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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-04 Parks & Recreation PacketKENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 4, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2' ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR ITEM 3' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUT~ - November 2, 2000 ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 6' OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Municipal Park Update ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 8' REPORTS ao Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 9' COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 10: PERSONS PRF~ENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEAleD ITEM 11' INFORMATION a. Council Action Agendas of December 6 and 20, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of November 7, 2000. Updated Membership List ITEM 12' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 7, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIl, CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ITEM 6: ITEM 7: a. ITEM 8- ITEM 9' ITEM 10: ITEM 11' AGENDA CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CAL~, AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUT~-q - November 2, 2000 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO _~'- H~/~D OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Municipal Park Update NEW BUSINESS ,REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison COMMISSION OUF~TIONS a~. COMMF-NT.~ PERSONS PRESE~NT NOT SC___HEDULED TO BE HEARD INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of November 1 and 15, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of November 14, 2000. ~JOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 7, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER &, ROLL CALL Acting Chairman, Jack Castimore called the meeting to order at 7'10 p.m. Members Present: Jack Castimore, Mike Baxter, Sam Steiner Members Absent: Tim Wisniewski, Kelly Gifford, Dale Sandahl, Richard Hultberg Others Present: Councilman Bill Frazer, Director Bob Frates, Contract Secre;cary Barb Roper. A quorum was not established. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 2, 2000 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS a, Discussion -- Municipal Park Update ITEM 6- NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Commission Chair b. Director c. City Council Liaison ITEM 8' COMMISSION QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of November 1 and 15, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of November 14, 2000. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 2, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 5, 2000 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Rick Baldwin, LLC - Public Skate Ice Maintenance ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Memorial Park - Sidewalk Addition ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion: Municipal Park Discussion: Multi-Purpose Facility Signage ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Commission Chair b. Director c. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Phase I, LLC letter ITEM 10: INFO~TION a, Council Action Agendas of October 4 and 19, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of October 10, 2000. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT NOTICE: THERE WILL BE A WORK 5ESSZON :L'/VI~EDIATELY AFTER THE h~EETIN~ WITH t~E/~BER5 OF THE BEAUTIFICATION ¢OAAh~ITTEE TO DISCUS5 MEh~ORIAL PARK PLANS. KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 2, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN HI~TBERG, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman HUltberg called the meeting to order at 7'05 p.m. Members Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Gifford, Sandahl, Steiner, Hultberg Members Absent: Castimore ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 5, 2000 The minutes were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4-a. Rick Baldwin, LLC - Public Skate Ice Maintenance Rick Baldwin and Nate Kiel with LLC requested assistance from the City with ice maintenance at the multi-purpose facility. Baldw/n noted, the after hours skating had been more than originally anticipated and therefore required more maintenance. The requested amount totaled $8,400 and calculated out to be two zambonis per day at $70.00 for 120 days. MOTION: Commissioner Wisniewski MOVED to recommend approval of $8,400.00 (120 zambonis at $70.00 per day) to provide ice maintenance at the multi-purpose facility. Additionally, the ice maintenance issue is to be reviewed again next year. The motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Gifford. VOTE Baxter No Wisniewski Sandahl Yes Hultber§ Yes Yes Gifford Castimore Absent Yes Steiner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Memorial Park - Sidewalk Addition -- To be discussed at the work session immediately following the regular Parks meeting. ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Municipal Park Commissioner Hultberg handed out sketches of proposed improvements to Municipal Park and explained the sketches were provided by Daniel Castimore. Hultberg explained the three phases which basically would make Municipal Park a walking park and vehicles would be prohibited frOm driving through. Frates announced there might be some historic funds available that could assist with the cost of the proposed improvements. The funds could be available if there is anything of historic value within the park. Discussion ensued and concern was expressed that determining historic value within the park may delay the proposed improvements. It was also noted that this could be an area where the old artifacts could be placed. Councilwoman Swarner recommended the Parks Director check to make sure the City has clear title to the land within the Park as it may still be Mental Health lands. Frates stated he would obtain title information and report back at the next meeting. 6-b. Discussion-- Multi-Purpose Facility Signage Discussion took place on a sign for the multi-purpose facility. Frates will submit, an application to the State for placing the sign on the Spur Highway. Discussion also took place on the status of the Erik Hansen Scout Park signage. Frates reported the text and artwork were near completion. Both items will be put on diskette and sent out for completion of the project. It is anticipated this will happen within the next couple of weeks. ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair-- None 7-b. Director-- Frates reported the following: · The basketball teams started and the number of ladies teams were down from last year. · A red ribbon dance was held at the Center and there were over 100 kids in attendance. Frates expressed his gratitude to the Kenai Elks Lodge for their continued support by providing volunteers for chaperones, etc. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilman Frazer provided a report based on the November 1, 2000 council meeting. Frazer reported there would be an all-day economic development session on ,January 20th to discuss economic development in Kenai. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 2000 PAGE 2 ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS Commissioner Wisniewski stated he was a bit apprehensive at first about the tree removal that took place over the summer but was now rather pleased with the results. Once the areas were thinned out, it really improved the appearance in various parks and locations throughout the city. Commissioner Steiner asked if consideration was ~iven to training volunteers to operate the zamboni at the multi-purpose facility. Frates reported it was found to be very costly to train so it was not a feasible option. Commissioner Gilford requested consideration be ~iven to placing Christmas decorations in the vicinity of Carrs and McDonalds. Frates reported that 15 new decOrations were purchased and it was the Park and Recreation Department's intent to place them going in the direction of Carr's and McDonalds. Commissioner Sandahl reported he just returned from a trip and noted in one area that several historic sites were well marked and fla§§ed. Sandahl recommended it be done in Kenai. It was noted that signs were already placed at some historical sites in Old Town and these sites were also depicted on a walkin§ tour map available at the Visitor's Center. Commissioner Sandahl stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission spends an inordinate amount of time discussing the multi-purpose facility and asked exactly what the Commission's responsibility is. Student Representative Steiner left at 8:15 p.m. ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 10: II/FORMATION 10-a. Council Action Agendas of October 4 and 19, 2000. 10-b. Beautification Committee Minutes of October 10, 2000. 10-c. Phase I, LLC letter ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 2000 PAGE 3 Work Session with Beautification Committee Members to discuss development plans for Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Work Session Attendees: Councilwoman Swarner, Councilman Frazer, Marilyn Dimmick, Richard Hultberg, Mike Baxter, Tim Wisniewski, Kelly Gilford, Dale Sandahl, Richard Hultberg, Bob Frates. A work session with the Beautification Committee immediately followed. Although no notes were taken, the topic of discussion was the Leif Hansen Memorial Park sidewalk addition. An aerie map was provided and three phases of sidewalk additions were clearly marked. Discussion also took place on the memorial wall and various options were considered. Attendees were pleased with the proposed phase work and the location of the sidewalks. Work session closed at 9:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 2000 PAGE 4 I~NAI PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Kenai Municipal Park I. INTRODUCTION Kenai Municipal Park is located adjacent to a large residential neighborhood and is one.of the older parks in our system. It was developed in the early 1970's and was funded in part by Land and Water Conservation money. The park originally served primarily as an itinerant campground, which also contained a small playground for children. Natural vegetation and undergrowth was very heavy and most of the park property contained a large population of aspen trees, spruce trees, and some birch. In the late 1980's, many neighbors became very concerned about the lack of visibility created by the forest growth and the inability to watch their children play on the park property. Much eoneem was also generated by nearby residents and other community members toward the use of the property as a campground. Complaints ranged from traffic issues, safety of children, unsightly camps, dog related issues, maintenance, and drug trafficking. In 1992, the Kenai Public Works Department cleared a large portion of the park resulting in the formation of a large open greenstrip. The old playground structure was removed and the campground closed. In 1993, new playground equipment was installed on the greenstrip and a new restroom facility was added in 1997. The addition of new playground, creation of an open greenway, coupled with a new restroom facility, has converted this park into one of Kenai's finest day-use parks. However, since the closure of the campground, little has been done ~vith the remaining interior property, except along the bluff overlooking the Cook Inlet. In 1997, a joint effort between the Parks & Recreation Dept. and the Kenai Lions Club was established in order to install handicap-accessible trails which also featured several picmc sites. During phase one of this project, resistance was demonstrated by several native communities due to the potential for destruction of significant archeological sites. It was revealed that the park property contained many such historical sites. Additionally, some archeological research had been conducted in the mid-1980's. Since that time, cooperative efforts have been successfully made by both parties in resolving conflicts. Phase two of the project resumed in the summer of 1998. The Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission is highly committed toward creating additional recreation opportunities and enhancing public use within the park property. Public discussion on this subject at the Commission level held in July of 1998 has resulted in the development of many recommendations and strategies to achieve this goal. Additionally, a neighborhood meeting was held on site in the Summer of 1998 in order to discuss park issues. The culmination of these public hearings and department planning have resulted in the following park plan, H. ISSUES, GOALS, AND RECOMMENDED STRATEG~S ISSUE 1. VANDALISM AND PUBLIC SAFETY Goal: Increase safety of users and prevent unwanted destruction of park property. DISCUSSION Much concern has been expressed over park security. Several individuals reported a feeling of fear and intimidation while walking through tho park due to a high number of unsupervised youth. Reference was made to vandalism, drinking, and drag usage. Off-road vehicle usage throughout this park is high, causing destruction to the beach hillside and natural vegetation within the park. It was noted that vehicle traffic throughout the interior of the park is mostly juvenile related and that there is often no legitimate purpose for them to drive through the park. KECOMMENDED STRATEGIES: A. Secure park entrances and exists to prevent vehicle traffic throughout the park. B. Establish a Neighborhood Watch Program. This could be achieved by the neighborhood residents themselves through coordinated efforts with the Kenai Police Department. Signs should be placed at the entrance into the .park. C. Improve visibility of park by clearing underbrush and raising the canopy of spruce trees. ISSUE 2. LACK OF PARK APPEARANCE Goal: Improve general esthetics of park property. DISCUSSION Many of the native spruce trees throughout the park have been killed due to damage caused from spruce beetles. Significant downfall is also throughout the park. Both situations create a lack of appeal to the general public and leaves a negative impression. More significantly, the remaining beetle kill trees should be removed in order to prevent the younger trees from becoming effected. Safety and fire suppression are also major issues. Public discussion revealed some interest from the neighborhood residents in assisting with such project. RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES: A. Identify location of Dena'ina house pits and food caches through volunteer help. B. Cut down beetle kill trees and remove downfall thrOughout the park. C. Invite volunteers to assist in the removal of downed spruce trees in order to relieve maintenance demand on Parks staff. ]ISSUE 3. LACK OF OUTDOOR RECREATION VALUE Goal: Increase recreation value of property by creating additional outdoor recreation opportumt~es for the public. DISCUSSION Kenai Municipal Park is recognized for its potential to offer a wide range of recreational opportunities. The playground and open fields promote children's play and development and offers parents an opportunity to engage with their children in these activities. A significant potential also exists for passive recreational opportunities throughout thc undeveloped property. A few neighborhood residents and other members of thc community currently usc thc park for nature hikes, viewing opportunities, and educational purposes. Many birds, wildflowers and other nati've plant material exist through the park. Additionally, Dena'ina house sites and food caches enrich the park with cultural diversification, although their existence is not well known to others. .. Only a few neighborhood residents and other members of the eommumty curremly use the park for nature hikes, viewing opportunities, and educational purposes. It has been said that Municipal Park is one of the few remaining wooded bluff properties available in Kenai, and furthermore, offers a self-contained eeo-system. The addition of a nature trail system throughout the park received support during previous discussions with neighborhood residents and other community members. This type of project would attract more public use, thus, increase and diversify recreational opportunities for members of the community and tourists, and furthermore, deter vandalism and other inappropriate behavior. The Alaska Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), produced by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, reports that the major emphasis in our region is "on new facilities in areas of high demand, and expanding or improving existing opportunities." Trail construction and community parks/playgrounds for example, is recognized as a high priority at the local level. RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES: A. Install a system of nature trails without sacrificing the environmental and cultural integrity of the park. Work should be accomplished in phases. B. Solicit volunteer assistance in giving nature walks, specifically wildflower and historical interpretive walks. C. Promote nature walks and educational classes through the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Cemer and local schools. Do Coordinate with native communities in providing cultural information and interpretive presentations. E. Create a trail brochure outlining historical sites, ~vildflowers, and other wildlife viewing opportunities. F. Coordinate with National Trails day for publicity and volunteer assistance. G. Install a parking lot along South Forest Drive and establish an offi¢i~ trail-head. HI. POTENTIAL FOR OTHER RELATED USES/PROJECTS There are other significant long-term opportunities that exist that could enhance Municipal Park. Developmem of additional trails along the ridge lines of the gulch area opens access to a greater number of people wishing to participate in trail related activities. Linking the Little League Fields and the day use park area via a bridge creates a vast network of trails that could function as a multi-use trail system for hikers, skiers, and possibly bikers. Constraints on a project such as this do exist. Trail additions are costly endeavors and very time consuming. Trails would have to constructed consistent with accessibility standards and would need to receive periodic maintenance. Money for trail construction projects do exist at the state level and are distributed through Alaska State Parks. CITY OF KENAi 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 M emoranClum Date: To' From: December 14, 2000 Mayor and Council /~ J44~- Richard A. Ross, City Manager BOR Restrictions Conversion for Birch Island and Surrounding Aorea~e The proposed conversion of BOR restrictions from the Frontage Road property in exchange for Birch Island and surrounding acreage is proceeding. The appraisals and review appraisals have been accepted by DNR. We have been given the go ahead to proceed. Ms. Howard will be putting the package together including a Phase I Environmental Assessment. It is our current projection that this will be before you for public hearing and approval at the second meeting in February. It is our plan to have Mr. Jim Stratton, Director of State Parks, present to address Birch Island development plans. Attached are copies of plats of the area to be traded