~~uti~ Conoc;A,illips. Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center. Alaska's Kenai River City Sterling Hwy. Soldotna, AK DIAMOND MEDIA PARTNERS

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1 Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Alaska's Kenai River City Sterling Hwy. Soldotna, AK (907) DIAMOND Conoc;A,illips bp 11/12/13 To whom it may concern; The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, a business organization representing over 500 businesses, would like express our support to the expansion of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. KfNAIIIIVEil 5I'OIITftSHIHG -.t.iioc'hlo11g.- Fred Meyer GOLD We feel the expansion ofthe Regional Sports Complex would have a positive impact on the quality of life for both residents and visitors. The facility would significantly increase the length of seasons and user groups that will utilize the facility year round. This would allow for extended team training and practices. Youth sports and other activities as well as the general community wellness are growing in numbers and this facility would meet those needs. An expanded Complex would also provide positive economic impact on the entire area providing a facility to have multiple actives at one time. This upgraded facility would also allow the area to host events, programs and competitions which would bring economic activity on the peninsula, a need not currently met on the peninsula. Arby's Aspen Hotels First National Bank Alaska Homer Electric Association Kenai River Professional Guide Association Lambe, Tuter & Wagner CPAs Sweeney's Clothing Tesoro Wells Fargo Bank MEDIA PARTNERS For all the reasons mentions and more, the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is pleased to extend our support this project. Sincerely, ~~uti~ Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Soldotna's CorrvTully Partners - Developilg Sddotncis Fub.re

2 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 North Binkley St., Soldotna, Alaska , Ext Fax h. kenai.ak.us Mark Dixson, City Manager City of Soldotna I 77 N. Birch St. Soldotna, AK MIKE NAVARRE BOROUGH MAYOR Mark, Per our discussion Friday, August 15, 2014, I wanted to follow up in support of efforts to seek funds to upgrade the Soldotna Sports Center to include support of emergency service functions for an evacuation marshaling point, temporary shelter, evacuation staging and incident command post functions and support. SHELTER CON SID ERA TIONS The school district recently re-committed to schools being used as shelters and being part of the planning process for these functions. Regardless of that availability, a need remains to have a central marshaling point capable of receiving hundreds of people and vehicles upon initiation of an evacuation. In the case of the Funny River and Kasilof area fire evacuations, between two hundred and more than four hundred residents left their homes fully prepared to be gone for days. That event included enough time to provide an advisory resulting in many families loading trailers and boats and other carriers in preparation for a formal evacuation notice. Many removed large value items like RV's, livestock and trai lers, private and commercial boats because of the advisory, so as not to impede others when an order to leave arose. EVACUATION MARSHALING POINT The Sports Center provided a good central marshaling point to send evacuees to, where OEM was able to document evacuees as part of an accountability plan, then direct them to appropriate shelter sites. Some needed to remain at the Sports Center due to housing their livestock at the adjacent rodeo grounds. Borough emergency plans and annexes provide guidance for evacuations, sheltering of people and pets, special needs and other categories. Livestock is excluded from the plans, with pets being the primary sheltering concern. The ability for the Sports Center to accommodate livestock made a world of difference in neighborhood evacuation pre-planning.

3 With this marshaling point being a well-known, central gathering spot, evacuations went well and we were still able to route many evacuees from the Sports Center to schools for temporary sheltering, with American Red Cross providing shelter management. HOW SPORTS CENTER UPGRADE COULD HELP EVACUATION PROCESS There are reasons why upgrading the Sports Center to accommodate these needs is important: People need a central point to focus on as an initial destination. They can easily be directed to accommodations once they reach the safety of a marshaling point. It provides a place for parents to go to be helped getting to their child' s school and either shelter there or retrieve the child for housing elsewhere. This helps accountability and safety. Capacity is important. Schools already house 20% of the borough population five days a week, three quarters of the year. This leaves some capacity for evacuations, but most schools during these times are within 90% of capacity. This is a good thing, as it means much of our population is already in a safe area or shelter if an evacuation is necessary. The space needed to stage large items like boats, RV s, trailers of personal items, etc. is at a premium and not easily secured. Getting these out of harm' s way in a large fire or other disaster can reduce overall loss and give a family something to hold onto while waiting to see how their homes fared. The Sports Center has that capacity on the periphery of its site including a camp ground, ball fields and rodeo grounds. A cooperative effort between city police and private security in a disaster could provide a good place to move large assets from a hazard zone and keep space around other shelter sites like schools less crowded and easier for to access. Evacuees with livestock could be accommodated, further freeing up resources to look after people and pets. An area of refuge at the Sports Center to accommodate responder families that may be evacuees would make a convenient site for responders to see families and know they are safe, in tum making it easier for responders to focus on response. Centennial Campground could serve long and short term RV sheltering for hundreds of vehicles and people, or as housing sites for responders and their families. Cold weather emergencies can affect entire communities. The need to provide a warm, safe place for the elderly, special and functional needs populations, pets and others is not just a convenience, but a life safety issue. A facility that can maintain heat and security in these events would be an asset to compliment schools, armories and other locations that may be overwhelmed by the need. INCIDENT COMMAND AND INCIDENT CONSIDERATIONS Large events like recent wildland fires bring expanded incident management teams and support resources. The Incident Command Post (ICP) for this fire included a Type II Incident Management Team of over two hundred. Field crews and firefighters added about 700 to accommodate. Many firefighters awaiting rotation into the field rely on space surrounding the ICP as a cold campsite. There is always a need in these situations toilet and shower facilities. Often, the primary option for an ICP on this scale is a school, taking that school out of service as a shelter. The Sports Center could provide adequate space for an ICP for any size incident management team, including larger Type I and Type II teams. The Borough Emergency Response Center is adequate as a Type III team ICP and is fully equipped to perform at that level. Type II and I Teams require much more space. INCIDENT COMMAND POST (ICP)

4 Considerations should include data connectivity, temporary radio antenna placement ability, phones and toilet/shower facilities for several hundred users. Emergency power is a must, with dual fuel systems preferred to accommodate re-supply in a disaster situation and to assure heat and power. Having a reasonable supply of diesel fuel and gasoline could provide a good source for emergency vehicle fueling when a disaster reduces stockpile in the community. HOW UPGRADE COULD HELP ICP PROCESS The facility could provide an indoor setting for an entire ICP and support services, even housing firefighters. Area responders could depend on such a place for families to be close and safe in a disaster. This can improve responder availability, health and wellbeing. Managing cold weather emergencies would be easier to accommodate, and could support return to normalcy for the community when incorporated as part of continuity of operations plans and even continuity of government plans. NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS Recognizing preparedness is a shared responsibility requires involvement community wide-not just the government-in preparedness efforts. By working together, communities contribute to keeping the nation safe from harm, and resilient in disasters, acts of terrorism and pandemics. Whole Community includes: Individuals and families, including those with access and functional needs Businesses Faith-based and community organizations Nonprofit groups Schools and academia Media outlets All levels of government, including state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal partners The phrase "whole community" appears a lot in preparedness materials, as it is one of the guiding principles. It means two things: 1. Involving people in the development of the national preparedness documents. 2. Ensuring their roles and responsibilities are reflected in the content of the materials. Some of the Emergency Support Functions (ESF) that a properly designed facility could fulfill includes: ESF #6 - Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services ESF #7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support ESF #8 - Public Health and Medical Services ESF #13 - Public Safety and Security ESF #14 - Long-Term Community Recovery Some of the Target Capabilities that a properly designed facility could fulfill include:

5 Community resilience (i.e. incident management and plan coordination) Responder Health and Safety (i.e. housing families centrally) Health and social services (i.e. pandemic flu vaccinations) Housing (i.e. sheltering and evacuation marshaling resources) Mass Care Services (i.e. large scale events) Operational Coordination (i.e. large scale disasters) FUNDING Demonstrating the facility is a resource with expanded abilities could open doors for grant funding through the Homeland Security programs, Department of Justice programs, and other processes in-state and federally. The City would need to discuss any local funding with the borough administration. Reimbursements may be available in a disaster ifthe facility, services and personnel are properly trained and documented during a disaster. The KPB Emergency Operation Plan and Annexes can be found here: emergency-operations-plan FEMA National Preparedness and other Information can be found here: gov/national-preparedness-report Thank you for providing the opportunity to contribute to the City' s research on this possible project. Scott Walden, Director Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management 253 Wilson Lane Soldotna, AK

6 Mark Dixson From: Sent: To: Subject: Kevin Downs Wednesday, November 13, :04 PM Mark Dixson Sports Center I support your plan for the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Thank you, Kevin Downs Kevin Downs Pupil Services Program Coordinator Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

7 November 14, 2013 Soldotna Area Senior Citizens, Inc. 197 West Park Avenue * Soldotna, Alaska Phone: (907) * Fax: (907) * solsrctr@alaska.net Mr. Mark Dixson, City Manager City of Soldotna 177 North Birch Street Soldotna, AK NOV ~ Dear Mr. Dixson: Soldotna Senior Center is in support of the City of Soldotna's effort to obtain grant funding for the renovation and upgrade of Soldotna Regional Sport Complex. Due to the age of the Sports Complex it is imperative that the truly needed renovation and upgrade be completed as soon as possible. In its 30 years the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex has been, and is a vital resource for the entire community in all the programs it offers from preschool children to senior citizens. The Sports Complex is well utilized by communities from around the Kenai Peninsula as well as communities throughout the state. It is a safe environment for children, families and seniors to be regular participants in the healthy and well-designed programs the Sports Complex offers. Renovation and upgrade of the Soldotna Regional Sports Center is of highest priority especially with the expanding population on the Kenai Peninsula, and the rapid growth of the senior population. (The Kenai Peninsula has one of the fastest growing senior communities in the state). Renovations and upgrade of the boiler system, new roof, electrical and lighting, ice rink and its expansion, indoor soccer, other turf sports, new conference area, etc., will extend the life and usage of the building, and quickly pay for itself with greater efficiency and a significant cost savings in utilities, and upkeep of the Sports Complex. The City of Soldotna is a close and supportive partner of Soldotna Senior Center and we would like to commend them for their exemplary work and outreach throughout the community. The City's wonderful Regional Sports Complex is testament of their caring for the community, residents, and safe and beautiful city. We would highly recommend 1

8 that the City of Soldotna be granted needed funding for the renovation, upgrade and expansion of Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. s~;;:\>~, g~ Morris M. Breed President 2

9 November 6, 2013 The Honorable Sean Parnell Governor of Alaska P.O. Box Juneau, AK Dear Governor Parnell: The purpose of my letter is to lend support to the City of Soldotna's efforts to expand the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. This facility is just over thirty years old and in need of major repairs and renovations. The facility is used by many local sports associations and community groups including Central Peninsula Hospital. Since the facility was built in the early 198o's, the population of the Kenai Peninsula Borough has more than doubled. The majority of the 55,400 residents of the borough live in the central part of the Kenai Peninsula where the sports complex is located. This expanded facility would serve a growing need for healthier lifestyles, recreation, junior athletics and community events. Unlike many capital requests made with little or no local financial support, the City of Soldotna has stepped up and pledged a significant amount of funding towards the proposed project including G.O. bonds. As the availability of capital dollars continues to shrink, it is my hope you will look favorably on requests such as renovation and expansion of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The City of Soldotna has identified a community need that has gone through a thorough public process. Thank you for consideration of Soldotna's request. sw~ Rick Davis CEO Central Peninsula Hospital 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK (907)

10 Heather Dukowitz From: Sent: To: Subject: Mark Dixson Wednesday, December 04, :23 PM Heather Dukowitz FW: Original Message From: Jesse Vinson Sent: Wednesday, December 04, :19 PM To: Mark Dixson Subject: This is Jesse Vinson, my son has been in comp soccer for the past 5 years. The team he is on is good and everyone is trying to stay together but in the past I've herd how hard it is for the parents. I think the idea of a addition is a good idea not only would it benefit the kids it would also keep them out of trouble. The more kids we as a community can keep in sports the better for both kids and family's. Thanks Jesse Vinson Sent from my iphone 1

11 Tsalteshi Trails Association Action of the Board of Directors The following Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Board of Direct ors (the "Board") of lsalteshi Trails Association on November 12, WHEREAS, Tsalteshi Trails Association (the "Association") has identified "Soldotna Regional Sports Complex" (the 'Tomplex") as strategically in line with the goals and purposes of the "Association"; and WHEREAS, the Board agrees that it would be worthwhile for the "Association" to support the City of Soldot na in their pursuit ofthe "Complex"; and WHEREAS, the Board agrees that the development of local facilities promoting opportunities for a healthy, active life-style in the community of Soldotna is in alignment with the "Association's" goals; and WHEREAS, the Board agrees that supporting our local sporting teams, clubs, and associations is an important and necessary activity; and WHEREAS, the Board feels the "Complex" would cooperate well with the "Association's" trail system. THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Association, the members of the Board or their designees be, and hereby do, give their full support to the city of Soldotna for the [Soldot na Regional Sports Complex] and to take such other actions as are necessa ry or appropriat e in connection therewith. Dan Harbison Chairperson: Tsalteshi Trails Association PO Box 4076, Soldotna, AK, Date: /I- I r'- 1.3

12 Mark Dixson From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Jones Thursday, November 14, :47PM Mark Dixson Sports Complex Dear Mr. Dixon, I have taught at Soldotna High School for twenty three of the last twenty five years and totally support the sports complex project. I agree entirely with the reasons listed as justification for the upgraded addition. Sincerely, Sarah R Jones Soldotna High School librarian 1

13 December 2nd, 2013 Dear Governor Parnell and Alaska State Legislators, I am writing on behalf of the Kenai River Brown Bears, a program of the Kenai Peninsula Youth Foundation, to express support for funding to improve and enhance the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The SRSC is home to the Bears, proud members of the North American Hockey League, consisting of twenty-four teams from across the country. Now in our seventh season, we have had a tremendous impact on the Kenai Peninsula, both from a social and economic standpoint. As anchor tenants of the SRSC, over a period of eight months, we play over thirty games and practice daily. Moreover, the SRSC is used by visiting teams, traveling from afar. Whether from Fairbanks, Texas, Minnesota, or elsewhere, they come to the peninsula for several days at a time. We also host events at SRSC, both on and off the ice, encouraging youths and adults to take part in our activities or fundraisers. Businesses are literally "on board" at SRSC, where they never were before. With over one hundred small business and corporate sponsors, including thirty-five Founders and ten major sponsors, there is a noticeable business presence throughout the SRSC. The community has taken hold too, with average crowds increasing each year, and now approaching the 1,000 mark on a Friday or Saturday night in the dead of winter! Unfortunately, the SRSC is in dire need of renovation, repair, and enhancement. Our league is one of constant evolution, and the standards which were in place when we joined seven years ago have changed considerably in our short tenure. Please give your support to a landmark facility, which has and continues to be the sports and community center of the region. Sincerely, Nate Kiel GM / President Kenai River Brown Bears Kenai Peninsula Youth Foundation PO Box 2613 Kenai, AK 99611

14 Heather Dukowitz From: Sent: To: Subject: Andrew Carmichael Tuesday, November 26, :28 PM Mark Dixson; Heather Dukowitz FW: Support Letter From: Guy Hayes Sent: Monday, November 25, :51 PM To: Andrew Carmichael Subject: Re: Support Letter This letter is in regards to the sports complex that may be built at the Soldotna Regional Sports Center. Our organization, Soldotna Little League, has participants. We also have 150 volunteers that help make our organization successful, we are in complete support of this new complex. Please feel free to contact us at Soldotna Little League. Sincerely, Guy Hayes Board Member/Treasurer

15 , ~Alaska ~CHRISTIAN COLLEGE November 14, 2013 Mr. Mark Dixson City Manager Soldotna, AK Dear Mr. Dixson, It is exciting to hear of the possibility of an expansion of our Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Alaska Christian College is in need of a recreational facility and thus we enthusiastically support this project for a number of reasons. ACC serves a population of students that love sports, especially basketball, and we currently have no local place for them to recreate. We currently have to drive seven miles one way using our transportation to give students the possibility of having recreational opportunities. Our students don't have their own vehicles and the SRSC is within biking or walking distance of our college. This opens doors currently not available to our students. We are a residential campus and are constantly searching for recreational opportunities that the SRSC will provide including a running/walking track, a turf field, and basketball courts. This local addition to our community would assist ACC in both recruiting and retaining students from rural Alaska. We wish to partner however we can to see this project to completion for the betterment of our community and for what it will do for ACC until we have a sports complex of our own someday. We stand with the City of Soldotna in supporting this project. It will provide commerce, bring the community together, and serve the residents of the entire Kenai Peninsula like no other facility I am aware of. Best of all, we at ACC believe and support this project for our own needs as a college without any recreational options. Let us know if we can be of further assistance to the completion of this project. Dr. Keith J. Hamilton, President Royal Place Soldotna, AK p: f: Life-Changing Education

16 Heather Dukowitz From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Tunseth, Ryan <Ryan_ Tuesday, November 26, :59 AM Mark Dixson Andrew Carmichael; Council; Nels Anderson; Heather Schloeman Jim Montgomery Jim Montgomery Kelly Bookey; 'Margaret Anderson'; Mike Navarre 'Peter A. Micciche'; Peter A. Micciche Rep. Mike Chenault 'Ron Long '; Griffith, Scott; 'Tim Redder'; Tunseth, Ryan RE: Expansion Project Mark I Andrew, Thanks for the reply. It was certainly not my intent to take a reprimand ing or otherwise offended tone with my . I apologize for any confusion that was caused. When I was first contacted by Andrew my initial response to him was that we would support this project. I wanted to gauge the opinion of our board before I put something in writing and told him that we would be in touch. After talking with several of our board members, the opinion was that we generally refrain from taking a stance on issues that are political in nature or have the potential to be controversial. The opinions shared also reflected concern that we were listed without actually being contacted. Had the origina l s made any reference to the fact that the flyer was "Draft" my response would have certainly been less directed. Without a doubt this project would be an amazing benefit to our community and the youth that we serve. Personally, having 3 kids of my own, I would love to see something like this and will continue to be supportive of this type of development in our community. From the perspective of the Boys & Girls Club certainly this would be a valuable resource for the youth of the Kenai Peninsula. I do not think that having us listed as supporters of this project as a general benefit to the youth of the peninsula is a problem. At this point, lets mend any unintended ill-will. I will bring this issue up with the Board at our next scheduled board meeting (December 16 1 h}. Please continue to list us and/or use our name as supporters of the project in terms of benefit to the youth of the peninsula. Unfortunately (until this is discussed at our next meeting) I will not be able to draft a letter from the Club. Best, Ryan Tunseth XTO Energy Inc Wik Road- Kenai, Alaska Office (907) Direct (907) Fax (907) ryan tunseth@xtoenergy.com 1

17 Kenai Peninsula College UNJVERSllY of ALAsKA ANCHORAGE Nov. 13, 2013 Mark Dixson City Manager City of Soldotna 177 N. Birch St. Soldotna AK Dear Mr. Dixson, Kenai Peninsula College fully supports the expansion of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex and agrees with the Project Goals. KPC's Kenai River Campus is just three miles away from the sports center and the expansion will better serve the more than 1,500 students who attend classes on campus each semester. In addition to the commuter students who live on the central Peninsula, the college opened a 92- bed residence hall in August. These students will be able to take advantage of increased recreational and well ness options that will be housed at the renovated facility. While the college's construction projects that were completed this fall included the installation of an outside basketball court (half court), disc golf course and sports field, once the long winter set s in their physical recreation options are greatly reduced. Wellness options for this demographic (17-25 year olds) are important to their development and well-being as young adults. Additionally, such activity also will enhance their social skills as they engage in recreational activities with those young people and other adults that may not attend the college. I sincerely hope the governor and legislators will work hard to identify funding to make this expansion possible. Sincerely, Gary J. Turner Director/CEO Kenai Peninsula College College Road - Soldotna, Alaska Kachemak Bay Campus East Pioneer Ave - Homer, Alaska Anchorage Extension Site Old Seward Hwy, Suite 118 -Anchorage, Alaska Resurrection Bay Extension Site- P.O. Box Seward, Alaska 99664

