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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-15 Council Minutes1 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: Z /www.ci.kena.i.ak.us 6:00-7:00 P.M. -- JOINT WORK SESSION/PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 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) 1. John J. Williams -- Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline/Promoting a Route That Serves Alaska. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 2000-8 -- Transferring $3,500 From Contingency to Operating and Repair Supplies in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund. 2. Resolution No. 2000-9 -- Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the DOT/PF Utility Agreement on the Forest Drive and Redoubt Avenue Rehabilitation Project. 3. Resolution No. 2000-10 -- Supporting the Alaska North Slope Natural Gas Pipeline with a Terminus on Cook Inlet. 4. Resolution No. 2000-11 -- Transferring $3,000 in the Senior Citizen Borough Special Revenue Fund for Telephone System Replacement. 5. *Liquor License Application Renewals Uptown Motel/Louie's -- Beverage Dispensary Uptown Motel/Back Door -- Beverage Dispensary Little Ski Mo Drive Inn -- Restaurant/Eating Kenai Country Liquor -- Package -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. Historic District Board C. Kenai Visitors 8. Convention Bureau Board d. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of March 1, 2000. 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 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 -2- KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: Z /www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING 6:00-7:00 P.M. -- JOINT WORK SESSION/PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:12 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 reported he had no changes to the regular or consent agendas. Councilman Bookey requested Item D-7c be moved to Item B-2. There were no objections to the amendment to the regular agenda or to the consent agenda. Williams stated both the regular agenda and consent agenda would stand as indicated. A-4. CONSENT AGENDA -- See A-3. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B-1. John J. Williams -- Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline/Promoting a Route That Serves Alaska. Williams presented an electronic program promoting a Cook Inlet terminus for the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline. In the program, it was noted 70% of potential natural gas consumers reside on the proposed Cook Inlet route, a Cook Inlet terminus would protect existing Alaskan jobs and industries and would encourage new business and industrial growth to the Cook Inlet area, increasing the tax base and build a healthy economy. It was also noted, the Cook Inlet was wide and safe for transporting the product and there was room for industry facilities, storage, housing and support industries along the Cook Inlet route. D-7c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 2000 PAGE 2 KVCC Director Kathy Tarr gave an update of activities of the Center as follows: • Writers' Night was very successful with 260 submissions and over $400 raised to be split between the Center and co-sponsor, The Friends of the Library. • The "Get to Know Kenai" presentation will be held on April 7 at Center, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Williams will offer opening remarks and presentations are to be made by Parks Director Frates and Historic District Board Member Huhndorf. • A grand opening reception for the "Alaska 2000: A Celebration of Wildlife Art" show is planned for May 5. Tarr requested a sponsorship donation of $500 from council to aid covering the costs of the reception. Bookey stated he had been involved in the planning of the show and was impressed with the Center's involvement and added, the art show would be quite an honor for Kenai and should draw many visitors to the city. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for council to donate $500 for the reception and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Resolution No. 2000-8 -- Transferring $3,500 From Contingency to Operating and Repair Supplies in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2000-8 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, C-2, Resolution No. 2000-9 -- Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the DOT/ PF Utility Agreement on the Forest Drive and Redoubt Avenue Rehabilitation Project. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2000-9 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. j KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 2000 PAGE 3 There were no public comments. City Manager Ross noted council had discussed the crossings and project during past meetings. Kornelis noted the project was to go to bid in a week with the opening at the end of April. Also, the design concerns regarding storm water runoff had been resolved. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-3, Resolution No. 2000-10 -- Supporting the Alaska North Slope Natural Gas Pipeline with a Terminus on Cook Inlet. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2000-10 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-4. Resolution No. 2000-11 -- Transferring $3,000 in the Senior Citizen Borough Special Revenue Fund for Telephone System Replacement. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2000-11 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-5. Liquor License Application Renewals Uptown Motel/Louie's -- Beverage Dispensary Uptown Motel/Back Door -- Beverage Dispensary Little Ski Mo Drive Inn -- Restaurant/Eating Kenai Country Liquor -- Package Approved by consent agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 2000 PAGE 4 ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging -- Councilwoman Porter reported a meeting was held on Monday, March 13 at which the biggest concern discussed was the need for an assisted living facility in the area. The Council on Aging will be contacting other senior centers to gather support for the development of a facility. D-2. Airport Commission -- Councilman Bookey reported he attended the meeting for Councilwoman Swarner. The meeting included discussion regarding a Foreign Trade Zone and the affect one would have on the airport, etc. A carpet committee report was also heard and their next meeting was scheduled for March 28. Councilwoman Swarner reported, at the last meeting of the carpet committee they discussed preferences of flooring with the present janitor, who suggested tile throughout the terminal as it would be much easier to clean. She noted, the installation of heaters in the entry ways will help in containing dirt, snow, etc. which is carried in on boots and shoes. Also discussed were different types of cleaning systems. The committee would like comments from the council. D-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the Commission met on March 6 and the meeting minutes were included in the packet. He noted, Mayor Williams also attended the meeting and he and the Commission discussed the possibility of developing a marine fire training program through the AARF facility. Williams reported he would again discuss the possibility with the Coast Guard Commander while in Juneau. D-4. Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported the Commission met on Tuesday, March 7 and the meeting minutes were included in the packet. He noted, a representative from HEA attended the meeting and discussed fiber optic capabilities and presence on the Peninsula. They learned fiber optics were not available for the Library at this time. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Councilman Frazer reported the March 2 meeting minutes were included in the packet. He noted, a presentation was made by Ryan Green to improve the Bernie Huss Fitness Trail. Frazer also reported the new cemetery sign was completed and would be installed in May. D-6. Planning 8& Zoning Commission -- Councilman Bannock reported the meeting minutes of the February 23 and March 8 meetings were included in the packet. It was also reported the Commission amended the balloon sign ordinance and passed the resolution recommending changes to Titles 4 and 14. A work session was held after the meeting to discuss the livestock ordinance. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 2000 PAGE 5 D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the Committee met on March 14 and chose the theme "Summer of Lilies" for this year. She also noted, the street banner project was continuing at the EDD building and an orientation for volunteers would be set at the next meeting. D-7b. Historic District Board -- Moore reported the next meeting was scheduled for April 17. D-7c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board -- An update of activities was made by Director Tarr after Item B-1. Bookey noted the December 16 meeting minutes were included in the packet. D-7d. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reported he and Swarner would be attending AML/ACOM meetings in Juneau, March 22-24. He noted he would be attending a banquet in Anchorage honoring Senator Ted Stevens as Alaska's Man of the Century. ITEM E: MINUTES E-1. Regular Meeting of March 1, 2000 -- 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 obj ections. SO ORDERED. H-2., Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Williams noted a purchase order to D&L Construction for tree topping and removal in regard to the airport had been distributed and requested it be added to the approval of purchase orders exceeding $2,500. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 including the purchase order to DBvL Construction in the amount of $5,000 for tree topping and removal at the airport. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15 2000 PAGE 6 Discussion followed regarding the purchase order for tree topping. Airport Manager Cronkhite reported the trees would be topped on city properties in the approaches as required by the FAA and noted this was a different project than the beetle -killed tree removal. Cronkhite noted, the work was bid and the trees would be topped and not clear-cut as the trees act as a sound barrier around the airport. It was noted, similar work was done in the past. Approximately 15 feet of the trees would be removed and the slash would be hauled. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS Mayor -- Williams reported the following: • The design of the new health center had been agreed upon since the letter included in the packet was written. • He received a certificate of appreciation for the city's participation in the "Cutting Edge 2000" exercise. • Referring to the letter of request included in the packet, Williams requested council's approval of a $300 donation (approved in budget) to the Kenai River Festival. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED to donate $300 to the Kenai River Festival and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. • Referring to the letter of request included in the packet, Williams requested council's approval of a $300 donation (approved in budget) to the Kenai Alternative High School for their 2000 graduation. There were no objections to the donation. • The Mission Control equipment had been received for the Challenger Learning Center. He noted, the Alaska Challenger facility, in a partnership with the Wheeling, WV Challenger Facility, will be the distant learning facility for areas west of the Rockies and the Wheeling facility will be the distant learning facility for areas east of the Rockies. Also, the Alaska Challenger Center will be named "The Senator Ted Stevens and Kathryn Stevens Science Center." The grand opening is planned for July. • Questioned the sample letter forwarded to users of the airport regarding the increase in landing fees. Ross explained the city's fees were lower than other airports in the state and administration thought it would be better to change the rates to be comparable to other airports. The fees will still be below those of other airports and no negative responses had been received from the carriers. • Noted the letter included in the packet from the DOT Commissioner which informed the city that due to reductions in their budget, DOT would no longer KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 2000 PAGE 7 contribute half of the local match traditionally provided toward FAA capital projects for the Kenai Airport. I-2, City Manager -- Ross reported the following: • After Administration reviewed the Borough draft animal control contract and comments were received, Mayor Bagley was told of the city's concerns and objections. Since then, the City of Soldotna rejected the draft contract and because all the Borough municipalities would have to agree to the contract to make it work, the point was moot unless the Borough wanted to pursue the contract further. • Unless there were objections from council, an ordinance with the proposed amendments to Titles 4 and 14, less the livestock ordinance, would be brought to council for introduction at their first April meeting. There were no comments or objections from council. • City representatives involved in the development of the city's Foreign Trade Zone packet met with the Borough's consultant. Some modifications would be made to the city's packet from comments rendered at that meeting. A meeting will be held in Kodiak with a former chair of the Foreign Trade Zone Commission and representatives from present Alaska trade zones to discuss problems, potentials, etc. The Airport Manager and the Planning & Zoning Administrative Assistant will attend the meeting in April. I-3. Attorney -- No report. I-40 City Clerk -- No report. I-s o Finance Director -- No report. I-6. Public Works Managers Kornelis -- No comments. La Shot -- Reported the health center design committee met and agreed on a single story building design. He anticipated the project would go to bid in May. Y I-7. Airport Manager -- Cronkhite reported Congress had passed the U.S. Aviation bill which provides FAA funding for airport projects. She noted, funding looked very good for the State of Alaska, although with the State DOT no longer funding a portion of the local match, the city would have to provide the entire 6.25% of cost on its projects. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-11 Citizens -- No comments. J-2. Council Bookey -- No comments. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 2000 PAGE 8 Swarner -- Reported seeds were being planted at the city greenhouse and help would be welcomed. She also noted she was unable to connect with the city's website while on vacation in Mexico. Attorney Graves noted he would inform the contractor who was developing the city's new webpage design. Moore -- Stated the work done in removing beetle -killed trees from Section 36 looked very good. He asked when the work would begin in Inlet Woods. Fire Chief Elson reported the work would begin in Inlet Woods in the next few days. Burning of slash will be monitored and restricted as spring weather progresses. Porter -- Suggested a greeting from the mayor be included on the new webpage design. Bannock -- Noted the first school missions to be run at the Challenger Center were only 25 days away. He encouraged the public to take a tour through the facility. Frazer -- Reported he would be absent for the April 5 meeting. Williams -- Referred to information forwarded to council from a gentleman asking council to forward a resolution for consideration in regard to oil royalties. Council took no action. Williams also reported the Economic Development District was again advertising for applicants in regard to its director position. He noted, in addition to newspaper ads, they were also working through an executive -search company. James Elson was continuing on as interim director through their budget process. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:06 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk