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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-16 Council MinutesITEM A: AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: Z Zwww.cl*.kenai.ak.us CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION 4. OATHS OF OFFICE 5. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR 6. Agenda Approval 7. 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. David Wartinbee -- Personal Property Tax on Airplanes ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 2002-65 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled "Schooner Circle Paving District" and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in this Project. a. Remove from table. b. Substitute Resolution No. 2002-65 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled "Schooner Circle Paving District" and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in this Project. C. Consideration of substitute. 2. Resolution No. 2002-68 -- Rescinding Resolution No. 2002-59 and Awarding the Bid to Hutchings Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc. for an Airport Dump Truck - 2002 for the Total Amount of $78,969.30. 3. Resolution No. 2002-69 -- Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 2003- 2004 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State Grants. 4. Resolution No. 2002-70 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled Toyon Way Paving LID and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in this Project. 5. Resolution No. 2002-71 -- Supporting the Development of a Dental Clinic in Kenai. 6. Resolution No. 2002-72 -- Designating Department Assistant Sharon Harris as Deputy Clerk. ITEM D: COMMISSION/ COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning 8v 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 ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of October 2, 2002. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: 1. 2. 0 ITEM I: ITEM J: 1. 2. 3. NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Discussion -- Arctic Winter Games Support REPORT OF THE MAYOR ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager Attorney City Clerk DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City of Kenai. ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING } OCTOBER 16, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7: 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: Moore, Porter, Bannock, Jackman, Williams, Bookey, and Swarner. A-3. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION Clerk Freas read the following into the record: CITY OF KENAI REGULAR ELECTION OF OCTOBER 1, 2002 WE, the members of the Kenai City Council, do hereby certify the results of a canvass of the ballots for the Regular Election of October 1, 2002. CITY COUNCIL/THREE-YEAR SEATS: CANDIDATE VOTES RECEIVED Osborne, John "Ozzie" 455 Swarner, Linda 708 Eldridge, R. Barry 410 Bannock, Duane 569 Aaronson, Dustin 263 Write -Ins 12 ABSENTEE BALLOTS RECEIVED (in -person, personal representative, by -mail) 141 QUESTIONED BALLOTS RECEIVED 39 ABSENTEE BALLOTS COUNTED 136 QUESTIONED BALLOTS COUNTED 19 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 2 POLL VOTER TURN OUT 1232 TOTAL VOTER TURN OUT 1412 NUMBER OF KENAI REGISTERED VOTERS 4896 VOTER TURN OUT 29% MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the election of October 1, 2002 as presented by the City Clerk. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4. OATHS OF OFFICE Mayor Williams administered the oath office to Linda Swarner and Duane Bannock. A-5. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Mayor Williams opened the floor for nominations. NOMINATION: Councilwoman Jackman nominated Councilwoman Swarner and Councilman Moore SECONDED the nomination. NOMINATION: Councilwoman Porter nominated Councilman Bookey and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the nomination. There were no further nominations and Williams declared the floor closed. Both candidates offered election statements and a paper ballot was distributed to each member for voting. Attorney Graves noted each member should write their name on the ballot as well as the person for whom they were voting. Upon voting, the ballots were read aloud by Clerk Freas as follows: Linda Swarner: 3 Jim Bookey: 4 Councilman Bookey was elected Vice Mayor and Councilwoman Swarner was thanked for her service as Vice Mayor for the past several years. A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 3 Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: Resolution No. 2002-70 (directing the continuation of the Toyon Way LID project) -- 10/ 14/02 Randy Canady letter supporting the paving project. ADD TO: D-3, Harbor Commission Report -- 10/ 14/02 letter of resignation from the Harbor Commission from F.C. Rogers and copies of current applicants for consideration. SUBSTITUTE: H-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 -- Addition of purchase order to ACS for a telephone system for the ARFF/ SRE Facility. ADD TO: I-1, Report of the Mayor -- 9/26/02 Junior Achievement Letter requesting sponsorship donation. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, A-4. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) B-1. David Wartinbee -- Personal Property Tax on Airplanes Wartinbee continued his discussion regarding his desire for the city to change its position on personal property tax on airplanes. He offered his and other citizen comments as follows: • He (Wartinbee) moved his plane from Kenai to Soldotna. • A mechanic has his plane in Soldotna to avoid the tom. • People working at the Soldotna Airport have observed a substantial increase in planes parked there since the tax exemption in Soldotna. • At the Soldotna airport, there are two commercial tie -downs left and additional spaces are being developed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 4 • Two mechanics want to start a business in Kenai, but because they feel there are not enough planes in Kenai for servicing and they have decided not to open the business. Chip Versaw, Alaska Flying Network -- 48285 Patsy Court, Soldotna. Versaw explained he operates a flying school from the Kenai Airport. He asked the city's help in revitalizing businesses at the airport and noted, he would like to increase his business and needs a place for people to park their planes in Kenai. Versaw also noted: • He believes the lack of aircraft parking at the airport is due to the personal property tax in the city. • He feels he is at a disadvantage because of the lack of exposure he has at the Kenai Airport due to the tax. • He has learned there has been a decrease of 60,000 gallons of fuel sales per year at the Kenai airport which is an economic loss of $150,000. Discussion followed with council and comments including: • The personal property tax issue has been discussed with the Airport Commission and council will be discussing it further at a scheduled November work session. • The Airport Commission performed a survey and council will be reviewing those responses. • Packet information reviewed and included personal property tax options; potential impacts of changes to the tax in the city; new tax accounts since 1998; closed accounts since 1998; and comparison of tax by location for a large charter operator. • There is value in the amenities the Kenai Airport offers (tower, security, paved runways, etc.) . • Exemption of the fund will have consequences to the General Fund, along with the exemption of sales tax on senior rents. Those losses to the Fund will have to be made up elsewhere. • Because the airplane owners do not want to pay a personal property tax on their airplanes, should the property owners in Kenai have to make up the loss through higher taxes. well. • Discussions on personal property taxes should include boat owners as • What is equal in the big picture should be strongly considered. BREAK TAKEN: 8:03 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:14 P.M. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 5 C-1. Resolution No. 2002-65 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled "Schooner Circle Paving District" and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in this Project. C-1 a. Remove from table. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED removed Resolution No. 2002-65 from the table and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C- lb. Substitute Resolution No. 2002-65 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled "Schooner Circle Paving District" and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in this Project. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of Substitute Resolution No. 2002-65 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was noted a meeting was held with the property owners and they agreed to absorb the ten percent cost of the Milionta property (which it was explained at an earlier council meeting, does not front Schooner Circle). Additionally, the city's portion of the cost will remain the same and reference was made to the agreement (signed by the property owners) in the substitute resolution. It was also noted, the passage date and the date referred to in the tenth whereas needed to be changed to October 16. C-1 c. Consideration of substitute. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-2. Resolution No. 2002-68 -- Rescinding Resolution No. 2002-59 and Awarding the Bid to Hutchings Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc. for an Airport Dump Truck - 2002 for the Total Amount of $78,969.30. MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 6 Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-69 and Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Public Works Manager La Shot reported the resolution to rescind was brought forward because it was discovered after its passage there was a significant difference in the specifications and the truck being offered. He added, after discussing the issue with all the parties, it was felt the best thing to do was re -bid. La Shot noted, the specifications for the re -bid were changed so more bidders could get involved in the process and be responsive. There were three bidders for the second bid and the same bidder won the bid. He added, because the purchase of the vehicle is federally funded, the preferential bidding process did not apply. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-3. Resolution No. 2002-69 -- Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 2003- 2004 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State Grants. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-69 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Public Works Director Kornelis noted the funding request for the coastal trail was increased to $10 million, the request for road development was increased from $2 to $3 million; and funding for the dip net fishery projects was increased from $900,000 to $1 million. Kornelis also reported the Corps of Engineers was attempting to call a joint meeting of all the agencies for October 29 in the Council Chambers. He noted it was a tentative date and subject to change. He added, the Corps has a copy of all his files and comments for the project and are aware of the city's desire to continue using Peratrovich, Nottingham 8. Drage, however the Corps will honor their contract with Tryck, Nyman 8. Hayes. Williams noted all the congressional funding will be back on the table in the next budget. He added, any request for additional funding from Congress will need to be made before March, 2003. Bookey noted, if a full environmental impact study will be required by the Corps, a request of Congress will be required. Bannock reported the Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the priority list and unanimously approved it. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 7 VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, C-4. Resolution No. 2002-70 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled Toyon Way Paving LID and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in this Project. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2002-70 and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Councilwoman Porter requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, C-5. Resolution No. 2002-71 -- Supporting the Development of a Dental Clinic in Kenai. MOTION: Councilwoman Jackman MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2002-71 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Stan Steadman -- Executive Director, Cottonwood Health Clinic, 252 W. Marydale Avenue, Soldotna. Steadman explained the collaborative effort of the "Healthy Communities, Healthy People" and Bridges Community network to partner in the establishment of a clinic offering dental care for under- and uninsured individuals on the Peninsula. He noted, funds have been made available to Alaska for both dental and medical care; the local priority is dental and the federal priority is health. Recently the Cottonwood Clinic was opened for medical care and it is felt the clinic will serve approximately 4,500 patients visits this year. Establishment (up and running) of a dental clinic must be done within this fiscal year. Funding possibilities have been investigated and a Kenai site has been found and negotiations are in process for use of the facility. Todd Wortham, DDS -- 213 Susieanna Lane, Kenai. Noted he opened his clinic in Kenai approximately two years ago. Dental care for the under- and uninsured is a KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 8 nationwide problem and efforts to get dentists involved at the state level is ongoing. The biggest concern for dentists is a hold harmless and indemnification clause. Wortham noted he was not against the clinic and felt dental care for children needs to be the priority of the clinic if it is opened. Asked if he felt this type of clinic would be detrimental to private dental clinics, Wortham said no, if it focused on the under- and uninsured and Denali Kid Care clients. He added, he is aware the clinic would not compete with private clinics and there is a tremendous number of children needing the care. Jim Julien, DDS -- Ciechanski Road, Kenai. Julien agreed access to care for these clients is a nationwide problem. He added, going forward with this clinic would be a positive for the community and would provide services now not available. Julien continued, he felt private dentists in town would support the establishment of the clinic, unless they would be competing with discount prices. He added, there will have to have guidelines in place to qualify for the assistance and Julien stated he personally felt it would be great if the clinic and funding go through as it would be a positive for the health-care community. Tracy Martinson -- Soldotna. Martinson explained federal guidelines demand open access to anyone, however discounts in prices would be available to only those who provide the required documentation. Noel Rea -- Department of Health 8v Social Services, Anchorage. Rea confirmed no one can be turned away for care. Funding for the clinic was discussed at length using the information included in the packet for reference. Attorney Graves and Finance Director Semmens reported they had spent a lot of time investigating the funding proposal and felt it was legal under Medicaid regulations. However, there was some concern if the federal agencies decide against the funding process. They also noted they felt the city would be at risk to reimburse the funding, unless the State gives the city adequate assurance of indemnification or the federal government indicates the program is allowable under the Medicaid rules. It was also noted, the city requested a legal opinion from the Attorney General but had not yet received one. It was also stated the Borough could not get involved in the program due to the state's timeline. The Borough also shared concern of the risk and what exactly the risk would be. Councilwoman Porter noted her objection in supporting the effort because there would be no guarantee the city would not be at risk. Williams noted, he requested the resolution be written for generic support and not tied to any funding. Bannock asked if the hospital had the tools to take the process on and it was noted the hospital is under the Borough and the Borough could object anyway. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 9 Bonnie Nichols, Central Peninsula General Hospital -- Stated the hospital was supportive of providing dental health care services and have reviewed the process. Stan Steadman -- Stated, if the funding process is approved, they would apply for property tax exemption, purchase a site in Kenai because of its ties to medical care, Job Service, shopping, etc., which is a major factor in their wanting to be situated in Kenai. Williams stated he wanted to support the effort primarily from a social standpoint and was relying on a " leap of faith" based on the information and reports received and encouraged council to do the same. Jackman stated her agreement with Williams. Bookey stated he would support the program since there were supportive comments from the private sector. He added, he believed the funding process was unique, and wanted Administration to keep the council informed of any problems that may arise. VOTE: Moore No Porter No Bannock Yes Jackman Yes Williams Yes Bookey No Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED, C-6, Resolution No. 2002-72 -- Designating Department Assistant Sharon Harris as Deputy Clerk. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2002-72 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Bookey objected to the request for unanimous consent. VOTE: Moore Yes Porter Yes Bannock Yes Jackman Yes Williams Yes Bookey No Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED, BREAK TAKEN: 10:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 10 BACK TO ORDER: 10:22 P.M. ITEM D: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging -- Swarner reported the minutes of the October meeting were included in the packet. She added, since then, she and Director Craig had been working on the predevelopment grant application. The application has since been delivered to Alaska Housing with lots of letters of support from around the community. It was noted the Council on Aging had made recommendations of rent increases for both the housing and dining room/kitchen and will be discussed further by the city council at the policy work sessions. D-2. Airport Commission -- Jackman reported the Commission met on October 10 and the minutes of the meeting will be included in the next packet. She also noted, the joint council work session with the Commission and ERA Aviation representatives was very productive and she hoped good things would come from the discussions. Airport Manager Cronkhite reported actions of the Commission as: • Reaffirmed their previous recommendation to council to consider removing the property tax on airplanes and encouraged a flat tax. • Recommended a draft ordinance/ amendment to the code to begin taxing ten percent (10%) of the gross revenue from off -airport car rental operators be brought forward for further discussion and review. • The December Commission meeting will be held at the new SRE building. D-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported a meeting was held on October 7 at which the main discussion was the boating facility and budget recommendations to council. He added, the Commission requested council to bring forward a resolution to make the following determinations: • Continue the operation of the dock as it is currently. • Credit the boating fund with all harbor -related revenues, including the dipnet parking fees, boat taxes, and fish taxes. • Increase launching and parking fees. Bookey requested the resolution be brought forward at the November 15 council meeting, after the policy work sessions. Council had no objections. It was noted, the resignation of F.C. Rogers from the Commission was added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting in addition to current on -file applications. Bookey requested appointment be held for additional applications to be received. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 11 Williams suggested a note be forwarded to the on -file applicants and encourage them to attend the next Commission meeting and request the Commission to make a recommendation. Williams discussed the effect the shutting down of railway service to Seward for the winter will have on cargo coming to Kenai. He suggested a transport system may have some use of a facility in Kenai. D-4, Library Commission -- Moore reported the next meeting is scheduled for November 5 and reminded the audience of the Friends of the Library raffle and dinner on October 25 and 26. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Porter reported the Commission met on October 3 and discussed the following: • A request by Frank Getty to place a small gazebo in the cemetery. She noted, the Commission urged council's approval of the project when it comes before them. • Currently, there is a seat available on the Commission which was previously occupied by a KCHS student. • The Rotary Club is helping with work at Municipal Park. Director Frates also noted a work party would be at the Park on Saturday morning at which time they'd be removing approximately 15 spruce trees and raising the canopy. A brief discussion followed regarding a permanent location for the skateboard park. Porter was asked to request the Commission to make some recommendations. It was suggested a funding request be made following the November general election. Frates noted users of the Teen Center were developing some park layouts for consideration. Williams noted the council had previously requested a plaque be placed at Memorial Park for former Legislator Hugh Malone. To date, the family had not responded with a choice of space or plaque information. He suggested a space be chosen administratively if the family does not make a decision soon because there are very few spaces still available. Council had no objections. Porter noted a memorandum included at J-3 suggesting council direct their January 1 meeting be moved to January 2 and canceling the Commission's meeting of January 2. She requested the question be taken to the Commission for their consideration. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Bannock reported the notes from the September 25 Comprehensive Plan Commission Work Session were included in the packet as well as the minutes of the October 9 Commission meeting. Actions taken at the meeting included: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 12 • Approval of a conditional use permit for a transitional living office at the Women's Resource 8. Crisis Center. • Approval of a conditional use permit for townhouses at Five Iron Heights Subdivision. • Scheduling of a public hearing regarding the limited use of sandwich board signs. • Approval of a conditional use permit for a building addition to the Women's Resource 8v Crisis Center. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported no quorum was available on October 8. D-7b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board -- No report. D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reminded council if they planned on attending the AML Conference in Valdez to notify the Clerk as soon as possible. D-7d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- No report. ITEM E: MINUTES E-1, Regular Meeting of October 2, 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: Councilman Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16 2002 PAGE 13 Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the substitute H-2 purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. Finance Director Semmens noted the purchase orders to Computer Doctors and Mikunda Cottrell and explained: • Computer Doctors -- extends the current contract. • Mikunda Cottrell -- remaining funds in the current budget that can be applied to the preparation of the 2003 budget. Other items noted were: • The phone system costs the SRE building were excluded from the construction contract. The system is being purchased from project funds at a lesser amount, however recurring charges will be taken from the airport budget. • Water damage in the solarium at the Senior Center resulted in rotted framework around windows. A contractor will be investigating the issue and report when and how it incurred and whether it will be an insurable claim. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-39 Discussion -- Arctic Winter Games Support Williams noted he discussed the level of participation hoped to be received from Kenai, Soldotna, and Homer for the Games with Jack Brown. Brown stated they hoped Kenai, Soldotna and Homer would split $100,000 and donate $33,000 each toward the effort. ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Williams noted the following items: • Referred to a request for a donation from the Jr. Achievement Program added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. It was noted no funds were included in the Legislative budget for this item. Clerk Freas was requested to send a letter to Jr. Achievement noting no funds are available. • Referred to a request from Peninsula Winter Games for a donation toward the event. It was noted no funds were included in the current budget for this item, but the city does participate through in -kind support. Freas and Councilman Bannock were requested to send a letter noting that information. • A request to allow cutting of chunks of ice from the pond along Marathon Road for the Peninsula Winter Games has been received as well as plowing a pathway to the pond. It was noted, the lake is a portion of the property leased to the University and if permission is received for this purpose, the city would have no objections in making the necessary pathway. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 14 ITEM J: ADMINISTR.ATION REPORTS J-1. City Manager -- City Manager Snow noted the following: • Department Head reports were included in the packet for council review and comments. • Three city properties that had been included in the Borough's foreclosure sale were sold. No excess profits were received due to payment of delinquent taxes paid upon the sale. • The deed for the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (BOR)/FAA conversion (transferring Birch Island to the BOR) was signed over to the Department of Natural Resources. With that completed, BOR can now transfer the restrictions from the old football field property (which the city already owns) to the Birch Island property. The city now has the authority to move ahead with the property transfer and plans for the field, however, it is pending a final review by the national office. Attorney Graves stated he was comfortable with the process. It was also reported, the old antenna facility has not yet been transferred and is pending environmental work. Public Works Manager La Shot noted, his last information was there were still some problems (prove no harm done by contamination to the water table) . He added, the fuel tank on the Daubenspeck property had been pulled. • Directed Archer Escrow to finalize the land sale to Clint Hall for the Inlet Woods properties, disburse the $180,000 to the City of Kenai, and record the documents before the end of the year. • Referring to a concern from Councilwoman Porter regarding the collecting and handling of monies collected for public skate at the multipurpose facility, she and Director Frates discussed the issue. In their discussions they agreed there were three primary things to do to improve the situation, i.e. money pouch, signage, DR Ice will wear jackets/hats with their logo on it for identification. Also, Director Frates will be investigate the use of a pass -card system. Bookey stated his concern for the accountability of the money and felt it was necessary. Frates stated at the end of the shift, DR Ice completes a money receipt which is then picked up by Frates. Council suggested a token or ticket to the skaters, pass card system, or placement of an iron ranger. Administration was requested to discuss the matter further. J-2. Attorney -- City Attorney Graves reported the following: • Because cable is not installed in the back portion of the Inlet Woods Subdivision, developer Clint Hall may try to amend the covenants to allow small satellite dishes to increase the marketability of homes to be built in that area. He noted, as a property owner in the subdivision, the city may have to participate in a vote to this regard. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 15 Semmens noted he believed this would be a good time for the city to retire the debt in the Debt Service Fund with the $180,000 coming in from the sale of properties. He stated his interest in bringing an ordinance forward to do so. Semmens added, the debt is $200,000 and the funds coming from the sale will be approximately $180,000. Porter stated her interest in eliminating the fee for public skate at the ice rink and Bookey stated he wanted to wait until budget time to make that decision. Porter requested an accurate account of the funds raised through this charge be kept for future reference. J-3. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas referred to her memorandum included in the packet regarding suggested commission and council meeting date changes due to upcoming holidays. She suggested the following: 12/25/02 Planning 8v Zoning Commission meeting -- Cancel 1 / 1 / 03 council meeting -- Move to January 2, 2003 Council had no objections. ITEM K: DISCUSSION K-1. Citizens -- None. K-2. Council Bookey -- No comments. Swarner -- Stated she would not be in attendance at the October 21 work session and requested local improvement district property owner percentages be added to the list of topics. Moore -- No comments. Porter -- No comments. Bannock -- No comments. Jackman -- No comments. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City of Kenai -- No executive session held. ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:4 5 p.m. Min tes transcried 4 prep ed by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk