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Home My WebLink About2025-09-09 Beautification Commisson Packet - Work SessionKENAI A. CALL TO ORDER Kenai Beautification Commission Work Session September 09, 2025 - 6:00 PM Kenai City Hall - Council Chambers 210 Fidalgo Ave., Kenai, AK 99611 *Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 1* Agenda B. INTRODUCTION - Jenna Brown, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director C. COMMISSION DISCUSSION 1. Capital Improvement Plan Review ............................................... Pg 2 2. Beautification Tour Review......................................................... Pg 25 D. PUBLIC COMMENTS (limited to three (3) minutes per speaker) E. ADJOURNMENT Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the link below to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OSFKUqMoSFveo3ipxR5oJA The agenda and agenda items are posted on the City's website at www.kenai.city. Copies of the agenda items are available at the City Clerk's Office or outside of Council Chambers prior to the meeting. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Director at 907-283-8262 for additional details. **COMMISSIONERS, PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING** Beautification Commission Page 1 of 1 September 09, 2025 Fil L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Chair Douthit and Beautification Commission Members FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: August 21, 2025 SUBJECT: Capital Project Review Capital Projects usually exceed $35,000. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is an example of a capital project the Administration is working on. The current General Fund plan for FY26— FY30 is attached. Approved items from FY25, such as the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Tractor replacement, are no longer included. This memo aims to inform the Commission of the current plan and review the project priorities for the FY27—FY31 plan. At this time, there are no beautification -specific capital projects included in the plan. However, the department is actively working on current projects that do not constitute capital projects. These include the Leif Hansen Memorial Park fountain remodel, light pole decor, and mural placement around the City. The Department is seeking the recommendation of the Commission on project priority, and this discussion item will be voted on at the next meeting to bring forward to Council. 0 Project name FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 Tractor Replacement $70,000 Beaver Creek Replace Pavilion $50,000 Relocation of Parks and Rec to Daubenspeck $3,000,000 Old Town Playground Equipment Replacement $1,635,000 Multipurpose Facility roof design $75,000 Drop Curtin for Kenai Rec Center $40,000 Page 2 of 2 C 0 J. The City of Kenai I www.kenai.city F-3] KENAI The Best Place To ALASKA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FISCAL YEARS 2026 - 2030 CITY OF KENAI TERRY EUBANK LEE FPEY CITY HALL CITY MANAGER PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 210 FIDALGO AVENUE TEUBANK@KENAI.CITY LFPEY@KENAI.CITY KENAI, AK 99611 907-283-8223 907-283-8236 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 INTRODUCTION Page 5 AIRPORT FUND Page 12 GENERAL FUND Page 25 WATER & SEWER FUND Page 36 SENIOR CITIZENS FUND Page 39 CONGREGATE HOUSING FUND Page 42 PERSONAL USE FISHERY FUND Page TBD APPENDIX A— CAPITAL PROJECT SCHEDULE (INCLUDES PREVIOUSLY FUNDED PROJECTS AND FY26 PROPOSED PROJECTS) 2 INTRODUCTION The Public Works Department develops the City of Kenai's Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in coordination with other City departments, Administration, Boards, Commissions, and the City Council for the purpose of long- range capital improvement planning and budgeting. A capital improvement project is typically a one-time expenditure in excess of $35,000 that has a useful life exceeding one year or is a major project for long-range planning or development. Projects included in the plan are generally current needs or anticipated future needs for items nearing the end of their useful life. The CIP is divided into six parts based on the City Fund from which the project would be funded. These include the Airport Fund, General Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, Senior Citizens Fund, Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund, and Personal Use Fishery Fund. Projects are not listed in priority order for each Fund by fiscal year. Active projects funded in prior years are not included in the plan unless additional capital funding is needed to fund another phase of the project. Projects identified in the CIP are