Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09-15 Council MinutesITEM A: AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 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. Steve Franklin/Mike Pannone, Medallion Foundation -- Flight Simulator/Airport Terminal 2. David Dickerson -- Encroachment Permit Case #BA-04-1 (Inlet Woods Subdivision). 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. 2063-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $500 in the General Fund for a Grant for Police Training Equipment. 2. Ordinance No. 2064-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $368,945 for Airport Grants. 3. Resolution No. 2004-49 -- Awarding the bid to Alaska Roadbuilders, Inc. for Miscellaneous Paving - 2004 for the Total Amount of $49,920.00 Which Includes the Basic Bid Plus Additive Alternates 1-4. 4. Resolution No. 2004-50 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY05 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying That This Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet. 5. Resolution No. 2004-51 -- Transferring $45,800 in the Wellhouse 4 Capital Project Fund for Engineering Services. 6. Resolution No. 2004-52 -- Awarding the Bid to DR Ice for Ice Maintenance 8v Refrigeration Technician Services - 2004 for the Total Amount of $59,400. 7. Resolution No. 2004-53 -- Transferring $8, 100 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for Paving. 8. Resolution No. 2004-54 -- Transferring $5,346.88 in the General Fund for Paying Property Tax. 9. Resolution No. 2004-55 -- Supporting the Municipal Advisory Group Resolution No. 2004-03, Advising the State of Alaska to Reinforce the Requirements of the Stranded Gas Development Act to Make Natural Gas Available to Meet In -State Demand. ITEM G: MINUTES I 1. *Regular Meeting of September 1, 2004. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 2065-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund for Fuel at the Dock Facility. 4. *Ordinance No. 2066-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $40,000 in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund to Purchase Land for Wellhou se 4. 5. *Ordinance No. 2067-2004 -- Amending KMC 6.10.010 by Adding Subsection (d) that Requires a Copy of a Nominating Petition be Filed with the City Clerk, with the Candidate's Name, Address and Office Sought, Before the Petition is Circulated for Signatures. 6. Approval -- October 5, 2004 Election Board Workers 7. Approval -- Assignment of Leases & Special Use Permit -- Yukon Fuel Company to Crowley Marine Services, Inc., a. Lot 3A 1, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition #2 b. Lot 4, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition #2 C. Portion of Airport Apron (35,000 sq. ft.). 8. Approval -- Temporary Loan of Chisik Island Cannery Equipment to Kenai Landing for Display. 9. Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery Report. 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 (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt : wwwcr.cl.kenai.ak.us MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING MTNTTTT.c ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 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, ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were James C. Booke , III Linda Swarner Joe Moore Pat Porter Blaine Gilman John J. Williams, Mayor Absent was: Rick Ross A-3., AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD AS: B-3, Ian Reid, Eagle Eye Helicopter -- Photograph SUBSTITUTE: F-6, Resolution No. 2004-52 -- Correcting bidder total in body of the resolution. SUBSTITUTE: I-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 and R. Cronkhite memorandum of explanation -- Addition of purchase orders to DOWL Engineers and Peninsula Asphalt Paving. Increases to purchase order to Peninsula Construction and Tri-City Construction. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4, CONSENT AGENDA There were no changes to the consent agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 2 MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B-1, Steve Franklin/Mike Pannone, Medallion Foundation -- Flight Simulator/Airport Terminal Mike Pannone -- Gave a brief history of the formation of the Foundation, noting it is funded through federal grants, they initially offered simulator training for 55 carriers; and, they have now expanding into general aviation. He also noted, they have provided simulators at Ketchikan, Juneau, King Salmon, Anchorage, Nome, Barrow and are in the planning stages of placing one at Dillingham as well as Kenai. Pannone reported a warm, secure, easily accessible space (approximately 100 sq. ft. ) would be needed to house the simulator; to use the equipment, one must be a member of their organization (application is available on their website) and make a commitment to their level of safety risk management and proficiency program; scheduling for use of the equipment is done on-line; and, the placement of the equipment at the Kenai Airport would be an asset to the community. It was noted administration received quotes for constructing the cubicle at the airport and the purchase order was included on the list of purchase orders exceeding $2,500. MOTION: Council Member Porter MOVED to move forward with the Medallion Foundation's placement of a flight simulator and provide a facility for it within the Kenai Airport and Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. Bookey asked how long the Foundation anticipated the equipment being kept at the Airport and Pannone stated, if it is used as they anticipated, they did not see a limitation of its being located there. He added, the Foundation had been funded through 2007 as an organization and the FAA has been very happy with their program. The Foundation has been asked to expand their program into western Canada and the Lower 48. Airport Manager Cronkhite noted, because the rental of the area would be below fair market value, FAA may require their approval before a special use permit may be KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 3 issued. The Foundation will provide the lock for the enclosure which will be within the security camera sight. VOTE: Council Member Moore requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. B-2. David Dickerson -- Encroachment Permit Case #BA-04-1 (Inlet Woods Subdivision) . David Dickerson -- Dickerson read into the record his letter (included in the packet) explaining his concern there were no verifiable facts to justify the approval of an appeal for an encroachment permit for Tracy Jones for an out building on property in the Inlet Woods Subdivision even though city staff recommended the permit be denied and the Planning 8, Zoning Commission denied the permit. The letter also asked "...why the person responsible for building without a permit and encroaching into the setbacks receives approval and the action by the Board of Adjustment arbitrarily devalues our land." A brief discussion followed in which Dickerson noted he submitted two letters which were included in the appeal packet; he received a copy of the Findings of Fact from the Board of Adjustment hearing; and received instructions for filing an appeal. Council Member Gilman stated it was not appropriate to comment on the decision, the citizen has a right to appeal to the Superior Court, and the Board of Adjustment could not reverse the decision at this point. He also stated he was uncomfortable in discussing the matter as it could expose the city to a potential lawsuit and if it was going to be discussed, he felt it should be done in an executive session. Mayor Williams stated, there would not be an executive session and council could not do anything further with the issue. Swarner suggested administration put guidelines in place relating to appeals. B-3. Ian Reid, Eagle Eye Helicopter -- Photograph Reid brought with him, at the Mayor's request, a six foot photograph of the returning fishing fleet at the mouth of the Kenai River, with dip net fishers along the beach. Williams suggested the city purchase the photograph and place it at the Library and airport Terminal. MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 4 Council Member Gilman MOVED to purchase the photograph and take the funds from the Legislative account. Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion with Council Member Swarner requesting UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim White, 1509 Toyon Way, Kenai -- White noted his home is situated along the bluff and reported there had been more camping on the beach during the dip net fishing season this year. He stated his concerns of smoky camp fires (some very close to the beach grass); loud car radios of vehicles parked on the beach; drunken individuals using foul -language; and, the beach grass being used as a public toilet. He also noted, a really good job was done during the season in removing litter, 'no open fire' signs placed along the beach, etc. White added, he understands the beach is for everyone's use, but believes the negative concerns will get worse as the fishery becomes more popular. A brief discussion followed in which it was suggested residents come to a meeting to express their concerns; the camp fire issue had been addressed in the report included . p in the packet; and, the City will probably have to consider additional regulations. ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS Assembly Member Betty Glick -- Glick reviewed discussions and actions taken by the Borough Assembly at their September 7 meeting. She noted, the next meeting would be held in Homer and the Borough would be holding a surplus sale on September 25. ITEM E: REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau -- Council Member Porter reported the KCVB had hired a new executive director. Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- President Tim Navarre reported Janie Odgers was hired as the new executive director; a teleconference had recently been held with local businesses and representatives from Federal Express, but efforts were ongoing on the matter; the wine and beer auction would be held October 23; and, he and Bill Popp would be traveling to Washington, DC to meet with the congressional delegation regarding funding requests for the Arctic Winter Games. BREAK TAKEN: 8:24 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:36 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 5 ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS F-1. Ordinance No. 2063-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $500 in the General Find for a Grant for Police Training Equipment. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2063-2004 and Council member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Bookey Yes Swarner Yes Moore Yes Porter Yes Gilman Yes Ross Absent Williams Yes / MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. F-2. Ordinance No. 2064-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $368,945 for Airport Grants. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2064-2004 and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Yes Swarner Yes Moore Yes -Bookey Porter Yes Gilman Yes Ross Absent Williams Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. F-3, Resolution No. 2004-49 -- Awarding the bid to Alaska Roadbuilders, Inc. for Miscellaneous Paving - 2004 for the Total Amount of $49,920.00 Which Includes the Basic Bid Plus Additive Alternates 1-4. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 6 MOTION: Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-49 and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Council Member Swarner asked when the work would begin and Public Works Manager Kornelis stated, the areas had been prepared and, with approval of the resolution, paving would begin in the morning. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, F-4, Resolution No. 2004-50 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY05 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying That This Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet. 1 MOTION: Council Member porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-50 and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council comments. Finance Director Semmens gave a brief history of the allocation method and added, it had been used for a number of years. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. F-5, Resolution No. 2004-51 -- Transferring $45,800 in the Wellhouse 4 Capital Project Fund for Engineering Services. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-51 and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public comments. Council Member Gilman asked why the work was being sole sourced and not bid. Kornelis reported Nelson 8. Associates were designing the wellhouse, inspection, and preparing the permit, which would be a savings to the city. VOTE: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 7 There were no objections. SO ORDERED, F-6. Resolution No. 2004-52 -- Awarding the Bid to DR Ice for Ice Maintenance 8, Refrigeration Technician Services - 2004 for the Total Amount of $59,400. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-52, Substitute and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, F-7, Resolution No. 2004-53 -- Transferring $8, 100 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for Paving. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-53 and Council Member Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. F-8, Resolution No. 2004-54 -- Transferring $5,346.88 in the General Fund for Paying Property Tax. MOTION: Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-54 and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. -/ VOTE: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 8 There were no objections. SO ORDERED, F-9, Resolution No. 2004-55 -- Supporting the Municipal Advisory Group Resolution No. 2004-03, Advising the State of Alaska to Reinforce the Requirements of the Stranded Gas Development Act to Make Natural Gas Available to Meet In -State Demand. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2004-55 and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM G: MINUTES G-1. Regular Meeting of September 1, 2004 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS -- None. ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS I-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. It was noted, upon payment of the interest and principal for the 1993 bond listed on the bills, the city would be debt free. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. I-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 '` MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 9 Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of the Substitute Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED I-3. Ordinance No. 2065-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund for Fuel at the Dock Facility. Introduced by consent agenda. I-4. Ordinance No. 2066-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $40,000 in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund to Purchase Land for Wellhouse 4. Introduced by consent agenda. I-5. Ordinance No. 2067-2004 -- Amending KMC 6.10.010 by Adding Subsection (d) that Requires a Copy of a Nominating Petition be Filed with the City Clerk, with the Candidate's Name, Address and Office Sought, Before the Petition is Circulated for Signatures. Introduced by consent agenda. I-6. Approval -- October 5, 2004 Election Board Workers MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED to appoint the persons listed and included in the packet at Item I-6, for Precincts 1, 2, and 3 for the October 5, 2004 City of Kenai election as suggested by the City Clerk. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, I-7. Approval -- Assignment of Leases & Special Use Permit -- Yukon Fuel Company to Crowley Marine Services, Inc. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 10 City Attorney Graves reported Crowley Marine Services, Inc. was purchasing Yukon Fuel Company and part of the purchase included the assignment of leases, etc. and administration recommended their approval. I -?a. Lot 3A1, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition #2 I-7b. Lot 4, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition #2 I-?c. Portion of Airport Apron (35,000 sq. ft.). MOTION: Council Member Porter MOVED for approval of the Assignment of Leases & Special Use Permit from Yukon Fuel Company to Crowley Marine Services, Inc. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, I-8. Approval -- Temporary Loan of Chisik Island Cannery Equipment to Kenai Landing for Display. A lengthy discussion took place and comments included: • A letter, as requested by council at their September 1 meeting, was not written to the Porter family. However, City Manager Snow telephoned and discussed the issue with Mr. Porter and indicated council's wish for the cannery equipment to remain in the city for display and not taken back to Chisik Island. • Dan Van Zee, a Kenai Landing representative, was shown the equipment. • It was suggested a letter from the Brindle family, the original owners of the equipment, be acquired stating their choice of the two options (for the equipment to stay in Kenai or be on loan to the Porter's and displayed at the Snug Harbor Cannery). • The city received acquisition of the equipment approximately six years ago and it was the original intent of Williams to display the equipment in Kenai; possibly on a site behind the Fine Arts Center. • Concern was stated, if the equipment is loaned to the Porters and taken back to Chisik Island, it would never be returned to the city. • Concern was also noted, council changing their decision from the last meeting gives an inconsistent message to administration. • More people will be able to view the equipment if it is displayed in Kenai. • Reference was made to the information received from Kenai Landing (included in the packet) stating, if council approves the loan of equipment to be KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEM BER 15, 2004 PAGE 11 displayed at Kenai Landing, they will identify from where the equipment came; the equipment would be on loan for one year with the ability to extend the loan; and, the equipment would be displayed immediately. • The display could be enhanced with pictures from the Porters. Dan Van Zee, Kenai Landing Representative -- Van Zee stated space had been designated at Kenai Landing for placement of the equipment; they want to maintain the history of the equipment; feel the equipment will be a great centerpiece for the Landing; council will decide what the signage relating to the equipment will say; if the city is not pleased with the display, the loan would not need to be extended; and, there will be time and expense in placing the equipment at the Landing, but they are willing to take the risk and would like the loan for a longer period of time. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for administration to draw up an agreement with Kenai Landing to loan the tools from the Snug Harbor Cannery for a term of one year with an option of a longer term with council approval and that their display include pictures of the Cannery from where the equipment was taken. Council Member Gilman SECONDED the motion. Bookey suggested the Porter's consider making available pictures for Kenai Landing and Moore stated support of the motion, though making the assumption the city would continue as owner of the equipment. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, I-91 Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery Report. An extensive report was included in the packet. Comments and discussion included: • Expenses were suggested to be broken out as was done with the Police Department portion of the report. • The report was very thorough and interesting and would be included in the packets for the next Parks 8. Recreation and Harbor Commission packets for their review. • Due to raised interest to camp on the beach, it was suggested regulations be developed to better control camping use, camp fires, etc. • The fishery has grown in popularity and the city should do what it can to work with its citizens and give back to the residents. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 12 Chief Kopp noted, the dip net committee was prepared to address the designation of fire pits, etc., and added, if the campers are displaced from the beach, they could move to other areas of trespass. Keith Kornelis, Toyon Way Resident -- Reported he received many complaints from people along his street including, fire danger, smoke, use of the grasses as a restroom, etc. As a member of the dip net committee, Kornelis noted they had discussed not allowing camping going north along the Spruce Street beach. Kornelis also reported the dock expansion/improvements were proceeding with the design; the floats had been removed; they hope to do some repair work on the existing ramps and building new ramps for placement in the spring; and the Conservation Fund is preparing an appraisal of land, where placement of the new exit road is planned, to swap for wetlands. ITEM J: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS J-11 Council on Aging -- Council Member Swarner referred to the meeting summary included in the packet and noted changes to the rate schedule, suggested by the Council on Aging and administration to become effective October 1. J-2, Airport Commission -- Council Member Bookey reported, though there was no quorum for the September 9 meeting, a brief discussion took place relating to the need for an additional member to the Commission. It was noted, currently Chip Versaw is an "at -large" member and a lessee of the airport. The seat available is for a "lessee" and it was suggested Versaw be assigned the lessee seat as it may be less problematic to find a person to fill the "at -large" seat. Airport Manager Cronkhite reported the environmental assessment work was continuing for the extension of the runway. She noted, the work would not be done in time to get the bid documents on the street by spring, however. In discussing the issue with FAA, she asked if a parallel taxiway project could be approved and developed while the assessment work for the runway extension was being completed. She explained, the taxiway would open up access to lease properties on airport lands. Cronkhite also reported FAA was very excited about the project and encouraged the city to proceed with it. She also noted, the bid documents for a parallel taxiway could be ready for distribution by February or March and there were funds available from FAA for the project. The parallel taxiway project could begin construction by spring. The runway extension project would then be ready for construction the next spring. Cronkhite stated, the parallel taxiway project would not affect the overall grant process and would score high for discretionary money. Cronkhite requested council approval to proceed with discussions with FAA for acquisition of funding for the taxiway project. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 13 Bookey stated he believed a parallel taxiway would make the airport more viable. Williams questioned if FAA had any plans to move the antenna currently situated on the lot across from the Civil Air Patrol Building on Main Street Loop. Cronkhite stated she thought it a possibility the FAA could move the antenna and perhaps there would be grant funds available to do so. Cronkhite reported she would contact FAA and discuss the issue with them and report in her next meeting report. Moore suggested the development of the lots discussed in previous meetings could be included in the taxiway project as an additive alternate. There were no objections stated related to pursuing grant funds from FAA for the development of a parallel taxiway project. 1-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported there was no September meeting due to the Labor Day holiday. 