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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 17, 1998
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1785-98 - Finding That Certain City -Owned Land
Described as Lots 1-6, Block 1 and Lots 1-7, Block 2, Five Irons Heights
Subdivision, is Not Required for a Public Purpose and Can Be Sold, and
That Land and Water Conservation Restrictions Be Converted to
Substitute Land.
2. Ordinance No. 1786-98 - Appropriating $60,000 for Design Services for
the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska in the Challenger Capital
Project Fund.
3. Resolution No. 98-39 - Transferring $1,400 in the Streets Department
for Curb Repair.
4. Resolution No. 98-40 -Granting Authorization to Participate in the
Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance
Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant (Commonly
Known as the Byrne Grant).
5. Resolution No. 98-41 - Transferring $1,800 in the General Fund for
Microfilm Conversion.
1 6. Resolution No. 98-42 -Transferring $3,000 in the Buildings
Department for Lighting Replacement in the Fire Department Apparatus
Room.
7. Resolution No. 98-43 - Awarding the Bid for KPSB Fire Department
Apparatus Room Lighting Replacement - 1998 to Kachemak Electric, Inc.
for a Total Amount of $17,998.
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. Challenger Board
d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
e. Alaska Municipal League Report
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of June 3, 1998.
2. *Special Meeting of June 10, 1998.
F. CORRESPONDENCE
G. OLD BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. *Ordinance No. 1787-98 - Replacing the Current Kenai Municipal Code
Development Requirements Table, Its Footnotes and Addendum.
4. *Ordinance No. 1788-98 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Chapter
6.05, Entitled Voting Qualifications and Procedures.
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5. Approval - Lease Renewal - Office and Ticket Counter Space #28 / 29 -
} SouthCentral Air, Inc.
6. Approval -Lease Renewals -Office and Ticket Counter Spaces 32/33
and 34/35 -- ERA Aviation, Inc.
7. Approval - Petition to Vacate the 33 Foot Wide Easements for Public
Right -of -Way and Utility Purposes Wtihin the Southerly 33 Feet of
Government Lot 24, and Within the Northerly 33 Feet of Government
Lots 44 and 45; All Within Section 34, T6N, R 11 W, Seward Meridian,
Alaska; Kenai Recording District and Within the City of Kenai. The
Easements Were Granted by BLM Patents; KPB File-98-090.
8. Discussion -Site Consideration/Kenai Public Health Center.
9. Discussion -Cunningham Park/Kenai River Classic.
10. Discussion -Sale of Dairy Queen
I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1.
Mayor
2.
City Manager
3.
Attorney
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
J. DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (live minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.
K. ADJOURNMENT
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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: Bookey, Swarner, Moore, Measles,
Bannock, Smalley and Williams.
A- 5 . AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD AT: B-1, Jason Elson - Alaska Fire Chiefs Association
SUBSTITUTE: H-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 - Replacement H-2
with changes noted.
ADD TO: I-1, Mayor's Report - Renewal of Philip W. Bryson's appointment
as the City's representative to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning Commission.
I-1, Mayor's Report - 6 / 15 / 98 DCRA letter noting FY99 State
Revenue Sharing Program's entitlement to City as $175,836.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-6, CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Williams noted he had no changes to the consent agenda.
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MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and
Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
B-1. Jason Elson - Alaska Fire Chiefs Association
Elson stated he was representing the Alaska Fire Chiefs Association. Elson explained
the Governor signed HB 473 on June 16. HB 473 establishes an Alaska Fire
Standards Council and gives regulatory authority to a fire service to develop minimum
and professional fire standards for fire training throughout Alaska. He noted, the
Kenai Fire Department has always met the highest national standards available, and
now many small departments in Alaska can do the same.
Elson explained, the development and passage of HB 473 was done quickly and much
because of Mayor Williams championing their cause. He thanked Williams for his
assistance to the Fire Chiefs Association with this very important legislation slation and
presented him with a Alaska Fire Chiefs monogrammed Jacket.
Williams thanked Elson and noted, the development and ultimate passage of the bill
was largely due to the team effort of the Fire Chiefs Association and area legislators.
He added, each time there were hearings in regard to the bill, members of the
Association were involved and giving testimony in person or by teleconference calls.
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1. Ordinance No. 1785-98 - Finding That Certain City -Owned Land
Described as Lots 1-6, Block 1 and Lots 1-7, Block 2, Five Irons Heights
Subdivision, is Not Required for a Public Purpose and Can Be Sold, and
That Land and Water Conservation Restrictions Be Converted to
Substitute Land.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1785-98 and Councilman
Measles SECONDED the motion.
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There were no public comments. Williams explained the ordinance spoke to 13 city -
owned lots along the golf course. He noted, if all proceeds as scheduled, the lots
would be up for sale by the end of July. City Manager Ross added, the purpose of the
ordinance is to find the lots not needed for public purpose and to meet the criteria in
regard to conversion of the Land and Water Restrictions to substitute land, i.e. taking
lands designated recreation, selling them and using the proceeds for recreation. This
agreement has to be signed off by both the state and federal government.
Ross also noted, the lots would be sold like those of Inlet Woods, i.e. appraised first,
minimum bid set at appraised value, and sealed bids accepted. Those lots not sold
will be available for negotiated sale and made available for realtors.
There were no questions or comments from council.
VOTE:
Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes
Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes
Williams: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
C-2. Ordinance No. 1786-98 - Appropriating $60,000 for Design Services for
the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska in the Challenger Capital
Project Fund.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1986-98 and
Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion.
