HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-19 Beautification Commission PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
November 19, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., 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.May 14, 2024 ................................................................................................ Pg. 2
E.UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
F.NEW BUSINESS
1.Discussion– Review and work plan goals and prepare a report for the council.
..................................................................................................................... .Pg. 6
2.Discussion– Review Flower order for FY25…………………………………….Pg. 12
3.Discussion – Winter tour date
4.Discussion/Recommendation – Capital Improvement Plan Priority list…….Pg. 19
G.REPORTS
1.Parks & Recreation Director
2.Commission Chair
3.City Council Liaison .................................................................................... Pg. 21
H.ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT-
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – January 14, 2025
J.COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
L.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. September Mid-month report ...................................................................... Pg. 26
2.October Mid-Month Report .......................................................................... Pg. 29
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KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE – REGULAR MEETING
MAY 14, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR SARAH DOUTHIT, PRESIDING
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May 14, 2024
ACTION MINUTES
A.CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Beautification Committee was held on May 14, 2024, in the Kenai City Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Douthit called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1.Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Douthit led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Roll Call
There were present:
Sarah Douthit, Chair Emily Heale,
Terri Wilson Christina Warner, Vice Chair
Sonja Barbaza Brittney Hoffert
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Phil Daniel, City Council Liaison
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3.Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Committee Member Heale MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Committee Member Barbaza
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.January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
2.February 13, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Vice Chair Warner MOVED to approve the January 9th and February 13th Beautification Committee
minutes. Committee Member Heale SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - Recommendation to Council on Enactment of Ordinance No.
3416-2024 - An Ordinance Repealing, Reenacting and Renaming Kenai Municipal Code Chapter
1.90 - Standard Procedures For Boards, Commissions and Committees, Enacting Chapter 1.95 -
Standing Advisory Commissions, Repealing Chapters 11.10 - Harbor Commission, Chapter 19.05
Parks And Recreation Commission, Chapter 21.20 Airport Commission, Enacting Section
14.05.050 - Planning and Zoning Commission - Qualifications and Membership, and Approving
Amendments to the Council on Aging Commission’s By-Laws to Organize Streamline, and
Improve the Efficiency of the City’s Standing Commissions.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Warner MOVED to recommend City Council enactment of Ordinance No. 3416-2024.
Committee Member Barbaza SECONDED the motion.
City Clerk Saner summarized the report as provided in the packet, noting that the proposed new code
had substantial structural changes; however, the intent of the Committee’s February recommendation
remained in the new proposed code.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. Discussion/Recommendation - Approving the Beautification Committee 2024 Annual Work
Plan Goal 1
MOTION:
Vice Chair Warner MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Objective #1, “Parks and Garden
Tour.” Committee Member Heale SECONDED the motion.
Director Best reviewed the objective as provided in the packet.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
3. Discussion/Recommendation - Approving the Beautification Committee 2024 Annual Work
Plan Goal 2
MOTION:
Vice Chair Warner MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Objective #2, “Winter Beautification
Tour.” Committee Member Barbaza SECONDED the motion.
Director Best reviewed the objective as provided in the packet.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Discussion/Recommendation - Approving the Beautification Committee 2024 Annual Work
Plan Goal 3
MOTION:
Vice Chair Warner MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Objective #3, “Leif Hansen Memorial
Fountain.” Committee Member Heale SECONDED the motion.
Director Best reviewed the objective as provided in the packet, and noted that he will consult with a
contractor to review options to beautify existing fountain structure. He also discussed the timing of turning
on the fountain and water in parks.
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MOTION TO AMEND :
Committee Member Heale MOVED to amend Objective #3 Funding from “will” to “may receive additional
funding.” Committee Member Heale SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the main motion as amended.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
5. Discussion/Recommendation - Approving the Beautification Committee 2024 Annual Work
Plan Goal 4
MOTION:
Committee Member Heale MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Objective #4, “Green Strip
Pavilion.” Committee Member Hoffert SECONDED the motion.
Director Best reviewed the objective as provided in the packet.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
6. Discussion/Recommendation - Recommending Color Swatches for a Color Standard for Parks
and Recreation.
Director Best reviewed the staff report as provided in the packet. Committee members reviewed the color
options in an outdoor setting.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Warner MOVED to recommend Perennial Green as a color standard. Committee Member
Hoffert SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Committee Member Barbaza MOVED to recommend Brown Velvet as a color standard. Committee
Member HealeSECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director – Director Best reported on the following:
• Attended a meeting on landscaping on Leif Hansen Memorial Fountain.
• Planting Day will be the first Saturday in June.
• Recapped Trash Pickup Day on May 11th.
• Discussed placement of additional planters and timing of planter drops.
2. Commission Chair – No report.
3. City Council Liaison – Council Member Daniel reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
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I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – September 10, 2024
Committee Member Wilson noted she would be absent.
It was noted that the garden tour date would be announced after Director and Chair meet, estimated to
be the end of August.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Committee Members Heale and Warner noted they were thankful for the progress made today and were
looking forward to the Commission’s future.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.
There being no further business before the Beautification Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48
p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Beautification Committee meeting of May 14, 2024.
___________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Beautification Commission
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: November 12, 2024
SUBJECT: Workplan 2024 – Beautification Commission
This memo is for the Beautification Commission to review and assess progress with the current
work plan. At the upcoming meeting, please be prepared to examine completed objectives and
identify areas requiring additional attention or adjustment.
A commission member will also be selected to compile a summary report on completing the
work plan objectives. This report will serve as a record of accomplishments and guide future
initiatives. The chosen member will draft, present, and finalize the report for commission review
and approval.
Attached is a sheet provided by the City Clerk to assist in writing the report.
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2024 – DrȕǻI®ÝNǻÝŷŗ COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN
2024 Annual Work Plan City of Kenai DsȖǼÞ¯ÞOǼÞŸŘ Commission
INTRODUCTION
This area should include a brief description of the overall purpose of the commission.Note: Work plans developed by the advisory body will be submitted to the City Council for approval; therefore, it is a good idea to align the goals and objectives with city code, policy and the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan.
Instructions:In the space provided below, create a list of issues and goals (objectives) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, your list should also
include plans on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed;
funding resources, are funds available in the budget if not are you proposing council include funding in the upcoming budget cycle; and how long is it expected to obtain
the objective. Pease prioritize the objectives of your group with number one (1) being the top priority.
GOAL OR OBJECTIVE COLLABORATION FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
Objective No. __________ Objective: _________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated Time to Complete: _____________________________
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
1 Parks and Garden Tour N/A
Tour of Gardens and Parks with a focus on landscaping (plant, shrubs, beds, & ext) and beautification of parks. The hope would be to do this tour annually during the
month of August when most of the plants and flowers and in full bloom.
Determine if updates or changes are needed to improve the beautification of The City of Kenai.
Beautification Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department
none, the tour would happen as a regular schedule meeting or work session.
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2024 – DrȕǻI®ÝNǻÝŷŗ COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN
2024 Annual Work Plan City of Kenai Beautification Commission
INTRODUCTION
This area should include a brief description of the overall purpose of the commission.Note: Work plans developed by the advisory body will be submitted to the City Council for approval; therefore, it is a good idea to align the goals and objectives with city code, policy and the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan.
Instructions:In the space provided below, create a list of issues and goals (objectives) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, your list should also
include plans on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed;
funding resources, are funds available in the budget if not are you proposing council include funding in the upcoming budget cycle; and how long is it expected to obtain
the objective. Pease prioritize the objectives of your group with number one (1) being the top priority.
GOAL OR OBJECTIVE COLLABORATION FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
Objective No. __________ Objective: _________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated Time to Complete: _____________________________
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
2 Winter Beautification Tour N/A
Tour of the City's winter beautification areas and static displays. This tour would work best to have an Annual Work Session in December.
