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January 02, 2025
Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
January 02, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Kenai City Hall - Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Ave., Kenai, AK 99611
*Telephonic/Virtual Information Below*
Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
4. Agenda Approval
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November 7, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes .......................................................................... 3
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -Review work plan summary report from fy25 ....................... 6
2. Discussion- Discuss work plan goals for 2025 ....................................................................... 9
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director
2. Commission Chair
3. City Council Liaison ............................................................................................................... 11
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – February 6, 2025
J. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Parks & Recreation Midmonth Report – November 24 .......................................................... 17
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January 02, 2025
The agenda and agenda items are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of the agenda items are
available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside of Council Chambers prior to the meeting. Please contact the Parks
and Recreation Director at 907-283-8262 for additional details.
**COMMISSIONERS, PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING**
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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
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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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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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Item 1.
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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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Item 1.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: December 26th, 2024
SUBJECT: 2024 Commission Workplan Report
Attached is a summary of the 2024 work plan. It reviews each goal and how it was completed or
addressed during the 2024 year. The commission will vote on this report, which, if approved, will
go forward to the council for them to review.
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Item 1.
Kenai Parks and Recreation Department – Objectives – Summary Report
Objective 1:
Tour Parks & Trails Twice Annually
Strategy
The Parks & Recreation Commission (Commission) will work with the Parks & Recreation Department
(Department) to tour the City's parks, trails, and recreation facilities twice a year (spring and fall). Tours
will include highlighting the Department's accomplishments and goals as well as facilitate the
opportunity for the Commission to provide recommendations on capital improvements and master
plans. Transportation will be provided by the Department, as available.
Outcome
Objective one was achieved successfully in 2024 with completion of tours on June 6th and October 3rd.
The Parks & Recreation staff coordinated and provided transportation for the Commission field tour in
June and provided updates to regarding future improvements. In October the Parks and Recreation
Director led a tour of the recent updates to the Kenai Recreation Center. As a result of the tours, the
Commission is better equipped to advise the Department on community needs and issues.
Objective 3:
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Work Session Twice Annually
Strategy
The Parks & Recreation Commission (Commission) will work with the Parks & Recreation Department
(Department) to hold CIP Work Sessions twice a year (spring and fall) after the parks, trails, and
recreation facilities tours. CIP Work Sessions will include a review of the status, progress, and
accomplishments on existing capital improvements as well as facilitate the opportunity for the
Commission to provide additional recommendations on new or existing capital improvements.
Outcome
In 2025, the Commission partially accomplished this goal. The Commission met and discussed the CIP at
the September 5th meeting but did not meet to discuss the CIP prepared by City of Kenai admin staff in
the spring. The Commission desires to meet twice a year to review the CIP but more discussion is
needed among the Commission to determine if this remains a priority.
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Objective 4:
Development of Long-Term Goals
Strategy
The Commission serves as an effective intermediary between the public, the Department, Council, and
Administration by conveying public feedback in a structured and organized manner. Through this
objective, the Commission will more effectively represent and communicate the diverse perspectives of
the community, provide expertise and specialization, capitalize on regular communication channels with
the Department, serve as an accountable and transparent bridge between the public and Council, and
leverage the Commission's capacity to build stronger community engagement.
Outcome
The Commission believes that this objective is best accomplished by the creation of a Master Plan that
provides guidance on the direction of the Department. The Commission desires a long-term vision that
includes actionable recommendations that can be incorporated into the Department’s operations.
In 2025, the Commission moved closer to achieving this goal by completing objectives 1 and 3. In the
coming year the Commission will take steps further clarify this objective and strategy.
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Item 1.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chair Wisniewski and Parks & Recreation Commission
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Rec Director
DATE: December 26th, 2024
SUBJECT: Annual Commission Work Plan
The purpose of this memo is to help guide you in developing a work plan. Attached to this memo
are the new code changes proposed to the council and the template to fill out. This new code may
be a tool to help guide the commission work plan.
Purpose of a Work Plan.
1. Documents that the commission's work plan aligns with the City's assigned role, plans,
policies, and procedures.
2. Ensures the Council and Administration is aware of the work intended for the Commission
for the year ahead.
Using the template provided on the following page, create a list of issues and goals (objectives)
your Commission would like to address in the upcoming year; your list should also include plans
on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding
additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed; funding resources: are funds
available in the budget? If not, are you proposing that the Council include funding in the upcoming
budget cycle, and how long is it expected to obtain the objective? Please prioritize the objectives
of your group, with number one (1) being the top priority.
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Item 2.
2025 – PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN
2024 Annual Work Plan City of Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission
INTRODUCTION
This area should include a brief description of the overall purpose of the commission. Note: Work plans developed by the advisory body will be submitted to the City Council for
approval; therefore, it is a good idea to align the goals and objectives with city code, policy and the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan.
Instructions: In the space provided below, create a list of issues and goals (objectives) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, your list should also
include plans on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed;
funding resources, are funds available in the budget if not are you proposing council include funding in the upcoming budget cycle; and how long is it expected to obtain
the objective. Pease prioritize the objectives of your group with number one (1) being the top priority.
GOAL OR OBJECTIVE COLLABORATION FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
Objective No. __________ Objective: _________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated Time to Complete: _____________________________
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
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Item 2.
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 3
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**
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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Item 3.
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 3
December 04, 2024
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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Item 3.
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December 04, 2024
N. PENDING ITEMS
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to
register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcu2opzkiH9XHEorqOBukjduqWm8G2f0K
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Item 3.
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 3
December 18, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
December 18, 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. POSTPONED TO 1/15/2025. 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)
2. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-52 - Reinstating a Player Registration Fee
for the City of Kenai City League Basketball to Support More Games During the Season.
(Administration)
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-53 - Approving Extensions and
Amendments to Two Agreements with the State of Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire
Protection. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of December 4, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
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Item 3.
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 3
December 18, 2024
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Beverage Dispensary Tourism Liquor
License for Schilling Alaska, LLC DBA Uptown Motel/Louie’s - License No. 1859. (City Clerk)
3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Marijuana Product Manufacturing
Facility License and a Standard Marijuana Cultivation License for Red Run Cannabis
Cultivators, LLC., DBA: Red Run Cannabis Cultivators, LLC. - License No.’s 19372 and 10052;
and a Retail Marijuana Store License for Red Run Cannabis Company, LLC., DBA: Red Run
Cannabis Company, LLC. – License No. 10056. (City Clerk)
4. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Echo Lake Meats for Use of 20 Square Feet of
Terminal Space at the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
5. *Ordinance No. 3446-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the Alaska Food
Coalition to the Kenai Senior Center. (Administration).
6. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Approving a Certificate of Acceptance
Notice for Kee’s Turn Subdivision. (Administration)
7. WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR 1/16/2025 AT 6:00 P.M AT THE KENAI CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE. Discussion/Approval - Scheduling a Joint Work Session with the Kenaitze
Indian Tribe. (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
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATION ITEMS
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Item 3.
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 3 of 3
December 18, 2024
1. CIRCAC Director's Report
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/tZMlde6ppzMqH9XOmky_X6zWJB4sCHPvGwnt
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Item 3.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: November 12th, 2024
SUBJECT: Mid-Month Report-November
Parks staff has been working hard to hang Christmas lights and displays throughout the city to
create a festive atmosphere for the "Christmas Comes to Kenai" celebration and the Holiday
Season. The Staff's new favorite is the fish on the Christmas tree in front of City Hall!
The Parks team has begun grooming ski trails for winter recreation, maintaining walking trails at
Municipal Park and the skating area at Daubenspeck Pond. These efforts provide diverse
opportunities for outdoor activities during the season. The Ski trails were in excellent condition
until this warm weather hit, which posed some maintenance challenges, leaving the ski trails in
poor condition and the pond unsuitable for skating. Despite these obstacles, the Parks team is
doing its best to keep them accessible.
Weekly trail updates are provided to the community via social media and the city website. ( see
an example below). Additionally, on the Parks and Recreation social media and website, there
has been a promotion for the Adopt a Hydrant program, where residents can adopt a hydrant and
keep it clear of snow throughout the winter. ( see the form attached)
Preparations for next year’s City League Basketball program are progressing steadily.
Schedules are being finalized, and team coordination is underway. The player and coach
meetings are in November, and the next one is planned for December. The league starts
around mid-January.
Rec Center Visits November
Weight Room/Cardio Room 1219
Racquetball /Wallyball 313
Shower/Sauna 63
Gymnasium 1498
Gym Rental Visits 1306
Total Number of Visits 4485
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New Inclusive See Saw at Municipal Park
Municipal Park Walking Kenai Ski Trails
Trails
Municipal Park Walking Trails are in poor condition due to recent rain and temperature
fluctuations. Expect patches of slippery ice and exposed ground or gravel sections with no snow
cover.
Conditions at Kenai Ski Trails are similarly poor, and use is not recommended. The snow is soft
and nearly at ground level due to the rain. Grooming is currently on hold until conditions improve.
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City of Kenai
Adopt-A-Hydrant Program
Do you want to serve your community? Then this may be the perfect
program for you. During the Winter months, the City of Kenai has over
500 fire hydrants to maintain and to keep clear of snow. The City works
hard to keep hydrants clear, but with the large snowfalls that can
happen it can be difficult to maintain. We are asking for your help in
this endeavor to adopt a fire hydrant. By adopting a fire hydrant, you
will be helping emergency services locate and use these hydrants
quicker and safer in case of winter emergencies!
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What do you need to do?
Locate and identify a hydrant, fill out the form below and send it to the
Parks and Recreation Department at Parks@kenai.city or bring it to the
Kenai Recreation Center at 227 Caviar, Kenai, Alaska 99669. Questions
call the parks department at 907-283-8262.
Then every time it snows, we ask that you check your hydrant and
make sure it is clear of snow, as shown in the above graphic on the
front page.
Name: _______________________________________________
Business: (if applicable) __________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________
Hydrant Location:
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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