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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-07 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us OUNCIL STAFF MEETING: 6:00 P.M., Council Chambers 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. 2001-6 -- Transferring $5,000 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project Fund for a Ground Water Exploration Study. 2. Resolution No. 2001-7 -- Awarding the Bid to Norris 8s Sons Contractors for Street Maintenance Sand for the Total Amount of $20,790. 3. Resolution No. 2001-8 -- Transferring $6,928 from General Fund Contingency to Beautification for Flowers and Part -Time Personnel. 4. Resolution No. 2001-9 -- Awarding the Bid to Decor Industries, Inc. for Automated Flight Service Station Carpet Replacement -2001 for the Total Amount of $14,987. 5. Resolution No. 2001-10 -- Supporting the Efforts of Randy Chalawsky in Developing a Feature -Length Documentary Film Marking a Composite and Objective Story of the Kenai Peninsula's Past, Present, and Future. 6. *Liquor License Renewals a. Don Jose's Restaurant 8. Cantina -- Beverage Dispensary b. Kenai Joe's -- Beverage Dispensary -1- ITEM D: COMMISSION/ COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board C. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES 1. Notes of January 15, 2001 Work Session. 2. Notes of January 17, 2001 Work Session. 3. *Regular Meeting of January 17, 2001. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion -- Code Amendment to Prohibit the Operation of Motor Vehicles on the Vegetated Areas of a Portion of the South Shore of the Kenai River and Cook Inlet. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1893-2001 -- Repealing the Current Sign Code, KMC 14.20.220 and Replacing it with a New Sign Code, KMC 14.20.220. 4. *Ordinance No. 1894-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.105(i) (Townsite Historic (TSH) Zoning District) to Reflect a Change in the Numbering of the New Sign Code KMC 14.20.220 Which is Referenced in KMC 14.20.105(i). 5. *Ordinance No. 1895-2001 -- Requesting that Land, Water and Conservation mind (LWCF) Restrictions be Released From City -Owned Land Described as the FAA Football Field (Portion of Borough Parcel No. 047-058-07) and that the Restrictions be Converted to Replacement Property Described as a Tract on the Kenai River Including a Portion of Birch Island (Borough Parcel No. 049-110-09) After the Property is Transferred to the State of Alaska. -2- � 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 -3- KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING OUNCIL STAFF MEETING: 6:00 P.M., Council Chambers 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: Moore, Porter, Bannock, Frazer, Williams, Bookey and Swarner. A-3, AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD AS: Item B-1 -- Wally Ward, Whitney Ischi and Michelle Oberg -- Thank -you for maintaining the ice at the multipurpose facility. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the amended agenda and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4. CONSENT AGENDA There were no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED 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. Wally Ward -- Explained he was a hockey player and learned to skate a year ago. He noticed improvements when using the Nikiski rink for extra practice last KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2001 PAGE 2 year and more improvements since having the use of the multipurpose facility in Kenai this year. He thanked council for the hockey rink and supported any possible considerations council may have in regard to adding refrigeration for the ice. Swarner reported she passed the rink during evening hours and noticed people playing without much light. She asked if Ward was able to use the lights when using the rink. He noted, if the users know where to find the switch, the full lights are turned on. Michelle Oberg -- Explained she was a figure skater and thanked the council for the rink as it enabled her and her club to acquire more ice time and prepare for competitions. Whitney Ischi -- Ischi explained she plays hockey with the Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association and thanked the council for building the rink and ice maintenance the city offers. She also reported she played hockey since she was five years old and enjoys it very much. Ischi also thanked the council for providing a safe place for kids to go and safe place to play during the weekends. Williams reported he recently had a lengthy discussion with members of the LLC who completed the facility and had received several e-mails from others in the community who are interested in adding refrigeration to the floor in order to keep ice during the summer. City Manager Ross noted he had accumulated- information he would be including in the council's and Parks 8. Recreation Commission's next packets in regard to types of refrigeration and estimated costs for adding it to the facility. Ross briefly discussed several types of refrigeration and estimated costs. Williams suggested a work session be held to discuss the matter more fully and for council to consider whether a bond issue should be included on an election ballot to appropriate funds for adding a system to the facility, as well as funds to buy out the LLC. It was suggested a work session be held in the near future to discuss a long-range plan for the facility. It was also suggested the work session discuss other projects that may require bonding to complete, i.e. library expansion, etc. Council set a work session for 7:00 p.m. on February 15, 2001 to discuss the city manager search and to develop a grading system for the selection. Council also set a work session for 7:00 p.m. on February 22, 2001 to discuss the multipurpose facility. Clerk Freas was requested to contact the LLC members to inform them of the work session. Councilwoman Porter thanked the children for attending the meeting and urged them to discuss the project with residents and get them interested. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2001 PAGE 3 ITEM C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Resolution No. 2001-6 -- Transferring $5,000 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project Fund for a Ground Water Exploration Study. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-6 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Public Works Manager Kornelis explained the study would probably show where the highest concentration of water is and the best area to drill the next exploratory well. The study will also investigate the quality of water as well. He also noted the study was DEC grant eligible. Williams stated he would support the study and wanted to be sure the study would be available to the city in the future. Kornelis stated it would. be. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-2, Resolution No. 2001-7 -- Awarding the Bid to Norris 8v Sons Contractors for Street Maintenance Sand for the Total Amount of $20)790. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-7 and Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Kornelis explained the State Department of Transportation specifications were used for gradation and the low bidder met the specifications. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, C-3. Resolution No. 2001-8 -- Transferring $6,928 from General Fund Contingency to Beautification for Flowers and Part -Time Personnel. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-8 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 7 2001 PAGE 4 There were no public comments. Parks 8v Recreation Director Frates was asked if there would be enough equipment to water the grass before the beginning of the next fiscal year. Frates answered he believed the equipment was adequate and that there would probably be some sprinklers purchased from the current budget as well. He also noted the part-time help would probably begin working the first week in May, depending on the weather and the added personnel would be for beautification efforts only. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-4. Resolution No. 2001-9 -- Awarding the Bid to Decor Industries, Inc. for Automated Flight Service Station Carpet Replacement- 2 00 1 for the Total Amount of $14,987. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-9 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Public Manager La Shot explained the 15-year old carpeting would be replaced in the offices and reception area. City Manager Ross noted the agreement made by the city when the station was built included maintaining the building. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, C-5, Resolution No. 2001-10 -- Supporting the Efforts of Randy Chalawsky in Developing a Feature -Length Documentary Film Marking a Composite and Objective Story of the Kenai Peninsula's Past, Present, and Future. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-10 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. Barb Nord spoke in support of the resolution. Swarner also spoke in support of the resolution, noting the project would be a great promotion of the area and with no fiscal note to the city. VOTE: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2001 PAGE 5 There were no objections. SO ORDERED, C-6. Liquor License Renewals C-6a. Don Jose's Restaurant 8. Cantina -- Beverage Dispensary C-6b. Kenai Joe's -- Beverage Dispensary Approved by consent agenda. BREAK TAKEN: 7:50 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:07 P.M. ITEM D. COMMISSION/ COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging - Porter noted a meeting would be held in March. Porter explained, during the Forum at the Senior Center on February 3, several of the council noted concern for the condition of the dining room carpet at the Senior Center and asked if the budget would include funds to replace it. Director Kelso answered it was her understanding funding was included in the building maintenance budget for carpet replacement. Swarner noted the noise and continual running of the fans at the Center and asked if there were funds in the budget to correct the problem. Kelso noted there had been other comments. D-2. Airport Commission - Swarner noted the unapproved minutes of the January 11, 2001 meeting were included in the packet, as well as the Commission's goals and objectives for 2001. She reported that some of the suggestions made at the Economic Forum were already on the list. Swarner reminded council and the audience of the February 4 Commission meeting and announced a representative from ERA Aviation would be making a presentation and would be available for questions. Frazer explained one of the comments at the Forum was to develop a yearly air show and urged the expansion of the Collings Foundation's B-17 and B-14 visit into a larger event. Airport Manager Cronkhite reported the Commission discussed integrating an air show with the Kenai River Festival as the airport had no control of the Collings Foundation scheduling. D-3. Harbor Commission - Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, February 12. D-4. Library Commission - Moore reported a meeting was held on February 6 during which the Friends of the Library reported they received $13,100 in proceeds from their raffle and that the annual Writers' Night was scheduled for March 15 and would be held at the Visitors Center. Moore added, the Commission also discussed comments made at the Forum. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 79 2001 PAGE 6 D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission - Frazer reported on the February 1 Commission meeting, noting a lengthy discussion took place in regard to the development of a skateboard park. During the meeting, a presentation was made by several KCHS students and their Vocational Education teacher who offered to build components for the park if the city would purchase the materials. Frazer explained, the group was referred to the city attorney and the Borough's risk manager for their comments. Frazer also reported the Commission discussed formalizing the adopt -a -park program and promoting it during the city clean-up the first week in May. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission - Bannock referred to the January 24, 2001 meeting minutes included in the packet and noted the Commission held public hearings for modifying a conditional use permit, two applications for conditional use permits and a transfer of a conditional use permit, all in regard to businesses of Michael Kent. Bannock reported there was a lot of conversation in regard to what belonged in that part of town and the Commission looked at the intent. There were comments in favor and some of concern that more enforcement was needed and the discussion progressed to gravel pits. Bannock noted a suggestion was made that the area needed to be rezoned to a mixed -use zone. All four of the items were approved unanimously. Bannock also reported a suggestion was made that costs of permits needed to be increased to help cover costs of inspections and enforcement which he believed was a dangerous idea. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee - Swarner reported the next meeting would be held on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. D-7b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board - Bookey referred to the minutes of the December meeting which were included in the packet. He also reported a meeting was held on January 25 when an election of officers was held. A brief meeting followed where an update on bingo receipts was discussed and a report from a tour operator was held. The Board then convened into a work session and discussed the economic forum. It was also reported Dr. Peter Hansen arranged for a family reunion to take place in Kenai and the Visitors Center was helping in the planning. D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report - Williams reported he and Bookey traveled to Juneau to meet with legislators who are on the finance committees in regard to the proposed coastal trail project. A lot of good dialog was held and support voiced. He also noted there would be a meeting of 15 agencies at the Visitors Center on February 16 at 1:00 p.m. ITEM E: MINUTES KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES i FEBRUARY 7, 2001 PAGE 7 E-1. Notes of January 15, 2001 Work Session - Approved by consent agenda. E-2. Notes of January 17, 2001 Work Session - Approved by consent E-3. TTEM F! ITEM G: agenda. Regular Meeting of January 17, 2001 - Approved by consent agenda. CORRESPONDENCE - None. OLD BUSINESS G-1. Discussion -- Code Amendment to Prohibit the Operation of Motor Vehicles on the Vegetated Areas of a Portion of the South Shore of the Kenai River and Cook Inlet. Porter referred to the information in the packet and requested to bring the matter back for consideration on the March 7 agenda. Council had no objections. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner 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: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. Williams referred to a damaged light pole in Old Town and asked if the city is reimbursed for costs involved in repair or replacement. It was noted, reimbursement is sometimes possible and Police Chief Morris stated he would investigate the damage to the pole. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3. Ordinance No. 1893-2001 -- Repealing the Current Sign Code, KMC 14.20.220 and Replacing it with a New Sign Code, KMC 14.20.220. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2001 PAGE 8 Introduced by consent agenda. H-4. Ordinance No. 1894-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.105(i) (Townsite Historic (TSH) Zoning District) to Reflect a Change in the Numbering of the New Sign Code KMC 14.20.220 Which is Referenced in KMC 14.20.105(i). Introduced by consent agenda. H-5. Ordinance No. 1895-2001 -- Requesting that Land, Water and Conservation Fund (LWCF) Restrictions be Released From City -Owned Land Described as the FAA Football Field (Portion of Borough Parcel No. 047-058-07) and that the Restrictions be Converted to Replacement Property Described as a Tract on the Kenai River Including a Portion of Birch Island (Borough Parcel No. 049-110-09) After the Property is Transferred to the State of Alaska. Introduced by consent agenda. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS Mayor - Williams discussed the following: • After -Prom Activities -- Requests for use of the Recreation Center for after -prom activities received from KCHS and Soldotna High School. Frates reported he had a verbal request from Sky View High School as well. Council supported the use of the facility by all three of the high schools if there were no date conflicts with the KCHS request. Frates was asked if a damage deposit was required and he answered none had been required in the past. Council approved the use of the facility at no cost for all of the requests. • Borough Assembly Space Allocation Concerns -- The old court house would be losing some of its tenants and there was interest expressed by several Borough Assembly members that the building be used to house the School District offices in their effort to alleviate some of their space needs. Administration was requested to contact the entities in charge of the building and urge them to work with the Assembly in this effort. • City's Economic Forum - Williams explained there was some question of whether council expected a follow-up report from the Economic Development District who facilitated the event. Discussion followed and it was decided, because no clear answer was available, that the notes being prepared by the City Clerk could be used as a record and reference. Discussion followed in regard to the forum and council noted that although there were some shortcomings, they generally felt the event was successful; a lot of good KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES j FEBRUARY 7 2001 PAGE 9 comments were made; and the open and frank comments were very much appreciated. They also agreed they wanted to follow through with as many of the suggestions as possible. Because of new corporate structures of many of the oil companies in the area, Williams suggested council meet with the managers or their representatives to renew acquaintances and make new ones. Council agreed this would be a very good idea and a breakfast meeting on February 21, 2001 at 7:00 a.m. was scheduled. Williams alto suggested a collection of the comments be included in the next city newsletter. Porter suggested an insert be added as a collection of article information had already been collected. Porter also suggested solutions be decided before putting the information into a newsletter. Discussion followed in regard to identifying five or six major issues needing to be addressed brought forward at the forum. Council agreed to review their own notes taken at the forum and develop their lists of issues they want to address. The lists would then be assessed at a future work session, along with the notes from the clerk. I-2. City Manager - Ross reported the Public Health Services lease expired in January and because they will be moving into their new building in the near future, the lease would continue on a month -to -month basis until their move. I-3. Attorney - No report. I-4. City Clerk - No report. I-5. Finance Director - Director Semmens briefly reviewed the investment report included in the packet. I-6. Public Works Managers Korn el i s Public Works Manager Kornelis reported a junk vehicle ordinance had been introduced at the Borough Assembly meeting. He noted the Borough requested the use of the old transfer site as a temporary impound yard when the clean-up project takes place. The details of the event are continuing to be ironed out. Kornelis also reported the final FEMA payment was received in regard to the flood damage of several years past. The total amount received was approximately $40,000. La Shot: No report. I-7. Airport Manager - Cronkhite reported the carpet bid was being advertised; the bid opening is scheduled for February 28; and the ARFF-SRE building bid is currently being advertised and its bid opening is scheduled for March 7. She referred to Williams' earlier comments regarding the Borough's search for more space KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 79 2001 PAGE 10 and noted her encouragement for the city to continue urging the emergency management office to move to the fire training facility. Ross reported there were some technological concerns and costs associated to them, but the Borough continues to investigate the possibility. In reviewing the Fire Department Monthly Report included in the packet, Williams noted it would be interesting to find out the percentage of ambulance calls that are related to the city's aging population's medical concerns versus accidents. ITEM Je DISCUSSION J-11 Citizens John Mellish - Mellish commented on the following: • Was glad to hear a report would be developed from what was learned at the forum as he thought it would be beneficial. • Suggested removing snow berms along the Spur Highway would be helpful for the community. e Referred to a comment from the forum that the city only has been interested in big projects and suggested council should offer more information to the public as to what the city has done for the community through its capital projects, etc. • Requested a copy of an ice rink report done several years ago. It was determined he was referring to the "Whetstone Report" and Ross explained the present facility was more advanced than what that report discussed. He would have a copy of the report available for Mellish to review. J-2 ® Council Bookey - No comments. Swarner - Requested plants be sent to the Peninsula Legislators, Governor and Lt. Governor. Moore - No comments. Porter - Stated she believed removing the snow berms was an excellent idea. She also asked if a letter of objection was sent to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in regard to the Old Town Village Restaurant. Clerk Freas confirmed a letter of objection was forwarded as directed by council and that the Borough did not send a letter of objection. Williams suggested an aerial photo of the city be framed and sent to Representative Chenault as he noticed only bare walls in his office during his recent visit to Juneau. There were no objections from council. 1 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2001 PAGE 11 Bannock - Thanked the Fire Department for their involvement in Boy Scout merit badge projects. Bannock referred to a discussion he had with Representative Lancaster regarding his bill to charge a dip net fee and reminded Lancaster the city requested $900,000 for State of Alaska dip net improvements. He requested administration to break down the costs included in the $900,000 and forward that information to Lancaster for use during his discussions on the bill. Williams - Reported that when he visited with Representative Mulder regarding the coastal trail, Mulder suggested the owners of the property owners adjacent to Cunningham Park be contacted to see if they would be interested in selling their property for development of a project similar to the Pillars. Frazer - Reported he would be attending the 20th anniversary train ride with Senator Murkowski on February 19 and a reception following. While participating, he will be promoting the coastal trail. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:55 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk i