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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-06 Library Commission PacketITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 6, 2010 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY March 2, 2010 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion Library Expansion Update ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Director b. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agenda Items from March 3, 13 and 17, 2010 council meetings. b. 3/9/2010 Friends of the Kenai Community Library Meeting Minutes c. Examples of Library Codes of Conduct PLEASE CONTACT U5 IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: CAROL 283-8231 OR, MARY JO 283-4378 ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 2, 2010 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY February 2, 2010 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion Library Expansion Update b. Discussion Goals and Objectives a. Director b. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agenda Items from February 3 and 17, 2010. b. Commission /Committee Appreciation Dinner Invitation c. Friends of the Kenai Community Library Board Minutes of February 9, 2010. ITEM 11: .ADJOURNMENT Ihvs3 MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Chair Bryson 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: MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Harris SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY February 2, 2010 Commissioner Peters requested clarification of his comments under Item 8 to read, "...noted interest in preserving the trees across the street "behind the library" to retain a campus like feel to the area." MOTION: KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 2, 2010 7:00 P.M. CHAIR EILEEN BRYSON, PRESIDING AGENDA APPROVAL Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 2, 2010 with the clarification and Commissioner Harris SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5 a. Discussion Library Expansion Update Library Director Joiner reviewed the updates to the project. General discussion followed. Joiner summarized some of the transition activities. 5 b. Discussion Goals and Objectives E. Bryson, J. Bookey, R. Peters, K. Glidden, S. Harris M. Graves, C. Brenckle Library Director M. Joiner, Council Member R. Marquis Joiner noted she had not received any input from commission members. General discussion occurred. MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to adopt the 2010 draft Goals and Objectives with the corrections discussed and Commissioner Harris SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS None ITEM 7: REPORTS 7 -a. Director Joiner reviewed her monthly report, noted she would be at the Alaska Library Association conference with Children's Librarian Mary White, and she would attend the Public Library Association conference with Assistant Director Niederhauser later in the month. 7 b. City Council Liaison Council Member Marquis reviewed the action agendas included in the packet, noting items relevant to the Library, and reported on the presentation regarding bird viewing by Ken Tarbox and Natasha Ala at the February 17, 2010 city council meeting. ITEM 8: COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS Bookey noted interest in goals and objectives regarding staff and the graying of the profession. Peters noted the Friends of the Library spring fundraiser on March 12, 2010. Glidden noted excitement over the unfolding of the expansion. ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Mayor Porter noted excitement over the expansion project and invited the Commission to attend the Commission /Committee Appreciation Dinner ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10 a. Kenai City Council Action Agenda Items from February 3 and 17, 2010. 10 b. Commission /Committee Appreciation Dinner Invitation 10 c. Friends of the Kenai Community Library Board Minutes of February 9, 2010. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 3, 2010 PAGE 2 MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Harris SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:25 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Lorene Hall, Deputy City Clerk LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 3, 2010 PAGE 3 Title of Project City of Kenai Community Library Expansion Applicant Contact Person Rick Koch, City Manager Mailing Address 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai, AK 99611 -mail Address rkoch@ci.kenai.ak.us Telephone Number 907 283 -8222 Fax Number 907 283 -3014 Name of Applicant Kenai Community Library Name of Community(s) to benefit. Kenai and adjacent communities Co- Applicant (if any) 559,117 Proposed Budget Library Construction Major Expansion Matching Grant Request: 1,500,000 Cash Match: 4,090,000 In -Kind Contributions: 559,117 TOTAL Project Cost: 6,149,117 Certification 1 certify to the best of my knowledge that the information in this application is true and correct, 1 certify that 'I am legally authorized to sign and submit this application and to financially commit the applying organization to the project should it be selected for inclusion in and funding by the Library Construction nd Major Expansion. Matching Grant Program. 1 further certify that the applicant will comply with all iplicable State and Federal laws and regulations implementing this project if it is selected for funding. Signature of Certifying Officer: Date Printed Name and Title of Certifying Officer: Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Program FY2011 APP City or Borough 0 Native Village Council O Community in the unorganized borough 0 Ism sad Submission Details: Send an ORIGINAL and 4 copies to: Jill Davis, Grant Manage Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Community and Reaiunai nirarrs, 211 ushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701. All Applications must be RECEIVED in the Fairbanks Office no car than 4:30 PM on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Applicant Entity Type (check one) DCCED Certified Population of Community to be served: 7,115 (Population information available: http:// www. comi nerce.state.ak.us /dca/commdb /CF COMDB.htm) FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 Page 11 SECTION 1: Project Description /Need 25 Points Provide a narrative description of the library project. Does the community currently have a public library? Has the community created a plan for public library service? Submit the pl2 for public library service with your application. What is the square footage of your propo. project? Where will the project be located? If the project is for expansion of an existiir public library, does construction increase the square footage of the facility by not less than 30 Is the project for construction of a public library that will be located as part of a municipal or other community facility? (Attach extra pages as necessary.) I The application is for an expansion project of a municipal public library located on a civic campus which is a current city owned building requiring no agreement. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF THE LIBRARY PROJECT: The Kenai Community Library began in the hall of the Kenai Territorial School with a dedicated group of volunteers and a small collection of donated books, In 1949, a Board of Trustees incorporated under the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Session Laws of 1933. The library collection moved into the Civic Center in 1954. The Civic Center accommodated the City Hall, the Court System, social and civic groups, a church and the library. The library had been a volunteer organization existing on donations and fundraisers until 1968 when the City of Kenai contributed a $3,500 grant. Following a request by the Board of Trustees, the City of Kenai assumed full responsibility for the library in 1972. The City of Kenai has an appointed Library Commission with seven members. The first 5,000 square feet of the present building was constructed in 1976. In 1987, an approximately 5,000 square foot addition was constructed using both federal and state funds and doubling the size of the Library. Now more than twenty years later, our much loved and greatly used Library is again in need of an expansion. Today the library employs a full time director and seven employees. Volunteers continue to support the library by giving their time and also through fundraising. The library also has a very active Friends group who have raised money to support this project and to supplement the library budget. The Kenai Community Library has a collection of almost 80,000 items. Centrally located off the Kenai Spur Highway, the library is located on Main Street Loop near the Kenai City Hall, the Post Office and the Court House, and serves the entire Peninsula community. For the past 10 years, Library Commission members and Friends of the Library Board Members have been working towards a Library expansion project. A 1996 survey brought to light that library patrons would like to see a larger collection of children and young adult materials, more fiction, more audio and video tapes, special programs for children and an expanded area for quiet study and research. In 1.996, Library Expansion was presented to the voters as a bond proposal, which failed by less than 60 votes. In November 2005, the Kenai City Council allocated $20,000 to commission a study to evaluate the existing library facility and site for potential expansion. In April of 2006, Architect Peter Klauder, of Klauder Company presented the results of the feasibility study and his findings to the Kenai City Council, the Library Commission and members of the public. A population study was conducted and the future population at 20 years growth was projected at 20, 600. The projected space needs for that population out 20 years was calculated using the guidelines standard in this field (Dahlgren, Anders C. Public