HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-07 Library Commission PacketKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 7, 2011
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- May 3, 2011
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Mary White -- Children's Librarian
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Grand Opening Celebration
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
a. July 5, 2011
ITEM 9: COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS
ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 11: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agenda Items from May 4 and 18, 2011.
b. May 10, 2011 Friends of the Kenai Community Library Board Meeting
Minutes.
c. Revised 2011 Goals and Objectives
d. 4/23/2011 City of Kenai Comprehensive Strategic Planning Session
Findings
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAY 3, 2011
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 1, 2011
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- 2011 Commission Goals and Objectives
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Grand Opening
b. Discussion -- Review of City Comprehensive Plan Meeting of April 21,
2011.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
a. June 7, 2011
ITEM 9: COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS
ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 11: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agenda Items from April 6 and 20, 2011.
b. April 12, 2011 Friends of the Kenai Community Library Board Meeting
Minutes.
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAY 3, 2011
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR ROBERT PETERS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.rn. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff /Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2:
MOTION:
E. Bryson, C. Brenckle, J. Bookey, R. Peters,
K. East (arrived at 7:15 p.m.)
K. Glidden, V. Richards
Library Director M. Joiner, Council Member
T. Bookey
AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There : =sere no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
MOTION:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 1, 2011
Commissioner Bookey MOVED to approve the meeting summary of March 1, 2011 and
Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
5 -a.
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- 2011 Commission Goals and Objectives
Peters reminded the Commission the goals were for the Commission, not the Library.
General discussion occurred.
Commissioner comments included:
• The document was still relevant and needed minimal updating.
Would like to see increased visibility and stature within the community.
Would like to enhance collaboration among libraries and library
organizations.
Would like the library to work with schools more.
Suggested regular customer surveys.
• Would like to encourage more volunteers.
• Would like to encourage more teens to use the Library.
• Suggested supporting Friends of the Library.
• Encourage City Council to acknowledge the contributions and support of
the Friends of the Library.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6 -a. Discussion -- Grand Opening
Library Director Joiner reported the Library's grand opening had been scheduled for
July 9, 2011 and reviewed tentative plans.
6 -b. Discussion -- Review of City Comprehensive Plan Meeting of April 21,
2011.
Peters related his experience at the Comprehensive Plan meeting with Commissioners
and Committee Members.
Joiner reported on the Comprehensive Plan Collaborative meeting for the public on
April 21, 2011.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7 -a. Director -- Joiner reported on the construction thus far and increased
circulation.
7 -b. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Bookey reviewed the action
agendas of the April 6 and Aril 20, 2011 City Council meetings which were included in
the packet, and reminded the Commission of the Council's work session related to
Commissions and Committees scheduled for May 10, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
8 -a. June 7, 2011
No Commissioners requested an excused absence from the June 7, 2011 meet
ITEM 9: COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS -- None
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MAY 3,2011
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ITEM 10:
ITEM 11:
11 -a.
11 -b.
ITEM 12:
MOTION:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agenda Items from April 6 and 20, 2011.
April 12, 2011 Friends of the Kenai Community Library Board Meeting
Minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:34 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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MAY 3, 2011
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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.0 s
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.)
*A11 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. 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 -29
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. 2011 -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 $15.00 Per 12 -Hour Period for Parking and
$15.00 Per Overnight Camping to 520.00 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
5804,302.00.
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 $147,512 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 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 -- 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.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 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)
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 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. 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 -7. 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.
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2555 -2011 -- Increasing
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,688 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 S15,000
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 Mali; 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 525,000 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
FRIENDS OF KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011.
MINUTES
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Present: Nedra Evenson, Paul Turner Ph.D., Sandy Lewis, Sal Mattero, Anita Necessary, Barb
Christian, Brendyn Shiflea, M.J. Loveland, Carrie Couey
Absent:
Guest(s): Kathy Heus
Librarian: Julie Niederhauser
Call to Order: Sal called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM at the United Methodist Church in
Kenai.
Minutes: MJ moved approval of the minutes, and Carrie seconded the motion. It passed with no
objections.
