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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-07 Council MinutesC� A. • AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL w REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 79 1998 7:00 P.M. IMAI CITY COUNCIL CiIAM8ER8 bttp://www monai.set/city 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. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Ordin:taoe No. 1766-97 - Replacing the Current Kenai Municipal Code Land Use Table (KMC 14.20) and Its Footnotes With the New Land Use Table and Footnotes (see Exhibit "A" Attached). 2. Ordinaaee No. 1767-97 -Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.160(b)(6)[A] to Specify Allowed Building Coverage of Lots for Townhouses in -Ali- City Zones. 3. Ordlastnce No. 1768-97 - Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for Certain Lands Described as Tract 1A, Parson's Homestead Subdivision No. 3, T06N9 R11W, Section 30, Located Within the City of Kenai, Kenai Recording District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, From Rural Residential (RR) to Suburban Residential (RS). 4. Ordhtanea No. 1769-97 - Appropriating an Alaska. Highway Safety Planning Grant of $8,016.40 in the General Fund. 5. Resolution No. 98-1 Transferring $17,800 From Contingency in the Kenai ARFF Capital Project Fund. -1- 6. Resolution No. 98.2 - Awarding a Contract to Kachemak Electric, Inc. for Kenai Library Overhead Fluorescent Light Replacement -. 1997 for the Total Amount of $279552.00 Which Includes the Base Bid and Additive Alternate. D. COMMISBIDNICO EM- REPdRTL9 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Comm�tssion 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board C. Challenger Board d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board e. Alaska Municipal League Report E. 1. *Regular Meeting of December 17, 1997. F. CORR.EBPON�EI�CE 1. Discussion - Cunningham Park Property/Garcia Building - - Encroa ent 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1770-98 -Establishing an Equipment Replacement Fund (KMC 7.25.110). 4. *Ordinance No. 1771-98 - Appropriating $1,500,000 in the General Fund to be Transferred to the Equipment Replacement Fund. 5. Approval - Lease Renewal/State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health - 1,147 sq.ft. of Office Space, Kenai City Hall Building, Lot 11, Block 1, F'idalgo Conunerciel Center Subdivision, Kenai, Alaska. FJCEC1VE 1OI�T - None Scheduled. L 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. R1692PAM 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council -3- • 0 IMAI CITY COUNCIL - REQUI.A►R R1ZR 'I1 G JANUARY 7, 1998 7:00 P.M. RENAI CITY COUNC� CIIAM8NR8 h,�t p:/ /_warov.Wnet/ Mow John J.'W911arno, presiding . L= A: Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7: p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-9. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Bookey, Swarner, Moore, Measles, Bannock, Smalley and Williams. A-5. Mayor Williams noted there were no changes tc the agenda. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT, Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Mayor Williams noted there were no changes to the consent -agenda. - MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 2 C-1. Ordinance No. 1766-97 - Replacing the Current Kenai Municipal Code Land Use Table (KMC 14.20) and Its Footnotes With the New Land Use Table and Footnotes (see Exhibit "A" Attached). MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1766-97 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Paul Sorenson - 36790 Chinulna Drive, Kenai. Sorenson introduced himself as the principal at Kenai Middle School and noted he was concerned about the types of businesses that may be built around the school grounds. He requested that council consider a buffer zone to development around the school. Vesta Leigh, Box 98, Magic Avenue, Kenai. Leigh asked if the new land use table footnote would change the zoning of her neighborhood (RR-1). Councilman Smalley explained, he did not think so. He added, the Planning & Zoning Commission and council reviewed the land use table during work sessions. Where there was not any consideration for development, they filled the spaces with a "N" for not permitted, or "C" for conditional use. He added, there are some conditional uses listed in the footnotes, noting Footnote C19 referred to ingress and egress from the Spur Highway. He added, the Table allows for consideration for development in different zones - a business could be considered after an individual applies for a conditional use permit which goes before the Planning & Zoning Commission with notification to adjacent property owners within 300' of the proposed property. If, after the Commission has reviewed the permit receives public input, etc. and wakes a decision that either party is not happy with, the party can appeal the decision to the City Council. Leigh asked if that meant that every case is taken on its own merit. Smalley answered yes. Leigh asked then, each time a question arose in regard to changes within a zone, etc., the property owners would need to keep abreast of what's going on at Commission meetings, etc. to stay informed. Smalley answered yes, adding that items coming before the Commission for public hearing are posted in the newspaper. He added, he thought that property owners would always want to stay informed of development going on in their area. Leigh requested council to consider changing the code to allow a larger area of property owners to be notified of permit applications, etc. than the 300' now designated. Smalley noted, her request was accepted and added, notification of KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 3 property owners is now defined by the code. An amendment to the code would be required to enlarge the notification area. Williams noted, the Commission reviewed and discussed