18 Heather Dukowitz From: Sent: To: Subject: Mark Dixson Wednesday, December 04, :42 AM Heather Dukowitz FW: Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Original Message From: John Bramante Sent: Wednesday, December 04, :02 AM To: Mark Dixson Subject: Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Dear Mr. Dixon, I am writing in support of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex and to encourage the State of Alaska to help fund the effort. I can attest to the need for such a facility from a handful of standpoints: as a mother of 3 soccer players at the high school, junior school, and elementary school levels as well as u 18, u 16, and u 11 competitive teams; as a coach of the Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club competitive soccer league; as a former coach of the Soldotna HIgh School girls varsity and junior varsity soccer teams; as a Boys and Girls Club soccer coach; as an adult player happy to play whenever and wherever a game crops up; and as a not too far off senior soon to be in need of a safe/sturdy place to exercise... Such a facility has been talked and dreamed of on the Peninsula for decades. A group of coaches designed and proposed an all weather multi sport field back in the 1990's; the Soldotna Sports Center was in mind then as the ideal, central location. The condition of the athletic fields in the area has improved, but Alaska weather, especially during the transition months, leaves many, many athletes crowded into small gym spaces poorly adapted to outdoor sport use. Inadequate conditioning, shin splints, subpar skills and tactical training, and late night/early morning practices are unnecessary burdens on our student athletes. Upkeep of an all weather field also makes sense financially. This facility is long overdue and will be a much valued and highly utilized addition the Peninsula. Thank you for pursuing the effort. Best regards, Katie Tongue 1

19 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of Superintendent Dr. Steve Atwater, Superintendent of Schools 148 North Binkley Street Soldotna, Alaska Phone (907) Fax (907) November 17, 2013 Mark Dixson, City Manager City of Soldotna 177 North Birch St. Soldotna, AK Dear Mr. Dixson: On behalf of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) I am pleased to provide this letter of support for the development of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. I support the expansion of the Soldotna Sports Center because I am convinced that the planned improvements will benefit the students of my school district. The Kenai Peninsula offers world class outdoor recreation opportunities, but its indoor recreation is relatively limited to activity at local school gymnasiums. I am pleased that the proposed expansion to the Sports Center will increase indoor recreation for students from across the borough. In particular, will be the indoor soccer activity that is so important to many of KPBSD's students. Currently, numerous parents from the Kenai Peninsula drive their children to Anchorage during the winter months so that they can practice soccer at the sports dome. Eliminating this long drive, in often poor conditions, will be a relief for these families. KPBSD regularly uses the Sports Center for administrative meetings. The expansion of this centrally located meeting space will, thus, also be an asset to the district. As the state and the Kenai Peninsula Borough mature, I feel that it is important to support projects such as the proposed Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The increase in a community's infrastructure is important to our students' and residents' well-being. Sincerely, <)q- ~.J-_ Steve Atwater, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools ANCHOR POINT COOPER LANDING HOMER HOPE KACHEMAK SELO KENAI MOOSE PASS NANWALEK NIKISKI NIKOLAEVSK NINILCHIK PORT GRAHAM RAZDOLNA SELDOVIA SEWARD SOLDOTNA STERLING TUSTUMENA TYONEK VOZNESENKA

20 Heather Dukowitz From: Sent: To: Subject: Mark Dixson Wednesday, December 04, :16 PM Heather Dukowitz FW: Indoor field house supported! From: Susie Strausbaugh Sent: Wednesday, December 04, :58 AM To: Mark Dixson Subject: Indoor field house supported! Dear Mr. Dixson, I support this project immensely! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help this project be a success! I was born and raised on the Kenai Peninsula. As a teenager I had a hard time keeping myself busy and out of trouble during the winter time. I have friends that were not as fortunate as I and grew up on the wrong path. I strongly believe it was because our youth have nothing to do in the winter. Yes, there is skiing, snowmaching, and some winter activities. But these can t be done in 20 below weather and they cost money. I have 2 young children myself and I want them to grow up in a place that welcomes youth and encourages them to get active and keep busy all year round. There may be many reasons why this project is such a good idea for our community but I think the number one reason would be to help our youth be healthy both mind and body! Susie Strausbaugh

21 Heather Dukowitz From: Sent: To: Subject: Mark Dixson Tuesday, November 26, :44 AM Heather Dukowitz FW: Indoor facility From: Jimmy Love Sent: Monday, November 25, :41 PM To: Mark Dixson Subject: Indoor facility Mark, My name is Jimmy Love. I have been coaching soccer for about 15 years and have long said that our community needs an indoor facility. I am in full support of this proposal and willing to do whatever needs to be done to see that this project gets on track and completed. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. I have forwarded an to all my contacts to let them know about the proposal and supplied them with your . I have asked that if they are supportive of this project to contact you. I hope that you are getting some supportive s and letters from our local soccer community, as well as others. Thank you, Jimmy Love 1

22 Heather Dukowitz From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mark Dixson Monday, November 25, :32 PM Heather Dukowitz Andrew Carmichael FW: Support Letter For The Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Project -----Original Message----- From: Krista Sent: Monday, November 25, :31 PM To: Mark Dixson Subject: Support Letter For The Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Project Mr. Mark Dixson City of Soldotna Manager Dear Mr. Dixson: It is my pleasure write a letter in support of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Project. I have been working with the city of Soldotna's Sports and Recreational Departmant for 4 years at my husband Shawn and I started our nonprofit, the Tribe, and adopted the Karen Street Recreation Park, and the youth that use it. I'm also the founder and CEO of the local non profit, the Underground, that is an advocate and resource center for local unaccompanied on the Central Peninsula. The Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Project is something that has been desperatly needed for many years in our area. The youth I work with will finally have the opportunity to have a Youth Center in Soldotna, where they can spend their time on more healthy and productive activities. Our Tribe kids in particular will have the opportunity to excel at there skateboard/bmx/scooter skills as the Complex will be open to them in the winter season, which no other place on the Kenai Peninsula offers that opportunity. Our Underground kids currently do not have a safe place to go after school hours within the city limits of Soldotna. Having the Youth Center will give them that place. In conclusion, I fully support the efforts of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Project as they seek external funding for any programs that can help our youth will more activities and have a safe place to go will benefit our yourth, and the community at large. Since rely, Krista A. Schooley Founder & Co-CEO of the Tribe Founder & CEO of the Underground

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25 Introduced By: City Manager Date: September 25, 2013 Action: Adopted as Amended Vote: 5 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent CITY OF SOLDOTNA RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA' S FISCAL YEAR 2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS WHEREAS, the City of Soldotna Capital Improvement Plan includes projects for which the City will seek State and Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, the attached list identifies and estimates the cost of the projects to be submitted for funding requests; and WHEREAS, the funding requests are developed based on the approved 5 year Capital Improvement Plan, the City' s adopted comprehensive plan, prioritized needs, and public input; and WHEREAS, the City Manager is authorized to modify the funding requests as necessary based on new developments; and WHEREAS, any modifications to the funding requests shall be brought to Council for approval at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting; and WHEREAS, the list will be provided to the congressional delegation, the State legislative delegation, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, the administration recommends adoption of this list; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA, ALASKA: Section 1. That the attached City of Soldotna Capital Improvement Program Funding Requests For State Fiscal Year 2015 is adopted. Section 2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its ado ' on. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 3. Ne ers, yor A ST: Mic II ' M. er, CMC, City Clerk Ayes: Czarnezki, Hartman, Bagley, Eoff, Sprague 13RES069 Noes: None Absent: Daniels

