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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-02 Council MinutesLl AQENDA RNMI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 1997 X=hI CITY COUNCIL CEMERB bttpI//VW*Z*Rai.net/cite A. eA L To oN„� 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. 8. M EMMED IMIC COMMMM (10 Minutes) 1. Rita Smagg a/ Ronald Petterson - Kenaitze Indian Tribe/Municipal Park C. BOBLIC INWUM 1. Ordinance No. 1750-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,750,000 in the Kenai ARFF Capital Project Fund to Finance Phase I of the Project. 2. Ordinance no. 1751-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $645,700 in the Animal Shelter Capital Project Fund for Construction of the Animal Control Shelter. a. Consideration of Ordinance No. 1751-97. b. Consideration of Substitute ordinance No. 1751-97. 3. Ordinance Ito. 1752-97 - Replacing the Current Kenai Municipal Code Land 'Use Table (KMC 14.20) and Its. Footnotes with the New Land Use Table and Footnotes (See Exhibit "A" Attached). -1- • r1 D• a• F. • 4. Ordinance No. 1753-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,500 in the General Fund. a. Motion for Introduction b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) c. Motion for Adoption 5. Resolution No. 97-44 - Supporting the Alaska Statehood Act and Its 90-10 Provisions Regarding Oil Royalties. 6. Resolution No. 97-45 - Requesting Safe Communities Funding From the Department of Community and Regional Affairs. 7. Resolution No. 97-46 - Approving of a Contract to Blazy Construction, Inc. for the Project Entitled, "Kenai Animal Control Shelter - 1997" for the Total Amount of $598,650.00 Which Includes the Basic Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1. 8. Resolution No. 97-47 - Awarding a Contract for Construction Inspection Services to Kluge and Associates for the Project Entitled, "Kenai Animal Control Shelter - 1997" for the Total Amount of $19,220.00. 9. *1997/1998 Liquor License Renewal - NITHDRRWAL OF PROTEST - Kenai Joe's/Beverage Dispensary. 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 1. *Regular Meeting of June 18, 1997. -2- He NEW_BVBIM118 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance no.-1754-97 - Amending -Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.160(b)(6)(A] to Specify Allowed Building Coverage of Lots for Townhouses in All City Zones. 4. Approval - Request for Letter of Support/Health communities, Healthy People Grant Application. EXECUTIVE SEBBION -- None Scheduled. I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager . 3. Attorney ' 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager .T. DIBCUBBION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council X* KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETINQ • JULY 2, 1997 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CIIAMSER8 http://WWW.Keskai.net/ Mayor John J. Williams, Presiding C� J • _4_ Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 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. If A-2. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Williams, Bookey, Swarner, Moore, Measles and Bannock. Absent was: Smalley A-5. Mayor Williams requested council to add Bob Reynolds, British Petroleum, Mel Bosch, Fire Chief, BP Prudhoe Bay and Jim Montgomery, BP employee from Kenai as Item B- 2. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the agenda as amended. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. A-6. Mayor Williams requested the following change to the Consent Agenda: REMOVE FOR CORRECTION: E-19 June 18, 1997 Council. Meeting Minutes Cornet 6/ 18/97 Counoil Meeting Minutes by adding the following vote information on Ordinance No. 1747-97 at Page 5, Immediately following the first paragraph (end of discussioa on Item C-2j: VOTE: Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: No Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes 17. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 2, 1997 PAGE 2 MOTION PASSED. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to correct the minutes of June 18, 1997 as stated for approval. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 8: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COGENT B-1. Rita Smagge/Ronald Petterson - Kenaitze Indian Tribe/Municipal Park Ron Petterson, Tribal Chair, Kenaitze Indian Tribe - Petterson reported the Tribe had been approached by Herbert Shawn, Anthropologist at the Kenai Peninsula College in regard to the Kenai Lions' Club project to develop a handicap -accessible park area to be incorporated into the Kenai Municipal Park. Petterson stated the Tribe was not opposed to development, but wanted to be sure historical landmarks are preserved, i.e. nichils (barabaras) and cache pits (some of these have been dated to 1300 BC.) Petterson noted, he had discussed the matter with the Lions Club and they are willing to work with the Tribe in protecting the nichils and cache pits that are in the Park. The Tribe is also willing to work on signage to inform the users what they are seeing. The Tribe also asked that the city work with them to preserve the historic sites within the Park and any future development of the city where historical sites may be found. Petterson added, he was aware of the city's goals to attract tourists and felt an interpretation site would be a positive way to attract tourists to the Park. He noted, the Tribe's interpretative site at Cooper Landing has been very successful and that a second site was being developed. Councilman Moore stated Petterson's comments (during the meeting) were more friendly than those in the Tribe's resolution (included in the packet), i.e. "...cease immediately any further development of the Park." Petterson stated that after talking with the Lions Club, additional cache pits were found. The Lions Club wants to develop nature trails toward the valley and the Tribe would first like to do a site survey of the valley and mark any sites needing to be preserved. Petterson was asked if the Tribe had any objections to the development going on at the Park and he answered no. Petterson added, the Tribe had suggested to the Lions • KENAC CITY COU1dCIL MEETING MINUTES DULY 2, 1997 PAGE 3 they use wood chips for the walkway instead of compacted gravel as it would work better and was also wheelchair acceptable. Moore noted there would be a small amount -of excavation to place the gravel or wood chips. Petterson added, he understood a road would be placed to the bluff for RV parking and this is where another cache pit was discovered. Parks 8s Recreation Director Frates noted the road and turnouts to be placed would be for wheelchairs. Petterson stated, the Tribe wanted to preserve what artifacts that are found there (cache pits and nichils). Moore stated he supported the heritage and history of the people of the area and would be supportive of working with the Tribe. He asked if the Tribe had any problem with the work that has been done there thus far. Petterson stated no, other than the cache pit (close to the road). Petterson added, the Tribe was developing a brochure of the Park as well. Mayor Williams stated, he had discussions with city staff and all think the plan with the Lions Club is good and can proceed with it. He added, he didn't know if the city • had any other development in the Park in mind, however, the city would cony tact the Tribe if there is any further development. He added, he thought Petterson's idea of doing a site survey of the valley was very good. Williams reported there was a suggested plan for redevelopment of the skating pond and creek and the survey would be helpful in the planning of that redevelopment, if it ever goes forward. Bob Frates, Parks & Recreation Director stated they planned to take out some of the dead spruce in the area. �J Councilman Bookey noted the Tribe's resolution objected to the development of the Park and wanted further development stopped. He added, he didn't agree with their statements as he felt development of the Park could be beneficial to both the city and the Tribe. Petterson agreed and added, the Tribe could amend their resolution. Williams stated, the council would not need to produce a resolution as the city administration was well aware of the council's thoughts on the development of the Park. He added, it was an hdministrative affair that would need to be looked at when development was being planned. Bookey agreed and added, he didn't agree with the Tribe's resolution as it did not say what Petterson was stating. Petterson explained that at the time the resolution was developed, their Tribal Council was upset that they had not been contacted before the development began. Moore asked where else, in the area, could cache pits, etc. be found. Petterson answered, throughout the whole Peninsula. Moore referred to city -owned property. Williams stated, the only other city -owned properties that may have similar sites would be Section 36 and Birch Island. He noted, the Birch Island property is half owned by the State and the other half by the city and that the area is up for A& KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 2, 1997 PAGE 4 consideration for a major interpretative area. He added, he and City Manager Ross would be visiting with Parks & Outdoor Recreation later in the month to discuss the proposed project. B-2. Bob Reynolds - British Petroleum Reynolds stated British Petroleum was very impressed with the progress taken in the development of the Airliner Fire Fighting School and recognized Fire Chief Burnett, City Manager Ross, and Airport Manager Ernst for their work in expediting funding through the FAA, and their discussions with ESI in the development of their industrial unit which is to be built along with the city's ARFF facility. Reynolds stated his general encouragement to the council, mayor and Ross to proceed with the negotiations (with ESI) as the scheduling for use of the facilities was very important. He added, the schedule for use of the facilities was of interest to British Petroleum and the oil industry because they were now budgeting for training for next year. If the ESI facility was up and running, their employees would be using it instead of traveling out of state for training. Reynolds added, he was- looking forward to the ground breaking of the ARFF and that he and Richard Campbell, President of British Petroleum would be in attendance. Mel Bosch, Prudhoe Bay Fire Chief, British