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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-08-15 Council Minutesl AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: Z Z www. ci. kenai . ak. u s 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. Ordinance No. 1923-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,562.50 in the General Fund for Police Department Tools. 2. Ordinance No. 1924-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Comprehensive Plan Capital Pro j ect Fund for an EDA Grant. 3. Ordinance No. 1925-2001 -- Amending the Kenai Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.20, Prohibiting the Use and Sale of Fireworks Within the City, Except for Authorized Fireworks Displays. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks 8s Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee -1- b. Kenai Convention 8. Visitors Bureau Board C. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of August 1, 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. *Ordinance No. 1926-01 -- Appropriating a $1,500 Donation From Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 for Recreational Equipment. 4. *Ordinance No. 1927-01 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations By $6,300 in the General Fund for a Library Grant From the State of Alaska. 5. *Ordinance No. 1928-01 -- Finding that Certain Foreclosed Properties Are Not Needed for a Public Purpose and May be Sold. 6. *Ordinance No. 1929-01 -- Amending the Requirements in KMC 9.10 Regarding Collection and Disposal of Garbage/ Refuse in the City of Kenai. 7. *Ordinance No. 1930-01 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $183,000 in the Bridge Access/Frontage Water Main Capital Project Fund. 8. Approval -- Special Use Permit/R&,J Seafoods -- A Portion of the Southeast Section of the Boating Facility Parking Lot. 9. Discussion -- Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance No. 2001-29 -- Amending KPB Chapter 2.40 Regarding Planning Commission Membership and Apportionment. 10. Discussion -- Lower Kenai River Boat Launch Draft Resolution of Support 11. Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park Policy/Placement of Memorial Rocks -2- l 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 AUGUST 15, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 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, Williams, and Bookey. A-3, AGENDA APPROVAL } Mayor Williams noted there were no changes to the agenda. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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 for approval of the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Ordinance No. 1923-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,562.50 in the General Fund for Police Department Tools. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 2 MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1923-2001 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Porter: Yes Bannock: Yes Williams: Yes Booke Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, C-2., Ordinance No. 1924-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Comprehensive Plan Capital Project Fund for an EDA Grant. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1924-2001 and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Porter: Yes Bannock: Yes Williams: 1 Yes Booke Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-3, Ordinance No. 1925-2001 -- Amending the Kenai Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.20, Prohibiting the Use and Sale of Fireworks Within the City, Except for Authorized Fireworks Displays. MOTION. Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1925-2001 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was explained that in the past, the Borough ordinance was thought to have addressed the use of fireworks. However, it had since been recognized the Borough ordinance did not address the issue and this ordinance would. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING � AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 3 VOTE: Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Porter: Yes Bannock: Yes1 Williams: Yes I Booke Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging -- Councilwoman Porter reported a meeting would be held in September and reminded council to make reservations for the 30-year anniversary dinner for the Senior Center. D-2. Airport Commission -- Councilwoman Swarner reported the following: • Unapproved minutes of the August 9 meeting were included in the packet. • Alaska's Best Travel requested afive-year lease and the issue would be before council in the near future. • The gift store gave a 30-day notice of cancellation (30 days earlier than intended) . • The new parking in front of the terminal was completed and is easy to use. Airport Manager Cronkhite was asked if the computer enterprise was intending to install the computers discussed earlier in the year. She explained a Special Use Permit was approved for placing computers in the airport terminal for public use. Directions were given to the vendor in regard to acceptable desk types and locations for the equipment. To date, the Special Use Permit had not been activated, although the vendor did place several computers in the restaurant with permission from the lessee. Williams asked council's opinion of leasing space in the terminal for a pull -tab sales parlor. Swarner stated she was not interested in that type of operation in the building. Bookey asked City Attorney Graves if placement of a parlor in the terminal would be legal. Graves noted he checked with the Gaming Commission in the past and they stated it would be legal if it did not violate any city ordinances. Williams noted he brought the question back to council because it was once suggested the space where the gift store was located could be used by several non -profits on the off seasons. Because the restaurant was likely to become available to rent and the gift shop area was available, Cronkhite noted past conversations of the Commission and council suggested putting both areas out for lease at the same time to see if there would be an interest for one renter to hold both leases. The matter would be taken to the Commission when a letter of cancellation is received from the restaurant lessee. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 4 The recommendations of the Commission would then be forwarded to council for consideration. Bookey suggested discussing the matter more fully through a joint work session with council and the Airport Commission. Williams asked if there had been any further discussions with other air carriers to serve the city. Cronkhite noted she continually discusses the matter with other carriers, but to date there was no business making a commitment. A brief discussion followed regarding the decrease in enplanements, cost of airfares to Anchorage from Kenai, and causes of the lower numbers in enplanements. D-3. Harbor Commission -- Councilman Bookey reported the following: • Minutes of the August 6 meeting were included in the packet. • The Commission discussed the proposed boat launch near Cunningham Park and was in favor of a launch somewhere on the river. • The permitting process had begun in regard to the Coastal Trail project and indicated a copy of the Corps of Engineers notice had been made available for council. • He mentioned to the Commission that council would like to hold a joint work session in the future in regard to the Trail project. It was noted an application for membership to the Commission was received from Glen R. McCollum and a copy was included in the packet. Council had no objections to his appointment. Williams noted he would like to fill the remaining seat with someone who would be willing to actively lobby for the trail project. D-4. Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported on the August 7 meeting, noting City Manager Snow attended the meeting and heard a history of the library's development, report of the Friends' October raffle, and a lengthy discussion with Public Works Manager La Shot and Architect Kluge in regard to the Commission's desires to be included in the design of the addition to the Library. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Councilwoman Porter reported the Commission met and discussed the following: • The suggested boat launch in the area of Cunningham Park wherein the Commission felt the upper property would be more appropriate for placement of a ramp instead of adding to Cunningham Park so not to detract from the current uses of Cunningham Park. They were not against the project, but wanted council to proceed with caution. • After review of the list of properties to be included in the foreclosure sale, the Commission recommended 807 Peninsula Avenue be withdrawn from the sale for possible future expansion of the adjoining city park. She noted that if the property was withheld from the sale, the city would have to clean it up. � KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 5 • Memorial rock placements in Memorial Park. • Skateboard Park (it was noted the equipment should arrive by August 27 and placed within the month) . D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Councilman Bannock noted the minutes of the August 8 Commission meeting were included in the packet and reported the following items: • Whether a home occupation permit could be allowed in a commercial zone would be brought forward for public hearing at their August 22 meeting. • The property to be used for the Youth Detention Facility was found not to be needed for other public service use. • The Commission also requested the property at 807 Peninsula Avenue be withdrawn from the foreclosure sale. A brief discussion followed in regard to the property in which it was noted council should consider the ad j acent property owner's interest in purchasing the property (the person would also abate the structure, clean the property and use it for snow storage in the winter) and cost for cleaning the property was estimated at $5,000 prior to removing the property from the sale list. • The Borough ordinance amending membership to their Planning Commission. Discussion continued regarding the 807 Peninsula Avenue property. Bookey stated his concern was that if the coastal trail is built and is a success, the economics of Kenai would hinge on more private property than public property in Old Town. He added, he didn't think the city should hold land for a park that is already there and would be in favor of releasing the property for sale and put it in public hands, collect taxes, etc. Williams suggested council look at the property and take into consideration there is a park in the area; a great amount of activity will be developed with the Coastal Trail; the current primary user of the park is the cooperative preschool; the area would probably not see more residential development; additional responsibility that would come to the Parks & Recreation Department. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Councilwoman Swarner reported the Committee met on August 7 and discussed a garden tour in Soldotna and Seward, as well as developing a garden in front of the Police Department. D-7b., Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board -- No report. D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- No report. TTEM E! MTNLTTFS E-1. Regular Meeting of August 1, 2001. Approved by consent agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 6 ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE -- None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS -- None. BREAK TAKEN: 7:44 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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 Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-3. Ordinance No. 1926-01 -- Appropriating a $1,500 Donation From Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 for Recreational Equipment. Introduced by consent agenda. H-4. Ordinance No. 1927-01 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations By $6,300 in the General Fund for a Library Grant From the State of Alaska. Introduced by consent agenda. H-5. Ordinance No. 1928-01 -- Finding that Certain Foreclosed Properties Are Not Needed for a Public Purpose and May be Sold. Introduced by consent agenda. H-6. Ordinance No. 19 29 -0 1 -- Amending the Requirements in KM 9.10 Regarding Collection and Disposal of Garbage/Refuse in the City of Kenai. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 7 Introduced by consent agenda. H-7. Ordinance No. 1930-01 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $183,000 in the Bridge Access/Frontage Water Main Capital Project Fund. Introduced by consent agenda. H-8. Approval -- Special Use Permit/R&,J Seafoods -- A Portion of the Southeast Section of the Boating Facility Parking Lot. Williams referred to information included in the packet in regard to the Special Use Permit request. Bookey noted the matter had been reviewed by the Harbor Commission who recommended approval of the permit. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of the Special Use Permit for R&,J Seafoods and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO .ORDERED. H-9. Discussion -- Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance No. 2001-29 -- Amending KPB Chapter 2.40 Regarding Planning Commission Membership and Apportionment. Williams referred to a copy of the proposed Borough ordinance which was included in the packet. As the city's representative to the Borough Planning Commission, Phil Bryson spoke in regard to the ordinance. Bryson noted the ordinance would carry hearings into November, it was not a borough administration. proposed ordinance, and came from the Assembly. Bryson noted, with the proposed change to the Borough Code, no city would have guaranteed representation on the Borough Planning Commission. Instead, the ordinance would remove the requirement that a representative from each first-class or home -rule city be represented by one person. Instead it would create a pool of four people for all the cities. From his perspective, he noted short -comings in doing this: • No city would be guaranteed representation. • A city could have multiple representation to the detriment of other cities (at this time, Seldovia would be the most likely city to suffer from the proposed modifications to the ordinance). • Takes council nomination for representative as only advisory and not binding. • The term "from a city" should be defined within the ordinance (state statute refers to a person "residing in a city") . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 8 Bryson noted the City of Soldotna recently opposed the ordinance in general and the borough administration recommended opposing the ordinance. Williams referred to a memorandum included with the proposed ordinance from the Assembly President which stated, "...the administration has determined that the planning commission membership must be adjusted to comply with the statutory requirement that the number of members from home rule and first class cities reflects the proportion of the borough population residing in home rule and first class cities." He asked if that determination was _actually made and Bryson answered yes. He added, the latest figures substantiated there had been a significant shift from in -city to out -of -city areas (now approximately 34% are within first-class and home -rule cities) and projects two more members from rural areas would be added and would increase the number of commission members from nine to 13. However, the Assembly is declining to increase the commission members and are offering this proposal to bring it into a numerical balance. Williams stated he was concerned a situation could exist where a mayor could appoint five people from one area and other areas would have no representation. Bannock stated Assembly Member Popp requested the city not make any decisions on the ordinance as Assembly President Navarre would like to address the issue with the council at a future council meeting. Bannock added, if the ordinance is amended as proposed, Kenai would give up a lot of control of who represents the city on the commission and felt increasing the number of members to the commission was better than losing the ability to make recommendations for appointment to the commission. Williams requested a letter be sent to President Navarre to invite him to a council meeting to discuss this issue and a letter to encourage members of the city's Planning 8v Zoning Commission to attend. There were no obj ections from council. H-10. Discussion -- Lower Kenai River Boat Launch Draft Resolution of Support Williams referred to a draft resolution included in the packet and urged comments from the public. Paul Shadura -- Suggested the legislator who proposed the purchase of property on the River in order to build a boat launch was hoping the construction would help the city in managing the dip net fishery. Shadura noted, • He believed adding the boat launch would increase the management problems and suggested the problems at the mouth of the river be addressed first; • The proposed purchase properties include a lot of wetlands, would require a lot of excavation, and would impact the roadway to the boat launch area, etc. • Suggested expanding the area to accommodate the displaced drift boat fishery and urge drift -only fishing on the river. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 10 Ashwell added he was not opposed to the project, but thought there are many problems that need attention. Councilman Moore noted he couldn't disagree with any of the comments made and stated he would not support the resolution if it moved forward and thought other exploration of areas of the river would be more appropriate. Chris Degernes -- Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation. Degernes noted, • The current legislation specifically appropriated funding to purchase the upstream ten acres. • If council took no action, the Department would continue with the purchase of those ten acres; if council recommended purchasing an alternate property, they would work toward purchasing the recommended property. • Believed the council had the greatest ability to make a decision as to what property should be purchased. Councilman Bannock stated he believed the city would be better with a boat ramp than without and noted the ten acres would have a wetlands issue. Williams stated his opposition to thinking the upper property was wetlands and preferred the ten -acre site but was concerned it would cause a problem for the city to recommend different properties than what was designated by the Legislature. Councilwoman Porter stated she would support the ten -acre property, but would not support the Wild Rose property next to Cunningham Park. Councilman Bookey stated he agreed with the public and Mayor Williams' comments. He noted his concerns for using the Wild Rose properties unless council takes the position it must only be for drift boat use only and because the property available would not allow enough parking and staging area. Bookey stated he believed the ten -acre parcel would be better and that a portion of that property could be used without impacting the wetlands, however he also was aware of problems in getting the agencies to support placing a boat launch at the site. Councilwoman Swarner stated she liked the idea of a drift boat pull out, but questioned how it could be policed. Councilman Moore stated a drift boat only use would be to be to take out and wouldn't have parking problems that would take place if power boats would be allowed. It was noted the decision of whether it would be a drift boat only area was the State's choice. Chris Degernes -- Stated she spoke to the Director of Outdoor Parks, Jim Stratton, about whether the launch could be restricted to drift boats only and he noted that if it were the wishes of the city, it was something that could be considered, however it would affect the funding sources. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 11 Bannock asked if the Department of Natural Resources would take on the wetland and permitting issues. Degernes answered, the Legislature directed them to buy the land and develop a boat ramp. After purchase of the property, a proposal would be developed and application for permits prepared to put in a boat launch and an access across the wetlands. The likelihood for them to build a launch there will be difficult. If that effort fails, the denial could be appealed and if that failed, they would then evaluate whether there are other recreation uses appropriate for the land that could accommodate access across the wetlands without filling. Bookey noted that if the Wild Rose property is not used for the launch, it could be developed for residential use which would be beneficial to the city with taxes, etc. He also suggested negotiating with the State for other properties by trading other city - owned wetlands. Degernes stated that would be a possibility for discussion. Mike Ashwell -- Stated that even though the Legislature appropriated funding for purchase of properties, he suggested council not focus on only the designated properties, but other properties along the lower river. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to have the resolution brought back for consideration but substituting the property identified as Lots 3-6 Wild Rose with the property mentioned as the ten acres identified by the Legislature. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Porter: Yes Bannock: 1 Yes Williams: I Yes Bookey: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. H-11. Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park Policy/Placement of Memorial Rocks Williams referred to the memorandum included in the packet regarding the placement of memorial rocks by Angela & Don Schreiner and Jim Spracher. It was suggested the two issues be divided and handled separately. Schreiner/Turnage Request: MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 12 Councilwoman Porter MOVED to approve the request for the Schreiner's to have a rock put in the Leif Hansen Memorial Park and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Swarner reported the Beautification Committee reviewed the request and recommended Site A-2 and the Parks 8v Recreation Commission recommended Site B- 2. Parks &Recreation Director Frates noted Site B-2 was preferred by Parks 8v Recreation because it is outside of the new sidewalks (placed during the summer) and the Schreiner/Ttrnage family had no objections to the site. VOTE: Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Porter: Yes Bannock: Yes Williams: Yes 1 Booke Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Spracher / All -American Homesteaders Memorial Williams noted this was a request to place a granite rock in honor of homesteaders. Porter stated her objection to this rock being placed in the Park due to the Parks 8, Recreation Commission's concern of the number of rocks that may be placed in the Park. She noted it was an issue that should be addressed and felt she was personally not in favor of placing any other rocks there as the original intent of the Park was to have plaques, trees and shrubs only. Swarner noted, last year the Beautification Committee recommended the Homesteaders' rock be placed toward Lake Street. She added, she had no objections to the placement of the rock in that area but did not recommend the city paying for the plaque. Frates noted the Committee suggested this rock be placed toward Lake Street and the Parks 8. Recreation Commission recommended it be placed by Spur View Drive. He noted, it would be some time before there would be any other development of the Park toward Lake Street. Swarner noted, the Beautification Committee had not abandoned the idea of a memorial wall, but had recommended the bricks be placed around the fountain. Frates noted, the wall had not been discussed in detail as it was a budget issue and cost for a wall was estimated at about $40,000. Frates noted, the bricks would allow for a more affordable plaque memorial. Williams stated he agreed no additional rocks should be placed in the Park. Bannock stated he had no objection to the rocks, but thought because the Homesteaders' rock would represent a group of people those costs could be covered through a collaborative effort of the Commission, Committee and several non -profits. Bannock stated he KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 13 didn't think an ordinance or limiting the number of rocks in the Park was necessary, although he encouraged the development of guidelines. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED to approve the All -American Homesteaders rock and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to amend the motion to have the rock placed by September 30, 2001 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: A show of hands failed the amendment. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Porter: Yes Bannock: Yes 1 Williams: I Yes Booke Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Councilwoman Porter offered a motion to no longer accept any memorial rocks within the Park however the there was no second to the motion. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to direct administration to come back with some guidelines for rocks in the Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. Bannock suggested the discussions and formulation of the guidelines begin with administration and then forward to the Beautification Committee and the Parks 8� Recreation Commission for input, suggestions, recommendations, etc. After the guidelines are formulated and reviewed, they would then come to council for final approval. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 14 I-1.0 Mayor -- Mayor Williams reported the following items: • He would be attending a meeting on August 16 regarding the proposed purchase of fishing permits. • He had been asked to take part in the Mayor's Golf Tournament and asked if there were other members of council who would want to play. He noted there was a fee to play which each player would have to pay and that next year it would be Kenai's year to host the tournament. It was suggested the costs for the tournament be included in the Legislative budget for next fiscal year. • He attended a reception for Senator Stevens in Anchorage where a suggestion was discussed to consider adding a museum to the Challenger Learning Center to contain memorabilia of the Clear Early Warning System. The idea would be presented to the Challenger Board at their next meeting. There were no objections noted from council in regard to the suggested development. I-2. City Manager -- City Manager Snow reported she met with the photographer in regard to updating some of the photographs hanging in her office. She noted she would request an estimate from the photographer for photos of the bluff erosion if council had no objections and that updating of the other photos would cost approximately $625. Council had no objections to requesting an estimate. It was also noted funding for the photos could be taken from the project engineering grant funds. I-3. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported the following: • Referring to his memorandum included in the packet, Graves requested authority from council to collect unpaid traffic fines through the Permanent Fund Dividend. He noted, a contract was to be forwarded to him from the court system and if the terms were acceptable, he requested authority for it to be signed. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for the city to enter into a contract with the court system regarding collection of unpaid fines and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no obj ections. SO ORDERED. He would be out of the office from August 20-24. I-4. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas reported the following: • Referred to the application of Debbie Sonberg to be appointed to the city's Personnel Arbitration Board. Council had no objections and approved her appointment. • Announced the slate of candidates for the October 2, 2001 city election as: For Mayor: John J. Williams Duane Bannock KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 15 For Council (two-year term) (vote for one) For Council (three-year term) Barry Eldridge Amy Jackman Randy Daly John "Ozzie" Osborne (vote for two): Joe Moore James C. Bookey, III • She would be out of the office during the week of August 20-24. • Noted the Election Newsletter was included in the packet. I-5. Finance Director -- Director Semmens reported the following: • The auditors had finished their work ad would be forwarding their opinion to him for their presentation at the September 5 council meeting. • The Borough Appraiser would be reappraising Kenai properties. I-6. Public Works Managers La Shot: Reported the city auction would be held on August 25. I-7. Airport Manager -- No report. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens -- None. J-2. Council Bookey -- Asked the completion date of the Forest Drive upgrade and La Shot explained the city would take over the responsibility for the road in portions because there were still some items on the punch list needing attention, however by winter the city would be removing the snow. In regard to lighting the new street lights, La Shot reported the contractor was still waiting on some controllers for the equipment. After the light system is turned on and there is more darkness, need for the old lights would be evaluated and then what are not needed would be removed. Swarner -- • Asked Attorney Graves for a report on the property along Frontage Road. Graves explained, the city filed a complaint on August 3 and the business has 20 days in which to answer. He added, the business had taken steps to improve the yard, however additional work was required. • Noted the new sidewalk and street improvement looks very nice at the Erik Hansen Park. • Noted the work being done at the multipurpose facility. Williams suggested additional traffic control may be needed during the pouring of the concrete on August 24. La Shot noted the trucks would be entering and exiting at Rogers Road in order not to interfere with the school traffic. > KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 16 Moore -- • Noted he visited Municipal Park and thought it looked very good and suggested the brush clearing work should continue. • Asked about the stenciling of drains in the Woodland area and Forest Drive. La Shot explained the activity was part of the "all drains lead to the Kenai River" program of the Boys & Girls Club. Porter -- No comments. Bannock -- Thanked Williams for the letter he sent to Chris Walker to congratulate him for acquiring the Eagle Scout award. Williams -- Referring to a recent article in the newspaper, he noted an assistance request had been made in funding an event center and asked if the council was interested to have the City help in the effort. Comments included interest if the facility was situated in the City of Kenai. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:53 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: I tAw X.., Z- Carol L. Freas, City Clerk �► r