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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-21 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1996 7100 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CNAMBERB rMINIM A-ko Glue WC _Ij 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. Be @-CIMDDUULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Rulan Barlow - Administrator, Central Peninsula General Hospital. is 2. Laura Meanies - Proposal for Co -Sponsoring City of Kenai/Kenai Chamber of Commerce Pamphlet. 3. Patricia Ryan - Interspace Airport Advertising. 4. Walter L. Robson, P.E. - Kenai Peninsula Borough Public Works Department - Request for Initiation of Acceptance of KPB Baler Floor Wash Down Water. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1674-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $5,300 in the -General Fund and the Airport Land Sale Trust Fund for the Purchase of Property Adjacent to the Kenai Senior Center Onto Which a Storage Building Has Been Relocated. 2. Resolution No. 96-17 - Awarding a Contract for Furnishing and Delivering All Fuel to the City of Kenai, to Kenai Airport Fuel Service, inc. for the Amount of .785/Gal. for Diesel 01; $6.95/Gal. for Diesel #2, and .830/Gal. for Unleaded Gasoline. -1- 3. Resolution No. 96-18 - In support of the Alaska 9 Childrents Trust. 4. Resolution No. 96-19 - Changing Appropriations by $2,000 in the Non -Departmental Department in Order to Pay for a Civil Rights and Anti -Discrimination Seminar. 5. Resolution No. 96-20 - In Support of the Kenai Peninsula Borough North Zone All -Hazard Emergency Response Plan. 6. Resolution No. 96-21 - Recognizing the Social and Economic Importance of the Tourism Industry and Sports Fishing to the Kenai Peninsula. 7. Resolution -No. 96-22 - Changing Appropriations by $8,221.50 in the Shop Department of the General Fund. S. 1996 Liquor Licensee Continuance Protest - 11t'1'NDRANAL - BPOE Elks Lodge #2425 - Club. 9. *1996-97 Liquor License Renewal - Upper Deck - Tourism/Beverage Dispensary. D. COMMI88ION j C=,3C_TE R,ERQM 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission S. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification committee b. Historic District Board c. Challenger Steering Committee d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Be 1. *Regular Meeting of February 7, 1996. 8. M BV8ZMX88 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 9 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 ••2- 3. *Ordinance No. 1675-96 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Personnel Regulations, Sections 23.25.070, 23.30.0300 23.30.110, 23.40.060, and 23.40.150. 4. *Ordinance No. 1676-96 and Appropriations by Legal Expenses Related Assessments. - Increasing Estimated Revenues $70,000 in the General Fund for to Inlet Woods Special 5. *Ordinance No. 2677-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in a New Capital Project Fund Entitled, "Water System Improvement Project - FY96" and in a New Capital Project Fund Entitled, "Water System Improvement Telemetry Project - FY96.11 6. Discussion - Proposed Kenai Animal Shelter. BYECt1TIV8 SESSION - Inlet Woods Litigation. 16 J. lr. • 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager 1. Citizens 2. Council ( f ive minutes) -3- 10ENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1996 7s00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JMYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRIR8IDIN3 Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-11 PLEDGE 08 ALLEGIANGS Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Bookey, Swarner, Moore, Measles, Bannock, Smalley and Williams. A-50 Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TOs C-Sp Resolution No. 96-20 - A substitute resolution for consideration (memo of explanation attacbed). ADD 181 Information =tem No. 21 - KK letter to area legislators regarding Kenai Water System Improvements/ADEC Municipal Grant Scoring, MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the amended agenda and requested-M;ANINOUS CONBANT. Councilman Measles OBCONDBD the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. Mayor Williams stated he had no changes to the consent agenda and declared the consent agenda approved as presented. 9-10 Rulaa Barlow - Administrator, Central Peninsula General Hospital. (Spoke after B-4.) Mr. Barlow gave an overview of the Central Peninsula Hospital Service Area Ballot Proposition Mo. i which was being voted on in a special mail -in election of March 12, 1996. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 2 Barlow explained the present Borough ordinance only authorizes the hospital to offer hospital services and alcohol care. The ordinance was developed in the 1970's and has not been amended since. The hospital is doing much more to respond to changes that have occurred. Because of the changes taken place over the years, both the Hospital Board and the Assembly felt it would be good to update the ordinance. The intent is to provide a broader definition of services to better serve the community. In this way, the ordinance would not have to be changed each time another service is needing to be offered (amending the ordinance requires a vote of the people). Barlow stated he was not sure how the broader definition would affect Kenai. He referred to council's past discussions about the concept of the awareness of the hospital in Kenai. With the current language (of the ordinance) he was not sure anything could be done in Kenai. Barlow added, the approval of the proposition would not change the mill levy and he was not sure anything would change at the hospital with its passage either, but with the updated language, changes could be made. Barlow requested council's consideration of the proposition as being in the best interest of the community and the hospital. He did not think the hospital could be a progressive part of the community without the change in the language. e-2. Laura Measles - Proposal for Co -Sponsoring City of Kenai/Kenai Chamber of Commerce Pamphlet. Measles reported that every department head within the City of Kenai would be involved with the Job Shadow Day on March 6 and thanked the city for their support. Measles discussed with council the Kenai Chamber of Commerce's desire to update their relocation pamphlet. The last time the pamphlet was updated was approximately three years ago, at which time council approved the city's donation of funds to the Chamber for the update to be done. Since then the pamphlet has been placad in every relocation packet sent to people who requested information on the area and who were considering a move to Kenai. isSome of the photographs and information included in the pamphlet is outdated. Measles reported the Chamber had discussed the updating of the pamphlet, but their funds are limited. Mayor KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 3 Williams had told the Chamber Board that an amount of money would be placed in the council"s PY97 budget to pay for the cost of the updating of the pamphlet. The Chamber would do the planning and development of the pamphlet. The city would pay for the cost. Measles added she had requested Bob Frates, Keith Kornelis, and Sheryl Paulsen to help her with the development of the pamphlet. Measles requested council's input as to information they would like included in the pamphlet. She will bring the planned pamphlet back to council for their review prior to reproduction. D-3. Patricia Ryan - Interspace Airport Advertising. Ms. Ryan distributed an advertising proposal and artist renderings of proposed concepts for the Kenai airport and reviewed the information with council. Ryan explained her company had been in the business of airport advertising for over 21 years. It is the company's only business and it handles the advertising of 55 airports. Ryan further explained her company was interested in handling the Kenai Airport's advertising because they feel the Kenai Peninsula has a good revenue base. Her company would assist in making sure the advertisements would be in compliance with the ADA. Advertising would be allowed in a variety of sizes, and include back -lit displays, display cases, etc. They would coordinate with the airport manager and use the same finishes and textures already used with the counters and walls. Their intent would be to hire a local person to work for them in regard to the Kenai airport. That person would be available to the airport manager on a 24-hour basis and would be supported by their corporate office. The locally -hired person would be able to approve contracts, reports, layouts, etc. Ryan reviewed the medial market comparisons and research her company conducted, including a survey of probable marketers. They feel it would be a win/win relationship and would take 120 days from doing a contract to sell, design and build the program. Ryan requested council's authorization for Airport Manager Ernst and City Attorney Graves to review the contract and move forward with it. Councilman Bookey asked if her company handled other airports in Alaska. Ryan answered Kenai would be their first and added, previously they have worked only with larger airports. They are KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 211 1996 PAGE 4 new in working with Kenai's traffic range. Airport Manager Ernst explained he met Ms. Ryan during an AAAE conference a few years ago. Use of this type of business could possibly place another - $12,000 in the airport revenue. The present free-standing kiosks would be removed and that in itself would make more room. There would be some kiosks placed in the post areas of the terminal, but would take up a smaller amount of space. He requested Ryan come to Kenai and examine the airport. She took videos of the terminal and then had her staff come up with different designs. Ryan was asked how those people who now pay for advertising space work into the design. Ryan answered those businesses would be given the first right to the new opportunities. In their experience, 90% of the time, they opt to move into the new program. They always try to accommodate those who do not want to be included. They transition advertisers into the new program. They find that by the time their contracts begin, the current advertisers' contracts are ending. They will either transition those advertisers into the new program or accommodate them in of some way with their current contract. Ryan added they hire local companies to do the graphics. Councilman Smalley asked if the Airport Commission had reviewed the proposal. Ernst answered he took it to them for review at their last meeting, however there was no quorum and no vote could be taken. Councilman Bookey stated he would like the Commission to review the proposal and make a recommendation to council. Williams noted the FAA requirements involved with small businesses, etc.__ and asked if those requirements would be maintained. Ryan stated that in all of the airports they are involved with, they have exclusive contracts. The FAA rules stipulate the only case in which the city has exclusive rights is in the case of air -side activities. Land -side activities are beyond the exclusive rule. Exclusive contracts are allowed with (1) land -side with abcapital contribution, it must amortized over a certain period of time for it to become a profitable business (which this would be the case); (2) a ten-year contract would be required (which they have with all of their airports with a similar traffic level); and (3) they are a 100% disadvantaged enterprise which would help with the DBE requirements of FAA. Williams asked City Manager Manninen for his opinion. Manninen stated his only concern would be going sole -source with any one company without going to a request for proposal and at least finding out if there is some other market out there. He added, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 5 he appreciated all the work that the airport manager had gone through and Ms. Ryan on the:city's behalf, but wondered whether the city should go slow at this time. He thought would be his recommendation not to jump too soon. Manninen added, it is nice to look at going from $7,000-$8,000 to $10,000 to $30,000- $35,000, but they are looking at a ten-year locking up the airport. They are looking at an investment, freeing up some staff time. It's the first time he had seen the proposal and didn't want to jump at it that quickly and didn't think anybody was asking for a decision at this meeting. He added, he thought it could work, but would like to have the attorney to get involved with it to see how the city could do it. If it's a workable thing, it would free up time and will increase revenues. The question would be locking up advertising in the airport for a ten-year period. Also, council may want to think the other side of raising the revenue stream is that somebody has to pay the revenues. Who is the somebody that will pay? It's the local people that are advertising; whether it is fishing guides or car rental agencies. Whatever, if therb is a four -fold increase or fo three -fold increase, they will be the ones that will pay for it. • He would like to see someone willing to invest in the airport, but council might feel a lot of heat if a lot of people were saying they had been in the airport for $250 for a 21x6' sign and that's all they need, but don't want to pay $1,000-$1,500 a year for the same product or same surface area. Ernst stated he asked the City Attorney how he felt about putting the contract out as a professional service contract or a sole- - source contract. They came to the consensus that an RFP would be in order and it would be a simple one, asking for the proposers' idea of what they can do for the airport. The RFP would be advertised and then compared with what is there. Ernst added, he realized this would probably impact the current advertisers, but at the current rate, they have been getting a really good deal for $200 a year. The low price is indicative of the advertisements -- some of the kiosks, which have been paid for by the advertiser, don't have an advertisement in the space. Councilman Bannock referred to a comment of Manninen in regard to investments. Bannock brought to council's attention part of the proposal entitled Total Projected Capital Investment. Bannock asked Ryan if that was a cost her company would pay? Ryan answered yes. Williams requested Administration to proceed with the development of a small RFP commensurate with the project, put it out on the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 6 street, bring it back again, taking it before the Airport Commission and see what happens. Williams asked if council felt comfortable with that and there were no objections. B-49 halter L. Robson, p.8. - Kenai Peninsula Borough Public Works Department - Request for Initiation of Acceptance of KPB Baler Floor Wash Down Water. Rob Robson - Referred to his letter which was included in the packet. His letter requested council's consideration for the acceptance of a limited quantity of wastewater from the Kenai Peninsula Borough Central Peninsula Baling Facility floor washdown system (in Soldotna) to be treated through the City of Kenai's wastewater treatment plant. Vasey Engineering developed a report in 1994 (which the Borough funded) which evaluated the Kenai wastewater treatment plant for future loading purposes, as well as possible inclusion of floor washdown wastewater and leachate treatment through the plant. The essence of the study found there was a very small impact to the plant. O Robson reported the particulars of the study and added the Borough would like a short-term application. A cost basis could have to be decided. He has been discussing the matter with Kornelis as to the mechanics of the use and how it would work. Kornelis was asked for comments. Kornelis reported the Borough paid.for a leachate study and the biggest concern was meeting the EPA requirements of water coming into the plant. They have had indications from EPA that the city's new permit would be much more stringent. Material from the baler may not meet the requirements without a mixing zone. To decide that, another study would be needed and done by an expert. He has discussel the matter with Vasey Engineering. Kornelis suggested the Borough be approached for one-half the funding needed to do the study on the development of a mixing zone. Kornelis stated EPA would rather have a mixing zone for the existing plant than having a pre-treatment requirement for the baler water. The material is real small in ut doesn't think wastewater from the baler that �willinotbmeetP he requirements should be added to the city's wastewater which also will not meet the requirements. Dilution is not a solution and in this case, it won't work. They feel the best way would be to do a mixing zone method. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL FETING MINOTBS FEBRUARY 211 1996 PAGE 6 street, bring it back again, taking it before the Airport Commission and see what happens. Williams asked if council felt comfortable with that and there were no objections. 8-4. Walter L. Robson, P.B. - Kenai Peninsula Borough Public Works Department - Request for initiation of Acceptance of KPB Baler Floor Wash Down Water. Rob Robson - Referred to his letter which was included in the packet. His letter requested council's consideration for the acceptance of a limited q»antity of wastewater from the Kenai Peninsula Borough Central Peninsula Baling Fatality floor washdown system (in Soldotna) to be treated through the City of Kenai's wastewater treatment plant. Vasey Engineering developed a report in 1994 (which the Borough funded) which evaluated the Kenai wastewater treatment plant for future loading purposes, as well as possible inclusion of floor washdown wastewater and leachate treatment through the plant. The essence of the study found there was a very small impact to the plant. Robson reported the particulars of the study and added the Borough would like a short-term application. A cost basis could have to be decided. He has been discussing the matter with Kornelis as to the mechanics of the use and how it would work. Kornelis was asked for comments. Kornelis reported the Borough paid for a leachate study and the biggest concern was meeting the EPA requirements of water coming into the plant. They have had indications from EPA that the city's new permit would be much more stringent. Material from the baler may not meet the requirements without a mixing zone. To decide that, another study would be needed and done by an expert. He has discussed the matter with Vasey Engineering. Kornelis suggested the Borough be approached for one-half the funding needed to do the study on the development of a mixing zone. Kornelis stated EPA would rather have a mixing zone for the existing plant than having a pre-treatment requirement for the baler water. The material is real small in quantity but EPA doesn't think wastewater from the baler that will not meet the requirements should be added to the city's wastewater which also will not meet the requirements. Dilution is not a solution and in this case, it won't work. They feel the best way would be to do a mixing zone method. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 7 Measles stated his concern with a mixing zone, is that it is being fought by environmental and commercial fishing groups in Cook Inlet. He is not sure what future it has in the Cook Inlet. Bannock asked if there Kornelis answered that wastewater, by itself, (lead and copper). Th, hazardous substance th; baler. There would be would be injected into was any advantage to the city to do this. he and the STP operators feel the city's would be out of compliance with metals ey are also very concerned there could be a at would get into the STP plant from the holding tanks, testing, etc. before it the city's system. Kornelis continued that the city would have the right to refuse taking the water. The City of Valdez takes washdown water and has requirements included in their code. He has requested a copy of the code for he and the operators to review. The city and the Borough have a pretty good relationship and they try to help each other out. Measles stated he thought that in the very near future, the city would have to either have to get mixing zone authorization under its permit or spend a lot of money to upgrade the STP. Councilwoman Swarner asked if the Borough had contacted the City of Soldotna to handle the wastewater. Robson answered yes, but they are not interested in taking the water because their plant is too small. Williams stated the council wouldn't want to give its permission until the Administration is comfortable with the way it would be handled. Williams asked Kornelis if he would feel more comfortable after getting more information from EPA. Kornelis answered yes. Kornelis added, he would probably ask for a proposal from Vasey Engienering and approach the borough mayor for additional funding for the study. Williams reminded council that the city would be spending more money if they handled the wastewater. There were no objections stated. Measles asked when the city's current permit expire. Kornelis answered it expired a year ago. He applied about three years ago, but EPA has had a lot of turn -over, as well as DEC. BREAK TAKEN: egos P.N. BACK TO ORDER: egis P.N. b KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 8 Mayor Williams requested Item No. C-5, Resolution No. 96-20 be brought forward at this time for consideration. C-S. Resolution No. 96-20 - In Support of the Kenai Peninsula Borough North Zone All -Hazard Emergency Response Plan. MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 96-20 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. Williams noted Nancy Blaedorn of the Borough Emergency Management Office and Bill Morris, the Borough's planning consultant for the emergency response plan were present to speak to Resolution No. 96-20. Slaedorn - Blaedorn explained that when the Borough's emergency management ordinance was written, it divided the Borough into four zones for disaster management and response; north, south, east and central. The larger portion of Kenai is within the North Zone, "...Beluga, Tyonek, all oil and gas facilities on the west side of Cook Inlet, all offshore oil and gas platforms, Nikiski, Point Possession, Beaver Creek Oil and Gas Fields, the City of Kenai lying north of the Kenai River. The Central Zone includes the portion of the city of Kenai $$lying south of the Kenai River." Blaedorn added, the zones would not affect jurisdictional or response boundaries. Blaedorn stated the Borough requested an amendment to Section 1 of the original Resolution No. 96-20, adding a sentence to say: "Adoption of this plan by the City does not preclude the City from providing emergency services to any part of the City included in the Central Zone." She felt this amendment would remove the need for the substitute resolution also brought to council at the beginning of the meeting. Williams referred to a memorandum from Fire Chief Burnett which was attached to the substitute resolution brought to council. The memorandum discussed Burnettls concern that the city would be • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 9 split into two zones. Blaedorn explained the north zone boundary is the Kenai River and the VIP Subdivision was located in the Central Zone. Blaedorn stated that location of the VIP Subdivision in the Central Zone would not affect the cityps ability to respond to that area if the bridge was intact, etc. Williams noted in Section 1 of the substitute resolution, it discussed the idea of adopting the response plan "contingent upon amendment to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code, Chapter 2.45.020(B)(3) & (4), to include all of the City of Kenai in the North Zone.'$ Williams asked if the Borough would change their code to allow all of the city to be in the north zone. Blaedorn stated the Borough would prefer adding the sentence to Section 1 of the original resolution as she stated before. Chanin code would include returning the ordinance to the Assembly,their changing maps, rewriting the Central Zone plan, another review of the Central Zone plan by the Soldotna City Council, etc. Councilman Bannock suggested removing "of the North Zone" from Section 1 of the substitute would accomplish the same and would allow the city to be in charge of all properties within the city of Kenai. Fire Chief Burnett explained he wanted to make council aware that under the Borough's ordinance, Chapter 2.45, the North Zone specifically stated the "City of Kenai lying north of the Kenai River and under the Central Zone, "the City of Kenai south of the Kenai River" lies within the Central Zone. concerned that there would be a split within the Hcity. He e was tly believed it was imperative council review this and understand that there would be a split. He understood the split and the reasoning for it (if the bridge goes out in a disaster, could the City take care of VIP Subdivision, etc.). However, Tyonek is also within the North Zone and in a disaster, how would the city take care of it? In reality, does the city want to lose the south side of the river in a disaster situation (the way the Borough's ordinance reads)? Councilman Smalley asked Burnett how he would respond to Blaedorn's suggested amendment which would not d from servicing the Central Zone. Burnett answered checoncurredy with that within the City's resolution to adopt the North Zone plan as it was written, however at a later date he would prefer having the Borough revise their ordinance to accommodate the City of Kenai, in its entirety, within the North Zone (that part of the City of Kenai lying south of the Kenai River). KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 10 Burnett explained the substitute resolution added a fourth whereas stating, "...the North Zone, as adopted, shall include the City of Kenai in its entirety..." That would not require any changes by the Borough. In Section 1 (of the substitute), "contingent upon amendment to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code, Chapter 2.24.020(B)(3)&(4).... in the North Zone" could be struck and include the Borough's requested amendment instead. Burnett explained the Central Zone had been adopted and it includes the City of Kenai situated on the south side of the River (VIP, canneries). Williams noted the plan was not in place at the time of the fall floods. Burnett added, the resolution adopting the North Zone, would not take place of the City's • emergency plan. That all stays intact. This resolution only adds to the Borough -wide disaster plan. Williams requested an opinion from City Manager Manninen. Manninen explained Substitute Resolution 96-20 basically said all the city would be included in the North Zone and none of it would be in the Central Zone. What the Borough representatives said was that would cause them to go back and amend the resolution before the Assembly, before the City of Soldotna, etc. With much due respect who has worked long and hard, a number of years, the Borough Assembly people, the Fire Department, Police Department, etc., he didn't think either one would make 150 worth of difference as far as how it would operationally work once it is passed. He added, he thought it would be passed, and if there is an emergency, short of a nuclear disaster or earthquake, decisions have to be made on whatever personnel and equipment is available to respond to emergencies.and they have to -be _ allocated. Because VIP is in the Central Zone wouldn't mean they are the City's poor stepbrother or step -sister and the City wouldn't give them services. They would still remain in the City of Kenai and they would receive services from police, fire, ambulance services and so forth. If the bridge is out, then the city would have to work on some other way for the City to get them services, whether by helicoptering, flying people over. The resolution doesn't speak to how the operations would be done on the street when there is an emergency, it speaks to the plans worked on for four or five years, getting the plan adopted. However, he respects everyone who had their resolution out front, but he didn't think once either one was adopted, it would make much difference to the operation, if council chose the substitute or the original one from the packet. It's like having a mutual aid agreement for police and fire services. You have to have decisions made when you get the emergency and the resolution didn't speak to how those services are allocated. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FSBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 11 Smalley referred to the fourth whereas of the substitute resolution where it stated, "the North Zone shall be adopted by the City of Kenai in its entirety.11 He added, that would basically take care of an amendment and would only impact what is taking place in the City and wouldn't affect the Borough ordinance. Blaedorn explained that if an incident would happen only in the City and there would not be an area -wide disaster, the City would take care of it, unless the City would not have the resources. If they did not have the resources, they could turn to the Borough for help. Smalley asked, if there would be an area -wide disaster, would the City still have the right to service, as best it could, the entire City of Kenai? Blaedorn stated the City would have that right as it is the City's jurisdictional boundary and response area. If a disaster impacted one area of the City and not any other areas of the Borough, the boundary could be widened out and the affected area included in the North Zone. The plan is flexible. Measles suggested the Borough's requested amendment to the original resolution would take care of the situation. Measles asked Blaedorn if the substitute resolution would be passed, would it not require maps, boundaries, etc. be needing changes made? Blaedorn answered yes. Williams explained he understood the discussion as follows: If the original resolution is considered, with the Borough's suggested amendment, it would give the City every right to do anything it wants within the entire boundary of the City at any time seen fit without specifically designating the other side of the river into the North Zone. If the resolution is adopted with the inclusion of the fourth whereas, it would require the Borough to amend maps, plans, zones, etc. and approvals from the Borough, City of soldotna and City of Kenai. Williams stated he thought the original resolution with the Borough's amendment would take care of the needs of the City. MOTION TO AMENDS Councilman Measles MOVED to amend Section 1 of the "Now, therefore be it resolved" section of the resolution be amended to include the wording as suggested by the Borough. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 00 ORDERED. There were no public comments. r KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 12 Councilman Bannock referred to Section 1 and stated the North Zone Emergency Response Plan would then not apply to a situation in VIP. Williams stated that was correct, although the amendment would state it would not preclude the city. Bannock asked if the North Zone plan would apply to VIP. Measles stated the Central Zone plan would apply to VIP. Williams added, the plan, however, would not preclude the City from taking over that portion of the Central Zone that is within the City -of Kenai during an emergency. Williams added, it seemed that VIP would have dual coverage (North and Central). VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yea Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PA88ED UNANIM0U8LY. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to convene in an executive session of the council of the City of Kenai concerning matters that recognize attorney/client confidential communications, strategy and settlement discussions for the Inlet Woods litigation. Smalley requested Attorney Haggard, Attorney Graves and City Manager Manninen attend the session -with the council.- Councilman Measles BECONDED-the motion. There were.no objections. 8o ORDERED. EXECUTIVE 02801ON: •:42 P.M. SACK TO ORDER: 9:41 P.M. Councilman Measles reported the council reviewed, with the bankruptcy attorney, Inlet Woods litigation and provided the attorney with direction of how to proceed with that litigation. C-10 Ordinance No. 1674-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $5,300 in the General Fund and the Airport Land Sale Trust Fund for the Purchase of Property Adjacent to the Kenai Senior Center Onto Which a Storage Building Has Been Relocated. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES . FEBRUARY 211 1996 PAGE 13 MOTIONS Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1674-96 and Councilman Smalley BECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTES Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-Z. Resolution No. 96-17 - Awarding a Contract for Furnishing and Delivering All Fuel to the City of Kenai, to Kenai Airport Fuel Service, inc. for the Amount of .785/Gal. for Diesel 01; $.695/Gal. for Diesel 02, and .830/Gal. for Unleaded Gasoline. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 96-17 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilman Smalley requested the amount for Diesel No. 2 on the agenda be corrected to $.695/gallon instead of $6.95 as presented. Councilman Measles stated he would not support the resolution as he did not agree with the fourth whereas, which stated the city had "decided to dispense its own fuel." Measles added, he did not believe council had made that decision. Measles explained he preferred the original resolution which was brought to council at the February 7 meeting (Resolution No. 96- 10). Resolution No. 96-17, if passed, would spend a lot of unnecessary monies to upgrade the city's system when there is no need to do so. Councilman Bannock stated he agreed with Measles and asked if there was another alternative. Williams suggested voting on the resolution, either pass it or not. If it is not passed, temporary arrangements would be needed for purchase of fuel. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 211 1996 PAGE 14 Smalley suggested placing Resolution No. 96-17 on the table and reconsidering Resolution No. 96-10 or delete the fourth whereas in 96-17. Measles stated there were other areas of 96-17 which he felt would need changing as well. Williams clarified the discussion and stated Resolution No. 96-17 would continue the present operation of the city, i.e. dispensing fuel from its own fuel system. Williams added, he thought council wanted to do away with as much liability as possible. Smalley stated that some of the concerns discussed at the last meeting were what would happen in an emergency. How would the city purchase fuel from an independent supplier? There had been some discussion about the city having its own generator to allow for pumping of fuel if there was no power. Public Works Director Kornelis provided costs involved to upgrade the city•s facilities as well. Williams asked, in a disaster, who would decide to initiate marshall law. Answer was the governor. Williams added, marshall law would allow government officials to attach anything they wanted. If there is a disaster, the city would be able to get fuel if it is needed. Councilman Moore stated he was not sure he was ready to vote on the resolution as the discussion of the fuel tanks took place prior to his becoming a councilmember. He added, there were good arguments on both sides. MOTIONS Councilman Moore MOVED to table Resolution No. 96-17 to no time certain. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. VOTEs Bookey: Yes Swarner: No Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PABBND. MOTION TO RECONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 96-10s Councilman Moore MOVED to bring back the resolution from the previous meeting (Resolution No. 96-10) and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. I KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 15 VOTR ON RECONSIDERATION MOTION$ Bookey: No Swarner: No Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes LOTION PA88ED. Reconssaeratson or Resolution notes -io:„ Councilman Measles stated he was having a hard time finding a reason for the city to rebuild and maintain its fuel system when it could purchase gas at a service station for six cents a gallon and eliminate a lot of liability for the city. He added, he believed more liability would be created for the taxpayers if the facility would be continued. Councilman Moore asked when the contract would end. Kornelis answered December 31, 1996. Moore asked if then a new contract would come to council for consideration. Kornelis answered yes, or the contract would again go to bid. Moore stated he would support the resolution if he heard no other arguments not to support it. Williams noted, if they decided to upgrade the city system, there would be that cost, potential liability and the maintenance costs for the special equipment required. Smalley stated he spoke with the people from which the city would be purchasing the fuel and found that tankers would be available for dispensing fuel as well. The city would not be giving up all its independence to get the fuel. He strongly supported Resolution No. 96-10. Councilman Bannock asked if the bid (proposed for Resolution No. 96-10) was still valid. Answer from contractors (in the audience) was yes. Councilwoman Swarner asked what would happen with the fuel now in the tanks and how long would the city keep it there. Kornelis answered the fuel would last about four months if used as back-up. However, it wouldn't take long to empty the tanks. Councilman Measles suggested that if the resolution passed, council recommend the tanks be emptied and not refilled. If they were going to curtail the use of the system because of the liability, then they should not be using old worn equipment. Kornelis stated they could turn off Measles stated the liability would the valve and'lock it. still be there. . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 16 Williams asked how much fuel was left in the dock tanks. Kornelis stated those tanks were full so there would not be condensation over the winter. VOTE ON RE80LUTION NO. 96-101 Bookey: No Swarner: No Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED. Measles asked direction be given to Administration to empty the fuel tanks at the shop and cease to use that facility after the tanks are emptied. There were no objections from council. Williams stated he so directed. C-3. Resolution No. 96-18 - In support of the Alaska Children's Trust, LOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 96-18 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. Williams stated he requested the resolution be brought to council after receiving a letter from the Governor. The Governor wants to get the Trust Fund up and active. It was established by the legislature in 1988 but never funded. Some modifications have been made in order that donations can be sought from corporations and individuals as well as some funding from the legislature. Questions were asked as to where the legislature would fund the Trust from and if it would be monies taken from municipal assistance and revenue sharing. Williams stated he did not know from wherethefunding was to come, however there was an effort to identify public and corporate sources for funding. Measles stated he understood the Governor was wanting to set up a mini -permanent fund where a principle would be maintained in perpetuity. Measles asked from where the principle would come and how much would it take to maintain the fund in perpetuity. Williams answered he did not know. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 17 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to table the resolution until more information is received and Councilman Smalley BECONDED the motion. Williams requested Clerk Freas contact Senator Salo and Representative Navarre's offices and ask them to determine how much money did the Governor intend to ask the Legislature for and from where the money would be taken. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-4. Resolution No. 96-19 - Changing Appropriations by $2,000 in the Non -Departmental Department in Order to Fay for a Civil Rightr; and Anti -Discrimination Seminar. isMOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 96-19 and councilwoman Swarner BECONDED the motion. % There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-6. Resolution No. 96-21 - Recognizing the Social and Economic Importance of the Tourism Industry and Sports Fishing to the Kenai Peninsula. NOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 96-21 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Mayor Williams stated his inclination would be to table the motion and any and all future motions with anything to do with the fishing community in general. Williams reported he attended the Fish Board hearings and brought back copies of the ISER study* in his discussions,, it became very apparent that there was a great deal about the fishing business that they are not privy to. Williams added, he would like council to develop a policy statement to put out KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 18 anytime there is a question about a fishing industry. The statement would say the council supported the fishing industry and the City of Kenai. Williams asked to set the resolution aside. Councilman Smalley stated he thought council needed to deal with this resolution. In the last meeting, discussion was in support of the adopted uses of the fishing allocations to all user groups. That would be his support of C-6. Councilman Bannock explained he requested the resolution be brought forward and that the resolution was authored by Ron Rainey. Bannock added, he agreed, the city needs to get out of the fish business. The resolution passed et the last meeting opposed the FISH Initiative, but also divided the sports and commercial fishing industries. This would be a way to smooth the edges and support both sport and commercial fishing industries. Bannock added, he supported the resolution. He would however, like this resolution to be the last fish -related resolution. He agreed a policy i - should be developed. Councilwoman Swai:ner stated she agreed with both Bannock and Williams' remarks, however she did not like the fourth whereas of the resolution if it was to support both commercial and sport fisheries. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to delete the fourth whereas: "...the dramatic increase in the number of easts.ide set nets in recent years has limited the escapement of Kenai River Kings and reduced the sport fishing opportunity". Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. Williams stated the council's resolution opposing the FISH Initiative was moot as the petitions had been certified for election. That is why he thought council should develop a policy. Councilman Measles stated he did not think the River could survive, over the future years, all the groups and agencies who want to protect the river. The use of the river should be decided by biological findings and not by feelings of special interest groups. The political damage to the river would be worse than biological use. Bannock stated he was talking about the fundamental fairness. He felt council, by passage of the resolution opposing the FISH Initiative, slighted half the industry. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 19 VOTE ON THE s There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Moore MOVED to amend the resolution by striking "without special preference for one user group over another within sound biological guidelines" from the last whereas, and insert "within biologically sound means and river bank habitat friendly methods that do not jeopardize future returns of these stocks." Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Councilman Bannock stated he would have a problem with the "river bank friendly" portion of the amendment and asked what it would mean. Moore explained he did not want the river bank to be destroyed. Bannock stated the Borough would have objection to it as well as it would be involving the river bank protection ordinance. Councilman Smalley stated he did not think any one on council would want to have the river bank destroyed. A row boat going down the river would cause some erosion. VOTE ON SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Bookey: No Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: No Bannock: No Smalley: No Williams: No MOTION FAILED. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Measles MOVED to amend the last whereas, striking "with equal opportunities for all without special preference for one user group over another." (It would then read, "...it is in the best interest of the State of Alaska and the City of Kenai to maintain viable recreational and commercial fishing within sound biological guidelines. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON AMENDMENTS There were no objections to the amendment. 80 ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 20 Moore asked if council should include their opposition of the FISH Initiative on the resolution. Williams stated he did not think so as it was a moot point. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: No Williams: Yes MOTION PROBED. Councilman Moore stated he believed it was the city's responsibility to get involved any time politics get involved with the fishing industry. Williams stated he agreed to a certain extent. Williams added, after attending the Fish Board hearings, he was not sure that anything they do has a bearing on what decisions are made. Williams proposed council close dipnetting at the mouth of the river if the Fish Board expands the use, and allow the Fish Board or the Governor take the city to court to say they cannot do it. Moore stated it would, however support taxpayers of the city. Councilman Smalley stated he did like the "special preference" statement in the last whereas. C-7. Resolution No. 96-22 - Changing Appropriations by $8,221.50 in the Shop Department of the General Fund. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to remove Resolution No. 96-22 from the agenda and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. BO ORDERED. C-t. 1996 Liquor License Continuance Protest - WITHDRAWAL - BPOE Elks Lodge #2425 - Club. Clerk Freas explained council had acted to continue the protest of the 1996 license renewal of the Elks Lodge because of taxes owing with the Borough. The Elks Club, since then, became current with the Borough and the Borough withdrew their protest. Because council must make that determination for the city, Freas wrote a letter to the ABC Board and told them that the obligations had been satisfied, however she could not withdraw the protest and explained when council would meet next. Freas requested a motion to withdraw the continued protest. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 66 FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 21 XOTIONs Councilman Measles X0VBD to withdraw the 1996 liquor license continued protest and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERSD. C-9. 2996-97 Liquor License Renewal - Upper Deck - Tourism/Beverage Dispensary. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM Ds CO,MPAXONICOMMITTEE RBPORTB D-1. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported the Council on Aging met and the minutes of the meeting were included in the packet. Swarner read into the record a letter from the Council on Aging which requested council's permission to contact local businesses for donations. The donations would be used for a combined fund- raising activity of the Kenai and Soldotna Senior Centers. Swarner further explained the donations would be used in an auction in August. Council had no objections. Swarner noted there was a vacancy on the Council on Aging and referred to three applications for appointment included in the packet. Swarner recommended appointment of Betty Nelson as she has never been on the council in the past and tha other two applicants had served in the past. There were no objections to the appointment of Betty Nelson to the Council on Aging. D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Measles reported council appointed James Bielefeld to the Commission during their last meeting. Mr. Bielefeld came for the meeting, however there was no quorum. The Commission still has one vacancy. Airport Manager Ernst explained the vacant seat was designated for a FAA representative. He has distributed applications to tower and administrative employees. He had received no responses. D-3. Narbor commission Councilman Bookey reported he could not attend the Commissions last meeting. Kornelis reported the minutes of the meeting were included in the packet. The Commission asked him to bring KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 22 attention to the fact that they heard a report from Bill Nelson in regard to possible grant funding for bluff protection. The Commission requested Nelson bring a proposal to the city in regard to bluff erosion control, using concrete pillars. D-4. Library Commission Councilman Moore reported the next scheduled meeting would be held on March 5. The minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet, as well as their revised goals and objectives. D-S. Parke i Recreation Commiasion Councilman Bannock reported no meeting had been held since the last council meeting. There would be a special meeting on Monday to discuss their budgets. D-6. Planning i Zoning Commission Councilman Smalley reported the minutes of the January 24 and February 14 meetings were included in the packet. An election was held during the 2/14 meeting. Kevin Walker and Carl Glick were elected as chair and vice -chair, respectively. Smalley also reported a long discussion was held in regard to a request for an encroachment permit. Many people spoke in opposition to the permit. The site plan for the Mapco station was passed.and a request for a proposed residential zone was present3d to the Commission by Mr. Christian. Smalley stated his concern with the proposed zone was that it covered approximately 1,000 acres of city property and would place title restrictions on the sale of properties and existing homes. Smalley referred to the request of Commissioner Quade to attend a planning seminar in Anchorage which was included in the packet. Council had no objection to Quade attending the seminar and approved funds from their Legislative budget to pay for the registration and airfare. Referring back to the discussion of the encroachment request, Smalley stated the applicant was given several options. Attorney Graves reported the applicant had a new as -built done and it showed the building was not encroaching. City Engineer La Shot, after seeing the new as -built, suggested the applicant re -apply KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 211 1996 PAGE 23 to the Commission. Clerk Freas added, she had also talked with the applicant in regard to appealing the matter to the Board of Adjustment. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee Councilwoman Swarner reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. Goals and objectives of the Committee were discussed. A theme for the summer of 1996 was chosen: "Come Grow With Us" D-7b. Sistorio District Hoard Councilman Moore stated the next meeting was scheduled for February 27. Moore referred to two applications included in the packet for appointment to the Board. The applications were from Bill Kluge (architect) and Rebecca Godek. The code requirements were reviewed and both were appointed. D-7o. Challenger Steering Committee No report. D-7d. Kenai Visitors i Convention Bureau Board Councilman Bookey reported the minutes of the last two board meetings were included in the packet. B-1. Regular Meeting of February 7, 1996. Approved by consent agenda. F=-Y- W-TOJ7112-:17EIT ✓ None. None. • KBNAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES F'EBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 24 8-1. Hills to be Paid, Sills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve the bills and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Measles MOVED to delete the last item to Statewide Petroleum in regard to the fuel pumps at the city yard. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION$ There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. 9-3. Ordinance No. 1675-96 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Personnel Regulations, Sections 23.25.070, 23.30.030, 23.30.1101 23.40.060, and 23.40.150. Introduced by consent agenda. 8-4. Ordinance No. 1676-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $70,000 in the General Fund for Legal Expenses Related to Inlet Woods Special Assessments. Introduced by consent agenda. Ordinance No. 1677-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in a New Capital Project Fund Entitled, "Water System Improvement Project - FY96" and in a New Capital Project Fund Entitled, "Water System Improvement Telemetry Project - FY96.10 9 11 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 25 Introduced by consent agenda. H-6. Discussion - Proposed Kenai Animal Shelter. Williams referred to the letter from Bill Kluge which was included in the packet. The letter discussed the estimated cost for building a new shelter to be $594,636 and the cost for the development of contract documents to be $28,3.85. Williams explained he had requested the information from Kluge because he was feeling more confident that funding would be received to complete the water well. Williams asked council if they felt they should proceed with the preparation of the plans. Moore asked what the $28,136 would buy. Williams explained Kluge would prepare full and complete contract documents and bid -ready prints for the new building. Kornelis stated Kluge had already done a lot of the work. The schematics had been completed. Councilman Smalley stated he believed the council should proceed as the present shelter is a health and safety issue for employees. Bookey asked if the city would finance all of the construction costs. Williams answered yes. Bookey asked if the building could be built for less. Williams stated that in the past, bid estimates had been high. Williams suggested they proceed with the design of the building and bring estimate amounts, etc. to council for review. If the cost seems too high, changes could be made. Bookey stated that if bid -ready documents are prepared, they will be locked in. Williams suggested council could place a not -to -exceed amount of $500,000 on it. Kornelis stated the building design had been cut back once already. The schematics could be brought to council for review. Williams asked council if a contract for Kluge's services should be prepared. Swarner asked where the shelter would be built. Answer was beside the present shelter. Kornelis added, a site plan has been developed. They plan to continue using the existing shelter while the new shelter is being built. Council agreed to direct Administration to prepare a contract with Kluge and have Kluge attend the next council meeting, bringing the schematics, site plan, etc. for council review. S RLWAI CITY COUNCIL M88TING MINOTES FEBRUARY 21v 1996 PAGE 26 zBOOTtVB 828810N - Inlet Woods Litigation - Held after Persons Scheduled to be Heard. =-1. Mayor Mayor Williams reported a reception for the House Resource Committee would be held on 2/22/96 at the Kenai Petroleum Club; that he, Manninen, Ernst, Burnett and representatives from MAPTS would be meeting with FAA personnel in Anchorage in regard to the proposed airline fire fighting school; and, that a K-Beach Road Improvement Project Scoping work session for councilmembers, mayors, etc. would be held at the Borough building on 3/5/96 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. 1-2. City Manager a. Congress of Cities Conference - Manninen reported he would attending the conference in Washington, DC from March 6-12. At the conference, he will attend a "takings'$ seminar. While in DC he would be meeting with Congressman Young, and Senators Stevens and Murkowski regarding the FAA antenna farm and several other issues. b. sexual Harassment seminar - Manninen reported this seminar would be held in the council chambers on 2/26/96 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. c. Personnel Code Update - Manninen reported the department heads would be meeting on 3/4/96 to discuss proposed changes to the personnel code and the five-year capital improvement update for the 1997 budget. d. RD 272/Motor Vehicle Tax - Manninen reported he attended a teleconference in regard to HB 272, giving a local option to governments to set rates for a motor vehicle tax. I-3. Attorney Attorney Graves reported he would be attending a NIML4 conference beginning April 17. . KBNAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 211 1996 PAGE 27 I-4. City Clerk a. volunteer Reception - Freas referred to her memorandum included in the packet. Freas asked council if they wished to hold the annual volunteer reception during National Volunteers Week in April. Council chose April 22, 1996 for the reception which would again be held at the Visitors Center from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. b. RAMC spring Institute - Freas reported she intended to attend the Clerk's spring institute in Juneau the week of February 26. I-5. Finance Director a. Sweeney reported he would be attending a Personnel Law Update seminar in Anchorage March 4 and 5. b. PY97 Budgets - Sweeney reported the department heads is were to submit their proposed budgets by February 28. After that, he would be preparing an internal draft budget. Williams requested Sweeney prepare a brief document showing the balance owed on the LID for Inlet Woods and how much had been paid and how the financing for the remainder owed was set up. 1-6. Public Works Director Kornelis referred to information items in regard to the distribution of the city's CIP brochure, etc. Kornelis invited questions from council. Councilman Moore asked if the design for the upgrade of Forest Drive was to be done in FY97? Kornelis stated he didn't think so. The letter in the packet was a response to an earlier query of his. He understood the letter to say they have not started the design. Williams suggested Kornelis contact Representative Navarre and ask him to investigate the question. He believed Navarre was trying to get the project moved forward. I-7. Airport Manager Airport Manager Ernst presented a proposed decorative pattern designed by Bunny Swan which he would like to have painted as a • KENAI CITY COtlNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 211 1996 PAGE 28 border above the ticket counters in the airport terminal. The cost would be $600. Council had no objections. Ernst also reported the first informational meeting in regard to the Master Plan Update would be held on 3/14/96, _4_1 J-1. Citizens Bob Voters - Was not present at the beginning of the meeting and asked what was discussed with Rulan Harlow. Williams answered he gave an overview of the Hospital Service Area ballot proposition. . Peters also stated he agreed and supported Williams' remarks in regard to his discussion of closing the mouth of the river to dipnetting. Peters also stated he felt Mission Avenue should be is saved. J-2. Council Bookey - Stated the contract renewal date for the city manager was coming up. The expiration date of the contract was July 31 and a decision on whether to renew must be done 90 days prior to the expiration date. Bookey requested an evaluation of the city manager be done as time was running short. The decision to renew would have to be made by May 2. Council compared their schedules and set April 3 as the day to do the evaluation. Clerk Freas was requested to forward evaluation forms to the council members. Smalley asked if council would want to evaluate the clerk and city attorney during that meeting as well. Williams suggested they be evaluated at a later date. There were no objections to setting the evaluation date of the city manager for April 3, 1996. Bwarner - Thanked Kornelis for having the snow removed from her cul-de-sac. Moore - Asked Williams to expand on his statement that the funding for the water well was covered. Williams referred to his trip report in Juneau and his discussion with the Governor. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 29 Williams added, he had reviewed the costs closely with the engineering department. He is hoping funding would be received from the state -- he was "cautiously optimistic." Measles - Measles referred to his request of Administration and the city attorney to develop an ordinance to prohibit halfway houses to operate in the city, removing the present provision (needing a conditional use permit) from the code. Attorney Graves stated he was about half done with the ordinance and hoped to bring it to council at their next meeting. Bannock - No report. Smalley - Reported he had received a telephone call from Betty Glick prior to this meeting. She reported to him that the Assembly introduced their protection ordinance at their last meeting. The public hearing was set for March 19. The Assembly would like the city to participate and offer verbiage in regard to problems they had with the ordinance as it affects the canneries. Williams - Referred to the information included in the packet regarding the development of a home page for the city. Williams reported Sheryl Paulsen had been doing all the work on the development of the page. Paulsen had been discussing the development with one contractor but she found owed sales tax. The one item this contractor offered was the development of CD's that could be distributed as advertisements for the city. Williams asked council if they were interested in the type of package that was discussed in the memorandum for a cost of $1,500. Bookey stated there were three groups that possibly could be incorporated into the city's home page, i.e. the city, the Visitors Center and the Chamber of Commerce. He believed the inclusion into the home page would be beneficial to them as well. Williams asked council if they were interested in something of this matter at the cost of $1,500. If they had no objections, he would suggest they proceed with the development of the home page. There were no objections. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: I he meeting and Councilwoman y 11:20 p.m. `, o ROVE© 0y C:OUNCIL S&/ "�Z. DAB Y� CL