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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-01 Council Minutes' AGENDA RENAI CITY COUNCIL - REQtTi.AR 11REN OCTOBER 19 1997 7:00 P.M. RMAI CITY COU1tCIL tS 8ER8 hup://WWW.Keaai.not/city 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. R. BCHED ED PUBLIC CORUIENT (10 Minutes) 1. Tom Orland - Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association/Multi-Use • Recreational Facility. •1 1. Resolution No. 97-69 - Awarding the Remainder of the Contract to Symtron Systems, Inc. for ARFF Simulators in the Amount of $2,373,000, Subject to FAA Funding. 2. Resolution No. 97-70 - Transferring $5,000 in the -Capital Project Fund Titled "Kenai ARFF Project" for Administrative Costs. 3. Resolution No. 97-71- Approving a Contract for Professional Services to Kent.& Sullivan, Inc. for the Project Entitled, "Kenai Maintenance Shop Work Plan" for the Not -TO -Exceed Amount of $9,700. 4. Resolution No. 97-72 - Removing the Position of City Manager From Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System. I I • ;: i , , 1 • • I _fit �_M_ �_ _ � _i44 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission -1- • r 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parka & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic_ District Board C. Challenger Board d. Kenai Visitors 8a Convention Bureau Board e. Alaska Municipal League Report E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 3, 1997. 2. *Notes of September 10, 1997 Work Session. tl. OLD BUSINFB H. NEW BUSINESS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Approval - Lease Application/Salamatof Native Association, Inc. - Lot 4, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. Approval - ESI Proposed Lease - -- . Discussioa - United Fishermen of Alaska Annual Meeting/Use of Senior Center. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled. 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 0 -2- 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. Old 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council K. ADJO-URN MZn • KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETIIITQ OCTOBER 1, 1997 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMB, PRE�9IDINC Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Measles, Bannock, Smalley, Williams, Bookey, .Swarner, and Moore. A.S. Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: 2-1, Tom Osland - Letter in support of proposed Kenai Ice Facility. REPLACE: H-1 with H-1/REVISED ADD TO: H-6 - United Fishermen of Al"ka 9/30/97 letter requesting $400 sponsorship donation for their annual fall meeting seafood reception. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the Agenda as amended and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. A-6. Mayor Williams noted he had no changes to the consent agenda. 0 • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE$ OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 2 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented -and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM • B-1. Toes Osland - Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association/Multi-Use Recreational Facility. Mr. Osland noted his address as P.O. Box 3183 Soldotna and that he was currently president of the Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association (KPHA) and was speaking on their behalf. Osland referred to his letter which was distributed and added to the packet at the beginning of the meeting. He reported, KPHA had met with Nate Kiel who had given a presentation on the proposed ice facility. KPHA endorsed the plan as they felt it very worthwhile and believe the people involved in the planning are very good. Osland added, there is need for another ice facility in the area. Ice time is scarce and since the Junior B team, "Hellilighters" moved to Kenai, family open ice time was rescheduled. Osland also noted, KPHA is the largest user group at the Soldotna rink and would probably be at the proposed facility as well. He noted that when hockey tournaments are held in Soldotna, they include 15-20 teams. They have had to turn teams away because of the lack of ice time. City Manager Ross reported a survey had been completed on the BOR lands and the plat is yet to be completed. He attended a meeting last week with Bruce Phelps (DNR), Rick Baldwin (user group), and Borough Mayor Navarre. DNR will be the endorsers of the land use plan when it is sent on to the federal agency in Portland. Navarre feels comfortable the Borough will be able to get the Mental Health property by the high school and it is hoped the KCHS parking lot area will be able to be used instead of building another parking area in order to keep more capital funds available for the building construction. Smalley asked if the city would then be dealing with the school district if the KCHS parking lot is used, instead of the Borough. Ross answered, Navarre stated the Borough can pick up the Mental Health Land and in all probability will be looking at a land transfer to the City of Kenai. In that case, the land would carry the BOR restrictions. He added, the ice facility would be owned by the City of Kenai with an agreement with the school district for use of the school parking lot. The use of the parking lot has not yet been discussed, however it is the direction they are heading. • xErrnI crrsr covrrciL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 3 Councilman Moore thanked Osland for attending the meeting and added, he felt it was very important KPHA endorsed the need for another ice facility because they are a large user group. Moore asked Parks &: Recreation . Director Frates for comments. Frates stated he thought there were players and users available and there seemed to be a community need. He added, he was looking forward to being involved with the project and working with KPHA. C-1. Resolution No. 97-69 - Awarding the Remainder of the Contract to Symtron Systems, Inc. for ARFF Simulators in the Amount of $2,373,000, Subject to FAA Funding. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-69 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Councilman Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-90- Resolution No.-97-70 - Transferring $5,000 in the Capital Project Find Titled "Kenai ;I;i Project" for. Administrative. Costs. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-70 and requested UNANIMOU8 CONSENT. Councilman Smalley 8EC01�DED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-3. Resolution No. .97-71- Approving a Contract for Professional Services to Kent & Sullivan, Inc. for the Project Entitled, "Kenai Maintenance Shop Work Plan" for the Not -To -Exceed 'Amount of $9,700. • I{ENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 4 • MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-71 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Moore noted the letter from Kent/ Sullivan (environmental consultants) proposed to do the work for $10,000 and that the amount had been lessened to $9,700 and asked why it had been changed. Ross answered, the price had been negotiated down after City Engineer La Shot talked with the consultants and reviewed their hourly schedule. Moore stated, he appreciated that effort. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-4. Resolution No. 97-72 - Removing the Position of City Manager From Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-72 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. r • • �� I , ,1 �_�__._ il• k_ D-1. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported no meeting had been held since the last council meeting. She noted, during the last Council on Aging meeting, a deposit for smokers at Vintage Pointe was discussed and asked if Senior Center Director Porter and Attorney Graves had made any progress in that direction. Graves answered, they were working on the item and would have information for council for the next meeting. • • KENA[ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OC1'OBER 1, 1997 PAGE 5 D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Measles reported the Commission would be meeting on- Thursday, October 9. Mayor Williams noted United Airlines had moved their air cargo operation to the Anchorage airport and suggested city administration should approach United, as well as other air cargo/freight operators in regard to moving their operations to Kenai. He noted, there may be some concern from citizens in regard to noise. Swarner noted, comments she had received were that the training flights were noisier and less concern was expressed when planes were bringing revenue into the city. Measles stated he believed there was interest in cargo operators moving off of the Anchorage airport. He noted, he had attended several meetings lately with air cargo carriers (UPS and Federal Express) who were very interested in moving elsewhere due to space availability and fuel consumption increases. Williams suggested Ross find out who to contact and set up a meeting with the carrier representatives, Williams, Measles, Ernst and Ross. Ross requested Ernst look into the matter when he was in Anchorage meeting with FAA on Friday. D-3. Harbor Commission Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, October 6. D-4. Library Commission Councilman Moore reported the next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, October 7. He reminded council the Friends of -Library raffle tickets were available for -purchase: D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission Councilman Bannock reported the next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, October 2. D-d. Planning fb Zoning Commission Councilman Smalley reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. He also reported, a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast on Robin Drive was approved after some discussion. Also, a landscape site plan for Lot 10, Block 2, CIIAP had been approved (which would be discussed by council at H-3). Smalley noted, there was some concern of whether using this property for a Head Start Program playground would be the highest and best use of the property. Also, there was some concern with the Head Start Program being presented in a building that had been used as a garage for many years. • 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 6 Ross noted, an appraisal would be ordered after council approved the lease application. Swarner noted, she disagreed with the concerns the property would not receive highest and best use when used as a playground since the property had riot been used for many years. Ross added, FAA had some concerns in regard to highest and best use also and that was why the lease is only for five years. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. BeautiScation Committee Swarner reported no meeting had been held since the last council meeting. She noted, the Committee had requested to cancel their meetings in November and December and council had no objections. Swarner asked Parks & Recreation Director Frates if he had talked with Helen Brown in regard to the banners (which were heavily damaged during the last wind storm) and whether she had proposed any design changes, etc. Frates answered he felt there were several options: 1) to use heavier fabric and test the strength of the fabric prior to making more; (2) continue the project but place the hand -made banners along Airport Way and other places where the wind is not as strong; or, 3) discontinue the whole banner program. He added, the subject will be discussed during the next Beautification Committee meeting. D-7b. Historic District Board Councilman Moore referred to a memorandum included in the packet which requested the next Board meeting be moved from October 20 to October 13 due to scheduling of the State Historic Board meeting. Council had no objections. D-7c. Challenger Board Councilman Bannock reported the meeting scheduled for October 2 had been moved to Wednesday, October 8 at 4:00 p.m. at the Challenger office. D-7d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for October 13. D-7e. Alaska Municipal League Report Councilman Smalley reported there had been a teleconference during the day, but he was unable to participate. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOHER 1, 1997 PAGE 7 l', MIIWTEB E-1. Regular Meeting of September 3, 1997. Approved by consent agenda. E-2. Notes of September 10, 1997 Work Session. Approved by consent agenda. I E CORRESPONDENCE - None. ITZK 4L. OLD EMMU SS - None. ITE NEW BMMMS • H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be RatWed Finance Director Semmens explained the differences in the H-1 revised were the Ashley Reed payment was now listed as "Approval List" and the Investment Vendor description now read, "US Govt. Agency Security." MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of H-1 Revised, with comments added. and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $20500 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. Councilwoman Swarner questioned the $5,000 cost for a new heater at the airport. Airport Manager Ernst explained, the present heater was broken and a new one was required. 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 8 D-3. Approval - Lease Application/ 8alamatof Native Association, Inc. - Lot 41 Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. #�4 f � ' Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the lease application to Salamatof Native Association, Inc. for Lot 4, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. Councilwomen Swarner SECONDED the motion. Smalley reported, the Planning & Zoning Commission attached beginning and completion dates for the project to coincide with the two-year requirement that the building needed to be built and ready for use. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. H-4. Approval - ESI Proposed Lease MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of the ESI lease and Councilman Smalley 8ECONDED the motion. Ross explained, the city was not in agreement with ESI in regard to paragraph 15 and the matter was being discussed. However, he felt the matter would be resolved and wanted to bring the draft forward to council so that it wouldn't- get caught up in the two -week meeting cycles. Ross explained, the lease was for 30 years; the city would provide utilities to the site boundary; the city would provide hydrants and hydrant maintenance; ESI will provide free training for city personnel; and, the city will provide non -potable water. He added, the cost to extend the utilities to the site boundary was estimated at less than $55,000. Williams asked if those costs would come from airport funds. Ross explained, the change order to expedite the work would come from the ARFF project fund. However, after discussing the allocation of funding with FAA, there was a possibility it may come from the General Fund. Williams noted, the original lines were placed with airport funds. Ross pointed out, that was when the land was still airport land. Moore asked if the lessee would have the opportunity to purchase the property after a certain amount of time. Ross answered, it had not been discussed as an option. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 9 Moore stated, he would be concerned the city's free training would be discontinued if ESI chose to purchase the property. Ross stated, he though if ESI chose to purchase the property, other elements, like non -potable water, hydrants and hydrant maintenance, could be negotiated. Moore asked the matter be addressed in the agreement. Ross stated, he would look into it, but was not sure how it could be incorporated into the agreement. Attorney Graves stated it would not be difficult to include language that those items would be a condition of the purchase. Bookey asked if ESI chose to purchase, would the property be sold at fair market value. Answer was yes. Bookey stated he would have no problem with their purchase of the property if it would be at fair market value. Measles stated he saw no reason for them to purchase the property when they were leasing it for $ 1 a year for thirty years. Graves stated, there had been some discussion as p what would happen to the building if the lease terminated prematurely or the lease ended at the end of the term. They discussed removing the building or auctioning it off with the profits going to ESI. is He added, he did not know how feasible it would be for ESI to purchase the property. Ross noted, after the site is developed, it is then platted. Based on ESI s plans, there is a possibility of future development on the site. He didn't know if purchase has even been discussed by ESI as they had not mentioned it. Moore stated, if there was no motive for the purchase, he understood, but would hate for the concern to come back to them in the future. Graves stated, language that ESI would continue to provide fire training to the city to 2006 and the city provide non -potable water could be added. Discussion followed as to whether ESI would have the opportunity to purchase the property without going to public bid or whether the city would be obligated to sell the property to them. Measles stated, in most cases, the city wants to sell the property. He requested administration to review the code in regard to the matter. Councilman Bannock referred to Page 2 of the agreement where it discussed taxes. He noted, during their work session discussion, there was a possibility of redur.ing taxes and asked if that had changed. Ross explained, the state statutes and borough ordinances were forwarded to ESI and he told them it was doubtful they would apply and the city didn't have an ordinance in that regard. It was felt getting the project started was more important and the issue of the hydrants and their maintenance was worked out. ESI then dropped the tax issue. 