Effective: March 22, 2024
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Vice Mayor Knackstedt
DATE: January 10, 2024
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3392-2024 - Amending the Kenai Zoning Code to Add a
New Zoning District, Working Waterfront (WW) and Amending the
Official Zoning Map for Certain Parcels from Heavy Industrial (IH) to
Working Waterfront (WW) or Conservation (C) Zoning District
This Ordinance seeks to amend the Kenai Zoning Code and Official Zoning Map in response to
the efforts and vision that resulted from the Kenai Waterfront Revitalization Assessment. This is
a first step towards the long-term planning efforts of redeveloping the waterfront area. The
Ordinance will add a new zoning district, Working Waterfront (WW) Zone to the Kenai Zoning
Code with corresponding code amendments to the land use table and development requirements
tables. In addition, it will amend the Official Zoning Map of the waterfront development area for
certain parcels from Heavy Industrial (IH) to WW Zone. With staff’s recommendation, wetlands
parcels to the south of the waterfront development area will be rezoned from IH to Conservation
(C) Zone for compatibility with the surrounding area and consistency with the Land Management
Plan and Comprehensive Plan.
Your consideration is appreciated.
Attachments
Existing Zoning Map
Proposed Zoning Map
City of Kenai I 210 ~idalgo Ave , Kenai , AK 99611-7794 I 907.283.7535 I www.kenai .city
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION – SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 8, 20 24
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
Harbor Commission Special Meeting Page 1 of 2
January 8, 2024
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the Harbor Commission was held on January 8, 2024, in the Kenai City Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Director Curtin called the meeting to order at 6:17 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Director Curtin led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Bob Peters David Peck
John Coston Matthew Moffis
Jeanne Reveal
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Lisa Gabriel
Also in attendance were:
Scott Curtin, Public Works Director
Lisa List, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison
Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to appoint Commissioner Peck as Chair. Commissioner Coston
SECONDED the motion.
The nomination was declined.
MOTION:
Commissioner Peck MOVED to appoint Commissioner Gabriel as Chair. Commissioner Moffis
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Peck MOVED to appoint Commissioner Reveal as Vice Chair. Commissioner Peters
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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4. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Coston MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Peters SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - Recommendations as Discussed During the Commission
Review – Work Session Held Immediately Prior.
Commissioner Peters stated that during the prior work session, the documents presented in the packet
were reviewed and the Commission was given the opportunity to provide input and discuss concerns; it
was noted that this feedback would be taken into consideration by Administration when drafting changes
to bring back to the Commission at their next meeting for recommendation to Council.
D. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
E. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – February 12, 2024
F. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Peck noted that it was a useful work session.
Council Member Askin reviewed the actions of the November 15 and December 20, 2023 City Council
meetings.
G. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Harbor Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Harbor Commission meeting of January 8, 2024.
___________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 4, 2024
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3
January 4, 2024
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on January 4, 2024, in the Kenai
City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Wisniewski led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Grant Wisniewski, Chair Sovala Kisena, Vice Chair
Kyle Graham Jennifer Joanis
Michael Bernard Charlie Stephens
Nigel LaRiccia
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Deborah Sounart, City Council Liaison
Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to reappoint Chair Wisniewski. Vice Chair Kisena SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to reappoint Vice Chair Kisena. Chair Wisniewski SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Bernard
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
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C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES
1. November 2, 2023
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the November 2, 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission
minutes. Commissioner Bernard SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation – Recommendations as Discussed During the Commission
Review – Work Session Held Immediately Prior.
Commissioner Stephens stated that during the prior work session, the documents presented in the packet
were reviewed and the Commission was given the opportunity to provide input and discuss concerns; it
was noted that this feedback would be taken into consideration by Administration when drafting changes
to bring back to the Commission at their next meeting for recommendation to Council.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director – Director Best reported on the following:
• Hanging Christmas lights.
• Grooming ski and walking trails.
• Snow removal from fire hydrants, and new “Adopt a Hydrant” program.
• Rec Center use statistics from sign-in sheets.
2. Commission Chair – Chair Wisniewski thanked the Parks & Recreation department for clearing
trails.
3. City Council Liaison – Council Member Sounart reported on the January 3, 2024 City Council
Meeting and Budget Goals Work Session.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – February 1, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Parks & Recreation Midmonth Report – November 2023
There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 6:53 p.m.
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I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of
January 4, 2024.
___________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 27, 2023 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 1 of 4
December 27, 2023
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission was held on December 27, 2023, in City
Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Twait called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Jeff Twait, Chair Joe Halstead, Vice Chair
Gwen Woodard Jim Glendening
Diane Fikes John Coston (electronic participation)
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Gary Greenberg
Also in attendance were:
Linda Mitchell, Planning Director
Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Vice Chair Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda with the removal of item H.1
Requesting an Excused Absence for the December 27, 2023 Regular Meeting for Commissioner Fikes,
as she was present. Commissioner Woodard SECONDED the motion.
The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record.
Chair Twait opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items; there being no one wishing
to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Commission 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.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of November 29, 2023
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Approved by the consent agenda.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
1. Resolution PZ2023-22 – Recommending Approval for Preliminary Plat – Sprucewood Glen
Subdivision No. 11 for a Replat of Lot 2A and Tract F, Sprucewood Glen Subdivision No.
10, and Tract F-1B, Sprucewood Glen Subdivision No. 3 in the General Commercial (CG)
Zoning District.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Halstead MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2023-22. Commissioner Woodard SECONDED
the motion.
Planning Director Mitchell presented her staff report with information provided in the packet, and
explained that the applicant requested to merge three lots and then subdivide into two lots. Zoning and
uses of lots were reviewed; staff recommended approval subject to the following condition:
1. Correct the note reference for (R3) to “Sprucewood Glen Subdivision No. 2, Plat 84-305”.
Chair Twait opened for public testimony.
Jason Young, the surveyor working on the project, introduced himself and noted he was available for
questions.
There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
Discussion ensued.
VOTE:
YEA: Fikes, Coston, Woodard, Glendening, Halstead, Twait
NAY: None
ABSENT: Greenberg
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution PZ2023-25 – Recommending Approval for a Variance Permit to Allow an Off-
Premise Sign on a Property Located at 11631 Kenai Spur Highway in the Central Mixed
Use (CMU) Zoning District.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Halstead MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2023-25. Commissioner Woodard SECONDED
the motion.
