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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-07 Parks & Recreation PacketAGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY October 1, 2009 ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion Dip Net Report ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 8: REPORTS ITEM 9: COMMISSION QUESTIONS COMMENTS ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION a. City Council Action Agenda Items from December 2 and 16, 2009. ITEM 12: KENAI PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 7, 2010 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. a. Commission Chair b. Director c. City Council Liaison ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: CAROL 283 -8231 OR BOB 283 -3692 AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. April 2, 2009 b. July 2, 2009 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion Columbarium b. Discussion Marathon Road Park Development ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion Cemetery Expansion Design Work b. Discussion 2009 Personal Use Fishery c. Discussion 2009 Kenai River Marathon ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Commission Chair b. Director c. City Council Liaison ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 1, 2009 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION A tour of the following will take place after adjournment, daylight allowing: Soccer Complex, Cemetery, Marathon Lake Proposed Park, Bluff area where Gazebo will be placed, Park Strip Shelter Project. a. City Council Action Agenda Items from September 2 and 16, 2009. b. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary from September 8, 2009. c. Letter from Sue Schaafsma regarding Cemetery. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Staff /Council Liaison present: A quorum was present. ITEM 2: Commissioner Wortham requested the following addition: ADD: MOTION: Commissioner Wortham MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition and Commissioner Kiefer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: 3 -a. April 2, 2009 3 -b. July 2, 2009 MOTION: Commissioner Kiefer MOVED to approve the meeting summaries of April 2 and July 2, 2009. Commissioner Wortham SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: KENAI PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 1, 2009 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDING AGENDA APPROVAL MEETING SUMMARY D. Sandahl, K. McDonald, T. Wortham, F. Kiefer, A. Hull, J. Beeson L. Magiera Parks Recreation Director B. Frates, Public Works Director W. Ogle, Council Member J. Moore 4 -a. Persons Scheduled to be Heard James Clark Interim Director, Boys Girls Club APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4 -a. James Clark Interim Director, Boys Girls Club Clark presented the status of the Club closures throughout Alaska noting the Kenai club could be facing a $250,000 shortage of federal funding; clubs in Anchorage and Juneau would be closing due to financial shortages; Homer and Seldovia would experience summer closures; and, he would be performing two jobs and other cuts would be made to keep programs running in Kenai. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5 -a. Discussion Columbarium Parks Recreation Director Frates reported the columbarium would be a budgetary matter and he would be researching design ideas and vendors noting placement would be near the gazebo; size still needed to be considered; and, a columbarium could be a revenue source that would pay for itself. Commissioners supported the placement of the Columbarium in the current cemetery and noted it could expand the life of the cemetery. 5 -b. Discussion Marathon Road Park Development Frates reported Bill Evans, landscape architect with Alaska State Parks, had expressed an interest in helping with the project; shared pictures of the proposed project; and, noted the project would include a sandy beach, parking area and an outdoor shelter. Commissioner comments included: Lighting would need to be considered. Wal -Mart had done a great job landscaping the area and the Park would complement that area. Frates noted electricity would be included in the project. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6 -a. Discussion Cemetery Expansion Design Work Frates presented the design plans submitted by Klauder and Company Architects. Commissioner comments included: Thanked the Advisory Cemetery Committee on its hard work. Appreciated the input of the Veterans' representative. Suggested consideration be given to expanding the parking lot in phases II and III. MOTION: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2009 PAGE 2 Commissioner Hull MOVED to recommend the design plans move forward to the City Council and Commissioner Beeson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 6 -b. Discussion 2009 Personal Use Fishery Frates reported the draft 2009 Dip Net Report was available for review and comment, noting the format was similar to last year's report and there was an 18% increase in revenues. General discussion followed. Commissioners requested the final report be included in the January meeting agenda. 6 -c. Discussion 2009 Kenai River Marathon Frates reported the number of participants this year had doubled from last year with 150 total runners, noting winning time for the full marathon was three hours eleven minutes and requested volunteers for future races. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7 -a. Commission Chair Commissioner Sandahl noted he received a comment from a player from Bartlett that the soccer fields were the best they had ever played on. 7 -b. Director Frates updated the Commission on several projects, including the addition to the park strip shelter and upgrades to the Recreation Center. 7 -c. City Council Liaison Council Member Moore reported the soccer tournament was a good example of something from which retail businesses benefit. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS COMMENTS None ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10 -a. City Council Action Agenda Items from September 2 and 16, 2009. 10 -b. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary from September 8, 2009. 10 -c. Letter from Sue Schaafsma regarding Cemetery. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2009 PAGE 3 Commissioner Beeson MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Kiefer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Co mmission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2009 PAGE 4 2009 Table of Contents 2009 Dipnet Report Summary 2009 Police Dipnet Report Seasonal Employment Officer Summary 8 -16 Parks Recreation Summary 17-20 Public Works Summary, 21 -23 Finance Department Summary 24 -25 Revenue Expenditure Summary 26 Revenue Summary 27 Expenditure Summary 28 -29 KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT 107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KCENAT, AK 99611 Telephone (907) 283 -7879 Fax (907) 283 -2267 To: Rick Koch, City Manager From: Gus Sandahl, Police Chief Date: Scptetnber 30, 2009 Re: 2009 Dipnct Report Summary Enclosed is the City of Kenai's annual 17ipnet Report for 2009, with reports from police, parks, public works, and finance. The report hzghhghts the activities, expenditures, and observations of the City departments that have significant involvement with the annual personal use dipnet fishery at /near the mouth of the Kenai River. For the 2009 dipnet fishery, the City had total revenues of $254,962 and total expenditures of $221,189.52, City departments saw an overall increase in expenditures for 2009. The police department experienced a decrease: in expenditures, primarily due to fewer overtime shifts over the previous year, and the police cornruand staff was able to spend less administrative time on dipnet related tasks. Parks and recreation, had an increase in expenditures, largely chic to the installation of permanent fencing on the North beach. The parks director spent considerable time applying for a grant to fund $40,000 in permanent fencing on the North beach. 'Phis successful grant award, combined with parks employees installing the fencing, greatly helped in minimizing the City's financial outlay. Public works had an increase in expenditures mostly due to additional projects over the previous year: building and installing informational signs, adding gravel to the South beach Cannery Road entrance, placing concrete fire rings, and removing old dock planks. '1:'he finance department had an increase in expenditures, due to increased staff time. The police department experienced an increase in calls for service, largely due to expanded, and more diligent, cash pickups. Police responded to three reports of fights /assaults on the first busy weekend. A localsetnet fisherman, who accesses the beach from S. Spruce, gave the City positive feedback and praise for the S. Spruce gravel extension onto the beach, and also for the shack workers who allowed his vehicles to expeditiously enter the beach. City departments have initiated discussions about dipnet- related vendors. One food vendor parked a small bus briefly on the North beach, but then left the area (drat being advised of a city licensing requirement: The City should consider developing a concessionaire plan, to include: parking location, fees, and quantity of vendors allowed. Overall, the City departments felt the dipnet fishery was successful, with a low number of significant incidents given the thousands of people who participated from around the State of Alaska. Please reference the Parks section of the report for recommendations on fee increases during the dipnet fishery. 1 TO; Rick. Koch, City Manager FM: Lt. Kim Wannamaker THRU: Gus Sandahl, Chief of Police RE: 2009 Kenai River Personal Use Dipnet Fishery KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT 107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, Alt 99611 Telephone.(907) 283 -7879 Fax (907) 283 -2267 September 8,'2009 The Annual Dipnet Report is presented for your review. It includes reports from the Police, Public Works, Finance, and Parks Recreation Departments. You will find a summary overview of Police Department activity specific to the Kenai River Dipnet Fishery to include observations, statistics, problems encountered, and suggestions for improvement for 2010, The Seasonal Enforcement Of'f iccr report is also attached, 1 he Fishery opened at 6a on Friday, 7- 10 -09, and closed at 11p on Friday, 7- 31 -09. There were no emergency openings, extensions, or closures this year; it remained a 6a -1lp event as it did last year. City departments prepared for anticipated historical challenges, collaborated with planning management strategies, with this year resulting in an effective overall management of the 3 -week fishery. The greatest managerial challenge this season, similar to last year, was parking in the South Spruce /North Beach arca, parking issues at the City Dock, and an effective camping permit process. Four Seasonal Enforcement Officers (SEOs) spent the majority of their July shifts engaged in Fishery related activity; all four SEOs worked as SEOs in 2008, so they were familiar with all aspects of the fishery and needed little remedial training prior to the season. Significant issues S13Os dealt with this year were parking and vehicle operations on the North Beach area, and ATV concerns on the South Beach. The Police Department handled 141 Fishery related calls for service this year (77 of those were handled by SEOs); the majority of the calls for service were cash pick -ups from the four pay shacks, followed by parking complaints and camping issues on the North Beach, Other activity generating Police Department attention involved ATV use (both beaches), parking problems at the City Dock, litter, and destruction of orange fencing and trampling of vegetated dunes during extreme high tides (North Beach). One vehicle was impounded this year, for unlawful parking on Bridge Access Road near Boat Launch Road (too close to the intersection/blocking view). Twenty -five of the 27 citations issued this year were parking related (handicap zone, no permit, no parking zone). Police arrested2 dnink:drivers on the South Beach, one of which was leaving the scene of a Hit Run collision. Over 300 written warnings were left on windshields fbr parking violations, with sonic being followed up with citations. Well over 1000 verbal warnings were issued during day -to -day operations /contacts with Fishery participants, again_ most of them parking related. Police also responded to several fights, reports of theft, and a South Beach camper with a ebaiusaw "getting firewood" on private property off Cannery Roacl. Police and USCG investigated a report of a commercial gillnetter boat intentionally swamping dipnetters along the North shore at the mouth of the river; the investigation concluded with USCG interaction with the F/V's captain, and no criminal charges. The USCG patrolled the boat- dipping area with a State Parks Ranger during July 16 -28, made vessel boardings and enforced watercraft safety regulations. They also were immediately present and assisted KPD/KFD personnel when a 19' boat capsized, spilling the occupants into the river; all 4 boaters were rescued. There were three significant EMS responses, two on the North Beach one man suffered a fatal heart attack, another man suffered hypothermia; and the capsized boat. The hypothermic man chose to ride out an extreme high tide in his sleeping hag while water flooded his tent. He called 9 -1 -1 later that morning from his tent. Of the 337 hours worked by SEOs on dipnet activity, the majority was spent on the North Beach dealing with parking, camping, campfires, and ATV use. Police Officers spent 42 overtime hours on dedicated Fishery- related activity on the beaches, in addition to logging 64 hours handling 64 Fishery- related calls for service. SEOs and Officers patrolled the beaches via ATV and on rare occasion, a Department SUV. The SUV was used when both ATVs were temporarily out -of- service and prompt access to the far reaches of the beach was necessary. Alaska Wildlife Troopers (AWT) were discreetly present during the Fishery, on the North Beach and, to a greater extent, at the City Dock. The local AW'I' Detachment lent us a new Polaris Ranger 6- wheeler this year for use during the Fishery; this ATV was an exceptional addition to our 4- wheeler and greatly enhanced beach patrols and moving about the long stretches ofbeach. Four pay shacks were placed at the same locations as the last 2 years, and one (S. Spruce) sustained minor damage after an RV drove into it while pulling up to the pay window. Total Kenai PD expenses for the 2009 season $19,193 Police Officers' pay (64 hrs 42 dedicated OT ors) $1995 2024 SEO pay (337 hrs, including 4 hrs OT) $5203 94 Pre Post season Admin Work (Chief, Lt., Sgts) Y Field Visits, Prop (Chief: 3.5, Lt: 4) Y KPD Mtngs (Chief: 4, Lt; 4, Sgts: 7) Y Mtngs w /other Depts Agencies (Chief: 2, Lt: 5) Y Deskwork, Rpts (Chief 3, Lt: 10, Sgts: 4) 37 TOTAL Admin (Chief: 12.5hr, let: 20hr, Sgts: 11hr) 2009 Observations 4 $532 -I- 825 420 Vehicle (Full -size pickup equivalent rental July) $3100 ATV (purchase cost divided by 10 yr useful life) x2* $2000 Fuel $3000 This season saw a decrease of 23 "on shill" hours and a decrease of 84 dedicated OT hours from Officers' 2008 total time, and 16.5 fewer Administrative hours. The SEOs also spent 73 fewer hours this season than 2008. The decrease in dedicated OT was a direct result of things going so smoothly the extra Officer presence simply wasn't necessary, and several Officers' anticipated /pre scheduled OT shifts were cancelled. The "Salmon Frenzy" missionary group was present again this season, with 120 volunteers on the beach(es) the 2n and 3 weekends (Fri -Sun). Their presence, which included several individuals from last year, contributed significantly to smoother operations regarding traffic control, traffic congestion, and parking. *The. Kenai PI) has one 4-wheeler, and based on a 10 -yr useful life has a cost of $700 per year. For the 2009 Fishery AW'I' leaacdus o new Polaris 6x6 which was needed for dipnet- related beach patrol, enforcement, rescue transportation. Tfthis 6x6 was not loaned to us, the City would need to acquire /purchase a similar ATV at a cost of $1300/year (uscfrd life 10 yrs). Patrol cars/SUV, the Dept. pickup, and two ATVs, were equipment expenditures for the fishery. Costs included reflect fuel consumption: relative to driving to /frown the 4 pay shacks,: City Ball,. police station, beach _access points, Kenai Ave,, and up down the N and S beaches, and idling during stops at these locations. Fuel average was $3.1.5/gal regular unleaded gasoline. Signaa,o information at the North Beach access was greatly improved with the erection of the large color map detailing where folks could drive, park, camp, have fires, and where they couldn't. Public information was available via printed brochures, radio and newspapers, ADFG and City of Kenai web sites. Information included: Fishery dates /tithes, fees, Dunes Protection, beach access, parking /camping /campfires locations, ATV off -road vehicle use, and tide tables. Incredibly, many participants, when contacted, denied knowledge of readily available information. The additional Handicap Parking signs plus fresh hluc paint on the cement barrier helped make the spots more visible to those needing them and those who shouldn't. The HCP Parking area on the north side of the S. Spruce parking lot was not so clearly marked and created confusion and the dismissal of one citation due to beingpooily marked. The S. Spruce "City Vehicles Only" parking arca was not clearly marked which