1-4. Library Commission -- Gilman reported the September meeting had been cancelled. J-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Bookey reported there was no quorum available for the September 2 meeting and a special meeting has been set for September 21 at 7:00 p.m. A brief discussion took place relating to the need to set a special meeting to accomplish the business on the September 2 meeting agenda, i.e. recommendation of Section 36 properties needed for public purpose, a helmet policy for the multipurpose facility, and development of soccer fields on Section 36 property. It was noted, agendas are sent out with requests of the commissioners to contact administration if they will not be able to attend meetings, etc. In this case, only one commissioner made contact. J-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Bookey reported he attended the Commission meeting and a public hearing to amend the mobile home portion of the code was scheduled for their next meeting. J-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees J-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported on the meeting held September 14 and noted the Committee discussed invasive flowers and planting for next year. J-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams urged members of the council to attend the AML Conference to be held in Fairbanks in November. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 14 J-?c. Arctic Winter Games -- Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported he attended the last meeting. Actions take during the lengthy meeting included, the approval of an official banner and the review of the draft agreement between the Host Society and the City of Kenai. Frates also noted, ERA Aviation plans to add Arctic Winter Games decals on some of their aircraft. J-7d. Stranded Gas Committee -- No report. ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Williams noted the following: • Reminded council and administration of the Prince William Sound RCAC reception scheduled for September 16. • Reminded all of the auction to be held at the Borough on Saturday, September 25. • Noted the Veterans' picnic scheduled for Saturday, September 25 at the National Guard Armory. ITEM L: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS ' L- L City Manager -- City Manager Snow reported the following: g • A new VISTA Volunteer has been hired and will begin work on November 12. She noted, Mayor Williams was again providing housing. • Notified council a Hazardous Mitigation Plan would be presented to council for review and consideration in October. She noted, the city's plan would become a part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan after it is adopted by the council. • There were no bidders for the September 14 sale initiated by Aspirations, Inc. (for use as a residential treatment center for adolescents) for a 20-acre parcel on Marathon Road. She noted, there had been two parcels to be sold. Sale of the other parcel, initiated by another group, had not yet been scheduled as the city was awaiting an approval or concurrence from FAA. • Received a message from Arctic Winter Games Host Society representative Bill Popp stating the status of the AWG 2005 appropriation. He noted, an effort was being made to move as many spending bills as possible out of Congress to the President's desk for signing prior to the October recess. Additionally, the appropriation staff would not confirm any details regarding line items in any spending bills prior to the bill moving out of committee to the full Senate. • Since the last council meeting, she had been requested to furnish a project description and letter of support for the $50,000 HUD grant funds related to the Arctic Winter Games. The letter was written and was signed by Mayor Williams. • Comments were received back from the Borough Attorney related to the draft cooperative agreement between the city and the Arctic Winter Games Host KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 15 Society. Snow noted, she expected the final draft to be included on the next council agenda. Council Member Porter stated she had been contacted by a constituent relating to an Arctic Winter Games off -premise sign. Bookey noted, a variance for that sign, as well as one for the fire training facility, had been approved by the Planning 8. Zoning Commission. Swarner questioned the re -advertising for a police officer position and Chief Kopp noted, the position had been advertised previously but there were no successful applicants. Referring to a letter indicating increasing fees at the Anchorage and Fairbanks airports, which was included in the packet, Moore questioned whether the Kenai landing fees could be increased and whether that would require FAA approval or could it be done administratively. Cronkhite explained, landing fees are negotiated through FAA and a justification for an increase is required. She added, the assessment of the airport will include review of fees. L-2. Attorney -- City Attorney Graves reported the debt for Inlet Woods had been paid, but the bankruptcy continued and another piece of property was sold. He noted, the city would eventually be paid its share of that sale. L-3. City Clerk -- No report. ITEM M: DISCUSSION M-1. Citizens -- Kristine Schmidt, Kenai -- • Stated she hoped the council would defeat Ordinance No. 2067-2004, which would change the nominating petition procedures. She stated she would rather see the petition requirement be eliminated and a declaration of candidacy only be required. She added, the change in the ordinance would require a candidate to declare candidacy prior to filing the paperwork. 0 Noted, Mr. & Mrs. Dickerson could still file an appeal through the court if the city would not oppose it. Abe Porter, Snug Harbor Seafoods -- Noted, his family was in the process of registering the cannery with the national registry. He added, they had pictures of the cannery and remaining equipment. N-2. Council KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 PAGE 16 Bookey -- Noted the revisit to paving on Dolchok Lane was completed and asked if the constituent was pleased. Kornelis answered yes. Swarner -- No comments. Moore -- No comments. Porter -- • Received a comment from a Lilac Lane resident thanking the Animal Control officer for his response to a problem. • Questioned whether the solarium windows at the Senior Center had been repaired. Senior Center Director Craig reported they were in the process of being repaired. • Noted the bid report indicated congregate housing carpet replacement was "waiting on funding." Craig reported, it was the intent to replace the hall carpeting, however the bid was curtailed because available funding was not sufficient. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:12 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk