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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-02 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 T:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us/ BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING - Five Irons Heights Subdivision / Rick Ross, City of Kenai, Appellant ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 98-57 - Transferring $1,860 From the General Fund Contingency for Gas Line Extension. 2. Resolution No. 98-58 - Awarding a Bid to Eastside Carpet Co. for Kenai Public Library and City Hall Carpet Replacement - 1998 for the Total Amount of $54,490. 3. Resolution No. 98-59 - Awarding the bid to Seekins Ford Peninsula for a % -Ton Pick-up for Animal Control for the Total Amount of $24,864. 4. Resolution No. 98-60 - Transferring $5, 100 in the Kenai ARFF Capital Project Fund for a Grand Opening Ceremony. 5. Resolution No. 98-61 - Requesting Safe Communities Funding From the Department of Community and Regional Affairs. -1- ITEM D: i COMMISSION/ COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks 8. Recreation Commission 6. Planning 8. Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board C. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board d. Alaska Municipal League Report 1. *Regular Meeting of August 19, 1998. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1793-98 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,000 in the General Fund for a Public Library Assistance Grant. 4. *Ordinance No. 1794-98 - Appropriating $100,000 for an Airport Expansion and Development User Interest Survey. 5. *Ordinance No. 1795-98 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by a Net Amount of $96 in Two Senior Citizen Funds. 6. Approval - Security Assignment of Lease - Lot One A (1-A) , FBO Subdivision, South Addition / Dan 0. Pitts. 7. Approval - Change Order No. 6 - Alaska Regional Fire Training Center/Alcan General, Inc. -- $3,704.00. -2- S. Approval - Termination of Lease - SouthCentral Air, Inc. 9. Approval -Election Board/Poll Workers/October 6, 1998 Election. 10. Approval -Professional Services Contract Amendment/ Wince- Corthell- Bryson -- $11,512. 11. Discussion -Outside Smoking Area/ Smoking Shelter Proposals 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS Mayor City Manager Attorney City Clerk Finance Director Public Works Airport Manager DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT -3- KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2 1998 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http:f Zwww.cl.kenai.ak.us Mayor John J. Williams, Presiding BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING - Five Irons Heights Subdivision / Rick Ross, City of Kenai, Appellant ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 8:51 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building following the Board of Adjustment Hearing on the Five Irons Heights Subdivision appeal. 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: Bannock, Smalley, Williams, Bookey, Swarner, Moore, and Measles. A-5., AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams reported he had no changes to the agenda. MOTION. Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Williams reported he had no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. i KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 2 ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Resolution No. 98-57 - Transferring $1,860 From the General Fund Contingency for Gas Line Extension. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 98-57 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-2, Resolution No. 98-58 - Awarding a Bid to Eastside Carpet Co. for Kenai Public Library and City Hall Carpet Replacement - 1998 for the Total Amount of $54,490. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-58 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilman Moore noted the disruption the library will have during the laying of the new carpet in the building and asked how the installation will affect business at City Hall. City Manager Ross reported an attempt will be made to do the work over a weekend. There may be closure of some departments but the phones will be useable and there will be notice. Councilwoman Swarner requested information regarding Eastside Carpet Co., the company receiving the bid. Ross explained Eastside is from Anchorage and has done work in the area for the State at the university. They are licensed, bonded and insured. City Engineer La Shot added, there were no exceptions taken in their bid. They will be installing the same carpet requested and meets the specifications. La Shot also explained, personnel at City Hall voted on the color of the carpet and the Librarian chose the color for the library. Swarner stated she was aware the city could not legitimately withhold award of the bid to an Anchorage firm, but would like to see the contracts go to local bidders in the city. Williams noted, he had a similar discussion with the owner of Decor and was asked why the bid is not awarded to a local firm. Williams added, he also learned from the discussion, Decor did not submit a bid on the contract. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 3 VOTE: Bannock: Yes Bookey: Yes Measles: Yes MOTION PASSED. Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Swarner: No Moore: Yes C-3, Resolution No. 98-59 - Awarding the bid to Seekins Ford Peninsula for a % -Ton Pick-up for Animal Control for the Total Amount of $24,864. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-59 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilman Measles asked why an extended cab was needed. Police Chief Morris answered, the extended cab would allow extra room for the Animal Control Officers to carry equipment used in their work, i.e. dart guns, rain gear, etc. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. CA, Resolution No. 98-60 - Transferring $5, 100 in the Kenai ARFF Capital Project Fund for a Grand Opening Ceremony. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-60 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Williams noted, the opening was scheduled for October 23 between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. for the general public. Special tours will be held earlier in the afternoon for the media and dignitaries. Williams also noted council should review the invitation list and report any additions to the Clerk or Fire Chief. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-5. Resolution No. 98-61 - Requesting Safe Communities Funding From the Department of Community and Regional Affairs. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 4 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 98-61 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM D: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging - Swarner reported the unapproved minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. She noted, there was discussion during the meeting to change the residency requirements for Vintage Pointe. She added, in the past, the residency requirement was one made by council and she requested administration review the matter. Ross stated, the matter will be included on the next agenda for council review and consideration. D-2. Airport Commission - Measles reported the next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, September 10 and the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. He added, he would be out of town on the tenth and requested another council member attend the meeting. D-3. Harbor Commission - Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, September 14. D-4. Library Commission - Moore reported the Commission met on September 1. He added, during the Director's Report, Librarian De Forest announced her intention to retire, effective December 31, 1998. Also reported was a donation to the Friends of the Library of $7,500 from the Kenai Development Corporation. The Friends intend to pass a resolution to match that donation and will bring a proposal forward to council for the use of the money. Williams stated he was saddened to hear of De Forest's impending retirement. He noted, over the years it has been an absolute joy for him to work with her and didn't know of anyone who would have done a better job and taken better care of the library. Smalley suggested De Forest would only be changing the time in which she will be frequenting the library. Moore also noted, the library will be closed for two weeks for the installation for the new carpet. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission - Councilman Bannock reported the next meeting was scheduled for September 3. He added, the Commission needed a KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 5 student representative. Clerk Freas reported she had sent a letter to the high school requesting volunteers but had not received an answer as yet. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission - Smalley reported the August 12 meeting minutes were included in the packet. An action agenda of the August 26 meeting was also included. He noted there was not much business on the August 26 meeting, however the Commission discussed code enforcement concerns. Smalley added, Mark Schragg spoke to the Commission regarding issues that have come up before the Commission and the Commission's methods of decision making. Smalley noted a letter of resignation from Commissioner Mahurin was included in the packet. The resignation was effective September 23. D-7, Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee - Swarner reported the next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. D-7b. Historic District Board - Moore reminded council the Board, council and Planning & Zoning Commission would hold a joint work session on September 21 beginning at 7:00 p.m., immediately prior to the board meeting. D-7c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board - Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for September 9. D-7d., Alaska Municipal League Report - Smalley reported he attended the AML Board of Directors meeting in Sitka. At the meeting, they reviewed the legislative priority list which would probably be forwarded to council for review by their next meeting. Smalley added, the Board also approved the audit report and held an evaluation of the executive director. He noted, the evaluation was very good. An audio conference will be held in about ten days. The Board will meet again during the AML Conference in Fairbanks in November. Williams reported he attended the Alaska Conference of Mayors meeting in Sitka at which they discussed a variety of economic development issues, some of which involved southeastern Alaska. Williams also noted Jerome Selby retired from the Kodiak Island Borough and it was noted, he took a job at the City of Anchorage running their new fisheries project. Williams reported the Kenai Elks Club held a successful fund raiser for the Challenger Center. The Homer Elks Lodge held a halibut derby to raise money for the Center as well. ITEM E: MINUTES KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 6 E-1, Regular Meeting of August 19, 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 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: � Councilman Measles MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-3, Ordinance No. 1793-98 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,000 in the General Fund for a Public Library Assistance Grant. Introduced by consent agenda. H-4. Ordinance No. 1794-98 - Appropriating $100,000 for an Airport Expansion and Development User Interest Survey. Introduced by consent agenda. H-5. Ordinance No. 1795-98 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by a Net Amount of $96 in Two Senior Citizen Funds. Introduced by consent agenda. H-6. Approval -Security Assignment of Lease -Lot One A (1-A), FBO Subdivision, South Addition/Dan O. Pitts. MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 7 Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the Security Assignment of Lease -Lot One A (1-A), FBO Subdivision, South Addition/Dan O. Pitts and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. Attorney Graves reported administration had no objections to the security assignment of lease. VOTE: Councilman Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-7. Approval - Change Order No. 6 - Alaska Regional Fire Training Center/Alcan General, Inc. -- $3,704.00. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Change Order No. 6 -Alaska Regional Fire Training Center/Akan General, Inc. in the amount of $3,704.00. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. Ross reported it had been determined placement of the bollards was in the best interest of the project to protect the fire hydrants. He added, placement of the bollards was an oversight in the original plans and it is believed FAA will participate in payment for the work at the 90% level. Bannock questioned the cost. Ross noted, he too had questioned the cost, but the alternative was to wait to the end of the project and have the city do it. This would cost less, but the cost would still be more than the three percent participation it has if they are placed now. It was also noted the work had not yet begun. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-8. Approval - Termination of Lease - SouthCentral Air, Inc. Williams asked if there was potential to fill the void left by SouthCentral's termination of activity. Airport Manager Atha reported there is potential. He added, he has contacted both airlines who served the area in past years as well as other airlines. There is modest interested. He continued, he has supplied the airlines with enplanement reports. He has also talked with ERA about how to improve or fill up flight voids. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 8 Ross reported SouthCentral is not current, but is on a payment schedule. He added, he saw no benefit to the city to not allow the termination as they will continue with the payment schedule. Attorney Graves reported SouthCentral had arrearages in both counterspace lease and other items. They were on a payment schedule before and were also paying the lease payments at the same time to catch up. With the termination of the lease, they will be able to increase payments in September. Graves added, SouthCentral has always been very cooperative. Councilman Smalley suggested a caveat be that SouthCentral will continue paying and the city will continue pursuing payment. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-9. Approval —Election Board/Poll Workers/October 6, 1998 Election. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for approval of the election board poll workers as submitted by the Clerk. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Clerk Freas reported the Borough would be paying the extra costs attributed to the fifth poll worker for each precinct. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-10. Approval —Professional Services Contract Amendment/ Wince- Corthell- Bryson -- $11,512. City Engineer La Shot reported the work is necessary to cover the professional services (fill work, testing, etc.) associated with the two change orders involved in design modifications requested by FAA. La Shot also noted, cost of the change orders was approximately $50,000 and $30,000. Williams stated he believed the work should have been included in the original design. Ross stated, FAA asked for the changes well into the work. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the Professional Services Contract Amendment/ Wince- Corthell-Bryson in the amount of $11,512. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 9 Smalley asked if there was the potential for FAA to participate at 90% and Ross answered yes. H-11. Discussion -Outside Smoking Area/ Shelter Proposals Ross referred to information included in the packet prepared by Airport Manager Atha and Assistant Airport Manager Holland. Ross added, the recommendation of administration is to carry out the request of council. Atha stated, placing a weather -protected smoking area to the airport terminal is a no -win issue and whatever solution is decided upon will probably be revisited at some point. He noted, they researched commercially available smoking shelters as well as building walls onto the south "arrival" foyer (Proposals A, B, and C) . With Proposals A, B and C, the architectural statement of the building will be retained. If necessary in the future, a fourth wall could be added, as well as reflectorized or tinted glass and it could be heated. They tried to spend as little money as possible and still get the people smoking out of the weather and the smoking area will afford extra protection for those people waiting for curbside pick up. If the alternatives are not acceptable to council, another solution could be researched. Atha added, there will be more policing needed at the airport, but that is part of the job. Atha added, installing a non-smoking area is not an easy issue and there isn't a right answer. However, they are trying to avoid the wrong answer and wasting public money. Atha also noted, there is only so much square footage and so many doors in the building. However 500,000 people go through the airport terminal each year (when counting travelers, those meeting and greeting, employees, etc.) He noted, the employees at the airport will be an issue in the future. Ross noted, the information in the packet included information for commercially available smoking shelters, as well as estimates to build enclosures onto the south foyer (Proposals A, B and C) . It was noted, Atha and Holland recommended Proposal C, which was to building enclosures on both sides of the south foyer for balance. The enclosure would be a partial wall with ventilation openings at the top. Atha added, it would be glass and aluminum framing. The proposed design would allow filtering, visual screens, etc. to be added. Bookey suggested placing enclosures on both sides of the arrival foyer would have people walking through the smoking area and the smoke. Bannock asked if there has been much feedback from the public since making the terminal building non- smoking. Atha answered, he has not heard any reaction from the public. Holland added, input he received has been fairly good. However, people have urged them to look into some sort of a shelter for the winter. People didn't seem to be concerned about smoking outside in the summer without a shelter. Bannock suggested shelving the report and look at it again in another year. Williams stated he believed it the purview of the council to serve all of the public, smokers and KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 10 non-smokers. Williams pointed out when the public hearing was heard on restricting the terminal to non-smoking, there was only one person who spoke in favor of it and she was not a citizen of the City of Kenai. Williams suggested council needed to move ahead and accommodate the smokers as there are more smokers at one given time at the airport than there were people who testified against smoking. Williams requested council strongly consider not shelving the issue and move ahead to give some relief to the smokers. Measles stated he agreed with Williams, but felt Bookey was 100% correct that after the shelter is built, the person who testified will come back to council and complain she had to walk through the area and smell the smoke. Measles continued, reminding council of a recent newspaper article which discussed peanut -free seats having to be offered on airlines due to persons with allergies. Swarner stated she was not happy with the alternatives offered and requested the discussion go before the Airport Commission for their review. Council agreed and the matter is to be brought back to council after review by the Airport Commission. ITEM I: I-11 Mayor ADMINISTRATION REPORTS a. Commission/Committee/Board Appointments -Williams stated there are some frustrations among the public in regard to the commissions, committees and boards within the city. He suggested council develop a basic guideline of philosophy of how council sees the city moving. He noted, the make-up of membership to council will be changing in the future and those new members will be able to make adjustments if they desire. Williams stated he would like council to address commissions and committees on an overall basis somewhat in line with the council's present philosophy of development and develop a procedure for appointments unlike how it is done at present. He added, he believes he is remiss in his duty when he makes appointments without knowing the person's philosophy. Williams added, he wanted to send a clear signal to the community that their services are deeply needed and desired and they should take an active part in the process. Williams suggested not making any more appointments to commissions, committees or boards until council meets in a work session to discuss the matter more fully. Swarner asked if Williams wanted to know the philosophy of those people who have offered to volunteer to be appointed before they are appointed? She noted, if council did not agree with the philosophy, they may not be appointed, but yet volunteers are needed in the city and viewpoints from all the residents are needed. Williams explained, he would like council to develop philosophical guidelines to be j used in making appointments. Swarner stated, she believed it would be helpful to KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 11 know what people's philosophies are, but suggested the application be revamped. Williams stated, this is what he wanted to discuss at the work session. Discussion followed regarding removing the requirement for Planning & Zoning Commission members to submit Alaska Public Offices Commission Conflict of Interest forms. Swarner asked if there are people being eliminated from serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission because of the financial disclosure form and, if so, what can be done about it. Measles stated, municipalities have an option to opt out of the requirement with a vote of the people. He added, it was placed before the people years ago and it failed. At that time, he thought the question was whether the city could opt out of the requirement which also included council members as well as Planning & Zoning. Bookey asked if council could opt out Planning & Zoning from the requirement. Williams answered no. Williams added, he supported opting out of the APOC requirement because he felt it hinders lots of people from volunteering or running for office. Bannock suggested placing the matter on a ballot may either pass or get people out to vote. Williams stated he would defer making any appointments to commissions, committees and board until after the October 6, 1998 city election. He asked council to bring any appointments forward for which they feel strongly. I-2. City Manager a. Petratrovich, Nottingham & Drage Contract - Ross noted at the last council meeting, Councilman Bookey reported the Harbor Commission recommended to proceed with the Petratrovich contract. At the time the matter was discussed, it was questioned whether the city should proceed with the contract immediately or wait until response is received on the city's application to Alaska Science 8� Technology for grant funding on the bluff pilot project. Ross asked council if they wanted a purchase order brought forward to the next meeting implementing the $5,000 contract or withhold it until after it is known whether the city has been awarded funding for the pilot project. Bookey stated the Commission wanted to immediately proceed. Moore asked what the $5,000 would cover. Ross explained, during the budget work sessions the mayor had been contacted by Petratrovich about doing a preliminary review of possible situations addressing bluff erosion. It would be a very cursory and preliminary look costing about $5,000. Debate at the Harbor Commission was whether or not to proceed or wait until knowing the results of the ASTF grant application. The Harbor Commission wanted to proceed with it, but there was no clear direction of whether council wanted to proceed with the contract. Kornelis reported he would be making his presentation to Alaska Science & j Technology at their board meeting on October 1 and 2, but did not know when the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 12 decision would be made. Bookey suggested, since it was only 30 days away from the meeting, it may be prudent to wait. Ross stated, without objection from council, the purchase order would be held until after Kornelis makes his presentation. There were no objections from council. b. Work Session Scheduling - Ross requested council hold a work session between now and the second week of October to discuss and set the 1998 / 99 Capital Projects Priority List. He added, administration would like to address the priorities and projects on the table and council make any additions and in-depth discussion, i.e. Cold Water Recovery Project, etc. Williams suggested placing the matter on the October 7 agenda. Ross suggested the work session be held prior to that date in order to pass the information onto the Borough by the third week in October. Council set a work session for September 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. Topics to be discussed: Commission/committee appointment philosophy and CIP list discussion. There were no objections. I-3, Attorney - No report. I-4, City Clerk a. Council Chamber Use - Clerk Freas reminded council for many years the rules for council chambers use is to restrict it to a governmental entity. She explained, she received a request from United Way to use the chambers for training of presenters, some of which are from governmental agencies. Freas asked if council had objection to United Way using the facility. The matter was generally discussed. It was decided not to allow the use. Reason for this decision was because if the room is offered to one non-profit, it would be required to available to all. b. Election Pay - Freas explained, because of the new voting equipment, she and Deputy Clerk Padilla would be acting as a receiving team at Kenai City Hall. In the past, all the voted ballots and reports were transported to the Borough Building and turned in at that location. Now, the voting equipment, voted ballots, reports, etc. would be brought to Kenai City Hall. These materials and equipment will then be locked up until the next morning when they will be turned over to the Borough. Because of the change in procedure and additional responsibility to the Clerk and Deputy Clerk, the Borough plans to pay each of the receiving team $300. Freas asked if council had any objections to the compensation. Council stated no objections. I-5. Finance Director - No report. I-6, Public Works a. DEC Municipal Matching Grant -- Kornelis referred to Information KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 13 Item No. 5, a letter regarding DEC Municipal Matching Grants for fiscal year SFY 00. Kornelis reported two projects will be submitted which had been submitted last year - STP expansion ($5 million) and addition of shop and crew quarters to the STP ($375,000). He added, neither of these projects will be submitted as the city's number one overall CIP project. b. Department of Administration Municipal Grants Application - Kornelis reported, a resolution will be brought