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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-19 Council MinutesA. AGENDA XZNAI CITY COUNCIL - REGEUL!!R MELTTNGI APRIL 19, 2995 7100 P.R. ZENAI CITY COUNCIL CU MSERB 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk.(0) 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. a. 091 DULED PUBLIC CO�ENM (10 Minutes) 1. Peggy Gill Thompeon - Roof Repair - Kenai Fine Arts Building. C. M-111C 88ARING12 1. Ordinance No. 1639-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $11,000 in a New Capital.Project Fund Entitled "S.T.P. - Disinfection/Safety Program." a. Remove Ordinance No. 1639-95 from the table. b. Substitute with Ordinance No. 1639-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $360,000 in a New Capital Project -Fund -Entitled 11S.T.P. Disinfection/Safety Program." c. Award of Professional Engineering Contract to Vasey Engineering/$36,000 (see memo/motion). 2. Ordinance No. 1640-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,967 for the Airport.Drainage' and Safety Capital Project Fund. 3. Ordinance No. 1641-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1001000.in a New Capital -Project Fund for Public Restrooms. 4. Ordinance No. 164E-93 - Increasing Lgtimated.Revenues. and Appropriations by $60,000 in the..General Fund for Legal Expenses Related to Inlet. -Woods Special Assessments. _1_ . • r-� 5. Ordinance No. 1643-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,200 in the General Fund for Library Books, 6. Ordinanco. No, 1644-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues-:..,.. and Appropriations by $24,000 in the General Fund for Playground Equipment and Paths for:Handicap Access. a. Motion for Introduction b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous vote). c. Motion for Adoption 7. Resolution No. 95.1E - Awarding a Contract.for. Furnishing Playground Equipment to Division 10 Products, Inc. for the Total Amount of $20,000.00 Which Includes the Basic Bid. S. Resolution No. 95-16 - Supporting the Establishment of a Business innovation Center Within the Boundaries of Kenai Peninsula Borough by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic Development District, Incorporated (EDD). 9. Resolution No. 95-17 - Transferring $2,275 in the Mission Street Capital Project Fund for Surveys on Mission and Overland Streets, 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission S. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Mis0ellaneous Commissions and Committees 1. *Regular Meeting of April 5, 1995. 1. *4/6/95 KPB memorandum regarding Kenai River Overlay Ordinance No. 94-52 and KPB Planning Department Recommendations. -2- • • 1. Approval - Implementation of the Council -Ratified Ambulance Fee on May 1, 1995. N=- BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. Approval - Assignment of Lease - Lot 3, Block 1, General Aviation Apron/From Vernon Lofstedt, Jr. to James A. Munson. 4. Approval - Assignment of Lease for security Purposes - Lot 1, Block 21 General Aviation Apron and Lot 30, Block 1, General Aviation Apron/From SouthCentral Air, Inc. and James A. Munson to Vernon L. Lofstedt, Sr., Muriel Ruth Lofstedt, Vernon L. Lofstedt, Jr. and Diana K. • Lofstedt. 5. Discussion - South Spruce Street Beach Park. 6. Discussion - Government Services Television Network. 7. Discussion - Water and Sewer Projects and Grants.. 8. Discussion - Set Board of Adjustment Hearing Date/Hall Quality Builders, Integrity Surveys Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Action. BBNCI-MIM esee=oN (If time and scheduling allows, the yearly evaluations of the City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney may be held.) 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. D--C-UO8ION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council i • =1_ 77111 s -3- . KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CRAMBERS MAYOR JORN J. WXLLIAMS, PREBIDINf4 Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. . Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A -a. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Bookey, Swarner, Monfor, Measles, Bannock, Smalley and Williams. A-5. Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TOs C-So (Resolution Supporting the EDD innovation Center) - 4/13/95 C.R. Baldwin opinion letter regarding EDD's ability to borrow money. ADD AS: Information Item 13 - EDD news update. ADD AS: Information Item 14 - 4/18/95 TJM letter to EDD regarding proposed funding cut to ARDOR. ADD ASs Information Item 15 - 4/19/95 K. Scott letter regarding KPB overlay Ordinance. ADD A8s Information Item 16 - 4/19/95 UCIDA letter responding to Governor Knowles plan for the Kenai River, allocation of fish, etc. ADD AS: Information Item 17 - 4/17/95 OMB memorandum regarding Kenai River Pillars project. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the regular agenda as. amended and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. BO ORDERED, A-6. CONSENT AGENDA There were no changes made to the consent agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19 , 1995 PAGE 2 MOTaON: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented. There were no objections. 