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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-12-06 Council Minutes - Work SessionKENAI CITY COUNCII. WORK SESSION DECEMBER 6, 2004 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ?:00 P.M. NOTES Council Present: Porter, Moore, Ross, Massie, Swarner, Butler, and Gilman Staff Present: Freas, La Shot, Graves, Frates, Snow, Semmens, Kornelis, and Tilly CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT LIST DEVELOPMENT: Mayor Porter opened the work session at approximately 7:00 p.m. She thanked administration for preparing the packet of information relating to capital improvement projects; noted, of the items on last year's list, none were funded; and, referring to the handouts on the table, noted pages 19, 20, and 21 were replacement pages (copy was darker, nothing changed) , and page 33 was an addition to the packet, a project from the Fire Department, which was on last year's list. Porter added, the information packet could be used for state requests, possible bonding projects, and possible appropriations from the General Fund. A general discussion followed regarding projects included on the list. A more specific discussion took place relating to possible upgrades to the multipurpose facility to satisfy the needs for its use during the Arctic Winter Games in 2006. Rick Baldwin -- Suggested the following: • Fix the condensation problems. • Add radiant heating at the player, penalty, and scorekeeper boxes as well as over the bleacher area. Porter noted, a work session with representatives of the Arctic Winter Games is scheduled for December 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. A general discussion continued related to choosing projects from the packet. The philosophy of council was to choose projects which probably would be viewed with more favor by the Legislature, i.e. enhancing the city's infrastructure, as well as health and safety issues. With that in mind, the following projects were listed as priorities, though in no specific order: • Road improvements, drainage and parking lot improvements. • Street lights • Coastal Trail (use 30% of estimated cost of the project and identify it that way on the list). • State of Alaska Dip Net Fishery a. New or Upgrade of Dock Access road b. Dock Area Paving C. New Restrooms • Establish VIP Subdivision non -potable water well with dry hydrant. KENAI COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 6, 2004 PAGE 2 Comments in developing the list included: • This request would be used to establish a road improvement fund because the state capital matching grants are no longer available for road projects. • Some projects (park improvements, development of soccer fields, library expansion, etc.) would be better taken to the voters in a bond proposition, though they speak to "quality of life," it would be difficult to receive legislative support for them. • Request 30% of the estimated cost of the coastal trail project instead of the full amount because it may be more attainable, and because 30% would represent a non-federal share of required matching funds. Any funds received from the state could be used by the city to begin right-of-way acquisition work. • Administration is to identify the projects noted on the list and attach cost amounts. Council will prioritize the projects at the December 15, 2004 meeting when the resolution is before them. The resolution will be forwarded to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly for inclusion in their project packet. Talk to Legislators about: • Water quality • Water storage tank • Arctic Winter Games/upgrades to the multipurpose facility. The work session ended at approximately 8:40 p.m. Notes prepared and submitted by: 4� 4 ? e. Carol L. Freas, City Clerk