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December 04, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
December 04, 2024 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
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. Ordinance No. 3444-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security Passed through the State of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans’
Affairs to Hire a Contractor to Add a Cybersecurity Section to the City’s Emergency Operations
Plan. (Administration)
2. Resolution No. 2024-48 - Approving the Use of the Fleet Replacement Fund for the Purchase
of Three Ford Police Interceptors Utilizing the State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract.
(Administration)
3. Resolution No. 2024-49 - Authorizing the Acceptance of 2018 and 2020 Copper River and
Prince William Sound Salmon Disaster Relief Funds. (Administration)
4. Resolution No. 2024-50 - Authorizing the Acceptance of 2018 East Side Set Gillnet and 2020
Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Disaster Relief Funds. (Administration)
5. Resolution No. 2024-51 - Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY25 Shared
Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this Allocation Method Fairly Represents
the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Fisheries Management
Area 14: Cook Inlet Area. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of November 20, 2024. (City Clerk)
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G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Restaurant/Eating Place Liquor License for
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant LLC, DBA Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant - License
No. 5859 (City Clerk)
3. *Action/Approval - Ninety Day Extension of Special Use Permit to Cook Inlet Natural Gas
Storage Alaska for Vehicle Parking. (Administration)
4. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit for Snow Storage for Schilling Alaska, Inc.
(Administration)
5. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit for Snow Storage for Alaska Sure Seal, Inc.
(Administration)
6. *Ordinance No. 3445-2024 - Decreasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriation in the Kenai
City Municipal Roadway Improvement Capital Project Funds to Transfer Residual Balance from
Completed Projects Back to Their Original Funding Sources, and Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriation in the Kenai City Water & Sewer, Public Safety, and Airport
Improvements Capital Project Funds to Fully Fund Projects Approved in the FY2025
Budget. (Administration)
7. Discussion - Scheduling a Joint Work Session with Kenaitze. (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
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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcu2opzkiH9XHEorqOBukjduqWm8G2f0K
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3444-2024
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A GRANT FROM THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY PASSED THROUGH THE STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY
AND VETERANS’ AFFAIRS TO HIRE A CONTRACTOR TO ADD A CYBERSECURITY SECTION TO
THE CITY’S EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a notice from the State of Alaska Department of Military Veterans’
Affairs that it was awarded $25,000 for a grant project under the 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity
Grant Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai’s project is to add a section related to cybersecurity to the City’s Emergency
Operations Plan; and,
WHEREAS, a recently completed cybersecurity assessment found the lack of a disaster response plan;
and,
WHEREAS, the acceptance of these grant funds does not require matching funds and is in the best
interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security passed through the State of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs in
the amount of $25,000, and to expend the grant consistent with this ordinance and the grant
requirements.
Section 2. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Federal Grants $25,000
Increase Appropriations –
Non-Departmental – Professional Services $25,000
Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon enactment.
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Ordinance No. 3444-2024
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ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 4TH DAY OF DECEMBER,
2024.
___________________________________
Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
Introduced: November 20, 2024
Enacted: December 4, 2024
Effective: December 4, 2024
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Dave Swarner, Finance Director
FROM: Dan Castimore, IT Manager
DATE: November 12, 2024
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3444-2024 Accepting and Appropriating DHS Grant
A grant was applied for by the City of Kenai, under the 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity
Grant Program, and was funded in the amount of $25,000. The City received a notice of award
of the $25,000 for Disaster Response Planning, specifically to update the City’s Emergency
Operations Plan to include a section on cybersecurity.
The City recently completed a cybersecurity assessment, and in that assessment the consultant
found that the lack of a disaster response plan posed a risk to the City. These grant funds will
allow the City to eliminate this risk.
I am respectfully requesting consideration of the ordinance accepting and appropriating the
grant funds for the purposes they were intended.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-48
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF THE FLEET REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THREE FORD POLICE INTERCEPTORS UTILIZING THE STATE OF ALASKA
EQUIPMENT FLEET CONTRACT.
WHEREAS, the City evaluated its utility vehicles within its fleet to determine the efficiency of current
vehicles and replacement needs; and,
WHEREAS, the City fleet replacement plan calls for the replacement of three police vehicles in FY25,
and all three of those vehicles are scheduled to be SUVs, which are now available under a State of
Alaska equipment fleet contract pricing; and,
WHEREAS, the Police Department requests to order/purchase three Ford Police Interceptors (SUVs) for
a total estimated cost of $158,010; and,
WHEREAS, funds for this purchase are available in the Fleet Replacement Fund and this does not require
further appropriation; and,
WHEREAS, KMC 7.15.070(b)(4) allows the City of Kenai to purchase equipment without competition if
the equipment is purchasable under the contract of another governmental agency in which contract the
City is authorized to participate; and,
WHEREAS, in past years the City of Kenai has purchased police department vehicles through the State
of Alaska equipment fleet contract and this purchase is in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to use the Fleet Replacement Fund for the purchase
of three police vehicles at an estimated cost of $158,010.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to use State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract for
the purchase of one Ford Police Interceptor (SUV) from Kendall Ford for an estimated cost of $158,010,
in accordance with KMC 7.15.070(b)(4).
Section 3. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 4TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024.
___________________________________
Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Finance ______________________
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Dave Ross, Police Chief
DATE: November 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Purchase of Three Police Vehicles with Fleet Replacement Fund
This Resolution authorizes the purchase of three Ford Police Interceptors (SUV) for use as police
vehicles. It authorizes the use of the City’s Fleet Replacement Fund for this purchase.
Additionally, it authorizes the purchase of the vehicles through Kendal Ford, because they are
able to give us the Alaska State equipment fleet contract pricing for the selected vehicles. The
cost of the three vehicles is $158,010 ($52,670 each).
In accordance with the City’s fleet replacement plan, the police department was scheduled to
replace three police vehicles in FY25. The replacement plan calls for three SUVs to be purchased
in FY25. The Ford Police Interceptor is available under the State Contract pricing. The Interceptor
will only be available under the State Contract for orders made before the end of 2024.
KMC 7.15.070(b)(4) allows the City of Kenai to purchase equipment without giving an opportunity
for competitive bidding if the equipment is purchasable under the contract of another government
agency in which contract the City is authorized to participate.
Thank you for your consideration
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-49
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF 2018 AND 2020 COPPER RIVER AND
PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND SALMON DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) allocated $1,027,000 to communities
as part of the 2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William Sound salmon disasters; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is eligible to receive a one-time payment of $10,633.50; and,
WHEREAS, funds will go to the General Fund to be appropriated by council at a later date; and,
WHEREAS, acceptance of these funds is in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept the 2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince
William Sound Salmon Disaster Relief funds in the amount of $10,633.50.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 4TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024.
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Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Dave Swarner, Finance Officer
DATE: November 25, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution 2024-49 - 2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William
Sound Salmon Disaster
The memo request acceptance of $10,633.50 from the Pacific States Marine Fisheries
Commission (PSMFC) as part of the 2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William Sound
salmon disasters.
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) allocated $1,027,000 to communities as part
of the 2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William Sound salmon disasters. The City of
Kenai is eligible to receive a one-time payment of $10,633.50.
Municipalities and boroughs depend on revenue from Prince William Sound salmon landings and
other fishery-related activities. Local governments were negatively impacted by the fishery
disasters, as fishery revenue makes up a significant portion of their operating budgets, supporting
services like education, public works, ports and harbors. The State’s Fishery Business tax rate
is 3% for shore-based landings, with revenue split 50/50 between the State and municipalities or
boroughs where the landings occurred. If landings happen within both a municipality and a
borough, the tax revenue is divided equally between the two entities.
Thank you for your consideration.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-50
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF 2018 EAST SIDE SET GILLNET AND 2020
UPPER COOK INLET SALMON DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) allocated $281,000 to communities as
part of the 2018 East Side Set Gillnet (ESSN) and 2020 Upper Cook Inlet (UCI) salmon disasters; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is eligible to receive a one-time payment of $67,185.84; and,
WHEREAS, funds will go to the General Fund to be appropriated by council at a later date; and,
WHEREAS, acceptance of these funds is in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept the 2018 ESSN and 2020 UCI Salmon
Disaster Relief funds in the amount of $67,185.84.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 4TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024.
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Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Dave Swarner, Finance Officer
DATE: November 25, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution 2024-50 - 2018 East Side Set Gillnet and 2020 Upper Cook
Inlet Salmon Disaster
The memo request acceptance of $67,185.84 from the Pacific States Marine Fisheries
Commission (PSMFC) as part of the 2018 East Side Set Gillnet (ESSN) and 2020 Upper Cook
Inlet (UCI) salmon disasters.
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) allocated $281,000 to communities as part of
the 2018 East Side Set Gillnet (ESSN) and 2020 Upper Cook Inlet (UCI) salmon disasters. The
City of Kenai is eligible to receive a one-time payment of $67,185.84.
The spend plan authored by the Alaska Department of Fish and GAME (ADF&G) provides relief
in the form of direct payments to municipalities and boroughs impacted by the fishery disasters.
These communities rely heavily on revenue from UCI salmon landings and related economic
activities to support local services, including education, public works, ports and harbors. Under
the State’s Fishery Business tax, a 3% tax is applied to shore-based landings, with revenue
shared 50/50 between the State and municipalities/boroughs where the landings occur. In areas
with both a municipality and borough, the revenue is split equally between the two entities.
Thank you for your consideration.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-51
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ALTERNATIVE ALLOCATION METHOD FOR THE FY25 SHARED
FISHERIES BUSINESS TAX PROGRAM AND CERTIFYING THAT THIS ALLOCATION METHOD
FAIRLY REPRESENTS THE DISTRIBUTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS OF FISHERIES BUSINESS
ACTIVITY IN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AREA 14: COOK INLET AREA.
WHEREAS, Alaska Statute 29.60.450 requires that for a municipality to participate in the FY25 Shared
Fisheries Business Tax Program, the municipality must demonstrate to the Department of Community
and Economic Development that the municipality suffered significant effects during calendar year 2023
from fisheries business activities; and,
WHEREAS, regulation 3 AAC 134.060 provides the allocation method for available program funding to
eligible municipalities located within fisheries management areas; and,
WHEREAS, regulation 3 AAC 134.070 provides for the use, at the discretion of the Department of
Community and Economic Development, of alternative allocation methods which may be used within
fisheries management areas if all eligible municipalities within the area agree to use the method, and the
method incorporates some measure of the relative significant effect of fisheries business activity on the
respective municipalities in the area; and,
WHEREAS, utilization of the alternative allocation method under 3 AAC 134.070 is in the best interest of
the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. City Council proposes to use an alternative allocation method for allocation of FY25
funding available within FMA 14: Cook Inlet Area in agreement with all other municipalities in this area
participating in the FY25 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program.
Section 2. That the Council by this Resolution certifies that the following alternative allocation method
fairly represents the distribution of significant effects during 2023 of fisheries business activity in FMA 14:
Cook Inlet Area:
• That all municipalities share equally 50% of the allocation; all municipalities share the remaining
50% on a per capita basis.
Section 3. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 4TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024.
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Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: David Swarner, Finance Director
DATE: November 25, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2024-51 Adopting an Alternate Allocation Method for
FY25 Shared Fisheries Business Tax
The City receives revenue from the State of Alaska for fish tax collected by the State in two
different methods. The Department of Revenue (DOR) distributes “Raw Fish Tax,” fisheries
business taxes, fishery resource landing taxes, salmon marketing tax, and other seafood taxes
from licensed seafood processors, floating processors, and seafood exporters, to eligible
municipalities as prescribed in AS 43.77.060.
The second method by which the City receives fish tax revenue is through the Alaska Department
of Commerce Community and Economic Development (ADCCED) Shared Fisheries Business
Tax Program. ADCCED receives 50% of the undistributed Raw Fish Tax from the DOR to
distribute to impacted communities. For the Cook Inlet Fisheries Management Area, which the
City is a part of, the amount to be distributed in FY25 is $7,115.01. Eleven communities will
receive a portion of that amount with the City of Kenai estimated to receive $427.04.
There are two methods of allocation for the Shared Fisheries Business Tax. The first method
involves a lengthy application process in which the applicants must show the impact to their local
community of the fishing industry. Once impact is shown, half of the total amount to be distributed
($3,557.50 for FY2025) is divided equally amongst the communities, and the remaining half
($3,557.50 for FY2025) is distributed based upon the impact shown in their application.
The second method permits all communities in Fisheries Management Area to elect an alternate
method of allocation. This alternate method eliminates the lengthy community application
process. Since inception of the Share Fisheries Business Tax Program in fiscal year 1992, the
communities of the Cook Inlet Fisheries Management Area have selected the alternate allocation
method. A resolution like 2024-51 has been adopted every year since fiscal year 1992 and is a
required step to elect the alternate allocation method.
The alternate method elected by the Cook Inlet Fisheries Management Area for FY25 will again
include an equal distribution of one-half the total and the remaining half is distributed based upon
population of the community. The eleven communities in the Cook Inlet Fisheries Management
Area are Anchorage, Homer, Kachemak, Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Seldovia, Seward,
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Soldotna, Houston, and Palmer. Allocations to each community under the alternative allocation
method will be the following:
Anchorage $3,067.67 Kenai Peninsula Borough $925.92
Homer 408.83 Seward 379.92
Kachemak 362.01 Soldotna 398.58
Kenai 427.04 Houston 375.79
Seldovia 358.09 Palmer 411.16
Thank you for your consideration.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE MAYOR HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
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MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on November 20, 2024, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Vice Mayor Knackstedt called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Mayor Knackstedt led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor Sovala Kisena
Phil Daniel Deborah Sounart
Alex Douthit Victoria Askin
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Brian Gabriel, Mayor
Also in attendance were:
**Xiling Tanner, Student Representative
Terry Eubank, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
David Swarner, Finance Director
Stephanie Randall, Human Resource Director
Lee Frey, Public Works Director
Kathy Romain, Senior Services Director
Derek Ables, Airport Manager
Dave Ross, Police Chief
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Agenda and Consent Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Council Member Askin MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Council Member Daniel
SECONDED the motion.
The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items; there being no
one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
*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
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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 - None.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
Samantha Springer, Executive Director of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center provided
the Council with the 2025 Kenai Chamber of Commerce schedule, noting some events were not yet
assigned; she reminded everyone that Christmas Comes to Kenai is next week.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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)
MOTION:
Council Member Askin MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3440-2024. Council Member Sounart
SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard,
the public comment period was closed.
Gratitude was expressed for the Library staff pursuing funding opportunities.
VOTE:
YEA: Douthit, Askin, Knackstedt, Daniel, Sounart, Kisena
NAY: None
ABSENT: Gabriel
**Student Representative Tanner: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
2. Ordinance No. 3441-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Donation from Hilcorp Energy
Company to Assist with the Annual Area-Wide Senior Thanksgiving Dinner.
(Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Askin MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3441-2024. Council Member Douthit
SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard,
the public comment period was closed.
It was reported that there were 230 registered attendees so far; this was the eleventh year Hilcorp has
donated funding for the areawide Senior Thanksgiving Dinner; and Hilcorp would be filming a commercial
during the event, showcasing how they contribute to the community.
Gratitude was expressed for Hilcorp.
VOTE:
YEA: Askin, Knackstedt, Daniel, Sounart, Kisena, Douthit
NAY: None
ABSENT: Gabriel
**Student Representative Tanner: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
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3. 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)
MOTION:
Council Member Sounart MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3442-2024. Council Member Askin
SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard,
the public comment period was closed.
It was reported that with the implementation of amendments that were approved by Council last year
issues were identified that were not anticipated; this clarifies that step increases are effective on the first
day of a payroll period; and clarifies how qualification pay is applied to holiday and leave pay.
VOTE:
YEA: Knackstedt, Daniel, Sounart, Kisena, Douthit, Askin
NAY: None
ABSENT: Gabriel
**Student Representative Tanner: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
4. 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)
MOTION:
Council Member Askin MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3443-2024. Council Member Sounart
SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard,
the public comment period was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Daniel MOVED to amend the sixth whereas clause to read:
“Whereas, at its meeting on November 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended enactment.”
Council Member Douthit SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion PASSED, without objection.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Daniel, Sounart, Kisena, Douthit, Askin, Knackstedt
NAY: None
ABSENT: Gabriel
**Student Representative Tanner: Yea
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED.
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of November 6, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
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H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Limited Marijuana Cultivation License for
Grateful Bud LLC, DBA Grateful Bud LLC - License No. 16474. (City Clerk)
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Retail Marijuana Store License for KRC LLC,
DBA Kenai River Cannabis - License No. 17808. (City Clerk)
Approved by the consent agenda.
4. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Standard Marijuana Cultivation Facility
License for Shackleford Investments LLC, DBA Shackleford Investments LLC - License No.
31826. (City Clerk)
Approved by the consent agenda.
5. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Beverage Dispensary Tourism Liquor License
for Upper Deck LLC, DBA the Upper Deck - License No. 2993 (City Clerk)
Approved by the consent agenda.
6. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to the American Red Cross for Use of 475 Square Feet
of Office Space at the Alaska Regional Fire Training Facility. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
7. *Action/Approval - Assignment of Leases of Kenai City Lands as Requested by KNC Golf Inc.,
for Kenai Municipal Golf Course. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
8. *Action/Approval - Assignment of Lease of Airport Reserve Lands & Consent to Assignment for
Security Purposes as Requested by Schilling Rentals, LLC for Lot 5A, Block 1, FBO Sub. 2018
Replat. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
9. *Ordinance No. 3444-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security Passed through the State of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans’
Affairs to Hire a Contractor to Add a Cybersecurity Section to the City’s Emergency Operations
Plan. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for December 4, 2024.
10. Action/Approval - Council Confirmation of Mayoral Nominations to the City’s Commissions.
(Gabriel)
Airport Commission, Term January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027:
• Daniel Knesek
• Cody Whicker
Beautification Commission, Term January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027:
• Samantha Springer
• Brittney Hoffert
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Parks and Recreation Commission, Term January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027:
• Charlie Stephens
MOTION:
Council Member Askin MOVED to confirm the Mayoral Nominations to the City’s Commissions. Council
Member Sounart SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
11. Action/Approval - Council Confirmation of Mayoral Nominations to the Planning & Zoning
Commission. (Gabriel)
Term January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027:
• Jeff Twait
• Gwen Woodard
MOTION:
Council Member Douthit MOVED to confirm the Mayoral Nominations to the Planning & Zoning
Commission. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
12. Discussion - Scheduling a Capital Improvement Plan Joint Work Session. (Administration)
The Capital Improvement Plan Joint Work Session was scheduled for December 18, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
13. Discussion - Scheduling a Budget Goals Work Session. (Administration)
The Budget Goals Work Session was scheduled for December 4, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
I. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
Vice Mayor Knackstedt reported on the November 14, 2024 meeting, next meeting December 12, 2024.
2. Airport Commission
Vice Mayor Daniel reported on the November 14, 2024 meeting, next meeting December 12, 2024.
3. Harbor Commission
Council Member Kisena reported on the November 12, 2024 meeting, next meeting February 10, 2024.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
Council Member Douthit reported on the November 7, 2024 meeting, next meeting December 5, 2024.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
Council Member Askin reported on the November 13, 2024 meeting, next meeting November 27, 2024.
6. Beautification Commission
Council Member Askin reported on the November 19, 20254 meeting, next meeting January 14, 2024.
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR - None.
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager - City Manager Eubank reported on the following:
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• Public Land Sale is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024.
• Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application was unsuccessful, which is
common for first time applicants; efforts are underway for future application to include
supporting documents from organizations and letters of interest from Airlines; Alaska Airlines
has agreed to further discussion.
• Working with Kenaitze Indian Tribe on scheduling a Joint Work Session.
• Discussions with the State to amend the Beetle Kill Mitigation agreement to allow additional
phases of tree removal.
• Utility Forman Eric Jean has been promoted to the Assistant Public Works Director position.
• Currently recruiting for a public safety dispatcher, recreation center attendant, firefighter,
temporary equipment operation and two police officers.
• Brother’s Café will close operations on December 23; currently recruiting for a new
concessionaire.
• The City is receiving funding from the Cook Inlet Salmon Disaster.
• Thanked the Streets Crew for maintaining the City Roads.
2. City Attorney - No report.
3. City Clerk
• Commission Meetings are now livestreaming on the City YouTube channel.
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizen Comments (Public comments limited to (5) minutes per speaker)
Samantha Springer, Executive Director of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center thanked
the administration for helping prevent vehicles from using the parking lot as a road; she recommended
eventually closing the parking lot entrance from the Kenai Spur Hwy.
2. Council Comments
Council Member Douthit reminded everyone of the challenges with cold weather, to plug in your vehicles
and make sure you have a safety kit in your car.
Student Representative Tanner provided a summary of events for Connections Homeschool including
Career Talks, preparing Thanksgiving boxes and a Christmas music program; Kenai Alternative has a
Christmas Giving Tree; and summarized the upcoming sports events for Kenai Central Highschool.
Council Member Sounart wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Askin stated she enjoyed attending the Kenai Alternative Highschool Thanksgiving
luncheon and was looking forward to serving dinner the during the Annual Area-Wide Senior
Thanksgiving Dinner.
Council Member Daniel wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Kisena wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and reminded everyone to not only
check their vehicle safety kits but also check their spare tires.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt reported attending the Veterans events at Mountain View Elementary and the
American Legion Post 20; attending the Boys and Girls Club Annual Fundraiser, noting during the outcry
auction nearly $100,000 was raised for sponsorships.
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M. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None.
N. PENDING ITEMS - None.
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of November 20, 2024.
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC
City Clerk
** The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive
session discussion. Advisory votes will not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes
will be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council
meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Shellie Saner, City Clerk
DATE: November 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Action/Approval – Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant Liquor License
Renewal
The following establishment has submitted an application to the Alcohol and Marijuana Control
Office (AMCO) for a renewal of license:
Applicant: Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant LLC
D/B/A: Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant
License Type: Restaurant / Eating Place
License No.: 5859
Pursuant to KMC 2.40, a review of City accounts has been completed on the applicants and they
have satisf ied all obligations to the City. With the approval of Council, a letter of non-objection to
the liquor license renewal will be forwarded to the ABC Board and the applicants.
Your consideration is appreciated.