00 ORDERED. H-1. Peggy Gill Thompson - Roof Repair - Kenai Fine Arts Building. Mrs. Thompson stated she resides at 4010 Lupine in Kenai. She is the president of the Kenai Arts and Humanities Council (KAHC). The KAHC maintains the Kenai Arts Building. Thompson reminded Council the Fine Arts Building is the old jail and city hall. It is a historical building and the KAHC feels the building is worth saving. The building is used for various 40 art classes, meetings, and art displays, etc. At this time, the building is leased at $1.00 per year. Much of the work doneon the building is by volunteer labor. The KAHC has done a lot of work on the Center over the years. Thompson referred to information included in the packet which delineated the work and costs incurred by the KAHC over the years. Thompson reported the roof of the building requires repair. They have had a roofer investigate the work needing done and the estimated cost of that work. Thompson requested Council to repair the roof . . Linda McNair - Stated she is a past president of the KAHC. McNair added she feels the facility is important for the community and well utilized. The City's Parks & Recreation Department program used the building; the literacy program hais used the building; users of the adjacent playground come in the building to use the restrooms; plus all the various art displays, lessons, etc. McNair stated she feels the fine arts program is important to the community. The art classes are always full. The City of Kenai should be proud of the part the KAHC has played throughout the years in the community. Mayor Williams stated the Council is faced with a dilemma as they all recognize the important role the KAHC plays in the community, but also are aware of the other structural problems with the building. Williams referred to information included in the packet which informed the Council it would cost approximately KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 3 $45,000 to correct all the problems plaguing the building. Williams briefly discussed the structural problems and added the Council may want to bandage the building at this time. However, the City is also working toward the funding of a new water well. and animal control center. Ms. Thompson added the estimate received for the roofing was $17,000. They have been keeping the furnace repaired. Thompson reminded Council the KAHC has been paying for all repairs and costs°over the years. Thompson added they have appreciated the snowplowing, landscaping and mowing the City has contributed also. Thompson stated the KAHC is the art connection for the City. Many visitors to the area are envious of their situation (low rent, City support, etc.). The KAHC is needed as much as any other extracurricular activity supported by the City. Councilwoman Monfor requested this discussion be included at the next budget work session. Williams agreed and added Council could then review the work the Building Inspector believes is necessary and the costs involved. Williams suggested another estimate from another company be obtained. Smalley stated he did not disagree with obtaining another estimate, but cautioned that if the roof is in as bad a shape as indicated, the more underlay work needed, the more costly the work will be. Smalley added he agreed with Monfor in that the matter should be discussed at the budget work session. Council could review other alternatives, cost estimates, etc. Monfor suggested the KAHC put together a one-, three- and five- year plan to save the building and present that information to Council. This is not the only building in the City the Council has concerns about and they may need to prioritize work on the different buildings, doing so much each year. Monfor also suggested the KAHC bring additional ideas for repairs, etc. forward. Monfor asked if a metal roof could be put on the building and suggested there may be community groups who would donate the costs. Williams requested a price estimate of a hip roof be forwarded to Council and included for the next work session. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 4 wol1E88ION 12CHEDULIN4z Council requested a budget work session be.set for Wednesday, . April 26, 1995 in the Senior Center TV/lounge area. Council also tentatively set May 101 1995 as an additional budget work session -- also to be held at the Senior Center. zin 98 PUBLIC SMINt38 C-1. Ordinance No. 1639-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $11,000.in a New Capital Project Fund Entitled "S.T.P. - Disinfection/Safety Program." C-la. Removal from Table. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to remove Ordinance No. 1639- 95 from the table. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-ib. Substitution MOTION: Councilman Smalley NOVED to substitute Ordinance No. 1639-95 with C.*ib as identified on the document for Ordinance No. 1639-95, identified as C-la. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. BO ORDERED. There were no public comments. Mayor Williams requested Public Works Director Kornelis to review the ordinance with Council. Kornelis explained the first ordinance came before Council prior to receiving proposals... The specifications requested a cost for. a Process Safety Management Program which is OSHA required. They received three proposals. However, the.proposals-did notinclude costs to change the method of disinfection which the Public'Works Department felt may be helpful to decide to change from chlorine gas cylinders to liquid chlorine:. He then requested.a cost Analysis for evaluating alternative disinfection methods from CH2M Hill and Vasey Engineering. . RBNAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 5 He received proposals from both companies. Both are capable of doing the analysis. Ch2M Hill's proposal was for $6,000. Vasey's proposal was for $2,500 (working with Wince-Corthell- Bryson) for Phase I of the project (cost analysis). Vasey Engineering's total cost would be $36,000 for the cost analysis,. design, bidding and inspection of an alternative method of disinfection. The Public Works Department recommended the work be awarded to Vasey Engineering for the Phase I portion. Upon receipt of the cost analysis, they will review it thoroughly and decide whether they want to go into the construction. Kornelis added he has discussed the matter with OSHA and they reduced the fine (reported at the last council meeting). Williams clarified Council would first appropriate $36,000 and then award Vasey Engineering the contract in the amount of $36,000. Williams asked what the cost would be for doing the whole job. Kornelis answered if it is decided to change to liquid chlorine, the cost for the modification to the STP would be approximately $80,000. Phase I (the $36,000) would cover costs to evaluate disinfection alternatives including the use of liquid chlorine and ultraviolet radiation. Phase II would cover costs for engineering services during the design, bidding and construction. If it is decided to go to only liquid chlorine, the cost of the modification would be less. VOTE ON SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE NO. 1639-951 Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANINOUSLY. The recent lawsuit at the City of Soldotna in regard to a chlorine leak was discussed. City Manager Manninen stated from a safety point, liquid chlorine is safer. It is used in many planes. It is not known, at this time, if using ultraviolet. radiation will work for Kenai. Williams reminded Council that it. was first said that chlorine gas was the best thing to use. Manninen stated it was cheaper to use chlorine gas, but now the safety factor should.control the decision of what to use. • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 6 Kornelis stated he has discussed the matter with DEC. They first stated the work would not be grant eligible, however they now consider it an upgrade and would be grant eligible. Kornelis added he has received verbal acknowledgement that if a reappropriation is requested within 120 days, the cost would be reimbursable. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to award the professional engineering contract for a not -to -exceed amount of $36,000 to Vasey Engineering. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. Bannock asked if Kornelis had a recommendation on the two plans. Kornelis stated the STP operators would prefer the ultraviolet radiation. This is done with bulbs. However, they are concerned the bulbs may get gummed up with deposits from the City water. Bannock asked what were the negative effects of chlorine gas. Kornelis answered the cost and more work for the operators. Kornelis added liquid chlorine is not as dangerous. With the liquid chlorine, OSHA would not be involved with the safety management plan. Smalley asked if after Phase I is completed, it is determined that liquid chlorine is better and the ultraviolet radiation is not acceptable, why not decide on the liquid chlorine now. Kornelis stated that is what they want to have investigated* Williams stated the first phase is the $2,500 amount for a study to be completed by the middle of May. At this time, the City is only committing $2,500. The report from the engineer will be brought to Council at that time and a decision of future modifications will be made at that time. Smalley clarified that the Phase II would not be taken without Council again reviewing the matter. Kornelis confirmed a report will be brought back to Council to investigate. VOTE TO AWARD CONTRACT: Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 7 C-3• OrdlXaACS No. 1640-95 - Increasing Estimated Rev and Appropriations by $4,967 for the Airport Drainage and Safety Capital Project -Fund. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1640-95 and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: yes Monfor:yes Williams: Yes Smalley., yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-3• Ordinance No. 1641-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $100000 in a New Capital Project Fund for Public Restrooms. MOTION: Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1641-95 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments, VOTES Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Monfor:. Yes Williams: yes Smalley: Yes MOTION PASSED UNMIMOQBLY. C-4, Ordinanas No. 1642-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and. Appropriations by $600000 in the General Fund for Legal Expenses Related to Inlet Woods Special Assessments. • RENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19F 1995 PAGE 8 • • MOTIONS Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1642-95 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There,were no public or council comments. VOTES Bookey: Yes Measles: Yes Williams: Yes Swarner: Yes Bannock: Yes Monfor: Yes Smalley: Yes MOTION VA86ED UNANINOOSLY. Ordinance No. 1643-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,200 in the General Fund for Library Books. MOTIONS Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1643-95 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTES Bookey: Yes. Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION ]PASSED VNANXXOVSLY. C-6. Ordinance No. 4644-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $24,000 in the' General Fund for Playground Equipment and Paths for Handicap Access. C-6a. Motion for Introduction MOTIONS Councilman Bannock X0V2D for the introduction of Ordinance No. 1644-95 to increase the estimated revenues and appropriations by $24,000 in the General Fund for playground equipment and paths • RENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 191 1995 PAGE-9 • �J for handicap access. 'Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. Councilman Measles requested VWI IX0108 CONSBUT. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-6b. Motion for BoaoAd Reading MOTIM Councilman Bannock MOVED for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1644-95 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-60. Motion for Adoption MOTION: Councilman'Bannock MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1644- 95 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilman Smalley asked why there was a rush for passage of the ordinance. Parks & Recreation Director McGillivray explained the bid packages were sent out and the.bid opening was held March 28. The Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the bids and made their recommendation. There is a 60-day delivery time. Because they want to place the equipment as soon as possible, they requested the ordinance be handled in this mannere problem with any of the bids* one incomplete bid. Smalley asked if there was a McGillivray stated there was McGillivray took_ this time to inform Council the park restrooms will be sent in two packages: one will include the building and. tank and the_other -will include the roof. McGillivray passed out a brochure showing the port -a -path which Will be purchased (Resolution No. 95-15). This material is ADA access approved. VOTES Bookey:'. Yes 'Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williamss . Yes MOTION BA88SD U19kNIM0V8LY. • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 3.91 1995 PAGE 10 C-7. Resolution No. 95-15 - Awarding a Contract for Furnishing Playground Equipment to Division 10 Products, Inc. for the Total Amount of $20,000.00 Which Includes the Basic Bid. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 95-15 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public or Council comments. VOTE: There were no objections to the motion. SO ORDERED., C-8. Resolution No. 95-16 - Supporting the Establishment of a Business Innovation Center Within the Boundaries of Kenai Peninsula Borough by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic Development District, Incorporated (EDD). MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 95-16 and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion and requested UMAMIROUS CONSENT. Jim Elson - P.O. Box 2788, Kenai, AK. Elson gave a_short explanation of what the Economic Development District hopes to accomplish with the development of the innovation center and background information of what the EDD has been doing to help promulgate small businesses. Elson then stated that they are applying for a grant to acquire a portion of the old Carr's Mall to house the innovation center. In order to get funding, the federal government needs proof of community support. Elson added the incubator is to enhance private businesses and start new businesses without competing with established businesses. Councilman Bookey stated he was concerned with the chance that there would be competition to established businesses. O KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETIAIG APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 11 Bill Root - Root discussed the different training sessions, the revolving loan and other programs offered by the EDD and -the incubator program. Root added they will be emphasizing light manufacturing businesses. VOTE: There were no objections to the motion. 60 ORDERSD. C-90 Resolution No. 95-17 - Transferring $2,275 in the Mission Street Capital Project Fund for Surveys on Mission and Overland Streets. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 95-17 and Councilman Measles 88CONDED the motion and requested =MIMOUB. CONBENT. sThere were no public comments. Councilman Bookey stated he had no problem with doing the project if there is certainty the road project will be completed. Bookey asked if the Church has agreed to the right-of-way. Kornelis answered he discussed the matter with them some time ago, but has not had any recent discussions with them. Councilwoman Swarner asked if the survey was not done now, could it be done later. Kornelis answered yes, it could be delayed. Swarner stated she would rather delay the work until it is known whether the road project will be completed. If the road is diverted to go behind the Fish & Wildlife buildings, the cost for the survey will be for nothing. Williams stated the project has been discussed for several years. They would like to get the design completed. There are inherent problems with the right-of-way and settling those problems will take some time. Bookey stated he did not see a big hurry to do the survey. Kornelis stated the property involved needs to be defined. VOTES Bookey: No Swarner: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: No Williams: Yes Monfor: Yea Smalley: Yes . ICSNAI CITY APRIL 19, PAGE 12 COUNCIL MEETING 1995 MOTION PA88ED. BREAD TAKEN: 8s35 P.N* BACK TO ORDER: 8350 P.M. IT� COXKZ§8J0JJTT "A D-i. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported the Council on Aging would be meeting again next month. She will not be able to attend and requested another councilmember to attend in her place. D-2. Airport commission Councilman Measles reported there was no quorum and no meeting. Mayor Williams added he discussed some suggestions with Airport Manager Ernst and requested Ernst to investigate possibilities. D-3. Harbor Commission Councilman Bookey referred to Public Works Director Kornelis to report on the recent meeting. Kornelis reported Arthur Robinson made a presentation to the Commission and requested support for a new service he would like to offer from the City dock. Robinson explained he wants to provide service'to Chisik island through a business, "Ship to Shore -Tours." The Harbor Commission has recommended the project. They will be.compiling..a package of information to bring to Council at their next meeting. . The Commission also discussed the procurement and placement of rip -rap at the bluff. They are investigating the possibility of using concrete pilings as rip -rap. He has contacted a contractor for a cost estimate or possible donation of the material, as well as if donated, how it could be accepted., etc. Kornelis added he believes the use of the concrete pilings would be more complicated than what the Commission believes, i.e. how to keep it from washing out, navigational problems, etc. Williams stated he spoke with Robinson in regard to his prospective tour business. Robinson -wants -to take tourists for tours around Chisik Island, the wildlife sanctuary and to Lake Clark National Park. The possibility should be given broad consideration as he believes.this type of business would be very good. KWAI CITY APRIL 19, PAGE 13 COUNCIL MEETING 1995 Kornelis stated Robinson was envisioning 30-60 people leaving from the dock each day. Bookey added Robinson has discussed the project with the Lake Clark director. He foresees a problem getting out of the mouth of the Kenai River. D-4. Library Commission Councilwoman Monfor reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. The Library will be open again on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monfor also noted there is an opening on the Commission and referred to the application of Lorene Forbes, which was included in the packet. Williams asked Council if they had any objections to the appointment of Ms. Forbes to the Commission. There were no objections. Clerk Freas was requested to sent the appropriate information and advise, Ms. Forbes of her appointment. 0 D-5. Parka & Recreation Commission Councilman Bannock reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. The Commission discussed the playground equipment bid. Bannock referred to the 1994 Wrap -Up which was distributed to Council for their review of the activities of the Parks & Recreation Department. Council congratulated the Parks & Recreation Department for their accomplishments in the last year. D-6. Planning & zoning Commission Councilman Smalley reported he did not attend the last meeting. He referred to the action agenda which was included in the packet. Much of the discussion during the meeting was about the rezone request and plat approval for the Richka Park Estates Subdivision. Council will be discussing the plat approval later in the meeting. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center - Councilwoman Monfor reported the new Cultural Board was put in place. Jim Evenson was elected President. They will be moving ahead to bring in new exhibits, workshops, storytelling, etc. to the Center. Monfor also thanked the Parks & Recreation Department for their wrap-up. Monfor suggested more information in regard to programs KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 191 1995 PAGE 14 offered, etc. should be advertised through newspaper etc. Monfor suggested a display be compiled for all departments and be presented at a Chamber luncheon. Williams suggested the display be ready for his June the City address at the Chamber. articles, the city Mayor 7 State of Administration was directed to compile a display presentation for June 7. Beautification Committee - Councilwoman Swarner reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. Swarner noted the Committee is lacking one member and referred to the application of Linda Overturf which was included in the packet. Swarner reported Overturf lives outside the city limits. Swarner requested Council to consider allowing one or two people from outside the city limits on the Committee. Councilman Smalley stated he had no objection to allowing members i on the committee from outside the city limits of Kenai. Williams requested the appointment of Overturf to the Committee.• Council had no objections. ITIDL E tNzy"Re T-1. Regular Meeting of April 5, 1995. Approved by consent agenda. P-1. 6/6/95 RPB memorandum regarding Renal River Overlay Ordinance No. 94-52 and RPB Planning Department Recommendations. Noted by consent agenda. 0-1. Approval - Implementation of the Council -Ratified . Ambulance Fee on May 1, 1995. Council reviewed the rate schedule included in the packet. There were no council comments. • 4 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 15 B"1 • