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Home My WebLink About2001-05-03 Parks & Recreation PacketKENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION MAY 3, 2001 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 - March 1,2001, April 5,2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6- NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Goals & Objectives Draft List ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of April 4 and 18, 2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of March 13,2001. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION MARCH 1, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 1,2001 ITEM 4' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Summer 2001 Park Maintenance and Development Goals bo Discussion -- Skateboard Park/Design and Equipment ITEM 5: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Kenai Multipurpose Facility/Refrigeration Alternatives and Considerations. ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Commission Chair b. Director c. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS/~ COMMENTS ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10' INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of February 7 and21,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of February 13,2001 ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION MARCH 1, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Tim Wisniewski, Kelly Gifford, Jack Castimore, Sam Steiner, Dale Sandahl, Mike Baxter (arrived at 8'25 p.m.} Members Absent: Richard Hutlberg Others Present: Secretary.' Roper Councikvoman Pat Porter, Director Bob Frates, Contract ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED to approve the agenda and added item 6.b under new business, discussion on the lots in Inlet Woods. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES- February 1,2001 There were no corrections or additions to the minutes of February 1,2001 and they were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS Discussion- Summer 2001 Park Maintenance and Development Goals. Frates presented a draft brochure outlining the Adopt-a-Park Program and containing an application. He explained, when finalized, the brochure would go out with the city's newsletter. Frates reported that recognition gifts would be a fanny pack and perhaps a sign at the park. Gifford reported she had requested information from Nickelodeon that gives ideas on how to get children involved in park maintenance. Frates presented another idea'called Business in Bloom and explained the City would purchase several whiskey barrel planters and make them available for' purchase by local businesses. The Parks Department would plant the flowers and deliver and pick up the planters to those businesses who wish to participate. Discussion - Skateboard Park / DesiEn and Equipment Frates reported the School District had liability concerns in regard to the KCHS students fabricating skateboard park units at the Commission's last meeting and as a would not be building the equipment. Steiner reported many of the students were very discouraged that the school was unwilling to support the project. Frates noted the students would be building one unit but it just wouldn't be available for the city's use. It was reported Representative Mike Chenault was very interested in the skateboard project and would be meeting with city officials soon to discuss it. Councilwoman Porter suggested a meeting with the parents be scheduled as well td determine whether there will be support from them for the project. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding a location for the skateboard park. Frates recommended it be temporarily located at the south side of the Recreation Center, along the gym. In this location, the program could be better monitored, would be close to the police and fire departments, and the Teen Center snack bar would be accessible. Frates made it clear the skateboard park would not be supervised but it would be monitored. MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED to recommend the skateboard park be temporarily located at the Teen Center. Student Representative Steiner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion- Kenai Multipurpose Facility/Refrigeration Alternatives and Considerations. Frates referred to a memorandum included in the meeting packet discussing various refrigeration alternatives and considerations for the multipurpose facility. Discussion took place on commercial versus industrial systems and what may work best for the facility. Discussion took plaCe on the City buying out the LLC. Councilwoman Porter commented it had been discussed and would eventually happen. Commissioner Sandahl stated he believed buying out the LLC should be a top priority. Discussion -- Inlet Woods Subdivision Lots ?rates drew attention to the memorandum from Klm Howard (distributed at the beginning of the meeting) reporting a request that had been made asking if Lots 18-27 in Inlet Woods Subdivision could be made available for sale. The Parks Commission PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 1, 2001 PAGE 2 was asked to review the lots in question and to determine whether they believed the lots are needed for public purpose or if they could be sold. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding whether or not the lots were needed for public purpose. Frates reminded the Commission that a motion was made on the issue on January. 6, 2000 that stated any lots deemed unsuitable for building as a result of swampy area, should be recommended for use as a neighborhood park. Much discussion took place at that time with regard to the exact location of the low area and where the pond was situated. Frates pointed out the map included as Exhibit A accurately reflected exactly where the pond and lo~v area was situated. It was noted that it was the corner lots the Commission considered for a park. Frates reported the Public Works Manager indicated there was a lot of junk in that area. Porter asked if it was Mr. Hall who was interested in purchasing the lots and Frates confirmed that it was. Porter reported Hall had submitted a request to purchase 56 lots in the back of Inlet Woods Subdivision and had already submitted his earnest money. Porter thought the appraisal of the properties would be coming received soon. Frates also drew attention to the black area on the map (Exhibit A) which is a very low area and the drainage from the swamp runs into that area. Frates added, in the summer that particular area would be full of water and it freezes over in the winter. Frates continued, the Public Works Manager indicated the area would never be filled back in as that drainage is required. With that in mind, Frates asked the Commission if a piece of playground equipment or a park should be located next to the pond. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend Lots 18-27 in Inlet Woods Subdivision be made available for sale. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the'motion. VOTE: Baxter t Absent Castimore , Yes ' Wisniewski [Yes Gifford i No i Sandahl No Steiner" 'I No ! Hultber§ Absent MOTION FAILED. Porter confirmed that it was the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the lots not be sold. Sandahl stated that was correct. Discussion continued and Steiner noted that an area like that would have a lot of mosquitoes. Wisniewski stated the area almost looked like a gravel pit. Castimore suggested Hall might want those lots in order to backfill them and added, the overburden from that area would be buried and not hauled off to the dump. Castimore thought the lots should be sold. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 1, 2001 PAGE 3 Discussion again took place on the number of lots that Hall requested to purchase. i~orter noted the Original number was 56 but that had increased with the lots being discussed. Wisniewski asked if Hall would even consider setting aside an area for a park in that area. Frates stated that he didn't know and Sandahl suggested Frates have the City Engineer have a recommendation for Council in terms of potential problems in that particular location. It was noted the issue would go to Planning and Zoning and then to Council, so many factors would be considered. Porter noted she would find out why Hall wants the lots. Councilwoman Porter drew attention to Lots 8 and 12 which were also discussed in the memo. The Commission was asked to determine whether or not those lots could be sold or if they were required for public purpose. During discussion it was noted those lots were not needed for public purpose. MOTION: Commissioner Castimore MOVED to recommend Lots 8 and 12 be made available for sale. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Sandahl i Yes Hultber§ t Absent Wisniewski ~Yes Castimore Baxter Yes Steiner !Absent Gifford Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair- Wisniewski stated consideration should be given to rebuilding and relocating the recreation facility within the next five years and that perhaps the new facility could be located by the multipurpose facility. Discussion took place on the needs of the growing community and the benefits of having a new facility. It was suggested this item be added to the five-year plan. Frates was asked to have a list of items for review at the next.meeting. 7-b. Director-- Director Frates reported the following items' · The Volunteer Reception would be held in April, however, a specific date had not been set. He suggested a proclamation for the Buffington family presented at the reception. · A meeting was held with the Chamber Director to discuss the Kenai/Soldotna Chamber clean-up. A substantial donation was made by Unocal in support of the program. The clean-up proposal was well received and every, one will participate. The clean-up day will be held in May and there will be prizes. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 1, 2001 PAGE 4 · The snow machine use on the ski trails is way up this year and the potential for accidents is high. Frates reported that meetings have been held with the Police Department and various user groups to discuss safety and to develop a plan for public education, etc. · Suggested a thank-you letter should go to HEA for the tarp they provided. City Council Liaison- No report. ITEM 8. COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS Commissioner Castimore reported there would be some federal money coming available for recreation use and suggested the city look into it. Councilwoman Porter reported Mayor Williams would be traveling to Washington, D.C. for funding purposes and this information should be passed on to him. Commissioner Baxter arrived at 8'25 p.m. ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 10. INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Council Action Agendas of February 7 and 21,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of February 13,2001. ITEM 11- ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner GiffOrd MOVED for adjournment. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO Meeting adjourned at 8'30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 1, 2001 PAGE 5 KENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION APRIL 5, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ,, ITEM 4: ITEM 5- ITEM 6- ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: ITEM 11' AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 1,2001 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Goals & Objectives Draft List REPORTS , Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of March 7 and 21,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of March 13,2001 Volunteer Reception Invitation ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/is RECREATION COMMISSION APRIL 5, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ,, Vice Chairman Jack Castimore called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Members Present: Jack Castimore, Kelly Gifford Members Absent: Richard Hultberg, Tim Wisniewski, Dale Sandahl, Mike Baxter, Sam Steiner Others Present: Councilman Bill Frazer, Parks Director Bob Frates, Con~ 'act Secretary Barb Roper A quorum was not established so Vice-Chair Castimore cancelled the meeting at 7:12 p.m. ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF ,MINUTES - March 1,2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM NEW BUSINESS a, Discussion -- Goals & Objectives Draft List ITEM 7: REPORTS · , a. Commission Chair b. Director c. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9' ,,, PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: ,. INFO~TION , ao Council Action Agendas of March 7 and 21,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of March 13,2001 Volunteer Reception Invitation ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT CITY OF KEN/ KENAI PARKS & RECREATION 227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 / 907-283-7926 FAX 907-283-4675 'Jill' Memorandum TO- FROM: Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission Members Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director~ DATE: March 27, 2001 Goals & Objectives Draft Attached is a draft of Goals & Objectives for your consideration. Please review and prioritize the list and prepare any additions or suggestions for our April 5th meeting. Also included is a current park inventory of physical assets and description for your review. Thanks. KENAI PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT GOALS & OBJECTIVES - 5 Year Plan- Draft ,.FY 2000-01 Continue the Yard-of-the-Week Program Develop Flower Brochure Purchase Larger Quantity of Flowers from Local Nurseries and Continue Pursuing Perennial Plantings - Renovate all Street Comer Flower Boxes Develop Adopt-a-Park and Volunteer Program Install Flower I.D. Tags in Selected Flower Beds Develop Better Training Standards for Irrigation and Explore Continue Bernie Huss Fitness Trail Improvements Continue Brush Cleanup at East End Trails & Municipal Park Extend L.L. Field #2 Fence to 200 ff. and Level Infield Renovate L.L. Field # 1 Pitching Mound Add Soil Mixture to Field//3 Prepare Grounds for a Field ~4 Batting Cage (Donated) Install Interpretive Sign at Erik Hansen Scout Park Assist L.L. Organization in Placement of Donated Score Clock for Field #4 Research Skateboard Park Location, Policy, Costs and Initiate Action Plan Continue Kenai Beach and South Side Restoration and Protection Efforts Apply for State Trail Grant and or LWCF Monies for Municipal Park Improvements Assist Kenai Chamber with City Clean-up Efforts Continue with L.L. Park Landscape Efforts Complete Landscaping Project at Beaver Creek Coordinate with Adult Softball Association and Replace Field #2 Dug-out Install Additional Sidewalks at LeifHansen Memorial Park FY 2001-02 - Improve Kenai Cemetery Frontage (Fence) - Install Municipal Park Frontage Sign - Repair Municipal Park Shelter Roof - Explore Cost for Internet Connection in Director's Office - Purchase and Replace.One (1) Cardio Equipment in Rec. Center Weight Room - Install Pole Transformers on Spur Hwy from Memorial Park to Airport Way - Continue "Phasing-out" of'all Old Style Pole Decorations - Improve Nordic Trail Signage, Barricade, and Enforcement Efforts - Develop Recreation Programs for Multi-Purpose Facility (Summer/Winter) - Replace Snow Machine and Retain Existing Machine for Back-up and Volunteer Use - Install T.V. in Rec. Center Weight Room - Expand Entrance into Old Towne Park (ADA Issue) - Develop Aerobics Program at Rec. Center - Review City Tree Plantings and Replace/Add as Needed - Focus Beautification Efforts on Blue Star Memorial Greenstrip - Repair Lighting for Flags at LeifHansen Memorial Park FY 2002-03 - Install Cable T.V. for Rec. Center Weight Room and Teen Center - Replace Big Toy Playground Equipment at Old Towne Park - Make Landscape Improvements to "Islands" at Beaver Creek Park - Install Swing Set at Softball Greenstrip - Begin Replacing Adult Softball Field Infield Dirt - Install Protective Caps on'Adult Softball Field Fences - Review/Install Irrigation Upgrades to LeifHansen Memorial Park - Select Park and Install Park Frontage Sign - Investigate Purchasing and support for Winter Light Displays at LeifHansen Memorial Park - Replace Picnic Shelter at Old Towne Park - Review Need for Memorial Bricks at LeifHansen Memorial Park Fountain - Add Larger BBQ Grill at Softball Greenstrip - Replace~epair Memorial Wall at LeifHansen Memorial Park - Install Playground Equipment at Rec. Center - Replacement of Trash Receptacles at LeifHansen Memorial Park - Consider Installing Tree Buffer Along Adult Sot~ball Field #1 FY 2003-04 - Review need for Greenstrip/Neighborhood Park in Inlet Woods - Select Park and Install Park Frontage Sign - Replace Picnic Shelter at 4~ St. Park - Review Designs and Cost for Restrooms at L.L. Park - Install Spotting Scope at Erik Hansen Scout Park - Remove Sod Around Plantings at LeifHansen Memorial Park and Add Landscape Cloth and Mulch Material - Install Large Family BBQ Grill at Municipal Park Shelter and Beaver Creek Park - Review Teen Center Equipment Additions/Replacements - Replace Rec. Center Couch and Additional Furniture as Needed FY 2004-05 i ii iii - Select Park and Install Park Frontage Sign - Review Needs for Additional Neighborhood Parks - Review Needs for Sports fields - Review Phase II Plans for Multi-Purpose Facility - Replace Picnic Shelter at Beaver Creek Park - Review Design and Cost for Nordic Trail Lighting - Review Skateboard Park Relocation Near Multi-Purpose Facility - Install Additional Playground Equipmem at Beaver Creek Park ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FY 2005 + - Replace Municipal Park Picnic Shelter - Replacement or Expansion of Softball Greenstrip Picnic Shelter - Review City Property for Relocation of Tent Campground, if Needed - Vintage Lighting for Blue Star Memorial Greenstfip and LeifHansen Memorial Park - Review Need for Parks & Recreation Department Van DES TINA TION *LEIF HANSEN MEMORIAL PARK Physical Location: Kenai Spur Highway SITE Gazebo (available to reserve for wedding or memorial services) Picnic tables-2 Handicap Accessible Description: This is a communit7 memorial park. Throughout the park there is a sidewalk of memOrial plaques and memorial plantings, such as shrubs and trees. Within the park there are two monumental memorials. It has a circular water fountain in the middle and several flowerbeds throughout. There are two benches for sitting and a dual height drinking fountain. There are no restroom facilities. DESTINATION *OLD TOWN PARK Physical Location: Peninsula Ave. SITE 3- Playground stations with a double swing set-2 toddler swings ½ Court basketball Covered~picmc area with one picnic table l-portable restroom Not Handicap Accessible-due to small fence openings Description: This is a neighborhood playground park. It is in a fenced area next to the Fine Arts Guild. This park is targeted toward toddler to 8 years old age groups. DES TINA TION *ERIK HANSEN SCOUT PARK Physical Location: Comer of Cooke Ave. & Upland St. SITE 4 lookout benches Boy Scorn Statue Memorial Handicap Accessible Description: This is a community, memorial park. It is located on the bluff overlooking the Cook Inlet/Ocean. It has several trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds. It has a gravel walkway. There are no restroom facilities. DES TINA TION *GREENSTRIP SOFTBALL FIELDS Physical Location: Main Street Loop SITE 4 adult softball fields Playground Covered area with picnic tables & 4 barbeque grills inside 1 large barbeque grill (out of the covered area) Volleyb~l COurt 1 permanent restrooms Handicap Accessible-including permanem restrooms Description: This is a downtown commum .ty park. It is a greenstrip in front of 4 adult softball fields. There is a snack shack located next to the softball fields. There is a dual height drinking fountain next to the covered area. DES TINA TION *MUNICIPAL PARK Physical Location: South Forest Drive SITE Playground Basketball court Volle)~oall court Picnic tables-2 Benches-2 Covered area with 3 picmc tables Handicap Trail / 5 picnic areas with barbeque grills Covered lookout with ramp at end of Handicap Trail 1 Handicap portable restroom 1 permanent restroom Handicap Accessible Description: This is a neighborhood park. It is located next to the bluff overlooking the Cook Inlet/Ocean. At the front entrance to the park is the playground with a large grecnstrip. The permanent restroom is located near the playground. At the back entrance of the park,, is the covered picnic area and the basketball & volley, ball court. The Handicap Trail and the portable restroom are also toward the back leading to the bluff overlooking the Inlet/Ocean. i i DES TINA TION *KENAI SPUR PARK Physical Location: Kenai Spur Highway SITE · Tent Camping Area · 12 camp sites xvith fire pit grills · 1 ball field · 1 pcrmancnt rcstroom · Iron ranger Handicap Accessible Description: This is the only tent camping area within the city, limits of Kenai. It costs $8.00 per mght, with a 3 day maximum. DESTINATION '4m STREET PARK Physical Location: 4th Street SITE Playground-separate double swing Basketball court Grass field with backstop Covered picnic area with 1 picnic table 1 barbeque grill I portable restroom Partially Handicap Accessible Description: This is a neighborhood park. It is located at the end of 4th street. DES TINA TION *CUNNINGHAM PARK Physical Location: Beaver Loop SITE · Boardwalk · 2 benches · 1 picnic table · 1 permanent restroom · Designated trail to the fiver Handicap Accessible Description: This is a commum .ty park. It has a boardwalk overlooking the Kenai River. There is no over night camping. Improvements are a Habitat restoration project to help reduce bank erosion. DES TINA TION *KENAI BEACH DUNES Physical Location: Spruce Street SITE · 12 hour parking * 1 permanem restroom ~ Seasonal portable restrooms . Beach access * Iron ranger Partially Handicap Accessible Description: This is a commumty beach~ont accessible to the Inlet/Ocean. There is a large parking area located to the fight of the access. No unauthorized vehicles are alloWed to go to the left of the access. During dip net season parking is $5.00 for 12 hour parking. Camping is not permitted. No vehicles allowed on the beach. DES TINA TION *KENAI LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS Physical Location: Spruc~ Street SITE 4 Little League Ball Fields Equipped with dugouts, bleachers, scoreboards, and scorekeepers boxes. Snack Shack Seasonal portablc rcstrooms Partially Handicap Accessible Kenai Little League Fields cont... Description: This is a community, little league park. Limited parking. II DESTINATION *KENAI WILDLIFE VIEWING AREA Physical Location: Bridge Access Road SITE · Boardwalk · TeleSCOpe · Paved Parking Han~p Accessible Description: This is a commumty viewing area overlooking the Kenai River and the Cook Inlet/Ocean. Man.v different birds, (i.e. snow geese) migrate here. Other wildlife is often spotted,, such as caribou and moose. You can view the mountains here, including the beautiful Mount Redoubt. There are no restroom facilities. DES TI/Vd TION *KENAI MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY Physical Location: Rogers Road SITE Three sided ice rink 2 warming'shacks Seasonal portable restrooms Handicap Accessible Description: This is phase one of a 3 sided ice nnk facilitv. It is used and rented in the winter months for fi .gure skating and hockey at $$5.00 an hour. Zamboni services are provided. · DES