City of Kenai I 210 ~idalgo Ave , Kenai , AK 99611-7794 I 907.283.7535 I www.kenai .city
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Department of Commerce, Community,
and Economic Development
ALCOHOL & MARIJUANA CONTROL OFFICE
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1600
Anchorage, AK 99501
Main: 907.269.0350
October 15, 2024
From: Alcohol.licensing@alaska.gov ; amco.localgovernmentonly@alaska.gov
Licensee: Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant LLC
DBA: Los Compadres Mexica Restaurant
VIA email: LosCompadresRestaurant19@gmail.com
CC: None
Local Government 1: Kenai
Local Government 2: Kenai Peninsula Borough
Via Email: micheleturner@kpb.us; jkasper@kpb.us; sessert@kpb.us; mjenkins@kpb.us; nscarlett@kpb.us;
mboehmler@kpb.us; rraidmae@kpb.us; slopez@kpb.us; bcarter@kpb.us; jrasor@kpb.us;
cityclerk@kenai.city
Community Council: n/a
Via Email:
Re: Restaurant / Eating Place #5859 Combined Renewal Notice
License Number: #5859
License Type: Restaurant / Eating Place
Licensee: Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant LLC
Doing Business As: Los Compadres Mexica Restaurant
Physical Address: 10672 Kenai Spur Hwy #108 Kenai, AK 99611
Designated Licensee: Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant LLC
Phone Number: (907) 252‐1813; (907) 252‐4828; (907) 283‐8799
Email Address: LosCompadresRestaurant19@gmail.com
☒ License Renewal Application ☐ Endorsement Renewal Application
Dear Licensee:
Our staff has reviewed your application after receiving your application and required fees. Your renewal
documents appear to be in order, and I have determined that your application is complete for purposes of
AS 04.11.510, and AS 04.11.520.
HE STATE
01ALASKA
GOVERNOR MIKE DU LEAVY
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Your application is now considered complete and will be sent electronically to the local governing body(ies),
your community council if your proposed premises is in Anchorage or certain locations in the Matanuska‐
Susitna Borough, and to any non‐profit agencies who have requested notification of applications. The local
governing body(ies) will have 60 days to protest the renewal of your license.
Your application will be scheduled for the November 19th, 2024 board meeting for Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board consideration. The address and call‐in number for the meeting will be posted on our home page. The
board will not grant or deny your application at the meeting unless your local government waives its right to
protest per AS 04.11.480(a).
Please feel free to contact us through the Alcohol.licensing@alaska.gov email address if you have any
questions.
Dear Local Government:
We have received completed renewal applications for the above listed licenses within your jurisdiction. This
is the notice required under AS 04.11.480. A local governing body may protest the issuance, renewal,
relocation, or transfer to another person of a license with one or more endorsement, or issuance of an
endorsement by sending the director and the applicant a protest and the reasons for the protest in a clear
and concise statement within 60 days of the date of the notice of filing of the application. A protest
received after the 60‐day period may not be accepted by the board, and no event may a protest cause the
board to reconsider an approved renewal, relocation, or transfer.
To protest any application(s) referenced above, please submit your written protest for each within 60 days
to AMCO and provide proof of service upon the applicant and proof that the applicant has had reasonable
opportunity to defend the application before the meeting of the local governing body.
If you have any questions, please email amco.localgovernmentonly@alaska.gov.
Dear Community Council (Municipality of Anchorage and Mat‐Su Borough only)
We have received a completed renewal application for the above listed license (see attached application
documents) within your jurisdiction. This letter serves to provide written notice to the above referenced
entities regarding the above application, as required under AS 04.11.310(b) and AS 04.11.525.
Please contact the local governing body with jurisdiction over the proposed premises for information
regarding review of this application. Comments or objections you may have about the application should
first be presented to the local governing body.
If you have any questions, please email Alcohol.licensing@alaska.gov
Sincerely,
Alysha Pacarro, Licensing Examiner II
For
Lizzie Kubitz, Acting Director
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Action History (UTC-08 :00)
Submit
Approve
Approve
Approve
Approve
Approve
Approve
Approve
Approve
Approve
by Meghan Thibodeau 10/21/2024 10 :20 :39 AM (Form Submission)
by David Ross 10/21/2024 10:36 :07 AM (Police Department Review)
• The task was assigned to David Ross . The due date is: October 30, 2024 5:00 PM
10/21/2024 10:20:42 AM
by Brandon McElrea 10/21/2024 10:40:27 AM (Lands Review)
" No Code violations .
• The task was assigned to Brandon McElrea . The due date is : October 30, 2024 5:00 PM
10/21/2024 10:20:42 AM
by Tina Williamson 10/21/2024 1 :24:07 PM (Finance Asst Review)
• The task was assigned to Tina Williamson . The due date is: October 30 , 2024 5 :00 PM
10/21/2024 10:20:42 AM
by Cindy Herr 10/21/2024 4:39 :42 PM (Legal Asst Review)
" No monies owed in restitution or traffic fines.
• The task was assigned to Cindy Herr. The due date is: October 30 , 2024 5:00 PM
10/21/2024 10:20:42 AM
by Scott Bloom 10/21/2024 4 :42:11 PM (Legal Review)
• The task was assigned to City_Attorney. The due date is: October 30, 2024 5:00 PM
10/21/2024 4:39:43 PM
• Scott Bloom assigned the task to Scott Bloom 10/21/2024 4:42 :06 PM
by Kevin Buettner 10/21/2024 5 :06:01 PM (P&Z Department Review)
• The task was assigned to Planning_Director . The due date is: October 30, 2024 5:00 PM
10/21/2024 4 :39:43 PM
• Kevin Buettner assigned the task to Kevin Buettner 10/21/2024 4:52:59 PM
by David Swarner 10/21/2024 5 :53:07 PM (Finance Review)
• The task was assigned to David Swarner. The due date is: October 30, 2024 5:00 PM
10/21/2024 4 :39:42 PM
by Joe Fisher 11/6/2024 9:05 : 16 AM (Building Official Review)
• The task was assigned to Joe Fisher. The due date is : October 30 , 2024 5 :00 PM
10/21/2024 10 :20:41 AM
by Jeremy Hamilton 11/15/2024 5 :41 :01 PM (Fire Marshall Review)
• The task was assigned to Jeremy Hamilton. The due date is : October 30, 2024 5:00 PM
10/21/2024 10 :20:41 AM
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AMCO License Application
Date
10/21/2024
Establishment Information
License Type
Restaurant/ Eating Place
Licensee
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant LLC
Doing Business As
Los Compadres Mexica Restaurant
Premises Address
10672 Kenai Spur Hwy #108
Contact Information
Contact Licensee
Mario Rincon
Contact Phone No.
907-252-1813
Additional Contact Information
Name
James Duffield
Phone No.
907-283-2203
Documents
File Upload
City, State
Kenai, AK
5859_2024-10-18_ABC_Non_ Obj_Letter.pdf
Contact Email
loscompadresrestaurant19@gmail.com
Email
jmjtaxak@gmail.com
License# dba Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant -AB-17.pdf
License#5859 dba Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant -Alcohol
Combined Renewal Notice .pdf
220.37KB
212 .61KB
345.73KB
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144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK 99669 | (P) 907-714-2160 | (F) 907-714-2388 | www.kpb.us
Office of the Borough Clerk
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Sent via email: cityclerk@kenai.city
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
City of Kenai
RE: Non-Objection of Application
Dear Ms. Saner,
This serves to advise that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has reviewed the above referenced
application and has no objection.
Should you have any questions, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to let us
know.
Sincerely,
Michele Turner, CMC
Borough Clerk
cc: loscompadresrestaurant19@gmail.com;
mailto:amco.localgovernmentonly@alaska.gov
Licensee/Applicant : Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant, LLC
Business Name : Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant, LLC
License Type : Restaurant/Eating Places
License Location : 10672 Kenai Spur Highway, Suite 108, Kenai, AK 99611,
City of Kenai
License No. : 5859
Application Type : License Renewal
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
FROM: Brandon McElrea, Planning Technician
DATE: November 12, 2024
SUBJECT: Action/Approval – Ninety (90) Day Extension of Special Use Permit to
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska for Vehicle Parking
On August 07, 2024, City Council approved a Special Use Permit (SUP) to Cook Inlet Natural
Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA) for vehicle parking and temporary boardwalk construction on an
approximately 0.81 (35,284 square feet) portion of Tract E, Boat Ramp Subdivision, located at
1320 Bridge Access Road (Exhibit A) for the purpose of employee parking adjacent to their well
pad. CINGSA was granted two (2) drilling permits earlier this year at the adjacent well pad
necessitating more parking than the well pad site can accommodate.
An initial term of 143 days was granted, beginning August 10, 2024 and ending December 31,
2024. On November 8, 2024, CINGSA requested an additional ninety (90) days use while they
complete their drilling operations on the adjacent well pad. The additional ninety (90) days would
change the end of term date from December 31, 2024 to March 31, 2025, and require an
additional fee. CINGSA agrees that the conditions of the current SUP will not change. CINGSA
has held and been in compliance with a Conditional Use Permit on the adjacent well pad site
since 2010 (PZ10-42).
The subject parcel is within the Working Waterfront (WW) Zoning District. The ninety (90) day
extension fee of $1,057.50 was calculated using the Kenai Peninsula Borough assessed value,
formulated by the value per square foot, the proposed area of use, the length of use, and the City
of Kenai current land lease rate (Exhibit B-2).
If the City Council approves the Extension of Special Use Permit, the City Manager will be
authorized to execute the Special Use Permit Extension Agreement for the use of employee
parking and boardwalk construction to Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Attachments
Special Use Permit Extension Agreement
Exhibit A – Aerial Map
Exhibit B-2 – Rate Calculation
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT
AGREEMENT EXTENSION
The CITY OF KENAI (City), for the consideration, and pursuant to the conditions set out below,
hereby grants to COOK INLET NATURAL GAS STORAGE ALASKA (PERMITTEE), whose
address is 1377 Beaver Loop Road, Kenai Alaska 99611, the non-exclusive right to use
approximately 0.81 acres (35,284 square feet) of area as described below (Exhibit A):
Approximately 35,284 square foot portion of Tract E, Boat Ramp Subdivision (1320
Bridge Access Road; Parcel ID: 04945009).
1. TERM 1. This special use permit shall be for 143 days from August 10, 2024 to December
31, 2024.
2. TERM 1 PERMIT FEE. The Permittee shall be charged a one-time permit fee (Exhibit B)
of $1680.25 plus applicable sales tax.
3. TERM 2. This extension of time to Term 1 shall be for ninety (90) days, from January 1,
2025 to March 31, 2025
4. TERM 2 PERMIT FEE. The Permittee shall be charged a one-time permit extension fee
(exhibit B-2) of $1,057.50 plus applicable sales tax.
The permit fees must be paid prior to the use of the subject parcel.
Checks, bank drafts, or postal money orders shall be made payable to the City of Kenai and
delivered to the City Hall, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611.
In addition to the permit fee specified above, the Permittee agrees to pay to the appropriate parties
all levies, assessments, and charges as hereinafter provided:
A. Sales tax nor enforced, or levied in the future, computed upon the permit fee
payable in monthly installments whether said fee is paid on a monthly or yearly
basis;
B. All necessary licenses and permits; all lawful taxes and assessments which, during
the term hereof may become a lien upon or which may be levied by the State,
Borough, City, or by any other tax levying body, upon any taxable possessory right
which Permittee may have in or to the Premises by reason of its use or occupancy
or by reason of the terms of this Permit, provided however, that nothing herein
contained shall prevent Permittee from contesting any increase in such tax or
assessment through procedures provided by law.
C. Interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum and penalties of ten percent
(10%) of any amount of money owed under this Special Use Permit which are not
paid on or before the due date.
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D. Costs and expenses incident to this Special Use Permit, including but not limited
to recording costs.
5. USE. The use by the Permittee of the Premises is limited to the purpose of Vehicle Parking
and Temporary Boardwalk Construction. This use is subject to City, Borough, and State
laws and regulations and the reasonable administrative actions of the City for the
protection and maintenance of the Premises and of adjacent and contiguous lands or
facilities. Use of the Premises is subject to the following conditions:
A. Permittee shall use the Premises only for vehicle parking.
B. Vehicles must be parked in a manner that will not limit sight lines or create other
unsafe driving conditions on adjacent rights-of-way.
C. Temporary boardwalk will be constructed in such a manner as to be easily
removed by the Permittee at the expiration of this Permit.
D. The premises shall be returned to its current condition prior to the end of the term
of this Special Use Permit. This shall include the removal of any trash or debris.
E. Permittee is responsible for snow removal and storage.
F. Vehicles shall be maintained such that there will not be oil or other hazardous fluids
leaking onto the premises.
G. The Permittee shall follow requirements of the City Fire Marshal and allow City
staff to inspect the premises if requested.
6. INSURANCE. Permittee shall secure and keep in force adequate insurance, as stated
below, to protect City and Permittee.
A. Commercial General Liability Insurance, including Premises, all operations,
property damage, personal injury and death, broad-form contractual, with a per-
occurrence limit of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit. The policy must
name the City as an additional insured.
B. Worker’s Compensation Insurance with coverage for all employees engaged in
work under this Permit or at the Premises as required by AS 23.30.045. Permittee
is further responsible to provide Worker’s Compensation Insurance for any
subcontractor who directly or indirectly provides services to Permittee under this
Permit.
C. Commercial Automobile Coverage with not less than $1,000,000 combined single
limit per occurrence. This insurance must cover all owned, hired, and non-owned
motor vehicles the Permittee uses for snow moving and storage activities to, from,
or on the Premises. The policy must name the City as an additional insured.
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D. All insurance required must meet the following additional requirements:
i. All policies will be by a company/corporation currently rated “A-” or better
by A.M. Best.
ii. Permittee shall submit to the City proof of continuous insurance coverage
in the form of insurance policies, certificates, endorsements, or a
combination thereof, and signed by a person authorized by the insurer to
bind coverage on its behalf.
iii. Permittee shall request a waiver of subrogation against City from
Permittee’s insurer and the waiver of subrogation, where possible, shall be
provided at no cost to City.
iv. Provide the City with notification at least 30 days before any termination,
cancellation, or material change in insurance coverage of any policy
required hereunder.
v. Evidence of insurance coverage must be submitted within 30 days of the
effective date of the Special Use Permit. The effective date of the insurance
shall be no later than August 10, 2024.
vi. This insurance shall be primary and exclusive of any other insurance
carried by the City of Kenai. This insurance shall be maintained in force by
Permittee at all times during the term of this Special Use Permit.
7. INDEMNITY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. The Permittee shall
fully indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Kenai, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers at its own expense from and against any and all actions,
damages, costs, liability, claims, losses, judgments, penalties, including reasonable
Attorney’s fees of or for liability for any wrongful or negligent acts, errors, or omissions of
the Permittee, its officers, agents or employees, or any subcontractor under this Permit.
The Permittee shall not be required to defend or indemnify the City for any claims of or
liability for any wrongful or negligent act, error, or omission solely due to the independent
negligence of the City. If there is a claim of or liability for the joint negligence of the
Permittee and the independent negligence of the City, the indemnification and hold
harmless obligation shall be apportioned on a comparative fault basis. Apportionment shall
be established upon final determination of the percentage of fault. If any such
determination is by settlement, the percentage of fault attributed to each party for purposes
of this indemnification provision shall only be binding upon the parties included in the
settlement agreement. “Permittee” and “City” as used in this article include the employees,
agents, officers, directors, and other contractors who are directly responsible, respectively,
for each party. The term “independent negligence of the City” is negligence other than in
the City’s selection, administration, monitoring, or controlling of the Permittee.
8. PERMITTEE’S OBLIGATION TO PREVENT AND REMOVE LIENS. Permittee will not
permit any liens, including mechanic’s, laborer’s, construction, supplier’s, mining, or any
other liens obtainable or available under existing law, to stand against the Premises or
improvements on the Premises for any labor or material furnished to Permittee or to any
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related entity or claimed entity. The Permittee shall have the right to provide a bond as
contemplated by State of Alaska law and contest the validity or amount of any such lien
or claimed lien. Upon the final determination of the lien or claim for lien, the Permittee will
immediately pay any judgment rendered with all proper costs and charges and shall have
such lien released or judgment satisfied at Permittee’s own expense.
9. PERSONALTY. Permittee shall remove any and all personal property, including all
vehicles, from the Premises at the termination of this Permit. Personal property placed or
used upon the Premises and not removed upon termination of this Permit will be removed
and/or impounded by the City. Property removed or impounded by the City may be
redeemed by the owner thereof only upon the payment to the City of the costs of removal
plus a storage fee of $25 per day. The City of Kenai is not responsible for any damage to
or theft of any personalty of Permittee or its customers.
10. FORBEARANCE. Failure to insist upon a strict compliance with the terms, conditions,
and/or any requirement herein contained, or referred to, shall not constitute or be
construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the right to exercise such terms, conditions, or
requirements.
11. TERMINATION, DEFAULT. This Permit may be terminated by either party hereto by
giving 30 days advance written notice to the other party. The City may terminate the Permit
immediately, or upon notice shorter than 30 days, to protect public health and safety. The
City may also terminate this Permit immediately, or upon notice shorter than 30 days, due
to a failure of Permittee to comply with conditions and terms of this Permit, which failure
remains uncured after notice by City to Permittee providing Permittee with a reasonable
time period to correct the violation or breach.
12. NO DISCRIMINATION. Permittee will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, or sex against any patron, employee, applicant for
employment, or other person or group of persons in any manner prohibited by federal or
State law. Permittee recognizes the right of the City to take any action necessary to
enforce this requirement.
13. ASSIGNMENT. Permittee may not assign, by grant or implication, the whole any part of
this Permit, the Premises, or any improvement on the Premises without the written consent
of the City. Unless the City specifically releases the Permittee in writing, the City may hold
the Permittee responsible for performing any obligation under this permit which an
assignee fails to perform.
14. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. Permittee shall provide all proper safeguards and shall assume
all risks incurred in its activities on the Premises and its exercise of the privileges granted
in this Permit.
15. NO JOINT VENTURE. The City shall not be construed or held to be a partner or joint
venturer of Permittee in the conduct of its business or activities on the Premises.
16. SURVIVAL. The obligations and duties of Permittee under paragraphs 5 and 6 of this
Permit shall survive the cancellation, termination, or expiration of this Permit.
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17. AUTHORITY. By signing this Permit, Permittee represents that is has read this
agreements and consents to be bound by the terms and conditions herein and that the
person signing this Permit is duly authorized by the business to bind the business
hereunder.
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska CITY OF KENAI
By:______________________________ By:_______________________________
Stan Saner Date: Terry Eubank Date:
Supervisor, CINGSA City Manager of Kenai
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
STATE OF ALASKA )
) ss
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ____day of ________, 2024, the foregoing instrument was
acknowledged before me by Terry Eubank, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, an Alaska
home rule municipality, on behalf of the City.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
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STATE OF ALASKA )
) ss
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ____day of ________, 2024, the foregoing instrument was
acknowledged before me by Stan Saner, Supervisor for Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska,
an Alaskan corporation, on behalf of the company.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
ATTEST:
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
SEAL:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scott M. Bloom, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT B-2
Use Rate Calculation
Parcel Size (Square feet) 285,318
KPB Assessed Value $432,600
$432,600
÷
285,318
Value per Square Foot $1.52
X
Proposed Special Use Area (Square Feet) 35,284
Value of Special Use Area $53,631.68
Current COK Annual Lease Rate 8%
Annual Lease Amount (ALA) $4,290.53
Daily Lease Amount (ALA ÷ 365) $11.75
X
Proposed Special Use Term (Days) 90
Proposed Special Use Fee $1,057.50
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
FROM: Brandon McElrea, Planning Technician
DATE: November 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Action /Approval – Special Use Permit for Snow Storage for Schilling
Alaska, Inc.
Schilling Alaska, Inc. (“Schilling”) has requested a Special Use Permit to store snow on
approximately 7,500 square feet on Tract C of Daubenspeck Property Subdivision, located at 170
Bridge Access Road. Schilling has been granted special use permits for the Uptown Motel to
store snow since 2018. Schilling has been compliant with the terms of their special use permit.
The proposed permit fee is $482.00 plus applicable sales tax for certain periods in 2025, a six-
month period from January through April, and November through December 2025.
Schilling will be required to carry adequate insurance, use the premises only for snow storage,
store snow in a manner that would not limit sight lines for drivers or impact City snow clearing,
and remove any trash or debris remaining after the snow has melted, such that the premises are
returned to their initial condition.
If City Council approves the Special Use Permit, the City Manager will be authorized to execute
the Special Use Permit Agreement.
Thank you for your consideration.
Attachments
Location Map
Special Use Permit Agreement
City of Kenai I 210 ~idalgo Ave , Kenai , AK 99611-7794 I 907.283.7535 I www.kenai .city
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT
The CITY OF KENAI (City), for the consideration, and pursuant to the conditions set out below,
hereby grants to SCHILLING ALASKA, INC. (PERMITTEE), the non-exclusive right to use 7,500
square feet of area as described below:
TRACT C, DAUBENSPECK PROPERTY SUBDIVISION
and as further shown in the attached Location Map.
1. TERM. This special use permit shall be for approximately six (6) months from January 1,
2024 to April 30, 2025, and from November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
2. PERMIT FEES. The Permittee shall be charged an annual permit fee of $482.00 plus
applicable sales tax.
The Permittee shall pay the City the permit fee on or before January 1, 2025.
Checks, bank drafts, or postal money orders shall be made payable to the City of Kenai and
delivered to the City Hall, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611.
In addition to the permit fee specified above, the Permittee agrees to pay to the appropriate parties
all levies, assessments, and charges as hereinafter provided:
A. Sales tax nor enforced, or levied in the future, computed upon the permit fee
payable in monthly installments whether said fee is paid on a monthly or yearly
basis;
B. All necessary licenses and permits; all lawful taxes and assessments which, during
the term hereof may become a lien upon or which may be levied by the State,
Borough, City, or by any other tax levying body, upon any taxable possessory right
which Permittee may have in or to the Premises by reason of its use or occupancy
or by reason of the terms of this Permit, provided however, that nothing herein
contained shall prevent Permittee from contesting any increase in such tax or
assessment through procedures provided by law.
C. Interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum and penalties of ten percent
(10%) of any amount of money owed under this Special Use Permit which are not
paid on or before the due date.
D. Costs and expenses incident to this Special Use Permit, including but not limited
to recording costs.
3. USE. The use by the Permittee of the Premises is limited to the purpose of Snow Storage.
This use is subject to City, Borough, and State laws and regulations and the reasonable
administrative actions of the City for the protection and maintenance of the Premises and
of adjacent and contiguous lands or facilities. Use of the Premises is subject to the
following conditions:
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A. Permittee shall use the Premises only for snow storage.
B. Snow must be stored in a manner that will not limit sight lines or create other unsafe
driving conditions on adjacent right-of-ways.
C. The premises shall be returned to its current condition prior to the end of the term
of this Special Use Permit. This shall include the removal of any trash or debris
that remains after the snow has melted in the spring. Failure to do so will result in
Permittee being ineligible for future Special Use Permits for snow storage.
D. Snow must be stored in a manner that will not impact any City snow clearing or
moving activities.
4. INSURANCE. Permittee shall secure and keep in force adequate insurance, as stated
below, to protect City and Permittee. Where specific limits are stated, the limits are the
minimum acceptable limits. If Permittee’s insurance policy contains higher limits, the City
is entitled to coverage to the extent of the higher limits.
A. Garage Liability or Commercial General Liability Insurance, including Premises, all
operations, property damage, personal injury and death, broad-form contractual,
with a per-occurrence limit of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit. The
policy must name the City as an additional insured.
B. Worker’s Compensation Insurance with coverage for all employees engaged in
work under this Permit or at the Premises as required by AS 23.30.045. Permittee
is further responsible to provide Worker’s Compensation Insurance for any
subcontractor who directly or indirectly provides services to Permittee under this
Permit.
C. Commercial Automobile Coverage with not less than $1,000,000 combined single
limit per occurrence. This insurance must cover all owned, hired, and non-owned
motor vehicles the Permittee uses for snow moving and storage activities to, from,
or on the Premises. The policy must name the City as an additional insured.
D. All insurance required must meet the following additional requirements:
i. All policies will be by a company/corporation currently rated “A-” or better
by A.M. Best.
ii. Permittee shall submit to the City proof of continuous insurance coverage
in the form of insurance policies, certificates, endorsements, or a
combination thereof, and signed by a person authorized by the insurer to
bind coverage on its behalf.
iii. Permittee shall request a waiver of subrogation against City from
Permittee’s insurer and the waiver of subrogation, where possible, shall be
provided at no cost to City.
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iv. Provide the City with notification at least 30 days before any termination,
cancellation, or material change in insurance coverage of any policy
required hereunder.
v. Evidence of insurance coverage must be submitted within 30 days of the
effective date of the Special Use Permit. The effective date of the insurance
shall be no later than January 1, 2025.
vi. This insurance shall be primary and exclusive of any other insurance
carried by the City of Kenai. This insurance shall be without limitation on
the time within which the resulting loss, damage, or injury is actually
sustained.
5. INDEMNITY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. The Permittee shall
fully indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Kenai, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers at its own expense from and against any and all actions,
damages, costs, liability, claims, losses, judgments, penalties, including reasonable
Attorney’s fees of or for liability for any wrongful or negligent acts, errors, or omissions of
the Permittee, its officers, agents or employees, or any subcontractor under this Permit.
The Permittee shall not be required to defend or indemnify the City for any claims of or
liability for any wrongful or negligent act, error, or omission solely due to the independent
negligence of the City. If there is a claim of or liability for the joint negligence of the
Permittee and the independent negligence of the City, the indemnification and hold
harmless obligation shall be apportioned on a comparative fault basis. Apportionment shall
be established upon final determination of the percentage of fault. If any such
determination is by settlement, the percentage of fault attributed to each party for purposes
of this indemnification provision shall only be binding upon the parties included in the
settlement agreement. “Permittee” and “City” as used in this article include the employees,
agents, officers, directors, and other contractors who are directly responsible, respectively,
for each party. The term “independent negligence of the City” is negligence other than in
the City’s selection, administration, monitoring, or controlling of the Permittee.
6. PERMITTEE’S OBLIGATION TO PREVENT AND REMOVE LIENS. Permittee will not
permit any liens, including mechanic’s, laborer’s, construction, supplier’s, mining, or any
other liens obtainable or available under existing law, to stand against the Premises or
improvements on the Premises for any labor or material furnished to Permittee or to any
related entity or claimed entity. The Permittee shall have the right to provide a bond as
contemplated by State of Alaska law and contest the validity or amount of any such lien
or claimed lien. Upon the final determination of the lien or claim for lien, the Permittee will
immediately pay any judgment rendered with all proper costs and charges and shall have
such lien released or judgment satisfied at Permittee’s own expense.
7. PERSONALTY. Permittee shall remove any and all personal property, including all
vehicles, from the Premises at the termination of this Permit. Personal property placed or
used upon the Premises and not removed upon termination of this Permit will be removed
and/or impounded by the City. Property removed or impounded by the City may be
redeemed by the owner thereof only upon the payment to the City of the costs of removal
plus a storage fee of $25 per day. The City of Kenai is not responsible for any damage to
or theft of any personalty of Permittee or its customers.
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8. FORBEARANCE. Failure to insist upon a strict compliance with the terms, conditions,
and/or any requirement herein contained, or referred to, shall not constitute or be
construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the right to exercise such terms, conditions, or
requirements.
9. TERMINATION, DEFAULT. This Permit may be terminated by either party hereto by
giving 30 days advance written notice to the other party. The City may terminate the Permit
immediately, or upon notice shorter than 30 days, to protect public health and safety. The
City may also terminate this Permit immediately, or upon notice shorter than 30 days, due
to a failure of Permittee to comply with conditions and terms of this Permit, which failure
remains uncured after notice by City to Permittee providing Permittee with a reasonable
time period to correct the violation or breach.
10. NO DISCRIMINATION. Permittee will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, or sex against any patron, employee, applicant for
employment, or other person or group of persons in any manner prohibited by federal or
State law. Permittee recognizes the right of the City to take any action necessary to
enforce this requirement.
11. ASSIGNMENT. Permittee may not assign, by grant or implication, the whole any part of
this Permit, the Premises, or any improvement on the Premises without the written consent
of the City. Unless the City specifically releases the Permittee in writing, the City may hold
the Permittee responsible for performing any obligation under this permit which an
assignee fails to perform.
12. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. Permittee shall provide all proper safeguards and shall assume
all risks incurred in its activities on the Premises and its exercise of the privileges granted
in this Permit.
13. NO JOINT VENTURE. The City shall not be construed or held to be a partner or joint
venturer of Permittee in the conduct of its business or activities on the Premises.
14. SURVIVAL. The obligations and duties of Permittee under paragraphs 5 and 6 of this
Permit shall survive the cancellation, termination, or expiration of this Permit.
15. AUTHORITY. By signing this Permit, Permittee represents that is has read this
agreements and consents to be bound by the terms and conditions herein and that the
person signing this Permit is duly authorized by the business to bind the business
hereunder.
CITY OF KENAI SCHILLING ALASKA, INC.
By:____________________________ By:_______________________________
Terry Eubank David Schilling
City Manager President
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
STATE OF ALASKA )
) ss
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ____day of ________, 2024, the foregoing instrument was
acknowledged before me by Terry Eubank, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, an Alaska
home rule municipality, on behalf of the City.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
STATE OF ALASKA )
) ss
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ____day of ________, 2024, the foregoing instrument was
acknowledged before me by David Schilling, Director of Schilling Alaska, Inc., an Alaska
Corporation, on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
ATTEST:
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
SEAL:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
FROM: Brandon McElrea, Planning Technician
DATE: November 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Action /Approval – Special Use Permit for Snow Storage for Alaska
Sure Seal, Inc.
Alaska Sure Seal, Inc. (“Sure Seal”) has requested a Special Use Permit to store snow on
approximately 7,500 square feet on Tract C of Daubenspeck Property Subdivision, located at 170
Bridge Access Road. Sure Seal was granted a special use permit to store snow this year. Sure
Seal has been compliant with the terms of their special use permit this year. The proposed permit
fee is $482.00 plus applicable sales tax for certain periods in 2025, a six-month period from
January through April, and November through December 2025.
Sure Seal will be required to carry adequate insurance, use the premises only for snow storage,
store snow in a manner that would not limit sight lines for drivers or impact City snow clearing,
and remove any trash or debris remaining after the snow has melted, such that the premises are
returned to their initial condition.
If City Council approves the Special Use Permit, the City Manager will be authorized to execute
the Special Use Permit Agreement.
Thank you for your consideration.
Attachments
Location Map
Special Use Permit Agreement
City of Kenai I 210 ~idalgo Ave , Kenai , AK 99611-7794 I 907.283.7535 I www.kenai .city
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT
The CITY OF KENAI (City), for the consideration, and pursuant to the conditions set out below,
hereby grants to ALASKA SURE SEAL, INC. (PERMITTEE), the non-exclusive right to use 7,500
square feet of area as described below:
TRACT C, DAUBENSPECK PROPERTY SUBDIVISION
and as further shown in the attached Location Map.
1. TERM. This special use permit shall be for approximately six (6) months from January 1,
2024 to April 30, 2025, and from November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
2. PERMIT FEES. The Permittee shall be charged an annual permit fee of $482.00 plus
applicable sales tax.
The Permittee shall pay the City the permit fee on or before January 1, 2025.
Checks, bank drafts, or postal money orders shall be made payable to the City of Kenai and
delivered to the City Hall, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611.
In addition to the permit fee specified above, the Permittee agrees to pay to the appropriate parties
all levies, assessments, and charges as hereinafter provided:
A. Sales tax nor enforced, or levied in the future, computed upon the permit fee
payable in monthly installments whether said fee is paid on a monthly or yearly
basis;
B. All necessary licenses and permits; all lawful taxes and assessments which, during
the term hereof may become a lien upon or which may be levied by the State,
Borough, City, or by any other tax levying body, upon any taxable possessory right
which Permittee may have in or to the Premises by reason of its use or occupancy
or by reason of the terms of this Permit, provided however, that nothing herein
contained shall prevent Permittee from contesting any increase in such tax or
assessment through procedures provided by law.
C. Interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum and penalties of ten percent
(10%) of any amount of money owed under this Special Use Permit which are not
paid on or before the due date.
D. Costs and expenses incident to this Special Use Permit, including but not limited
to recording costs.
3. USE. The use by the Permittee of the Premises is limited to the purpose of Snow Storage.
This use is subject to City, Borough, and State laws and regulations and the reasonable
administrative actions of the City for the protection and maintenance of the Premises and
of adjacent and contiguous lands or facilities. Use of the Premises is subject to the
following conditions:
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A. Permittee shall use the Premises only for snow storage.
B. Snow must be stored in a manner that will not limit sight lines or create other unsafe
driving conditions on adjacent right-of-ways.
C. The premises shall be returned to its current condition prior to the end of the term
of this Special Use Permit. This shall include the removal of any trash or debris
that remains after the snow has melted in the spring. Failure to do so will result in
Permittee being ineligible for future Special Use Permits for snow storage.
D. Snow must be stored in a manner that will not impact any City snow clearing or
moving activities.
4. INSURANCE. Permittee shall secure and keep in force adequate insurance, as stated
below, to protect City and Permittee. Where specific limits are stated, the limits are the
minimum acceptable limits. If Permittee’s insurance policy contains higher limits, the City
is entitled to coverage to the extent of the higher limits.
A. Garage Liability or Commercial General Liability Insurance, including Premises, all
operations, property damage, personal injury and death, broad-form contractual,
with a per-occurrence limit of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit. The
policy must name the City as an additional insured.
B. Worker’s Compensation Insurance with coverage for all employees engaged in
work under this Permit or at the Premises as required by AS 23.30.045. Permittee
is further responsible to provide Worker’s Compensation Insurance for any
subcontractor who directly or indirectly provides services to Permittee under this
Permit.
C. Commercial Automobile Coverage with not less than $1,000,000 combined single
limit per occurrence. This insurance must cover all owned, hired, and non-owned
motor vehicles the Permittee uses for snow moving and storage activities to, from,
or on the Premises. The policy must name the City as an additional insured.
D. All insurance required must meet the following additional requirements:
i. All policies will be by a company/corporation currently rated “A-” or better
by A.M. Best.
ii. Permittee shall submit to the City proof of continuous insurance coverage
in the form of insurance policies, certificates, endorsements, or a
combination thereof, and signed by a person authorized by the insurer to
bind coverage on its behalf.
iii. Permittee shall request a waiver of subrogation against City from
Permittee’s insurer and the waiver of subrogation, where possible, shall be
provided at no cost to City.
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iv. Provide the City with notification at least 30 days before any termination,
cancellation, or material change in insurance coverage of any policy
required hereunder.
v. Evidence of insurance coverage must be submitted within 30 days of the
effective date of the Special Use Permit. The effective date of the insurance
shall be no later than January 1, 2025.
vi. This insurance shall be primary and exclusive of any other insurance
carried by the City of Kenai. This insurance shall be without limitation on
the time within which the resulting loss, damage, or injury is actually
sustained.
5. INDEMNITY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. The Permittee shall
fully indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Kenai, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers at its own expense from and against any and all actions,
damages, costs, liability, claims, losses, judgments, penalties, including reasonable
Attorney’s fees of or for liability for any wrongful or negligent acts, errors, or omissions of
the Permittee, its officers, agents or employees, or any subcontractor under this Permit.
The Permittee shall not be required to defend or indemnify the City for any claims of or
liability for any wrongful or negligent act, error, or omission solely due to the independent
negligence of the City. If there is a claim of or liability for the joint negligence of the
Permittee and the independent negligence of the City, the indemnification and hold
harmless obligation shall be apportioned on a comparative fault basis. Apportionment shall
be established upon final determination of the percentage of fault. If any such
determination is by settlement, the percentage of fault attributed to each party for purposes
of this indemnification provision shall only be binding upon the parties included in the
settlement agreement. “Permittee” and “City” as used in this article include the employees,
agents, officers, directors, and other contractors who are directly responsible, respectively,
for each party. The term “independent negligence of the City” is negligence other than in
the City’s selection, administration, monitoring, or controlling of the Permittee.
6. PERMITTEE’S OBLIGATION TO PREVENT AND REMOVE LIENS. Permittee will not
permit any liens, including mechanic’s, laborer’s, construction, supplier’s, mining, or any
other liens obtainable or available under existing law, to stand against the Premises or
improvements on the Premises for any labor or material furnished to Permittee or to any
related entity or claimed entity. The Permittee shall have the right to provide a bond as
contemplated by State of Alaska law and contest the validity or amount of any such lien
or claimed lien. Upon the final determination of the lien or claim for lien, the Permittee will
immediately pay any judgment rendered with all proper costs and charges and shall have
such lien released or judgment satisfied at Permittee’s own expense.
7. PERSONALTY. Permittee shall remove any and all personal property, including all
vehicles, from the Premises at the termination of this Permit. Personal property placed or
used upon the Premises and not removed upon termination of this Permit will be removed
and/or impounded by the City. Property removed or impounded by the City may be
redeemed by the owner thereof only upon the payment to the City of the costs of removal
plus a storage fee of $25 per day. The City of Kenai is not responsible for any damage to
or theft of any personalty of Permittee or its customers.
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8. FORBEARANCE. Failure to insist upon a strict compliance with the terms, conditions,
and/or any requirement herein contained, or referred to, shall not constitute or be
construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the right to exercise such terms, conditions, or
requirements.
9. TERMINATION, DEFAULT. This Permit may be terminated by either party hereto by
giving 30 days advance written notice to the other party. The City may terminate the Permit
immediately, or upon notice shorter than 30 days, to protect public health and safety. The
City may also terminate this Permit immediately, or upon notice shorter than 30 days, due
to a failure of Permittee to comply with conditions and terms of this Permit, which failure
remains uncured after notice by City to Permittee providing Permittee with a reasonable
time period to correct the violation or breach.
10. NO DISCRIMINATION. Permittee will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, or sex against any patron, employee, applicant for
employment, or other person or group of persons in any manner prohibited by federal or
State law. Permittee recognizes the right of the City to take any action necessary to
enforce this requirement.
11. ASSIGNMENT. Permittee may not assign, by grant or implication, the whole any part of
this Permit, the Premises, or any improvement on the Premises without the written consent
of the City. Unless the City specifically releases the Permittee in writing, the City may hold
the Permittee responsible for performing any obligation under this permit which an
assignee fails to perform.
12. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. Permittee shall provide all proper safeguards and shall assume
all risks incurred in its activities on the Premises and its exercise of the privileges granted
in this Permit.
13. NO JOINT VENTURE. The City shall not be construed or held to be a partner or joint
venturer of Permittee in the conduct of its business or activities on the Premises.
14. SURVIVAL. The obligations and duties of Permittee under paragraphs 5 and 6 of this
Permit shall survive the cancellation, termination, or expiration of this Permit.
15. AUTHORITY. By signing this Permit, Permittee represents that is has read this
agreements and consents to be bound by the terms and conditions herein and that the
person signing this Permit is duly authorized by the business to bind the business
hereunder.
CITY OF KENAI ALASKA SURE SEAL, INC.
By:____________________________ By:_______________________________
Terry Eubank Johnathan Paramore
City Manager Director
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
STATE OF ALASKA )
) ss
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ____day of ________, 2024, the foregoing instrument was
acknowledged before me by Terry Eubank, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, an Alaska
home rule municipality, on behalf of the City.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
STATE OF ALASKA )
) ss
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ____day of ________, 2024, the foregoing instrument was
acknowledged before me by Johnathan Paramore, Director of Alaska Sure Seal, Inc., an Alaska
C Corporation, on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
ATTEST:
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
SEAL:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
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Sponsored by: Administration
New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3445-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATION IN THE KENAI CITY
MUNICIPAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS TO TRANSFER RESIDUAL
BALANCE FROM A COMPLETED PROJECT BACK TO IT’S ORIGINAL FUNDING SOURCE, AND
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL, AIRPORT, AND
WATER AND SEWER FUNDS AND THE WATER & SEWER, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND AIRPORT
IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS TO FULLY FUND PROJECTS APPROVED IN THE
FY2025 BUDGET.
WHEREAS, $77,739.07 remains in Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Funds from
completed capital projects for N. Willow street; and,
WHEREAS, transfer of the residual $77,739.07 to the General Fund, the fund from which the funds
originated will allow future appropriation of the funds for operations or future capital projects and is in the
best interest of the city; and,
WHEREAS, the FY2025 Budget estimated residual balances that did not materialize to the level projected
and these projected residual balances were a component of FY25 Capital Project Funding; and,
WHEREAS, the Water & Sewer Capital Fund estimated a residual amount of $39,610 of which only
$9,610.65 materialized; and,
WHEREAS, $29,999.35 is needed to fully fund the Capital project for the Broad Street Lift Station; and,
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Capital Fund estimated a residual amount of $54,337 of which only
$44,968.85 materialized; and,
WHEREAS, $9,368.15 is needed to fully fund the Capital project for the Emergency Services Facility
Assessment; and,
WHEREAS, the Airport Improvements Capital Fund estimated a residual amount of $299,808 of which
only $290,563.68 materialized; and,
WHEREAS, $9,244.32 is needed to fully fund the Capital project for the purchase of a new Aircraft
Rescue Fire Fighting Vehicle; and,
WHEREAS, transfer of funds to fully fund these capital projects is in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues-
Appropriation of Fund Balance $77,739.07
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New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
Increase Appropriations –
Transfer to General Fund $77,739.07
Section 2. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Water & Sewer Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Appropriation of Fund Balance $9,610.65
Increase Appropriations –
Transfer to Water & Sewer Capital Project Fund $9,610.65
Water & Sewer Capital Project Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Transfer from Water & Sewer Fund $9,610.65
Increase Appropriations –
Broad Street Lift Station Capital Project $9,610.65
Section 3. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Appropriation of Fund Balance $9,368.15
Increase Appropriations –
Transfer to Public Safety Capital Project Fund $9,368.15
Public Safety Capital Project Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Transfer from General Fund $9,368.15
Increase Appropriations –
Emergency Services Facility Assessment Capital Project $9,368.15
Section 4. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Airport Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Appropriation of Fund Balance $9,244.32
Increase Appropriations –
Transfer to Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund $9,244.32
Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Transfer from Airport Fund $9,244.32
Increase Appropriations –
ARFF Vehicle Capital Project $9,244.32
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Ordinance No. 3445-2024
Page 3 of 3
New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
Section 5. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 6. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER,
2024.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
Introduced: December 4, 2024
Enacted: December 18, 2024
Effective: December 18, 2024
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Dave Swarner, Finance Officer
DATE: November 25, 2024
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3445-2024 Capital Project Fund Balance Transfers
The purpose of this memo it to recommend the enactment of Ordinance 3445-2024 that will
transfer the remaining balance from a completed project back to the original funding source and
transfer funds to capital projects for amounts that were projected during budget that did not
materialize. These transfers will allow the residual funds to be appropriated for operations or new
capital projects in the future and fully fund current year capital projects.
In total $77,739.07 will be returned to the General Fund from the Municipal Roadway
Improvement Capital Project Fund after completion of the N. Willow street capital project.
During the FY2025 budget process there were a few capital projects that were projected to have
residual balances that had additional expenditures resulting in less funds available for other
projects.
• The Water & Sewer Capital Project Fund projected a residual amount of $39,610 of which
only $9,610.65 materialized leaving a difference of $29,999.35 to be appropriated from
the Water & Sewer Fund for the Broad Street Lift Station capital project.
• The Public Safety Capital Project Fund projected a residual amount of $54,337 of which
only $44,968.85 materialized leaving a difference of $9,368.15 to be appropriated from
the General Fund for the Emergency Services Facility Assessment capital project.
• The Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund projected a residual amount of $299,808
of which only $290,563.68 materialized leaving a difference of $9,244.32 to be
appropriated from the Airport Fund for the ARFF Vehicle capital project.
With the enactment of Ordinance 3445-2024, funds will be returned to their original funding source
related to the N. Willow Street project, where they will reside in fund balance until the passage of
future ordinances appropriating the funds for operations or other capital projects. And the projects
that were expected to be partially funded by projected budget savings that did not materialize will
be fully funded.
Your support for the enactment of Ordinance 3445-2024 is respectfully requested.
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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING
Airport Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3
November 14, 2024
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Airport Commission was held on November 14, 2024, in the Kenai City Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Glenda Feeken, Chair Paul Minelga, Vice Chair
James Bielefeld Jacob Caldwell
Dan Knesek Cody Whicker
A quorum was present.
Absent:
James Zirul
Also in attendance were:
Derek Ables, Airport Manager
Sarah Conley, Airport Administrative Assistant
Phil Daniel, City Council Liaison
**Joshua Bolling, Student Representative
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Bielefeld
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Erik Jordt, Civil Engineer with HDL Engineering, Master Plan Introduction
Erik Jordt gave a presentation on the Airport Master Plan update.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 12, 2024
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Airport Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3
November 14, 2024
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the September 12, 2024 Airport Commission minutes.
Commissioner Caldwell SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - Approval of the Special Use Permit to the American Red Cross
for use of room 228 at the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center.
MOTION:
Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Special Use Permit to the
American Red Cross for use of room 228 at the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center. Commissioner
Bielefeld SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Ables gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
Vice Chair Minelga spoke in support.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
G. REPORTS
1. Airport Manager – Airport Manager Ables reported on the following:
• Annual emergency table top was completed.
• Annual snow and ice control committee meeting was completed.
• HDL inspected airfield to kick off Airport Master Plan.
• Airport assisted with Kenai Aviation’s Pumpkin Drop.
• Did not receive the small airport community grant; City will reapply next year.
• Airport restaurant RFP is out.
• Airport will have a full crew with new hires for seasonal/temporary positions.