Approval of the Agenda: Carrie moved approval of the agenda, and Paul seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
Treasurers' Report: Brendyn related there was about $30,000 in our checking account and
$17,000 in the building fund. There are 8 -9 memberships pending processing. There was
discussion about the lettering on tiles and alphabet.
Librarian's Report: On May 20, there are books that need to move within the new construction
at the library. There might be 3 days of work, and volunteers are needed. Contact Mary Jo for
more information. Saturday, July 9 is the anticipated grand opening, possibly 11 AM. The list
of alphabet letters bought with names needs to be completed. The city just authorized $176,000
for furniture for the library and out to bid Julie the Friends wish list
tur lounge tui'ni�w.�. Or pie iivr u "iy' cur is going ou v .d 5.,..... Julie gave dl., a VI hS
for other furnishings.
Old Business:
Book Sale — MJ reviewed the status of the sale. June 16, 17, 18 are the dates for the sale with the
presale from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The public sale is Friday June 17 from 10 -6 and Saturday June 18
from 10 -2 at the former Allen and Peterson retail space. Cathy will coordinate volunteers.
Pricing of the books was reviewed. Sal will get the tables from the Eagles on Monday morning.
Craig will pick up the tables from the Methodist Church. There is a public service
announcement going out. A Clarion ad will be posted. Weekend signs will go up over the sale
weekend and there will be advertising at the Kenai River Festival. Barb will give an updated
membership list to Kari and MJ for the hook sale. This is Kari's last year for coordinating the
sale and for Vicki to help. MJ will agree to co -chair for next year. Options for hook storage
over the next year were considered without resolution. There is a detailed procedure manual for
the book sale.
Minutes of the Friends
May 10, 2011
Page 2
Raffle — Carrie presented an analysis for 2009 and 2010 with profit, expenses, and meals served.
She discussed Elks and Eagles with seating capacity parameters. There was some deliberation
about using the Kenai Senior Citizen's Center, getting a caterer, and how much donated prime
rib and halibut is needed.
New Business:
Thank yous — Kathy wanted to have an ad in the Clarion as a thank you for those who gave to the
library expansion. Business owners, financial donations, in -kind contributions, and others who
have provided support are intended to be mentioned. Sandra will collect the names of the
donors, and Sal will write the copy. The goal is to place the ad before the grand opening.
Sandra would like the names by June 15.
Library Furnishings - Brendyn moved, and Sandra seconded a motion to purchase furnishings for
the library for Magic Play Panels, Pathfinder Wall Panel, Busy Cube Tic -Tae -Toe Wall Panel,
Kids Desktop Computer Station, Crescent Shaped Cushion and Storage Bins Caterpillar Set
Luna Pouffe Series, Oahu Server Wave Huge Wall Mural. This totals about $2000, and the
motion passed with no objections.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:45, and the next meeting is June 14 at 5:45 at the
United Methodist Church in Kenai.
Note: A copy of these minutes has been emailed to the Library Cotmnission and Ryan Marquis.
Respectfully Submitted,
Paul E. Turner, Ph.D.
Secretary
Goals and Objectives 2011
Kenai Community Library Commission
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Objective 4: The library will present a welcoming place that supports teens' special
interests, developmental needs and enhances their interest in reading for pleasure.
Objective 5: The library will provide and promote classes and workshops to enable patrons
to become familiar with various services and technologies offered at the library.
Goal 4: The library will serve as a centralized, convenient community destination by providing formal and
informal gathering spaces for a variety of programs, meeting spaces, and events.
Objective 1: Provide money in the budget for programming for all ages.
Objective 2: Encourage staff to apply for grants to support innovative programming.
Objective 3: Continue to work to develop policies to govern the use of the new public
spaces including the private study rooms, conference room and meeting rooms.
Objective 4: Encourage library staff to investigate opportunities for students riding school
buses to he able to get off at the library.
Goal 5: The library's staff, commission and Friends will continue to find means, by way of grant writing
and private fund raising, to enhance the library's services and collections beyond what the local tax
support makes possible.
Objective 1: Promote the recruitment of library volunteers.
Objective 2: Exchange information and ideas for enhancing library programs.
Goal 6: Make recommendations to the City Council regarding capital and other improvements to the
library.
Objective 1: Increase the materials budget.
Objective 2: Increase the opportunities for staff continuing education.
Goals Achieved:
I. Encourage continued fundraising to complete the additive alternatives in the library construction
plan.
2. Work with the library staff and community on a transition plan to maintain services during
construction.
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May 9, 2011
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Telephone: (907) 283 -75351 rMA: Lb.i -3U14
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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 and 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
> Develop cemetery
> Protect fisheries and wildlife
• Develop City -wide W i -Fi
> Development of airport and airport industrial park
> 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.
Since/ely,
Marilyn K. Kebschull, AICP
Planner, City of Kenai
Kenai Comprehensive Plan Strategic Planning Session
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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
1. Protect neighborhoods through zoning policies with few exceptions ensuring
protection from commercial encroachment
13
2. Protect public safety through a well thought out waste management policy to
protect and mitigate wildlife issues
6
3. Manage ATV activity through speed limits and curfews along with developing
a network of approved trails
5
8
2
1. Make Kenai a walkable and bikeable city year round with widened sidewalks
and improved lighting
2. Define commercial and residential areas
4
3. Incentives for using alternative energy
3
3
1. Recreational facilities for youth
14
2. Establish &enforce commercial landscape standards
8
3. Develop enough petroleum
8
14
4
1. Improve services & facilities for youth
2. Continue to build strong infrastructure: roads, sewer bluff
14
3. Enforcement of city ordinances and zoning
10
5
1. Improve substance abuse programs
9
2. Multi -use facility (indoor) all ages
8
3. Promote youth participation /programs
7
6
1. Better long -term planning & incentives to occupy /fill empty buildings
10
2. Bike /path network with corridor access to public lands
9
3. Consistent enforcement of existing utilities, ordinances & zoning
8
7
1. Job creation, business friendly, residential protection from encroachments
15
2. Year round walkable, bikeable safe trails to City center with well- defined City
center with gathering areas
12 I
3. Protect bluff, river banks with Kenai River quality with beach protection
11
14
8
1. Zoning review for responsible development
2. Expand opportunity for youth including_ a multi -sports complex
8
6
3. Plan & Develop city center
9
1. Promote development of alternative transportation on the Kenai Peninsula
10
2. Promote development of indoor athletic and recreational facilities
9
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
1. Limit the conditional uses in residential zones
13
2. Create a conservation zone with landscaped green spaces to divide all
commercial and residential zones and provide wildlife travel corridors
13
3. Protect property values and citizens from adverse effects of nuisance noise
1. Identify City Center business district
6
10
2
2. Create a greenbelt zone
6
3. Create sensitive areas zones
5
3
1. Audit city zones to reflect traditional use which would include rivers, wetlands
and others
17
2. Respect residential areas before commercial development occurs close by
7
3. City to lower costs of commercial properties, especially those with vacant
structures
7
4
1. Hold public hearings & get input on how to classify & zone all undeveloped
land within city limits and confirm compatibility of land use and zoning
16
2. Establish light commercial zone in undeveloped areas e..., Marathon Road
12
3. Twin Cities Raceway zoned recreation
7
5
1. River and wetland protection
13
2. Limit "heavy industrial" touching river to marine /fisheries
10
3. Clear /concise criteria for conditional use permits (enforceable)
10
6
1. Wetlands, riverbanks and areas important to salmon rearing should be zoned
conservation
9
2. Disallow zoning changes beyond rural residential on Spur Highway towards
Soldotna
5
3. Change airport zoning to heavy industrial
4
7
1. Reclassification of rural residential /preserve
20 I
2. Greenbelts along Spur Highway & neighborhood with change of zone area
15
4
3. Reclassify conservation and wetland areas
8
1. Develop city center zone to encourage residential /commercial (retail)
development
9
2. Rezone for race track for comp. zone
6
5
1 Develop /Rezone for green /open space buffer zones
9
1. Insure zoning integrity
6
2. Rezone racetrack lands to protect established (historic) use
5
3. Define airport lands separately from conservation
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