Determine if updates or changes and needed to improve the beautification of The City of Kenai during the Winter Months.
Beautification Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department
none, the tour would happen as a regular schedule meeting or work session.
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2024 – DrȕǻI®ÝNǻÝŷŗ COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN
2024 Annual Work Plan City of Kenai Beautification Commission
INTRODUCTION
This area should include a brief description of the overall purpose of the commission.Note: Work plans developed by the advisory body will be submitted to the City Council for approval; therefore, it is a good idea to align the goals and objectives with city code, policy and the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan.
Instructions:In the space provided below, create a list of issues and goals (objectives) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, your list should also
include plans on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed;
funding resources, are funds available in the budget if not are you proposing council include funding in the upcoming budget cycle; and how long is it expected to obtain
the objective. Pease prioritize the objectives of your group with number one (1) being the top priority.
GOAL OR OBJECTIVE COLLABORATION FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
Objective No. __________ Objective: _________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated Time to Complete: _____________________________
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
3 Leif Hansen Memorial Fountain 2 years
Provide input on the redesign of the Lief Hansen Memorial Fountain and immediate surrounding area.
To enhance the beauty of the Leif Hansen Memorial Park with the Fountain as the center piece.
Beautification Commission , the Parks and Recreation Department and members of the public.
There is current funding for an improvement design for the Fountain. If a design is approved it may require additional funding.
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2024 – DrȕǻI®ÝNǻÝŷŗ COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN
2024 Annual Work Plan City of Kenai Beautification Commission
INTRODUCTION
This area should include a brief description of the overall purpose of the commission.Note: Work plans developed by the advisory body will be submitted to the City Council for approval; therefore, it is a good idea to align the goals and objectives with city code, policy and the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan.
Instructions:In the space provided below, create a list of issues and goals (objectives) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, your list should also
include plans on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed;
funding resources, are funds available in the budget if not are you proposing council include funding in the upcoming budget cycle; and how long is it expected to obtain
the objective. Pease prioritize the objectives of your group with number one (1) being the top priority.
GOAL OR OBJECTIVE COLLABORATION FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
Objective No. __________ Objective: _________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated Time to Complete: _____________________________
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
4 Green Strip Pavilion 2 years
Provide input on the redesign and appearance of the Pavilion and the surrounding areas, such as adding a mural.
To enhance the beauty of the Green strip Pavilion as it is widely used for many public and private events. Potentially increase local residents desire to rent the pavilion for
private events.
Beautification Commission, the Parks and Recreation Department, members of the public, and local artist groups.
The replacement of Green-strip Pavilion is currently on the City's Capital Improvement Plan.
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2024 - (Commission Name) COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
2024 Annual Report City of Kenai Commission Name
SUMMARY OF REPORT
Provide a brief description of the report, include overall guidance and direction that the commission gave
the city in recommendations.
MISSION STATEMENT
Its not necessary; however, restating the mission statement of the board is a good reminder to the reader
about the commissions purpose.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Provide a bullet point list of highlights.
• Use broad descriptions including the problem and solution.
• Be brief, do not provide details in the highlights.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Provide an Objection Title
Detailed description of the accomplishment to include, but not limited to dates, locations, data collected,
department and community support, and challenges faced.
Provide an Objection Title
Include a paragraph for all of the different projects and accomplishments, the highlight section of the report should
guide the readers to here for more detail.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
This section should be used to detail how the accomplished item benefited the City, residents and visitors.
Really emphasize community engagement with the item.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Beutification Commision
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: November 12th. 2024
SUBJECT: Flower order – Beautification Commission
This memo is to review last year's flower order and for the Commission to provide insights into
what types of flowers and colors they would like to advise the department on regarding this year's
order. The hope is that with the tour the department provided in summer, the Commission may
give their insight on what could further beautify the City of Kenai.
