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*� Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
March 04, 2026 — 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
I 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
KENAwww.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. Street Condition Assessment, Tyler Rossow, PE and Daniel Dahms, PE with TR Consulting
Services.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker,
twenty (20) minutes aggregated)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 3505-2026 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General
Fund — Buildings Department Computer Software, for the Purchase of Permitting Software.
(Administration)
Ordinance No. 3506-2026 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the American Library
Association for the Kenai Community Library's Participation in the Digital Pathways: Online
Health Literacy Programming for Adults Initiative. (Administration) [KMC 1.15.070(d)]
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
Ordinance No. 3507-2026 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations for Consulting
Services to Evaluate Natural Gas Storage Opportunities on Kenai Municipal Airport Lands.
(Administration) [KMC 1.15.070(d)]
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
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4. Resolution No. 2026-14 - Amending the City's Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees to Allow
for Reduced or Eliminated Plan Review Fees for Successive Identical Structures.
(Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of February 18, 2026. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Rainbow River Lodge Aviation, LLC for Aviation
Related Activities at Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
3. *Action/Approval - Approving the Grant of a Temporary Easement to the State of Alaska for
the Bridge Access Road Pavement Preservation Project. (Administration)
4. *Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayor Nomination for a Partial Term Appointment of
Caroline Karpik as Student Representative to the Council on Aging Commission. (Knackstedt)
5. *Action/Approval - Non -Objection to the Transfer of Ownership of a Retail Marijuana Store
from Transferor Cook Inlet Cannabis Co, LLC, to Transferee Straight Street Investments, LLC
DBA East RIP - License No. 13382.
6. *Ordinance No. 3508-2026 - Accepting and Appropriating Donations to the Kenai Community
Library for Library Materials, Equipment, and Programming. (Administration)
7. Action/Approval - Workplan 2026 Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)
8. Discussion/Action - Alaska Children's Institute for the Performing Arts dba Triumvirate Theater
Parking and Landscaping Matching Grant Request. (Administration)
9. Discussion/Action - Inviting Council Participation in External Auditor Evaluation Committee.
(Administration)
10. Discussion/Action - Rescheduling the April 15, 2026 City Council Meeting. (Knackstedt)
11. Discussion - Scheduling Council Employee Evaluations. (Knackstedt)
I. COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
2. Airport Commission
3. Parks and Recreation Commission
4. Planning and Zoning Commission
5. Beautification Commission
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
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L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 at 907-283-8231.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to
register:
https:Hus02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/15RufdWkTKYhK21HCamKiw
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KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3505-2026
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Sponsored by: Administration
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL
FUND — BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT COMPUTER SOFTWARE, FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PERMITTING SOFTWARE.
WHEREAS, the Buildings Department previously budgeted $15,000 for purchase of Building Permit
Software; and,
WHEREAS, additional funding is needed to purchase and implement a building permit software solution;
and,
WHEREAS, the software solution will be utilized by multiple departments across the City to transition
permitting from paper to electronic; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to appropriate an additional $35,000 for Building Permit
Software.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That estimated revenues and appropriations in the General Fund — Buildings Department
are hereby increased as follows:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance $35,000
Increase Appropriations:
Buildings — Computer Software $35,000
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
immediately upon enactment.
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ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 4T" DAY OF MARCH, 2026.
ATTEST:
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: J&
Henry H. Knackstedt, Mayor
Introduced
Enacted:
Effective:
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February 18, 2026
March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
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KENAI
City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Lee Frey, Public Works Director
DATE: February 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3505-2026 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the General Fund — Buildings Department Computer
Software, for the Purchase of Permitting Software.
The Buildings Department has previously budgeted $15,000 for purchase of Building Permit
Software to move the permit process to being fully electronic. Through review of several vendors
solutions, it has been determined that additional funds are needed for the purchase and
implementation of a software package. We request an additional appropriation of $35,000 to fully
fund the purchase and implementation of permitting software. Recommendation of a vendor is
anticipated soon with the onboarding of our new Building Official. This software is expected to be
utilized by Finance, Utilities, Planning & Zoning, Streets and the City Clerk for permitting and
licensing needs. Annual licensing and maintenance costs for the software is planned to be
incorporated into future operational budgets.
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KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3506-2026
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Sponsored by: Administration
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A GRANT FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY
ASSOCIATION FOR THE KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE DIGITAL
PATHWAYS: ONLINE HEALTH LITERACY PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS INITIATIVE.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Community Library is one of 12 libraries nationwide selected to participate in the
American Library Association (ALA) Digital Pathways Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults
initiative; and,
WHEREAS, the ALA Digital Pathways Online Health Literacy Programming is a pilot program offered by
the American Library Association and supported by United Healthcare; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of this incentive program is to expand online health literacy learning
opportunities to reduce disparities in healthcare access in our community and foster engagement in
personal health management; and,
WHEREAS, the library will offer instructor -led training focused on accessing health information online;
and,
WHEREAS, funds from this incentive program will be used to purchase health and digital literacy
materials, computer equipment and supplies, access to an online learning platform, and promotional
materials; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(d) the City may introduce and finally pass on the same day, an
ordinance making, repealing, transferring or otherwise changing an appropriation; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai and the Kenai Community Library to appropriate
these grant funds for the purpose intended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $8,000 and to
execute grant agreements and to expend the grant funds to fulfill the purpose and intent of this Ordinance.
Section 2. That estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues —
Library —Grants $8. 000
Increase Appropriations
Library —Operating and Repair Supplies $ 580
Library —Small Tools 4,420
Library —Computer Software 2,000
Library —Books 11000
$8. 000
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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.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 4T" DAY OF MARCH, 2026.
ATTEST:
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
Henry H. Knackstedt, Mayor
Introduced:
Enacted:
Effective:
March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
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KENAI
City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Katja Wolfe, Library Director
FROM: Hannah Meyer, Assistant to the Library Director
DATE: February 24, 2026
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3506-2026 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the
American Library Association for the Kenai Community Library's
Participation in the Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming
for Adults Initiative.
The Kenai Community Library was selected as one of only 12 libraries nationwide through a
competitive application process to participate in the ALA Digital Pathways Online Health Literacy
Programming pilot, an education initiative created to reduce disparities in access to healthcare
and health information and foster engagement in personal health management.
Through this initiative, we will offer instructor -led training focused on accessing health information
online. We are planning to offer programming specifically geared to the needs of our senior
residents. Funds from this grant will be used to purchase health and digital literacy materials,
computer equipment and supplies, access to an online learning platform, and promotional
materials.
Notification was received on February 17, 2026 that the Kenai Library has been selected to
participate in this pilot program, with an acceptance form submission deadline of March 5, 2026.
Pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(d), same -day introduction and passage of the ordinance is requested
in order to meet that deadline.
Your consideration is appreciated.
KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3507-2026
Sponsored by: Administration
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES TO EVALUATE NATURAL GAS STORAGE OPPORTUNITIES ON KENAI
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT LANDS.
WHEREAS, the City seeks to evaluate the potential for leasing land for natural gas storage, including
possible use of pore space in depleted reservoirs held by the City for the benefit of the Airport; and,
WHEREAS, specialized technical expertise is required to assess such opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, the Administration proposes entering into a professional services agreement for consulting
services not to exceed $30,000; and,
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code 7.15 authorizes the City Manager to purchase professional and
contractual services costing less than $35,000; and,
WHEREAS, insufficient funds are available in the Airport's FY26 Budget necessitating the need for
supplemental funding; and,
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the Airport Fund for this purpose; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(d) the City may introduce and finally pass on the same day, an
ordinance making, repealing, transferring or otherwise changing an appropriation; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai and the Kenai Municipal Airport to authorize and
fund these consulting services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Airport Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues —
Appropriation of Fund Balance $30,000
Increase Appropriations —
Other Buildings and Areas — Professional Services
$30,000
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
immediately upon enactment.
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ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 4T" DAY OF MARCH, 2026.
ATTEST:
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
Henry H. Knackstedt, Mayor
Introduced:
Enacted:
Effective:
March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
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KENAI
City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
FROM: Terry Eubank, City Manager
DATE: February 24, 2026
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3507-2026 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations for Consulting Services to Evaluate Natural Gas
Storage Opportunities on Kenai Municipal Airport Lands
The City has received two lease applications for surface lands and subsurface pore space on
lands held by the City for the benefit of the Airport.
Evaluation of these applications involves technical and economic considerations related to natural
gas production, storage feasibility, subsurface rights, and long-term land use implications.
Specialized consulting expertise is necessary to ensure the Council has the information needed
to determine the best path forward for the City.
KMC 1.15.070 generally requires two readings of an ordinance, except for appropriations.
Because this Ordinance appropriates funding, it may be adopted at one meeting by unanimous
consent of the Council Members present, provided the public is given an opportunity to be heard
prior to final passage.
Timely acquisition of consulting services is necessary as this project moves forward.
Adopting the ordinance at one meeting will allow the City to promptly engage professional
expertise to assist the City moving forward.
Thank you for your consideration.
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KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14
Sponsored by: Administration
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S SCHEDULE OF RATES, CHARGES AND FEES TO ALLOW
FOR REDUCED OR ELIMINATED PLAN REVIEW FEES FOR SUCCESSIVE IDENTICAL
STRUCTURES.
WHEREAS, the City's Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees provides for a plan review fee of 65% of
the building permit fee for commercial structures; and,
WHEREAS, plan reviews are intended to ensure compliance with building codes, zoning requirements,
and other City codes to protect health, safety and welfare; and,
WHEREAS, if a developer is building multiple identical structures, and submits the plans for review at the
same time, the City's resources for reviewing successive identical structures is reduced or eliminated;
and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to allow for reduced or eliminated plan review fees for
successive identical structures submitted together.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City's Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees is hereby amended as follows:
Public Works and Capital Projects Fees
Building Permit Fees
Commercial Structures
4.05.030 Valuation $1.00 - $500.00
$23.50
Valuation $501.00 - $2,000.00 - Base
$23.50
Valuation $501.00 - $2,000.00 - Each additional $100.00, or
fraction thereof, over $500.00 including $2,000.00
$3.05
Valuation $2,001.00 - $25,000.00 - Base
$69.25
Valuation $2,001.00 - $25,000.00 - Each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof, over $2,000.00 including $25,000.00
$14.00
Valuation $25,001.00 - $50,000.00 - Base
$391.25
Valuation $25,001.00 - $50,000.00 - Each additional $1,000.00,
or fraction thereof, over $25,000.00 including $50,000.00
$10.10
Valuation $50,001.00 - $100,000.00 - Base
$643.75
Valuation $50,001.00 - $100,000.00 - Each additional $1,000.00,
or fraction thereof, over $50,000.00 including $100,000.00
$7.00
Valuation $100,001.00 - $500,000.00 - Base
$993.75
Valuation $100,001.00 - $500,000.00 - Each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, over $100,000.00 including
$500,000.00
$5.60
Valuation $500,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 - Base
$3,233.75
Valuation $500,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 - Each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, over $500,000.00 including
$1,000,000.00
$4.75
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Valuation $1,000,001.00 and up - Base
Valuation $1,000,001.00 - and up - Each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof, over $1,000,000.00
Plan review fees shall be 65% of the Building Permit Fee
Calculation
Inspection outside of normal business hours - per hour (two-hour
minimum charge)
Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated - per hour
(two-hour minimum charge)
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or
revisions to plans - per hour (one -hour minimum charge)
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$5,608.75
$3.65
$47.00
$47.00
$47.00
Outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both Actual Cost
Plan Review fees may be waived or reduced for successive identical structures submitted together by
completing a Plan Review Waiver form. The Public Works Director has sole discretion to reduce or waive
plan review fees based on resources required by City for plan review of successive identical structures.
Section 3. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 4T" DAY OF MARCH, 2026.
Henry H. Knackstedt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:J&
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KENAI
City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Scott Bloom, City Attorney
DATE: February 25, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2026-14 - Amending the City's Schedule of Rates, Charges
and Fees to Allow for Reduced or Eliminated Plan Review Fees for
Successive Identical Structures.
The City's Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees provides for a plan review fee calculated at 65%
of the building permit fee for commercial structures. Plan reviews are intended to ensure
compliance with building codes, zoning requirements, and other City codes to protect public
health safety and welfare. In some cases, if a developer submits plans together for identical
structures the City is able to complete plan reviews for identical successive structures with greatly
reduced or eliminated resources. It is in the best interest of the City to pass this potential savings
on to the developers.
There are lots of variables involved in the amount of resources required for plan reviews of
identical structures, which will still require a site plan review for each structure as the location of
each structure is always unique, along with other potential factors requiring analysis. For this
reason, the proposed change to the fee schedule requires the attached form to be filled out
requesting reduced plan review fees for review and determination of appropriate reduced or
eliminated fees.
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/ City of Kenai 1210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 wwwlenai.city
Request for Waiver or Reduction of Plan Review Fees
Owners may request a waiver or reduction of Plan Review fees for Commercial Building Permits. Waiving
or reduction of fees is intended for identical structures being built that would not require additional plan
review by the Building Official. Architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings must
be the same, and only site plans may differ. To request a waiver or reduction of plan review fees, the Owner
must complete this form and submit it with the Building Permit Application for the identical structure(s).
Applications for the original structure and identical structures must all be submitted at the same time. Partial
fee waivers for similar structures will not be granted. For the identical structure(s), if a waiver or reduction
of plan review fees is granted, the fee will be reduced or waived based on estimated site plan review costs
and any other review needs by the City.
Information for new permit requesting waiver of fees:
Legal Description:
Street Address:
Information for the original permit of identical structure:
Legal Description:
Street Address:
Owner Name:
Email: Phone Number:
Mailing Address:
Signature:
Date:
Approved By:
Title:
Date:
Request for Waiver of Plan Review Fees Rev: 2.24.26
KENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING Page 17
FEBRUARY 18, 2026 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE MAYOR VICTORIA ASKIN, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on February 18, 2026, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Vice Mayor Askin called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Mayor Askin led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Victoria Askin, Vice Mayor Henry Knackstedt, Mayor (remote participation)
Sovala Kisena Deborah Sounart (remote participation)
Phil Daniel Glenese Pettey
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Bridget Grieme
Also in attendance were:
**Josh Bolling, Student Representative
Terry Eubank, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
David Swarner, Finance Director
Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
Lee Frey, Public Works Director
Kathy Romain, Senior Services Director
Dave Ross, Police Chief
Ryan Coleman, Police Sergeant
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Agenda and Consent Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Council Member Kisena MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Council Member Daniel
SECONDED the motion.
The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record.
Vice Mayor Askin opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items; there being no one
wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the council and
will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council
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member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered
in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report, Principal Assurance Practice Leader Joy Merriner, BDO USA,
LLP.
Ms. Merriner reported on the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Wrap-up Document providing an overview of the
executive summary; audit status; areas of significant risk; corrected and uncorrected misstatements; and
internal control over financial reporting. She also provided an overview of the Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report for Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, noting the assets, liabilities and net
position.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Project Homeless Connect 2026, LeeShore Center Executive Directory Cheri Smith.
Ms. Smith provided an overview of the 15th Annual Project Homeless Connect, noting there were 111
participants representing 241 household members; there were 43 vendors; nearly 70-percent of the
participants were unsheltered or temporarily housing with friends or family; and presented the historical
participation data over the last fifteen years.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 3504-2026 -Accepting and Appropriating an Increase in the Title III Grant
from the State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Senior and Disabilities
Services, for Nutrition, Transportation, and Support Services. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Kisena MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3504-2026. Council Member Daniel
SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Askin opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
A summary overview of the memorandum attached to Ordinance No. 3504-2026 was provided; and
clarification was provided that funding was expected to be sustained for the next two years.
VOTE:
YEA: Pettey, Kisena, Sounart, Knackstedt, Daniel, Askin
NAY: None
ABSENT: Grieme
"Student Representative Bolling: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
2. Resolution No. 2026-12 - Authorizing the Use of the Fleet Replacement Fund for the
Purchase of Two Ford Bronco SUVs Utilizing the State of Alaska Equipment Fleet
Contract. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Kisena MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2026-12. Council Member Daniel SECONDED
the motion.
Vice Mayor Askin opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
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It was reported there was an estimated six-month lead time for delivery.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION PASSED.
3. Resolution No. 2026-13 - Amending the City's Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees to
Add a Metered Pressed Septage Effluent Rate. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Kisena MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2026-13. Council Member Daniel SECONDED
the motion.
Vice Mayor Askin opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
A summary overview of the memorandum as attached to the Resolution No. 2026-13 was provided;
clarification was provided that the plant had sufficient permitted capacity to accept the additional flow and
the proposed fee would adequately cover the costs to the City.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of February 4, 2026. (City Clerk)
Approved by the consent agenda.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination for a Partial Term Appointment of Maeve
Spiegler to the Parks & Recreation Commission. (Knackstedt)
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. *Ordinance No. 3505-2026 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General
Fund — Buildings Department Computer Software, for the Purchase of Permitting Software.
(Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for March 4, 2026.
4. Action/Approval - Peninsula Oilers Baseball Club Special Use Permit for Use of the Challenger
Leaning Center to Temporarily House Players and Staff of Opposing Teams for the 2026 Alaska
Baseball League Season. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Kisena MOVED to approve the Special Use Permit to the Peninsula Oilers Baseball
Club. Council Member Daniel SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Askin opened the floor for public comment.
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Michael Tice, President of the Oilers Board addressed the Council noting that the return of baseball to
the Peninsula would more than likely not be possible without this assistance.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
Clarification was provided that the agreement would not interfere with potential use of the facility.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
5. Action/Approval - Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District Strategic Asset Partner
Designation (Pipeline to Pipeline Initiative). (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Kisena MOVED to approve the Strategic Asset Partner Designation. Council Member
Daniel SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Askin opened the floor for public comment.
Cassidi Cameron, Executive Director of the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District addressed
the Council regarding the benefits of becoming a strategic asset partner.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
There was discussion in supported of the partnership and that the partnership provided a tangible way to
engage with local organizations and addressed needs identified in the City's latest survey.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
6. Discussion/Action -Request for Council Direction to Prepare Legislation to Determine a Portion
of City Owned Land - Tract A, Woodland Subdivision Part 4 is No Longer Needed for a Public
Purpose.
Vice Mayor Askin opened the floor for public comment.
Elizabeth Cooper addressed the Council in support of bringing forward legislation to designate the land
as no longer needed for a public purpose; noting her home had a fence that encroaches onto City owned
land and she was interested in acquiring that portion of the land; the land was currently unavailable for
sale due to its designation; and although the sale would primarily benefit her, it would not negatively
impact the City.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
It was reported that the parcel was currently designated for Parks and Recreation; if the designation was
lifted, the sale would still require subdivision and appraisal; the administration recommended against
lifting the Parks and Recreation designation due to the limited public benefit; and noted concerns about
establishing a precedents and potential inconsistency with non -comparative sale criteria in code.
Clarification was provided regarding the next procedurals steps required; the fence was not constructed
by the City; and the fence encroachment was recognized when the resident inquired about reconstructing
the fence.
I. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
Vice Mayor Askin reported on the February 12, 2026 meeting, next meeting March 12, 2026.
2. Airport Commission
Vice Mayor Askin reported on the February 12, 2026 meeting, next meeting march 12, 2026.
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3. Parks and Recreation Commission
No report, next meeting March 5, 2026.
4. Planning and Zoning Commission
No report, next meeting February 25, 2026.
5. Beautification Commission
No report, next meeting April 14, 2026.
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Knackstedt reported on the following:
• Thanked Vice Mayor Askin for presiding during the meeting; the Administration and Public Works
Department for fixing the watermain leak; and the Airport and Streets Departments for snow
removal efforts.
• Congratulated the Finance Department for the clean audit.
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager - City Manager Eubank reported on the following:
• Staffing update: Airport Manager recruitment closed with 50 applicants; and currently active
recruitment for a Firefighter position.
• Meeting with Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board to review City survey results.
• Planning Director Buettner presented during the Chamber of Commerce, Small Business
Symposium.
• Receipt of an application for lease of land on Marathon Road for a gas storage facility; and
additional development applications were in progress.
• Capital Improvement Project priorities were being entered into the State CAPSIS and Federal
CDS programs by Public Works.
• The library was awarded an $8,000 grant for digital health literacy programming for adults.
• The City received approximately $180,000 from our healthcare provider as a result of lower
than projected claims.
• Updates to the right-of-way/road standards was underway.
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)
2. Council Comments
Student Representative Bolling reported on winter sports activities; the Student of the Month lunch hosted
by the culinary class; the upcoming drama department presentation of The Adams Family; and students
will be participating in the upcoming job shadow event.
Council Member Kisena congratulated the Finance Department for the audit, Maeve Spiegler for
appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the 10U AA KPHA and 14UA teams for their
wins; thanked Public Works for the prompt response to the watermain leak and staff for their midmonth
reports.
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Council Member Pettey thanked the Finance Department, Administration, and department heads for their
work.
Councilmember Daniel congratulated the 12U team for taking second place and reported he attended
the Small Business Symposium.
Councilmember Sounart thanked Vice Mayor Askin for attending the Airport Commission Meeting on her
behalf, and the Finance Department for their work on a successful 2025 audit.
Vice Mayor Askin reported attending the Small Business Symposium; thanked City staff and departments
for their hard work; and congratulated Student Representative Bolling on his appointment to the Alaska
School Advisory Board.
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None.
N. PENDING ITEMS - None.
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of February 18, 2026.
Michelle M. Saner, MMC
City Clerk
** The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive
session discussion. Advisory votes will not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes
will be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council
meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Mary Bondurant, Airport Manager, Interim
DATE: February 20, 2026
SUBJECT: Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Rainbow River Lodge Aviation,
LLC for Aviation Related Activities at Kenai Municipal Airport.
Chris Hartis of Rainbow River Lodge Aviation, LLC, is requesting to conduct a commercial
operation transporting patrons in and out of the float plane basin.
The term of the Permit shall be for five (5) months from June 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026,
or the closing date deemed necessary by Airport management due to icing in the water.
Mr. Hartis will provide the Airport with a Certificate of Insurance and payment of all fees prior to
the start of the operation.
Airport Commission reviewed the request at the February 12, 2026 meeting and voted
unanimously to recommend Council approval.
Does Council recommend the City Manager enter into a Special Use Permit with Rainbow River
Lodge Aviation, LLC?
Thank you for your consideration.
Attachment — Special Use Permit
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
The CITY OF KENAI (City) grants to Rainbow River Lodge Aviation, LLC (Permittee),
whose address is 415 E. Falls Dr., Alpine, UT 54004, a Special Use Permit to conduct
aeronautical and/or aviation -related activities at the Kenai Municipal Airport subject to the
requirements and the conditions set forth below.
1. Premises. Permittee shall have the right to use commercial float plane basin parking
spot ( ) as described in the attached Exhibit A for the uses identified in this Permit.
2. Term. The term of this Permit shall be for five months commencing on June 1, 2026
and ending on October 31, 2026, or the closing date deemed necessary by Airport
Management for weather conditions. Regardless of the date of signature, this Permit shall be
effective as of June 1, 2026.
3. Permit Fees. Permittee shall pay the following fees for the privileges extended to
Permittee under this Permit:
A. Permit: Permittee shall pay a seasonal fee plus applicable sales tax as follows:
June — October 2026 $300.00
Parking $25.00
B. Proximity Card for Gate Access: In addition to the general permit fee,
Permittee shall pay a deposit of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the use of each
proximity card issued to Permittee by City to allow for gate access to the Airport to
conduct the uses permitted hereunder. City shall refund this deposit to Permittee
when the card is returned to City. City may exercise a right of offset to apply the
deposit to any outstanding balance due to City from Permittee at the termination of
this Permit.
C. Other Fees: City may assess additional fees for aviation or aviation support
activities and uses not defined in this Permit. If a fee has not been established for
those activities or services, a fee will be established by the Airport Manager.
Payment shall be directed to City of Kenai, ATTN: Finance Department, 210 Fidalgo
Avenue, Kenai, AK 99611 and a courtesy notice of payment provided to Airport
Administration at 305 North Willow Street, Suite 200, Kenai, AK 99611. All permit fees
are payable in advance of each month unless otherwise provided. In the event of
delinquency, interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum, and penalty of ten percent
(10%) shall also be due (KMC 1.75.010). Interest shall accrue from the date due until the
date paid in full. Failure to timely make payments is grounds for termination of this Permit.
(See 122, Termination)
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4. Use. City authorizes Permittee's non-exclusive use of the Premises for the
following purposes):
Part 135 Commercial O eration with One Aircraft. NOTE: This pgrmif does not
ziararttee the exclusive use of the area identited in Exhibit A. City reserves the right to
re-asstn Permittee, 1g2on reasonable notice, to other areas as airport needs may require.
Permittee shall have the right of ingress and egress to the Airport using only designated
gate access locations (which may require a proximity card) for the use of the Premises.
This Permit, and any access rights allowed hereunder, are for Permittee's use only and may
not be transferred or assigned. All passengers will be transported to and from the aircraft
and be under escort at all times by the permittee.
Use of the Premises by Pennittee is subject to the reasonable administrative actions of the
City of Kenai for the protection and maintenance of the Premises and of adjacent and
contiguous lands or facilities and is further subject to the following conditions:
Permittee acknowledges that the use granted herein is subject to the Kenai Municip at Code
and municipal regulations governing the Kenai Municipal Airport and as those laws and
re ulations m v be amended from lime to time.
Solicitation of donations or operation of a business or other commercial enterprise not
contemplated by this Permit is prohibited without the written consent of City.
No person may repair an aircraft. aircraft engine, propeller, or apparatus in an area of the
AiMort other than that s ecificall - designated for that puMost by the Al[port Mang er or
designated representative. The Airport Manager or designated r resentative reserves the
right to designate reasonable areas where aircraft owners may perform services on their
own aircraft.
5. Airport Operations. Permittee shall ensure that the Permittee, its employees, and
guests, and anyone else acting by, on behalf of, or under the authority of Permittee on the
Airport, that perform any repairs or activities authorized under this Permit act in a manner
that ensures the safety of people and the Airport, the protection of public health and the
environment, and the safety and integrity of the Airport and any premises on the Airport.
Permittee shall employ qualified personnel and maintain equipment sufficient for the
purposes of this provision. The Permittee shall immediately notify City of any condition,
problem, malfunction, or other occurrence that threatens the safety of the Airport, the safety
of persons using the Airport, the public health or the environment, or the safety or integrity
of any premises on the Airport.
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5. Inspection. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and/or City shall have the
right and authority to inspect, at any time for any purpose whatsoever, the Premises as well
as any and all equipment used by the Pennittee under this Permit.
7. Coordination with Airport Management. Permittee shall abide by all reasonable
decisions and directives of the Airport Management regarding general use of the Airport
by Permittee germane to a commercial entity.
S. Radio Transmitting Equipment. Permittee shall discontinue the use of any
machine or device which interferes with any government -operated transmitter, receiver, or
navigation aid until the cause of the interference is eliminated.
9. Insuranee. Permittee shall secure and keep in force adequate insurance, as stated
below, to protect City and Permittee. Where specific limits are stated, the limits are the
minimum acceptable limits. If Permittee's insurance policy contains higher limits, City is
entitled to coverage to the extent of the higher limits.
A. Commercial General Liability insurance, including premises, all operations,
property damage, personal injury and death, broad -farm contractual, with a per -
occurrence limit of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit. The policy must
include an endorsement under which the insurer extends coverage to Permittee's fuel
handling activities. The policy must name the City as an additional insured.
B. Worker's compensation insurance with coverage for all employees engaged in
work under this Permit or at the Premises as required by AS 23.30.045. Permittee is
further responsible to provide worker's compensation insurance for any
subcontractor who directly or indirectly provides services to Permittee under this
Permit.
C. Commercial Automobile Coverage with not less than $1,000,000 combined
single limit per occurrence. This insurance must cover all owned, hired, and non -
owned motor vehicles the Permittee uses on the Airport. The policy must name the
City as an additional insured.
D. All insurance required must meet the following additional requirements:
i. All policies will be by a company/corporation currently rated '-'A-"' or
better by A.M. Best.
ii. Permittee shall submit to the City proof of continuous insurance
coverage in the form of insurance policies, certificates, endorsements,
or a combination thereof, and signed by a person authorized by the
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insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.
iii. Permittee shall request a waiver of subrogation against City from
Permittee's insurer and the waiver of subrogation, where possible,
shall be provided at no cost to City.
iv. Provide the City with notification at least thirty (30) days before any
termination, cancellation, or material change in insurance coverage of
any policy required hereunder.
V. Evidence of insurance coverage must be submitted to City by June 1,
2026. The effective date of the insurance shall be no later than June 1,
2026.
City may increase the amount or revise the type of required insurance on written demand
without requiring amendments to this Permit. City will base any increase or revision on
reasonable and justifiable grounds. Within two weeks of the written demand, Penmittee
shall submit to City evidence of insurance coverage that meets the requirements of the City.
10. Assumption of Risk. Permittee assumes full control and sole responsibility as
between Permittee and City for the activities of Permittee, its personnel, employees, and
persons acting on behalf of or under the authority of the Permittee anywhere on the Airport.
Permittee shall provide all proper safeguards and shall assume all risks incurred in its
activities on and access to the Kenai Municipal Airport and its exercise of the privileges
granted in this Permit.
11. Indemnity, Defend, and Hold Harmless Agreement. Permittee agrees to fully
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, the City of Kenai, its officers, agents, employees,
and volunteers from and against all actions, damages, costs, liability, claims, losses,
judgments, penalties, and expenses of every type and description, including any fees and/or
costs reasonably incurred by the City's staff attorneys and outside attorneys and any fees
and expenses incurred in enforcing this provision (hereafter collectively referred to as
"Liabilities"), to which any or all of them may be subjected, to the extent such Liabilities
are caused by or result from any negligent act or omission or willful misconduct of the
Permittee in connection with or arising from or out of Permittee's activities on or use of
the Premises, Permittee's access to the Kenai Municipal Airport, and/or Permittee's
exercise of the privileges granted in this Permit. This shall be a continuing obligation and
shall remain in effect after termination of this Permit.
12. Fuel Spill Prevention and Response Plan. Areas of the Apron have been seal coated
to protect asphalt from adverse effects of petroleum product spills. The City requires that
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Permittee provide adequate absorbent materials and tools available on the Premises and at the
airport in order to maintain a fuel spill and response capability. Permittee shall be liable for
any damage caused by and costs associated with any spill, the cleanup of any spill, or the
discharge of petroleum products or hazardous materials due to Perrnittee's use of the Apron
and/or use of the Airport.
Permittee shall provide to City an acceptable fuel spill prevention and response plan and
will maintain fuel spill and response capability. Permittee further agrees to have a copy of
the fuel spill prevention and response plan located in the Permittee's fuel dispensing
equipment at all times. Permittee must comply with the Airport's Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan as appropriate to Permittee's activities.
Permittee shall not store any personal property, solid waste, petroleum products, Hazardous
Material as defined by 14 CFR § 171.8, hazardous waste (ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or
toxic) or any hazardous substance on any portion of the Airport. Permittee is aware that
there are significant penalties for improperly disposing of the Hazardous Materials and
other waste and for submitting false information regarding Hazardous Materials, including
the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Permittee shall immediately remove the material in the event of spillage or dripping of
gasoline, oil, grease, or any other material which may be unsightly or detrimental to the
pavement or surface in or on any area of the Airport.
Permittee may not construct or install any above -ground or underground fuel storage tanks
or dispensing systems at the Airport.
No person shall smoke on an aircraft -parking ramp, inside an aircraft hangar, or within
fifty feet (50') of any aircraft fuel facility or fuel truck.
Permittee is subject to FAA Advisory Circular 150/5230-4 Aircraft Fuel Storage,
Handling, and Dispensing on Airports, the National Fire Protection Associations'
"Standard for Aircraft Fueling Servicing" in NFPA 407 (1996 version), and the current
version of the International Fire Codes. All inspections of fuel facilities, by City or other
regulating entities to which Permittee is subject, shall be conducted to assure compliance
with the fire safety practices listed in these referenced documents.
13. Hazardous Substances and Materials. Penmittee shall conform and be subject to
the requirements of 14 CFR § 139.321 regarding the handling and storage of hazardous
substances and materials.
14. No Discrimination. Permittee shall not discriminate against any person because of
the person's race, creed, color national origin, sex, age, or handicap. Permittee recognizes
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the right of City to take any action necessary to enforce this requirement of the Permit.
Permittee will furnish services provided under this Permit on a reasonable, and not unjustly
discriminatory, basis to all users of the Airport and shall charge reasonable, and not
unjustly discriminatory, prices for each product or service provided at the Airport.
15. Licenses and Permits. Permittee shall obtain and maintain all required federal,
state, and local licenses, certificates, and other documents required for its operations under
the Permit. Pennittee shall provide proof of compliance to City upon request by the City.
lb. Compliance with Law/Grant Assurances. This Permit, and Permittee's activities
conducted under this Permit, is subject to all executive orders, policies and operational
guidelines and all applicable requirements of federal, state, and City statutes, ordinances,
and regulations in effect during the term of this Permit. Further, Permittee shall comply
with all applicable requirements imposed on the Airport by federal law to ensure that the
Airport's eligibility for federal money or for participation in federal aviation programs is
not jeopardized. This Permit is subordinate to the City's grant assurances and federal
obligations.
17. No Exclusivity. The privileges granted under this Permit are not exclusive to
Permittee. City has the right to grant to others any right or privilege on the Airport.
18. Assignment. The privileges granted under this Permit are personal to Permittee and
may not be assigned by Permittee.
19. No Joint Venture. City shall not be construed or held to be a partner or joint
venturer of Permittee in the conduct of its business or activities on the Premises or
elsewhere at the Kenai Municipal Airport.
20. No Waiver. Failure to insist upon a strict compliance with the terms, conditions,
and requirements herein contained, or referred to, shall not constitute or be construed as a
waiver or relinquishment of the right to exercise such terms, conditions, or requirements.
21. Personality. Permittee shall remove any and all personal property, including all
vehicles, from the Premises at the termination of this Permit (or any renewal thereof).
Personal property placed or used upon the Premises will be removed and/or impounded by
the City, if not removed upon termination of this Permit and when so removed and/or
impounded, such property may be redeemed by the owner thereof only upon the payment
to the City of the costs of removal plus storage charges of $25.00 per day. The City of
Kenai is not responsible for any damage to or theft of any personality of Pem-ittee or of its
customers.
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22. Termination; Default. This Permit may be terminated by either patty hereto by
giving thirty (30) days advance written notice to the other party. City may terminate the
Permit immediately, or upon notice shorter than thirty (30) days, to protect public health
and safety or due to a failure of Permittee to comply with condition or term of this Permit
which failure remains uncured after notice by City to Permittee providing Permittee with a
reasonable time period under the circumstances to correct the violation or breach.
23. Landing Fees; Fee Schedule. Timely payment of landing fees and other required
Airport fees is a condition of this Permit and, as such, failure to timely pay landing and
other airport fees is grounds for termination. Without limiting the foregoing, Permittee
shall pay landing fees for aircraft landings as set out in the City's comprehensive schedule
of rates, charges and fees. Permittee shall make payment within thirty (30) days following
the end of each month and without demand or invoicing from City. Permittee shall also
provide Airport Administration with monthly certified gross take -off weight reports within
ten (10) days following the end of each month for landings for the preceding month.
Airport landing fees shall be paid at the Airport Administration Building, 305 North
Willow Street, Suite 200, Kenai, AK 99611.
24. Impoundment. At the discretion of the Airport Manager, City may impound any
aircraft parked on the Premises after termination of this Permit. Impoundment may be
accomplished by affixing a seal to the door of the aircraft or the moving of the aircraft for
impoundment purposes. Inconvenience or damage that may result from such movement
will be at the risk of Permittee. An impoundment fee plus a towage fee shall be charged
on each aircraft impounded. In addition, a daily storage fee shall be charged for each day
the aircraft remains impounded. Any impounded aircraft that is not redeemed within ninety
(90) days after impoundment shall be considered abandoned and shall be subject to sale at
public auction. Notice of any auction shall be published. Publication shall be in a
newspaper of general circulation in that area for at least once during each of three (3)
consecutive weeks not more than thirty (30) days nor less than seven (7) days before the
time of the auction.
25. Definitions. As used in this Permit, "Permittee" means Rainbow River Lodge
Aviation, LLC, and where the context reasonably indicates, its officers, agents, and
employees. "Airport" means the Kenai Municipal Airport.
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CITY OF KENAI
By:
Terry Eubank
City Manager
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Rainbow River Lodge Aviation, LLC
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Date
Chris Hartis
Permittee
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Date
TFUS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 2026, the foregoing
instrument was acknowledged before me by TERRY EUBANK, City Manager, of the City
of Kenai, an Alaska municipal corporation, on behalf of the City.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
STATE OF ALASKA }
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THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT }
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 2026, the foregoing
instrument was acknowledged before me by Chris Hartis, Permittee, on behalf of Rainbow
River Lodge Aviation, LLC.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
Approved as to Frnrn:
City Attorney
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Applicant Information
Vame of Applicant.
Chris Hartis on Behalf of Rainbow River Lodge Aviation LLC
Viailing Address:
415 E Three Falls Drive
City:
Alpine
State: I UT
Zip Code:
84004
phone Number(s):
Horne Phone: }
Work/ Message Phone:
--mail: (Optional)
Vame to Appear on Permit:
Rainbow River Lodge Aviation I.I.C.
Vlailing Address:
415 E Three Falls Drive
City:
Alpine
State: UT
Zip Code: 84004
'hone Number(s):
Horne Phone: ( j
Work/ Message Phone: ( S09) 994-8181
-mail: (Optional)
chrishartis@rainbowriverlodge.com
Type of Applicant: ❑ Individual (at least 18 years of age) ❑ Partnership ❑ Corporation ❑ Government
M Limited Liability Company (LLC) ❑ Other
Property
_egal or physical description of the property:
A parking spot on The Flaatplane Basin
Description of the proposed business or activity intended:
We would like to get a permit to commercially operate our floatplane part 135 operation with one plane out of the
Floatplane basin at FAEN.
s the area to be used in front of or immediately adjacent to any established business offering
:lie same or similar products or services upon a fixed location? DYES ❑ NQ
Nould the use under this permit interfere with other businesses through excessive noise,
.)dor, or other nuisances? ❑ YES IIANO
f you answered yes to any of the above questions, please explain:
There will be floatplanes departing the lake, but that is expected and reasonahie noise for an airport.
Nhat is the term requested (not to exceed one year)? June -October 2026
requested Starting Date: June 1st 2026
Signature:
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Date:
1/15/26
print Name:
Chris Hartis
Title:
Owner/Director of Operations
=or City Use Only: Date Application Fee Received:
3 General Fund 0 Airport Reserve Land City Council ActionfResolution:
:1 Airport Fund 0 Outside Airport Reserve Account Number:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
FROM: Scott Bloom, City Attorney
DATE: February 25, 2026
SUBJECT: Action/ Approval - Approving the Grant of a Temporary Easement to the
State of Alaska for the Bridge Access Road Pavement Preservation Project.
The State plans to resurface a portion of Bridge Access Road and needs to purchase temporary
use of a northeast portion of City property located at 1550 Bridge Access Road, at the intersection
of Boat Launch Road and Bridge Access Road. Because this is a federally funded project the
State has a specific process it must go through to obtain the temporary construction easement
from the City. City code provides that easements may be issued by the City Manager after
approval by the Council.'
Back up material from the State is provided for your reference.
Passage on the consent agenda will authorize the City Manager to issue a temporary easement
to the State of Alaska for a northeast portion of City property located at 1550 Bridge Access Road,
at the intersection of Boat Launch Road and Bridge Access Road and authorizing the City
manager to execute any agreements with the State of Alaska that may be necessary to
accomplish the same.
Your consideration is appreciated
' KMC 22.05.135
THE STATE Department of Transportation and
0AASK Public Facilities
DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES
GOVERNOR MIKE DVNLE"Y CENTRAL REGION RIGHT OF WAY
PO Box 196900
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900
Phone: 907.269.0700
Toll Free: 800.770.5263
TDD: 907.269.0473
TTY:800.770.8973
Fax: 907.269.0828
February 19, 2026
Lee Frey
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
Via email to lfrey@kenai.city
RE: Bridge Access Road Pavement Preservation, Project No. CFHWY00830, Parcel TCE-1
Dear Director Frey:
As you know, the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) plans to
resurface a portion of Bridge Access Road in Kenai from Kalifornsky Beach Road to Kenai Spur Highway.
This is a federally funded improvement project that may include digouts, addition of new layers of asphalt,
improvements to guardrail, drainage, and signalization, ADA improvements, lighting, signs, striping, and
bridge work.
DOT&PF needs to purchase temporary use of a northeast portion of the City's property 1550 Bridge Access
Road, at the intersection of Boat Launch Road and Bridge Access Road, to build this project. Fair market
rental value has been determined by waiver valuation to be $800.00 (waiver valuation enclosed). Please
consider this an offer to purchase temporary use of your property.
Offer:
As a State agency, DOT&PF is subject to specific laws and regulations. DOT&PF is required by Federal
law to offer no less than fair market value for private property and any improvements located thereon. The
various federal agencies refer to this as "one full fair price offer policy." The policy is intended to protect
and provide fairness to owners who may not voluntarily be in the market as sellers. These policies also
apply to City owned land. The enclosed brochure, "Acquiring Real Property for Federal and Federal -Aid
Programs and Projects" provides additional information about right of way acquisition procedures.
Keep Alaska Moving
The nature of this type of sale makes the process different than ordinary private transactions. In the private
market, voluntary sellers often ask for a price that is more than they expect to receive, and buyers routinely
offer less than they are eventually willing to pay. Instead, DOT&PF makes a full, fair price offer, rather
than a low offer with the expectation that the seller will make a counteroffer.
All the documents necessary to complete the purchase of your property are enclosed. They include:
Memorandum of Agreement. The Memorandum of Agreement expresses the terms of this transaction in
writing. Please sign and date the document where indicated.
Temporary Construction Easement. The Temporary Construction Easement is the written document that
will convey your parcel to DOT&PF. Please sign the document in the presence of a Notary Public.
Purchase Voucher. The Purchase Voucher is needed to order payment. Please sign and date the document
where indicated.
IRS Form W-9 & Sub W-9 Form. The Internal Revenue Service requires that we report sale proceeds. To
help us with that obligation, please include your Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number on
the forms and sign and date where indicated. A check cannot be issued without a Social Security Number
or Tax Identification Number.
If you wish to accept this offer, please sign the documents described above and return them to Alaska
Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, P.O. Box 196900, Anchorage, AK 99519-6900. If you
would like to discuss this offer, or ask other questions you may have, please contact me via email to
emma.koroseigalaska.gov to set up a call or meeting.
are outside the local calling area.
I look forward to working with you.
Sincerely, vv
Emma Korosei
Right of Way Agent
Enclosures:
You may also call toll free at 1-800-770-5263 if you
• Memorandum of Agreement
• Purchase Voucher
• IRS W-9 form
• State of Alaska — Substitute W-9 form
• Temporary Construction Easement
• Waiver Valuation
• Acquiring Real Property for Federal & Federal -Aid Projects Brochure
STATE OF ALASKA PROJECT NAME: KENAI BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD
0 &rvg DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION
PAVEMENT PRESERVATION
AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
STATE PROJECT #: CFHWY00830
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FEDERAL -AID PROJECT#: 0463021
" OFP1,1L EASEMENT
PARCEL #: TCE-'I
The GRANTOR, CITY OF KENAI, whose mailing address is 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
99611, for and in consideration of TEN DOLLARS, and other valuable consideration, in hand paid,
grants unto the GRANTEE, STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION &
PUBLIC FACILITIES (hereinafter DOT&PF), whose mailing address is P.O. Box 196900, Anchorage,
Alaska 99519-6900, its successors and assignees, an unrestricted temporary easement, over, and across
the following -described tract of land located in the State of Alaska:
That portion of Tract C, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 79-9, in the
Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska,
which lies adjacent to right-of-way lines of Alaska Project No. CFHWY00830, delineated as to said tract
of land on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof this instrument and designated as Parcel No.
TCE-1. Said parcel, containing 5,940 square feet, more or less, is hereby granted to the State of Alaska
for the purpose of providing a work area for activities associated with the Kenai Bridge Access Road
Pavement Preservation project.
The above -named Grantor hereby covenants with the State of Alaska that said Grantor has good title to
the above -described tract of land, and covenants that the DOT&PF shall have quiet and peaceable
possession and use thereof during the period of the Temporary Construction Easement (TCE). This TCE
is in effect for a period beginning the first day of construction on the property and ending two years later,
at which time this easement shall expire and be of no force and effect.
DATED this day of
CITY OF KENAI
By:
(Print Name) (Title)
20
Filed for Record at the Request of and Return to:
State of Alaska, DOT&PF
Attn: ROW Engineering
P.O. Box 196900
Anchorage, AK 99519-6900
State Business -No Charge
REGION: CENTRAL Kenai Bridge Access Road Pavement Preservation Parcel No. TCE-1
25A-R648 (Rev 09/01/06) Project Nos. CFHWY00830 / 0463021 Page 1
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GRANTOR
STATE OF ALASKA )
) ss
Third Judicial District )
On this day of , 20 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary
Public in and for the State of Alaska, personally appeared , the Grantor,
known to me to be the identical persons who executed the foregoing instrument and who acknowledged to
me that they signed the same freely and voluntarily, with full knowledge of its contents, for the uses and
purposes therein mentioned.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and
year above written.
[NOTARY SEAL]
Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska
My Commission Expires:
REGION: CENTRAL Kenai Bridge Access Road Pavement Preservation Parcel No. TCE-1
25A-R648 (Rev 09/01/06) Project Nos. CFHWY00830 / 0463021 Page 2
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, Grantee herein, acting by and through its
Commissioner, hereby accepts for public purposes the real property, or interest therein, described in this
instrument and consents to the recordation thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of
20
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
For the Commissioner
REGION: CENTRAL Kenai Bridge Access Road Pavement Preservation Parcel No. TCE-1
25A-R648 (Rev 09/01/06) Project Nos. CFHWY00830 / 0463021 Page 3
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KENAI
City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Henry H. Knackstedt, Mayor
DATE: February 18, 2026
SUBJECT: Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayor Nomination for a Partial Term
Appointment of Caroline Karpik as Student Representative to the Council on
Aging Commission.
One application was received from Kenai Central High School student Caroline Karpik for
appointment to the Council on Aging Commission and is attached for your consideration.
Ms. Karpik meets the requirements for appointment as Student Representative to City Council.
Mayor Knackstedt has requested Council Confirmation of the following appointment:
Caroline Karpik - Student Representative to Council on Aging
Term March 4, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Your consideration is appreciated.
Application for
City of Kenai Student Representative
City Cleric's Office Phone: 907-283-8246
KE
NAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue Fax:907-283-5d68 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Email: cityclerk@kenai.city
Commission or Council applying for, please select only one from the list below:
0 Airport Commission
❑ Beautification Commission
Cl City Council
■ Council on Aging Commission
Applicant Information:
Name: ro t nf- v r i
Mailing Address:
Residence Address:
Email Address:
❑ Harbor Commission
❑ Parks & Recreation Commission
0 Panning & Zoning Commission
Horne Phone:
Cell Phone:
Alt. Phone:
Grade Level: � - • c,
• Do you reside within the Kenai City Limits? M Yes 0 No
• Does your schedule permit you to attend required meetings? M Yes 0 No
• Are you a student in good standing at a School within Kenai City Limits? M Yes 0 No
School attending:CEnlial �1%o)-.i Sch00%
« Are you a member of a leadership group or student council of your school? M Yes 0 No
Identify your leadership group: SNdO\\ cOVnC►\
« If the Commission or Council you applied for is unavailable, would you be open to appointment
to a different one. If yes, please indicate which ones by listing one or more in the order of
preference for appointment.
1. 1 aMni Y+ I Zkn d ion t 1) 9
2— Qe��1�i�o��lCY1
4. Allr', orV
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3. Pa bc5 atld VC-T lTAa "I k 6.
"Complete Reverse Side"
City of Kenai Student Representative Application Page 1 of 2
'Provide a brief statement describing your interest in serving as student representative Pagea4
Commission or Council you are applying for.
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Parent or Legal Guardians -Approval
1, t?pwd parent or legal guardian of A tt I{6y,( understand that if
appointed as a student representative my child will be required to attend regular meeting of the commission or council
appointed to during the regular school year. I further understand that the merits of my child may be discussed in a public
forum during the appointment process and that the name of my child may be published in a newspaper or other media
outlet.
Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian: k�" Date: i /ZL lZ
School Administration Approval
I confirm that the applicant is a student in good standing at it C I"7 -� and that the
school administration fully supports this appointment. 4Print School Name
Signature of Principal:. Date:
Students Affidavit
I understand that this is a voluntary, appointed position to be selected by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council,
and requires regular attendance at regular meetings. I further understand that this application is public information and
the merits of my appointment may be discussed in a public forum. In addition, my name may be published in a
newspaper or other media outlets.
Signature of Applicant: ;60Date:
Resident of the City:
GMVes ❑-N❑
Student in good standing at a School in City Limits:
M('-Yes ❑-No
Obtained Parent or Legal Guardians Permission:
W-Yes ❑-Ne
Obtained School Administrations Permission:
7-'Y es 0-Na
City of Kenai Student Representative Application Page 2 of 2
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City o� Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 www.kenaixity
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
FROM: Shellie Saner, City Clerk
DATE: February 26, 2026
SUBJECT: Action/Approval - Non -Objection to the Transfer of Ownership of a Retail
Marijuana Store from Transferor Cook Inlet Cannabis Co, LLC, to Transferee
Straight Street Investments, LLC DBA East RIP - License No. 13382.
An application was submitted to the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) for the Transfer
of Ownership of the following establishment:
Transferor: Cook Inlet Cannabis Co, LLC
D/B/A: East RIP
Physical Address: 10767 Kenai Spur Hwy., Suite D
License Type: Retail Marijuana Store
License No. 13382
Transferee: Straight Street Investments, LLC
D/B/A: East RIP
Physical Address: 10767 Kenai Spur Hwy., Suite D
License Type: Retail Marijuana Store
License No. 13382
The administrative review of application has been completed in accordance with KMC 2.10.010
and it has been determined that the applicant has met all obligations to the City, as established
within City code. With the approval of Council, a letter of non -objection to the transfer of ownership
will be forwarded to AMCO and the applicant.
Your consideration is appreciated.
THE STATE
'ALASKA
GOVERNOR MIKE DUNLEAVY
January 20, 2026
Department of ComntPage 46
Community,
and Economic Development
ALCOHOL & MARIJUANA CONTROL OFFICE
550 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 1600
Anchorage, AK 99501
Main: 907.269.0350
City of Kenai/Kenai Peninsula Borough
VIAEmail:micheleturner@kpb.us;sessert@kpb.us;mmen kins@kpb.us;nscarlett@kpb.us;
mboehmler@kpb.us;rraidmae@kpb.us; slopez@kpb.us; bcarter@kpb.us; irasor@kpb.us; hmills@kpb.us;
cityclerk@kenai.city
License Number:
13382
License Type:
Retail Marijuana Store
Physical Address:
10767 Kenai Spur Hwy Suite D
Kenai, AK 99611
Transferor:
Cook Inlet Cannabis Co, LLC
Doing Business As:
East RIP (see ownership breakdown below)
Designated Licensee:
Ryan Tunseth
Phone Number:
-
Email Address:
Transferee:
Straight Street Investments, LLC
Doing Business As:
East Rip (see ownership breakdown below)
Designated Licensee:
Jacquelyn Skurkey
Phone Number:
-
Email Address:
® Transfer of Ownership Application ❑ Transfer of Controlling Interest
Current Structure: Cook Inlet Cannabis Co, LLC- Ryan Tunseth 100%
New Structure: Straight Street Investments, LLC — Jacquelyn Slurkey 51%, John Skurkey 49%
AMCO has received a complete application for a marijuana establishment within your jurisdiction. This
notice is required under 3 AAC 306.045(c)(2). Application documents will be sent to you separately via
ZenclTo.
To protest the approval of this application pursuant to 3 AAC 306.060, you must furnish the director and
the applicant with a clear and concise written statement of reasons for the protest within 60 days of the
date of this notice and provide AMCO proof of service of the protest upon the applicant. If the protest is
a "conditional protest" as defined in 3 AAC 306.060(d)(2) and the application otherwise meets all the
criteria set forth by the regulations, the Marijuana Control Board may approve the transfer, but require
the applicant to show to the board's satisfaction that the requirements of the local government have
been met before the director issues the license.
3 AAC 306.010, 3 AAC 306.080, and 3 AAC 306.250 provide that the board will deny an application for a
marijuana establishment license if the board finds that the license is prohibited under AS 17.38 as a
result of an ordinance or election conducted under AS 17.38 and 3 AAC 306.200, or when a local
government protests an application on the grounds that the proposed licensed premises are located in a
place within the local government where a local zoning ordinance prohibits the marijuana
establishment, unless the local government has approved a variance from the local ordinance.
This application will be in front of the Marijuana Control Board at our February 4tn _5tn 2026 meeting.
Sincerely,
r—
Kevin Richard, Director
amco.localgovernmentonly@alaska.gov
Alaska Marijuana Control Board
Alcohol and Marijuana Cant
550 W 7"' Avenue, $ Page 48
Anchorage,
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Phone: 907.269.0 3 50
Form MJ-0 : Local Government Notice
Why Is this farm needed?
A local gfternMtrirnotice is required for all marijuana establishment license applications with a proposed Premises that is located
withina local government, per 3AAC306.Q25(b){31-As soon as practical after initiating a marijuana establishment license
application, an appircam must Zfve notice of the application to the pub.lit by submitting a copy of the appficatlon to each local
government and any commuriity council in the area of the propose-d licensed pre mEses. For an establishment located inside the
boundaries of city that is within a borough, both the city and the borough must be notified.
'Skis form must be tompleted and submitted to AMCO's Anchorage office before any new or transfer license appl[cation witl be
considered complete.
Section I - Establishment Information
Enter information for the business 5eeking to be licensed, a5 identified on the license Appliratiaii
licensee: Straight Street Investments, LL j LicenseNurnbeF= 13382
License Type: I Retail Marijuana Store I
Doing 13usidessAs: I East Rip
PremisesAddress, 10767 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite D
City: I penal 7 State: Iaske 21p: 199611
Section 2 — Certilflication
I certify that I have metthe local govern mernt notice requirement set forth under 3,4AC3p6.025(0} 3) bysubrnittinga copy of my
application to the following local government (LGI offitial(s) and community Council (if applicable)_
LocalCovernment(s)-. City and Borough of Kenai
Hamr-/Title of LG Offitia1 1; heille SanerlCity Clerk
Community CounciL /A
(Mu nicipalityr of Anchorage and Matanuska-Susitna Borough ooly)
Date Submitted: 1 o' ? .20 5
Narne{ftle of LG Official 2: Michele Turner/Borough Clark
Date Submitted:
You must be able to certify the statement below. Read the following and then sin Vaur Initials in the box to the ri ht= Initials
I hereby €erblythat Cam the person herein named and sulmCribing to this application and that I haveread the cCFrnplete
application, and I know the full Content thereof. I declare that all of kite information coritalryed herein, and evidence or
other documents Submitted are true and correct- I understand that any falsification or misrepresentation of any it C►
response in this application, or any attachment, ar documents to support this application, is sufficient grDunds far
denying air revoking a license/permit- I further understand that it is a CIaSS A misdemeanor under Alaska Stakute
11.56.21D to falsify art appiication and commit the crime of unsworn fal5ifKCation.
Jacquelyn Skurkey & �1_1
Printed name of Iirensee 5i lire of limns
[Florin MJ-081(rev 3 f24 f 2022) page t UI 1
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Alcohol and Marijuana, Sr
550 W 711 Avenue, SO Page 49
Anchorage, A
mariiva na.l ice nsi ng@ a la ska.gov
httos,://www.commerce.aIaska.gov/wqbiamco
Phone: 907.269,0350
Alaska Marijuana Control Board
Form MJ-09; Statement of Financial Interest
Why is this form needed?
A statement of financial interest completed by each proposed licensee (as defined in 3 AAC306.020(b)(2)j is required for all marijuana
establishment license applications, per 3 AAC 306.020(b)(4). A person other than a licensee may not have direct or indirect financial
interest (as defined in 3 AAC 306-015(e)(1)j in the business for which a marijuana establishment license is issued, per 3 AAC
306.015(a).
This form must be completed and submitted to AMCO's Anchorage office by each proposed licensee before any license
application will be considered complete.
Section 7 - Establishment Information
Enter information for the business seeking to be licensed, as identified on the license application.
Licensee:
Straight Street Investments, LLCI License Number:
13382
License Type:
Retail Marijuana Store
Doing Business As:
East Rip
Premises Address:
10767 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite D
City:
Kenai
I state:
I Alaska
:zlP�--99611
Section 2 - Individual Information
Enter information for the individual licensee.
Name: ,John Skurkey
Title: Member
55N: Date of Birth:
[ For rnMJ-091 {rev 3/2/2022) Page i of
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Alcohol and Marijuana Cantr
550 W 711 Avenue, Sui Page 50
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Pho rye: 907_Z69.0350
Alaska Marijuana Control Board
Fora MJ-0 : Statement of Financial Interest
Section 3 - Certifications
You must be able 10 certify the statements below. Read the lollowing and then sign your initi,3Is in the boxes to the right; Initials
I certify that no person other than a proposed licensee listed an my marijuana establishment license application has a
direct Dr indirect financial interest, as defined in 3 AAC 306.015(e)(1), in the business for which a marijuana establishment
license is being applied for.
I further certify that any ownership change shall be reported to the bard 35 required under 3 AAC 306,040. f
I understand that my fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history recprd5 of the Federal Bureau of Inve5tigatioJa
(FRI), and that t have the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information coritained in the FBI
identification record_
The ptbcedures firobtoioirtg a rharlge, cofreaion, of updating on FM fdentifitotran record Rfe set forth in Titfe 28, CPR,
16.34.
I hereby certify that I am the person herein named and Subscribing to this appfrcation and that I have read the complete
application, and I know the full content thereof_ I declare that a I I of the information cQntained herein, anti evidence or �
other dpcuments Submitted are true and corrett. I understand that any falsification or misrepresentation of any item or r
(Pspanse in this application, or any attachm Prit, or documents to support this application, issufficientgrounds for decrying
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 crirne of un5worn faIsifocatron.
J<)hn Skurkey
Printed name of licensee
. aitirre of licensee
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AMCO
Alcohol and Marijuana Cont
550 W 7"' Avenue,
5u' Page 51
Anchorage,
mariluana.licensine@alaska.cow
htt s: www.commerce.alas#sa.gov�webLamco
Phone: 907.269.0350
Alaska Marijuana Control Board
Form MJ-09: Statement of Financial Interest
Why is this form needed?
A statement of financial interest completed by each proposed licensee (as defined in 3 AAC 306.020(b) (2)) is required for all marijuana
establishment license applications, per 3 AAC 305.020(b)(4). A person other than a licensee may not have director indirect financial
interest (as defined in 3 AAC 306.015(e)(1)) in the business for which a marijuana establishment license is issued, per 3 AAC
306_015(a).
This form must be completed and submitted to AMCO's Anchorage office by each proposed licensee before any license
application will be considered oemplete.
Section 1 - Establishment Information
Enter information forth e business seeking to be licensed, as identified on the license application.
Licensee:
Straight Street Investments, LLC
licerkseNumber:
13382
License Type:
Retail Marijuana Store
Doing Business As: East Rip
Premises Address:
10767 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite D
city:
Kenai state:
I Alaska
I1P:
199611
Section 2 - Individual Information
Enter information for the individual licensee.
Name:
Jacquelyn Skurkey.
Member
Title:
SSN:
Date of Birth:
{Form MI-091 (rev 31212022) Page 1oft
Alaska Marijuana Control Board
Alcohol and Marijuana
KF 7k'' ,Lj
550 VAvenuee,,Page 52
Anrhordte, A
mariivana.licensinc alaska i�v_
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Form MJ-09; Statement of Financial Interest
ectiet► 3 - Certifications
You must be able to certify the stammeats below. Head the following and then sin your Initials in the baxes to the ri ht- Initials
I certify that no person other than a proposed licensee listed on my marijuana establishment license application has a
direct or indirect financial intere5tr as defined in 3 AAC 3{]6,C11 � }�ij, in the bu5inessforwhich a marijuana establis en
license is bung applied for.
I further certify that any ownership change shall be reported to the b❑ard as required under 3 AAC 106.04-0.
1 understand that my fingerprints will be used to check The criminal history fecords of the Federal aureau of lnvestigati
(FBI), and that I have the opportunity to complete or challengeth@ accuracy of the inf❑rmation contained in the FBI
identification record_
The prt kWures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating on Fm ident+fication record are set forth in Ti rre 28, CFR,
1 b.34_
I hereby certify that I am the person herein named and subscribing to this application and that I have read the wrnplete ,
application, and I know ttre full cortlent thereof,1 declarethat all of the information contained herein, and evidence or
otter deFtuments submitted are true and correct. I understand that any falsification or misrepresentation of any item or
response iri this application, or any attachment, or documents to support this application, Is sufficient gr❑unds for denying
or revoking a fiean5efpermit. 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.
Jacquelyn Starkey
Printed name of licensee Sign tore f lice ee
[Forrn Md-09) rev 3{2}2022j Page 2 of 2
Alcohol and Marijuana C'Jorltr
550 W r Averive. Si Page 53
Anchorage,
manil �na.liggnsirioai k Ov
Alaska Marijuana Control Board nttnsI/www.cornmercLb-alaska.itov/weny?!M�,Q
Marijuana Establishment Phone: 901,2f9.050
Form MJ-17c: License Transfer Application
This transfer application musk be complete.d and submitted to AMCO's main office, along with all neC4�s5ary supplemental dueuments
and fees listed in Form MJ-17b; license Transfer Applicatlon Checklist, before a transfer of ownership, including a change that affects
the controlling interest of all entity, w i I I be considered by the Mat Ijuana Coritrol Board,
Please note that licensees seekingto change controlling interest of an entity that owns multiple licenses must submit a separate
cornpleted copy of 0is form and the required supplemental durum ents and fees for each license.
Licensees see kingto establish a sectiMy interest in the license trap%Feeted must submitalldocurnentation required under
3 AAC 306.051.
Section I - Transferor Information
Enter informal ion fnr the current licensee and licensed eskablishrnent
Licensee:
License Type:
Cook Inlet Cannabis Co. lUcense Number: 113,382
Retail Marijuana Stoll=
East Rip
Doing BusinessAs;
Pre rnisesAddress,
10767 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite D
Crty:
Kenai l
State:
Aiaska
ZIP, F919611
Ernoil'
Local Government:
City and Borough of Kenai
C3 Regular ownership transfer 0 Transferuf co nzrolting interest in the licensed entity
El Transfer with security interest 0 Compelled re -transfer 0 Transfer of Location
Section 2 - Transferee Information
Enter information for the new applicant seekfng to be licenseld- The business license P should be issued for the DSA listed below and
held by the tra nsferee_
LiCensee:
Straight Street Investments, LLB
Alaska Entity It
1022,5732
Mailing Address:
City:
penal
East Rip
Istate: JAIaSka z'P, 199611
Doing Business As:
New Premises Address:
g540;j if location €ema ns the sameF.
City:
{ski D � location rema���s the 5�mp}.
Local Government: tskip ii
19L4s 0-) fern Dins Lhe same];
State of Alaska Business
Ucemse 0:
Business Phone:
Designated
Am in coLiterrsee: Jacquelyn S�ll�l
ma€t person.
C ritact Email, Phone Number:
[Form MJ-17c] lretr 03121/2024) Page i of 4
<01 W. •,N+• Alaska Marijuana Control Board
Page 54
' t Form MJ-17c; License Transfer Application
Section 3 - Entity Ownership Inf6rmaation
This sectlor4 must be completed by any entity. Including a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), partnersNp, or limited
PartrbMhlP, that is applying for a license. Sole proprietors should skip to Section 4. If any entity official is another entity, you must
include the AI( Entity N of that entity in the f ntity Official tame field, attach a separate completed copy of this page that breaks down
the Ownership informat]on If or that entity, and submit the supplernentaI documents and Ifingerprint fees listed on Forrn Mt-17b
required for each individual entity official. Entity document's must besubmittedfor each entity listed on this form.
If more space is needed, p lease attach additlona t completed copies of this page.
• rttheapplicantisacar e�raticn I i� teach affker ardirertar, and owner of any of the corporariorl 's stock.
■ If the applicanti5aUaitedliability company, Kist each mmberhoWing any ownership interestandeach manag-er.
+ If the -a;�pliicant is a vartnershin or limited oartnershio. list each eartnerhnidfrm vrru rnfora cr rrnrf o rh nonorrrl rs,rrtnor
Entity Official Name.
Jacquelyn Skurkey
Tfde(s):
Member
Phone:
Enroll:
Malling Address:
City:
Kenai
state;
la ka
LIP:
99611
Ent[ty Official Name:
John Skurkey
Member Phone; %owned; 149
7itlel�s};
Ernaii:
Mailing Address -
City.,
Kenail
state:
Alaska ZIP:
T9 611
Entity Oftial. Na me,
Tide(s):
Phone:
% owned:
Ernaik
Malting Address:
State; ZIP:
y:
Entity Official Name:
Phone; Owned.,
Tlide(s):
Email:
fVidill�rg Adldress:
City,
State:
ZIP:
Entity Off ciai Name:
Phone: 7 Owned:
Title�s�:
Email:
IVlailing Address:
City:
State:
Zip;
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AWO
Form MJ-17c: License Transfer Application
Section 4 - Other Licenses
Ownership and financial interest in other m4rijuana establishments:
Y-es No
Does a ny representative or owner named as a transferee in th is a p plication have any d i rect or irndi rest
financial interest in any other marijuana establishment that is licensed in Araska? LI
If "Yes", disclose which indMduslM has the f oaocial interest, which license numbers), and Ikense
Both licensees have a financial interest in cultjvlabcn license #32360 and concentrates license
941639
Section 5 - Authorization
Corn municatlon with AMM staff:
Does any person other than a licensee named in this application have authority todlscussthis license with
AMCA staff?
If des", disclose the naroe of the individuaI a nd the reason for this authorkation:
JDW Counsel - Aftomey Jana I elt iln, Esq and staff
Section 6 - Transferee Cert1ficatione
Yes ND
�E
Read the 11ne below, and then sign your initials in the box to the right of the statement: Initials
I certify that all proposed licensees (as defined in 3AAC 306.0201 have been listed on this applirztion-
Completed copies of all required documents and fees listed on Farm Mi-17b are attached tathis form.
I certi fy tha t I understand that providing a fa I se statement -on this form or any other form provided by AM CO is grou nds
for rejection or denial of this application or revocation of any license issued.
I agree to provide all Information required by the Marijuana Control Board in support of this applicotlon-
x
As anapplitantforamarijuanaestabilshmentflcense,Ideclareu enaltyoff unswornfalsifkatio.nthat Ihave read arid amfamifiar
with A517,38 and 3 AAC306, and that this form, incfuding chedules and statements, is true, correct, and complexe-
+ �, 1
5lgTARY
natyrbofIra ns ! Notary Public in and for the State of Ala5ka,
4: PUBLIC
JacgualynSlwrkey ' a. 122a. .'-• * f arty comrrni5sion expires;
Printed name of transfi roe #�
Subscribed �iYtl� re me this —L day of C . 20 .
[Form W-17c] (rV W/21{2024) Page 3 of 4
M'ft' 4~+y
r Alaska Marijuana Control Board
Form MJ-17c: license Transfer Application
Section 4 - Other Licenses
Ownership and fiinanclaf interest in other marijuana establishments;
Does any representative or owner earned as a transferee in this application here any direct or iindIrect
financial interest in any other marijuana establishment that is IIcensed in Aiaska?
If "Yes", disclose which indMdi
has the financial Interest, whkh license nurnbar(s r and license
wes No
m
Both licensees have a financial interest in cultivation license #32350 and concentrates license
#4163
Soc#ion 5 - Authorisation
Communication with AM CO staff:
Yes No
Does any person other ttran a licensee named in this application have authority to discuss this license with
AMC0 staff?
If "Yes", d inclose the name of the individu al and the reason for this authorization;
JDW Counsel - Attorney Jana Weltzin, Esq and staff
Section S - Transferee Certfflcatlans
Read the line below, and then slgn Your initials in the box to the right of the statement' Initials
I certify that all proposed licensees las defined in 3 AA{ 31)6-020) have been listed on this application- . A
Campletedcopiesof-all required documents and fees listed on Farm W-17bare attached to this fcwm.
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. ,
l agree to provide all information required by the Marijuana Control i3oa rd in support of this application- '
As -an appikant for a marijuana establishment license, I declare under penalty of unsworn falsification that I have read and am familiar
with AS 17.38 ar+d 3 AAC 3M and that thisform, including all accompanying schedules and statements, is true, correct, and complete,
0kllttlllli��}�y
41
nature oftransfer � 'O `'•\ NdtdryPublic inandfor the State ofAlaska,
i
John Skurike 3 {['1�►F. ' ' t y� COrnrrkiS5i0i1 expires R
�rintednameoitransferee a pu��.j J�.
Sub�mfithiy day of
[porno M71Tc] (rev 031211202A1 /1J�10nuIkId1%\ Page-4ofa
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Alaska Marijuana Control Board Page 57
Form MJ-17c: License Transfer Application
Section 7 El Transferor Certifications
Additional copies of this page may be attached, as needed, for the controlling interest of the current licensee to be represented.
I declare under penalty of unsworn falsification that the undersigned represents a controlling interest of the current licensee. I
additionally certify that I, as the current licensee (either the sole proprietor orthe controlling interest of the currently licensed entity)
approve of the transfer of this license, and that the information on this form is true, correct, and complete.
m`,,,'���p1��111I�
Signature of transferor
Ryan Tunseth
• L��
Msy2z.' S
Printed name of transferor %f�'jdT�..•• t,�,P���
Notary Public in and forth tateofAlaska.
My commission expires. JA
`` j� Y�,
before me this f day of 20
Signature oftransferor Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska,.
My commission expires:
Printed name of transferor
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 120
Signature of transferor
Printed name of transferor
Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska.
My commission expires:
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of
20
[Form MJ-17c] (rev 03/21/2024) Page 4of4
7
AMCO
C' o'
Alaska Marijuana Control Board
Form IJ-17d: Unaltered Operating
Diagram Form
Why is #his form needed?
Alcohol and Marijuana OnC
_
550 1+W 71� Axenue S Page 58
AnOWra.gee,
marii"na. I5€en54ig@a Iask d.�tOY
h#Jas:llwww.commQr�rs.alaska goy/webfame
Phone: 907_269.03W
Plan and/or Premi es
This operating plan and/or diagram forrro Is required to be submitted by the transferee for any marijuana establishment transfer
license application where the transferee is not ma0% changes to the operating plan and/grPremises diagrarn approved by the
Madjuana Control Board, in the c-aupw of the transfer applir:atianr per 3 AAC 3D6.045(e�. By completing this form you are certifying
that no changes will be made to the operating plan and/o.r premises diagram that have been preuiausly submitted aad approved
for this license. TENS Porrrl repIares the infofrnation required by regulations 5 AAC 306.020(bII$), 3 AAC 3H.020�c), 3 AAC
306.315(2), 3 AAC 306.420, 3 AAC 306.520(2) and (3), and 3 AAC 306_615 If no changes are being made to your Operating plan or
diagram during the transfer_
Section 7 - Establishment Information
inter information for the business seeking to be Iirensed, aside?AtiRe{I on the license transfer aoulicatiun.
New Licensee: Cook Inlet Cannabis Co. LkenseNumlw: 113382
License Typet Retail Marijuana Store
Doing Business As: East Rip
Premises Address: 10767 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite D
City: I� r ll State: �AlaskajVP: 199611
Section 2 - Certification
Yflu must be able to certify at least one of the statements below. Read the foliowin,g and then sign your initials in the
applicable box(es) to the right' Initials
I certlfy that there will be no than es to the operating Ian for this license.
If the ab-ove statement is certified you will net be required to submit forms MJ•01 and MJ-03, MJ-04, MJ-05 or
I certifythat therg will be no changes to the pre misesdiartram for this license_
It the above Statemant is €ertifiRd, you will not be required to submit farm MJ•OL
I hereby certify that I am the person herein named and subscribing to this application and that I have read the cornplete
application, and I know thefdjdl content thereof, I de€la re that all of the inf orma tion contained herein, and evidenceor
other documentssubmitted are true and earrect_ J understand that any falsifi"tion o r misrepresentation afany item or
response in this application, or any atta€hment, or documents to support thisapplication, is suffi€lent grounds far denyin
ar revoking a literise/permit I further understand that it iS a Cl3SS A enisdemL. lErn d er Al aska SIMte 11.56_710 to falsi
an appIiratio n and commit the crime of unswrorn falsification.
.Jacquelyn Skurkey
Printed narne of transferee S,Rna ure of tra
[Forrn MI-17d] ireY 312 41202 2)
Page 1 o�r 1
AMCO
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Alaska Marijuana Control Board
Form MJ-19: Creditors Affidavit
Why is this form needed?
Alcohol and Marijuana Control
550 W 71h Avenue, Suit Page 59
Anchorage, AK
m ari ivana. licensi ng@ a Eas ka. gov
`i tt ❑ s: Ylw w w. co mm a rce . al as ka . iz ovlwe b larnco
Phone: 907.269.0350
This form must be completed by the current holder (transferor) of a marijuana establishment license in Order to report all debts of
and taxes owed by the business, as required by 3 AAC 305.045(b)(2). The Marijuana Control Boardwill deny an application for
transfer of a license to another person if the board finds that the transferor has not paid all debts or taxes arising from the operation
of the licensed business, unless the transferor gives security for the payment of the debts or taxes satisfactory to the creditor or
taxing authority, per 3 AAC 306.080(c)(2).
You must submit a completed copy of Form MJ-17c: License Transfer Application to each creditor listed on this form.
This form must be completed and submitted to AMC03 Anchorage office before any license transfer application will
be considered complete.
Section 1 - Transferor Information
Enter information for the current licensee and licensed establishment.
Licensee:
Cool{ Inlet Cannabis Co.
License Number:
13382
License7ype:
I Retail Marijuana Store
Doing Business As:
East Rip
Premises Address:
10767 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite d
City:
Kenai
State:
Alaska ZIP:
199611
Federal Tax ID # J EIN:
Section 2 -'Debts -armd Taxes Owed
Enter information for each creditor or taxing authority to which debts or taxes are owed. If there are no debts or taxes owed by the
business, write f;'TV oneiH in the first field. You will be required to correct this form if a response of M/Ai]is written in any field_ Attach
auuiuunoi Nc�c�ui uu.urnrnzcuun oa ncti.ca�oi y.
Creditor /TaxinitAuthorit+v Current Valid Email or Ma ilinir Address of Creditor Amount Owed
NONE
[Form MJ-191 Irev 3/2 f 2022j Pagel of2
7
AMC-0
Alaska Marijuana Control Board
�� eoLo''Form MJ-19: Creditors Affidavit
Alcohol and Marijuana,Contr
Su
P
550 W 7"' Avenue, Suage 60
Anchorage, A
marquana.licon singe@alaska.gav
htt¢s:Lfwww.comMerce.ala5 ka.gnvlweblamco
P ho ne: 907.269.0350
Section 3 - 'transferor Certifications
Read each line below, and then sign your initials in the box to the right of each statement:
f certify that all debts of the business and all taxes the business owes are listed on Pagel of this form, and that the contact
information provided for each creditor is current.
I certify that I havesubmitted a completed copy of Form MJ-17c: License Transfer Application to each creditor listed on
Page 1 of this form.
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 a ny attachment, or documents to support this application, is sufficient grounds for denying
or revoking 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 of transferor
Ryan Tun seth
Printed name of transferor
Signature of Notary Public
Initials
in a nd for the State of .
;wily commission expires.
41
4�- ...�
Subscribed and sworn to before me this da of _ 7 20
[Form MJ-19] ( rev 3/24/2022) Page 2 of 2
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
STATE OF ALASKA I SS:
Doug Munn, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes and says:
That I am and was at all times here in this affidavit meft6ons,
supervisor of tegaIs of the Sound Publishing! Peninsula Clarion, a
newspaper of general circulation and published at Kenal,Alaska,
that the ;Wvertrsement, a printed copy of which Is hereto annexed
was published in said paper on the dates listed below:
East Rip Transfer
October 10, 2025
October 17, 2025
October 24, 2025
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN before me on this
day of .2025
N A PUBLIC in favor for the State of Alaska.
My Commission expires October 19, 2027
PUBLIC
DONNA K SCHRADER
STATE OF ALASKA
My Commission Expires October 19, 2027
Cook Inlay Cannabis Co., dalrl0 business as
East Rip, located at 10767 Kenai Spur Hwy,
:3rrire D, Kenai, AK 99611 is applying vQor
'11D& .=, for transfer of a Retail Marijuana Store
(3 AAC 306.300) license #13382 to Straight
Si rnat Investments, LLC, doing business as
East Rip.
Under the terms of 3 AAC 306.049, 3 AAC
306-051, and 3 AAC 3oSZOO(d)(P)(5), ;he irar+s-
1e@mtAessoi retains a socurily interest in the
marijuana license that is the subject of this con,
veyence. and may, as a result, be able to obrairi
a retrans%r of the license without satisfaction of
other creditors.
Inlarouted parsons may object to the appiiiraiion
by 5ub"Iffag a written statement of reasons for
the objection to their local government, the ap•
pllcant, and the Alcohol & Marijuana Control Of-
fics (AMCO) not later than 30 days after the dt.
recWf has determined the application to be
corrVere and has given written notice to the lo-
cal government. Once an application is oeier•
mined to be complete, the objection dkiad!ina
hntl a copy of the application will be posted owa
Al CUs website at
h11Pt ,lfwww.oOmmerce.a IBska-9-DvtwoblarnCo.
OblMtons should be sent to AMMO at marijua-
nP.1 WASing malask8,gov or to 550 W 7th Ave„
Suile 1600, Anchorage, AK 99501 and Attorney
J6na Weltzin, Esq. at jana@jdwcounsel.com or
901 Photo Avenue, Second Floor, Anchorage,
AK 99503
Ptah: Oct.10, 17 & 24, 2025 1020634
Alaska Marijuana Control Board
Alcohol aixa Mariluana Cant
554 W' 7°^ A"nLie, S Page 62
Anchorage,
Mani ua na_licen si ne@,a laska. eov
htt s. www_ rrr r _afaska,gov}webfamco
Phone: 907.269.0351)
Form MJ-07 Fabric Notice Posting Affidavit
Why Is this farm needed?
A public notice poStingaffidavit is required for all marijuana establishment license applications, per 3 AAC 306,020(b)(10)_ As soon as
practical aher initiating a marijuana establishment license application, an applicant must give notice of the application to the public
try Posting a true copy of the application for ten (10) days at the location of the proposed licensed premises and one other
conspicuous location in the area of the proposed premises, per 3 AAC 306.025(b)(1).
This form mast be completed and submitted) to AMCO's Anchorage office before any new or transfer license applicatlan will be
considered complete_
Section 7 - Estabfi3hment Infim atian
Enter information forthP husiness seeking16 be licensed, as identified onthp license application.
Licensee: Straight Street Investments, LL
Liren Type: Retail Marijuana Store
Doing Business As: East Rip
Premises Address; 10767 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite D
City: Denali
LicenseNumber.- 113382
State: W.aska l 21P,, 199611
Section 2 - Certification
I certify that J have met the public notice requirement set forth under 3 AAC 306,025{b)(1) by pasting a copy of my application for the
following 10-day period at the Ioration of the proposed licensed premiSQs and at the following conspicuous location in the area of the
proposed premises:
start Date,. October 12, 202 5
Other conspicuous location; area
End late: voter 22, 2025
bulletin board - 10576 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 9 811
I hereby certify that I am the Person herein named and sub50ribing 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 fa Isif! catlan or misrepresentation of any Item or response in this application, or
any attachment, or4ocuments to support this application, is sufficient grounds for denying or revokinga hcensefpermit. I further
understand that it is a Class misdemeanor underAla5ka Statute 11.56,210 to falsify an application and Committhv crime of
errs arrr falsrficakro
y
ig tur of Iic a ; • r +� ;• x� Signature o�70 ry�0�1c
u l n Skurkey NOTARY
pLML
IiC in and for the State of
Printed name of licensee .5�;aw
My Commission expires:
✓/{/{IIf1P14ft111��� f� r
Subscribed and sworn to �}a CFre me this day of 2b'
[Farm MI-071 ;rev V2412022J Rage 1 of 1
Alcohol and Mi711 A e Core
550 W ]+^ Avenut, Page 63
Arrchorape,
rna riivana. lice nsinrt@a laska_ao,r
hrt p5:/Jwww.comnrerce. a:a ska-toWlwebla rnco
PhQT*: 907269,4354
Alaska Marijuana! Control Board
Form I CJ-00: Application Certifications
Why is this form needed?
This application certifications form is required for all marijuana establishment license applications, Each person signi rig an
application for a marijuana establishment license must declare that he/she has read anti i$ familiar with AS 17,38 and 3 AAC 306,
This form must be tornpketed and submitted to AMCO's Anchorage office by each pYopO5ed licensee (as defined in
3 AAC ID6.0201 b) (2) } before any license application will be considered complete.
Iliftrum 'i - Es Mi""W"d 1111OElfm"M
Entprinformatlnn fnr the huefnP¢e enPkino in ha liri5wted a¢ irfi-M M nnthillrinea-5nrJir!!hr`w,..
Licensee:
Straight Street Investments, LLCI
License Numb: 113382
LicenseType:
Retail Marijuana Store
Doing business As:
East Rip
Premises Address:
10767 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite D
f naE I state: Alaska zllP: 199611
City-
Section 2 -- Individual Information
Enter information for the individual licensee_
Name:
Title:
Jacquelyn Skurkey
Manager/Member
Section 3 - Other Licenses
Own ershipand FlnanclaI Interest in other licenses:
Ooyou currentkyhave or plan to have an ownership interest in, or direct orindirect finaneiai interest in
another rnarljuana establishment license?
F 'Yes", which Ikense numbws (for e"Ung Ikmnses) and Ifr@ase types do you own or ptan to own?
Cultivation #32350 and ConcentraIes #41639
Yes N0
[Farm MJ404) crew 3/1J20721 Page 1 of
Akohaf and Mach Avea e, Su
SSU �1r 7R^Avenue. Sui Page 64
Anchorage, A
IrkaI IJUa r1a.iKt' 15i1 RR [d2?a Si{
Fiit0� 11www_�qmm�rFe.
Phane; 907.269.0350
Alaska Marijuana Control Board
Form MJ-00: Application Certifications
Section 4 - Certifications
Read each line below, and then sign your Initials In the box to the right of each statement:
I certify that I have not been convicted of a felony in any state or the Ignited States, including a suspended imposition of
sentence, for which less than live years have elapsed from the time of the conviction to the date of this application,
i Certrfy that I am not currently an felony pro bat ion or felony parole,
I certify that I have not been found guilty of selling alcohol without a license in Violation of AS O4.11.010.
I certify that I have not been found guilty of selling alcohol to art individual under 21 years of age in violation of 04.16.051
or AS 04.16,052,
certify that i have not been convicted of a rnisderneanor-crIme invorvlag a can troNed substance, violence against a
person, use oI a weapon, or dishonesty within the five years preceding this application.
certify that I have not been convicted of a [lass A misdemeanor Felating to selling, furnishing or distributing marijuana
or operating an establishment where marijuana is consumed within the two years preceding this applicatian.
initials
I certify that my proposed premises is not within 500 feet Of 2 School ground, recreation or youth centPrr a building in
which religious services are regularly conducted, or a correctional Facility, as set forth in 3 AAC 306.010(a),
I certify that my proposed premises is not Iacated in a liquor licensed premises. 40
I certify that I meet the residency requirement under A5 43.23 for a permanent fund dividend In the calendar year in
which I am initiating this application.
I certify that all proposed licensees (as defined in 3 AAC 306.020(b)(2)) ha we been listed on my online marijuana
establishment license application, Additionally. iFapplicaWe, all proposed licensees have been listed on my
application with the Division of Corporations,
I Certify that I understand that providing a false statement on this farm, the aMine appliration, er any other form provided
by AMCC1 is grounds for denial of my application,
IFgrM PAJ- l (Fev9%112022) Page Z of 3
At{ahpi and Ma" AVed e, SU�
550 W Tw Avenue, �r.l Page 65
Anchorage, A
mariivana.hcensrng1A!a1as you
t�tt�p#:llvrnw_€ammerce. ala ska.�za vlweb(a mro
Phone; 907,269.050
Alaska Marijuana Control Board
Form MJ-00: Application Certifications
Read each Iin-P beInw, and #hen sign your lnf#lals io the box to the right of each statement,
Inil'-als
l Certify and understand that I must operate in compliance with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce
D Inprnertt's lawsand requirements pertaining to employees. jE
I Certify and understand that I mustope(ate in Compliance with each applicable public health, fire, safety, and tax code
and ordinance of this slate and the local government in which my premises is located. 4�A
Read earn line below, and then sign your initials in the box to the right of only the apl3kable statement: initials
Only initial next to the fullciewing statement it this form Is accompanying an application for a marijuana testing facillty license:
I certify that I do not h, Ye an ownership in, or a direct or indirect financial interest in a retail marijuana store, a marijuana
cultivation facility, or a marijuana products manufacturing facility. {
Only initial next to the following statement if this form is accompanying an application for a retail rna0juana stare, a
marijuana Cuh vation f acl lityp or a marijuana products manufactUri n farili ticense=
I certify that I do r`ot have an ownership in, or direct ❑r indirect fir)an{:ia] ir)terest in a marijuanateuingfacility license_ --
All marijuana establishment license applicarits:
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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 i
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 #laska Statute 11.66,210 to falsify an application n
commit the Crime of un5worn falsification.
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Name,, John Skurkey
Title: Manager/Member
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Section 4 - Certifications
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I certify that l have not been convicted of a felony in any state or the United 5tatesr including a suspended imposition of
sentence, for which less than five years have elapsed from the time of the ronviction t-0 the date of this application_
t certify that I am not Currently on felony probation or felony parole.
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I certify that I have not been to and guilty of selling alcohol without a l icense in viaiat ion of AS O4.11.010.
I certify that I have not been found guilty of selling alcohol to an individual under 21 years of age In Violation of U4_16.05L
or AS 04,26.052.
1 certify that I have nat been convicted of a rnisdemean0r Crime involving a contralIed 5t'IJMrtoe, vi ol en ce against a
person, use of a weapon, flr dishonesty within the five years preceding this application.
I certify that I have not been convicted of a class A misdemeanor relating to selling, furnishing, or distributing marijuana
or c perati ng a n establishment where marijuana i5 consumed within the two years preceding th i s a ppi ication.
I certify that my proposed premi5eS i5 no%With in 500 feet of a s600lSround, recreation or youth center, a building iry
which religions services are regularly conducted, or -a Correctional facirity, a5 set forth in 2 AAC � 06.0101a).
I certify that my proposed premises i5 not located in a liquor licensed premises.
I certify that I meet the fe5iden y requirement under A5 41.23 far a permanent fund dividend in the calendar year in
which I am initiatingthisapplication. J 7
1 certify that all proposed licensees (as defined in 3 AAC 306.020(b)(21) have been Iimd on my online marijuana
establishment Ike nSe 2ppIkati0n_ Additionally, if applicable, all proposed licensees have been listed on my
application with the Division of Corporations.
certify that i understand that providing a false statement nn this form, the online appli tion, or any other form provided
by,4MCCt is grounds for denial of m y application fil�
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Form J-00: Application Certifications
Read each line below, and then sign your initials in the hox to the right pf each statement:
I certify and understand that I must Dperate in compliance vAth the Alaska DEepartrrient of Labor and WorkfDrce
Development's laws and requirements pertaining to employees.
I certify and understand that I must ❑prrato in compliance with each zpplitablepublic health, fire, safety, and tax codLt
and ordinance of this state and the local government in which my premises isJecated_
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Only fnitialnext to the f011Owi" statarrrent if this form is ar€am panying an applicabonfor 2 marijuana testing facility license:
I Certify that I Rile not have an ownership in, or a direct or indireCt financial interest in a rt:tall rrlanjuana 5tofe, a marijuana
Cu]tivation facility, or marijuana pro -ducts manufacturing facility. lyj,q
only inttiar next to the following statement If this farm is acca rnpa nV i ng an application for a retail marijuana stare, a
marljua,na Cultheation facility, or i'rmiDdivaila13mdUCt5 manufacturing facility license:
I certify that I do not have art ownership in, or a direct or indirect financiar interest in a marijuana testing facility li-cense.
All marijuana establishment license applicants:
I hereby certify that I ,gym the person herein named and subscribing do 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
docun-ient5 submitted are true and correct, I understand that any NIsificatign ormisrepresentalion of any item or response In Ei;k
this application, or anyattaChrnent, ardocuments to Support th i 5 .8 ppli cation, is Su If itientgraundsfor denying or -rev Anga
license/permit. l further understand that it is a Class A misdemeanor urid er Alaska Statute 11.56.210 to falsify an application nd
commit the cfime of unsworn fal5dication.
John Skurkey
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KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3508-2026
Sponsored by: Administration
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING DONATIONS TO THE KENAI COMMUNITY
LIBRARY FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND PROGRAMMING.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Community Library has received $11,500 in donations from community members;
and,
WHEREAS, the donations will be used to purchase library materials, equipment, and programming
supplies; and,
WHEREAS, the purchase of library materials and online resources will enhance the library's physical and
digital collections, ensuring continued growth and relevance to meet the needs of patrons; and,
WHEREAS, the purchase of equipment will replace the self -checkout computer and other aging
technology; and,
WHEREAS, funds will enhance our Summer Reading Program 2026 and other programs; and,
WHEREAS, acceptance of these donations to advance the mission of the Kenai Community Library is in
the best interest of the City of Kenai and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $11,500.
Section 2. That the following budget revision is authorized:
General Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues —
Miscellaneous Donations
$11,500
Increased Appropriations —
Library — Small Tools/Equipment $ 5,100
Library — Operating and Repair Supplies 2,300
Library — Computer Software 990
Library — Books 3,110
$11,500
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to expend these funds in line with the intentions of
the donors.
Section 4. 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
New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
Ordinance No. 3508-2026
Page 2 of 2
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 5. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 18T" DAY OF MARCH, 2026.
ATTEST:
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: I •- '1
Henry H. Knackstedt, Mayor
Introduced:
Enacted:
Effective:
March 4, 2026
March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
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KENAI
City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Katja Wolfe, Library Director
DATE: February 24, 2026
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3508-2026 - Accepting and Appropriating Donations to the
Kenai Community Library for Library Materials, Equipment, and
Programming.
The Kenai Community Library received $11,500 in donations from community members. These
funds will be utilized to support library services, including:
• Growing our physical and digital collections to meet patron needs.
• Expanding access to online resources.
• Replacing aging technology, such as the self -checkout computer.
• Purchasing programming supplies for the 2026 Summer Reading Program and other
activities.
We are very grateful for the continued support of our community and the many ways these
donations help us serve our patrons!
Thank you for your consideration.
KENAI
City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Mary Bondurant, Interim Airport Manager
DATE: February 20, 2026
SUBJECT: Workplan 2026 Airport Commission
The Airport Commission convened for regularly scheduled meeting on January 8, 2026, and
February 12, 2026, to discuss their 2026 Workplan goals. On February 12, 2026, 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.
Does Council recommend approval of Airport Commissions 2026 Workplan?
Thank you for your consideration.
�' K E N A I COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK
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 Ci 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. I Objective: Construction of Taxiway Sierra Estimated Time to Complete: Unknown
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
We (Airport Commission) strongly support, design and construction of Taxiway Sierra remain in the 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.
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City)
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.
Annual Commission Work Plan
City of Kenai
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Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
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COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN
Kenai Airport Manager, Kenai City Manager, Kenai City Attorney, Kenai City Council and the Kenai Airport Commission.
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
Funding source needs to be identified and budgeted for.
Annual Commission Work Plan City of Kenai
K I N A I COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK Page75
INTRODUCTION E.-
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. 2 Objective: West Side Hangar subdivision Estimated Time to Complete: Unknown
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
Westside development directly related to taxiway Sierra project. They will review funding sources, the timeline when this is available, and make recommendations.
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
The Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal seeks to be financially stable. This could generate additional revenue for the airport and allow for more use.
Annual Commission Work Plan
City of Kenai
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Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Kenai Airport Manager, City Manager, City Attorney, City Council, and Airport Commission
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
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COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PI -AN
Funding sources for supporting infrastructure such as taxiways would be through AIP entitlements and discretionary funding. Airport Manager to research funding
opportunities for hangars.
Annual Commission Work Plan City of Kenai
,k" K I N A I COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK Page77
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).
�iiiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiVGOAL OR OBJECTIVE COLLABORATION FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
Objective No. 3 Objective: Airport Master Plan- Update Estimated Time to Complete: TBD
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
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.
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
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.
Annual Commission Work Plan City of Kenai
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COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
HDL Engineering, Kenai Airport Manager, Kenai City Manager, Kenai City Attorney, Kenai City Council and the Kenai Airport Commission.
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
FAA Grant money and City of Kenai.
Annual Commission Work Plan
City of Kenai
KENAI
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
FROM: Terry Eubank, City Manager
DATE: February 25, 2026
SUBJECT: Discussion/Action Item - Alaska Children's Institute for the Performing Arts dba
Triumvirate Theater Parking and Landscaping Matching Grant Request.
The purpose of this memo is to request Council direction regarding the attached request from the
Alaska Children's Institute for the Performing Arts dba Triumvirate Theater (theater) for a grant of
$10,380 to complete paving of the theater's parking lot and landscaping required by its approved
site plan. Estimated cost for these improvements is $50,380 for which the theater has received
a grant offer in the amount of $40,000 from the Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation for the
project that requires a match of $10,380. The project is scheduled for this spring and will require
a supplemental appropriation, as opposed to a FY27 Budget request, to meet its timeline.
The following motion will provide the administration with direction to prepare an ordinance for
introduction on March 18, 2026 if that is the pleasure of Council.
Possible Motion:
Move to direct the Administration to prepare an Ordinance to provide supplemental funding for a
matching grant in the amount of $10,380 to the Alaska Children's Institute for the Performing Arts
dba Triumvirate Theater for parking lot paving and landscaping at its newly constructed theater.
February 26, 2026
Dear Mr. Eubank,
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have a year from April, 2026 to complete the paving and landscaping requirements by the city. Z
We are hoping that the city of Kenai can help us meet these requirements with one-time funding.
Triumvirate is very grateful for the city's donation of property for this non-profit performing arts o
center that serves hundreds of kids in our community. We could not have built this stunningly
beautiful facility without your help. Thanks to the city of Kenai and many others, we were w
successfully able to get this project over the finish line. It took a tremendous number of in-
dividuals, businesses and foundations to do that, including the Richard L and Diane M Block =
Foundation in Anchorage. Recently, they have offered a matching grant of $40,000 to pay for the
paving of our parking lot if the city will match their donation by covering the landscaping cost.
Obviously, we very much want to secure this funding and take advantage of this tremendous °
opportunity. The foundation is not requiring a dollar -for -dollar match, just that the landscaping is
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covered by another entity. The estimated cost of the landscaping to meet the requirements by the
city and in accordance with our architectural plans is $10,380. We are turning to you because the
city has, in many incidences, granted funding to local non -profits that benefit the public including the Boy & Girls Club, Oilers Baseball, and the Kenai Watershed Forum, to name a few.
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Triumvirate Theatre has been the very definition of an excellent investment for the city. We were -
able to take your support in donated property worth approximately $300,000 and leverage it into
a $3.4 million performing arts center that is serving the residents, especially children and teens. Z
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Since our opening, we continue to contribute to the local economy in Kenai. When people go
to the theater, they often do things like go out to eat or buy flowers for kids in a show; we also
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employee contractors for various services and buy goods here injecting over $200,000 into the -
economy.
Triumvirate Theatre has been open for less than a year and already we are having a tremendous Y
impact on Kenai youth. Our summer camps this year served over 100 kids and included
scholarships for children whose families couldn't afford even our small and modest fees. We
put on a full season of shows for the community including White Christmas and made our a
facility available for free to other charitable organizations, including 100 Women Who Care. w
This last week, we hosted three productions of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown for Mountain
View Elementary, hosting over 400 students in our new theater over a three-day run. The city's LL
investment in this non-profit organization is making a difference in kids' lives every day. o
Thank you for considering our request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. 2
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Sincerely,
Joe Rizzo
Executive Director
p.o. box 322 kenai, alaska 99611 907.3 94.115 1 www.triumviratetheatre.arg hereliesdrama@hotmail.com
triumvirate
THEATRE
KENAI
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: David Swarner, Finance Director
DATE: February 25, 2026
SUBJECT: Discussion/Action - Inviting Council Participation in External Auditor
Evaluation Committee.
The City has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for External Financial Audit Services. As part
of the evaluation process, an internal review committee will be formed to evaluate proposals and
score submissions with the established criteria.
The City's external audit firm works for the City Council providing oversight of the City's financial
systems. Council is invited to appoint two members to be part of the RFP evaluation committee.
Participation would involve reviewing submitted proposals, attending evaluation meetings, and
assisting with the final recommendation for Council consideration. The time commitment will
depend on the number of proposals received and at least one evaluation meeting.
Proposals are due by March 20th and will be provided to evaluation committee members on March
23rd. Evaluations should be reviewed by April 15t with the evaluation meeting being held on either
April 2n1 or 3rd
If Council would like to appoint members to be part of the evaluation committee, the following
motion is recommended. Participation by Council is not mandatory but is an option. Thank you
for your consideration.
Possible Motion:
Move to appoint and to the City's Request for
Proposal (RFP) for External Financial Audit Services evaluation committee to select the City's
external, independent auditor for fiscal years 2026 — 2028 with the option to extend my mutual
consent for fiscal years 2029 and 2030.
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City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 www.6nai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Council Members
THROUGH:
Mayor Knackstedt
FROM:
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
DATE:
February 26, 2026
SUBJECT:
Discussion/Action - Rescheduling the April 15, 2026 Regular City Council
Meeting.
The City Special Election is scheduled for April 14, 2026. Pursuant to KMC 6.40.020, the Canvass
Board is required to meet seven days following the election to canvass the results.
The next regular Council meeting following the election is scheduled for April 15, 2026, the day
following the election and prior to completion of the canvass which will be conducted on April 21,
2026.
Rescheduling the meeting would allow the Canvass Board to complete its work in accordance
with City Code, and enable the Council to certify the election results the day following the canvass,
thereby avoiding delay in finalizing the election.
KENAI COUNCIL ON AGING COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING Page 83
FEBRUARY 12, 2026 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR RACHAEL CRAIG, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging Commission was held on February 12, 2026, at the Kenai
Senior Center, Kenai, AK. Chair Craig called the meeting to order at approximately 3:25 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Craig led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Rachael Craig, Chair
Gina Kuntzman William Sadler
Barbara Modigh
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Jim Glendening, Vice Chair
Also in attendance were:
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Sadler MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Modigh SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Sadler MOVED to approve the January 8, 2026 Council on Aging Commission minutes.
Commissioner Modigh SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
Council on Aging Commission Meeting Page 1 of 2
February 12, 2026
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion - Summary Report Workplan 2025
Director Romain provided an overview of the 2025 Work Plan Goals, noting some of the goals were still
in process and a summary report on the accomplished goals would be reviewed at the March meeting.
There was Commission discussion regarding the status of the summary report on Goal No. 3.
2. Discussion - Workplan 2026
There was Commission discussion on continuing goals two and three into 2026 and additional discussion
and voting on goals would come forward at the March meeting.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director - Director Romain reported on the following:
• Upcoming Senior Center events.
• Driver position filled pending background check.
• Upcoming March for Meals event.
• ADA accessible vehicle grant.
2. Commission Chair - No report.
3. City Council Liaison - Vice Mayor Askin reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - March 12, 2026
It was reported that the Emergency Plan for the Senior Center will be presented at the March meeting.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Council on Aging Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 4:10 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging Commission meeting of February
12, 2026.
Logan Parks, Deputy City Clerk
Council on Aging Commission Meeting Page 2 of 2
February 12, 2026
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING Page 85
FEBRUARY 12, 2026 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Airport Commission was held on February 12, 2026, 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
Scott Bremmer Cody Whicker
Dan Knesek James Zirul
A quorum was present.
Absent:
James Bielefeld
Also in attendance were:
Mary Bondurant, Interim Airport Manager
Julie Semmens, Airport Administrative Assistant
Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison
Kevin Buettner, Planning & Zoning Director
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zirul SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. HDL Engineering
Erik Jordt, Civil Engineer with HDL Engineering, provided updates on the following:
• The runway rehabilitation project construction is anticipated to begin mid -May and conclude by
mid -October, weather permitting.
• Temporary runway instrument procedures are being developed in coordination with the City and
airport; targeted for completion prior to runway closure.
• Apron pavement maintenance scheduled under separate contract with work to occur primarily at
night with no anticipated daytime operational impacts.
• Apron maintenance expectations; potential to complete prior to runway closure, weather
permitting.
• Construction safety and phasing plan establishing work hours with required operational access
maintained at all times.
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• Airport Master Plan process; draft development alternatives presented in preparation for
upcoming public meeting.
• Four draft alternatives introduced including a no build option; commercial and general aviation
expansion options; gravel runway relocation scenarios; taxiway configurations addressing
identified hotspots; proposed de-icing pad relocation; proposed midfield taxiway; floatplane basin
and general aviation development; snow storage expansion areas.
• Sustainability and emerging trends including terminal building expansion concept;
accommodation planning for larger aircrafts; aircraft parking reconfiguration for larger air carriers;
parking lot capacity study and overflow parking.
• Grass strip considerations and potential larger air carrier operations to be evaluated.
• ARFF index implications for potential larger air carrier operations to be evaluated.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Wicker MOVED to approve the January 8, 2026 Airport Commission minutes.
Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - 2026 Annual Workplan Goals
Clarification was provided that a formal motion was not recorded at prior meeting despite prior discussion
and consensus to move goals forward. Goals were placed into final layout for Council recommendation.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - Special Use Permit to Rainbow River Lodge Aviation, LLC
MOTION:
Commissioner Zirul MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Special Use Permit.
Commissioner Bremmer SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Bondurant gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
There was Commission discussion regarding proposed operations.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION PASSED.
2. Discussion/Recommendation - Second Extension to the Airport Security Guard Contract
MOTION:
Commissioner Zirul MOVED to recommend City Council approval of contract extension. Commissioner
Minelga SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Bondurant gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
There was discussion confirming a current certificate of insurance was on file.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
G. REPORTS
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1. Airport Manager - Airport Manager Bondurant reported on the following:
• Snow removal and plowing operations ongoing; airport operations reported as proceeding
well.
• Fiscal Year 2027 budget preparation nearing completion; notes submitted to administration
prior to deadline.
• Runway Safety Action Team meeting scheduled for April 21 at City Hall, meeting planned
with Tower Manager to coordinate agenda.
• Crowley Fuel reported to replace/upgrade fueling system at the Airport.
2. Commission Chair - Chair Feeken welcomed Commissioner Bremmer to the Commission.
3. City Council Liaison - Vice Mayor Askin reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - March 12, 2026
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
There was discussion regarding snow removal and clearing; Airport Manager recruitment; Civil Air Patrol
meeting; and the Volaire presentation. Commissioners are to review the January 2026 meeting
presentation and submit any questions to the Airport Manager via email; Airport Manager will forward
questions to Volaire for clarification and report back to the Commission.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Calendar Year 2025 Enplanements
2. Kenai Strategy Update: January 2026 Volaire Aviation Consulting Presentation to Council
3. Kenai Airport Master Plan Update — Notice of Public Meeting
4. December 2025 Airport Mid -month Report
There being no further business before the Airport Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 6:50 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of February 12, 2026.
Logan Parks, Deputy City Clerk
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February 12, 2026
KENAI PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING Page ss
FEBRUARY 05, 2026 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR T. GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held on February 5, 2026, in the Kenai
City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00
p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Wisniewski led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Grant Wisniewski, Chair
Autumn Carlson
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Marti Pepper
Sharon Fischer
Michael Bernard
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
Bridget Grieme, City Council Liaison
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to reappoint Grant Wisniewski as Chair.
There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to appoint Sharon Fischer as Vice Chair.
There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Fischer MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Bernard
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
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February 05, 2026
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Maeve Spiegler addressed the Commission regarding concepts for fencing public gathering areas and
developing an ADA-accessible inclusive playground with an adjacent community garden.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. December 4, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Fischer MOVED to approve the December 04, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission
minutes. Commissioner Bernard SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. October 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Fischer MOVED to approve the October 02, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission
minutes. Commissioner Carlson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion - Recap 2025 Workplace Goals
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
Commission review the 2025 Workplan included:
• Tour parks and trails twice annually: partially completed.
• Conduct CIP work sessions twice annually: partially completed.
• Develop long-term goals: not completed.
• Develop a unique Fiscal Year 2026 work plan goal: not completed.
2. Discussion - Discuss 2026 Workplace Goals
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
Clarification was provided that the work plan template intended to guide the Commission in developing
its annual workplan; work plan goals help staff structure meeting agendas; Commission responsibilities
include reviewing and advising on items required by code; and Commission members were encouraged
to bring community ideas forward forward through the Commission.
3. Discussion - Cigarette Litter
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
There was discussion in support of no smoking signage and closed trash receptacles for cigarette
disposal.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks and Recreation Director - Director Best reported on the following:
• Mid -month report updates.
• December conditions included cold temperatures and limited snowfall, preventing grooming
of ski trails for most of the month.
• Reduced scheduling at the Multi -Purpose Facility during the holiday season.
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February 05, 2026
• Recreation Center holiday hours.
• Current sign -in data for the Recreation Center does not capture spectators or attendees
associated with leagues and rentals.
• Daubenspeck Pond seasonal shrinkage was due to winter conditions and equipment
limitations.
• A planned skate day at Daubenspeck Pond was postponed due to hazardous weather and
public safety concerns; and early closures of multiple facilities were noted.
• A community skate day was rescheduled for Friday the 13I", weather permitting.
• Parks Master Plan update.
2. Commission Chair - No report.
3. City Council Liaison - Council Member Grieme reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Maeve Spiegler addressed the Commission regarding the Old Town playground.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - March 5, 2026
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioners discussed concern about the lack of fencing at parks; the possibility of including people
counting data and reports; and inquiring about finding an electronic way to capture facility use metrics.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. November Mid -month report
2. December Mid -month report
There being no further business before the Parks and Recreation Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 6:58 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of
February 05, 2026.
Logan Parks, Deputy City Clerk
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February 05, 2026
KPB
KENAI PENINSULA
Borough
February 23, 2026
Land Management
A Division of the Planning Department
144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK 99669 1 (P) 907-714-2205 (F) 907 714 2378 1 www.kpb.us
City of Kenai
Terry Eubank, City Manager
210 Fidalgo Ave.
Kenai, AK 99611
(via email: teubank@kenai.city)
Re: Challenger Learning Center
Mr. Eubank,
Please accept this letter as formal notice of the Kenai Peninsula Borough's interest in and to the
Challenger Learning Center Campus in Kenai.
In 1999 the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) conveyed to the City of Kenai a 9.64 acre parcel
adjacent the Kenai Highschool Campus for the siting of public facilities and the Challenger
Learning Center. This conveyance was the result of a larger land exchange with the Alaska
Mental Health Trust and City of Kenai.
As a condition of this conveyance, the deed contained a restrictive covenant directing the future
use of the property for government purposes.
As the Challenger Learning Center has vacated its campus and related lease, the KPB has
identified an immediate need for the benefit of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District,
Connections School program. This proposed use is consistent with the initial intent of the
acquisition, and would continue to provide a substantial benefit not only to the City of Kenai,
but the entire Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Any information you can provide regarding the historic and ongoing operating and
maintenance costs for the campus, would be appreciated. I look forward to our continued
discussion regarding the Kenai Peninsula Boroughs interest in acquiring the Challenger Learning
Center Campus.
Sincerely,
Aaron Hughes
Land Management Officer
POPULAR ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPOR '
For the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025
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Dear Residents of the City of Kenai,
We are honored to share the City of Kenai's first Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. This report reflects our commitment to
transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources. It is
intended to provide you with a clear, accessible overview of the City's financial health,
and to help you better understand how your local government works to serve and
strengthen our community.
We are honored to serve you and committed to
making our City's finances clear, accessible, and
accountable to the people of Kenai.
The information in this report is drawn from the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report (ACFR), prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP). While the ACFR provides detailed financial data, this PAFR summarizes key
points —revenues, expenditures, and overall financial position —in a more accessible
format, along with context to help explain how public funds are used to support services
and projects that matter to you.
We are grateful for your continued trust and engagement. If you would like to learn more,
the full ACFR is available at the Kenai Library and online at www.kenai.city. We welcome
your questions, feedback, and ideas —your voice helps shape our work and our future.
Terry Eubank
City Manager
teubank&kenai.city
Dave Swarner
Finance Director
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LETTER FROM THE MAYOR 0
Dear Kenai Residents,
Thank you for taking the time to read this year's Popular
Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2025 (July 1, 2024 — June 30, 2025). It reflects the City's
commitment to responsible financial management and the
investments we're making to protect, grow, and strengthen
Kenai.
During this fiscal year, construction began on the long-awaited
Bluff Stabilization Project, protecting homes, infrastructure, and
cultural resources while opening the door to future investment
in Old Town Kenai.
We advanced 22 capital projects across the City, including
airport, park, and utility improvements. More than $4 million in
grants funded upgrades to the Water Treatment Pumphouse
and Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Sales tax revenues continued to grow, marking 32 straight
quarters of year -over -year gains. The property tax mill rate has
remained unchanged since 2015, while we continued to
provide high -quality services without raising the mill rate.
Public safety remains our largest investment. We welcomed a
new Fire Chief, replaced two ambulances, expanded spruce
bark beetle mitigation efforts, and launched a police drone
program to support search and rescue. Calls for police service
dropped 15% over the preceding two years.
Additional highlights include continued growth at the Kenai
Airport, where passenger traffic increased for a second year.
The City also held its first live land sale auction, successfully
selling all 11 parcels. Meanwhile, storefront improvement
grants are helping local businesses thrive.
Community services remain at the heart of Kenai. The Library
hosted 170 programs, the Senior Center served nearly 35,000
meals, and the Recreation Center welcomed 40,000 visits.
Every step forward is a shared achievement. Thank you
to our City Council, staff, and the people of Kenai.
Together, we're building a stronger, more connected,
and more resilient community.
Sincerely,
Henry Knackstedt
Mayor, City of Kenai
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HOME RULE CITY
The City was incorporated in 1960 as a home rule city
and its charter was adopted May 20, 1963.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
The City of Kenai has a council-manager form of government. Voters elect six council members
and a mayor, all on a non -partisan basis. The Council sets policies, passes local laws, and
appoints the city manager, attorney, and clerk. Council members serve staggered three-year
terms, with two elected each year. The mayor also serves a three-year term.
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Henry Knackstedt (Mayor)
Victoria Askin (Vice Mayor)
Bridget Grieme
Deborah Sounart
Sovala Kisena
Glenese Pettey
Phil Daniel
CITY MANAGER &
DEPARTMENTS
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The city manager, appointed by the
Council, serves as the City's chief
executive officer. The manager
carries out City policies, manages
daily operations, and hires
department heads.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION � K Page96
GOVERNMENTAL FUND REVENUES
Below is a comparison of funds received for the last three fiscal years. Fiscal year 2025 is shown in
the chart below.
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Charges for Service
Interest
Intergovernmental
Misc
Total Revenues
FY25 REVENUES
FY2023
FY2024
W&141
$9,818,482
$9,975,032
$10,497,334
-
$4,316,204
$4,440,189
$4,540,042
-
$7,552,552
$7,470,194
$8,430,520
-
$2,723,737
$4,663,935
$5,161,064
$5,000,041
$2,801,726
$3,002,999
-
$3,261,582
$2,834,620
$3,399,863
-
$32,672,598
$32,185,696
Sales tax is the City's largest source of revenue for government operations, making up about 30% of total
revenue. It increased by $522,302 (5.24%) compared to last year. Charges for service increased $960,326
(12.86%) due to receiving two years of Supplemental Emergency Medical Transport (SEMI) in a single
fiscal year and an increase in Water & Sewer service fees. Revenue from other government sources —
known as intergovernmental revenue increased by $201,273 (7.19%) due to state funding related to the
Kenai Bluff Erosion Capital Project. Meanwhile, investment earnings rose by $497,129 (10.66%) due to
strong performance in equity markets.
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GOVERNMENAL FUND EXPENDITURES
Below is a comparison of the City's expenditures for the last three fiscal years. Fiscal year 2025
is shown in the chart below.
FY2023
FY2024
General Government
$3,443,404
$3,598,275
$4,01 ,,993
■
Public Safety
$8,531,288
$9,094,442
$9,464,980
■
Public Works
$2,533,282
$2,601,495
$2,680,622
■
Parks & Recreation/ Library
$2,681,617
$2,547,543
$2,630,365
■
Water &Sewer Services
$2,443,337
$2,455,206L$2,569,825
Airport
$3,065,265
$3,323,473,310,965
Debt Service
$130,250
$130,625$130,750
Senior Services
$996,173
$1,031,102,062,876
CapitalOutlay
$6,717,219T�29,365,005
$4,582,844,658,244
Total Expenditures
$30,541,835
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FY25 EXPENDITURES °%
What each of the above categories include:
General Government
Administrative departments: Mayor & Council, City
Manager, Clerk, Attorney, Finance, Information Technology
(IT), Human Resources (HR), Planning & Zoning, Safety,
and Land Administration.
•Public Safety
Police, Fire, Animal Control, and Dispatch Communications.
Public Works
;0#4 Street and facility maintenance, City Dock, shop
operations, and streetlights.
• Parks & Recreation
rRec Center, Ice Rink, Library, Visitors Center, parks and
o grounds, and recreation programs.
Water & Sewer Services
Operations and maintenance of City water and sewer systems.
Airport
Administration, operations, land, maintenance, terminal, and
training facility.
®Debt Service
Payments on the City's library building bond.
aSenior Services
Meals, transportation, social services, and senior center
operations.
Capital Outlay
Major equipment, buildings, and infrastructure improvements
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LOCAL TAX REVENUES
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The City levies a 3% sales tax, which is applied to the first $500 of each separate sale.
Property Tax revenues are based on a mill rate levy that is set annually by the City
Council. The City has not raised the mill rate since 2015.
TAX REVENUE (FY2021 - FY2025)
$10M $9,191,637
$8,560,985
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$3,906,98 $3,989,66
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FY2021 FY2022
$9,818,482 $9,975,032 $10,497,334
$4,316,20 $4,440,18 $4,540,04
FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Fiscal Year
PropertyTax • Sales Tax
Taxing Entity Mill Rate Tax
Kenai Peninsula 4.30 mills $1,290.00
Borough
*After $50,000 primary
residence exemption
_)C� City of Kenai 4.35 mills $1,522.50
KENAI
Central Peninsula .01 mills $ 3.50
Hospital
FY25 Total 8.66 mills $2,816.00
MILL RATES
Property taxes in Kenai are based on the value of real and personal property. Each year,
the City sets a mill rate in combination with the assessed value of property, which
determines how much tax is owed. For fiscal year 2025, the rate was 4.35 mills,
meaning $4.35 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. The table above
shows property taxes paid in Kenai based on a $350,000 home.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough is responsible for assessments, tax billing and tax
collections for the City. Property taxes are billed on July 1 and can be paid in two equal
installments —due September 15 and November 15—or in one full payment on October
15.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES
The City receives intergovernmental revenues, or grants, from the Borough, State, and Federal
agencies. Generally grant revenues fund capital projects or help to reduce specific operating costs.
FUND BALANCE OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS
Fund Balance is the money left after the City's annual revenues and expenses are accounted for. It starts with last year's
ending balance, then increases if revenues are "Over" expenses or decreases if expenses are "Under" revenues. This Net
Change adjusts the beginning balance to get the current year's ending Fund Balance.
Total Revenues (FY25) $35,031,822
Total Expenditures (FY25) $29,525,62u
Net Change in Fund Balance - Excess of Revenues $ 5,506,202
Over/Under Expenditures (During FY25)
Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2024— $65,246,966�
Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $70,753,168
HOW THE FUND BALANCE IS DISTRIBUTED:
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THE GENERAL FUND
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The General Fund is the City's main operating fund, supported by sales tax, property tax, and service
charges. It funds services such as police, fire, medical response, animal control, permitting,
inspections, street maintenance and lighting, recreation, cultural events, administration, debt service,
and capital projects.
GENERAL FUND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Sales Tax
$10,497,334
Property Tax
$4,540,042
Intergovernmental Revenue
$745,058
Investment Earnings
$1,017,824
Charges for Services
$3,701,533
Fines and Forfeitures
$75,182
License & Permits
$317,293
Other
$388,012
Total General Fund Revenues
$21,282,278
FUND BALANCE OF GENERAL FUND
Total Revenues (FY25)
Total Expenditures (FY25)
Excess of Revenues Over (Under)
Expenditures
Transfer In/Out
Net Change in Fund Balance (During FY25)
Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2024
Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025
Other
License & Permits
Fines &Forfeitures/ 1
Charges for Services
Intergovernmental
Revenue /
Investment Earnings
Property Tax /
Sales Tax
.......................................................................................................
$21,282,278 WHAT'S IN EACH
$18,264,306 CATEGORY?
$3,017,972
Sales Taxes (49.33%)
Charges for Services (17.39%)
Main source of General Fund
Fees for ambulance, Multipurpose
revenue
Facility, Rec Center, dock rentals,
($803,861)
cemetery, and contractor licenses and
Property Taxes (21.33%)
permits
Collected on real and personal
$2,214,111
; property and oil and gas
Fines and Forfeitures (.35%)
property taxes
Court and library fines, and other
$16,474,836
:
forfeitures
Intergovernmental Revenue
(3.5%)
Licenses & Permits (1.49%)
$18,688,947
; Grants from federal, state, and
Includes building permits and animal
borough agencies
control licenses
Other Revenues (1.83%)
Rents, lease interest, oil & gas
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royalties, and special assessments
HOW THE FUND BALANCE IS DISTRIBUTED:
ORESTRICTED COMMITTED r ASSIGNED UNASSIGNED
$908,059 related to $6,657,271 for budget $2,901,928 for operations, $6,486,708 in the
the Daubenspeck stabilization and $1,734,981 capital projects, and General Fund
Property set aside for next fiscal year compensated absences
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GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT FOR FY2025
Debt Service*
= 0,66
Visitor Center
1.04
Senior Services*
1.10
Lands & Planning
- 2.03
Animal Control
- 2.35
Legislative/Clerk/Legal
4.83
Library
4.92
Public Safety Dispatch 5.15
Capital Projects* 5.75
Parks & Rec
Public Works
6.31
General Fund expenditures,
not including transfers to
other City funds, were:
Fiscal Year 2023:
$16,769,136
Fiscal Year 2024:
$17,292,889
Fiscal Year 2025:
$18,264,306
13.15
Administration 1 13.52
Police 1 19.07
Fire
*Departments noted with an asterisk represent expenditures of General Fund dollars used in Debt, Senior Citizen, and Capital Project funds.
Administration includes City Manager, HR, Finance and Non-Deptartmental. Public Works includes Public Works Administration, Shop, Streets, Dock, Buildings, and Street
Light Maintenance.
FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
Overall, the projection for the economy of Kenai is optimistic. Kenai is situated in a beautiful area with abundant
land and natural resources, an accommodative business climate, and a stable population base. The City's
greatest assets are its land holdings for which new lease and sale policies have been developed to encourage
economic growth and the Kenai Municipal Airport, the traveling hub for the Kenai Peninsula.
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CITY HIGHLIGHTS & HOW TO STAY
CONNECTED
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
We're proud to announce the highlights of our year!
Kenai Bluff Stabilization Project underway!
In December, the City held its
first live public Land Sale Auction
—and it was a success!
WEBSITE & SOCIAL
MEDIA
The City's website, www.kenai.city,
makes it easy to stay informed and
access services. You can:
• Pay utility bills
• Apply for jobs
• View meeting agendas and
recordings
• Research public records
• Contact City Council and staff
The homepage features the latest City
news, and the site is mobile -friendly for
easy access anytime, anywhere.
Follow us on Facebook for updates on
events, services, and opportunities.
roCity of Kenai:
@cityofkenai
Kenai Animal Shelter:
@kenaianimaIshelter
Kenai Fire Department:
@kenaifiredepartment
Kenai Police Department:
@kenaipolice
Kenai Community Library:
@kenailibrary
Kenai Parks & Recreation:
@kenaiparksandrec
Kenai Senior Center:
@kenaiseniorcenter
Kenai Municipal Airport:
@kenaiairport
ELECTIONS
The regular City election is held annually on
the on the first Tuesday of October. The terms
of office are three years but are overlapping so
the City is provided with a continuity of
knowledge in City business and legislative
matters.
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
City boards and commissions help shape local
policy and decisions. Each one is made up of
seven volunteer members. Members are
appointed for three-year terms, nominated by
the Mayor, and confirmed by the City Council
based on applications submitted to the City
Clerk. To learn more or apply, visit
www.kenai.city
The City of Kenai encompasses an area of approximately 35 square miles.
The boundaries of Kenai's city limits are indicated in the image below.
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Table of Contents
Background
Summary
Demographics
Migration
Seniors
Housing Stock & Affordability
01
02
04
05
06
Economic Factors Driving Demand
12
Municipal Capabilities & Opportunities
23
City of Homer
24
City of Kenai
26
City of Seldovia
27
City of Seward
29
City of Soldotna
31
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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Population Growth
04
Figure 2: Migration to the Peninsula
05
Figure 3: Changes to KPB Senior Population
06
Figure 4: Population Projections by Age Group
07
Figure 5: Seniors Net Growth Graph
08
Figure 6: KPB Housing Profile
09
Figure 7: Occupied Units by Type
10
Figure 8: Housing Stock Age
11
Figure 9: Employment & Earnings
13
Figure 10: Median Single Family Home Sale Price 14
Figure 11: Median Single Family Home Sale Price by
Community 15
Figure 12: Median Single Family Home Sale Price &
Metrics by Community 16
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Figure 13: Median Starter Home Sale Price 17
Figure 14: Seasonal Worker Analyis
19
Figure 15: Potential Short -Term Rentals 21
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BACKGROUND
A lack of affordable housing severely limits the Kenai
Peninsula Borough's economic potential, including the
ability to attract new talent for key job openings,
contributes to out -migration, and stunts business
growth. Data and anecdotal input confirm the area has a
relative lack of available, affordable housing. This report
examines regional housing challenges and possible
solutions to formulate a Strategic Action Plan aimed at
resolving the Peninsula's most pressing housing needs.
Research and input for this report was compiled by staff
from the Kenai Economic Development District
(KPEDD) and Wink Research & Consulting. KPEDD is
grateful to all those who provided input for this report
and especially to those who will use its insights to make
the KPB an even better place to call home.
KPEDD Housing Assessment 2026
SUMMARY -SECTION 1
The Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) is experiencing a housing constraint due
to local and region -specific factors which require proactive solutions to avoid
economic losses. The KPB has been one of Alaska's fastest growing areas over
the past five years and most of the gains have come from people migrating
into the area. However, migration data for the most recent year (2024) shows a
sharp reversal in the number of new KPB residents (either moving in or being
born).' Given input from local residents, it is likely that a lack of affordable
housing is a key reason for this recent outflow.
The regional economy has been relatively strong in recent years, ranking 5th in
job growth and 3rd in business creation among all Alaska borough and census
areas since 2019. However, we see a potential canary in the mineshaft as job
growth slowed to 1.1% in 2024, finishing simply in line with the state average
instead of well ahead.2 Quantitative and anecdotal input compiled for this
report suggest finding housing for seasonal tourism workers is a major issue,
and could be a limiting factor in growing the Borough's largest economic
sector. Job growth in key tourism -dependent categories was flat to down in
2024.3 And in fact, many residents rightly point to vacation rentals as a
contributing factor to the region's housing squeeze. Despite the economic
cooling in the KPB, massive development projects are on the horizon. If
projects like Alaska LNG go forward, it would likely make a tough housing
situation much worse for residents and businesses. If even a few of the large
proposed construction projects are approved, how much more difficult will it
be to fill jobs for retiring teachers or increase medical staff?
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SUMMARY
Alaska and the KPB did not see the same home
building boom during 2010-2020 as many other
parts of the U.S.' As a result, most of the housing
stock was built during the 1970s and 1980s, and may
lack the appeal of newer homes which are more
plentiful in the lower 48. In terms of affordability, the
KPB is not unique in that home prices and
mortgage payments in particular have skyrocketed
in recent years. Due to the Borough's higher rate of
population turnover, this means more people have
more expensive new mortgages or face similar but
additional challenges in the rental market. On
average, home prices and rental rates in the KPB
are lower than those in Anchorage or Mat -Su, but so
too are average incomes making homes in the KPB
relatively less affordable than they may appear.
Meeting the Borough's housing challenge requires
action to address several factors, such as:
• More senior housing units to accommodate the
expected 133% growth in the senior citizen
population over the next 10 years,'
• More availability of affordable homes for existing
residents or those seeking to fill jobs in the
Borough,
• Better housing options for seasonal workers,
• An adequate number of summer rentals for
summer visitors without taking away homes
that could otherwise house residents, and finally
• Strategic planning to maximize economic
benefits from large construction projects while
minimizing the strain on the area's housing
market.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
The KPB is one of the fastest growing places in Alaska. In fact, it ranked 4th highest in
population growth since 2020 among all borough and census areas and has nearly
doubled the rate of national population growth in recent years.' Much of this
population growth has been fueled by people moving to the Peninsula, as opposed
to "natural increases" (birth minus deaths). Since 2020, the number of new (net)
incoming residents to the KPB outnumbered the natural increase 4.5 to 1, and 10% of
the population is made up of "new residents" who either moved to the area in the
previous year (or were recently born).' This population growth, fueled mostly by
migration, has contributed to both a stronger economy and a tighter housing market
in the KPB.
1Population
� Change since 202 a&
Kenai Peninsula Borough 4.3%
58,799
61,003
Nq
61,350
Anchorage
-0.2%
291,247
290,247
290,761
Mat -Su Borough
8.6%
107,081
114,254
116,313
Alaska
1.1%
733,391
738,873
741,147
U.S.
2.6%
331,577,720
336,806,231
340,110,988
Figure 1: Population Growth. This table lists the population growth of the Kenai
Peninsula Borough, Anchorage, Mat -Su, Alaska, and United States from 2020 to 2024.
Source: AKDOLWD (Alaska Population Estimates).
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MIGRATION TO THE PENINSULA
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Resident
PopulationYea
Change
702
Net
177
Seniors
Migrating
J:Z2015
354
$16.9
2016
13
70
360
$8.7
2017
-33
107
347
$6.5
2018
154
120
459
$25.7
2019
575
118
510
$27.7
2020
812
176
510
$17.6
2021
508
150
564
$30.3
2022
57
254
552
$18.1
2023
1,446
338
627
$51.3
2024
-386
11
536
N/A
Figure 2: Net Migration to the Kenai Peninsula. This table identifies factors driving
demand for housing in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Using PFD and employment
records provided by the Alaska Department of Labor's Research and Analysis section,
we see that net (inward) migration into the KPB accelerated from 2019-2023. The
Borough gained more new workers, children, and seniors, as well as resident income.
However, in 2024 the number of new residents dropped sharply, and the resident
population actually declined. Seniors migrating into the KPB in 2024 declined as well.
One year doesn't make a trend, but it is very possible that a challenging housing
market contributed to a sudden decline in workers and families moving into the KPB.
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SENIORS
r
2015
Aging
974
-.Senior-
354
.-Seniors
660
et
NYea
668
2016
1,005
360
651
714
2017
1,027
347
788
586
2018
1,030
459
805
684
2019
1,039
510
809
740
2020
1,016
510
837
689
2021
1,013
564
950
627
2022
1,018
552
1,037
533
2023
995
627
976
646
2024
966
536
1,060
442
Figure 3: Changes to KPB Senior population. This table lists the yearly number of senior
citizens aging into the 65+ group, number of seniors migrating into the Kenai Peninsula,
Senior exits, and the new annual net from 2015 to 2024. The KPB has been called the
retirement community of Alaska, as residents tend to be older and many Alaskans choose
to settle on the Peninsula after leaving the workforce. The KPB is gaining between 400-700
new seniors each year on a net -basis, either from those moving in or aging into senior
citizen -hood. State demographers estimate the KPB's senior population will grow by 133%
in just the next 10 years. Source: AKDOLWD (Custom PFD data query) & Wink Research
estimates.
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SENIORS
Migration trends have profound implications for the area's housing market,
health care industry, and other services vital to seniors. If these trends continue -
and they likely will - the KPB will need to expand its supply of both senior -
tailored housing and affordable housing. Incoming seniors are more likely to
have the financial ability to purchase existing homes, which leaves fewer homes
for other residents. In the near future, many older seniors will require some form
of assisted living (which may include living with family members).
PopulationKPB
by Age Group
2023
2030
2035
Growth Pate
2023-2035
0-19
14,507
14,433
14,402
-0.7%
20-34
9,784
10,305
10,252
4.8%
35-49
11,240
12,279
12,293
9.4%
50-64
12,195
10,721
11,197
-8.2%
65-79
11,054
11,909
10,512
-4.9%
80+
2,118
3,491
4,925
132.5%
TOTAL
60,898
63,138
63,581
4.4%
Figure 4: Population Projections By Age Group. This table lists the Kenai
Peninsula Borough population by age group and growth rates in 2023 -
projected out to 2035. Source: AKDOLWD (Alaska Population Estimates).
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1000
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SENIORS
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
— Senior Exits & Deaths ■ Seniors Migrating In i Seniors Aging Iu
Figure 5: Senior Net Growth Graph. The chart above illustrates the rising net
migration pattern for the Kenai Peninsula Borough between 2015 and 2024. The
number of seniors exiting the population is dwarfed by the increasing rate of
residents entering into the 65+ category and the number of seniors migrating to
the Peninsula for retirement. Source: AKDOWLD & Wink Research estimates.
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HOUSING STOCK
& AFFORDABILITY
The Kenai Peninsula Borough has approximately 31,000 housing units, mostly
consisting of single-family homes. The number of housing units has grown
slightly faster than the region's population over the past 10 years. However, most
residents surveyed by KPEDD believe the Borough suffers from a significant lack
of affordable housing. Building costs in the Borough tend to be high and there
have been relatively few homes built since 2010.
Housing .-
Single Family Homes
- Housing Profile
.- . Units
2016
20,143
2025.-
22,983
14.1%
Multi -Unit & Condos
4,249
4,576
7.7%
Apartments (5+ Units)
136
145
6.6%
Mobile Homes
2,219
1,398
-37.0%
Senior Housing Facilities
18
19
5.6%
Cabins
1,894
1,838
-3.0%
TOTAL
28,804
31,093
7.9%
KPB Population
57,995
61,350
5.8%
Figure 6: KPB Housing Profile. 2025 population figure is sourced from a July 2024
estimate (most recent available). Source: KPB Certified Parcel Database
(extracted June 2025).
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HOUSING STOCK
& AFFORDABILITY
The Kenai Peninsula Borough has a smaller percentage of multi -unit housing
than Anchorage and Mat -Su. Mobile homes are more common on the Peninsula,
which is likely due to its location as a popular vacation spot for railbelt Alaskans.
In terms of housing age, homes in the Kenai Peninsula Borough tend to be
newer than Anchorage but older than Mat -Su.
Figure 7: Occupied Housing Units by Type. This figure shows the number of
single family, multi -unit, apartments, and mobile homes on the Kenai Peninsula
compared to the Mat -Su Borough and Anchorage. Source: American
Community Survey (2023, 5-year estimates).
Housing availability has been further constrained by tourism in recent years.
Roughly 8% of the Borough's housing units are either rented out (many as short-
term rentals) or serve as second homes.' Areas like Seward and Homer have an
exceptionally high percentage of secondary -use homes. Many communities also
struggle to house seasonal workers, limiting the region's economic potential.
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Like the rest of the U.S., housing affordability is a major challenge in the KPB. A
typical mortgage payment on a median home more than doubled from 2020 to
2024 (see Figure 8). While sales prices for existing homes in the KPB tend to be
lower than Anchorage and Mat -Su, lower median incomes in the KPB and a
surge of incoming retirees make it difficult for younger buyers to afford housing.
Housing
Year Built
2020 or Later
Stock ..-
KPB
1.2%
MSB
1.1%
ANC
0.2%
2010 to 2019
10.9%
18.0%
6.9%
2000 to 2009
20.6%
29.1 %
12.3%
1980 to 1999
39.6%
35.9%
37.1%
1960 to 1979
23.3%
13.5%
35.9%
1940 to 1959
3.5%
1.8%
6.7%
1939 or earlier
0.9%
0.5%
0.8%
Pre-1980
27.7%
15.8%
43.4%
Figure 8: Housing Stock Age. This table lists the age of Kenai Peninsula homes
compared to the Mat -Su Borough and Anchorage. Source: American Community
Survey (2023, 5-year estimates).
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Housing demand is driven
by a range of
macroeconomic and local
factors. In the Kenai
Peninsula Borough, a
growing population, an
expanding local economy,
and an expanding tourism
industry are each having
profound effects on the
area's housing market.
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identify additional factors
affecting the Borough's
housing market, and to
what extent the area's
housing challenges may
pose an impediment to
economic growth.
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Employment and earnings in the KPB grew relatively faster than the rest of Alaska
from 2019 to 2023. In fact, the Peninsula was one of Alaska's brightest spots of
economic growth during that period. However, employment and earnings growth
slowed down considerably in 2024, and began lagged behind the rest of Alaska in
the first quarter of 2025. Fewer people migrating in and slower employment
growth suggests the area's economic potential is being limited by multiple factors,
with the supply of affordable housing as a key limiting factor. Although, it is
possible that the link between economic performance and housing is a complex
issue. In a more extreme cause -and -effect situation, residents might expect to see
the average wage per worker increase with poorer workers being priced out of the
area. That was not the case in 2024, as average wages per KPB worker increased
slightly less than the statewide average. Still, data analyzed for this report suggests
that the lack of affordable housing in the region is limiting further economic
growth.
Area
Employment
Average
Employment
• • •
Monthly
L02"3-2024
Wage
W19-2023
1
2• •
Kenai Peninsula Borough
6.8%
1.9%
24.9%
6.4%
Anchorage
-2.2%
1.6%
15.2%
6.8%
Mat -Su Borough
16.8%
3.0%
42.6%
9.0%
Balance of Alaska
-2.1%
2.0%
19.1%
6.5%
Alaska Total
-0.2%
1.9%
18.9%
6.8%
Figure 9: Employment & Earnings Growth between 2019 and 2024. Source: AKDOWLD (Quarterly
Census of Employment & Wages), compiled by Wink Research.
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Median-
LM Area
KPB
Family
Q1
$377,750
Home Sale
Q2
$350,000
Price2025
Q3
$335,000
Q4
$379,750
ANC
$435,000
$478,425
$479,950
$458,000
MSB
$402,353
$429,500
$415,000
$415,000
Other AK
$362,900
$351,000
$340,000
$340,000
AK
$410,000
$430,000
$435,000
$425,000
Area
a.
KPB
CY2025Hom-
$364,750
$244
Age
27
Sales
728
ANC
$470,000
$252
42
2,224
MSB
$416,500
$258
18
1,773
Other AK
$360,000
$226
40
514
AK
$425,530
$251
31
5,239
Figure 10: Median Single Family Home Sale Price. This table lists the quarterly and
2025 annual median sale price for a single family home in the Kenai Peninsula,
Anchorage MatSu Borough, outside areas and Alaska as a whole. The Median
sales price is used to find the price per square foot, median home age, and
number of sales during the year. Source: 2025 Alaska MLS Data.
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Area
Kenai
Median-
Q1
$308,748
Family Home Sale Price2025
Q2 Q3 Q4
$356,000 $363,000 $365,250
CY2025
$355,000
Soldotna
$375,000
$339,000
$370,000
$425,000
$373,000
Homer
$462,000
$451,250
$400,000
$469,000
$450,000
Seward
$469,000
$462,450
$425,000
$351,000
$439,000
N i n i Ich i k
$118,000
$195,000
$207,000
$110,000
$165,000
Anchor Point
$299,000
$350,000
$250,000
$250,000
$282,500
Seldovia
-
$149,250
$325,000
$299,000
$250,000
Clam Gulch
$289,000
$252,450
$202,250
$178,000
$202,250
Halibut Cove
-
-
$299,900
-
$299,900
Moose Pass
-
-
-
$170,000
$170,000
NIKOLAEVSK
-
-
$40,000
$425,000
$232,500
North Kenai
$310,000
$268,000
$322,500
$344,450
$321,500
Sterling
$393,500
$275,000
$350,000
$365,000
$350,000
Cooper Landing
$900,000
$537,500
$740,000
$470,000
$675,000
Figure 11: Median Single Family Home Sale Price by Community. This table identifies MLS
2025 quarterly data where available. Source: Alaska MLS 2025.
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Median- Family
Area CY2025
Kenai $355,000
Home Sale Price & Metrics•
LFt.
$246
6 •.-
36
Sales
135
Soldotna
$373,000
$245
28
205
Homer
$450,000
$287
22
109
Sewa rd
$439,000
$276
41
27
N i n i l c h i k
$165,000
$157
23
25
Anchor Point
$282,500
$214
22
50
Seldovia
$250,000
$301
40
5
Clam Gulch
$202,250
$250
38
6
Halibut Cove
$299,900
$600
40
1
Moose Pass
$170,000
$443
48
1
N i kolaevsk
$232,500
$166
29
2
North Kenai
$321,500
$201
28
64
Sterling
$350,000
$233
25
56
Cooper Landing
$675,000
$284
23
5
Figure 12: Median Single Family Home Sale Price. This table identifies the annual average
sales price in Kenai Peninsula Communities (where data is available), the average price per
square foot, the median home age (in years), and the number of recorded sales during the
year. Source: Alaska MILS 2025.
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Ar -
Kenai
Peninsula
Median-
•
$280,000
•
$296,750
- Sale Price
• • es'T
$315,000 $295,450 $289,000 227
Anchorage
$320,000
$335,000
$327,000
$336,500
$330,000
414
Mat -Su
$315,000
$334,000
$334,000
$330,000
$329,000
440
Alaska
$315,000
$324,000
$325,000
$325,000
$320,000
1,245
Kenai
$267,450
$320,000
$309,500
$312,500
$309,000
49
Soldotna
$242,500
$296,750
$315,000
$302,250
$298,000
62
Homer
$412,500
$382,000
$371,000
$410,000
$386,500
30
Seward
$469,000
$321,000
$359,000
$351,000
$351,000
5
N i n i Ich i k
-
$195,000
$165,000
$157,500
$165,000
11
Anchor Point
$349,500
$189,500
$245,000
$195,000
$240,000
15
North Kenai
$241,250
$255,000
$330,250
$280,000
$274,000
22
Sterling
$250,250
$200,000
$324,000
$270,000
$275,100
18
Figure 13: Median Starter Family Home Sales Price in 2025. This table highlights the sale price
and number of sales in major Alaskan regions and Kenai Peninsula communities. *A "Starter"
home is defined here as a single family home between 800-1,400 square feet. Source: Alaska
M LS 2025.
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ECONOMIC FACTORS
DRIVING HOUSING DEMAND
Employment routinely spikes during the summer months across Alaska. However,
the relative influx of seasonal employment in the KPB is roughly double what the
rest of the state experiences. The Kenai Peninsula is a popular summer tourist
destination causing an influx of nonresident workers needed to fill employment
gaps in the visitor industry. Nearly 4,000 workers additional workers arrive during
the Borough's summer employment.' However, it should be noted that this figure
does not include self-employed guides, commercial fishermen, or other self-
employed and 1099 workers.
Seasonal workers are a vital component
to the region's visitor industry, and
becomes necessary for nonresidents fill
many of the temporary positions
considering that these positions are
closed out for 7-8 months of the year
However, it is becoming increasingly
challenging to find adequate housing
for seasonal workers. Having adequate
housing for seasonal workers, especially
those in the tourism sector, is critical for
the region's economic future. Better
living quarters attract better staff, who
in turn provide better experiences for
visitors. The number of seasonal workers
in the KPB has increased only slightly
since the pre-COVID days, despite other
data suggesting visitor trips are up.
Anecdotal and quantitative evidence of
housing challenges highlight limitations
in the Kenai Peninsula Borough's
economic growth.
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L.Y�ear
ML
2015
Seasonal-
..
I Jan -Mar
19,126
Average Monthly
- ..- Monthly WorkersPc
Apr -Sep Difference
21,750 2,624
Workers
• •
Peak
22,649
Differenc
ej
2,523
2016
18,508
21,330
2,822
22,155
3,647
2017
18,194
21,097
2,903
22,338
4,144
2018
18,153
21,012
2,859
21,940
3,787
2019
18,450
21,301
2,851
22,317
3,867
2020
18,701
18,954
253
20,368
1,667
2021
18,334
21,269
2,935
22,146
3,812
2022
19,047
22,182
3,135
23,324
4,277
2023
19,649
22,730
3,081
22,595
3,946
2024
20,039
23,074
3,035
23,963
3,924
2025
20,342
N/A
-
N/A
-
Figure 14: Seasonal Worker Analysis - Average Monthly Workers. This table lists the
number of total average monthly workers in the Kenai Peninsula Borough between
2015 and 2025. Source: AK-DOLWD (QCEW), compiled by Wink Research.
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DRIVING HOUSING DEMAND
Like many tourist destinations, short-term rentals (STRs) have been a popular way
for residents to realize additional cash -flow from second homes, spare rooms, or
homes they no longer occupy. Others rent out homes during the summer months
and then re -occupy them the rest of the year. Obtaining data on the number of
STRs is challenging, but inferences can be made regarding their prevalence from
assessment data. In 2024, roughly 8% of single-family homes in the KPB were not
occupied by the property owner, and thus could be functioning as STRs. The
prevalence of these homes was much higher in Seward and Homer, which
anecdotally are cities commonly cited as having a higher number of STPs or
second -homes. STRs and second homes can be a benefit for the region's
economy, as they bring in tourists and affluent part-time residents.
However, they also reduce the
housing supply and exacerbate
market tightness, making it more
difficult for new residents to find
homes or existing residents to climb
the property ladder as their family
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family needs to move their family out
of a one -bedroom apartment, but
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areas, due in part to a majority of
homes being rented out as STRs.
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district wants to hire from
somewhere else, but is unable to find
adequate housing. The position may
either go unfilled or be filled with a
lesser candidate.
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in major communities (where data is available). These homes have been identified
based on a difference between the owner's residential address and the listed
property address. Source: KPB Assessors Department (data pulled in December
2024).
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KPEDD Housing Assessment 2026
ECONOMIC FACTORS
DRIVING HOUSING DEMAND
The Alaska LNG Project is nearing a final investment decision and many of the
puzzle pieces are in place for the mega -project. With regional gas production in
decline, the Alaska LNG Project would provide a major boost to the KPB's economy
by lowering energy costs, providing more cost stability for electricity, generating tax
revenue, and create additional high -wage positions. Project developers estimate
that 10,000 jobs will be created during the 5-year construction phase, in addition to
roughly 1,000 jobs stemming from its operational activities (including multiplier
effects). Many, if not most of these operational job gains would likely occur in the
Kenai Peninsula Borough. A final investment decision is expected in the beginning
of 2026, and construction is expected to begin in late 2026 if the project moves
forward. While the Alaska LNG project would provide a strong economic boom for
the region, it could also make a tight housing market more challenging for existing
residents or those considering relocating to the area.10
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KPEDD Housing Assessment 2026 - Section 2
MUNICIPAL CAPABILITIES &
OPPORTUNITIES - SECTION 2
City planning and zoning play a critical role in shaping how communities grow,
function, and thrive. Through thoughtful planning, cities balance residential,
commercial, industrial, and public spaces to promote safety, economic
development, environmental sustainability, and quality of life. Zoning
regulations guide land use by determining where different activities can occur,
helping to reduce conflicts between incompatible uses while preserving
neighborhood character. Together, city planning and zoning support orderly
development, ensure efficient infrastructure and transportation systems,
protect natural and historic resources, and provide a framework for long-term
community goals and equitable growth.
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CITY OF HOMER
2024 Population: 5,648
Population Change since 2010: +12.9%
Median Single Family Home Sale Price (CY2025): $4509000
Local Housing Situation
The lack of housing availability and affordability is a well-known topic in Homer.
Local home values and average household incomes among Homer residents
confirms that affordability is stretched, compared to many other areas. Housing
issues have been discussed in the community at length via workshops, meetings,
commissions, and council meetings. Homer is currently in the process of updating
its Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, and housing will be a key topic in the
new Comprehensive Plan.
The City of Homer has many housing challenges:
• Existing housing stock tends to consist of single-family homes, which are
relatively expensive creating affordability challenges for younger and seasonal
workers.
• Zoning codes are rather restrictive for housing that is not single-family or
duplexes.
• A long history of vacation rentals.
• Geographical and topographical challenges such as steep slopes and poor
draining soils.
• Lack of available land/acreage for development.
• High cost of land, financing, and building.
• Short construction season in Alaska.
• Obtaining financing for older homes that do not meeting building codes.
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CITY OF HOMER
Opportunities for Housing Expansion
Opportunities to improve the availability of affordable housing in Homer could include:
• Changing zoning codes.
• Pre -approved ADU plans
• Reducing or preventing further growth of short-term rentals.
• Modular or dorm -style housing to house seasonal workers.
• Allow for live -work units on commercial properties.
• Increasing the number of local homeowners renting rooms to seasonal workers.
Short Term Rentals & ADUs
Homer does not have a regulatory framework for short-term rentals (STRs). However,
there are zoning codes for traditional Bed & Breakfasts. Attempts to more tightly
regulate STRs (like mandatory registration) have failed at council, even though STRs are
clearly part of the pressure on long-term housing. The current zoning code allows for
one ADU in most/all residential zoning districts as a by -right use. This process requires a
zoning permit for construction and costs $300.
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CITY OF KENAI
2024 Population: 7,555
Population Change since 2010: +6.2%
Median Single Family Home Sale Price (CY2025): $355,000
Local Housing Situation
New construction and well -kept homes sell quickly. Even many homes that need
significant maintenance or rehabilitation often sell within a few months after being
listed. Most listings are 2-3 bedrooms. Most city residential lots require 20-foot setbacks
(with 10 feet being for utility easements), and are restricted to 30-40% lot coverage
(depending on zoning). There has been some pushback from landowners in older
neighborhoods who have grown accustomed to limited development nearby.
Other challenges:
• Private investment companies buying up homes with cash offers
• Nonresidents buying second homes or holding land for speculation
• Deferred maintenance on existing homes, which suppresses sales
• Lack of marketing
• Number of higher -paying jobs versus service jobs
Opportunities for Housing Expansion
The City is seeking to rezone areas to allow for higher density housing and has placed a
renewed focus on expanding housing in the City's "core" - primarily the area between
Evergreen Street and Tinker Lane. The City also has extensive land holdings, some of
which could be prime for residential development. It has donated land to nonprofits in
the past for senior housing and low-income housing. The City is pursuing grant funds to
extend utilities into strategic areas that could trigger more housing development.
Short Term Rentals & ADUs
The City has no limitations on short term rentals (e.g. AirBnb's), though they may
require Conditional Use permits depending on zoning. Residential areas do allow for
ADUs but the municipal code is murky at best. Permitting to build or install ADUs are
similar to other structures.
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CITY OF SELDOVIA
2024 Population: 419 (includes City & Seldovia Village)
Population Change since 2010: -0.2%
Median Single Family Home Sale Price (CY2025): $250,000
Local Housing Situation
Seldovia features many housing units which are used for seasonal occupancy.
Statistics in the City's Comprehensive Plan allude to SO% of Seldovia's housing being
vacant; however, it is likely that the vast majority are for seasonal use. Anecdotal
information suggests that incoming teachers have expressed concern about the
availability and quality of housing, and multiple local business owners have had
difficulty housing seasonal workers. The area's largest apartment building, The
Seldovia House, currently has no vacancy, which supports claims of a tight housing
market.
Housing Development Challenges
• Being off the road system makes building more expensive.
• Need for a shared vision to define a housing plan that meets community needs
today and into the future, this is a key goal of the City's Comprehensive Planning
effo rt.
• As a small, rural community, Seldovia typically has few units available for sale and
relatively low in/out migration of permanent residents.
Opportunities for Housing Expansion
There is an undeveloped subdivision near the airport on Malcolm Street, with several
lots for sale. The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation offers $10,000 rebate program
for new home construction and has loan programs for developers. Previously, the
City of Seldovia and the Borough attempted to reach a deal on a land transfer but it
fell through. While the idea is not new, it may be worth exploring if seasonal homes
could be rented out to teachers or other residents outside of the summer months.
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CITY OF SELDOVIA
Short Term Rentals & ADUs
Seldovia has no restrictions on short term rentals; however, units on a property
rented out for more than 30 consecutive days must obtain an administrative use
permit. The local Planning Commission is just beginning to explore ADU
development. City staff is benchmarking other communities' ADU zoning codes to
bring back to the Commission for review, discussion and potential local code
development.
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CITY OF SEWARD
2024 Population: 2,483
Population Change since 2010: -7.8%
Median Single Family Home Sale Price (CY2025): $439,000
Local Housing Situation
Seward has a shortage of affordable, multi -unit housing, sometimes called the
"missing middle." Strong demand and relatively few houses coming up for sale have
resulted in significant price appreciation, putting home ownership out of reach for
more residents in recent years.
Housing Development Challenges
• Some houses and buildings in Seward are relatively old and dilapidated; however,
the cost to demolish them and build a new property is often too high to make
economic sense.
• Short-term vacation rentals are common in Seward and generally more
financially viable for owners than longer -term rentals, which reduces housing
supply and pushes up costs for residents.
• Push back from local property owners from efforts to build higher density
housing developments.
• Cost of installing utilities or building new roads to utilize vacant land is very high.
Opportunities for Housing Expansion
The City of Seward offers a Developer Reimbursement Program, which pays 50%
towards of costs for utilities and roads in a new development. Seward has approved
a special assessment district, allowing owners to install wells and septic systems to
reduce development costs. The City owns land which could be used for housing,
though the costs of running utilities and building roads are substantial barriers.
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CITY OF SEWARD
Short Term Rentals & ADUs
Short-term rentals must be owner -occupied in all residential zoning districts, while
owners may operate whole -house short-term rentals in commercial districts. All
short-term rental operators are required to obtain a business licenses, a short-term
rental permit, and pay a city bed tax of 4%.
Any property with a single-family home may also construct an ADU. The ADU is only
required to be smaller in size than the single-family home. There are no land use
permits; only a building permit is required.
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CITY OF SOLDOTNA
2024 Population: 4,552
Population Change since 2010: +9.3%
Median Single Family Home Sale Price (CY2025): $373,000
Local Housing Situation
With a growing population, demand for affordable housing is high. City officials and
community members have noted a lack of affordable and diverse housing options,
particularly for younger residents, workers, and multi -family needs, alongside a
scarcity of apartments and attainable rental units advertised at public hearings in
2024 and 202S.
Housing Development Challenges
There is undeveloped land within City limits, but much of it is zoned for single-family
use and lacks the necessary infrastructure. Without the economy of scale provided
by multi -family zoning, the cost for a private developer to bring these utilities to a
site often makes the final housing price -point unaffordable for the average
household. Lack of undeveloped land zoned for multi -family use is a key challenge;
however, there is some push back from existing home owners.
Soldotna's building code standards, while ensuring long-term safety and energy
efficiency, are perceived as cost -prohibitive by some. This leads to "leakage," where
developers may seek to build lower -quality housing outside City limits to reduce
costs, which in turn places a greater burden on City infrastructure and services
without the corresponding residential tax base.
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CITY OF SOLDOTNA
Opportunities for Housing Expansion
Soldotna's Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment plan projects near -term demand
for an additional 265 housing units. There are approximately 10 city -owned parcels
currently identified as suitable for new development. While these represent
significant opportunity, their immediate "shovel -ready" status is constrained by a
lack of critical infrastructure (i.e., Municipal water and sewer extensions and
improved road access). The City will be introducing a legislation to rezone
approximately seven city -owned parcels plus a few privately owned parcels from
low -density to a multi -family residential zoning district.
The City is actively prioritizing capital and policy frameworks designed to attract
developers while addressing community needs. Current efforts are focused on
reducing development friction by streamlining its review process with new permit
software and eliminating cost -prohibitive code requirements that do not impact
public safety. Looking forward, the City is evaluating 'gap -filling' tools such as Tax
Increment Financing and property tax deferments, as well as regulatory incentives
like density bonuses for affordable or workforce -attainable units.
Short Term Rentals & ADUs
ADUs are permitted in residential areas, provided they meet specific standards
outlined in the City's zoning code. Presently, ADU's are generally capped at 750
square feet and are only allowed on lots with a single-family home. However, the City
is considering amendments to make ADU standards less restrictive.
Soldotna has no limitations on the areas where STRs are allowed. However, a permit
is required for the operation of STRs for certain operators based on the zoning
district and owner -occupancy status, provided they meet specific standards outlined
in the city's zoning code. The City has a pending legislation, under Ordinance 2025-
039 to the STIR zoning code to require an STIR permit for all STRs operators to
maintain a comprehensive list of STRs in the City. The City has a contract with Host
Compliance to monitor STRs for compliance and is working on finalizing the
implementation of the software.
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WHAT WE LEARNED
The KPB's economic growth and in -bound migration slowed down substantially in
2024, the most recent year with available data. It is likely that the region's lack of
affordable housing is a key factor. Virtually every county in the U.S. is dealing with
similar challenges when it comes to housing affordability, so the KPB is not in a
unique position. However, areas which have seen more economic growth over the
past decade, more homes converted to short-term vacation rentals, and those areas
which have not added a significant supply of new houses tend to struggle the most.
Additionally, the KPB's housing market will need to accommodate a rapidly growing
senior population.
KPEDD has already surveyed local planning officials to gather ideas for expanding the
supply of affordable housing on the Peninsula. Examples of ideas include:
• Using Borough or City owned land for new housing developments
• Encouraging infill housing development
• Creating pre -approved ADU plans to encourage more ADU units
• Reducing or preventing further growth of short-term rentals
• Expanding utilities to encourage housing development, ideally via grant funding
• Encouraging higher -density property developments.
• Allow for live -work units on commercial properties
• Increasing the number of local homeowners renting rooms to seasonal workers
• Modular or dorm -style housing for seasonal workers
THE NEXT STEPS
KPEDD will be holding a series of collaborative meetings with City officials and
housing market professionals in coming weeks to develop a strategic plan tailored to
the challenges and opportunities faced by various communities across the Peninsula.
This strategic plan will serve as the final section of this report. The final report will be
made available prior to KPEDD's 2026 Industry Overview Forum on April 23ra
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Work Cited
1 - AKDOLWD. Custom PFD data query.
2 - AKDOLWD. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.
3 - AKDOLWD. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.
4 - U.S. Census Bureau. New Private Housing Units Authorized by Building Permits - Federal Reserve Bank
of St. Louis.
5 - AKDOLWD. Alaska Population Projections.
6 - AKDOLWD. Alaska Population Estimates.
7 - AKDOLWD. Custom PFD data query.
8 - Based on data from KPB Certified Parcel Database and KPB Assessor's Department.
9 - AKDOLWD. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.
10 -Alaska LNG. Economic Benefits
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ADU Accessory Dwelling Unit
AKDOLWD
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
ANC
Municipality of Anchorage
KPB
Kenai Peninsula Borough
MLS
Multiple Listing Service
MSB
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
STIR
Short -Term Rental
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RESEARCH &
CONSULTING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MARCH 4, 2026
CITY OF KENAI COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City council of the City of Kenai will conduct a public hearing on the following
Ordinance(s) and/or Resolution(s) on the above noted meeting date:
Ordinance No. 3505-2026 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund
— Buildings Department Computer Software, for the Purchase of Permitting Software. (Administration)
2. Ordinance No. 3506-2026 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the American Library
Association for the Kenai Community Library's Participation in the Digital Pathways: Online Health
Literacy Programming for Adults Initiative. (Administration) [KMC 1.15.070(d)]
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
3. Ordinance No. 3507-2026 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations for Consulting
Services to Evaluate Natural Gas Storage Opportunities on Kenai Municipal Airport Lands.
(Administration) [KMC 1.15.070(d)]
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
4. Resolution No. 2026-14 - Amending the City's Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees to Allow for
Reduced or Eliminated Plan Review Fees for Successive Identical Structures. (Administration)
The public hearing will commence at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits. All interested persons
are invited to attend the meeting telephonically/virtually or in -person and participate in the public discussion. See
the agenda for additional information. Written comments may be sent to the Kenai City Council, c/o Kenai City
Clerk, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, AK, 99611.
Copies of the ordinances and/or resolutions are available in the Office of the Kenai City Clerk and will be available
at the meeting for public review. Please be advised, subject to legal limitations, ordinances and/or resolutions
may be amended by the Council prior to adoption without further public notice.
9b94WSa r, M C, City Clerk
Posted: February 27, 2026
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CITY OF
KENAI
� City Council
KENAI Notice of Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK
The Kenai City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2026,
beginning at 6:00 p.m. Visit the City Meeting web page for information
regarding this meeting: https://www.kenai.city/meetings
The public is invited to attend and participate. Virtual and telephonic
options for participation are available. Additional information is available
through the City Clerk's Office or by visiting our website at
www.kenai.city.
Shellie Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Publish: 02/27/2026
CITY OF
KENAI
� City Council
KENAI Notice of Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK
The Kenai City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2026,
beginning at 6:00 p.m. Visit the City Meeting web page for information
regarding this meeting: https://www.kenai.city/meetings
The public is invited to attend and participate. Virtual and telephonic
options for participation are available. Additional information is available
through the City Clerk's Office or by visiting our website at
www.kenai.city.
Shellie Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Publish: 02/27/2026
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION & POSTING
I, Shellie Saner, City Clerk of the City of Kenai, do hereby
certify that on the 19th day of February 2026, 1
electronically mailed or caused to be published the
foregoing Notice of Meeting to the Peninsula Clarion and
requested that this Notice be published in the February 27,
2026 edition of their newspaper. On the 27th day of
February 27, 2026, the Notice of Public Hearing and full
meeting agenda was posted at Kenai City Hall and on the
internet at www.kenai.city.
She ' an C, City Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
NOTICE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED AT THE MARCH 4, 2026
KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City of Kenai Council passed or took other actions as identified
below on the following Ordinance(s) and/or Resolution(s) at the above -referenced meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3505-2026 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations in the General Fund — Buildings Department Computer. Software, for the
Purchase of Permitting Software. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3506-2026 - Accepting and Appropriating a
Grant from the American Library Association for the Kenai Community Library's Participation
in the Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults Initiative.
(Administration) [KMC 1.15.070(d)]
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3507-2026 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations for Consulting Services to Evaluate Natural Gas Storage Opportunities on
Kenai Municipal Airport Lands. (Administration) [KMC 1.15.070(d)]
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2026-14 - Amending the City's Schedule of
Rates, Charges and Fees to Allow for Reduced or Eliminated Plan Review Fees for
Suc,gessive Identical Structures. (Administration)
Ldjan Parks, Deputy City Clerk
Posted: March 5, 2026
City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 www.kenaixity
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH:
Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM:
Mary Bondurant, Interim Airport Manager
DATE:
February 20, 2026
SUBJECT:
Workplan 2026 Airport Commission
The Airport Commission convened for regularly scheduled meeting on January 8, 2026, and
February 12, 2026, to discuss their 2026 Workplan goals. On February 12, 2026, 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.
Does Council recommend approval of Airport Commissions 2026 Workplan?
Thank you for your consideration.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
Date: -3' y12- 0
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TO: City Council Members
FROM: Henry H. Knackstedt, Mayor
DATE: February 18, 2026
SUBJECT: Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayor Nomination for a Partial Term
Appointment of Caroline Karpik as Student Representative to the Council on
Aging Commission.
One application was received from Kenai Central High School student Caroline Karpik for
appointment to the Council on Aging Commission and is attached for your consideration.
Ms. Karpik meets the requirements for appointment as Student Representative to City Council.
Mayor Knackstedt has requested Council Confirmation of the following appointment:
Caroline Karpik - Student Representative to Council on Aging
Term March 4, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Your consideration is appreciated.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: David Swarner, Finance Director
DATE: February 25, 2026
SUBJECT. Discussion/Action - Inviting Council Participation in External Auditor
Evaluation Committee.
The City has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for External Financial Audit Services. As part
of the evaluation process, an internal review committee will be formed to evaluate proposals and
score submissions with the established criteria.
The City's external audit firm works for the City Council providing oversight of the City's financial
systems. Council is invited to appoint two members to be part of the RFP evaluation committee.
Participation would involve reviewing submitted proposals, attending evaluation meetings, and
assisting with the final recommendation for Council consideration. The time commitment will
depend on the number of proposals received and at least one evaluation meeting.
Proposals are due by March 20th and will be provided to evaluation committee members on March
23rd. Evaluations should be reviewed by April 1st with the evaluation meeting being held on either
April 2"d or 3'd.
If Council would like to appoint members to be part of the evaluation committee, the following
motion is recommended. Participation by Council is not mandatory but is an option. Thank you
for your consideration.
Possible Motion:
Move to appoint and to the City's Request for
Proposal (RFP) for External Financial Audit Services evaluation committee to select the City's
external, independent auditor for fiscal years 2026 — 2028 with the option to extend my mutual
consent for fiscal years 2029 and 2030.
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TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
FROM: Shellie Saner, City Clerk
DATE: February 26, 2026
SUBJECT: Action/Approval - Non -Objection to the Transfer of Ownership of a Retail
Marijuana Store from Transferor Cook Inlet Cannabis Co, LLC, to Transferee
Straight Street Investments, LLC DBA East RIP - License No. 13382.
An application was submitted to the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) for the Transfer
of Ownership of the following establishment:
Transferor: Cook Inlet Cannabis Co, LLC
D/B/A: East RIP
Physical Address: 10767 Kenai Spur Hwy., Suite D
License Type: Retail Marijuana Store
License No. 13382
Transferee: Straight Street Investments, LLC
D/B/A: East RIP
Physical Address: 10767 Kenai Spur Hwy., Suite D
License Type: Retail Marijuana Store
License No. 13382
The administrative review of application has been completed in accordance with KMC 2.10.010
and it has been determined that the applicant has met all obligations to the City, as established
within City code. With the approval of Council, a letter of non -objection to the transfer of ownership
will be forwarded to AMCO and the applicant.
Your consideration is appreciated.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
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TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Mary Bondurant, Airport Manager, Interim
DATE: February 20, 2026
SUBJECT: Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Rainbow River Lodge Aviation,
LLC for Aviation Related Activities at Kenai Municipal Airport.
Chris Hartis of Rainbow River Lodge Aviation, LLC, is requesting to conduct a commercial
operation transporting patrons in and out of the float plane basin.
The term of the Permit shall be for five (5) months from June 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026,
or the closing date deemed necessary by Airport management due to icing in the water.
Mr. Hartis will provide the Airport with a Certificate of Insurance and payment of all fees prior to
the start of the operation.
Airport Commission reviewed the request at the February 12, 2026 meeting and voted
unanimously to recommend Council approval.
Does Council recommend the City Manager enter into a Special Use Permit with Rainbow River
Lodge Aviation, LLC?
Thank you for your consideration.
Attachment — Special Use Permit
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
FROM: Scott Bloom, City Attorney
DATE: February 25, 2026
SUBJECT: Action/ Approval - Approving the Grant of a Temporary Easement to the
State of Alaska for the Bridge Access Road Pavement Preservation Project.
The State plans to resurface a portion of Bridge Access Road and needs to purchase temporary
use of a northeast portion of City property located at 1550 Bridge Access Road, at the intersection
of Boat Launch Road and Bridge Access Road. Because this is a federally funded project the
State has a specific process it must go through to obtain the temporary construction easement
from the City. City code provides that easements may be issued by the City Manager after
approval by the Council.'
Back up material from the State is provided for your reference.
Passage on the consent agenda will authorize the City Manager to issue a temporary easement
to the State of Alaska for a northeast portion of City property located at 1550 Bridge Access Road,
at the intersection of Boat Launch Road and Bridge Access Road and authorizing the City
manager to execute any agreements with the State of Alaska that may be necessary to
accomplish the same.
Your consideration is appreciated.
' KMC 22.05.135
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
FROM: Terry Eubank, City Manager
DATE: February 25, 2026
SUBJECT: Discussion/Action Item - Alaska Children's Institute for the Performing Arts dba
Triumvirate Theater Parking and Landscaping Matching Grant Request.
The purpose of this memo is to request Council direction regarding the attached request from the
Alaska Children's Institute for the Performing Arts dba Triumvirate Theater (theater) for a grant of
$10,380 to complete paving of the theater's parking lot and landscaping required by its approved
site plan. Estimated cost for these improvements is $50,380 for which the theater has received
a grant offer in the amount of $40,000 from the Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation for the
project that requires a match of $10,380. The project is scheduled for this spring and will require
a supplemental appropriation, as opposed to a FY27 Budget request, to meet its timeline.
The following motion will provide the administration with direction to prepare an ordinance for
introduction on March 18, 2026 if that is the pleasure of Council.
Possible Motion:
Move to direct the Administration to prepare an Ordinance to provide supplemental funding for a
matching grant in the amount of $10,380 to the Alaska Children's Institute for the Performing Arts
dba Triumvirate Theater for parking lot paving and landscaping at its newly constructed theater.
Mayor of Providence
.3rett P Smiley
Executive Order 2026-1
January 20, 2026
Prohibiting the Use of City Property
for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities
Whereas, the City of Providence remains committed to being a safe and welcoming city
for all neighbors of all immigration status. Our priority is the safety of all neighbors,
providing essential city services and protecting the well-being of our community;
Whereas, Providence's strength and vitality comes from the diverse waves of immigrant
communities that have called our city home;
Whereas, civil immigration enforcement operations can lead to greater risk of violence
for residents, bystanders, first responders and law enforcement officials;
Whereas, Mayor Brett R Smiley and Colonel Oscar L. Perez, Jr. continue to affirm that
the Providence Police Department will not and should not be immigration officers. The
Providence Police will never ask for a person's immigration status and the City of
Providence departments will not proactively collaborate with U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide information;
Whereas, the Providence Police Department (PPD) is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), and the PPD's training
emphasizes de-escalation and the quick resolution of incidences to prevent harm and
protect the safety of officers and community members;
Whereas, the Providence Police Department has earned recognition regionally and
nationally for their innovation in community policing and reducing violent crimes,
including the Community Policing Department of the Year Award from the New England
Chiefs Association and selection for the Smart Policing Innovation Grant from the U.S.
Department of Justice;
Whereas, the City's Executive Order No. 2026-1 "Prohibiting the Use of City Property for
Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities," Executive Order No. 2025-2 "A Safe
Providence for All" and Chapter 18 Y Section 4 of the Providence Municipal Code,
Providence Community -Police Relations Act are intended to ensure that City residents
can access City facilities and services;
Whereas, the City owns and manages parks, parking lots and facilities, and other
property for public and municipal purposes and has the responsibility to manage such
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propel ' a er tFat ens ret public traist,. access and the delivery, of esse0al City
servlc&% fior all re i ` ntts;
Whereas, the use of City property in civil immigration-anfarc;ement actions would
interfere with the City's authority, community safety and control over its own resources,
property and personnel;
Whereas, such use of City property and resources undermines public safety and erodes
trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 1, Brett P. Smiley, Mayor of the City of
Providence, hereby declare as follows:
1. Limitation/Prohibition on Use of City of Providence Property
No City -owned parking lot, garage, park, or building, including the interior and
exterior areas of any parcel upon which a building is located, or other City -owned
property shall be used as a staging area, processing location, operations base, or
other support for civil immigration enforcement. Prohibited uses include but are not
limited to assembling, mobilizing or deploying vehicles, equipment, materials or
personnel for the purpose of carrying out civil immigration enforcement operations.
For the purpose of this order, "staging area" means an area that is used to
assemble, mobilize, and deploy personnel, vehicles, equipment, or materials, for any
purpose arising out of or related to civil immigration enforcement operations.
2. Implementation
Under the authority of the Commissioner of Public Safety, the Chief of Staff and
Chief Operating Officer shall direct their relevant departments to identify City -owned
property that could be used for the aforementioned purposes or any other similar
activity for the purpose of civil immigration enforcement.
The departments must ensure that all areas have clear signage within 30 days,
indicating that the property is owned and controlled by the City of Providence and
may not be used for civil immigration enforcement.
3. Signage for Private Property Owners
The Administration shall make available standardized signage templates available to
private landowners and leaseholders, if they choose, for display to identify the non-
public areas of the property in which the landowner or lease holder wishes to restrict
activities related to civil immigration enforcement.
Signage design files will be made available to private landowners and leaseholders.
Property owners and leaseholders that use this signage do so at their own discretion
and assume any legal risk associated therewith.
4. Scope
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Nothing in this order shall be construed to restrict or interfere with the execution of
lawful judicial warrants or the enforcement of criminal law, nor as limiting the rights of
any person or entity understate or federal law.
This order reinforces and affirms the City's emphasis upon providing for the public
safety of the City's residents and does not restrict or interfere with the lawful conduct of
civil immigration enforcement.
So Ordered:
Brett R Smiley, Mayor
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