Bill Kluge —Requested council to withhold appropriating the funds at this time as he
wanted to make some facts public and share with council, adding most (of council)
had documentation that supports the facts. Kluge explained, there were four firms
(who submitted proposals for the development of the facility) short-listed to interview
for the work. The proposals submitted were evaluated based on qualifications and
experience and then scored. The firm recommended to perform the work scored
identically to his firm. The request for interview after the original proposals were
submitted, actually stating what was to be submitted in the way of a fee.
Kluge continued, his firm responded explicitly to what was requested. However, their
was some confusion in the design process in that he was informed by two board
members and two construction committee members that he had
not responded fully
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to what was requested. Kluge added, he read the request for fee in the manner he
presented as did four other firms, i.e. half of the firms submitting, read the request for
fee the same. Kluge noted, if the fees were compared fee -to -fee, his firms' fee was
$66,789 less than the recommended firm.
Kluge continued, the project is not a fast -track project and he felt in the interest of
fairness to the proposers, the project, and the taxpayers, everyone should step back
and consider what is fair, what is appropriate, and what is the best for the project.
Councilman Moore noted the ordinance was not to award the project to a specific
firm, but to appropriate funds. Kluge stated he understood that and felt this was his
only recourse to stop the award of the project because he had not had the opportunity
to address the information to the Challenger Board. He added, a recommendation
has been made to their Board and was adopted to award the project to Architects
Alaska/ Klauder 8. Associates. Kluge continued, he wanted to present the facts and in
light of the funding of the project, $66,000 would help in making the project a reality.
Bill Popp - Challenger Project Coordinator. Popp requested members of the
Challenger organization and members of the selected architectural team stand for
recognition.
Popp described the selection process for the architectural firm and stated, it was a
clean process and everyone was very happy with the process. He noted the
qualifications of those who put the process together were very high -rated.
Popp noted, a joint construction committee was formed in November, 1997 at the
behest of the city council and the Challenger Board of Directors. The committee's j ob
was to help with the design and construction facility. First, to identify an architect to
design the facility and designed an RFP. They included as much information as they
could in order for those submitting proposals to know as much as possible of what
was being requested and what they intended to design. Popp continued, the team
was made up of Jack La Shot and Bob Springer from the City of Kenai; Mike Tarr,
Director of local FAA office; Jeff Warton, Bid Specialist from Spenard Builders Supply;
Rob Robson, Capital Projects Director at KPB; Phil Biggs, Technology Director,
KPBSD; and Laura Perry, Communications and consultant for PTI Communications.
Popp continued, with this team's expertise they were able to develop an RFP and
advise on the design of the facility for the best possible facility at the best possible
price.
The RFP was designed in four months and was extensively researched. He noted,
there have been comments from architects stating the RFP provided a lot of
information not normally included in RFP's. Popp added, the RFP was advertised in
April and was available for one month. At the end of the process, there were seven
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firms responding. The RFP was developed to identify qualified teams (not looking for a
design at this time). The RFP was also designed to whittle the seven teams to a short
list of three teams. However, in the scoring process (based on a series of criteria and
independently scored by six members of the construction team), four firms were
short-listed because the three and four team were tied.
Popp noted, GDM, Inc. was the leader, Kim & Associates was second, Architects
Alaska/Klauder & Company and Kluge & Associates were tied for third/fourth places.
In this dilemma, they decided to go forward with a short-list of four teams. The short-
list teams then gave (a week later) 45 minute presentations before the scoring
members of the construction committee. They were allowed 30 minutes in which to
state their strongest attributes in their organization, what they envisioned as to
concept, etc., how things would progress, etc. After that, there was a 15 minute
question and answer session.
Popp added, there was a wide variety of presentations made from talking and
answering questions to past work, organizational structure and power -point
presentation (slides, techniques, video tape) . After that, the construction committee
met and discussed their initial impressions of the presentations and then a vote was
taken. The choice was an immediate and unanimous decision in favor of Architects
Alaska/ Klauder & Company and based on the fact this was the best possible
architectural team to design the facility as they wanted it to be designed and as cost-
effective, showing what the Board wants the facility to be.
After this recommendation was made, a written recommendation was prepared and
forwarded to the Challenger Board of Directors who voted on the recommendation.
The Board discussed the issue for approximately two hours and then voted
unanimously, by roll call vote, with two-thirds of the board present, for Architects
Alaska/ Klauder & Company.
Councilwoman Swarner asked if all the Board of Directors were present during the
vote. Popp answered no, two-thirds of the Board were present and was a unanimous
vote of the two-thirds present. Swarner asked if the Board's meetings are open to the
public. Popp answered, in this instance the Board chose to go into executive session
to discuss financial issues relating to the finances of the corporation. Prior to the
vote, they exited out of executive session and offered an opportunity for anyone to
speak to the issue. Swarner asked if the meeting was open for public comment prior
to going into executive session. Popp answered, it was open to the public prior to
executive session and vote taken to go into executive session.
Moore stated he was not sure why Popp was defending their process in review of the
ordinance. Popp stated, his intentions were strictly informational as a question was
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raised as to their process and he wanted to explain what the process was. Moore
stated he had some concerns as to the entire project and where it was headed.
City Manager Ross reviewed the proj ect's progress. He stated, the city found out
through the national Challenger organization they are the owner of the modules if the
local Challenger program ceases operation. The City also found out, through NASA,
this is a grant for construction of the facility, the ownership of which is contingent
upon the continued operation as a Challenger facility. When it is not operating as a
Challenger facility, NASA determines whether or not or to whom the structure goes as
it would have been built from grant funds.
The City of Kenai has asked for the same protection, i.e. would it be acceptable to
NASA if the land being used for the facility is out on a long-term lease contingent
upon the project operating as a Challenger facility. If it no longer operates as a
Challenger facility, the national Challenger organization has claim on equipment,
modules, etc., NASA has claim on structure, and the City of Kenai protects its land
interest through the lease. agreement clauses. This was agreed to by Challenger and
NASA. NASA has stated other past agreements (Memorandum of Agreement, etc.)
need to be redone and Ross agreed they do, based on the new information regarding
ownership. Ross added, many of the issues can be addressed in a lease agreement.
Ross noted, the ordinance before council was to enable the city, if funds are received,
to appropriate those funds. The special conditions of the Challenger grant, being
awarded by NASA, just came available to the city. Under the special conditions, it is
not clear the city will be doing all the construction administration. The special
conditions state NASA has reserved much of those responsibilities for themselves
(project approvals, etc.) . Ross added, a teleconference with NASA to discuss those
issues had been scheduled for Tuesday. However, he, the city attorney, finance
director and auditor met and discussed the city's situation during a long meeting
already because in the special conditions there is no mention of the city in the
financial loop or in the construction administration loop and leaves those
responsibilities with the national technical advisor.
Ross continued, at this point the city did not know to what extent it would be
involved. The ordinance enables the city to appropriate the funds if they should come
through and there would not be another month's delay. The enactment of the
ordinance (taking the responsibility) and appropriation of the funds is contingent
upon Challenger giving the city the funds and NASA working out how the
arrangement with the city will be (in the special conditions, as they are now, the
relationship is strictly NASA/Challenger).
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Moore asked, if it is in question whether or not the city will have construction
administration responsibilities, how can the funds be appropriated. Bookey stated he
agreed totally with Moore and had the same question.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to amend the third whereas, replacing the words "shall
be provided by the non-profit entity" with "shall be contingent upon Challenger
funding." Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
Bannock explained, the amendment would put the City of Kenai in the loop should
funds be received by the city earmarked for the Challenger Learning Center whether
the funds come from NASA, State of Alaska, a benefactor, etc. If there is no funding
forthcoming to the City of Kenai, the ordinance is worth nothing and eliminates any
future potential problems of funding or no funding. Bannock added, council passed a
similar ordinance with ESI in regard to the fire training center.
Moore stated funding was the least of his worries, but was concerned about
construction administration. He added, the question is whether the council will be
involved with the construction administration or whether it should be involved in it.
Ross stated, in the past, he thought council had taken the position it would be
involved in construction administration as it was in the Memorandum of Agreement.
What has been questioned now is because NASA has involved itself in some of the
areas where the city would normally be involved. Now the city will be asking NASA
what they see the city's role to be in the project as now, from the special conditions, it
is a lesser role than what council had anticipated in the Memorandum of Agreement.
Councilman Measles stated, he believed that is where the problem lies and has the
same concerns Councilman Moore stated. He added, the council is voting on an
ordinance but has no idea of whether it has the authority to it or not as it is unknown
whether the city will be involved at all, a little bit or a whole lot. If the city will not
have some responsibility in the construction management, then they should not be
acting on the ordinance.
Bannock stated, he believes the council did take on the responsibility and if NASA
decides to change it, they can. At this time, council has gone on record as being
willing to be in that position for grant administration. With this ordinance passed and
if funds are granted, the city is in the position to administer those funds. The
Challenger organization has asked the city to do that and the city has been receptive
in that request. The ordinance is a follow-up on that, but could be changed in the
future. He requested council to proceed as agreed upon earlier and act as a pass -
through organization for Challenger funds.
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Bookey stated he agreed with Moore and Measles and added, council had no reason to
fast -track the appropriation at this time. Continuing, Bookey stated he was always
under the impression the city would take over the construction of the project. Now
they've been told NASA may manage the construction. Bookey added, he did not want
to do anything with the ordinance until the city knows who will maintain the project.
Bannock disagreed and stated, the worst that could happen is that NASA states they
will administer the $2.5 million (grant funds) . In that event, the city will not have
anything to do with the construction of the facility and the ordinance would be moot.
Bannock continued, what the ordinance does do is if the funds come in, it allows the
Challenger Center to be ready to go. He added, there is no need to delay this
particular action.
Bookey stated he did not feel comfortable passing the ordinance as it is not known
what the city's responsibility will be - all or part. Bannock stated, council
unanimously passed a similar ordinance for the ESI project and this is the same
thing. Moore stated he saw risk for the city to make a decision to appropriate the
funds (as construction administrator) and then NASA stating they are construction
administrators. The city would have appropriated monies incorrectly and those
monies would be the city's responsibilities. Bannock stated, with the amendment
included, that would be incorrect.
Bannock called for the question on the amendment.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
Bookey: No Swarner: Yes Moore: No
Measles: No Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes
Williams: Yes
MOTION PASSED.
Discussion on the main amended motion: Bannock stated, it was not possible for the
city to be at risk because without funding there is no $60,000 appropriation.
Swarner asked what would happen to the project if the ordinance was tabled until the
July 1 meeting. Ross answered, the ordinance would sit until there is a resolution to
award the project and would probably not have a delay effect. Swarner stated she
was concerned as was Bookey, Measles and Moore with what will happen during the
teleconference and what NASA will say. She added, she would like those answers
prior to action on the ordinance.
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Smalley asked Swarner to delineate what her concerns were and asked Popp to
address the question of potential tabling of the motion. Swarner stated, if NASA is to
take over more of the construction, she wanted to know how much it would be and
what the city's part would be. Ross stated, there are phases in the special conditions
NASA has reserved for itself that the city normally has done in other grants, i.e.
design reviews, cost reviews, awarding, selection of contractors, etc. Also, NASA has
not stated what responsibilities the city will have. Ross continued, additionally, the
special conditions do not state the city is in the loop for the money.
Swarner asked who the land would revert to if the Center was removed from the
structure. Ross stated it would revert to the city and was definitely answered in the
affirmative by NASA - the structure they are funding can go on long-term city -leased
land and the city can write stipulations into the lease to protect the city's property
interest if NASA reclaims their structure.
Measles asked, if the city is in the loop, the award will have to be approved? Ross
answered, he, the city attorney, finance director and auditor, spent two hours
discussing this matter. If the city is the construction manager and the city's financial
accounting system is in place for all of it, the city would do the award. If the city is in
an agency role doing pass -through on the command of Challenger and reviewed by
NASA, this would change. The city may not have the responsibilities and then not be
in the mode to "stand tall." The teleconference meeting will enable the city to find out
what their role will be in the matter since the special conditions did not define the
city's role. Ross added, reading the special conditions now, it is a direct role between
NASA and Challenger.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Councilman Measles MOVED to table the ordinance to the next council meeting.
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
Smalley asked for a point of order in that he had requested Popp speak to the
concerns of delay prior to taking action on the ordinance. Williams agreed and
allowed Popp to speak and added, council would take immediate action after Popp's
remarks.
Popp stated some pertinent points council may want to consider were that the
ordinance would begin the design process and not the actual construction. The
funding model now developed by the Challenger organization is for three -phased
construction. The first phase ($3 million) builds the core project of 9,000 square feet
($2.5 Million from the NASA grant and $.5 Million from other sources). Those funds
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will be available as they have already received $66,500 in commitments to the project
when ready to break ground in the Spring. Also, there are more grants under
development.
Popp continued, they are looking at a time crunch. A time line has been carefully
mapped out (since the forming of the joint construction committee). The time line
calls for the award of the contract in May. A four -month cushion was included in the
time line so the project could go to bid in late January or early February which is
toward the end of the best bidding season. There are two months of the cushion left.
If there is a delay with the ordinance it will take away another month of the cushion,
leaving only a month to get the project started and not be bidding it in April or May
for the best price. Popp stated they are very concerned about the time line and hope
the council would move forward with the ordinance.
Measles commented, if the city finds out it will be in the position of managing the
design construction of the project, the award would have to come back to council
anyway. If it turns out the city will not be involved in the construction management,
the ordinance will not be needed and the money would flow directly to the Alaska
Challenger from NASA. Inaction on the ordinance during this meeting should not
delay the project. Measles added, the questions stated will have to be answered
before council can move ahead anyway.
Williams reminded council he was using a little leeway in regards to the tabling
motion which is non -debatable. Williams asked to hear from Ross prior to taking
action. Ross stated Popp was indicating the council needed to move on the
ordinance, but that NASA had not yet awarded the money. Ross asked, are they grant
reimbursable or funds they were going to transfer to the city from Challenger to do
this part of the project. Popp answered, it was their intention to raise the funds
themselves for this ordinance. Ross stated, he wanted Popp to review the special
conditions because if council tables action on the ordinance, from what he read, the
Challenger could make this award directly because it precedes the grant and may not
be grant reimbursable. He added, he didn't know what would stop Challenger to
move ahead even if the ordinance was tabled.
Popp agreed to that point, but added, their concern was they are trying to maintain a
relationship with the council as they have been a strong partner with the project from
the beginning. He added, they are still working under the Memorandum of Agreement
which is still operating between them and wanted to adhere to it as much as possible.
Williams asked if there was a date specific for the tabling of the ordinance. Measles
stated, tabled until the next council meeting.
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VOTE ON MOTION TO TABLE:
Bookey:
Yes
Swarner:
Yes Measles: Yes
Moore:
Yes
Measles:
Yes Bannock: No
Smalley:
No
Williams:
No
MOTION PASSED.
Bannock stated he hoped council was not deciding it wants to be the Challenger
Learning Center and that all of what took place during the meeting was just a debate
about the city's relationship with Challenger. He added, he was very angry with some
of the events that took place over the last week and one-half in relationship to the
project. Bannock also stated he was incredibly concerned because he thought the
process was good and Kluge had only slowed the process.
Williams noted, even though he voted no, he strongly believes it was council's
intention to see the establishment of the 501(3) (c) group to oversee the Challenger
Center and do it within their own ranks without having to come to council for
decisions they could make in house. He added, it's been the policy of the city and has
worked this way for many years, i.e. the Visitors Center. This relieves the council
from political positions it could be placed in. Williams added, the indication (to him)
is the Challenger 501(3) (c) group is its total authority and has every right to do exactly
what they want to do as a board of directors. With that in mind, Williams stated, he
was happy to turn this issue back to the Challenger board and have them act on it.
Williams noted, under the new law, 501(3)(c) groups are exempt from the Open
Meetings Act even if they are partially or totally funded by government entities.
Attorney Graves stated, generally non-profit groups are not covered even if they are
partially funded by government (an amendment to the reforms).
C-3. Resolution No. 98-39 - Transferring $1,400 in the Streets Department
for Curb Repair.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-39 and Councilwoman
Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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C-4, Resolution No. 98-40 -Granting Authorization to Participate in the
Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance
Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant (Commonly
Known as the Byrne Grant).
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 98-40 and Councilwoman
Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-5., Resolution No. 98-41 - Transferring $1,800 in the General Fund for
Microfilm Conversion.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 98-41 and Councilman
Bookey SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-6. Resolution No. 98-42 - Transferring $3,000 in the Buildings
Department for Lighting Replacement in the Fire Department Apparatus
Room.
MOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 98-42 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-7, Resolution No. 98-43 - Awarding the Bid for KPSB Fire Department
Apparatus Room Lighting Replacement - 1998 to Kachemak Electric, Inc.
for a Total Amount of $17,998.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 98-43 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
BREAK TAKEN: 7:55 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:10 P.M.
ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging - No report.
D-2. Airport Commission
Measles reported a meeting was held on June 11 at which time a presentation was
made by Jim Carter regarding airport development. Measles referred to a
memorandum included in the packet from Ross reporting on the meeting.
Ross reported Carter gave the same presentation to the Airport Commission as he did
to council and it was very well received. There was genuine interest expressed. Land
masses and where was also discussed. The consensus was there was no land mass in
Kenai. With comments made in the meeting and talking with City Engineer La Shot,
getting dimensions from Acting Airport Manager Holland, and based on a 10,500 foot
strip with what is needed on both ends for instrument approach, a land mass of three
miles and up to one mile wide will be needed. There is no land mass in Kenai which
would be acceptable for that project due to population, wetlands, or could not be
developed.
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Ross continued, Commissioners suggested the city would have to look two to three
miles northwest of the city to find a land mass available. Ross noted a report was
referred to and he is trying to get a copy of it to see if there are other sites identified in
the past. This would be a hurdle council would have to review. Ross suggested
identifying land mass, ownership, and availability may be the first thing needing to be
investigated.
Ross added, he had intended to recommend funding from the Airport Fund for a
contract, however it is the opinion of administration those funds, dedicated to the
Kenai Municipal Airport and development of it, could not be used to award a contract
for development of a new airport. He will be discussing this with FAA, however in the
past, uses not involving aviation uses required good justifications or paying lease
rates. Ross continued, administration does not believe FAA will be accepting of using
Airport Funds to develop a new airport which would not be within the city limits. If
so, general funds would be needed to pay for such a contract. Ross requested council
give thought to the development of an airport outside of the city limits.
Jim Carter - Reported he thought the Airport Commission was very receptive to his
presentation. A comment was made that considering the magnitude of the project,
the cost for initially surveying the industry who would use it was not out of line. He
added, the wetlands concerns, etc. have been dealt with in the past for development of
other airports, etc. However, they are still concerns that will need addressing.
Carter noted, he had a private conversation with Governor Knowles during his visit to
Kenai and discussed the development of an airport. Although there were no
commitments, he was interested and asked Carter to contact the Deputy
Commissioner of the DOT. In speaking with the Commissioner of Commerce,
investigation of more regional airports was discussed in consideration of tourism
throughout the state. Carter stated he believed the project was viable within the five -
to -ten-year time frame.
Williams stated, this would be a major project and if investigation is not made, the
viability will not be known. He noted the city, in the past, spent funds to investigate
the building of a harbor and stabilizing the bluff. Neither occurred, but funds were
expended to do the exploration of the possibility. Williams added, other companies
could be used for this investigation which would cost more and the amount of
information would be the same.
Williams continued, the Charter allows council to own and develop properties and
enterprises outside the boundaries of the city. However, he was concerned about the
proximity of the Kenai Wildlife Refuge and the Moose Range to the city, though there
are lands between Wildwood and the Wildlife Refuge that are not wetlands and
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capable of supporting an airport. Air traffic can be allowed over the Wildlife Refuge.
Construction may or may not be a problem. Williams requested council to take a
"leap of faith" to explore this possibility.
Swarner stated she would wait until an answer is received in regard to using airport
funds. She added, if airport funds could not be used, she was not ready to use
General Fund monies. Smalley stated he thought council needs to look to the future
and would like to think there was a possibility of using airport funds to contract with
Carter to investigate carrier interest in the city which could mean modification of the
Kenai Airport or development of an airport outside the city. Smalley asked if would be
possible to use airport funds if the contract spoke to assessment of interest, plans
and support. Williams stated, he thought if had to do with the realm of the airport
and a site not yet established, whether it would be in or out of the city or an extension
of the present facility or development of a new facility, it could be possible FAA would
fund the contract.
Measles stated he thought the intent of the contract was to investigate the feasibility
of the expansion of the Kenai Airport for the purpose of handling cargo or heavy
aircraft. At some point in the study a determination would have to be made of
whether it would be possible to do it. If there was any possible way to put it at this
airport or in proximity of the airport, it would make it easier, i.e. one control tower,
one FAA facility handling both runways.
Bookey stated he would not support the development of an airport outside the city
unless property on which a new airport would be constructed could be annexed for
taxation into the city. Bookey added, he would absolutely not support use of general
funds unless it could be structured like Measles suggested.
Ross stated, the testimony he heard at the Airport Commission and at council was
that the present runway is not structured physically to handle heavy jet traffic or
would it be acceptable to the surrounding community. Williams stated, these are the
items needing to be investigated. He added, if a lateral runway was built (four miles
long) and remain as an integral part of the city and one end would be used for
commuter service and the other for freight, it would still be a part of a single runway.
Williams continued, there is the possibility the present control tower, if raised two or
three stories, could accommodate both runways. Those are needing investigation.
Measles added, to be a part of the Kenai Airport does not necessarily have to have
that runway or extension of that runway. The other runway could be offset by a mile
laterally and still be a part of the Kenai Airport. Ross stated he would correspond
with FAA and ask them if airport funds can be used for a contract to investigate a new
runway system.
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Williams restated, the city will contact FAA, look for funding, bring funding back if it
is available, and if not, the matter will be discussed further. Williams added, he
believed the $100,000 for the contract with Carter could come from either airport or
general funds, and would be funds well spent for the future of the Kenai Airport and
the peninsula.
Measles stated he didn't think there would be a problem in spending airport funds to
do the investigation.
Williams noted, the city manager had been authorized to proceed with
correspondence with FAA. Time delays would be in place, but council would expect a
report back at the next council meeting.
D-3. Harbor Commission
Councilman Bookey reported the meeting was short, however the Commission
discussed the offer made by Alan Norville representing the Kenai River Classic (to be
discussed at Item H-9 in this meeting) .
D-4. Library Commission
Councilman Moore noted the next meeting was scheduled for July 7.
D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission
Councilman Bannock reported the minutes of the June 4 meeting were included in
the packet. Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported most of the meeting
discussion was in regard to the presentation of Alan Norville about Cunningham Park
improvements. Frates added, discussion also included transforming Municipal Park
into a viable park through clearing of beetle -killed trees, etc. Frates reported, the
clearing was planned for July 1 in conjunction with the Lions Club project work.
Frates noted, the Third Annual Fun Run was scheduled for June 20 and would begin
at the Art Guild building at 10:00 a.m.
D-6 9 Planning & Zoning Commission
Councilman Smalley requested an action agenda of meetings be included when
minutes are not available.
Smalley reported the following:
1. The sign variance request, which had been postponed, was approved,
without the r • requested lighting,
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2. A variance permit in Inlet View Subdivision passed.
3. Action on a conditional use permit application for a rock
crushing/ asphalt plant was postponed to the next meeting in order to
gather additional information. However, there was a lot of testimony
given most objecting to this development;
4. The Development Requirements Table was approved, however there were
some objections expressed by members of the public in regard to
triplexes being allowed in an RR-1 zone;
5. Vacation of right-of-way utility easements for Government Lots 24, 452
and 44 was approved.
Smalley asked why the minutes of the meeting were not included in the packet. Clerk
Freas explained, the contract secretary is given 48 hours in which to submit the
minutes after the meetings. The minutes were not available for packet.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-7a. Beautification Committee
Swarner reported there was no quorum and a work session was held. Swarner also
noted planting of the flower beds and boxes had been completed, etc.
D-7b. Historic District Board - No report.
D-7c. Challenger Board
Bill Popp - Reported council would be receiving a packet in the future describing the
new phased construction/capitalization plan for the Challenger facility. He
continued, the plan for the next six years is to bring the project to a completion, i.e.
$3 million for the first phase; breaking ground for the exploratorium in 2001; distance
learning laboratory, breaking ground in 2003.
Smalley asked if there is a potential cost increase if the Challenger facility if the grant
administration is not done by the city. Popp answered yes, based on the arrangement
made between the Challenger Board and the council, if the city continues to
administer the grant a ten percent grant administration fee will be saved. If not, a
third party grant administrator will be hired and charge $.25 Million as an
administration fee.
Moore questioned the amount of funds raised at this time. Popp explained, $66,500
had been raised in future commitments and approximately $60,000 raised since
March. Also, there are commitments to the national organization to pay for the down
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payment and they are working for the remaining portion to take care of the first
portion of the architectural design process (which was described in the ordinance).
Williams noted he has been involved with some fund-raising presentations to
organizations who are very interested in donating but have some reservations in that
they want to be sure the money is spent for what it is supposed to be spent. Many
organizations are issuing checks for 25% to 30% of their total donation and are to
forward the remainder when ground is broken. Some are pledging amounts, but have
to take the request to their state organization first. There are other fund-raising
activities also taking place.
Popp also noted they have submitted grant applications for approximately $35 million
to several organizations. Some responses have been received and they are awaiting
others.
D-?d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for June 30.
D-7e. Alaska Municipal League Report - No report.
ITEM E: MINUTES
E-1. Regular Meeting of June 3, 1998.
Approved by consent agenda.
E-2. Special Meeting of June 10, 1998.
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
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MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Measles SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED,
H-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Substitute H-2 as submitted at the
beginning of the meeting. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion.
Finance Director Semmens addressed the revised costs for the Finance Department
software, stating they had been evaluating special assessment software. An amount
of $4,200 had been budgeted. The BSA software would cost $4,200. However, in
their evaluation they found the BSA software not acceptable and recommended the
purchase of the PDS software. PDS, whose initial cost was much higher, lowered
their price to $4,000.
Public Works Director Kornelis explained the additional cost for the work performed
by Zubeck, Inc. as the repair of the service line was more extensive than anticipated
(a separated main) which took two days to repair.
Kornelis also explained the purchase order to GLM Corporation was for
troubleshooting at the Sewer Treatment Plant to find the cause of problems with a
screw pump. He noted, the cost could be as much as $4,000.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED,
H-3. Ordinance No. 1787-98 - Replacing the Current Kenai Municipal Code
Development Requirements Table, Its Footnotes and Addendum.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-4. Ordinance No. 1788-98 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Chapter
6.05, Entitled Voting Qualifications and Procedures.
Introduced by consent agenda.
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H-5. Approval - Lease Renewal - Office and Ticket Counter Space #28 / 29 -
SouthCentral Air, Inc.
Ross noted SouthCentral was now current with the city and recommended approval of
the renewal.
MOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED for approval of the lease renewal of SouthCentral Air,
Inc. and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED,
H-6. Approval -Lease Renewals - Office and Ticket Counter Spaces 32/33
and 34/35 -- ERA Aviation, Inc.
Ross recommended renewal of the lease be approved.
MOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED for approval of the lease renewal to ERA Aviation, Inc.
and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED,
H-7. Approval - Petition to Vacate the 33 Foot Wide Easements for Public
Right -of -Way and Utility Purposes Within the Southerly 33 Feet of
Government Lot 24, and Within the Northerly 33 Feet of Government
Lots 44 and 45; All Within Section 34, T6N, R 11 W, Seward Meridian,
Alaska; Kenai Recording District and Within the City of Kenai. The
Easements Were Granted by BLM Patents; KPB File-98-090.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the petition to vacate and Councilman
Bookey SECONDED the motion.
Bannock asked what Lots 44 and 45 were zoned. City Engineer La Shot answered
they were zoned as Suburban Residential.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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H-8. Discussion -Site Consideration/Kenai Public Health Center.
Ross reported a meeting of state, borough and city representatives was scheduled for
June 24 and 25 to view sites and discuss the project. He requested council identify a
site for the project. He noted, Lot 2, Block 1, of Etolin Subdivision was satisfactory
and could handle the footprint of the proposed project. He added, Williams had
suggested consideration could be given to the property just relinquished by
Continuum Corporation close to the Senior Center. Williams stated, some of the
decision process would have to wait until a determination was made regarding
development of the facility, i.e. one or two phases or a combination. Ross noted, Mr.
Robson (from the Borough) felt the Etolin site would be satisfactory in size even if
there is future phasing out to 15,000 sq. ft. He added, the information was included
in his memorandum included in the packet.
Smalley stated he would support the Lot 2, Block 1 of Etolin Subdivision since it
meets the proposed need, and because the property by the Senior Center could be
used for a larger development in the future. Swarner stated she also supported the
use of Lot 2, Block 1 of Etolin Subdivision for the same reasons as Smalley. Also
because she would like the facility to be built in more of the center of town. She
noted, the city park close by this property will be advantageous to clients of the
facility. Moore stated he agreed with specifying Lot 2, Block 1 of Etolin Subdivision.
Williams stated he thought the Etolin property was an excellent choice as utilities are
present. He added, from comments of council, administration was directed to offer
the Lot 2, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision parcel as the city's selection. There were no
objections from council.
H-9. Discussion -Cunningham Park/ Kenai River Classic.
Williams reported the Kenai River Classic has been raising funds to do projects along
the river and now it has come to their attention they have not done any projects
inside the city. They are now wanting to team with the city to enhance Cunningham
Park property probably including boat ramps, etc. Williams added, they would like to
have the city match the development of the park with land purchases to enlarge the
park.
Williams continued, he told the Classic representative the council would consider
when accepting that sort of proposition: 1) the city's decision to do something in the
way of land purchase; and 2) whether the city wants to take on an additional park
facility. Because this would be an economic enhancement to the community and
because in the future he suspects all motors will be banned from the river, it may be
good to consider this situation.
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Parks 8s Recreation Director Frates reported Mr. Norville made a presentation to the
Parks 8v Recreation Commission. Norville noted his organization would probably have
approximately $1 million to fund some of the projects. The Commission was very
much interested in this project. The Commission didn't discuss the addition of the
two adjacent lots as they feel the enhancement should be within the present park
boundaries.
Bookey stated he would like to explore the offer, but was not sure they should
consider enlarging the park as the present park has some bank stabilization concerns
that should be addressed instead. Smalley stated, the area near Cunningham Park is
a heavily fished area and would support some development there for safety sake.
Moore stated he was all for matching costs to improve city property, however there are
problems at the mouth of the river which need to be addressed before putting money
elsewhere. Williams stated he understood the Classic would like to see Cunningham
Park enlarged. Frates stated he asked that question and was told the Classic usually
splits costs at 50 / 50 or 50 / 40. The Classic was wanting engineered plans and cost
estimates for their review and from there, they would decide if they wanted to take on
that project.
Williams asked if plans for enhancing Cunningham Park could be done in house. La
Shot answered he believed they could but later in the fall or winter due to the
summer workload. Ross stated he believed they were considering it for a 1999 project
and engineering could be done in the fall or winter.
Williams suggested council direct administration to plan to do the engineering during
the fall after discussions with the Classic representatives know what it is they want to
do. Williams added, he believed council was basically in agreement with the concept,
and when they know how much money is available from the Classic, the engineering
department can then design something based on that amount.
Swarner asked if only Cunningham Park was being considered for a project or other
city parks along the river. Williams answered, the offer was specifically for
Cunningham Park. Moore requested the residents within 300 ft. of Cunningham Park
of what is being considered. Williams suggested incorporating the Harbor
Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission in the discussions as well.
Ross asked if the neighbors should be notified when the engineering is presented to
council. Williams answered yes. Bannock requested the engineering design first go
through Parks & Recreation and Harbor Commissions prior to coming to council.
There were no objections.
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H-10. Discussion -Sale of Dairy Queen
Williams noted there were some problems with the roof and the sewer of the Dairy
Queen building, as well as being economically obsolete due to its construction and
the machinery in the building being worn out. He suggested the building be put up
for bid to have it torn down and then sell the land.
Ross stated the building has been shown several times and there seems to be interest.
Additionally, he has contacted FAA and asked under what conditions could the
numbers be brought down and he was told they would accept anything the appraiser
could reasonably support. The appraisal states it would take six to nine months to
market the building and it has only been on the market for five months. Ross
continued, he discussed the matter with a local appraiser and he suggested it could
take six to nine months to market the property. Ross added, until the constraints of
the appraisal is followed (six to nine month period), what Williams suggested could
not be done. The city cannot raze the building without FAA's approval. Ross also
noted, the Airport Fund purchased the property and building from the bank some
years ago.
Williams noted, he is aware of one investor who is waiting for the city to determine
what it will do with the property and whether he can negotiate with the city with a
sale in order for him to finalize plans for his development on property adjacent to the
Dairy Queen property. Measles noted, there was nothing preventing this interested
party from negotiating a sale at this time.