contributed to more parking confusion. Those spots are used primarily by Police which can, in all reality, park anywhere while down there on calls. If there is a genuine need for dedicated City Vehicles Only puking, it might be relocated thereby creating another 2 -3 general parking spots. Last year there were at least two "2 -Hr Parking" signs on the block wall at the end of S. Forest Drive; this year there were none until the end of the season and that area became heavily congested as the season progressed; those signs lasted very briefly, until they were ruined by rain: Parking and camping fees were $15, the same as last year, with cash or cheek payment options at the pay shacks and /or iron rangers. Many complaints were received about the l2 -hour payment period, with people suggesting it be lengthened to a full day (24 hrs). Non- compliance with camping fees and posting of camping permits was an enforcement issue due to poor communication and /or misunderstanding of requirements; the SEOs issued many warnings to gain compliance. Many campers claimed they were not informed of the camping fee by shack attendants. Parking at the City Dock was jam packed on the busy tides. The majority of painted parking spots accommodated 3-deep (truck/trailer) parking, which led to vehicles in the middle getting boxed in, which led to trailers being moved, police being called "to move him out of my way" (unoccupied, locked trucks), and nasty windshield notes. Overflow narking at the Little League fields went smoothly due to the anticipated need, and pre- planned staffing traffic control on S. Spruce to handle the increased traffic on the 2 3" weekends. The 6x6 posts chain fencing on the N. Beach created an excellent harrier for protecting the dunes and establishing a border fbr tents campfires. The orange fencing, however, was again cut, trampled, and moved by those wishing to accommodate their own desires for space. The Port -A- Potties were well maintained and serviced this season, with little -to -no complaints expressed. 5 Dumpsters filled quickly on busy days and when overflowing, people just piled trash higher or beside them. This created a problem for servicing, as the garbage truck driver(s) would not empty dumpsters with trash piled on the lids or trash piled beside the dumpsters. Litter trash is a significant issue during the Fishery, and management strategy should continue addressing this. The presence of four SEOs again this year contributed significantly to smooth operations. They were a constant presence to answer questions, give direction, monitor enforce parking and traffic flow, and provide immediate assistance with various problems. The additional ATV was a valuable resource for traversing the beaches easily quickly. The larger 6x6 Ranger with cargo area proved to be a tenific asset with greater funetionality than the 4wheeler. It was an unexpected loaner from AWT this year, as we'd requested to borrow a 4wheeler as in years past. This Polaris Ranger may not be available from them next year. The Salmon Frenzy volunteers were a tremendous help on both beaches and the City Dock, with most of their people on the North Beach. Their presence provided resources to Dippers and non- dippers, children, traffic control, and parking monitoring directing. They also provided free hotdogs, hot chocolate, activities for children, and a first -aid station. Recommendations for 2010 Signagc 1. Seta line of "No Vehicles Beyond This Point" signs along the Lail side of S. Spruce extended, for clear direction regarding motor vehicles between S. Spruce /Mouth of the River. The two there this year, plus their close -in location, were not very visible nor in a strategic place. 2. Determine whether there is a need for dedicated City Vehicles Only parking and confirm specific location. 3. Affix durable, weather resistant "2 -Flour Parking" signs to the wall at the end of S. Forest Drive. 4. Attach a dry -erase board to the pay shacks for late notice messages, fishing updates, extreme high tide times, and other general information to the public. Fencing Extend post /chain fencing beyond the end of Kenai Ave, or put nothing there. The orange fencing merely gets moved, trampled, or vandalized and because it's unmarked private property there is little KPD can do other than spend a lot of time telling people to move their stuff, stay out of the grass, and P &R retrieve /repair orange fencing. 6 Camping 1. Provide clear weatherproof bags for people to affix to their tents /tarps, Include fasteners that are easy to use and don't puncture fabric. 2. Provide pay shack workers with written guidelines /instructions for campers. 3, Establish a written definition of "camping Security Enforcement 1. Continue with four Seasonal Enforcement Officers, and anticipate schedule dedicated Dipnet Officer shifts (easier to cancel if not necessary, than to last minute call folks in). 2. Purchase a larger ATV similar to this year's loaner 6x6, due to the greater versatility and multi- function use; MSRP for a similar ATV is roughly $13,000 with standard equipment. This additional ATV would complement the Depa 5 -yr old 4wheeler, A Polaris Ranger XP, smaller than the 6x6, has 4 wheels, a 3- person bench seat and the satne site cargo bed as the 6x6; adequately equipped for our use costs between $11,000 $12,000, 7 Memo To: Lt. Wannamaker Front: SEOs Caswell, Chilson, Collura, and Semmens Date: 8/4/09 Ite: 2009 Kenai River Dipnet Fishery introduction General Information KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT 107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, MC 99611 Telephone (907) 283-7879 Fax.(907) 283 -2267 This report includes a summary of Kenai Police Department Seasonal, Enforcement Officer activity specific to the dipnet fishery, observations, statistics, problems encountered, and thoughts for improvement for the 2010 season. The fishery opened on Friday, July 10'h at 0600 and closed on Friday, July 31 at 2300 hours. There were no emergency openings or closings called for by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game during the 2009 dipnet fishery. This season there were again four Seasonal Officers (SEOs) employed by the Kenai Police Department. The SEOs spent a total of 510 hours working during the dipnet fishery. Out of these, a total of 337 hours were spent for dipnet (time on the beaches, at Kenai City Dock, or performing other dipnet related duties). 'The majority of time spent at these locations was handling problems and being a general police presence. The remaining non dipnet time was spent handling other calls for service such as bike thefts, vandalisms, illegal camping, and ATV complaints, or performing other miscellaneous administrative duties at the police station. Similar to previous years, the 2009 dipnet season started slowly and increased in intensity until its peak a little after a week into the season. The lower parking lot at North beach, the overflow parking at the Little League fields on South Spruce, and parking along South Spruce was completely hrll by July 18 The South Beach, near the mouth, was also highly saturated by this date. On the 18 fishing had picked up slightly, and many people were on the beach; a story written w the Anchorage Daily News and the Peninsula Clarion claiming a huge run of fish was probably the major contributing factor of this huge influx. This weekend has been shown to be the busiest weekend ol'dipnet for the past two years. After this weekend the amount of people began to decline until July 31 By the end of the season the North beach 8 The Morih and Sauih.lteaches during KENAI POLICE i r +,PA I1'I'M r± NT peakpoini (like allow season. parking lot was nearly empty, and yet the fishing continued to be fruitful. Pay shacks were located at the entrances to all dipnet areas. The shacks were located at N. Beach on South Spruce, the South Beach at Dunes Rd., Old Cannery Rd., and at the City Dock on Boat Launch Rd, In addition to these locations a payment area was again added at the Little League field entrance on busy days for the overflow parking patrons. The shacks were manned from 0545 to 2300 hours. When the shacks were unattended, users paid their fees at iron rangers located next to the pay shacks. Fees were enforced by the shack attendants ttom 0600 -2300 and by the SEOs at other times. Iron Rangers were emptied daily. Prices for parking and camping remained the same as last year, 15 dollars for parking, and an tdiditional 15 dollars for camping. These prices provided a l2 hour permit. Similar to last year SEOs received many complaints in regards to the pricing. SEOs received 77 dipnet- related calls for service a during the 2009 dipnet fishery. The most 4'» prominent calls received were for cash pickups from the various pay shacks. SEOs received numerous complaints about parking on Kenai Ave. and calls relating to ATV violations. The majority of complaints came from the North Beach where the SEOs spent most of their time. SEOs patrolled the beaches using ATVs. In addition to the police department owned 4- Wheeler, Alaska Wildlife Troopers lent KPD a new Polaris Ranger 6- Wheeler. This 6- Wheeler proved to be an invaluable asset on the beaches this year. Its bed allowed us to cany more duty gear and extra equipment such as gas and traffic cones, The most important feature of this ATV was its multi- person cab. This allowed us to transport more than one officer on busy days, and conduct multi-officer patrols. Approximately halfway through the dipnet season, we received a 9 KENAI P01.IC I! D13PAR1 MI3N'1 North Beach 911 call for a man going hypothermic on the beach; because of the Ranger's cab, once the man was located, we were able to shuttle him off of the beach to a waiting ambulance. This would not have been possible with the single person 4- wheeler. The largest problems encountered by S at the North Beach were parking violations and vehicles to the lett of the main entrance. The parking lot at the end of South Spruce was completely 11111 as well as street parking on S. Spruce and the Little 1 Field overflow parking area. SEOs issued large quantities of written and verbal warnings. On July i alone over one hundred warning slips were left on vehicles in the lower parking lot for expired parking permits, failure to display parking permits, or other miscellaneous parking infractions. This helped correct the majority of the problem; however, later that day those who had not corrected it were issued citations. A total of 26 citations were issued, 25 of these citations were for parking violations; this includes illegal handicap parking, parking without a permit, and parking in no parking zones. SROs spent significantly more time warning vehicles that had ventured onto the left side of beach, about one to five a day, depending on the activity level. Although there were a few signs in the parking lot indicating no vehicles to the left of the beach, there were only two small signs indicating this on the beach. There is a very clear sign that states "NO CAMPING OR FIRES" on the right side of the beach, if similar large sign was posted on the left stating "NO MOTOR VEH1CI,ES," the problem of ATVs would likely reduce. Also another red sign stating "NO CAMPING" on the right side of the entrance would reduce the amount of camping infractions on this side of the beach. Camping permits were another large problem on the beaches this year. Often when we would pass through the beach checking for permits, it would result in about a third campsites not having them. One day towards the end of the season, every campsite on N. ]Beach was lacking camping permits due to a parks employee at the booth informing people they did not need permits or that camping was free; this was quickly corrected. During the second week of the dipnet season extremely high tides forced North beach occupants into the dunes Every night the campers would break down the orange fencing and pitch their tents in the safety of the dunes. The next day, S1 ?Os and other officers would have all the campers move their sites out of the dunes, and .Kenai City Parks and Recreation would replace the fence only to have the process repeat. Atter a few days, parks and Recreation rebuilt the fence thither back into the dunes, allowing people to camp in a section of them for the North Beach campers set up in the dunes alter the fence has been destroyed. 10 Pest of the season, The Salmon Frenzy volunteers returned to dipnet for the 2009 season. They controlled traffic on Kenai Ave., which greatly helped reduce the amount of traffic jams. They operated hospitality tents on both beaches, These tents provided fish fillet tables, free hotdogs, and hot chocolate. The volunteers also had an inflatable fun jump and other activities for the children of the dipnetters. Kenai City Dock The City Dock was very self-maintaining during the dipnet opening, As the season progressed, S130s received more calls for service at the dock. There were several days that the, parking lot, as well as the overflow parking lot, were completely till. Another issue that was dealt with on multiple occasions at Kenai City Dock, was the issue of boaters having their vehicles blocked in by other vehicles. Due to the fact that many of the parking lanes were about three vehicles deep, often boaters would park their vehicles in the middle ol'the lanes, only to return to discover other vehicles parked both ends, blocking them in This was less of a problem during the peak weekend, when Salmon Frenzy volunteers were present at the dock to help regulate traffic. S9u(h Beach KENAI P01,1 GE 'DEPA II' 1`M1,NT South Beach required far less attention from SEOs. The most common violations were ATV violations and ATV helmet violations. On July 24"' SBOs responded to a minor vehicle collision between a SUV and an ATV. No citations were issued at South beach. ATV operation in the dunes was not a substantial problem this year. Salmon Frenzy volunteers operated a hospitality tent for South i3each as well. This tent also served free hotdogs and hot and cold beverages. Miscellaneous Restrooms at the beaches and boat launch were well maintained this year. On several occasions, someone put rocks and toilet paper in the bathroom at the municipal park, causing it to overflow, but the problem did not continue to occur all season. The port-o- potties at the end of Kenai Avenue were the most highly used of all the restrooms and therefore needed the most maintenance. The dumpsters were frequently overflowing. in addition the garbage truck drivers would not empty the dumpsters if there was any refuse on the dumpster lids or around the dumpster itself 1 1 t{r3NAt POIJCI3 nEtb. This Icd to trash being left on the ground in the area. Another trash problem came from the new tire rings to the right on the entrance at :North beach. People seemed to believe these new fire rings were trash receptacles Multiple times throughout the dipnet season, the department 4- Wheeler experienced mechanical issues, and was rendered not usable for beach duties. Aside from one shorted out sensor towards the end of the season in which it had to be returned for repairs, the AWT Ranger was extremely dependable with no issues. During times when the 4- Wheeler was in the shop, the Ranger could not practically be used to access South Beach due to the tact a trailer was needed to haul it A police Ford Expedition had to be used to access the beaches when ATVs were not available for use due to the fact the new police F250s weight makes it impractical for beach use Each time a department vehicle was exposed to the beach, SEOs spent time to take it and clean the underbody well wil:h high pressure fresh water. Dinnet Fishery Statistics As previously mentioned SEOs responded to 77 dipnet related calls for service. Each call generated a ST1 report which is used for Police Department documentation. These calls for service were divided among three locations: North beach, South beach, and the Kenai City Dock This year the number of STIs for ATV activity was drastically reduced. Although SEOs contacted many people for illegal camping there were no citizen filed complaints to the Police Department resulting in no S1'l s in this category STIsbp location 12 D' 25 ST1sby Dale KENAI POLICE DEPAIt'.('MENT r)th th Noah South Beaches Prior: otos 16th -20 13 Zit ah KI NAI Po1 LCd: nnem2TM N't" Observations and Complaints The markings for handicap parking on the southern most portion of the North Beach parking lot have improved considerably since last year. There are more signs and the lines barriers were repainted. The other section of handicap parking, on the eastern edge of the parking lot, needs some things. For example, a sign on both ends with arrows would be beneficial as well as the grass along the barrier being maintained. One citation was written for this area and was later dropped due to the lack or' signage. Another problematic area in the North Beach parking lot was the no- parking zone for Kenai City Vehicles only zone. While there are signs posted in the area there are still parking spaces painted on the barriers. This section of the barrier could be painted red to avoid the confusion 14 XENAI POLICE DEPARIN NT Parking for maintenance vehicles was another problem SEOs experienced during dipnet. In the past the north side of the barrier on the northern most section on the asphalt was reserved for maintenance vehicles, This was a problem in the past because it is improperly signed, This year temporary signs (paper signs on posts stuck in traffic cones) designated the south side of the same harrier as the maintenance vehicle parking area. These temporaty signs did not last long in the rain and wind. The north side of the barrier needs to be the maintenance /city vehicle parking area it needs to be appropriately signed with permanent signs and painted a bright color, such as yellow or red, to designate it as a no- parking zone for the public. The new signs at the North Beach entrance were a great improvement to the area The color sign that displayed all the camping/fires /ATV rules seemed to cut down on the number of violations occurring on the beach. The same goes for the color sign at the end of South Forest. Unfortunately the signs posted as "no motor vehicles past this point" to the left of the North Beach South Spruce entrance were not as numerous as last year. There were only two and they were up close to the fencing. Next year it would be great to have many of these signs in a line down the beach to the water. The new wood post and chain fence at North Beach worked great for protecting the dunes. Once the chain was strung there were very little problems concerning the dunes. Prior to dipnet there were some problems with the removal of posts. During dipnet there were no ATVs in the dunes and minor amounts of foot traffic. The path from Municipal Park to North Beach lost some posts during dipnet. The posts at the top and bottom of this path were great for cutting down on ATV traffic. Unfortunately these posts were removed by vandals. Perhaps it would be best if these posts were cemented in place to ensure their longevity. There were many complaints received from the residents on Toyon Way and South Forest concerning the amount of traffic at the end of South Forest. During peak days, cars would be parked on both sides choking the street and making it difficult for the residents to access their homes; it was less of a problem during the weekdays. Many of these complainants proposed a no parking zone be instated on one side of South Forest. This would quickly solve the problem as long as the no parking zone had enough signs, and the curb was painted. We received many complaints about people parking for excessive amounts of time at the end of S. Forest. There was a severe lack of two hour parking only signs this year at the end of the street. This problem occurred on all days oi'the week, not just during peak days. The no parking zone on South Spruce generated many parking tickets during this dipnet season. Out of 26 citations that were issued during the peak of the season, a majority 15 Conclusion KGNAI 1'0 IC T)EPA.nTMENT of these were written for parking infractions on S. Spruce. The main concentration of people parking in the no parking zone parked near the "entrance only" sign to the Catholic Church. It may be prudent to post a no parking sign in this area to cut down on this problem. In addition it would be beneficial to repaint the curbs on both sides of South Spruce in the no parking zones. At the City Dock the lanes for incoming and outgoing boaters need to be marked so that there is no confusion about where to go. There were several calls for service for people yelling at one another for cutting in the line, Having it clearly marked out would reduce the confusion and problems that we had tbrdisgruntled fishermen. One other thing is to have the launching arca designated for two lanes for launching and two lanes for pick up. It would help if the ATV Helmet Laws were posted on the beach pay shacks. We had an extreme amount of contacts with people letting their children on ATVs without helmets. it would be nice to have a dual purpose vehicle for SPO use during the dipnet fishery. One that can be taken on the beach and on paved roadways. That would be more practical than just having a vehicle that can only be used on the beach. Overall, SEOs operated efficiently and worked well together. It significantly helped that all four SEOs from 2008 returned to work as SEOs in 2009. This greatly reduced the amount of SEO training time that was needed at the beginning of the summer, and allowed the SEOs to be more proactive in the community during the first weeks of the summer. Throughout the dipnet season, SEOs had the opportunity to work closely with the public, being a police presence on the beaches, and building positive public relations through service acts for the public, such as providing assistance with vehicle lockouts, assisting with stuck vehicles, and shuttling of elderly Salmon Frenzy volunteers. Overall it was a relatively good season, aside from the lack of sun and clear skies in July, Compared to last year, some problems such as ATV use have declined, while other problems such as illegal camping and parking have grown. SEOs were kept busy throughout the season dealing with many various problems, none of which proved to be too difficult to handle. 16 the city of KENAI ALASKA MEMORANDUM To: Gus Sandahl, Kenai Police Chief Lt. Kim Wannamaker, Kenai Police Dept. Wayne Ogle, Public Works Director Terry Eubank, Kenai Finance Director From: Robert J, Prates, Kenai Parks Recreation Director Date: Sept. 16, 2009 RE: Dip Net Report 2009 Village with a Past, et ty with a Future' 210 Pidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907 283 -3692 FAX: 907- 283 -3693 The 2009 Personal Use Fishery opened 6:00 am an Friday, July 10 and closed at 11:00 pm on Friday, July 31 Preparation started well in advance of the opening day beginning with the completion of the north beach fencing project, ordering and installing signs, printing of brochures and maps, conducting staff training and meetings, securing vendors and placement of fee stations boxes. The Personal Use Fishery on the Kenai seems to have grown in popularity over the years and participation levels in this season's fishery appears to have exceeded all others, The Kenai Dock Facility also experienced an increase in boaters with several days marked by boaters exceeding the carrying capacity of the parking lot. Increased levels on the Kenai were probably influenced by economics (people wanting to fill their freezers), good return of fish, and river closures in other parts of the state. Steady fuel prices in July coupled with many residents choosing to vacation in -state with travel plans centered around the fishery probably contributed to its popularity as well. This summer marked the first season for the permanent fence protecting the north beach dunes. The new fencing went a long way toward deterring unwanted foot- traffic resulting in strong growth of beach rye in areas otherwise typically trampled by pedestrian traffic. Several concrete fire rings on the north beach (going west from Spruce St.) were placed this season along with two 4ft x 6ft colored informational signs. One sign was placed at the end of South Spruce St and the other at the end of South Forest Dr. A third 4ft x 6ft sign was placed on the beach parallel with South Forest Dr. prohibiting parking and fire from this point westward. Good compliance was demonstrated and the department did not receive any complaints from the neighborhood residents along the bluff with respect to loud noise or smoke. As a response to extra traffic being directed onto Overland Ave., the Public Works Department arranged for pedestrian lanes to be painted along the shoulder of this road in addition to providing directional signs for vehicular traffic. This appeared to have reduced the number of complaints from private property owners in this area The North American Mission Board Volunteer effort was in full swing by the week of July 14th. Their effort was expanded to the South Beach and are currently planning a return for next season. Brenda Grim reported they had 300 volunteers that gave 9,000 volunteer hours (not counting planning, 1.7 communication, fundraising, setup and take- down). The following is a summary of items given away and volunteer service provided: Litter and Fish Waste Control S &R Enterprises provided the necessary dumpsters and removal of bulk trash both on the North and South Beach. Parks staff supplemented this effort by picking up trash on a daily basis along with the North American Mission Board. The KCHS Cross- Country Ski Booster Club assisted with clean up half days on Mondays and Thursdays. The club donated approximately 120 man -hours In addition to 50 man- hours setting up the fencing on the South Beach, Approximately 16 man -hours were spent raking the beach during the fishery in an effort the keep the fish waste to a minimum. Much of this effort is strictly tide dependant during the evening or early morning hours. Fish waste totes were placed on the beach and received some use, particularly when a filet station was placed next to it Waste from the totes was emptied into a dumpster stationed in the parking lot, Sanitation Facilities Y 10,000 hotdogs given away Y 1,200 gallons of cocoa and 1,200 gallons of lemonade k ,5,000 popsicles 200 cases of water 350 kids participated in Day Camp Y 200 kids in the Bounce Houses 150 kids participated in sports games 20+ hours assisting with traffic control Beach Cleanup Provided filet knife sharpening stations 1e Provided a first aid station Peninsula Pumping provided portable toilet service throughout the fishery. Bid specs were generated this season and distributed for bidding resulting in very favorable costs compared to last season, Savings over last year was approximately $20,760. Portable units were basically serviced twice per day on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays on the North and Side Beaches due to demand. Consideration was given in 2008 to constructing a permanent restroom at the end of Kenai Ave. Based on 2008 service costs, the payback time was projected to be around 6 to 9 years, However, based on 2009 service costs the payback stretches to around 13 to 15 years. Sand Dune Protection Measures to protect the North Beach dunes, including permanent fencing, signage and enforcement, worked extremely well. The fencing was a barrier that served well as a deterrent and provided the necessary durability to withstand abuse. The dunes were noticeably less trampled and healthier at the completion of this fishery than from years past. Parking The Kenai Little League parking lot was once again used for over -flow parking. The Kenai Little League hosted a Major boy's tournament during the first weekend of the fishery but did not pose any conflicts. Parking on Spruce St, was very congested going Into the second and third weekend but the American Mission Board volunteers were able to assist immensely by distributing fee envelopes which helped keep the traffic flowing. Allowing parking on the North Beach west of Spruce St. this season relieved some of the congestion that otherwise would have been created in the parking lot and other nearby areas: 18 Expense Summary Materials Contract Services Portable Toilets $15,160 Dumpsters 17,935 KCHS Ski -Team 7,500 *North Side Fencing 40,781 Receipt Books 1,034 No Trespass Signs /Posts 507 4x6 Signage (3 total) 2,520 Misc (propane, batteries, pens, etc.) 645 Info Brochures 300 Colored Maps 250 Phone /Minutes 750 Estimated Fuel Costs 1,000 Sub -total $88,382 *Reimbursable grant 40,7.81 Sub -total $47,601 Rental Value (monthly) 1,1 Ton $1,000 2, Ton (1/4 time) 250 *Auger (2months) 5,000 Subtotal $6,250 *Reimbursable grant 5,000 Sub -total $1,250 Labor Shack Attendants (1,122 man -hrs) $21,280 Fence Installation -North Beach (1,184 man -hrs) 25,000 Fence Installation South Beach (24 man -hrs) 395 Beach Aides' (128 man -hrs) 2,100 Beach Cleanup During /After` (200 man -hrs) 3,675 Misc. Support (18.5 man -hrs) 430 Fee Collection at LL (30 man -hrs) 500 Admin. Meetings, Training, Planning (35 man -hrs) 1,600 Grand Total Expenses Sub -total 1 Labor costs are for one park aide assigned to beach for general patrol, litter /fish removal, fence work and assistance with traffic. Labor costs are for parks crew members supplementing work of Beach Aides for litter/fish removal, raking beach, restroom cleaning, fence mending and post- fishery cleanup. Labor costs are for trimming in parking lot on north shore, cleaning shacks, hanging signs, installation retrieval of fee boxes, getting change for shack operation, and shack check -ups. Admin. labor costs (benefits, etc.) for Director and Groundskeeper, including seasonal staff training. l9 $54,980 $103,831 Boating Facility Expenses Materlats and Contracted Expenses Portable Toilets Durhpsters Restroom Pumping Cleaning Supplies Spray Paint Labor Shack Attendants (230 man -hrs) Traffic Control (7.75 man -hrs) Dock Worker Evenson (128 man -hrs) Dock Worker Bralley (120 man -hrs) Grand Total Expenses Recommendations Fees North and South beach parking (per 12 hrs) North and South beach camping Parking Only at City Dock Boat Launch at City Dock (includes parking) $1,500 500 275 330 140 Sub total $2,745 Sub -total $5,724 158 5,274 4,406 $15,562 $18,307 The following recommendations are preliminary based on initial observations and will be further reviewed throughout the process: The City administration supports the increase of dipnet related parking fees and camping fees only for the dates that Fish and Game authorizes personal use dipnet fishing on the Kenai River. For the days /dates before and after the authorized dipnet fishery the fees would not increase. The increase in fees would reduce the need for cash exchange and the need to carry extra five dollar bills in the shacks, as well as ensure adequate revenues. The recommended fees during the dipnet fishery are as follows: $20 ($0 fee during non dipnet dates) $20 ($0 fee during non dipnet dates) $15 ($10 fee during non dipnet dates) $20 ($15 fee during non dipnet dates) Private Property on North Beach Consideration should be given to acquiring remaining privately owned properties along Kenai Avenue. This will add to better preservation and protection of the dunes and surrounding areas. Increase Funding (hrs) for Parks Employees Many of the currently funded hours are being dedicated to the Personal Use Fishery (fee shack operation) leaving shortage of hours for remainder of season, particularly early spring startup and fall. South Beach Permanent fencing South Beach fencing similar to the North Side should be added for the protection of environmentally sensitive grass areas. Vendors Consideration should be given to better defining a program for vendors wishing to capitalize on the Personal Use Fishery, I.e., registration process, location, fees, etc. 20 or' ura 3 hours Worked 4 dotal Man tiffs Balk_ 42.98 Cost $515:76 Total 12 uipmq!t Operating Hours "Total Equipment is 1 966 Cat Loader 4 4 $96,00 Flo s 1 Grader 4 h 4s4 Truck 4 $38.00 $152.00 3 1 City backhoe 4 4 $47.50 $190.00 $85736 _Worker Hours W95 T o s 32 st4rS„lllllmenl trs hate $42.98 Est Total 4 $1,375.36 Equipment Ql?4XO B. BLS 1 966 Cat Loader 4 4 $96,00 $384:00 1 Grader 4 4 $120.00 ,r krq $480:00 3 Dump "Trucks 3 9 $80.00 $720.00 erialf._. 10 120 $6.50 /yd. 12 -yd. Track Loads of Gravel $780 73 36 the city RENAL ISKA TO "Village with a Past C i with a Future 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: (907) 2837535, Ext. 236 FAX (907) 283 -3014 MEMORANDUM Gus Sandahl, Chief of Police Terry Eubank, Finance Director FROM: Wayne Ogle DATE: September 17, 2009 SUBJECT: 2009 DIP NET SEASON; PUBLIC WORKS CONTRIBUTION This is a,summary of the support: Public Works contributions to the City's Dip Net operations. 1. Signagc on No th Beach i.e. "No Fire "No Camping "Private Property" Reset signs, new locations 2. Rebuild Bead Access Road on North Beach for Set Net Fishery. 21 1992 Workers hours Worked Total Man- hours Rate C $515.76 Total 3 asseinUll SJ(is 4 4 l2 $42.411 $42,98 3 place signs 12 $575.76 Nutmeg ft ratms limo nt Tod Equipment W..___ 8 Caleium Chloride Vector truck 2 2 $150.00 $300.00 $2 Rackiroe 1 1 ___.w____w $47.50 $75.00 $12.95 $47.50 „$8,8675 00 $35 Materials t efItems S' Y,post 4x8 Shoots OS13 _Nr 9 3 4x8 sheets 1/8" lexi 3 $79.00 $237.00 `2 3 987 Workers o Worked otaltg -hours 1 to Cost t to 5 L Ic tome* 24 120 ota l Cggipment Hours $42.9 $5,157.60 $1,920 00 :1,9201.00 $280.00_ $1,719:20 Q rL ldgnr4 16 10 $120 00 $120 00 $35.00' 14H` 140_6 Sander Truck Small 16 16.._ 8.___._. W..___ 8 Caleium Chloride $384.00 8 8 $78730 JJQ,(i15,30 barrieades rotet Lion of toll booths on North am South fleacb areas, or ers Flou o k Total an -hours Rate Cost Total 4t) 8 40 $42.98 $1,719:20 Opemti»RkTours ?l2.rJ? t 2 966 Cat Loader with forks t FlatbedTntek_ Trailer Operating ;H ours Tot d }k)i1 p nn 8 8_. $96.00 M $48.00 $768 00 2 871 2() 2 $384.00 3. Final Preparation for 4. Parking Tots and gravel roads are graded, .Dust contro i 5. Retrieve Toll Booths St Barricades after' bip Net Opel ations. Remove eve signatie. Store in City yard. 6. Build and i tall th ip Net Operati new infori iarr'$i ns. 22 This consists of setting I ap 1 booths d placing 8 'ntal Map- haurs i _Workers .44_ 5 4t) 442 98 ..v $96.00 719.20 ___T ui tent Opemti»RkTours m TotedFpuinme fC _1 $384.00 2 Hours Lo 2 966 Cat Loader with forks 4 1 Flatbed Truck Trailer 8 8 $48.00 $384,00 $2 3. Final Preparation for 4. Parking Tots and gravel roads are graded, .Dust contro i 5. Retrieve Toll Booths St Barricades after' bip Net Opel ations. Remove eve signatie. Store in City yard. 6. Build and i tall th ip Net Operati new infori iarr'$i ns. 22 This consists of setting I ap 1 booths d placing Workers 1 o ked hours� Bak $42.98 $47.50 G'os 'Toil Ec i pment Viper iag Flo ,TottiLM otal F ui t Hours. 3 Dump Trucks_, 966 Loader 4 4 12 4 $80.00 96.00 960.00 $384.00 2 $96.00 4d Yd $6.50/yd. 2 Ott 12-yd lo gravel 10 120 $780.00 Workers Flcuis UV total Man-hours Bak $42.98 $47.50 81 m.. $$15.76 95 Q0 mil 3 4 12 Oµold EgluiplUont ;flours 2 Materials (yds of gravel) Fxl}ijpment Oppclg"ilg_Floirn 2 }3uckhoe 966 Loader 2 2 $96.00 $192.00 Flatbed Truck 2 2 $48.00 $96.00 ..8 ":76 7. Add gr•. 8. Pine 2009 pip Net Operations: Grand Total el to South each ncrete fi i nn Ro: rings and remove 0 Entrance dock 23 from North Beach Summary:, Public Works contributed the following in direct support to the City of Kenai's 848 Total Cost Man-hours 280 hours $12,034.40 Equipment Hours (rates vary) 118 hours $10,040,50 Materials (yds of gravel) 240 hours $3,298.55 kuel Costs (a $3.52/gal 8841411ons $3,111.68 7. Add gr•. 8. Pine 2009 pip Net Operations: Grand Total el to South each ncrete fi i nn Ro: rings and remove 0 Entrance dock 23 from North Beach Summary:, Public Works contributed the following in direct support to the City of Kenai's 848 the city of KENAL ALASKA Rick Koeh, City Manager $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 'Village with a Past Gity with a Future' FINANCE DEPARTMENT 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907- 283 -7535 ext 221 FAX: 907- 283 -3014 From: Terry Eubank, Finance Director Date: September 24, 2009 Subject: 2009 Dipnet Summary Revenue and Pmjiciinuata The 2009 dipnet season concluded with total revenue of $254,962, a 18.68% increase over the 2008 season. The 2009 season's user tees remained unchanged tiom the prior year. The following is a breakdown of revenue by location from the 2003 season through this season. MI WA mg 32g glog South Beach 11,336 41,4665 44 24 50,418 61,820 64,008 North Beach 52,935 76,720 77,370 45,222 62,115 94,874 120,391 City Dock 43,654 61,770 62`017 41,115 67812 58,131 70,563 Total 169.955 .23.465 119.490. 1 11$26 j„, Dipnet Revenue 2003 2004 2005 2005 2007 2008 20 24 D South Beach IN North Beach 0 City Dock O Total 2009 Finance Department Dionet Sumtnary Total revenue increased in 2009 as a result of an increase in participants. The following represents an estimate of the number of participants by year. This is a very simple estimate and does not represent actual participant counts. 2003 20Q4 2j2§ South Beach 1,134 4,146 4,408 North Beach 5,294 7,672 7,737 City Dock 2,910 3,451 3.468 2741 Total 9.338 15: ;la aeza 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 2003 2004 2005 Dipnet Participants 2006 25 X006 200/ 2008 2008, 2,415 6;042 4,121 4,267 4,522 8,211 6,325 8,026 4,521 3.875, 4704 17.774 AIM= 2007 2008 2009 DI South Beach North Beach CtCity Dock C1 Total CI'edit Card Acceptance Credit cards were not accepted during the fishery this year duo to the problems encountered last season. The biggest difficulty in accepting credit cards is the connectivity of the fee shacks. None of the shacks have permanent sources of power or communications. The result is slow access time and constant problems with systems needing recharging. Requests by participants to pay with a credit card were minimal. The one significant issue that could be reduced with a properly function credit card system is the amount of cash received in the tee shacks. Recommendation: Until connectivity problems are resolved credit cards aro not viewed as an acceptable solution to our cash handling volume. The department will explore the ability to pay .Fees online as a possible solution. Cenclusioni. Overall the 2009 dipnet season was a success from the Finance Department's perspective. It is anticipated that the implementation of the Department's recommendations will assure future success. 'The safety of our employees continues to be our strongest focus with reducing the amount of cash present at fee stations our number one priority. REVENUE NORTH SIDE PARKING SOUTH SIDE PARKING CITY DOCK FEES TOTAL. INCOME EXPENDITURES FINANCE PUBLIC SAFETY PARKS RECREATION PUBLIC WORKS TOTAL. EXPENDITURES REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES $50,000 2009 DIPNET REVENUE EXPENDITURE SUMMARY -4-REVENUE $120,391.00 64,008.00 70,663.00 284;962.00 5,699.58 19,192.96 167,911.85 28,485.13 221,169.62 Lana !NANCE OUTHPARKINO NORTH PARKING PUBLIO SAFETY K REC. 2009 DIPNET REVENUE vs EXPENDITURES $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100;000 CITY DOCK TOTAL EXPENDITURES 26 XPENDITURES ToT 1-80Wu s.__... REVENUE NORTH SIDE PARKING SOUTH SIDE PARKING CITY DOCK FEES TOTAL. INCOME CITY DOCK FEES $70;663 27.66% SOUTHSIDE PARKING $64,Q08. 25,10 r tEl NORTH SIDE PARKING M SOUTH SIDE PARKING $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100;000 $50,000 S- 2003 2009 DIPNET REVENUE SUMMARY 2004 2009 DIPNET REVENUE 2006 Dipnet.Revenue 2006 27 $120,391,00 47,22% 64,008,00 26.10% 70,563 00 27.68% 264,862.00 2007 2008 2009 NORTH SIDE PARKING $120,391 4722% ID CITY DOCK FEES 0 South Beach M North Beach O City Dock o Total 9 DIPNET EXPENDITURE SUMMARY EXPENDITURES 9UANTITt UNIT COST TOTAL FINANCE STAFF TIME DAILY CASH RECEIPT RECONCILIATIONS 101,00 HOURS 3478 5,599.58 TOTAL FINANCE 5,599.68 PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF TIME OFFICER PATROLS REGULAR TIME 64,00 HOURS 31.17 1,994.88 OFFICER PATROLS- OVERTIME 42.00 HOURS 48.19 2,023,98 SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OFFICERS REGULAR TIME 337.00 HOURS 15.44 5,203,28 SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OFFICERS OVERTIME 4.00 HOURS 2346 93.84 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION CHIEF 12.50 HOURS 42.56 532,00 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION LIEUTENANT 20.00 HOURS 4125 825.00 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION SERGEANTS 11.00 HOURS 38.18 .419,98 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF TIME 11,092,96 EQUIPMENT PICK -UP 1.00 MONTH 3,100.00 3,100.00 ATV 2.00 MONTH 1,000,00 2,000.00 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT 6,100.00 DIRECT EXPENDITURES FUEL 1.00 ACTUAL 3,000.00 3,000,00 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECT EXPENDITURES 3,000.00 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 19,192.96 PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF TIME SHACK ATTENDANTS 1,382,00 HOURS 19.90 2.7,501,80 FENCE INSTALLATION SOUTH BEACH 24,00 HOURS 16.46 395.04 BEACH AIDES 128,00 HOURS 16.41 2,100.48 BEACH CLEAN -UP 200.00 HOURS 18.38 3,676.00 MISCELANEOUS SUPPORT 26,25 HOURS 22.40 588.00 DOCK STAFF TIME 248,00 HOURS 39.03 9,679.44 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR 35,00 HOURS 45.71 1,599.85 TOTAL PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF TIME 2,043.25 45,540.81 EQUIPMENT PICK -UP 1 TON 1.00 MONTH 1,000.00 1,000.00 PICK -UP 1/2 TON 0.50 MONTH 500.00 250.00 TOTAL PARKS AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT 1,250.00 DIRECT EXPENDITURES PORTABLE TOILETS 1.00 ACTUAL 16,660.00 16,060.00 DUMPSTERS 1.00 ACTUAL 18,436.00 18,435.00 CONTRACTED BEACH CLEAN-UP 1,00 ACTUAL 7,500.00 7,600,00 RECEIPT 900KS, FEE ENVELOPES, BROCHURES 1.00 AC'T'UAL 1,584.00 1,584.00 SIGNAGE 1,00 ACTUAL 3,027.00 3,027.00 FUEL 1.00 ACTUAL 1;000.00 1,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS 1.00 ACTUAL 2,140.00 2,140.00 TOTAL PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECT EXPEN. 50,346.00 DUNE FENCING PROJECT MATERIALS 1.00 ACTUAL 40,781.00 40,781.00 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,00 ACTUAL 5,000.00 5,000.00 INSTALLATION LABOR.(1,184 HOURS) 1,184.00 HOURS 21.11 24,994.24 TOTAL PARKS AND RECREATION DUNE FENCING 70,775,24 TOTAL PARKS AND RECREATION 167,911.85 28 2009 DIPNET EXPENDITURE SUMMARY PUBLIC WORKS STAFF TIME NORTH BEACH SIGNAGE REBUILD NORTH SOUTH BEACH ACCESS DIPNET SHACK AND BARRICADE PLACEMENT PARKING AND ROAD GRADING DIPNET SHACK AND BARRICADE RETRIEVAL PLACE FIRE RINGS ON BEACH INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGNAGE TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS STAFF TIME 2 80:00 12,034.40 EQUIPMENT PICK -UP 4.00 HOURS 38,00 152.00 BACKHOE 7.00 HOURS 47.50 332.50 966 LOADER 2200 HOURS 96.00 2,11200 FLATBED TRUCK AND TRAILER 18.00 HOURS 48.00 864.00 GRADER 36,00 HOURS 120.00 4,320.00 DUMP TRUCK 21.00 HOURS 80.00 1,680.00 VACTOR TRUCK 2.00 HOURS 150.00 300.00 SANDER TRUCK 8.00 HOURS 35.00 280.00 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT 10,040.50 DIRECT EXPENDITURES GRAVEL SIGNAGE CALCIUM CHLORIDE FUEL TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS DIRECT EXPENDITURES TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 28,485.13 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 221,189.52 FINANCE PUBLIC WORKS. $5,599, 58.2.53 28,485.13 12.88 29 QUANTITY UNIT COST 12.00 HOURS 42.98 515.70 32.00 HOURS 42.98 1,375.36 40,00 HOURS 42.98 1719.20 120.00 HOURS 42.98 5;157.60 40.00 HOURS 42,98 1,719.20 12;00 HOURS 42.98 5 51576 24.00 HOURS 42.98 1,0.31.52 240 YARDS 6.50 1 1 ACTUAL 950.85 950.85 1 ACTUAL 787.70 787.70 884 GALLONS 3.52 3,111.88 6,410.23 PUBLIC SAFETY 19, 192.96 -8.68% PARKS AND RECREATION $167,911,85.75.91 ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2009 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: www. ci. kenai. ak. us i- I IQ. ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *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. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. Brian Meissner, ECI /flyer Architects Library Expansion 2. John Bost, Mikunda, Cottrell and Company Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 3. Sal Mattero, Friends of the Kenai Community Library Check Presentation for the Building Expansion Fund. 4 Natasha Ala Laura Forbes, Kenai Convention Visitor Center Performance Management Survey /Association of State Local Histories ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) 1. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2456 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,000 in the General Fund for Police Overtime. 2. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2457 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $8,719.15 in the General Fund for Repairs Made to the Departments Police Records Managements System that Failed Unexpectedly. 3. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2458 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $825.00 in the General Fund for Training funds Provided by the Alaska Police Standards Council. 4. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009 -67 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Vending Machine Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport and Alaska Fire Training Facility. 5. POSTPONED /DECEMBER 16, 2009. Resolution No. 2009 Supporting the Alaska Coastal Communities Global Climate Change Compact. 6. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009 -69 Authorizing Amendment of the Kenai Community Library Policies to Adopt Rules Regarding In- Library Laptop Loans. 7. APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA. *APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS Uptown Motel /Back Door Lounge #2237 (Beverage Dispensary Tourism/Duplicate) Uptown Motel /Louie's #1859 (Beverage Dispensary Tourism) ITEM E: MINUTES 1. AMENDED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. *Regular Meeting of November 24, 2009. ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVED. Ratification of Bills 2. APPROVED. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 3. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2459 -2009 Appropriating Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000.00) to Increase the Compensation to the Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. 4. REFERRED TO AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR REVIEW/BACK TO COUNCIL DECEMBER 16, 2009. Approval Extension of Construction Schedule /Lot 14, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park Subdivision Currently Leased to David and Michael Schilling d /b /a Schilling Rentals. 5. APPROVED. Approval Utility Easement to Homer Electric Association, Inc. Fiber -Optic Cable Placement /Ten Foot Wide Strip of Land Situated Within Tract A -1 -B, Baron Park Subdivision Fire Addition. 6. SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 21, 2010, 6:00 P.M. Discussion Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks 86 Recreation Commission 6. Planning Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee d. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM K: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) Ordinance No. 2412 2009 Amending KMC 13.40.040 to Provide for a Speed Limit of Ten (10) Miles Per Hour While Driving Motorized Vehicles on a Portion of the North Shore Public Beach Within the City of Kenai. (Clerk's Note: At the June 3, 2009, a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 was made and the ordinance was subsequently postponed, no time certain. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 is active.) EXECUTIVE SESSION None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2009 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: /www.ci.kenai.ak.us 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *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. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. Brad Hibberd and Joe Gallagher, Homer Electric Association, Inc. (HEA) HEA Interconnection Guidelines. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) 1. Ordinance No. 2459 -2009 Appropriating Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000.00) to Increase the Compensation to the Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Substitute Ordinance No. 2459 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $31,000 in the General Fund to Increase the Compensation to the Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. (KCVB). 2. AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTING SUBSTITUTE A. Resolution No. 2009- 68 Supporting the Alaska Coastal Communities Global Climate Change Compact. (Clerk's Note: At its December 2, 2009 meeting, the City Council postponed Resolution No. 2009 -68 for a second public hearing to be held at its December 16, 2009 meeting.) a. AMENDED AND PASSED/RECONSIDERATION AT 1/6/10 COUNCIL MEETING. Substitute A, Resolution No. 2009 -68 Supporting the Alaska Coastal Communities Global Climate Change Compact. WITHDRAWN. Substitute B, Resolution No. 2009 -68 Supporting the Goals and Objectives of the Alaska Coastal Communities Global Climate Change Compact and Supporting the State of Alaska Energy Policy as Proposed by the Tri- Borough Commission. 3. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009 -70 Recognizing the Kenai Public Health Center for Its Recent Efforts in Preparing the Community for the H1N1 Virus. 4. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009 -71 Supporting the Efforts of the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank "Building to Nourish" Campaign to Secure Both Public and Private Financial Support to Match a Rasmuson Foundation Grant for Building Renovations and Upgrades that Will Enhance the Food Bank's Efforts to Provide More Food to the Increasing Numbers of Hungry Within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. 5. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009 -72 Requesting the Kenai Peninsula Borough to Allocate $2,000,000 of Its Volume Cap of Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds to the City of Kenai for Issuance to Fund the City's Library Expansion Project. 6. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009 -73 Approving the Facilities Management Agreement for the Kenai Visitors Cultural Center to the Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau From January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2013. 7. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009 -74 Awarding the Bid to Wright Line for the Kenai Communication Center Ergonomic Upgrade 2009 for the Total Amount of 29,881.94. 8. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009 -75 Approving an Application for a Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (S.A.F.E.R.) Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 9. *Liquor License Renewal Country Liquor #1308 /Package Store ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of December 2, 2009. ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. POSTPONED TO 1/6/10. Approval Extension of Construction Schedule /Lot 14, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park Subdivision Currently Leased to David and Michael Schilling d /b /a Schilling Rentals. (Clerk's Note: At its December 2, 2009 meeting, the City Council referred the Extension of Construction Schedule to the Airport Commission for review and comment and requested the item be returned for Council consideration at its December 16, 2009 meeting.) ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVED. Ratification of Bills 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000. 3. *Ordinance No. 2460 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $214,390.30 in the General Fund for an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Grant Received Through the State of Alaska Community Revenue Sharing Grant Program. 4. APPROVED. Approval Mutual Rescission of Lease /Arctic Barnabas Ministries, Inc. Lot 9A, Block 5, General Aviation Apron Subdivision No. 5. 5. NO DIRECTION GIVEN. Discussion Direct Administration to Investigate Feasibility of Annexation of Properties in Cannery Road and Kalifornsky Beach Road Areas. ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks Recreation Commission 6. Planning Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee d. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM K: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 Amending KMC 13.40.040 to Provide for a Speed Limit of Ten (10) Miles Per Hour While Driving Motorized Vehicles on a Portion of the North Shore Public Beach Within the City of Kenai. (Clerk's Note: At the June 3, 2009, a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 was made and the ordinance was subsequently postponed, no time certain. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 is active.) EXECUTIVE SESSION Pending Litigation and Financial Matters ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT