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Home My WebLink About2013-06-07 Mini-Grant Steering Commission PacketMINI -GRANT STEERING COMMISSION CLERK'S CONFERENCE ROOM CITY HALL FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013 3:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — April 25, 2013 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Review of Mini -Grant Applications for Award • Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District — Raising Local Food Awareness Among Central Peninsula Consumers • Hannah Nusbaum — Tuition Fundraising 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: COREY -- 283 -8231 MINI -GRANT STEERING COMMITTEE CLERK'S CONFERENCE ROOM CITY HALL THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 4:00 P.M. MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Members present: P. Porter, J. Beech, J. Beeson, T. Wisniewski Members absent: P. Carty A quorum was present. 2. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Member Wisniewski MOVED to approve the agenda and Member Commissioner Beech SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — February 5, 2013 MOTION: Member Wisniewski MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 5 and Member Beeson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Review of Mini -Grant Applications for Award • Greater Kenai /Soldotna Imagination Library MOTION: Member Wisniewski MOVED to approve the application of the Greater Kenai /Soldotna Imagination Library and Member Beeson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS — None. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Beech MOVED to adjourn and Member Beeson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4:08 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk MINI -GRANT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 25, 2013 PAGE 2 ENED 60 CL City of Kenai Mini -Grant Application Grant Number: ' C '' 1-2) _L Date Received: -' I -1 � � 6 Applicant:_ Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District _Date:_. 5/6/2013 Applicant Address: 110 Trading_ Bay Suite 160 Kenai AK 99611 -' Phone: 907- 283 -8732 x108 Email Address: kenaiswedAgmail.com Contact Person: Heidi Chay Phone: same Project Title: Raising Local Food Awareness Among Central Peninsula Consumers Project Start/End Dates: June 1, 2013/ Oct 12013 Total Project Cost: $5.920 Amount Requested: 500 Please check: ❑ aol(c)(s) Non -profit Organisation El N#I (New grantees should attach a copy of their IRS Letter of Determination.) Q Society /(croup• ❑ Individual• "There may be a tax liability for grant awards to non- exempt entitles. 1. Provide a brief description of your organization, society, group, or entity. As an individual applicant, describe your involvement in the community and your experience /expertise as it relates to this project. (Attach separate sheet, if necessary.) Please see attached document Revised 8/16/06 "r "_b13 S Office 2. Describe the project for which you are requesting funding, include a project timeline and an explanation of how the project will benefit the community. (Attach separate sheet, if necessary.) docum n 3. 4. Please complete a simple budget for this project. Grants over $500 must be approved by the Kenai City Council. ITEM (Material or service meded to complete your eet. KSRM May-Aug acka a COST (Estimated cost of the items.) 2,000.00 STORE OR SUPPLIER• (Where you will purchase this item or service KSRM Inc. Kenai, AK 1 000.00 KDLL Kenai AK Newspaper ads 1000.00 Redoubt Re rter Ad Campaign n 200.00 Local Foods Group Consumer Surveys 00 Local Foods Grout) Prodimer Contributions 200.00 Local food Producers Campaign Administration — $800.00 Soil & Water Conserv. Dist. Produce�r Surveys $160.00 Soil & Water Conserv. Dist. Total grant request: $ R500.00 "The City requests material bought with City grant funds be purchased within the City of Kenai. K possible. How will you know if your project is successful? 5. Have you received a City of Kenai Mint -Grant before? El Yes [K] No If yes, most current award: Project title: Project dates: Amount of grant: $ Revised 8/16/06 Did you comply with the Letter of Agreement? ❑ yes No (If no, attach a current El status of your project.) I certify the information contained in this application. Including all attachments and support material, is true and correct. I understand the grant funds, if granted, will be used only for the project or purpose described In this application. I understand ninety percent (9056) of the funds approved will be provided in advance. The balance will be paid at the completion of the project and report filed with the steering committee. Signatory must be an authorized officer for an organization. Student applications must also be signed /approved by a teacher. Aolicant Signature: Date: 5/6/2013 Name Printed: Title: Disfrigi