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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-04 Council MinutesrI A. Be AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REQULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 1998 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CIIAMSERS http://www.Ronal.not/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. S=DULED P�18_,_LIC(10 Minutes) 1. Brad Schuh - Sooner or Later Marketing Co./Kenai Peninsula Business Cartoon Map. C. PtIBILIC BEARINQB 1. Osdiaanae No. 1774-98 - Finding That Certain City -Owned Land, Described as Lot 12, Block 2, Mooring by the River Subdivision, is Not Required for a Public Purpose. 2. Ordinance- No. 1775-98. - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,500 in the Council on Aging - Borough Special Revenue Fund. 3. Resolution No. 98-8 - Requesting the Alaska Municipal League to Host the 1999 AML Local Government Conference in the Kenai/Soldotna Community. • 4. Resolution No. 98-9 - Awarding the Bid to Kenai Chrysler Center for a 1/2-ton. Sport Utility Vehicle for the Total Amount of $28,452. -1- 5, Resolution No. 98-10 - Authorizing the City of Kenaii's Administration to Apply to the Department of Environmental Conservation for a Disadvantaged Assistance Arrant from the Alaska - Drinking Water Fund for Well Houses and Pumphouse Modernization and Upgrade. 6. *1998/99 Liquor License Reneaa►s1s Mr. D's - Beverage Dispensary License/'Tourism Fraternal Order of Eagles #3525 - Club License D. COM SSION/COMMITTEE REPO 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission ?. 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 1. *Regular Meeting of February 18, 1998. G. OLD BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 XWXUTIVE SESSION -None Scheduled. -2- I. ADI�ltI18TRA,TIOE RT8 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk S. Finance Director b. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council K. • • �J KENAI CITY COUNCIL - R8?GULAR MEETINQr MARCH 4, 1998 7:00 F.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS . ktt a mm si.aet1a tv Mayor John J. Williame, Presiding Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m, in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. ;1_ _.mac • _��-..� i Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Bookey, Swarner, Moore, Measles, Smalley and Williams. Absent was: Bannock A-6. Mayor Williams requested the following change to the agenda: ADD AS: 1.1, Mayor's Report - 2/27/98 Department of Corrections letter regarding Request for Proposals (626-1000 Bed Adult Multi -Custody Prison Facility & Program Services - Nationwide. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. A-6. Mayor Williams stated there were no changes for the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented. There were no objections. SO ORDRED. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 2 ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT Brad Schuh - Sooner or Later Marketing Co./Kenai Peninsula Business Cartoon Map. Schuh explained he lives in Kenai and is working for the Sooner or Later Marketing Co. which is located in Anchorage. He added, a cartoon map was created in 1991 and the company is gathering advertisements, etc, for an updated map which they want to have available for purchase this summer. By the cut-off date (April 1), they hoped to have 150 businesses included on the map. Schuh reviewed the prices for the advertisements and noted 50 free maps would be given to the city for the purchase of advertising space. They plan to manufacture 7500 maps and have them available throughout the Peninsula and in the Sea/Tac Airport. Schuh also noted, the map will feature the 25' anniversary of the Peninsula Oilers in the center of the map. Mayor Williams asked council to consider placing funds in their budget for purchase of air time with the major television stations in Anchorage to advertise the City of Kenai and what it has to offer. He noted, many people think when "Kenai" is mentioned, they think only of the Kenai Peninsula and not the city itself. Williams added, the map would help in showcasing the city of Kenai. It was asked how many buildings the city advertised on the 1991 map and at what cost. Councilman Bookey stated he believed the advertising of city buildings was included at no cost to the city and felt they should be this time as well. Schuh -stated he would have to check with his company to know whether a blanket price for several_ city buildings could be arranged. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED if the organization can negotiate with the city manager for a single price for all the major departments in the City of Kenai, to accept a subscription for the map. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Williams: Yes Bookey: No Swarner: Yes . Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Absent Smalley: Yes MOTION PASSED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 3 T C: _4 il C-1. Ordinance No. 1774-98 - Finding That Certain City -Owned Land, - Described as Lot 12, Block 2, Mooring by the River Subdivision, is Not Required for a Public Purpose. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1774-98 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. Bob Peters - Resident of Old Town. Peters asked how it is determined the land is not needed for public purpose. Measles answered, if the land is not needed for a city development or would not be an appropriate location for a public park. Williams explained, this piece of property is located in a pre -established subdivision in Soldotna which came to the city as part of a settlement. Councilwoman Swarner stated she would abbtain from voting on this issue as it was a . relative who requested the city determine the property would not be needed for public is use. Mayor Williams approved the abstention. VOTE: Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Abstain Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Absent Smalley: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-2. Ordinance No. 1775-98 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,500 in the Council on Aging - Borough Special Revenue Fund. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1775-98 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. 0 • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 4 VOTE: Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Smalley: Yen MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Swarnen ' Yes Bannock: Absent C-3. Resolution No. 98-8 - Requesting the Alaska Municipal League to Host the 1999 AML Local Government Conference in the Kenai/ Soldotna Community. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 98-8 and Councilman Measles SECONDED th .- motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTP: There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERED. C-4. Resolution No. 98-9 - Awarding the Bid to Kenai Chrysler Center for a Ya-ton Sport Utility Vehicle for the Total Amount of $28,462. MOTION: - - Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-9 and Councilwoman Swarner the motion. There were no public comments. Councilman Moore noted the budget referred to the purchase of a Suburban. City Manager Ross explained, this was the second time the vehicle was bid. The first .time, the bids were rejected because the request for bids was not published but sent to three vendors (permissible by Code), however all were General Motors vendors (which is not permissible). Before the new request was,. advertised, the size of vehicle was evaluated and it was felt a sport utility vehicle would fh1fM the needs at a lesser price. Because a sport utility vehicle was being sought, all four local vendors could consider submitting a bid. All received a packet and the request for bids was advertised in the paper. - `� .. 1/, '...,. �. �_ 1. .L..t � -.—-____�_-.-_e_�_._� .�_.�.i._ ��. •3 1. » � --. • • 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 5 VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C.S. Resolution No. 98-10 - Authorizing the City of Kenai's Administration to Apply to the Department of Environmental Conservation for a Disadvantaged Assistance Grant from the Alaska Drinking Water Fund for Well Houses and Pumphouse Modernization and Upgrade. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. %9-10 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilman Measles asked for an explanation of a "disadvantaged assistance grant." Kornelis explained, this is a program offered through the DEC/Alaska Drinking Water Fund which is usually a loan program. He noted, the third whereas stated the city would not have to pay back the funds because the city has other grant funds to use for the city's match. Cities with a population less than 10,000 determines which communities are disadvantaged for the purpose of this grant. Kornelis added, the funds would be used for upgrading Wellhouses No. 1 and 2 and the pumphouse. Moore asked if it was acceptable to use DEC grant funds as match for this grant. Kornelis answered, yes, because they are federal DEC monies. He added, council reviewed the application some time ago. Smalley noted, through a discussion he had with Assemblyman Navarre, Senator Stevens' office indicated there is money waiting to be requested through U.S. Department of Agriculture. He suggested the city check into these grants as possible funding for bluff erosion stabilization. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-b. 1998/99 Liquor License Renewals Mr. D's - Beverage Dispensary License/Tourism Fraternal Order of Eagles #3525 - Club License Approved by consent agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 6 D-1. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. She announced the annual meeting would be held on Monday, March 9 at the Senior Center. Swarner requested another council member attend the meeting for her as she would not be able to attend. D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Measles reported the next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 1998. He noted, the unapproved minutes of the Commission's February meeting were included in the packet. Swarner noted the minutes referred to Commissioner Thompson. Clerk Freas noted, it was an error and the minutes should refer to Commissioner Thibodeau. Freas added, the original minutes had already been corrected. Acting Airport Manager Holland reported a bid opening for the airport gift shop was scheduled for Thursday, March 5. At this time, one proposal had been received, although six packets had been picked up. Swarner noted the graphic border which was recently painted on the walls opposite the ticket counters looked very nice. Williams stated his concern that the airport terminal carpet needed cleaning and suggested the next time the carpet is replaced, a carpet with no pattern be chosen.- D-3. Harbor Commission Councilman Hookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for March 9. He reminded council the Commission was two members short. D-40' Library Commission Councilman Moore reported the Commission met on March 3. The Connnnission ,requested he remind .council of Writers' Night to be held on Thursday.. March 5. Admission was set at $20.00 and half of the receipts will go to the library. Moore also reported the library held a "Dr. Seuss Night" at which 30 children attended. Sunday openings were also discussed, Moore reported, and the Friends of the Library would be volunteering to work during the Sunday openings in April. Also, a motion was passed to support Sunday openings year around. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 7 D-g. Parks & Recreation Commission Councilman Smalley reported he will attend the Parks meeting on March 5 for Councilman Bannock. Williams noted, he had been asked by Commissioner Sandahl about the direction for the Hansen Park and changes in thought regarding hinds. Ross stated he was unaware of any changes. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission Smalley reported minutes of both the February meetings were included in the packet. He noted a variance was approved at the February 11 meeting for which a letter of appeal had been submitted to the Clerk by Mr. Amen. However, the person receiving the variance (Gifford) submitted a letter relinquishing the variance. Therefore, the appeal was moot. Smalley reported the February 25, 1998 meeting was quick. The Commission reviewed the Development Requirements Table and set a work session for 6:00 p.m. on March 25. A memorandum included in the packet from the Commission invited council to attend the work session. Smalley stated Bannock would attend for him as he will be out of town. Also a light dinner will be offered for the Commission, council and others attending. Smalley noted there were comments of concern from the commissioners in regard to vehicles crossing the bike path to enter/exit the Subway/Blockbuster building. Ross reported letters had been sent to the owners of the building and the State was contacted. The State investigated the matter and determined with the snow cover, no one can tell they are on -the bike path: However -they will place barricades there -in the spring. Councilman Moore referred to Item I-4 in the packet, which was the correspondence in regard to the Gifford variance and Amen appeal. Moore noted, Amen, in his letter of appeal, commented he had not received notification. Smalley explained, Amen (and other neighbors) were aware of the variance request and had no objections to what Gifford was initially requesting for a variance. However, Amen and the neighbors were not aware of the Commission's decision to allow the Gifford home to be placed five feet closer to Amen's lot line than the original variance application requested. Smalley repeated, there was no dissatisfaction of the original notification. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee Councilwoman Swarner reported a meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 at is 5:30 p.m. She added, she would not be able to attend the meeting and requested. • KENAi CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE S another councilmember attend. Councilman Bookey stated he would try to attend. Councilman Smalley stated he would attend the Council on Aging meeting. D-71b. Historic District Board Councilman Moore reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. The next meeting was scheduled for March 16. The Board has requested a work session be held prior to the meeting in order to review the Preservation Plan. Council had no objections to the Board holding a work session prior to their March 16 meeting. D-7c. Challenger Board Smalley reported the Education Committee met and discussed plans for the facility, i.e. square footage for the module, moving exhibits and displays. The committee has added additional members - Liz Burke, Tom Green, and Dave Knudsen. They are hoping to add a sc-ence/math teacher from the Nildski School to the committee. Williams reported the fund raiser, targeting local organizations, was held at the. KVCC and was successful. Additional fund raisers are planned for Kenai (March 26) and Anchorage. The next Kenai fund raiser will target founding families of the area and will be visited by several astrorassts. The Anchorage event will be heldat the Bill Sheffield home. Approximately 400 invitations have been sent out. A number of astronauts will also be in attendance at the Anchorage event. D-7d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Bookey reported a meeting was scheduled for March. D-7e. Alaska Municipal League Report Smalley reported the AML Board/Alaska Conference of Mayqrs have scheduled a meeting for April 1, 2, and 3. Both he and Mayor Williams will be attending and will not be at the April 1 council meeting. Smalley added, while in Juneau, he will visit with the legislators and noted HB28 (Coastal Zone Management Appeal) and HB400 (eliminating DCRA) as issues that affect the Peninsula, as well as the Community. Dividend Fund, etc. Smalley also reported the educational bills were being lumped together and more amendments have been made to Substitute HB36. TE81.1 PMUTFB E . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 9 E-1. Regular Meeting of February 18, 1998. Approved by consent agenda. : OLD BV8fNE88 _ None. H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be RatiSed MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the We and Councilwoman Swarner 8ECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. Moore asked if Attorney Graves was over budget in regard to the bill for Attorney Haggart which was included on the list. Graves explained,'rmo, $95,000 was budgeted and $35,000 was spent. This is a new purchase order for funds from the original $95,000. Graves added, the funds budgeted for Haggart were being spent at a slower rate than expected. Purchase Orders Exceeding- 2,609` MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. E�tECUT _$SI01� • None Scheduled. 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 10 a. Space AHocatlon Study - Williams reported the Borough was doing an area wide search for space for Borough offices. Williams explained, he suggested the Borough give some thought to using the Kenai Elementary School or leasing space in the old mall. A report will be generated from which the Borough will be able to move different departments to other sites. Williams requested council forward comments to him or attend the next space allocation meeting. b. Trip to Juneau - Williams reported he traveled to Juneau during the last week of February. During his visit, he talked at length with legislators about city projects and requests. During one conversation, he was asked if the city wanted to write a letter stating its desire to dig a water well at the golf course. He discussed the matter with Ross, but a response needs to be forwarded to the legislator. Ross reported he had several calls from Juneau on the subject. He continued, the legislator was keenly interested in providing funding to dig a water well on the back nine holes. Ross stated, he spoke with the lessees of the golf course (Morgan's) and theyare interested in putting a well in. Ross added, in speaking with the legislator's aide, he made it clear the city's priorities were noted on its CIP list and what the legislator is suggesting should not be confused with the city's CIP list or added to it. It is a completely separate item. Ross continued, unless council directed him differently, he would send a letter to the legislator stating that if he has $10,000 to give. to the city to improve- the mu- icipel system, the city would accept t. * However, it is not to be confused with the- CIP list. Bookey stated he had no objection to accepting the funds, but did not want this matter to infringe on the funds requested for the CIF projects. Council agreed. Rose stated he would send the letter and noting the CIP list and the golf course well, but stating the two should not be confused. I-2. City Manager a. Cuaaiagluuaa Pule Fence - Ross reported the east fence at Cunningham Park would be moved in the Spring by city employees. However, he would like to leave the westerly fence as it is. He noted, it was originally placed to keep the public in the area they needed to be in. He added, the westerly fence does not delineate the property line, but serves a purpose in defining the area where the public should be. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 11 b. Reach Signs - Ross reported the Parks & Recreation Department and Kenai Police Department were working with the State in developing signage to be placed at the Spruce Street beach area. More information will be brought back to council for review. C. SOR Laud Exehange - Ross referred to Information Item No. 5, a map noting the property to be traded, released from restrictions, and properties to be restricted in regard to the golf course properties. He noted, the information was forwarded to Congressman Young's office. Measles noted, the rationale for placing the Cunningham Park fence was to be a buffer from the park activities and adjoining properties (Garcia's house and garage). This lead to the problem just resolved in regard to the Garcia encroachment. Measles added, he believed the reason council suggested both fences be moved was to prevent the same type of problem on the westerly side of the park. Measles added, it was very clear to everyone, including the Garcias, that the fences were not placed on the property lines. . Smalley stated he understood Measles' concerns and suggested placing steel posts or markers to identify the property lines, instead of moving the fence. Ross stated, if council wants to move the fence, costs will be investigated. However, he didn't want to concede the city needed to have the fence on the property line. It is the developers' responsibility to check. Ross asked council if they wanted the fence to be moved. Swarner requested a cost estimate be brought back to council for consideration. Ross noted, if the westerly fence is moved, the work would have to be contracted out. d. Signs - Ross reminded council there were several lots sold to New Castle Builders along Evergreen Street in 1997. The builder would like to place an off -premise sign along Spur Highway advertising homes for sale on those properties. In order to request a sign variance from the Planning & Zoning Commission, a letter of permission from the property owner must be submitted with the application. The property on which the builder would like to place the off -premise sign belongs to the City of Kenai. Ross continued, the matter was brought to him because the property belongs to the city. He suggested, perhaps with a sign along the highway, more people looking for homes, might consider these new homes. Ross noted, there may be another builder who will want to make the same request later. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES . MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 12 Ross asked council if they had any objections to his writing a letter giving the city's permission to the building to place a sign advertising his houses for a four -month period. The letter would be attached to the variance application and taken to the Commission for discussion. The letter would not take a position. Smalley stated he objected as council had just turned down a similar request for a local church to place a sign on city property. He was concerned they would set a precedence. Swarner asked if there was a fee for a variance application. Attorney Graves answered, yes, $100. Ross stated, the matter Smalley referred to was for an existing sign to be placed as a permanent sign on city property. This request is to place a temporary sign during the construction season. Swarner stated, she had no objection to placing a temporary sign, as long as it is aesthetically pleasing. Bookey stated he would not object to a temporary sign as long as it was attractive. Williams suggested the sign be allowed for a six-month period. Ross stated, the letter will not take a position, would allow a temporary sign placed for four months, and will require prior city approval of the site and quality of the sign. Smalley noted,"Ciis builder is the same person who came before council in regard to paving strips in front of homes he built last summer in another part of town. It was noted, there was some delay in the paving being completed because of a question of who would be paying for the paving. Also, the paving was delayed because the paving equipment was being used by the State for the highway project at Hope. Williams asked if there were any objections to Ross writing a letter of permission in this matter. There were no objections voiced. d. Work Session Date - Ross noted, council had requested he come back with a date to hold a work session in regard to the dip net fishery. Ross added, he was still collecting internal information and he will bring a suggested date to council after he receives the information he has requested. Ross noted, the State has offered signage and dumpsters. However, the fish waste requires permission to be dumped and the rates are being checked for this service. The trespass issue and whether the cit ple tractor and rake will be capable of cleaning the beach are being investigated. . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 13 • 0 Moore stated, he was concerned the dip net fishery season will be back . and wants the city ready for it. Ross stated, he would bring back a plan for council's review and consideration. e. Phone Service - Ross stated a request for proposals will be developed in April for the new budget year. 1-3. Attorney Attorney Graves reported the Chumley decision had been placed on the home page for the public's review. 1-4. City Clock Clerk Freas reported a representative from the Document Solutions Company requested to make a presentation of the DocStar Electronic Filing System for city staff and council members. Moore encouraged council to attend as he had seen the presentation and it was very interesting. 1-5. Finance Director Finance Director Semmens reported the budgets, as submitted by departments, were being reviewed. He requested council to consider setting a date for the first budget work session at their next meeting. He noted, he hopes to have the draft budget document to council by April 6 (which is not a meeting date, but would be about one week prior to the suggested first budget work session date. Williams noted he and the Clerk discussed the donations made every year to organizations in the community. He asked if council would like to hear requests for donations at the first work session as has been done in the last few years and suggested those receiving donations in the past also attend and make a request. There were no objections stated from council. Ross stated, he proposed the first work session to be an overall revenue/expenditure picture and additional work sessions would be used to review all other departments. He suggested council first do the review prior to hearing the other requests. He added, it may help the public attending to understand what council's concerns are with funding available and the availability of funds for donations. William suggested combining the review and the donation requests at the first meeting would be a good idea. Clerk Freas asked if Williams meant that all those receiving donations in the past should be invited to the first work session to make a new request. Williams • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 14 s • answered, yes, that was his intention. He added, request presentations should include what the money has been used for in the past, what the intention of use will be in the future, etc. Bookey referred to the dross Sales and Tax Sales Table which was included in the packet. Bookey noted, the large differential of $161 million between non-taxable and taxable sales in the city. He asked if there is a way to find out what the $161 million differential represents in sales over $500. Semmens stated, the sales tax forms have all the breakdown, but the Borough sales tax system only tracks the total non-taxable sales. However, a breakdown of the gross sales and the taxable sales by business type could be done and that would help in understanding from where the gross sales are originating. He added, he would get that information for the next council meeting. I-6. Public Works Director a. Open Houses - Kornelis reminded council of the open houses for the Animal Control Shelter and Wellhouse No. 3 on March 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. b. Forest/Redoubt Drive Reconstruction - Kornelis reminded council of the Neighborhood Workshop for the Forest/Redoubt Drive reconstruction project scheduled for March 26 at 7:00 p.m. C. STEP Progosm - Kornelis referred council to information included in the packet which listed the STIP projects for the local area. Williams asked if the North Road reconstruction project had anything to do with the road work for the center of town. Kornelis- answered, . he believed it did. I-7. Airport Managm Acting Airport Manager Holland referred to information in the packet which reported on recent activities at the airport, including a brief time line for the taxiway extension completion. He added, the airport restaurant was again open. M J• J-10 Citisens Bob Peters - Referring to councils' earlier discussion in regard to moving the fence at Cunningham Park so the neighbors will know where the property line is situated. . VW CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 15 • Peters stated, he believed that was a poor idea because it was placed for a reason, protecting the park and land, and controlling the public in an area of the land, etc. He added, he hoped council would take a harder line than the last time if a neighbor again built something on the city's property. Peters continued, and if a sale is negotiated, he hoped the sale would be at a price that is beneficial to the city and not to the neighbor. Peters questioned the Soldotna property which had been deemed not required for public use. He asked, how disposal of the lot would take place. Attorney Graves answered, an applicant has expressed interest in purchasing the lot. The next step will be for the city to acquire an appraisal to determine the current fair market value. The lot will then be put out to bid. Bidders (by sealed bid) will have to meet the fair market value as a minimum bid. The highest bidder will be awarded the property. However, the applicant has the opportunity to meet the highest bid. Graves noted, when the city acquired the property a few years ago, the value then was determined at $22,100. Peters noted concerns stated in an earlier meeting regarding notification of surrounding property owners. He added, he was aware of a sale of property where his property was within 100 yards of the property to be sold. He noted, he had not been notified of that sale. Peters asked, for a sale of property, if the neighbors are notified. Williams answered, the notification is in the process of determining whether the property is needed for public purposes which happened earlier in the meeting. Williams added, the notice of public hearing on the resolution was also advertised in the newspaper. J-Z. Corned Bookey - No report. Swarner - Reported she would not be at the March 18 meeting as she will be out of town for two weeks. Moore - No report. Measles - No report. Smalley - He noted the ASHA office was moving into space at the Blazy Mall in Soldotna. Smalley also stated he had a conversation with one of the city's insurance carriers and asked if the carrier could make a presentation at the next council - meeting. Ross answered, council was aware administration tried to renegotiate the same rates with the city's carriers. He added, the health insurance carrier raised some issues in a letter he received and administration is now investigating some areas which might be negotiable. The matter will be brought to council. Ross continued, when the matter does come to council, the health package may be continued only one year (at the same rate now being paid) while looking at options for. future health insurance packages. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1998 PAGE 16 Smalley noted he would not be at the April 1 meeting as he will be in Juneau for AML Board of Directors meetings. He added, he may not be able to attend the March 25 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting and work session. He expected Councilman Bannock could attend in his place. Smalley encouraged other council members to attend the Planning & Zoning work session. Williams - Noted he would be in Juneau on April 1 attendi'ng Alaska Conference of Mayors meetings and would not be attending the council meeting. He asked council to pass on any concerns or questions to hires or Smalley and they would bring them to the legislators' attention. Williams added, he wanted to assure council the $10,000 for the golf course water well was not his idea, but suggested by the local legislator. I; � r� • � ,1 �L4 . The meeting adjourned at apprmdrnately 8:53 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Afl,"Wveo gY COMCK 0