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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 7, 2002
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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COUNCIL STAFF MEETING: 6:00 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:
ITEM C:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1962-2002 -- Changing the Recreation Zone by
Amending KMC 14.20.145 (Recreation Zone), 14.24.010 (Development
Requirements Table) and 14.22.010 (Land Use Table): 1) to Allow Lodges
and Bunkhouses as Principal Permitted Uses; 2) to Not Allow Four or
More Family Dwellings as Either Principal Permitted or Conditional Use;
3) Allowing Retail Businesses as a Secondary Use in Certain Cases; and
4) Changing Minimum Lot Requirements.
a. Substitute Ordinance No. 1962-2002 -- Changing the Recreation
Zone by Amending KMC 14.20.145 (Recreation Zone), 14.24.010
(Development Requirements Table) and 14.22.010 (Land Use
Table): 1) to Allow Lodges and Bunkhouses as Principal Permitted
Uses; 2) to Not Allow Four or More Family Dwellings as Either
Principal Permitted or Conditional Use; 3) Allowing Retail
Businesses as a Secondary Use in Certain Cases; and 4) Changing
Minimum Lot Requirements.
2. Resolution No. 2002-54 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the
Proposed Schooner Circle Paving District.
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3. Resolution No..2002-55 -- Declaring the Following Equipment,
Supplies, and Materials Surplus or Obsolete.
4. Resolution No. 2002-56 -- Transferring $6,000 in the Wellhouse 4
Capital Project Fund for Geophysical Services.
ITEM D: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks 8. 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
d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce
ITEM E: MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of July 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. 1963-2002 -- Amending KMC 12.20.030 to Prohibit the
Storage of Slash for More Than Thirty (30) Days on Property Within the
City of Kenai.
4. *Ordinance No. 1964-2002 -- Amending the Definition of "Mobile Food
Vending Unit" in KMC 5.25.010 to Exempt Units Operating Less Than
Thirty (30) Days Per Year from Getting a Mobile Food Vendors Permit.
5. Discussion -- Airport Advertising
6. Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning
& Zoning Commission Denial of PZ02-39 -- An application for a variance
from the Development Requirements for afive-foot front setback variance
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and variance from lot coverage for the property described as Lot 1, Block
6, Redoubt Terrace Subdivision Addition 3 (406 South Forest Drive),
Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by F. DeWayne Craig, P.O. Box
1613, Kenai, Alaska. Appeal submitted by F. DeWayne Craig.
7. Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning
8v Zoning Commission Approval of PZ02-37 -- An application for an
encroachment permit for side setbacks for the property described as Lot
3, James Subdivision (506 Japonski Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application
submitted by Paul and Teresa Quade, 409 McCollum Drive, Kenai,
Alaska. Appeal submitted by Ona Wilbert.
8. Discussion -- Update of City Logo
ITEM I:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM J: ADMINISTR.ATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM K: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 7, 2002
7:00 P.M.
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MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams- called the meeting to order at approximately 7:04 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: Bannock, Jackman, Williams,
Bookey, Swarner, Moore, and Porter.
A-3, AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD TO: D-5, Parks & Recreation Commission Report --
Resignation of Sam Steiner from the Commission.
DISREGARD: At H-5 in the packet is Ordinance No. 1965-2002,
However the agenda shows H-5 as a discussion item
regarding airport advertising. Please disregard the
ordinance as it is not to be introduced. H-5 should
be the discussion regarding airport advertising.
ADD TO: H-6, Scheduling Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of
DeWayne Craig -- 8/6/02 letter from D. Craig requesting
the hearing be scheduled after August 18.
ADD TO: I-1, Report of the Mayor -- Information regarding
thank -you advertisement for FY2003 marketing of
Alaska seafood.
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
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None.
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1. Ordinance No. 1962-2002 -- Changing the Recreation Zone by
Amending KMC 14.20.145 (Recreation Zone), 14.24.010 (Development
Requirements Table) and 14.22.010 (Land Use Table): 1) to Allow Lodges
and Bunkhouses as Principal Permitted Uses; 2) to Not Allow Four or
More Family Dwellings as Either Principal Permitted or Conditional Use;
3) Allowing Retail Businesses as a Secondary Use in Certain Cases; and
4) Changing Minimum Lot Requirements.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1962-02 and
Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
C-la. Substitute Ordinance No. 1962-2002 -- Changing the Recreation Zone
by Amending KMC 14.20.145 (Recreation Zone), 14.24.010 (Development
Requirements Table) and 14.22.010 (Land Use Table): 1) to Allow Lodges
and Bunkhouses as Principal Permitted Uses; 2) to Not Allow Four or
More Family Dwellings as Either Principal Permitted or Conditional Use;
3) Allowing Retail Businesses as a Secondary Use in Certain Cases; and
4) Changing Minimum Lot Requirements.
MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to substitute with Substitute Ordinance No. 1962-02
and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
City Attorney Graves noted the difference between the ordinance and substitute was a
typographical correction on Page 3 of the Land Use Table: Cabin rentals = "P" and
BBB = "C." Swarner requested memorandums included with substitutes in the future
to indicate changes between them and the original ordinances and/or resolutions.
Graves reviewed the changes being made in the ordinances and Bannock noted there
were no public comments made in regard to the item when it was brought before the
Planning & Zoning Commission.
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VOTE:
Bannock
Yes
Jackman
Yes
Williams
Yes
Bookey
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Moore
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-2. Resolution No. 2002-54 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the
Proposed Schooner Circle Paving District.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-54 and
Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Moore noted he had received several calls asking
when the road would be paved. Public Works Manager La Shot stated it would not be
paved this year.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED,
C-3, Resolution No. 2002-55 -- Declaring the Following Equipment,
Supplies, and Materials Surplus or Obsolete.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-55 and
Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Discussion followed and comments were noted as
follows:
• The silver AARF helmets are not suited for firefighting use.
• The same lawn mower was listed by the Parks 8, Recreation Department
and the Shop. One will be removed from the list.
• A note was included in the new city newsletter about the number of
bicycles in storage and to contact the Police Department if someone had one lost or
stolen to try to recover it prior to the auction.
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• When asked if the bicycles could be given to children, it was noted very
few of the bicycles listed were of great value or in very good shape and it would be
difficult to give them away.
• Instead of auctioning firearms forfeited through arrests, etc., the Police
Department is contacting out-of-state (rearm dealers who work with law enforcement
to discard firearms which cannot be returned to the public depending on the
circumstances of the case. The firearms can be traded with the dealer to acquire
newer models of firearms for the Department. The dealers are reputable, all the
firearms are documented and it is a safe way to handle the process.
• The fuel tank (listed under Shop) was removed from the new generator
truck and another tank was placed on that truck (the tank that came with the truck
made the generator sit too high on the truck). This tank is not needed.
• The Shop will review the list of small hand tools to see if they could be
added to their collection for use. Those they can use will be removed from the list.
• Efforts are made between departments to inform other departments of
items that department may no longer need prior to the item being placed on the list
and brought to council for discussion.
• The auction will be held on September 14 and Williams requested to be
made aware of who the auctioneer will be when one is hired.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-4. Resolution No. 2002-56 -- Transferring $6,000 in the Wellhouse 4
Capital Project Fund for Geophysical Services.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-56 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. La Shot reported, currently Wellhouse No. 4 was
found to have a good quantity of water but there are some characteristics of quality
with which they were not happy. They will try to take water from different elevations
of the well to see if they can get better water. La Shot added, he did not think arsenic
was not one of the problems. Williams noted, he understood there were more
dissolved solids than what they wanted and they were going to try to mix the two
waters together to see if that would make a better quality water. It was not known
whether that will work.
VOTE:
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There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM D: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging -- Swarner reported a meeting was held on August 1
and the membership, along with members of the Senior Connection, further discussed
the feasibility of developing an assisted living facility in Kenai. It was noted, the
Senior Connection has agreed to act as the sponsoring group to apply for pre -
development funding.
Due to the resignation of one of its members, council reviewed applications for
placement which were included in the packet. Williams offered the appointment of
Gina Kuntzman and there were no obj ections from council.
D-2. Airport Commission -- Jackman noted the minutes from the July 11
meeting were included in the packet. She added, the Commission discussed rates and
fees; it was reported the Air Fair was well attended; and a ribbon -cutting would be
held at the new Airport operations facility on Friday, August 9.
Porter noted the activity report for the Float Plane Basin which was included in the
packet and requested the report also include activity for the prior year. Airport
Manager Cronkhite reported the slip rental on the basin was about the same as last
year.
Williams suggested sending a copy of the enplanement figures to the local carrier
noting council felt the numbers had fallen because of the airfare costs to fly to
Anchorage and return. He added, he thought it should continually be noted the fares
are very high and people are choosing to drive to Anchorage instead of flying due to
the cost. Bannock stated he believed council should not get involved in that
discussion because if there was abuse by the carrier, there would be competitors.
Cronkhite noted, the Commission had been discussing hiring of a consultant to do a
study that would include rates. She added, she hoped to bring that information to the
next council meeting and send it to other carriers as well.
Williams noted he believed, as a citizen and council member, it was his duty to look
out for the best interest of the community. He added, he would write a personal letter
instead and withdrew his request for administration to send the letter.
D-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey stated the next meeting would be held at
7:00 p.m., Monday, August 12.
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DA, Library Commission -- Moore reported the regular meeting was
scheduled for August 6, however due to a lack of quorum, the meeting was cancelled.
He added, Marilyn Johnson and Ralph Van Dusseldorp were guests who also attended
to offer their help in grant writing efforts.
D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Porter reported, because she was
out of town, she did not attend the meeting, however Parks & Recreation Director
Frates supplied her with a report. She noted, the meeting was lengthy; there was a
presentation and discussion about the Arctic Winter Games; discussion of possible
permanent sites for the skateboard park, and discussion with suggested fee changes
in the Department. Frates added, he was working with a landscape architect for
Municipal Park and he hoped to have a plan to review in the next two weeks.
Porter also noted, she had discussed further the undercutting of trees, etc. in
Municipal Park (previously discussed with council) with representatives of the Rotary
Club and they were looking forward to helping. She added, Rotary members will meet
with Frates in the near future in this regard.
Williams asked Fire Chief Walden for an update regarding the Fire Wise Program.
Walden reported he received an email, which he forwarded to the City Manager and
City Attorney for review, which would allow work on the easements throughout town.
Williams asked if he was able to discuss work on the highway easement by the
Challenger Center. Walden stated no, but it was probably a state right-of-way.
Williams requested administration, in their discussions with Fire Wise, if they felt
comfortable in asking, to have the right-of-way in front of the Challenger Center
cleared of trees. He noted, the state had no obj ection to having it cleaned out.
Swarner noted there were logs left from cleaning out dead trees by the hockey rink and
asked if they were available for anyone to take. Walden explained, the Fire
Department cut the trees in a cooperative effort with Parks & Recreation and Public
Works and it was his understanding Parks had made arrangements for a private
individual to collect the logs.
It was also noted, Sam Steiner resigned from the Commission as he would be leaving
for college in the fall. Porter suggested waiting for appointment until after the school
year starts.
D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Bannock noted the minutes of the
July 10, 2002 meeting were included in the packet and reviewed actions taken by the
Commission, i.e. changes to the Recreation Zone, two matters coming forward to the
Board of Adjustment; Richards re -subdivision (the neighbors compromised); and the
GLM re -plat was approved.
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Williams noted there was an opening on the Commission and applications were
included in the packet. He offered Nelson Amen to be appointed and council had no
objections.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the next meeting would
be held on August 13, 2002. Williams requested a thank you letter be sent to the
Fireweed Herb Garden for donating plants in the two planter rings at the Forest Drive
intersection. Porter suggested a listing of volunteers who helped with the caring for
flower beds, gardens, weeding, planting, etc. be included in the next city newsletter.
D-7b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board -- Bookey reported a
meeting had been scheduled within the next two weeks.
D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Swarner reported she attended the
recent AML Committee meeting in Bethel and participated in the revenue and finance
section who strongly recommended a long-range fiscal plan to the state and suggested
the AML Policy Statement be shortened and more efficient. She added, the draft policy
statement would be forwarded to the Board of Directors and the Alaska Conference of
Mayors for review. Swarner also reported she would be meeting with representatives
of PRISM regarding the additional wording for fire training to be added to the policy
statement.
Williams also noted, the 2002 AML Conference will be held in Valdez and the AML/JIA
board had seats available and he urged council members to consider running for the
board. Swarner stated, the new president of the AML Board of Directors is requesting
volunteers to chair committees.
D-7d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- Williams reported the Chamber was
helping and assisting in the August 24 Industry Days picnic and reminded those in
attendance to attend the picnic.
ITEM E: MINTTTRS
E-1. Regular Meeting of July 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
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Bookey SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
La Shot noted the truck repainting was a budgeted item and clarified the Western
Power and Equipment purchase would come from Streets and not Shop as indicated
on the list.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED,
BREAK TAKEN. 8:00 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:15 P.M.
H-3. Ordinance No. 1963-2002 -- Amending KMC 12.20.030 to Prohibit the
Storage of Slash for More Than Thirty (30) Days on Property Within the
City of Kenai.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-4. Ordinance No. 1964-2002 -- Amending the Definition of "Mobile Food
Vending Unit" in KM 5.25.010 to Exempt Units Operating Less Than
Thirty (30) Days Per Year from Getting a Mobile Food Vendors Permit.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-5. Discussion -- Airport Advertising
A lengthy discussion took place in regard to advertising in the Milepost Magazine.
Williams explained he requested the item be included on the agenda for discussion as
it was his understanding council had directed an advertisement for the airport and
community was to be included in the magazine yearly.
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Councilwoman Jackman explained, when the Airport Commission discussed the
budget and what they felt would be the best use of advertising budget funds for
marketing the airport to users of the airport (corporate jets, aviators, hangars, etc.) .
From their discussion, they believed advertising in aviation -specific media would be
the best use of the funds. She added, the Milepost, it was felt, is specific to motorists,
even though the current ad speaks of the community as well.
Williams suggested, using the Airport Funds for the advertisement in the Milepost
would both advertise the airport and the community, and cost for the ad would not be
taken from the General Fund. Swarner suggested the Milepost advertising should be
included in the budget as a line item and funding for that advertisement should not be
taken from the other advertising the Commission and administration wanted to do.
Marion Nelson, Milepost Magazine Advertising Sales -- Nelson stated she believed
the advertisement spoke to those who fly into the area and drive around the area as
well. She added, she believed the main reason to include an advertisement for the
airport in the Milepost was because it is one of the "crown jewels" of Kenai and felt it
should be promoted.
Bookey stated he believed the funds for the ad should come from the General Fund as
the Milepost is for vehicular use and the current ad really did not pertain to the
airport. It was noted by City Attorney Graves, if airport funding is used, the funding
has to go toward promoting the airport and the FAA can take away AIP funding if it is
not used in an appropriate manner. He added, a general business advertisement in
the magazine could be a problem. It was also noted, the cost of the current ad is
$3,000 but because the deadline had already passed for submitting the ad, the cost
for next year's edition could be more.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for administration to bring back an appropriation
request of $3,000 from the unappropriated airport balance to airport advertising as a
line item. Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
Porter suggested if additional funding is needed, a transfer within the airport budget
could be made. Bookey stated he believed if an ad was going to be purchased, it
should be advertising the whole city and suggested getting the back page. He added,
he didn't feel the current ad was a major benefit to be paid from the airport fund and
suggested the cost should come from the Legislative budget. Porter stated, because of
the short order time, she felt it would be better to argue what should be included in
the ad during the next budget season and added, she would not support the General
Fund paying for the ad.
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Jackman stated her agreement with Bookey and added, she wanted to see something
directly related to the city and not pay for it from airport funds. Swarner stated she
would not support the inclusion of the ad unless the ad is changed. Williams stated
he believed the discussion should be continued during the next budget season. He
added, he believed the city should be promoted.
VOTE:
Bannock
Yes
Jackman
No
Williams
Yes
Bookey
No
Swarner
Yes
Moore
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED,
H-6. Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning
8v Zoning Commission Denial of PZ02-39 -- An application for a variance
from the Development Requirements for a five-foot front setback variance
and variance from lot coverage for the property described as Lot 1, Block
6, Redoubt Terrace Subdivision Addition 3 (406 South Forest Drive),
Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by F. DeWayne Craig, P.O. Box
1613, Kenai, Alaska. Appeal submitted by F. DeWayne Craig.
It was noted, a request from the appellee was added to the agenda at the beginning of
the meeting. The appellee requested the hearing be held after August 18 as he would
be out of town until then.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to set the hearing for August 21 at 7:00 p.m. and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED,
H-7. Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning
8. Zoning Commission Approval of PZ02-37 -- An application for an
encroachment permit for side setbacks for the property described as Lot
3, James Subdivision (506 Japonski Drive) , Kenai, Alaska. Application
submitted by Paul and Teresa Quade, 409 McCollum Drive, Kenai,
Alaska. Appeal submitted by Ona Wilbert.
Bannock noted, based on the number of people testifying on both the previous appeal
and this one, he did not believe they would take more than 45 minutes to complete.
MOTION:
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Councilman Bannock MOVED to schedule the Board of Adjustment hearing on PZ02-
37 for August 21, immediately following the prior Board of Adjustment hearing.
Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED,
H-8. Discussion -- Update of City Logo
Councilwoman Porter reviewed the process taken in regard to the two logo designs
included in the packet. There was little support of the two designs as most of the
council stated their like of the current logo, but it was suggested the current logo
might be updated.
ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Williams reported the
following:
• Industry Days Picnic is scheduled for August 24. There will be many
politicians attending due to the upcoming primary election. And, the annual chili
cook -off would be held.
• Mayor's Golf Tournament is scheduled for September 14 at the Kenai
Golf Course. Monies raised will be donated to Habitat for Humanity.
• Noting the correspondence received requesting the inclusion of the City
in an advertisement thanking the congressional delegation in acquiring funding for the
fishing industry, Williams stated he was not sure it would be appropriate for the city
to purchase space in the ad. Graves stated he would want to speak to the APOC first,
since Senator Stevens is running for re-election, etc. It was suggested Williams write a
personal letter instead.
ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
J-11 City Manager -- City Manager Snow reported the following:
In late July she met with three corporate officers of AAI /ESI who
expressed their commitment to the management of the fire training facility. During
the meeting, AAI/ESI expressed an interest in possibly leasing a portion of the
upstairs of the facility. They also expressed their thanks for the enlargement of the
parking lot and the overhead door at the facility. Snow added, she asked their feelings
of developing a new maintenance agreement between the city and their company and
they gave their okay to the city drafting a new agreement for their review. She added,
the development of a new agreement would be in the near future.
• An August 13 date had been set for the city meeting with representatives of the
European Aerospace Defense Corporation who are interested in leasing airport
property.
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Porter asked who was responsible for weeding in front of the PRISM sign along
Marathon Road and it was determined the city is responsible for outdoor maintenance.
Snow will discuss the matter further with them.
J-2. Attorney -- No report. Bannock requested, due to the number of
appeals made to the Board of Adjustment in the past several weeks, a handout of
instructions be developed for anyone considering making an appeal so there is less
confusion of what to do. Graves stated he would develop the instructions and
suggested it be included on the city's website as well. Williams suggested Graves also
review the administrative appeals memorandum and shorten it as much as possible.
J-3. City Clerk -- Freas read the following telephone poll into the record:
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Linda L. Snow, City Manager
Date: July 26, 2002
Subject: Telephone Poll
Administration is requesting Council to approve the purchase and installation of a
replacement switch gear for the Airport stand-by generator. The purchase order will
be issued to Kachemak Electric, Inc. in the amount of $7,225.00.
The poll was authorized by Linda L. Snow, City Manager, signed by Finance Director
Semmens and attested by Deputy City Clerk Sheryl A. Padilla. The vote was as
follows:
Williams
Yes
Porter
Unavailable
Bookey
Yes
Jackman
Yes
Swarner
Unavailable
Bannock
Unavailable
Moore
Yes
The poll was taken by Sheryl A. Padilla.
ITEM K: DISCUSSION
K-1. Citizens -- None.
K-2. Council
Bookey -- No comments.
Swarner -- No comments.
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Moore -- • Asked who maintains the bike path and Frates stated the city does
the sweeping. Moore noted there were already holes in the new path and it was
explained, repairing the holes is the responsibility of the state.
• Noted the national president of the Boys 8v Girls Club would be in Kenai
on August 8 for review of the operation.
Porter -- • Noted the dipnet fishery revenue information included in the
packet and asked if there were any problems, etc. Snow stated a meeting would be
held between Frates, the Police Department, etc. to discuss the fishery.
• Stated she would like the medians swept by the state as they do in
Soldotna. (It was noted she had asked Public Works Manager Kornelis to contact the
state, however he was not present at the meeting and could not report on the matter.)
• Williams asked if the state could remove the remaining pieces of plastic
in the brick -scored sidewalks along the highway. Snow stated they could check with
the project manager.
Bannock -- No comments.
Jackman -- No comments.
Williams -- Noted Captain Bill Furlong's retirement from the Kenai Fire
Department after 24 years of service. He requested a letter be prepared to thank him
for his efforts and dedication, as well as a plaque.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
ITEM L:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:35 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
APPROVED
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