0 . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 10 H.S. Discussion - United Fishermen of Alaska Annual Meeting/ Use of Senior Center. Councilman Moore explained he had been approached by the Public Relations Chairperson of the United Fishermen of Alaska who was looking for a way in which the city could support their annual meeting to be held in Kenai. He had thought free use of the Senior Center may be allowed, but found that would be a precedent -setting action. Moore introduced Karl Kircher, Public Relations Chairperson to present his letter of request, distributed at the beginning of the meeting. Kircher explained, the UFA's annual meeting is traditionally held in Anchorage, but this year, the Association was convinced to hold it in Kenai. Meeting dates are October 17-20. There will be 20 delegates attending the meeting, as well as Fish 8a Game officials, politicians and speakers from around the state. Some meetings will be held at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture building, as well as the Senior Center and possibly the Kenai Visitors Center. Kircher also explained the seafood reception would be held at the Senior Center on Saturday, October 20. They plan to send out personal invitations to local businesses, industry, political leaders, commercial fishermen, Borough Assembly members, as well as the Kenai City Council, etc. The reception has sponsorship from. the Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Association, United Cook Inlet Drift Association, Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association and Salmon Producers Alliance who all contributed $500. The seafood will be provided by fishing organizations from around the state. He expects approximately 200 individuals to attend the reception. Kircher stated, he believed the meeting being held in Kenai, and especially the reception, will help bring Kenai's diverse industries together and foster better communication and cooperation. He noted, the City of Kenai has been very supportive of the fishing industry and asked for its support as a sponsor for the reception. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to donate $400 for the United Fishermen's Association reception and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Moore requested to recall the motion and set the donation to $500, the same as the other sponsors. Councilwoman Swarner and Councilman Smalley had no objections. There were no objections from council. 80 ORDERED. 0 • KENA1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 11 F—CHIVE SESSION - None Scheduled. ADMI USTRATION REPORTS Mayor - No report. I-3. City Manager - No report. I-3. Attorney Attorney Graves, referring to the previous ESI lease discussion, noted he had checked. the code and found Councilman Measles was correct in that a lessee has the right to negotiate the purchase of leased land. He added, if ESI wanted to purchase the property, the city could then add terms to the purchase agreement. I-4. City Clerk is a. Work Session Notes - Councilwoman Swar er referred to the September 10, 1997 Work Session Notes and requested "and others" be noted (if names are not known) as "Others Present" as is done in school board and other minutes. b. Oil Royalties Resolution - Clerk Freas reminded council they passed a resolution in support of the 90-10 oil royalties in June and at the time, council requested the resolution be forwarded to AML for consideration at their annual meeting in November. Freas asked council -if they, had any changes to that request. There were none. Freas noted she would forward the resolution to AML. C. Holiday pasty - Mayor Williams referred to the memorandum Clerk Freas had included in the packet in regard to setting the date and place of the annual holiday party. Council reviewed the dates the Senior Center was available and selected Saturday, January 17 for the party. Councilwoman Swarner noted there were some concerns in regard to the food served last year and asked that there be improvement in that direction. Freas reported the city manager had requested department heads to furnish a representative from each department to help in the planning of the party. It is hoped, through more participation in the planning, more employees will attend. O KENAi CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 12 1-5. Finance Director Finance Director Semmens noted in a previous meeting, council had asked from what source the matching United Way funds were taken. Semmens reported, last year there was $5,000 in the Legislative budget for miscellaneous use and it was taken from there. In the 1997/98 budget, there were no miscellaneous funds in the Legislative budget. He added, a transfer may be needed in the future to supplement the Legislative budget to cover the donation. 14. Public Works Director a. City Auction - Public Works Director Kornelis reported the city's auction was scheduled for Saturday, October 4, beginning at 10:30 a.m. He added, inspection of auction items would take place on Friday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Blakely's Auction Company will handle the auction. b. STIP Meeting - Kornelis reported the meeting date had changed to i Thursday, October 9, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. in the Kenai City Council Chambers. C. Mission Street Improvements - Kornelis reported DOT awarded the bid to Peninsula Construction. They plan to do the underground work this fall (including water/ sewer, excavation and backfill). d. OSHA Inspection - Kornelis reported a surprise OSHA inspection took place at the shop, lobe area, warm storage buildings 1 and -2, and the crew building. The inspectors were favorably impressed and found only three minor violations. There were no fines, which was explained to be very unusual. All the violation items were corrected. e. Light Pole/Ka111h sky Reach Intersection - Kornelis reported he received a written response to his letter about the pole that was down at Bridge Access Road. He added, DOT said it was the third time the pole had been knocked down and felt it would be irresponsible of them to place it in the same spot and would be placing it in a different spot. The letter also stated they were waiting for funds to place the pole. Councilman Smalley noted the pole had been reset and it appeared to be in the same place. 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 13 f. Light Pole/Bogen Road - Swarner asked Kornelis call DOT in regard to the light pole at Rogers Road and Spur Highway - the wires are hanging down and it appears to be stored upright. g. Forest Drive Upgrade - Measles requested Kornelis to check on the start date for the upgrade work on Forest Drive (Councilman Measles noted in a discussion he had with a Borough Assembly member, the construction work on Forest Drive had been moved and is now to begin in 2001). h. Pavement Patch Work - Measles asked Kornelis when pavement patch work would be done on Pine Avenue. Kornelis explained, the purchase order had been submitted, but the company was working on the paving at Hope but would be moving their plant to Kenai very soon. Councilman Smalley asked why the driveways were paved at the new homes on Linwood, but the street pavement cuts had not been patched. Kornelis explained, the contractor had a disagreement with the mechanical and so the cuts were not paved. Kornelis added, the city had a license and bonding for the mechanical contractor and he contacted him and told him he needed to get the street paved. He will. contact the contractor again, and remind him the paving needed to be done. Swarner noted the pavement cut on Lawton Drive in front of the new home had not yet been patched. i. Animal Control Shelter - Smalley asked when the completion date would be for the animal control shelter. Kornelis answered, he believed February was the finish date. Smalley asked council if they wanted to have a reception for the opening of the shelter. It was agreed one should be held, although no details were made at this time. I-7. Airport Manager Airport Manager Ernst reported: a. The taxiway has been scheduled to be paved and they hoped it would begin next week. b. The taxiway crack sealing had been completed. C. Painting of the runway would be started in the next few days. 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 14 d. He issued a strong letter to Heaven Scent, the company who has the airport janitorial contract. The letter offered three options, the last of which was to end the contract if their work did not improve. J• IaI8CU8SION J-1. Citizens - No comments. J-2. Council Bookey - No comments. Swarner - No comments. Moore - No comments. Measles - Noted he probably would not be in town to attend the October 15 meeting. Williams noted there was a chance he may not be in town either, and if he wasn't able to attend, Councilwoman Swarner would be taking charge of the meeting. Bannock - No comments. Smalley - Stated he appreciated the letter City Manager Ross sent to Senator � Stevens to update him on erosion concerns. Rose noted, Senator Torgerson offered to hand -deliver the letter to Senator Stevens and would discuss the matter with the Senator for the city. City Manager Ross also announced the City had received OST clearance from FAA. Williams - Reported the following: a. KRBMA Plan - He attended a luncheon at which Ross presented the council's concerns about the KRSMA plan. Williams complimented Ross on a job well done. Rose reported he was working with Mr. Phelps (DNR) on the areas of language (in the KRSMA Plan) to which the city objected and changes are being submitted in regard to wetlands, zoning, property ownership, and specifically on commercial (being treated somewhat like a grandfathered situation) and the lower four miles. He added, without modifying council's position in regard to inclusion of the lower four miles, they were working on language that would recognize some of the legitimate issues that were raised at the meeting. In working with the city's representative on the Board, they are open to having discussions for memorandums of understanding on issues of mutual concern. Ross noted, there is no need to extend the KRSMA boundary and that some of the issues raised could be addressed, possibly through city ordinance. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 15 However, those items will be a subject of negotiation with the city's representative acting through the advisory board, the Borough, and with the agencies involved. The language being submitted suggests there is no need for a KRSMA, extension and, Ross added, there is some reason to believe that would be accepted favorably. b. sister -City Visit - On October 20, visitors from the Borough's sister city of Akita will be visiting Kenai. Williams suggested they lunch at the Senior Center. The visitors are wanting to meet with local counterpart business people who have also been invited to lunch. He noted, there could be 50-60 people at the lunch, although no cost will be charged to the city. C. Economic Development District - The executive board, working in conjunction with the full board of directors, hired a chief executive officer. Williams noted, there is a lot of political diMculty in the ranks of EDD and it appeared there was some movement by the Borough to change its method of EDD's funding. The EDD Board would like to use a performance -based budget, but some of the assembly members are more interested in cutting the funding altogether. Williams added, he had been attending EDD board meetings on behalf of the city, however a question was asked whether he was the voting representative for the city. In order to vote, he appointed himself as the city's representative. Council thanked him for attending the meetings. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:29 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: 4t'� X. _� Carol L. Freas, City Clerk 0 AF ROVO 9Y C011NC&