HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-01 Parks & Recreation PacketKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JULY 1, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2.
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY--
May 6, 2004 Regular Meeting Summary
June 3, 2004 Special Meeting Summary
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
Boys & Girls Club Presentation
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 June 2 and 16, 2004.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of June 8, 2004.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MAY 6, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- March 4, 2004
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a.
Ross Baxter-- Frisby Golf
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
Discussion -- Summer Flea Market/Multipurpose Facility
REPORTS
Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION OUESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of April 7 and 21, 2004.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of April 13, 2004.
"2004 Kenai Peninsula Clean-Up" Flyer
"Kenai Community Gardens" Flyer
Beautification Committee, "Come Grow With Us" Planting Day Flyer.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION
MAY 6, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
VICE CHAIR MIKE BAXTER, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Baxter called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. The roll was
confn'rned as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Others Present:
D. Sandahl, M. Baxter, K. Steiner, R. Mills
D. Hultberg, J. Castimore, and T. Wemer-Quade
Parks & Recreation Director Frates and Council Member
Ross
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes made to the agenda and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- March 4, 2004
There were no changes to the meeting summary and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Ross Baxter-- Frisby Golf
Mr. Baxter introduced the game of disk golf to the Commission and explained the
general guidelines, rules, and basic aspects of the game and suggested reasons why
East End Park would be a suitable location to situate this game. Ross noted some
success in gathering interest and is currently talking to schools, Rotary Clubs in order
to continue building support. Ross' intent is not to run a club, but has interest in
getting a club formed.
A general discussion followed relating to size of property needed, course design, and
other possible properties to use. Ross offered the following additional information:
· Ordering of supplies takes 40-45 days, plus installation time.
· Course design can eliminate liability related to homes nearby.
· His suggested course offers a lot of space.
· The course could be easily adapted to a nine-hole course nearby.
· For an 18-hole course with baskets and concrete pads, an approximate
cost is $22,000.
Sandahl stated his preference for an initial nine-hole course on the backside until an
indication of interest is known. Baxter suggested a special meeting be requested after
Ross develops a nine-hole course design and cost estimate.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Summer Flea Market/Multipurpose Facility
Frates offered a brief presentation relating to the flea market request for proposals and
thanked the Commission for the suggestion. Discussion followed it which it was noted
the due date for proposals is May 14 at 5:00 p.m., which will not afford enough time to
include an recommended award on the council's agenda for their May 19 meeting.
Council Member Ross suggested the director and attorney work up an addendum and
change the deadline to May 14 at 9:00 a.m. rather than 5:00 p.m.
Commission agreed an addendum be published in order for a recommendation for
award be included on the May 19 council meeting agenda.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Commission Chair-- No report.
7-b. Director -- Frates reported the following:
· Pre-season maintenance tasks were underway including opening
restrooms, turning on water, opening the tent campground, playground inspections;
ball field preparation; and removal of sand from turf areas.
· Little League opening ceremonies is scheduled for May 8 with League play
beginning May 15.
· Adult softball begins May 27.
· Reported dates for community clean-up, cemetery clean-up, planting day
and banner information.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Ross noted:
· He would discuss with council the Commission's request for a special
meeting in June to discuss Frisbee golf and adding an amendment to the flea market
request for proposals to change the due time to 9:00 a.m. instead of 5:00 p.m.
· Suggested discussions relating to development/expansion of Section 36,
Municipal Park or East End Trail be placed on future agendas to keep focus on the
issues. He added, if a grant is pursued, it is always a good idea to demonstrate
support through meetings and discussions.
.ITEM 8:
,.COMMISSION (~UESTIONS/h COMMENTS
Sandahl stated he liked seeing the bike trails being used and users are taking care of
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it. Although not a priority, he would like to see the trail used for a community even
some day. Ross reported the Kenai/Soldotna Rotary Clubs are working on an event
that will begin at Kenai Central High School.
Mills stated he was anxious to lend his ideas and support to the Commission.
Baxter stated he was not pleased with the unsightliness of the bands of lumber stored
in the front parking lot of Home Depot.
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
10-b.
10-¢.
10-d.
10-e.
Council Action Agendas of April 7 and 21, 2004.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of April 13, 2004.
"2004 Kenai Peninsula Clean-Up" Flyer
"Kenai Community Gardens" Flyer
Beautification Committee, "Come Grow With Us" Planting Day Flyer.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:37 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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SPECIAL KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JUNE 3, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Summer Flea Market/Multipurpose Facility
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Frisby Golf/East End Trail Proposed Extension
ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL KENAI PARKS/is RECREATION COMMISSION
JUNE 3, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR RICHARD HULTBERG, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chair Hultberg called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. The roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Others present:
R. Hultberg, M. Baxter, R. Mills, J. Castimore, T. Wemer-
Quade, and K. Steiner
D. Sandahl
Parks & Recreation Director Frates
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 3:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Summer Flea Market/Multipurpose Facility
Director Frates explained the original Request for Proposal (RFP) received no response
and the RFP was revised by administration to add more flexibility and a copy was
included in the packet for the Commission to review.
A general discussion took place regarding flea markets versus Saturday markets,
timing, length of season remaining, and the need for coordination if two or more
entities were awarded the proposal.
The Commission consensus was to support the draft proposal and to move forward
with advertising the RFP.
ITEM 4:
NEW BUSINESS
4-[[.
Discussion -- Frisby Golf/East End Trail Proposed Extension
Ross Baxter -- Baxter updated the Commission on his attempt to start a Frisbee Golf
Course at East End Trails and noted the following:
· He spoke to many folks and gave a presentation at Skyview High School.
· He has three baskets sponsored.
· He will continue seeking sponsors for other baskets if he receives a 'go
ahead' from the city with the understanding he may need to request help from the city
to purchase any remaining baskets.
· Sherman Signs, Fireweed Fence, and the Alaska Frisbee Golf Association
will assist, as well as others in the community.
· After review of the area, it was determined the East End Trail proposed
expansion would not be conducive to Frisbee Golf and adjacent property owners be
contacted prior to any further work toward a trail expansion idea.
Castimore indicated he had walked a portion of the proposed expansion and noted a lot
of brush and a significant drop in the terrain which concerned him. The Commission's
comments were generally favorable toward pursuing the Frisbee Golf concept and
recommended details be worked out with respect to ownership of the baskets,
maintenance responsibilities between the Club and the city.
MOTION:
Commissioner Baxter MOVED for the Commission to recommend administration go
forward and for the Directo meet with the City Manager and City Attorney to work out
details. Commissioner Mills SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Hultber§ Yes Sandahl Absent Baxter Yes
Mills Yes Castimore Yes Wemer-Quade Yes
Steiner Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 5.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Castimore MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Baxter
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:12 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Parks & Recreation Commission Members
Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director~
DATE: June 24, 2004
Commission Meeting of July 1, 2004
I will be out of town for our regularly scheduled July l~t meeting and City Clerk Carol
Freas will be taking minutes in my absence. James Clark with the Boys & Girls Club of
the Kenai Peninsula is scheduled to give a detailed report on the operation and
managemem of the Recreation Center. Thanks to the work of Commissioner Werner-
Quade, we were able to provide Mr. Clark with a list of topics we felt was pertinem to
review.
In other news, summer crews are in full swing performing a variety of maimenance tasks
from daily watering, turf and ball field maimenance, to preparation for the personal use
fishery. I am quite pleased with their work and ability to meet daily challenges.
I will have a report at our August meeting on other miscellaneous future projects, i.e.,
Section 36. Curremly, I am developing a Use Agreemem with Mr. Ross Baxter for the
use of East End Trails (disk golf). Meanwhile, Mr. Baxter continues seeking interest and
support. The Steve Shearer memorial sign is progressing nicely and I hope to see you at
the dedication ceremony on July 9th at 5'30p.m.
I will be out of the office June 30t~ with a tentative return date of July 5th. Please contact
me before June 30th should you have any questions. Thanks.
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Pedestrian Mobility in Winter
By Patrick J. Coleman, AICP
INTRODUCTION
Since the beginnings of the Winter Cities movemem in the early 1980s, a growing network of communities, large
and small, have benefited from networking, research and promotion of solutions to common problems.
Awareness has been raised, about the u~ue issues and opportunities of northern cities. Participants in winter
cities conferences have become inspired to take positive action to improve winter livability in their communities.
While great improvements have been made to improve the planning, quality of life, the economy, snow
mmmgement and transportation in participant cities, much work remains to be done to overcome the challenges of
living in, and managing the winter city. There has not been widespread acceptance of the principles of winter city
management. Many cities remain in denial of winter by planning and implementing projects without full
consideration of the winter season.
For this reason, it is important to continue the winter cities movement through the conferences, research,
publications and other efforts, so that citizens of northern cities around the world may enjoy an enhanced quality
of life and so northern cities can remain attractive for investment, business and as places to live.
One of the keys to being a "good winter city" is to question and recon~der all municipal actions relating to the
winter season. It is imperative for cities to seek out and implement new or different ideas for improving services,
infrastructure, public spaces, and the environment. There has been considerable attention, resources and energy
devoted to improving urban infrastructure, transportation facilities for automobiles, the environment and urban
design in the winter city. Some winter cities have' addressed winter pedestrian conditions by completely
sheltering pedestrians from the cold and snow in underground passages or above-grade walkways. Outside of
these interventions, little has been done to influence pedestrian conditions in North American winter cities. This
paper will describe the problems of pedestrian mobility, and identify some innovations, approaches and projects
that can improve pedestrian conditions in winter cities.
WINTER AND THE PEDESTRIAN-THE PROBLEM
Wimer greatly affects the mobility of pedestrians in nonhero cities. Cold, snow, and the decreased light levels in
the north all influence not only the ability of people to walk in winter, but also the desire to walk.
Cold weather is not so bad by itself, as one can wear the fight clothing and be comfortable. When cold is
combined with wind, walking can be very uncomfortable, if not dangerous.
Snow and the condition of the walking surface itself are major factors with mobility. A packed snow surface
actually is one of the best walking surfaces. Four centimeters of fresh snow and walking becomes more difficult.
If the snow is old or has thawed, and the surface is icy, then walking again becomes difficult and dangerous,
especially when combined with a sloped surface.
Decreased light levels also influence walkability. Pedestrians are more susceptible to auto collisions under
decreased light levels. It becomes difficult to see ice and obstacles. People are not always comfortable walking at
night, unless the walkway is well-lighted.
Among winter cities, one also finds a variety of wimer climatic conditions. Conditions range from very cold with
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little snowfall, to moderately cold with much snow. The latter conditions, such as experienced in Aomori, Japan
and Marquette, Michigan, are the most difficult to create good pedestrian conditions consistently and requires
more responsibility by the city govemmem and citizens to become a walkable city.
Fashion, particularly ladies shoe and boot fashions, has been clearly out of step with winter. Most women's boots
have smooth soles, not suited for walking on slippery surfaces.
Recemly, I reviewed literature relating to pedestrians and slip and fall accidents, including the book Slip,
Stumbles and Falls: Pedestrian Footwear and .Surfaces, by B. Everett Crray. This book was published by the
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). There was no mention of winter and its effects on
pedestrians and walking in this book. Was this an oversight and winter was merely forgotten? Or, perhaps it is
just another example of winter and its challenges being left out in the cold.
It is generally recognized that most northern cities were not designed for the winter climate. This affects the
pedestrian directly. Older city development patterns, such as the grid system, frequently have walkways.
However, in snowbelt areas, the space used for the walkway becomes important for snow storage. In newer
suburban areas, walkways were frequently not constructed at all.
If the city were to be designed for the pedestrian, the walkway would take on more prominence, with separation
from traffic, windscreens using earth forms, evergreen trees, and adequate snow storage along streets.
During winter, walking becomes more difficult and often uncomfortable. This is a simple fact. If we, as winter
cities, desire to make our communities more walkable, then we must consider all these environmental and
psychological factors in our infrasmaeture and maimenanee. The problem is, these factors are not considered, in
fact, the prevailing thinking is that people do not or will not walk in winter no matter what.
CULTURAL BARRIERS TO PEDESTRIAN MOBILITY
...
In the auto-oriented culture of Canada and the United States, many northern cities have ignored the pedestrian in
winter time, with most attention and resources devoted to keeping streets and highways clear of snow and ice for
the automobile. In fact, in many cities, neighborhoods, even entire suburban communities can be found without
walkways. Most suburban commercial developments are constructed without pedestrian connections or any
means of walking between businesses, much less walking to the commercial development from a neighboring
residential area.
The auto-oriented culture further compounds the problem of pedestrian mobility. We have become so dependant
upon cars, and related roads and parking facilities, that the needs of parking and roads outweigh the needs of the
pedestrian. Parking requirements for public and private facilities, often legislated by the city government's own
zoning and land use controls, have created unrealistic perceptions by the public that walking is undesirable. An
architectural pundit might say that the new rule of design is "form follows parking".
People expect to be able to park by the front door of their destination; anything further is inconvenient. This
perception further erodes the economic viability of the traditional downtown shopping district, where parking is
often in ramps and distant surface lots, in favor of the malls and biff box retail centers located at the urban fringe.
This total dedication to the auto is changing, however, as more persons are choosing to walk in winter cities and
demanding better pedestrian conditions. This change is primarily driven by the need and desire of many to walk
for health benefits. Walkability also influences a city's ability to attract new investment in business, jobs and
residents to the central city, as more people desire to spend less time commuting and to live near where they
work.
Creating a good walking environment requires a commitment to maintain the walking surface for pedestrians.
This of course is much easier in cities with light or sporadic snow events, as compared to areas that receive more
snow. City governments in snowbelt areas generally have been reluctant to commit to walkway maintenance
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because of cost, and the belief that "people do not walk in the w/nter". It is simply a matter of pr/or/t/es!
In some winter cities, the burden of sidewalk w/nter maintenance is left to the property oWner. Some
communities have ordinances or bylaws relating to maintenance of walkways, however, these are not always
enforced consistently.
The whole question of liability also limits winter maintenance of walkways. Our society today is much more
litigious than in the past. It seems someone else is always to blame for misfortunes, and slip and fail accident
clams are common in the courts. If it is the city's responsibility for maintenance, then the city government may
be liable for injuries due to accidents, slips and falls. Many local governments are reluctant to assume this
perceived liability.
There is of course, a recognized cultural barrier and bias against winter in the fields of city planning and
engineering. While great strides have been made in the awareness of winter problems, most northern cities
continue to plan and construct city developments without regard for the dominant season of winter.
SOLUTIONS FOR PEDESTRIAN MOBILITY
In winter cities around the world, we find a wide disparity in the commitment to create good pedestrian
conditions, and a variety of positive solutions and techniques to create better pedestrian mobility.
At the dawn of the winter cities movement, much attention was focused on the winter needs of the central
business district and to link various buildings together to reduce the need for people to walk outside. A number of
northern cities created indoor and elevated Pedestrian movement systems in the central business districts.
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota and Calgary, Alberta, Canada are great examples of winter cities that were
pioneers in linking buildings together to create an indoor walkway system. Skyways, skywalks, and plus 15's are
words describing the pedestrian bridges that are the arteries of these systems. Today, one finds these elevated
walkways in many cities, including Duluth and Rochester, Minnesota, and Edmonton, Alberta.
In Houghton, Michigan, a small city (population 7,000) in the Lake Superior snowbelt, a system of overhead
walkways and "doors between stores" was created in the mid- 1980's. This project won an award for urban
infrastructure at the 1988 Edmonton Winter Cities conference for its creativity and adaptability to large and small
towns everywhere.
Toronto and Montreal, both major population centers in Canada, have linked vast areas of the central city
underground with walkways that double as shopping arcades and malls.
While underground, above-grade and through building arcades and walkways have benefited the downtown areas
of cities, some question their value. The primary criticisms are that they often reduce street level animation and
life, and create negative impacts on street level retail establishments. Retail becomes focused inward, rather than
making the street an mteresting place. And it widely recognized that street animation is a vital component of a
healthy downtown.
Much can be learned about pedestrian mobility from the cities of northern Scandinavia. Here we can find positive
examples of both a physical and cultural bias in favor of the pedestrian. It is here where pedestrians are given
some priority and favor. I believe it is because culturally, the pedestrian is more important, and also became
winter is an important part of the life of this region.
Traffic calming improvements, such as raised crosswalks at street intersections, are employed to slow down
vehicles and provide a dry walking surface for the pedestrian to cross the street. In Lulea, Sweden, much of the
main shopping district is free from cars, with a total pedestrian orientation.
In Kiruna, Sweden, major waffle changes some years ago resulted in a one-way street system. This was designed
to favor the traffic flowing uphill, resulting in a 30% decrease in auto emissiom in the city. More importantly, the
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waffle improvements allowed the narrowing of major sweets to provide more space for pedestrians in the eenmma
(eemral business district).
In both Kiruna and Lulea, much care is taken to provide the pedestrians with a good consistant-walking surface.
No salt or de-icers are used, rather, small diameter gravel is used for an abrasive to improve traction. Walkways
are scraped clear of loose snow, leaving a packed snow surface, perfect for walking.
Traditional kieksleds, or sparks, are used by many persons in northern Scandinavia to assist with walking in
winter. Consisting of a chair mounted on long steel nmners, the kieksled has been used for over 100 years and
remains an important transportation mode of travel. They are especially favored by older persons and mothers
with children. The kieksled provides stability and support on the wimer walking surface. They can be ridden on
downhill grades, or propelled by standing on one nmner and kicking the snow surface. Small parcels may be
earned on them and the chair provides a place to sit and rest.
Scandinavian communities consider the kicksled when maintaining walkways. When spreading the gravel
abrasive, clear lanes are left for the sleds. There are even special parking places for the kicksleds in Kinma.
Some northern cities in North America do take special measures for the pedestrian. In Marquette, Michigan,
hosting a winter cities conference in 1997 resulted in increased awareness of winter problems and oppommities.
The City of Marquette has made winter livability a priority in many areas of public works and facilities.
Key walkways through neighborhoods are plowed for pedestrians. Walkways leading to schools are pnonfies.
In the historic downtown district, it was recognized that winter conditions, as well as steep grades, were a major
barrier to downtown's competitive advantage over outlying shopping area~ A program was developed to improve
this situation.
Winter maintenance of downtown walkways and parking areas is now a priority of the city's downtown
development authority. This group took over this responsibility from the city public works departmem. Linkages
between parking areas and the retail street have been designed for comfort in the winter season. A new
elevator/stair tower will remedy the steep grade between parking and the main street while providing a more
direct, eonveniem and weather-sheltered route for downtown patrons.
The downtown developmem authority clears snow from the sidewalks using a small tractor with sweeper, rotary
and blade attachments. It leaves the walkway in pretty good condition. Property owners may elect to sempe and
do further maintenance if desired. Sand and/or de-icer is spread for icy conditions. The maintenance includes
opemng areas in the snow windrow along the curb left from street plowing. This provides more eonveniem
access from on-street parking. While not entirely perfect, the attention to winter maintenance has improved
attitudes among downtown office workers and retail patrons in Marquette. Constructing these links, however, is
expensive, both to construct and to maintain.
Anchorage, Alaska, has developed a multi-me, non-motorized trail system linking various parts of the city. One
can walk, run, ski, and ride bicycle on this trail in the winter. Marquette, Michigan is also considering
maintaining a bike path in winter for multi-me. Once again, cost is a consideration. Special equipment must be
purchased and used in order to pack and prepare the snow surface for multi-use.
This public cost of building and maintaining walkways for winter use must be compared to the value the
community places on winter pedestrian mobility. Many will argue that pedestrian mobility in winter is not an
achievable goal, or that the desire to walk in winter among citizens is not there. In the not so distant future, multi-
seasonal access and mobility will have a far greater value, as more persons choose to live near where they work
and forsake the traffic congestion and long commutes associated with many large cities.
About the author:
Pa~ck J. Coleman, AICP, ts an urban planner and PresMent of U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc., a
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multidisciplinaryfirm located in Houghton. A long. time advocate and expert on northern design and planning,
Coleman is the immediate past-president of the Livable Winter Cities Association (NrC, d-North ,~mer~ca), trod has
been on the Board of Directors since 1993. He has w~tten numerous articles for the I~CA journal "winter
Cities" and has been a speaker and presenter at winter cities fontms and planning conferences ~n Michigan,
~isconsin andMinnesota. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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)
Xe
Cliff Evert -- Use of Airport Lands/Request for Assistance
ITEM C:
Ia~_PORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCH~
ITEM D:
PUBLIC HEAR.I~GS
Xe
Ordinance No. 2045-2004 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing july 1, 2004 and Ending June 30, 2005.
Substitute Ordinance No. 2045-2004 -- Adopting the Annual
Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2004 and Endin§
June 30, 2005.
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Ordinance No. 2046-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $125,000 in the Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund
to Repaint the Building Exterior.
Substitute Ordinance No. 2046-2004-= Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations by $148,500 in the Congre§ate
Housin§ Enterprise Fund to Repair the Buildin§'s Exterior.
Ordinance No. 2047-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $5,000 in the Council on Aging - Title III Fund for
Food and a Computer.
Resolution No. 2004-27 -- Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for
the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2004 and Ending June 30, 2005.
Se
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ITEM E:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM F:
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ITEM G:
ITEM H:
ITEM I:
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Resolution No. 2004-28 -- Awarding the Bid to Hansen Painting Inc. for
Vintage Pointe Manor and Senior Center Exterior Stripping and
- 2004 for the Total Amount of $165,000.
Resolution No. 2004-29 -- Transferring $10,590 in the Airport Land
System Special Revenue Fund for Engineerin§ and Design for Airport
Land Development.
COMMISSION! COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Corn_mission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
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Beautification Committee
Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
Alaska Municipal League Report
Kena/Chamber of Commerce
Arctic Winter Games
Stranded Gas Committee
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*Special Meeting of May 18, 2004.
*Regular Meeting of May 19, 2004.
CORRF~PONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
,,NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
Ordinance No. 2048-2004-- Amending KlVIC 7.10.010 and 7.10.020 by
Increasing the Sales Tax Rate from Three Percent (3%) to Four Percent
(4%).
*Ordinance No. 2049-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $12,000 for a Federal Grant for Wetlands Protection.
Approval -- Lease Application/Mike Spisak, d/b/a Bellair, Inc. -- Lots 5
and 6, Block 1, F.B.O. Subdivision.
Discussion-- Streamlining of Commission/Committee Reports
Discussion -- Municipal Advisory Group -- Stranded Gas/Resolution No.
2004-01.
ITEM J:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Recreation Center Litigation and City Manager Contract.
ITEM M:
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
~AI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 16, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http' //www. ci.kenai.ak.us
6:00 P.M., COUNCIL STAFF MEETING
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 a§enda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMEFI~ ( 10 m/nutes)
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Anna Wheeler, Senior Connection/Jim McConnell, Project
Coordinator-- Assisted Living Facility Project.
ITEM C:
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
ITEM D:
I~-_PO_RTS OF l~n ~_RS~__M~LY, LEG!-~L~TO _1~_ AND COUNCII~
ITEM E:
Iv~-_PO_R~ OF l~~_i~ CO~ON ~s V!~~~ BURF~U
BOARD AND KEN~ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ITEM F:
PUBLIC HEAR.raGS,
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Ordtmmce No. 2049-2004-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $12,000 for a Federal Grant for Wetlands Protection.
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Resolution No. 2004-30 -- Authorizing the Use of the Equipment
Replacement Fund to Purchase a Bucket Trucl~
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Resolution No. 2004-31 -- Awarding a Contract to Western Power and
Equipment for a 2004 Tiger Triple Gang Flail Mower for the Total Amount
of $108,362.42.
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ITEM G:
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ITEM H:
ITEM I:
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Resolution No. 2004-32 -- Awarding a Contract to Alaska Oil Sales to
Furn/sh and Deliver Unleaded Fuel and Diesel Fuel No. 2 and Awarding a
Contract to Jackson Enterprises to Furmsh and Deliver Diese! Fuel No.
1.
Resolution No. 2004-33 -- Awarding a Contract to Alaska Oil Sales for
Furmshing and Dispensing Unleaded and Diesel Fuel at the Service
Station Located at Willow Street and Kenai Spur Highway.
Resolution No. 2004-34 -- Awarding a janitorial Contract for the Kens/
Co_mmunity Library to Cleanway for the Period July 1, 2004 Through
June 30, 2005.
Resolution No. 2004-35 -- Approving a Contract to Dowi Engineers for
the Project Entitled Kenai Municipal Airport Suppleme~'_-" Flannmg
Assessment for Individual Lump Sum Amounts Not ~ ' aed $424,000
Which Includes Phase I and Phase II.