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.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – December 12, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS – None.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Administrative Assistant Report for October and November
There being no further business before the Airport Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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Airport Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3
November 14, 2024
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of November 14,
2024.
___________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
** The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive
session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast last in the roll call order and shall not affect the outcome
of the official commission vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student representative
may not move or second items during a commission meeting.
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE CHAIR JEANNE REVEAL, PRESIDING
Harbor Commission Meeting Page 1 of 2
November 12, 2024
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Harbor Commission was held on November 12, 2024, in the Kenai City Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Vice Chair Reveal called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Reveal led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Jeanne Reveal, Vice Chair Lisa Gabriel, Chair (electronic participation)
Zachary Rohr Matthew Moffis
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Lee Frey, Public Works Director
Lisa List, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Sovala Kisena, City Council Liaison
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Moffis MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Rohr 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. August 12, 2024
MOTION:
Commissioner Moffis MOVED to approve the August 12, 2024 Harbor Commission minutes.
Commissioner Rohr SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
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Harbor Commission Meeting Page 2 of 2
November 12, 2024
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - Harbor Commission Projects for the FY26-FY30 Capital
Improvement Plan.
MOTION:
Commissioner Moffis MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Harbor Commission Projects
for the FY26-FY30 Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioner Rohr SECONDED the motion.
Director Frey gave a staff report from information provided in the packet, and provided information on
current projects with funds already approved.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. Discussion - Review and work plan goals and prepare a report for the council.
City Clerk Saner reviewed the purpose of the Commission Annual Report. Commissioner Rohr
volunteered to draft the Harbor Commission Annual Report.
G. REPORTS
1. Public Works Director – Director Frey introduced himself and noted that he was available for
questions.
2. Commission Chair – None.
3. City Council Liaison – Council Member Kisena reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – February 10, 2025.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS – None.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.
There being no further business before the Harbor Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Harbor Commission meeting of November 12,
2024.
___________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3
November 7, 2024
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on November 7, 2024, in the Kenai
City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00
p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Wisniewski led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Grant Wisniewski, Chair Charlie Stephens
Kyle Graham Jennifer Joanis (electronic participation)
Michael Bernard Sharon Fisher
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Nigel LaRiccia
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Alex Douthit, City Council Liaison
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Election of Vice Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to appoint Kyle Graham as Vice Chair. Commissioner Bernard
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Stephens
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3
November 7, 2024
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 3rd, 2024 Regular Meeting
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to approve the October 3, 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission
minutes. Vice Chair Graham SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - Review and work plan goals and prepare a report for
the council.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet. City Clerk Saner reviewed the
purpose of the Commission Annual Report.
Vice Chair Graham volunteered to draft the Parks & Recreation Commission annual report for delivery to
Council by the end of the year; Director Best offered assistance in report development.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director – Director Best reported on the following:
• Reviewed Parks & Recreation Midmonth Report provided in the packet;
• City League Basketball will start in late November.
2. Commission Chair – No report.
3. City Council Liaison – Council Member Douthit reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – December 5, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioners Stephens welcomed new Commissioner Sharon Fisher.
Commissioner Bernard welcomed Commissioner Fisher; expressed appreciation for the efforts of the
Parks & Recreation Department for putting on the Pumpkin Festival; thanked Vice Chair Graham for
volunteering to draft the annual report.
Vice Chair Graham welcomed Commissioner Fisher; noted he attended the Pumpkin Festival and
enjoyed it.
Commissioner Fisher noted she looked forward to working with the Commission.
Commissioner Joanis welcomed Commissiner Fisher.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. September Mid-month report
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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3
November 7, 2024
There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 6:33 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of
November 7, 2024.
___________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR JOE HALSTEAD, PRESIDING
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 1 of 4
November 13, 2024
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission was held on November 13, 2024, in City
Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Halstead called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Halstead led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Joe Halstead, Chair Jeff Twait, Vice Chair
Glenese Pettey Sonja Earsley
Gwen Woodard Diane Fikes
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Stacie Krause
Also in attendance were:
Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison
Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Commissioner Earsley
SECONDED the motion.
The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record.
Chair Halstead opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items; there being no one wishing
to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Commission 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of October 23, 2024
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 2 of 4
November 13, 2024
Approved by the consent agenda.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS - None.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. PZ2024-23 – Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Gunsmith
Within the Existing Building on the Property Described as Lot 14, Block 1 of Leo T Oberts
Subdivision, Addition No. 1, Located at 1540 Kittiwake Court, Within the rural Residential
(RR) Zoning District.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Twait MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2024-23. Commissioner Woodard SECONDED the
motion.
Planning Director Buettner provided an overview of the staff report as included in the packet and attached
to Resolution No. PZ2024-23; he noted that the application was for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to
operate a gunsmith within an existing building, and that the business would be operated primarily online
and there would be little impact to the surrounding area. It was noted that staff’s recommendation is
approval subject to the conditions specified within the staff report as attached to Resolution No. PZ2024-
23.
David Wolf, applicant, noted he did not intend on making changes to the property; would be operating
out of his garage and online; and all firearms would be locked in a safe.
Chair Halstead opened the floor for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing period was closed.
In response to questions from the commission, Wolf clarified that the business would not be operating
full time; the type of work and merchandise that his business would provide; and that any test rounds
would be handled at a gun range and not on the property.
VOTE:
YEA: Fikes, Twait, Woodard, Earsley, Pettey, Halstead
NAY: None
ABSENT: Krause
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
Chair Halstead noted the 15-day appeal period.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Requesting an Excused Absence for the October 23, 2024 Regular
Meeting – Halstead
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. Action/Approval - Recommending the Kenai City Council Enact an Ordinance - Amending
Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.30.030 – General Provisions, to Update the Most Recent
Version of the “Flood Insurance Study”.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 3 of 4
November 13, 2024
MOTION:
Vice Chair Twait MOVED to recommend the Kenai City Council enact an Ordinance - Amending Kenai
Municipal Code Section 14.30.030 – General Provisions, to Update the Most Recent Version of the “Flood
Insurance Study”. Commissioner Woodard SECONDED the motion.
Planning Director Buettner noted that the City had received new maps as part of the Borough’s update
to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and introduced Harmony Curtis, State Foodplain
Manager. Curtis gave a presentation on the NFIP, including background of the program, statistics, why
the City participates and what the program offers to residents.
In response to questions from the commission, Curtis explained that there was no cost to the City to
participate in the program, but if suspended it could affect residents’ insurance; timelines for grant cycles;
provided further clarification on what can be covered by the program; when the maps were generated;
and to whom flood insurance is available or required.
VOTE:
YEA: Twait, Halstead, Pettey, Earsley, Woodard
NAY: Fikes
ABSENT: Krause
MOTION PASSED.
I. REPORTS
1. Planning Director – Planning Director Buettner reported on the following:
• Comprehensive Plan going into its 9th year; looking to revisit and update in 2025-2026.
• Hazard Mitigation Plan expires next year and requires update; will know in early 2025 if
the City’s application for funding was selected.
• No business for November 27th and December 26th meetings; requested cancellation.
2. Commission Chair – Expressed appreciation for the commission.
3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning – No report.
4. City Council Liaison – Council Member Askin reported on recent actions of the City Council.
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. Next Meeting: December 11, 2024
Commissioner Fikes noted she will be absent.
L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS – None.
M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.
There being no further business before the Planning & Zoning Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:54 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of
November 13, 2024.
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November 13, 2024
___________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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November 19, 2024
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to express support on behalf of the City of Kenai for the Kenai Peninsula Housing
Initiatives Inc.’s grant application for developing Senior Housing and Low-income housing on
parcels of land donated by the City of Kenai.
The City is aware of the growing need for affordable housing, particularly for seniors and low-
income individuals. The City of Kenai recognizes the importance of providing affordable housing
options to our residents, and we believe that the proposed housing projects would be a valuable
asset in meeting the needs of our community.
The City's conditional donation of the parcels of land demonstrates our commitment to this project
and our desire to see them succeed. KPHI has successfully developed two senior projects that
also serve low-income individuals and two low-income multi-family projects on land donated by
the City of Kenai.
Again, the City of Kenai supports the Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives grant application, which
will provide the necessary funding to make these projects a reality. With your support, KPHI can
continue positively impacting the lives of many seniors and low-income individuals in our
community.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Terry Eubank
City Manager
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2024
ANNUAL
PERSONAL USE FISHERY
REPORT
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: 11/19/2024
SUBJECT: 2024 Dipnet Report – Parks and Recreation
General Overview
The Dipnet Fishery started July 10 and continued through July 31. Alaska Residents could utilize
the Fishery from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. until July 18, when it became open 24 hours a day
through July 31.
The river's escapement totaled over 1.9 million fish, exceeding the sustainable escapement goal
for sockeye by over 600,000. This is a smaller escapement than last year's with 2.3 million
escapement in 2023.
The following table depicts the daily escapement for the duration of the summer over the last five
years.
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
This year, the peak of the run came slightly earlier than in the last several years. Eighty-five
percent of the total escapement made it up the river by July 31st, accounting for
approximately 1.7 million fish. Last year, only fifty-five percent of the total escaped fish had
made it up the river by July 31st, accounting for approximately 1.3 million fish. So, even though
the total run and escapement were smaller, more fish were available during the dip net fishery.
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Operational Changes in 2024
Three operational changes occurred in 2024 worth noting:
• A beach attendant was added to North Beach so there were be a total of 2 attendants on
North Beach
• We removed a Dock attendant position so there would be a total of 5 attendants at the
dock
• The bluff was closed in front of Toyon Way, and no climbing on the bluff signage was
added along the base
DipNet App
2024 marked the 8th anniversary of the Dipnet Kenai Smartphone app. Use of the app was down
about 26 percent from the 5-year average, which could indicate a need for an app update. The
Administration is looking at options that could be incorporated into the FY26 budget so the update
could roll out for the Dipnet fishery in 2026.
Summary of app usage
Year
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
5yr
Average
Diff from
Avg
Pageviews
182,000
228,600
156,600
192,400
131,200
115,600
164,880
70%
Sessions
71,100
99,300
81,400
97,600
71,500
64,700
82,900
78%
Unique
Sessions
28,800
40,100
32,500
33,900
28,500
25,100
32,020
78%
Downloads
3,744
4,057
3,190
3,719
2,087
2,197
3,050
72%
Parks and Rec
The Parks and Recreation Administrative staff interviewed and hired all temporary positions for
the PU Fishery, excluding the temporary enforcement officers. Fifteen temporary employees were
employed, including six beach shack attendants, two dock shack attendants, five dock attendants,
and two beach attendants.
The Parks and Recreation Maintenance Staff worked in late June and early July to help set up
the Fishery. This includes building temporary fencing to protect the dunes, installing signage,
painting parking lines, and setting up the new North Beach Bypass Lane. Throughout the Fishery,
the parks staff acts as support staff, including mechanical repairs, supply runs, directing traffic, or
helping clean toilets, beaches, and parking lots.
Alaska Mission and Retreats, also known as the Salmon Frenzy, partnered with the City of Kenai
and brought various groups of volunteers to serve hot dogs and coffee during the peak days of
the PU fishery. At North Beach, they helped direct traffic and pick up litter on the beaches.
The Kenai Nordic Ski Team coordinated with the City of Kenai to provide two clean-up days a
week for the duration of the Fishery. At the end of the Fishery, the team went through and helped
clean the beach and parking lots. Our department provided them with trash bags, gloves, and
trash grabbers. The City donated two thousand dollars to the Nordic Ski Team for this service.
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Public Works
The Street Division helps set up the Fishery by placing over 100 jersey barriers for the direction
of traffic, placing the fee shacks and installing temporary access roads at both beaches. During
the Fishery, the Street Division help maintain the roads by grading and putting down calcium
chloride to keep the beach and dock accessible and safe.
Financial Report
Capital Improvements
There is $355,700 remaining in a State of Alaska legislative grant for dipnet improvements on the
City’s north and south beaches. $125,000 of the $355,856 remaining was previously allocated to
construction of permanent restrooms at the Kenai Little League fields complex.
With the assistance of Senator Bjorkman and Representative Ruffridge, the City successfully
amended the grants scope to include the City’s Dock facility in addition to the North and South
Beaches previously included. The Administration is reviewing needs and will be seeking
appropriation to complete identified projects in the future.
FY24 Revenues
FY25 fees collected increased 4.8% over FY24. FY25 fishery revenues, not including capital grant
revenues and net of sales tax and transaction fees, are projected to be $505,986, which is
$12,948 greater than budgeted and $24,039 more than FY24 fishery revenues. Capital grant
revenue is projected to be $355,700, assuming complete expenditure of the remaining state grant.
A comparison of FY25 fishery revenue to prior years is shown below, the breakdown by site and
service for FY17 thru FY25 is based upon actual transactions.
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$900,000
$800,000
$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$-
FY17
Capital Grants
Total Revenue by Source
FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24
South Beach North Beach City Dock PERS On-behalf
FY25
Projected
Interest
Matanuska-
Susitna
Borough
15%
Municipality of
Anchorage
53%
Total Transactions
Other State or Unknown Soldotna
9% Other Area of 5%
Alaska
5%
Kenai
Peninsula
18%
Kenai
9%
Homer
1%
Sterling
1%
Other KPB
2%
Total transactions in 2024 were up 4% from 2023, and down 1% from the 5-year average. Person-
sessions were up 2% over previous years. North beach continues to increase participation, while
participation at the dock continues to decline, with a 13% decrease year over year. South Beach
had an increase of 9% this year, marking the first year-over-year increase since 2020. North
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beach now accounts for 62% of all transactions, with south beach at 21% and the dock at 17%. The
percentages of participants from different regions didn't vary significantly from previous years.
Future Considerations
North Beach Third Shack
As the number of transactions continues to grow on North Beach, providing a third fee shack at this location
may be necessary. The third shack would be located in the lower parking lot and serve as an information
booth and a fee shack. Users could renew their permits or upgrade from drop-off passes without going to
the top of the hill. This could be done via a temporary shack, such as a trailer brought down via peak traffic
time.
Pedestrian Pathway to Beach
An alternative to installing a third shack is to address the high pedestrian traffic along Spruce Street, where
fishery visitors often walk to the fee shacks. A dedicated pedestrian or bike pathway could help reduce
congestion by separating foot and vehicle traffic along the road. This pathway would also benefit residents
and beachgoers, enhancing safety and accessibility for all users.
Total Participant Revenue
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$-
FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
Projected
South Beach North Beach City Dock
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Dave Ross, Police Chief
DATE: September 11, 2024
SUBJECT: 2024 Dipnet Report - Police
The 2024 Dipnet fishery opened on July 10 and ended as scheduled on July 31. From July 18
until the end of the fishery on July 31, the fishery was open 24 hours per day. In 2024 the City
employed five temporary enforcement officers (TEOs) dedicated to Police dipnet operations.
Due to one leaving employment early for full time employment, there were four TEOs the
majority of the fishery. Significant 2024 Police dipnet information includes:
- Police handled 64 dipnet-related calls for service during the month of July,
approximately 25% less than 2023. Those calls included a wide variety of issues:
11 (9-1-1) misdials, 6 parking problems, 2 traffic congestion, 1 motor vehicle crash, 3
vehicle lock-outs, 11 lost & found property, 3 disorderly complaints, 1 boat collision, 1
boat capsize, 2 camping complaints, 3 thefts, and 20 miscellaneous calls for service.
- Despite the very large influx of people on the busiest weekend there were no major
police incidents to report during the fishery.
- TEOs wrote 142 dipnet related citations (primarily for paid parking and other parking
related violations). This is a substantial increase from 2023.
- Salmon Frenzy volunteers were again present at the fishery and provided invaluable
assistance to the police department. Volunteers assisted at the beach with traffic
flow along Kenai Avenue.
- Commercial setnet traffic on the beach was again eliminated this year due to an
emergency closure of that fishery. The City installed a bypass lane at the pay
shacks in 2023 for local traffic and those that already had purchased passes. This
lane worked extremely well again this year to reduce congestion on Spruce Street.
- The City Parks Department continues to take a very hands-on proactive approach to
management of the event, leading to a number of improvements over the last two
years.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Jay Teague
DATE: September 11, 2024
SUBJECT: 2024 Dipnet Report – Fire & EMS
For the 2024 season, we had 13 dipnet fishery-related calls compared to 8 in 2023. KFD
responded to 2 dipnet-related EMS calls, 1 Fire call, and one technical rope rescue on the
bluffs. We conducted 3 dipnet “no wake” patrols in coordination with KPD. KFD responded to
one beach fatality involving a dipnet fisherman who suffered a cardiac arrest.
The Fire Department had the following service calls directly related to Dipnet Season:
Fires: (1)
Trauma Related Calls: (0)
Medical/Illness Calls: (1)
Cardiac Arrest: (1)
Boat Rescues: (6)
Boat Patrols: (3)
Technical/Rope Rescues: (1)
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DECEMBER 4, 2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL/REVISIONS
REQUESTED ADDITIONS TO THE PACKET
ACTION ITEM REQUESTED BY PAGE
Add to Item K.1.
City Manager’s Report
• KRSMA Report City Manager 2
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: December 4th 2024
SUBJECT: Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Recap
This Fall, the Parks and Recreation Director, Tyler Best, was appointed to the Kenai River
Special Management Area Advisory Board as the City of Kenai Representative. The City of
Kenai is a voting member of this advisory board. The Kenai River Special Management Area
Advisory Board was originally created in 1985 under the authority of A.S. 41.21.510. The
original Board was charged with developing a comprehensive management plan for the Kenai
River. The original Comprehensive Plan was completed and the Board disbanded in 1986. In
1988, a new board was appointed to advise the Department of Natural Resources on
implementation of the Plan. In 1997, the Board worked to update the Kenai River
Comprehensive Management Plan, and it was adopted in December 1997. In May 2004, the
Alaska Legislature passed a bill that changed the composition of the board from what the law
had directed in the original 1984 KRSMA statute.
Attached is a recap of the KRSMA meeting held on November 14th at 6:00 p.m. The next
meeting will be on December 12th at 5:30 p.m. at the Kenai Refuge Visitor Center.
Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Recap
On November 14th at 6:00 p.m., I attended the Kenai River Special Manager Advisory Board
meeting. The Board consists of 17 members: 9 public members, three agency voting members,
and five agency non-voting members. The City of Kenai is one of the agencies voting member
positions that I now represent.
At the start of the meeting, Dave Matoernowski, President and Shannon Martin, Vice President,
were voted into
Public Comment
Two members of the public who were in attendance complained that the KRSMA board needed
better public notice of their meetings.
2024 Law Enforcement Report
Despite a limited number of Rangers, significant enforcement and community assistance were
achieved on the Kenai River in July:
Enforcement Actions
• Answered hundreds of questions regarding fishing and vessel operation rules.
• Issued over 150 warnings and 29 citations for violations of riparian habitat closures.
• Additional citations included:
o 42 for snagging
o 8 for fishing without a license
o 6 boating safety violations
o 2 Boating equipment violations
o 4-operating a powerboat with more than six people onboard
Search, Rescue, and Investigations
• Responded to several search and rescue missions, including a fatal incident involving a
sport fisher. The Ranger gave recognition to a Guide who saw this bank fisherman in the
water and was able to retrieve them from the water and tried to perform CPR.
• Successfully investigated and prosecuted an illegal guide for multiple misdemeanors.
Guide-Related Issues
• Three guides cited and pleaded guilty to riparian violations, safety equipment
deficiencies, and professional conduct breaches.
• Ongoing cases include violations of coho regulations, USCG licensing, and general
provisions.
• Increase in complaints about guides for snagged fish retention, habitat violations, and
lighting issues.
• Improved patrols reduced early morning violations near Skilak Lake.
Public Safety and Staffing Updates
• Collaborating on better habitat signage
• Kenai River State Park Rangers will be fully staffed for the 2025 season. Ranger Lana
Davenport completed training, and Trooper Chris Johnson will join in December 2024.
Rangers donated over 100 illegally caught sockeye salmon to local charities, benefiting the
community while enforcing regulations.
DEC Report
The Department of Environmental Conservation reported that they are having great success with
their AQUA grants, and it had many applicants.
Alaska Department of Fish and Game (not present)
Fish and game had no report to give
United States and Wildlife Service (not present)
USFD&WS had no report to give
United States Forest Service
The United States Forest Service gave an update on the Russian River Campground
improvement. Their Contractor will continue working into February 2025 and begin construction
again in early spring. It will pause again if the road cannot be completed by Memorial Day. The
road will open for public use after Memorial Day until August 15th, when construction can be
finished.
They are currently understaffed and hiring for a steam watch volunteer coordinator and the
Russian River campground coordinator.
They have bought a small air curtain incinerator to help them burn slash from their spruce bark
maintenance at the campground.
City of Kenai
The City of Kenai reported another successful year of the Kenai River Dipnet Fishery, with more
participants at North Beach, allowing for the most assessable bank fishing. The 2024 Dipnet
report should be published in the next few weeks.
City of Soldotna
The City of Soldotna reported that they continue to try to protect the banks at their parks on the
river and that a small group of people restored a section of the bank just downstream of
Centennial Park.
Public Comment
Two members of the public who were in attendance testified that the KRSMA board needed
better public notice of their meetings.
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
December 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 WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3444-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating
a Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Passed through the State of Alaska
Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs to Hire a Contractor to Add a Cybersecurity Section
to the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. (Administration)
2. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-48 - Approving the Use of the Fleet
Replacement Fund for the Purchase of Three Ford Police Interceptors Utilizing the State of
Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract. (Administration)
3. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-49 - Authorizing the Acceptance of
2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William Sound Salmon Disaster Relief Funds.
(Administration)
4. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-50 - Authorizing the Acceptance of
2018 East Side Set Gillnet and 2020 Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Disaster Relief Funds.
(Administration)
5. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-51 - Adopting an Alternative
Allocation Method for the FY25 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this
Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business
Activity in Fisheries Management Area 14: Cook Inlet Area. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
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1. *Regular Meeting of November 20, 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 Restaurant/Eating Place Liquor License for
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant LLC, DBA Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant - License
No. 5859 (City Clerk)
3. *Action/Approval - Ninety Day Extension of Special Use Permit to Cook Inlet Natural Gas
Storage Alaska for Vehicle Parking. (Administration)
4. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit for Snow Storage for Schilling Alaska, Inc.
(Administration)
5. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit for Snow Storage for Alaska Sure Seal, Inc.
(Administration)
6. *Ordinance No. 3445-2024 - Decreasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriation in the Kenai
City Municipal Roadway Improvement Capital Project Funds to Transfer Residual Balance from
Completed Projects Back to Their Original Funding Sources, and Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriation in the Kenai City Water & Sewer, Public Safety, and Airport
Improvements Capital Project Funds to Fully Fund Projects Approved in the FY2025
Budget. (Administration)
7. Discussion - Scheduling a Joint Work Session with Kenaitze. (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
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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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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