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102 ARGYRA GOLDEN BUTTERFLY
102 LOBULA SNOW PRINCESS
102 PETUNI SUPERT PICASSO IN PURP
408 M 104/102 PETUNI SUPERT VISTA BUBBLEGUm
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408 PETUNI SU PERT VISTA FUCHSIA 104/102 Tray
102 PETUNI SUPERT LOVIE DOVIE
102 PETUNI SUPERT MINI VISTA VL ST
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102 VERBEN SUPERBENA WHITEOUT 104/1 02 Tray
102 104/102 IPOMOE MARGARITA
36 GERANIUM MOJO DARK RED
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36 LAMIUM GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
160 MARIGOLD INCA II YELLOW
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285 PETUNIA DADDY MIX
51 PETUNIA AMORE QUEEN OF HEARTS
36 RUDBECKIA SUNSPOT GOLD
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285 PANSY DELTA PRO ALL COLORS MIX
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Beautification Commission
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: November 12th,2024
SUBJECT: Capital Project Review
Capital Projects usually exceed $35,000. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is an example
of a capital project the Administration is working on.
The current proposed priority list is attached for the Commission to review.
Per the request of the Commission to see what beautification projects could be included in the
plan, the pricing on different street light decor and static display décor was researched.
Replacing one of the current street lights costs between 1,000 and 2,000 dollars per light. The
replacement of an 8-foot static display is between 2,000 and 4,000 dollars.
About 40 street light decor items go up yearly, with about 15 static displays installed throughout
the City.
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Project name FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30
Tractor Replacement $70,000
Beaver Creek Replace Pavilion $50,000
Relocation of Parks and Rec to
Daubenspeck $3,000,000
Old Town Playground Equipment
Replacement $1,635,000
Multipurpose Facility roof-design $75,000
Drop Curtin for Kenai Rec Center $40,000
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 2
October 16, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
October 16, 2024 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2**
Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1.Pledge of Allegiance
2.Roll Call
3.RESULTS OF 10/1/2024 ELECTION CERTIFIED. Certification of the October 1, 2024
Election Results
a.Swearing in of Election Officials. (Term of office for those elected during the October 1,
2024 Regular Election begins on Monday, October 21, 2024.)
4.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 WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3439-2024 - Increasing Estimated
Revenue and Appropriations in the General Fund and Municipal Roadway Improvements
Capital Fund to Provide Supplemental Funding for the 2024 Lilac Lane Roadway
Project. (Administration)
F.MINUTES
1.*Regular Meeting of October 2, 2024. (City Clerk)
G.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H.NEW BUSINESS
1.*Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2.*Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Club Liquor License for Fraternal Order of
Eagles #3525, DBA Fraternal Order of Eagles #3525- License No. 337 (City Clerk)
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October 16, 2024
3. APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination
of Student Representatives to City Council, Beautification Commission and Airport Commission.
(Gabriel)
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
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
1. Ice Donation Request Letter
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.
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 3
November 06, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
November 06, 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. COUNCIL MEMBER KNACKSTEDT ELECTED AS VICE MAYOR. Election of Vice Mayor
4. 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. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-43 - Authorizing the Use of the Equipment
Replacement Fund and Awarding a Contract for the Purchase of Datacenter Equipment.
(Administration)
2. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-44 - Amending the City of Kenai Schedule
of Rates, Charges, and Fees by Establishing an Annual Locker Rental Fee While Continuing to
Provide Free Day-Use Lockers. (Administration)
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-45 - Authorizing a Contract Extension for
Employee Health Care Effective January 1, 2025. (Administration)
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-46 - Establishing the 2025 City Council
Regular Meeting Schedule. (City Clerk)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-47 - Approving a Lease of Airport Reserve
Lands Described as Lot Four Block One FBO Subdivision with Crowley Fuels, LLC, on a Non-
Standard Lease Form. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of October 16, 2024. (City Clerk)
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G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination for a Partial Term Appointment of
Sharon Fisher to the Parks & Recreation Commission. (Gabriel)
3. *Ordinance No. 3440-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska
Department of Education and Early Development, Division of Library, Archives, and Museums
for the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration)
4. *Ordinance No. 3441-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Donation from Hilcorp Energy
Company to Assist with the Annual Area-Wide Senior Thanksgiving Dinner. (Administration)
5. *Ordinance No. 3442-2024 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section KMC 23.55.020 –
Compensation Structure by Grade for Employees in the Classified Service, to Amend the
Effective Date a Step Increase Occurs and KMC 23.55.030 Qualification Pay, to Clarify Annual
Leave and Holiday Pay Calculations and Correct an Error to Building Plans Examiner
Recognition Pay. (Administration)
6. *Ordinance No. 3443-2024 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.30.030 – General
Provisions, to Update the Most Recent Version of the “Flood Insurance Study”. (Administration)
7. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, AND COUNCIL MEMBER DOUTHIT APPOINTED TO
SUPERVISORY SUB-COMMITTEE. Action/Approval - Mayoral Liaison Nominations for
Appointment to Commissions and Supervisory Sub-Committee. (Gabriel)
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
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
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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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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: October 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Mid-Month Report-September
The City co-hosted the Kenai River Marathon with Kenai Chamber on the last Sunday of the
month (September 29th). Over 200 racers from 16 states and 3 countries participated, marking
the second year that there have been over 200 racers, bringing attendance back to pre-COVID
numbers.
The Kenai Rec Center opened on October 7th for winter hours, Monday-Friday 6am-10pm,
Saturday, 8am-10pm, and Sunday, 1pm-5pm. The Rec was closed for part of the month in
September and for the first week of October for a floor remodel. Within the last six months, the
roof has been repaired, the gym floors have been refinished, and the lobby and locker room floors
have been remodeled. Public members have been giving countless thanks over the last several
days.
This Fall, on October 12th, there will be the annual Fall Pumpkin Festival at Millennium Square.
This is one of the best-attended events in Kenai, with over 1000 attendees the last three year
running. There is going to be food, games and of course pumpkins! (see flyer attached)
Kenai Rec. Center Visits- September(closed for part of the month)
Weight Room/Cardio Room 60
Racquetball /Wallyball 17
Shower/Sauna 679
Gymnasium 679
Other 0
Gym Rental Visits 358
Total Number of Visits 1669
New Inclusive See Saw at Municipal Park
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The new floor at the rec center
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: November 12th, 2024
SUBJECT: Mid-Month Report-October
On October 12th, Parks and Recreation put on the Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival. There was a hay
maze, face painting, pumpkin decorating contest, and a bunch of activities set up for the
community. The activities were provided by Salvation Army, Walmart, Home Depot, Frostbit Fins,
Kenai Parks and Rec, Wolf Pack Rugby, Kenai Feed, Country Foods, and Matti’s Farm. Three
Bears helped provide the drinks, and the glaze provided free donut holes. In addition to all these
great Local partners, the Kenai Community Library helped distribute pumpkins for the pumpkin
contest ( see a photo of the winning pumpkins below, the Kenai Senior Center provided warming
containers for the cider and hot chocolate, and the Kenai Fire Department brought over the ladder
truck for the famous Pumpkin Drop!
Fall marks the end of the Parks and Recreation Summer Season. The parks crew started closing
down bathrooms, winterizing all of the summer equipment, taking out our winter equipment, and
prepping our winter décor and Christmas lights!
Kenai Rec. Center Visits- October (reopened on October 7th.)
Weight Room/Cardio Room 941
Racquetball /Wallyball 164
Shower/Sauna 63
Gymnasium 930
Gym Rental Visits 3680
Total Number of Visits 5778
New Inclusive See Saw at Municipal Park
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The four winning pumpkins!
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