Petroleum - Bosch reiterated Reynolds' remarks and noted the budgeting and scheduling for the facilities' use was very important at this time. He added, he was aware of other industries (Red Dog, Alyeska Pipeline, etc.) who would want to use the facilities and who were also developing their budgets and schedules for next year. He added, the facility would have to come off real well or it would turn off the industry. He added, that was why the Fire Training School (now open) had not been utilized by their industry as they were not willing to work with the industry and the industry continued sending their employees for training out of state. Bosch continued by reporting that an advisory committee would be meeting on July 21 to develop school policy statements, curriculum, operations, etc. The committee members will represent industry, municipal departments, and the State Fire Marshall. He explained that once their scheduling and budgeting was done, they would be committed to that plan for the year. Councilman Moore asked if the plan for construction of the ESI unit would be discussed during the council meeting. City Manager Ross explained he sent ESI a letter which listed additional information needed in regard to their proposal (specific site selection, etc.). Upon receipt of the requested information, draft proposals would be crafted and a work session set for council review (probably the third week of July). Williams suggested the work session take place during the July 16 council meeting, if • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NLY 21 1997 PAGE 5 the information requested was received. Williams noted for the audience, ESI would be constructing a facility outside of the ARFF and was hoped it would be completed by April of 1998. Williams added, the longer the city delayed, the construction would be more costly for ESI to build. Ross noted, ESI would present their options to council during the work session. If ESI chose to develop the site on their own, they could work much more quickly. The faster ESI answered his questions, the faster the city could review their proposal, etc. However, the proposal ESI had offered was not in a form worth bringing to council. Moore asked if ESI,was wanting to build their building in the same area as the ARFF. Ross answered, yes and the additional information needed was site size, water and gas line needs, whether a non -potable well will need to be drilled on site, etc. Councilman Bannock stated he wanted to see the program proceed and added, there wouldn't be anything to propose if they drag their feet, but he wanted it to be done correctly. Jim Montgomery - Kenai. Montgomery explained he was a Kenai resident and works for British Petroleum as a fire team member. As a resident, he urged council's • support. He noted the cost of an employee who is required to travel out-of-state to attend training classes. He added, he saw ESI's project as a "big win" for the city. He urged the city's support and added, he planned to support the project. Williams stated, the city was committed to the ARFF project and he hoped an answer (in regard to the ESI project) would be formulated for the meeting of July 16. ITEM Q PULIC �-08 C-1. Ordinance No. 1750-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,750,000 in the Kenai ARFF Capital Project Fund -to Finance Phase I of the Project. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1750-97 and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. City Manager Ross recommended defeat of this ordinance as another ordinance would be brought forward either at the July 16 or August 6 meeting. The new ordinance would combine both stages of the project and bid it as one project. FAA had approved the concept as it would make a better project. 0 • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21,1997 PAGE 6 Councilman Bookey asked if all the bids had been rejected. Ross answered, yes. Williams stated, as a matter of policy he would prefer setting action on the ordinance aside. Measles suggested the new ordinance to be brought forward would be a totally different ordinance and that it would be appropriate to table action indefinitely. MOTION TO TABLE: Councilman Measles MOVED to table Ordinance No. 1750-97 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Councilman Moore asked if the new amount would be in the range of $10 million. Ross answered no, he estimated it at $6.5 million. However, there would be a separate ordinance for $3 million to cover costs to Symtron for their product. The other ordinance would cover the contract, site work, etc. VOTE ON TABLING MOTION: • There were no objections. 60 ORDERED. C-2. Ordinance No. 1751-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $645,700 in the Animal Shelter Capital Project Fund for Construction of the Animal Control Shelter. C-1a. Consideration of Ordinance No. 1751-97. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1751-97 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilman Measles requested an explanation of the difference between the original ordinance and substitute. Measles noted, the bid amount to be substituted was less than the amount on the original ordinance, even without inspection costs. Ross explained, the original ordinance included an estimated amount (prior to bid opening) and did not reflect contingency. The substitute ordinance amount reflected the actual bid and adjustments made in lowering the contingency. Councilman Moore asked why the contingency decreased. Ross answered, in consultations with the Public Works Director, building official and architect, and based on the design, they felt the original amount (10% contingency) was too high and changed it to five percent. KENAi CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 2, 1997 PAGE 7 Bill Elude, Architect - Kluge stated, he :net with Kornelis and Ross .after the bid opening. He agreed the five percent contingency was in line with the complexity .of the project. He also recommended the paving be done with the project as it would be more expensive, and would also cut down on dust control. He added, the $459000 included on the ordinance was higher than five percent. C-2b. Consideration of Substitute Ordinance No. 1751-97. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Measles MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 1751-97 by replacing it with Substitute Ordinance No. 1751-97 marked C-2b. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Councilman Measles requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. 60 ORDERED. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: Smalley: Absent Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: No MOTION PASSED. C-3. Ordiaaaae No. 1752-97 - Replacing the Current Kenai Municipal Code Land Use Table (KMC 14.20) and Its Footnotes with the New Land Use Table and Footnotes (See Exhibit "A" Attached). MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Ordinance no. 1752-97 and Councilman Bookey 88CONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Rose reported staff had reviewed the ordinance and felt the Land Use Table was too restrictive in some residential areas. He requested action on the ordinance be tabled until Councilman Smalley returned in order for him to discuss the issue thoroughly with council. He added, Smalley too felt the Land Use Table too restrictive in certain areas.. Ross noted, if the Table was passed as it was now represented, it would take all discretion out of the hands of the Planning ,& Zoning Commission and council. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21,1997 PAGE 8 Councilman Bannock noted, the Commission decided to fill what had been blank spaces on the table for more definition to the table and that it was a large endeavor for which the Commission should be commended. He agreed, council should wait for Smalley to return before taking action. Councilman Bookey stated he would not support the passage of the ordinance to accept the table as it was and wanted to wait for Smalley to return. Councilman Measles stated he was concerned the changes to the table made the table pretty rigid and had no room for special circumstances. He agreed, as it was, it took decisions out of the hands of the Commission and council. Measles agreed the blanks needed filling in, but was too rigid as it was presented. Councilman Moore requested a map be included with the ordinance to define what areas are zoned and added, he was not prepared to vote on the ordinance. MOTION TO TABLE: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to table Ordinance No. 1752-97 (until August) and • Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 60 ORDERED. C-4. Osdiaaace No. 1753-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,500 in the General Fund. C-4a. Motion for Introduction MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for introduction of Ordinance No. 1753-97 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C4b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a 1Taaaimous Vote) 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • JULY 29 1997 PAGE 9 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1753-97 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-4o. Motion for Adoption MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1753-97 and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Smalley: Absent Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes is Bannock: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-6. * Resolution No. 97-44 - Supporting the Alaska Statehood Act and Its 90- 10 Provisions Regarding Oil Royalties. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-44 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Mayor Williams briefly explained the reason for the resolution. VOTE: Councilwoman Swarner requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-6. Resolution No. 97-45 - Requesting Safe Communities Funding From the Department of Community and Regional Affairs. 0 • KENA1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DULY 2, 1997 PAGE 10 MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 97-45 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public comments. Councilman Measles noted a correction needed in the third whereas; "eh" should be "the." A brief discussion followed wherein it was noted the "Safe Communities Program" was replacing Municipal Assistance. Revenue Sharing amounts would be sent separately. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-7. Resolution No. 97-46 - Approving of a Contract to Blazy Construction, Inc. for .:he Project Entitled, "Kenai Animal Control Shelter - 1997' for the Total Amount of $598,650.00 Which Includes the Basic Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1. • MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 97-46 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was explained that Alternate No. 2, placing 3" insulated metal panels in lieu of corrugated metal siding, was bid separately and not included in the final bid amount. Moore noted, Alternate No. 1 (paving) had been included earlier because it was a "good deal" and added, it appeared Alternate No. 2 was also a good deal because the cost was minimal. Ross explained, Alternate No. 2 was bid separately as they had hoped the cost would come in lower and it would be a deleted amount. The cost came in higher. Sill Kluge, Architect - Explained the difference between the two kinds of siding. He noted, Alternate No. 2, 3" foam insulation would increase the R-value of the building to 20 and cost less to heat. The rigid insulation as described in the contract would offer a R-value of 11. Kluge added, his recommendation would be to include Alternate No. 2. Moore noted, council had spent much more than the $6,500 for Alternate No. 2 for plowing roads and felt Alternate No. 2 should be included as it was a low cost for the good of the building. LJ KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21,1997 PAGE 11 MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Moore MOVED to amend the motion by adding Alternate No. 2 into the bid. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. Bookey asked Public Works Director Kornelis' opinion. Kornelis stated, cost -wise, it would be to the city's advantage to save the money as he didn't know how long it would take to recoup the energy costs. He added, their recommendation was what was included in the resolution. They thought it would save money because of the cost of the labor, but the bid for Alternate No. 2 came in higher. He felt it was a council policy decision. Williams stated it would not take long to recoup the $6,500 in energy savings. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. • It was noted, the contingency had also increased. 40 VOTE ON MZatnsn MAIN MOTION: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-8. Resolution No. 97-47 - Awarding a Contract for Construction Inspection Services to Kluge and Associates for the Project Entitled, "Kenai Animal Control Shelter - 1997" for the Total Amount of $19,220.00. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-47 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Council noted typographical errors needing correction in the first whereks and the "Now, therefore" paragraph. Councilman Bannock noted there was a $20 difference between the ordinance appropriating the money and this resolution awarding the contract. Finance Director Semmens explained, Kluge had offered to do the work at $199220. A $20 revision would be done after the award of the contract. Ross explained, a change order for the inclusion of Alternate No. 2 would be prepared after the award of the contract. 0 • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 2, 1997 PAGE 12 ' VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-9. 1997/ 1998 Liquor License Renewal - WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST - Kenai Joe's/Beverage Dispensary. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM D: CO 16 O11T199NMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported there was no meeting held since the last council meeting. She reminded all of the pie and cinnamon rolls that would be available for sale (sponsored by the Senior Center) at the 4' of July celebration. 0 D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Measles reported the next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, July 10. D-3. Harbor Commission Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, July 7. D-4. Library Commission Councilman Moore reported the next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, August 4. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission Councilman Bannock reported the next meeting would be held Thursday, July 3. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission It was reported, the minutes of the June 251 meeting were included in the packet. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DULY 2, 1997 PAVE 13 D-7a. Beautification Committee Councilwoman Swarner reported the next meeting was scheduled for July 8. She also noted the volunteers were busy weeding and caring for the various flower beds in the city. New volunteers were welcome. D-7b. Historic District Board Councilman Moore reported the Board met on June 16 and the minutes of that meeting were included in the packet. He added, the coffee house issue had been reviewed by the Board and the Planning & Zoning Commission Unanimously voted yes, allowing the conditional use permit for the business. Moore noted, the issue would probably come before council in the future. D-70. Challenger Board Councilman Bannock reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, July 7 at 4:00 p.m. at