HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-06 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 6, 2011
CLERK'S CONFERENCE ROOM
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 11, 2011
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Ordinance No. 2559 -2011 -- Amending Kenai Municipal
Code Section 11.05.050, "Condition as to Equal Services and Rates," to
Require that the City Provide Residents of the City of Kenai with Free
Services at the City -owned Boat Launch and Parking Facility.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
a. July 11, 2011 (Identify if you are requesting an excused absence.)
ITEM 9: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS /QUESTIONS
ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 11: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of May 4 and 18, 2011.
b. Letter from City Planner Kebschull regarding Comprehensive Strategic
Planning Session of April 23, 2011.
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
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ATTEND THE MEETING:
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 11, 2011
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 7, 2011
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Drift Boat Pullout Update
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
a. May 9, 2011 (Identify if you are requesting an excused absence.)
ITEM 9: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS /QUESTIONS
ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 11: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of March 2 and 16, 2011.
b. 3/10/2011 Memoranda /Amendment to City Code Regarding Boards,
Committees and Commissions
c. Comprehensive Plan Update Flyer
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 11, 2011
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR PHIL MORIN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Morin called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Members present:
Members absent:
Staff/ Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
P. Morin, B. Osborn, B. Nelson, V. Askin, B. Peters, T.
Thompson
B. Eldridge
Public Works Director K. Lyon, Council Member B. Gabriel
Chair Morin requested a January 11, 2002 KRSMA Advisory Board letter to Division of
Parks & Outdoor Recreation related to the placement of a boat ramp in the lower
Kenai River be added to the packet.
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the agenda with the added letter and
Commissioner Thompson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
MOTION:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 7, 2011
Commissioner Peters MOVED for approval of the March 7, 2011 meeting summary
and Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5 -a. Discussion -- Drift Boat Pullout Update
The Commission reviewed the January 11, 2002 KRSMA letter added at the beginning
of the meeting. Public Works Director Lyon reviewed recent discussion of the City
Council related to a drift boat pullout. Commission comments included.:
• Aware kicker motors were allowed for guides, which would be slow for
guides.
• Ten horsepower motors would be safe, but would take time and would
save money.
• Interest in continuing to pursue a pullout.
• Cost of developing a pullout would not get cheaper.
• Data of drift boats down river would need to be collected.
Council Member Gabriel reported issues were defined at the Board of Fisheries
meeting and the cost -to- benefit ratio was not there for Council.
Commission's recommendation was to wait one summer, gather drift boat data at the
dock, determine the usage, and, see what the ten horsepower motors would produce.
Council Member Gabriel also noted Council requested the City Clerk to contact
members of the Borough Assembly, Borough Administration, City of Soldotna Council
Members, and City of Soldotna Administration to schedule a joint work session to
discuss common concerns. He suggested the pullout could be included as one of the
items of concern to discuss.
Commission would like to revisit the issue in September.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7 -a. Director -- Director Lyon reported the following items:
• The draft FY12 budget was distributed to Council on Friday.
• The repainting of the restrooms at the dock was included in the budget.
• The dock pile repair would be bid to encumber 2011 budget funds and
the project would be completed after the dip net fishery.
7 -b. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Gabriel reviewed the action
agendas from the March 2 and 16, 2011 Council Meetings.
ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
8 -a. May 9, 2011 (Identify if you are requesting an excused absence.)
All Commissioners present stated they would be attending the May meeting.
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ITEM 9: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS /QUESTIONS
Morin -- Reported he was sick and was unable to attend the March meeting and
apologized for not calling.
Gabriel -- Congratulated Morin on the success of the Peter Pan production.
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
INFORMATION
11 -a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of March 2 and 16, 2011..
11 -b. 3/10/2011 Memoranda /Amendment to City Code Regarding Boards,
Committees and Commissions
11 -c. Comprehensive Plan Update Flyer
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:13 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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APRIL 11, 2011
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KENAI. I.A�LASKA
Suggested by: Council Member Mike Boyle
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2559 -2011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11.05.050, "CONDITION AS TO EQUAL
SERVICES AND RATES," TO REQUIRE THAT THE CITY PROVIDE RESIDENTS OF
THE CITY OF KENAI WITH FREE SERVICES AT THE CITY -OWNED BOAT LAUNCH
AND PARKING FACILITY.
WHEREAS, the City has put into place certain fees for taking advantage of City -
provided services at the City -owned and operated boat launch facility; and,
WHEREAS, although the City of Kenai Dock launching ramps and floats are facilities
that provide access to waterways for the entire public, the costs of operating these
facilities are supported not only from user fees but by the residents of Kenai who
support governmental operations through taxes; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to acknowledge the contributions of the
residents of the City of Kenai in payment of taxes by offering free City services at the
City's boat launch and floats.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, as follows:
Section 1. Form: This is a Code ordinance.
Section 2. Amendment of Section 11.05.050 of the Kenai Municipal Code: The Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 11.05.050, Condition as to equal services and rates, is hereby
amended as follows:
11.05.050 Condition as to equal services and rates.
It shall be a condition of all permits granted by the City Council that the
facilities to be constructed and the services to be supplied in connection with them
shall be made available to all carriers upon equal terms, at equal rates, and without
discrimination of any kind Notwithstanding, the City shall provide services at its
launch ramp and adjacent parking facility to residents of the City of Kenai at no
charge.
Section 3. Severability: If any part or provision of this ordinance or application
thereof to any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or
application directly involved in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been
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Ordinance No. 2559 -2011
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rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this title or
application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such
part, provision, or application.
Section 4. Effective Date: Pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take
effect one month after adoption.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this first day of June,
2011.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Introduced: May 18, 2011
Adopted: June 1, 2011
Effective: July 1, 2011
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MEMO:
TO:
Mayor Pat Porter
Council Members Bob Molloy, Joe Moore, Ryan Marquis,
Terry Bookey, and Brian Gabriel
FROM: Vice Mayor Mike Boyle
DATE: May 12, 2011
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2559 -2011 -- Providing free boat launch and parking
services to City of Kenai Residents
At the May 4, 2011 Council meeting, I stated that I was working on an ordinance to
provide free services to City residents related to the City's boat launch facility. I now
propose for introduction Ordinance No. 2559 -2011. This ordinance would require the
City to provide free boat launch and boat launch parking to City residents. My hope is
that the Council would introduce and adopt the Ordinance in time for residents to benefit
from free service during the height of summer recreational activities. The Ordinance
could go into effect as early as July 1 with the typical public hearing schedule. (The
Council could later amend the fee schedule to reflect the "no charge" rule at some point
in the future so that the Code and the fee schedule are consistent.)
The Council has been involved in discussion of the Public Trust Doctrine in the past. As
this issue does not deal with beach access or parking on the beach, I do not feel the
Doctrine applies to this ordinance. By focusing on this service and facility constructed
by the City with taxpayer funds I believe that, if challenged, the ordinance would be
validated. The ordinance is also supported by the otherwise reasonable charges for this
service in general and the fact that residents are supporting the facility through their tax
dollars. Thus, I feel the City should pursue this matter.
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ACTION AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MAY 4, 2011
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda. (Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Persons may give
their time over to another speaker present, however no single speaker present may speak
for rnore than 30 minutes combined on their own and on others' behalf)
*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 (Public comment limited to 10 minutes
per speaker)
Kathryn Knackstedt -- "Caring for the Kenai" Project
Presentation / "Keep Your (Cigarette) Butts Away from Water and Trails."
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to 3
minutes per speaker)
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Persons
may give their time over to another speaker present, however no single speaker
present may speak for more than 30 minutes combined on their own and on others'
behalf)
1. PASSED. Ordinance No. 2553 -2011 -- Waiving a Sale Restriction
Imposed by Kenai Municipal Code Section 21.05.010(b) With Respect to
Lot 2, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision (11472 Kenai Spur Highway) Located
Within the Airport Reserve; Authorizing the Sale of Lot 2, Block 1, Gusty
Subdivision to the Current Lessee, Ma & Pa Alaskan Treasures, Inc.; and
Determining That Lot 2, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision is Not Needed for a
Public Purpose.
2. PASSED. Resolution No. 2011-29 -- Awarding a Contract to
Professional Credit Service to Perform Collection Services for the City of
Kenai on Delinquent Ambulance Bills.