Ross noted, he had discussed with this person his bringing an offer to council around
the value of the land without the value of the building computed in, although he was
unaware whether the FAA would accept it. In this case, however, the value offer was
way below just the value of the land and left the city in the position of not being able
to go to the FAA at all.
Ross added, if the city were to sell the property for only the value of the land, he
would question whether it should be offered to the public because they would be
negotiating below what was advertised.
Williams stated he was concerned waiting the 90 days (until the end of the nine -
month period) would circumvent construction this year. Bannock asked if the
building and property was being marketed by a realtor. Ross answered, any realtor
can bring forward an interested party and receive a commission for the sale of the
property. The city cannot give an exclusive, but this property as well as other city
properties are multiple listed.
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Bannock asked what the status was of the corner property west of the Dairy Queen
property. Ross answered, it is zoned conservation and has the utility injection plant
on it and drainage ditch through it. Bannock suggested if that piece of property were
included with the Dairy Queen property, it would make it a much more valuable
asset.
Williams stated he would bring the issue back to council in September.
ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
I-11 Mayor
a. Birch Island - Williams reported he had a discussion with State Parks
regarding Birch Island and the boardwalk program which began ten
years ago and noted, there is a lot of funding available for roads and
trails, scenic views and walkways, etc. Williams continued, the Borough
Mayor will go with him to visit the director of State Parks in Anchorage
and they will try to convince him to build the boardwalk around Birch
Island, underneath and a platform viewing area. Williams requested
council approval to travel to Anchorage for this discussion. There were
no objections from council.
b. Borough Planning Commission Appointment - Williams referred to a
letter added to the agenda from the Borough requesting candidates for
placement on the Borough Planning Commission. The letter noted Philip
W. Bryson's term was ending. Williams noted Bryson indicated his
interest in continuing his representation of the city on the Planning
Commission. Williams commended Bryson for his many years of service
on the city Planning & Zoning Commission, as well as the Borough
Planning Commission. There were no objections for the renewal of Philip
W. Bryson to the Borough Planning Commission.
C. FY 99 State Revenue Sharing Program Notice of Entitlement -
Williams referred to a letter from DCRA distributed at the beginning of
the meeting. The letter noted the city's FY 99 entitlement to be
$175,836.
d. Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council - Regional Tourism
Conference - Williams referred to the request for sponsorship of the
Conference which was included in the packet. Council reviewed the
information and requested the matter be brought back to council later in
the year.
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I-2. City Manager
a. Installation Agreement -Ross reported the city would be entering into
an installation agreement with Clint Hall for Wind Haven Estates
wherein Hall will provide a promissory note/deed of trust on the
unsubdivided portion of the subdivision as a security against finishing
the improvements in the subdivided portion. Ross added, this allows the
final plat to be filed for Phase I so Hall can begin marketing properties
there.
Swarner asked if there is city water and sewer to those lots. Ross
answered, there is city water/sewer to the lots Hall is selling with homes
on them. The security agreement is to ensure the developed lots receive
the water and sewer.
I-3. Attorney
Attorney Graves reported he attended a bankruptcy hearing and spoke
with the attorney representing Mark Air. Some progress has been made
in the case and another hearing will be held on August 7 which he plans
to attend.
I-4. City Clerk - No report.
Finance Director - Noted the FY 99 budgets were distributed. He also
noted the revenue sharing amount (noted during Mayor's report) was a
seven percent cut from last year and a five percent cut to the city's
budget.
I-6. Public Works Director - No report. Smalley stated he appreciated the
letter from GDM, Inc. regarding the process for choosing an architect for
the Challenger project (which was included in the packet) .
I-7. Airport Manager
Acting Airport Manager Holland reported the minutes of the June 11
Airport Commission meeting would be included in the next packet. He
also reported an interview for the airport manager position was
scheduled for next week.
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ITEM J: DISCUSSION
J-1. Citizens - None.
J-2. Council
Bookey - Stated he felt the city was forced into the removal of the tanks at the
airport. He also noted the sidewalks had not yet been cleaned by the state and
suggested the city clean the sidewalks and send the bill to the state. Kornelis
reported he contacted the state superintendent. He was told they have contracted out
the work with a private firm and they are low on funds so the work has not yet been
done. Kornelis added, he believed the contractor would start early and bill the state
after July 1.
Bookey stated he was concerned that it was already the middle of June and the main
thoroughfare through Kenai had not been swept. Also, the city goes to great lengths
to have the community look nice and yet the sidewalks are dirty. Swarner suggested
community service people clean the sidewalks. Kornelis stated he would write and
call the state, although the contractor has applied for water and he suspects the
cleaning will be done soon.
Swarner - Urged council to attend the retirement potluck for Dave Reetz.
Moore - Requested the multi -purpose facility be included on the Public Works
Progress Report.
Measles - No report.
Bannock - Stated his concern the state would not be able to clean the two new
bike paths to be built.
Smalley - a. Bryson Renewal -- Thanked Phil Bryson for his service on
the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission.
b. City Manager Evaluation -- Requested council to set an
executive session for the evaluation of City Manager Ross.
Smalley suggested July 1, 1998 for the evaluation. There
were no obj ections from council.
C. Airport Expansion -- Smalley requested council to give the
discussion regarding airport expansion a lot of
consideration. He added, he would like to see a
relationship established with Carter to survey the carrier
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interest. If there is no interest, another direction should
then be investigated. If there is interest, there is a real
potential for development of cursory businesses as well.
Smalley added, he hoped council didn't wait too long.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled,
ITEM K. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:37 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
DATE CLERK