the Challenger Office. He noted, in discussions it was brought to their attention his position on the Board was to have an alternate to represent the city. He asked Councilman Smalley to be his alternate and Smalley had consented. Bannock asked if council had any objections to this appointment. There were no objections. D-7d. Ronal Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Councilman Bookey reported the Board met on June 26 and decided to fully fund their operation, replacing the $15,000 not funded by council. The Board also set a $2.00 fee for visitors to the nature and cultural rooms. D-7e. Alaska Muaiaipal League Report Councilwoman Swarner referred to AML awards and conference planning information distributed at the beginning of the meeting. She suggested council consider apply the Economic Forum as an entry for the AML awards. IV 8: Regular Meeting of June 16, 1997. Amended and approved by consent agenda. 0 • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DULY 2, 1997 PAGE 14 None. None. 11-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to approve the bills to be paid and ratified. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 30 ORDERED. • R-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Councilman Bannock questioned the cable costs for the Congregate Housing. Director -Porter explained, they were billed once a year for the 40 units: The coat breaks down to $14.95 a month per unit. Porter also noted the purchase order for snow plowing was done early to be ready for winter. Councilman Bookey questioned the purchase order to NC Machinery for an arm and boom assembly. Kornelis explained, the cost was included in the, budget and was for the 1966 loader. Ross explained the $5,000 purchase order for inspection fees was for the crash truck. He added, factory representatives travel to Kenai and give an overall inspection, pressure testing lines, etc. VOTE.. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3. Ordinance No. 1754-97 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.160(b)(6)CA) to Specify Allowed Building Coverage of Lots for Townhouses in All City Zones. • KENA[ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 2, 1997 PAGE 15 Introduced by consent agenda. R-2. Approval - Request for Letter of Support/Health Communities, Healthy People Grant Application. Councilwoman Swarner noted this was a different group than what she and Administrative Assistant Howard had been involved with and suggested more information be received prior to council writing a letter of support. There were no objections. F�tECUTiVB 8�88_ ION - None Scheduled. BRM it A_DDIIITxSTRATION RBPORTS Mayor Challenger Center - Mayor Williams noted there were letters included in the packet in regard to the intent language in the capital funding bill. Bluff' Erosion - Williams referred to a letter included in the packet from the Corps of Engineers stating they had finished a reconnaissance study of navigation and erosion control problems along the bluff. In their letter, they stated they could place a 1,500 ft. bulkhead at the toe of the bluff below the Senior Center at a cost of about $3 million. A feasibility study would have to be completed first and the city would have to share the cost on a 50/50 basis (up to half of the city's share could be in -kind services}. Williams noted, the project would have to be expanded and begin- at the cannery and extend to the mouth. He suggested that cost would be approximately $15 million. Williams asked what the progress was of Bill Nelson's grant to Science & Technology which might give some indication of the cost. Ross reported he had gotten DEC to sign off on a portion of the application to be able to handle the asphalt bluff problem and if Fish & game signs off on it they will then submit it to Alaska Science & Technology. Ross continued, the Harbor Commission would be reviewing the Corps letter and study at their next meeting and will forward their recommendations to council. Bookey noted, costs for a feasibility study would be 50/50, but cost of construction would be a 60/40 split. Williams referred to a study done by the city previously which cost approximately $500,000. He asked if that cost could be included as part of the city's in -kind costs. Bookey stated, when the Corps representative spoke to the Harboir Commission previously, he was asked if any of those costs could be used as in -kind services. The representative stated, probably none. The feasibility study's estimated cost was • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 29 1997 PAGE 16 $500,000 to $600,000. Bookey added, Congressman Young had suggested getting the Corps out of the way and having the project funded (through the congressional delegation) in order for the city to proceed on their own. This would be the most logical way. Ross stated he concurred with Young, however, with the present report, the Corps would have to be on the city's side to overcome the resistance of the state agencies in order to proceed with any project at the bluff. Moore reported he was aware of two to three residents along the bluff who had personally taken on extensive stabilization projects on their private property within the city. He suspected they would have to have approval of the projects through the city. Williams believed they would have problems with the agencies, but was not aware of any permitting the city would have to do. Williams stated he thought administration should review the report and keep the project close to the top of the future project list. Measles asked if there had been indication of what a feasibility study would cost. Bookey answered, $400,000 to $600,000 for a full study. The Corps was to report back with a more definite amount, but they had not yet heard from them. He added, the cost was based on a point • system. Habitat for Humanity - Williams reported a method of donating money to Habitat to do their work and increase the city's tax base was still trying to be worked out. He proposed the city could make an outright grant to Habitat for $20,000, which after some discussion with administration, it was found to be the only way to make the donation. Bannock stated he had supported Habitat in the past and would support the donation if there was a way to attach strings that would insure the funds donated would-be - used for development of Habitat's presence in the City of Kenai. Williams stated, the grant could be in a manner to specifically allocate the funds for construction materials on a designated property in Kenai. However, care would have to be taken in the manner in which the grant would be presented and to what it was tied. Bannock stated, that was his point. The grant should have strings attached. Bookey stated he would not support the donation if the funds would not be used for anything but putting in water/sewer lines to new Habitat homes within the city because that would be what the funds would be used for anyway. Williams stated, not necessarily and continued, if the funds would be given to Habitat and noted the funds had to be used for construction materials for a house at a specific location, there were other funds available to Habitat to do other work. Bookey stated he would not support the donation. Swarner stated, the new budget had just started and objected to supporting • something that was not in the budget and would have trouble supporting anything at . KENAI CITY COUNCIf. MEETING MINUTES JULY 29 1997 PAGE 17 this time that was not in the budget. She added, she did support Habitat and would support donating a lot on which to build a new home. Ross noted, there were no foreclosed lots available that had been assessed at $10,000. Williams stated, he was aware the donation was not included in the budget, but council had discussed the issue for several months trying to find a way in which to make such a donation. Measles stated his biggest concern was that if they made such a donation, it would open the door for lots of problems in the future. There were several good non -profits in the area who could argue they too were deserving of a grant from the city for the betterment of Kenai. He added, he didn't think council should consider making donations of taxpayers' money to specific organizations unless specifically instructed by the taxpayers. No donation was approved. 1-2. City Manager Disadvantaged Business Enterprises IDBE) - Ross reported the city had suspended • issuing DBE certifications for the purpose of bidding for federally -funded projects. The suspension was due to the receipt of a letter which forwarded 120 decisions to review and a request to review the city's past certifications in light of the decisions, in order to see if the city's certifications had been appropriate. The past certifications were being reviewed. They didn't want to certify new applications if errors were made in the past. Ross added, he was informing council of the concern in case they received complaints from applicants for certification. Moore asked if there were any problems in connection with the taxiway extension bidding. Ross answered, no. He added, the review of some of the past certifications would take more time -dim others. -In order to not hold up DBE applicants, they may go to the State to get their certifications. Spruce Street/Kenai Avenue Turnaround - Ross reported, approval was received from the Kenai River Center and the Corps of Engineers to enlarge the turnaround. Cost will be about $500 to rent the equipment needed. The work would be done by city crews. Barricade at Mission Avenue - Ross reported the Fire and Police Departments had investigated the concerns brought to council by Clarence Ladd in regard to accessibility to residents along Mission Avenue and parking of visitors in front of the barricades, etc. If the barricades are moved down, visitors would probably drive down to see why the barricades were there.. Therefore, they would block off the street in that location and monitor the parking. 0 • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 2, 1997 PAGE 18 Walker Lane/Gully - Ross stated, he would not proceed with a plan for a zoning change, etc. in that area unless directed by council. RV Park Signage - Ross reminded council of his previous request for them to consider placing State signage in the State right-of-way noting RV park destinations in Kenai. The signs would be blue and 24x30". He added, the total cost would be $250 to buy and place the signs. Bookey stated he did not object to placing the signs during the summer months, but felt they should be removed at the end of the summer. When asked if the signs could be taken down in the fall and replaced in the spring, Kornelis stated thought it would be possible. Ross noted permission is required from the State each time you place something on the right-of-way. There were no objections to placing the signs, and some of the council felt the signs should be taken down in the fall and replaced in the spring. Kenai River Special Management Area Board JKRSMA) - Ross reported he accompanied City Engineer La Shot to the last KRSMA board meeting at which time there was a teleconference with Commissioner Shively. Ross stated he expressed council's opposition to the inclusion of the lower four miles into the plan and told him there was no justification for doing it. Ross reported the plan was approved prior to the meeting and sent to the Commissioner. Also, Robin Nyce was trying to identify areas of conflict within the plan and would be talking with the fishers. Ross suggested, after discussing it with La Shot, the city should be represented by a council member on the Board. Because of the issues the Board addresses, Ross suggested Councilman Moore represent the city on the Board. He added, if Moore was willing to represent the city, La Shot would offer his technical skills. Ross stated he believed the Board appointment was approved by the Governor. Measles stated he believed who represented the city was at the council's discretion. Moore stated he had a vested interest in the River and concurred with council in regard to the lower miles. He stated he would represent the city on the KRSMA Board if council desired. Ross added, the Board was relying on information from various agencies. That was why he believed the city's representative should be an elected official. Bookey agreed. There were no objections from council to the appointment of Councilman Moore to the KRSMA Board. I-3. Attorney No report. I-4. City Clerk 0 No report. • 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. JULY 2, 1997 PAGE 19 I-5. Finance Director No report. I.G. Public Works Director Public Works Director Kornelis reported: a. He wrote a letter to DOT drawing their attention to the signs and wood pallets along the right-of-way which was brought to his attention during the last council meeting. He requested they have the area cleared. b. Pat Beckley, DOT area planner retired and Murph O'Brien had again taken the position. C. He and Bob Frates, after looking at the stairs from Forest Drive to the beach, discussed how to better handle the approaches to the stairs. He received a quote for a platform to be placed at the top of the stairs and that information would be brought to council at the next meeting. I-7. Airport Manager Assistant Airport Manager Holland reported the monthly report was included in the packet. He noted there was no enplanement information from Yute Air included. Also, the new Southcentral Air aircraft was expected to be on-line in the near future. Swarner asked when the gift shop lease would end. Holland answered, approximately two years. Swarner added, she had been to the gift shop and it was not open. She requested the lease be reviewed to see whether the lessee was performing as to the lease agreement. Ross stated he had discussed the matter with Airport Manager Ernst and he would be monitoring their hours of operation, etc. They are investigating whether the lessee is complying to the lease agreement. Swarner complimented the airport restaurant and the food served. EM : J-1. Citizens None. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE3 DULY 29 1997 PAGE 20 • r • J-2. Council Bookey - No comments. Swarner - Swarner noted the following concerns: a car with a broken out window behind the old Tesoro station; a boat and trailer on Fourth and Spruce sitting on city property; junk around trailers by the Middle School; collection of items, both in front and behind the auto shop by Louie's restaurant. Swarner also complimented Robin Feltman and Sheryl Paulsen for taking their own time to hang new wallpaper in the city hall break room and added, Paulsen and Feltman should be commended for their taking the time to do it. Moore - Reported he may not be in attendance at the July 16 meeting due to probable fish openings. Moore also asked the procedure for removing vehicles in the no - parking area at the end of Spruce and Kenai Avenue. He added, people seem to be ignoring the no -parking signs. Police Chief Morris stated the seasonal officer would be patrolling the area at least four days a week and maybe more during the dipnet season. There was the possibility additional people would patrol the area as well in order to circumvent problems during the fishing season. Moore complimented the maintenance of the Little League fields. Moore also reported he had received several calls in regard to the possibility of the Walker/Lawton green strip being rezoned. The callers were in favor of the rezone. Measles - No comments. Bannock - No comments. Smalley - Absent. TBM K: The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:04 p.m. Minutes transcribed and repared by: 1�� Z. Carol L. Freas, City Clerk AFMOVW 0Y DAIS