TINA TION *EAST END TRAIL Physical Location: Lawton Drive · 10 fitness stations Not Handicap Accessible Description: Tlii~ is a community, trail used for hiking and croSs-country skiing. No restroom facilities. DESTINATION *BEAVER CREEK PARK Phvsical Location: Park Side Drive SITE · Playground-double swing set · Basketball court · Covered picnic area with one table · Barbeque grill · Bench · Grass field · Drinking fountain · 1 permanent restroom Handicap Accessible Description: This is a neighborhood park. D E,¥ TINA TIO N *BERNIE HUSS TRAIL Ph.vsical Location: Main Street Loop SITE · Hiking trail · Bridge · Pond Partially Handicap Accessible Description: This is a communitv trail. It is currentlv under construction. No restroom facilities. DES TINA TION *NORDIC TRAIL Physical Location: On Kenai Golf Course SITE · Groomed ski trail-winter only *See Brochure for more information. DES TINA TION *KEN~ RECREATION CENTER AND TEEN CENTER Physical Location: 227 Caviar Street SITE SEE BROCHURE FOR MORE INFORMATION Handicap Accessible AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNC~ CHAMBERS http' //www.ci.kenai.ak.us. ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: .., SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: o PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1901-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,607,137 in the ARFF/SRE Capital Project Fund. . c. Motion to Adopt Motion to Substitute Substitute Ordinance No. 1901-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,130,973.70 in the ARFF/SRE Capital Project Fund. Consideration of Ordinance. Ordinance No. 1902-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $100,000 in the General Fund and Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund for Engineering Design of Upgrading the Facility for Refrigerated Ice and Miscellaneous Improvements. Ordinance No. 1903-2001 -- Transferring $25,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund and Increasing E~timated Revenues and Appropriations by $25,000 in the Comprehensive Plan Fund. Ordinance No. 1904-2001 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Lands Located in Inlet Woods Subdivision, As Shown on the Attached Exhibit A Map, Are Not Required for a Public Purpose. -1- 5~ . . . . ITEM D: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: . ITEM F: ITEM G: , ITEM H: Ordinance No. 1905-2001 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Lands Located in Inlet Woods Subdivision, as Shown on the Attached Exhibit A, Are Not Required for Public Purpose. Resolution No. 2001-19 -- Approving a Contract to G&S Construction, Inc. for the Project Entitled Kenai Airport ARFF/SRE Facility -2001 for the Total Amount of $3,716,383. Resolution No. 2001'20 -- Awarding a Contract for Construction Admin/stration Services on the Project Entitled, Kenai Airport ARFF/SRE Facility to RIM Architects for the Not-To-Exceed Amount of $276,698. Resolution No. 2001-21 -- Awarding a Contract for Professional Design Services for the Project Entitled Multipurpose Facility Refrigeration to Architects Alaska/Klauder & Company Associated Architects for the Not- to-Exceed Amount of $90,000. Resolution No. 2001-22 -- Transferring $3,500 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project Fund for Survey Work to Locate Existing Water Wells. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airpo~ Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report MINUTF~ *February 15,2001 City Council Work Session Notes *February 22, 2001 City Council Work Session Notes *Regular Meeting of March 21,2001. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Sale of Block 3, Five Irons Heights Subdivision , NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified -2- o Purchase Orders Exceeding. $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1906-2001 -- Amending KlVlC 7.25.020 to Increase the AmOunt Allowed to be Transferred in Line Item Accounts Within a Fund Without Council Approval From Less Than $1,000 to Less Than $2,500 and Removing the Limitation on Transfer Authority From Personal Services. ITEM I' Approval -- Assignment of Lease/Lot 2, Block 5, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park-- From M.J. Grimm and R.J. Johnson to R.J. Johnson. Approval-- Assi~-ments of Shore Fishery Leases/Tract A, City of Kenai Shore Fishery No. 1 and Tract B, City of Kenai Shore Fishery No. 1 -- From Kendall H. Carlson (Tract B) and Thad A. Carlson {Tract A) to Boyd O. Campbell. Discussion -- Schedule Work Session Regarding City Manager Search Discussion -- Reschedule July 4,2001 Council Meeting. 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 -3- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one.motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B' ,, SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) , Paul Shadura -- Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association/Cook Inlet Community Assistance Through Fisheries Rehabilitation and Enhancement -- Request for Support. ITEM C: . . . . . ~TBLIC ~EA.R]~GS ,, Ordinance No. 1906-2001 -- Amending KMC 7.25.020 to Increase the Amount Allowed to be Transferred in Line Item Accounts Within a Fund Without Council Approval From Less Than $1,000 to Less Than $2,500 and Removing the Limitation on Transfer Authority From Personal Services. Resolution No. 2001-23 -- Awarding an $11,000 Contract for Insurance Broker Services to Brown Agency, Inc. Resolution No. 2001-24-- Supporting the Recommendations of the Education Funding Task Force and Increased Investments in Alaska's Students and Schools: Resolution No. 2001-25 -- SuPporting the State of Alaska DOT/PF in its Effort to Properly Construct Pedestrian and bike Paths Along State Highways and Describing the City of Kenai's Intent to Provide Seasonal Cleaning of the Paths Along the Bridge Access Road. Resolution No. 2001-26 -- Transferring $16,000 to Personnel Services From Contingency in the Maintenance & Operations Division of the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund. -1- . ITEM D- . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: le ITEM F: ITEM G: . ITEM H: e ITEM I: ,, , 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ' Resolution Bio. 2001-27 -- Supporting the Proposed Increase in Funding to Revenue Sharing and Safe Communities by the Alaska Legislature. COMMISSION/COMMI~EE REPORTS Council on A~.ng Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Mumcipal League Report MINUTES *Regular Meeting of April 4, 2001. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Sale of Block 3, Five Irons HeiSts Subdivision/Draft Sale Documents hEW SUSlNESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1907-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $16,000 in the Senior Citizens Title III Grant Fund for Operating Supplies. Discussion -- Inlet Woods Subdivision/62 Unsold Lots in Front Half of Subdivision -- Request for Cash Price Negotiated Sale. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS Mayor City Manager Attorney City Clerk Finance Director Public Works Managers Airport Manager -2- ITEM J- DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUT~ SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNmeNT -3- ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3' KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMI~EE MARCH 13, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS ***AGENDA*** CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROV~ OF MINUTES -- Februa~ 13,2001 ITEM 4' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9' ITEM 10: Discussion -- Volunteer Shirts Discussion -- Yard-of-the-Week Sign/Program Discussion -- Chamber Clean-Up REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 1,2001. City Council Action Agendas of February 21,2001. Beautification Committee Historical Information . Summer 2001 /Flowerbed Determinations FY/2001 Beautification Committee Goals & Objectives ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MARCH 13, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUT~ ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER Ih ROLL CALL , , Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7' 10 p.m. The roll was taken and confn-med as follows' Members Present: Members Absent: Non-Voting Members Present: Others Present: Brown, Dimmick, Rogers, Nelson Hansen, Buffmgton Overturf Parks and Recreation Director Frates, Councilman Frazer, and Contract Secretary. Shalev ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Non-voting Member Overturf requested the addition of the 2001 planting schedule to be added as Item 6-d. There were no objections and the agenda was approved as amended. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 13,2001 The minutes of February 13,2001 were approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD- - None ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS-- None ITEM 6: ,,, NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Volunteer Shirts The Committee held a discussion regarding volunteer shirts; it was decided sweatshirts would be more useful than T-shirts. Member Rogers will provide the Committee with price, color, and availability of pullover-style sweatshirts at the next meeting. The sweatshirts will be available for purchase by Adopt-a Park volunteers and will serve as a form of 'identification' while tending to their beds. The Committee agreed the sweatshirts should be ready by May 1st. 6-b. Discussion -- Yard-of-the-Week Sign/Program It was noted the Yard-of-the-Week sign is in disrepair and after a lengthy discussion regarding various alternatives to actually replacing the sign, the Committee agreed to have a new sign made that will have cut-out vinyl lettering. The sign will remain the same oval shape, size and coloring and Parks and Recreation Director Frates will make the necessary arrangements in having the sign made. MOTION: Member Brown MOVED to have a new Yard-of-the-Week sign made. SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Member Nelson 6-c. Discussion -- Chamber Clean-Up It was reported the City of Kenai Chamber of Commerce is working in conjunction with the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce to create a 'Chamber Clean-Up Day' to be tentatively held on either May 12 or 19. To date, Unocal donated $5,000.00 each to Kenai and Soldotna for the event. Director Frates stated a tent would be set up to provide information on the Adopt-a-Park program and to provide other information. He also stated the city would break each clean-up area into 'zones' from Swires Road to North Gill Street and assign zones to clean-up day participants where needed. 6-d. Discussion -- Planting Schedule Non-Voting Member Overturf presented the Committee with a draft copy of the 2001 planting schedule. It was noted the schedule would be put on the Recreation Center telephone recording to keep volunteers apprised of any'changes due to weather or schedule changes. Overturf will also provide Master Gardener's meeting (April 12, 2001) attendees with the finalized schedule. Overturf will also provide the Committee with the finalized schedule at their next meeting. In addition, Director Frates suggested adding more peat (or a compost/peat mixture) to various flowerbeds prior to planting to help retain moisture. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Committee Chair-- Chair Dimmick reported on the following: · Refemng to historical information of the. Beautification Committee (included as an informational item in the packet), she stated she felt pleased with how she sees the future of the committee and its goals. · Volunteer Orientation was scheduled for April 10, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. This orientation will be just prior to the regular Committee meeting. Dimmick suggested each member bring some sort of refreshment or snack. A brief discussion took place regarding the content of the orientation and it was agreed no more than ten minutes of slides/photos will be offered. The Committee will focus on providing volunteers with basic information on types of flowers that thrive in Kenai, schedules, etc. The Volunteer Orientation will also be an informal exchange of starter plants. 7-b. Parks/l~ Recreation Director -- Director Frates reported on the following: BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 13, 2001 PAGE 2 · ~ Provided t~ m~mb~rs wi~ a seed/b~lb lis~ ~a~ have been or will be purchased. H~ also suggested ~sing fl~ sced/b~lb lis~ as an inser~ to ~ Adopt-a- Park program brochure and will s~ ff it is possibl~. · Provided the members with a final draft of the Adopt-a-Park program brochure. The brochure will be sent to the printer next week and will also be included as a ¥~ page notification in the next City of Kenai newsletter. Suggested adding a %ndscaping plan' to the brochure to outline general planting guidelines for volunteers. The members agreed to include a statement requesting those who wish to alter an existing landscaping design or flora arrangement in a bed, to first contact the Parks and Recreation office for approval. By requesting prior approval, the Beautification Committee and Parks and Recreation can ensure only plants that will thrive will be planted. · Parks and Recreation is investigating a watering schedule. A brief discussion took place regarding the need and convenience for nighttime watering and a shift schedule for watering. Frates will provide the members with more information on this schedule. 7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Councilman Frazer provided the members with an outline of informational items from the previous City Council Meeting. ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- None ITEM 9: INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 1,2001. City Council Action .Agendas of February 21,2001. Beautification Committee Historical Information Summer 2001 /Flowerbed Determinations FY/2001 Beautification Committee Goals & Objectives ITEM 10: ADJOIHtNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Sharon Gaudet Shalev, Contract Secretary BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 13,2001 PAGE 3