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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 17, 2001
7:00 P.M.
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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. 2001-3 -- Transferring $2,600 in the Legislative Budget
to Cover Costs Related to the City of Kenai Economic Forum.
2. Resolution No. 2001-4 -- Transferring $2,200 From Contingency for
Advertisement of the City Manager Vacancy.
3. Resolution No. 2001-5 -- Transferring $1,000 From Contingency to
Planning 8. Zoning Transportation for Commissioner Training.
4. Continued Operation of Liquor Licenses -- Protests
The New Peking -- Restaurant/ Eating Place
Alaskalanes, Inc. -- Recreational Site License
5. *Liquor License Renewal --
Oaken Keg Spirit Shop/Package Store
Pizza Paradisos/Beverage Dispensary
The Rainbow Bar/Beverage Dispensary
Peninsula Moose Lodge #1942/Club
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
J 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
C. Alaska Municipal League Report
1.
*Regular Meeting of January 3, 2001.
2.
*Work Session Notes of January 3, 2001.
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 -- Airport Terminal Flooring Replacement
� 4.
Discussion -- Appointments to Personnel Arbitration Board
5.
Discussion -- Airport Terminal Special Use Permit Proposals
a. Lease Space 21 /Virginia 8v James Kanas /Sporting
Goods/ Seasonal
b. Currency 8v Credit Card Operated Internet Terminal
Placements/Dan Apted, CustomCPU/Various Areas
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 (five minutes)
2.
Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION -None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
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7:00 P.M.
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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 7:03 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: Swarner, Moore, Porter, Bannock,
Frazer, Williams and Bookey.
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD AS: Item H-6 -- Discussion/Kena.i River Bridge Access Road Pathway
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
Mayor Williams noted there were no changes to the consent agenda.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None.
1 ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
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C-1. Resolution No. 2001-3 -- Transferring $2,600 in the Legislative Budget
to Cover Costs Related to the City of Kenai Economic Forum.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-3 and Councilwoman
Porter SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-2, Resolution No. 2001-4 -- Transferring $2,200 From Contingency for
Advertisement of the City Manager Vacancy.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-4 and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
There were no public comments. Acting City Manager Semmens reported the Alaska
Business Monthly was contacted, as requested by council. It was found the proposed
advertisement would cost $700 and would run one time and the issue in which it
would appear being mailed on March 1. He added, council recognized, during their
last work session, that the advertisement would be in effect only two weeks before the
deadline for applications to be submitted. He also asked council if they wanted to pay
an additional $150 to the Alaska Municipal League for them to fax the advertisement
to all their members.
After discussion, council decided to extend the deadline date to March 20 to give an
additional five days for people to respond to the position available advertisements and
to pay the $150 for the AML faxing service.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2001-4 to increase the
amount to $2,900. Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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C-3. Resolution No. 2001-5 -- Transferring $1,000 From Contingency to
Planning & Zoning Transportation for Commissioner Training.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-5 and Councilman
Frazer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-4. Continued Operation of Liquor Licenses -- Protests
The New Peking -- Restaurant/Eating Place
Alaskalanes, Inc. -- Recreational Site License
Council referred to a memorandum included in the packet which noted three
businesses who were not in compliance when the memorandum was written;
Alaskalanes, Inc., The New Peking Restaurant, and The Old Town Village Restaurant.
Clerk Freas reported Alaskalanes had come current and the Borough expected the
New Peking to come current by January 23, their next Assembly meeting. The
memorandum also reported that because the Old Town Village Restaurant remained
in bankruptcy, no action could be taken. A synopsis of amounts owed by Old Town
Village was presented. It was noted a small amount of that owed was for sales taxes
subsequent to the bankruptcy filing.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to direct the City Clerk to forward a letter protesting
the New Peking continuation of license if the account is not brought current by
January 30, 2001. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
A long discussion followed in regard to the City's ability to protest the continued
operation of the Old Town Village Restaurant since they were not in compliance
according to the Code and whether council could protest amounts owed since the
filing of the bankruptcy. Attorney Graves explained, under federal bankruptcy law the
liquor license is an asset of the estate and could not be protested because it would be
a violation of the automatic stay. He added, the Alcoholic Control Board understands
those rules and would not be taking action either.
MOTION TO AMEND:
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Councilwoman Porter MOVED to also call on January 30 and find if Old Town Village
Restaurant is current and if not paid in a timely manner, file a letter of protest.
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
VOTE:
Swarner:
Yes
Moore:
Yes
Porter:
Yes
Bannock:
Yes
Frazer:
No
Williams:
Yes
Booke
Yes
MOTION PASSED.
C-5. Liquor License Renewal --
Oaken Keg Spirit Shop/Package Store
Pizza Paradisos/Beverage Dispensary
The Rainbow Bar/Beverage Dispensary
Peninsula Moose Lodge #1942/Club
These renewals were approved by consent agenda.
ITEM D: COMMISSION/ COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging -- No report
D-2. Airport Commission -- Councilwoman Swarner reported the
Commission met on January 11 at -which time they reviewed and unanimously
approved the carpet selections that would be discussed later in the meeting. Swarner
also reported the Carpet Committee met the afternoon of January 11 at which time the
samples were reviewed and the selections were unanimously approved by the
Committee.
D-3, Harbor Commission -- Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting
would be held on February 12.
D-4, Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported the next meeting
would be held on February 6.
D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Councilwoman Porter reported she
attended the last meeting for Councilman Frazer. The Commission discussed
Municipal Park and agreed improvements to the Park were needed, i.e. underbrush
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needed to be removed, the parking lot enlarged, etc. Porter explained the Commission
was also looking for direction from council in regard to exploring the possibility of
developing a skate/bike park.
A lengthy discussion followed regarding the viability of a skate/bike park, what was
envisioned, etc. It was noted, an effort should be made to include the teens in design
of a park, however they were not looking for something fancy, but somewhere they
could enjoy skateboarding/ biking without trespassing, etc. It was noted that if the ice
rink were paved, that would be a possible place they could use. It was suggested costs
for insurance be investigated, as well as whether the city would be liable for any
injuries. Frazer added, the users were looking for an area where they could enjoy their
sport year -around. He suggested an area outside the ice rink. Williams stated
concern that use of the parking lot would take away parking spaces for the building
required by Code.
It was decided the Parks &Recreation Commission should investigate the possibility of
developing askate/bike park.
Porter noted the Commission also discussed replacement/ addition of winter street
decorations, as well as placing some along the road in front of Carrs, Kmart, etc.
D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Councilman Bannock reported the
Commission met on January 10 and reviewed the amended sign code which would be
before the council for the first reading on February 7. Along with the ordinance, a
synopsis of changes being made will be available.
Discussion followed regarding placement of a reader board along the highway
indicating the site of the Challenger Center and ice rink, and whether a sign would be
allowed in that area. It was noted the area is a rural residential zone and a
conditional use permit was received in order for the Challenger and ice rink to be built
at those sites. Bannock reported the new sign code would force the city into acquiring
a variance like other citizens for a sign in that area.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the unapproved minutes
of the January 9 meeting were included in the packet. Parks & Recreation Director
Frates noted the Committee's goals and objectives were discussed during the meeting.
He also reported the flower boxes were being refurbished. Discussion followed
regarding placement of additional concrete rings to be used as flower gardens and it
was noted the State is to provide approximately nine of them and they would probably
not be placed until the end of the summer after their road project is completed.
D-7b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board -- Bookey reported the next
meeting was scheduled for January 25 with a work session after the meeting. He
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noted, they would be talking about plans for the Kenai Economic Forum. Bookey also
reported the Visitors Center would be hosting an open house on January 20.
D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- No report.
TTRM R! MTNTTTRS
E-1, Regular Meeting of January 3, 2001 -- Approved by consent agenda.
E-2. Work Session Notes/January 3, 2001 -- 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 Councilman Bookey SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Cronkhite explained the purchase for prilled urea was made out to
Alaska Garden & Pet because they do the paperwork for the Agrium Corporation,
however the product is picked up at the plant.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:00 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:10 P.M.
H-3. Discussion -- Airport Terminal Flooring Replacement
Matt Vogel, Rim Architects -- Vogel discussed the process of design and choosing
the types of flooring for the airport terminal by the carpet committee, i.e. choices were
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made in relation to the traffic patterns in the terminal building. He noted levels of
grating and grating with carpet were chosen for the doorways, vestibules, and walk -off
areas. A non -slip, OSHA -approved tile was chosen for in front of the check -in
counters, and the carpet was chosen for the color and durability. He added, the
carpet would be placed in large square mats in order for easy replacement if an area is
stained or had cigarette burns, etc.
It was also noted the basic bid would replace the flooring in the main terminal and two
alternates would replace the flooring in other areas of the terminal. The total
estimated cost of $192,000 included the carpet/flooring in the main terminal area,
new ADA-approved designed -for -airports seating, and the two alternates. Vogel
pointed out the alternates were separated out in order to control costs and give some
flexibility on the budget.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the design and cost estimate and have
administration proceed with the bid process for the total package that is outlined,
construction estimate to include Additive Alternates 1 and 2 as in the basic bid.
Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
Councilman Bannock objected to unanimous consent, explaining he believed the cost
too high. Bookey stated he was surprised by the estimated cost, but because the
airport is the first thing visitors see, he would support the project but wanted it
completed before the summer. Airport Manager Cronkhite reported the basic
specifications had already been prepared in order to get the information advertised as
soon as possible. She added, at the time the bids are returned, an appropriation
would be needed from the fund balance and would be handled as a capital project.
VOTE:
Swarner:
Yes
Moore:
Yes
Porter:
Yes
Bannock:
No
Frazer:
Yes
Williams:
Yes
Booke
Yes
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MOTION PASSED.
H-4. Discussion -- Appointments to Personnel Arbitration Board
Williams referred council to a memorandum included in the packet, along with
applications for three city residents who applied for placement on the Board; Hal
Smalley, Alan Poynor, and Phil Reemtsma. It was noted there were five seats available
on the Board. A question whether a husband and wife could be on the same Board
was asked and Attorney Graves explained the Code did not preclude that possibility.
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A brief explanation of how members to a panel are selected was made and it was
noted, it was doubtful two members of the same family would end up on the same
arbitration panel.
There were no objections to the appointment of the three applicants to the Personnel
Arbitration Board.
H-5. Discussion -- Airport Terminal Special Use Permit Proposals
Airport Manager Cronkhite explained the two proposals included in the packet, would
fit into the airport terminal. The internet terminals would not require space in the
glassed -in area (Lease Space 21) recently vacated by the travel agency. The terminals
would be placed at different areas of the terminal. Cronkhite also noted Mayor
Williams requested she discuss the use of Space 21 with the Kenai Chamber of
Commerce in regard to their using the area to display local vendor goods and
information. Cronkhite reported she discussed the matter with the Chamber and they
are interested in using the space, perhaps in a cooperative effort with the Economic
Development District, but not on a year -around basis and at no cost. She added, this
would work well with the proposal submitted by Virginia Kanas, who is interested in a
six-month use of the space. Cronkhite reported, none of the three proposed uses were
in conflict with each other.
Swarner referred to the memorandum included in the packet from Cronkhite which
reported the Airport Commission recommended council approve both of the following
proposals.
H-5a. Lease Space 21/Virgiaia 8s James Kanas/Sporting Goods/Seasonal
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED the city have city administration prepare a Special
Use Permit with Virginia 8v James Kanas, d/b/a K-Beach Kabins, following their
proposal as presented to the council. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
Virginia Kanas -- Reviewed her proposal, noting she would use the space for sporting
goods and items of immediate need to the sportsman and air traveler, i.e.
fishing/ hunting licenses, maps of the Kenai River, fish boxes, fishing supplies, t-
shirts, ball caps, magazines, books, novelties, cameras, batteries, etc. As the owner of
a cabin rental business, she also proposed to sell stays at her business, as well as
hunting/fishing packages.
Kanas also noted she proposed asix-month rental of the space, but would be open to
discussing amulti-year rental if she experienced a successful season and would like to
book nightly rentals for their cabin business. Bookey stated his concern they would
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be advertising their cabin rental business and he felt the space should go to bid as he
felt the area was worth more than the $247 a month rate. He added, he would not
support the special use permit.
Discussion followed regarding advertising rights for the airport and Cronkhite noted
the Kanas' were aware of the advertising restrictions. Fraser asked if there had been
other inquiries for the space and Cronkhite stated there had been many inquiries, but
most of them were for selling coffee. She explained, because there is an exclusive use
in the cafe's lease, the coffee proposals could not be considered. She noted the Airport
Commission discussed the matter and felt it was a good opportunity to get a gift shop
in the terminal. They also discussed the possibility of putting both the cafe lease and
gift shop lease out to bid at the same time when the appropriate time arises.
Cronkhite noted that if other interest comes up during the next six months, future
rental of the space would have to a competitive bid process.
It was noted that Kanas would be calling the gift shop something other than K-Beach
Kabins and Swarner requested that business name be eliminated from her motion as
well as any other paperwork.
Bannock stated his appreciation for the proposal and stated he would support it for its
entrepreneurial spirit, however had concerns about a six-month special use permit
during the busy summer season. He noted he believed it the city administration and
airport manager's responsibility to market the airport.
VOTE:
Swarner:
Yes
Moore:
Yes
Porter:
Yes
Bannock:
Yes
Frazer:
Yes
Williams:
Yes
Booke
No
MOTION PASSED.
A brief discussion followed regarding retail sales possibilities at the airport and FAA
funding for remodeling the airport. Cronkhite explained, the FAA usually looks at
what areas are used and not used prior to offering funding. She suggested the city
could request proposals to see if there is interest in placing retail businesses in the
terminal, remodel some of the unused areas to house retail businesses and if that is
successful, then request funding from the FAA. Williams suggested the city contact
industrial businesses in the area to inform them of space available in the terminal for
displays. He added, he was suggesting an addition be made to the building to
enhance retail sales.
Bookey noted the city had problems for many years finding sustainable businesses for
l the terminal building and believed the downtown area businesses needed to be
� enhanced prior to adding to the terminal. Bannock stated the council has the ability
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to change the parameters of leases, etc., i.e. exclusive uses, etc., however, they were
not doing it and were not listening to what the public wants available in the terminal,
i.e. a coffee vendor.
H-5b. Currency 8s Credit Card Operated Internet Terminal Placements/Dan
Apted, CustomCPU/Various Areas
Dan Apted -- Apted referred to the information included in the packet; placing three to
a maximum of nine internet terminals in the airport terminal. Cronkhite explained,
the proposal is to place computer terminals in the airport waiting area. Apted stated,
he had permission from the cafe lessee to place some in the cafe as well.
Porter stated her objection to placing terminals in the window areas and passengers'
sitting/waiting area. She added, she believed there were other areas that would be
more appropriate. Apted explained he outlined the areas where the terminals would
be most successful for his business and where it would be more likely the terminals
would be used. He added, he would be willing to work with the airport manager as to
where they would be placed.
Swarner asked if the placement of the new carpet would interfere with his business
and Apted answered it would, however he understood he may have to move his kiosks
to other areas during the re -carpeting project. It was noted the decision of where to
place the terminals would be made by the airport manager. Apted stated he believed
the terminals would be most successful during the summer period and wanted to
place them and get any problems solved prior to the summer rush.
Bookey stated he felt the use should go to bid and added, he believed suggested
placement areas 1, 2 and 3 were unacceptable for his use. Bannock stated he
believed the placement of the terminals was a great idea but was also concerned with
the suggested areas of placement. Cronkhite stated she wanted the terminals placed
where they would be most beneficial and added that with the terminals would come a
security system installed for the computer terminals but would also be very beneficial
to the airport at no cost. She added, she would be making every effort to place the
cameras for the security system in a high -traffic area, but didn't intend to block
windows, etc. Cronkhite offered to pick some areas for council's review.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for CustomCPU to be allowed, for one year, to place
computer terminals as preliminarily outlined in his proposal at the Kenai Airport
Terminal. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
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Swarner:
Yes
Moore:
Yes
Porter:
No
Bannock:
Yes
Frazer:
Yes
Williams:
Yes
Booke
No
MOTION PASSED.
H-6. Discussion -- Kenai River Bridge Access Road Pathway
Williams reported a public hearing had been held in regard to the Kenai River Bridge
Access Road Pathway on January 16. He noted the public hearing had been very well
attended and the consensus of those attending was to bring the pathway off the
Kalifornsky Beach Road and stay on the east side to Birch Island. It was determined
to cross the pathway to the west side at that point, utilizing the suspension bridge
that will be placed under the highway bridge to cross over to the west side of the
highway. The pathway would then continue down the left side of the highway and tie
into the bridge system, then angle off and connect to Boat Launch Road, removing the
path from along the highway and incorporating the Harbor Commission's idea of
wildlife observation areas, etc. Williams noted, bringing the pathway in that direction
would keep it mostly on city -owned land and only create the need to acquire right-of-
ways across a minimal amount of private property. Also, staying on the west side
would allow an easy transition of the pathway into the Coastal Trail.
Williams referred to a draft letter to the Department of Transportation (DOT) included
in the handout requesting the rerouting and reengineering of the trail as he described.
Public Works Manager Kornelis reviewed the information in the handout as well as the
draft letter to DOT requesting the rerouting with council. Williams noted the Birch
Island project is a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) project and requested there
be a cooperative effort by DOT and DNR in regard to both the pathway and Birch
Island projects to lessen the chance of a duplication of efforts.
Council reviewed the draft letter and requested some minor changes to it. Council
consensus was to send the letter.
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
Mayor -- Mayor Williams reported the following:
• Discussed the Kenai Coastal Trail with Paul Fuhs. Kornelis will meet
with Fuhs at the end of the week along with representatives of state and federal
agencies. There will be a change to the name of the project to Kenai Coastal Trail and
Rehabilitation Project (removing bluff erosion control) in order to better match the
prerequisites of funding sources. Williams also reported Petratrovich, Nottingham 8v
Drage (PND) will have their report ready for taking to Washington, DC in March. Fuhs
wants to accompany Williams and others from the city. Williams reviewed funding
available through the Conservation and Reconstruction Act (CARA), noting there could
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be funding available through the Coastal Conservation and Impact Assistance
Program from the CARA funds. Williams added, he invited Fuhs to speak to council at
their February 3 meeting.
• Noted he planned to attend the NLC Conference in Washington, DC and
leave on March 8. He explained he had been asked to be a speaker at a Coastal
Communities International Forum in Victoria, British Columbia, on March 16, 17 and
18 which would be on his return to Alaska from the NLC Conference.
• He will be attending the Alaska Conference of Mayors/AML Legislative
Committee meetings in Juneau from January 30-February 2.
I-2. City Manager -- Acting City Manager Semmens reported the State of
Alaska was proceeding with a formal mediation of the state and other governmental
bond issues claimed against the Bank of America. The city had been asked to sign an
agreement with the state that could possibly obligate it to pay monies if a bond was
presented to the city that had been issued in the 70's. He noted, he felt the risk was
low that a bond would be presented, however he was working with other finance
directors and the state to determine the risk was low and if the city should proceed
and sign the agreement. He asked for council's direction if they felt he should not sign
the agreement. There were no objections to his signing the agreement.
I-3. Attorney -- No report.
I-4. City Clerk -- No report.
I-5. Finance Director -- No report.
I-6. Public Works Managers
Kornelis: Gave an update on the junk vehicle program, noting he met with
representatives of the Mat -Su Borough and discussed the program they implemented
last year. Kornelis reported their three-day, $15,000 operation included removal of
vehicles as well as refrigerators and scrap metal. Costs covered advertising, rental of a
crusher, towing, draining and disposal of vehicle and refrigerator fluids. They also
received help from the Army National Guard as well as a lot of volunteers. Kornelis
stated he got copies of forms used by the Mat -Su Borough and he has discussed the
possibility of a cooperative effort with the Kenai Peninsula Borough, who stated their
interest in getting a program operational for the summer.
A brief discussion followed where it was asked what the ramifications would be if the
vehicles, etc. were collected and taken to the Borough dumps for disposal, making the
borough responsibility for the disposition. It was noted the vehicles would still have to
be emptied of fluids, etc. and a disposal rate would be charged.
La Shot -- No report.
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I-7, Airport Manager -- No report.
ITEM J: DISCUSSION
J-1. Citizens -- No comments.
J-2, Council
Frazer -- No comments.
Bannock -- No comments.
Porter -- Reported she received comments from a citizen concerned with the
city's plan to swap the property now used for Pop Warner football games. The citizen
would like the city to find another area for the football games to be held.
Moore -- Asked Parks Director Frates if the tarp had been placed at the ice rink
and Frates answered it had been received and he was working with volunteers to
install it.
Swarner -- Reminded council that when they are interviewing for a new city
manager, the applicants will need to be reminded they will need to live in the city
according to the City Charter. Swarner also noted she was considering attending the
NLC Conference as well.
Bookey -- No comments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9 : 54 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk