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February 05, 2025
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
February 05, 2025 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
1. Annual Review of City of Kenai Permanent Funds, 2024 Financial Performance, Financial
Projections and Recommended 2025 Asset Allocations for the City’s Permanent Funds, Brandy
Niclai and Bill Lierman, from Alaska Permanent Capital Management.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
1. Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Annual Report, Samantha Springer,
Executive Director.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 3448-2025 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.22.010 - Land Use
Table, to Allow Airports as a Principal Permitted Use in the Airport Light Industrial Zone.
(Administration)
2. Resolution No. 2025-08 - Designating the Investment and Allocation Plan for the City’s
Permanent Funds and Establishing Appropriate Benchmarks to Measure Performance for
Calendar Year 2025. (Administration)
3. Resolution No. 2025-09 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the 2025 Parks and Recreation
Master Plan. (Administration)
4. Resolution No. 2025-10 - Authorizing the Use of the Fleet Replacement Fund for the Purchase
of One Ford F-150 Responder Vehicle Utilizing the State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract
and Municipality of Anchorage Contract. (Administration)
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5. Resolution No. 2025-11 - Authorizing the Use of the Water and Sewer Fund for the Purchase
of Two Ford Trucks Utilizing the State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract. (Administration)
6. Resolution No. 2025-12 - Authorizing the Use of the Fleet Replacement Fund for the Purchase
of Two Ford Transit Vans Utilizing the State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract.
(Administration)
7. Resolution No. 2025-13 - Redirecting Public Safety Capital Project Funds to Complete the
Emergency Services Facility Assessment. (Administration)
8. Resolution No. 2025-14 - Authorizing a Contract for the 2025 Emergency Services Facility
Programming and Assessment. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of January 15, 2025. (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 Package Store Liquor License for Carr-
Gottstein Foods Co. DBA Oaken Keg #1808 - License No. 3218. (City Clerk)
3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Package Store Liquor License for Three
Bears Alaska, Inc. DBA Three Bears - License No. 4118. (City Clerk)
4. *Ordinance No. 3449-2025 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund – Police Department and Accepting Grants from the United States Department
of Justice and Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association for the Purchase of Ballistic
Vests. (Administration)
5. *Ordinance No. 3450-2025 - Amending Sections of Kenai Municipal Code Title 23 - Personnel
Regulations, Sections 23.05.070 - Definitions, 23.25.080 - Promotion, 23.30.030 - Probationary
Period for Employees in the Classified Service, and 23.55.020 - Compensation Structure by
Grade for Employees in the Classified Service, to Ensure a Consistent Approach to Pay
Adjustments for City Employees. (Administration)
6. Action/Approval - Airport Commission 2025 Work Plan. (City Clerk)
7. Discussion - Scheduling a Joint Work Session with the Planning & Zoning Commission for the
Presentation of the Draft SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. (Administration)
8. Discussion - City of Kenai Arbitration Panel - Membership Terms. (City Clerk)
I. COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
2. Airport Commission
Airport Commission 2024 Annual Report
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Commission
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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
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/Chz3Iw5ATqSCnihFBt0XAg
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City of Kenai Permanent Funds
As of December 31, 2024
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City of Kenai Permanent Funds
As of December 31, 2024
Account Inception September 2008
Total Contributions $22,686,732
Withdrawals
Does not include custodial or management fees $17,362,274
Current Market Value
December 31, 2024 $36,185,702
Annualized Account Return*
Inception –December 31, 2024 +7.45%
Effective Annual Fee Rate
December 31, 2024 0.16%
Strategic
Asset
Allocation
Risk Assets 54%
Risk Control 29%
Alternatives 17%
*Performance is gross of management fees, net of internal fund fees, and annualized for periods greater than one year.
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The power of consistency in cumulative earnings
Chart shows month-end portfolio market values market values and calendar year returns from inception to December 31, 2024.
15.6%13.1%
-0.1%
12.0%13.5%
6.0%
-0.1%
7.5%12.0%
-4.5%
17.0%
10.8%11.9%
-13.6%
12.8%9.3%
-$5
$5
$15
$25
$35
$45
2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024
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Net Earnings:
$30.5MContributions:
$22.0M
Withdrawals:
$16.3M
Current Market Value:
$36.2M
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Forward-looking return and risk characteristics
* Range denotes the 95% confidence interval. Risk and return data from Windham Portfolio Advisor.
Characteristics Current Allocation
Expected Range*
Annual Return (Gross)7.3%-11.7% to 29.2%
Long-Term Return (Gross)6.8%6.5% to 7.1%
Net Earnings
Long-Term Return Less 2.5% Expected Inflation 4.3%4.0% to 4.6%
Avg. Loss in Extreme Conditions (Gross)
Within a 1-Year Horizon -25.7%
54%
17%
29%
Current Allocation
Risk Assets Alternatives Risk Control Assets
The City of Kenai Permanent Funds’current asset
allocation is expected to meet the goals of the
portfolio over the long term.There are no
recommended changes at this time.
Current allocation is expected to meet goals
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Airport Land Sale Permanent FundInflation and goals
Preservation
of
Capital
Sustain a
3.8% to 4.2%
withdrawal
Inflation
Protection
23.4
26.1
28.6
31.0
26.1
28.3
29.9
25.0
25.6
26.5
28.4
30.2
31.3 32.2
20.0
22.0
24.0
26.0
28.0
30.0
32.0
34.0
Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-21 Dec-22 Dec-23 Dec-24
($
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Market Value Inflation Adjusted Principal
Period Inflation Rate
Annualized
Pre Covid
Inception –12/31/2020 1.49%
Post Covid
12/31/2020 -12/31/2024 4.20%
APCM’s Expectation
10 Year Projection 2.50%
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Airport Land Sale Permanent FundWealth Simulations 10-year horizon
All simulations utilized a $29.9M starting market
value for the ALSPF. No contributions were
included.
Withdrawals for the ALSPF conformed to City of
Kenai Municipal Code 7.30.020(5)(i)using the
actual change in CPI-U when available and APCM’s
forward-looking CPI expectation of 2.5% for all
future dates.
Utilizing APCM’s records of historical market values
and the spending policy per Kenai Municipal Code
7.30.020(5)(i), APCM’s calculation of the 2025
ALSPF distribution is $1.09M.
Distributions 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
ALSPF*
($ millions)1.09 1.11 1.11 1.17 1.21 1.24 1.28 1.32 1.36 1.39
Risk and return data from Windham Portfolio Advisor. Withdrawals shown at the 50th percentile.
Market values for each sub fund derived from the breakout provided by City of Kenai.
All distributions simulated at the 50th percentile were at the 3.8% rate.
$23.6
Expected (50%)
$39.9
$66.5
$20
$30
$40
$50
$60
$70
Airport Land Sale Permanent Fund (ALSPF)
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50%
of
outcomes
Projected Ending Wealth
95% CI
5% CI
Expected Inflation
Adjusted Principal
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ALSPF withdrawal projections10-year horizon
$1.09 $1.08 $1.04 $1.04 $1.01 $0.98 $0.96 $0.94 $0.93 $0.92
$1.09 $1.11 $1.11 $1.17 $1.21 $1.24 $1.28 $1.32 $1.36 $1.39
$1.09 $1.15 $1.21
$1.47
$1.61
$1.76
$1.90
$2.04
$2.18
$2.32
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2035
95th Percentile 75th Percentile 50th Percentile 25th Percentile 5th Percentile
The probability that the ALSPF may withdraw
at the 4.2% rate begins at 0% and increases
to 36% over the simulation horizon.
City of Kenai Municipal Code 7.30.020(5)(i)
Appropriations from the ALSPF may be made as follows:
In any fiscal year, the amount available for appropriation for airport operations and capital needs will be
based upon the five (5) year average of the fund’s calendar year end market value. An amount not to
exceed three and four-fifths percent (3.8%) of the five (5) year average market value may be distributed
if the average market value is less than the fund’s inflation adjusted principal balance. An amount not
the exceed four and one-fifth percent (4.2%) of the five (5) year average market value may be
distributed if the average market value is greater than the fund’s inflation adjusted principal balance.
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General Fund Land Sale Permanent FundInflation and goals
Preservation
of
Capital
Sustain a
4%
withdrawal
Inflation
Protection
2.9
3.4 3.6 3.9
3.2
3.7 3.8
2.8 2.9 3.0 3.2
3.4
3.5 3.6
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-21 Dec-22 Dec-23 Dec-24
($
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Market Value Inflation Adjusted Principal
Period Inflation Rate
Annualized
Pre Covid
Inception –12/31/2020 1.49%
Post Covid
12/31/2020 -12/31/2024 4.20%
APCM’s Expectation
10 Year Projection 2.50%
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General Fund Land Sale Permanent Fund Wealth Simulations 10-year horizon
All simulations utilized a $3.8M for the GLSPF. No contributions were
included.
Withdrawals for the GLSPF conformed to City of Kenai Municipal
Code 7.30.020(6)using the actual change in CPI-U when available
and APCM’s forward-looking CPI expectation of 2.5% for all future
dates.
Per Kenai Municipal Code 7.30.020(6) distributions will be the lesser
of the cumulative earnings at calendar year end for the fund or
four percent (4%) of the fund’s fair market value,
Utilizing APCM’s records of historical market values and the spending
policy APCM’s calculation of the 2025 GLSPF distribution is $154K.
In any given year within the simulation, the probability that a
distribution can be made is 78%.
Distributions 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
GLSPF
($ thousands)154 157 163 169 175 181 187 194 202 209
Risk and return data from Windham Portfolio Advisor. Withdrawals shown at the 50th percentile.
Market values for each sub fund derived from the breakout provided by City of Kenai.
All distributions simulated at the 50th percentile were at the 3.8% rate.
$3.9
Expected (50%)
$5.4
$8.3
$3
$4
$5
$6
$7
$8
$9
General Fund Land Sale Permanent Fund (GLSPF)
Projected Ending Wealth
Expected Inflation Adjusted Principal
50%
of
outcomes
95% CI
5% CI
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0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Jan-2019 Jan-2020 Jan-2021 Jan-2022 Jan-2023 Jan-2024
Rising Policy Uncertainty Poses Market Risks
2.9%
2.8%
2.2%
0.4%
0.8%
1.2%
1.7%
1.8%
1.8%
5.2%
4.8%
4.5%
0%1%2%3%4%5%6%
2023
2024
2025
Positive Growth Projected Across Key Economies
China Advanced Economies Euro Area U.S.
Source: World Economic Outlook
Earnings Growth Key to Sustaining Equity Gains
Source: JP Morgan
Key drivers of the 2025 outlook
Elevated Valuations Signal Headwind for U.S. Equity Returns
Current and 20-year average next 12 months price-to-earnings ratio
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City of Kenai –Custody
As of December 31, 2024
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City of Kenai –Custody (as of December 31, 2024)
Portfolio Review Performance
Gross Bench*GVIXX
Month To Date 0.27%0.22%0.39%
Since Inception
(11/6/2024)0.33%0.28%0.70%
Annual Yield Comparison Summary Statistics
Kenai -
Custody Bench*GVIXX
Market Value $32,460,960 --
Annual Yield **4.55%4.27%4.36%
Average Quality AA+AA AAA
Average Maturity
(Years)1.64 1.95 -
What has happened:
As securities mature and cash becomes available for reallocation,
we have extended the portfolio's duration in US Treasuries and
Callable Agencies
The portfolio duration (sensitivity to interest rates) now stands at
1.54 years vs the bench at 1.78 years
Going forward:
We intend to slowly lengthen duration with maturing securities
Annual coupon income over the next 12 months is expected to be
$1,208,239 on the current portfolio
Recommendation: Work with staff and possible a work session with
council to explore options to align liquidity and risk
*Bench: Bloomberg 1-3 Gov **YTM for port/bench, 7-day SEC Yield for GVIXX
*Bench: Bloomberg 1-3 Yr Gov
Performance annualized for periods greater than one year.
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
Bench*Allspring MMF Kenai - Custody
*Bench: Bloomberg 1-3 Gov
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City of Kenai –Custody (as of December 31, 2024)
Time to Maturity Liquidity %Market Value
0-1 Years 22.0%$7,160,832
1-2 Years 50.4%$16,360,022
2-3 Years 16.8%$5,442,328
3-5 Years 10.8%$3,497,778
Total 100%$32,460,960
IPS Constraints and Characteristics of the Portfolio
Investments shall have maturities less than 5 years
At least 20% of the portfolio shall be held in maturities of 1-year or
less
No more than 30% of the portfolio may be invested in securities with
maturities of longer than 2-years
Authorized instruments shall be limited to the obligations of the US
Government, its agencies, repurchase agreements, and government
money market funds
Portfolio Composition
May not add to 100% due to rounding
Interest Rate & Market Outlook
The Federal Reserve decreased its benchmark rate to 4.25-4.50%. Fed
Fund Futures markets currently price in one to two rate cuts by end
of 2025.
The FOMC terminal target rate decreases to 3.90% in 2025 and in
2026 decreases to 3.66%.
Interest rates increased across the curve during the quarter. The 2yr
increased by 60 basis points ending December at 4.24%. The 5yr
increased 82 basis points ending December at 4.38%.
67%
29%
2%2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
12/31/2024
Treasuries MBS Cash CDs
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We're Growing Together: APCM's Next Chapter Questions? Please reach out to your APCM contact.
We are here to support you every step of the way.
•Alaska Permanent Capital Management (APCM) is proud to announce
its acquisition by Blue Umbrella, a private holding company based in
Anchorage, Alaska.
•Minority shareholders include prominent Alaskan leaders and
investors, such as Jonathan Rubini, Mark Kroloff, Bob Kaufman, Avi
Naider, Todd Dow, Jeff Ripley, and current APCM executives Evan Rose,
Bill Lierman, and Brandy Niclai.
Acquisition Overview
•APCM will continue to operate as usual, with no changes to daily
operations or the team you trust.
•Our key leadership remains in place to guide APCM forward. Blue
Umbrella and its partners bring resources, networks, and strategic
tools to help APCM grow sustainably while maintaining its mission.
What This Means for You
•Blue Umbrella values APCM's legacy and reputation. With a track
record of fostering growth, they focus on ensuring smooth transitions
and aligning with client-first values. Why Blue Umbrella?
•Your trust is our priority. This partnership strengthens APCM’s ability
to deliver consistent, high-quality services while positioning the firm
for future success.Commitment to Clients
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About Blue Umbrella
Who We Are:
•A private holding company based in Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in acquiring and growing
lower-middle-market businesses.
•Founded by experienced professionals Jimmy Miner and Dan Perpich, with a proven track
record of over $30 million in acquisitions in Alaska.
Our Mission:
•Focused on preserving the legacy and success of the businesses we acquire.
•Providing resources, capital, and strategic tools to foster long-term growth.
•Solving ownership succession challenges with structured transition plans.
Key Strengths:
•Strong emphasis on stability through transitions, ensuring operational continuity and
alignment with key personnel.
•Extensive networks in Alaska and beyond to support growth and expansion.
•A patient, long-term approach to business development and investment.
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Appendix
•Current Asset Allocation
•Performance
•Market Outlook
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Asset Class Strategic
Weight
Overweight /
Underweight
Current
Allocation Range
Risk Control 29%2.0%31.0%
Risk Control U.S. FIXED INCOME 26%-0.5%25.5%6 - 36%
CASH 3%2.5%5.5%0 - 10%
Risk Assets 54%-0.3%53.7%
Risk Assets U.S. HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME 4%-0.1%3.9%0 - 8%
U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY 22%0.3%22.3%12 - 32%
U.S. MID CAP EQUITY 10%0.3%10.3%0 - 18%
U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY 5%0.1%5.1%0 - 10%
DEVELOPED INTERNATIONAL EQUITY 8%-0.7%7.3%4 - 16%
EMERGING MARKET EQUITY 5%-0.2%4.8%0 - 10%
Alternatives 17%-1.7%15.3%
Alternatives REITS 2%-0.2%1.8%0 - 4%
INFRASTRUCTURE 5%-0.4%4.6%0 - 10%
ALTERNATIVE BETA 10%-1.1%8.9%0 - 15%
U.S. FIXED INCOME
CASH
U.S. HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME
U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY
U.S. MID CAP EQUITY
U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY
DEVELOPED INTERNATIONAL
EQUITY
EMERGING MARKET EQUITY
REITS
INFRASTRUCTURE
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Aligning near-term tactical adjustments with your long-term strategy
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Evaluating returns against strategic goals
Portfolio performance is gross of management fees and net of fund fees.
7.5%
5.9%5.7%
2.1%
9.3%
7.6%
6.1%5.9%
2.4%
9.6%
-6.0%
-3.0%
0.0%
3.0%
6.0%
9.0%
12.0%
Since Inception 10 Year 5 Year 3 Year 1 Year
Account Performance
December 31, 2024
Permanent Fund Strategic Benchmark
-40%
-30%
-20%
-10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Rolling 12 Month Total Return
Since Inception
Upper bound of expected range of returns within one year (29.2%)
Lower bound of expected range of returns within one year (-11.7%)
Avg. loss in extreme conditions within one year (-25.7%)
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The macro backdrop at year-end 2024
Composite Indicator;
Source: Alpine MacroSource: Bloomberg
Investor Sentiment Peaks at Year-End
9.8%
18.3%
16.1%
26.3%
5.5%
7.4%
3.8%
8.7%
24.8%
1.2%
4.4%
5.0%
10.3%
14.2%
1.9%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%
Emerging Markets
Developed Equity
US Small Cap
US Large Cap
US Fixed Income
Strong Performance Amid Positive Fundamentals
Average Return Past 10y 2024 Return 2023 Return
Recession Risks Stay Low Despite ExpectationsCentral Banks Ease as Inflation Moderates
Source: JP Morgan Source: Oxford Economics
-1%
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
'19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 '26
Historical Policy Rates & Forward Curves
FOMC (US)BOE (UK)ECB (Eurozone)BOJ (Japan)
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50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Jan-2019 Jan-2020 Jan-2021 Jan-2022 Jan-2023 Jan-2024
Rising Policy Uncertainty Poses Market Risks
2.9%
2.8%
2.2%
0.4%
0.8%
1.2%
1.7%
1.8%
1.8%
5.2%
4.8%
4.5%
0%1%2%3%4%5%6%
2023
2024
2025
Positive Growth Projected Across Key Economies
China Advanced Economies Euro Area U.S.
Source: World Economic Outlook
Earnings Growth Key to Sustaining Equity Gains
Source: JP Morgan
Key drivers of the 2025 outlook
Elevated Valuations Signal Headwind for U.S. Equity Returns
Current and 20-year average next 12 months price-to-earnings ratio
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Neutral stance on risk control assets with strong income cushion
APCM is maintaining a strategic weight within Risk Control
asset classes, including US bonds, international bonds, and
cash.
Our base case expects global growth to settle near trend,
supported by resilient US economic activity, a strong labor
market, and easing inflation toward 2%. This environment
should allow central banks to continue lowering policy rates,
though the pace may vary regionally. Maintaining duration
exposure aligns with this outlook, offering potential for
total return as yields decline.
In a reflation scenario, where stimulative policies drive
persistent inflation and delay Fed rate cuts, we believe bond
coupon income (4.9%) can offset price declines from rising
rates.
Conversely, if supply-side constraints slow economic
activity and reignite recession fears, fixed income holdings
should provide stability, with longer-duration (6.0) bonds
benefiting from potential interest rate declines.
This balanced approach seeks to manage portfolio risks while
capturing income and defensive qualities across various
market environments.
Source: Oxford Economics/Macrobond
JP Morgan
Markets Are Pricing Inflation Implications
Roughly Consistent With Target Inflation
ILB-implied average US inflation rates
Fixed Income Returns in Different Interest Rate Scenarios
Potential total return: assumes a parallel shift in the yield curve
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-1.2%
4.4%
-2.5%
4.9%
7.5%
3.7%
11.0%10.6%10.0%
U.S. Aggregate U.S. HY Municipals
1% Increase No Change 1% Decrease
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Neutral risky assets with earnings expected to drive returns and select opportunities in Europe and small caps
High-Yield Bonds
APCM maintains a neutral weight in high-yield bonds
relative to long-term targets. Tight spreads, supported by
refinancing at historically low rates in 2020–2021, may widen
as issuers face a maturity wall in 2025–2026. However,
healthy corporate fundamentals and a supportive
economic backdrop should limit default risks, balancing the
outlook.
US Equities
APCM is neutral on equities across regions and market caps,
with varied attractiveness. U.S. large-cap stocks remain
expensive but are supported by strong fundamentals and
growth opportunities, such as AI. Mid-and small-caps may
benefit from domestic policy changes, though tariff
uncertainty and softening small-cap corporate health pose
risks. A small-cap quality fund has been added to balance
exposures.
International Equities
While APCM is neutral overall, European financials present
an opportunity,supported by strong earnings growth,
profitability, and reasonable valuations. Broader
international equities remain attractive relative to U.S.
markets but lack clear catalysts to unlock value, such as
European debt reform or China stimulus.
Source: FactSet, MSCI, Standard & Poor's, as of December 31, 2024.
9.1
Average: 10.0
2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024
European Financials Valuations
NTM P/E
NTM P/E Mean
Source: FactSet
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U.S. Small Cap vs. U.S. Large Cap Valuations
NTM P/E
0.7
Average: 1.1
2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024
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Selective positioning in alternatives with gold as a hedge and market neutral for stability
Infrastructure & REITs
APCM maintains a neutral stance on infrastructure and
REITs, as these asset classes are fairly priced with stable
income profiles. Their high domestic revenue exposure
reduces risks from geopolitical events or tariffs. While they
provide steady cash flows, interest rate volatility in the
current market environment supports a neutral stance.
Commodities (Gold)
APCM has funded an overweight to gold, leveraging its
role as a hedge against uncertainty and fiscal risks. A
recent correction has improved its positioning for upside,
supported by rising global demand from central banks and
investors. Key drivers include concerns about sanctions,
high U.S. debt levels, and potential shifts from Chinese
investors. Gold offers a hedge to some key risks in 2025.
Market Neutral Strategy
To enhance portfolio resilience, APCM has added the
Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund. This strategy aims
to deliver consistent returns, manage equity risk, and
diversify fixed-income exposures. By leveraging volatility,
it complements broader alternative allocations and
provides downside protection in uncertain markets.
*Fund Inception is 5/10/2000; performance is as of 9/30/2024
Source: Calamos
IAU iShares Gold Trust ETF
Exposure to the day-to-day movement of the price of
gold bullion.
Convenient, cost-effective access to physical gold.
Portfolio diversification and inflation protection.
-20%-15%-10%-5%0%5%10%15%
CY 2022
5-Year
10-Year
Since Inception*
Calamos Market Neutral Income
Mutual Fund Return Comparison
Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund MSCI ACWI Net TR USD Index
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index
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Disclosures
Important Assumptions
IMPORTANT:The projections or other information generated by Alaska Permanent Capital Management Company (APCM)regarding the likelihood of various outcomes
are hypothetical in nature,do not reflect actual investment results,and are not guarantees of future results.There can be no assurance that the projected or simulated
results will be achieved or sustained.The charts and data only present a range of possible outcomes.Actual results will vary over time,and such results may be better or
worse than the simulated scenarios.Clients should be aware that the potential for loss (or gain)may be greater than that demonstrated in the simulations.Please note
that the analysis does not take into consideration all asset classes,and other asset classes not considered may have characteristics similar or superior to those being
analyzed.
Important Legal Information
These calculations are designed to be informational and educational only,and when used alone,do not constitute investment advice.APCM encourages investors to
review their investment strategy periodically as financial circumstances do change.
Model results are provided as a rough approximation of future financial performance.Actual results could produce different outcomes (either better or worse)than those
illustrated by the model,since it is not possible to anticipate every possible combination of financial market returns.APCM is not responsible for the consequences of any
decisions or actions taken in reliance upon or as a result of the information provided by the results of the model.
Other Influences on Rates of Return
Investment management fees:Returns are presented gross of management fees and include the reinvestment of all income.Actual returns will be reduced by investment
advisory fees and other expenses that may be incurred in the management of the account.The collection of fees produces a compounding effect on the total rate of
return net of management fees.As an example,the effect of investment management fees on the total value of a client’s portfolio assuming (a)quarterly fee assessment,
(b)$1,000,000 investment,(c)portfolio return of 8%a year,and (d)1.00%annual investment advisory fee would be $10,416 in the first year,and cumulative effects of
$59,816 over five years and $143,430 over ten years.Actual investment advisory fees incurred by clients may vary.
Taxes:Unless noted otherwise,model results have not been adjusted for any state or federal taxes or penalties.
Inflation:Unless noted otherwise,model results do not adjust any inputs or outcomes for inflation.Inflation is assumed to be constant over the investment horizon.
Limitations Inherent in Model Results
Limitations include but are not restricted to the following:
Model results do not represent actual trading and may not reflect the impact that material economic and market factors might have had on APCM’s decision making if the
actual client money were being managed.
Extreme market movements may occur more frequently than represented in the model.
Some asset classes have relatively limited histories.While future results for all asset classes in the model may materially differ from those assumed in APCM’s calculations,
the future results for asset classes with limited histories may diverge to a greater extent than the future results of asset classes with longer track records.
Market crises can cause asset classes to perform similarly over time;reducing the accuracy of the projected portfolio volatility and returns.The model is based on the
long-term behavior of the asset classes and therefore is less reliable for short-term periods.This means that the model does not reflect the average periods of "bull"and
"bear"markets,which can be longer than those modeled.
The model represent APCM’s best view of the next 7-10 years,but is unlikely to reflect actual investment returns worldwide over this period.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3448-2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.22.010 - LAND USE TABLE, TO
ALLOW AIRPORTS AS A PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USE IN THE AIRPORT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE.
WHEREAS, the Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan (“Comprehensive Plan”), identified a Land
Use objective to review existing zoning and subdivision codes to determine if they address current and
future land uses adequately; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai Municipal Airport and surrounding land was transferred to the City of Kenai by the
federal government in 1963 and was a permitted use within the Conservation zone; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai enacted Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.065 - Airport Light Industrial
(ALI) Zone in May 2016 with Ordinance 2884-2016; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai rezoned 51 parcels owned by the City, including the Kenai Municipal
Airport, within the Airport Reserve Boundary to ALI in May 2016 with Ordinance 2885-2016; and,
WHEREAS, Airports are currently considered a conditional use within the ALI zone; and,
WHEREAS, Airports should be a principal permitted use within the ALI zone; and,
WHEREAS, at its meeting on January 8, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to
recommend the City Council enact Ordinance 3448-2025; and,
WHEREAS, at its meeting on January 9, 2025, the Airport Commission voted to recommend the City
Council enact Ordinance 3448-2025; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to align the zoning code to current land uses around the
Kenai Municipal Airport to clarify the type of development sought for future economic investments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of Section of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code, Section
14.22.010 - Land Use Table, Industrial subsection, Airports is hereby amended as follows:
KEY: P = Principal Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
S = Secondary Use
N = Not Permitted
NOTE: Reference footnotes on
following pages for additional
restrictions
ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USES ALI C RR RR-1 RS RS-1 RS-2 RU CC CG IL IH ED R TSH LC CMU WW
INDUSTRIAL
Airports P [C] P20 C N C N N C C C C C N C N N C C
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Section 2. 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 3. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect 30 days
after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Introduced: January 15, 2025
Enacted: February 5, 2025
Effective: March 7, 2025
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
DATE: January 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3348-2025 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.22.010
- Land Use Table, to Allow Airports as a Principal Permitted Use in the Airport
Light Industrial Zone.
At their January 8, 2025 meeting, and in accordance with KMC 14.05.010 Duties and Powers, the
Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance amending the KMC Section
14.22.010 - Land Use Table. Concurrently, at their January 9, 2025 meeting, and in accordance
with KMC 1.95.010 Duties and Powers, the Airport Commission also reviewed the proposed
ordinance amending the KMC Section 14.22.010 - Land Use Table.
In May 2016, Kenai City Council enacted the Airport Light Industrial (ALI) zone and subsequently
rezoned fifty-one (51) city owned parcels within the Airport Reserve Boundary to the new ALI
zone. During this rezoning process, it was not noted that Airports were only considered a principal
permitted use in the Conservation zone, which is what the Kenai Municipal Airport was zoned
prior to 2016. This amendment to the KMC is generally administrative in nature and is necessary
to align the zoning code to current land uses in and around the Airport to clarify the type of
development sought for future economic investments.
The commissions both recommended Council enact the ordinance.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE INVESTMENT AND ALLOCATION PLAN FOR THE CITY’S
PERMANENT FUNDS AND ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATE BENCHMARKS TO MEASURE
PERFORMANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025.
WHEREAS, pursuant to KMC 7.30.020 (a) (2) the Council of the City of Kenai annually approves an
Asset Allocation Plan for investment of the City’s Permanent Funds; and,
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code 7.30.020 (b) permits investment of the Permanent Funds in various
asset classes and the Council believes that establishing asset allocation criteria for these various asset
classes is in the best interest of the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, the annually approved Asset Allocation Plan provides benchmarks to measure investment
performance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
Section 1. That the Council adopts the Asset Allocation Plan for calendar year 2025 as follows:
The Asset Allocation Plan and Target Weightings with range restrictions are:
ASSET CLASS TARGET % WEIGHTING RANGE %
Cash 3 0-10
Fixed Income:
Investment Grade Domestic Bonds 26 16-36
High Yield Domestic Bonds 4 0-8
Domestic Equity:
Large-Cap Domestic Equity 22 12-32
Mid-Cap Equities 10 0-18
Small-Cap Equities 5 0-10
International Emerging Markets 5 0-10
International Equity 8 4-16
Real-estate equities 2 0-4
Infrastructure equities 5 0-10
Alternative Beta 10 0-15
Section 2. The performance of the Fund and investment managers will be measured as follows:
Performance measurement of the Cash allocation will be measured against the target weighting, using
the Citi Group 90 Day T-Bill Index as the benchmark.
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Performance measurement of the Investment Grade Domestic Bond allocation will be measured against
the Target weighting, using the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index for the benchmark.
Performance measurement of the High Yield Domestic Bond allocation will be measured against the
Target weighting, using the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Very Liquid Bond index for
the benchmark.
Performance measurement of the Large-Cap Domestic Equity allocation will be measured against the
Target weighting, using the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index for the benchmark.
Performance measurement of the Mid-Cap Equity allocation will be measured against the Target
weighting, using the Standard & Poor’s 400 Mid-Cap Index as the benchmark.
Performance measurement of the Small-Cap Equity allocation will be measured against the Target
weighting, using the Standard & Poor’s 600 Small-Cap Index as the benchmark.
Performance measurement of the International Emerging Markets allocation will be measured against
the Target weighting, using the Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets index as the
benchmark.
Performance measurement of the International Equity allocation will be measured against the Target
weighting, using the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East (MSCI EAFE)
index for the benchmark.
Performance measurement of the Real-Estate Equities allocation will be measured against the target
weighting, using the Standard & Poor’s US REIT Index as the benchmark.
Performance measurement of the Infrastructure Equities allocation will be measured against the target
weighting, using the STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index as the benchmark.
Performance measurement of the Alternative Beta allocation will be measured against the target
weighting, using the Wilshire Liquid Alternatives Index as the benchmark.
Section 3. That this Resolution takes effect on immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Dave Swarner, Finance Director
DATE: January 29, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-08 – Designating the Investment Allocations of
and Establishing Appropriate Benchmarks to Measure Performance of
the City’s Permanent Funds for Calendar Year 2025.
Pursuant to KMC 7.30.020 the Council annually designates by resolution, the authorized
investments and allocation plan for the City’s Permanent Funds. Resolution No. 2025-08
establishes the allocation plan and evaluation benchmarks to be used for calendar year 2025.
There is no recommended change to the asset allocation from 2024. The portfolio is projected to
yield 6.79% on average, a 0.51% increase from last year. The portfolio is projected to have an
annual risk of 10.45% compared to last year’s risk of 10.45%. This represents no change in
portfolio risk or overall risk.
Annual risk is the variation in the expected return of the portfolio at one standard deviation,
approximately 68% of all occurrences. The risk of the portfolio is doubled at two standard
deviation, 95% of all occurrences. For the proposed portfolio which has an expected annual return
of 7.30% and a ten-year expected return of 6.79%, 68% of the time the portfolio should annually
return between (3.04)% and 17.63% and 95% of the time the portfolio should return annually
between (11.72)% and 29.19%
In addition to no change in the portfolio’s asset allocation, there is also no change in the portfolio’s
benchmarks. Benchmarks are used to evaluate the portfolio’s return as compared to the return of
the market. The following is the recommended 2025 asset allocation for your review.
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2025
Asset
Allocation
Cash 3%
Fixed Income
Domestic Investment Grade Bonds 26%
High Yield Domestic Bonds 4%
Total Cash and Fixed Income 30%
Domestic Equities
US Large Cap 22%
US Mid Cap 10%
US Small Cap 5%
International Equities 8%
Emerging Market Equities 5%
Total Equities 50%
Alternative Investments
Real Estate 2%
Infrastructure 5%
Alternative Beta 10%
Total Alternative Investments 17%
Total Portfolio 100%
Expected Average Annual Return 7.30%
Expected Risk (one Standard Deviation) 10.45%
Return Range (11.72)% to 29.19%
Long-term Expected Return 6.79%
Your support for adoption of Resolution 2025-08 is respectfully requested.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION
MASTER PLAN.
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was released on December 19, 2024 with proposals due on January
22, 2025 for the 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS, one proposal was received by Corvus Design, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, the cost for the scope of work is $69,866.75; and,
WHEREAS, the proposal was determined to be responsive and responsible; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to award the contract to Corvus Design, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with Corvus Design, Inc. in the
amount of $69,866.75 for the 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
FROM: Lee Frey, Public Works Director
DATE: January 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-09 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the 2025
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
This memo requests Council’s approval to award a contract to complete a Parks and Recreation
Master Plan to Corvus Design, Inc. A Request for Proposal was released for the project and one
proposal was received on the due date of January 22, 2025. Corvus Design, Inc. was the only
proposer with a cost of $69,866.75. The proposal was reviewed and determined to be responsive
and responsible.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is expected to guide the Department’s infrastructure and
programming for the next 20 years. Award of this agreement is in the best interest of the City.
Council’s approval is respectfully requested.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-10
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE FLEET REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ONE FORD F-150 RESPONDER VEHICLE UTILIZING THE STATE OF ALASKA
EQUIPMENT FLEET CONTRACT AND MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE 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 one fire department utility vehicle
in FY25, which is now available under a State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract pricing; and,
WHEREAS, the upfitting of the vehicle is available through a Municipality of Anchorage Contract through
Alaska Safety, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Department requests to purchase one Ford F-150 Responder with upfitting from
Kendall Ford for a total estimated cost of $71,910; and,
WHEREAS, funds for this purchase are available in the Fleet Replacement Fund; 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 utility 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 one fire department vehicle at an estimated cost of $71,910.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to use State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract and
the Municipality of Anchorage Contract for the purchase of one Ford F-150 with upfitting from Kendall
Ford for an estimated cost of $71,910, 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 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., 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
THROUGH: Jay Teague, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Lee Frey, Public Works Director
FROM: Eric Jean, Public Works Assistant Director
DATE: January 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-10 - Authorizing the Use of the Fleet Replacement
Fund for the Purchase of One Ford F-150 Responder Vehicle Utilizing
the State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract and Municipality of
Anchorage Contract.
This Resolution authorizes the purchase of a Ford F-150 Responder for use as fire
utility/command vehicle. It authorizes using the City’s Fleet Replacement Fund for this purchase.
The total cost of the vehicle is $71,910, with base cost of $51,155 for the F-150 and $20,755 for
the upfitting. In accordance with the City’s fleet replacement plan, the fire department was
scheduled to replace one utility vehicle in FY25.
The Ford F-150 Responder is available from Kendall Ford under the State of Alaska Equipment
Fleet Contract CA2217-20 pricing and the upfitting is completed Alaska Safety, Inc. through
Kendall Ford, through Municipality of Anchorage Contract 4400001388 for Police Vehicle
Accessories. 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. 2025-11
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE WATER AND SEWER FUND FOR THE
PURCHASE OF TWO FORD TRUCKS 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 concluded there is a need to purchase two Water and Sewer vehicles in FY25, which
are now available under State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract pricing; and,
WHEREAS, the Water and Sewer Department requests to purchase two Ford Trucks for a total estimated
cost of $107,335 from Kendall Ford; and,
WHEREAS, funds for this purchase are available in the Water and Sewer Fund; 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 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 Water and Sewer Fund for the purchase
of two Ford trucks at an estimated cost of $107,335.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to use State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract for
the purchase of two Ford Trucks from Kendall Ford for an estimated cost of $107,335, 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 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., 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
THROUGH: Lee Frey, Public Works Director
FROM: Eric Jean, Public Works Assistant Director
DATE: January 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-11 - Authorizing the Use of the Water and Sewer
Fund for the Purchase of Two Ford Trucks Utilizing the State of
Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract.
This Resolution authorizes the purchase of two Ford Trucks for use in the Utilities Department.
This purchase was budgeted for in the Water and Sewer Fund FY25 operating budget and this
authorizes using those funds for this purchase. The cost of the F-150 is $50,800 and the cost of
the F-350 is $56,535 for a total price of $107,335.
The vehicles are available from Kendall Ford under State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract
CA2217-20 pricing. 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. 2025-12
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE FLEET REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE
PURCHASE OF TWO FORD TRANSIT VANS 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 two Senior Center transport
vehicles in FY25, which are available under a State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract pricing; and,
WHEREAS, the Senior Center requests to purchase two Ford Transit Vans for a total cost of $135,700
from Kendall Ford; and,
WHEREAS, funds for this purchase are available in the Fleet Replacement Fund; 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 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 two Ford Transit Vans at an estimated cost of $135,700.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to use State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract for
the purchase of two Ford Transit Vans from Kendall Ford for an estimated cost of $135,700, 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 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., 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
THROUGH: Lee Frey, Public Works Director
FROM: Eric Jean, Public Works Assistant Director
DATE: January 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-12 - Authorizing the Use of the Fleet Replacement
Fund for the Purchase of Two Ford Transit Vans Utilizing the State of
Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract.
This Resolution authorizes the purchase of two Ford Transit Vans for use as transport vehicles
for the Senior Center through Kendall Ford. It authorizes using the City’s Fleet Replacement Fund
for this purchase. The cost of the Transit Vans is $135,700 total, $67,850 each. In accordance
with the City’s fleet replacement plan, the Senior Center was scheduled to replace one utility
vehicle in FY21 and the other in FY23.
The Ford Transit Vans are available from Kendall Ford under the State of Alaska Equipment Fleet
Contract CA2217-20 pricing. 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. 2025-13
A RESOLUTION REDIRECTING PUBLIC SAFETY CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE
EMERGENCY SERVICES FACILITY ASSESSMENT.
WHEREAS, the City appropriated $100,000 through the FY24 budget and Ordinance 3422-2024 for the
Fire Department Flooring Replacement project; and,
WHEREAS, the flooring replacement project is on hold to complete the Emergency Services Facility
Assessment project; and,
WHEREAS, the original appropriation of $150,000 to complete the Emergency Services Facility
Programming and Assessment project has been determined to be insufficient; and,
WHEREAS, redirecting $60,000 is recommended to supplement the Emergency Services Facility
Programming and Assessment project for consulting services and City project management; and,
WHEREAS, redirecting previously appropriated funds from the Fire Department Flooring Replacement
to the Emergency Services Facility Assessment 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 following budget transfer be authorized;
Public Safety Capital Project Fund:
Decrease Expenditures:
Fire Department Flooring Replacement $60,000
Increase Expenditures:
Emergency Services Facility Assessment $60,000
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Dave Swarner, Finance Director
FROM: Lee Frey, Public Works Director
DATE: January 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-13 - Redirecting Public Safety Capital Project
Funds to Complete the Emergency Services Facility Assessment.
Through the FY24 budget and Ordinance 3422-2024, $100,000 was appropriated for the Fire
Department Flooring Replacement project. This project is currently on hold to complete the
Emergency Services Facility Programming and Assessment project. The Emergency Services
Facility Programming and Assessment proposals have been reviewed and the project was
determined to be underfunded with the existing capital appropriation of $150,000.
The Public Works Department recommends redirecting $60,000 from the Fire Department
Flooring Replacement project to the Emergency Services Facility Assessment project. The
additional funding will cover the shortage in funding for consulting services and fund project
management time allocated to the project.
Your support is respectfully requested.
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Sponsored by: Administration
New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-14
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE 2025 EMERGENCY SERVICES FACILITY
PROGRAMMING AND ASSESSMENT.
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was released on December 3, 2024 with proposals due on January
14, 2025 for the 2025 Emergency Services Facility Programming and Assessment; and,
WHEREAS, six proposals were received; and,
WHEREAS, K+A designstudios was determined to be the highest ranking proposer; and,
WHEREAS, the proposal was determined to be responsive and responsible; and,
WHEREAS, the cost for the proposed scope of work is not intended to exceed $172,300; and,
WHEREAS, schematic design services may be added to the contract at a later date depending on the
results of the assessment and the best interests of the City; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to award the contract to K+A designstudios.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with K+A designstudios in an
amount not to exceed $172,300.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: David Ross, Police Chief
THROUGH: Jay Teague, Fire Chief
FROM: Lee Frey, Public Works Director
DATE: January 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-14 - Authorizing a Contract for the 2025
Emergency Services Facility Programming and Assessment.
This memo requests Council’s approval to award a contract for the 2025 Emergency Services
Facility Programming and Assessment to K+A designstudios. A Request for Proposal was
released for the project and six proposals were received on the due date of January 14, 2025.
The proposals were ranked as follows:
Proposer Score
K+A designstudios 343.96
Burkhart Croft Associates 335
Stantec 273.22
KPB Architects 265.82
MCG Explore Design 261.7
Facility Engineering Associates 163.48
K+A designstudios was the highest ranked proposer with a cost of $172,300. The proposal was
reviewed and determined to be responsive and responsible. The cost is over available budget
and Resolution 2025-13 must be approved to redirect funding to this project for completion. Actual
cost may be negotiated lower than the proposed amount and schematic design services may be
added to the contract at a later date depending on results of the assessment and the best interests
of the City.
The Emergency Services Facility Programming and Assessment will review the condition of our
emergency facilities and assess our operational needs to develop a plan for the future of the fire,
police and dispatch services. Award of this agreement is in the best interest of the City. Council’s
approval is respectfully requested.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING
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MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on January 15, 2025, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Brian Gabriel, Mayor Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor
Phil Daniel Deborah Sounart
Alex Douthit (remote participation) Victoria Askin
Sovala Kisena
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
**Xiling Tanner, Student Representative
Terry Eubank, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
David Swarner, Finance Director
Kevin Buettner, Planning Director (remote participation)
Stephanie Randall, Human Resource Director
Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation 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
Mayor Gabriel noted the following additions to the Packet:
Add to item E.6. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2025-04
• Public Comment
Add to item K.1. City Managers Report
• Finance Midmonth Report Attachment
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda with the requested revisions.
Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion.
The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record.
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Mayor Gabriel 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
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
1. Kenai Tourism and Marketing Report, Inger Deede and John Papendieck, Agnew::Beck
Consulting.
Deede Inger and John Papendieck provided an update on the City's tourism and marketing efforts. The
primary objectives are to promote Kenai as a year-round destination, increase tourism, engage residents,
and support workforce recruitment and economic development. These efforts include rebranding to better
reflect the community’s authentic experiences and appeal to locals, regional visitors, and national tourists.
The rebranding emphasizes Kenai’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, small-town charm, and recreational
opportunities, and includes replacing the "I Love Kenai" brand.
The long-term communication plan involves utilizing social media, city and chamber calendars, and
collaboration with regional partners to position Kenai as both a desirable place to live and an attractive
destination to visit.
There was also discussion about Alaska’s diverse regions, the implementation of measures to track
marketing success, and appreciation for the rebranding initiative.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 3446-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the Alaska Food
Coalition to the Kenai Senior Center. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3446-2024. Council Member Sounart
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Askin, Knackstedt, Daniel, Sounart, Gabriel, Kisena, Douthit
NAY: None
**Student Representative Tanner: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
2. Ordinance No. 3447-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of
Alaska, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services to the Kenai Senior Center for Disaster
Emergency Planning and Preparation. (Administration) [KMC 1.15.070(d)]
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1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to introduce Ordinance No. 3447-2025. Council Member Askin
SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to introduce.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to conduct the second reading on Ordinance No. 3447-2025. Council
Member Sounart SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to conduct the second reading.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3447-2025. Council Member Askin SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that the application and award was a team effort from City staff, Senior Center
Administrative Assistant Pierce applied for the grant with the help from Fire Chief Teague and Finance
Controller Anderson. The grant will be utilized for purchasing emergency food for seniors, supplies for
AEDs and development of a site-specific emergency plan for the Senior Center.
Appreciation was stated for the City staff and their teamwork.
VOTE:
YEA: Knackstedt, Daniel, Sounart, Gabriel, Kisena, Douthit, Askin
NAY: None
**Student Representative Tanner: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
3. Resolution No. 2025-01 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Restaurant
Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2025-01. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
There was discussion regarding separate utility meters for the restaurant space.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Resolution No. 2025-02 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer in the Municipal Roadway
Improvements Capital Project Fund of Remaining Balances from Completed Projects to a
New Project for City Dock Float Replacement and Concrete Ramp Repairs.
(Administration)
MOTION:
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Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2025-02. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported the plan was to address the floats first with bids going out within the month; concrete work
would take place in the fall after the dipnet season or possibly next spring.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
5. Resolution No. 2025-03 - Amending the Authorized Staffing Table by Adding a Part-Time
Administrative Assistant I Position to the Police Department. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2025-03. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
There was discussion regarding the responsibilities and tasks of the new position.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
6. Resolution No. 2025-04 - Adopting Goals to Guide the Preparation of the Fiscal Year
2026 Annual Budget. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2025-04. Council Member Askin SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. 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.
7. Resolution No. 2025-05 - Authorizing a Contract Award to Supply Microsoft Enterprise
Agreements. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2025-05. Council Member Askin SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. 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.
8. Resolution No. 2025-06 - Adopting the City’s Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years
2026-2030. (Administration)
MOTION:
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Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2025-06. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
There was discussion regarding the Council on Aging Commission request that Council look into senior
housing; the cost associated with a senior housing feasibility study; the possibility of adding it to the
Capital Improvement Plan or starting smaller with a market analysis to determining specific needs and
type for senior housing.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to amend the City’s Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-
2030 as follows:
“Include a General Fund Project for a Feasibility Study on Senior Housing in the Amount of $300,000
for Fiscal Year 2029 to be filled with $200,000 in Grant Funds and $100,000 in General Funds.”
Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the main motion as amended.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION TO RECONSIDER:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to reconsider previously voted on Resolution No. 2025-05. Council
Member Askin SECONDED the motion.
It was reported that motion to reconsider was brought forward to address a needed amendment to the
Resolution.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to reconsider.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED, and Resolution No. 2025-05 was back before the
Council.
7. Resolution No. 2025-05 - Authorizing a Contract Award to Supply Microsoft Enterprise
Agreements. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2025-05 as follows:
Second Whereas Clause to read, “two bids were received
Vendor Bid Price
Zones, LLC $[33,375.92] 36,375.92
Insight Public Sector, Inc. $36438.23; and,”
Third Whereas Clause to read, “Zones, LLC was the lowest bid at $[33,375.92] 36,375.92
annual cost; and,”
Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
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UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the reconsidered main motion as amended.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
9. Resolution No. 2025-07 - Requesting the Governor of the State of Alaska Designate by
Proclamation the Area of the Upper Cook Inlet East Side Set Net Fishery as an Area
Impacted by an Economic Disaster in 2024 and Supporting a Recovery Plan. (Askin)
[Clerk’s Note: Mayor Gabriel passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Knackstedt and declared a possible conflict with
Resolution No. 2025-07 as he is an Upper Cook Inlet East Side Fisherman; Vice Mayor Knackstedt ruled a conflict
did exist and Mayor Gabriel abstained from discussion and voting on Resolution No. 2025-07.]
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2025-07. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment.
Andy Hall, President of the Kenai Peninsula Fisherman’s Association addressed the Council in support
of Resolution No. 2025-07; thanked the Council for their previous support on past disaster declarations;
and noted fund ware critical to keeping our fishermen active.
Eric Nyce addressed the Council in support of Resolution No. 2025-07; thanked the Council for their
support in the past and continued support.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objections.
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of December 18, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ordinance No. 3445-2024 - Increasing 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) [On 12/18/24 this item was postponed to 01/15/25]
[Clerk’s Note: The motion to enact Ordinance No. 3445-2024 was on the floor from the December 18, 2024 regular
City Council meeting.]
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that the administration was requesting an amendment and the memo was included in the
packet.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to amend the Ordinance No. 3445-2024 as follows:
Section 2, to read, “That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
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Water & Sewer Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Appropriation of Fund Balance $[9,610.95] 29,999.35
Increase Appropriations –
Transfer to Water & Sewer Capital Project Fund $[9,610.95] 29,999.35
Water & Sewer Capital Project Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues –
Transfer from Water & Sewer Fund $[9,610.95] 29,999.35
Increase Appropriations –
Broad Street Lift Station Capital Project $[9,610.95] 29,999.35”
Council Member Daniel SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Daniel, Sounart, Gabriel, Kisena, Douthit, Askin, Knackstedt
NAY: None
**Student Representative Tanner: Yea
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED.
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 Club Liquor License for Kenai Elks Lodge
#2425 DBA Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 - License No. 5644. (City Clerk)
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Restaurant/Eating Place Liquor License
Jersey Subs AK LLC DBA Jersey Subs - License No. 5900. (City Clerk)
Approved by the consent agenda.
4. *Action/Approval - Council Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination of Dominick Sarte to the Harbor
Commission. (Gabriel)
Approved by the consent agenda.
5. *Action/Approval - Council Confirmation of Mayoral Nominations of Marti Pepper and Bridget
Grieme to the Parks and Recreation Commission. (Gabriel)
Approved by the consent agenda.
6. *Ordinance No. 3448-2025 3448-2025 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.22.010 -
Land Use Table, to Allow Airports as a Principal Permitted Use in the Airport Light Industrial Zone.
(Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for February 5, 2025.
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7. Discussion/Action - Scheduling a Board of Adjustment Meeting for the Purpose of Approving
Hearing Minutes. (City Clerk)
A Board of Adjustment meeting was scheduled for February 5, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Kenai City Hall
Council Chambers.
I. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
Vice Mayor Knackstedt reported on the January 9, 2025 meeting, next meeting February 13, 2025.
2. Airport Commission
Council Member Knackstedt reported on the January 9, 2025 meeting, next meeting February 13, 2025.
3. Harbor Commission
No report, next meeting February 10, 2025.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
No report, next meeting February 6, 2025.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
Council Member Askin reported on the January 8, 2025 meeting, next meeting January 22, 2025.
6. Beautification Commission
No report, next meeting February 11, 2025.
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Gabriel reported on the following:
• Attending the Joint Chamber event for Kristen Faulkner who won two gold medals in the women’s
individual road race and women’s track cycling team during the 2024 Olympics.
• Attending the new exhibit opening at the Kenai Visitor Center.
• He reminded everyone with the low snow amount, it was a good time to clear trees for wildfire
prevention.
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager - City Manager Eubank reported on the following:
• National legislation recently approved that removed the Windfall Elimination Provisions and
Government Pension Offset of Social Security.
• State of Alaska PERS reporting portal has been down since November due to suspicious
activity; they are migrating to a cloud-based system; and the City has a substantial balance
of employee contributions awaiting transmission.
• Firefighter Mike Oden has resigned for a promotional opportunity.
• New Police Officer Lucas Michael has started and will attend the Public Safety Academy.
• Working with Kenaitze Indian Tribe on grant application to address fish passages and culverts.
• The Kenai Visitor Center and Cultural Center grand reopening and their monthly rotating
exhibits to display artifacts and revitalize the cultural side.
• Markings on the recently updated pickleball court were incorrect, the contractor will sand and
redo the floors at not cost to the City, there will be related gym closures while this is corrected.
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• Provided a status report on the Spruce Bark Beetle tree mitigation, noting that mitigation would
continue until the funding is exhausted.
2. City Attorney - No report.
3. City Clerk - No report.
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizen Comments (Public comments limited to (5) minutes per speaker)
Marion Nelson, Kenai Fine Art Center Board Member addressed the Council regarding upcoming shows;
and facility issues with the building.
2. Council Comments
Council Member Douthit stated he hoped to attend the Joint Work Session with the Kenaitze in person.
Student Representative Tanner reported on the upcoming Connections Spelling Bee and provided an
overview of upcoming Kenai Central High School sporting events.
Council Member Sounart thanked Red Piersee and staff for securing the grant for the Senior Center and
reminded everyone to be careful on the ice.
Council Member Askin thanked Red Piersee and staff for securing the grant for the Senior Center;
reported attending the ribbon cutting at the Visitor Center and complimented the exhibits.
Council Member Daniel said it was nice to be back and that he was looking forward to the Joint Work
Session with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.
Council Member Kisena noted he was participating in a lot of hockey, stating it was nice to see Mayor
Gabriel participating and reminded everyone about the upcoming KPH Youth Tournament.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt thanked the contractor who would be correcting the Pickleball court; reported
attending the ribbon cutting at the Visitor Center; and said he was looking forward to the Joint Work
Session with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. City Clerk Contract Renewal Discussion and Negotiation. [AS 44.62.310 (c)(1)(2) May be a
subject that tends to prejudice the reputation and character of the City Clerk and is a matter of
which the immediate knowledge may have an adverse effect upon the Finance of the City.]
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to enter into executive session for contract renewal discussion and
negotiation for the City Clerk. Pursuant to AS 44.62.310(c)(1)(2) may be may be a subject that tends to
prejudice the reputation and character of the City Clerk and is a matter of which the immediate knowledge
may have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City.
The executive session will include Mayor Gabriel, City Council Members, and City Clerk Michelle Saner.
Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to enter into executive session.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
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Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to reconvene into regular session. Council Member Daniel SECONDED
the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to reconvene into regular session.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
[Clerk’s Note: City Council entered into executive session at 8:22 p.m. and reconvened into regular session at 8:35
p.m.]
a. Action/Approval - Council Action Related to the City Clerk Contract Renewal.
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to approve the employment agreement between the City of Kenai and
City Clerk, Michelle Saner. Council Member Kisena SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
N. PENDING ITEMS - None.
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of January 15, 2025.
___________________________________
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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PAYMENTS OVER $35,000.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL RATIFICATION
COUNCIL MEETING OF: FEBRUARY 5, 2025
VENDOR DESCRIPTION
PERS PERS
ENSTAR NATURAL GAS GAS USAGE
INVESTMENTS
VENDOR DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT
VARIOUS
VARIOUS
MATURITY DATE
ACCOUNT
LIABILITY
UTILITIES
AMOUNT
AMOUNT
111,411.15
49,042.16
Effect. Int.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Shellie Saner, City Clerk
DATE: January 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Action/Approval – Oaken Keg #1808 Liquor License Renewal
The following establishment has submitted an application to the Alcohol and Marijuana Control
Office (AMCO) for a renewal of license:
Applicant: Carr-Gottstein Foods Co.
D/B/A: Oaken Keg #1808
License Type: Package Store Liquor License
License No.: 3218
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.
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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
January 7, 2025
From: Alcohol.licensing@alaska.gov ; amco.localgovernmentonly@alaska.gov
Licensee: Carr-Gottstein Foods Co.
DBA: Oaken Keg #1808
VIA email: legal.licensing.team@albertsons.com
CC: None
Local Government 1: City of Kenai
Local Government 2: Kenai Peninsula Borough
Via Email: cityclerk@kenai.city; micheleturner@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
Re: Package Store #3218 Combined 2025-2026 Renewal Notice
License Number: #3218
License Type: Package Store
Licensee: Carr-Gottstein Foods Co.
Doing Business As: Oaken Keg #1808
Physical Address: 10576 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
Designated Licensee: Carr-Gottstein Foods Co.
Phone Number: 623-869-3573; 208-395-3856; 623-869-4376
Email Address: legal.licensing.team@albertsons.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.
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.
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Your application will be scheduled for the February 4th, 2025 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,
Kyle Helie, Licensing Examiner II
For
Lizzie Kubitz, Acting Director
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Action History (UTC-08:00)
Submit by Meghan Thibodeau 1/7/2025 1:28:59 PM (Form Submission)
Approve by David Ross 1/7/2025 2:07:37 PM (Police Department Review)
The task was assigned to David Ross. The due date is: January 16, 2025 5:00 PM 1/7/2025 1:29:00 PM
Approve by Jeremy Hamilton 1/7/2025 2:17:19 PM (Fire Marshall Review)
The task was assigned to Jeremy Hamilton. The due date is: January 16, 2025 5:00 PM
1/7/2025 1:29:00 PM
Approve by Brandon McElrea 1/7/2025 3:37:24 PM (Lands Review)
No Code violations.
The task was assigned to Brandon McElrea. The due date is: January 16, 2025 5:00 PM
1/7/2025 1:29:01 PM
Approve by Joe Fisher 1/7/2025 3:42:24 PM (Building Official Review)
The task was assigned to Joe Fisher. The due date is: January 16, 2025 5:00 PM 1/7/2025 1:29:00 PM
Approve by Tina Williamson 1/8/2025 2:52:11 PM (Finance Asst Review)
The task was assigned to Tina Williamson. The due date is: January 16, 2025 5:00 PM
1/7/2025 1:29:01 PM
Approve by Cindy Herr 1/14/2025 10:13:31 AM (Legal Asst Review)
There are no monies owed in traffic fines or restitution.
The task was assigned to Cindy Herr. The due date is: January 16, 2025 5:00 PM 1/7/2025 1:29:01 PM
Approve by Kevin Buettner 1/14/2025 10:15:33 AM (P&Z Department Review)
The task was assigned to Planning_Director. The due date is: January 23, 2025 5:00 PM
1/14/2025 10:13:34 AM
Kevin Buettner assigned the task to Kevin Buettner 1/14/2025 10:14:32 AM
Approve by Scott Bloom 1/14/2025 10:21:58 AM (Legal Review)
The task was assigned to City_Attorney. The due date is: January 23, 2025 5:00 PM
1/14/2025 10:13:33 AM
Scott Bloom assigned the task to Scott Bloom 1/14/2025 10:21:54 AM
Approve by David Swarner 1/14/2025 2:24:21 PM (Finance Review)
The task was assigned to David Swarner. The due date is: January 23, 2025 5:00 PM
1/14/2025 10:13:33 AM
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AMCO License Application
Date
License Type
Licensee
Doing Business As
Premises Address City, State
Contact Licensee
Contact Phone No.Contact Email
Name
Phone No.Email
File Upload
1/7/2025
Establishment Information
Package Store
Carr-Gottstein Foods Co.
Oaken Keg #1808
10576 Kenai Spur Hwy Kenai, AK
Contact Information
Carr-Gottstein Foods Co.
623-869-3573 legal.licensing.team@albertsons.com
Additional Contact Information
Documents
2025-2026 #3218 Complete Renewal Application.pdf 170.43KB
2025-2026 #3218 Oaken Keg #1808 Renewal Notice.pdf 291.41KB
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Document reference ID : 3916
Licensing Application Summary
Application ID:3916
Applicant Name:Carr-Gottstein Foods Co.
License Type applied for: Package Store License(PSL) (AS 04.09.230)
Application Status:In Review
Application Submitted On:11/04/2024 08:52 AM
Entity Information
Business Structure:Corporation
Alaska Entity Number (CBPL):10023528
Entity Contact Information
Entity Address:PO Box 29096 MS 6531, Phoenix, AZ, 85038, USA
Ownership / Principal Party Details
Principal Parent Entity Principal Party Role %Ownership
Carr-Gottstein Foods Co.Inc. Ssi-Ak Holdings Stockholder/Shareholder 100
Premises Address
Address:10576 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK, USA
Does the proposed site include a
valid street address?
Yes
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Basic Business information
Business/Trade Name:Oaken Keg #1808
Local Government and Community Council Details
City/Municipality Kenai (City of)
Borough Kenai Peninsula Borough
Public Notice Posting Attestation and Publishers
Affidavit
Attestations
I certify that all proposed licensees (as defined in AS 04.11.260) and affiliates have been listed on
this application.
I certify that I understand that providing a false statement on this form or any other form provided by
AMCO is grounds for rejection or denial of this application or revocation of any license issued.
I certify that all licensees, agents, and employees who sell or serve alcoholic beverages or check the
identification of a patron will complete an approved alcohol server education course, if required by
AS 04.21.025, and, while selling or serving alcoholic beverages, will carry or have available to show
a current course card or a photocopy of the card certifying completion of approved alcohol server
education course, if required by 3 AAC 305.700.
I agree to provide all information required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in support of this
application.
I hereby certify that I am the person herein named and subscribing to this application and that I have
read the complete application, and I know the full content thereof. I declare that all of the information
contained herein, and evidence or other documents submitted are true and correct. I understand that
any falsification or misrepresentation of any item or response in this application, or any attachment,
or documents to support this application, is sufficient grounds for denying or revoking a
license/permit. I further understand that it is a Class A misdemeanor under Alaska Statute 11.56.210
to falsify an application and commit the crime of unsworn falsification.
I certify that all proposed licensees have been listed with Division of Corporation, Business, and
Professional Licensing.
I certify that I and any individual identified in the business entity ownership section of this application,
has or will read AS 04 and its implementing regulations.
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Signature
This application was digitally signed by : Cody Perdue on 11/3/2024 3:00:00 PM
Payment Info
Payment Type : CC
Payment Id: c4710dc4-f9d4-4a2a-b332-278af7508cc3
Receipt Number: 100949155
Payment Date: 11/4/2024 9:42:22 AM
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Document reference ID : 3916
Renewal Application Summary
Application ID:3916
License No:3218
License Type applied for Renewal: Package Store License(PSL)
Licensee Name:Carr-Gottstein Foods Co.
Application Status:In Review
Application Submited On:11/04/2024 08:52 AM
Entity Information
Business Structure:Corporation
FEIN/SSN Number:
Alaska Entity number (CBPL):10023528
Alaska Entity Formed Date:
Home State:
Entity Contact Information
Entity Address:PO Box 29096 MS 6516, Phoenix, AZ, 85038
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Renewal Information
Are there any changes to your ownership structure that have not been reported to AMCO prior
to this application?:
No
Do you intend to sell alcoholic beverages and ship them to another location in response to
written solicitation in the next two years?:
No
As set forth in AS 04.11.330, how many hours did you operate during the first calendar year
for this renewal period?:
The license was regularly operated continuously throughout the first calendar year for this renewal
period.
As set forth in AS 04.11.330, how many hours did you operate during the second calendar
year for this renewal period?:
The license was regularly operated continuously throughout the second calendar year for this
renewal period.
Please select the seasonality:
Year-round
Has any person or entity in this application been convicted or disciplined for a violation of
Title 04, 3 AAC 304 or 305, or a local ordinance adopted under AS 04.21.010 in the preceding
two calendar years?:
No
Have any notices of violation or citations been issued for this license during the preceding
two years?:
No
Attestations
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As an applicant for a liquor license renewal, I declare under penalty of perjury that I have read and
am familiar with AS 04 and 3 AAC 305, and that this application, including all accompanying
schedules and statements, are true, correct, and complete.
I agree to provide all information required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board or requested by
AMCO staff in support of this application and understand that failure to do so by any deadline given
to me by AMCO staff will result in this application being returned and the license being potentially
expired if I do not comply with statutory or regulatory requirements.
I certify that in accordance with AS 04.11.450, no one other than the licensee(s), as defined in AS
04.11.260, has a direct or indirect financial interest in the licensed business.
I certify that this entity is in good standing with Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
(CBPL) and that all entity officials and stakeholders are current and I have provided AMCO with all
required changes of the ownership structure of the business license and have provided all required
documents for any new or changes of officers.
I certify that all licensees, agents, and employees who sell or serve alcoholic beverages or check
identification of patrons have completed an alcohol server education course approved by the ABC
Board and keep current, valid copies of their course completion cards on the licensed premises
during all working hours, if applicable for this license type as set forth in AS 04.21.025 and 3 AAC
305.700.
I hereby certify that I am the person herein named and subscribing to this application and that I have
read the complete application, and I know the full content thereof. I declare that all of the information
contained herein, and evidence or other documents submitted are true and correct. I understand that
any falsification or misrepresentation of any item or response in this application, or any attachment,
or documents to support this application, is sufficient grounds for denying or revoking a
license/permit. I further understand that it is a Class A misdemeanor under Alaska Statute 11.56.210
to falsify an application and commit the crime of unsworn falsification.
Signature
This application was digitally signed by : Cody Perdue on 11/03/2024 03:00 PM
Payment Info
Payment Type : CC
Payment Id: c4710dc4-f9d4-4a2a-b332-278af7508cc3
Receipt Number: 100949155
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Payment Date: 11/4/2024 9:42:22 AM Page 69
144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK 99669 | (P) 907-714-2160 | (F) 907-714-2388 | www.kpb.us
Office of the Borough Clerk
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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: legal.licensing.team@albertsons.com;
mailto:amco.localgovernmentonly@alaska.gov
Licensee/Applicant : Carr-Gottstein Foods Co.
Business Name : Safeway - Oaken Keg #1808
License Type : Package Store
License Location : 10576 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, AK 99611, City of Kenai
License No. : 3218
Application Type : License Renewal
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Shellie Saner, City Clerk
DATE: January 20, 2025
SUBJECT: Action/Approval – Three Bears Liquor License Renewal
The following establishment has submitted an application to the Alcohol and Marijuana Control
Office (AMCO) for a renewal of license:
Applicant: Three Bears Alaska, Inc.
D/B/A: Three Bears
License Type: Package Store Liquor License
License No.: 4118
Pursuant to KMC 2.40, a review of City accounts has been completed on the applicants and they
have satisfied 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.
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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
January 10, 2025
From: Alcohol.licensing@alaska.gov ; amco.localgovernmentonly@alaska.gov
Licensee: Three Bears Alaska, Inc.
DBA: Three Bears
VIA email: joan@threebears.store
CC: None
Local Government 1: City of Kenai
Local Government 2: Kenai Peninsula Borough
Via Email: cityclerk@kenai.city; micheleturner@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
Re: Package Store License #4118 Combined Renewal Notice
License Number: #4118
License Type: Package Store License
Licensee: Three Bears Alaska, Inc.
Doing Business As: Three Bears
Physical Address: 10575 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
Endorsement Type(s): Package Store Repackaging Endorsement #15552
Designated Licensee: Three Bears Alaska, Inc.
Phone Number: 907-357-4311; 907-257-7839
Email Address: joan@threebears.store
☒ License Renewal Application ☒ Endorsement Renewal Application
Dear Licensee:
Our staff has reviewed your application after receiving your application and the 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.
Your application is now considered complete and will be sent electronically to the local governing body(ies), your
community council if your proposed premises are 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.
Page 72
Your application will be scheduled for the February 4th, 2025 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 endorsements, 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 a 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 the
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,
Kyle Helie, Licensing Examiner II
For
Lizzie Kubitz, Acting Director
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Action History (UTC-08:00)
Submit by Meghan Thibodeau 1/13/2025 10:12:28 AM (Form Submission)
Approve by Tina Williamson 1/13/2025 10:19:55 AM (Finance Asst Review)
The task was assigned to Tina Williamson. The due date is: January 22, 2025 5:00 PM
1/13/2025 10:12:32 AM
Approve by Brandon McElrea 1/13/2025 10:24:16 AM (Lands Review)
No Code violations.
The task was assigned to Brandon McElrea. The due date is: January 22, 2025 5:00 PM
1/13/2025 10:12:33 AM
Approve by David Ross 1/13/2025 3:16:08 PM (Police Department Review)
The task was assigned to David Ross. The due date is: January 22, 2025 5:00 PM
1/13/2025 10:12:32 AM
Approve by Cindy Herr 1/14/2025 4:03:44 PM (Legal Asst Review)
There are no monies owed in fines or restitution.
The task was assigned to Cindy Herr. The due date is: January 22, 2025 5:00 PM
1/13/2025 10:12:33 AM
Approve by Scott Bloom 1/14/2025 4:04:46 PM (Legal Review)
The task was assigned to City_Attorney. The due date is: January 23, 2025 5:00 PM
1/14/2025 4:03:46 PM
Scott Bloom assigned the task to Scott Bloom 1/14/2025 4:04:40 PM
Approve by Kevin Buettner 1/14/2025 4:23:42 PM (P&Z Department Review)
The task was assigned to Planning_Director. The due date is: January 23, 2025 5:00 PM
1/14/2025 4:03:46 PM
Kevin Buettner assigned the task to Kevin Buettner 1/14/2025 4:23:27 PM
Approve by David Swarner 1/14/2025 4:45:02 PM (Finance Review)
The task was assigned to David Swarner. The due date is: January 23, 2025 5:00 PM
1/14/2025 4:03:46 PM
Approve by Jeremy Hamilton 1/15/2025 11:36:20 AM (Fire Marshall Review)
The task was assigned to Jeremy Hamilton. The due date is: January 22, 2025 5:00 PM
1/13/2025 10:12:31 AM
Approve by Joe Fisher 1/20/2025 10:02:11 AM (Building Official Review)
The task was assigned to Joe Fisher. The due date is: January 22, 2025 5:00 PM
1/13/2025 10:12:32 AM
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AMCO License Application
Date
License Type
Licensee
Doing Business As
Premises Address City, State
Contact Licensee
Contact Phone No.Contact Email
Name
Phone No.Email
File Upload
1/13/2025
Establishment Information
Package Store License
Three Bears Alaska, Inc.
Three Bears
10575 Kenai Spur Hwy Kenai, AK
Contact Information
Joan Travostino
907-242-4322 joan@threebears.store
Additional Contact Information
907-357-4311
Documents
2025-2026 #4118 Complete Renewal Application.pdf 174.05KB
2025-2026 #4118 Three Bears Renewal Notice with Endorsement.pdf 289.88KB
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Document reference ID : 4076
Licensing Application Summary
Application ID:4076
Applicant Name:Three Bears Alaska, Inc.
License Type applied for: Package Store License(PSL) (AS 04.09.230)
Application Status:In Review
Application Submitted On:11/06/2024 02:23 PM
Entity Information
Business Structure:Corporation
FEIN/SSN Number:920081221
Alaska Entity Number (CBPL):24136D
Entity Contact Information
Name Phone Email Relation
Joan Travostino 907-242-4322 joan@threebears.stor
e
Designated Licensee
Entity Address:500 S Triple B Street, Wasilla, AK, 99623, USA
Ownership / Principal Party Details
Principal Parent
Entity
Principal Party Role %Ownershi
p
Three Bears Alaska,
Inc.
Three Bears Investment Group,
Llc
Stockholder/Sharehold
er
100
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Three Bears Alaska,
Inc.
David A Weisz Sr.President
Three Bears Alaska,
Inc.
Paul D Sonnenberg Vice President
Three Bears Alaska,
Inc.
Stephen D Mierop Vice President
Three Bears Alaska,
Inc.
Robert Andy Baldridge Secretary
Three Bears Alaska,
Inc.
Joan Travostino Vice President
Three Bears Alaska,
Inc.
Julie Morales Vice President
Premises Address
Address:10575 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK, USA
Does the proposed site include a
valid street address?
Yes
Basic Business information
Business/Trade Name:Three Bears
Local Government and Community Council Details
City/Municipality Kenai (City of)
Borough Kenai Peninsula Borough
Public Notice Posting Attestation and Publishers
Affidavit
Attestations
Page 77
I certify that all proposed licensees (as defined in AS 04.11.260) and affiliates have been listed on
this application.
I certify that I understand that providing a false statement on this form or any other form provided by
AMCO is grounds for rejection or denial of this application or revocation of any license issued.
I certify that all licensees, agents, and employees who sell or serve alcoholic beverages or check the
identification of a patron will complete an approved alcohol server education course, if required by
AS 04.21.025, and, while selling or serving alcoholic beverages, will carry or have available to show
a current course card or a photocopy of the card certifying completion of approved alcohol server
education course, if required by 3 AAC 305.700.
I agree to provide all information required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in support of this
application.
I hereby certify that I am the person herein named and subscribing to this application and that I have
read the complete application, and I know the full content thereof. I declare that all of the information
contained herein, and evidence or other documents submitted are true and correct. I understand that
any falsification or misrepresentation of any item or response in this application, or any attachment,
or documents to support this application, is sufficient grounds for denying or revoking a
license/permit. I further understand that it is a Class A misdemeanor under Alaska Statute 11.56.210
to falsify an application and commit the crime of unsworn falsification.
I certify that all proposed licensees have been listed with Division of Corporation, Business, and
Professional Licensing.
I certify that I and any individual identified in the business entity ownership section of this application,
has or will read AS 04 and its implementing regulations.
Signature
This application was digitally signed by : Joan Travostino on 11/5/2024 3:00:00 PM
Payment Info
Payment Type : CC
Payment Id: f31a4526-7540-431d-86a6-d3bcd689eb84
Receipt Number: 100952013
Payment Date: 11/6/2024 2:24:46 PM
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Document reference ID : 4076
Renewal Application Summary
Application ID:4076
License No:4118
License Type applied for Renewal: Package Store License(PSL)
Licensee Name:Three Bears Alaska, Inc.
Application Status:In Review
Application Submited On:11/06/2024 02:23 PM
Entity Information
Business Structure:Corporation
FEIN/SSN Number:
Alaska Entity number (CBPL):24136D
Alaska Entity Formed Date:
Home State:
Entity Contact Information
Entity Address:7362 W Parks Hwy, #814, Wasilla, AK, 99623
-
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Renewal Information
Are there any changes to your ownership structure that have not been reported to AMCO prior
to this application?:
No
Do you intend to sell alcoholic beverages and ship them to another location in response to
written solicitation in the next two years?:
No
As set forth in AS 04.11.330, how many hours did you operate during the first calendar year
for this renewal period?:
The license was regularly operated continuously throughout the first calendar year for this renewal
period.
As set forth in AS 04.11.330, how many hours did you operate during the second calendar
year for this renewal period?:
The license was regularly operated continuously throughout the second calendar year for this
renewal period.
Please select the seasonality:
Year-round
Has any person or entity in this application been convicted or disciplined for a violation of
Title 04, 3 AAC 304 or 305, or a local ordinance adopted under AS 04.21.010 in the preceding
two calendar years?:
No
Have any notices of violation or citations been issued for this license during the preceding
two years?:
No
Endorsements
License
#
License Type Trade Name License
Status
City
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15552 Package Store Repackaging
Endorsement (PSRE)
Three Bears Active
Attestations
As an applicant for a liquor license renewal, I declare under penalty of perjury that I have read and
am familiar with AS 04 and 3 AAC 305, and that this application, including all accompanying
schedules and statements, are true, correct, and complete.
I agree to provide all information required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board or requested by
AMCO staff in support of this application and understand that failure to do so by any deadline given
to me by AMCO staff will result in this application being returned and the license being potentially
expired if I do not comply with statutory or regulatory requirements.
I certify that in accordance with AS 04.11.450, no one other than the licensee(s), as defined in AS
04.11.260, has a direct or indirect financial interest in the licensed business.
I certify that this entity is in good standing with Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
(CBPL) and that all entity officials and stakeholders are current and I have provided AMCO with all
required changes of the ownership structure of the business license and have provided all required
documents for any new or changes of officers.
I certify that all licensees, agents, and employees who sell or serve alcoholic beverages or check
identification of patrons have completed an alcohol server education course approved by the ABC
Board and keep current, valid copies of their course completion cards on the licensed premises
during all working hours, if applicable for this license type as set forth in AS 04.21.025 and 3 AAC
305.700.
I hereby certify that I am the person herein named and subscribing to this application and that I have
read the complete application, and I know the full content thereof. I declare that all of the information
contained herein, and evidence or other documents submitted are true and correct. I understand that
any falsification or misrepresentation of any item or response in this application, or any attachment,
or documents to support this application, is sufficient grounds for denying or revoking a
license/permit. I further understand that it is a Class A misdemeanor under Alaska Statute 11.56.210
to falsify an application and commit the crime of unsworn falsification.
Signature
This application was digitally signed by : Joan Travostino on 11/05/2024 03:00 PM
Page 81
Payment Info
Payment Type : CC
Payment Id: f31a4526-7540-431d-86a6-d3bcd689eb84
Receipt Number: 100952013
Payment Date: 11/6/2024 2:24:46 PM
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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
Friday, January 17, 2025
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
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Business Name : Three Bears
License Type : Package Store
License Location : 10575 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, AK 99611, City of Kenai
License No. : 4118
Application Type : License Renewal
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3449-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL
FUND – POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ACCEPTING GRANTS FROM THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE JOINT INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
FOR THE PURCHASE OF BALLISTIC VESTS.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Police Department participates in a Ballistic Vest Partnership grant program
through the Department of Justice, which covers 50% of the cost of ballistic vests purchased for officers;
and,
WHEREAS, the City’s current insurance company, Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance, also has a
ballistic vest reimbursement program, which covers 50% of the cost of ballistic vests purchased for
officers; and,
WHEREAS, three ballistic vests were purchased this fiscal year for a total of $4,239 and the two programs
together will cover 100% of the cost of those ballistic vests.
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 and expend United States Department of
Justice and AMLJIA grant funds in the amount of $4,239 for the purchase of three ballistic vests.
Section 2. That estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues -
Federal Grants – Police $ 2,119.50
Miscellaneous Grants 2,119.50
$4,239.00
Increase Expenditures –
Police – Small Tools $4,239.00
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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ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 19TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,
2025.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
Introduced: February 5, 2025
Enacted: February 19, 2025
Effective: February 19, 2025
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: David Ross, Police Chief
DATE: January 22, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3449-2025 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the General Fund – Police Department and
Accepting Grants from the United States Department of Justice and
Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association for the
Purchase of Ballistic Vests.
The Police Department participates in the United States Department of Justice’ Ballistic Vest
Partnership, which provides grant funds for half the cost of officer ballistic vests. The City’s
insurance carrier, AMLJIA, also has a grant program by which they cover half the cost of ballistic
vests purchased for officers.
So far this fiscal year the Police Department has purchased three ballistic vests for officers, at a
total cost of $4,239 and anticipates that cost to be covered 100% by the two programs.
I am respectfully requesting consideration of the ordinance accepting and appropriating the grant
funds for the purpose they were intended.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3450-2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 23 - PERSONNEL
REGULATIONS, SECTIONS 23.05.070 - DEFINITIONS, 23.25.080 - PROMOTION, 23.30.030 -
PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE, AND 23.55.020 -
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE BY GRADE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE, TO
ENSURE A CONSISTENT APPROACH TO PAY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES.
WHEREAS, Ordinance 3418-2024 adopted the annual budget, salary schedule, employee classification
plan and authorized staffing table for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025;
and,
WHEREAS, Ordinance 3419-2024 amended sections of the personnel regulations related to the
compensation structure by grade, creating two additional double-letter steps (DD-EE) in the Salary
Schedule, increasing the value of the double-letter steps from 2.5% to 4.25% of base, and making
amendments to the probationary period; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to KMC 23.15.010, the City Manager prepares and recommends revisions and
amendments to the personnel regulations as deemed necessary; and,
WHEREAS, clearly defining an employee’s anniversary date based on the date of hire will simplify
administrative processes and ensure a consistent approach for determining an employee’s years of
service, eligibility for annual leave, and pay increases; and,
WHEREAS, to ensure uniform compensation for promotions regardless of an employee’s current position
in the step progression, it is necessary to amend the promotion policy to specify an increase of not less
than four percent (4%) rather than a minimum of one pay step; and,
WHEREAS, to ensure a consistent approach to compensation and streamline administrative practices,
the one-step pay increase employees currently receive at the end of a probationary period will be
removed, and employees will instead receive their step increase on their anniversary date; and,
WHEREAS, these amendments to the probationary period and promotion policies are necessary to
provide clarity, fairness, and consistency in pay adjustments for City employees and are in the best
interests of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of Section 23.05.070 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal
Code, Section 23.05.070 – Definitions, is hereby amended as follows:
23.05.070 Definitions.
As used in this title, the following terms have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Anniversary date” means the first of the month in which the employee was hired.
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“City Attorney” means an employee appointed by and directly responsible to the City Council who is
the chief legal advisor to the Council and all other officers, departments, and agencies of the City
government in matters relating to their official powers and duties.
“City Clerk” means an officer and employee of the City appointed by and directly responsible to the
City Council for an indefinite period of time who serves as clerical officer of the Council.
“City Manager” means an officer and employee of the City directly responsible to the City Council
who is authorized and directed to exercise the powers and fulfill the duties as specified in the Charter
and Municipal Code of the City of Kenai.
“Classified service” means all paid employees not in the unclassified or department head service.
“Department” means the smallest functional budgetary unit of the City government established by the
City Council.
“Department Head Service” The department head service includes employees who are directly
responsible to the City Manager for the administration of one (1) or more departments and who have
been hired or completed a probationary period after June 1, 2018. Employees responsible to the City
Manager for the administration of one (1) or more departments who have been hired and completed
a probationary period before June 1, 2018, may enter the department head service by written request
to the City Manager.
“Full-Time” Employees regularly scheduled to work forty (40) hours per week (except certain Fire
Department employees who work an average of fifty-six (56) hours per week) are considered “full
time.”
“Grievance” means an employee’s oral or written expression of dissatisfaction with some aspect of
employment, a management decision affecting the employee, or an alleged violation of the
employee’s rights for the purpose of attempting to gain an adjustment of said cause of dissatisfaction.
“Part-time” means employees regularly scheduled to work less than forty (40) hours per week.
“Probationary Period” An employee appointed to a position in the classified service must serve a
probationary period, which is normally twelve (12) months. This period can be extended up to, but no
longer than, eighteen (18) months.
“Program or project employee” means an employee who is hired for a temporary period that may
exceed six (6) months and with a prior written agreement that employment in that position will
continue for at most the duration of a specified program or project that is not a regular and continuing
function of a department or the City and that has an established probable date of termination.
“Promotion” means an advancement of an employee from one (1) job classification to a higher job
classification within the same department.
“Public safety employee” means a person employed in the Police, Fire, or Communications
Department.
“Regular” means employees who have completed the probationary period. They may be assigned to
work a full-time or part-time schedule.
“Seasonal” means employees who perform seasonal work for a preestablished period of not more
than six (6) months during a twelve (12) month period. Seasonal employees may be assigned a full-
time or part-time schedule and are eligible for public employee retirement benefits but are ineligible
for other benefits, including holiday pay. Seasonal employees who have completed the probationary
period may return to the seasonal position each season subject to performance evaluations, general
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conduct and discipline, personnel rules and policies of the City, layoff, reorganization and other
business needs of the City.
“Supervisor” means an employee who is responsible to a higher divisional or department level of
authority and who directs the work of others.
“Temporary employee” means an employee who is hired for a preestablished period, usually during
peak workloads or for vacation relief and for not more than six (6) months. The employee may be
assigned to work a full-time or part-time schedule and is ineligible for benefits, including holiday pay.
“Transfer” means the movement of an employee from one (1) department to another department,
regardless of job classification.
“Unclassified Service” The unclassified service includes all elected officials, City Manager, City
Attorney, City Clerk, seasonal, temporary employees, and temporary program or project employees.
Members of boards, committees, commissions, volunteers, contractors, and consultants are not
employees.
Section 2. Amendment of Section 23.25.080 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 23.25.080 – Promotion, is hereby amended as follows:
23.25.080 Promotion
When an employee in the classified service is promoted from one class to another having a higher
pay range, [HE OR SHE SHALL RECEIVE AN INCREASE OF NOT LESS THAN ONE (1) PAY STEP FROM HIS
OR HER FORMER POSITION.] the employee will receive an increase of not less than four percent
(4%) of their former position and will be placed at the appropriate step in the new pay range.
Section 3. Amendment of Section 23.30.030 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 23.30.030 – Probationary period for employees in the classified service, is hereby amended as
follows:
23.30.030 Probationary Period for Employees in the Classified Service.
(a) All original appointments for employees in the classified service including those that result from
transfers shall be tentative and subject to a probationary period of not less than twelve (12)
months. Promotional appointment probationary period shall, for all employees in the classified
service, be not less than twelve (12) months.
(b) In cases where the responsibilities of a position in the classified service are such that a longer
period is necessary to demonstrate an employee’s qualifications, the probationary period may be
extended; however, no probationary period shall be extended beyond eighteen (18) months. The
employee shall be notified in writing of any extension and the reasons therefor.
(c) Upon completion of the probationary period, employees in the classified service shall be
considered as having satisfactorily demonstrated qualifications for the position, shall gain regular
status, [ONE (1) STEP IN PAY RAISE,] and shall be so informed through his or her supervisor. [THE
EMPLOYEE’S ANNIVERSARY DATE SHALL BE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH IN WHICH THE EMPLOYEE’S
ORIGINAL PROBATION ENDS. EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE GAINED REGULAR STATUS AT THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF THE ORDINANCE CODIFIED IN THIS SECTION SHALL HAVE THEIR ANNIVERSARY DATES CHANGED TO
THE FIRST OF THE MONTH IN WHICH THE EMPLOYEE’S PRESENT ANNIVERSARY DATE FALLS.]
(d) During the probationary period, a new employee hired in the classified service may be terminated
at any time without advance notice, without cause, and without appeal.
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(e) In the case of promotional appointments, the promoted employee may be demoted at any time
during the probationary period without appeal; provided, that the probationary employee be
reinstated in the class designation from which he or she was promoted, even though this
necessitates the layoff of the employee occupying the position.
Section 4. Amendment of Section 23.55.020 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 23.55.020 - Compensation structure by grade for employees in the classified service, is hereby
amended as follows:
23.55.020 Compensation Structure by Grade for Employees in the Classified Service.
(a) Compensation structure by grade for employees in the classified service is hereby established in
accordance with the most recent salary schedule effective upon enactment by City Council of the
ordinance adopting a budget for the following fiscal year or by resolution.
(b) [ON COMPLETION OF THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD, EACH EMPLOYEE] Employees in the classified
service shall be [ADVANCED ONE (1) STEP] eligible for a step increase on their first anniversary
date. At succeeding anniversary dates, subject to an evaluation of “Meets Expectations” or better,
the employee may be advanced a step increment subject to City Manager approval effective on
the first day of the payroll period following the date the increase occurs. The time period normally
between Steps B to C to D to E to F is one (1) year. The time normally between Steps F to AA to
BB to CC to DD to EE is two (2) years.
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 30 days
after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 19TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,
2025.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Introduced: February 5, 2025
Enacted: February 19, 2025
Effective: March 21, 2025
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Stephanie Randall, Human Resources Director
DATE: January 23, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3450-2025 - Amending Sections of Kenai Municipal
Code Title 23 - Personnel Regulations, Sections 23.05.070 -
Definitions, 23.25.080 - Promotion, 23.30.030 - Probationary Period for
Employees in the Classified Service, and 23.55.020 - Compensation
Structure by Grade for Employees in the Classified Service, to Ensure
a Consistent Approach to Pay Adjustments for City Employees.
This memo is in support of the proposed ordinance amending sections of Kenai Municipal Code
Title 23 – Personnel Regulations. This ordinance will streamline administrative processes and
ensure a consistent and equitable approach to pay adjustments for City employees.
The background for these proposed amendments is based on Ordinances 3418-2024 and 3419-
2024, which introduced changes to the pay schedule, including additional double-letter steps and
a standard 12-month probationary period for all employees, up from six months for non-public
safety employees. The updated pay schedule expanded from a 9-step to an 11-step model. Steps
A-F remained annual steps increasing at 2.5% of base, while double-letter steps (AA-EE)
remained biennial but increased from 2.5% to 4.25% of base. Due to the change in increases
between steps, promotions for employees became disproportionate when employees later in their
step progression promoted and received a greater increase in pay than those who promoted
earlier in their step progression.
The proposed amendments clarify how promotion and probation are handled to improve
administrative efficiency and ensure fair and consistent practices for City employees who are
promoted, regardless of where they are in their step progression.
Below is a sectional analysis for the proposed code amendments included in the Ordinance.
Section 1. This section amends KMC 23.05.070 to add a definition of “Anniversary Date,” as the
first of the month in which the employee was hired, clearly defining an employee’s anniversary
date as their date of hire to simplify calculations for years of service, annual leave eligibility, and
pay increases.
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Section 2. This section amends KMC 23.25.080 to set a uniform amount of increase for employee
pay following a promotion, ensuring uniformity across all step progressions.
Section 3. This section amends KMC 23.30.030 (c) to eliminate the step increase granted upon
completion of the probationary period, instead aligning pay increases with the employee
anniversary date.
Section 4. This section amends 23.55.020 (b) and will make employees eligible for their next step
increase based on where they are in the steps (annually in single-letter steps or every other year
in double letter steps).
These amendments were developed in collaboration with Administration and the City Attorney to
streamline administrative processes and support a consistent approach to pay adjustments. It is
important to note that, if enacted, the amendments will not apply to employees currently serving
a probationary period. The revised policies will only affect future hires and promotions.
Thank you for your consideration.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Derek Ables, Airport Manager
DATE: January 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Workplan 2025 – Airport Commission
The Airport Commission convened for regularly scheduled meetings on December 12, 2024, and
January 9, 2025 to discuss their 2025 work plan goals. On January 9, 2025, during their meeting,
they voted to propose their workplan for approval by the City Council. The Administration supports
goals 1, 2, and 3, as they are consistent with Kenai Municipal Code.
Thank you for your consideration.
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COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN
Annual Commission Work Plan City of Kenai
INTRODUCTION
This area should include the advisory body’s missions’ statement and 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, identify an issue or goals (objective) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, the information provided
should include plans on how to address those issues. This item 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 (objective number).
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.)
AIRPORT
The purpose of the Airport Commission is to advise the Council and Administration on issues involving the airport and lands held for the benefit of the airport. (KMC
1.95.010(a))
1 Construction of Taxiway Sierra Unknown
We (Airport Commission) strongly support, design and construction of Taxiway Sierra remain in the FY2027 Capital Improvement Budget or move to an earlier FY CIP
Budget.
One necessary aspect of this review is to determine what work has been accomplished to meet this goal in accordance with the Airport Master Plan.
The Kenai Municipal Airport is a for profit entity, in the sense that the airport needs to generate income to maintain the airport facilities and surrounding grounds. The
Airport Master Plan identifies the west side of the airport as a source of income for activities such as user fees, fuel sales and lease properties. The construction of
Taxiway Sierra is essential to the access of the west side of the airport.
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Annual Commission Work Plan City of Kenai
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
AIRPORT
Kenai Airport Manager, Kenai City Manager, Kenai City Attorney, Kenai City Council and the Kenai Airport Commission.The previous Kenai Airport Manager, Mary
Bondurant, would be a great resource for a historical perspective on the matter.
Funding source needs to be identified and budgeted for.
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Annual Commission Work Plan City of Kenai
INTRODUCTION
This area should include the advisory body’s missions’ statement and 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, identify an issue or goals (objective) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, the information provided
should include plans on how to address those issues. This item 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 (objective number).
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.)
AIRPORT
The purpose of the Airport Commission is to advise the Council and Administration on issues involving the airport and lands held for the benefit of the airport. (KMC
1.95.010(a))
2 West Side Hangar subdivision Unknown
The Airport Commission will hold a work session to discuss the development of hangars on the west side. They will review the current lots and sizes that may be needed
in the future. They will also review the possible use cases with the infrastructure that is in place now as well as the infrastructure that will be built. They will review funding
sources, the timeline when this is available, and make recommendations.
The Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal seeks to be financially stable. This could generate additional revenue for the airport and allow for more use.
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Annual Commission Work Plan City of Kenai
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
AIRPORT
Kenai Airport Manager, City Manager, City Attorney, City Council, and Airport Commission
Funding sources for supporting infrastructure such as taxiways would be through AIP entitlements and discretionary funding. Sources of funding for hangars will be
explored.
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Annual Commission Work Plan City of Kenai
INTRODUCTION
This area should include the advisory body’s missions’ statement and 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, identify an issue or goals (objective) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, the information provided
should include plans on how to address those issues. This item 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 (objective number).
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.)
AIRPORT
The purpose of the Airport Commission is to advise the Council and Administration on issues involving the airport and lands held for the benefit of the airport. (KMC
1.95.010(a))
3 Airport Master Plan- Update TBD
The Airport Commission will assist HDL Engineering, providing input as they update the Kenai Airport Master Plan. Our guiding principal will be ensuring the Kenai Airport
Master Plan reflects the needs of the community and compliments the vision the City of Kenai has for the airport.
The Kenai Municipal Airport is the commercial aviation gateway to the City of Kenai and the Greater Kenai Peninsula. Moreover, the airport is a for profit entity, in the
sense that it needs to generate income to maintain the airport facilities and surrounding grounds. As the Kenai Peninsula grows, the airport will have to grow along with it.
The Airport Master Plan is a document that is a touchstone and a guide, linking the current and future needs of the flying public to the City of Kenai’s Imagine Kenai 2030
comprehensive plan and ensuring that it remains a financially viable entity.
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Annual Commission Work Plan City of Kenai
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
AIRPORT
HDL Engineering, Kenai Airport Manager, Kenai City Manager, Kenai City Attorney, Kenai City Council and the Kenai Airport Commission.
FAA Grant money and City of Kenai.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
DATE: February 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Discussion - Scheduling a Joint Work Session with the Planning &
Zoning Commission for the Presentation of the Draft SS4A
Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
The Administration has been contacted by R&M Consultants, who are contracted to complete a
Safety Action Plan for the Kenai Peninsula Borough. They are requesting us to schedule a joint
work session of the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission for the presentation of the
draft Safety Action Plan for USDOT’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding initiative. We
have proposed Wednesday, April 16 at 5:00 p.m. with April 23, at 5:00 p.m. as a secondary option.
The purpose of this session is to allow the consultant team to present the draft plan and
recommendations and for them to outline the overall schedule for public review and adoption.
They are seeking input on the plan and its recommendations, as this will help enable the City of
Kenai pursue USDOT grant funding for safety-related transportation network improvements
throughout the City. This funding is not limited to state or borough owned roads. Funds would be
allowed for use on any publicly maintained transportation network.
This session is proposed to take place at the Kenai City Council Chambers on Wednesday, April
16 at 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. If the City Council is available, we will work with the consultant to finalize
the agenda.
Thank you for your consideration.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and City Council Members
FROM: Shellie Saner, City Clerk
DATE: January 27, 2025
SUBJECT: City of Kenai Arbitration Panel - Membership Terms
Current Terms for the Arbitration Panel
Terms for the Arbitration Panel are established in KMC 23.35.032(c) and are as follows:
Members of the panel shall serve for indefinite terms until termination by the
Council, resignation by the member, death, move from the City of Kenai, election
or appointment as an officer or employee of the City of Kenai, or incapacity of the
member.
The Arbitration Panel meets only on an as-needed basis, and often more than ten years pass
between meetings. The last appointment to the panel was in 2013. Serving on a group that meets
infrequently and has indefinite terms creates challenges. Of the twelve members serving since
2013, three indicated they are willing to continue serving, four have indicated they are only
interested in serving for one more year, three have moved out of the City, and two are deceased.
There are currently five vacancies on the panel.
To effectively manage the membership of the Arbitration Panel, I recommend amending the terms
to staggered three-year terms, which is consistent with how membership terms are managed for
City Commissions.
If the Council is in support of this change, the Clerks Office will draft the necessary ordinance
amending KMC 23.35.032(c), establishing three-year staggered terms. This would include
assigning initial terms as follows:
• Four members to three-year terms
• Four members to two-year terms
• Four members to one-year terms
The proposed change would allow for annual recruitment for the Arbitration Panel alongside other
Commission recruitment. It would also ensure that sitting members remain interested in serving
and remind members of the need to resign if they relocate outside the City.
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KENAI COUNCIL ON AGING – REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2025 – 3:00 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR RACHAEL CRAIG, PRESIDING
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January 9, 2025
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging was held on January 9 2025, at the Kenai Senior Center,
Kenai, AK. Vice Chair Rachael Craig called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Craig led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Rachael Craig, Vice Chair William Sadler
Jim Glendening Barbara Modigh
Kit Hill
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Velda Geller Frances Kilfoyle
Also in attendance were:
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Henry Knackstedt, City Council Liaison
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Hill MOVED to appoint Jim Glendening as Chair.
MOTION:
Commissioner Sadler MOVED to appoint Rachael Craig as Chair.
A secret ballot vote took place; Director Romain counted the votes aloud. The results were 3 in favor of
Rachael Craig, and 2 in favor of Jim Glendening; Rachael Craig was elected as Vice Chair.
MOTION:
Commissioner Hill MOVED to appoint Jim Glendening as Vice Chair.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Vice Chair Glendening MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Hill SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. December 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Hill MOVED to approve the December 12, 2024 Council on Aging minutes, with the
following revision to the motion made during item E.1, Discussion/Recommendation – Recommending
Council Investigate the Need for Additional Senior Housing: “recommend that Council [ADMINISTRATION]
investigate the need for additional senior housing.”
Vice Chair Glendening SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
F. NEW BUSINESS – None.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director – Director Romain reported on the following:
• Volunteer Appreciation Dinner scheduled for January 31, 2025.
• A memo regarding Senior Housing will be provided to Council in the January 15, 2025 City
Council Meeting packet.
• Administrative Assistant Red Piersee wrote a grant to create emergency site specific plan
for seniors, which was approved for $44,921.
2. Commission Chair – Chair Craig thanked the Commission for appointing her as Chair.
3. City Council Liaison – Council Member Knackstedt reported on the recent actions of the City
Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – February 13, 2025
Chair Craig noted she would be absent.
A work session was scheduled instead of the regular meeting to review the draft work plan.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Vice Chair Glendening commented on the beautiful Christmas lights throughout the city; thanked the
Commission for appointing him as Vice Chair; noted a possible work session with the City Council.
Commissioner Hill encouraged new members to be on call.
Commissioner Sadler congratulated Chair Craig and Vice Chair Glendening.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.
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There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of January 9, 2025.
___________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
Annual Commission Report City of Kenai
SUMMARY OF REPORT
MISSION STATEMENT
HIGHLIGHTS
In general, multiple Special Use Permits, Airport Leases and Lease extensions were recommended for approval by the
commission and forwarded to Council.The Airport Commission held firm in their support for the development and
construction of Taxiway Sierra and establishing a subdivision on the west side of the airport.
The purpose of the Airport Commission is to advise the Council and Administration on issues involving the Airport and
lands held for the benefit of the Airport. Duties include reviewing and providing recommendations on the master plan
for the airport development; acting in an advisory capacity to the Council and the Administration on matters affecting
the airport; making recommendations to the City Manager on the airport budget; submitting annually a list of the
recommended capital improvements; and providing information and recommendations as requested by the City
Council and Administration.
At the direction of City Council, the Airport Commission completed the 2024 Annual Work Plan
Commissioner Dan Pitts left, Mr. Daniel Knesek took his place.
Commissioner Joshua Daily, representing the FAA, resigned. Mr. Joshua Belter took his place for a short time period,
then resigned, Mr. Cody Whicker is now the FAA representative.
At the direction of Council, Student Representative Joshua Boling is attending the Airport Commission meetings.
This was the first full year with Mr. Derek Ables as Airport Manager.
Airport Terminal landscaping was completed.
A preliminary work session for updating the Airport Master Plan was completed with HDL Engineering.
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Annual Commission Report City of Kenai
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Objectives 1 and 2: A solid commitment was made by Airport Management and City Council for funding the
construction of Taxiway Sierra and establishing the west side hangar subdivision(s) in the FY2027 budget. These two
objectives will remain on the Airport Commission Work Plan until completed.
Objective 3: After years of planning and different iterations, the Terminal Landscaping project was completed. The
only part of the project that is still pending is the funding of the bronze bear sculptures.
The Kenai Peninsula Air Fair is an annual event that highlights the airport and aviation in general. This year’s event
was successful and attendance was on a par with previous events.
At the direction of Council, Student Representative Joshua Boling is attending the Airport Commission meetings. Mr.
Boling has attended two meetings so far, and we as a commission are looking forward to future student involvement in
this civic process.
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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING
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ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Airport Commission was held on January 9, 2025, 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 Zirul Jacob Caldwell
Cody Whicker
A quorum was present.
Absent:
James Bielefeld Dan Knesek
Also in attendance were:
Derek Ables, Airport Manager
Sarah Conley, Airport Administrative Assistant
Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor
Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
**Joshua Bolling, Student Representative
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Vice Chair Minelga MOVED to reappoint Glenda Feeken as Chair. Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the
motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Zirul MOVED to reappoint Paul Minelga as Vice Chair. Commissioner Caldwell
SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
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Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Chair Minelga 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. December 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to approve the December 12, 2024 Airport Commission minutes. Vice
Chair Minelga SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation – Recommending Council Approve Airport Commission 2025
Annual Work Plan.
MOTION:
Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Airport Commission 2025
Annual Work Plan. Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. Discussion/Recommendation – Recommend Council approve an amendment to Kenai
Municipal Code to allow Airports as a Principal Permitted Use in the Airport Light Industrial
Zone.
MOTION:
Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to recommend City Council approval of an amendment to Kenai
Municipal Code to allow Airports as a Principal Permitted Use in the Airport Light Industrial Zone.
Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion.
Planning Director Buettner gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
3. Review/Approve – Airport Commission 2024 Annual Report for Submission to City Council.
MOTION:
Commissioner Zirul MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Airport Commission 2024 Annual
Report for submission to City Council. Commissioner Caldwell SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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4. Discussion/Recommendation – Recommending Council Adoption of a Resolution
Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Restaurant Concession Agreement for the Kenai
Municipal Airport.
MOTION:
Commissioner Zirul MOVED to recommend City Council adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a Restaurant Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport.
Commissioner Caldwell SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
G. REPORTS
1. Airport Manager – Airport Manager Ables reported that there would be a public meeting for the
Airport Master Plan on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
2. Commission Chair – Chair Feeken requested that Council reconsider their direction to the Airport
Commission to create annual goals.
3. City Council Liaison – Council Member Knackstedt reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – February 13, 2025
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Vice Chair Minelga noted that the Airport Master Plan meeting could be shared by the Peninsula Pilot
Club on Facebook.
Commissioner Zirul noted that he was in support of creating Commission annual goals, and thanked Vice
Chair Minelga for his work on them.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Administrative Report
There being no further business before the Airport Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of January 9, 2025.
___________________________________
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 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR JOE HALSTEAD, PRESIDING
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MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission was held on January 22, 2025, 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
Stacie Krause Diane Fikes
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Gwen Woodard
Also in attendance were:
Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
Deborah Sounart, City Council Liaison
Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Vice Chair Twait MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Commissioner Fikes 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. AP PROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of January 8, 2025
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Approved by the consent agenda.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
1. Resolution PZ2025-02 - Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat – The Lake at Kenai
2025 Addition for a Replat of Tract A, The Lake at Kenai 2016 Addition – Phase 1 in the
Rural Residential (RR) Zoning District.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Twait MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-02. Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the
motion.
Planning Director Buettner provided an overview of the staff report as included in the packet and attached
to Resolution No. PZ2025-02, and explained the purpose of the plat was to create nine residential lots
and dedicate the rights-of-way for 60-foot wide Peace of Mind Circle, and 102-foot wide Anglers Cove
Court. It was noted that staff’s recommendation is approval subject to the conditions specified within the
staff report as attached to Resolution No. PZ2025-02.
VOTE:
YEA: Fikes, Twait, Earsley, Pettey, Krause, Halstead
NAY: None
ABSENT: Woodard
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
2. Resolution PZ025-03 - Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat – Beaver Loop Acres
No. 3 Subdivision for a Subdivision of SW1/4 Nw1/4 & SW1/4 & S1/2 SE1/4 &NE1/4 SE1/4,
Section 3, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian in the Rural Residential
(RR) Zoning District.
MOTION:
Commissioner Earsley MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-03. Vice Chair Twait SECONDED the
motion.
Planning Director Buettner provided an overview of the staff report as included in the packet and attached
to Resolution No. PZ2025-03, and explained the purpose of the plat was a subdivision that will create
five parcels. It was noted that staff’s recommendation is approval subject to the conditions specified within
the staff report as attached to Resolution No. PZ2025-03.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Twait MOVED to correct the title on the agenda to PZ2025-03. Commissioner Earsley
SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to correct the title.
There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
VOTE:
YEA: Krause, Earsley, Pettey, Fikes, Halstead, Twait
NAY: None
ABSENT: Woodard
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
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F. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Requesting Excused Absences for the January 8, 2025 Regular
Meeting – Halstead, Earsley, and Krause
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. Action/Approval – Approving the Transfer of a Conditional Use Permit PZ2021-42 for the
use of a Hotel (Short Term Recreational Rentals) on the property described as Lot 1, Block
2, Anglers Acres Sub Addn. No. 1, Part 2, located at 1230 Angler Drive within the Rural
Residential Zoning District.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Twait MOVED to approve the Transfer of a Conditional Use Permit PZ2021-42. Commissioner
Fikes SECONDED the motion.
Planning Director Buettner provided an overview of the staff report as included in the packet, and
explained that the use will remain the same and only the owner will change for the site. It was noted that
staff’s recommendation is approval subject to the conditions set forth in the previously approved CUPs.
Clarification was provided that no code violations or complaints had been reported on this property.
VOTE:
YEA: Earsley, Pettey, Krause, Halstead, Fikes, Twait
NAY: None
ABSENT: Woodard
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
3. Action/Approval – Approving a time extension for the finalization of Windhaven Estates
Phase 4 Preliminary Plat.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Twait MOVED to approve a time extension for the finalization of Windhaven Estates Phase 4
Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion.
Planning Director Buettner provided an overview of the staff report as included in the packet, and
explained that the Kenai Peninsula Borough Platting Authority has asked for the Commission’s
recommendation to approve the time extension for a second time.
Discussion followed on status of road development and reasons for delay.
VOTE:
YEA: Twait, Earsley, Fikes, Halstead, Krause, Pettey
NAY: None
ABSENT: Woodard
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
I. REPORTS
1. Planning Director – Planning Director Buettner reported on the following:
• Conditional Use Permits provided in the packet under Informational Items had been
requested during the previous meeting.
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• Planning and Zoning Department is reviewing Title 14 for administrative changes and
sections in need of update; rewrites will be brought to the Commission for their
recommendation.
• Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan update is ongoing.
2. Commission Chair – No report.
3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning – Commissioner Fikes reported on recent actions of the
Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission.
4. City Council Liaison – Council Member Sounart reported on recent actions of the City
Council.
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. Next Meeting: February 12, 2025
Vice Chair Twait noted he will be absent; Commissioner Krause will be attending remotely.
L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Pettey thanked Administration for providing the Aspen Creek CUPs in the packet.
Commissioner Fikes thanked Administration for providing the Aspen Creek CUPs, and inquired about
the new restaurant that will be in the Airport.
M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Conditional Use Permits - 701 N. Forest Drive, Aspen Creek
2. Airport Master Plan Public Meeting – February 4, 2025, 5:30 PM in Council Chambers at
City Hall
There being no further business before the Planning & Zoning Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:32 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of January
8, 2025.
___________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: David Swarner, Finance Director
FROM: Jennifer Anderson, Controller
DATE: January 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Quarterly Financial Report – September 30, 2024
Attached is the quarterly financial report for the General Fund, Personal Use Fishery Fund,
Airport Fund, Water/Sewer Fund, and Senior Fund as of September 30, 2024.
This report is essentially on a cash basis, so there are accounts that may not look reasonable. In
the General Fund for example, sales and property tax revenue only includes payments made to
the City by the Borough through August. The third calendar quarter 2024 sales tax filings and
tax payments are not in at this point and we will not be received for this quarter until the end of
October or early November.
The State/Federal category is below budget for all funds due to PERS aid. The State does not
provide direct funding but instead makes an ‘on-behalf’ payment to the pension system. As a
result, we have not recorded these expenditures in the non-departmental budget. Revenue and
expenses for these items will be reconciled at the fiscal year’s end.
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Quarterly General Fund
Expenditure Report
For Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
7/1/2023 7/1/2024 7/1/2024 7/1/2024
6/30/2024 7/1/2024 9/30/2024 9/30/2024
Original *
FY2024 FY2025 Amended YTD
Actual Budget Budget Actual Variance %
REVENUES
Appropriation of Fund Balance -$ 855,826$ 955,072$ 892,997$ (62,075)$ 93.50%
Taxes 14,415,221 14,550,814 14,550,814 3,443,223 (11,107,591) 23.66%
Licenses/Permits and Ambulance 1,193,996 1,119,395 1,119,395 229,127 (890,268) 20.47%
State/Federal 570,399 697,430 700,509 55,879 (644,630) 7.98%
Dock/Multipurpose/Miscellaneous 251,531 208,600 208,600 41,339 (167,261) 19.82%
Fines and Forfeitures 71,047 74,200 74,200 17,310 (56,890) 23.33%
Interest and Miscellaneous 1,403,781 839,020 839,020 464,468 (374,552) 55.36%
Transfers/Central Admin Fees 2,044,449 2,060,478 2,060,478 458,550 (1,601,928) 22.25%
Total Revenues 19,950,424 20,405,763 20,508,088 5,602,893 (14,905,195) 27.32%
EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERS
General Government
01 City Clerk 343,325$ 395,086$ 395,086$ 82,562$ 312,524$ 79.10%
11 Legislative 154,621 193,758 193,758 35,564 158,194 81.65%
12 Legal 392,939 453,734 453,734 104,870 348,864 76.89%
13 City Manager 479,894 509,738 509,738 115,868 393,870 77.27%
14 Human Resources 207,654 215,294 215,294 60,018 155,276 72.12%
15 Finance 898,315 1,019,688 1,019,688 260,141 759,547 74.49%
16 Land Administration 14,357 93,400 135,650 2,888 132,762 97.87%
18 Non-Departmental 815,167 1,225,517 1,225,517 741,748 483,769 39.47%
19 Planning and Zoning 271,792 382,395 382,395 79,902 302,493 79.10%
20 Safety 1,635 3,500 3,500 465 3,035 86.71%
Total General Government 3,579,699 4,492,110 4,534,360 1,484,026 3,050,334 67.27%
Public Safety
21 Police 3,721,924 3,905,469 3,905,469 917,773 2,987,696 76.50%
22 Fire 3,690,044 3,947,290 3,947,290 919,701 3,027,589 76.70%
23 Communications 904,050 1,039,422 1,039,422 275,894 763,528 73.46%
29 Animal Control 471,494 499,669 499,669 141,169 358,500 71.75%
Total Public Safety 8,787,512 9,391,850 9,391,850 2,254,537 7,137,313 75.99%
Public Works
31 Public Works Administration 172,412 203,895 260,891 57,733 203,158 77.87%
32 Shop 651,121 779,642 779,642 164,652 614,990 78.88%
33 Streets 1,082,800 1,159,575 1,159,575 145,402 1,014,173 87.46%
34 Buildings 367,619 470,051 470,051 78,139 391,912 83.38%
35 Street Lighting 225,553 237,097 237,097 29,559 207,538 87.53%
60 Dock 40,589 63,689 63,689 5,644 58,045 91.14%
Total Public Works 2,540,094 2,913,950 2,970,946 481,129 2,489,817 83.81%
Parks and Recreation & Culture
03 Visitor Center 162,292 209,453 209,453 43,936 165,517 79.02%
40 Library 962,802 1,010,418 1,013,497 237,446 776,051 76.57%
45 Parks, Recreation & Beautification 1,260,366 1,293,847 1,293,847 301,534 992,313 76.69%
Total Parks and Recreation & Culture 2,385,460 2,513,718 2,516,797 582,916 1,933,881 76.84%
Total Operating Expenditures 17,292,765 19,311,627 19,413,952 4,802,607 14,611,344 75.26%
Transfer to other funds
Street Improvement Capital Project Fund 892,085 385,663 385,663 385,663.00 - 0.00%
Kenai Recreation Center Capital Project Fund 75,000 - - - - -
Public Safety Capital Project Fund 100,000 140,631 140,631 140,631.00 - 0.00%
Municipal Facility Improvement Cap Proj Fund 94,847 - - - -
Multipurpose Facility Capital Proj. Fund - - - - - -
Visitor Center Improvement Capital Proj. Fund - - - - - -
Information Technology Capital Proj. Fund - - - - - -
City Hall Improvement Capital Proj. Fund 50,000 - - - - -
Animal Shelter Capital Project Fund - - - - - -
Public Safety Building Capital Proj. Fund - - - - - -
Kenai Fine Arts Center Imp. Cap. Proj. Fund - - - - - -
Kenai Cemetery Imp. Capital Project Fund - 25,000 25,000 25,000 - 0.00%
Kenai Senior Center Imp. Capital Project Fund - 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 0.00%
Park Improvement Capital Project Fund 125,000 144,625 144,625 144,625 - 0.00%
Senior Citizen Special Revenue Fund 199,476 217,467 217,467 54,367 163,100 75.00%
Debt Service 130,625 130,750 130,750 - 130,750 100.00%
Total Transfer to other funds 1,667,033 1,094,136 1,094,136 800,286 293,850 26.86%
Total Expenditures & Transfers 18,959,798 20,405,763 20,508,088 5,602,893 14,905,194 72.68%
Net Revenues over(under) Expenditures 990,626$ -$ -$ -$ (1)$
*Note: The original budget includes outstanding encumbrances at 6/30/2024.
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Quarterly Personal Use Fishery Fund
Expenditure Report
For Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
Original *
FY2024 FY2025 Amended YTD
Actual Budget Budget Actual Variance %
REVENUES
Appropriation of Fund Balance -$ 49,397$ 49,397$ (49,397)$ 0.00%
Beach Parking 157,839.00 164,980 164,980 173,592 8,612 105.22%
Beach Camping 216,085.00 210,102 210,102 238,852 28,750 113.68%
Dock Launch & Park 100,489.00 100,754 100,754 88,783 (11,971) 88.12%
Dock Parking Only 12,460.00 12,495 12,495 11,483 (1,012) 91.90%
Participant Drop-off Fee 6,275.00 4,707 4,707 4,110 (597) 87.32%
Interest Earnings 19,502.00 5,000 5,000 - (5,000) 0.00%
PERS Grant 249.00 1,861 1,861 - (1,861) 0.00%
Credit Card Fees (11,202.00) (11,500) (11,500) (11,181) 319 97.23%
Transfer from Other Funds - - - - - 0.00%
Total Revenue 501,697 537,796 537,796 505,639 (32,157) 94.02%
EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERS
Public Safety 122,066$ 136,531$ 136,531$ 50,867$ 85,664$ 62.74%
Streets 26,517 39,302 39,302 8,234 31,068 79.05%
Boating Facility 41,120 42,815 42,815 27,818 14,997 35.03%
Parks, Recreation & Beautification 206,597 244,148 244,148 150,590 93,558 38.32%
Total Operating Expenditures 396,300 462,796 462,796 237,509 225,287 48.68%
Transfers to Other Funds 75,000 75,000 75,000 - 75,000 0.00%
Total Expenditures & Transfers 471,300 537,796 537,796 237,509 300,287 55.84%
Net Revenues over Expenditures 30,397$ -$ -$ 268,130$ (268,130)$
*Note: The original budget includes outstanding encumbrances at 6/30/2024.
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Expenditure Report
For Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
Original *
FY2024 FY2025 Amended YTD
Actual Budget Budget Actual Variance %
REVENUES
Appropriation of Fund Balance -$ 137,346 145,522 -$ (145,522)$ 0.00%
State/Federal 185,760 37,700 37,700 - (37,700) 0.00%
Interest , Leases & Fees 906,504 1,131,083 1,131,083 376,407 (754,676) 33.28%
Terminal Revenues 1,250,769 934,842 934,842 306,277 (628,565) 32.76%
Landing Fees 407,678 384,855 384,855 92,994 (291,861) 24.16%
Transfers In 1,065,855 1,090,387 1,090,387 - (1,090,387) 0.00%
Total Revenues 3,816,566 3,716,213 3,724,389 775,678 (2,948,711) 20.83%
EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERS
Terminal Area 561,253$ 693,273$ 693,273$ 124,187$ 569,086$ 82.09%
Airfield 2,046,384 2,225,638 2,225,638 433,114 1,792,524 80.54%
Administration 354,463 378,370 378,370 86,116 292,254 77.24%
Other Buildings & Areas 175,856 224,878 224,878 50,772 174,106 77.42%
Training Facility 159,337 168,237 168,237 17,256 150,981 89.74%
Total Expenditures 3,297,293 3,690,396 3,690,396 711,446 2,978,951 80.72%
Transfer to other funds
Airport Improvement Capital Projects 796,875 25,817 33,993 33,993 - 0.00%
Total Transfer to other funds 796,875 25,817 33,993 33,993 - 0.00%
Total Expenditures & Transfers 4,094,168 3,716,213 3,724,389 745,440 2,978,951 79.98%
Net Revenues over Expenditures (277,602)$ -$ -$ 30,238$ 30,240$
*Note: The original budget includes outstanding encumbrances at 6/30/2024.
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Quarterly Water Sewer Fund
Expenditure Report
For Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
Original *
FY2023 FY2024 Amended YTD
Actual Budget Budget Actual Variance %
REVENUES
Appropriation of Fund Balance -$ 191,029 191,029 - (191,029)$ 0.00%
State/Federal 20,117 35,719 35,719 - (35,719) 0.00%
Water/Sewer Fees 3,229,357 3,416,136 3,416,136 947,767 (2,468,369) 27.74%
Penalty and Interest 39,038 42,588 42,588 13,033 (29,555) 30.60%
Interest and Miscellaneous 283,629 80,000 80,000 93,868 13,868 117.34%
Transfers In 30,000 - - - - 0.00%
Total Revenues 3,602,141 3,765,472 3,765,472 1,054,667 (2,710,804) 28.01%
EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERS
Water 883,063$ 1,144,481$ 1,144,481$ 256,887$ 887,594$ 77.55%
Sewer 458,611 761,507 761,507 118,802 642,705 84.40%
Wastewater Treatment Plant 1,113,532 1,237,094 1,237,094 229,628 1,007,466 81.44%
Total Expenditures 2,455,206 3,143,082 3,143,082 605,317 2,537,765 80.74%
Transfer to other funds -
Water & Sewer Capital Projects 679,970 622,390 622,390 - 622,390 100.00%
Total Transfer to other funds 679,970 622,390 622,390 - 622,390 100.00%
Total Expenditures & Transfers 3,135,176 3,765,472 3,765,472 605,317 3,160,155 83.92%
Net Revenues over Expenditures 466,965$ -$ -$ 449,350$ 449,351$
*Note: The original budget includes outstanding encumbrances at 6/30/2024.
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Quarterly Senior Fund
Expenditure Report
For Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
Original *
FY2024 FY2025 Amended YTD
Actual Budget Budget Actual Variance %
REVENUES
Appropriation of Fund Balance -$ 45,021$ 45,021$ 45,021 -$ 100.00%
State Grants 278,855 261,646 261,646$ 54,635 (207,011) 20.88%
Federal Grants - - -$ - - 0.00%
USDA Grant 25,005 22,000 22,000$ 2,349 (19,651) 10.68%
Choice Waiver 103,427 80,000 80,000$ 24,653 (55,347) 30.82%
KPB Grant 186,143 186,143 186,143$ - (186,143) 0.00%
United Way - - -$ - - 0.00%
Rents & Leases 12,479 10,000 10,000$ 1,477 (8,523) 14.77%
Miscellaneous Donations 14,683 21,500 21,500$ 333 (21,167) 1.55%
Donations - Senior Connection 102,850 120,000 120,000$ 327 (119,673) 0.27%
Meal Donations 93,718 97,650 97,650$ 23,587 (74,063) 24.15%
Ride Donations 6,037 6,000 6,000$ 1,242 (4,758) 20.70%
Transfer from General Fund - Operations 199,476 217,467 217,467$ 54,367 (163,100) 25.00%
Other 60 300 2,800$ 2,956 156 105.57%
Total Revenues 1,022,733 1,067,727 1,070,227 210,947 (859,280) 19.71%
EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERS
Senior Citizen Access 224,366$ 233,071$ 232,891$ 53,696$ 179,195$ 76.94%
Congregate Meals 140,210 184,526 184,567 43,413 141,154 76.48%
Home Meals 484,983 433,927 436,427 94,310 342,117 78.39%
Senior Transportation 113,640 130,479 130,479 30,150 100,329 76.89%
Choice Waiver 67,902 85,724 85,724 13,127 72,597 84.69%
Total Expenditures 1,031,101 1,067,727 1,070,088 234,696 835,392 78.07%
Transfer to other funds -
- - - - - 0.00%
Total Transfer to other funds - - - - - 0.00%
Total Expenditures & Transfers 1,031,101 1,067,727 1,070,088 234,696 835,392 78.07%
Net Revenues over Expenditures (8,368)$ -$ 139$ (23,749)$ (23,888)$
*Note: The original budget includes outstanding encumbrances at 6/30/2024.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Dave Swarner, Finance Director
DATE: January 23, 2025
SUBJECT: September 2024 Quarterly Investment Report
City of Kenai Investment Portfolio
At September 30, 2024 the City had investments with a market value of $36,715,828. That is up
from $34,589,701 at June 30, 2024. The City’s portfolio is yielding 4.59% that is up from 4.42%
at June 30, 2024. The Federal Fund Rate did decrease during the quarter with the rate between
at 5.50%-4.75%. Fair market value adjustments to the portfolio through September 30, 2024 are
a negative $327,525. As of June 30, 2024, the portfolios fair market value adjustment was a
negative $567,359. Rates are projected to decrease and further decreasing the negative fair
market value adjustment but lower yield for the portfolio will also occur.
City’s Investment Portfolio
US Agency Securities $12,397,225
AML Investment Pool 3,673,352
Wells Fargo Money Market 17,923,886
FDIC Insured Certificates of Deposit 1,705,274
Bank Balance 1,016,091
Total $ 36,715,828
Permanent Fund Investments
At September 30, 2024, the portfolio value was $36,873,492. That is up from $34,659,153 at
June 30,2024. It is comprised of $30,436,945, 82.54% Airport Land Sale Permanent Fund,
$3,915,402, 10.62% General Land Sale Permanent Fund monies, $1,337,801, 3.63% Kenai
Senior Connection monies, $910,621, 2.47% Kenai Senior Center Cone Memorial Trust monies,
and $272,723, 0.74% Kenai Community Foundation holdings.
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CITY OF KENAI
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
September 30, 2024
Fair Market Current
Value Yield
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Wells Fargo Checking 1,016,091$ 0.01%
Wells Fargo Secured Money Market 17,923,886 5.36%
FDIC Insured Certificates of Deposit 1,705,274 2.94%
Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool 3,673,352 5.36%
Total Cash & Cash Equivalents 24,318,603 4.97%
Average
Yield
Government Securities
Maturities Less than 1 Year 5,978,128 4.51%
Maturities 1 to 2 Years 1,347,674 4.15%
Maturities Greater than 2 Years 5,071,423 2.96%
Total Government Securities 12,397,225 3.84%
Total Portfolio 36,715,828$ 4.59%
Investment Portfolio - Purchase Price 37,283,187$
Investment Portfolio - Fair Value 09/30/24 36,715,828
Fair Value Adjustment - 06/30/24 (567,359)
Fair Value Adjustment thru - 09/30/2024 239,834
Cummulative Change in Fair Value (327,525)$
June 30, 2024
$0
$4,000,000
$8,000,000
$12,000,000
$16,000,000
Liquidity 20%
Minimum
Maturity 1 - 2 years Maturity over 2 years
30% Maximum
Portfolio Liquidity
Policy Minimum/Maximum Actual
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CITY OF KENAI
Investments 09-30-24 COK
CITY OF KENAI
INVESTMENTS
9/30/2024
Current year cost or Unrealized Total DAYS AT SHARE WEIGHTED Maturity Maturity
Expected Call 07/01/24 09/30/24 Gain Accrued EFFECT.DATE DATE in FROM MATURITY OF AVERAGE from purch from today
SECURITY or Maturity CUSIP original cost Market Value Market Value or Loss Interest RATE PURCH.DUE months TODAY (PAR)Interest TOTAL RATE
FHLB 4.625 12/13/24 Bullet 3130ATUR6 2,542,786.81 2,490,925.00 2,499,550.00 8,625.00 34,687.50 4.625 1/26/2023 12/13/2024 23 74 2,500,000.00 57,813.00 6.808%0.3149
FNA 2017-M1 A2 Bullet 3136AUG21 136,318.08 133,701.02 136,994.37 3,293.35 294.23 3.223 5/5/2022 10/25/2026 54 755 0.373%0.0120
FHR 2011-3824 CL JY Mtge Bullet 3137A7SV3 67,039.71 60,123.12 60,789.90 666.78 203.48 3.045 4/27/2022 3/15/2026 47 531 0.166%0.0050
FHR 4543 VH Mtge Bullet 3137BMQ58 357,451.70 344,654.06 351,493.02 6,838.96 896.51 3.094 6/15/2022 6/15/2027 60 988 0.957%0.0296
FHMS K053 A1 Bullet 3137BN6F6 106,433.03 76,200.10 77,127.36 927.26 165.06 0.383 11/27/2020 2/25/2025 51 148 0.210%0.0008
FHMS K057 AM Bullet 3137BRQK4 1,201,808.86 1,174,435.60 1,201,617.95 27,182.35 2,700.53 3.357 8/16/2022 8/25/2026 48 694 3.273%0.1099
FHMS K064 A2 Bullet 3137BXQY1 1,009,373.33 957,290.00 983,420.00 26,130.00 2,686.67 3.010 5/16/2022 3/25/2027 58 906 2.678%0.0806
FHMS K732 A2 Bullet 3137FG7F6 2,344,664.96 2,361,765.70 2,382,463.80 20,698.10 7,398.01 4.719 11/29/2022 9/25/2025 34 360 6.489%0.3062
FN Am47124 Bullet 3138L74J2 71,351.09 (10,030.68) - 10,030.68 - 0.759 11/20/2020 12/1/2024 48 62 0.000%-
FN AM7514 Bullet 3138L8K45 970,170.56 982,830.00 991,230.00 8,400.00 2,558.33 4.529 1/3/2023 2/1/2025 25 124 2.700%0.1223
FN AN4476 Bullet 3138LG6N1 2,336,664.97 2,176,043.68 2,229,245.96 53,202.28 6,065.32 3.193 2/28/2022 1/1/2027 58 823 6.072%0.1939
FHR 2935 AC Mtge Bullet 31395MQ28 8,192.81 1,300.21 1,313.56 13.35 5.49 0.487 2/5/2021 2/15/2025 48 138 0.004%0.0000
FN BL4497 Bullet 3140HV7K4 954,234.23 883,350.91 905,503.13 22,152.22 2,085.99 2.137 3/2/2022 11/1/2026 56 762 2.466%0.0527
FN BL5704 Bullet 3140HXKS8 468,700.66 452,607.28 464,766.98 12,159.70 1,028.40 3.158 6/13/2022 2/1/2027 56 854 1.266%0.0400
G2 5122 Mtge Bullet 36202FVP8 105,432.99 84,107.28 85,265.69 1,158.41 250.92 0.874 11/16/2021 7/20/2026 56 658 0.232%0.0020
GNR 2010-114 CL KB Bullet 38377KBE9 34,285.16 26,135.67 26,443.10 307.43 88.67 2.327 4/29/2022 9/16/2025 41 351 0.072%0.0017
TOTAL 12,714,908.95 12,195,438.95 12,397,224.82 201,785.87 61,115.11 2.682 agreed tp wf trust 2,500,000.00 33.765%
4.505 4.15 2.96
FDIC Insured CD's CD - 12/31/10 - 0.000%-
3.4 GMATBK 8/4/25 57803 02007GXF5 245,114 240,362.15 243,414.85 3,052.70 1,323.67 3.400 8/9/2022 8/4/2025 36 308 245,000.00 4,165.00 0.663%0.0225 0.237797278 2.04194699
1.75 SECSTB 12/18/24 8941 062163BN9 245,000 240,891.35 243,429.55 2,538.20 152.71 1.750 12/18/2019 12/18/2024 60 79 245,000.00 2,144.00 0.663%0.0116 0.398241855 0.523777773
3.40 COF 8/10/27 33954 14042TJK4 245,000 238,301.70 245,661.50 7,359.80 1,186.74 3.400 8/10/2022 8/10/2027 60 1044 245,000.00 4,165.00 0.669%0.0227 0.401673269 6.985287334
1.75 CNBMIL 12/9/24 3814 17801GBW8 245,000 241,102.05 243,613.30 2,511.25 258.42 1.750 12/9/2019 12/9/2024 60 70 245,000.00 2,144.00 0.664%0.0116 0.398542463 0.464457213
3.40 DFS 8/16/27 5649 254673Q41 245,000 232,882.30 240,472.40 7,590.10 1,049.81 3.400 8/16/2022 8/16/2027 60 1050 245,000.00 4,165.00 0.655%0.0223 0.393188738 6.877034674
1.85 LIVOAK 12/11/24 58665 538036HF4 245,000 241,175.55 243,632.90 2,457.35 372.53 1.850 12/11/2019 12/11/2024 60 72 245,000.00 2,266.00 0.664%0.0123 0.398574528 0.477765855
5.00 WAL 10/28/24 57512 95763PLV1 245,000 244,669.25 245,049.00 379.75 5,269.18 5.000 4/27/2023 10/28/2024 18 28 245,000.00 6,125.00 0.667%0.0334 0.120684274 0.18687777
0.000%
TOTAL FDIC Insured CD's 1,715,114.11 1,679,384.35 1,705,273.50 25,889.15 9,613.06 2.936 1,715,000.00
WELLS MONEY MKT 17,923,885.91 17,923,885.91 17,923,885.91 70,708.34 5.360 1 1 17,923,885.91 48.818%2.6166
AML POOL - City ACCT Agreed to Amlip 3,673,352.11 3,673,352.11 3,673,352.11 7,903.53 5.360 1 1 3,673,352.11 10.005%0.5363 0.10004819 0.10004819
Agreed to GL 36,027,261.08 35,472,061.32 35,699,736.34 227,675.02 149,340.04
WF Cash Agreed to WF 1,016,091.33 1,016,091.33 1,016,091.33 - - 0.010 1 1 1,016,091.33 2.767%0.0003 0.027674477 0.027674477
TOTAL 37,043,352.41 36,488,152.65 36,715,827.67 227,675.02 149,340.04 28,543,329.35 100.000%4.5612
MONTHS (327,524.74) 2.476425074 17.68487028
TOTAL CURRENT YIELD 4.5612%0.048451699
Max/Min Return Actual Difference
Maturity over 2 years 30% Maximum 11,014,748.30 2.9981%5,557,557 5,457,190.94 OK 6000000 8,562,998.81
Liquidity 20% Minimum 7,343,165.53 4.9148%29,810,597 (22,467,431.24) OK
Maturity 1 - 2 years 3.1858%1,347,674
4.5612%36,715,828
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CITY OF KENAI
PERMANENT FUND
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
June 30, 2024
Current or Current
Average Portfolio Target Portfolio
30-Sep-23 31-Dec-23 31-Mar-24 30-Jun-24 30-Sep-24 Yield Weight Weight Maximum
Cash
Cash & Cash Equivalents 948,884 1,308,042 1,128,803 1,307,136 1,579,660 5.31%3.83%3.00%10.00%
Fixed Income
Investment Grade Government & Corporate Securities
Government Securities 6,319,451 6,940,375 7,328,908 7,305,846 7,459,932 4.32%20.33%
Corporate Securities Investment Grade 1,769,098 1,885,811 2,087,936 2,167,855 2,246,755 5.38%5.52%
Total Investment Grade Government & Corporate
Securities 8,088,549 8,826,186 9,416,844 9,473,701 9,706,687 4.58%25.85%26.00%36.00%
Domestic Fixed Income Exchange Traded Funds -
Vanguard Short-term TIPS - - - - - 0.00%
High Yield Domestic -
SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bonds - - - - - 0.00%
Vanguard Hi Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares 1,250,762 1,321,228 1,364,730 1,318,826 1,445,842 3.87%
Total High Yield Domestic 1,250,762 1,321,228 1,364,730 1,318,826 1,445,842 3.87%4.00%8.00%
Total Fixed Income 9,339,311 10,147,414 10,781,574 10,792,527 11,152,529 4.58%29.72%30.00%44.00%
Equities:
Domestic Equities:
Large-Cap Index 6,921,490 7,359,149 8,042,786 7,773,957 8,197,973 21.56%22.00%32.00%
Small-Cap Index 1,595,049 1,826,236 1,744,116 1,629,232 1,786,564 5.35%5.00%10.00%
Mid-Cap Index 3,179,061 3,514,258 3,786,897 3,497,995 3,721,439 10.29%10.00%18.00%
Total Domestic Equities 11,695,600 12,699,643 13,573,799 12,901,184 13,705,976 37.20%37.00%60.00%
International Equities:
International Equity 2,506,111 2,739,781 2,890,317 2,730,483 2,925,345 8.03%8.00%16.00%
Emerging Markets 1,569,042 1,667,623 1,756,309 1,763,546 1,891,372 4.88%5.00%10.00%
Total International Equities 4,075,153 4,407,404 4,646,626 4,494,029 4,816,717 12.91%13.00%26.00%
Real Estate:
JP Morgan Beta Builders MSCI Reit 626,986 729,274 658,865 625,038 718,459 2.14%2.00%4.00%
Total Real Estate 626,986 729,274 658,865 625,038 718,459 2.14%2.00%4.00%
Infrastructure -
Flexshares Stoxx Global Broad Infrastucture 1,546,153 1,707,934 1,734,647 1,636,071 1,827,700 5.00%5.00%10.00%
Total Equities 17,943,892 19,544,255 20,613,937 19,656,322 21,068,852 57.25%57.00%100.00%
Alternative Beta:
Blackrock Systematic Multi-Strategy 1,556,892 1,558,476 756,883 904,462 955,055 4.56%
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker 781,321 815,055 945,975 544,266 562,683 2.39%
JPMORGAN:HEDGED EQ I - - 941,799 911,796 958,891 0.00%
Core Alternative ETF 770,206 767,136 371,390 542,644 595,823 2.25%
Total Alternative Beta 3,108,419 3,140,667 3,016,047 2,903,168 3,072,452 9.20%10.00%15.00%
Total Portfolio 31,340,506 34,140,378 35,540,361 34,659,153 36,873,493 4.69%100.00%100.00%169.00%
Total ALSPF Balance 25,994,288 28,316,544 29,477,710 28,609,136 30,436,945
Total GLSPF Balance 3,354,787 3,654,494 3,804,352 3,680,273 3,915,402
Total Kenai Community Foundation 178,316 194,246 202,211 256,345 272,723
Total Kenai Senior Connection 1,106,558 1,205,415 1,254,845 1,257,463 1,337,801
Total Cone Memorial Trust Permanent Fund 706,557 769,679 801,241 855,936 910,621
Fair Market Value
0.00%
25.00%
50.00%
Cash Fixed Income Large-Cap
Index
Small-Cap
Index
Mid-Cap Index International
Equity
Emerging
Markets
Real Estate:Infrastructure
-
Alternative
Beta:
Portfolio Composition
Current Portfolio Weight Target Portfolio Weight Maximum Portfolio Weight
Portfolio 100.00%
Benchmark ---0 0
-15.00%
-10.00%
-5.00%
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%Portfolio Performance
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$15,000,000
$17,000,000
$19,000,000
$21,000,000
$23,000,000
$25,000,000
$27,000,000
$29,000,000
$31,000,000
$33,000,000 Total ALSPF Balance
Transfer of $1,028,478 to
Airport Operations.
Transfer of $1,065,618
to Airport Operations.
$-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
$4,500,000
Total GLSPF Balance
Transfer of $146,180 to
General Fund Operations.
$-
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
Total Kenai Community Foundation Balance
Transfer of $52,500 from cash
treasury account.
Transfer of $1,203,690
to Airport Operations.
Transfer of $161,561 to
General Fund Operations.
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
Total Kenai Senior Connection Balance
Initial investment.
Transfer of $137,239 to
General Fund Operations.
Transfer of $928,251 to
Airport Operations.
Transfer of $148,315 to
General Fund Operations.
Transfer of $1,012,722
to Airport Operations.
Transfer of $157,043 to
General Fund Operations.
Transfer of $1,025,736
to Airport Operations.
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
Total Cone Memorial Trust Permanent Fund
Initial investment.Received $47,000 in
trust proceeds
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CITY OF KENAI PERMANENT FUNDS
Investment Report
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BEGINNING VALUE
+ ACCRUED $36,280,305
TRANSFERS IN/
OUT -$583
REALIZED GAINS/
LOSSES $616
CHANGE IN
MARKET VALUE $491,353
INTEREST INCOME $44,003
DIVIDEND INCOME $64,374
ENDING VALUE +
ACCRUED $36,880,067
Investment Performance
Portfolio Composition
Performance is annualized for periods greater than one year. Inception to date performance begins October 01,
2008Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Portfolio Overview
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Portfolio Summary and Target
MARKET VALUE ($)ASSETS (%)TARGET (%)RANGE
RISK CONTROL
U.S. Fixed Income 9,703,318 26.3%26%6% to 36%
Cash 1,611,737 4.4%3%0% to 10%
Risk Control Total 11,315,055 30.7%
RISK ASSET
U.S. High Yield Fixed Income 1,438,429 3.9%4%0% to 8%
U.S. Large Cap Equity 8,179,532 22.2%22%12% to 32%
U.S. Mid Cap Equity 3,722,973 10.1%10%0% to 18%
U.S. Small Cap Equity 1,786,854 4.8%5%0% to 10%
Developed International Equity 2,923,876 7.9%8%4% to 16%
Emerging Market Equity 1,896,160 5.1%5%0% to 10%
Risk Asset Total 19,947,824 54.1%
ALTERNATIVES
REITs 716,735 1.9%2%0% to 4%
Alternative Beta 3,073,368 8.3%10%0% to 15%
Infrastructure 1,827,085 5.0%5%0% to 10%
Alternatives Total 5,617,187 15.2%
TOTAL PORTFOLIO 36,880,067 100.0%
We urge you compare the account statement we provide with the account statement you receive from your custodian. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information for tax purposes.
Please verify all information from trade confirmations.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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S&P 500 Total Return Index
The S&P 500® Index is the Standard & Poor’s Composite Index and is widely regarded as a
single gauge of large cap U.S. equities. It is market cap weighted and includes 500 leading
companies, capturing approximately 80% coverage of available market capitalization.
S&P MidCap 400 Total Return Index
The S&P MidCap 400 Index, more commonly known as the S&P 400, is a stock market index
from S&P Dow Jones Indices. The index serves as a barometer for the U.S. mid-cap equities
sector and is the most widely followed mid-cap index.
S&P Small Cap 600 Total Return Index
The S&P SmallCap 600® seeks to measure the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market.
The index is designed to track companies that meet specific inclusion criteria to ensure that
they are liquid and financially viable.
MSCI EAFE Net Total Return USD Index
The MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance
of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. The MSCI EAFE Index
consists of the following 21 developed market countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the
Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
the United Kingdom.
MSCI Emerging Net Total Return USD Index
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted
index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The
MSCI Emerging Markets Index consists of the following 26 emerging market country indices:
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India,
Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia,
South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.
STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Net Return USD
The STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index is derived from the STOXX. Developed and
Emerging Markets Total Market Index (TMI) and offers a diversified representation of
companies that generate more than 50% of their revenue from selected infrastructure
sectors. STOXX partnered with Revere Data, which defines 17 subsectors for the
infrastructure industry. These 17 subsectors are rolled into five supersectors -
Communications, Energy, Government Outsourcing/Social, Transportation and Utilities.
S&P USA REIT USD Total Return Index
The S&P United States REIT Index defines and measures the investable universe of publicly
traded real estate investment trusts domiciled in the United States.
Disclosures
Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return
The Bloomberg Commodity Index provides broad-based exposure to commodities, and
no single commodity or commodity sector dominates the index. Rather than being driven
by micro-economic events affecting one commodity market or sector, the diversified
commodity exposure of the index potentially reduces volatility in comparison with non-
diversified commodity investments.
Wilshire Liquid Alternative Total Return Index
The Wilshire Liquid Alternative Index℠ measures the collective performance of the five
Wilshire Liquid Alternative strategies that make up the Wilshire Liquid Alternative Universe.
Created in 2014, with a set of time series of data beginning on December 31, 1999, the
Wilshire Liquid Alternative Index (WLIQA) is designed to provide a broad measure of the
liquid alternative market by combining the performance of the Wilshire Liquid Alternative
Equity Hedge Index (WLIQAEH), Wilshire Liquid Alternative Global Macro Index (WLIQAGM),
Wilshire Liquid Alternative Relative Value Index (WLIQARV), Wilshire Liquid Alternative Multi-
Strategy Index (WLIQAMS), and Wilshire Liquid Alternative Event Driven Index (WLIQAED).
Bloomberg US Agg Total Return Value Unhedged USD
The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index measures the performance of investment grade, U.S.
dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-
related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM pass-throughs),
ABS, and CMBS. It rolls up into other flagship indices, such as the multi-currency Global
Aggregate Index and the U.S. Universal Index, which includes high yield and emerging
markets debt.
Bloomberg VLI: High Yield Total Return Index Value Unhedged USD
The Bloomberg VLI: High Yield Total Return Index is a component of the US Corp High Yield
Index that is designed to track a more liquid component of the USD-denominated, high
yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market.
Bloomberg GLA xUSD Float Adj RIC Capped Index TR Index Value Hedged USD
The Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate ex-USD Float-Adjusted RIC Capped Index is
a customized subset of the Global Aggregate Index that meets the same diversification
guidelines that a fund must pass to qualify as a regulated investment company (RIC). This
multi-currency benchmark includes fixed-rate treasury, government-related, corporate
and securitized bonds from developed and emerging markets issuers while excluding USD
denominated debt. The Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index is largely
comprised of two major regional aggregate components: the Pan-European Aggregate and
the Asian-Pacific Aggregate Index.
FTSE 3 Month Treas Bill Local Currency
The FTSE 3 Month US T Bill Index Series is intended to track the daily performance of 3
month US Treasury bills. The indices are designed to operate as a reference rate for a series
of funds.
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CITY OF KENAI PERMANENT FUNDS | SEPTEMBER 2024
Disclosures
Bloomberg Muni 1-15 Year Blend (1-17) Total Return Index Value
The Bloomberg Municipal 1-15 Year Index measures the performance of USD-denominated
long-term, tax-exempt bond market with maturities of 1-15 years, including state and local
general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds, and prerefunded bonds.
Bloomberg Intermediate US Govt/Credit TR Index Value Unhedged
The Bloomberg U.S. Government Intermediate Index measures the performance of the U.S.
Treasury and U.S. agency debentures with maturities of 1-10 years. It is a component of the
U.S. Government/Credit Index and the U.S. Aggregate Index.
Bloomberg 1-5 Yr Gov/Credit Total Return Index Value Unhedge
The Bloomberg US 1-5 year Government/Credit Float-Adjusted Bond Index is a float-
adjusted version of the US 1-5 year Government/Credit Index, which tracks the market for
investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate treasuries, government-related and
corporate securities.
FTSE High Dividend Yield Total Return Index
The FTSE High Dividend Yield Index is designed to represent the performance of companies
with relatively high forecast dividend yields
WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Index Total Return
The WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Index is a fundamentally weighted index that
measures the performance of the mid-capitalization segment of the US dividend-paying
market. The Index is comprised of the companies that compose the top 75% of the market
capitalization of the WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Index after the 300 largest companies
have been removed. The index is dividend weighted annually to reflect the proportionate
share of the aggregate cash dividends each component company is projected to pay in the
coming year, based on the most recently declared dividend per share.
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Index Total Return
The WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Index is a fundamentally weighted index
measuring the performance of the small-capitalization segment of the US dividend-
paying market. The Index is comprised of the companies that compose the bottom 25%
of the market capitalization of the WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Index after the 300 largest
companies have been removed. The index is dividend weighted annually to reflect the
proportionate share of the aggregate cash dividends each component company is projected
to pay in the coming year, based on the most recently declared dividend per share.
Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Unhedged USD
The Bloomberg U.S. Government Credit Long Index measures the performance of the non-
securitized component of the U.S. Aggregate Index with maturities of 10 years and greater,
including Treasuries, government-related issues, and corporates. It is a subset of the U.S.
Aggregate Index.
Bloomberg Intermediate US Govt/Credit TR Index Value Unhedged
The Bloomberg U.S. Government Credit Intermediate Index measures the performance of
the non-securitized component of the U.S. Aggregate Index with maturities of 1-10 years,
including Treasuries, government-related issues, and corporates. It is a subset of the U.S.
Aggregate Index.
Bloomberg Municipal Bond 5 Year (4-6) Total Return Index Unhedged USD
An index designed to measure the performance of tax-exempt U.S. investment grade
municipal bonds with remaining maturities between four and six years. Index returns
assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or
management fees.
MSCI ACWI IMI Net Total Return USD Index
The MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index (IMI) captures large, mid and small cap
representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries.
The MSCI AXWI IMI includes the following 23 developed market countries : Australia,
Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel,
Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States. The MSCI AXWI IMI includes the following
24 emerging market countries: : Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt,
Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines,
Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab
Emirates.
Bloomberg 1-3 Yr Gov Total Return Index Value Unhedged USD
The Bloomberg U.S. Government/Credit 1-3 Year Index is an unmanaged index considered
representative of performance of short-term U.S. corporate bonds and U.S. government
bonds with maturities from one to three years.
Bloomberg 1-5 Yr Gov TR Index
Bloomberg Barclays Municipal 1-5 Yr TR USD includes all medium and larger issues of U.S.
government, investment-grade corporate, and investment-grade international dollar-
denominated bonds that have maturities of between 1 and 5 years and are publicly issued.
ICE BofA US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index
The ICE BofA 3 Month U.S. Treasury Index measures the performance of a single issue of
outstanding treasury bill which matures closest to, but not beyond, three months from the
rebalancing date. The issue is purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full
month; at the end of the month that issue is sold and rolled into a newly selected issue.
Bloomberg US Treasury TIPS 0-5 Years Total Return Index Unhedged USD
Bloomberg US Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) 0-5 Year Index is a market
value-weighted index that measures the performance of inflation-protected securities
issued by the US Treasury that have a remaining average life between 0 and 5 years.
Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Bellwethers: 1 Yr
The Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Bellwethers 1 Yr. Index is an unmanaged index representing
the on-the-run (most recently auctioned) U.S. Treasury bond with 1 years’ maturity.
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Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) are licensed by the CFA® Institute to use the CFA® mark. CFA® certification requirements: Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or have
equivalent education or work experience, successful completion of all three exam levels of the CFA® Program, have 48 months of acceptable professional work experience in the investment
decision-making process, fulfill society requirements, which vary by society. Unless you are upgrading from affiliate membership, all societies require two sponsor statements as part of each
application; these are submitted online by your sponsors.
Blake Phillips, CFA®
blake@apcm.net
Bill Lierman, CFA®
Client Relationship Manager
Portfolio Manager
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: David Swarner, Finance Director
FROM: Jennifer Anderson, Controller
DATE: January 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Quarterly Financial Report – December 31, 2024
Attached is a relatively easily produced quarterly financial report for the General Fund,
Personal Use Fishery Fund, Airport Fund, Water/Sewer Fund, and Senior Fund as of December
31, 2024.
This report is essentially on a cash basis, so there are accounts that may not look reasonable. In
the General Fund for example, the majority of the property tax is collected in September and
November, thus tax revenues will level out over the remainder of the year.
State and Federal is below budget in all funds because of PERS aid. The State doesn’t
actually give us any money. Instead they make an ‘on-behalf’ payment to the pension system.
Similarly, we have not booked expenditures for the PERS the State is covering, so the Non-
Departmental department is way under budget. At year-end we will record revenue and
expenditures for these items.
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Quarterly General Fund
Expenditure Report
For Quarter Ended December 31, 2024
7/1/2023 7/1/2024 7/1/2024 7/1/2024
6/30/2024 7/1/2024 6/30/2025 12/31/2024
Original *
FY2024 FY2025 Amended YTD
Actual Budget Budget Actual Variance %
REVENUES
Appropriation of Fund Balance -$ 855,826$ 1,004,909$ (1,004,909)$ 0.00%
Taxes 14,415,221 14,550,814 14,550,814 8,320,712 (6,230,102) 57.18%
Licenses/Permits and Ambulance 1,193,996 1,119,395 1,119,395 942,547 (176,848) 84.20%
State/Federal 570,399 697,430 700,509 240,708 (459,801) 34.36%
Dock/Multipurpose/Miscellaneous 251,531 208,600 208,600 132,655 (75,945) 63.59%
Fines and Forfeitures 71,047 74,200 74,200 53,167 (21,033) 71.65%
Interest and Miscellaneous 1,403,781 839,020 867,020 1,009,066 142,046 116.38%
Transfers/Central Admin Fees 2,044,449 2,060,478 2,060,478 917,100 (1,143,378) 44.51%
Total Revenues 19,950,424 20,405,763 20,585,925 11,615,956 (8,969,970) 56.43%
EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERS
General Government
01 City Clerk 343,325$ 395,086$ 395,086$ 163,924$ 231,162$ 58.51%
11 Legislative 154,621 193,758 193,758 76,285 117,473 60.63%
12 Legal 392,939 453,734 453,734 206,632 247,102 54.46%
13 City Manager 479,894 509,738 510,238 228,522 281,716 55.21%
14 Human Resources 207,654 215,294 215,294 102,754 112,540 52.27%
15 Finance 898,315 1,019,688 1,019,688 460,413 559,275 54.85%
16 Land Administration 14,357 93,400 135,650 30,433 105,217 77.57%
18 Non-Departmental 815,167 1,225,517 1,224,284 989,214 235,070 19.20%
19 Planning and Zoning 271,792 382,395 382,395 161,901 220,494 57.66%
20 Safety 1,635 3,500 3,500 465 3,035 86.71%
Total General Government 3,579,699 4,492,110 4,533,627 2,420,543 2,113,084 46.61%
Public Safety
21 Police 3,721,924 3,905,469 3,905,469 1,760,203 2,145,266 54.93%
22 Fire 3,690,044 3,947,290 3,947,290 1,753,985 2,193,305 55.56%
23 Communications 904,050 1,039,422 1,039,422 495,929 543,493 52.29%
29 Animal Control 471,494 499,669 499,669 239,341 260,328 52.10%
Total Public Safety 8,787,512 9,391,850 9,391,850 4,249,458 5,142,392 54.75%
Public Works
31 Public Works Administration 172,412 203,895 260,891 115,921 144,970 55.57%
32 Shop 651,121 779,642 779,642 313,091 466,551 59.84%
33 Streets 1,082,800 1,159,575 1,159,575 340,163 819,412 70.66%
34 Buildings 367,619 470,051 470,051 168,635 301,416 64.12%
35 Street Lighting 225,553 237,097 237,097 81,659 155,438 65.56%
60 Dock 40,589 63,689 63,689 10,222 53,467 83.95%
Total Public Works 2,540,094 2,913,950 2,970,946 1,029,691 1,941,255 65.34%
Parks and Recreation & Culture
03 Visitor Center 162,292 209,453 210,186 99,895 110,291 52.47%
40 Library 962,802 1,010,418 1,013,497 450,831 562,666 55.52%
45 Parks, Recreation & Beautification 1,260,366 1,293,847 1,321,847 587,843 734,004 55.53%
Total Parks and Recreation & Culture 2,385,460 2,513,718 2,545,529 1,138,569 1,406,960 55.27%
Total Operating Expenditures 17,292,765 19,311,627 19,441,952 8,838,260 10,603,691 54.54%
Transfer to other funds
Street Improvement Capital Project Fund 892,085 385,663 435,500.00 435,500.00 - 0.00%
Kenai Recreation Center Capital Project Fund 75,000 - - - - -
Public Safety Capital Project Fund 100,000 140,631 140,631.00 140,631.00 - 0.00%
Municipal Facility Improvement Cap Proj Fund 94,847 - - - -
Multipurpose Facility Capital Proj. Fund - - - - - -
Visitor Center Improvement Capital Proj. Fund - - - - - -
Information Technology Capital Proj. Fund - - - - - -
City Hall Improvement Capital Proj. Fund 50,000 - - - - -
Animal Shelter Capital Project Fund - - - - - -
Public Safety Building Capital Proj. Fund - - - - - -
Kenai Fine Arts Center Imp. Cap. Proj. Fund - - - - - -
Kenai Cemetery Imp. Capital Project Fund - 25,000 25,000.00 25,000 - 0.00%
Kenai Senior Center Imp. Capital Project Fund - 50,000 50,000.00 50,000 - 0.00%
Park Improvement Capital Project Fund 125,000 144,625 144,625.00 144,625 - 0.00%
Senior Citizen Special Revenue Fund 199,476 217,467 217,467.00 108,734 108,733 50.00%
Debt Service 130,625 130,750 130,750.00 116,625 14,125 10.80%
Total Transfer to other funds 1,667,033 1,094,136 1,143,973 1,021,115 122,858 10.74%
Total Expenditures & Transfers 18,959,798 20,405,763 20,585,925 9,859,375 10,726,549 52.11%
Net Revenues over(under) Expenditures 990,626$ -$ -$ 1,756,581$ 1,756,579$
*Note: The original budget includes outstanding encumbrances at 6/30/2024.