and of the area we are requesting BOR restrictions conversion. Also attached, is a summary of the appraisal. Plans for development of Birch Island and a copy of Resolution 98-76 are provided for your information. At this time the Administration is not asking for Council approval. That will be requested at time of public hearing. However, if there are any major showstoppers or other concerns to be addressed, we want to hear them. If you have further questions, contact me or Ms. Howard. Attachments ii. PROPERTY APPRAISED i1 LOCATION SUMMARY Parcel 1' Vacant lot within the Kenai Business District. Parcels 2 and 3: Vacant acreage tracts on the Kenai River, southeast of the city center. Includes area known as 'Birch Island" Parcel 1' NE comer of Spur View Drive and Frontage Rd., 1 block south of the Kenai Spur Highway. Parcels 2 and 3: South bank of the Kenai River, east of the Bridge Access Rd. Kenai, Alaska 11 ii iL. tJ INTEREST APPRAISED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Unencumbered Fee Simple Estate Parcel 1' Unsubdivided Remainder-Spur Subdivision, Senior Citizen Addition Parcel 2: Portion of Sections 10 & 15, T5N, R11W Parcel 3: GLO 8, Section 15, T5N, R11W OWNER OF RECORD ZONING City of Kenai Parcel 1' General Commercial Parcels 2 and 3: Recreation SITE SIZE Parcel 1' 134,425+ sq.ft. (3.086 acres) Parcel 2:345.08 acres Parcel 3' 11.63 acres EFFECTIVE APPRAISAL DATE DATE OF REPORT EXPOSURE & MARKETING TIME September 20, 2000 October 3, 2000 Parcel 1' 1-2 years Parcels 2 and 3:3-4 years ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE Parcel 1' $210,000 Parcel 2: $260,000 Parcel 3: $76,000 The value conclusions are based on cash sales of the individual parcels to separate buyers. Other conditions/assumptions: 1)Land and Water Conservation Fund use restric- tions on Parcel 1 have been removed; 2) Parcels 2 and 3 are zoned "Recreation". The appraiser reserves the right to modify the value conclusions for Parcels 2 and 3 if a survey of the parcels reveals a variation in site size and/or variation in quantity of wetlands from that used in this appraisal. ATTACHMENT 2 - SHEET 1 of 2 M..I o~O .O U.I ATTACHMENT 2 - SHEET 2 of 2 Su~§ested by: City Council CITY OF K.E~AI RESOLUTION NO. 98-76 A RESOL~ON OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS~, SUPPORTING A JOINT VENTURE EFFORT OF THE CITY OF KEN~ AND THE AI~SKA DEPAR~E~ OF PARKS & OUTDOOR REC~TION IN DEVELOPING A WAYSIDE PARK AT BIRCH ISLAND. WHEREAS, the State of Alaska and the City of Kenai. as owners of that portion of SecUon 15 and 16, Township 5 Notch, Range 11 West, Seward Base and Meridian. known as Birch Island, are desirous of joinin§ wir. h t. he Deparunent of Parks & Outdoor Recrcauon as a joint venture to develop a wayside park. including turnouts, parking, rest room facilities, boardwalks, viewing platforms and interprcmuve signag¢, all within the CiW of Kenai; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai, ks citizens and council, recognize the proposed area of construcuon is rich in cultural and architectural history and archeolo~icat significance, havin§ been an historical fishin~ area for more than 1,000 years; and, WHEREAS, t. he same area is potentially rich in anti~opolo~ical and archeolo~ical dam because of the many barabaras located within t. he area known as Birch Island and can and should be used by t. he many students of the schools locazed, not only in t. he Kenai Peninsula Borou~, but the re$~ of the State, as well as an outdoor classroom of history and culture; and, WHEREAS, t. he local Native commumw whose roots go back more. than 1.000 years have, for many years, used the area as a test and educauonal fishery, for r_he younger generauons; and, WHEREAS, in later years, t. he area has become a fishery for local citizens for several spe~e: of =~-.on and herr. '.rig fish: and, WHEREAS, the entire area offers one of the most aesthetically pleasing views and an unparalleled panoramic view of Cook Inlet, Mt. Redoubt, Mt. Illiamna, and Mt. Spur, as well as being recoE;nized as one of the most important flyways and stopovers in the counu'y for the Arctic Snow Geese during t. hek flight to the Wrangell Islands; and, WHEREAS, in 1987 the City of Kenai teamed with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce, State of Alaska, and citizens of the commumty in a volunteer effort to create the beginning of a boardwalk and viewing area on the city-held portion of the Kenai River Flats and has maintained the viewing area continuously since that time. Resolution No. 98-76 P~ge 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI. ~SKA, that the City'. of Kens/urges the State of Alaska to fund and construct that portion of the project that lays to the South of the Kenai River Bridge and to the East and West of Bridge Access Road, to be used for the cultural, historical, and economic benefit of the citizens of the State of Alaska, the City of Kenai and the entire Kena/ Peninsula area; and, , BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Kenai, bein~ part owner of the area known as Birch Island, upon a_~reement of both part/es to construct the aforementioned project, will seil to the State of Alaska for One Dollar and XX/100 ($1.00) and other Eood and valuable considerations, any and all right, t/fie, and inzeres[ that it ma.v have m the propers, known as Birch Island and easements necessary to main[am the Island and its surroundin§ propert7 with the understandm~ that the lon~ term maintenance of the facility, shall be that of the State of Alaska. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21,t day of October, }1' C. Bookey, III, Councfl2~/ember JoSh Moore, Council Member H. P~.ymond Measles, Vice Mayor- c n. il Duane Bannock. Council Memi~er ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, Ci~ Clerk o u. '~ 0 c~ B I > 0 o o W (I3IJ, II:IANO:) / / / ,gO'6~ (3.g[.OO, OON -.la,'t,g:) / // ~ > 0 0 D~C. ~. CITY CF AMEND~NT TO CONCESSION AND MANAGEME. NT/OPERATION AGREEMILNT FOR Tl-rl~ KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY The parties to this ,grem,tent. tt%e City of Kraal (CITY), 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kami, Alaska 99611 and ~e PHASE I, LLC (LLC), 12~ N. W'~ow, Suit= 100, ~ Alaska 99611, h~r~by ~ the Concession and Management/Option A~ement for the Kenai Multi- Pur~e Faaility dared J'uly 27, 1999 aa follows' The CiW will reimburs~. r.h~ LLC for up ~o t~v~ (l) "~-," p= day on a day when Multi-pm'pos= iaoilily is opeu ~o public skmi~ for a~ least two ~) hours. Th= paym~t will be made based on reimbursmmm~ of ~ exp~~ but no~ ro exceed $f0.00 per 2. TI~ numbers of "zams" reimburs~ undm~ Paragraph ! above will be filr~ limited as fonows: a. l'he Ci~ wi~ r~mburs~ for on~ (1) "zam" if t~o (2) or ~ ~'zams" ar: pm'~~¢d on ~y da), op~ for pub ;lic skadn~ £oz si leas~ tw~o (2) hours. b. The City wilt reimburse for two (2] "zm~' ff four (~) or more "x,m," ar~ performed ca ~y day opm for public sha~g f~r ~ leas~ m,o (2) hours. DATEID ~ ~ day of December, 2000. PHASE I, LLC Title: /~'ff~-~ ~ OF KENAI By: Richard A. Ross City Mam.~er ~ TO A(~:~dENT Pa~ Iofl 125 N. Willow Street, Suite 100 Kenai. Alaska 99611 Phone (907)283-7167 Fax (907)283-8435 Baldwin & Butler, LLC Lawyers C. R. Baldwin James N. Butler, Hl Mr. Richard A. Ross City Manager City of Kenai azo Fidalgo Avenue, Suite ~oo Kenai, Alaska 996n December 8, 2000 RECEIVED CITY OF KENAI Amendment to Concession Agreement Dear Rick: I reviewed the proposed Amendment to the Concession Agreement and agree with its terms. Thank you for your effort in making some sense out of my proposal. One clarification I think might help us in the future and that is calculation of 'actual expenditure." My understanding from our telephone discussion was that the actual expenditure would be determined daily based on the of the "zams' actually performed that day. The basis of .the cost is i~o per "zam' for the first two "zams' and $25 per "zam' for each "zam thereaffer.'~-_ Please let me know if we are not in agreement on this issue so that we can work it out. Very truly yours, BALDWIN & BUTLER, LLC C. R. Baldwin CRB/pkl AGEKDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING DECE~ER 6, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBE~ http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CaLL TO Olm, 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk {*) are considered to be routine and non-- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: PUBLIC HEA~I~G$ . Ordinance No. 1884-2000 -- Amending KMC 14.20.321 Requiring Inspection of Buildings Prior to Issuance of a Bed and Breakfast Conditional Use Permit and Requiring Inspections Every Other Year Thereafter. Remove from table. Consideration of ordinance. Substitute Ordinance No. 1884-2000 -- Amending KMC 14.20.321 Requiring Inspection of Buildings Prior to Issuance of a Bed and Breakfast Conditional Use Permit and Requiting Inspections Every Other Year Thereafter. . Ordinance No. 1885-2000 -- Requiring: (1) Home Occupation Day Care Facilities to be Inspected for Compliance with the Fire Code Prior to Issuance of a Permit and Every Other Year Thereafter; and (2) Other Home Occupations to be Inspected for Fire Code Compliance Prior to Issuance of a Permit if Deemed Necessary by the Fire Marshal. Remove from table. Consideration of ordinance. Substitute Ordinance No. 1885-2000 -- Requiring: (1) Home Occupation Day Care Facilities to be Inspected for Compliance with the Fire Code Prior to Issuance of a Pe _rm_it and Every Other Year Thereafter; and (2) Other Home Occupations to be Inspected for Fire Code Compliance Prior to Issuance of a Permit if Deemed Necessary by the Fire Marshal. 