26 of City Soldotna September 19, 2013 Capi[alLmprove»sent Plan LegislativePrlorities, FY2015 Priority Tit[e Funding Reyuest 1 Soldotna Sports Center Renovation & Expansion TBD Renovate and expand the sports center. This facility is a regional centerpiece for many different public functions and it supports a diverse mixture of important community events. 2 Soldotna Sports Center Roof 1, 200, 000 The Soldotna Sports Center roof is 27 years old, has multiple repair attempts, and has surpassed its useful life. The aging roof contributes to significant energy losses and the interior tinishes are sustaining water damage. 3 Centennial Water and Sewer Improvements 1, 40Q000 Extend water and sewer improvements down Centennial Park Road to provide services at the river-adjacent park. This project will enhance the sanitary conditions at the over-crowded facility and further pro[ ect the Kenai River from potential sewage contamination. 4 West Redoubt Sidewalk and Lighting 250,000 Development at the terminus of West Redoubt Streec has increased over the years and pedestrian facilities are now needed. Many children walk to adjacent schools; this projecc includcs sidewalks and illumination. 5 Construct Maintenance Shop 2, 000, 000 The City' s mechanical shop is in an aging and energy inefficient facility 5 miles from the equipment and administrative shop; this project will consolidate the maintenance efforts and inerease operational efficiency. 6 Iron Ranger Auto Pay Stations 45, 000 Install new auto pay stations throughout the city parks that require user fees 7 Sidewalk repair and construction 200, 000 Repair damaged sidewalks and construct new sidewalks, citywide. 8 Citywide Strcet and Otility Improvements 890, 000 This project will assist the Ciry widi repair, rehabilation, and construction of streets and utilities cirywide. 9 Swif'hvater Park Improvements 415, 000 New outhouses, fix subgrade, new wear course, and other street improvements. 10 River Parks signage program 35, 000 Install informational and educational signage in all of our river parks to help guide visitors to better use the river and prevent damage to the environment Coordinate with ADF& G for consistency.

27 City Manager Introduced By: Substitute Introduced: October 9, 2013 Action: Adopted Vote: 5 Yes, 0 No, t Absent CITY OF SOLDOTNA RESOLUTION SUBSTITUTE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SPORT CENTER MASTER PLAN CONCEPT FOR THE SPORTS COMPLEX FACILITY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY SOLDOTNA WHEREAS, the Sport Center Master Plan Concept contemplates renovation to the 30- year old facility and development of new spaces and amenities that will meet the needs of citizens of the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, residents and City officials have worked with Casey Planning and Design to assess the indoor recreational needs of the community and developed a conceptual plan to fulfill those needs; and WHEREAS, the residents of our community have had an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed conceptual plans; and WHEREAS, Casey Planning and Design prepared a Sport Center Master Plan Concept [ Plan] dated September 17, 2013, a copy of which is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Plan represents providing facilities for the major user groups identified during the review and comment period, without reference to availability of funds; and WHEREAS, once funding sources are identified and secured a final conceptual Plan will be developed for review by the City; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to approve the Plan in concept but place a maximum not to exceed construction cost of$ 17 million; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA, ALASKA: Section 1. The Sport Center Master Plan Concept prepared by Casey Planning & Design dated September 17, 2013, attached hereto, is hereby adopted accepted as the concept master plan for the sports center, with the limitation that any construction is not to exceed $ 17 million. Section 2. The administration is directed to identify and seek funding sources for construction of a facility. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 9TH DAY OF OCFOSER, 201, ATTEST: r'; : i ' l_. 4n : A NelsAnderson, Mayor l r Miche v M. S8n, CMC, City Clerk Ayes: Sprague, Hartman, Bagley, Daniels, Eoff 13RES067 Sub Noes: None Absent: Czarnezki