forward at the next council meeting for this item. The application will be for road development, the same project as last year. C. Kenai Health Center - La Shot reported the RFP for the design phase of the facility will be out and available within two weeks. Also, the city has begun making the chosen site available for the facility by placing the matter on the agenda for the next Planning 8. Zoning Commission meeting. He added, the matter will come to Council at their September 16 meeting. d. Nationwide Permits - La Shot also referred to Information Item No. 3 noting it was information he prepared regarding the Nationwide Corps Permit reissuance process. Moore asked who would be awarding the contract for the Health Center since there are borough and city funds involved. La Shot answered, the borough will handle all the contracts. I-7, Airport Manager Atha reported he met with the Economic Development District, Chamber and KVCC personnel and discussed opportunities for cooperation through advertising and other programs that can be developed. Atha also reported he spoke with Mr. Carter earlier in the day and will be meeting with him to discuss some details of the proposed contract for the baseline study of the airport. Smalley referred to a request from Mayor Cushing of Homer included in the packet at I-1. The request is for a resolution of support to bring the M / V Kennicott to port in Homer on a regular basis. Williams asked if council had any objections to prepare a resolution for consideration at the September 16 meeting. No objections were stated. Freas was requested to prepare the resolution. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-11 Citizens KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 14 a. JoAnn Buzzell - Asked if the work session scheduled for September 30 would be open to the public. Williams answered yes. b. Bob Peters - Referred to Ordinance No. 1794-98 and questioned the ordinance and the asterisk beside it on the agenda. Williams explained the asterisk noted it was on the Consent Agenda and was introduced automatically with the approval of the Consent Agenda. He continued, unless requested by a member of council to have it removed from the Consent Agenda, ordinances are normally introduced on the consent agenda. Usually discussion on an ordinance is held until the public hearing. Peters asked if the carpet in the council chambers would also be replaced. Answer was yes. Peters asked what would happen to the old carpet. Williams answered, it would be thrown out as upon removal, because of its installation, the old carpet will probably get torn and would not be usable. J-2. Council Bookey - No report. Swarner - Swarner requested the Finance Director to include in the next packet what the total expense has been for the float plane project (over all the years, development and operation) and the income received from its operation. Referring to comments made during the Board of Adjustment hearing, Swarner requested the Public Works Department to keep in mind the water supply and pressure in the golf course area when the lots are sold. Kornelis stated they will take the comments into consideration. He added, they are also expected Wellhouse No. 4 to be operating in that general area which will aid in sustaining the water pressure. Swarner added, she was saddened by DeForest's announcement of her retirement. Moore - No report. Measles - No report. Bannock - Requested Mike Huhndorf be invited to the joint work session on September 21 with the Historic District Board, Planning 8. Zoning and council. Williams requested a fruit tray be available as well. Smalley - Stated he believed the city will be missing the employees leaving - Emily, Pat and Joe. They have put in some fantastic service and will be missed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE 15 Smalley also congratulated Parks & Recreation Director Frates for the work he and his employees did over the summer. Smalley requested supplies be available at the restroom on the greenstrip during the Labor Day Picnic to be held there. Williams - Referring to the proposed guest list for the ARFF grand opening which council had been requested to review, Williams reminded council to inform the Clerk of any additions or changes. Williams noted the donkey engine has not yet been placed in Old Town and he was hoping to have that done in the near future. He added, he spoke with a concrete contractor who suggested a monolithic slab could be poured on which to place the engine for about $4,000, if the city prepares the ground. Ross cautioned, that area is full of underground utilities and it would be better to place the engine on skids and not establish a permanent structure. La Shot confirmed there are various kinds of underground lines on the property. He added, there is probably a space where a slab could be poured, but it would be a matter of finding the right area. Bookey reminded council, there is also a van load of machinery in the yard needing placed as well. Williams agreed and added, he wants to work with administration in getting the engine placed. If a slab is poured, with the crane work, approximately $5,000 would be needed. Williams, referring to a recent newspaper article, asked Kornelis if paving of Funny River Road meant the reconstruction of Forest Drive/ Redoubt Avenue would be downgraded. Kornelis answered, he didn't know at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:27 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk APPROVED y COUNCIE