Director Mitchell presented her staff report with information in the packet, explaining that the applicant
requested a variance permit for an off-premise sign. Clarification was provided that the applicants are
owners of the property south of the sign, and the location of the site has created visibility limitations for
the tenant business operating on this property that this sign would help to alleviate. The criteria for
variance permits were reviewed, and approval of the variance was recommended with the following
conditions:
1. Applicant(s) must comply with all federal, State of Alaska, and local regulations.
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2. The off-premise sign must be located a minimum 20-foot setback from the northeast corner and
10-foot setback from the street frontage along Kenai Spur Highway.
3. Prior to the installation of an off-premise sign on City-owned property, the applicant(s) must obtain
approval from the City of Kenai City Council.
4. Applicant(s) must obtain a sign permit issued by the Building Official.
Chair Twait opened for public hearing.
Applicant Jason Yeoman read a letter from his tenants, the owners of Odyssey Family Practice, in support
of the resolution.
There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing period was closed.
There was discussion regarding how road locations had changed since the structure on this property was
built in the 1960s; that this sign would make the business more visible and appealing to the public; that
the medical family practice is currently the only tenant on the property; whether additional sign
accommodations should be considered in case they property takes on additional tenants in the future;
that the surrounding area is not residential so the sign lighting should not be a concern; and that a sign
has already been ordered.
VOTE:
YEA: Halstead, Woodard, Glendening, Twait, Fikes
NAY: None
ABSENT: Greenberg
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
[Clerk’s note: Commissioner Coston abstained from discussion and voting on Resolution PZ2023-25
pursuant to KMC 14.05.025(e)]
Chair Twait noted the 15-day appeal period.
Planning Director Mitchell noted that the applicant still required a special use permit approved by the City
Council.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Requesting an Excused Absence for the December 27, 2023 Regular
Meeting – Fikes
Removed from the agenda and consent agenda.
I. REPORTS
1. City Council – No report.
2. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning – Commissioner Fikes reported on the actions of the
December 11, 2023 Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission Meeting.
3. City Administration – Planning Director Mitchell reported on the following:
Thanked the Commission for attending the previous work session on the Comprehensive
Plan and Historic Preservation Plan. Will provide a summary to comply with requirements
for historic preservation grant funding.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough flood map update appeal period ends January 29th.
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A resolution to add a half-time Planning & Zoning staff member will go before Council on
January 3rd.
Adding new code enforcement software that will streamline letters and other documents;
moving toward developing standard operating procedures for code enforcement.
Commission review will be taking place in January, presented by the City Clerk.
Working with the Kenai Peninsula Borough on the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant.
Last meeting for Commissioners Glendening and Greenberg.
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. Next Meeting: January 10, 2024
L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Woodard thanked the City for their snow removal services on Christmas Eve.
Vice Chair Halstead thanked staff for the work session and dinner.
Commissioner Coston noted that he looked forward to working on the Comprehensive Plan and Historic
Preservation Plan.
Commissioner Glendening expressed appreciation for his time on the Commission.
M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of
December 27, 2023.
___________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Derek Ables, Airport Manager
DATE: December 26, 2023
SUBJECT: Airport Mid-month Report December 2023
PFAS testing- The testing took place as planned on December 15, 2023. Staff is now waiting on
the results.
Ecologic Cart- This is a mobile test system for testing the accuracy of the foam systems on the
ARFF trucks. Airport staff learned that these can be 100% funded through a grant. Once learning
this Airport staff updated our CIP data sheets for this year and submitted it to the FAA. Several
other airports have submitted for these in the state and been approved. CIP data sheets are the
first step in obtaining Airport Improvement Grants. A Grant for the purchase of an Ecologic Cart
is expected in FY24 and will not require a local match.
Snow Removal Equipment
In-house Activities
• On December 12th the airport held a meet and great. The turnout was good and the
meeting was extended. It was a good start in building a positive connection with the
citizens and tenants that care about the airport.
• Operations and management worked on updating Digicast Training groups. This is the
training program the airport uses to maintain compliance with part 139.
• The Airport Security Plan was updated to reflect the changes in personnel.
• The Part 26 DBE goals were updated
• An RFP was created for security services at the airport. This is scheduled to be
advertised early in the new year. The current security provider’s contract expires on
February 28th, 2024.
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Airport Mid-Month Report
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• Airport management, administration, and operations worked closely together to recreate
a document that is used to track the status of equipment. We also made the change of
adding several author’s with access.
• The Airport Manager and admin assistant finished the ASC training and were added to
the Transportation Vetting Portal.
• Avis won the 6th annual Christmas tree decorating contest by 2 votes with almost 200
people participating.
• The Part 23 DBE goals were also updated and received.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Dave Ross, Police Chief
FROM: Jessica “JJ” Hendrickson, Animal Control Chief
DATE: January 4, 2024
SUBJECT: December 2023 Monthly Report
This month the Kenai Animal Shelter took in 21 animals. Animal intake and disposition:
DOGS:
INTAKE 16 DISPOSITION 11
Waiver 9 Adopted 5
Stray 6 Euthanized 4
Impound 1 Claimed 2
Protective Custody 0 Field Release 0
Quarantine 0 Transferred 0
Other Intakes 0 Other Dispositions 0
CATS:
INTAKE 5 DISPOSITION 22
Waiver 1 Adopted 15
Stray 4 Euthanized 7
Impound 0 Claimed 0
Protective Custody 0 Field Release 0
Quarantine 0 Transferred 0
Other Intakes 0 Other Dispositions 0
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0 Animal dropped with After Hours (days we are closed but cleaning and with KPD)
22 Field Investigations & patrols
0 Volunteer Hours Logged
0 Citations
0 Educational Outreach
1 Microchip
Total Animal Contacts:
3 Animals are known borough animals
14 Animals are known City of Kenai
2 Animals are known City of Soldotna
0 Animals are unknown location
Statistical Data:
603 2021 YTD Intakes
467 2022 YTD Intakes
522 2023 YTD Intakes
OTHER ANIMALS:
INTAKE 0 DISPOSITION 0
Guinea Pig 0 Rabbit 0
Rabbit 0 Bird 0
Other 0 Guinea Pig 0
DOA: 2 OTHER STATISTICS:
Dog 1 Licenses (City of Kenai Dog Licenses) 74
Cat 1 Rabies Clinic 0
Rabbit 0
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Dave Swarner, Finance Director
DATE: January 10, 2024
SUBJECT: Finance Department, December 2023 Mid-month Report
The department is focused on finalizing the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report. This process includes closing of the FY23 financial records, fiscal year end
grant reporting, completion of the annual Audit and finally financial statement preparation. We
continue to provide documentation to the auditors as requested.
The IT staff are working on resolving issues with internet connectivity at Vintage Pointe, the City’s
40 unit senior housing facility.
We are looking forward to our new Controller who will be joining our team on February 12th.
Preparation for the FY25 annual budget has begun. On January 3rd we held the FY25 budget
work session with the City Council to establish our goals for FY25, the resolution will be introduced
in the January 17th Council meeting. The finance budget calendar is completed and attached for
your review.
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CITY OF KENAI
FY 2025 BUDGET PREPARATION CALENDAR
Date Facilitator Action
December 19 Public Works Director Fiscal Year 2025 – 2029 Capital Plan Work session.
December 29 HR Director New personnel/position reclassification requests
to HR Director.
January 2 City Manager & Finance
Director
FY2025 Budget Goals work session.
January 3 City Council FY2025 Budget Goals work session.
January 9 Public Works Director Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 – 2029
Capital Plan to City Clerk.
January 17 City Council FY2025 Budget Goal adopting resolution.
January 17 City Council Public hearing on Resolution 2024-XX to adopt
the Fiscal Year 2025 – 2029 Capital Plan.
January 31 City Manager & Finance
Director
Budget guidance and submission requirements
provided to department heads with preparation
packets.
February 14
Department Heads Overtime and temporary staffing salary and
benefits requests to HR Director.
February 14 Department Heads Department budget narratives due to Finance.
February 14 Department Heads Department operational budget submission due to
Finance.
February 21 HR Director Overtime and temporary staffing salary and
benefits requests to Finance.
February 21 Department Heads Department Special Project requests due to
Finance.
February 28 Finance Director Revenue estimates to City Manager
March 1 Finance Director Personnel salary and benefits totals to City
Manager.
March 6 City Manager City Manager approval of salary and benefits.
March 8 Finance Director Consolidated operational budget submitted to City
Manager.
March 8 Finance Director Consolidated Special Project requests submitted
to City Manager.
March 25 – March
29
City Manager, Finance
Director & Department
Heads
Department budget meetings with City Manager.
April 17 Mayor & City Manager State of the City address
April 17 Finance Director Draft budget distributed to Council.
April 17 – May 4
City Manager, Finance
Director & Department
Heads
Budget work session. Meeting date to be
determined by Council.
May 9 Finance Director Budget Ordinance to City Clerk for May 15 Council
packet.
May 15 Finance Director Introduction of Budget Ordinance.
May 23 Finance Director Mill Rate Resolution to City Clerk for June 5
Council packet.
May 24 Finance Director Publish notice of public hearing to adopt FY25
Budget.
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CITY OF KENAI
FY 2025 BUDGET PREPARATION CALENDAR
June 5 City Council Public hearing and adoption of Budget Ordinance
June 5 City Council Public hearing and approval of Mill Rate
Resolution (Must be provided to KPB by 6/15).
June 26 Finance Director Publication & distribution of Budget document.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: John Harris, Deputy Chief (Acting Fire Chief)
DATE: January, 9, 2024
SUBJECT: Fire Department Mid-Month Report – December
For December we experienced a 2% call volume increase, in regard to a 2022/2023 comparison.
This was slightly less than our annual call volume increase of 3%. During the month of December,
the Kenai Fire Department issued 5 separate mutual aid requests to neighboring fire departments
for an ambulance response, as all available KFD personnel were engaged in other emergency
responses.
December 2022 2023 % change
Month totals 152 155 2.0%
EMS 118 122 3.4%
All Other 34 33 -2.9%
Year total 1550 1597 3.0%
Training:
• All KFD members attended QA / Run Reviews with Dr. Michael Levy.
• Nine (9) members of the department participated in AEMT training. A practical exam
was held on January, 6th, 2024 at the Regional Fire Training Center.
• All KFD members completed their required ARFF training for December.
• C-shift continued to engage in various training with Kodi Shroll, the probationary
firefighter assigned to their shift.
Projects/Grants:
• KFD members will perform a standby function at the upcoming Native Youth Olympics
that will be held at Kenai Middle School on the dates of January 12th through the 14th.
• KFD members accompanied 4 KMS students to Arby’s. These students were the
winners of their annual Food Can Drive.
• All changes to the two new incoming ambulances have been arranged and approved.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Stephanie Randall, Human Resources Director
DATE: January 8, 2023
SUBJECT: Human Resources Activity – December 2023
Recruitment
Human Resources worked with the Parks and Recreation Department to actively recruit a Parks
and Recreation Laborer and a Recreation Center Worker; and with the Police Department to
recruit a Public Safety Dispatcher. Public Works hired a new Shop Mechanic who started the
first week of December. The Police Department has hired a new Police Officer with a start date
of January 9, 2024.
Safety/Training
In December there were a total of four accidents reported. Two accidents resulted in minor
employee injury and one accident resulted in damage to City property. Only one Workers’
Compensation claim was filed.
Special Projects
Human Resources worked with the Assistant to the City Manager to create a Recruitment
Handbook for Department Heads and Supervisors. This Handbook outlines the process from the
request to recruit for a position to making a job offer to a candidate.
Human Resources continued to work with Administration to collect comparable salary information
for the compensation study. The consultant McGrath Human Resources Group is working with
the City to complete the Classification and Compensation study.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Katja Wolfe, Library Director
DATE: January 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Library Report for December 2023
DECEMBER 2023 AT A GLANCE
Items Borrowed Dec-22 Dec-23 2023 YTD
Physical 5,614 5,371 78,565
Digital 1,409 1,847 20,402
Services
New Memberships 38 49 706
Room Reservations 82 125 1,695
Programs
Number of Programs 29 33 449
Program Attendance 303 399 7,406
Technology Sessions
Computer sessions 386 479 6,304
WiFi Sessions 7,708 5,115 106,536
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• Our study and conference rooms were used by 125 individuals/groups for a total of 269 hours.
• We offered 3 Holiday-themed DIY kits. About 130 kits were handed out in total.
• Our Polar Bear Scavenger Hunt was a big success. An estimated 44 patrons participated in this
passive program.
• New collection alert: We’ve launched our Lucky Day collection! This dynamic collection is a first-
come, first-serve selection of popular titles that allows library visitors the chance to walk into the
library and find a book that has a long waiting list. Books in the Lucky Day Collection cannot be
placed on hold, so when you find and check out a book that you would normally have to wait
weeks to get, it is your lucky day!
