HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-12 Council on Aging PacketKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 – 3:00 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
*Telephonic/Virtual Information Below*
http://www.kenai.city
A.CALL TO ORDER
1.Pledge of Allegiance
2.Roll Call
3.Agenda Approval
B.SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
C.UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes
per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.July 11, 2024 ................................................................................................ Pg. 2
E.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F.NEW BUSINESS
1.Discussion – 2024 Survey Results .............................................................. Pg. 4
2.Discussion – Bring a Friend to Lunch
3.Discussion – FY 26 – 29 Capital Improvement Projects Review…………….Pg. 12
4.Discussion – Former Mayor John Williams – Senior Housing……………….Pg. 16
G.REPORTS
1.Senior Center Director
2.Commission Chair
3.City Council Liaison .................................................................................... Pg. 18
H.ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
I.NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – October 10, 2024
J.COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
L.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1.Monthly Report…………………………………………………………………...Pg. 24
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KENAI COUNCIL ON AGING – REGULAR MEETING
JULY 11, 2024 – 3:00 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR KEN AYERS, PRESIDING
Council on Aging Meeting Page 1 of 2
May 9, 2024
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging was held on July 11, 2024, at the Kenai Senior Center, Kenai,
AK. Chair Ayers called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Ayers led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Ken Ayers, Chair Rachael Craig, Vice Chair
Velda Geller Barbara Modigh (Electronic participation)
William Sadler Kit Hill
Jim Glendening
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Frances Kilfoyle
Also in attendance were:
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Red Piersee, Senior Center Administrative Assistant
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Vice Chair Craig MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Member Hill SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 9, 2024
MOTION:
Member Hill MOVED to approve the May 9, 2024 Council on Aging minutes. Member Glendening
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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May 9, 2024
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion - Senior Center Director’s Update on Grants
[Clerk’s note: This item was not addressed at this point in the agenda, but was reviewed during the Senior
Center Director’s Report.]
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director – Director Romain reported on the following:
• Two new drivers are to be hired.
• Changes in NTS grant funding due to loss of COVID-19 funding.
• Attended a meeting on the Nikiski Senior Center’s plans to expand their service area to
include the Salmantof area, which is currently part of the Kenai Senior Center service area
assigned by the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
2. Commission Chair – Chair Ayers reported on reviewing the website for advertisement.
3. City Council Liaison – No report.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – August 8, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Members Geller and Craig reported that they had not received their packets in the mail.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of July 11, 2024.
___________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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Programs/Activities participated in this year:
22%
40%
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70
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Resonses:Yes:No:
Are you a registered member of the Kenai Senior Center?
73 95%
5%
73
66%
37% 40%
8%
52% 68%
45% 44% 47%60%
99% of those completing and returning the Client Satisfaction Survey
were of the target population of 60 years of age and older. Again, this
year in addition to mailing, providing in-person surveys, and having
them attached to the monthly newsletter, a link to Survey Monkey was
also provided. 9 individuals utilized this modality to submit their survey
electronically.
Kenai Senior Center 2024 Client Satisfaction Survey Results
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responses yes no
73 96%
4%
If, yes, were all of your questions answered?
0
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Responses:Yes:No:
8
50%50%
If no, have you been provided information on how to become a member?
0
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responses:Yes:No:
Upon arriving at the Kenai Senior Center have you been assisted
by the front desk receptionist?
73 95%
5%
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0
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20
30
40
50
60
70
80
responses yes no
Are you aware of all the program opportunities held at the
Kenai Senior Center?
73
86%
14%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
responses yes no
Are you interested in volunteering opportunities?
73
58%
42%
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responses 4+1-3 times occasionally never no answer
How often each week do you eat at the Kenai Senior Center?
73
38%
27 30%
4%0%
73
8%
0
30%
56%
5%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Responses
4+ week
1-3 times per week
Occasionally
Never
No answer
How often do you receive Home-Delivered Meals?
0
10
20
30
40
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70
80
Responses Excellent Good Fair Poor
Please rate the quality of meals you received:
73
64%
33%
3%0%
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Responses Liver Chicken Cheeseburgers
What is your favorite meal served?
5
5%15%
0 20 40 60 80
Responses
4+ times per week
1-3 times per
week
Occasionally
Never
No answer
Do you use KSC Transportation Services and if so, how
often?
11%
40%
4%
44%
1%
73
44%
Other honorable meal mentions:
•Salads (both green and pasta)
•Homemade soups including Clam Chowder
•Meatloaf
•Swedish Meatballs
•Turkey and all the trimmings
•Mexican foods
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Responses
All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
None of the time
Do you feel that all KSC staff have your safety as their main
priority?
4%
12%
84%
0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Responses All of the time Most of the
time
Some of the
time
None of the
time
The KSC vehicles and facility are always clean?
68%
26%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Responses
All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
None of the time
Do you feel that services provided by the KSC help maintain
or increase the quality of life and the ability to age in place?
5%
73
73
4% 1%
73
81%
14%
0%
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Responses Excellent Good Fair Poor
How would you rate your overall quality of services received
from the Kenai Senior Center?
85%
1%
73
14%
0%
What activities do you participate in?
•Meals and Dining: Lunch, No Host Dinners, Meals on Wheels fundraiser, Waffle Fridays, and High Tea.
•Social Events and Gatherings: All social events, fellowship, visiting old friends, coffee time, and Kayla's
Jokes.
•Games and Puzzles: Games, Puzzles, Card making, Bridge, Pinochle, Cribbage, Dominoes, Hand and Foot,
and Bingo.
•Crafts and Hobbies: Sewing, Crafts, Drawing and Painting by Numbers, Writing Group, Genealogy, Skits,
and sewing projects.
•Music and Performance: Choir, Music-related activities, Concerts, Dances, Johns Music, and Bluegrass Jam.
•Exercise and Fitness: Exercise programs, Growing Strong, Fit and Strong, Chair Yoga, and Workouts in the
mornings.
•Trips and Outings
•Support and Educational Opportunities: for caregivers, educational opportunities, and support groups
•Volunteer and Community Activities: Volunteering for decorating, events, fundraisers, serving others
•Other Activities of mention: Use of the Library, Senior Connection, overall fellowship, special events,
movies, and Council on Aging.
What activities would you like to see at the Kenai Senior Center?
•How to preserve memories: Write story of “My” history for children.
•Photography and more computer classes.
•More walks and guided hikes.
•Trips to Seward (Exit Glacier), Fairbanks, and the Iditarod.
•Perhaps some men activities?
•Zumba.
•Senior Prom Night and dances.
Do you have any cost saving ideas?
•Turn down the heat.
•I don’t eat dessert, serve some lunches without dessert.
•Cut down the size of the Centerline.
•Give the option of just a soup or salad.
•Get rid of single serving butter.
•Raise money-provide matching grants for donation, something to motivate more donations.
•Smaller serving sizes for people that need more options.
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Comments:
•Provide an alternative for vegetarians; Simple meal provide a choice of a salad vs what's on the
menu.
•KSC adds quality to our lives. The staff is very delightful. I am very appreciative of their
cheerfulness and willingness to be pleasant.
•Love to come and see people.
•It is a joy to volunteer there - Exceptional Staff!
•After prayer everyone should stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance.
•Sometimes the salad is a little sad looking, might need dunked in cold water??
•What trips are we going on this year?
•The staff at the Kenai Senior Center are always so helpful and always provide assistance with
all my questions and needs.
•Kenai Senior Center has fun and up lifting entertainment and wonderful programs for seniors to
enjoy.
•KSC is a big part of my life in Kenai. The meals are wonderful!
•I love having access to the computers.
•The entire staff are loving and caring, happy, great attitude to be around folks. Love them.
•Thank you, City of Kenai, for caring for us seniors.
•Need more help at the front desk.
•Please have the parking lot painted. Thank you. You are the best.
•I love the trips the best. Wish we could do this in the winter. Where is the blueberry festival?
•I am looking forward to a future here.
•Love it!
•Great place to meet friends.
•I suspect that when the bus line starts up more seniors will come into town. Are you ready?
•I would like to go to Hope, Anchorage, Seward?
•I think the staff and all volunteers are really great.
•Always learning things.
•Love coming to the Kenai Senior Center.
•Kitchen Staff great, friendly, food wonderful.
•Thank you for being there. Really appreciated.
•This is the best senior center! Each and every staff member puts forth so much effort to do
a great job. I appreciate all of their efforts.
•I am very grateful for services received.
•Last year we missed the thanksgiving meal because we could not find a place to park. I have
suggested having a second seating or have a shuttle run from an offsite parking lot. I hope either
of these will be considered. Also, for those of us that like to pick up a meal a short-term parking
lot spot closer to the front would be appreciated.
•Beautiful location, lovely staff and volunteers, excellent food.
•It’s always great to be at the Kenai Senior Center.
•This center is like no other in friendliness and accommodating our needs.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Council on Aging
FROM: Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
DATE: September 5, 2024
SUBJECT: Capital Project Review
Capital Projects typically entail expenses exceeding $35,000. The Public Works Department
formulates a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), encompassing a majority of these projects within a
5-year plan to distribute funding among various departments. This CIP remains a working
document, subject to adjustments on an annual basis.
In light of the Bluff Erosion Project, we opted to postpone the capital projects earmarked for the
Senior Center for a couple of years until the completion of said project, which is slated for 2025.
In response, I’ve included the two capital projects initially scheduled for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025
and FY 2026, which I would like to postpone to FY2026 and FY2027. The Canopy Roof Repair
will be done during FY 2025.
Senior Citizens Fund
Project Name FY2025
(Current
Year)
FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 Total
Expense
Senior Citizen
Canopy Roof
Repair
$50,000 $50,000
Senior Citizen
Landscaping
Project Phase I
$40,000 $40,000
Senior Citizen
Landscaping
Project Phase I
$35,000
$35,000
Total Senior
Citizens Fund
$125,000
The comprehensive CIP will be presented to the City Council for their approval. I kindly request
your endorsement of the aforementioned projects associated with the Senior Center.
Thank you.
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SENIOR CITIZENS FUND
FY2025
No
Project Name
Total Project Cost
Grant
Funding
City Funding
1 Senior Center Canopy Roof Repair $50,000 $50,000
2 Senior Center Landscaping Project Phase I $40,000 $40,000
Totals
$90,000
$90,000
FY2026
No
Project Name
Total Project Cost
Grant
Funding
City Funding
3 Senior Center Landscaping Project Phase II $35,000 $35,000
Totals
$35,000
FY2027
No
Project Name
Total Project Cost
Grant
Funding
City Funding
Nothing Currently Planned this fiscal year
Totals
FY2028
No
Project Name
Total Project Cost
Grant
Funding
City Funding
Nothing Currently Planned this fiscal year
Totals
FY2029
No
Project Name
Total Project Cost
Grant
Funding
City Funding
Nothing Currently Planned this fiscal year
Totals
No
Project Name
Total Project Cost
Grant
Funding
City Funding
Senior Center Fund Grand Total
$125,000
$125,000
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SENIOR CITIZENS FUND PROJECTS
SENIOR CENTER CANOPY ROOF REPAIR
Department: Senior Center
Total Project Cost: $50,000
Project Phased: No
Project Type: Building Maintenance
Funding Source(s): Senior Fund
Potential Grant Identified: None
Operating Budget Impact: Minimal or No Impact
YEAR: 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
COST: $50,000 Details: This project will repair/replace water damaged roof decking with new and then
installation of a new roof membrane system at the entrance canopy to the Senior Center.
SENIOR CENTER LANDSCAPING - PHASE I
Department: Senior Center
Total Project Cost: $40,000
Project Phased: Yes
Project Type: Land Improvement
Funding Source(s): Senior Fund
Potential Grant Identified: State
Operating Budget Impact: Minimal or No Impact
YEAR: 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
COST: $40,000 Details: This project would landscape the south lawn of the Senior Center to level the area,
which now contains sunken areas which prohibit safe access, and replant grass and trees as
well as construct walkways for easy and safe maneuvering. This would improve lost access to
the perimeter of the building, yard, and bluff areas for private rentals and the public, including
wheelchair access. The project would be contingent upon the construction of the Bluff
Stabilization Project.
