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City of Kenai

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Municipal government of Kenai, Alaska (Kenai Peninsula). Council meetings, commissions, planning hearings.

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Speaker B

“On April 2nd, the draft City of Kenai Parks and Rec Master Plan was presented to the Parks and Rec Commission for review and discussion. No changes or recommendations were provided by the commissions or members of the public in attendance.”

05/07/26 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting · May 8, 2026

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Irvin Carlson

“I know you mentioned that we were doing like a work study session. Do you have like a preferable like date range that you're looking at by any chance?”

05/07/26 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting · May 8, 2026

0:18

Irvin Carlson

“Regarding the work session, I was just inquiring if you were looking into preferable dates.”

05/07/26 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting · May 8, 2026

0:31

Speaker B

“Last night, City Council approved to do a work session before their next meeting to go through a similar presentation that you guys went up.”

05/07/26 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting · May 8, 2026

0:32

Chris Myrtle

“We talked about expanding and consolidating the Kenai Green Strip and the Memorial Ballpark into a community event space, moving the Little League fields, getting those moved over, and then taking that space along with Municipal Park to create it into a seasonal campground parking.”

05/20/2026 City Council Work Session · May 21, 2026

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Chris Myrtle

“this really lines out everything that's in the document and spells it out of what you're supposed to be doing, or the recommendation actions for 0 to 5 years, 5 to 10, and then 10 years beyond.”

05/20/2026 City Council Work Session · May 21, 2026

Monday, May 25, 2026Mon, May 25, 2026

Kenai unveils 20-year parks master plan with sports complex overhaul

The Kenai City Council heard a presentation Wednesday on the city's first comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan in over a decade, which proposes major upgrades to athletic complexes, trails, and waterfront access amid surging population growth and recreational demand.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews16h ago2 min read
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Cover image for article: Kenai unveils 20-year parks master plan with sports complex overhaul
Monday, May 25, 2026Mon, May 25, 2026

Kenai enacts subdivision, street design standards overhaul

The Kenai City Council voted Wednesday to adopt new subdivision and street design standards, completing a multi-year code overhaul that shifts technical engineering details into a separate manual that can be updated without council action.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews17h ago2 min read
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Cover image for article: Kenai enacts subdivision, street design standards overhaul
Monday, May 25, 2026Mon, May 25, 2026

Kenai completes streetlight assessment, eyes $1.9M federal grant

The Kenai City Council received a comprehensive streetlight assessment Wednesday detailing the city's current inventory and identifying opportunities for energy-efficiency upgrades through a $1.9 million federal grant.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews17h ago2 min read
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Cover image for article: Kenai completes streetlight assessment, eyes $1.9M federal grant
Saturday, May 16, 2026Sat, May 16, 2026

Alutiiq Air ends Kenai service; airport eyes Fox Air contract

Alutiiq Air notified the City of Kenai it is terminating scheduled service into Kenai Municipal Airport, the airport manager told the Kenai Airport Commission on Thursday, May 14, leaving Grant Aviation as the only scheduled carrier serving the airport.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read
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Cover image for article: Alutiiq Air ends Kenai service; airport eyes Fox Air contract
Thursday, May 14, 2026Thu, May 14, 2026

Kenai garden tour set for Aug. 11, focus on Leif Hansen Park

The Kenai Beautification Commission scheduled its annual summer garden tour for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM, focusing on Leif Hansen Park and visitor center plantings.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min read
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Cover image for article: Kenai garden tour set for Aug. 11, focus on Leif Hansen Park
Saturday, May 9, 2026Sat, May 9, 2026

Kenai Parks Commission approves master plan, sends to City Council

The Kenai Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved forwarding the city's Parks and Recreation Master Plan to the Kenai City Council on Thursday, moving the multi-year planning document one step closer to final adoption.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2w ago2 min read
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Cover image for article: Kenai Parks Commission approves master plan, sends to City Council
Friday, May 8, 2026Fri, May 8, 2026

Kenai approves $30K more for gas storage lease consulting

The Kenai City Council voted Wednesday to double the budget for a consultant managing the lease of city land used for natural gas storage, raising the contract by $30,000 to $60,000 amid uncertainty over future renewals and FAA compliance.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2w ago2 min read
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Cover image for article: Kenai approves $30K more for gas storage lease consulting
Saturday, May 16, 2026Sat, May 16, 2026

Kenai airport main runway closed May 14 through September; pilots use temporary runway

Kenai Municipal Airport's main runway closed at 11 p.m. Thursday, May 14, for a three-month rehabilitation project, shifting operations to a temporary runway through late September with initial restrictions on instrument approaches.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min read
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Cover image for article: Kenai airport main runway closed May 14 through September; pilots use temporary runway