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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-07 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MAY 7, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt www. ci.kenai. ak.us ITEM A: 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. Taylor Matson, Maya Johnson, Quinn Sawyer, Averee Amend, Mt. View Elementary Future Problem Solving Team -- Funding Request/ International Competition at Hartford, Connecticut. 2. Richard Warrington, Brain Injury Awareness -- May 31, 2003 Walk ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 2001-2003 -- Amending KMC Title 4 and KMC Title 14.20.220 to Adopt: 1) the International Building Code, 2000 Edition of the International Code Council; 2) the International Property Maintenance Code, 2000 Edition of the International Code Council; 3) the International Mechanical Code, 2000 Edition of the International Code Council; 4) the National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association; 5) the International Fuel Gas Code, 2000 Edition of the International Code Council; and 6) the International Residential Code, 2000 Edition of the International Code Council. 2. Ordinance No. 2002-2003 -- Adopting KMC 13.10.015, Changing the Bail Schedule for Minor Offense Violations to Reflect the One Adopted by the Municipality of Anchorage Instead of the State of Alaska's Bail Schedule. 3. Ordinance No. 2003-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and � Appropriations by $32,000 in the General Fund and the Skateboard Park Capital Project Fund. 4. Ordinance No. 2004-2003 -- Amending KMC 8.05 to Adopt the International Fire Code, 2000, First Printing With Amendments. 5. Resolution No. 2003-20 -- Objecting to Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance No. 2003-11 to Amend the Borough Sales Tax Code to Exempt a Portion of Gasoline and Diesel Fuels From Sales Tax. 6. Resolution No. 2003-21 -- Transferring $100,000 in the ARFF/SRE Capital Projects Find for Project Closeout. 7. Resolution No. 2003-22 -- Approving a Contract to North Star Paving 8v Construction, Inc. for the Project Entitled Basin View L.I.D. -- 2003 Dolchok Lane, Kim-N-Ang Court, and Cub Court for the Total Amount of $3532115.00. 8. Resolution No. 2003-23 -- Approving a Contract to Alaska Roadbuilders, Inc. for the Project Entitled Schooner Circle L.I.D. -- 2003 for the Total Amount of $51,562.50. 9. Resolution No. 2003-24 -- Approving a Contract to Alaska Roadbuilders, Inc. for the Project Entitled Toyon Way L.I.D. -- 2003 for the Total Amount of $120,269. 10. Resolution No. 2003-25 -- Supporting Senate Bill 189 That Would Rename the Kenai Courthouse the "Jonathan H. Link Courthouse." 11. Resolution No. 2003-26 -- Transferring $36,500 in the Airport Security Improvements Capital Project Fund for Preliminary Project Expenses. 12. *2003 Liquor License Continuance -- REMOVAL OF PROTEST Alaskalanes, Inc. d/b/a Alaskalanes Bowling Center. ITEM E: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning 8. Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board C. Alaska Municipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce 1. *Regular Meeting of April 16, 2003. 2. *Budget Work Session Notes of April 14, 2003 3. *Budget Work Session Notes of April 15, 2003 ITEM G: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION -None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MAY ? 2003 ?:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt wvc w. ci . kenai . ak. u s VICE MAYOR JAMES C. BOOKEY, III, PRESIDING ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Bookey called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-1, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Bookey led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2, ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Moore, Porter, Osborne, Jackman, Bookey and Swarner. Absent was: Williams A-3., AGENDA APPROVAL Vice Mayor Bookey requested the following changes to the agenda: REMOVE FROM: I-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 -- Purchase Order to Sherman Signs for $4,650. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, A-4, CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS � KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 71 2003 PAGE 2 B-14, Taylor Matson, Maya Johnson, Quinn Sawyer, Averee Amend, Mt. View Elementary Future Problem Solving Team -- Funding Request/ International Competition at Hartford, Connecticut. The group introduced themselves and explained they would be representing the State of Alaska at the International Future Problem Solving competition in Hartford, Connecticut in the Junior Division. It was noted, there were no funds available for donation, however the city has pins for trading at the event. B-2. Richard Warrington, Brain Injury Awareness -- May 31, 2003 Walk Warrington reported he had been appointed to the State Traumatic Injury Advisory Board representing the Kenai Peninsula. He noted, traumatic brain injury is the number one killer around the nation and the Board has received a federal grant to help identify, develop, implement and sustain needed programs and resources to promote prevention and expand treatment and services delivery to Alaskans who experience traumatic brain injury and their families. Warrington reported the local organization would be holding their seventh annual Brain Awareness Walk through the city on Saturday, May 31 and invited the council and others in the audience to participate. ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS Assemblywoman Glick reported actions taken at the Assembly meeting held in Seward on May 6 and noted the following: • A resolution was adopted for making repairs to Peninsula schools. • Discussed the possibility of suing the State for lack of funding for schools. • Introduced the ordinance for approving the Borough budget for FY2003 and set work sessions for May 20, June 2 and June 3. The draft budget indicates an appropriation of approximately $55 million. • The ordinance for appropriating .$300,000 in road service area funds was introduced. The funds will be used for upgrading Edgington Road in Sterling. • A public hearing was held on the agreement for the Arctic Winter Games; the final hearing and consideration will be held on May 20. • Because the Borough has received many questions from constituents in regard to the funding sources to put on the Games, information is being assembled for this purpose by the Mayor's staff. ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS D-1. Ordinance No. 2001-2003 -- Amending KMC Title 4 and KMC Title 14.20.220 to Adopt: 1) the International Building Code, 2000 Edition of KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 7 2003 PAGE 3 the International Code Council; 2) the International Property Maintenance Code, 2000 Edition of the International Code Council; 3) the International Mechanical Code, 2000 Edition of the International Code Council; 4) the National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association; 5) the International Fuel Gas Code, 2000 Edition of the International Code Council; and 6) the International Residential Code, 2000 Edition of the International Code Council. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2001-2003 and Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Fire Chief Walden explained the amendments had been formulated due to the State's changing from the use of the Uniform Code to the National Code. Upon receipt of all the State's amendments, city administration reviewed them and removed those items not applicable. Walden was asked if there was anything specific that would cause concern for the citizens. Walden noted, most engineers and architects were already using the new code. Public Works Manager La Shot noted the ordinance would also amend the current City of Kenai building fees. He added, their recommendation was to leave the commercial fees as they are and double the building permit and plan review fees. La Shot noted, after the amendments to the fees, the city's fees would still be the lowest on the Peninsula. VOTE: Moore Yes Porter Yes Osborne Yes Jackman Yes Williams Absent Bookey Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D-2. Ordinance No. 2002-2003 -- Adopting KMC 13.10.015, Changing the Bail Schedule for Minor Offense Violations to Reflect the One Adopted by the Municipality of Anchorage Instead of the State of Alaska's Bail Schedule. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2002-2003 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 712003 PAGE 4 There were no public comments. Attorney Graves explained, he was motivated to bring forward the ordinance because the state had not updated their schedule in quite some time. The new schedule reflects the traffic fee schedule from the Municipality of Anchorage. VOTE: Moore Yes Porter Yes Osborne Yes Jackman Yes Williams Absent Bookey Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, D-3, Ordinance No. 2003-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $32,000 in the General Fund and the Skateboard Park Capital Project Fund. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2003-2003 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. Richard Warrington -- Suggested grant funds may be available for the purchase of helmets and for the encouragement of skateboarder safety. City Manager Snow reported administration had received a verbal final approval and preliminary approval in writing via email. Swarner stated she would rather use the funds for the shortfall in the Parks 8. Recreation operating budget than the skateboard park. Porter stated she would support the appropriation and noted the Parks 8. Recreation Commission also recommended the approval. She added, the skateboard park needed to be moved to a permanent location. It was also noted the park equipment had been moved three times and the cost of the equipment was $26,000. Bookey stated he would support the appropriation. Porter noted the present area is too small; the appropriation is from the Daubenspeck funds, which are not included in the General Fund and are to be used for recreational purposes only; and the appropriation will allow a bigger pad and expansion for more equipment. Snow also noted, the zoning is appropriate the proposed location; the money would not have to be spent, if the FAA changed their preliminary approval, though she did not expect that would happen; the current location violates the city's parking requirements and the ability of the Fire Department to provide service to the building; the current location was temporary and the park needs to be moved. It was also noted, the money wouldn't be spent until written approval is received from the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 7, 2003 PAGE 5 FAA; the purchase order would come back for council approval; the property is not in a runway protected zone; there is already an asphalt pad there which will be repaved to make it smooth; and, the balance in the fund, after this appropriation will be $70- 80,000. VOTE: Moore Yes Porter Yes Osborne Yes Jackman Yes Williams Absent Bookey Yes Swarner No MOTION PASSED. D-4. Ordinance No. 2004-2003 -- Amending KMC 8.05 to Adopt the International Fire Code, 2000, First Printing With Amendments. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2004-2003 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Walden noted, the amendments included in this ordinance mesh directly with those made to the building codes in Ordinance No. 2001- 2003 and the amendments normally are amended every three years. VOTE: Moore Yes Porter Yes Osborne Yes Jackman Yes Williams Absent Bookey Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D-5., Resolution No. 2003-20 -- Objecting to Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance No. 2003-11 to Amend the Borough Sales Tax Code to Exempt a Portion of Gasoline and Diesel Fuels From Sales Tax. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-20 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was noted, if the Borough's ordinance is passed, it would have a big impact on the city. Finance Director Semmens stated he felt the cost KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 7 2003 PAGE 6 to the city would increase if there is an increase to the gas tax. He also noted, he attended a meeting with many of the finance directors from the Peninsula and they are all against the ordinance, including the Borough Finance Director. Semmens was asked if the other Peninsula municipalities would be protesting and he stated, they were all encouraged to forward a resolution protesting the exemption or testify at the Assembly's public hearing. VOTE: Councilman Moore requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, D-6. Resolution No. 2003-21 -- Transferring $100,000 in the ARFF/ SRE Capital Projects Fund for Project Closeout. MOTION: Councilwoman Jackman MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-21 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public comments. La Shot stated, the funds would cover construction and architectural contracts. He added, there were issues to work out on the communications equipment and a few minor details. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, D-74, Resolution No. 2003-22 -- Approving a Contract to North Star Paving 8v Construction, Inc. for the Project Entitled Basin View L.I.D. -- 2003 Dolchok Lane, Kim-N-Ang Court, and Cub Court for the Total Amount of $353, 115.00. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-21 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Kornelis was asked if he was comfortable with the calculated costs of the project and he stated additional test holes were drilled and no problems were found in the roadway. If additional material is found during the project, there are funds in the budget to cover the cost. VOTE: } KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 712003 PAGE 7 There were no objections. SO ORDERED, D-8, Resolution No. 2003-23 -- Approving a Contract to Alaska Roadbuilders, Inc. for the Project Entitled Schooner Circle L.I.D. -- 2003 for the Total Amount of $51,562.50. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-22 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. Ruby Bingham, 2610 Watergate Way -- Bingham reported she had received a letter from Kornelis regarding the project. She noted, she recently purchased her home and property from the Miliontas and was not informed about the impending project. She added, her home faces Watergate Way and the portion of her property which faces Schooner Circle does not have an entrance onto the property. Bingham asked if she would still have to pay the cost of the project for in reference to her property. Kornelis reminded council Milionta (the former owner of the property) came to council, along with other property owners on Schooner Circle. Milionta noted his property sided Schooner Circle, however there was no entrance to his property on that side. Milionta and the other property owners requested a month to discuss the issue between them. When they returned to council, they reported they had arrived at an agreement to request council to allow Milionta to be billed only ten percent (of the normal 25% charge to each property owner) of the cost of the improvements and the other 15% would be shared between the other property owners. An agreement was developed and signed by all the property owners. Since then the job was bid and the Milionta property was sold. Ms. Bingham contacted him and indicated she had not been informed about the assessment. Discussion followed and it was noted Bingham's property was large enough to subdivide if desired and the title company would have picked up the sale at some point. Attorney Graves noted, the problem was the public hearings were held and closed and methodology of the assessment set. Council could not make an adjustment at this point because the other property owners were not a part of the evening's discussions. Bingham asked if she would have to also pay if improvements were made to Watergate and Set Net Drive and she was told yes, as her property is a corner lot and sides those streets as well. Swarner stated her concern of the bid compared to the engineer's estimate because the bid was higher. � KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 712003 PAGE 8 VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. D-9, Resolution No. 2003-24 -- Approving a Contract to Alaska Roadbuilders, Inc. for the Project Entitled Toyon Way L.I.D. -- 2003 for the Total Amount of $120,269. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-24 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT., Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Kornelis was asked if he received any calls from property owners concerned about the additional costs and he stated he had one call that had to do with the road elevation. He added, this was a much larger project than the others and there will be more construction costs. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, D-10. Resolution No. 2003-25 -- Supporting Senate Bill 189 That Would Rename the Kenai Courthouse the "Jonathan H. Link Courthouse." MOTION: Councilwoman porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-25 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. Carol Brenckle -- Brenckle stated, in investigating the progress of Senate Bill 189, she called Senator Wagoner's office and learned not much action had taken place on the bill since its introduction because the Court System contacted his office and informed him it was inappropriate for the Legislature to name the building and as it was in their jurisdiction. Brenckle added, she didn't want the city to appear to be out of the loop knowing no action will be taken in the Senate. Graves stated the resolution was prepared at the request of Mayor Williams. He added, he contacted the Court System and learned court buildings are normally named after State Supreme Court judges. Graves stated, he personally felt the resolution was a statement of respect for Judge Link even if the bill did not go anywhere. Bookey agreed and added, he believed Mayor Williams would want the resolution to be considered. i KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 7 2003 PAGE 9 Police Chief Kopp stated Judge Link was a personal friend and was a firm and fair judge who was always supportive of the Kenai Police Department. Kopp stated he fully supported the resolution and agreed with Graves; consideration and passage of the resolution was the right think to do. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-11. Resolution No. 2003-26 -- Transferring $36,500 in the Airport Security Improvements Capital Project Fund for Preliminary Project Expenses. MOTION: Councilwoman Jackman MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-26 and Councilman Osborne SECONDED the motion. Richard Warrington -- Stated his support of the resolution. Airport Manager Cronkhite reported this project was separate from repair of the fence and was for security improvements, i.e. electrical gates, security cameras ' in the terminal, etc. She added, the transfer would place a portion of the funds in the correct account for doing the projects. Cronkhite added, after the transfer, administration would be able to bid the projects. She also noted, the redesign of the terminal parking lot was a separate project. VOTE: Moore Yes Porter Yes Osborne Yes Jackman Yes Williams Absent Bookey Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D-12. 2003 Liquor License Continuance -- REMOVAL OF PROTEST Alaskalanes, Inc. d/b/a Alaskalanes Bowling Center. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM E: COMMISSION/ COMMITTEE REPORTS E-1. Council on Aging -- Senior Director Craig reported at the May 1 meeting, she gave the United Way presentation she. made later in the day to the United Way Board. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 71 2003 PAGE 10 E-2, Airport Commission -- Councilwoman Jackman reported the next meeting would be held on May 8. E-3, Harbor Commission -- Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting would be held on May 12. E-4, Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported the following: • The Commission met on May 6 and heard a report from the director about the result of cuts to the library budget. • It was also noted, when cutting the library book budget in order to keep the half-time position, more than 50% of that budget was cut. The library is seeking financial help from the Friends of the Library to help fill that void. • The Commission reviewed the proposed meeting schedule policy and decided they would like to make some changes. • The Friends of the Library Book Sale will begin on June 13. E-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Councilwoman Porter reported the following: • The Commission met on May 1 at which most of the discussion was about the proposal from the Boys & Girls Club acquiring the Recreation Center/Teen Center programs. She noted, the Commission requested a special meeting be held on May 15 at 5:00 p.m. to finalize their recommendation on the proposal. Council had no objections. • The Commission reviewed the proposed meeting schedule change and requested some minor changes. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Councilman Osborne reported the following actions taken at the April 23 Commission meeting: • An encroachment permit application was approved. • A home occupation permit for a daycare application was approved. It was noted the Commission is short two members and two applications will be included in the next council packet for review and consideration. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Councilwoman Swarner reported the next scheduled meeting would be held on May 13 and reminded all of the May 31 planting day and barbecue donated by the Kenai Fire Department. D-7b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board -- Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting would be held on May 19 and the grand opening of the summer art exhibit was held on Saturday, May 3. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 72 2003 PAGE 11 D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Councilwoman Swarner reported on her trip to Juneau to attend AML Legislative Committee meetings. She noted, the Land Use and Economic Development Subcommittee discussed the proposed state sales tax. A brief general discussion followed regarding bills affecting the city. D-7d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- No report. ITEM F: MINUTES F-1. Regular Meeting of April 16, 2003 F-2, Budget Work Session Notes of April 14, 2003 F-3. Budget Work Session Notes of April 15, 2003 Items F-1, 2, and 3 were approved by consent agenda. ITEM G: ITEM H! ITEM I: CORRESPONDENCE -- None. OLD BUSINESS -- None. NEW BUSINESS I-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the bills and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, I-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 with the exemption of the purchase order to Sherman Signs and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. It was noted, the city manager was reviewing other options in regard to the purchase to Sherman Signs. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- No report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 712003 PAGE 12 ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Snow reported the following: • The funds added to the capital budget from DOT for a Kenai River Trail project was found to be for Soldotna Kenai River Trails. • Public Works Manager Kornelis will attend the May 15 KRSMA meeting for her. • Since the open house at the Emergency Operations Center, the Borough has provided an amendment to their resolution to purchase property in Soldotna specifically for the Central Emergency Services and public comment will be required to include other purposes for the property. • A funding request for equipment and furnishings for the City's Emergency Operations Center has been updated by the Police and Fire Chiefs and will be provided to Senator Lisa Murkowski. It was noted, the information includes radio, telephone, and furnishings. The information package will be forwarded to Washington through the Congressional Delegation Office in Kenai. K-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported the following: • He will participate in a meeting with representatives from EDD, Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council, etc. where they will discuss the proposal made by the Sky View High School Problem Solving Team for development of a birding/ coastal trail. He will help them with the Brown Field issues as a portion of the project would be to redevelop some canneries and added, he believed it is an issue that can help the city. Council members wholly supported his participation. • In 1999 the city purchased a participating Workers Comprehensive policy with Signa ACE, i.e. at the end of the policy year, if there have not been many lawsuits, they return part of the premium back. It was estimated the city should have been returned approximately $60,000. Though the policy was marketed as "participating" there was a provision they would not guarantee the return. He added, at the end of the policy year ACE decided not to write any more of those policies and chose not to pay any dividends. Administration discussed the possibility of litigation, but felt the cost wouldn't be worth the cost of recovery and also heard there would be a class action suit brought. Graves continued, a class action was brought and he contacted the lead counsel and learned the city could get a recovery but at no risk to the city. Administration feels the city should stay in the class and feel there's a good chance some funds will be returned. Council had no obj ections to continue in the suit. K-3. City Clerk -- No report. ITEM L: DISCUSSION L-1. Citizens KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 712003 PAGE 13 Richard Warrington -- Suggested forming a "river watcher" group (contacting Stream Watchers at the Chugach National Forest) to help monitor activities along the Kenai River and the coastal trail. Roger Shannon -- Reported the Alaska Legislature was considering combining several bills in regard to the USA Patriot Act and a group would be meeting in front of the Kenai Court House to show support of the military. L-2. Council Swarner -- Reported she would not be attending the May 21 meeting. She also reported June 5 was Hunger Awareness Day and she distributed letters to the council members inviting them to participate in the program planned at the Food Bank. Moore -- Reported he had questions about the Boys & Girls Club agreement and would discuss them with Graves for him to pass on to the Club for clarification. Porter -- • Stated she would contact Senator Wagoner in regard to the city's resolution urging AHFC to discontinue their reduced interest rate for purchase/building of homes outside of city boundaries. • Stated her concern of security problems at the multipurpose facility and Parks 8v Recreation Director Frates reported he would investigate costs for security cameras, etc. • Stated her concern for the city's liability for injury of those who use the mud hill along Marathon Road. City Manager Snow stated she would investigate the issue. Osborne -- Thanked the high school government class students for attending the meeting. Jackman -- No comments. Bookey -- No comments. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:47 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk AMtOVED BY COU14CIL iffy r.;