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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-12 Council on Aging PacketITEM 1: COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING APRIL 12, 2012 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 4:30 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER SWEARING IN CEREMONY - KURT ROGERS ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY 3 -a. February 9, 2012 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5 -a. Discussion —Meals on Wheels Policy ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6 -a. Discussion - Kenai Comprehensive Plan Survey 6 -b. Discussion - Budgets /Grants ITEM 7: REPORTS 7 -a. Council on Aging Chair 7 -b. Director 7 -c. Council Liaison ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 8 -a. May 10, 2012 - Marilyn Kebschull, City Comp Plan Discussion ITEM 9: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: 11 -a ITEM 12: INFORMATION Imagine Kenai 2030 Newsletter ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: COREY -- 283-8250 OR RACHAEL - - 283-4156 COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2011 PAGE 2 Item 3q, COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2012 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 4:30 P.M. CHAIR MARK NECESSARY, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Necessary called the meeting to order at approximately 4:31 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Members present: Chair M. Necessary, J. Hollier, L. Flowers, M. Milewski, V. Geller, B. Osborn Members absent: L. Nelson, K. Rogers (both excused) Staff /Council Liaison present: Senior Center Director R. Craig, Council Member R. Molloy A quorum was present. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Necessary requested item "5 -b," Meals Policy, be removed until the next meeting. MOTION: Member Flowers MOVED to approve the approved agenda and Member Geller SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- January 12, 2012 MOTION: Member Osborn MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 12, 2012 and Member Geller SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5 -a. 2012 Goals for Senior Center Craig reported the City Manager wanted to address the Council on Aging regarding the garages for vans. General discussion occurred. 5 -b. Meals Policy -- Removed from the agenda at start of meeting. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6 -a. ACOA Legislative Priorities Summary Craig reported she found the policies on the ACOA website, noting she would research the issue further. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7 -a. Council on Aging Chair -- No report. 7 -b. Director -- Craig noted the March for Meals fundraiser would be March 2, 2012. 7 -c. Council Liaison -- Council Member Molloy reviewed the previous City Council Meeting and discussed the Comprehensive Plan. ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -- March 8, 2012 No members requested an excused absence from the March 8 meeting. ITEM 9: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS -- None. ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Osborn MOVED to adjourn and Member Flowers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:15 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2011 PAGE 2 50 POLICY FOR NTS MEAL PROGRAM CONGREGATE MEALS ELIGIBILITY • Congregate Meals are those served in the dining room of the senior center. Each meal provides 1/3 the daily nutrition requirement. • Congregate meal site is for seniors aged 60 and older to come together, socialize, and share a meal. • Each new senior client needs to complete a senior assessment form. • Each person needs to sign in to receive a meal ticket. No senior is to be co horsed into paying a fee or suggested donation. • A suggested donation of $6.00 for anyone aged 60 and older that desires a meal. • Each new person who comes to the senior center needs to complete an assessment. • Individuals aged 60 or older, resident or non - resident are eligible for an NTS meal. • Spouse (any age) accompanied by eligible senior may participate in an NTS meal. • Any disabled adult who lives at Vintage Pointe (senior housing for seniors 60 +) is eligible to participate in a congregate meal. • A disabled dependent any age that is living with and or accompanies an eligible senior 60+ or who is participating at Adult Day Center is eligible. • Volunteers and staff are eligible for a meal at $6.00. If a staff member or volunteer senior is 60 years+ it is a suggested donation of $6.00. • Individuals who are not seniors or who do not fit the qualifications of the policy above will pay the full cost of the meal, this is $12.00, unless you are 12 years of age or under, then the charge will be $6.00. • If you are a caregiver of a senior aged 60 or over, you will be charged $6.00 for a meal. • If there is buffet, you are only allowed to take what you can eat in the dining room. • No extra food is to be taken out of the dining room for an evening meal. • We do not provide containers nor are you allowed to bring containers into the dining room. • If the Chef has food left over and she /he decides it will not be made into frozen meals, at the Chef's discretion, it can be sold for an additional charge. The Chef will decide the charge for the "extra" food and announce there is food to be sold and make the announcement. • If you want a substitute instead of a scheduled entree, please call before 10a.m. and choose between a ham or turkey sandwich or omelet with vegetables and cheese. • There will be no substitutes for an entree on holidays or special events. HOME MEALS • Person desiring a home meal needs to provide a doctor's order to receive a meal. This needs to be completed and reapproved yearly or based upon doctor's orders. • A new home meal client needs to complete an assessment form. • A person must be 60 years or older to receive a meal from the NTS program. • If a client meets the criteria for Choice Waiver (Medicaid) by a Care Coordinator, and has a preauthorization number from the state, meals can be provided from us if written in the care plan. If approved, and written into the care plan, a home client may receive one or two meals daily. • A meal provides 1/3 of the daily nutritional requirement. • For a NTS Program home -bound client, there is a suggested donation of $6.00 per meal. • If you are a spouse of a senior and or caregiver, you may receive a home meal for a charge of $6.00. • If you live within the city of Kenai, Kenai Spur Highway, to south Miller's Loop, or Strawberry Road, K -Beach we deliver every day. If you live in Kasilof, and need a home meal we will deliver once a week with frozen meals to be provided for the rest of the week. If we have more than 5 clients in that area, we will extend the number of days we deliver. • A Donation form is sent monthly to each home client for the number of meals that had been provided. It is the Home Meal Client's choice as to if and what kind of a donation is made to Kenai Senior Services. WAIT LIST FOR MEAL SERVICES • We have never had have a wait list. • Wait - listing for home meal services will occur when all services have been exhausted and there in no other alternative, (i.e. limiting meal route to Kasilof and K- Beach, major funding cut - backs, etc.) • Wait- listing will occur for home meal clients if there is NO doctor's prescription in place. (Created 9 -8 -11) the eiEyof / KENAI, ALASKA "Village with a Past, Ci with a Future" 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 -283 -3014 IIIIr MEMO: TO: Commission/Committee Members FROM: Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administration DATE: March 12, 2012 SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Survey The City of Kenai is continuing work on updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. An on -line survey has been published as another avenue to obtain public input. If you haven't already done so, please complete the survey. The survey can be accessed by following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/kenaicompplan When you are finished with the survey, you will be redirected to the City of Kenai website. If someone else wants to complete the survey on the same computer, simply click on the link again. The survey can also be accessed from the City's home page at http: // www.ci.kenai.ak.us. If you have any questions or problems with the survey, please contact Eileen R. Bechtol, the City's consultant, at 907 -399 -1624 or by email at Bechtolahughes.net. The Planning and Zoning Commission has been holding work sessions and reviewing the background report for the Plan. After completing the review of the background report, the Commission will begin working on the goals and objectives included in the Implementation Plan. The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Work sessions have been planned at 6 p.m. before the 7 p.m. meeting. The meetings are open to the public and your participation is encouraged. If I can provide additional information regarding the Comprehensive Plan update, don't hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at 907 - 283 -8235 or at mkebschull@ci.kenai.ak.us. 1992 KENAI SENIOR SERVICES TRAINING STANDARDS AND SCHEDULES (0b A. PURPOSE Kenai Senior Services is committed to providing services that enhance the independence of the seniors within the community. In order to provide excellent services to the community, it is of utmost importance staff continues to grow professionally through training to be proficient within their field. It is vital for staff to keep current with senior issues and information. B. MANDITORY CLASSES • All staff will keep current on first aid and CPR training. • All staff will participate in yearly defensive driving classes; classroom as well as on the road - driver testing. • All staff is required to participate in Blood Borne Pathogens and Hazardous Waste. • Staff are required to participate in the on -line training opportunity of the City. Each staff member will take 3 on -line courses related to their area of expertise by the 17th of April each year. Yearly required is sexual harassment training, back safety and a class relating to job description. • Yearly training in Client confidentiality, with updated signed confidentiality statements. • Yearly training in Emergency /Disaster Training, i.e. use of fire extinguisher. • Anyone working in the kitchen is required to take Food Handler's Training and acquire food handler's card. • Chef is required to maintain Food Manager's Certificate. • Yearly training is required in Critical Incident Reporting, Mandatory Reporter Training. • Staff and volunteers will receive training in loss, grief, and bereavement issues relating to seniors and caregivers. • Director and Chef will take courses through the National Meals on Wheels Association on nutrition, food cost and purchasing and meal management. • ActivityNolunteer Director will attend classes focusing on volunteerism, senior activities and issues, wellness and physical well -being classes. • Admin. Asst. will train and keep current with updates relating to Medicare, Medicaid, and medication programs and plans. • Director or designated person will attend classes that are grant related and offered through the State of Alaska C. STAFF MEETINGS • Staff Meetings will be scheduled once a month or as the Director sees there is a need. • Trainings on specific areas will be included periodically during the staff meetings. KENAI SENIOR SERVICES CONFIDENTIAL COMPLAINT PROCESS /TRACKING AND RESOLUTION The Kenai Senior Services welcomes all individuals 60 and older without regard to their sex, race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or citizenship status. Participants of the Center are welcome to voice any concerns they may have about the care and services they receive through the Client Grievance Appeal Process. Purpose To provide seniors and family members a mechanism to report and resolve grievances and complaints related to their care and services. The center recognizes the inherent right of any individual to make a complaint about issues or incidents that concern them within the center. Accountability /Responsibility The director has organizational accountability for resolving grievances and complaints. The director is responsible for implementing and overseeing this policy. Consumer /Client Grievance /Complaint Process All consumer /client grievances /complaints will be documented, investigated and resolved. • Clients shall be notified of any grievance /complaint process. • Documentation of complaints may be anonymous. • Written and verbal complaints can be given to the staff of the senior center, who will seek to resolve it as quickly and informally as possible. It will be decided by the center director, who has chief managerial responsibility • Serious complaints may undergo a formal investigation. To file a grievance, a participant must state the complaint in writing within 5 days of the occurrence. The let should include: • Name, address and telephone number. • A clear statement identifying the issue and date of occurrence. • A full statement about his /her position on the issue, along with pertinent facts and reasoning in support of the issue. • The corrective action being requested. • Signature and date submitted. Within 2 business days of receiving the above the staff will acknowledge in writing that the written complaint has been received. The complaint will be reviewed by the Director. Within 5 business days of receiving the grievance, the participant will be notified, in writing concerning the outcome of the review. The review may support, modify, reverse or maintain the original decision. Consumer /Client Appeal Process Any written client appeal that contests the complaint outcome shall be documented, investigated, and resolved. An appeal may be presented privately and will be addressed no later than one month after it is received. • An appeal will be submitted to Council on Aging. • The complainant has the right to appeal the Council on Aging decision to the City Manager. • The complainant has the right to have all the information and documentation relating to a complaint or grievance treated as a confidential matter unless disclosure is required by a court order, or for program monitoring by an oversight agency. Definitions: Grievance /Complaint: A consumer /clients verbal or written expression of service dissatisfaction. Appeal: A written statement by the senior that expresses dissatisfaction with a resolution /outcome associated with a previously submitted grievance /outcome. Disruptive Behavior: included but not limited to: • Use of vile, foul and abusive language. • Deliberately inviting confrontation. • Refusal to comply with center regulations. • Deliberately spreading false rumors • Any behavior which is counterproductive to the philosophy and leads to the deterioration of morale of the senior center. Hate Speech: is defined as speech intending to "degrade intimidate, or incite violence or prejudicial action against a person or group of people based on their race, gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, language ability, moral or political views, socioeconomic class, occupation or appearance (such as height, weight, and hair color), mental capacity and any other distinction - liability. All staff, volunteers, and participants must adhere to the above stated policy. Failure to do so could result in punitive action being taken against staff or volunteers and or expulsion of participants from the senior center. Policy for Reporting Incidents and Concerns of Harm Objective: It is everyone's responsibility to report suspected reports of harm of the seniors. • A report needs to be filed with APS (Adult Protective Services) if staff, volunteer, senior, family member and or caregiver believes, observes, or directly knows a senior is any of the following situations as listed below: Abandonment Abuse Exploitation Neglect Self - Neglect Financial abuse • When a report needs to be filed the following steps to file a complaint are as follows: 1. Person believing to know of harm or incident of senior needs to contact the director and make the situation known. 2. After discussion with the Director, the situation needs to be documented on a "Report of Harm for Protection of Vulnerable Adult" form needs to be filled out and submitted by fax to APS. 3. After discussion, a phone call will be made to the Adult Protection Services and message will be left with phone number and brief message of concern. A return number will be left so Director can receive a call back from the intake worker of APS. 4. APS checks out complaint. All information is kept confidential. 5. Any staff member is responsible for reporting incidents that they believe could possibly be abuse of any vulnerable adult. Kenai Senior Services Report of Harm for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults Form In Compliance with Adult Statute 47.24.010 APS Central Intake Reporting Toll Free: 1 -800- 478 -9996 Anchorage: (907) 269 -3666 Fax: (907) 269 -3648 Complete as Much Information as Possible Vulnerable Adult Information: Last Name: First Name: Middle Initial: Date of Report: Date of Birth: Age: Gender (check one) Male: Female: Street Address: City: Zip Code: Phone Number: Vulnerable Adult Resides with DESCRIBE LOCATION, IF NECESSARY, OF VULNERABLE ADULT: DESCRIBE VULNERABLE ADULT'S PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CONDITION/ IMPARMENTS, IF ANY: 1 Reporter Information: Your Name: Your Phone Number: Your Agency Name: Your Occupation: Your Address: Has a report been made to the Police? Yes: No: If yes, to what agency? Your relationship to the vulnerable adult: OTHER PERSONS HAVING INFORMATION: Name, Phone Number and Address: Name, Phone Number and Address: Name, Phone Number and Address: DESCRIBE PROBLEM AND OR SITUATION (use additional paper if necessary): 2 KENAI SENIOR SERVICES CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT The Kenai Senior Services will insure that no information about, or obtained from an individual and in its possession will be disclosed in a form identifiable to that individual without the informed consent of the individual, except to the agencies from which services are being solicited. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Confidential information may be defined as those personal facts or conditions pertaining to the client's life , which he /she has communicated to the department /center /volunteers for definitive purposes, related to the services he /she is requesting or receiving from the project. It is the client's right and expectation that such information will be respected and safeguarded by all of the staff members (including volunteer staff) related to Kenai Senior Services. RIGHT OF PROTECTION Senior Clients have a right to the protection of confidential information about themselves. This right may only be superseded in those exceptional situations, such as a court subpoena, where it is necessary to protect the clients or others. CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT FORM A confidential statement form will be completed by all staff upon hiring. The confidentiality policy will be given to each new employee. Each new volunteer will be given the confidentiality policy and will complete the confidential statement. If anyone is known to violate any person's confidences, client, staff and or volunteer, it is grounds for dismissal. 1. Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information: When you use Kenai Senior Services there are forms that we request you completed and data that you provide to us. We are required to compile much of this information for our funders. Your protected health information may be used and disclosed by our agency, our office staff and others outside our office that are involved in providing resources for providing services to you. Your protected health information may be used to help us assist you in paying your health bills, tracking insurance, or other private information concerning your quality of life, that may assist us in providing services to you or information to other agencies or resources that may assist you. As part of our service to you we may disclose your protected information for the following purposes: • To remind you of an appointment. • To inform you of alternatives or options that could include treatment alternatives, living options and services that are available to you. • To inform you of different benefits or services that may be of interest to you. 2. Your Rights Regarding Private Information: • The right to be treated with respect and dignity. • The right to privacy and confidentiality. • The right to self- determination. • The right to choose between home /community -based services and institutional care. • The right to participate in the development of the plan of care. • The right to obtain information about the plan of care from the Division of Senior Services by calling 1 -907- 269 -3666 or 1- 800 - 478 -9996. • The right to refuse any portion of the plan of care. • The right to withdraw from the process at any time. • The right to change service providers, including care coordinators, at any time. • The right to be given a fair and comprehensive assessment of their health and functional, psychosocial and cognitive ability. • The right to access needed health and social services. • The right to be notified in writing of any denial, termination or change in services. • The right to a grievance procedure in the event you the senior consumer believes rights have been violated or that he /she has been treated improperly. • The right to appeal any decision about eligibility or the plan of care by contacting the Division of Medical Assistance Fair Hearing Representative by calling 1 -907- 562 -3671 or 1 -800- 211 -7470. • Confidentiality language for FAX cover sheets and e -ail. Privacy Policy Regarding Electronic Information: • E -Mail containing private information will either printed and then deleted or will be moved promptly to a password secure file. • Responses to emails with private information will delete the original PHI. • E -Mails will not use private information /client names in the subject line. • Outlook calendar appointments should not use full client names to identify the meeting. • There will be workstation security. • Printers and FAX machines will be located to minimize public access. KENAI SENIOR CENTER CONSUMER SATISFACTION SURVEY Subject: Food, Transportation and Activities Survey Creation Date: September 2003 Revision Date: Yearly A. PURPOSE The Kenai Senior Center is committed to providing services that enhance the independence of our seniors within the community. Our congregate and home meals, activities, and service to our community will be evaluated yearly. We want to continually provide quality service and meet the needs of our seniors within the community. B. PROVISIONS: The Senior Center will provide yearly surveys of the following areas: a. Home Meals b. Congregate Meals c. Activities d. Transportation C. RESPONSIBLE PERSONS AND PROCEDURES: The Director devise surveys for congregate and home meals, transportation and the activity program. The survey questions will be devised to include the following areas: Appearance, Taste, Temperature of the food, and a person's likes and dislikes of types of food served, transportation issues such as pick up time, driver's behavior, and safety. Surveys will go out to all seniors who are on our newsletter mailing address and surveys will be available at the reception sign -in desk. Once surveys are mailed, we will request surveys are turned in within a three week time period. Calculations or the survey will be done as to outcomes and will be posted in the newsletter the following month. Appropriate actions will be taken to change menu. With the approval of the Director, the Activity /volunteer Coordinator will devise the activity survey. The survey will consist of questions as to different types of activities seniors would enjoy, choice of preferred days and times available. There will be space available for comments and optional phone number and name if anyone would like to discuss issues with the activity coordinator. The surveys will be sent out in the monthly newsletter once a year and surveys will be placed at the reception sign -in desk. Three weeks will be given for response to the survey. Once surveys are turned in, calculations will be made as to the outcomes of the survey and posted in the next monthly newsletter. The Director and her assistant will write transportation survey. This survey at times could be combined with the home meal survey. This survey will be completed yearly and included in the newsletter. A three -week time frame will be given for turn around and results will be posted in the next monthly letter. These surveys will be used to find out interests of seniors and incorporate their wants and needs into the meal, activity and transportation programs. I We Keiwi 2030 Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update Your City, Your Plan — Get involved! City Manning and Zoning Department If you have questions or comments about the Comprehensive Plan revision, please contact: Marilyn Kebschull, AICP City Planner 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 Phone (907) 283 -8235 Fax (907) 283 -3014 mkebschull @kenai.ak.us Updated Information: For current news about the plan revision you can follow us on Facebook or check out the link at the City of Kenai's Planning and Zoning Department's webpage: http: // www.ci.kenai.ak.us/ Comp Plan Update.pdf City of Kenai Mission Statement: "To serve the citizens of Kenai through listening and leading; to promote growth and continually improve services by balancing the wishes of the community with responsible management." April 2011 Public Meeting at the Senior Center Why the Plan is Being Updated It has been over eight years since the Comprehensive Plan was updated. Because the plan drives land use decisions for the City of Kenai, it is important to update the plan with current information and priorities. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council implement the Comprehensive Plan through permit decisions and through amendments to the Title 14, Planning and Zoning, Kenai Municipal Code. How You Can Be Involved Submit a Comment The Planning Team welcomes your ideas about planning for land use in the City of Kenai. One way to provide input is to fill out a comment form available on the City's website: http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us' Comp Plan Comment Form.pdf. You can mail or deliver your comments to City Hall at 210 Fidalgo Ave., Kenai, AK 99611. 1 Kenai All City 11 1' 2011 February 2012 Volume 1, Issue 1 Planning Team City of Kenai Planner Marilyn Kebschull, AICP is heading up the Comprehensive Plan revision along with Nancy Carver, Planning Assistant. The City has retained consultants Glenn Gray of Glenn Gray and Associates and Eileen Bechtol, AICP of Bechtol Planning and Development to assist with the plan revision. Public Outreach The Planning Team has been conducting an extensive public outreach effort to gather input from the community. This information will be used to frame important issues and develop goals, objectives, and strategies to implement the plan. In addition to the April 23, 2011 public meeting, the Planning Team has met with City staff, members of the City's boards and commissions, and local organizations, includ- ing a meeting with the business community held on June 8. Contact Marilyn Kebschull to schedule a meeting with your group. Complete the Survey Kenai residents are encouraged to participate in an online survey to help shape the goals and objectives of the plan and to develop strategies to implement those goals and objectives. You can pick up a hard copy of the survey at City Hall or the Library or fill it out online: htto: // www. surveymonkey .com /s /kenaicompplan. Next Steps The Planning and Zoning Commission review of the plan will occur in several stages. The Commission has completed a review of the proposed land use map which will be used to guide future changes to the zoning districts. In early February the Commission began review- ing a draft of the initial chapters of the plan that provide background information. After that, the Commission will review the goals, objectives, and strategies. Once the public review draft of the plan is complete, the Planning Department will initiate a formal comment period and hold a public meeting. After revising the draft to respond to public comments, the plan will be reviewed by the Commission and its recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for review and adoption. After adoption, the City Council will forward the plan to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for adoption into the borough code. City of Kenai 210 FideIgo Avenue Kenai, Alaska 99661 Phone: 907 - 283 -7535 Fax: 907 - 283 -3014 Email: mkebschull(aci.kenai.ak.us VILLAGE WITH A PAST - CITY WITH A FUTURE. We're on the Web! http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us/ Comp_Plan_Update.pdf What We've Been Hearing There is no shortage of ideas and opinions about how Kenai should plan for its future. The following bullets summarize comments received on the major issues. • Economic Development: Develop a diverse economic base, promote new business opportunities and industrial development, establish business - friendly policies, and ex- pand tourism. • Infrastructure and Services: Expand water and sewer systems, build a strong road system, develop a convention cen- ter, and fix the bluff erosion problem. • Zoning: Review and amend current zon- ing designations to promote the best uses in individual zoning districts. Define com- mercial and residential areas and im- prove public involvement in zoning and land use decisions. • Neighborhoods: Protect property rights, limit conditional uses in neighborhoods, develop buffers between commercial and residential areas, and restrict incom- patible commercial uses. • Open Spaces: Continue to promote parks, trails, green space, and fish and wildlife habitat. • Sustainability: Make the city a model for energy efficiency and Sustainability. Message from Pat Porter, Mayor The Council and I would like to thank you for your patience and input into development of our new Kenai Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is developed by listening to our residents, business owners, and community volunteers as well as the youth of Kenai. Your suggestions for improvements and your vision for the future are greatly needed. One of the final phases is to gather information through a community survey of the services provided throughout town. We are dedicated to preserving the quality of life, while still promoting key eco- nomic growth initiatives that will support today and tomorrow's families. Please take a moment to complete the online survey: http. / /www.surveymonkey.com /s /kenaicompplan.