HIGHLIGHTS
Kids
• 9 Story Times – 168 participants
• 3 Lego® Clubs – 46 participants
• 1 American Girl Club – 11 participants
• Little Crafts – 39 participants
• Nintendo Switch Club – 8 participants
Teens
• Teen Advisory Board—4 participants
• Outreach to Youth Facility—7 participants
Adults
• 5 Tech Times – 10 participants
• Soapmaking – 7 participants
• Author Meet and Greet – 9 participants
All Ages
• Caroling—12 participants
• 2 craft programs—55 participants
• Holiday Trivia—16 participants
DECEMBER 2023 PROGRAMMING
DECEMBER 2023 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: January 8th, 2024
SUBJECT: Mid-Month Report-December
As the Holidays unfolded, the Parks and Recreation Staff continued to maintain a walking path at
Municipal Park, grooming the ski trails at the golf course and, when the weather permits,
maintaining Daubenpseck Pond for ice skating.
In Partnership with the Senior Center, Library, and Parks and Recreation, the City of Kenai held
a Day with Clauses, which was breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Senior Center, followed
by stories with Mrs. Claus at the Library and at the end the day Ice Skating with Santa at
Daubenspeck Pond.
On December 21st, the Kenai Peninsula Outdoors Club hosted its 3rd annual Solstice Event at
the Kenai Ski Trails, which raised money for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
Luminaire bags could be purchased to honor a survivor of cancer or someone who was lost. (see
photo below.
Kenai MPF
Kenai Rec. Center Visits-December
Weight Room/Cardio Room 800
Racquetball 50
Walleyball 49
Shower/Sauna 0
Gymnasium 989
Other 0
Gym Rental Visits 1457
Total Number of Visits 4088
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Skiing at the Solstice Event & Skating with Santa
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Linda Mitchell, Planning Director
DATE: January 11, 2024
SUBJECT: Planning and Zoning – December 2023 Monthly Report
General Information
• Recruitment for a full-time Planning Technician is in progress.
• The City has selected a Code Enforcement web-based solution that offers a complaint
and case management and public view functions with automations of notices and routing
of complaints to appropriate departments. Only active cases will be entered into the case
management. A go-live date is still to be determined based on staff’s availability during
implementation.
Application Summary
Planning and Zoning did not receive any new applications, carried over 10 applications, and
completed five (5) applications.
Staff conducted one (1) pre-application meeting in collaboration with the Fire Marshal, Building
Official, and/or Public Works Director.
A Year in Review 2023
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Code Enforcement and Compliance
In December, Planning and Zoning received six (6) new complaints, one (1) was outside of City
limits, one (1) was a civil matter, and three (3) cases were closed. There is a cumulative total of
23 open cases.
Staff will start the implementation of the code enforcement solution in the upcoming month, which
will generate reports. A report of code enforcement cases will be provided as an attachment in
future mid-month reports.
A Year in Review 2023
Planning and Zoning Commission
A work session and a public meeting were held in the month of December.
o Work Session – Conducted an annual review of the Comprehensive Plan and Historic
Preservation Plan.
o Resolution PZ2023-22 – Recommended Approval for Preliminary Plat – Sprucewood
Glen Subdivision No. 11 for a Replat of Lot 2A and Tract F, Sprucewood Glen Subdivision
No. 10, and Tract F-1B, Sprucewood Glen Subdivision No. 3 in the General Commercial
(CG) Zoning District.
o Resolution PZ2023-25 - Approved for a Variance Permit to Allow an Off-Premise Sign on
a Property Located at 11631 Kenai Spur Highway in the Central Mixed Use (CMU) Zoning
District.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: David Ross, Police Chief
DATE: January 4, 2024
SUBJECT: Police & Communications Department Activity – December 2024
Police handled 448 calls for service in December. Officers made 32 arrests. Traffic enforcement
resulted in 163 traffic contacts with 23 traffic citations issued and there were 3 DUI arrests.
There were 31 reported motor vehicle collisions in December. Three of those collisions involved
a moose and there were no collisions involving drugs or alcohol.
The Department has filled the police officer vacancy with an officer that will be attending the Sitka
DPS Academy starting in January. One Dispatcher position remains vacant and recruitment for
that position is underway.
One KPD supervisor attended a week long Internal Affairs class in Nevada. One officer attended
a week long Hostage Negotiation class in Nevada. One new dispatcher continued in field training
through the month of December. All officers attended training responding to simulated
emergency events at Kenai City Hall and the Kenai Public Library.
Sgt. Ryan Coleman was accepted into the FBI National Academy, which is a training academy
for law enforcement administrators. He will be attending ten weeks of training in Virginia, starting
in January.
7210
3467
6991
3189
6554
3113
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Total Police Service Calls 911 Calls Received
2021(Jan 1 - Dec 31)2022(Jan 1 - Dec 31)2023(Jan 1 - Dec 31)
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Scott Curtin, Public Works Director
DATE: January 2024
SUBJECT: Mid-Month Report; Public Works / Capital Projects
Airport Fund Projects:
• Kenai Municipal Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project – This project known as Task 4 within
HDL Engineering Consultants LLC term service agreement with the City shall provided an
initial assessment of the current condition of the airport runway. This included geotech work,
coring numerous locations of the runway. On August 4th, , 2021 HDL Engineering and staff
successully completed geotech borings of the runway after hours. On October 13th , 2021
HDL Engineering, City staff and the FAA discussed the findings of the geotech report. On
December 6, 2021 the City received the draft Engineer’s Design Report (EDR) along with the
draft Geotechnical Report. Ordinance 3278-2022 was approved on April 20th , 2022 to secure
HDLs services through Bid Phase with a contract amendment of $781,833 executed on May
6, 2022, bringing the total cost of design to $1,031,833. Project was stalled at 35% Design
as Environmental Compliance requirements were being clarified. Project is currently tracking
for Runway Rehab Construction in 2025 with the Taxiways 2026 the following year, however
this may slide a year, dependent upon FAA funding. Staff meeting was held in Anchorage
with FAA Counterparts to discuss project on 3/8/23. March 27, 2023 staff meeting with DEC
to discuss path forward for design services. Project is now moving forward again with
Environmental Services toward a 65% design effort. Council approved a purchase order
increase to HDL Engineering at the June 7th, 2023 to allow the environmental work to move
forward. Airport Manager and Public Works Director met with HDL on 8/9/23 and reviewed
the environmental documents status. On October 6, 2023 received email confirmaton that
DEC has approved the environmental work plan for the project. On November 1, 2023 council
approved a PO increase to cover the costs associated with performing the work identified in
the environmental work plan. Shannon & Wilson, the company performing these services is
due to be on site December 15th, weather dependent. Engineers, Airport Operations, Flight
Services, Terminal Tenants, have all been in communication in support of completing this
work. January 10th, 2024 awaiting final report from Shannon & Wilson.
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• Kenai Municipal Airport (KMA) Terminal Landscaping – Earthscape LLC currently working
under a design agreement at a cost of $28,255 has completed their contracted efforts. The
bronze bear elements could be placed within the landscape in the area indicated below if and
when funding comes available for their purchase and installation. The other elements of the
work can be bid for installation in the spring of 2024. Invitation to Bid documents are being
prepped by staff for a formal release before the end of January 2024. Project is tracking to
have a contract in place in March for a May / June construction.
• Kenai Municipal Airport (KMA) Operations Building HVAC Controls Upgrade & Boiler
Replacement – This project was released for RFP on July 19, 2022 with proposals due on
August 16, 2022. MBA Consulting Engineers was the successful proposer awarded under
Resolution 2022-63 approved by Council at the September 7, 2022 Council Meeting. Contract
Documents were fully executed with MBA on October 31, 2022 for the contracted amount of
$47,726. November 10, 2022 will be the first site meeting with staff and engineering team.
Design work is anticipated to continue through the winter months. 95% design documents
were received on January 30, 2023. Project cost estimate is over budgeted amounts and staff
is coordinating with design team to refine documents. Introducing Ordinance at the 8/16/23
council meeting to appropriate additional funding in support of the project. An FAA grant is in
the process, meeting was held on 11/7/23 with HDL Engineering to provide a cost to perform
the required environmental compliance services required with a grant application.
Construction Documents are being revised to include grant funding requirements. The
environmental document for this project is now complete, FAA grant funds are expected to be
available in March 2024. Project will not be released for bids until we are directed to by the
FAA.
• Kenai Municipal Airport (KMA) Apron Crack Seal and Seal Coat – Staff received a design
proposal from HDL Engineering to evaluate and develop bid ready construction documents
in support of this project. Staff is coordinating with the FAA on grant approval. Council
approved Resolution 2023-64 at the November 1st, 2023 Council meeting which awarded
the design to HDL Engineering. HDL staff was on site the week of November 6th evaluating
existing apron conditions. Design will continue through the winter with Bid documents
anticipated for March 2024.
Future Bears
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• Kenai Municipal Airport (KMA) Master Plan Update – The City has applied for a Federal
Aviation Administration grant to cover the costs associated with Phase 1 of a Master Plan
update. HDL Engineering provided a proposal, which is under FAA review. Grant funding is
not expected to available until March through June 2024 time frame. Once available council
can expect to see an Ordinance appropriating these funds, and then the work will begin.
Time line for project is expected to last 12-24 months in total for two phases.
General Fund Projects:
• USACE Kenai Bluff Bank Stabilization Project – This project encompasses approximately
5000 lineal feet of coastal bluff starting at the mouth of the Kenai river extending upriver along
the northern river bank. The bluff in this area varies from 55’-70’ above the toe. A protective
armored rock berm with a crest elevation of approximately 12’ in height is planned. The
project is approaching execution of a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) tentatively
scheduled for September 25, 2023. Tentative release of an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for
Construction is currently tracking for November 20, 2023. Construction is anticipated to
continue through the 2024 & 2025 construction seasons. Milestones to date listed below.
o Director’s Report April 10, 2019 USACE approved Project Feasibility
o Section 221 Agreement MOU July 7, 2020 allows City to conduct design prior to DA
o Design Agreement (DA) September 14, 2020 executed but not federally funded
o Section 221 Agreement MOU February 11, 2021 allows City to construct prior to PPA
o Design Contract executed with HDR Engineering July 6, 2021
o City’s 35% Design submission submitted to USACE on January 25, 2022
o City’s 65% Design submission submitted to USACE on April 28, 2022
o Preliminary Engineering Design (PED) funding arrives on May 17, 2022
o Value Engineering (VE) Workshop held with USACE / Design team June 21-24, 2022
o PED / Construction Federal Funding arrives July 28, 2022
o Advanced Technical Review (ATR) begins October 3, 2022
o City of Kenai receives FEMA notification of enrollment in National Flood Insurance
Program December 19, 2022, a condition of receiving Federal funding.
o Water Resources Development Act (WRDA 2022) late December 2022, this Bill has cost
repercussions for the project which ultimately change the cost share between the City and
USACE from 65% / 35% to 90% USACE / 10% City.
o Project Cost Certification received January 27, 2023, confirming sufficient funding
o USACE Headquarters Agreement draft PPA June 6, 2023 received by City
o City provides USACE Financial Self-Certification in support of PPA June 15, 2023
o City’s 95% Design Submission after completion of all USACE back checks June 30, 2023
o Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) was successfully signed on September 25, 2023!
o Received Real Estate Certification and Right of Entry Approval from USACE on November
3, 2023. This was a big step which allows for contracting to continue forward with the
project.
o This project was formally released through USACE for Construction Bids on 11/29/23 with
a Pre-Bid Meeting conducted on 12/12/23. Project is tracking towards bids being received
in early January 2024.
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o The Construction Bids due date is January 11th, 2024 at 2:00pm. USACE is expected to
take two weeks to evaluate bids with results likely available toward end of the month.
Tracking toward a construction contract award in March 2024.
o Diagram below is from the current set of drawings and represents a typical section of the
revetment.
• Community Wildfire Prevention Plan (CWPP) Mitigation – This is Phase One of our mitigation
efforts. Doug Koch Professional Tree Service was contracted with the City on February 28,
2023 in the amount of $282,000 to mitigate 105 acres within the no name creek drainage
extending from Redoubt Avenue down to the City’s North Beach through Municipal Park. To
date the project has completed and invoiced $218,764.45 of work. The project has proceeded
well and remains on time and on budget. Final completion is anticipated within the next 60-
90 days. Most of the remaining work involves hand felling of trees in steeper areas near the
creek. No new update.
• Recreation Center Improvements – This project will replace the facilities roof system as well
as numerous mechanical root top HVAC units. Formal Invitation to Bid was released on
February 23, 2023 with bids due on March 23, 2023. Orion Construction was the successful
bidder with a total bid of $1,425,700 as presented to Council through Resolution 2023-25
adopted at the April 5th, 2023 Council meeting. Construction will continue into the fall of 2023.
Update: Mechanical HVAC Roof top units remain on order, expected in late December.
Project is proceeding well and on schedule. Change Order 1 was executed on August 16,
2023 in the total amount of $18,548.96, which included four items including replacement of
the facilities electrical meter base at HEA’s request. Total contract to date $1,444,248.96
with $135,366.75 remaining to be completed.
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• Multi-purpose Facility – The Building Maintenance Department completed all of the pressure
washing and rust prevention coatings in house. That portion of the project was completed on
time and on budget and allowed for ice to go back in on schedule. Staff continues to work on
ventilation solutions as well as some UV Heat lamps to replace the natural gas heaters
suspended from the ceiling near the seating areas. Once a scope of work is finalized by the
department these additional items will be released for bids. Currently roughly $71,000 of the
$155,000 in funding has been expended. A Proposal Quote Request (PQR) was released on
June 30tth with quotes due on July 13th. MBA Consulting Engineers was the only respondent
at a cost of $30,580. Design work will cover ventilation, lighting, bleacher radiant heating and
will take place through November. Contract documents were fully executed on September 8,
2023. Engineers are back onsite January 12th, 2024. Engineering design report expected
toward end of month.
• Cemetery Expansion – This project is located at the corner of First Ave and Float Plane Rd
and will provide for additional burial space as the existing adjacent cemetery has reached
capacity. The Public Works Department using in house personnel has already cleared,
leveled and graded the site, and placed and compacted a gravel sub-base for the parking
area. Staff has successfully surveyed in 64 adult plot sites and 12 infant plot sites. These
sites are available through the Clerk’s office. Cemetery Phase 2 Fencing was released for
bids on July 26th with bids due on August 9th. Council will see legislation for a contract award
at the August 16th, 2023 meeting. AAA Fence, Inc was the successful bidder at a cost of
$147,595, their contract was fully executed on September 8, 2023. All fencing materials have
now been installed, final closeout docs received and final invoices are in process for payment.
Fence was installed as contracted, no changes to work necessary. Staff will coordinate with
Parks and Rec and the design team to finalize project needs for next year. Parking lot paving
will not be completed until next construction season along with HEA power being brought into
the property.
• Softball Shelter Dugouts – Larsen Engineering has been awarded the design work for the
dugouts. Design requirements are being discussed with the engineer, however this project
is moving slowly as staff and engineer are heavily involved in other projects. Project will
move forward shortly as staff time becomes available.
• Lilac Ln. Roadway Improvements – RFP was released on 8/8/23 for Professional Civil
Engineering and CA Services to develop bid ready construction documents for this project.
Proposals are due on 8/28/23. Council will see legislation to award a professional services
agreement at either the 9/6/23 or 9/20/23 council meeting. Design work will take place over
the winter for a summer 2024 construction date. This project is located between the Spur
Highway and Cook Inlet Dr. Resolution 2023-54 was approved by Council at the September
6, 2023 Council meeting. Nelson Engineering is now actively working on the project design.
Test holes have been completed and a site survey is underway. Total contract for design is
currently $38,840. 35% design documents were received on 11/17/23 for staff review, project
is continuing 65% design and is on track to be released for Construction bids in March 2024.
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• Cemetery Creek Culvert Replacement - RFP was released on 8/8/23 for Professional Civil
Engineering and CA Services to develop 35% design documents for this project. Proposals
are due on 8/28/23. This project is in coordination with the US Fish & Wildlife. Work involves
replacement of several aging culverts with fish passage type culverts. 35% design
documents will be used to apply for grant funding. Two proposals were received by the
Department with PND Engineer’s receiving the highest scoring proposal at a total cost of
$29,577. PND is now under contract. 9/28/23 a site meet was conducted with PND, City
staff, & US Fish & W ildlife to discuss and review the project. 10/11/23-10/12/23 surveyors
are on site developing an existing conditions field survey. Coordination with the USFW on
grant funding opportunities is underway. On November 13, 2023 staff received the draft
Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) Report from PND Engineers. On December 1, 2023 the
complete draft 35% design documents were received. On December 8, 2023 meeting with
USFW, Engineering team and PW staff was held to review the documents. USFW have
requested some additional information to be included in the design above our contracted
scope of work with PND Engineers. On December 12, 2023 we received an amendment
request of $4,838 to cover the costs associated with the additional work. The additional
design effort will extend the final deliverable into the mid-January 2024. These documents
we will used to apply for grants in the first quarter of 2024. The project is proceeding well
and as expected. The costs associated with Amendment 1 will be covered with Silver Salmon
derby funds, council will see an appropriation Ordinance in February to acquire these funds.
Documents will be provided to the Kenaitze and Salamatof tribes to assist with grant
opportunities.
• Community Wildfire Prevention Plan (CWPP) Mitigation Phase Two – Doug Koch Professional
Tree Service was the low bidder on this project that was released for bids on November 1,
2023 with bids due on November 29, 2023. His bid in the amount of $177,700 to mitigate
84.75 acres within the Cemetery Creek drainage extending from Float Plane Basin down to
the Lee Shore Center. Resolution 2023-67 is in the 12/20/23 Council Packet to award the
project. Work will continue throughout the next year.
Water & Sewer Fund Projects:
• Lift Station Renovations – Resolution 2021-58 awarded HDL Engineering agreement in the
amount of $59,560 to provide bid ready construction documents for three lift stations. These
locations included the stations at mile posts 13 and 14, which are near the soccer fields and
Spur / Redoubt Ave respectively, as well as a station on Lawton Drive. These locations are
intended to receive new pumps and pump control panels as part of this project. After
determination of which lift stations would receive renovations to start, a design meeting was
held on 12/3/21 to discuss pump and control panel design. Basis of design memo received
on January 6, 2022. Design documents are approaching 95%. Design is finally approaching
completion. Challenges with our current SCADA team required some changes to different lift
station controllers which has now been resolved. Supplemental funding will be needed to
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complete these three locations, staff is working on finalizing those estimated costs, with
upcoming legislation to be expected. Construction expected for summer 2024.