library space needs: a planning outline/ 2009. Madison, Wisconsin.: Dept. of Public Instruction, 2009.) FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 P age 12 That space needs worksheet and service targets worksheet resulted in a 20 year projected space requirement of 18,629 square feet. The library expansion as designed more than meets this need for a collection size that meets an enhanced standard. The City Council held two work sessions in 2006 to discuss library expansion. The purpose of the first work session, held in June was to look at options for library expansion, receive advice from the Library Commission. and decide upon action to be taken. It was primarily an information gathering session and was open to the public. The architect presented three options for expansion of the library: o Option 1- single story addition to existing building o Option 2- second story addition of existing building o Option 3- raised level addition with parking below The second work session, held in December explored five alternatives for library expansion and attached cost estimates to each. o Option 1 a single story addition to meet existing space needs with a cost estimate of $5,276,000. o Option 2 An addition of a second floor to the current building at a cost of $5,989,200. o Option 3 A raised addition to the current building with parking below at a cost estimate of $6,072,000. o Option 4 Purchase and Re -model State Office Building at a cost estimate of $11,843,000. o Option 5 Construct a new library in a new location at a cost estimate of $10,552,400. New construction proved to be the most costly alternative. The pros and cons of each option were discussed and Option 1 became the preferred choice of the City Council as the least costly alternative and one that maintains the library presence in the current location. PLAN FOR LIBRARY SERVICE: The Kenai Community Library created a Building Program in 2008 (updated for 2010, attached), has a Technology Plan on file with the Alaska State Library (attached) and the Library Commission has a set of Goals and Objectives (updated annually, attached.) In addition. the City of Kenai has a Comprehensive Plan (attached) which speaks to a library expansion project. SQUARE FOOTAGE: The current library has approximately 9,580 square feet. The proposed addition will add approximately 10,000 square feet to the library on an empty city owned parcel located adjacent to the current building. This is an increase in excess of 100% and complies with the regulation that requires an increase in square footage of the facility by not less than 30 This construction will be an addition to the current library which is located on a centrally located Kenai government campus that includes the Kenai City Hall, the Kenai Police and the Kenai Fire Departments. The current population of Kenai as set by the State of Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic Development for 2009 has been determined to be 7,115. For a project serving a community with an estimated population of more than 1,000; 2,000 square feet or 0.7 square feet per capita whichever is greater. That formula requires a building size of less than 4,994 square feet. This project more than fulfills the state requirements. le library serves residents of the entire Kenai Peninsula and seasonal visitors from other states and around the ,Qorld. The local area covers more than 613.2 square miles. This figure was obtained by using the Alaska Community Database for the communities of Kenai, Homer, Soldotna, Kasilof, Nikiski, Anchor Point.. Sterling, Clam Gulch, Funny River, Kalifornsky and Ninilchik. FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 rage 13 Circulation figures for FY2010 year -to -date show that 53% of our total circulation can be attributed to cardholders that live in the city of Kenai. The rest of our cardholders are predominantly other residents of the Kenai Peninsula (Anchor Point, Clam Gulch, Cooper Landing, Homer, Kasilof, Moose Pass, Nikiski, Ninilchik, Soldotna and Sterling.) Out -of -state and off Peninsula residents account for approximately 4% of our cardholders. We show 16,601 currently registered borrowers in a database that purges each year anyone who h not used their card in three years. We have projected the actual population in Kenai 20 years out to grow to 8,66" with a non resident projected population of 12,000, giving us a total projected population 20 years out of 20,600. The city of Kenai budgets to support the library program including salaries and benefits for staff, operating costs, and expenditures for supplies and materials. The Alaska State Library sets minimum standards for libraries in Alaska that include continuing education for the library director, staffing requirements, a materials budget, interlibrary loan service, reference service and children's programs. Those standards include minimum hours of regularly scheduled library service. For a community with a population of 3,000 10,000 the minimum hours are 40. The Kenai Community Library is open 59 hours a week from Labor Day to Memorial Day and 54 hours a week during the summer, exceeding that requirement. Please see a copy of the Library Budget for the City of Kenai for FY2010 and the proposed budget for FY2011 that show the required support (attached.) The library provides the following materials: books, reference materials, genealogy resources, maps, foreign language materials in Russian and Spanish, magazines and newspapers, movies in both DVD and VHS formats, audio books on CD and cassette, downloadable audio books and music, music on CD and cassette, puzzles, games, toys and fishing rods! CD ROM, government documents and microfilm, equipment, such as projectors, screens, MP3 players and FM transmitters. Items that are not available in -house can be obtained through Interlibrary Loan on request. The library provides Internet access to the public at nine computer stations. In FY2009, we showed 21,362 uses of these terminals. There are two private word processing stations available with printers, one private multi- media station and one private dedicated foreign language computer installed with Rosetta Stone software for language learning. The library catalog is accessible in the library from four public terminals and remotely via the library website. Materials may be renewed and reserved directly by customers from the library website. The library's website acts as a portal to statewide subscriptions to databases. The library website recorded 75,591 `hits' in FY2007 and is available in Russian and Spanish. The building provides wireless access for patrons who are using their own laptops. The library has just begun a program for in -house lending of laptop computers to reduce customer waiting periods and to allow users to use computers for longer periods. The library subscribes to at least 10 newspapers. The local paper, The Peninsula Clarion, is also available on microfilm back to 1970. A microfilm reader is available to the public from which they may print or e -mail articles. Other newspaper subscriptions include the Sunday issues of the New York Times and the Seattle Tim and The Wall Street Journal. Other Alaska newspapers are also available in the library. FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 age 1 4 The library provides a broad range of programming including regularly scheduled infant, toddler and after school story times, family events and adult programming. The library has a weekly Russian story time for children and a very popular new "tween" book club. le proposed project is in compliance with applicable municipal, state, and federal law, including 42 U.S. C. 12101 -12213 (Americans with Disabilities Act). The Kenai Community Library is the 2007 recipient of the Public Library Association's annual award for Excellence in Small and /or Rural Public Library Service which is awarded to only one public library each year. This is the second national award that the Kenai Community Library has received in recognition of their health literacy outreach and programming. The U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science selected the Kenai Community Library for its National Health Information Award for the state of Alaska in 2006. The proposed project reflects the needs of the community and the anticipated users of the library. The City of Kenai conducted a Community Opinion Poll in 2007. 67% of respondents either somewhat supported or strongly supported a "project to double the size of the Kenai Public Library." Resolution No. 2007 -43 A resolution of the council of the city of Kenai authorizing the city to issue general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $2,000,000 to finance the cost of planning, designing, acquiring property for, and constructing library capital improvements; and to submit the question of the issuance of such bonds to the qualified voters of the city at the October 2, 2007 city general election. (Unanimously passed by Kenai City Council July 18, 2007) 1t the polls in October 2007, Kenai residents voted in the affi rmative to pass a bond issue to fund the library oject. FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 SECTION 2: Project Impact 25 Points Provide a narrative identifying the benefits to the community which will result from the proposed project. Identify how the project will contribute to new or improved librar services in your community. If the community does not have a public library, has a plan bc' developed for public library service? Submit the plan with your application. Describe ho., the proposed project will meet the library needs of the community for at least 20 years. Describe the effects of staffing, maintaining, and costs of operating the proposed facility. (Attach extra pages as necessary.) BENEFITS: Alaskans rely on their public libraries as places to congregate, get information, enjoy access to the internet and to borrow materials. Libraries educate and contribute towards less formal lifelong learning in the community. Through programming, libraries bring Alaskans together to meet, leam and recreate. During the long and dark winters, the library in Alaska serves as the community living room where all are welcome. The library initiated a Visioning Process in 2003. The Library Director made a presentation to the Kenai City Council, Library Commission and members of public. Public observations and requests recorded during that session included: Continue evening and weekend hours, improve book and magazine selections, create more space, reduce size (height) of stacks, acquire more comfortable chairs, re- organize books, create a community center, teen center, enclosed study rooms, provide language classes, provide better lighting, more graphic novels, better space for Alaskana, create service areas, better marketing, incorporate law library from courthouse, expand volunteer program, provide extended hours for events, include a cafe. The proposed Kenai Community Library expansion effectively doubles the space of the library, while maintaining the library's location in the heart of the city of Kenai. The project addresses nearly all of the requests that were recorded during the citizen visioning session. Reduce, reuse and repurpose are three environmental friendly principles followed in the proposed Library expansion. Shelving units discarded when the Court House Law library closed will be reused in the expanded Kenai library. NEW OR IMPROVED SERVICES: FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 Page 6 Benefits of this project to the local community include accessibility and compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.) Currently, space considerations have crowded the shelves and materials so that aisle widths are too narrow, books are shelved too high and /or too low, some areas are inaccessible to library users in heelchairs and only one restroom is handicapped accessible. Due to space constrictions there is currently a onfusing arrangement of books in the collection. The new space will provide lower shelving and a more reasoned, thoughtful and customer friendly arrangement of the collection. The children's space is inadequate for programming. Currently we use an open space at the entrance to the building. The ensuing noise disturbs virtually everyone trying to use the Library. Children's story hours often move to a `conference' room that also serves as a storage area and holds our genealogy collection. This inconveniences both the people trying to use that collection and the children and parents who must crowd in to this cramped, dark space. A new, enlarged and separate children's room will provide a more pleasing and functional space for children and their parents. The addition of a children's restroom with a baby changing table will make the library more family friendly. Library seating is often filled to capacity. There are simply not enough places for people to sit and enjoy the building for reading or computer use. Often patrons are standing around waiting for computers to become available or go outside the building to wait. The staff areas are inadequate to hold all the returned materials waiting to be shelved. Book carts are placed in the aisles, blocking access to the shelves and causing major inconvenience to those who are trying to locate library material. re current space offers no areas or rooms in the library for quiet study or rooms for small groups or conferences to meet; these are frequently requested by patrons. Group projects assigned by teachers in the middle and high schools necessitate space for small groups to meet, research and talk. Homeschoolers will also find these spaces conducive to study and learning collaboratively. The expansion will not only allow us to have a separate children's room, but also will include 4 separate study rooms and two meeting rooms. These meeting rooms will allow the library to expand our adult programming and allow the public use of the room for meetings. The library is a safe place where teens can gather. Presently, they do not have a dedicated space available to them. The expansion project includes a dedicated teen space that will incorporate a collection of young adult materials, technology and a gathering place. Our project includes a large meeting space that can be converted into two spaces with the use of a room divider. It also provides for a secure after hours entry so that meetings can be held when the library is closed, a vastly improved service to our users. The design of the current building does not facilitate patron contact with staff, making it possible for patrons to leave the library without getting the help they need. This project is designed to make the library customer friendly with staff located out on the floor to help people access the collection and computers. The new facility will also take advantage of improved technology. We anticipate increasing the bandwidth for internet service. There will not only be more "wired" computer stations, reducing wait times for computer users, it also an in -house laptop loaning program that will double the number of computers available to users and allow them the flexibility to use those throughout the building. The proposed expansion supports the library's mission in the following ways: FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 7 It provides "people" space for the enjoyment of current materials. The redesigned main circulation desk allows for improved customer service and assistance. It provides a designated teen area. Multiple study rooms provide small groups with quiet study areas The new conference room will allow for more library programs and public use. The room can be divided so that two programs can run simultaneously and will have a separate entrance so that it can be used during hours that the library is not open. The children's area will double in size and includes a restroom for children. The children's librarian will have an office in the children's room so that she will be more accessible to parents and children. The library expansion will be fully ADA compliant for our customers with disabilities. The library will have both a north and south entrance. The expansion includes much needed display space. Public computers will be located nearer the circulation desk and closer to staff who provide assistance 20 YEAR REQUIREMENT: The projected space needs for the next 20 years were calculated using the guidelines standard in this field (Dahlgren, Anders C. Public library space needs: a planning outline/ 2009. Madison, Wisconsin. Dept. of Public Instruction, 2009) using a design population of 20,600. The library currently has 16,000 active registered card holders. Their space needs worksheet and service targets worksheet resulted in a 20 year projected space requirement of 18,629 square feet. The library expansion as designed more than meets this need. Collection size will remain at enhanced and or excellent levels using the same standards base. EFFECTS OF STAFFING, MAINTAINING, AND COSTS: The City of Kenai funds the operating budget for the Kenai Community Library and has steadily increased that budget as needed. An additional 22 hours of year round staff time has been added to the budget over the last three years with 20 additional hours to handle the busy summer season. The current plan is designed to have minimal budget impact on staffing. Technology has changed the way libraries do business. More of the routine procedures and tasks have been streamlined or outsourced freeing up staff to work directly with customers. The design includes two self- checkout stations that allow customers to avoid lines at the staff desk while also freeing up staff to perform more efficiently. The city also budgets for routine and long -term maintenance of all its facilities. Attached is the current fiscal year 2010 operating budget for the library. Also attached is the City Manager's proposed fiscal year 2011 operating budget for the library. Voter authorization of general obligation bonds for the construction of the expansion shows clear support for the continued local funding of library operations. All of the registered library patrons would benefit from the library expansion 16,000 currently.) In addition, citizens of Kenai who are not currently library users would benefit from the added services, i.e. a community meeting room and more programming options. Visitors to the Kenai area would benefit as the library is often a tourist destination and focal point for local information. FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 P age 18 SECTION 3: Project Budget 25 Points Proposed, Grant Budget Show amounts. as appropriate.) Gaie b Gra flegaies CasL tclt,_` 3n R 14hatc#`.. TO r1L Labor /Fringe Benefits 0 0 0 0 Materials /Supplies 0 0 0 0 Freight 0 0 5 0 0 Contractual $1,319,000 5 3,900,500 $430,000 55.649,500 Equipment Rental /Purchase 163,000 5 135,000 0 5 298,000 Other (explain) 0 10,000 $129,117 139,117 Administration 18,000 44,500 0 62,500 TOTALS $1,500,000 $4,090,000 $559,117 $6,149,117 Budget Narrative Explain each amount in the above table and how it was computed. You must attach documentation supporting cost estimates to secure points in Project Rating. Attach extra 'ages, as necessary. abor /Fringe Benefits: (Identify job titles and responsibilities. Explain rates of pay and how costs were computed including fringe benefit calculations.) None Materials /Supplies: (Identify the materials /supplies to be purchased. Include cost estimates from suppliers. Explain how the materials /supply purchase supports the project.) None Freight: (Identify any freight costs and provide cost estimates from suppliers.) None Contractual: (Identify contractual costs. Provide cost esti mates from potential firms. Explain how the contractual costs support the project.) The Contractual component is based on two contracts one for design and one for construction. The Design has been completed by ECl/ Hyer The total contract to the architect including (instruction management as proposed $701,649. The Contract to the General Contractor will c based on the low bid and the funds available at the time of Award. If the funds from this $1,500,000 grant are available and contingency is included it would make $5,649,500 available for the construction of the facility. FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Gran Issued February 2010 Page 19 Equipment Rental /Purchase: (Identify the equipment to be rented or purchases. Identify rental rates and number of rental hours estimated. Provide cost estimates from suppliers. Explain how the equipment supports the project) Fixtures Furnishings and Equipment (FF &E) for the library including some of the book stacl' and the circulation desk. These items have been removed from the construction contract to allow for an award of contract with in the limited budget. Some of these items are included in the attached cost estimate. Other Costs: (Identify other costs that do not estimate was derived.) into above categories. Provide information on how the cost In Kind Match Land Value $129,117 Permits Inspections $10,000 Construction Industry Standard for a building of this size and scope. Administration: (Identify and attach documentation explaining how you computed administration costs not to exceed 10% of the total project budget.) The capital projects manager has a billing rate set in the annual budget process. Estimated hours are computed to account for proper project management, also included in this number is the necessary advertising and publishing of the invitation to bid. The number is low because of the proximity of the project to the project manager's office. FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 Page 110 Cash and n -Kind Match* *Documented mate Cash Match: (Explain the source of these funds and provide documentation of commitment.) Friends of the Kenai Community Library Rasmuson Foundation City of Kenai Capital Improvement Reserve Fund City of Kenai Bond Issue City of Kenai Capital Improvement Reserve Fund Total the amount of 50% of the total project budge s required. 230,000 1,500,000 110,000 2,000,000 250,000 4,090,000 In -Kind Match: (Explain the source of these funds and provide documentation of commitment.) Examples of in -kind match include the cost or value of land, site preparation, any planning documents that have already been prepared for the project, donated materials or the value of work already completed on the project. Value of Land- City of Kenai 129,117 State of Alaska Legislative Grant 250,000 City of Kenai Capital Improvement Reserve Fund 140,000 City of Kenai General Fund Reserve Fund 40,000 Total S 559,117 ill applications must include an Operation and Maintenance budget for the constructed library project which identifies funding sources that will support the operation and maintenance of the facility after construction. FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 1 SECTION 4: Grant Administration and Project Management Capabilities (Attach extra pages as necessary) Applicants must also demonstrate they have the expertise and ability to operate and maintain the proposed public library. Identify the applicant's key personnel, including at a minimum, the project manager and financial or administrative manager and provide the following information for each individual: Name and position title. Responsibilities and relationship to this project. Previous experience with similar projects and/or any projects funded by grants from other state or federal agencies. Individual resumes of key personnel should also be included. Applicants must submit copies of the most recent audit or certified financial statement with the original application and each of the 4 copies of the application. Do you have the cash reserves necessary to run this project on a cost reimbursable basis? YES 25 Points Kevin 13. Lyon, City Administration Capital Projects Manager Responsibilities: Project Manager: assuring the project is planned for overall project success, establishing and maintaining the project budget, assisting in facility design decisions, developing the bid documents, assembling the contract documents, contract administration including day to day quality control inspections, grant reporting, following funding requirements and verification of regulatory compliance. Relationship to Project: Capital Project Manager assigned to the project, managing project activities from design to construction Terry Eubank, City Administration /Finance Director Responsibilities and Relationship to Project: Managing publicly funded project through the City of Kenai based on financial management and grants administration. Mary Jo Joiner, Library Director Responsibilities and Relationship to Project: Involved in planning process with architects to design a building that meets program needs. Experience: Library Director involved in the process of grant writing, design and construction of a new library and later addition with federal and state grant funds 1991,1995. (West Tisbury, MA). Write and administer grants from the Alaska State Library annually. Numerous federally funded grants obtained and administered to supplement budget (Massachusetts and Alaska) See attached curriculum vitae and /or resume for responsibilities and relationship to project including previous experience. FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 P a g e 12 IN WITNESS THERETO: Authority to Participate RESOLUTION NUMBER 2010 -09 ATTACHED A RESOLUTION of the (Council) authorizing participation in the Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Program. WHEREAS, the Council of wishes to provide a (Library Project) for use in the community; and WHEREAS, this entity is an applicant for a grant in the amount of from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and. Economic Development (hereinafter "Department under the Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the (usually Mayor) of the City of is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute any and all documents required for granting and managing funds on behalf of this organization. The (usually Major) is also authorized to execute subsequent amendments to said grant agreement to provide for adjustments to the project within the scope of services or tasks, based upon the needs of the project. PASSED AND APPROVEDY THE (1) on 20 By: Attest: Signature Signature Title Title B Attest: Signature Signature Title Title FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 P a g e 13 For an applicant which is a Tribal Entity, the attached Resolution Tribal Entities limning Sovereign Immunity will be required to be submitted prior to release of funds. Note: the language w this resolution may not be altered in any way, WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY FOR TRIBAL ENTITIES RESOLUTION NUMBER Not Applicable Whereas, the wishes to receive payment under the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Fiscal Year 2011; and Whereas, 3 AAC 180.130 requires the entity's government body to waive the entity's sovereign immunity from suit with respect to claims by the state arising out of activities related to the payment; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the ,(Name of Native village council) hereby waives its sovereign immunity and consents to suit in Alaska State Courts or in a state administrative agency proceeding for any cause of action or claim (including any claim for allowable pre- judgment or post judgment interests, costs and attorney fees) filled by the state arising out of related to the payment, to enforcement of any court or agency order or judgment entered in such action of agency proceeding, and to levy and execution of the judgment entered in any such lawsuit or agency proceeding against all property and funds of the .(Name of Native village council) however held and wherever located. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: (Chief Administrative Offii Chief, President) is hereby authorized to negotiate, execute, and administer any and all documents and contracts required for granting funds to the (Name of Native village council) and managing funds on behalf of this entity, including any subsequent amendments to the payment agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: This resolution shall remain in effect until the expiration of the statute of limitations on any cause of action or claim arising out of or related to the payment, including, but not limited to, any cause of action or claim related to a demand for reimbursement of program funds. 'Issues related to the statute of limitations shall be determined under the laws of the State of Alaska. This resolution was adopted at a duly convened meeting of the (Name of Native village council) on 20 and complies with all current requirements necessary for the (Name of Native village council) to validly waive its sovereign immunity. IN WITNESS THERETO: By: Attest: Signature Chief Administrative Officer Title Signature Clerk or Secretary of Organization Title FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 Page I 14 Application Checklist D Completed and Signed Authority to Participate D Completed and Signed Application Cover Sheet, identifying Applicant Contact Person D Completed and Signed Waiver of Sovereign Immunity, if appropriate Completed Application with Narratives addressing areas identified in Sections 1 through 4 of the Application Packet which are: o Project Description/Statement of Need o Project Impact o Project Budget o Grant Administration and Project Management Capabilities The following documentation should be attached in order to receive maximum points in Project Rating: Copy of the community's plan for public library service Professional cost estimates and documentation for budget items Design, engineering or site plan if appropriate Permits, if appropriate Site control (deed, lease, etc.) as projects involve the use of land or an existing facility Information showing that those who will carry out the project are qualified to do so (i.e., resumes) Copies of all cooperative agreements, if appropriate Copies of the most recent audit or certified financial statement Post construction Operations and Maintenance Budget Any other documentation that will help your project secure more points in Project Rating FY11 Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Issued February 2010 Page 1 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR EXPANSION MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai wishes to provide a Library Expansion Project for use in the community; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is an applicant for a grant in the amount of $1,500,000 from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (hereinafter "Department tinder the Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Program NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the City Manager of the City of Kenai is hereby authorized to negotiated and execute any and all documents required for granting and managing funds under the Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Program on behalf of the City of Kenai. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of February, 2010. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -09 Suggested by: ..........0.. PAT PORTER, MAYOR T�vn 5a tcu of KENAL ALASKA MEMO: Village with a Past, a with a Future" 210 Fidelgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907 283 -7535 FAX: 907 283 -3014 TO: Rick Koch FROM: Mary Jo Joiner DATE: February 10, 2010 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2010 -09 Senate Bill 119 (Chapter 55 SLA 08) was signed into law on June 4, 2008. Section 2 of the bill (AS 14.56.355) established a public library construction and major expansion matching program. The new law was referred to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED) in 2009 to write regulations. Subject to appropriation, the department may make grants under this program in an amount not to exceed 50 percent of the total proposed grant project costs, per AS 14.56.355 (c). The DCCED issued an application and guidelines earlier this month for the Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Program with an application due date of March 31, 2010. It is important to note that at this time the program has not been funded. Subject to application review and appropriation, awards are expected to be announced by July 1, 2010. I will be working to complete the application so that we are positioned to receive a grant should the program be funded in this session. The application requires a resolution from the City Council authorizing participation in the grant program. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES BY $2,029,343.75 AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $2,023,595 IN THE DEBT SERVICE FUND. WHEREAS, the City has completed issuance of the Library Expansion Bonds with proceeds totaling $2,029,343.75, including $2,000,000.00 in voter authorized par amount and $29,343.75 in bond premium; and, WHEREAS, cost of issuance totaled $30,584.76 and included donated fees from the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank in the amount of $6,989.76, underwriting fees of $12,395.00 and City retained bond counsel fees of $11,200.00; and, WHEREAS, proceeds remaining after the payment of all non donated issuance costs total $2,005,748.75; and, WHEREAS, $2,000,000 in voter authorized debt is available to the project and the remaining $5,748.75 will be applied to the City's first debt service payment in September 2010. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Debt Service Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Proceeds from Bond Premium Increase Appropriations: Professional Services Transfers Out ATTEST: CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2475 -2010 Suggested by: Administration 52,000,000.00 29,343.75 $2.029,343.75 23,595.00 2,000,000.00 $2,023,595.00 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of April, 2010. PAT PORTER, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk pp Introduced: March 17, 2010 Approved by Finance: �lv�Y�. Adopted: April 7, 2010 Effective: April 7, 2010 the cc'yaf KENAI, ALASKA To: Rick Koch, City Manager From: Terry Eubank, Finance Director Date: March 11, 2010 Re: Ordinance 2475 -2010 Tillage with a Past, Gt with a Futare" FINANCE DEPARTMENT 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907 -283 -7535 ext 221 FAX: 907 283 -3014 The issuance of bonds for the City's Library Expansion Project was completed today with receipt of $2,029,343.75 in proceeds. Proceeds are comprised of the authorized $2,000,000 of debt and $29,343.75 of bond premium. Total issuance costs for the bonds were $30,584.76 with $6,989.76 being donated by the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank and the remaining $23,595.00 being paid by the City. Upon passage of this ordinance, $2,000,000 of the $2,029,343.75 in proceeds will be transferred to the Library Expansion Capital Project Fund, $23,595 will be used to pay bond issuance costs, and the remaining S5,748.75 will be retained in the City's Debt Service Fund to reduce the City's first debt payment on the new bonds. Debt payments will occur beginning in September 2010 and occur in September and March of each subsequent year until paid in full in March 2030. the my of KENAI, ALASKA CITY OF RENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2474 -2010 Suggested by: Administration AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY S4,660,000 IN THE LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND. WHEREAS, the total cost of the proposed 10,000 square foot expansion of the Kenai Library is $5,200,000; and, WHEREAS, the City has previously appropriated $540,000 to progress the project through the design phase and bid phase; and, WHEREAS, design and bidding of the project is complete with a total projected cost of $5,200,000 including $500,000 in contingency; and, WHEREAS, the City has received a Rasmuson Foundation Tier II Grant in the amount of $1,500,000 for the project; and, WHEREAS, the City has received Community Library; and, 230,000 in donations from the Friends of the Kenai WHEREAS, $250,000 of additional funding is available from the City's Capital Improvement Reserve Fund Balance; and, WHEREAS, the City issued $2,000,000 in voter authorized, General Obligation bonds for the project; and, WHEREAS, the remaining Fund Balance. 680,000 for the project will come from Unreserved General NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Library Improvements Capital Project Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfer In Debt Service Fund $2,000,000 Other Grants Rasmuson Foundation 1,500,000 Donations Friends of the Kenai Community Library 230,000 Appropriation of Designated Fund Balance 250,000 Appropriation of Unreserved Fund Balance 680.000 $4,660,000 Increase Appropriations: Construction $4,660,000 Ordinance No. 2474 -2009 Page 2 of 2 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of April, 2010. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance 7 PAT PORTER, MAYOR Introduced: March 17, 2010 Adopted: April 7, 2010 Effective: April 7, 2010 the ett KENAI, ALASKA 7 /To: Rick Koch, City Manager From Terry Eubank, Finance Director Date: March 11,2010 Re: Ordinance 2474 -2010 Tillage with a Past, City with a Futisre FINANCE DEPARTMENT 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907 283 -7535 ext 221 FAX: 907 283 -3014 The Library Expansion Yroject construction contract is scheduled to be awarded at the April 7, 2010 council meeting. Cost of the project is estimated at $5,200,000 to be paid from the following sources: City of Kenai Unreserved Fund Balance 720,000 City of Kenai Capital Improvement Reserve Fund 500,000 Proceeds from voter authorized bonds 2,000,000 Rasmuson Foundation Tier II Grant 1,500,000 Friends of the Kenai Library Donation 230,000 State of Alaska Legislative Grant 250,000 Total $5,200,000 To date $540,000 has been appropriated to the project from the following sources: City of Kenai Unreserved Fund Balance 40,000 City of Kenai Capital Improvement Reserve Fund 250,000 State of Alaska Legislative Grant 250 000 Total 5540.000 Ordinance 2474 -2010 appropriates the remaining funds for the project. It should be noted that the appropriation of the additional $250,000 from the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund will require five affirmative votes of the Council for passage. the c/ ,of KENAI. ALASKA GENERAL Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Library Grants ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: 7. 44- CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2473 -2010 Suggested by: Administration AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $1,300 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR A LIBRARY GRANT. WHEREAS, the Kenai Community Library was awarded a two year grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in the amount of $3,900 for FY2009 and $1,300 for FY2010 for technology services; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of this grant will allow for one public computer upgrade; and, WHEREAS, the required local match of $1,300 has been satisfied with upgrades paid by the Library's operating budget requiring no additional appropriation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: PAT PORTER, MAYOR 1,300 Increase Appropriations: Library Small Tools 1 300 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of April, 2010. Introduced: March 17, 2010 Adopted: April 7, 2010 Effective: April 7, 2010 ale apt o KENA� SKA MEMO: TO: Rick Koch, Terry Eubank FROM: Mary Jo Joiner DATE: 9 March 2010 SUBJECT: Ordinance for Gates Online Opportunity Grant funds The monies in this ordinance come from the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation ($1,300). The TechAtlas inventory referred to below was done electronically and submitted to the Gates foundation. The money is to be used only for public access computers and may not be used for staff only workstations. The Foundation found that three of our public workstations were outdated. This grant is intended to help those libraries that originally received Gates grants for computers to upgrade their equipment and software. Please see the information below that came directly from the Foundation. Note that the library director, Sal Mattero and Chris Cook attended the mandatory workshop in October 2008. "Based on an analysis of the number of people living in poverty in your service area, and the data returned from the TechAtlas inventory you completed in February, the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation has determined that your library is eligible to participate in its Opportunity Online hardware grant program. This program is designed to help libraries sustain technology services and strengthen their capacity to conduct advocacy and secure local funding. The amount of funding that your library is eligible for in each phase of the program is listed below. These amounts are based on the number of existing up -to -date public access computers and the number of low- income individuals served by your library. The amount of the grant is also based on a "total cost of ownership" model determined by the foundation which incorporates the cost of supporting a public access computer in a public library over a period of four years, including set -up, maintenance, and tech support." Kenai Community Library Year 1 Computers: 2 "Village with a Past, a with a Fititure" 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907 283 -7535 FAX: 907 283 -3014 Year 2 Computers: 1 Year 1 Library provides: $1,300 Year 2 Library provides: $1,300 Year 1 Gates Foundation provides: $3,900 Year 2 Gates Foundation provides: $1,300. In addition, there is an advocacy training workshop that will take place in late 2008 which at least one staff must attend. All expenses will be paid by the Foundation." Summary of Alaska Library Association Conference 2010 My conference began with a pre- conference session on Negotiating Skills with Pat Wagner. This session presented two models for negotiation, one for staying focused and the other for making decisions and dealing with more complex situations. I greeted an auditorium filled with approximately 900 people on behalf of the Alaska Library Association, appearing between the native dancers and the key speaker Sherman Alexie. Both presentations were spectacular and I managed to get on and off the stage as fast as possible. 1-64 This year at conference I served as President through Saturday afternoon, when I finally stepped down and relinquished the crown. The duties of President kept me very busy, introducing speakers and greeting conference attendees at many functions. As presiding officer I chaired a number of business meetings and dropped in on some sessions to greet first time attendees. The State of the State luncheon included speakers Linda Thibodeau, State Librarian; Clark Gruening, the Alaska Library Association lobbyist; and Diane Kaplan from the Rasmuson Foundation. I chaired the annual membership and business meeting of the Association. The breakfast keynote speaker was Daniel Russell from Google who showed us some nifty Google tricks and talked about how people use Google and improvements that have been made and continue to be made. 1 attended the following sessions: E- Books: yesterday, today and tomorrow Public Services Western Style: Ideas to steal What is a CMS? (FYI this stands for Content Management System) Meeting the Challenge: Libraries in a time of change ListenAlaska Partners meeting Practical Examples of Web 2.0 Technologies in your Library Poster Session on Online AkLA Directory and other stuff you should know about your membership Authors to Alaska luncheon with author Chris Crutcher Google Search strategies The Ethics of Library 2.0 Public Libraries Roundtable DirLead Meeting Confessions of a Recovering Google Addict Endnote Luncheon with guest Jack Dalton Mary White was also able to attend conference this year. She received a 51,000 grant from the State Library for continuing education to attend conference. The Alaska Library Association covered the cost of my transportation as President. You can check out the conference program at http:// aklaconference2010.pbworks.com/ and even get some of the handouts at the conference. 1 Public Library Association Conference 2010 Summary Report Pre conference: Readers' Advisory 2.0: the next dimension This workshop outlined a variety of new and mostly free technologies to help serve readers. It included information about using social networks (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.) for training and interactive communication with customers. Pre conference: Get Your Game On: Libraries, Learning, and Games This session addressed the issues of gaming in libraries from hosting gaming events to gaming's impact on learning. Emphasis was placed on the role that gaming has in literacy. Various systems, Wii, PlayStation and Xbox as well as specific games were shown. You Say You Want a Revolution The Rangeview Library District in Colorado has created a whole new library culture that is customer- centric and they have become one of the models for 'ditching Dewey.' They call their library program anythink- a place of unlimited imagination, where play inspires creativity and lifelong learning. Top Trends: Taking Teen Services to the Next Level Collection trends, space situations, marketing magic and creative clubs for teens are some of the strategies that have been used to improve library service to teens in. Queens, NY and Schaumbug, IL. Reimagine, Reinvent, Reallocate: our new reality Library consultant Sandra Nelson discussed change in libraries and shifting demographics. From Not to Hot: Turning your unknown or mediocre library into the happening place in the Community! Training expert, Victoria Ashford talked about steps that one library in Alabama took to provide excellent customer service and the resulting increase in circulation and popularity. Oh, I'd Wish I'd Said... aka Dealing with Difficult People The team from Face to Face Communications presented a fun and interactive program on what to say and do when dealing with difficult people. Shortcuts to Greatness or 10 things that great libraries know and maybe you don't Karen Hyman of New Jersey spoke about libraries that are excelling and what they know and do that we can borrow, adapt, or shamelessly copy to jumpstart a move to greatness. Reinventing Circulation Jobs A library system in Wyoming revamped circulation using self -check and RFID to get more staff out on the floor to help people and free them up from the mundane task of check -in and check -out. Stop Passive Aggressiveness@ your library: A dangerous idea A lively panel discussion about how people communicate, defining behaviors and ways to cope with them. Not in our Community! We don't want our modern, state of the art library to look modern. A team from Augusta, Georgia spoke about blending tradition with modern in library design. Cracking the Code: Beyond Dewey A packed room listened to a presentation on how to use word -based classification in place of numbers -based Dewey in order to make searching and finding material more intuitive for customers. The general "themes" of conference this year were: Customer Service Innovation and leaving Dewey behind Communication Technology 2 Do you know of anyone serving as a library trustee or a library board member who would be interested in serving a three year term on the Governor's Advisory Council on Libraries? If you do, please forward this message to that person. The Council advises the Alaska State Library on the federal LSTA plan and on the development and evaluation of library services in Alaska. The Council meets by audioconference at least once each year and holds in- person meetings, usually during the Library Association conference. Information about the Governor's Council on Libraries and how to apply online or by fax is available at: http: /gov.alaska.gov /parnell /services /boards- commissions.html Patience Frederiksen Council Secretary Alaska State Library Ti1a ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 3, 2010 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http:/ /www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 4. POSTPONED, NO TIME CERTAIN. Resolution No. 2010 -15 Opposing House Bill Number 266. Item IDa 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. 1. David Caswell, State Director, Honor and Remember of Alaska Honor and Remember Flag. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) 1. POSTPONED, 4/21/2010. Resolution No. 2010 07 Amending the Administrative Policies and Procedures for the Preparation, Distribution and Publication of the City Council Agenda and Packet, Including Providing Direction Regarding the Time and Rules for Taking Public Comment. (Clerk's Note: At its March 3, 2010 meeting, Council postponed Resolution No. 2010 -07 to April 17, 2010.) 2. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -13 Authorizing a Budget Transfer of $10,000 Within the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund Sewer Department. 3. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 14 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Bar and Lounge Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport. 5. AMENDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -16 Supporting Senate Bill Number 220. 6. FILE PROTEST. PROTEST LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL Alaskalanes, Inc., d /b /a Alaskalanes Bowling Center, License #297- Recreational Site. ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of February 17, 2010. 2. *January 4, 2010 Work Session Notes 3. *January 27, 2010 Work Session Notes 4. *December 8, 2009 Work Session Notes 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. 2465 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,175 in the General Fund for a State Farm Insurance Grant Awarded for the Purchase of an Educational 911 Simulator Phone. 4. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2466 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,500 in the General Fund City Manager Department to Prepare for the City's Application for the 2011 All- America City Award. 5. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2467 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,481.45 in the General Fund for Ballistic Vest Reimbursements from the U.S. Department of Justice. 6. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2468 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by S11,687.50 in the General Fund for the Police Department to Purchase Equipment from Asset Forfeiture Funds Provided to the City of Kenai. 7. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2469 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in the General Fund Non Departmental to Provide a Grant for the Restoration of the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church, a National Historic Landmark, Located in Old Town Kenai. 8. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2470 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by S602 in the General Fund for Police Training Reimbursements from Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). 9. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2471 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund Police Department to Purchase Equipment. 10. APPROVED. Approval Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company /Extension of Lease Alaska Fire Training Center. 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.) REMOVED. 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.) REMOVED BY MOTION/MOOT. Approval Extension of Construction Schedule Lot 14, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park Schilling Rentals. (Clerk's Note: At the January 6, 2010 meeting, Council noted to table this item for 90 days (April 6, 2010), with a progress report to be given at each council meeting.) Resolution No. 2009 68 Supporting the Alaska Coastal Communities Global Climate Change Compact and Supporting the State of Alaska Energy Policy as Proposed by the Tri- Borough Commission. (Clerk's Note: At the January 20, 2010 Council Meeting, Resolution No. 2009 -68 was amended and reconsideration of the resolution was postponed to the May 19, 2010 council meeting.) EXECUTIVE SESSION Financial matters, disclosure of which could have an adverse effect on the City. ITEM M: ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval ITEM C: ADJOURNMENT ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 13, 2010 9:00 A.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http:/ /www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM B: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) 1. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER Package Store From Wal -Mart Stores, Inc. d /b /a Wal -Mart Supercenter #4474, No Premise to Wal -Mart Stores, Inc. d /b /a Wal -Mart Supercenter #4474, 10096 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS h ttp www. ci. kenai. ak. u s 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) ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) 1. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2465 2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,175 in the General Fund for a State Farm Insurance Grant Awarded for the Purchase of an Educational 911 Simulator Phone. 2. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2466 2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,500 in the General Fund City Manager Department to Prepare for the City's Application for the 2011 All- America City Award. 3. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2467 2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,481.45 in the General Fund for Ballistic Vest Reimbursements from the U.S. Department of Justice. 4. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2468 2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $11,687.50 in the General Fund for the Police Department to Purchase Equipment from Asset Forfeiture Funds Provided to the City of Kenai. 5. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2469 2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in the General Fund Non Departmental to Provide a Grant for the Restoration of the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church, a National Historic Landmark, Located in Old To Kenai. 6. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2470 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $602 in the General Fund for Police Training Reimbursements from Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). 7. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2471 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund Police Department to Purchase Equipment. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -17 Recognizing the Year 2010 as the 50TH Anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Kenai. 9, PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -18 Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the Street Lighting Department to Cover Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. 10. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -19 Approving a Grant in the Amount of $5,000 to the Kenai Watershed Forum. ITEM E: MINUTES 1. APPROVED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of March 3, 2010. 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. 2472 -2010 Making Corrective Amendments to the Development Requirements Table in KMC 14.24.020 Providing for Rear Setbacks of Ten (10) Feet in the Light Industrial (IL), Heavy Industrial (IH), Central Commercial (CC), General Commercial (CG), and Central Mixed Use Zones (CMU). 4. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2473 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,300 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. 5. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2474 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,660,000 in the Library Improvements Capital Project Fund. 6. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2475 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues by $2,029,343.75 and Appropriations by $2,023,595 in the Debt Service Fund. 7. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2476 -2010 Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the General Fund and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Kenai Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund for Installation of Energy Efficient Lighting. 8. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2477 -2010 Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the General Fund and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Kenai Comprehensive Plan Project Fund. 9. APPROVED. Action Item Public Utility Easement Requests /City- Owned Properties to Alaska Communication Systems for Purpose of Installing Buried Communication Cables. 10. SCHEDULED/MAY 7 8, 2010. Discussion Town Hall Meeting Plan Update 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 EXECUTIVE SESSION None Scheduled ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) Resolution No. 2009 68 Supporting the Alaska Coastal Communities global Climate Change Compact and supporting the State of Alaska Energy Policy as Proposed by the Tri- Borough Commission. Clerk's Note: At the January 20, 2010 Council Meeting, Resolution No. 2009 -68 was amended and reconsideration of the resolution was postponed to the May 19, 2010 council meeting.) Resolution No. 2010 07 Amending the Administrative Policies and Procedures for the Preparation, Distribution and Publication of the City Council Agenda and Packet, Including Providing Direction Regarding the Time and Rules for Taking Public Comment. (Clerk's Note: At its March 3, 2010 meeting, Council postponed Resolution No. 2010 -07 to the second council meeting in April, 2010 (April 21, 2010). The motion to adopt is active.) Resolution No. 2010 -15 Opposing House Bill Number 266. (Clerk's Note: At its March 3, 2010 meeting, Resolution No. 2010 -15 was postponed, no time certain.) ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT Old Business: FRIENDS OF KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY TUESDAY MARCH 9, 2010 MINUTES Present: Nedra Evenson, Paul Turner Ph.D., Sandy Lewis, Sal Mattero, Anita Necessary, Barb Christian, Craig Jung, and Kim Denesen. Absent: Brendyn Shiflea and M.J. Loveland Guest(s): Heather Floyd, Dee Gaddis, Donna Peterson, Bob Peters, Kevin Lyon Librarian: Mary Jo Joiner and Julie Niederhauser Call to Order: Sal called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM. Approval of the Agenda: The agenda was informally approved with addition of discussion of tiles. Minutes: Nedra moved approval of the minutes, and these were seconded by Kim. Librarian's Report: The library transition begins imminently for new construction altering the use of the space in the library. The west side of the library will have to be moved for construction to begin. The library will be short on space. The book sale will have to be coordinated with the very limited space. The city would like the Friends to have a separate post office box. We are ranked highly in the state library funding priorities for construction. Treasurers' Report: Sal reviewed the reports including the sales of items for the new library. The general fund balance is $36,703.07, and the building fund is $7988.78. Spring Fling Donna Peterson summarized this event for March 12, and there are only five tickets left. High Tea Anita passed around the brochure, and there will be tickets for 88 individuals. Steve England at Charlotte's Kenai Catering will be catering the event. The tickets are $25 per person. Nedra will attempt to make arrangements for music. Fund Raising Donna Peterson reviewed the current ideas for these events. New Business: Tile Kevin Lyons discussed the design of the tiles for the library and passed around a sample. Ijpvijoo New Meeting Location Kim moved we have our meetings at the United Methodist Church and in appreciation we will have a small tile for the United Methodist Church. Nedra seconded the motion, and it passed with no objection. Friends of Kenai Community Library March 9, 2010 Meeting Minutes Bank account Paul moved that the gaming account move from Key Bank to First National Bank. Kim seconded the motion. It passed with no objections. Sal passed this document around for signatures. Tribute for Emily Paul moved we have a tribute to Emily such as a tile or glass panel in the new library. Nedra seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. The amount and kind of tribute is yet to be determined. Revised Goals Objectives 2010 -2011 Sal has put this on the next agenda. Book Storage We are able to use the old Allen Peterson location for the book sale. Kevin River Festival This is scheduled June 12 and 13, and the discussion was whether to participate. Kim is going to fill it out the form, and we will decide at the next meeting. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:40, and the next meeting is April 13. Note: A copy of these minutes has been emailed to the Library Commission and Ryan Marquis. Respectfully Submitted, Paul E. Turner, Ph.D. Secretary Library Code of Conduct Adopted September 19, 2001; latest revision February 9, 2007; Adopted by Library Board 6/12/2008 Tlevii Ioc The goal of the Canton Public Library is to provide a pleasant setting and appropriate atmosphere for the use of educational, reference and popular library materials —in essence, to read, study, do research, use the library equipment or attend library programs. It is a patron's responsibility to maintain necessary and proper behavior standards in order to protect his /her individual rights and the rights and privileges of other patrons. In order to provide a positive experience at the library for all persons, the library's board of trustees has adopted the following rules and regulations. Patrons shall respect the rights of other patrons and of library employees. Patrons shall not harass or annoy others through any activity. Patrons shall not interfere with the use of the library by other patrons or interfere with library employees as they perform their duties. Patrons shall not damage or deface library property. Patrons shall not possess or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Patrons may not use tobacco products anywhere in the building. Patrons shall enter the library appropriately attired, including shirt and footwear. Patrons may not use the public restrooms for personal bathing. Patrons must be sure that all library materials removed from the library are checked out on a valid card. Patrons may use cell phones except in the following "No Cell Phone Zones Internet Lab, Quiet Study, Copy Center and fireplace area. Patrons shall not make any solicitations in the library or at the library's entrance. Children under the age of seven (7) must be accompanied by a caregiver (age 12 or older) at all times while in the library and never be left unattended at any time. Patrons shall not leave minors on the library property before or after open hours. Minors 12 or under will be taken to the Canton Police Department if left after hours. Patrons under the age of 18 may not enter the Internet Lab unless they are attending a training session conducted by library staff. Patrons must present proper identification upon request. Patrons may not use skateboards, scooters or rollerblades in the library or anywhere on library grounds. These rules are enforced by library monitors, staff, and the Canton Township Police Department. Patron identification, including name, address, and telephone number may be requested. Any patron not abiding by these or other rules and regulations of the library may be required to leave the library premises and may forfeit their library privileges. Any patron may appeal to the Canton Public Library Board of Trustees in respect to any action taken under this Code of Conduct. Actions that violate local, state, or federal law will be prosecuted. firs ANCHORAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY Anchorage Public Library Code of Conduct The Anchorage Public Library strives to provide a welcoming, comfortable and respectful environment for all users. The following rules are established in support of that goal. Library users may not: Block access to doors, services or materials Bring in animals other than service animals Distribute or post materials not approved by the Library Director Eat or drink in prohibited areas Engage in lewd or offensive behavior Harass other Library users or staff verbally, physically, or sexually Leave children under age 8 years not actively supervised at all times by a responsible person 14 years or older Misuse rest rooms, including laundering and bathing Neglect to wear clothing and footwear Remove Library materials without checking them out Sell merchandise without prior permission from the Library Director Skateboard, roller, in -line, wheeled shoe skate or run inside the building Sleep or stay overnight Solicit for personal, political or religious purposes Steal, damage, alter or misuse library property Use abusive or profane language Use cell phones in a disruptive manner Users will be asked to refrain from any behavior if, in the judgment of Library staff /security, it disrupts the environment for other users or makes the library unsafe. This includes but is not limited to: Speaking loudly Having the volume loud enough to be heard by others through headphones or ear pods Gathering with more than two people around a computer Moving, altering or rearranging furniture and equipment Putting feet on furniture or walls Reeking of body odor, perfume, or cologne Conduct in violation of Federal, State or local law, ordinance, regulation or policy is prohibited in library facilities and on library grounds. Persons determined to be in violation of the Library Code of Conduct may be asked to leave, be barred from the Library or be prosecuted. Patrons should keep personal belongings with them at all times; the Library is not responsible for personal belongings. The Library Director may promulgate reasonable rules pertaining to the use of property and facilities of the Anchorage Public Library. No review by the Assembly is required. Such rules shall be set forth in writing and available for public review. (AO 83421) Recommended for approval: Library Advisory Board. January 21, 2009 Approved by: Karen Keller, Library Director. January 21, 2009 Library Code of Conduct Jefferson County Public Library Library Code of Conduct Rules The Jefferson County Library seeks to provide quality Library service to all users in a safe and pleasant environment that is conducive to educational and recreational study and research. The Library staff will address and enforce this code when violations occur. Those on Library property will comply with requests from Library staff. The Library is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Persons are responsible for the safety and security of items they bring to the Library. Such items may include, but are not limited to, purses, wallets, bicycles and personal documents. Library staff does not assume responsibility for reporting thefts of non -JCPL -owned items but will provide a phone for patrons to use to report theft of items to the police. Examples of unacceptable behaviors include (but are not limited to): Engaging in behavior that could disturb other patrons. Examples include, but are not limited to running, shoving, throwing objects, physical or verbal harassment or threats, loud talking Smoking or using tobacco inside library buildings Sleeping in the libraries Using furniture in any manner for which it was not intended Leaving children or persons in need of continuous supervision unattended Bringing animals into the Library except properly identified service animals, or animals used in Library programs and /or presentations Possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages on Library property Performing any illegal act or conduct in violation of federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation Damaging or destroying Library property, equipment or materials Engaging in any act of sexual misconduct, including exposure, offensive touching, or sexual harassment of other patrons or staff Entering non public areas such as workrooms, offices, and storage areas without permission Entering the Library before or after Library hours Disturbing other patrons or employees of the Library so far as to disrupt their use of the Library or their work Soliciting money, donations, or signatures for petitions Photographing other users of the Library without written permission Using Library computers to view offensive images without the use of a privacy screen 1 Return to Policies List Return to Policies List Document Name: Library Code of Conduct Rules Document Basis: Disturbance Policy Public Use of Facilities Policy Unattended Persons Policy Internet Use and Safety Policy Colorado Library Law Title 24, Article 90, Section 117 Theft or Mutilation of Library Property Smoking in Public Places Title 25, Article 14, Section 103 The Right of Persons with Assistance Dogs Title 24, Article 34, Section 803 Jefferson County Policy on Alcohol Use in County Facilities 6.85.7.10.4 Effective Date: August 2003 Revision Date: January 2008 Next Operational Review Date: January 2011 Reviewed By: Senior Management Team (SMT) JCPL Operational Category: Facilities Approved By: Executive Director Document Review Dates Jefferson County Public Library Library Code of Conduct Rules 2 Return to Policies List Return to Policies List