included for planning purposes and to recognize a need. Not all projects receive the necessary funding to accomplish them in a projected year, which is why the list is updated annually. Many projects are dependent on non -City funding sources, which the City can expect to seek but are not guaranteed to receive. The availability of outside funds can vary with local, state, and federal economies. The list may change significantly from year to year as needs, priorities, local funding, and availability of outside funding changes. GENERAL FUND FY2026 Wildwood Drive Rehabilitation TotalAW Project1 $1,480,000 Grant $1,200,000 Note 1 2 Aliak Stormwater and Paving Repair - Construction $600,000 See Note 2 $600,000 3 Streets Condition Assessment $100,000 $100,000 4 GIS Stormwater, Lighting, and Road Mapping Improvements $50,000 $50,000 5 Downtown Asphalt Crack Sealing $200,000 See Note 2 $200,000 6 Road Improvements and Repairs $1,150,000 $1,000,000 $150,000 7 Parking Lot Sealcoating and Repairs $300,000 $300,000 8 Flight Services RTU Replacements $400,000 $400,000 9 Beaver Creek Pavilion Replacement $50,000 $50,000 10 Tractor Replacement $70,000 $70,000 11 City Hall Improvements - Design $75,000 $75,000 Totals $4,475,000 $2,200,000 $1,995,000 FY2027 OrrojemaTotalProject12 1 Old Town Park Reconstruction $1,635,000 Grant $1,000,000 $635,000 13 Gymnasium Drop Curtain Addition $40,000 $40,000 14 City Hall Improvements - Construction $800,000 $640,000 $160,000 15 Gravel Road Improvements $200,000 $200,000 16 Stormwater Improvements $240,000 $240,000 17 Asphalt Roadway Improvements Phase I - Design $150,000 $150,000 Totals $3,065,000 $1,640,000 $1,425,000 12 FY2028 No Project Name TotalProject18 Grant Asphalt Roadway Improvements Phase I — Construction $1,500,000 $1,350,000 $150,000 19 Asphalt Roadway Improvements Phase 11— Design $150,000 See Note 3 $150,000 20 Relocation of Parks & Rec to Daubenspeck — Design $150,000 $150,000 21 Multipurpose Facility Roof Replacement — Design $75,000 $75,000 Totals $1,875,000 $1,350,000 $525,000 FY2029 No Project Name TotalProject22 Grant Relocation of Parks & Rec to Daubenspeck — Construction $3,000,000 $2,400,000 $600,000 23 Multipurpose Facility Roof —Construction $850,000 $680,000 $170,000 24 Asphalt Roadway Improvements Phase II — Construction $1,500,000 $1,350,000 $150,000 25 Senior Housing Feasability Study $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 Totals $5,650,000 $4,630,000 $1,020,000 FY2030 Note 1: The City has completed design work for the Wildwood Drive project and has $280,000 already appropriated to this project. No new local funds are needed. Note 2: The City intends to seek grant funds for Citywide Roadway Improvements. If successful in obtaining funding, these projects may be supplemented with this funding if needed. Note 3: The City intends to seek grant funds for Asphalt Roadway Improvements. Design of the Phase II Improvements may be supplemented with grant funds if needed. 13 GENERAL FUND PROJECTS WILDWOOD DRIVE REHABILITATION Department: Public Works Total Project Cost: $1,480,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Infrastructure Funding Source(s): State Grant / General Fund Potential Grant Identified: State Grant Operating Budget Impact: Decrease COST: $1,480,000 Details: This project will rehabilitate Wildwood Drive from the Kenai Spur Highway to the entrance of the Wildwood Drive Correctional Facility. The roadway is severely deteriorated. The State of Alaska Department of Corrections is the primary user of the roadway. Designs for the project are 95% complete, and approximately $280,000 in local funding is available from previous appropriations for this project. Project activity will include design completion, right of way acquisition, and construction. ALIAK STORM WATER & PAVING REPAIR — CONSTRUCTION Department: Public Works Total Project Cost: $600,000 Project Phased: Yes Project Type: Infrastructure Funding Source(s): General Fund Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: Decrease EA WV2027 2028 2029 2030 • .11 111 Details: This project will address a failed stormwater line on Aliak Dr. between Candlelight Dr. and Highbush Ln. The galvanized piping has collapsed in several locations, which causes the occasional sinkhole to surface after significant runoff. This project will require the removal of sections of the roadway and the replacement of existing stormwater piping with new ones or removal of piping and installation of infiltration basins, followed by resurfacing the roadway. 14 GENERAL FUND PROJECTS STREETS CONDITION ASSESSMENT Department: Public Works Total Project Cost: $100,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Planning Funding Source(s): General Fund Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: No Effect . 1 COST: $100,000 Details: This project will assess all the asphalt roads the City of Kenai maintains. The condition ratings collected from this assessment will be used to develop a priority list for replacing and maintaining asphalt roadways. GIS STORMWATER, LIGHTING, AND ROAD MAPPING IMPROVEMENTS Department: Public Works Total Project Cost: $50,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Information Technology Funding Source(s): General Fund Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: No Effect ` 2027 2028 Details: Funding to be used as part of a project with Water and Sewer funding to update and import new information into our GIS system. The goal is to include underground stormwater piping and street light wiring. GENERAL FUND PROJECTS DOWNTOWN ASPHALT CRACK SEALING Department: Public Works Total Project Cost: $200,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Infrastructure Funding Source(s): General Fund Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: Decrease COST: $200,000 Details: The project will use asphalt mastic to seal the wide gaps that are unraveling between paving joints on downtown roads. Priorities will be Willow and Main. The product is similar to crack sealing but creates a better bond with the existing asphalt to minimize water intrusion. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS Department: Public Works Total Project Cost: $1,150,000 Project Phased: Yes Project Type: Infrastructure Funding Source(s): State Grant / General Fund Potential Grant Identified: State Grant Operating Budget Impact: Decrease COST: $1,150,000 Details: General funding for roadway improvements to supplement active projects as needed and repair major deficiencies. Grant funds would be used start design and construction improvements to roads identified in the Streets Assessment. If no grant funds are obtained, local funds will be used to cap gravel roads to improve driving surfaces and drainage. 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" I COST: $50,0100 Details: Construct a new pavilion at Beaver Creek Park located just off the Spur Highway on Parkside Dr. This will be a wood frame structure consistent with other similar structures within the City. TRACTOR REPLACEMENT Department: Parks & Recreation Total Project Cost: $70,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Equipment Funding Source(s): General Fund Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: No Effect i COST: $70,000 Details: This project will replace aging equipment with new equipment. A tractor and various attachments, including a wide area mower deck and snow removal components, are anticipated. Price will also include purchase of a trailer to haul equipment around City. Equipment is planned for year-round use. 18 13 GENERAL FUND PROJECTS CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS Department: Public Works Total Project Cost: $875,000 Project Phased: Yes Project Type: Building Improvement Funding Source(s): Grant / General Fund Potential Grant Identified: State Capital Project Submission and Federal Grants to be Identified Operating Budget Impact: Decrease Details: This project will replace the 40+ year -old exterior doors, windows, exterior siding, and mechanical ventilation systems. Remodel of interior portions of the building may also occur as the scope is developed through the design phase. OLD TOWN PLAYGROUND RECONSTRUCTION Department: Parks and Recreationol--------- -, -- Total Project Cost: $1,635,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Parks & Recreation i q Funding Source(s): Grant / General Fund Potential Grant Identified: State Capital Project 400. Submission and Federal Grants to Be Identified _ Operating Budget Impact: No Effect oaK !•°E - :0. pip Tpw� Park Reeens[niellen Details: This project will replace aging equipment at the park on Peninsula Avenue, adjacent to the Fine Arts Center in Old Town, a popular destination for visitors and locals. Located near the Visitor's Center and several large housing complexes, the park serves as a key recreational space for families and children. Preliminary meetings with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, Salamatof Native Association, and other community members emphasized accessibility, the Native Youth Olympic Court, art, and Kenai culture as focal points of the design and layout of the park. 19 14 GENERAL FUND PROJECTS GYMNASIUM DROP CURTAIN ADDITION Department: Parks & Recreation Total Project Cost: $40,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Building Improvement Funding Source(s): General Fund Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: No Effect Details: A drop curtain in the Kenai Recreation Center Gymnasium will be added to divide the space into two usable areas. STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS Department: Public Works Total Project Cost: $240,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Infrastructure Funding Source(s): General Fund Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: Decrease Details: This project will allow Public Works to continue addressing stormwater runoff, culvert, and catch basin issues as they deteriorate throughout the City. 20 15 GENERAL FUND PROJECTS GRAVEL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS Department: Public Works Total Project Cost: $200,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Infrastructure Funding Source(s): General Fund Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: Decrease YEAR: 2027 it 2028M 2029 • Details: Funding will be used to continue capping gravel roads in the City to improve the driving surface and improve drainage. ASPHALT ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS Department: Public Works Total Project Cost: $3,300,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Infrastructure r Funding Source(s): State Grants / General Fund Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: Decrease Details: Projects to design and seek grant funds for asphalt roadways in the City. Priority lists to be determined from asphalt assessments and designs to be completed to determine costs and seek grant funds to complete projects. 21 F16 GENERAL FUND PROJECTS RELOCATION OF PARKS & REC TO DAUBENSPECK Department: Parks and Recreation Total Project Cost: $3,150,000 Project Phased: Yes Project Type: Building Funding Source(s): Grant / General Fund Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: Increase COST: $150,000 $3,000,000 Details: This project will relocate Park & Rec facilities from their current location at 332 Airport Way to 550 Daubenspeck where the Streets, Shop, and Building Maintenance division currently resides. A new building including garage and office space shall be provided. MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY ROOF Department: Public Works Total Project Cost: $925,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Building Maintenance Funding Source(s): General Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: Decrease Details: The Multipurpose facility was constructed in 1999. This project will replace the roof at the expected end of life. 22 F17 GENERAL FUND PROJECTS SENIOR HOUSING FEASABILITY STUDY Department: Public Works Total Project Cost: $300,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Planning Funding Source(s): General Fund Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: None Details: Feasability Study to investigate the need for additional senior housing in our community and the costs associated with the City of Kenai constructing and operating additional senior housing. MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY REFRIGERATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT Department: Parks & Recreation Total Project Cost: $500,000 Project Phased: No Project Type: Building Maintenance Funding Source(s): General Fund Potential Grant Identified: None Operating Budget Impact: Decrease COST: $500,000 Details: The refrigeration system for maintaining the ice rink during the winter is nearing the end of life. Options are being reviewed for replacement in the future. 23 18 Blank 24 19 1 PERSONAL USE FISHERY FUND FY2026 FY2027 PON Grant City Funding Project Name snow Total Project Cost Funding Nothing Currently Planned FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 Grant City Funding roject Name otal Project Cost Funding :�Nothing Currently Pl-• TotalhL . - Personal Use Fishery Fund FY2026-2030 Grand Total 42 20 Blank 43 21 APPENDIX A - CAPITAL PROJECT SCHEDULE (INCLUDES PREVIOUSLY FUNDED PROJECTS AND FY26 PROPOSED PROJECTS) 44 22 FY26 Project Schedule r i FY-2025 FY-2026 Project Cycle FY-2025-2026 1-25 F-25 M-25 A-25 M-25 J-25 1-25 A-25 S-25 0-25 N-25 D-25 J-26 F-26 M-26 A-26 M-26 J-26 Projects Airport Fund :Ktmim�w W-T Airport Operations Boiler & Controls Replacement 2021 Construction Grant Closeout KMA Runway Rehabilitation 2021 Design IT Construction KMA Airfield Marking, Crack Sealing, Sealcoat 2023 Design ITB Construction Grant Closeout Terminal Surveillance Camera/Ops Access 2023 RFP Design/Construction Airport Master Plan Phase 1 & 2 2023 Design Phase 1 Design Phase 2 Perimeter Fenceline Improvements 2025 Design Construction Acquire ARFF Vehicle 2025 Procurement/Ordering IL I Contract Rehabilitate Taxiway 2026 Design Animal Control Building Roof Replacement 2026 RFP Design ITB Construction General Fund General Government Bluff Stabilization Project - Mulityear 2015 Construction Closeout Cemetery Expansion Phase 1 2019 RFP Design ITB Construction Cemetery Expansion Phase 2 2022 Public Safety Repair Underground Water Tank 2023 On Hold for Public Safety Building Assessment Community Wildfire Protection Mitigation Phase 2/3 2024 Construction - Phase 2 ITB Construction - Phase 3 Fire Department Flooring Replacement 2024 On Hold for Public Safety Building Assessment Emergency Services Facility Improvement 2025 RFP Assessment Apply for Grants/Schematic Design Public Works Bridge Access Pedestrian Path 2020 On Hold awaiting DOT Funding Wildwood Drive Rehabilitation 2021 On Hold Seeking Grant Funds Kenai City Hall HVAC Unit 2021 On Hold to Design City Hall Improvements Inlet Woods Storm Drain Repairs 2021 ITB Construction Facility Assessments Phase 2 2023 Being Re-evaluated - May be incorportated in Architectural RFP Elevator Assessment 2024 On Hold to Design City Hall Improvements Aliak Storm Water & Paving Repair Design 2024 RFP Design ITB Construction Public Mainwalk Replacements & ADA Ramps 2025 On Hold Pending Street Assessment Street Lighting Improvements 2025 RFP Assessment/Design ITB I Construction Streets Assessment 2026 RFP Assessment GIS Mapping Improvements 2026 1 RFP Design Downtown Asphalt Crack Sealing 2026 ITB Construction Road Improvements and Repairs 2026 Grant Dependent Parking Lot Sealcoating and Repairs 2026 ITB Construction Flight Services RTU Replacements 2026 RFP Design ITB Construction City Hall Improvements - Design 2026 RFP Design Seek Funding Parks, Recreation & Cultural Softball Field Shelters/Dugouts Replacement 2023 ITB Construction Slash Disposal Site 2023 Ongoing throughout CWPP projects Municipal Park Shelter #3 Replacement 2023 Design ITB Construction Tractor Replacement 2026 Procurement 45 23 FY26 Project Schedule r i FY-2025 FY-2026 Project Cycle FY-2025-2026 1-25 F-25 M-25 A-25 M-25 J-25 1-25 A-25 S-25 0-25 N-25 D-25 1-26 F-26 M-26 A-26 M-26 J 26 Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2025 RFP Master Planning Tractor Replacement Procurement Beaver Creek Pavilion Replacement ITB Construction 7 Water & Sewer Fund Water & Sewer Renovations 621 Lift Station Upgrades 2012 MP 13 Lift Station Design ITB Construction MP 14 Lift Station Lawton Drive Lift Station WTP Pump House Construction 2023 Design ITB Construction Cemetery Creek Culvert 2024 Applying for Grant Broad Street Lift Station Renovation 2025 Design ITB Construction Disinfectant Generation Equipment - Design 2026 RFP I Design Seek Grant Funding GIS Mapping Improvements 2026 RFP Design WTP Fencing Improvements 2026 Grant Dependent Trading Bay Road Sewer Insulation 2026 ITB Construction Waste Water Renovations 625 Digester Blower Replacement and Building 2021 Design ITB Construction Electronic Gate and Controls 2023 On Hold - Applying for Grant WWTP Fencing Improvements 2026 Grant Dependent Senior Center Fund EAiN Senior Center Front Door Modifications 2022 RFP Design Construction Senior Center Canopy Roof Repair 2025 Congregate Housing Fund Vintage Kitchen/Bathroom Remodel 2023 RFP Design Construction Elevator Maintenance 2024 ITB Construction Vintage Point Floors 2 & 3 Hallway Carpet Replacement 2025 ITB Construction Exterior Door Replacements 2025 RFP Design Construction PU Fishery Fund Personal Use Fishery Float Replacements 2023 ITB Construction Boat Ramp Concrete Repairs 21 ITB Construction F24 46 L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Chair Douthit and Beautification Commission Members FROM: Tyler Best, Kenai Parks and Rec Director DATE: September 2, 2025 SUBJECT: Beatification Tour Review The Beautification Commission recently conducted a tour of several City locations to review current beautification efforts and discuss opportunities for improvement. Stops included City Hall, the Library, Erik Hansen Scout Park, and Leif Hansen Memorial Park. During the tour, Commissioners shared observations about what they liked, what could be improved, and ideas for potential additions. One specific recommendation raised was to decorate the flower planters in a style similar to what is seen in Girdwood. Suggestions like this are welcome, as the purpose of the tour was to have a roundtable discussion and gather a wide range of perspectives. A successful example from last year illustrates the value of such discussions: community feedback led to the addition of a "Night Sky" feature, which was very well received. The feedback from this tour will help guide the Commission's priorities and recommendations moving forward. F25]