3~ . Se Ordinance No. 1889-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations by $2,300 in the Senior Citizen Title III Grant Fund for a Grant From the State of Alaska. Resolution No. 2000-68 -- Transferring $10,000 in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund for the Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping Project. Resolution No. 2000-69 -- Awarding the Bid to Seekins Ford for an Emergency Squad Fire Apparatus for the Total Amount of $148,142 and Authorizing Use of the Equipment Replacement Fund for the Purchase. Resolu~on No. 2000-70 -- UrEing the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly's Passage of Their Ordinance No. 2000-59, Authorizing the Borou~l to Negotiate an A~reement with the State to Operate a Prison Facility and to Publicly Solicit Bids or Proposals for the Land, Desi/~n, Construction, and Operation of an 800 to 1,000-Bed Medium-Security Prison Facility to be Financed with Municipal Revenue Bonds. ITEM D: COMMISSION! COMMITTEE REPORTS le 5. 6. 7. 8. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Plain§ & Zoning Commission Kenai Historic Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: Mn~TES le *Regular Meeting of November 15, 2000. ITEM F: CORRF~PONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- City Economic Forum Discussion -- Proposed Kenai Peninsula Barou~:h Negotiated Land Exchange/Herman & Irene Fandel, Applicants. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified o , Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1890-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,000 for a Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant From the State of Alaska. , *Ordinance No. 1891-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and appropriations by $7,946 in the General Fund for Library Computer Equipment. . , *Ordinance No. 1892-2000-- Amending KMC 14.05.010 and 14.05.105 to Assi~ling the Duties of Historic Preservation to the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission. Approval-- Assignments of Shore Fishery Leases -- Tracts A & B, City of Kenai Shore Fishery No. 1/From Thad A. Carlson and Kendall H. Crookston to Ted J. Crookston. Approval-- Special Use Permit/ERA Helicopter, Inc. -- Helicopter Partdn§o ITEM I: ,, ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J- DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXF.,CUT~ SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- EEGUI,AR MEE'I'~G DECEMBER 20, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.¢i.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no , separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: . . PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1890-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,000 for a Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant From the State of Alaska. Ordinance No. 1891-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,946 in the General Fund for Library Computer Equipment. Ordinance No. 1892-2000 -- Amending KMC 14.05.010 and 14.05.105 to Assign the Duties of Historic Preservation to the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission. Resolution No. 2000-71 -- Authorizing the Mayor and City Council Members to Participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERSI of Alaska Pursuant to AS 39.35 Et Seq. Resolution No. 2000-72 -- Transferring $6,500 From General Fund Contingency to Visitors Center Equipment for a Projector. ResolUtion No. 2000-73 -- Transferring $1,500 in the Legislative Budget for Postage. Resolution No. 2000-74-- Transfemng $6,000 From General Fund Contingency to Police Transportation. , ITEM D: , 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: le ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: . . , . . , *2001 Liquor License Renewals Eadies Frontier Liquor-- Package Store I~mart #3623 -- Package Store *Liquor License Transfer-- Package Store/From Ethel D. Henderson to Zane L. Ku_mmert. COMIYIISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. C, Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Alaska Municipal League Report MII~UT~ *Regular Meeting of December 6, 2000. CORRESPO~ENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Approval-- Amendment to Concession and Management/Operation Agreement for the Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility. Approval -- Continuation of Terms/City of Kenai Boards, Commissions and Committees. Discussion -- Challenger Learning Center of Alaska Board of Directors Appointments Discussion -- Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (BOR) Restrictions Conversion for Birch Island and Surrounding Acreage. Discussion -- Set Work Session/City Manager Search ITI/IM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 14, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERs ITEM 4: '**AGENDA'** ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- October 10, 2000 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Memorial Park Sidewalk Update NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8- OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9' INFORMATION a, b, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 5 and November 2, 2000. City Council Action Agendas of October 19 and November 1, 2000. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 7:00 P.M. CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRF~IDING ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The roll was taken as follows: Members Present: Members Absent: Non-Voting Members Present: Non-Voting Members Absent: Brown, Dimmick, Hett, Nelson, Buffmgton Rogers, Hansen Overturf Benedict Others Present' Councilwoman Swarner (arnved 7' 15), Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Contract Secretary Kellerby ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The members approved the agenda as presented with the addition to Item 5' Old Business - b. Approval - Plants Listed for 2001 and Item 6' New Business - b. Approval - No Commission Meeting in December. ITEM 3- APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- October 10, 2000 Corrections were made to Page 2' move delphiniums t_.o back not (from) and Page 3' Delete white lobelia; order from .W..inter~eens not (Amy); parthenium-feverfew; and spelling of godetia. The minutes were approved as corrected. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS Discussion - Memorial Park Sidewalk Update Director Frates presented an aerie view map of Leif Hansen Memorial Park with a recommendation for sidewalk placements. Taken into consideration were several factors: maintenance, watering, entrances/exits, and backtracking. A lengthy discussion followed. Director Frates also reported on an idea that Dr. Hansen had to use the fountain concrete perimeter on which to set the memorial plaques instead of a brick wall as previously discussed. He noted, the Parks & Recreation Commission felt this was the best idea. Director Frates agreed to speak with Booth's Landscaping as to placement of trees, shrubs, etc. at the Park and to add these to the map. MOTION: Member Brown MOVED to approve that Parks and Recreation use the aerial view map of Left Hansen Memorial Park for sidewalk design as presented and Member Buffington SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Approval - Plant List for 2001 The Commission reviewed the Plant List for 2001 included in the packet. were added to the list. This list was approved by acclamation. Dusty Millers ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Approval - No Commission Meeting in December The Commission discussed whether they wanted to have a meeting in December. MOTION: Member Hett MOVED to approve that the Commission not meet in December to be submitted to City Council for approval and Member Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair - No report. 7-b. Parks and Recreation Director -- · Director Frates reported the following: · Use of the 16 x 24 greenhouse for holding purchased plant materials, on different flowers started from seed, and those purchased from greenhouses. · Some of the street pole decorations need new transformers. · Putting on a watering crew at night (during the summer) was being investigated. 7-c. City Council Liaison- Councilwoman Swarner reported the following: · The City Council action agendas were included in the packet and that the next meeting was scheduled for November 15. An article in the Peninsula Clarion discussed whether or not the Fire Department should inspect day care facilities, bed & breakfasts, etc. ITEM 8' OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- None ITEM 9: INFORMATION-- None BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 2 ITEM 10: ,, ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Susan Kellerby, Contract Secretary BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 3 PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION Meets First Thursday of Month - 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Name and Address Home Business Email Address Term Phone Phone Ends *Richard Hultberg 283-3017 2003 P.O. Box 545 Kenai, AK 99611 **Dale'. Sandahl 283-3238 2002 4560 Kenaitze Court Kenai, AK 99611 Mike Baxter 283-6186 283-7133 mikbax(-C_,webtv, net 2003 1619 Toyon Way or Kenai, AK 99611 penoilbb(~,kenai.net Kelly Gifford 283-7251 283-3054 2004 312 Rogers Road Kenai, AK 99611 Jack Castimore 283-4609 2004 2775 Watergate Way Kenai, AK 99611 Tim Wisniewski 283-5150 283-3333 2002 5839 Kenai Spur Highway Kenai, AK 99611 Sam Steiner 283-7799 2003 P.O. Box 2518 Kenai, AK 99611 Councilman Bill Frazer 283-4861 260-6246 (p) wfrazer~_,ptialaska.net 1002 Crow Court 260-6249 (h) Kenai, AK 99611 Contract Secretary Barbara Roper 262-6577 P.O. Box 4234 Soldotna, AK 99669 (12/21/2000)