the Land Use Table during several meetings and a joint work session was held with the Commission and Council. What was decided at the work session, was much debated and at this point, the council was ready to adopt the ordinance. However, amendments can be made in the future. Moore stated there were certain items within the ordinance he did not agree with, however, he was not in the majority when the item was discussed. He added, the process did occur and he would vote in favor of the ordinance because the process occurred. Colleen Ward - 708 Magic Avenue, Kenai. Ward stated she did not have a lot of time • to review the new table, however, she agreed with Sorenson's suggestion that a buffer zone be developed by the schools. She also requested that the notification area be enlarged from 300' to notifying a whole neighborhood. She asked council if their neighborhood had a particular concern, were they recommending they attend a Planning & Zoning meeting at the time a permit or change in land use was being • considered. Williams answered, that is the proper procedure. He added, there are many circumstances in which conditional use permits must be obtained and after public hearings are held. Swarner asked Ward how many feet away from the questioned property was she. Ward answered approximately two blocks and noted, there was a concern of their neighborhood residents in regard to use of property by the schools. Ward asked if a conditional use permit was transferrable, i.e. if a current owner sells, does the new owner have to reapply for the permit? Attorney Graves answered, it generally transfers with the property. Ward asked if the nature of the business remain the same or could it change as long as it stays within the ordinance. City Engineer La Shot answered,, the business has to stay within the criteria of the original conditional use permit. Hookey asked if a developer could apply for a conditional use permit, does he have to implement the permit prior to selling the property. La Shot answered, he didn't think so. Ward noted, they were concerned of potential changes in the future. Graves added, the code requires the conditional use permit be implemented within 12 months or it lapses. Ward asked if someone could get a conditional use permit and sell under 12 months. Graves answered, that was something the city never had to face. Ward explained, they are talking about using some of the property off of the Spur and if they can get . conditional use permits, they would have a better way to market and sell that property. It could change the nature of what the conditional use permit was originally intended. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 4 Councilman Bannock explained, the ordinance was an excellent ordinance and a conditional use permit was not to be confused as carte blane development. He continued, if a developer purchases a piece of property and applies for a conditional use permit, certain conditions must be met. Regardless of who owns the property the development is only valid if the conditions of the permit are met. He added, in order to receive a conditional use permit, a property owner must go before the Planning & Zoning Commission to sell his/her idea. In a pure commercial development, the rules are must less strict. Bannock continued, if the Commission approves a permit, they have the ability to include certain restrictions, i.e. building development, hours of operation, etc. Once the conditions are met, regardless of who the owner of the property is or will be, those conditions must remain in order for the permit to stay in effect. If the owner goes beyond the boundaries of the conditions set, there is a process where the city may revoke the license. Bannock noted, the ordinance before them allows the Commission to have public hearing process and appeal process before the council. However, the ordinance does • not allow free license for free unrestricted development. Vesta Leigh - Noted in the past, there had been a study done about the corridor in front of the schools including speed limits, ingress and egress of the Spur by the schools. Ross noted, the only study of which he was aware was completed prior to the new four -lane road along that area. CUff Baker - 605 Swires Road., Kenai. Baker stated, he believed if he owned property and a developer wanted to purchase- the property based on a conditional use,' he - . _. would as the owner-, apply for the -conditional use. If the - conditional use was granted, he could then sell his property, based on an undeveloped conditional use, to a developer who could develop the property with the conditional use. He understood that he would not have to be forced to develop the property with the conditional use because it could be conditioned on the sale of his property. Bannock explained, if a property qualifies for a conditional use permit (based on the land use table) and the property owner wanted to place a gas station on that property, but the land use table did not allow a gas station under the principle permitted uses, but a gas station is allowed with a conditional use permit, the property owner then would have to apply for a conditional use permit. If the Commission decides the conditional use requested would be a wise use of the property, meets all the requirements, etc., the permit would be approved. If the property owner then sells his property, undeveloped, to the developer who wants to place the gas station, and the S gas station is not completed and the provisions of the conditional use permit are not implemented within 12 months, the permit is revoked. If the developer returns to the • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 5 Commission a year later to place a gas station on the property, he would again have to apply for another permit, etc. Bannock added, it doesn't matter how many people own the property, it's the conditions of the property and only the owner of the property can apply for the permit (except someone who has been designated as the owner's representative). Joanne R=xell - 1103 Aliak Street, Kenai. Buzzell explained she had been involved with the initial change of zoning and getting water and sewer for that area and she was concerned that all the people in the neighborhood should be notified. She added, she was not within 300' of the area, but was concerned about it. Buzzell referred to information regarding a conditional use permit application to be discussed by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their next meeting. It was noted by council they did not have that information and it was not a matter to come to council unless there was an appeal. Smalley noted, meeting notices and public hearing notices for the Planning & Zoning Commission are posted and advertised in the newspaper. Also, council meeting is notices, etc. are posted and advertised as well. He added, it is costly to send out notices and is probably why the 300' area was originally defined. Clerk Freas also confirmed, the agendas and public hearing notices are also published on the city's website, and copies -of minutes and agendas are available at City -Hall. Buzzell noted, she did not have a computer to use and Senior Director Porter offered, there were computers available at the Senior Center as well as the Community Library. Councilwoman Swarner stated she. would like the area of notification enlarged from the 300' now in the code. She addedt she felt it Weis important and property owners - want to be informed. - Williams noted, administration investigate_ enlarging the area.- - Councilman Bookey stated he would like to know what advertising, postage, etc. costs have been in the past before making an amendment to the code. C-2. Orda4aee No. 1767-97 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.160(b)(6)(Aj to Specify Allowed Building Coverage of Lots for Townhouses in All City Zones. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1767-97 and Councilman Moore 88CONDFD the motion. There were no public or council comments. is • KEIJAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 6 • 0 VoTE: Moore!- Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes MOTfON PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-3. Ordinance No. 1766-97 -Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for Certain Lands Described as Tract 1A, Parson's Homestead Subdivision No. 3, T06N, R 11 W, Section 30, Located Within the City of Kenai, Kenai Recording District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, From Rural Residential (RR) to Suburban Residential (RS). MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1768-97 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Bannock questioned whether the small box on the map to the left of Inlet Woods was included in the property to be rezoned. City Engineer La Shot answered no.. Williams asked Hall if, as thedeveloper, he was fully aware the city would not provide funding to place water and/or sewer to the new subdivision. Hall answered, he didn't think it would be an issue. VOTE: Moore: Yes- . _ _ Measles Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yee Swarner: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Bannock: Yes Bookey: Yes C-4. Osdinma►ae No. 1769-97 - Appropriating an Alaska Highway Safety Planning Grant of $8,016.40 in the General Fund. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1769-97 and Councilman Bookey.SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 7 VOTE: Moore: Yes Measles: Smalley: Yes Williams: Swarner: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, Yes Yes Bannock: Yes Bookey: Yes C-5. Resolution No. 98-1- Transferring $17,800 From Contingency in the Kenai ARFF Capital Project Fund. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 98-1 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. • VOTE: There were no objections to the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-6. Resolution No. 98-2 - Awarding a Contract to Kachernak Electric, Inc. for Kenai Library Overhead Fluorescent Light Replacement. 1997 for the Total Amount of $27,552.00 Which Includes the Base Sid and Additive Alternate. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-2 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. La Shot explained the basic bid was to cover replacement of the complete light fixtures in the older part of the library. The additive alternate would replace 90 additional fixtures in the newer part of the building. He added, the total bid came m under the budgeted amount. He noted there was a disparity between the bids, but was unaware of why that was. He added, he had heard there was another bid that was not turned in, but would have been within $1,000 of the low bid. He also reported, they considered having the lights rebuilt, but found the costs would-be higher than replacement. In replacing the fixtures, they estimated a $5,000/year savings in electricity costs. The replacement of the fixtures was part of the city's ongoing building maintenance program. • KENAI CITY JANUARY 7, PAGE 8 VOTE: COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 1998 There were no objections to the motion. 80 Q-- ►RDD. CouncilDO 9S10N19QXxM= No report. D-2. Airport Commission - Councilman Measles reported the next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, January S. 1998. D-3. Harbor Commission - Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, January 12, 1998. D-4. Library Commission - Councilman Moore reported a meeting had been scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, however, there was no quorum. D-b. Parks cis Recreation Commission - Councilman Bannock reported a meeting was held on January 2. There was a presentation by Chuck Smalley, a representative of the Elks Club, who reported the Club wanted to pay for costs of the Teen Center high school dances. Parks & Recreation Director Frates noted, they would pay for the disc jockey directly. Bannock added, there was a lot of discussion in regard to the Erik Hansen Park and several site plans were reviewed. Frates also reported he had received a request to allow a visiting swim team sleep over at the Recreation Center. -The group would include apn- - - mately 50 people, - - including. chaperones. He recommended, if council wished to -allow -the stay, that a charge be made in order to cover costs of staff staying at the Center with the group. He noted, he was not comfortable with allowing the group to stay without staff present. Councilman Bookey stated he was uncomfortable in allowing the overnight stay as it would probably set a precedent and there is a private sector that should be considered. No action was taken by council. D-6. Planning 6 Zoning Commission - Councilman Smalley reported the next meeting was scheduled for January 14, 1998. D-?. Miscellaneone Commissions. and Committees . D-?a. Beautif cation Conunittee - Councilwoman Swarner reported the next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, January 13 at 5:30 p.m. a • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 9 D-7b. Historic District Board - Councilman Moore reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, January 19, 1998. D-7e. Challenger Board - .Councilmen Bannock reported the Challenger Board would be meeting in a retreat in Hosier this corning weekend. D-7L Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board - No report. D-7e• Alaska Municipal League Report - Councilman Smalley reported a teleconference was scheduled for Wednesday, January 14. Also, the AML Board of Directors and the Alaska Conference of Mayors will be meeting in Juneau, January 26-299 1998. Regular Meeting of December 17, 1997 - Approved by consent agenda. „gl None. 0-1. Discussion - Cunningham Park Property/Garcia Building Encroachment Ross referred to his memorandum included in the packet which -deSned Administration's recommendations. on hoar to proceed with the matter. Ross noted, a copy of the memorandum had been forwarded to Garcia to review. Chris Garcia, Box 203, Kenai - Garcia stated he discussed the matter several tunes in meetings with Ross. He agreed with the whole proposal as presented in the memorandum. It was noted by Ross that once the sate of the property is consummated and Garcia begins the process of having the re -platting done, he will be able to continue the construction of his garage. Roes added, this was not addressed in the memorandum, but it is normal procedure. Bannock noted, from reviewing the map attached to the memorandum, that he was not in favor of fencing off a pie -shaped portion of the park from the remainder of the park. He added, he would prefer squaring up the property. Ross explained, Administration's recommendation was based on the Srst preference of the heirs which • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 10 was to transfer the least amount of park property. Measles added, he agreed with Bannock and suggested that if they proceed as recommended, the fence should be moved to follow the property line so there would not be a similar problem in the future. Ross stated, he agreed, but because the fence does not follow the property line, it is not Garcia's responsibility to move the fence. Williams noted, it would be some time before final decisions are made in the process. He suggested a motion be made to direct Administration to proceed with the process and bring the matter back to council upon its completion. Swarner asked if there would be a one foot area between the fence and the property line. Measles answered, yes, as it is standard procedure. Ross requested direction from council to proceed in order to have Attorney Graves send the proposal on to the heirs. Moore suggested the heirs be informed a portion of the park property would be separated from the remainder of the park with this proposal. Garcia noted, they were already aware and it was their idea. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to proceed with the proposal presented and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. BREAK TAKEN: 8:03 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:23 P.M. s NE�V BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orden Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. • KENAt CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1498 PAGE 11 H-3. Ordinance No.1770-98 - Establishing an Equipment Replacement Fund (KMC 7.25.110). Introduced by consent agenda. B-4. Ordlasuae No.1771-98 - Appropriating $1.500,000 in the General Fund to be Transferred to the Equipment Replacement Fund. Introduced by consent agenda. B.S. Approval - Lease Renewal/ State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health - 1,147 sq.ft. of Office Space, Kenai City Hall Building, Lot 11, Block 1, Fidalgo Commercial Center Subdivision, Kenai, Alaska. . Ross explained this was the standard lease the city has signed in the past. The term of the lease will be February 1, 1998 through January 31, 1999. • Mortort: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the lease renewal and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. Mayor a. Ed Wehrstein Proposal - Mayor Williams reported he had a request to bring a proposal to council from Ed Wehretein. Wehrstein owns property on the Homer Spit which formerly housed a restaurant. The restaurant was destroyed in a fire. Wehretein suggested he would lease the property to the city for 20 years for $100,000 and the city could then build a Kenai Visitor Center on the property. There was no discussion. b. Fish Board Meetings - Williams -noted, the meeting when Cook Inlet Fisheries would be discussed by the Fish Board would be held in Soldotna. He felt the city would have a better opportunity for participation by the whole council. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JAIVCJARY 7, 1998 PAGE 12 Williams added, he was having 12, 2 x 3' posters made from pictures of Kenai showing both the beauty and the debris left from dipnet fishing. He proposed, council would each have five minutes to make a statement at which time all the council would have a poster to hold and suggested council have a practice session prior to the meeting. I-2. City Manager a. Airport Manager Position - Ross reported he would be readvertising the Airport Manager position. However, prior to advertising, he would reevaluate the job description in regard to the compensation offered. Through the previous application period and interviews, it was found that what they were offering was below similar Alaska positions and those Outside. He added, he would be reviewing the job description and what the position should include as well as the compensation. He will bring the information back to council for consideration. b. Insurance - Ross reported Finance Director Semmens had begun negotiations with the city's insurance brokers to extend the present coverages for the next three years. He added, the rates and brokerage fees have been very good. Unless otherwise directed by council, they would continue this procedure. There were no comments. C. Bluff Stabilization - Ross reported the grant for the bluff stabilization project at Beluga Point was ready to submit to ASDF. The project would cost $150,000 and the grant application requests full funding to place a test bluff stabilization covering approximately 125 feet at Beluga Point. - If the application comes back requiring matching funds from the city, it will be brought to council. d. Budgets - Ross reported the city departments are preparing their budgets for the next fiscal year. In January, the Public Works Department had been restructured and a description of the restructuring was included in the budget narratives. In this budget, Ross noted, he intended to finalize the restructuring which will be supported by job descriptions. e. Maintenance Shop Proposal - Ross reported a meeting was held with consulting engineer Bill Nelson at which time they discussed the schematics and scope of the work needed in regard to the maintenance shop design. An estimated cost for the work is $3,000-$5,000. Since it is a project that may not be bid in the near future and an RFP will be needed, he would be authorizing funding for the estimated cost. He • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE3 JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 13 added, the development costs would be paid by Airport funds. Ross requested direction from council if they objected to the proposal. Williams explained, he had originally suggested Nelson do the work pro bono, but he was suggesting to ube the drawings as a sales tool for meetings with legislators. He agreed with Rose' suggestion to have the drawings ready. Bookey agreed and suggested Ross proceed as the drawings will be more effective. f. Street Lights - Ross reported funding had been appropriated to place a street light at Bowpicker and Setnet. However, an objection had been stated by the property owner at that comer who stated two other lights had been placed last year and they illuminate the street sufficiently without another placed at that corner. Ross noted, he spoke to neighboring property owners and they concurred there was enough light on that street. That street light will not be placed and another location will be coi.sidered. g. Scheduling of Work Session - Ross requested a work session between this meeting and the January 21 meeting to discuss the proposed . . establishment of an Equipment Replacement Fund (ordinance was introduced at this meeting); building maintenance; Challenger RFP/potential sites (a site will need to be determined in preparation of the RFP); mid -year financial review; and review of legislative priorities. Council set the work session for Monday, January 19, 1998 to begin at 6:30 p.m. Clerk Freas was requested to arrange for light dinner refreshments. h. Request for Proposal Form/Alaska Board of Fisheries and Alaska Board of Game - Ross referred to the form which was included in the packet. He noted, the form was requesting the Board of Fisheries to amend their agenda to consider changing the dipnet fishing boundary at the river mouth to above the no -name creek. He added, the local advisory board was reviewing the request form this evening and he requested Chief Morris to attend. Morris reported he took part in the Board's election during the meeting. Also he and Dave Nelson (Fish and Game) spoke in favor of the change to the agenda. The vote was 15 for the change and none opposed. City of Whittier Request - Williams referred back to the request letter included in the packet from the City of Whittier. He noted, Whittier was requesting support of a resolution requesting the Legislature to create a commission to investigate and report KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 14 back on changes they recommend to the 1984 Alaska Railroad Corporation statute. A short discussion followed. Williams noted, the council had passed a resolution last year in support of the Railroad and suggested there could be some conflict. Council agreed to not participate. Councilman Bannock questioned Ross' comments in regard to the hire of a new airport manager and asked if, after reviewing the salary issue, was there a qualified applicant. Ross answered, two applicants turned down the job because of the compensation. Even after reviewing the job description and salary issue, he still wanted to re -advertise the position. Williams asked if he had considered re -advertising the position without changing the salary, adding, there was the possibility the job vacancy advertisement did not reach the right market. Ross explained, someone could have been hired to run the airport, however, they are looking for someone with sales and marketing experience. Those with that type of experience are being compensated at a higher rate at their present positions, than what the city offered. . Ross added, the employee classification committee would be meeting during the week to review the job description and compensation issue. He added, classification recommendations do not always agree with market reality and if the top one or two applicants are missed, then the preferred applicant would probably be missed. Ross added, after the classification committee reviews the job description and salary to determine where the position fits into the city's Code, their recommendations will be brought back to council. If council is still wanting to pursue hiring a person with sales and marketing experience, the position will be re -advertised. Bannock noted, the airport manager position is a key position for the city and suggested that if the salary range needed changing to find a qualified person, he felt it should be changed. I-3. Attorney - No report. I-4. City Clerk Clerk Freas reminded council to inform her (with pertinent information) if they needed new business cards. She also reported, there had been 149 RSVP's to the holiday party (ten boxed dinners for on -duty officers and fire personnel). 0 . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 15 • I.B. Finance Director Finance Director Senimens reported $276,000 had been forwarded to the city from the State of Alaska to fund a portion of the ARFF. They will be funding the full amount of the project and those funds would be forwarded in the near future. I.G. Public Works Director a. Forest Drive Project - Public Works Director Kornelis reported he had news from DOT that curbs, gutters, and storm drain system would be included in the upgrade of Forest Drive (as suggested by the city). He noted, another public hearing would be held in the council chambers on February 10, at 7:30 p.m. b. Alaska Drinking Water Fund - Komelis reported he and Semmens met with DEC in regard to the Alaska Drinking Water Fund (disadvantaged assistance grant). At this point, the acceptance looked positive and a resolution to finalize the grant will be brought to council at their next meeting. Smalley asked if a construction date had been set for the Forest Drive project. Kornelis answered, the project is to be completed in 2000, however since the engineering will be completed soon, there was the possibility that if another project is not ready to start when scheduled, the Forest Drive project could take that position on the start list. Ross reminded council, Senator Ward had stated he would keep track of the project and any possible changes in the start schedule. 1.7. Airport Manager a. Airport Restaurant - Acting Airport Manager Holland reported he had received a letter from Mr. Middleton, the airport restaurant lessee. In his letter, Mr. Middleton informed the city the restaurant would be. closed for about one month. Attorney Graves reviewed the contract and found that would not be a problem in regard to the lease agreement. Randy Ernst Retirement Party - Holland reminded council of the retirement party for Ernst, scheduled for Friday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. DISCUSSION Citiaens - No comments. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 16 J*Z. Council Boolcey - No report. Swarner -No report. Moore - a. Board of Fisheries - Moore stated he felt the Board of Fisheries would have a deaf ear to any topic other than what is on their agenda and suggested the photographs discussed earlier, not be shown at the Board of Fisheries meeting as they may not do any good. Williams stated, comments made by the city have fallen on deaf ears before and thought if more of the council was present, they would each have five minutes in which to comment. Williams added, he was also concerned about the legal rights of activities within the city regardless of who presents them. The issue of the dipnet fishery must be beneficial to the City of Kenai and at this time, it is not. The impact of the fishery on the city costs money, damage, and concern. Williams asked Attorney Graves how far a home -rule city can contradict or countermand the dictates of the state. Graves answered, the home -rule statute does not allow a home -rule city • to do anything which contradicts state law. b. Historic District Board Meeting - Moore requested arrangements for the January 19 meeting be held upstairs since council will have their work session in the council chambers. Measles - No report. Bannock - Councilman Bannock asked what the relationship was between the LAbirary and the Friends of the Library in regard to the Games of Skill application which was included in the packet as an information item. Bannock stated he was - - concerned there could be some confusion if the Friends were using the library's mailing address as their application seemed to have accounting mistakes on it. DeForest explained, the Friends is a separate cooperative Rind -raising entity for the library. It was pointed out, the KVCC and the Senior Citizens Center have, in the past, applied for and held Games permits for fund-raising purposes. Porter noted, thus sear the Senior Connection would be applying directly for a permit, but their address will be the Center's address as it is a central location for receipt of their mail. Smalley - Smalley asked if council wanted to consider amending the code to' widen the range of notification for conditional use permits, etc. Swarner answered yes. Bookey stated he would like information on the costs to the city in the past and if the range would be widened. He added, he didn't think council had enough information at this time to make that decision. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINWES JANUARY 7, 1998 PACE 17 Kt The meeting adjourned .at. approximately 9:05 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk ri I[] arMovEC) svCWHCIL _c Dr�" rr oxx