(Clerk's Note: At April 20, 2011 Council meeting, Resolution No. 2011 -2.9
was amended and subsequently postponed (in order for the contract to be
reviewed by Council) to the May 4, 2011 Council meeting. The motion to
approve Resolution No. 201 1 -29, as amended, is active.)
3. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2011 -32 -- Authorizing a
Budget Transfer of $8,000 Within the Water and Sewer Special Revenue
Fund - Wastewater Treatment Plant Department.
4. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2011 -33 -- Awarding the Bid
to Big G Electric & Engineering, Inc., for LED Streetlight Installation
2011 for the Total Amount of 527,522.68.
5. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2011 -34 -- Authorizing the
City Manager to Enter Into a Corporate Service Agreement for the Kenai
Municipal Airport.
6. PASSED. Resolution No. 2011 -35 -- Amending its Comprehensive
Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees to Include Camping, Parking, and
City Dock Fees and to Increase Camping and Parking Fees Associated
with the Personal Use Fishery on the City's North and South Beaches
From the FY11 Rate of 515.00 Per 12 -Hour Period for Parking and
515.00 Per Overnight Camping to $20.00 for Each.
7. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2011 -36 -- Authorizing a
Budget Transfer Within the General Fund, Non - Departmental and Land
Administration Departments for External Legal Services to Review a
Proposed Land, Sub - Surface Rights Agreement Between the City and
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA).
8. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2011 -37 -- Authorizing the
Purchase of Airport Snow Removal Equipment for the Total Amount of
$804,302.00.
ITEM E: MINUTES
1. APPROVED. "Regular Meeting of April 20, 2011.
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. 2554 -2011 --
Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by 525,000 in the
Personal Use Fishery Capital Projects Fund.
4. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2555 -2011 --
Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,688 in the
Airport Fund and by S147,512 in the Airport Improvement Capital Project
Fund for the Engineering and Design of the Airport Apron Pavement
Rehabilitation.
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 KPH Assembly, Legislators and Councils
ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM K: ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizen Comments (Public comment limited to 5 minutes per speaker)
2. Council Member Comments
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None scheduled.
ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 -- Amending KMC 14.22.010, Land Use Table, to Make
Comprehensive Changes to the Uses Allowed in the Rural Residential RR -1 Zoning
District, Including Changing Many "Conditional Uses" to Uses "Not Permitted," and
Providing for Certain "Conditional Uses" for Properties Along the Kenai Spur Highway
Within the RR -1 Zone. (Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 was introduced at the
April 6, 2011 Council Meeting and referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for
work session and public hearing, then to be returned to Council with the Commission's
recommendation for the May 18, 2011 Council Meeting at which time a public hearing
will be held and Council will consider the ordinance.)
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
ACTION AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MAY 18, 2011
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ci.kenatak.us
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Persons may give
their time over to another speaker present, however no single speaker present may speak
for more than 30 minutes combined on their own and on others' behalf.)
*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 (Public comment limited to 10 minutes
per speaker)
1. Mark R. Landt, Buccaneer Alaska Operating, LLC, Cook Inlet
Permitting /Outreach
2. Greg Jones, Executive Director /Alaska Mental Health Trust Land
Office and Jeff Jessee, CEO, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority --
Review /Update of Trust Activities in the Kenai Area.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public cwnment limited to 3
minutes per speaker)
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Persons
may give their time over to another speaker present, however no single speaker
present may speak for more than 30 minutes combined on their own and on others'
behalf)
1. POSTPONED /AUGUST 17, 2011. Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 --
Amending KMC 14.22.010, Land Use Table, to Make Comprehensive
Changes to the Uses Allowed in the Rural Residential RR -1 Zoning
District, Including Changing Many "Conditional Uses" to Uses Not
Permitted," and Providing for Certain 'Conditional Uses" for Properties
Along the Kenai Spur Highway Within the RR -1 Zone.
(Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 was introduced at the April 6,
2011 Council Meeting and referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission
for work session and public hearing, then to be returned to Council with
the Commission's recommendation for the May 18, 2011 Council Meeting
at which time a public hearing will be held and for Council to consider the
ordinance.)
2. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2554 -2011 -- Increasing
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $25,000 in the Personal Use
Fishery Capital Projects Fund.
3. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2555 -2011 -- Increasing
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by 53,688 in the Airport Fund
and by $147,512 in the Airport Improvement Capital Project Fund for the
Engineering and Design of the Airport Apron Pavement Rehabilitation.
4. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2011 -38 -- Setting a Date for
Holding a Public Hearing on the Proposed James Street Special
Assessment District.
5. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2011 -39 -- Setting a Date for
Holding a Public Hearing on the Proposed James Street and Kiana Lane
Special Assessment District.
6. POSTPONED /JUNE 1, 2011. Resolution No. 2011 -40 -- Fixing the
Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1,
2011 and Ending June 30, 2012.
7. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2011 -41 -- Authorizing the
Purchase of PubWorks Software for the Public Works Department for the
Total Amount of 516,600.
ITEM E: MINUTES
1. APPROVED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of May 4, 2011.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
1. NONE. Ratification of Bills
2. APPROVED. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding 515,000
3. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2556 -2011 --
Amending Portions of Kenai Municipal Code Title 6, Entitled "Elections,"
Including KMC 6.05.110, Conducting an Election -- Canvassing Returns;
KMC 6.05.120, Establishment of Canvassing Board and Procedures;
KMC 6.05.150, Application Deadline for Applying for Absentee Ballots;
KMC 6.05.170, Absentee Voting - -By Mail; KMC 6.04.200, Voting Devices
and Machines; KMC 6.05.280, Record Retention; and, KMC 6.05.335, to
Allow for Voting by Electronic Transmission and Making Technical.
Corrections.
4. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2557 -2011 --
Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1,
2011 and Ending June 30, 2012.
5. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2558 -2011 --
Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $25,000 in the
Multi- Purpose Facility Capital Project Fund.
6. INTRODUCED. *Ordinance No. 2559 -2011 -- Amending Kenai
Municipal Code Section 11.05.050, "Condition as to Equal Services and
Rates," to Require That the City Provide Residents of the City of Kenai
With Free Services at the City -Owned Boat Launch and Parking Facility.
7. SCHEDULED /AUGUST 15, 2011, 6:00 P.M. Discussion /Action
Ordinance No. 2546 -2011, Schedule Council Work Session.
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: ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizen Comments (Public comment limited to 5 minutes per speaker)
2. Council Member Comments
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Regarding matters the immediate knowledge of which could
have an adverse impact on the finances of the City and to give direction to the City
Attorney: CINGSA's request to purchase easement and mineral deeds from the City of
Kenai.
ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
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Thank you for participating in the City of Kenai Comprehensive Strategic Planning Session on
April 23, 2011. It was exciting to see community members come together to plan for the future of the
City. Approximately 80 people participated in the session and there were lots of issues and ideas
discussed. The facilitators reviewed ideas from each group and prepared a list of key issues. These key
issues will provide guidance in drafting goals for the plan. Objectives to meet the goals will address
specific ideas. There will be several processes involved in the development of the Plan including public
meetings, a scientific survey, and a web -based survey to list a few.
Key Issues
• Review zoning for present and future land use to provide for:
• Residential
• Commercial
• Conservation
• Recreation
• Industrial
• Commercial /business sectors
• Townsite Historic
➢ Support public transportation on the Kenai Peninsula.
• Promote increased recreational opportunities /activities for the community, especially youth.
➢ Support development of a trail system for pedestrian /biking activities.
Halt erosion of the Kenai River bluff.
▪ Promote consistent enforcement of ordinances and zoning.
Topics identified during the visioning process that did not appear in responses to the two key questions:
• Support senior housing
D Develop cemetery
> Protect fisheries and wildlife
D Develop City -wide Wi -Fi
> Development of airport and airport industrial park
D Revise subdivision code
➢ Review landscape standards
➢ Enhance landscaping in public right -of -ways
> Establish City theme /brand
Attached to this letter are tables showing the top three issues from each group in response to the two key
questions. All of the ideas from the groups can be reviewed through a link on the City's web page
www.ci.kenai.ak.us under "Hot Topics." As future meetings are scheduled, we will send notices and
place advertisements in the newspaper and on the City's web site. We hope you will be able to continue
to participate in this worthwhile project. If you have questions or comments, don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincetely, j/
Marilyn k. Kebschull, AICP
Planner, City of Kenai
Kenai Comprehensive Plan Strategic Planning Session
Table 1: Top three priorities for Question 1: "What policies, initiatives and actions should be
pursued over the next decade to improve and ensure a high quality of life for residents of the
City of Kenai ?"
Group
Strategic issue
Points
1. Protect neighborhoods through zoning policies with few exceptions ensuring
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• rotection from commercial encroachment
2. Protect public safety through a well thought out waste management policy to
6
•rotect and miti•ate wildlife issues
3. Manage ATV activity through speed limits and curfews along with developing
a network of as 'roved trails
5
1. Make Kenai a walkable and bikeable city year round with widened sidewalks
8
2
and improved lighting
2. Define commercial and residential areas
4
3. Incentives for using alternative energy
3
1. Recreational facilities for youth
14
3
2. Establish &enforce commercial landscape standards
8
3. Develop enough petroleum
8
1. Im•rove services & facilities foryouth
14
4
2. Continue to build strong infrastructure: roads, sewer bluff
14
3. Enforcement of city ordinances and zoning
10
1. Im•rove substance abuse programs
9
5
2. Multi -use facility (indoor) all ages
8
3. Promote youth participation /programs
7
1. Better long -term planning & incentives to occupy /fill empty buildings
10
6
2. Bike /path network with corridor access to public lands
9
3. Consistent enforcement of existing utilities, ordinances & zoning
8
1. Job creation, business friendly, residential protection from encroachments
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7
2. Year round walkable, bikeable safe trails to City center with well- defined City
center with gathering areas
12
3. Protect bluff, river banks with Kenai River quality with beach protection
11
1. Zoning review for responsible development
14
8
2. Expand opportunity for youth including a multi -sports complex
8
3. Plan & Develop city center
6
1. Promote development of alternative transportation on the Kenai Peninsula
10
9
2. Promote development of indoor athletic and recreational facilities
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3. Develop and promote outdoor recreational trails and camping opportunities
7
Kenai Comprehensive Plan Strategic Planning Session
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Table 2: Top three priorities for Question 2: "What revisions to the land use map are needed to
ensure there is adequate land available for all uses; including, but not limited to commercial,
residential, industrial and open space ?"
Group
Strategic issue
Points
1. Limit the conditional uses in residential zones
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1
2. Create a conservation zone with landscaped green spaces to divide all
commercial and residential zones and provide wildlife travel corridors
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3. Protect property values and citizens from adverse effects of nuisance noise
6
1. IdentifyCity Center business district
10
2
2. Create a greenbelt zone
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3. Create sensitive areas zones
5
1. Audit city zones to reflect traditional use which would include rivers, wetlands
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3
and others
2. Respect residential areas before commercial development occurs close by
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3. City to lower costs of commercial properties, especially those with vacant
structures
7
1. Hold public hearings & get input on how to classify & zone all undeveloped
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4
land within city limits and confirm compatibility of land use and zoning
2. Establish light commercial zone it undeveloped areas (e.g., Marathon Road)
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3. Twin Cities Raceway zoned recreation
7
1. River and wetland protection
13
5
2. Limit "heavy industrial" touching river to marine /fisheries
10
3. Clear /concise criteria for conditional use permits (enforceable)
10
1. Wetlands, riverbanks and areas important to salmon rearing should be zoned
9
6
conservation
2, Disallow zoning changes beyond rural residential on Spur Highway towards
5
Soldotna
3. Change airport zoning to heavy industrial
4
1. Reclassification of rural residential /preserve
20
`r
2. Greenbelts along Spur Highway & neighborhood with change of zone area
15
3. Reclassify conservation and wetland areas
4
1. Develop city center zone to encourage residential /commercial (retail)
9
8
development
2. Rezone for race track for comp. zone
6
3. Develop /Rezone for green/open space buffer zones
5
1. Insure zoning integrity
6
9
2. Rezone racetrack lands to protect established (historic) use
5
3. Define airport lands separately from conservation
4