HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-12-03 Council Minutes•
U
•
AC#ENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - MEETINQ
DECEMBER 3, 1997
7:00 FX*
IMAI CITY COUNCIL CIIAMBllRB
http:/ /ww.Ronal,not/oity
A.
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.
9*
1. Kathy SulUvan - Peninsula Winter Clauses
C.
1. Osdlaaaae No. 1764-97 - Appropriating $1,000 Received From the Wal-
Mart Foundation.
D. W—NIWSSU 11/COMMI M= REPORTS
i. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parke & Recreation Commission
6. Planning & Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. BeautiScation Committee
b. Historic District Board
C. Challenger Board
d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
e. Alaska Municipal League Report
-1-
•
C7
0
Be
F.
Q.
R.
1. *Regular Meeting of November 19, 1997.
2. *Notes of Council Work Session of November 19, 1997.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion - Cunningham Park Property/Garcia Building Encroachment
NEW BUSINI+. _s
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. *Ordinance No. 1765-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $9,000 in the Boating Facility Enterprise Fund to
Purchase Additional Fuel.
1. Discussion - Dairy Queen
2. Discussion - American Heritage River Initiative
CUTIVE BEB"0 - None Scheduled.
I. AMMST1tATIOII
REFORTB
1.
Mayor
2.
City Manager
3.
Attorney
4.
City Clerk.
S.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
J. DISCUSSION •
K.
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
-2-
11
KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETINt
DECEIRSRR 3, 1997
7:00 P.M.
UMAX CITY COZJI[CxL. C BERs3
ht�s��.-aetroita�,
VICE MAYOR H. RAYMOND HEABLEB, PRE13iDI
Vice Mayor Measles called the :meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
Vice Mayor Measles led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2.
Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Bookey, Swarner, Moore, Measles,
Bannock and Smalley.
Absent was: Williams
A-5.
•
how= PPROVAL
Vice Mayor Measles requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD TO:
H-2, purchase order to Cummins Northwest, Inc..- $3,500.
REMOVE
FROM:
H-2, purchase order to Government Computer Sales (Library
computer purchase)
.ADD AS:
H-6, Dlsottesioa -Request for letters of support from Frontier
C immunity Services.
ADD AS:
Item No. 6 - L. Semmens memorandum regarding
KPB Ordinance No. 97-73, aYnending personal property tax.
REMOVE:
Q-1, Disonss�o� -Cunningham Park Property/Garcia Building
Encroachment.
City Manager Ross explaln a , Garcia reported to Tim he had received a letter from the
heirs today which indicated they would have additional information forwarded which
would confirm their heir authority. Because the letter had not been received until
today, Garcia requested he be removed from this agenda and included on the
December 17 council meeting agenda. This will give time for the documents to be
forwarded and reviewed prior to coming before council.
0
• KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 3, 1997
PAGE 2
•
0
There were no further changes to the agenda. VICE MAYOR MEASLES ORDERED
THE AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED.
A-6.
Vice Mayor Measles reported he had no changes to the consent agenda. There were.
no further changes to the consent agenda. VICE MAYOR MEASLES ORDERED THE;
CONSENT At#ENDA APPROVED AS RUBMITTED.
LTEM 8: @QN9D_9LED P'[IBLIC COkIMENT
8-1. Kathy Sullivan - Peninsula Winter Games
Sullivan introduced herself as the Executive Director of the Peninsula Winter Gaines.
Sullivan explained, the purpose of the Games was to bring families and communities
together as well as being an economic benefit to the Kenai Peninsula. She indicated
more Games were to be held in Kenai, i.e. racquet ball, pool, as well as outside games
to complement the Village Health Fair which will be held at the Kenai Central High
School. Sullivan also reported, the start of the Tustemena Sled Dog Race (the last
qualifying race for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race) would take place at the Kenai Dock..
Sullivan referred to the information included in the packet and noted there were
various levels of sponsorship and advertising. She requested council's financial
support of the Games.
Councilwoman Swarner noted she had contacted the Kenai Visitors & Cultural -Center
because they promote activities in the city and keep a master calendar of activities.
She found that no one from the Peninsula Games organization had contacted the
KVCC. Sullivan explained, there were a number of people contacting various groups
and she was unaware whether the KVCC had been contacted. Sullivan assured
council she would contact the KVCC. Swarner noted her concern that there was an
agency in place to promote activite sin the Kenai area that was not being utilized.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to donate $300 presently in the budget to the Peninsula
Winter Games. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion.
Councilman Moore asked, referring to the sponsorship information, if the city would
increase the donation to $1.000, would Kenai citizens have free entry to the events.
• KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 3, 1997
PAGE 3
Sullivan answered, children will not be charged entry fees and there were some events
adults will have to pay a fee. However, all entry charges will go back into the Games
fund for future use.
VOTE:
Councilman Bannock requested There were no objections.
80 ORDERED.
C-1.. Osdlasuae NO. 1764.97 - Appropriating $1,000 Received From the Wal-
Mart Foundation.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1764-97 and
Councilwoman Swarner the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes
Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes
Willims: Absent
EM D: CO 28IOlI/0011MITTEE RFWORTS
D-1. Counag on Aging - No report.
D•2. Airport Commission - Vice Mayor Measles reported the next meeting
was scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 1997.
D-3. Harbor lon - Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting
was scheduled for December S. He noted he would not be in town and
requested another council member to attend in his place.
• KENAt CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE3
DECEMBER 3, 1997
PAGE 4
included information for strategic planning for promoting the library.
The net income from the Friends of the Library raffle was reported to be
$14,000. Moore reminded everyone the annual Christmas open house
at the library was scheduled for December 1S from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m.
D-8. Pwks & Recreation Commission - Councilman Bannock reported the
next meeting would be held December 4 at 7:00 p.m.
D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission - Councilman Smalley reported the
Commission last met on November 26 at which time the updated Land
Use Table was approved. He noted, there had been a couple
modifications, i.e. ingress and egress along the Spur Highway was
relaxed in a couple areas due to established businesses in the area
which were not fronting the highway.
Smalley also noted it was clarified on the Table, the RR zone,
Commercial should have read C19 but when the table was printed the
i "19" did not print.
Smalley also reported the Townhouse ordinance was also approved by
the Commission. The Commission's next meeting is scheduled for
December 10.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-7a. BeautiScation Committee - No report.
D-7b. Mtorle District Board - Councilman Moore reported the Board was
given permission to cancel their next meeting and hold a work session in
its place.
D-70. Challenger Board - Councilman Bannock reported the Board would
meet December 4 at 4:00 p.m. He explained each board member's term
is for three years, however the seats are to be reappointed each year.
Bannock asked council to reappoint the city representatives,on the
Board as required by the by-laws.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to reappoint Councilman Duane Bannock and Mayor .
John Williams to the City's board of director positions on the Challenger Board.
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 3, 1997
PAGE 5
Bill Popp, Challenger Project Coordinator - Popp thanked council for the donation of
the $1,000 Wal-Mart Foundation award. Popp reported, they had received their
501(3)(c) non-profit designation. He also noted, the by-laws also require the
alternates of the board members be reappointed each year.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED that Councilman Smalley and City Manager Rick Ross
be named as alternates to the Challenger Board of Directors. Councilman Bookey
SECONDED the motion. Councilman Bannock requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Ross suggested council may want to consider someone else as an alternate for the
Mayor as he (Ross) would be negotiating a management agreement with the
Challenger Board over the next several months. He added, his being an alternate and
negotiating the agreement could be difficult for the city. No changes were suggested.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Smalley reported he attended a Challenger Committee meeting on Monday at which
time they discussed time lines in regard to the progress of the Center and the
development of an RFP. It is planned to have the RFP developed and forwarded to.the
Challenger Board by January 21 and then to council for consideration. He added,
groundbreaking may not take place in June.
Popp explained, at their last meeting, they learned from Rob Robson, KPB Capital
Projects Coordinator, that if the project was started in the next construction season,
there could be a 60% increase in the cost. The increase would come from huge
amounts of overtime for architectural services in design of the facility in order to go to
an RFP and break ground in a six-month period. A new construction schedule would
be summer of 1999 with completion late in October of 1999. Council will be apprized
of the schedule upon its approval by the Challenger Board. Popp added, city
administration concurred with this time line because the shortened amount of time
would also increase construction costs upwards of $600,000 (not including cost
overruns with architectural services). Instead, a wintertime bid will be prepared for
the following construction season which will save the project money.
Popp noted, the $2.5 million grant will be transferred to the City of Kenai and then
funds would be expended for architectural services, etc.
D.7d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bnrean Board - Councilman Bookey
is reported the next meeting would be held on December 10.
USNA1 CLTY C40046
STU40 MINUTES
OU
DE6EIVi8ER 3+ 1997
phora 6
�� �nnialp�
League R+epost ' N°reps.
p.�e.
• a� 9 1997.
meetts of Number 1 .
g.i. Rogow
consent Benda. * n►ber 19+ 1997.
Approved by uaeR a►Orac Sew%a of H�
�Z. Notes of Co
enda�
ApP
roved by consent �
C _None.
' i
O V cia Building Ent°accent
• _ k propertY/ a r
oa . Cunnin8��` Par 17 q 1997.
0..1. Dlscnssi of,De�nber
meeting
R�noved and
rescheduled for c°un• �
;M .. d sins be
g111s to be � �
g-1•
ON; 'sand Coundla►oman 3warn
er
lg� MOVEO e b objections. 80 D.
to Vey ORS
• an SsnaveY ere were no 0 3
Coon the motion. There iij);614DIMrdess �eedir►9 $2.800
pwroltase O
8-�• $2,500 �
Off : urchase orders exceedingpDED the
�pTY �O�D to approve the p max: Boo eY
nan gnn'a11ey and removal included%v''
Coun,asnended �e addition 80 O1�D
xno�on•
There were n° ob�ections.
•
• KENA[ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE3
DECEMBER 3, 1997
PAGE 7
•
C,
H-3. Ordin4aaa No. 1765-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $9,000 in the Boating Facility Enterprise Fund to
Purchase Additional Fuel.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-4. Discussion - Dairy Queen
Ross referred to the proposal and pertinent portion of the property appraisal included
in the packet. He explained, the proposal is to advertise the property for sale with
terms and interest rates allowed by Code. However, council may require a larger
down payment and increase the term of payment. Ross continued, what was included
in the packet memorandum is what administration was recommending.
Ross added, the appraisal placed very little value on the structure (net over the next
five years was at $38,000). The property, with improvements, was valued at
$245,000. Ross noted, unless council had other terms in mind or other conditions of
sale, the presented proposal was how ad ninistration intended to proceed.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for the city to proceed as per the memorandum (H-4).
Councilwoman Swarner the motion. There were no objections. 80
ORDERED.
Discussion - American Heritage River Initiative
Councilman Moore reported he had been contacted by Susan Fessler of State Parks
who was conducting a phone poll among the KRSMA board members. She asked the
board members their opinion in regard to continuing forward with the nomination of
the Kenai River for the American Heritage River Initiative. Moore continued, it was
the consensus of the Board to back -off with the nomination at this time, in light of the
action taken by the Kenai Borough Assembly. He concurred. He added, he told
Fessler he was looking forward to hearing their proposal at this evening's meeting in
order for the council to become more informed on the issues, etc. He was told Ben
Ellis, who was to make the presentation, was ill and wouldn't be available to make the
presentation.
B.G. Discussion - Frontier Community Services/Request for Letters of
Support.
Leigh Hagstarom-Banger - Administers the Senior Services Coordination portion of the
Frontier Community Services. Sanger explained, funds are available through the
•
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 3, 1997
PAGE 8
Mental Health Trust Grant for equipment and other items. She will be applying'for
grant funds to begin a Gatekeeper program, a program to train members of the
community (bank tellers, grocery store clerks, etc.) who are in contact with older
people and others of need. The community members are trained to recognize warning
signs of people who are vulnerable, given a list of area services for those in need, and
a list of programs and facilities to which those needing care can be referred.
Swarner asked Senior Director Porter if this program would complement or
differentiate from the city's program. Porter answered, the Gatekeeper program would
not be in conflict with Senior Center programs. She referred to the second paragraph
of the letter requesting support for "other consumers in need of transportation," and
asked Sanger if they would include elderly. Sanger explained, it would not. The van
would be used for transporting clients of their Residential Program (River Hills
housing). However, it came to their attention there is a separate grant for that type of
transportation and now are no longer asking for support for the van. They revised
their request and are now asking for a computer instead.
Swarner asked Sanger to clarify for what they were asking support. Sanger answered,
she was asking for support of the Gatekeeper Program itself. She explained, there are
three different departments within Frontier Community Services who could use grant
funds for equipment (computers), remodeling, etc. They combined the requests for
support into one letter, giving potential supporters a choice of what programs they
would want to support.
Swarner asked if their Gatekeeper Program was a part of their senior services. Sanger
answered, yes, if they received the grant. Porter asked if what they were proposing to
do was to develop a program that would be taken statewide or only locally. Sanger
answered, she hoped to have the program go statewide. They have an 11800" number
(Healthy Alaskan hotline) to incorporate into it as well as wanting to include public
service announcements, a video, etc. She added, the idea of the Gatekeeper Program
is to train people to train others. She noted, she would want to start the program on
the Kenai Peninsula and then contact other agencies within the state and pass the
program on.
Swarner asked Porter if the Senior Center receives any funding from the Mental
Health Trust Fund. Porter answered, the city senior programs do not receive funding
from the Mental Health Trust Fund because they do not have a specific program for
those people with Alzheimer's and what funds Frontier was requesting would not be
in competition with the city's senior programs. Porter added, from reviewing their
letter, she understood they were developing a statewide training program. However,
1.'
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 3, 1997
PAGE 9
Sanger had stated it would be concentrating the program locally. Sanger explained,
the grant asked for a three-year program and she wants the program to begin locally
and progress to statewide, improving the program as it goes along.
Swarner asked how much they were requesting in the grant. Sanger answered, she
was waiting on some cost information in regard to the video, etc., but estimated
between $5,000-10,000. Sanger added, the information she has on the Gatekeeper
Program is to take it, shape it, and pass it around. She received her information from
Washington and wants to suit the program for rural Alaska, initially beginning on the
Kenai Peninsula.
Measles asked if the senior services portion of their business was relatively new.
Sanger answered, yes. Measles asked if Sanger saw their program, now or in the
future, overlapping or duplicating efforts of the five senior centers in the area. Sanger
answered, no. She added, it would bring people in contact with the centers. If
someone questions the location of a senior center, programs available, etc., the 0800"
number on the video will connect them with a statewide referral source.
Swarner asked Porter if that information was already available and Porter answered,
yes. She added, the State Office on Aging offers an "800" number, as well as the
Older Persons Action Group in Anchorage. Porter noted, any senior agency would be
able to make a referral.
Swarner stated, she was concerned that some of what Frontier wanted to do would
duplicate information already available. Sanger noted, they were asking for a support
letter for this particular program.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED to send a letter of support for the Gatekeeper Program for
Frontier Community Services and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There was no additional discussion.
VOTE:
There were no objections to the motion. SO ORDERED.
- None Scheduled.
0
• KLNAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 3, 1997
PAGE 10
I-!. Mayor - No report.
I-2, City Manager
f. Timber Rawest - Ross reminded council he had asked them to consider
harvesting timber on Section 36, sending out a survey letter to loggers to
find out if there is interest in the logging, and then development of an
RFP for the harvesting. Also, if council was agreeable to put out a
survey and RFP, would it be acceptable to them to have the slash ground
and spread. He noted, it was his experience, grinding of the slash would
make the project more economical than having the slash trucked out.
Ross explained, unless there was objection from council, he would
distribute a survey letter to the previous RFP holders to see if there is a
market and if it is an opportune time to do an RFP. There were no
comments or objections.
g. Animal Control Shelter Project - Ross explained, in the past, council
had wanted to see and approve all change orders on projects even
though Code states the city manager has the authority within a specific
account to transfer up to $1,000 and not hold up some change orders.
Holding change orders under $1,000 for council approval holds up
1rojects. Ross reported, he would be bringing several change orders
before council at their next meeting (adding to approximately $1,900)
unless council wanted to change their policy. Ross asked if council
wanted to continue to review all change orders or have him report on
those under the $1,000 code transfer limit.
Bookey stated, he thought it was ludicrous for council to review small
change orders. He added, until something happens to prove differently,
he thought the city manager could report on those under $1,000 as code
allows. Swarner agreed and added, she hoped the city could save money
in not having to review change orders under $1.000. Smalley and
Measles also agreed. Ross noted, he would be reviewing all change
orders.
h. Multi -Use Ice Facility - Ross reported, he had made several attempts to
contact Lisa Sutherland in Senator Stevens' office in regard to the multi-
use ice facility. He has had no returned calls. He added, their interest
in the project may not be very high.
i. Challenger Memorandum of Agreement - Ross noted a copy of the
Memorandum of Agreement was included in the packet. He added,
• KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING bIINUTE3
DECEMBER 3, 1997
PAGE 11
administration was exploring some options with the Challenger franchise
contract in light of Councilman Bannock's questions about ownership at
the last council meeting. Ross explained, when Challenger sells
equipment under a contract, they will buy it back if they close down the
program.
At this time, they are considering a three-way contract system in which
Challenger National and the non-profit agree the only way the system
can be moved would be with the consent of the City of Kenai, if it is to be
used at another site in a Challenger program. Ross noted, Challenger
can close a program down and has the absolute right to buy back the
equipment as it is their national agreement with everybody and they are
the owner. However, administration is attempting to work out language
where the city is protected in that the equipment cannot be moved to
another location in Alaska for another Challenger program.
Bookey clarified, he was talking about Challenger -National and not
Challenger -Kenai. Ross agreed and added, the Challenger National
agreement was with the local Challenger, but they were interjecting the
City of Kenai into that agreement for protection of the location for the
Challenger program in Alaska.
Attorney Chaves added, it was their idea to have Challenger -National, the
local Challenger, and the city have a three-way agreement that the city
has veto power to prevent the program being moved to another location
in Alaska. That was their understanding of council's concerns. Ross
added, he wanted council to be aware of what they were doing because
they would be working on the agreement in the next few weeks. .
j. Airport Manager Position - Ross reported, they were still in background
checks and negotiations with some potential candidates. At this time,
they were having to look out of the state to find people with the proper
experience, etc. Under the code, he is authorized to negotiate moving
expenses. He asked council if there were any objections to negotiate
moving expenses within the parameters of the code as part of a hiring
package. Also, in looking at the candidates, most of the candidates they
were seriously reviewing would be taking a pay reduction. Under the
code, the city manager has the authority to negotiate up to a "D" step
and he intends to do that unless council objects. There were no
comments or objections.
k. City Maintenance Facility - Ross referred to a copy of his letter to
0 Senator Ward which better defined council's request for funding for a
• KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMHER 3, 1997
PAGE 12
new city shop. Ross added, Ward had requested the letter fo
committee meeting in which he was involved. r a
1• South
Spruce Street !'arkia
Representative Hod 8 'Rose referred to a copy of his letter to
Valdes Oil Spill VO s and a copy of the project proposal for Exxon
added, the proposal would funding for the South Spruce Dar
king be submitted until February area. He
new application packet is distributed, ary when the
in. Central Peninsula General Hospital - Ross referred to his
memorandum included in the packet, which discussed his service
Strategic planning Committee of the Central peninsula on the
He noted, he serves on the Committee in his individual General Hospital.
as a city representative. At their last meeting, issues arose achy and not
had to address concerning the city's activities in regard which he
Ross explained" the memorandum noted the representationsto the hospital,
for council to correct him if necess and asked
recommendations from the Committee He added, there would be
There were no council comments. ttee g°mg tO the Hospital Board.
n. Holiday Par
ty Door Psiee - Ross reminded council in
vacation day has been used as a door the past an extra
asked council if they had any objections offering e holiday party, He
There were no objections,one again this year.
Moore asked, within the code, what were the provisions fo
regard to negotiated movingr length of eiaployent in
expenses. Graves answered, there is a pay -back
scheduled provided in the code and read it to council. S
used the term signing bonus instead of movie a Smalley asked had not they
answered, a recent Supreme Court decision states the eOnly m the past. Graves
back are the employee's (a plane ticket for the employee, am°unto having to be paid
fly members) transportation costs. The past concernsand does not include any
abated by the Supreme Court decision. ofa administration have been
1-3. Attorney - No report.
1-4. City ClerlC - Freas referred to her memo
to Games of Chance and Skill Applications. She dum oted packet in regard
directed a copy of their objection letter of April, 1995 be a had
council
future applications (the letter stated the Idty would no longer
red to all
disapprove applications because objections they had
several applications had been ignored nger approve or
gn ed b the submitted on
applications had been revised and no longer required aearoadded# the
approval from a
�J
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 3, 1997
PAGE 13 '
local government. She asked if council wanted to continue sending the
objection letter with copies of the application or did they want only to
see the applications as information items in the packet. Council
directed Freas no longer had to send the April 1995 letter, but to
continue including applications as information items in council packets.
I-5. Finance Director
a. Retaiaage - Semmens reminded council they had discussed retainage
on construction projects during the last meeting. He explained, the city
currently retains ten percent of a construction project's billing to further
insure the city that the project will be completed. State law requires the
city pay 10%% interest on the retainage. Semmens added, it is
administration's opinion that the city really didn't need the added
insurance because it holds the contractors' bonds. Instead, something
different can be done to insure completion, such as withholding two
percent of the project after 90% of the project is complete. That way,
small items at the end of the project, if necessary, could be done out of
that money.
Semmens added, at this time Morrison-Maierle was working with Alcan
Construction and Symtron to make sure they agree with doing that. If
they do, there will be contract amendment coming forward as a change
order to council.
b. KPB Personal Property Tax Amendment - Semmens reported he
attended a KPB Finance Committee meeting on the proposed personal
property tax amendment and noted a memorandum reporting on the
meeting had been added as Information Item No. 6 at the beginning of
the meeting. He offered to answer any questions council may have on
the matter.
Bannock noted, Semmens' memorandum stated the net loss to the city would be
$22,259 if the proposed amendment was adopted by the city. He asked, what that
number was less than. Semmens answered, it was less than the 1997 Borough's
projected personal property revenue of $155,000. If all the changes take place, the
city would get $130,000.
Semmens added, the city is under no obligation to make any changes. If the city
chooses to do nothing, the Borough would still be required to tax and assess personal
property the way the city's code is now. If that would happen, the city would then
receive an additional $25,000 due to the change in the motor vehicle tax.
•
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 3, 1997
PAGE 14
Semmens noted, there were some differences of opinion with Assemblymembers.
However, there was no outright opposition though comments were mae
would be amendments, especially concerning the motor vehicle tax, at there
to see the ordinance pass, but didn't want an increase to the motor vehicle tax.)
like
Semmens added, the final public hearing was scheduled for Decexnber.l6 99
1 �
7.
measles
asked, if the ordinance was amended as proposed, but with no increase otor vehicle taxes, what would the cost be to the city, Semuuens answered it would
be another $530,000 for the entire Borou
Kenai, it would mean the city would not get the addition a cities. for the City of
being an approximate $500000 decrease to the city, al $25,000 -- ending up to
I-6. Public Worim Diftotor - No report.
Port Maaager - No report.
J-1. Citisoas - None.
J-2. Couned
800hey -Reported he would be out-of-town on December 17 and unable t
attend the council meeting. o
8warner - Reminded council of the Love, Inc. reception on Saturd , December
6, 1997 from 2:00 to 5:00 p,,m. at the KVCC. '
Moore - No report.
Bannock - No report.
81nalley - No report.
Measles - No report.
The meeting adjourned at approximately &04 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
X.
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
'ZOVID DY -CCUNC:Z
DAIM