Manager (if applicable) Anoroval Macher) Signature: Name Printed: title: (if applicable) Revised 8/16/06 Page 1 of 2 City of Kenai Mini -Grant Application: Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District Brief Description of the Organization The purpose of the Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District is to nurture sustainable agriculture on the Kenai Peninsula. The District is a locally- controlled, state - authorized entity with responsibilities delegated by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources' Commissioner under Alaska Statute 41.10. A five- member volunteer Board of Supervisors elected from among the District's cooperators oversees District staff and establishes goals and projects to meet cooperators' needs. The District is funded in part by the State of Alaska. Other sources of funding include private and federal grants, donations, and fees - for - service. For more information on our programs and services, see www.kenaisoilandwater.org. Brief Description of the Project The Problem: The supply of food grown on the Central Kenai Peninsula has increased steadily in the last several years, but the consistent message from consumers is "we don't know where to find it!" Meanwhile, we have documented cases of Alaska Grown produce going to waste for lack of a market. We need to do a better job of connecting producers and consumers in this community so that producers can be economically viable and consumers can have access to healthy food choices while spending their money within our local economy. A key step is raising consumer awareness about the full range of venues where Alaska Grown products can be purchased. The Solution: We are seeking financial support to run a comprehensive media campaign, utilizing commercial and public radio stations and local newspapers, in May, June, July and August. Each radio ad will reinforce Alaska Grown's "Closer. Fresher. Better" message and highlight a particular local food connection, i.e. the existing Saturday markets in Kenai and Soldotna, a new farmers market at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, the Central Peninsula Local Foods Directory, local restaurants participating in the Restaurant Rewards program, or locally -owned retail outlets featuring Alaska Grown. Paid newspaper advertising, free radio and newspaper PSA's, special promotion(s) at the popular Peninsula Oilers baseball games, Facebook announcements and wide distribution of the Central Peninsula Local Foods Directory will complement and reinforce the paid radio ads. How the Project Benefits the Community of Kenai: Our goal is that by 2022 there is a fully- integrated local food system on the Kenai Peninsula. This entails nurturing viable farm businesses while educating consumers and increasing demand for healthy, local food. By the end of summer, 2013, we have confidence that Central Peninsula consumers will no longer be in the dark about where to buy Alaska Grown or why they should, i.e., the health, economic and environmental benefits of eating more locally. Local food is consistently more nutritious than food that has been grown in worn out soil, using chemical fertilizers and pesticides, stored for long periods of time and shipped long distances. Buying locally produced food takes the pressure off the planet by greatly Page 2 of 2 reducing the amount of fuel it takes to transport food from where it is grown to where it is consumed. Supporting local food producers is also good for the local economy. The target market for this campaign is women 25 -54, women shopping for their families. According to listenership data for the KSRM Radio Group, 7200 women in this age group listen each week. About 1800 more listen to KDLL. If 10% of those women decided to spend an additional $20 on Alaska Grown products, that would be an additional $18,000 into the local foods economy benefiting producers, retailers, restaurants, and the entire community! Kenai S WCD is coordinating this project on behalf of partners including the Central Peninsula Farmers Market and Kenai Peninsula Food Bank (501(c)3's), the People Promoting Wellness Local Foods Group, and dozens of small -scale local food producers. FINAL NOTE Thank you, readers, for considering this proposal. Central Peninsula advocates of Alaska Grown and local food would be extremely grateful for your support. You won't be disappointed! R Ow W 4�411 ( Applicant City of Kenai Mini -Grant Application rnone: its U- D tti- 4114a Email Contact Person: Phone Project T1tle,- -7"A:un Cndrz: Project Start/End D a -S „f Total Project Cost: _�'3 n� Adt Grant Number: 3 -0� Date Received: Requested: Please check: ❑ 501(c)(3) Non - profit Organization BIN# (New grantees should attach a copy of their IRS Letter of Determination.) ❑ Society /Group* ❑ Individual* *There may be a tax liability for grant awards to non- exempt entities. Provide a brief description of your organization, society, group, or entity. As an individual applicant, describe your involvement in the community and your experience /expertise as it relates to this project. (Attach separate sheet, if necessary.) Revised 8/16/06 2. Describe the project for which you are requesting funding. Include a project timeline and an explanation of how the project will benefit the community. (Attach separate sheet, if necessary.) 