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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-07 Parks & Recreation PacketKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 7, 2004 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 MEETING SUMMARY ao August 5, 2004 Regular Meeting September 2, 2004 Regular Meeting September 21, 2004 Special Meeting ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ao ITEM 6: Discussion -- Section 36/Site Plan with Soccer Representative Discussion -- Flea Market Proposal NEW BUSINESS ao Discussion-- Personal Use Fishery Report ITEM 7: REPORTS ao Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION ~UESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10' INFORMATION a, Council Action Agendas of September 6 and 15, 2004. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of September 14, 2004 October 2004 Multipurpose Facility Ice Schedule ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 5, 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 -- July 1, 2004 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion-- Boys & Girls Club Presentation Discussion -- Flea Market ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ao Discussion-- Project Status Report ITEM 7' REPORTS ao 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 July 7 and 21, 2004. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of July 13, 2004. Recreation Center User Report (Boys & Girls Club) Disk Golf Agreement ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 5~ 2004 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR RICHARD HULTBERG~ PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Hultberg called the meeting to order at approximately 7'05 p.m. The roll was confirmed as follows' Commissioners Present' Commissioners Absent: Others Present: R. Hultberg, D. Sandahl, M. Baxter, R. Mills, and J. Castimore K. Steiner and T. Werner-Quade Council Member Rick Ross and Parks & Recreation Director Bob Frates ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes and the agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3- APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- July 1, 2004 Commissioner Baxter suggested a clarification be made relating to the July 1 meeting summary, i.e. the East End Trail expansion is through the wetlands and the disk golf project is to be placed in the established East End Trail area. The meeting summary was approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Boys & Girls Club Presentation Frates referred the Recreation Center User Statistics which were included in the packet and asked for questions. Commissioner Baxter inquired about user numbers and the methodology by which patrons are counted and how that compares to previous years. Frates reported he though the methodology was probably similar to the method currently being used. Frates stated the number always seem to fluctuate from year to year, but felt overall, user numbers are comparable to prior years. 5-b. Discussion -- Flea Market Frates explained he was not necessarily sure why the response was low related to the flea market proposals, considering some interest was perpetuated from the front page newspaper coverage. Discussion followed as to why there was a low response and ways to attract more interest, possibly by changing some of the written language. Frates stated, some comments he received were the lack of highway frontage and the fact groups have limited resources. Commission members felt those were minor reasons. Council Member Ross suggested lessening of restrictions and soliciting the proposals during the winter may assist in attracting interest. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to request administration to bring back a revised proposal in September for a recommended October advertising. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Project Status Report Frates referred to the Project Status Report included in the packet and updated the Commission of activities related to Municipal Park and Section 36 projects, along with two grant opportunities, including LWCF and Alaska Recreation Trails grants. Commission comments included: · Castimore suggested one-hour parking along South Forest Drive during dip net season due to parking congestion. · Hultberg stated he felt Municipal Park is a disgrace and there are beetle kill trees that could be removed along with brush clearing. He asked why more care couldn't be taken with tree removal, clearing and picnic tables. · Sandahl suggested the Section 36 development be the Commission's first priority as he felt grants should be pursued for both the Section 36 project and Municipal Park maintenance. Council Member Ross suggested the Commission work with the user groups, along with scheduling a work session with council to discuss both issues. Sandahl restated his desire the Section 36 project be a first priority and Municipal Park the second, but seek funding for both projects. He noted, this information should be relayed to council as well. Ross suggested the Commission meet with the user groups on an individual 'basis to seek specific information related to design, use, and resources. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend Section 36 be the Commission's first priority and Municipal Park the second, but that grants be actively pursued for both areas and the Commission meet with individual user groups beginning in September. Commissioner Baxter SECONDED the motion. VOTE: I Hultberg lYes I Sandahl lYes [Baxter lYes PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 2 Mills Yes Castimore Yes Werner-Quade Absent Steiner Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair-- No report. 7-b. Director -- Frates reported the helmet ordinance was passed by council. During the council/public hearing discussion, helmet use at the Multipurpose Facility and Skate Park was questioned. The issue will be placed on the Commission's September agenda. He also updated the Commission on the South Spruce Street Wetland Project, dip net fishery, cemetery and gazebo project, and disk golf at East End Trails. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Ross reported on the helmet ordinance and that the Commission will most likely be discussing helmet issues at the multipurpose facility and skateboard park. ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS & COMMENTS Commissioner Castimore suggested the changes at the cemetery not get too fancy and that other shapes and structures could accomplish the same thing. The important thig is the wishes of Frank Getty be fulfilled, i.e. a place to sit and reflect. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. 10-c. 10-d. Council Action Agendas of July 7 and 21, 2004. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of July 13, 2004. Recreation Center User Report (Boys & Girls Club) Disk Golf Agreement ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting concluded at approximately 9:00 p.m. Meeting summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 3 KENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 2, 2004 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' ITEM 2' ITEM 3' ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ao ITEM ITEM 7: ITEM 8' ITEM 9' ITEM 10: ITEM 11' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- August 5, 2004 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Section 36/Public Purpose Parcels Discussion -- Section 36 / Sport Fields Discussion -- Flea Market PrOposal NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Multipurpose Facility Helmet Policy REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison COMMISSION OUESTIONS/~ COMMENTS PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of August 4 and 18, 2004. Municipal Park Trail/Fish & Wildlife Project Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 2, 2004 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR DICK HULTBERG, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Hultberg called the meeting to order at apprommately 7'10 p.m. confirmed as follows' The roll was Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present' D. Hultberg, D. Sandahl and J. Castimore M. Baxter, R. Mills, T. Wemer-Quade and K. Steiner Council Member Bookey and Parks & Recreation Director Frates There being no quorum, the meeting was adjourned. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- August 5, 2004 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion-- Section 36/Public Purpose Parcels Discussion -- Section 36 / Sport Fields Discussion -- Flea Market Proposal ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS DiscUssion -- Multipurpose Facility Helmet Policy ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of August 4 and 18, 2004. b, Municipal Park Trail/Fish & Wildlife Project Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 7' ! 5 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk SPECIAL KENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion-- Section 36/Public Purpose Parcels Discussion -- Section 36/Sport Fields ITEM 4: NEW BUSINESS ao Discussion-- Multipurpose Facility Helmet Policy ITEM 5: ADJOURNMENT SPECIAL KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR RICHARD HULTBERG, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Hultberg called the meeting to order at approximately 7'05 p.m. confirmed as follows: Roll was Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent' Others Present' R. Hultberg, D. Sandahl, M. Baxter, R. Mills, J. Castimore, and T. Wemer-Quade K. Steiner Parks & Recreation Director Frates and Council Member Bookey ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as submitted. ITEM 3' OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Section 36/Public Purpose Parcels Director Frates referred to the Klm Howard memorandum which was included in the packet. He noted, the Commission was being requested to make a recommendation of whether parcels listened were needed for public purpose or should be sold. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend Section 36, Parcels No. 34, 33, and 38 be retained for public purpose. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Hultberg Yes Sandahl Yes Baxter Yes Mills Yes Castimore Yes Werner-Quade Yes Steiner Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. a-b, Discussion -- Section 3'6 / Sport Fields A general discussion with representatives from soccer organizations, i.e. Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club and Boys ga Girls Club, occurred, along with input from Roy Wells (Kenai Economic Development Strategy Committee) and a Kenai resident. A variety of discussions unfolded related to funding, site design, community involvement, and need for fields. It was a general consensus a combination of grass- roots effort and grants would be the best approach and the project be broken into manageable phases, beginning with at least a few fields. Frates indicated administration had been discussing the project with a local civil engineer for cost estimates. It was also noted, because a portion of the property xvas once a landfill, it would dictate at least some design elements. Roy Wells, Lawton Drive, Kenai -- Suggested the project is exactly the type that could be included into the KEDDS Quality of Life section of the Kenai Economic Development Plan. Mary Daley, Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club -- Noted Fairbanks often attracts approximately 2,000 soccer players for their annual tournament. The Commission recommended: · Develop a draft "Statement of Need" program description (cOmmunity need, history, action taken, etc.) for December review. · Frates finalize design of soccer fields through working with soccer representatives (by early January). · Continue grant research and invite soccer representatives to meetings for updates. ITEM 4' NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Multipurpose Facility Helmet Policy Frates gave a brief explanation of why the helmet policy was brought to the Commission and referred to the memorandum included in the packet. Commissioner Castimore reflected on the original intent of the facility as being a fun, enjoyable and easily accessible facility for children. Castimore stated, he was of the opinion a helmet policy as not sensible given the 24-hour use of the facility and enforcement issues that go along with it. Commissioner Wemer-Quade agreed. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED the multipurpose facility helmet policy as presented in the packet, be adopted. Commissioner Wemer-Quade SECONDED the motion. SPECIAL PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE 2 VOTE: Hultberg No Sandahl Mills No Castimore I Steiner Absent Baxter t No Werner-Quade . No MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5' ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:38 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk SPECIAL PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE 3 "gi//a~qe with a Pas~, gi~ wi?h a ?~t. re 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenak Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone' 907-283-3692 / FAX: 907-283-3693 ~,,'~¥ KENAI. ALASKA MEMORANDUM To' Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission From: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director Date' September 30, 2004 RE: Sect. 36 Site Plan Review The soccer field design team has been working with Peter Klauder; however, conceptual drawings will not be available until the night of the meeting. A representative for the soccer groups will be at the meeting to present and discuss their ideas. Background information, statistical data and letters of support have been requested and will be forwarded for the November meeting. KENAI. ALASKA 210 Fidalgo Avenue. Kenai. Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone' 907-283-3692 / FAX: 907-283-3693 MEMORANDUM To: Parks & Recreation Commission From' Robert J. Frates. Parks & Recreation Director Date: August 26. 2004 RE: Flea Market Draft Proposal '- Attached is a draft proposal for the Flea Market Management at the Multi-Purpose Facility.. We can review the revisions at our next regularly scheduled meeting and revise as needed. However, the attempt was to make the proposal less restrictive and hopefully more appealing to prospective operators. Your ideas and feedback would be greatly appreciated. Attachment CiTY OF KENAI 210 Fidalgo Ave Kenai, Alaska 99611 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Flea Market Management PROJECT Flea Market Management at Multi-Purpose Facility II. i11. PROJECT MANAGER BACKGROUND Bob Frates? Parks & Recreation Director City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave Kenai, Alaska 99611 Telephone: (907) 283-3692 The City of Kenai is requesting proposals in order to contract for the management and administration of a summer Flea Market located at the Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility. The Multi-Purpose Facility is owned by the City of Kenai and is located at 9775 Kenai Spur Highway. The facility is a covered metal structure (three sides and a roof) with a total square footage of approximately 28,000 sq. ft. Facility contains a large parking area, concrete floor space, lights, restrooms, and storage units. Floor space for booth set-up is approximately 17,000 sq. ft. Flea Market organizers typically charge vendors a fiat rate based on size of their booth space. The City would like to receive proposals for the right to market, manage, and administer a summer flea market. All interested parties, including community clubs, service organizations, firms and businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. No Person shall be excluded on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disabilities. IV. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION The City wishes to encourage creative proposals, however, the following are requirements for this solicitation: a. Permittee shall have full responsibility for administering this program, including, but not limited to, marketing, managing, and supplying all material, supplies, and labor. b. All local, State and Federal laws governing the selling of goods, wares, or merchandise shall be followed, including taxation. c. Guns, ammunition, weapons, knives, animals, and adult material (pornography) are prohibited. Permittee shall have responsibility for keeping the facility clean and keeping restrooms sanitized and stocked throughout event. e. Personnel furnished by the Permittee will be volunteers or employees of Permittee. If using employees, Permittee shall carry (and provide proof of) workmen's compensation insurance as required by Alaska law for such employees. d. Me DURATION OF CONTRACT The term of this contract will be one summer season (June through August 2005) and may be extended for additional one-season terms by mutual written consent of the City and the Permittee. In the event of a summer hockey clinic, the rink would be unavailable for flea market use for approximately a two-week period. VI. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE BID: The following will be the minimum acceptable rent for the use of the Multi-Purpose Facility: $30.00 per hour VII. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS a. Proposals will be received Until 5 p.m. local time on and must be delivered to' City of Kenai Attn: City Manager 210 Fidaigo Ave. Kenai, Alaska 99611 b. The Permittee must submit one original written proposal in a sealed envelope, which is clearly marked on the outside with the Bidder's name and the following label' "FLEA MARKET PROPOSAL" c. No late, telegraphic, or faxed bid proposals will be accepted. When received by the City, all proposals become the property of the City. When opened, ali proposals and supporting documents anci statements become public information. do An outline of the Permittee's background and examples of previous work related experience or community service projects. e. A recommended workplan, including but not limited to, organizational capacity, proposed flea market dates and times, booth space sizes and fees, general policy, and advertising. VIII. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS ao The City may award a joint proposal of two or more entities or award more than one proposal. For example, two proposers could each get the right to operate one weekend per month. IX. REJECTION OF PROPOSALS The City reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals and waive any defects when in its opinion such rejection or waiver will be in the best interest of the City. To be awarded the contract, the proposed Permittee must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City the experience, ability, and resources to perform the contract. The right is reserved by the City to re-advertise for bid proposals if such action is desired by the City. 210 Fidalgo Avenue. Kenai. Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-3692 / FAX: 907-283-3693 KENAI. ALASKA MEMORANDUM To: Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission From' Robert J. Frates. Parks &' Recreation Director Date' September 28.2004 RE: Kenai River Personal Use Fishery.- 2004 Attached is the 2004 Kenai River Personal Use Dip Net Fishery Report. Also include are department reports along with recommendations for next year. Please review report and provide any comments or suggestions for next year's operation. Your input is valuable in making this fishery an enjoyable experience for participants. KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT 107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, AK 99611 Telephone (907) 283-7879 Fax (907) 283-2267 September 6, 2004 To: FM: Linda Snow, City, Manager Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police Kim Warmamaker, Lieutenant Bob Frates, Parks & Recreation Director Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager 2004 Kenai River Personal Use Dipnet Fishery The 2004 Dipnet Report includes this summary memo highlighting significant fisherv observations, statistics, expenses and recommendations for the 2005 dipnet fishe~; activity, reports of Police, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works: and the Seasonal Enforcement Officer report detailing fishe~' observations, photos and recommendations for enhancing the North and South beach dipnet fishery. The dipnet fishery opened at 6am on Saturday, 7-10-04 and closed at midnight, Sunday, 7-31-04. Xlost challenges associated with the fishery were anticipated and properly addressed by the City, of Kenai during the course of the fisheu,. The Police Deparnnent hired two non-sworn, unarmed Seasonal Enforcement Officers (SEOs) whose scheduled shifts provided coverage 7 days a week during the fishery. The SE(Ds overlapped during the week and worked cooperatively with Parks & Rec, City, Dock personn~k and were assisted as needed by Patrol Officers. The SEOs were responsible for Cit3, Code enforcement (camping, parking, off-road'vehicle operations, ATV use). This year was the first in the SEO position for both of them. The Department handled 203 dipnet-related calls for sen-ice, compared to 38 in 2001, 49 in 2002, and 49 in 2003. The 49 calls for service in 2003 were actually more, but the daily iron ranger change-outs (Officers assisting Parks & Rec employees) were all logged under a single daily service call rather than individually numbered. The 2004 calls for service included cash pick-ups multiple times daily from the three pay shacks, plus iron ranger cash retrievals; Hit & Run complaints, illegal parking, complain'ts associated with carnp£tres and littering, ATV & off-road vehicle operations, thievery, fights & disordedy conduct, and welfare checks. The Department also investigated one water death/drowning of a North Beach dipnetter in the mouth of the river, impounded 8 vehicles, issued 18 citations, and charged one person for negligent driving. A wrecker was called to the North Beach/Kenai Avenue area at least 14 times, however, only 8 vehicles were impounded because owners would often appear to move their illegally parked vehicles upon seeing police and a tow truck. Sworn Officers spent 31 hfs and SEOs spent 204 hours on dipnet-related activin. A Honda 4-wheeler was again provided by the Kenai River Center and used extensivelv by the S EOs for patrolling the South Beach, Kenai Avenue, and the area north of S. Spruce extended on th~ North Beach. KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT ..... z .. ~-. :. _..- --. :... --.- -..:..._. . .... . ...: ............ - _....~- - :_ .-.~: ._.~ .-.-: .. - ... z.-...~ .-... ..... :..... :...:-.~.-... .... -- .-_-... ........ *lanned pay shacks were placed on S. Spruce and on Dunes Rd, and parking/camping fees were immediately collected from fishe~r participants, cutting down significantly on unpaid parking issues experienced in previous years. 2004 Dipnet Fishery expense summaries are noted below: Police Department Expenses (Labor) Police Officers (31hfs) Seasonal Enforcement Officer~ (204hfs) Pre and post-season meetings & plam~ing (28 hfs: Chief, Lt.,SEO) Equipment & Fuel costs2 Total $1,481 2,536 920 500 $5,437 Parks and Recreation Expense Estimate Materials & Supphes Labor Total 28,466 19,959 $48,425 Public Works Expense Estimate for Kenai Boating Facility Materials and Contract Services Labor Equipment Total Finance Department Labor (dipnet meetings, processing payments) 6,692 12,619 2,515 $21,826 3,500 Grand Total Expenses $79,188 Launch Ramp and Dipnet Parking/Camping Revenue $169,953 ~ Labor costs are for both SEO's 2 Patrol cars, the Dept. pickup, and 4-wheeler were the equipment expenditures for the fishery. The costs incurred in this category would reflect fuel consumption by the vehicles; driving to/from pay shacks, City Hall, police station, Kenai Avenue, and up & down the beaches on the ATV, and possibly idling time at any of the mentioned locations. With this in mind, an estimate of use would range from as little as 30 gallons to upwards of 100 gallons of gasoline. KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT ~ ..... :.-..:..-_. :_- ..v_- .... :~ .:.:. ::~..~- .::. . :. ... :: .: ...... : .... ~:.-. :.-_......: :.::::..:_~..:..:: : ....... : .... · ..... ..._:..: -...-.-...~ ...... ::.:=:. .: ... .... .-....-.... - .... .-.-::.. ...... .:-.:.-:..:--~-..~:_-...:: . :..: .: 2004 Concerns and Considerations for 2005 Mthough signage was more streamlined than years previous, the multiplicits.' of signs, sizes and locations still proved confusing to dipnetters who were "fh:st timers" or who only come to Kenai once a year, for the fishery. A master s' _tgnboard for the North and South beaches would serve as a focal point for dipnetters to review Kenai Mumc:Pal Code ordinances, dipnet fishery, regulations, and park/camp fees. Individuxl sa~s would still be necessan,' to mark beach access points, handicap parking, and areas prohibited to vehicular traffic. Ideally, this signboard would be located at the pay shacks, where attendants could give out infomaation and answer questions related to the fishe~ while collecting fees. A single-sheet "parking areas" map would be a quick reference guide for the pay shack people to distribute to arriving drivers; this infomaation could also be added to the website and media outlets. An enlarged version of this suggested map could be weatherproofed and posted on a master signboard, the outside of the pay shacks, and other places frequented by out-of-town dip netters. Paid Parking A huge increase in compliance was seen this year as a result of installation of manned pay shacks that made it very, convenient for motorists to pay as they arrived and receive up-to-the-minute parking conditions, fish reports, and other information. On the North beach (S. Spruce), particularly on weekends, the parking lot filled qmckly and those arriving later tended to either park at the little league fields, or along the curb near the Catholic church/Anchor Trailer Court/LiMe League park. Some drove on the beach N of the access point (S. Spruce extended) if they had 4WD, and shack attendants reported some motorists simply left because there was no room. Police and SEO contacted'many motorists in the S. Spruce parking area because they parked their primary, vehicle in one spot, and their trailer and/or other equipment in the next spot (but only paid for one spot); all of those contacted either paid for the 2"~ spot or moved stuff to make it available. Either as a result of a rial parking lot or personal convemence, several motorists parked on the gravel beach access pad, blocking to/from access for other beach drivers and commercial set-netters hauling fish/gear on & off the beach. Tow trucks cleared the area, and some drivers complained there were no signs prohibiting parking there, while others claimed they'd been told by pay shack perso~mel that it was okay for them to park there. A prepaid punch card or season pass would offer cash-handling relief. A transferable punch card/pass would be handy for families or groups and a window decal issued with the pass would save time at the pay shack and on parking enforcement. Rcstrooms There were minimal complaints regarding full, overflowing, or inadequate number of port-a-pomes. An outhouse should be placed near the South Beach pay shack for employees' use. The existing permanent restroom at the junction of S. Spruce/Kenai Ave. could be replaced by a £tre & vandal-resistant concrete toilet for about $24,000. The removed structure could be re-installed at another location (park playground, camping area). The existing structure was periodically vandalized not only during the dipnet fisher5,', but other times of the year as well; it was burned, wood cut/pulled off, and Plexiglas damaged. KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT · ...: ...:-.~::.~.::. -.. _:.-~..: ...-:... ::- ...-....:-.. :.....:.-.~ .... ~:_..... ~.~ :--..- :-... :..~-.:- .. -.: -:.- - .::..:._. .... - . -.:. :. :. ...:. ..: : -.:.:c.-~ .-._ ..:.: ....:_ .:.:.: .......:~... : ..... :2. :..~.~ ._.: ...~-.:.~.:.- -.~:.-.~-.-~.: :.-~.~::.z:-.~..~.. .... :-.:..-- Camping Tents were allowed on both beaches this year with a camping permit ($10/12hrs). This did not create significant police issues, save recurnng trash problems and some difficulty with camping permits not secured to the tent(s) in a conspicuous place. Recurnng problems with camping are litter, fires, and habitat damage. Several campers on the North Beach set up between the Sewer Treatment plant and the high bluff below S. Forest/Toyon, and built fires ranging in size from small heating/cooking fires to raging bonfires, which had potential for spreading to the grass and other vegetation nearby. Continual police and SEO contact with these campers kept the fires controlled and, when requested, people generally did not mind moving their fires further away from the vegetation or making them smaller. ATV use seems to increase each year and this year was no exception. There were more ATV complaints this summer, primarily on the N. Beach, than previous years. Pay shack attendants were able to keep track of the violators and provide relevant information to responding police/SEO, and more ATV riders were contacted; repeat complaints regarding the Same ATV were nil once they'd already been contacted. Dumpster Service Dumpster service to the North Beach will need to be doubled in frequency. Trash accumulated to an unacceptable level in and around the North Beach dumpster on three separate days. Dumpster sen, ice to the South Beach should be added to next years operational plan for the fishery'. See photos attached. Traffic Congestion on Kenai Ave This was not a problem except during mid-fishery weekends, with a flood of dipnetters arriving and leaving within a small time frame. It was anticipated that a lot of vehicles would be on Kenai Ave to unload/load their gear from the beach, and SEOs and police officers spent a lot of time maintaining traffic control, impotmdmg vehicles as applicable, to keep the process moving as smoothly as could be expected. If the Kenai Avenue turnaround could be enlargened there would be more room for vehicles to maneuver. An extension of Kenai Avenue would not have to encroach dtmes or wetlands, while achieving a greater area. A circle drive at the end of Kenai Avenue would be ideal for creating 1-way traffic flow for loading/unloading gear. The biggest problem with Kenai Avenue is it is barely 2-1anes wide. If one vehicle parks on the W side, against the concrete barriers, it bottlenecks traffic going both ways. Making pull-outs along Kenai Avenue would create des~mated load/unload areas without blocking the throughway. Many people do not load/unload at the turnaround because they dipnet up the beach (N) from the mouth of the river; it is more convenient to carry their load straight to the dunes/Kenai Ave than to haul their stuff to the turnaround or the beach access extension of S. Spruce. For a more in depth review of the 2004 dipnet fishen,, and photos, please review the departmental reports included with this summary memo. · t ,~ITY OF KENAI "'Off Ca¢itat of Alaska" 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE: 907-283-7535 FAX: 907-283-3014 CC: From: Subject' Phone: Date: bindo Snow, Kenoi City N~onoger Lt. Klm Wonnomoker, Robert ,T Frotes Keith Kornelis, Kenoi Public Works Monogcr ~ Dip Net Fishery 2004 (¢07) 283-8232 flax: (¢07) 283-3014 September 1, 2004 Public Works Department upgraded the north and south side dip net area facilities and made some improvements to the city's overall operation. We closed Old Cannery Road extension with concrete barriers and barricades. Worke," with DNR to obtain a temporary closure of the section line easement. We put up sig requested by DNR and completed the City of Kenai Detour Permit for closing the road. We moved all three pay stations in place and set up concrete barriers. (We have had a pay station at the dock for many years and our suggestion that we do the same for the north and south side parking paid off.) We obtained a Project Specific Permit from the Kenai Peninsula Borough to allow the city to place the pay station in the Dunes Road right of way to collect the beach-parking fee. We hauled gravel and graded the north and south side parking lots and beach entrances. We marked the parking spaces in the north side and dock parking lots and made and installed many signs in each location. ' We worked with Police, Finance, and Parks to develop regulations, policies, and operational procedures for the dip net operations. We scheduled the city employees for the dock boat launch and parking dip net operations. We placed ads in newspaper and radio about the dip net fishery. informational sheet to help answer questions asked about the fishery. Develops, Here are some suggestions for improvements to the dip net fishery: NORTH SIDE Paving the area around the pay station and turn-a-round near the beach and the parking lot at Municipal Park. This is being bid September 7. The rough estimate is $18-26,000. If council approves, this project will come out of our Municipal Grants Program fund. Provide electrical power to the pay station for lights & heat and area lighting. area lighting could be funded from the Municipal Grants Program fund. Ithink Not allow camping or fires on the beach from the Wastewater Treatment Plant (or S. Spruce) to the high bluff area to the north. Replace the existing old outhouse at the end of S. Spruce with a precast concrete outhouse at cost of around $30,000. (Continue to use port a potties at the turn-a-round on Alaska Ave. during the dip net season) SOUTH SIDE Survey the section line which is also the city limits and Old Cannery Road extension. This should be done now since beach access may have to change next year. Furnish a dumpster and a pod-a-potty at the pay station and dumpsters on the beach. DOCK Replace culvert under Boat Launch Road. This needs to be the top priority since we could lose the road anytime. ($18,000). Could use Municipal Matching Grant funds. Build a Dock Exit Road and additional parking. Public Works is working on a land trade for this road. Could use Municipal Matching Grant funds since it will be an improvement to a transportation route. Build a right turn lane on Bridge Access Road from a new Dock Exit Road going south into Boat Launch Road. The city would need DOT approval. Could use Municipal Matching Grant funds. Pave the staging area in front of the restrooms and launch area and improve area lighting. Add two additional launch ramps and floats (have $350,000 grant). Working on design. Completed Dip Net Capital Improvement Projects · Alaska Ave. concrete piles and aluminum walkways and stairs · S. Spruce Beach Parking and signs $120.000 $105,000 Wetlands Protection Project and Bluff Stairs Improvements - This project is presently being worked on. It is being funded by a 50% matching grant from the US Fish & Wildlifo (a total of $24,000). It includes improvements to the trail from Municipal Park to the dip net parking lot, blocking access to the wetlands on S. Spruce and along the trail, and improvements to the stairs from S. Forest Dr. to the beach. 2004 Dip Net Expenses at the Dock Materials and Contract Services Restroom supplies, pumping, and misc. Portable toilets (additional) Dumpster (additional) Newspaper ad and payment receipts Parking lot- signs, delineators, paint, etc. Concrete barriers (for north & south side). Other miscellaneous items Total 997 1,25O 413 1,286 1,188 1,170 388 6,69Z Labor Expenses Dock Manager Dock Worker Pay Station Worker Streets- Pay stations, concreted barriers, signs Streets- Parking Lots Total $ 3,460 4,981 2,706 448 1,024 Equioment Expenses Streets- Pay stations, concreted barriers, signs Streets- Parking Lots (includes gravel cost) Total 525 ,990 2004 TOTAL MATERIALS, LABOR, & EQUIPMENT COSTS [$ 21,82~ The above does not include the contract services ($1,550), the labor ($5,088), nor the equipment ($8,895) costs to set the launch ramp piles and floats and remove the mud from the launch ramps, which totals $15,533. KENAI. ALASKA "village witl a Past, ¢it with ,i Fata}'c KENAI PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ~ KEN'Al 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 i"ijjj, Telephone' 907-283-3692 / FAX' 907-283-3693 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: REe Keith Komelis. Public Works Manager Lt. Kim Wannamaker, Police Department Robert J. Frates. Parks & Recreation Director.~ July 30, 2004 Parks Dip Net Report- 2004 The biggest change for the Parks & Recreation Dept. from previous fisheries was the purchase and staffing of the dip net pay shacks. Shack attendants started the evening of Friday, July 9th in preparation for the season opener on July 10m. Shacks were staffed 17.5 hours each day from July 10th through July 20th and 24 hours from July 21 st through July 31~t. Parks & Recreation also provided three (3) attendants to work at the City Dock during evening hours and weekends. The Parks & Recreation Department provided shack attendant training and participated with Finance, Public Works, and Police on providing additional procedural training. ]'he money handling procedures developed by Finance worked reasonably well. Shack attendant security is still a lingering concem, however, cell phones and frequent visits by KPD officers alleviated fears. Consideration could be given to providing alternative and convenient ways for people to pay, thus, eliminating some of the cash accumulation at the shacks. Although the fee structure was fairly self-explanatory, some discussion could be given to simplifying the fee structure. The weekends of the 17th and 24th were extremely busy for shack attendants, particularly on the north side. Vehicle congestion during these weekends prompted us to staff additional help on the north side to assist with traffic control. The parking lot couldn't accommodate the amount of vehicle traffic during these times and warranted extra help. Litter~ Fish Waste~ and Sanitation. Many dip netters disregarded the "pack it in pack it out" policy on the south beach, thus. prompted daily checks from the parks crew. Shop Maintenance placed oversized tires on the trash truck making traveling the beach access much easier. Most of the trash collected was not loose trash, but rather bagged and piled near the restrooms. Dumpster services on the north side were increased by one day over last season in order to meet the service demand. The fish waste dumpsters were used only moderately with most fish waste left on the beach. The Parks crew raked the beach after the fishery and was able to get it reasonably free of fish carcasses. . Thanks to the Boys & Girls Club, participants with Project Protect and ALPAR assisted with litter pickup and protection of the dunes once a week. The youth in these programs worked hard, took tremendous pride in their accomplishments, and enjoyed themselves every step of the way. Portable restrooms were again provided on the north and south side and were serviced daily. Restrooms were able to meet demand and no problems were reported back from Al Gagnon and Sons. Sand Dune Protection With assistance from Project Protect, sand from the raised walkways was removed prior to the fishery, old barrier fencing replaced, and Project Protect signs put in place. Barrier fencing was also added on the south side, including signs. As part of their project, barriers were maintained every Thursday, in addition to, keeping beaches clean and speaking to people about their efforts. Post Clean-up Activities- As previously mentioned, the north beach was raked following the fishery. Project Protect, ALPAR, and City crews also made a final sweep of the beaches. The associated dumpsters, pOrtable restrooms, and fish waste dumpsters were also removed immediately following the fishery. Considerations for Next Season Season Pass: A season pass or punch card system would allow people to pay in advance, lessen the amount of cash handling by shack attendants, and be more convenient for some users. Electrical' Adding temporary electricity to the north side shack would provide better lighting and security for attendant. South Side Portable Restroom & Dumpsters: A portable restroom near pay shack should be added for attendant's use. Due to amount of use and accumulated trash on the south side, a system to provide and service dumpsters on the south beach should be explored. North Side Permanent Restroom: Consideration should be given to replace the existing restroom at the end of Spruce Street. Existing restroom could be relocated to another area, perhaps Municipal Park. Other suggestions include some paving at the end of Spruce Street, surveying of the section-line easement off Old Cannery Road, and no fires north of the beach access at the end of Spruce Street. Parks and Recreation Expense Estimate MATERIAL & SUPPLIES Portable Toilets Dumpsters Fee Shacks Preparations Payment Envelopes Bank Bags Receipt Books Fuel ' Total $17,000 2,200 2,000 4.800 1,636 250 500 80 $28,466 LABOR Wages (fee station attendants) Wages (dock work) Wages (miscellaneous)' Total $15,000 2,959 2,000 $19,959 Memo To: Lt. Wannamaker From: S.E.O. Espy and Giles Date: 9/1/2004 Re: 2004 Kenai River Dip Net Fishery The reformation included in this report is a summary, of the Personal Use Dip Net Fishery. that took place at the mouth of the Kenai River beginning on Saturday, July 10 and concluding on Saturday, July 31. The fishery opened on Saturday, July 10 at 0600. To start, the fishery was only open between 0600-2300. TNs was the first year that the City of Kenai placed pay booths on both the North and South beaches. The pay booths opened on Friday, July 9 and were fairly busy collecting fi'om dip netters staying the mght for the 0600 opener. The pay booths collected $10 for 12 hours parking and $10 for 12 hours camping. The pay booths alleviated many problems fi'om the last several years. There were only a few cases of people failing to pay. It was generally done while the pay booths were closed and was due to confusion. The Seasonal Enforcement Officers (SEOs) did not issue any citations for failing to pay during the 2004 dip net fishery.. The Ci~ also limited access to the South beach to the Dunes Road access; concrete barriers were put in place at the beach access point off the end of Cannery Road. The first week of the fishery was fairly busy. S EOs spent most of their time on the North beach controlling parking, controlling traffic on Kenai Avenue, and citing people for operating vehicles in the prohibited area South of the South Spruce beach access point. The parking lot was full but didn't exceed its capacity. Seasonal Enforcement Officers impounded 5 vehicles for illegally parking and issued 4 dip net related citations. SEOs spent time at the South beach checking pay receipts; however, due to blocking the Cannery Road access and placing a pay booth on Dunes Road there were very few problems with people failing to pay. On Saturday, July 17 there was a considerable increase of people and vehicles on both the North and South beaches. SEOs spent the majority of their shifts keeping traffic moving on Kenai Avenue. By early aftemoon the north beach parking lot was full and vehicles went to the Kenai Little League Fields to park. People also began parking outside the concrete parking medians blocking traffic in the parking lot. SEOs were able to keep this under control by placing orange traffic cones at the end of each parking row. Pay booth attendants also helped keep this under control by infonmng people not to park outside the orange cones. Considerable time was also spent keeping the South Spruce beach access point open. People were attempting to use the access point to load and unload dip netting gear. People were also parking in the prohibited area on the beach North from South Spruce to the sewer treatment plant. This caused vehicles that were trying to exit the beach to get stuck in the sand. There were times when this area was so congested it would have been impossible to get an ambulance down to the beach had there been an emergency. When SEOs left the area vehicles would continue to park in this area. On Sunday, July 18 the number of vehicles stayed about the same for the majority of the day. SEOs dedicated the majority of their time to the North beach on the same problems. Some time was spent at the south beach; however, the dip netters seemed to police themselves fairly well there. During late evemng the majority of dip netters left both the North and South beaches, this caused a lot of congestion on Kenai Avenue. The rest of this week through Friday, July 23 was fairly slow and for the most part was limited to local residents and required less attention from SEOs. Seasonal Enforcement Officers impounded 4 vehicles and issued 1 dip net related citation during this first week. On Tuesday, July 20 there was an Alaska Deparunent offish and Game emergency order. which opened the dip net fishery to 24-hour dip netting. This alleviated the problem on Kenai Avenue of every body trying to leave at the 2300 closure. This made it possible for SEOs to patrol the South beach later in the evemng. Throughout the second week SEOs received multiple complaints of ATV use from people on the South beach. People indicated that when law enforcement was not present the ATVs were out of control. They explained that juveniles were tiding at high rates of speed through campsites and the majority of them were not wearing helmets. People were mainly concerned about the ATVs colliding with pedestrians. Accordingly, SEOs increased their presence on the South beach, particularly in the late evenings. On Saturday, July 24 there was again an increase in vehicles and people on both beaches that lasted through Sunday, July 25. The increase, however, was not as large as the previous weekend. People were more manageable but still required constant policing. SEOs continued to spend the majority of their time at the North beach but continued to maintain a strong presence at the South beach to keep ATV use under control. The rest of the week through Saturday, July 31 remained busy and SEOs continued to deal with the same problems. SEOs also assisted in collecting envelopes from the iron ranger on the South beach through out the entire dip net fishery. Seasonal Enforcement Officers impounded 5 vehicles and issued 9 dip net related citations during this week. SEOs made occasional stops at the Kenai City Docks. There was a large problem with traffic getting backed up from the pay shack to the highway. There was not a lot that could be done Page 2 about this problem. SEOs did make a few contacts with people illegally ca:,~ving in the arza and also contacted several people that failed to pay for parking. SEOs spent a total of 204 hours on dip net related activities during the 2004 dip net fisher3.', 167 hours at the North beach and 37 hours at the South beach. SEOs also responded to or initiated 56 dip net related calls for service. SPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS AND CONCERNS OVERALL The biggest change overall between this year and previous years was the placement of manned pay shacks at both the North and South beaches. This made the job as S EOs much easier and allowed us to be more efficient with our time and energy. This was determinext to be a great success and it is suggested that this method be continued in future years. The majoriLy of people contacted felt that the $10 fee (for every 12 hours of parking/camping) was reasonable and fair. Over 95% of the people complied with the $10 fee, and displayed their permit properly on their vehicles. Camping pemfits were much more difficult to check. Most people that were camping were normally down dip netting and away from their campsites. This made it difficult to know who to contact as the campsites were left unattended. NORTH BEACH Because of lack of space and parking, the North beach usually needed much more attention from SEOs than the South beach did. Consistently throughout the first two weeks of dip netting, even during the weekdays, the parking lot was anywhere from 75%-90% full, with the first three Saturdays reaching full capacity. During the last week of the season traffic was consistent, but most days the parking lot was only about 50%-60% full. Most of the heavy traffic on the weekends would amve Friday evening and begin to disperse by Sunday moming or early afternoon. There was a definite increase in problems and municipal code violations on the weekends, relative to greater numbers of people at both beaches. Many of the citations we wrote and vehicles we impounded were for failure to read or see signs already posted either on the beach or on Kenai Avenue. One large problem that existed on the North beach was moving vehicles that were parked on the beach between the beach access point and the North end of the sewer treatment plant. There was only one sign posted on the left side of the access point stating, "All vehicles must proceed North beyond the Sewer treatment plant". Approximately 90% of the people contacted who were parked illegally in this area on the beach said that they did not see a sign that would prohibit them from parking there. The majority of them were happy to comply with this regulation and quickly moved their vehicles beyond the sewer treatment plant. One suggestion that could help alleviate this problem in the furore is to rethink where the sign is posted at the beach access point, and also how it is worded. Secondly, more signs could be posted on either side of the beach access point. Thirdly, signs could be posted along that stretch of beach prohibiting parking. · Page 3 Another problem related to the previous one is that of dip netters camping and setting up tents in the area between the beach access point and the sewer treatment plant. Many groups and families were asked to move from these spots. The common response received from them was, "There wasn't a sign posted saying "No Camping", so we didn't think it was a problem". One suggestion would be, that the area between the beach access point and the sewer treatment plant be closed completely to camping as well as parking of vehicles, and that area be used only for vehicle to access on and off the beach and for pedestrians. One way to enforce this is to place signs along the dunes in this area saying "No Camping". Second. possibly place a sign at the beach access point prohibiting camping until past the sewer treatment plant. Another point of confusion that the general public had about the North beach parking lot was the signs indicating, "parking/camping is not to exceed 12 hours in a 24 hour period. There were only two days out of the entire dip net fishery season in 2004 where this regulation needed to be enforced; Saturday, July 17, and Saturday, July 24. Some other suggestions to improve things at the North beach would be to better specify where RVs are allowed to park within the parking lot. and to paint lines desi_mqating each RV spot throughout the lot. There were groups of people taking two and three spots in the RV section. preventing other RV's from parking there, and being able to use the beach for dip netting purposes. This would also help alleviate the concern that there are not enough RV spots in the North beach parking lot. Another suggestion having to do with RVs is to designate at least two handicap RV spaces. The current spaces for handicap parking don't allow enough room for an RV to park, without blocking other traffic. As a whole the traffic on Kenai Avenue moved pretty steadily throughout the three-week season. The only times traffic became a serious problem was when the fishery closed at 2300 hours, before it was opened to 24 hours, and also between tides when the fishing had died down. A large problem encountered on Kenai Avenue was that the majority of the people did not understand how Kenai Avenue was supposed to be used, and they did not know the time limit they had to unload. A lot of time spent by SEO's on Kenai Avenue was spent explaining to people how they could more efficiently come down, load/unload their gear, and move their vehicle offKenai Avenue. A couple of suggestions on how to alleviate some of these problems on Kenai Avenue would be, to first post a sign stating the time limit dip netters have to load/unload on Kenai Avenue. For example: "10 minute loading/unloading zone only". A second suggestion would be to place an explanation in the pamphlet given out to dip net users, outlining the correct loading and unloading procedures and guidelines for the usage of vehicles on Kenai Ave. · Page 4 SOUTH BEACH Everybody on the South beach seemed to police themselves rather well and the majority of the people displayed their parking pem'fits in clear view. Having the pay shack at the entrance to the South beach on Dunes Rd. was a great success. The percentage of people complying with the $10 fee increased dramatically fi'om last year to this year, by just having a manned pay shack at the beach entrance. Everything seemed to go very. smoothly on the South beach throughout the three-week fishery and needed much less attention from SEOs than did the North beach. The only real concern that became a problem on the South beach was the use of ATVs. There were multiple complaints of reckless driving of ATVs throughout camps and the dip netting areas on South beach. The majority of violators were juvemles whose parents were not policing their children. There were also several complaints with juvemles riding ATVs without helmets. Those juveniles that SEOs came in contact with were wamed and advised of the mumcipal codes they were in violation of. There are no suggestions on how to remedy this problem, other than to make constant patrols on the South beach throughout the dip net fishery season. · Page 5 North Beach A Day or 2 Before the Dipnet Season . .. ,'.:', ,.-~?.:~.. ~'..... _ . -. . ... .... ~..'.: ::; .;-'..' '....% ;,.~,?.:~'~'~ . ':~- .. ..,.' .; .... ..... Dunes Road/South Beach Pre-season South Side Beach JULY 17, 2004 S.Spruce @ Kenai Ave. July 20' TOP-N.Beach/Kenai Ave turnaround BOTTOM-N.Beach looking across river at S.Beach July 23' S.Beach. Bottom sign says "No Camping" July 25' N.Beach off Kenai Ave. Julv 30' N Beach looking across at S. Beach July 31' N & S Beaches. Last day of the dipnet fishery South Beach post-dipnet fishery. Outhouses & iron ranger gone. Bob Frates From: TO' Sent: Subject: "Scott Walden, Fire Chief' <swalden@ci.kenai.ak. us> "'Bob Frates"' <bfrates@ci.kenai.ak. us> Wednesday, September 29, 2004 11:40 AM FW: Beach Fires ..... Original Message ..... From: Scott Walden, Fire Chief [mailto:swalden@ci.kenai.ak. us] Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 11:16 To: 'kwa n namaker@ci, kenai.ak, us' Subject: Beach Fires Klm - This is the addendum submitted per Council and CM questions. Scott September 16, 2004 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Linda Snow, City Manager Scott Walden. Fire Chief ADDENDUM 'TO DIP NET FISHERY REPORT Warming/Campfires and Camping on the Beach As noted in the report presented to Council September 15~ 2004 and in the citizen concern at Council about campfires on the beach, the dip net fishery brings change to our beaches each year. The influx of people due to the accessibility and popularity of the fishery will likely continue to grow and require reasonable, controlled accommodation by the City for camping and camp fires. KMC 18.35.010(b) authorizes the City Manager to designate camping areas and for Council to establish camping fees, and outlines limits for camping in a designated area. Consideration should be given to establishing boundaries for these areas on the beach that exclude areas near dunes or other sensitive areas, and adjacent to the bluff due to the concern of the spread of camp fires to residential and historical areas atop the bluff. During the fishery camp fires should be limited to 'approved fire pits. These can be fire tings made of culverts or pipe. Each fire ring should be spaced on the beach to provide use by several camp sites, could be placed by Parks or Public works permanently or seasonally. They may require periodic debris removal, and should be set into the ground to resist theft and vandalism and to withstand occasional extreme tide changes. Establishing these fire rings should cause people to gravitate to them rather than moving down the beach. Where an approved camping area has no fire ring for some reason, commercial camp fireplaces could be required. These are portable, screened fireplaces that are restricted to small fires due their size and construction, and are readily available for public purchase at The Home Depot, Carr' s/Safeway, Three Bears and other retailers in Kenai. When properly posted that cooking and wanning fires are allowed only in approved fire pits and 9/30/2004 that often uround fires are r~ronibited, a reduction in grounci fires should be reaiized, and those that do occur could likely be cited, with the responsible part¢.~ being charged with a KMC x'ioiation, and possibly a misdemeanor: AS 41.15.100. Setting Fires Without Consent. A person who sets on fire timber, brash, grass, or other inflammable material located or growing on land that is not owned, possessed, or controlled bv the person, without the consent of the owner or lawthl occupant of the land. is guilty of a misdemeanor. Establishing restrictions within certain distances of the bluff would also be reasonable. Other than during this fishery,, most groups using the beach tbr picnics or gatherings request a bum permit noting the responsible party.., size and duration of the fire. etc. The burn permit process prohibits fires within 25 feet of structures and wooded areas. Alaska Administrative Codes define wooded areas as being those that include trees, grass, brash or other vegetation or groundcover than may catch fire. The shear quantity, of people using the beach during the fishery, removes all feasibili~' of an individual permit process, and allowing each person to dig a campfire pit will create a debris field and potholes across the beach. Establishing restricted and approved areas tbr camping and campfires, and providing approved fire rintzs would essentiallv create a blanket permit within the boundaries that would serve the City well all year round, and should reduce the haphazard use of the beach Ibr camping and fires. Posting this information with signs and in pamphlets should be notice enough to allow citation and/or eviction of violators. The KMC already prohibits burning of trash regardless of where it is. For private property.. KMC 13.10.060 requires sanitary, facilities tbr camping on private property. and specifies that users must have written permission of the owner, and requires sanitary, facilities be adequate in quantity, and located within a reasonable proximity, of the camping area. On public land for this fishery, the City provides sanitary, fa,cilities and provides permission when a tee is paid bv a user. It seems reasonable that the City could use these parameters tbr public properts.' when designa{ing camping and fire ring sites. During the 2004 fishery, the Kenai Fire Department responded to extinguish two campfires (both on N. beach'), one drowning, one broken leg, and to perIbrm a welfare check on two Coast Guard personnel repairing NavAid equipment at the mouth of the river near the N. beach. Respectgtlly submitted. Scott Walden. Fire Chief 9/30/2004 AGEKDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 7:00 P.M. KSNAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / / ww .ci.kenai.ak.u_s T_ m 10a 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 rout/ne 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 a~enda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: · .SC_H~DULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) le ITEM C: Mar~ Daly -- Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club U~SC _HRD~ED PUBLIC COUNTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: I~v'.PORTS OF IrPU ASSEMBLY, L]~GISLA_ TORS AND COUNCII~ ITEM E: I~v'.PORTS OF If~NA~ CONV~NTION &,_ VISITORS BUREAU AND_ K~'._NA! CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS . Ordinance No. 2060-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $533,333 for Airport Grants. ae C. Motion for Approval. Motion to Substitute' Ordinance No. 2060-2004-- Increasing Estimated Revenuea and Appropriations by $533,333 for Airport Grants. Consideration of Ordinance. e e Ordinance No. 2061-2004-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,850 in the General Fund for Disc-Golf Materials and Equipment. Ordinance No. 2062-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $11,867 in the General Fund for Library Grants. o ITEM G: ITEM H: ITEM I: . ITEM J: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM K: ITEM L: le Resolution No. 2004-48 -- Approving a Contract to Quahty Electric LLC for the Project Entitled Kenai Municipal Airport Gate Modifications - 2004 for the Total Amount of $472,637. MINUTES *Regular Meeting of August 18, 2004. OLD BUSINESS ,, , NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2063-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $500 in the General Fund for a Grant for Police Training Equipment. *Ordinance No. 2064-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $368,945 for Airport Grants. Discussion -- Snug Harbor Packing Company Cannery Equipment Request. Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery Preliminary Report COMMISSION! 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. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee REPORT OF THE MAYOR ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager Attorney City Clerk ITEM M: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Personnel Issue. ITEM N: , ,, ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 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) Steve Franklin/Mike Pannone, Medallion Foundation-- Flight Simulator/Airport Terminal . ITEM C' /. ITEM D: David Dickerson -- Encroachment Permit Case #BA-04-1 (Inlet Woods Subdiyision) .- UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minute,s) I~.PORTS OF I~P_~ ASS~.MBLY~ LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: REPORTS OF I~.NA~ CONVENTION ~ VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND I~ENA! CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2063-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $500 in the General Fund for a Grant for Police Training Equipment. Ordinance No. 2064-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $368,945 for Airport Grants. Resolution No. 2004-49 -- Awarding the bid to Alaska Roadbuilders, Inc. for Miscellaneous Paving- 2004 for the Total Amount of $49,920.00 Which Includes the Basic Bid Plus Additive Alternates 1-4. . , o . ITEM G: o ITEM H: ITEM I: o Se Resolution No. 2004-50 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY05 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifyin, ' g That This Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Sight, Cant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet. Resolution No. 12004-51 -- Transferring $45,800 in the Wellhouse 4 Capital Project Fund for Engineering Services. Resolution No. 2004-52 -- Awarding the Bid to DR Ice for Ice Maintenance & Refrigeration Technician Services - 2004 for the Total Amount of $59,400. Resolution No. 2004-53 -- Transferring $8,100 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for Paving. Resolution No. 2004-54 -- Transferring $5,346.88 in the General Fund for Paying Property Tax. Resolution No. 2004-55 -- Supporting the Municipal Advisory Group Resolution No. 2004-03, Advising the State of Alaska to Reinforce the Requirements of the Stranded Gas Development Act to Make Natural Gas Available to Meet In-State Demand. MINUTES *Regular Meeting of September 1, 2004. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2065-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund for Fuel at the Dock Facility. *Ordinance No. 2066-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $40,000 in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund to Purchase Land for Wellhouse 4. *Ordinance No. 2067-2004 -- Amending KMC 6.10.010 by Adding Subsection (d) that Requires a Copy of a Nominating Petition be Fried with the City Clerk, with the Candidate's Name, Address and Office Sought, Before the Petition is Circulated for Signatures. Approval -- October 5, 2004 Election Board Workers . Approval-- Assignment of Leases & Special Use Permit-- Yukon Fuel Company to Crowley Marine Services, Inc., a. Lot 3Al, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition #2 b. Lot 4, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition #2 c. Portion of Airport Apron (35,000 sq. ft.). o Approval -- Temporary Loan of Chisik Island Cannery Equipment to Kenai Landing for Display. . Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery Report. ITEM J' COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS o 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM L: .... ADMINISTRATION REPORTS. , City Manager Attorney City Clerk ITEM M: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUT~ SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 14~ 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- July 13, 2004 ITEM 4' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ao Janice Chumley-- Invasive Flowers ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS a, Discussion -- Flower Bed Review/Planning-- Chamber, Rotary, Visitors, Memorial Park. ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8. OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Summary of August 5, 2004. City Council Action Agenda of August 18 and September 1, 2004. Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at approximately 7'03 p.m. confirmed as follows: Roll was Members Present: Members Absent' Others .Present: M. Dimmick, L. Seymour, J. Rogers, S. Hatch, L. Nelson, H. Brown and M. LeFebvre None Council Member L. Swarner and Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- July 13, 2004 There were no additions or corrections to the meeting summary and it was approved as presented. ITEM 4' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Janice Chumley-- Invasive Flowers Chumley introduced herself as a weed scout for the Kenai Soil and Water District and explained as a part of her responsibilities, she has been conducting a survey of problematic invasive weeds. Chumley specifically noted the tansy, although not on the state's restricted or obnoxious weed list, has a potential of spreading due to its aggressive naturee and grow in areas not intended. The concern is the city showcasing tansy in certain beds, causing other flower enthusiasts to try it. Chumley encouraged the city to seek alternatives and reported she would forward a list of suggested alternatives. ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS-- None. ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Flower Bed Review/Planning-- Chamber, Rotary, Visitors, Memorial Park. The Committee reviewed many of the beds and noted good and bad performers. Comments included: · The rhubarb should not be allowed to flower and purple cabbage could be planted in front of it. · The mint at Erik Hansen Scout Park should be thinned out and work dates were discussed. · Tansy could be removed from the circle planters and replaced with blue veronica from the Chamber or ornamental grass from selected areas. · Landscape rocks could be explored for placing at the Leif Hansen Memorial Park. ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair-- No report. 7-b. Parks 1t~ Recreation Director-- Frates noted the following: · Banners were removed and pole decorations w/Il be hung in October. · A Home Depot representative contacted him regarding possible community projects, i.e. tree wrapping, picnic tables, etc. 7-c. Kenai City CounCil Liaison -- Council Member Swarner offered a review of the council/mayor candidates and a general review of the September 1, 2004 council meeting. ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- A post season clean up of Memorial Park was planned for September 25. ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. 10-c. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Summary of August 5, 2004. City Council Action Agenda of August 18 and September 1, 2004. Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 PAGE 2 '' 0