• Wastewater Plant Digester Blowers Replacements – HDL Engineering was authorized to
proceed on design documents for this project through passage of Resolution 2022-29 on May
18, 2022. Design Agreement is currently in the amount of $382,513 and will provide bid ready
construction documents for the replacement of two 40+ year old blowers at the WWTP. The
Department received 35% Design Study Report on September 23, 2022 and the project is
currently moving toward 65% design documents. A grant for this project has been applied for
through Senator Murkowski’s office through the Congressional Directed Spending (CDS)
program. We are awaiting word on if we were successful in receiving grant funds. This is a
high priority project for the department and is anticipated to provide further energy savings
similar to the aeration basin blower replacement project completed a few years ago. Final
65% plan reviews are being conducted on site with HDL on 12/19/22, bid documents are
expected to be ready 5/1/23 and if funding is in place will be bid immediately, if not will be
delayed until funding arrives. Environmental review process is delayed as we are not sure of
the grant requirements at this time, and may not know until a future grant is executed. Until
then this will be a shovel ready project waiting on funding. May 5th a Community Grants
Webinar was held to discuss the pending grant requirements, the Public Works Director and
HDL Engineering participated in the webinar. Consultants are reviewing requirements and
hope to have the design moving forward shortly. Project will not be able to be bid until funding
formally arrives. Design team is actively working with granting agency. Construction expected
for summer 2024.
• Water Treatment Plant Pumphouse – This project will construct a new pumphouse building
and provide replacement distribution pumps for the City’s Water System. On August 1, 2023
received letter that the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC)
has awarded the City of Kenai a $1,200,000 loan through the state’s revolving fund program
and that the loan would receive 100% forgiveness in support of this project. Resolution 2023-
56 was approved by Council at the September 20, 2023 Council Meeting to allow access to
these funds. Staff is working on grant application requirements. Ordinance 3384-2023 is
being introduced 12/20/23 to move funding into place for the design work to proceed.
Ordinance has now been approved and design agreement is in negotiation with HDL
Engineering.
• WWTP & WTP Electronic Access Gate & Controls – On August 13, 2023 HDL Engineering
provided a proposal under their term agreement to begin design work on the Electronic
Access Gates projects at both the Water and Wastewater Plants. The project identified as
Task 13 under their agreement has a proposed design cost of $24,902. Design work will
continue over the winter months for construction to take place summer 2024. HDL working
under purchase order 127771 is now actively working on this project.
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Senior Citizens Fund Projects:
• Senior Center Front Entry Modifications – Capital Project Manager is developing scope of
work for this project to address operation of automatic entry doors.
Congregate Housing Fund Projects:
• Vintage Pointe Boiler Replacement – A RFP for design services was released on October 6,
2022 with proposals due on November 3, 2022. Design work will continue into the winter
with a construction bid release expected at the end of the first quarter 2023. This project will
replace outdated boiler heat systems for the facility as well as providing a direction on
backup power generation to support the heating system when grid power is unavailable. No
proposals were received, the Department is requesting approval to enter negotiations with
RSA Engineering in the hopes of moving the project forward. RSA Engineering is under
contract and is expected to start design in early January 2023. On February 3, 2023 RSA
Engineering provided draft 65% Design Documents. Staff is currently reviewing.
Engineering has a planned site visit for February 15, 2023 scheduled. We are anticipating
bid documents being ready for an April Construction Bid release. 100% Design Documents
are were received from the RSA Engineering on April 14th. Council approved Resolution
2023-30 on May 3rd to reallocate funds for the project. Invitation to Bid was released on
August 2, 2023 with bids due on August 23, 2023. Council approved Resolution 2023-53 at
the September 6, 2023 meeting which awarded construction agreement to Orion
Construction in the total amount of $503,850. Contract has now been executed and
submittals are actively in progress in support of the project. Boiler work is not expected to
take place until spring when work will be less impactful on residents. No new update,
projects remains on time and on budget. Materials have been ordered and are awaiting
delivery which is still several months out.
Other Projects Information:
• DOT Kenai Spur Highway to Sports Lake Rd – This project continues to wait for appropriation
of state funds. Reached out to DOT staff on September 13, 2023, no new information
provided at this time.
• DOT Bridge Access Road Bike Path – Council passed Resolution 2021-53 on August 4, 2021
authorizing the City Manager execute a memorandum of agreement with DOT for design,
construction, and maintenance of the Kenai Bridge Access Road Pathway project. In speaking
with representatives from DOT the state has not provided funding as yet for this project to
move forward. To date the City has appropriated $294,947 in support of this project which is
intended to provide a 1.2 mile path connecting the paths between the Spur Highway and
Beaver Loop. Total cost of project per DOT estimates equals $3,266,301. Per
communications with the DOT, design funding is in place and they are waiting on final
signatures for the Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSA) with DNR. Once the RSA is
approved they will be able to begin design work. Process is expected to be completed by the
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end of January. Update: Formal kickoff meeting took place on March 30th with the City
Manager and Public Works Director in attendance. From appearances this design process will
be a slow one, we are not anticipating seeing construction on the path this calendar year. Will
continue to update as more information becomes available. Update: A site meeting will be
taking place between the City, DNR, & DOT on 6/9/22 to review the project. HDL Engineering
appears to conducting surveying services in support of the project, crews were in the area on
6/7/22. On June 29, 2022 the City Manager & Public Works Director met with DOT
representatives and discussed projects. State funding continues to be an issue. Reached out
to DOT staff on September 13, 2023, no new information provided at this time.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
FROM: Astrea Piersee, Administrative Assistant III
DATE: January 2, 2023
SUBJECT: December 2023 Monthly Report
In December, the Kenai Senior Center welcomed a flurry of festive activities that added to the
anticipation of holiday adventures. Participants of all ages, from seniors to tots, relished a
delightful breakfast with Santa Claus. A cherished highlight was a road trip to Bethlehem where
seniors embraced the cold weather while participating in outdoor festivities. Breaking away from
the usual holiday routine, a delightful addition this year was a holiday fondue party. Attendees
indulged in a variety of items both savory and sweet, dipped in delicious fondue. To conclude the
month, seniors gathered for a celebratory lunch and entertaining talent show. The festivities
continued into the afternoon with games, marking a joyful New Years Eve for all.
2023 2022
Home Delivered Meals 1916 2024
Individuals 83 93
Dining Room (Congregate) Meals 1386 835
Individuals 161 128
Transportation (1-way rides) 247 133
Individuals 23 18
Grocery Shopping Assistance 18/35 14/25
Writers Group 31 21
Caregiver Support Group 7 6
Growing Stronger Exercise 290 219
Tai Chi Class 53 51
TOPS Weight Loss Class 46 29
Bluegrass & Music Sessions 103 84
Card Games 139 87
Wii Bowling 41 47
Arts & Crafts 43 42
Total Event Sign-ins * 1990 1833
Individuals * 176 181
Vintage Pointe Manor Vacancies 1 2
*(not including home meals clients)
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JANUARY 17, 2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL/REVISIONS
REQUESTED ADDITIONS TO THE PACKET
ACTION ITEM REQUESTED
BY
Add to Item E. 5.
