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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-03 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /www.ci.kena.i.ak.us WORK SESSION AT 6:00 P. M. REGARDING 2 / 3 / 2001 ECONOMIC FORUM 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) ITEM C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 2001-1 -- Transferring $7,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for a Wildlife Hazard Assessment. 2. Resolution No. 2001-2 -- Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 2001-2002 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State Grants. 3. *Renewal of Liquor License -- Peninsula Oilers (Seasonal)/ Recreational Site. ITEM D: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks 8v Recreation Commission 6. Planning 8v Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention 8v Visitors Bureau Board C. Alaska Municipal League Report 1. *Regular Meeting of December 20, 2000. 2. *December 20, 2000 Work Session Notes 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. Discussion -- Borough Ordinance Establishing E-911 Advisory Board 4. Discussion -- Request for Proposals/Professional Services for Development of a Comprehensive Plan. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (live minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION -None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt-p: / Z www. ci. kenai. ak. u s MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING WORK SESSION AT 6:00 P.M., REGARDING 2 / 3 / 2001 ECONOMIC FORUM ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:17 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: Bookey, Moore, Porter, Bannock, Frazer and Williams. Absent was: Swarner A-3, AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: D-4, Library Commission Report -- Emily DeForest application For appointment to the Library Commission. MOTION: Councilman Moore 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: 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 -- None. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS j KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3, 2001 PAGE 2 C-1. Resolution No. 2001-1 -- Transferring $7,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for a Wildlife Hazard Assessment. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-1 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Porter noted the agreement discussed reimbursement for the work as well as in the work and financial plan, but stated no figure. She asked how it would be guaranteed the amount would not exceed $7,000. Airport Manager Cronkhite referred to her memorandum included in the packet which explained the $7,000 was subject to revision should the number of required visits exceed the contracted number or unknown conditions arise that require additional work. She did not anticipate additional work needing to be done. She also noted the quoted cost to the city was considerably lower than that paid by other airports. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, C-2. Resolution No. 2001-2 -- Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 2001-2002 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State Grants. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-2 and Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. City Manager Ross explained the list was revised from last year in that it broke out the costs for the water system and made it the first priority in order to acquire higher points to do the projects. He added, it was not anticipated the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) funding would be received in the 2002 budget for the coastal trail/ bluff erosion project, but it was included on the list for possible state funding. He added, the improvements to city hall had been removed from the list last year by council. Williams asked if it was too late to include this list with the Borough's request list. City Clerk Freas reported the Borough Clerk's office was aware the resolution was before council at this meeting and a copy would be forwarded to them in the morning. Williams noted the list did not include the youth detention center and Ross explained it was a state project and the city had done two resolutions in support of the project. l KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES � JANUARY 3, 2001 PAGE 3 Bannock suggested the list refer to the State in regard to the dip net fishery projects because they were unfunded mandates of the state. Council agreed and the item on the list would be changed to State of Alaska Dip Net Fishery Projects. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, C-3. Renewal of Liquor License -- Peninsula Oilers .(Seasonal)/Recreational Site. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM D: COMMISSION/ COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging -- No report. D-2. Airport Commission -- Airport Manager Cronkhite noted the minutes of the previous meeting were included in the packet which Councilwoman Swarner reported on at the December 20 council meeting. She also explained the proposals for use of the area recently vacated by the travel agency would be forwarded to council in their next packet. Williams asked if there had been any interest shown for another commuter airline to offer daily service to Kenai. Cronkhite reported she had been in contact with other airlines who are looking into the matter, but there had been no definite decisions. D-3. Harbor Commission -- Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for January 8, however there were no items to place on the agenda. He requested the meeting be cancelled. There were no objections from council. DA, Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported the Commission met January 2 at which Bob Peters was re-elected as the Commission Chair and Kathy Heus was elected as Vice -Chair. He noted, a lengthy discussion was held about developing a stronger relationship with the area's Native community. Library Director Jankowska will be making contact and meeting with a representative to discuss the issue. Moore also noted a seat was available on the Commission and there were two applications on file: Richard Jurgensen and Emily DeForest. Moore recommended DeForest for appointment. There were no objections from council. D-5. Parks &Recreation Commission -- Councilman Frazer reported the next meeting would be held January 4 and Councilwoman Porter would be attending in his place. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3, 2001 PAGE 4 D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Councilman Bannock reported a copy of the last meeting's minutes were included in the packet and he reviewed actions taken with council. He noted the sign code ordinance update would be before the Commission for public hearing at their next meeting. Williams reported he spoke with Marilyn Kebschull and requested she prepare a map for the Forum showing city -owned commercial property, undeveloped property, etc. Williams also referred to comments in the minutes about the city's curfew. A brief discussion took place and it was noted there was no interest in changing the city's curfew law at this time. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported the next meeting was scheduled for January 9, 2001. D-7b, Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board -- Bookey reported the next meeting would be held on January 25; new board members are Bill Popp, Ron Malston, Sandra Vozar, Wanetta Ayers and Marty Ragan; and a Winter Open House is scheduled for January 27 from 1 to 4:00 p.m. D-c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reported the Legislature would convene and swear in its new members on January 8. He noted he planned on attending the Congress of Cities in Washington, DC in March. ITEM E: MINUTES E-1. Regular Meeting of December 20, 2000. Approved by consent agenda. E-2. December 20, 2000 Work Session Notes 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: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3, 2001 PAGE 5 Councilman Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-3. Discussion -- Borough Ordinance Establishing E-911 Advisory Board City Manager Ross explained the information included in the packet was there to advise the council of a Borough ordinance that will be up for public hearing to officially establish the E-911 Board (the establishment was overlooked since the 1980's) . He noted, no action was required by council. H-4. Discussion -- Request for Proposals/Professional Services for Development of a Comprehensive Plan. Ross referred to the draft request for proposals included in the packet and noted it had been before the Planning & Zoning Commission for review and they had no objections to it. He requested council's approval to advertise the request. Council had no objections. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS Mayor -- Williams reported/ discussed the following: • Referring to Governor Knowles' letter included in the packet, it was noted the list of capital projects discussed included two projects that were borough/ state projects, but affect the city. Williams requested a letter be written to the Governor and a copy of the city's Resolution No. 2001-2 be included. The letter should indicate those projects on the Governor's list which are city projects and those which are borough/state issues. It was also noted the resolution is always forwarded to the Governor and all the legislators. • Requested the city purchase advertising in the Peninsula Clarion's Economic Diversity Edition. Discussion followed and it was decided to purchase a full back -page space for $1,625. Williams added he would take information to the Clarion to have included in the ad. MOTION: l KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES � JANUARY 3, 2001 PAGE 6 Councilwoman Porter MOVED to approve a full -page advertisement in the Economic Diversity project being put out by the Peninsula Clarion and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. Bannock suggested it would be most advantageous to purchase either the front or back page. Councilwoman Porter offered to change her motion to indicate purchase of a back page ad at $1,625 and Bannock had no objection. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. • He discussed the development of a "Village Home Depot" with one of their representatives. Williams requested a package of information be forwarded to the Home Depot representative and Ross stated he would take care of it. Council had no objections. • The City of Seldovia voted to amend their code to increase their sales tax to reflect their tourist season. • Requested Public Works Manager Kornelis to set up a meeting with asphalt contractors to discuss costs of paving the hockey rink and Challenger Center parking lots. Ross suggested that since the rink and parking lots are on city property, and the cost would be over $10,000, it would be more appropriate to go through the normal competitive bid process prescribed by the city code. Williams pointed out there was more of a chance of using the rink during other seasons of the year if the floor would be paved. Discussion followed in regard to whether the posts and boards would have to be removed and the increase in the cost removing them would create. I-20 City Manager -- Ross reported the following: • The public hearing on the BOR property swap will be held on February 21. He noted, in a previous conversation the question was asked if there were any other BOR properties in the city that could be a problem. He noted the Kenai Municipal Park had four separate grants and they would have to be addressed if at some time in the future the use of the property were to change. I-3. Attorney -- No report. I-4, City Clerk -- No report. I-5 0 Finance Director -- No report. I-6, Public Works Managers -- No report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3, 2001 PAGE 7 I-7, Airport Manager -- No report. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens -- None. J-2. Council Bookey -- Reported he had four or five people comment on the city newsletter and all were positive. He thanked Councilwoman Porter for suggesting the idea. He added, the comments were they felt the newsletter was long past due and would like to see it continue. It was noted, the plan was to issue the newsletter three times a year. Moore -- No comments. Porter -- • Questioned the curfew ordinance. Ross explained it is enforced but only applied to individuals 15 years old or younger or on legitimate business. Porter suggested the ordinance could be outdated and requested administration to review it. Attorney Graves noted the language of the ordinance reflected what the courts rule. He added, the ordinance is a tool for youngsters out causing problems and when it is enforced, it is to send the youngsters home. • Noted several places in the community she felt were unsafe: the old Walsh Mortuary (burned out building); a gutted building on Cook Inlet View Drive; a building falling down along the North Road, but inside the city limits; and extremely dangerous junk vehicles behind the Chevron station. She added, she believed those buildings were an issue for public health and safety. Graves noted he was aware the Building Official was making contacts in regard to several of the buildings. Public Works Manager La Shot stated he would discuss the concerns with the Building Official. • Reminded council they would be hosting the employee dinner on January 20 and to contact the office in regard to door prizes. Bannock -- Thanked the Police Department for their recent help. Frazer -- No comments. Williams -- No comments. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:20 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk