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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-01 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING MAY 19 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: Z Zwww.cl*.kenai.ak.us BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING -- 7:00 P.M. 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. Andrew Carmichael, Jack Brown, Becky Foster, Pam Howard -- Arctic Winter Games 2. Jennifer Beckman, Kristen Lambert, Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc. -- Update and Funding 2002 / 2003 Request ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1953-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,000 in the Senior Citizens Title III Grant Fund for a Grant from the State of Alaska Transferring Match Money for the Borough Grant Fund. 2. Resolution No. 2002-22 -- Amending ICMA 457 Deferred Compensation Plan to Permit Loans. 3. Resolution No. 2002-23 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the Proposed Pillars Subdivision (Chinook Drive and Sockeye Circle) Paving District. 4. Resolution No. 2002-24 -- Awarding the Bid to Big G Electric & Engineering, Inc. for the Kenai Recreation Center Light Replacement - 2002 for the Total Amount of $38,312.00, Which Includes the Basic Bid and Additive Alternate. 5. Resolution No. 2002-25 -- Approving A Contract to Wince-Corthell- Bryson for the Project Entitled Bridge Access Road Water/Sewer . Feasibility Study for the Not -To -Exceed Amount of $29,590. 6. Resolution No. 2002-26 -- Awarding the Bid to Great Bear Ford for a Streets Flatbed Truck - 2002 for the Total Amount of $41,50 1. 7. Resolution No. 2002-27 -- Supporting the Central Peninsula Counseling Services" Concept of building a Residential Treatment Center for Adolescents. ITEM D: 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. Kenai Convention 8, Visitors Bureau Board C. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of April 17, 2002. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1954-2002 -- Amending the Employee Classification List at KMC 23.50.010(c) to Include Chief Animal Control Officer and Assistant Animal Control Officer and KMC 25.50.010(d) to Include a Buildings Maintenance Lead Technician, a Water and Sewer Lead Operator, and to Change the Class Titles of Water and Sewer and Sewer Treatment Classifications. 4. *Ordinance No. 1955-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $16,000 in the General Fund to Implement a Plan to Better Control the Personal Use Fishery Impacts on the South Side of the Kenai River. 5. Approval -- Sublease of Tract C, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2 -- Polar Equipment, Inc. d/b/a Cook Inlet Processing to Ocean Beauty Alaska, Inc. 6. Approval -- Special Use Permit Renewal -- Reean Pitts/ATM Machine in Airport Terminal. 7. Discussion -- Comprehensive Plan Progress ITEM I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM K: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (live minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MAY 19 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /wvwv.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING -- 7:00 P.M. ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:19 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: Jackman, Williams, Bookey, Swarner, Moore, Porter and Bannock. A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD AS. B-1, Persons Scheduled to Be Heard -- John Wensley/ Mt. View teachers' letter -writing campaign to Legislature. ADD TO: C-7, Resolution No. 2002-27 -- Letters of support for the Proposed Residential Treatment Center from community agencies and organizations. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4, CONSENT AGENDA There were no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12 2002 PAGE 2 ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B-1, John Wensley -- Mt. View teachers' letter -writing campaign to Legislature. Wensley explained he is a teacher at Mt. View Elementary School and he andother teachers at Mt. View were in the process of renegotiating their contract. In taking a proactive approach to their renegotiations, they were asking organizations and individuals to contact the legislators in Juneau to impress upon them the importance of funding education to cover rising costs of heat, maintenance, etc. of buildings, as well as teachers and materials with which to teach. Wensley invited council members to join other teachers in the lobby of the Carrs' grocery store to write postcards to the legislators and encourage others in the store to write letters as well. B-2. Andrew Carmichael, Jack Brown, Becky Foster, Pam Howard -- Arctic Winter Games Carmichael offered a presentation regarding his attendance, as well as other representatives of the area, to the Arctic Winter Games in Greenland. Their traveling to the Games was to get a first-hand look at what is required to host the Games as there is a group from the Kenai Peninsula preparing a bid to bring the Games to the Peninsula in 2006. In his presentation, Carmichael noted in bringing the games to the Peninsula, it will require financial support, development of infrastructure, but mostly bring the community together in the effort to accumulate funding to construct capital improvements which would otherwise not be possible. Carmichael noted, the Peninsula will be competing with the Mat -Su Borough, Juneau and Fairbanks in its quest to bring the Games to the Peninsula. Mayor Williams suggested the formation of a group to work toward development of the bid, acquisition of funding, development of recreational facilities, etc. He added, he requested a meeting of administrative personnel, elected officials, parents of athletes, etc. to develop an overall long-range plan, inventory recreation facilities in the communities, what facilities are needed, design a schematic of facilities and facility additions needed, and present that information to the congressional delegation. It was noted the bid package will need to be submitted October 15 and a site visit would then be made in January or February. The initial planning meeting will be held on May 10 in the Borough Assembly Room. B-3. Jennifer Beckman, Kristen Lambert, Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc. -- Update and Funding 2002 / 2003 Request KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING i MAY 1, 2002 PAGE 3 A presentation was given by Beckman and Lambert, updating the council of their program, noting their ride delivery had increased over the last quarter and they projected 44,000 rides to be given in 2002, of which over 40% would be rides to and from Kenai. A request was made of council to financially support their efforts and in doing so, enhance the ability to offer transportation and match funding sources for. purchase of vehicles, etc. It was emphasized transportation is critical, there are 90 agencies involved in their efforts, and that it is critical to have- community support. Council was requested to schedule a work session with CARTS representatives to better discuss their situation. Others speaking in support of council's providing funding to CARTS were Sharon Slater, Judy Keck -Walsh, Janine Espy, Jim Fischer, Jane Stein and Tom Stroman. They noted the following: • CARTS is the best way to provide mobility for community citizens to get to jobs, doctor appointments, day care, etc. and gives self respect; • encouraged council's providing funding for their program which was designed to fit the community; • the program is valuable and is an addition to the Senior Citizen's service; • statistics indicate the need for the transportation system had quadrupled. Williams explained it would be a council policy of whether to fund their efforts and that if they donate once, it would become a continuing cost. He noted, council was now struggling with other policies and the budget shortfall. He added, council would be holding a work session on May 7 to discuss policy and the budget. After that work session, it would be better understood whether funding would be available. BREAK TAKEN: 8:35 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:39 P.M. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Ordinance No. 1953-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,000 in the Senior Citizens Title III Grant Fund for a Grant from the State of Alaska Transferring Match Money for the Borough Grant Fund. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1953-2002 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1, 2002 PAGE 4 VOTE: Jackman Yes Williams Yes Booke Yes Swarner Yes Moore Yes Porter Yes Bannock Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-2., Resolution No. 2002-22 -- Amending ICMA 457 Deferred Compensation Plan to Permit Loans. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-22 and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. City Manager Snow referred to a memorandum included in the packet, which explained IRS laws and regulations regarding public sector deferred compensation plans were changed to make them more consistent with private sector plans. An option offered by ICMA allows individuals to borrow half of their 457 plan balance, up to $50,000, to use for any purpose. To allow this to be offered to the city's participants would require a change to the plan and council approval. It was also noted, there would be no administrative overhead on the city and it was recommended by administration. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-3., Resolution No. 2002-23 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the Proposed Pillars Subdivision (Chinook Drive and Sockeye Circle) Paving District. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-23 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. Leo Oberts -- Stated he supported the resolution and the paving project for the Pillars Subdivision. He noted, there was no public water system to the subdivision which would offer better fire protection, etc. and encouraged council's consideration of tying that area to the city water system in the future. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12 2002 PAGE 5 VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, C-5. Resolution No. 2002-24 -- Awarding the Bid to Big G Electric & Engineering, Inc. for the Kenai Recreation Center Light Replacement - 2002 for the Total Amount of $38,312.00, Which Includes the Basic Bid and Additive Alternate. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-24 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-6, Resolution No. 2002-25 -- Approving A Contract to Wince-Corthell- Bryson for the Project Entitled Bridge Access Road Water/ Sewer Feasibility Study for the Not -To -Exceed Amount of $29,590. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-25 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Public Works Manager Kornelis noted a design for taking water/ sewer along Bridge Access Road had been done in 1979 and Wince- Corthell-Bryson had done that work, which was one of the reasons why their firm had been chosen. He added, they would also include a line down Anthwerp if water is found there, down to the city dock, other possible alternatives, and the best way to provide water along that line. Kornelis added, the study will still be of great benefit even if water is not found, for all the fish processing plants, etc. and the study will determine the cost, whether it will be feasible to bring water from Anthwerp (if water is found) and along the Spur Highway. He added, it is an ADA grant Williams added he wanted the study to include options for the dock area in furnishing water to the fisheries. Phil Bryson, Wince-Corthell-Bryson -- Bryson stated the study would use general information, i.e. fire flow requirements, etc. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1 2002 PAGE 6 VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, C-4, Resolution No. 2002-26 -- Awarding the Bid to Great Bear Ford for a Streets Flatbed Truck - 2002 for the Total Amount of $41, 501. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-26 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Bannock stated, in order to determine his participation in consideration of the award, he explained he is a volunteer corporate official of Great Bear Ford, but was not compensated. Williams requested a determination by City Attorney Graves whether Bannock had a conflict. Graves stated, even though there is no financial conflict, there could be an appearance of impropriety though concerns such as this are resolved through disclosure, according to Supreme Court ruling. He added, he believed the chair could excuse Bannock or rely on his public disclosure that he is on the board, but there is no direct financial interest, and allow him to vote. Graves noted, there was only one bidder on the truck. Williams stated, because there was only one bidder, there would be six other members of council voting, there would be no financial interest gained by Bannock, and because Bannock revealed his connection to the corporation, he would allow Bannock to vote on the resolution. VOTE: There were no objections (including Councilman Bannock). SO ORDERED. C-7. Resolution No. 2002-27 ---Supporting the Central Peninsula Counseling Services' Concept of building a Residential Treatment Center for Adolescents. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-27 and Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Bannock requested a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Central Peninsula Counseling Service and to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, along with a copy of Williams' letter of support. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11 2002 PAGE 7 VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging -- Swarner noted a meeting would be held on May 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center. D-2, Airport Commission -- Jackman reported the next meeting would be held on May 9. She also noted the minutes from the last meeting were included in the packet and that the Air Fair had been scheduled for June 8. Williams also noted he received a letter from ERA Aviation notifying him the cost of a round-trip ticket to Anchorage had been raised again. He requested the Peninsula Clarion to write an article in that regard. D-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the Commission's next meeting would be held on Monday, May 6. D-4, Library Commission -- Moore reported the next meeting was scheduled for May7. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Porter reported the next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, May 2 and requested Frates to add a discussion regarding the Boys & Girls Club participation with the city recreation program to the agenda. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Bannock reviewed the actions taken at the April 24 Commission meeting as follows: • Approval was given to the Pelch request for a conditional use permit for surface extraction. • Comprehensive Plan update is progressing and a working document should be available soon. • A resolution to amend the code to include an "education zone" will be taken forward for public hearing with the Commission and then brought forward to council for consideration. He added, he requested a map showing the areas to be included in the new zone to be attached with the resolution to define the zone, as well as allay issues of spot zoning, specific requirements of the zone, etc. • An amendment to KMC 14.20.154 to eliminate buffer zones between adjoining gravel pits was discussed and a public hearing set. Bannock explained there are pits whose buffer zones have been encroached upon over the years and the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1, 2002 PAGE 8 amendment to the ordinance would aid in the completion of the usable life of the pits and lead to their reclamation. Bannock stated he was disappointed letters had been sent to gravel pit owners/operators to notify them of the potential change to the code and because some of the pits have encroached into the buffer zone, they were given five years to comply with the code in regard to the operation of their business. Williams noted the letters notifying need for compliance to the code were the result of several months of review of each pit. Bannock stated his objection to the timeline administration placed on the pit owners for the reclamation of an issue that had gone on for many, many years. Williams stated he didn't think the city should be forcing a pit owner to create a 150' buffer, even though it is a requirement of the code, when the pit is older than the code itself. Bookey agreed and added, one of the older pits was not excavated out completely and could be leveled and used for a building site. Attorney Graves was asked if there is a grandfather clause on pits that were opened prior to the code development and he stated he researched that issue about a year ago and found there is no Alaska case history. However, the general rule in other states is that when there is a grandfathered in situation like a gravel pit, the municipality cannot regulate the use of the business but it can impose regulations on the use to allow it to continue the use. He added, whether that would be fair or good policy was a different issue. Graves added, governmental estoppal would be when a government doesn't take an enforcement action for many years and then does. The rule in Alaska until approximately eight years ago was there was no estoppal for governmental enforcement action, but since then, the court allowed a test where it would keep government from enforcing an ordinance where the government has watched and monitored an action and then wanted to make the business undue what they had done. Bookey stated, whatever is done to the gravel pits on Beaver Loop, it would be the only gravel source the town has and if they are unable to operate, construction costs would be raised for projects because other sources will need to be used. Williams stated the city could have to make the operators comfortable with what it is trying to do or review the code and make some changes. Porter stated she believed any new pits should have to follow the code from the beginning. She asked what direction should council take since the letters were already sent. Williams suggested a grandfather clause be drafted and incorporated into the code. Graves stated the ordinance can be amended, however Kebschull was motivated by the code and reviewing the pits and seeing what, by code, should have remedial action. He added, Kebschull had already contacted the Borough and other entities with information about the zone and expects input from them. Graves noted, he KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11 2002 PAGE 9 believed Kebschull's idea is to present the idea and get the affected entities involved as well. Administration was requested to include back-up information for the education zone with the ordinance, as well as proposed maps indicating the actual properties to be affected. Swarner asked La Shot if any of the existing pits had encroached in the 150' buffer to Beaver Loop Road. La Shot answered, at least one may have gone closer within the last five years. Porter stated she believed council needed to address the five-year notification and Williams suggested the Commission develop a grandfather clause. Bannock asked if council wanted to make the pit operators recreate a buffer zone in the next five years. The issue will be brought to council in the future. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the next meeting would be held May 14. D-7b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board -- Bookey noted the sneak preview of the summer art show was scheduled for May 2 and the grand opening for May 3. D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reviewed some of the legislative issues with which the Legislators were grappling. D-7d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- No report. ITEM E: MINUTES E-1, Regular Meeting of April 17, 2002 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE -- None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS -- None. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Porter � SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1, 2002 PAGE 10 H-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3, Ordinance No. 1954-2002 -- Amending the Employee Classification List at KMC 23.50.010(c) to Include Chief Animal Control Officer and Assistant Animal Control Officer and KMC 25.50.010(d) to Include a Buildings Maintenance Lead Technician, a Water and Sewer Lead Operator, and to Change the Class Titles of Water and Sewer and Sewer Treatment Classifications. Introduced by consent agenda. H-4. Ordinance No. 1955-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $16,000 in the General Fund to Implement a Plan to Better Control the Personal Use Fishery Impacts on the South Side of the Kenai River. Introduced by consent agenda. H-5. Approval -- Sublease of Tract C, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2 -- Polar Equipment, Inc. d/b/a Cook Inlet Processing to Ocean Beauty Alaska, Inc. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of the sublease of Tract C, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2 -- Polar Equipment, Inc. d/b/a Cook Inlet Processing to Ocean Beauty Alaska, Inc. and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. During a brief discussion in regard to the location of the property, it was suggested the property indicated on the map (included in the packet) was incorrect, however it was noted, the correct legal description was included in the sublease documents. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-6. Approval -- Special Use Permit Renewal -- Reean Pitts/ATM Machine in Airport Terminal. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11 2002 PAGE 11 MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the Special Use Permit to Reean Pitts for the ATM machine in the airport terminal and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-7. Discussion -- Comprehensive Plan Progress It was noted, a request for the information included in the packet was made during discussion at the previous council meeting. Williams requested council to review it carefully and note any concerns they may have. Bannock noted the Planning & Zoning Commission had officially received the draft of the complete Chapter 2 (which was not available when the council packet was prepared) and would be reviewing the next segment during their regular meetings in May and June. Work sessions, if necessary, would be held after those meetings. ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR Williams noted the following information: • A free seminar regarding professionalism in the workplace, communications and leadership would be offered at the Kenai River Center on May 7. • A draft inventory of government offices was included in the packet to indicate the economic effect of those offices' personnel and payroll on the City of Kenai. Williams requested council to add others to the list as well as number of personnel, etc. Williams stated he believed the inventory pointed out how the city had developed into a long-term service community in the Central Peninsula and funded by either federal, state or local government. ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager -- City Manager Snow reported the following items: • The Kenai Chamber of Commerce are interested in placement of "Hooked on Kenai" street banners in Kenai and requested funding to do so. In discussing the matter with Parks & Recreation Director Frates, it was found there was some funding available that could be used for that purpose. The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss the matter further at their May 2 meeting. Williams asked if council was interested in having the city purchase fish for different departments to decorate and hang in their buildings. Council agreed to purchase the banners instead. • The closing with Sean Andersen on the Five Irons Heights property was � held and the sale recorded. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1, 2002 PAGE 12 • Fish & Game scheduled a site visit of the south side of the River for May 15 at the highest tide, which will be about 6:30 a.m. If council approves Ordinance No. 1955-2002 at their May 15 meeting, Fish & Game will budget a $5,000 grant to be used toward reimbursement of impacting costs. • The April 16 investment report submitted by Finance Director Semmens was included in the packet for council's review. • Information regarding assisted living facilities was included in the packet along with a survey of other communities. Porter commended Senior Director Craig and stated, council needed to design what to do with the information. She suggested discussing the matter further on May 7. Snow pointed out there were recommendations included in the report. A brief discussion followed in which it was noted the council needed to decide the type of participation the city should have in developing/ operating a facility and be fully aware of implications that involvement would have on the city. Bookey stated he would support the development of facility with the intent the private sector would run it. It was suggested the city could do a request for proposals for an indication whether there is interest in developing and operating a facility. Council felt the issue would require additional discussion. • Annual reports of the Fire and Police Departments were also included in the packet. J-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported he and Finance Director Semmens discussed the city's program of attaching Permanent Fund Dividends for payment of traffic fines at the Alaska Association of Finance Officers recent conference. He noted, the information was well received. J-3. City Clerk -- City Clerk Freas reported the following: • The petition for forming an assessment district for the paving of Dolchok Lane, Kim-N-Ang Court, and Cub Court was received and referred to the city manager for preparation of a report for council. • A packet would be prepared for the May 7 policy work session and made available for pick up at Police Dispatch on May 3. ITEM K: DISCUSSION K-1, Citizens Bob Peters, Old Town -- Thanked council for the Volunteer Appreciation Reception; noted more of the bluff had fallen during the last storm; and suggested banners for the "Get Hooked on Kenai" program might be made locally. K-2. Council KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11 2002 PAGE 13 Bookey -- No comments. Swarner -- • Thanked the Fire and Police Departments for their annual reports. • Asked if sandwich advertisement signs were allowable and it was noted the sign in question was being reviewed. The sign code, to this respect, may need to be readdressed. Moore -- • Asked if another pass through subdivisions would be made with the sweeper and Public Works Manager Kornelis answered yes. • Reported he would be attending the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting to discuss the skateboard park. Parks & Recreation Director Frates noted, the Commission would be discussing moving the park to another site. Porter -- • Thanked Graves, Kornelis, Freas, Craig and Senior Center personnel for their assistance with the Volunteer Appreciation Reception and those department heads who attended. • Asked if the sidewalks could be cleaned and Kornelis reported their cleaning was planned. He also noted, the State would paint the striping on city streets and the city will clean the highway through the city. • Asked when the street banners would be placed and Frates reported their placement was planned for late next week. Bannock -- Thanked city employees who helped with the volunteer reception and added, he thought it an excellent way for council to say thank you. Jackman -- No comments. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM L. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:33 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: K. "-� Azle� Carol L. Freas, City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCil PTY�fCa.."'.0