3. C!I Please complete a simple budget for this project. Grants over $500 must be approved by the Kenai City Council. ITEM SUPPLIER-(material or service needed to complete your project. COST (Estimated cost of the items.) STORE OR - (Where you will purchase this item or service.) Total grant request: $ J co -"'2- 'The City requests material bought with City grant funds be purchased within the City of Kenai, if possible. How will you know if your project is successful? 5. Have you received a City of Kenai Mini -Grant before? Yes kchi If yes, most current award: Project title: Project dates: Amount of grant: $ Revised 8/16/06 No Provide a Description of the Group You Will Be Participating In: I am a sophomore attending Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. I am working to raise money to fund an unique educational and cultural experience as I was chosen as a Student Ambassador for the People to People Student Ambassador 2014Australian Journey. To take part in this opportunity, I must raise $7000 of which I haw raised some money already. I am looking for monetary support and am greatly appreciative of any contributions received. The People to People Student Ambassador Programs provide unique student trips which are designed to deliver a lifetime of global awareness and readiness for success in a fun filled 2 -3 week summer adventure. For over five decades, People to People Ambassador Programs introduced more than 500,000 Ambassadors to life- changing experiences on all seven continents: -80% of our alumni are accepted into their first-choice college -98% of parents recommend our educational travel programs -94% of participating students recommend People to People Ambassador Programs' to their peers as these educational trips cause Ambassadors to look at the world, its people, and international events differently. its a change that could mean the difference between being passed over by the ideal employer, or a future full of achievement. High school Ambassadors can earn academic credit through the Washington School of World Studies. Eastern Washington University also offers early college credit to Ambassadors. Academic experts recognize it as proof that real curriculum was wrapped into the student ambassador's educational tour. Involvement in Community: I have volunteered for many community events here in Kenai, most of which were for Frontier Community Services. I have been a volunteer for the Frontier Community Services during holiday events and the World Series Baseball Game since 2008. 1 have helped at the Spring Social sponsored by FCS, Hope Community Resources, and Birchwood Center annually since 2011. Just last summer 1 volunteered at the City of Kenai Animal Shelter. In the Kenai Peninsula Oilers season of 2011, 1 acted as a ball girl for the team. In my Freshman year at Kenai Central High School, I received a letter for a 4.0 GPA, and this year, my sophomore year, I received a 3.5 GPA. Throughout the Saturday Market this summer, my mother, sister, and myself will be setting up a stand. We will be making and selling handcrafted items, and also sharing my educational and cultural opportunity through the People to People Student Ambassador Program with others on the Kenai Peninsula including summer tourists from other states. I have a memorandum of agreement with Bridges Community Resources and New Beginning Family Services to utilize their business licenses and meet the requirements to sell items at Kenai Saturday Market. Project for Funding: I will be raising money to fund my educational trip with the People to People Student Ambassador Program. I am an individual requesting mini -grant funding to assist me in setting up at the Saturday Market in Kenai to sell handmade arts and crafts of which all profits will go to fund my educational trip. If I am able to raise enough funds for this project, I will be representing Kenai, Alaska during an educational experience of which I will be able to earn college credit for. I will be able to share my experiences and culture with people of another country for 20 days in the year of 2014. Budget: The $500 1 am requesting will fund the entire summer cost for space rental at the Kenai Summer Market for 17 Saturdays at $20 per Saturday resulting in a total of $340.00 and a shelter costing $250. 1 need to purchase a shelter to cover my space rental to protect my items I am selling from the weather. Home Depot sells a 10 X10 covering for $250.00. If I am granted the requested funding, it is my goal to earn the rest of the cast of my educational experience with the People to People Student Ambassador Program. The cost of this unique educational experience is $7,000 of which I have begun fundraising for and have earned $1560 to date. Successful project: If my project is successful, I will have the opportunity to share my experiences with Kenai Peninsula residents and students about cultural experiences in another country. I will also have been able to educate another country's community about our culture here in Kenai. Did you comply with the letter of Agreement? Yes ElNo (If no, attach a current status of your project.) I certify the information contained in this application, including all attachments and support material, is true and correct. I understand the grant funds, if granted, will be used only for the project or purpose described in this application. I understand ninety percent (90 %) of the funds approved will be provided in advance. The balance will be paid at the completion of the project and report filed with the steering committee. Signatory must be an authorized officer for an organization. Student applications must also be signed /approved by a teacher. Applican t Signature: Date: .511Y113 Name Printed: A124_4ogy, / / lc ,., -NC[J ��+'�' ^yS iy d'r�'�✓JCcy Title: % o (if applicable) A roval (Teacher) Signature: — A A— Name Printed:_- Yith�, M, Davis Title: KGkis (if applicable) Revised 8/16/06 i r 1 APPLICATION 9 11,�-9 PHONE: (WORK) 3%�I i�� /�/�(HOME) (CELL) EMAIL:�'/7tr WEBSM —WWW. PLEASE CHECK ANY CERTIFICATIONS YOU HOLD: Made in Alaska Silver Hand Alaska Grown_ FOR SALE: Is - �1' 7 ilia s Scu Alaska Grown Vegetables >iy Care Products Ceramics 8, Pottery Dolls Fish Tackle Seafood Knives & Ulus Musi Videos Iotures & Carvings Wildflower Ar PRODUCT CAjCfiM: (Please circle all that apply) Aasl ka Grown Planais � ks & Publications tkun.4APp*�e._ _ bar Art wilts Concession Food— Fur & Leather Products Glass Art, Stained Glass Lawn & Garden Pet ms ,I e Si ns nners Woodcra rt Prints & Nofe C rds Collectables Beads & Toys & Games Other: I Will participate for the entire season (17 Saturdays) for the reduced rate of $340 Yes May 25 June 1 June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 v Y V July 6 July 13 Juty 27 Aug 3 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Sept 7 Sept 14 -- Rates for attendance to Market: 1 -3 SaturdaY"S0.00 per day 4 -7 Saturdays — ;40.00 par day 8-12 Saturdays - 930.00 per day 13-17 Saturday"20.00 per day f;� eD ��1 Total Due: `A Total Amount Due From Previous Page: Payment Method: Check Enclosed: Bill Me (at the address above): Credit Card Type (circle one): VISA MASTERCARD Credit Card Number Expiration Date Three Digit Code This contract will serve as your Vendor's permit for the Kenai Saturday Market; please retain a copy for your records. The Vendor signed below, attests that they have read the Kenai Saturday Market Agreement Po/icyand will abide by all stipulations and requirements outlined therein. The Vendor releases, and forever discharges, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center and the City of Kenai of all actions, suits, claims, demands and damages of every kind and nature, incidental or consequential, arising out of or in any way connected with the Vendors participation in the Kenai Saturday Market. Vendors are also required to show proof of the following licenses and permits for participation in the Market: State of Alaska Business License, Sales Tax Collection Permit and Health Inspection Report (for food vendors only). Please mail or fax your signed contract, copies of all required permits, and a minimum of 50% payment, to the mess tiplow . Vendor Signature: Date: Market Coordinator Signature: Date: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Payment Amount Received: Payment Due: State of Alaska Business License: KPB Tax Collection Permit: DEC Permit (food booths only): Comments: Return signed aareement and 505k deposit to° Harold Piland Kenai Chamber Of Commerce & Visitor Center 11471 Kenai Spur Hwy. Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283 -1991 Fax: (907) 283 -2230 EMAIL: Harold @visitkenai.com r ' 5/13/13 King Canopy 10 ft. x 10 ft. Greenhouse GH 1010 at The H care Depot 10 FREE SHIP TO STORE' OR NOME% NOW AVAILABLE ON OVER 3005000 ITEMS. Your Store: Kenai #8938 it. jnge; Kmg Canopy 10tx 101t Greenhouse $249.00 /EA -Each Online Only SPECIFICATIONS w. .. haredepaLc« NpW203576742 ?storeld= 1005181ang ld=- 1&catalog 1d= 10053&productld= 203676742 &R= 203576742#.UZHLFrWrISg 112 5/13/13 Instructions / Assembly Use and Care Manual Warranty Uaa:+Jec;;i * * King Canopy 10 ft. x10 ft. 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