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SENIOR CITIZENS FUND PROJECTS
SENIOR CENTER LANDSCAPING - PHASE II
Department: Senior Center
Total Project Cost: $35,000
Project Phased: Yes
Project Type: Land Improvement
Funding Source(s): Senior Fund
Potential Grant Identified: State
Operating Budget Impact: Minimal or No Impact
YEAR: 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
COST: $35,000 Details: This project would create a community fire pit area with wooden all-weather park
benches for easy access for seniors and private rentals. Memorial benches and greenery
provide an opportunity to generate revenue and celebrate individuals in the community. The
project would be contingent upon the construction of the Bluff Stabilization Project.
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Aerial View of the Senior Center and Vintage Pointe
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 3
August 21, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
August 21, 2024 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items
limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3427-2024 - Increasing Estimated Fiscal Year
2024 Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund - Police Department and Accepting a
Grant from the Alaska High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area for Drug Investigation Overtime
Expenditures. (Administration)
2. AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE. Ordinance No. 3428-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenue and
Appropriations in the Airport Operations Facility Capital Project Fund, Accepting a Grant from
the Federal Aviation Administration and Awarding a Construction Agreement for the Kenai
Municipal Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility Rehabilitation Project.
(Administration)
• ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3428-2024 Substitute - Increasing
Estimated Revenue and Appropriations in the Airport Operations Facility Capital Project
Fund, Accepting a Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and Awarding a
Construction Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire
Fighting Facility Rehabilitation Project. (Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3429-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund and Accepting a Grant from
the Federal Aviation Administration for the Kenai Municipal Airport Mobile Test Foam System
Equipment Purchase. (Administration)
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August 21, 2024
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-38 - Authorizing a Service Agreement for
the Fiscal Year 2025 Street Light Repair and Maintenance with Utility Locate Services.
(Administration)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-39 - Authorizing a Service Agreement for
the Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment
Plant Dumpster Services. (Administration)
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-40 - Authorizing a Contract Award to
Supply Operational Chemicals for the City’s Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment
Facilities. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of August 7, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Authorizing Submission of Comment to NOAA to Determine Whether to
List Gulf of Alaska Chinook Salmon Under the Endangered Species Act. (Knackstedt)
3. *Action/Approval - Authorizing a Letter of Support of the Kenai Watershed Forum’s Proposal
for WaterSMART Cooperative Management Program Phase I Funding. (Administration)
4. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Large Resort Endorsement of a Beverage Dispensary
Tourism Liquor License for Salamatof Cannery Lodge, LLC - License No. 6111. (City Clerk)
5. *Ordinance No. 3430-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Meals on Wheels of America Grant
in Partnership with DoorDash for the Kenai Senior Center Meals on Wheels Delivery Program.
(Administration)
6. *Ordinance No. 3431-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund, Land Administration Department for the Purchase of Survey Services to
Subdivide City of Kenai Parcel 04901022. (Administration)
I. COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Commission
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
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August 21, 2024
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
N. PENDING ITEMS
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to
register:
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September 04, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
September 04, 2024 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items
limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3430-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Meals
on Wheels of America Grant in Partnership with DoorDash for the Kenai Senior Center Meals
on Wheels Delivery Program. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3431-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the General Fund, Land Administration Department for the Purchase of
Survey Services to Subdivide City of Kenai Parcel 04901022. (Administration)
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-41 - Adopting Joint Resolution No. 2024-
002 of the Assembly of the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the Councils of the City of Homer,
Kachemak, Kenai, Seward, Seldovia, and Soldotna, Supporting the Kenai Peninsula Economic
Development District’s Request that the 2026 and 2027 Cook Inlet Finfish Meetings be Held in
Soldotna, Alaska to Provide Resource Stakeholders with the Opportunity to be Present at Public
Discussions Affecting the Management of their Resources. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of August 21, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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September 04, 2024
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Purchase Orders and Purchase Order Amendments Requiring Council
Approval in Accordance with KMC 7.15.020. (Administration)
3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Club Liquor License for George H. Plumley
Memorial Post 20 American Legion, DBA George H. Plumley Memorial Post 20 American
Legion - License No. 1380 (City Clerk)
4. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Beverage Dispensary Tourism Liquor
License for Mitak LLC., DBA Main Street Tap & Grill - License No. 4555 (City Clerk)
5. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Retail Marijuana Store License for Cook
Inlet Cannabis Co., DBA East Rip - License No. 13382 (City Clerk)
6. *Action/Approval - Confirming the Appointment of the October 1, 2024 Election Precinct
Boards for the October 1, 2024 Regular City Election. (City Clerk)
7. *Action/Approval - Harbor Commission 2024 Work Plan. (Administration)
8. *Ordinance No. 3432-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating Funds from the Institute of Museum
and Library Services, Passed Through the State of Alaska, Department of Education and Early
Development, Division of Library, Archives & Museums, for Library Employee Training.
(Administration)
9. *Ordinance No. 3433-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska for
the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration)
10. *Ordinance No. 3434-2024 - Amending the Employee Classification Plan by Reclassifying the
Capital Projects Manager to a Public Works Assistant Director and Increasing General Fund
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations to Reflect the Position’s Support of Public Works
Divisions. (Administration)
11. *Ordinance No. 3435-2024 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 23.55.030 (b) –
Qualification Pay, to Include Qualification Pay for a Public Works Assistant Director Holding a
Professional Engineer License. (Administration)
12. *Ordinance No. 3436-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund Lands Administration Department for Professional Services Associated with the
Sale of City-Owned Land, Determining Eleven City-Owned Properties are Not Needed for a
Public Purpose, Authorizing the City Manager to Dispose of Properties by Public Outcry Auction,
Approving the Terms of Financing to be Offered on the Sale, and Designating Those Parcels
as Eligible for a 25% Veterans Discount. (Administration)
13. *Ordinance No. 3437-2024 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code to Revise Requirements Related
to Publication in a Newspaper of General Circulation to Address Publication Requirements
Which Cannot Be Met Due to the Newspaper Publications Being Reduced to One Day a Week.
(City Clerk)
14. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement
with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe for Projects to Enhance the Aquatic Organism Passage in Our
Local Waterways, Including Improving Fish Passage in Cemetery Creek. (Administration)
15. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 10/15/2024 AT 5:00 P.M.
Discussion - Scheduling Board of Adjustment Appeal Hearings. (City Clerk)
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 3 of 3
September 04, 2024
I. COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Commission
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
1. Proclamation Declaring September 2024 as “Hunger Action Month”
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of Airport Concession Restaurant Agreement Terms a Subject which the Immediate
Knowledge may have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City. [AS 44.62.310(c)(1)]
a. Action/Approval: Authorizing Amendments to Kenai Municipal Airport, Restaurant
Concession Agreement.
N. PENDING ITEMS
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to
register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucuCtqzgvGdW4zjnQfXYsAEdIpK9m080_
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
FROM: Astrea Piersee, Administrative Assistant III
DATE: August 1, 2024
SUBJECT: July 2024 Monthly Report
July was a whirlwind of activities, beginning with the Fourth of July fundraiser at the Kenai Park
Strip. Volunteers sold pies, biscuits and gravy, and various craft items made at the Senior Center.
Seniors enjoyed trips to the Princess Lodge Restaurant in Cooper Landing for a no-host dinner
and to Whittier for the 26 Glacier Cruise. Thursday trips to the Nikiski Pool have resumed, and
the Center has started hosting Grace Acres Farms' produce stand on Mondays. Anyone can
purchase produce and goods from the stand, and seniors with farmers market coupons can
redeem them for fresh produce. July was also the close of the Client Satisfaction Survey. (See
the attached findings.)
2024 2023
Home Delivered Meals 1925 1667
Individuals 90 88
Dining Room (Congregate) Meals 1084 1197
Individuals 162 147
Transportation (1-way rides) 231 218
Individuals 38 30
Grocery Shopping Assistance 14/15 6/60
Writers Group 24 33
Caregiver Support Group 11 15
Growing Stronger Exercise 362 344
Tai Chi Class 41 25
TOPS Weight Loss Class 70 29
Bluegrass & Music Sessions 56 76
Card Games 139 123
Wii Bowling 13 28
Arts & Crafts 39 54
Total Event Sign-ins * 2081 1973
Individuals * 208 206
Vintage Pointe Manor Vacancies 1 0
*(not including home meals clients)
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