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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-21 Council Minutes1 ITEM A: AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JULY 21, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt : www.ci.kenai.ak.us CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. Morris L. Porter -- Snug Harbor Cannery Equipment 2. Ross Baxter -- Frisby Golf at East End Trails ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 2054-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,420 for a State of Alaska Highway Safety Grant for Equipment. 2. Ordinance No. 2055-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $56,105 to Replace the Police Records Management System. 3. REMOVAL OF PROTEST -- Alaskalanes, Inc. TTFM V.- MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of July 7, 2004. \ ITEM H• I i. 2. ITEM I• OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Lawton Acres/Preliminary Plat Discussion -- Airport Lots 5 8. 6, Block 1, FBO Subdivision/ Development of Lots. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 2056-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $51,491 in the General Fund for a Juvenile Justice Grant From the State of Alaska to be Passed Through to the Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula. 4. *Ordinance No. 2057-2004 -- Dedicating Certain City -Owned Foreclosed Lands for a Public Purpose and Authorizing the Sale of Lands Not Needed for a Public Purpose. 5. *Ordinance No. 2058-2004 -- Amending a Portion of the City's Minor Offense Fine Schedule in KMC 13.10.015 to Match the State of Alaska's Bail Schedule. 6. Approval -- Municipal Advisory Group, Resolution No. 2004-02. 7. Approval -- Consent to Assignment of Lease/Lot 3, Block 5, GAA -- Geneva E. Stasek. 8. Approval -- Formation of Library Commission Subcommittee. ITEM J: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c . Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM L: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM M: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (live minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM N. ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JULY 21, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt vwwv.ci.kenai.ak.u.s MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-1, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. RnT.T. r_AT.T. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Pat Porter Blaine Gailman Rick Ross John J. Williams, Mayor James C. Bookey, III Absent was: Linda Swarner and Joe Moore. A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: REMOVE: B-1, Morris L. Porter -- Due to illness, he has rescheduled for August 18. SUBSTITUTE: I-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 -- Addition of purchase order to Kachemak Electric for $7,294.04. SUBSTITUTE: I-6, Municipal Advisory Group, Resolution 2004-02 (second page was missing in the packet) ADD TO: J-6, Planning & Zoning Commission -- Application for appointment consideration from Jeff Twait. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no obj ections. SO ORDERED. A-4. CONSENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2004 PAGE 2 Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B-1. Morris L. Porter -- Snug Harbor Cannery Equipment Porter was unable to attend the meeting and rescheduled for the August 18 meeting. B-2. Ross Baxter -- Frisby Golf at East End Trails Baxter updated council with the progress he was making, through efforts of the Parks & Recreation Commission and Administration, to develop a "frisby golf' course at East End Trails. He noted, he has received some donations to cover the cost of some of the baskets and he was continuing with the effort. Baxter added, it was his intention to organize tournaments to introduce the game to the area; the course will be able to be used all -year around; he will offer clinics for schools; there will BE opportunities for fundraising; a sign at the beginning of the course will indicate the rules of the game and include a message board; he believes the course will offer positive things for families; and, he is working with administration to develop a maintenance agreement It was reported the Parks & Recreation Commission had discussed the project with Baxter and have recommended it go forward. Council requested to have the issue brought forward for approval at the August 4, 2004 council meeting. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None. ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS -- None. ITEM E: REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Michelle Glass, Director, Kenai Convention & Visitors Center -- Glass gave an update of activities at the Center, including: • The Board continues to work on the incorporation of the Kenai Museum Association as a 501(3)(c). She requested a city representative attend their next meeting when the by-laws are signed. • She enjoyed participating in the Kenai River Classic event. • She has been working with Bob Frates, Parks & Recreation Director, in enhancing the Center grounds with flower beds, etc. 1 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 212 2004 PAGE 3 • They have secured Clifford Tours to bring to Kenai four tour groups from Homer. • Sasha Lindgren will be working with them to bring in more historical materials. • They have launched a new fishing website: sportfishingkenai.com • Their next board meeting will beheld August 9. ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS F-1, Ordinance No. 2054-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,420 for a State of Alaska Highway Safety Grant for Equipment. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2054-2004 and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Porter Yes Gilman Yes Ross Yes Williams Yes Bookey Yes Swarner Absent Moore Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. F-2. Ordinance No. 2055-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $56,105 to Replace the Police Records Management System. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2055-2004 and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Chief Kopp reported Stillman would install the software and offer training for its use. A conversation was held relating to leasing of servers instead of purchase. It was noted, the Police Department investigated that option and learned it would be more expensive. VOTE: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2004 PAGE 4 Porter Yes Gilman Yes Ross Yes Williams Yes Bookey Yes Swarner Absent Moore Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. F-3. REMOVAL OF PROTEST -- Alaskalanes, Inc. Clerk Freas reported the council protested the renewal of the Alaskalanes, Inc. liquor license due to amounts owed to the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the City of Kenai. She noted, Alaskalanes, Inc. was now current and she requested council remove the protest. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to remove the protest of Alaskalanes, Inc. and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ** Finance Director Semmens noted a typographical error on Item F-1, Ordinance No. 2054-2004. He reported, the ordinance indicated funds were to be transferred from the Council on Aging and explained, the funds would be transferred from the General Fund. Council noted the change and requested the ordinance be corrected. ITEM G: MINUTES G-1. Regular Meeting of July 7, 2004 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS H-1. Discussion -- Lawton Acres/Preliminary Plat Williams noted he received notice from the Kiel's they remain very interested in proceeding to public hearing on the issue. He reported, he advised them of the discussion to take place at this meeting. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DULY 212 2004 PAGE 5 Porter stated her desire to delay the discussion until the August 4 meeting when there would be a full council and the interested parties could be present. Williams noted, the council was addressing the issue as the property owners; he suggested when the issue is forwarded to the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Commission be requested to hold two full public hearings (once a month) in order to get lots of discussion and have time to consider the issue. Williams stated he would not object to the council discussing at this meeting whether to forward the issue to the Commission. Ross stated his desire to have the full council in attendance to make any decisions on the issue. Williams asked if council would like any additional information for review prior to discussions being held. Discussion followed regarding the zoning of the property. Gilman stated his concern the zoning should not allow heavy commercial, i.e. car lots, etc. due to the close proximity to the residential area. He added, he did not believe he would support a 'commercial' zone because of the types of businesses that would be allowed. Williams suggested the property could be zoned general commercial, but council could adjust the allowable businesses and make the zone more restrictive for that area. City Attorney Graves explained covenants could be included on the deed to restrict certain commercial uses on the property. He added, council could develop another type of zone, which would require the Commission's consideration. Gina Kiel -- Stated she and her husband were still interested in developing a lot in the Lawton Acres area if it is rezoned to commercial. After hearing council's concerns with uses allowed in a general commercial zone, she stated they would want strict covenants on the properties since they live in the area as well. She noted, the business they want to develop there would be an asset to the area and felt it a good idea to postpone action until a full council was present. Discussion followed regarding development of covenants, etc. Graves explained the covenants would not be written until the sale of the property would go through, however, administration could present suggested covenants. Williams suggested council should advise the Commission as to the intentions of what would be done with the property and council agreed. It was also suggested a prospective purchaser of property should have the information to know what would be an allowed use. A discussion of whether it would be better to have restrictions/covenants on the deed or form a more restrictive zone for the property continued. Graves was requested to prepare a summary of the options for council review for the August 4 meeting when the issue would be returned for council's consideration. BREAK TAKEN: 8:10 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:18 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DULY 21, 2004 PAGE 6 H-2. Discussion -- Airport Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, FBO Subdivision/ Development of Lots. Williams referred to information included in the packet and noted, council had been asked if they want to proceed with the leasing of Airport Lots 5 & 6, FBO Subdivision or to wait for the appraisal, which would delay the project to spring. Discussion followed which included the following comments: • Gilman stated he did not feel comfortable with going forward without the appraisal being completed first as it was doubtful the project would start before spring. • Ross stated he felt the property should be prepared for development whether for this project or not and stated he wanted to move forward with the improvements to the property. He also noted, it is prime land and in a great location; no one will want it in its current condition; and, the appraisal would reflect the improvements. • Bookey stated he received a call from Council Member Moore who asked him to relay his thought the project should be delayed until the appraisal is received. • Bookey stated he personally was very nervous about the project and was not convinced funds would be received for the costs of development in a timely manner. He added, because the property would be developed for one specific project, he wanted to wait for the appraisal. • Although the property could be subdivided into four or five lots, historically, airport property had been sold as raw land. • Graves reported the issue of the distinct possibility the city would not recover the costs of improving the property was discussed by administration as well as whether the FAA would identify the city improvements to the property as a subsidy to an air carrier (which is illegal) . He added, he believed if the lots are developed as an overall program to improve the airport and then lease the property to any business, it probably would not be thought of as an illegal subsidy. Graves stated he would like the airport land study contractor to research the issue and added, administration would like to wait until the appraisal is received. • Gilman asked if an answer had been received from FAA whether the city could use Airport Land Fund principal for improvements and Graves answered they had not yet responded to his inquiry. He noted, the airport land study contractors are familiar with the question and will be working on the issue as a priority. • Gilman stated, he agreed with Ross to develop the property; would like to use the Airport Trust Fund for the cost of the development; but because of the question of illegal subsidy, he felt the issue should be postponed. • Williams stated he agreed, subsidizing through this method probably would not be proper; he suggested the property be appraised based on its present condition; appraised as if it were in usable condition according to the user's conception; and, the value of the property, less the cost of extraction of the materials. He noted, the city did not prevent the materials from being placed on the property and KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DULY 21, 2004 PAGE 7 it would be partially the city's responsibility to prepare the property for development. He suggested the cost differential on the appraisal of the property and the cost to prepare on the property might be closer to a six percent return over time. • Airport Manager Cronkhite noted, her original proposal was to use airport personnel and equipment to remove the materials placed on the property as well as placing sand in the existing swale to bring the property to the city's perception of what it would have been if it had been stripped. • Snow reported, the appraisal had been ordered to give two values -- developed and undeveloped. No conversation had been held with the appraiser. • Williams stated he was uncomfortable going forward with the development of the property without the appraisal. • Ross stated, he understood the $150,000 would cover the costs to restore the property back to the condition similar to the neighboring lots and taking care of some drainage issues. From what he was understanding from the conversation, the city would be bringing in materials to enhance the property more than the surrounding lots. Snow confirmed that was so. Ross stated he agreed, the appraisal should be received first. • Snow stated, the $150,000 amount came about as a result of a meeting between Public Works Manager La Shot and Mr. Spizak and those were the terms agreed to by Spizak. La Shot stated, they were under the assumption, the work would bring the lot to a gravel grade with drainage to Willow Street. Spizak agreed that was what the city should do. • Cronkhite explained, when the issue was first discussed the initial proposal was the airport would do the work in-house and make it a bit more desirable, which was not desirable to Spizak as he wanted the property brought 'up to grade' and was defined further with his discussions with La Shot. She continued, Spizak was told at the time, it would cost much more for the city to do the work than for him and he stated he understood that, but it was better for him to pay for the work over time. Cronkhite stated, initially, administration believed the cost of the work could be recovered through the appraisal process. She added, the city offered to remove the dirt and bring in sand, doing it in-house; the appraisal is for bringing the lot up to build grade; and, the consultant discussed with administration other ideas in order to recover the costs, which would require some ordinance changes. • Williams suggested a side note be included that Spizak would pay the costs within a certain amount of time, however it was not known whether that would be agreeable with the FAA, and whether the city would want to do that as well. • Snow stated Spizak had not committed to the lease to date and he does not know the value of the property either. She added, it would be helpful to Spizak to have the appraisal to know what kind of lease into which he would be entering. Consensus of council was to hold the issue until the appraisal is received. ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DULY 21, 2004 PAGE 8 I-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. I-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500, the substitute list, and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. I-3. Ordinance No. 2056-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $51,491 in the General Fund for a Juvenile Justice l Grant From the State of Alaska to be Passed Through to the Boys & Girls I Club of the Kenai Peninsula. Introduced by consent agenda. I-4. Ordinance No. 2057-2004 -- Dedicating Certain City -Owned Foreclosed Lands for a Public Purpose and Authorizing the Sale of Lands Not Needed for a Public Purpose. Introduced by consent agenda. I-5. Ordinance No. 2058-2004 -- Amending a Portion of the City's Minor Offense Fine Schedule in KMC 13.10.015 to Match the State of Alaska's Bail Schedule. Introduced by consent agenda. I-6. Approval -- Municipal Advisory Group, Resolution No. 2004-02. Ross explained this would probably be the last resolution the Municipal Advisory Group (MAG) would have before council on giving the State guidance on taxable issues. He noted the recommendations included in the resolution which was included in the packet. Ross reported MAG would continue to work on PILT issues, setting the value on the pipeline, how the values will be indexed, etc. Ross stated he believed the actual exposure of the City of Kenai is the least of all the other municipalities, but he felt it a benefit for the City to be at the table and supported the resolution. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DULY 212 2004 PAGE 9 MOTION: Council Member Gilman MOVED for adoption of the Municipal Advisory Group Resolution No. 2004-02 and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, I-?. Approval -- Consent to Assignment of Lease/Lot 3, Block 5, GAA -- Geneva E. Stasek. MOTION: Council Member Porter MOVED to approve the Consent to Assignment of Lease/Lot 3, Block 5, GAA -- Geneva E. Stasek. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, Approval -- Formation of Library Commission Subcommittee. 1 Referring to the information included in the packet, Porter asked if the subcommittee l would be discussing the type/ amount of space needed at the Community Library to house the law library, whether there is room for it in the current library facility and if not, suggest the State fund an expansion. Gilman stated, if the law library would be moved to the Community Library, it could not happen without an expansion. The subcommittee would be exploring those issues. MOTION: Council Member Gilman MOVED for the formation of the Library Commission Subcommittee and Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM J: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS J-1. Council on Aging -- No report. J-2. Airport Commission -- Airport Manager Cronkhite noted the July meeting was cancelled. J-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Bookey reported a meeting was held July 12 at which a report was received relating to R&J Seafoods. Public Works Manager Kornelis also updated council relating to the efforts to trade lands with the Conservation Fund, noting they were continuing discussions with the representatives of the Fund; ramps are being designed; and, application is being made for Corps permits for early spring construction. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 212 2004 PAGE 10 J-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Gilman reported a meeting was held on July 6. He noted, tickets are now available for the Friends of the Library October fundraiser. J-5. Parks . & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Ross reported a meeting was held July 1 and the meeting summary was included in the packet. J-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Bookey reported a meeting was held on July 14 and the meeting minutes were included in the packet. He reviewed actions taken. A brief discussion took place relating to manufactured homes. Public Works Manager La Shot reported the Building Inspector was investigating the definition, what is available, etc. Williams referred to an application submitted by Jeff Twait for placement on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Council had no objections to the appointment. J-?. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees J-?a. Beautification Committee -- Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported the meeting summary of the July 13 meeting was included in the packet. A brief discussion took place relating to drilling sand point wells at the various parks to use for watering purposes only, i.e. cemetery, Memorial Park, Erik Hansen Park, green strip, etc. Concern was noted there may not be enough water and there could be groundwater issues. It was suggested DEC be contacted for advice and, that if wells are not feasible, consideration should be given to placement of sprinkler systems in the parks, perhaps once a year. J-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- It was noted, plans were proceeding for the summer session being held in Kenai. J-7c. Arctic Winter Games -- Parks 8v Recreation Director Frates reported he attended the last meeting for Council Member Moore. He noted, the cities had received draft agreements (with the Borough) for review. The agreement will come before council for review in the near future. J-?d. Stranded Gas Committee -- Council Member Ross reported he would be attending a meeting on July 22 in Anchorage. ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Williams reported the 1 following: �l KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING j JULY 21, 2004 PAGE 11 • Referring to the list of foreclosed properties, he suggested the city should condemn all of the properties along the bluff for city interests of the evolving estuary. • Reminded all to attend the dedication of the Kenai Police Department in memory of Officer John P. Watson. • He received a call of concern the road leading to the Sean Andersen project will not be built/paved this year. A brief discussion followed and Snow reported the city had requested a letter of intent from Andersen that the road will be completed by September. Andersen has agreed to present a letter of intent to the city. • Suggested beach parking should be available for residents who are not participating in the dip net fishery. Snow noted, there a policy was currently in effect to allow residents to park at no charge. Frates stated the shack attendants have been making that information very clear. Bookey stated he had received calls of concern and added, the public may need to be educated on these issues. • Asked Attorney Graves for an update on the Katmai Motel property and Graves stated the sale was scheduled for July 29 and stated he would attend and report back to council. • Noted Casey Reynolds, who is a city representative on the Economic Development District Board, would need to be replaced due to his change in VISTA placement. Williams stated he would make a new appointment at the August 4 pp � meeting and requested council to forward names of those they are aware of who may be interested in the appointment. ITEM L: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager -- Snow reported the following: • The Department Head reports were included in the packet, including an Investment Report from Finance Director Semmens. • She had been approached by one of the local soccer associations who are interested in developing a formal agreement for their use of the they are currently using on the Millennium Square property. She added, they would like to expand the amount of useable fields until the property is needed for another project. Snow stated the association is just beginning their research and she would like them to bring their request to council, that she prepare a Memorandum of Agreement, or prepare a Special Use Permit for their use of the property. She requested comments and/or suggestions from Council. Bookey stated he did not object to their using the property but wants no misunderstandings no guarantee for continued use of the field would be given. Porter stated she believed the city should take the lead in gathering the local soccer clubs together to discuss development of the Section 36 property into soccer fields. Gilman noted, the soccer program is very popular and felt development of fields for tournament use would be a great income generator for the community. � KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DULY 21, 2004 PAGE 12 L-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported residents of the Woodland Subdivision had requested he speak at a meeting about junk cars. L-3. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas referred to the draft Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions which was included in the packet. She noted additional paragraphs were included relating to member reappointments and formation of subcommittees. She noted, the document would be returned to council at their next meeting for approval. ITEM M: DISCUSSION M-1. Citizens -- None. M-2. Council Bookey -- Reported he received a call from Rusty Huff relating to the pavement in the Dolchok Subdivision. He stated his concern no work had been done on the driveway access which was discussed during the final assessment hearing. Bookey stated he looked at the property and asked if efforts were to be made in redirecting and reconstructing the driveway to reduce the flow of runoff water to the yard. Snow stated she would research the issue and report back at the August 4 meeting. Porter -- Noted the following items: • Reported she had a call regarding a trespass issue at the Kenai RV Park. She noted the trespass sign was too high to read. • Reported she had a citizen ask if lids could be placed on the garbage cans on the bluff to the left of the Senior Center. • Asked what action had been taken related to the pond along Marathon Road. Snow reported the University had published notices for several weeks to inform the public use of the pond was a trespass issue and requested the Police Department patrol the area to assist. Gilman -- No comments. Ross -- Reported he would not be able to attend the July 22 dedication of the Police Department Building. He noted it would be 19 years to the date when Officer Watson was hired. He complimented the Police Department's efforts in acquiring the dedication plaque and arranging the dedication. Ross stated he regretted he would not be able to attend. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2004 PAGE 13 The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:35 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk ,.r 1 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 212 2004 Partial Verbatim L-1. City Manager Snow: Thank you Mr. Mayor. I just have one other thing to add to all of the department reports. I did want to call your attention to a special report, investment report from the finance director is also in your packet along with his regular report. But I have been approached by, I wanted to let you know formally, that I have been approached by the a, one of the soccer associations here in Kenai and they are interested in the idea, as you know, they are located now and they're having soccer games on a portion of Millennium Square. We don't have a formal agreement with them right now for that, for use of that space, we just said, sure, you know, and we talked about it, and they're down there using that space. They would like to expand the number of usable fields on a temporary basis until something else happens on that spot, which we all know is anticipated in the future. And, they're just in the idea stage right now. They are working on getting support for the idea for the idea from some non-profit organizations and also from the business sector. If they can put this all together, I think it would be a good idea if they came and gave a talk to council about what they had in mind and/or we can provide, if they get to that point, we can provide some kind of a draft memorandum of agreement to you for your review and/or a special use permit for the property or something like that. And, so I'm just interested in any comments you might have or suggestions and I've gotten some emails from folks about how they feel about that and what should be included in that. Williams: Okay, first Jim ... thank you. Bookey: You know, I don't have a problem with going that direction except that I want it very plan and very precise that it's not a guarantee of any type or any length that whenever we see fit or that a future council see directions and fitness to move into another form of operation over there, because I think we all believe that sooner or later it's going to be developed into something of significance, that you know, they, they will have to go. I mean it's just that ... you know, I mean, for the interim, I think it's a great use and great direction and idea, but nothing that I want to see down there that puts us into a long-term (inaudible/ another voice over Bookey's voice) . Williams: Councilwoman Porter. Porter: Basically, what I would like to see happen, I don't have a problem with that either, but I also think we need to move in the direction of where our soccer fields are planned for in the future and I think the city needs to take the lead in getting a soccer organizations/clubs together, whatever they call themselves, together to actually ask them to help us develop that property out on Section 36 that we have tremendous plan for that I would like to see happen. Williams: Okay, takes water. Gilman: It just... these soccer programs are just growing so large, I mean, the Boys & Girls Club has in excess of 800 children playing soccer right now and the competitive soccer program has over 200 children playing soccer right now. So that means there's over 1,000 people, kids, that are playing soccer. I agree with Councilman Porter, Councilwoman Porter, excuse me, that we need to plan for soccer fields in the future because these tournaments in Anchorage and Fairbanks, they turn out to be great generators for the local businesses and things. I mean, you're looking at over, at one of these tournaments, over almost 1,000 children with three or four parents coming into these areas to watch their kids play soccer for a two to three day period. It's, you know, it's good for kids and it's also would be good for business and it's, you know, we need to be considering that in their long-term planning. Williams: Very good. All right thank you. Anything else? Snow: No, unless there are questions about any of their reports or anything. End of verbatim. Partial verbatim prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk 8/27/04