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Quarterly Personal Use Fishery Fund
Expenditure Report
For Quarter Ended December 31, 2024
Original *
FY2024 FY2025 Amended YTD
Actual Budget Budget Actual Variance %
REVENUES
Appropriation of Fund Balance -$ 49,397$ 49,397$ -$ (49,397)$ 0.00%
Beach Parking 157,839.00 164,980 164,980 173,592 8,612 105.22%
Beach Camping 216,085.00 210,102 210,102 238,852 28,750 113.68%
Dock Launch & Park 100,489.00 100,754 100,754 88,743 (12,011) 88.08%
Dock Parking Only 12,460.00 12,495 12,495 11,483 (1,012) 91.90%
Participant Drop-off Fee 6,275.00 4,707 4,707 4,110 (597) 87.32%
Interest Earnings 19,502.00 5,000 5,000 - (5,000) 0.00%
PERS Grant 249.00 1,861 1,861 - (1,861) 0.00%
Credit Card Fees (11,202.00) (11,500) (11,500) (10,876) 624 94.57%
Transfer from Other Funds - - - - - 0.00%
Total Revenue 501,697 537,796 537,796 505,904 (31,892) 94.07%
EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERS
Public Safety 122,066$ 136,531$ 136,531$ 71,192$ 65,339$ 47.86%
Streets 26,517 39,302 39,302 9,991 29,311 74.58%
Boating Facility 41,120 42,815 42,815 29,248 13,567 31.69%
Parks, Recreation & Beautification 206,597 244,148 244,148 159,490 84,658 34.67%
Total Operating Expenditures 396,300 462,796 462,796 269,921 192,875 41.68%
Transfers to Other Funds 75,000 75,000 75,000 - 75,000 0.00%
Total Expenditures & Transfers 471,300 537,796 537,796 269,921 267,875 49.81%
Net Revenues over Expenditures 30,397$ -$ -$ 235,983$ (235,983)$
*Note: The original budget includes outstanding encumbrances at 6/30/2024.
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Quarterly Airport Fund
Expenditure Report
For Quarter Ended December 31, 2024
Original *
FY2024 FY2025 Amended YTD
Actual Budget Budget Actual Variance %
REVENUES
Appropriation of Fund Balance -$ 137,346 145,522 284,039$ 138,517$ 195.19%
State/Federal 185,760 37,700 37,700 - (37,700) 0.00%
Interest , Leases & Fees 906,504 1,131,083 1,131,083 524,493 (606,590) 46.37%
Terminal Revenues 1,250,769 934,842 934,842 490,480 (444,362) 52.47%
Landing Fees 407,678 384,855 384,855 175,196 (209,659) 45.52%
Transfers In 1,065,855 1,090,387 1,090,387 - (1,090,387) 0.00%
Total Revenues 3,816,566 3,716,213 3,724,389 1,474,208 (2,250,181) 39.58%
EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERS
Terminal Area 561,253$ 693,273$ 693,273$ 255,655$ 437,618$ 63.12%
Airfield 2,046,384 2,225,638 2,225,638 887,634 1,338,004 60.12%
Administration 354,463 378,370 378,370 167,151 211,219 55.82%
Other Buildings & Areas 175,856 224,878 224,878 81,839 143,039 63.61%
Training Facility 159,337 168,237 168,237 47,937 120,300 71.51%
Total Expenditures 3,297,293 3,690,396 3,690,396 1,440,216 2,250,180 60.97%
Transfer to other funds
Airport Improvement Capital Projects 796,875 25,817 33,993 33,993 - 0.00%
Total Transfer to other funds 796,875 25,817 33,993 33,993 - 0.00%
Total Expenditures & Transfers 4,094,168 3,716,213 3,724,389 1,474,208 2,250,180 60.42%
Net Revenues over Expenditures (277,602)$ -$ -$ -$ (1)$
*Note: The original budget includes outstanding encumbrances at 6/30/2024.
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Quarterly Water Sewer Fund
Expenditure Report
For Quarter Ended December 31, 2024
Original *
FY2023 FY2024 Amended YTD
Actual Budget Budget Actual Variance %
REVENUES
Appropriation of Fund Balance -$ 191,029 191,029 -$ (191,029)$ 0.00%
State/Federal 20,117 35,719 35,719 - (35,719) 0.00%
Water/Sewer Fees 3,229,357 3,416,136 3,416,136 1,751,296 (1,664,840) 51.27%
Penalty and Interest 39,038 42,588 42,588 23,547 (19,041) 55.29%
Interest and Miscellaneous 283,629 80,000 80,000 186,726 106,726 233.41%
Transfers In 30,000 - - - - 0.00%
Total Revenues 3,602,141 3,765,472 3,765,472 1,961,568 (1,803,903) 52.09%
EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERS
Water 883,063$ 1,144,481$ 1,144,481$ 482,826$ 661,655$ 57.81%
Sewer 458,611 761,507 761,507 229,933 531,574 69.81%
Wastewater Treatment Plant 1,113,532 1,237,094 1,237,094 462,880 774,214 62.58%
Total Expenditures 2,455,206 3,143,082 3,143,082 1,175,639 1,967,443 62.60%
Transfer to other funds -
Water & Sewer Capital Projects 679,970 622,390 622,390 - 622,390 100.00%
Total Transfer to other funds 679,970 622,390 622,390 - 622,390 100.00%
Total Expenditures & Transfers 3,135,176 3,765,472 3,765,472 1,175,639 2,589,833 68.78%
Net Revenues over Expenditures 466,965$ -$ -$ 785,929$ 785,930$
*Note: The original budget includes outstanding encumbrances at 6/30/2024.
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Quarterly Senior Fund
Expenditure Report
For Quarter Ended December 31, 2024
Original *
FY2024 FY2025 Amended YTD
Actual Budget Budget Actual Variance %
REVENUES
Appropriation of Fund Balance -$ 45,021$ 45,021$ 44,038$ (983)$ 97.82%
State Grants 278,855 261,646 261,646$ 109,270 (152,376) 41.76%
Federal Grants - - -$ - - 0.00%
USDA Grant 25,005 22,000 22,000$ 8,175 (13,825) 37.16%
Choice Waiver 103,427 80,000 80,000$ 41,566 (38,434) 51.96%
KPB Grant 186,143 186,143 186,143$ 93,071 (93,072) 50.00%
United Way - - -$ - - 0.00%
Rents & Leases 12,479 10,000 10,000$ 3,812 (6,188) 38.12%
Miscellaneous Donations 14,683 21,500 21,500$ 18,830 (2,670) 87.58%
Donations - Senior Connection 102,850 120,000 120,000$ 15 (119,985) 0.01%
Meal Donations 93,718 97,650 97,650$ 42,785 (54,865) 43.81%
Ride Donations 6,037 6,000 6,000$ 2,252 (3,748) 37.53%
Transfer from General Fund - Operations 199,476 217,467 217,467$ 108,734 (108,733) 50.00%
Other 60 300 2,800$ 2,956 156 105.57%
Total Revenues 1,022,733 1,067,727 1,070,227 475,503 (594,723) 44.43%
EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERS
Senior Citizen Access 224,366$ 233,071$ 232,891$ 103,983$ 128,908$ 55.35%
Congregate Meals 140,210 184,526 184,567 85,677 98,890 53.58%
Home Meals 484,983 433,927 436,427 198,361 238,066 54.55%
Senior Transportation 113,640 130,479 130,479 60,489 69,990 53.64%
Choice Waiver 67,902 85,724 85,724 26,993 58,731 68.51%
Total Expenditures 1,031,101 1,067,727 1,070,088 475,503 594,585 55.56%
Transfer to other funds -
- - - - - 0.00%
Total Transfer to other funds - - - - - 0.00%
Total Expenditures & Transfers 1,031,101 1,067,727 1,070,088 475,503 594,585 55.56%
Net Revenues over Expenditures (8,368)$ -$ 139$ -$ (138)$
*Note: The original budget includes outstanding encumbrances at 6/30/2024.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Dave Swarner, Finance Director
DATE: January 23, 2025
SUBJECT: December 2024 Quarterly Investment Report
City of Kenai Investment Portfolio
At December 31, 2024 the City had investments with a market value of $38,379,667. That is up
from $36,715,828 at September 30, 2024. The City’s portfolio is yielding 3.95% that is down from
4.59% at September 30, 2024. The Federal Fund Rate did decrease during the quarter with the
rate between at 4.75%-4.25%. Fair market value adjustments to the portfolio through December
31, 2024 are a negative $340,368. As of June 30, 2024, the portfolios fair market value
adjustment was a negative $567,359. Rates are projected to decrease and further decreasing
the negative fair market value adjustment but lower yield for the portfolio will also occur.
City’s Investment Portfolio
US Agency Securities $30,996,336
AML Investment Pool 5,581,568
Wells Fargo Money Market 502,868
FDIC Insured Certificates of Deposit 727,789
Bank Balance 571,076
Total $ 38,379,667
Permanent Fund Investments
At December 31, 2024, the portfolio value was $36,183,194. That is down from $36,873,492 at
September 30,2024. It is comprised of $29,867,144, 82.54% Airport Land Sale Permanent Fund,
$3,842,103, 10.62% General Land Sale Permanent Fund monies, $1,312,757, 3.63% Kenai
Senior Connection monies, $893,573, 2.47% Kenai Senior Center Cone Memorial Trust monies,
and $267,617, 0.74% Kenai Community Foundation holdings.
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CITY OF KENAI
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
December 31, 2024
Fair Market Current
Value Yield
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Wells Fargo Checking 571,076$ 0.01%
Wells Fargo Secured Money Market 502,868 5.36%
FDIC Insured Certificates of Deposit 727,790 3.40%
Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool 5,581,568 5.36%
Total Cash & Cash Equivalents 7,383,302 4.75%
Average
Yield
Government Securities
Maturities Less than 1 Year 6,372,876 3.86%
Maturities 1 to 2 Years 16,211,484 4.14%
Maturities Greater than 2 Years 8,412,005 2.96%
Total Government Securities 30,996,365 3.76%
Total Portfolio 38,379,667$ 3.95%
Investment Portfolio - Purchase Price 38,947,026$
Investment Portfolio - Fair Value 12/31/24 38,379,667
Fair Value Adjustment - 06/30/24 (567,359)
Fair Value Adjustment thru - 12/31/2024 226,991
Cummulative Change in Fair Value (340,368)$
December 31, 2024
$0
$4,000,000
$8,000,000
$12,000,000
$16,000,000
Liquidity 20%
Minimum
Maturity 1 - 2 years Maturity over 2 years
30% Maximum
Portfolio Liquidity
Policy Minimum/Maximum Actual
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CITY OF KENAI
Investments 12-31-24 COK
CITY OF KENAI
INVESTMENTS
12/30/2024
Current year cost or Unrealized Total DAYS AT SHARE WEIGHTED Maturity Maturity
Expected Call 07/01/24 12/30/24 Gain Accrued EFFECT.DATE DATE in FROM MATURITY OF AVERAGE from purch from today
SECURITY or Maturity CUSIP original cost Market Value Market Value or Loss Interest RATE PURCH.DUE months TODAY (PAR)Interest TOTAL RATE
USTN 3.75 4/15/26 Bullet 91282CGV7 4,582,463.69 4,582,463.69 4,570,836.00 (11,627.69) 36,964.29 3.750 11/27/2024 4/15/2026 17 471 - 11.910%0.4466
USTN 4.25 1/31/26 Bullet 91282CJV4 4,148,979.96 4,148,979.96 4,100,082.00 (48,897.96) 72,919.84 4.250 11/27/2024 1/31/2026 14 397 - 10.683%0.4540
USTN 4.125 3/31/29 Bullet 91282CKG5 1,001,846.24 1,001,846.24 990,170.00 (11,676.24) 10,539.15 4.125 11/27/2024 3/31/2029 52 1552 - 2.580%0.1064
USTN 4.125 10/31/29 Bullet 91282CLR0 499,526.61 499,526.61 494,240.00 (5,286.61) 3,532.46 4.125 11/27/2024 10/31/2029 59 1766 - 1.288%0.0531
USTN 4.125 10/31/26 Bullet 91282CLS8 5,230,294.27 5,230,294.27 5,218,075.60 (12,218.67) 36,949.52 4.125 11/27/2024 10/31/2026 23 670 - 13.596%0.5608
USTN 4.125 11/15/27 Bullet 91282CLX7 998,008.02 998,008.02 995,590.00 (2,418.02) 5,355.66 4.125 11/27/2024 11/15/2027 36 1050 - 2.594%0.1070
USTN 4.25 10/15/25 Bullet 91282CFP1 2,719,122.56 2,719,122.29 2,700,675.00 (18,447.29) 24,589.29 4.250 12/17/2024 10/15/2025 10 289 - 7.037%0.2991
USTN 3.625 3/31/28 Bullet 91282CGT2 1,011,141.21 1,011,141.21 1,003,905.50 (7,235.71) 9,493.22 3.625 11/27/2024 3/31/2028 40 1187 - 2.616%0.0948
USTN 2.25 11/15/25 Bullet 912828M56 548,609.03 548,609.03 550,418.40 1,809.37 1,635.91 2.225 11/27/2024 11/15/2025 12 320 - 1.434%0.0319
USTN 3.125 11/15/28 Bullet 9128285M8 984,701.46 984,701.46 980,812.25 (3,889.21) 4,158.75 3.125 11/27/2024 11/15/2028 48 1416 - 2.556%0.0799
FNA 2017-M1 A2 Bullet 3136AUG21 134,363.71 131,746.65 134,293.94 2,547.29 290.17 3.223 5/5/2022 10/25/2026 54 664 0.350%0.0113
FHR 2011-3824 CL JY Mtge Bullet 3137A7SV3 32,533.17 25,616.58 26,463.08 846.50 88.46 3.045 4/27/2022 3/15/2026 47 440 0.069%0.0021
FHR 4543 VH Mtge Bullet 3137BMQ58 325,055.47 312,257.83 319,494.55 7,236.72 815.52 3.094 6/15/2022 6/15/2027 60 897 0.832%0.0258
FHMS K053 A1 Bullet 3137BN6F6 70,287.05 40,054.12 41,412.15 1,358.03 88.31 0.383 11/27/2020 2/25/2025 51 57 0.108%0.0004
FHMS K057 AM Bullet 3137BRQK4 1,201,808.86 1,174,435.60 1,196,443.30 22,007.70 2,700.53 3.357 8/16/2022 8/25/2026 48 603 3.117%0.1047
FHMS K064 A2 Bullet 3137BXQY1 1,009,373.33 957,290.00 972,680.00 15,390.00 2,686.67 3.010 5/16/2022 3/25/2027 58 815 2.534%0.0763
FHMS K732 A2 Bullet 3137FG7F6 2,030,165.48 2,047,266.22 2,074,431.50 27,165.28 6,428.31 4.719 11/29/2022 9/25/2025 34 269 5.405%0.2551
FN AM7514 Bullet 3138L8K45 970,170.56 982,830.00 995,820.00 12,990.00 2,643.61 4.529 1/3/2023 2/1/2025 25 33 2.595%0.1175
FN AN4476 Bullet 3138LG6N1 2,321,861.68 2,161,240.39 2,195,432.05 34,191.66 6,226.57 3.193 2/28/2022 1/1/2027 58 732 5.720%0.1826
FHR 2935 AC Mtge Bullet 31395MQ28 7,052.53 159.93 177.60 17.67 0.74 0.487 2/5/2021 2/15/2025 48 47 0.000%0.0000
FN BL4497 Bullet 3140HV7K4 950,071.48 879,188.16 895,801.45 16,613.29 2,145.88 2.137 3/2/2022 11/1/2026 56 671 2.334%0.0499
FN BL5704 Bullet 3140HXKS8 466,155.27 450,061.89 459,681.07 9,619.18 1,057.04 3.158 6/13/2022 2/1/2027 56 763 1.198%0.0378
G2 5122 Mtge Bullet 36202FVP8 68,142.18 68,142.18 69,488.76 1,346.58 204.36 0.874 11/16/2021 7/20/2026 56 567 0.181%0.0016
GNR 2010-114 CL KB Bullet 38377KBE9 17,675.43 9,525.94 9,941.46 415.52 33.31 2.327 4/29/2022 9/16/2025 41 260 0.026%0.0006
TOTAL 31,329,409.25 30,964,508.27 30,996,365.66 31,857.39 231,547.57 3.136 agreed tp wf trust - 80.762%
3.863 4.14 2.96
FDIC Insured CD's CD - 12/31/10 - 0.000%-
3.4 GMATBK 8/4/25 57803 02007GXF5 245,114 240,362.15 243,821.55 3,459.40 3,423.29 3.400 8/9/2022 8/4/2025 36 217 245,000.00 4,165.00 0.635%0.0216 0.227868351 1.378575678
3.40 COF 8/10/27 33954 14042TJK4 245,000 238,301.70 244,348.30 6,046.60 3,286.36 3.400 8/10/2022 8/10/2027 60 953 245,000.00 4,165.00 0.637%0.0216 0.382205795 6.067377448
3.40 DFS 8/16/27 5649 254673Q41 245,000 232,882.30 239,619.80 6,737.50 3,149.42 3.400 8/16/2022 8/16/2027 60 959 245,000.00 4,165.00 0.624%0.0212 0.374809549 5.987425174
0.000%
TOTAL FDIC Insured CD's 735,114.11 711,546.15 727,789.65 16,243.50 9,859.07 3.400 735,000.00
WELLS MONEY MKT 502,868.24 502,868.24 502,868.24 2,832.66 5.360 1 1 502,868.24 1.310%0.0702
AML POOL - City ACCT Agreed to Amlip 5,581,568.28 5,581,568.28 5,581,568.28 11,098.17 5.360 1 1 5,581,568.28 14.543%0.7795 0.145430344 0.145430344
Agreed to GL 38,148,959.88 37,760,490.94 37,808,591.83 48,100.89 255,337.47
WF Cash Agreed to WF 571,075.81 571,075.81 571,075.81 - - 0.010 1 1 571,075.81 1.488%0.0001 0.014879644 0.014879644
TOTAL 38,720,035.69 38,331,566.75 38,379,667.64 48,100.89 255,337.47 8,125,512.33 100.000%4.0136
MONTHS (340,368.05) 1.145193684 13.59368829
TOTAL CURRENT YIELD 4.0136%0.037242982
Max/Min Return Actual Difference
Maturity over 2 years 30% Maximum 11,513,900.29 3.4799%8,895,974 2,617,926.77 OK 2,437,653.70
Liquidity 20% Minimum 7,675,933.53 4.5575%13,272,210 (5,596,276.46) OK
Maturity 1 - 2 years 3.8612%16,211,484
4.0136%38,379,668
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CITY OF KENAI
PERMANENT FUND
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
June 30, 2024
Current or Current
Average Portfolio Target Portfolio
31-Dec-23 31-Mar-24 30-Jun-24 30-Sep-24 31-Dec-24 Yield Weight Weight Maximum
Cash
Cash & Cash Equivalents 1,308,042 1,128,803 1,307,136 1,579,661 1,932,083 5.31%3.83%3.00%10.00%
Fixed Income
Investment Grade Government & Corporate Securities
Government Securities 6,940,375 7,328,908 7,305,846 7,459,932 7,069,475 4.34%20.33%
Corporate Securities Investment Grade 1,885,811 2,087,936 2,167,855 2,246,755 2,165,812 5.33%5.52%
Total Investment Grade Government & Corporate
Securities 8,826,186 9,416,844 9,473,701 9,706,687 9,235,287 4.59%25.85%26.00%36.00%
Domestic Fixed Income Exchange Traded Funds -
Vanguard Short-term TIPS - - - - - 0.00%
High Yield Domestic -
SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bonds - - - - - 0.00%
Vanguard Hi Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares 1,321,228 1,364,730 1,318,826 1,445,842 1,419,728 3.87%
Total High Yield Domestic 1,321,228 1,364,730 1,318,826 1,445,842 1,419,728 3.87%4.00%8.00%
Total Fixed Income 10,147,414 10,781,574 10,792,527 11,152,529 10,655,015 4.59%29.72%30.00%44.00%
Equities:
Domestic Equities:
Large-Cap Index 7,359,149 8,042,786 7,773,957 8,197,973 8,197,973 21.56%22.00%32.00%
Small-Cap Index 1,826,236 1,744,116 1,629,232 1,786,564 1,786,564 5.35%5.00%10.00%
Mid-Cap Index 3,514,258 3,786,897 3,497,995 3,721,439 3,721,439 10.29%10.00%18.00%
Total Domestic Equities 12,699,643 13,573,799 12,901,184 13,705,976 13,705,976 37.20%37.00%60.00%
International Equities:
International Equity 2,739,781 2,890,317 2,730,483 2,925,345 2,925,345 8.03%8.00%16.00%
Emerging Markets 1,667,623 1,756,309 1,763,546 1,891,372 1,891,372 4.88%5.00%10.00%
Total International Equities 4,407,404 4,646,626 4,494,029 4,816,717 4,816,717 12.91%13.00%26.00%
Real Estate:
JP Morgan Beta Builders MSCI Reit 729,274 658,865 625,038 718,459 718,459 2.14%2.00%4.00%
Total Real Estate 729,274 658,865 625,038 718,459 718,459 2.14%2.00%4.00%
Infrastructure -
Flexshares Stoxx Global Broad Infrastucture 1,707,934 1,734,647 1,636,071 1,827,700 1,827,700 5.00%5.00%10.00%
Total Equities 19,544,255 20,613,937 19,656,322 21,068,852 21,068,852 57.25%57.00%100.00%
Alternative Beta:
Blackrock Systematic Multi-Strategy 1,558,476 756,883 904,462 955,055 955,055 4.56%
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker 815,055 945,975 544,266 562,683 562,683 2.39%
JPMORGAN:HEDGED EQ I - 941,799 911,796 958,891 958,891 0.00%
Core Alternative ETF 767,136 371,390 542,644 595,823 595,823 2.25%
Total Alternative Beta 3,140,667 3,016,047 2,903,168 3,072,452 3,072,452 9.20%10.00%15.00%
Total Portfolio 34,140,378 35,540,361 34,659,153 36,873,494 36,728,402 4.69%100.00%100.00%169.00%
Total ALSPF Balance 28,316,544 29,477,710 28,609,136 30,436,945 29,867,144
Total GLSPF Balance 3,654,494 3,804,352 3,680,273 3,915,402 3,842,103
Total Kenai Community Foundation 194,246 202,211 256,345 272,723 267,617
Total Kenai Senior Connection 1,205,415 1,254,845 1,257,463 1,337,801 1,312,757
Total Cone Memorial Trust Permanent Fund 769,679 801,241 855,936 910,621 893,574
Fair Market Value
0.00%
25.00%
50.00%
Cash Fixed Income Large-Cap
Index
Small-Cap
Index
Mid-Cap Index International
Equity
Emerging
Markets
Real Estate:Infrastructure
-
Alternative
Beta:
Portfolio Composition
Current Portfolio Weight Target Portfolio Weight Maximum Portfolio Weight
0
Portfolio 100.00%
Benchmark ---0 0
(0.15)
(0.10)
(0.05)
-
0.05
0.10 Portfolio Performance
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$15,000,000
$17,000,000
$19,000,000
$21,000,000
$23,000,000
$25,000,000
$27,000,000
$29,000,000
$31,000,000
$33,000,000
Total ALSPF Balance
Transfer of $1,028,478 to
Airport Operations.
Transfer of $1,065,618
to Airport Operations.
$-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
$4,500,000
Total GLSPF Balance
Transfer of $146,180 to
General Fund Operations.
$-
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
Total Kenai Community Foundation Balance
Transfer of $52,500 from cash
treasury account.
Transfer of $1,203,690
to Airport Operations.
Transfer of $161,561 to
General Fund Operations.
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
Total Kenai Senior Connection Balance
Initial investment.
Transfer of $137,239 to
General Fund Operations.
Transfer of $928,251 to
Airport Operations.
Transfer of $148,315 to
General Fund Operations.
Transfer of $1,012,722
to Airport Operations.
Transfer of $157,043 to
General Fund Operations.
Transfer of $1,025,736
to Airport Operations.
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
Total Cone Memorial Trust Permanent Fund
Initial investment.
Received $47,000 in
trust proceeds
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Investment Report
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BEGINNING VALUE
+ ACCRUED $37,319,343
TRANSFERS IN/
OUT -$445
REALIZED GAINS/
LOSSES $139,665
CHANGE IN
MARKET VALUE -$1,548,751
INTEREST INCOME $90,103
DIVIDEND INCOME $185,786
ENDING VALUE +
ACCRUED $36,185,702
Investment Performance
Portfolio Composition
Performance is annualized for periods greater than one year. Inception to date performance begins October 01,
2008Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Portfolio Overview
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Portfolio Summary and Target
MARKET VALUE ($)ASSETS (%)TARGET (%)RANGE
RISK CONTROL
U.S. Fixed Income 9,235,168 25.5%26%6% to 36%
Cash 1,978,798 5.5%3%0% to 10%
Risk Control Total 11,213,966 31.0%
RISK ASSET
U.S. High Yield Fixed Income 1,412,371 3.9%4%0% to 8%
U.S. Large Cap Equity 8,076,846 22.3%22%12% to 32%
U.S. Mid Cap Equity 3,719,883 10.3%10%0% to 18%
U.S. Small Cap Equity 1,837,878 5.1%5%0% to 10%
Developed International Equity 2,646,672 7.3%8%4% to 16%
Emerging Market Equity 1,726,484 4.8%5%0% to 10%
Risk Asset Total 19,420,134 53.7%
ALTERNATIVES
REITs 657,306 1.8%2%0% to 4%
Alternative Beta 3,225,313 8.9%10%0% to 15%
Infrastructure 1,668,983 4.6%5%0% to 10%
Alternatives Total 5,551,602 15.3%
TOTAL PORTFOLIO 36,185,702 100.0%
We urge you compare the account statement we provide with the account statement you receive from your custodian. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information for tax purposes.
Please verify all information from trade confirmations.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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S&P 500 Total Return Index
The S&P 500® Index is the Standard & Poor’s Composite Index and is widely regarded as a
single gauge of large cap U.S. equities. It is market cap weighted and includes 500 leading
companies, capturing approximately 80% coverage of available market capitalization.
S&P MidCap 400 Total Return Index
The S&P MidCap 400 Index, more commonly known as the S&P 400, is a stock market index
from S&P Dow Jones Indices. The index serves as a barometer for the U.S. mid-cap equities
sector and is the most widely followed mid-cap index.
S&P Small Cap 600 Total Return Index
The S&P SmallCap 600® seeks to measure the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market.
The index is designed to track companies that meet specific inclusion criteria to ensure that
they are liquid and financially viable.
MSCI EAFE Net Total Return USD Index
The MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance
of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. The MSCI EAFE Index
consists of the following 21 developed market countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the
Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
the United Kingdom.
MSCI Emerging Net Total Return USD Index
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted
index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The
MSCI Emerging Markets Index consists of the following 26 emerging market country indices:
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India,
Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia,
South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.
STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Net Return USD
The STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index is derived from the STOXX. Developed and
Emerging Markets Total Market Index (TMI) and offers a diversified representation of
companies that generate more than 50% of their revenue from selected infrastructure
sectors. STOXX partnered with Revere Data, which defines 17 subsectors for the
infrastructure industry. These 17 subsectors are rolled into five supersectors -
Communications, Energy, Government Outsourcing/Social, Transportation and Utilities.
S&P USA REIT USD Total Return Index
The S&P United States REIT Index defines and measures the investable universe of publicly
traded real estate investment trusts domiciled in the United States.
Disclosures
Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return
The Bloomberg Commodity Index provides broad-based exposure to commodities, and
no single commodity or commodity sector dominates the index. Rather than being driven
by micro-economic events affecting one commodity market or sector, the diversified
commodity exposure of the index potentially reduces volatility in comparison with non-
diversified commodity investments.
Wilshire Liquid Alternative Total Return Index
The Wilshire Liquid Alternative Index℠ measures the collective performance of the five
Wilshire Liquid Alternative strategies that make up the Wilshire Liquid Alternative Universe.
Created in 2014, with a set of time series of data beginning on December 31, 1999, the
Wilshire Liquid Alternative Index (WLIQA) is designed to provide a broad measure of the
liquid alternative market by combining the performance of the Wilshire Liquid Alternative
Equity Hedge Index (WLIQAEH), Wilshire Liquid Alternative Global Macro Index (WLIQAGM),
Wilshire Liquid Alternative Relative Value Index (WLIQARV), Wilshire Liquid Alternative Multi-
Strategy Index (WLIQAMS), and Wilshire Liquid Alternative Event Driven Index (WLIQAED).
Bloomberg US Agg Total Return Value Unhedged USD
The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index measures the performance of investment grade, U.S.
dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-
related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM pass-throughs),
ABS, and CMBS. It rolls up into other flagship indices, such as the multi-currency Global
Aggregate Index and the U.S. Universal Index, which includes high yield and emerging
markets debt.
Bloomberg VLI: High Yield Total Return Index Value Unhedged USD
The Bloomberg VLI: High Yield Total Return Index is a component of the US Corp High Yield
Index that is designed to track a more liquid component of the USD-denominated, high
yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market.
Bloomberg GLA xUSD Float Adj RIC Capped Index TR Index Value Hedged USD
The Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate ex-USD Float-Adjusted RIC Capped Index is
a customized subset of the Global Aggregate Index that meets the same diversification
guidelines that a fund must pass to qualify as a regulated investment company (RIC). This
multi-currency benchmark includes fixed-rate treasury, government-related, corporate
and securitized bonds from developed and emerging markets issuers while excluding USD
denominated debt. The Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index is largely
comprised of two major regional aggregate components: the Pan-European Aggregate and
the Asian-Pacific Aggregate Index.
FTSE 3 Month Treas Bill Local Currency
The FTSE 3 Month US T Bill Index Series is intended to track the daily performance of 3
month US Treasury bills. The indices are designed to operate as a reference rate for a series
of funds.
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Disclosures
Bloomberg Muni 1-15 Year Blend (1-17) Total Return Index Value
The Bloomberg Municipal 1-15 Year Index measures the performance of USD-denominated
long-term, tax-exempt bond market with maturities of 1-15 years, including state and local
general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds, and prerefunded bonds.
Bloomberg Intermediate US Govt/Credit TR Index Value Unhedged
The Bloomberg U.S. Government Intermediate Index measures the performance of the U.S.
Treasury and U.S. agency debentures with maturities of 1-10 years. It is a component of the
U.S. Government/Credit Index and the U.S. Aggregate Index.
Bloomberg 1-5 Yr Gov/Credit Total Return Index Value Unhedge
The Bloomberg US 1-5 year Government/Credit Float-Adjusted Bond Index is a float-
adjusted version of the US 1-5 year Government/Credit Index, which tracks the market for
investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate treasuries, government-related and
corporate securities.
FTSE High Dividend Yield Total Return Index
The FTSE High Dividend Yield Index is designed to represent the performance of companies
with relatively high forecast dividend yields
WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Index Total Return
The WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Index is a fundamentally weighted index that
measures the performance of the mid-capitalization segment of the US dividend-paying
market. The Index is comprised of the companies that compose the top 75% of the market
capitalization of the WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Index after the 300 largest companies
have been removed. The index is dividend weighted annually to reflect the proportionate
share of the aggregate cash dividends each component company is projected to pay in the
coming year, based on the most recently declared dividend per share.
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Index Total Return
The WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Index is a fundamentally weighted index
measuring the performance of the small-capitalization segment of the US dividend-
paying market. The Index is comprised of the companies that compose the bottom 25%
of the market capitalization of the WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Index after the 300 largest
companies have been removed. The index is dividend weighted annually to reflect the
proportionate share of the aggregate cash dividends each component company is projected
to pay in the coming year, based on the most recently declared dividend per share.
Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Unhedged USD
The Bloomberg U.S. Government Credit Long Index measures the performance of the non-
securitized component of the U.S. Aggregate Index with maturities of 10 years and greater,
including Treasuries, government-related issues, and corporates. It is a subset of the U.S.
Aggregate Index.
Bloomberg Intermediate US Govt/Credit TR Index Value Unhedged
The Bloomberg U.S. Government Credit Intermediate Index measures the performance of
the non-securitized component of the U.S. Aggregate Index with maturities of 1-10 years,
including Treasuries, government-related issues, and corporates. It is a subset of the U.S.
Aggregate Index.
Bloomberg Municipal Bond 5 Year (4-6) Total Return Index Unhedged USD
An index designed to measure the performance of tax-exempt U.S. investment grade
municipal bonds with remaining maturities between four and six years. Index returns
assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or
management fees.
MSCI ACWI IMI Net Total Return USD Index
The MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index (IMI) captures large, mid and small cap
representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries.
The MSCI AXWI IMI includes the following 23 developed market countries : Australia,
Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel,
Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States. The MSCI AXWI IMI includes the following
24 emerging market countries: : Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt,
Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines,
Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab
Emirates.
Bloomberg 1-3 Yr Gov Total Return Index Value Unhedged USD
The Bloomberg U.S. Government/Credit 1-3 Year Index is an unmanaged index considered
representative of performance of short-term U.S. corporate bonds and U.S. government
bonds with maturities from one to three years.
Bloomberg 1-5 Yr Gov TR Index
Bloomberg Barclays Municipal 1-5 Yr TR USD includes all medium and larger issues of U.S.
government, investment-grade corporate, and investment-grade international dollar-
denominated bonds that have maturities of between 1 and 5 years and are publicly issued.
ICE BofA US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index
The ICE BofA 3 Month U.S. Treasury Index measures the performance of a single issue of
outstanding treasury bill which matures closest to, but not beyond, three months from the
rebalancing date. The issue is purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full
month; at the end of the month that issue is sold and rolled into a newly selected issue.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and City Council Members
FROM: Shellie Saner, City Clerk
DATE: January 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Nomination by City Council Members for Appointments to the City of
Kenai Arbitration Panel
Purpose: The purpose of the Personnel Board - Arbitration Panel is to hear appeals from City
employees in the classified service on disciplinary actions which resulted in suspension,
demotion, or dismissal. (KMC 23.35.030(e))
Vacancies: There are currently five (5) vacancies on the Arbitration Panel. Vacancies on the
Arbitration Panel are chosen by the City Council from nominees made by both City employees
and members of the City Council. (KMC 23.35.032(a))
Qualifications: To be eligible to serve on the Arbitration Panel, members must be a resident of
the City of Kenai and must not hold any other office or position in the government of the City.
(KMC 23.35.032(c))
Terms: Members of the Arbitration Panel serve indefinite terms until termination by the Council,
resignation by the member, death, move from the City of Kenai, election or appointment as an
officer or employee of the City, or incapacity of the member. (KMC 23.35.032(c)).
How to Nominate: If you wish to nominate an individual for consideration for appointment, please
have your nominee complete the nomination form and submit it to the City Clerk’s Office at 210
Fidalgo Ave., Kenai, Alaska.
Application Deadline: The deadline for nominees to turn in their application is February 26,
2025.
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FEBRUARY 5, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL/REVISIONS
REQUESTED ADDITIONS TO THE PACKET
ACTION ITEM REQUESTED BY PAGE
Add to Item C.1.
Scheduled Public Comments - Kenai Chamber
of Commerce and Visitor Center Annual Report
• 2024 Annual Report City Clerk 2
Add to Item K.1.
City Manager’s Report
• Project Related Federal Funding Memo Administration 16
Year End Report
2024
Prepared by
Samantha Springer
Executive Director
Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center
Facility Management Services
Submitted to City of Kenai 2
Table Of
Contents
YEAR IN REVIEW
FACILITY USAGE & VISITORS
STAFFING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HOURS OF OPERATION
FEE SCHEDULE
INVENTORY & EQUIPMENT
UPCOMING 2024 SCHEDULE
Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center Facility Management Services
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
3
2024 Year in Review
Throughout the year, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center has remained steadfast in its
commitment to community engagement, collaboration, and fostering economic growth on the Kenai
Peninsula.
Successful Execution of Signature Events: Our commitment to the continuity of time-honored traditions
was evident in the successful execution of signature events, notably the 4th of July celebration, Kenai Silver
Salmon Derby, Kenai River Marathon, and Christmas Comes to Kenai. These events contribute significantly
to the social and community focus we are always striving to achieve.
Expansion of Community-Focused Programming: In response to evolving community interests, we
expanded our programming to offer new and engaging experiences. The introduction of the Community
Business Lecture Series provided valuable educational opportunities on topics such as public speaking,
graphic design, conflict resolution, and more. Additionally, our Free Family Movie Nights, held from January
to May and again in December, created a fun and accessible activity for local families to enjoy.
Enhancing the Kenai Silver Salmon Derby: To make the Kenai Silver Salmon Derby more accessible, we
implemented online ticket sales, resulting in increased participation. Furthering our efforts, we partnered
with KRSA to sell tickets during the Women's Classic event, adding an additional 80+ participants. These
strategic changes contributed to the derby’s overall success and engagement in an uncertain year in
regards to the silver salmon run.
Strengthening Cultural and Historical Initiatives: A significant milestone for the year was the addition of a
Cultural Center Coordinator position. This role has been instrumental in developing a rotating exhibit
schedule within the cultural center, marking an essential step toward obtaining museum accreditation. The
expansion of exhibits ensures that our community has greater access to historical and cultural resources
while fostering education and appreciation.
Building and Strengthening Community Partnerships: Throughout 2024, we continued to strengthen
relationships not only with the City of Kenai but also with other chambers on the Kenai Peninsula, KPEDD,
and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. These partnerships have been instrumental in developing new ways to
support local businesses, drive economic development, and enhance tourism opportunities.
Looking Ahead: As we move into 2025, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is poised for
even greater community impact. We are excited to introduce monthly cultural exhibits accompanied by a
new lecture series, "Kenai Chronicles: Beyond the Exhibit," which will provide deeper insight into historical
topics. Our commitment to supporting businesses remains strong as we continue to highlight training
opportunities that address their evolving needs. With a fully scheduled luncheon calendar and ongoing
efforts to expand our community staple events—including the 4th of July, the Haunted Chamber, and
Christmas Comes to Kenai—we look forward to another year of growth and innovation.
In conclusion, I extend my sincere gratitude to our members, partners, and the community at large for your
support throughout 2024. Together, we have laid a strong foundation for the Kenai Chamber of Commerce
and Visitor Center to continue serving as a vital resource on the Kenai Peninsula.
Samantha Springer
Executive Director
Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
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July
21.7%
August
19.4%
June
14.2%
October
9.4%
September
8.2%
November
7.9%
May
4.4%
December
3.7%April
3.4%
February
3.3%
2022 2023 2024
Exhibits Offered 4 4 9
Programs Offered 5 6 8
Facility Events Offered 8 10 14
Total Facility Rentals 14 32 31
Facility Usage
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2024 Visitors: 22,732
2023 Visitors
22,451
2022 Visitors
20,091
2024 Exhibits
Nine (9)
Local Artists
Independent
Shows
2024 Programs
KCCVC Luncheons
Community Business Lecture Series
Gingerbread Contest
Lemonade Day
Scholarship Program
Job Shadow Day
Free Family Movie Night
First Friday Artist Series
2024 Events
Valentine’s Day Bazaar
Mother's Day Bazaar
Lemonade Day Workshop
Salmon Cooking Class
Summer Solstice Run
4th of July Festivities and Parade
Kenai Silver Salmon Derby
KRM Feed
Kenai River Marathon
Senate District D Debate Forum
Haunted Chamber
Annual Fundraiser
Christmas Comes to Kenai
Happy Holly Jolly Festival
2024 Rentals
Scholarship Fair
Alaska VA x3
Rasmuson Foundation
The LeeShore Center x3
Defenders of Wildlife
Liberty Action AK
Caring for the Kenai
AOGA
Community Informational Meetings x3
Peninsula Building & Design
Multifamily Mindset
Triumvirate Theatre
KSRM
Weaver Brothers
Celebration of Life
Birthday Party x2
Independant Meetings x8
5
Position Quantity Hours Yearly or
Seasonally
KCCVC Manager
(Executive Director)1 Salary Yearly
Programs & Marketing
Coordinator 1 Salary Yearly
Finance & Operations
Coordinator 1 Salary Yearly
Cultural Center Coordinator 1 Part Time/24hrs Yearly
Administrative Assistant 1 Part Time/30hrs Yearly
Visitor Center Representative 1 Part Time/32hrs Yearly
Visitor Center Representative 1 Part Time/32hrs Seasonally
Staffing
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Staffing notes:
We have updated job descriptions to better fit the needs of the
facility and are fully staffed.
Currently working on applying for grants and additional funding to
increase the Cultural Center Coordinator position to 40 hours per
week.
6
Board of Directors
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Winter
Summer
Hours of Operations
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Closed Days
Winter Hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day)
Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Monday - Friday 9AM - 6PM
Saturday 10AM - 5PM
Sunday 12PM - 5PM
New Years Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day (Floating Holiday)
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day (Floating
Holiday)
Day before Christmas
Christmas Day
Extended Holiday
8
Fee Schedule
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Item Owner Quantity
Phones
Front Reception Landline COK COK 1
Office #1 Wired Landline COK COK 1
Office #2 Wired Landline COK COK 2
Kenai Municipal Airport
Mounted: 24 rack card brochure rack KCCVC KCCVC 1
Mounted: 9 magazine brochure rack KCCVC KCCVC 1
Foyer
Office Desk KCCVC KCCVC 1
Metal Brochure Racks KCCVC KCCVC 5
Open sandwich board KCCVC KCCVC 1
Janitor Office
Book shelf - 4 shelves KCCVC KCCVC 1
Book shelf - 3 shelf KCCVC KCCVC 1
Vacuum KCCVC KCCVC 1
Janitorial Supplies KCCVC KCCVC 1
Mop and bucket Integrity Janitorial KCCVC 1
Metal Shelf KCCVC KCCVC 1
Women's Restroom
Trash bin KCCVC KCCVC 1
Men's Restroom
Trash bin KCCVC KCCVC 1
Front Lobby
KVCC art posters-framed KCCVC KCCVC 12
Electric open sign KCCVC KCCVC 1
Wood Counter COK COK 1
Customer Reception Desk COK COK 1
Computer Desk KCCVC KCCVC 1
White island table COK COK 1
Office Chairs KCCVC KCCVC 3
Square POS System KCCVC KCCVC 1
Retail island display rack KCCVC KCCVC 2
Postcard display rack KCCVC KCCVC 1
Notecard display rack KCCVC KCCVC 1
Whiteboards KCCVC KCCVC 1
Retail coat hooks KCCVC KCCVC 9
Retail display hooks KCCVC KCCVC 48
Metal hanging baskets KCCVC KCCVC 6
Acrylic long display rack KCCVC KCCVC 6
Retail 5 slot brochure display KCCVC KCCVC 1
Retail 5 slot brochure display KCCVC KCCVC 1
5 shelf bookcase KCCVC KCCVC 2
Acrylic 12 slot magazine rack KCCVC KCCVC 1
Acrylic 32 slot rack card brochure rack KCCVC KCCVC 2
Acrylic 12 slot rack card brochure rack KCCVC KCCVC 1
Acrylic 8 slot rack card magazine rack KCCVC KCCVC 1
Trash bin KCCVC KCCVC 3
4 shelf glass shelves COK COK 2
Boardroom
15 ft. table KCCVC KCCVC 1
Red seated chairs KCCVC KCCVC 15
Stage - 4 Piece Set KCCVC KCCVC 1
INVENTORY & EQUIPMENT
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Copy Room
Hangers KCCVC KCCVC 283
Office supplies KCCVC KCCVC 1
Xerox Printer Xerox 1
Radio System COK COK 1
Microphones COK COK 2
Paper cutter KCCVC KCCVC 2
File organizer-4 shelf KCCVC KCCVC 1
Copy Room Storage - Downstairs
12' x 12' Shelf COK COK 3
File Cabinet KCCVC KCCVC 4
Office # 1
Bluetooth keyboard KCCVC 1
Computer Chair KCCVC 1
3 shelf bookshelf KCCVC 2
Side table KCCVC 1
2 chairs with wooden arms KCCVC 1
Trash bin KCCVC 1
Small Electric Heater KCCVC 1
Computer Desk KCCVC 1
Computer Monitor KCCVC 3
Bluetooth Mouse KCCVC 1
Office # 2
File cabinet - 4 drawer KCCVC 1
File cabinet - 3 drawer KCCVC 1
Bluetooth Mouse KCCVC 2
Paper shredder KCCVC 1
Wall shelf KCCVC 4
Computer desk KCCVC 3
Computer chair KCCVC 2
Computer monitor KCCVC 4
Bluetooth keyboard KCCVC 2
Small Electric Heater KCCVC 2
Museum Storage
20' x 8' Cabinet - 12 cubbies COK 1
File cabinets COK 3
File Cabinets KCCVC 1
Computer Chair KCCVC 1
Storage # 1
Podium with KCCVC banner KCCVC 1
5' x 6' screen KCCVC 1
10' x 7.5' screen KCCVC 1
Laptop KCCVC 1
Projector and AV Cart KCCVC 1
Da-Lite Sound System COK 1
8' metal rack-5 shelf KCCVC 2
Swivel high chair KCCVC 1
VHS player KCCVC 1
File cabinet KCCVC 1
Wall Shelf COK 1
DVD player KCCVC 1
Overhead projector KCCVC 1
Tall stanchions KCCVC 25
Storage boxes and totes KCCVC 41
7.0.2 Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center Facility Management Services
INVENTORY & EQUIPMENT Continued
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Storage # 2
Banquet tables KCCVC 12
8' table KCCVC 11
6' table KCCVC 1
4' table KCCVC 5
Banquet chairs KCCVC 117
Lounge chairs KCCVC 12
Plotter printer KCCVC 1
Museum Room
Floor Displays COK 4
Display cases COK 24
Collection Items COK 413
Bench Seats COK 2
LG TV COK 1
DVD Player and remote Kenaitze 1
DVD-R Movie - Denai'ina Way Kenaitze 1
Chain display COK 1
Storage # 4
Storage totes KCCVC 8
Banner display KCCVC 2
Kitchen
Contents in all cabinets KCCVC 1
Coffee urns-Pumpable KCCVC 4
Coffee urns-electric KCCVC 4
Glass coffee pot KCCVC 2
Tea box KCCVC 2
Ceramic coffee supplies organizer KCCVC 1
Warming oven COK 1
Microwave COK 2
Fridge COK 1
Coca Cola Mini fridge KCCVC 1
Garbage Cans KCCVC 8
7' x 3' shelf KCCVC 1
Linens KCCVC 333
Linen Inventory
Black Round KCCVC 55
Black Rectangle KCCVC 26
Black Tall Cover KCCVC 4
Cream Round KCCVC 43
Cream Rectangle KCCVC 39
Woven Cream Rectangle KCCVC 8
Woven White Rectangle KCCVC 8
White Round KCCVC 6
White Rectangle KCCVC 6
Bright White Round KCCVC 16
Beige Rectangle KCCVC 4
Quilted Gold Round KCCVC 1
Silver Square KCCVC 40
Green Rectangle KCCVC 2
Red Round KCCVC 15
Red Rectangle KCCVC 40
Orange Round KCCVC 8
Orange Rectangle KCCVC 12
INVENTORY & EQUIPMENT Continued
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2025 Chamber Schedule (updated 2/4/2025)
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January
Grand Re-Opening of Cultural Center –
January 15
Luncheon – January 15 – Cultural Center
Information for 2025
Free Family Movie Night – Inside Out 2 –
January 24
Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Early
Kenai featuring Dr. Dunstan, Professor of
Anthropology at KPC – January 29
February
Joint Luncheon – February 5 – Kenai &
Soldotna Fire Marshals – Business Fire
Basics & Fire Extinguisher Training
Last Chance Valentines Day Bazaar –
February 8 & 9
Special Joint Luncheon – February 12 –
Amazon Lunch & Learn – Free lunch
sponsored by Amazon
Community Business Lecture Series –
February 13 – How to be an Effective and
Influential Manager
Job Shadow Day – February 19
Private Luncheon – Feb 19 – Job Shadow
Day Lunch
Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit:
Russian Alaska – Dorothy Gray - February 21
@ 12pm
Joint Luncheon (Soldotna) – February 26:
DEED Commissioner on Education Reform
Free Family Movie Night – IF – February 28
March
First Friday Artist Series – March 7 – Jessie
Gacal
Luncheon – March 5: Bronze Bear Project at
the Kenai Airport Update & Information
Community Business Lecture Series –
March 13 – QuickBooks for Beginners
Joint Luncheon – March 19: Bureau of
Ocean Energy Management Q&A
Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Later
Kenai – Dr. Jeff Meyers Jr., Professor of
History at KPC - March 20th @12pm
Free Family Movie Night – Ghostbusters
Frozen Empire – March 28
April
Luncheon - April 2 – City of Kenai – Annual State of
the City
First Friday Artist Series - April 4 – Theresa Ritter
Joint Luncheon (Soldotna) - April 9: KPBSD Update
Community Business Lecture Series – April 10 –
Event Planning
Mother’s Day Bazaar – April 12 & 13
Joint Luncheon - April 16: Kenai Peninsula Borough
Update with Mayor Micciche
City of Kenai Bluff Project Update – April 17, 6-8pm
Free Family Movie Night – Despicable Me 4 – April
25
Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Education in
the Kenai Peninsula featuring Dr. Cheryl Siemers -
Director of KPC– April 30
May
First Friday Artist Series – May 2 – Nicole McTrusty
Joint Luncheon – May 7 - First National Bank –
Yearly update with Tim Redder
Community Business Lecture Series – May 8 –
Kenai Clean Up Day – May 10
Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Oral Histories
and Biographies of Kenai's People featuring
Danielle Lopez Stamm – May 15
Luncheon - May 21 – Kenai Chamber Membership
Appreciation and Awards
Free Family Movie Night – Harold & the Purple
Crayon – May 23
June
Joint Chamber Luncheon – June 4 – Senator Jesse
Bjorkman – Legislative Update
Lemonade Day Workshop – June 5
First Friday Artist Series – June 6 – Christina Reed
Lemonade Day – June 14
Community Business Lecture Series - June 12
Joint Luncheon – June 18 – Representative Bill
Elam – Legislative Update
Summer Solstice Fun Run – June 21
Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Fish, Water,
and Maritime Legends and History of the Kenai
Peninsula – Date TBD
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2025 Chamber Schedule (updated 2/4/2025)
July
First Friday Artist Series – July 3
(THURSDAY) – Susan Watkins
4th of July Parade & Festivities (Vendor
Event)
Community Business Lecture Series –
July 10
Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit:
Businesses in Kenai: From Fur Trapping
to Canneries and More
August
First Friday Artist Series – August 1 –
Nicole Hall
Joint Luncheon – August 6 –
Representative Justin Ruffridge –
Legislative Update
Community Business Lecture Series –
August 7
Joint Luncheon – August 20 – Alaska Oil
and Gas Association - General Update
Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit:
Kenai's Natural History (volcanoes,
glaciers, flora, fauna, etc.) - Date TBD
September
Joint Luncheon – September 3 – KPBSD
Update with Superintendent Clayton
Holland
First Friday Artist Series -September 5 –
Laura Dewey
Community Business Lecture Series –
September 11 –
Kenai Silver Salmon Derby: September 9-
14th
Joint Luncheon – September 17 – Alaska
Airline – Business Travel Solutions and
General Update – Speaker Emily Accipiter
Stewart
Silver Salmon Derby Awards at City
Council Sept 17
KRM Speaker & Bib Pickup: September 27
Kenai River Marathon: September 28
Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit:
Food and Subsistence Throughout
Kenai's History – Date TBD
October
Annual Fundraiser: October 4 – Speakeasy Soiree
Community Business Lecture Series – October 9
Haunted Chamber – October 18-31
Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Mushing
Throughout Kenai's History - From Mail Runs to the
Iditarod - Date TBD (in cultural center)
November
Luncheon – November 5 - Open
Gingerbread Contest – November 1-18 drop-off,
voting November 19 -December 21
Community Business Lecture Series – November 13
Luncheon – November 19 - Open
Christmas Comes to Kenai – November 28
Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Military
Presence and History in the Kenai Peninsula - Date
TBD
December
Luncheon – December 3 - Open
Holiday Bazaar – December 6 & 7
Community Business Lecture Series – December 11
Luncheon – December 17 - Open
Free Family Movie Night – The Grinch – December
19
Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Oil and Gold
in Kenai - Date TBD
14
Contact Us
907-283-1991
info@kenaichamber.org
www.kenaichamber.org
Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center Facility Management Services15
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Dave Swarner, Finance Director
DATE: February 4, 2025
SUBJECT: Project Related Federal Funding
On January 27th there was a directive from OMB, directing federal agencies to temporarily freeze
most federal grants and loans. It was subsequently rescinded. The City has a number of projects
and programs that rely on federal funding. We have been in contact with Senator Murkowski’s
office and reached out to a number of government agencies to identify how this directive may
have impacted our operations.
Senator Murkowski’s office confirmed that Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects
(Digester Blower at the Wastewater Treatment Plant) were not affected. Our EPA contact stated
that the EPA is moving forward with funding related to community grants.
The Engineering Associate from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC)
stated that the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program (Water Treatment Pumphouse project) was
not affected by a potential federal funding freeze.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Bluff Stabilization Project) confirmed that the “Awarded effort
is full forward – No Freezes.”
We have been in communication with our FAA Alaska Region Division Director, FAA Project
Manager and the civil engineer with our contractor HDL regarding the numerous airport projects
(Master Plan – Phase 1, Ecocart, Boiler replacement, Snow Removal Equipment – Loader and
sander/plow truck, and airfield drainage improvements). The FAA Division Director stated that
grant reimbursement and project close-outs were being processed, also that they are processing
grant requests. We are continuing forward with our grant requests for an ARFF truck, Master
Plan – Phase 2, Runway Rehabilitation and Apron crack seal and seal coating projects.
The Meals for Wheels program was not aware of any interrupted services but concerned that a
freeze, disruption or reduction would adversely impact the program.
We are still checking on the Community Wildfire Protection funding at the Federal level and
continuing to move forward with bid documents for that program.
Moving forward we will continue monitoring for any changes that may impact operations or
projects at the City of Kenai, keeping in communication with our partners at the federal agencies.
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City of Kenai Permanent Funds
As of December 31, 2024
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City of Kenai Permanent Funds
As of December 31, 2024
Account Inception September 2008
Total Contributions $22,686,732
Withdrawals
Does not include custodial or management fees $17,362,274
Current Market Value
December 31, 2024 $36,185,702
Annualized Account Return*
Inception –December 31, 2024 +7.45%
Effective Annual Fee Rate
December 31, 2024 0.16%
Strategic
Asset
Allocation
Risk Assets 54%
Risk Control 29%
Alternatives 17%
*Performance is gross of management fees, net of internal fund fees, and annualized for periods greater than one year.
Staying focused on your goals
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The power of consistency in cumulative earnings
Chart shows month-end portfolio market values market values and calendar year returns from inception to December 31, 2024.
15.6%13.1%
-0.1%
12.0%13.5%
6.0%
-0.1%
7.5%12.0%
-4.5%
17.0%
10.8%11.9%
-13.6%
12.8%9.3%
-$5
$5
$15
$25
$35
$45
2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024
Mi
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Net Earnings:
$30.5MContributions:
$22.0M
Withdrawals:
$16.3M
Current Market Value:
$36.2M
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Forward-looking return and risk characteristics
* Range denotes the 95% confidence interval. Risk and return data from Windham Portfolio Advisor.
Characteristics Current Allocation
Expected Range*
Annual Return (Gross)7.3%-11.7% to 29.2%
Long-Term Return (Gross)6.8%6.5% to 7.1%
Net Earnings
Long-Term Return Less 2.5% Expected Inflation 4.3%4.0% to 4.6%
Avg. Loss in Extreme Conditions (Gross)
Within a 1-Year Horizon -25.7%
54%
17%
29%
Current Allocation
Risk Assets Alternatives Risk Control Assets
The City of Kenai Permanent Funds’current asset
allocation is expected to meet the goals of the
portfolio over the long term.There are no
recommended changes at this time.
Current allocation is expected to meet goals
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Airport Land Sale Permanent FundInflation and goals
Preservation
of
Capital
Sustain a
3.8% to 4.2%
withdrawal
Inflation
Protection
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26.1
28.6
31.0
26.1
28.3
29.9
25.0
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26.5
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Market Value Inflation Adjusted Principal
Period Inflation Rate
Annualized
Pre Covid
Inception –12/31/2020 1.49%
Post Covid
12/31/2020 -12/31/2024 4.20%
APCM’s Expectation
10 Year Projection 2.50%
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Airport Land Sale Permanent FundWealth Simulations 10-year horizon
All simulations utilized a $29.9M starting market
value for the ALSPF. No contributions were
included.
Withdrawals for the ALSPF conformed to City of
Kenai Municipal Code 7.30.020(5)(i)using the
actual change in CPI-U when available and APCM’s
forward-looking CPI expectation of 2.5% for all
future dates.
Utilizing APCM’s records of historical market values
and the spending policy per Kenai Municipal Code
7.30.020(5)(i), APCM’s calculation of the 2025
ALSPF distribution is $1.09M.
Distributions 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
ALSPF*
($ millions)1.09 1.11 1.11 1.17 1.21 1.24 1.28 1.32 1.36 1.39
Risk and return data from Windham Portfolio Advisor. Withdrawals shown at the 50th percentile.
Market values for each sub fund derived from the breakout provided by City of Kenai.
All distributions simulated at the 50th percentile were at the 3.8% rate.
$23.6
Expected (50%)
$39.9
$66.5
$20
$30
$40
$50
$60
$70
Airport Land Sale Permanent Fund (ALSPF)
Mi
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50%
of
outcomes
Projected Ending Wealth
95% CI
5% CI
Expected Inflation
Adjusted Principal
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ALSPF withdrawal projections10-year horizon
$1.09 $1.08 $1.04 $1.04 $1.01 $0.98 $0.96 $0.94 $0.93 $0.92
$1.09 $1.11 $1.11 $1.17 $1.21 $1.24 $1.28 $1.32 $1.36 $1.39
$1.09 $1.15 $1.21
$1.47
$1.61
$1.76
$1.90
$2.04
$2.18
$2.32
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2035
95th Percentile 75th Percentile 50th Percentile 25th Percentile 5th Percentile
The probability that the ALSPF may withdraw
at the 4.2% rate begins at 0% and increases
to 36% over the simulation horizon.
City of Kenai Municipal Code 7.30.020(5)(i)
Appropriations from the ALSPF may be made as follows:
In any fiscal year, the amount available for appropriation for airport operations and capital needs will be
based upon the five (5) year average of the fund’s calendar year end market value. An amount not to
exceed three and four-fifths percent (3.8%) of the five (5) year average market value may be distributed
if the average market value is less than the fund’s inflation adjusted principal balance. An amount not
the exceed four and one-fifth percent (4.2%) of the five (5) year average market value may be
distributed if the average market value is greater than the fund’s inflation adjusted principal balance.
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General Fund Land Sale Permanent FundInflation and goals
Preservation
of
Capital
Sustain a
4%
withdrawal
Inflation
Protection
2.9
3.4 3.6 3.9
3.2
3.7 3.8
2.8 2.9 3.0 3.2
3.4
3.5 3.6
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-21 Dec-22 Dec-23 Dec-24
($
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Market Value Inflation Adjusted Principal
Period Inflation Rate
Annualized
Pre Covid
Inception –12/31/2020 1.49%
Post Covid
12/31/2020 -12/31/2024 4.20%
APCM’s Expectation
10 Year Projection 2.50%
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General Fund Land Sale Permanent Fund Wealth Simulations 10-year horizon
All simulations utilized a $3.8M for the GLSPF. No contributions were
included.
Withdrawals for the GLSPF conformed to City of Kenai Municipal
Code 7.30.020(6)using the actual change in CPI-U when available
and APCM’s forward-looking CPI expectation of 2.5% for all future
dates.
Per Kenai Municipal Code 7.30.020(6) distributions will be the lesser
of the cumulative earnings at calendar year end for the fund or
four percent (4%) of the fund’s fair market value,
Utilizing APCM’s records of historical market values and the spending
policy APCM’s calculation of the 2025 GLSPF distribution is $154K.
In any given year within the simulation, the probability that a
distribution can be made is 78%.
Distributions 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
GLSPF
($ thousands)154 157 163 169 175 181 187 194 202 209
Risk and return data from Windham Portfolio Advisor. Withdrawals shown at the 50th percentile.
Market values for each sub fund derived from the breakout provided by City of Kenai.
All distributions simulated at the 50th percentile were at the 3.8% rate.
$3.9
Expected (50%)
$5.4
$8.3
$3
$4
$5
$6
$7
$8
$9
General Fund Land Sale Permanent Fund (GLSPF)
Projected Ending Wealth
Expected Inflation Adjusted Principal
50%
of
outcomes
95% CI
5% CI
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0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Jan-2019 Jan-2020 Jan-2021 Jan-2022 Jan-2023 Jan-2024
Rising Policy Uncertainty Poses Market Risks
2.9%
2.8%
2.2%
0.4%
0.8%
1.2%
1.7%
1.8%
1.8%
5.2%
4.8%
4.5%
0%1%2%3%4%5%6%
2023
2024
2025
Positive Growth Projected Across Key Economies
China Advanced Economies Euro Area U.S.
Source: World Economic Outlook
Earnings Growth Key to Sustaining Equity Gains
Source: JP Morgan
Key drivers of the 2025 outlook
Elevated Valuations Signal Headwind for U.S. Equity Returns
Current and 20-year average next 12 months price-to-earnings ratio
City of Kenai –Custody
As of December 31, 2024
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City of Kenai –Custody (as of December 31, 2024)
Portfolio Review Performance
Gross Bench*GVIXX
Month To Date 0.27%0.22%0.39%
Since Inception
(11/6/2024)0.33%0.28%0.70%
Annual Yield Comparison Summary Statistics
Kenai -
Custody Bench*GVIXX
Market Value $32,460,960 --
Annual Yield **4.55%4.27%4.36%
Average Quality AA+AA AAA
Average Maturity
(Years)1.64 1.95 -
What has happened:
As securities mature and cash becomes available for reallocation,
we have extended the portfolio's duration in US Treasuries and
Callable Agencies
The portfolio duration (sensitivity to interest rates) now stands at
1.54 years vs the bench at 1.78 years
Going forward:
We intend to slowly lengthen duration with maturing securities
Annual coupon income over the next 12 months is expected to be
$1,208,239 on the current portfolio
Recommendation: Work with staff and possible a work session with
council to explore options to align liquidity and risk
*Bench: Bloomberg 1-3 Gov **YTM for port/bench, 7-day SEC Yield for GVIXX
*Bench: Bloomberg 1-3 Yr Gov
Performance annualized for periods greater than one year.
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
Bench*Allspring MMF Kenai - Custody
*Bench: Bloomberg 1-3 Gov
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City of Kenai –Custody (as of December 31, 2024)
Time to Maturity Liquidity %Market Value
0-1 Years 22.0%$7,160,832
1-2 Years 50.4%$16,360,022
2-3 Years 16.8%$5,442,328
3-5 Years 10.8%$3,497,778
Total 100%$32,460,960
IPS Constraints and Characteristics of the Portfolio
Investments shall have maturities less than 5 years
At least 20% of the portfolio shall be held in maturities of 1-year or
less
No more than 30% of the portfolio may be invested in securities with
maturities of longer than 2-years
Authorized instruments shall be limited to the obligations of the US
Government, its agencies, repurchase agreements, and government
money market funds
Portfolio Composition
May not add to 100% due to rounding
Interest Rate & Market Outlook
The Federal Reserve decreased its benchmark rate to 4.25-4.50%. Fed
Fund Futures markets currently price in one to two rate cuts by end
of 2025.
The FOMC terminal target rate decreases to 3.90% in 2025 and in
2026 decreases to 3.66%.
Interest rates increased across the curve during the quarter. The 2yr
increased by 60 basis points ending December at 4.24%. The 5yr
increased 82 basis points ending December at 4.38%.
67%
29%
2%2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
12/31/2024
Treasuries MBS Cash CDs
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We're Growing Together: APCM's Next Chapter Questions? Please reach out to your APCM contact.
We are here to support you every step of the way.
•Alaska Permanent Capital Management (APCM) is proud to announce
its acquisition by Blue Umbrella, a private holding company based in
Anchorage, Alaska.
•Minority shareholders include prominent Alaskan leaders and
investors, such as Jonathan Rubini, Mark Kroloff, Bob Kaufman, Avi
Naider, Todd Dow, Jeff Ripley, and current APCM executives Evan Rose,
Bill Lierman, and Brandy Niclai.
Acquisition Overview
•APCM will continue to operate as usual, with no changes to daily
operations or the team you trust.
•Our key leadership remains in place to guide APCM forward. Blue
Umbrella and its partners bring resources, networks, and strategic
tools to help APCM grow sustainably while maintaining its mission.
What This Means for You
•Blue Umbrella values APCM's legacy and reputation. With a track
record of fostering growth, they focus on ensuring smooth transitions
and aligning with client-first values. Why Blue Umbrella?
•Your trust is our priority. This partnership strengthens APCM’s ability
to deliver consistent, high-quality services while positioning the firm
for future success.Commitment to Clients
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About Blue Umbrella
Who We Are:
•A private holding company based in Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in acquiring and growing
lower-middle-market businesses.
•Founded by experienced professionals Jimmy Miner and Dan Perpich, with a proven track
record of over $30 million in acquisitions in Alaska.
Our Mission:
•Focused on preserving the legacy and success of the businesses we acquire.
•Providing resources, capital, and strategic tools to foster long-term growth.
•Solving ownership succession challenges with structured transition plans.
Key Strengths:
•Strong emphasis on stability through transitions, ensuring operational continuity and
alignment with key personnel.
•Extensive networks in Alaska and beyond to support growth and expansion.
•A patient, long-term approach to business development and investment.
Appendix
•Current Asset Allocation
•Performance
•Market Outlook
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Asset Class Strategic
Weight
Overweight /
Underweight
Current
Allocation Range
Risk Control 29%2.0%31.0%
Risk Control U.S. FIXED INCOME 26%-0.5%25.5%6 - 36%
CASH 3%2.5%5.5%0 - 10%
Risk Assets 54%-0.3%53.7%
Risk Assets U.S. HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME 4%-0.1%3.9%0 - 8%
U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY 22%0.3%22.3%12 - 32%
U.S. MID CAP EQUITY 10%0.3%10.3%0 - 18%
U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY 5%0.1%5.1%0 - 10%
DEVELOPED INTERNATIONAL EQUITY 8%-0.7%7.3%4 - 16%
EMERGING MARKET EQUITY 5%-0.2%4.8%0 - 10%
Alternatives 17%-1.7%15.3%
Alternatives REITS 2%-0.2%1.8%0 - 4%
INFRASTRUCTURE 5%-0.4%4.6%0 - 10%
ALTERNATIVE BETA 10%-1.1%8.9%0 - 15%
U.S. FIXED INCOME
CASH
U.S. HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME
U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY
U.S. MID CAP EQUITY
U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY
DEVELOPED INTERNATIONAL
EQUITY
EMERGING MARKET EQUITY
REITS
INFRASTRUCTURE
ALTERNATIVE BETA
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Aligning near-term tactical adjustments with your long-term strategy
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Evaluating returns against strategic goals
Portfolio performance is gross of management fees and net of fund fees.
7.5%
5.9%5.7%
2.1%
9.3%
7.6%
6.1%5.9%
2.4%
9.6%
-6.0%
-3.0%
0.0%
3.0%
6.0%
9.0%
12.0%
Since Inception 10 Year 5 Year 3 Year 1 Year
Account Performance
December 31, 2024
Permanent Fund Strategic Benchmark
-40%
-30%
-20%
-10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Rolling 12 Month Total Return
Since Inception
Upper bound of expected range of returns within one year (29.2%)
Lower bound of expected range of returns within one year (-11.7%)
Avg. loss in extreme conditions within one year (-25.7%)
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The macro backdrop at year-end 2024
Composite Indicator;
Source: Alpine MacroSource: Bloomberg
Investor Sentiment Peaks at Year-End
9.8%
18.3%
16.1%
26.3%
5.5%
7.4%
3.8%
8.7%
24.8%
1.2%
4.4%
5.0%
10.3%
14.2%
1.9%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%
Emerging Markets
Developed Equity
US Small Cap
US Large Cap
US Fixed Income
Strong Performance Amid Positive Fundamentals
Average Return Past 10y 2024 Return 2023 Return
Recession Risks Stay Low Despite ExpectationsCentral Banks Ease as Inflation Moderates
Source: JP Morgan Source: Oxford Economics
-1%
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
'19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 '26
Historical Policy Rates & Forward Curves
FOMC (US)BOE (UK)ECB (Eurozone)BOJ (Japan)
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0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Jan-2019 Jan-2020 Jan-2021 Jan-2022 Jan-2023 Jan-2024
Rising Policy Uncertainty Poses Market Risks
2.9%
2.8%
2.2%
0.4%
0.8%
1.2%
1.7%
1.8%
1.8%
5.2%
4.8%
4.5%
0%1%2%3%4%5%6%
2023
2024
2025
Positive Growth Projected Across Key Economies
China Advanced Economies Euro Area U.S.
Source: World Economic Outlook
Earnings Growth Key to Sustaining Equity Gains
Source: JP Morgan
Key drivers of the 2025 outlook
Elevated Valuations Signal Headwind for U.S. Equity Returns
Current and 20-year average next 12 months price-to-earnings ratio
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Neutral stance on risk control assets with strong income cushion
APCM is maintaining a strategic weight within Risk Control
asset classes, including US bonds, international bonds, and
cash.
Our base case expects global growth to settle near trend,
supported by resilient US economic activity, a strong labor
market, and easing inflation toward 2%. This environment
should allow central banks to continue lowering policy rates,
though the pace may vary regionally. Maintaining duration
exposure aligns with this outlook, offering potential for
total return as yields decline.
In a reflation scenario, where stimulative policies drive
persistent inflation and delay Fed rate cuts, we believe bond
coupon income (4.9%) can offset price declines from rising
rates.
Conversely, if supply-side constraints slow economic
activity and reignite recession fears, fixed income holdings
should provide stability, with longer-duration (6.0) bonds
benefiting from potential interest rate declines.
This balanced approach seeks to manage portfolio risks while
capturing income and defensive qualities across various
market environments.
Source: Oxford Economics/Macrobond
JP Morgan
Markets Are Pricing Inflation Implications
Roughly Consistent With Target Inflation
ILB-implied average US inflation rates
Fixed Income Returns in Different Interest Rate Scenarios
Potential total return: assumes a parallel shift in the yield curve
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-1.2%
4.4%
-2.5%
4.9%
7.5%
3.7%
11.0%10.6%10.0%
U.S. Aggregate U.S. HY Municipals
1% Increase No Change 1% Decrease
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Neutral risky assets with earnings expected to drive returns and select opportunities in Europe and small caps
High-Yield Bonds
APCM maintains a neutral weight in high-yield bonds
relative to long-term targets. Tight spreads, supported by
refinancing at historically low rates in 2020–2021, may widen
as issuers face a maturity wall in 2025–2026. However,
healthy corporate fundamentals and a supportive
economic backdrop should limit default risks, balancing the
outlook.
US Equities
APCM is neutral on equities across regions and market caps,
with varied attractiveness. U.S. large-cap stocks remain
expensive but are supported by strong fundamentals and
growth opportunities, such as AI. Mid-and small-caps may
benefit from domestic policy changes, though tariff
uncertainty and softening small-cap corporate health pose
risks. A small-cap quality fund has been added to balance
exposures.
International Equities
While APCM is neutral overall, European financials present
an opportunity,supported by strong earnings growth,
profitability, and reasonable valuations. Broader
international equities remain attractive relative to U.S.
markets but lack clear catalysts to unlock value, such as
European debt reform or China stimulus.
Source: FactSet, MSCI, Standard & Poor's, as of December 31, 2024.
9.1
Average: 10.0
2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024
European Financials Valuations
NTM P/E
NTM P/E Mean
Source: FactSet
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U.S. Small Cap vs. U.S. Large Cap Valuations
NTM P/E
0.7
Average: 1.1
2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024
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Selective positioning in alternatives with gold as a hedge and market neutral for stability
Infrastructure & REITs
APCM maintains a neutral stance on infrastructure and
REITs, as these asset classes are fairly priced with stable
income profiles. Their high domestic revenue exposure
reduces risks from geopolitical events or tariffs. While they
provide steady cash flows, interest rate volatility in the
current market environment supports a neutral stance.
Commodities (Gold)
APCM has funded an overweight to gold, leveraging its
role as a hedge against uncertainty and fiscal risks. A
recent correction has improved its positioning for upside,
supported by rising global demand from central banks and
investors. Key drivers include concerns about sanctions,
high U.S. debt levels, and potential shifts from Chinese
investors. Gold offers a hedge to some key risks in 2025.
Market Neutral Strategy
To enhance portfolio resilience, APCM has added the
Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund. This strategy aims
to deliver consistent returns, manage equity risk, and
diversify fixed-income exposures. By leveraging volatility,
it complements broader alternative allocations and
provides downside protection in uncertain markets.
*Fund Inception is 5/10/2000; performance is as of 9/30/2024
Source: Calamos
IAU iShares Gold Trust ETF
Exposure to the day-to-day movement of the price of
gold bullion.
Convenient, cost-effective access to physical gold.
Portfolio diversification and inflation protection.
-20%-15%-10%-5%0%5%10%15%
CY 2022
5-Year
10-Year
Since Inception*
Calamos Market Neutral Income
Mutual Fund Return Comparison
Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund MSCI ACWI Net TR USD Index
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index
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Disclosures
Important Assumptions
IMPORTANT:The projections or other information generated by Alaska Permanent Capital Management Company (APCM)regarding the likelihood of various outcomes
are hypothetical in nature,do not reflect actual investment results,and are not guarantees of future results.There can be no assurance that the projected or simulated
results will be achieved or sustained.The charts and data only present a range of possible outcomes.Actual results will vary over time,and such results may be better or
worse than the simulated scenarios.Clients should be aware that the potential for loss (or gain)may be greater than that demonstrated in the simulations.Please note
that the analysis does not take into consideration all asset classes,and other asset classes not considered may have characteristics similar or superior to those being
analyzed.
Important Legal Information
These calculations are designed to be informational and educational only,and when used alone,do not constitute investment advice.APCM encourages investors to
review their investment strategy periodically as financial circumstances do change.
Model results are provided as a rough approximation of future financial performance.Actual results could produce different outcomes (either better or worse)than those
illustrated by the model,since it is not possible to anticipate every possible combination of financial market returns.APCM is not responsible for the consequences of any
decisions or actions taken in reliance upon or as a result of the information provided by the results of the model.
Other Influences on Rates of Return
Investment management fees:Returns are presented gross of management fees and include the reinvestment of all income.Actual returns will be reduced by investment
advisory fees and other expenses that may be incurred in the management of the account.The collection of fees produces a compounding effect on the total rate of
return net of management fees.As an example,the effect of investment management fees on the total value of a client’s portfolio assuming (a)quarterly fee assessment,
(b)$1,000,000 investment,(c)portfolio return of 8%a year,and (d)1.00%annual investment advisory fee would be $10,416 in the first year,and cumulative effects of
$59,816 over five years and $143,430 over ten years.Actual investment advisory fees incurred by clients may vary.
Taxes:Unless noted otherwise,model results have not been adjusted for any state or federal taxes or penalties.
Inflation:Unless noted otherwise,model results do not adjust any inputs or outcomes for inflation.Inflation is assumed to be constant over the investment horizon.
Limitations Inherent in Model Results
Limitations include but are not restricted to the following:
Model results do not represent actual trading and may not reflect the impact that material economic and market factors might have had on APCM’s decision making if the
actual client money were being managed.
Extreme market movements may occur more frequently than represented in the model.
Some asset classes have relatively limited histories.While future results for all asset classes in the model may materially differ from those assumed in APCM’s calculations,
the future results for asset classes with limited histories may diverge to a greater extent than the future results of asset classes with longer track records.
Market crises can cause asset classes to perform similarly over time;reducing the accuracy of the projected portfolio volatility and returns.The model is based on the
long-term behavior of the asset classes and therefore is less reliable for short-term periods.This means that the model does not reflect the average periods of "bull"and
"bear"markets,which can be longer than those modeled.
The model represent APCM’s best view of the next 7-10 years,but is unlikely to reflect actual investment returns worldwide over this period.
Year End Report
2024
Prepared by
Samantha Springer
Executive Director
Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center
Facility Management Services
Submitted to City of Kenai
2024 Year in Review
Throughout the year,the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center has remained steadfast in its commitment to community engagement,collaboration,and fostering
economic growth on the Kenai Peninsula .
Successful Execution of Signature Events :Our commitment to the continuity of tim e -honored trad itions was evident in the successful execution of signature events,notably
the 4 th of July c e le b ra tion,Ke na i Silve r Salm on Derby,Ke n a i Rive r Marathon,and Christm as Comes to Ke n a i .These events contribute signific antly to the soc ial and community
focus we are always striving to ac hie ve .
Expansion of Community -Focused Programming :In response to e volving community interests,we expanded our programming to offer new and engaging experiences.The
introd uc tion of the Community Business Le c t ure Series provided valuable educational op p ortunitie s on top ic s such as p ub lic sp e aking,gra p hic d e sign,c onflic t resolution,and
more .Ad d itionally,our Free Fam ily Movie Nights,he ld from January to May and again in December,created a fun and ac c e ssib le ac tivity for loc al fam ilie s to enjoy.
Enhancing the Kenai Silver Salmon Derby :To make the Ke na i Silve r Salm on Derby more accessible,we implemented online tic ke t sale s,re sulting in increased p artic ip ation .
Furthering our efforts,we partnered with KRSA to se ll tickets d uring the Women's Classic event,adding an ad d itional 80 +p artic ip ants .These strate gic changes contributed to
the derby’s ove rall success and engagement in an unc e rtain year in regards to the silve r salm on run .
Strengthening Cultural and Historical Initiatives :A signific ant m ile stone for the year was the ad d ition of a Cultural Center Coordinator p osition .This role has been instrumental
in developing a rotating e xhib it schedule within the cultural center,m arking an essential step toward ob taining museum accreditation.The expansion of e xhib its ensures that
our community has greater access to historic al and cultural resources while fostering e d uc ation and ap p re c iation .
Building and Strengthening Community Partnerships :Throughout 2024,we continued to strengthen re lationship s not only with the City of Ke na i but also with other chambers
on the Ke na i Pe ninsula,KPEDD,and the Ke na i Pe ninsula Borough.These p artne rship s have been instrumental in developing new ways to support local businesses,d rive
economic development,and enhance tourism opportunities.
Looking Ahead :As we move into 2025,the Ke na i Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is p oise d for even greater community im p ac t .We are excited to introduce monthly
cultural e xhib its accompanied by a new le c ture se rie s,"Ke na i Chronicles:Beyond the Exhib it,"whic h will p rovid e deeper insight into historical top ic s .Our commitment to
supporting businesses re m ains strong as we continue to highlight training opportunities that address the ir e volving needs.With a fully scheduled luncheon c a le nd ar and
ongoing efforts to expand our community stap le events —inc lud ing the 4 th of July,the Haunted Chamber,and Christm as Comes to Ke na i —we look forward to another year of
growth and innovation.
In conclusion,I extend my sincere gratitude to our members,partners,and the community at large for your support throughout 2024.Together,we have laid a strong
foundation for the Ke na i Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center to continue se rving as a vital resource on the Ke na i Pe ninsula .
Samantha Springer
Executive Director
Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
2024 Visitors: 22,732
2023 Visitors
22,451
2022 Visitors
20,091
2022 2023 2024
Exhibits Offered 4 4 9
Programs Offered 5 6 8
Facility Events Offered 8 10 14
Total Facility Rentals 14 32 31
Facility Usage
2024 Exhibits
Nine (9) Local Artists Independent Shows
2024 Programs
•(13) KCCVC Luncheons
•(7) Community Business Lecture Series
•Gingerbread Contest
•Lemonade Day
•Scholarship Program
•Job Shadow Day
•(5) Free Family Movie Night
•(9) First Friday Artist Series
2024 Events
Valentine’s Day Bazaar
Mother's Day Bazaar
Lemonade Day Workshop
Salmon Cooking Class
Summer Solstice Run
4th of July Festivities and Parade
Kenai Silver Salmon Derby
KRM Feed
Kenai River Marathon
Senate District D Debate Forum
Haunted Chamber
Annual Fundraiser
Christmas Comes to Kenai
Happy Holly Jolly Festival
2024 Rentals
Scholarship Fair
Alaska VA x3
Rasmuson Foundation
The LeeShore Center x3
Defenders of Wildlife
Liberty Action AK
Caring for the Kenai
AOGA
Community Informational Meetings x3
Peninsula Building & Design
Multifamily Mindset
Triumvirate Theatre
KSRM
Weaver Brothers
Celebration of Life
Birthday Party x2
Independant Meetings x8
Position Quantity Hours Yearly or
Seasonally
KCCVC Manager
(Executive Director)1 Salary Yearly
Programs & Marketing
Coordinator 1 Salary Yearly
Finance & Operations
Coordinator 1 Salary Yearly
Cultural Center Coordinator 1 Part Time/24hrs Yearly
Administrative Assistant 1 Part Time/30hrs Yearly
Visitor Center Representative 1 Part Time/32hrs Yearly
Visitor Center Representative 1 Part Time/32hrs Seasonally
Staffing
Staffing notes:
•We have updated job descriptions to better fit the needs of the facility and are fully
staffed.
•Currently working on applying for grants and additional funding to increase the
Cultural Center Coordinator position to 40 hours per week.
Winter
Summer
Hours of Operations
Closed Days
Winter Hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day)
Monday -Friday 9AM -5PM
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Monday -Friday 9AM -6PM
Saturday 10AM -5PM
Sunday 12PM -5PM
New Years Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day (Floating Holiday)
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day (Floating
Holiday)
Day before Christmas
Christmas Day
Extended Holiday
2025 Chamber Schedule (updated 2/4/2025)
January
•Grand Re-Opening of Cultural Center –January 15
•Luncheon –January 15 –Cultural Center Information for
2025
•Free Family Movie Night –Inside Out 2 –January 24
•Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Early Kenai featuring
Dr. Dunstan, Professor of Anthropology at KPC –January
29
February
•Joint Luncheon –February 5 –Kenai & Soldotna Fire
Marshals –Business Fire Basics & Fire Extinguisher
Training
•Last Chance Valentines Day Bazaar –February 8 & 9
•Special Joint Luncheon –February 12 –Amazon Lunch &
Learn –Free lunch sponsored by Amazon
•Community Business Lecture Series –February 13 –How to
be an Effective and Influential Manager
•Job Shadow Day –February 19
•Private Luncheon –Feb 19 –Job Shadow Day Lunch
•Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Russian Alaska –
Dorothy Gray -February 21 @ 12pm
•Joint Luncheon (Soldotna) –February 26: DEED
Commissioner on Education Reform
•Free Family Movie Night –IF –February 28
March
•First Friday Artist Series –March 7 –Jessie Gacal
•Luncheon –March 5: Bronze Bear Project at the Kenai
Airport Update & Information
•Community Business Lecture Series –March 13 –
QuickBooks for Beginners
•Joint Luncheon –March 19: Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management Q&A
•Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Later Kenai –Dr. Jeff
Meyers Jr., Professor of History at KPC -March 20th @12pm
•Free Family Movie Night –Ghostbusters Frozen Empire –
March 28
April
•Luncheon -April 2 –City of Kenai –Annual State of the
City
•First Friday Artist Series -April 4 –Theresa Ritter
•Joint Luncheon (Soldotna) -April 9: KPBSD Update
•Community Business Lecture Series –April 10 –Event
Planning
•Mother’s Day Bazaar –April 12 & 13
•Joint Luncheon -April 16: Kenai Peninsula Borough
Update with Mayor Micciche
•City of Kenai Bluff Project Update –April 17, 6-8pm
•Free Family Movie Night –Despicable Me 4 –April 25
•Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Education in the
Kenai Peninsula featuring Dr. Cheryl Siemers -Director of
KPC–April 30
May
•First Friday Artist Series –May 2 –Nicole McTrusty
•Joint Luncheon –May 7 -First National Bank –Yearly
update with Tim Redder
•Community Business Lecture Series –May 8 –
•Kenai Clean Up Day –May 10
•Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Oral Histories and
Biographies of Kenai's People featuring Danielle Lopez
Stamm –May 15
•Luncheon -May 21 –Kenai Chamber Membership
Appreciation and Awards
•Free Family Movie Night –Harold & the Purple Crayon –
May 23
June
•Joint Chamber Luncheon –June 4 –Senator Jesse
Bjorkman –Legislative Update
•Lemonade Day Workshop –June 5
•First Friday Artist Series –June 6 –Christina Reed
•Lemonade Day –June 14
•Community Business Lecture Series -June 12
•Joint Luncheon –June 18 –Representative Bill Elam –
Legislative Update
•Summer Solstice Fun Run –June 21
•Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Fish, Water, and
Maritime Legends and History of the Kenai Peninsula –
Date TBD
July
•First Friday Artist Series –July 3 (THURSDAY) –Susan
Watkins
•4th of July Parade & Festivities (Vendor Event)
•Community Business Lecture Series –July 10
•Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Businesses in Kenai:
From Fur Trapping to Canneries and More
August
•First Friday Artist Series –August 1 –Nicole Hall
•Joint Luncheon –August 6 –Representative Justin
Ruffridge –Legislative Update
•Community Business Lecture Series –August 7
•Joint Luncheon –August 20 –Alaska Oil and Gas
Association -General Update
•Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Kenai's Natural
History (volcanoes, glaciers, flora, fauna, etc.) -Date TBD
September
•Joint Luncheon –September 3 –KPBSD Update with
Superintendent Clayton Holland
•First Friday Artist Series -September 5 –Laura Dewey
•Community Business Lecture Series –September 11 –
•Kenai Silver Salmon Derby: September 9-14th
•Joint Luncheon –September 17 –Alaska Airline –
Business Travel Solutions and General Update –Speaker
Emily Accipiter Stewart
•Silver Salmon Derby Awards at City Council Sept 17
•KRM Speaker & Bib Pickup: September 27
•Kenai River Marathon: September 28
•Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Food and
Subsistence Throughout Kenai's History –Date TBD
October
•Annual Fundraiser: October 4 –Speakeasy Soiree
•Community Business Lecture Series –October 9
•Haunted Chamber –October 18-31
•Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Mushing
Throughout Kenai's History -From Mail Runs to the
Iditarod -Date TBD (in cultural center)
November
•Luncheon –November 5 -Open
•Gingerbread Contest –November 1-18 drop-off, voting
November 19 -December 21
•Community Business Lecture Series –November 13
•Luncheon –November 19 -Open
•Christmas Comes to Kenai –November 28
•Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Military Presence
and History in the Kenai Peninsula -Date TBD
December
•Luncheon –December 3 -Open
•Holiday Bazaar –December 6 & 7
•Community Business Lecture Series –December 11
•Luncheon –December 17 -Open
•Free Family Movie Night –The Grinch –December 19
•Kenai Chronicles Beyond the Exhibit: Oil and Gold in
Kenai -Date TBD
Contact Us
907-283-1991
info@kenaichamber.org
www.kenaichamber.org
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
February 05, 2025 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
1. Annual Review of City of Kenai Permanent Funds, 2024 Financial Performance, Financial
Projections and Recommended 2025 Asset Allocations for the City’s Permanent Funds, Brandy
Niclai and Bill Lierman, from Alaska Permanent Capital Management.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
1. Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Annual Report, Samantha Springer,
Executive Director.
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. 3448-2025 - Amending Kenai Municipal
Code Section 14.22.010 - Land Use Table, to Allow Airports as a Principal Permitted Use in the
Airport Light Industrial Zone. (Administration)
2. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2025-08 - Designating the Investment
and Allocation Plan for the City’s Permanent Funds and Establishing Appropriate Benchmarks
to Measure Performance for Calendar Year 2025. (Administration)
3. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2025-09 - Authorizing a Contract Award
for the 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. (Administration)
4. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2025-10 - Authorizing the Use of the Fleet
Replacement Fund for the Purchase of One Ford F-150 Responder Vehicle Utilizing the State
of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract and Municipality of Anchorage Contract. (Administration)
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5. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2025-11 - Authorizing the Use of the
Water and Sewer Fund for the Purchase of Two Ford Trucks Utilizing the State of Alaska
Equipment Fleet Contract. (Administration)
6. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2025-12 - Authorizing the Use of the Fleet
Replacement Fund for the Purchase of Two Ford Transit Vans Utilizing the State of Alaska
Equipment Fleet Contract. (Administration)
7. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2025-13 - Redirecting Public Safety
Capital Project Funds to Complete the Emergency Services Facility Assessment.
(Administration)
8. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2025-14 - Authorizing a Contract for the
2025 Emergency Services Facility Programming and Assessment. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of January 15, 2025. (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 Package Store Liquor License for Carr-
Gottstein Foods Co. DBA Oaken Keg #1808 - License No. 3218. (City Clerk)
3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Package Store Liquor License for Three
Bears Alaska, Inc. DBA Three Bears - License No. 4118. (City Clerk)
4. *Ordinance No. 3449-2025 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund – Police Department and Accepting Grants from the United States Department
of Justice and Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association for the Purchase of Ballistic
Vests. (Administration)
5. *Ordinance No. 3450-2025 - Amending Sections of Kenai Municipal Code Title 23 - Personnel
Regulations, Sections 23.05.070 - Definitions, 23.25.080 - Promotion, 23.30.030 - Probationary
Period for Employees in the Classified Service, and 23.55.020 - Compensation Structure by
Grade for Employees in the Classified Service, to Ensure a Consistent Approach to Pay
Adjustments for City Employees. (Administration)
6. APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Action/Approval - Airport Commission 2025 Work Plan.
(City Clerk)
7. SCHEDULED FOR 4/16/2025 AT 5:00 P.M. Discussion - Scheduling a Joint Work Session
with the Planning & Zoning Commission for the Presentation of the Draft SS4A Comprehensive
Safety Action Plan. (Administration)
8. Discussion - City of Kenai Arbitration Panel - Membership Terms. (City Clerk)
I. COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
2. Airport Commission
• Airport Commission 2024 Annual Report
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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
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/Chz3Iw5ATqSCnihFBt0XAg