Resolution No. 2024-04
• Public Comment
City Clerk
Add to Item H.7 Discussion - Public Meetings Remote Participation Update.
• Memo
City Clerk
From:Duane Bannock
To:Brian Gabiel; Henry Knackstedt; Alex Douthit; Deborah Sounart; James Baisden; Victoria Askin; Phillip Daniel
Cc:City_Council; City Clerk
Subject:City of Kenai Reso #2024-04
Date:Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:09:26 AM
Mr Mayor & Council:
I hope to be in attendance this evening and speak directly the Subject. If not, please see my
below comments in opposition to Resolution 2024-04 as submitted:
I'm Duane Bannock; I am a proud resident of the Greater City of Kenai living at 1908 Aliak
Thank you for the opportunity to address you this evening. I ask you not to move forward with
approving this Resolution as submitted for the follow reasons:
1. While your authority, vested in the City's Charter, allows you this privilege, there is
nothing in that same Charter that makes this subject part of your official duties and
responsibilities.
2. Your specific request found in Section 1: "That Kenai City Council requests the State of
Alaska make a meaningful increase to the base student allocation for public schools"
is both undefined and incomplete
a. Undefined: "Meaningful"? What qualifies as 'meaningful'? Are you asking for
hundreds or thousands of dollars? Millions or billions of dollars? As written, this
resolution cannot be measured financially.
b. Incomplete. I have a business saying: "Never bring your boss a problem without a
proposed solution." The sponsors attempt to define a problem in the 4th, 5th and
6th Whereas, yet the Resolution is embarrassingly silent on a specific resolve
other than "make a meaningful increase..." No funding source or budget
diversion is identified
3. Your Resolution has no desired, measurable outcomes defined. The 8th Whereas
includes maintain(ing) class size? What is the correct/desired class size? Provid(ing)
student resource needs? What needs are being unmet and what is the financial
obligation of meeting such?
a. What alternatives have you investigated or offered? Other than 'more cash'
nothing is defined or even recommended.
This Resolution, as written is a modern day version of Oliver Twist's: "Please Sir, I want some
more." Undefined and incomplete.
Although, funding for public education is nary a part of your responsibilities as Council
members, I will respect your desires to add voice to a statewide political topic. I only ask that
you speak responsibly on behalf of myself and our 7,000 neighbors.
Thank you,
Duane Bannock
1908 Aliak
Kenai, AK 99611
907 398 2316
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Shellie Saner, City Clerk
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
DATE: January 17, 2024
SUBJECT: Remote Participation Update
On December 20, 2023, the Council, at its regular meeting, discussed virtual meeting participation
by Council Members, administration, appointed officials and the public. During that discussion,
three Council members indicated a preference to limit virtual participation to Council members,
appointed officials and administrative staff and one Council member indicated a desire to have
virtual participation available to the public. Administration intended to draft a policy on virtual
attendance and participation and bring it back to Council for approval. After further internal
administrative discussion, we want to ensure Council is comfortable with the proposed policy
direction prior to bringing a policy back. The proposed outline is as follows:
1. Virtual meeting links will be set up for every regularly scheduled meeting of the Council, its
Board and Commissions. (special meetings and work sessions will have virtual meeting
access as practice and possible)
2. Council and P&Z members may attend virtually as allowed by code (KMC 1.15.130 and
14.05.025). Administration may attend as needed, and other appointed officials can attend
as needed. Other bodies of the City only have regular meetings a maximum of one time per
month, as opposed to two meetings for Council and P&Z, some bodies meet much less
frequently. If it appears that appointed officials are choosing not to attend for reasons other
than necessity, limits can be implemented at a future time to encourage in person attendance.
3. Because the platform for virtual attendance will be available for every meeting, the public
would be allowed to attend and comment virtually as well. There are several reasons for this.
First, public virtual participation at Council Meetings is minimal. At the meetings of other City
bodies, it is almost zero virtual participation. Second, a new procedure will be implemented
to help the meetings run more smoothly, rather than stopping at each public hearing to see
if commenters are waiting online, the Clerk, or other administrator running the meeting, will
notify the Mayor or Chair of online participants wishing to comment on a particular item at the
appropriate time. Otherwise meetings can proceed without pause to check for online
comments. While this will require online commenters to notify the clerk of a desire to
comment without consistent instruction, it balances the ability for the public to comment using
a virtual platform without unnecessary consistent meeting interruption. Third, while this
approach is not necessarily required by the Open Meetings Act, it is consistent with the spirit
and intent.
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
January 17, 2024 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items
limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*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.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3385-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a
Donation to the Kenai Community Library for the Purchase of Library Materials and Software
for Room and Event Scheduling. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3386-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the General Fund and Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Fund to
Conduct an Assessment of City Street Lighting. (Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3387-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the General Fund and Public Works Department’s Street Division’s
Professional Services Budget to Review and Update the City’s Roadway Improvements
Standards. (Administration)
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-03 - Adopting Goals to Guide the
Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget. (Administration)
5. ADOPTED AS AMENDED. Resolution No. 2024-04 - Requesting the State of Alaska Make a
Meaningful Increase to the Base Student Allocation for Public Schools. (Douthit, Daniel)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of January 3, 2024. (City Clerk)
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G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Ordinance No. 3388-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund for the City’s Joint Participation in the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s Safe Streets
and Roads for All Action Plan Grant Through the United States Department of Transportation.
(Administration)
3. *Ordinance No. 3389-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating Donations from Kenai Senior
Connection, Inc., to the Kenai Senior Center. (Administration)
4. *Ordinance No. 3390-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport
Fund to Purchase Air Service Development Professional Services at the Kenai Municipal Airport
for Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. (Administration)
5. INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND
HARRBOR COMMISSION. *Ordinance No. 3391-2024 - Amending the Imagine Kenai 2030
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Map for Certain Parcels from Industrial to Mixed-Use.
(Knackstedt)
6. INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND
HARRBOR COMMISSION. *Ordinance No. 3392-2024 - Amending the Kenai Zoning Code to
Add a New Zoning District, Working Waterfront (WW) and Amending the Official Zoning Map
for Certain Parcels from Heavy Industrial (IH) to Working Waterfront (WW) or Conservation (C)
Zoning District. (Knackstedt)
7. Discussion - Public Meetings Remote Participation Update. (City Clerk)
I. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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N. PENDING ITEMS
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
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