*Regular Meeting of June 2, 2004.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 2050-2004 -- Amending KMC 1.90.050(b) to Change the
Time Period for Allowed Absences for Commissions and Committees
From Three Months to Six Months.
*Or~,,;,,ce No. 2051-2004-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $103,060 in the Police Department for a Homeland
Security Grant to Purchase Equipment.
Ora_ ~,,=,,ce No. 2052-2004 -- Adopting KMC 13.40.055 to Requ/re
Minors Under Eighteen (18) Years Old to Wear a Properly Fitted and
Fastened, Certified, Protective Helmet While Riding Bicycles and Other
Similar Vehicles in Public Access Areas, and Imposing a Fine for
Violation of These Requirements.
*Ordinance No. 2053-2004-- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC
14.22.010 to Provide That FAA Authorized Uses are Allowed in the
Conservation Zone for those Properties Contained Inside the Airport
Perimeter Fence or Having Access to Aircraft Movement Areas, Ramps,
Taxiway or Parking Aprons.
Approval -- Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board
and Council on Ag~n§ Meetm§s and Work Sessions.
Approval -= Employment A~reement Between the City of Kenai and Linda
L. Snow.
Approval -- Assi~n_ment of Lease and Security Assi~ment of Lease/Lot
3, Block 2, General Aviation Apron -- Kenai Air Alaska, Inc. and Craig R.
Lofstedt to Scbillir~g Rentals, LLC.
ITEM J:
Dlscuasion -- I~enai Boating Facility Exit Road.
COMMISSION/COMMiTTEE REPORTS
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7.
Council on Agin§
Airport; Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Co~mission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Plallllill[~ & Zonin[~ Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal Leat~e Report
c. Arctic Winter Games
d. Stranded Gas Committee
ITEM K:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM L:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM M: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM N:
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 8, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
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ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
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APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- May 11, 2004
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Volunteer Plantin~
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Weeding Schedule
Discussion -- Visitors Center Flower Bed
REPORTS
Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
~UESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Summary of May 6, 2004.
City Council Action Agenda of May 5 and 19, 2004.
Steve Shearer Memorial Committee Information.
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 8, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR DIMMICK, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chair Dimmick called the meetin§ to order at approximately 7'05 p.m. The roll was
confirmed as follows:
Members present:
Members absent:
Others present:
M. Dimmick, L. Seymour, J. Rogers, L. Nelson, H. Brown
K. Moore, S. Hatch
Council Member Swarner and Parks & Recreation Director
Frates
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Chair Dimmick requested to add Garden of the Week as Item 6-c. There were no other
changes to the agenda. The agenda was approved as amended.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAl, OF MEETING SUMMARY-- May 11, 2004
There were no changes to the meeting summary of May 11, 2004 and it was approved
as presented.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Volunteer Planting
The Committee members and volunteers were thanked for their participation and
efforts on the volunteer planting day. It was reported all circle planters were planted in
addition to Left Hansen Park, and the Rotary garden, as well as weeding in other areas.
It was also reported approximately 30 people helped and Team Tesoro adopted and
planted the Re-Max bed.
ITEM 6:
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NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Weeding Schedule
The consensus of Committee members was to continue the schedule used in the past,
i.e. 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Additional names of possible
volunteers for this effort were offered to contact.
Discussion-- Visitors Center Flower Bed
Dimmick stated she would plant the concrete rings at the Center on Wednesday. A
work schedule was set to begin on June 14.
Discussion-- Garden of the Week
A brief discussion was held relating to the "Garden of the Week" award and several
residences were reviewed. It was recommended the Tomrdles residence in Old Town
receive the award.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Committee Chair-- No comments.
7-b. Parks/h Recreation Director-- Director Frates updated the Committee
on current activities and noted several garden areas had been adopted by volunteers.
7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Council Member Swarner reported the
budget had been amended and passed by council at their June 2 meeting, including
monies for a contract secreta~.
ITEM 8:
OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Dimmick asked if a park-naming policy is in place and Swarner indicated requests are
handled on a case-by-case basis.
ITEM 9:
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PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
10-b.
10-c.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Summary of May 6, 2004.
City Council Action Agenda of May 5 and 19, 2004.
Steve Shearer Memorial Committee Information.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:56 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 8, 2004
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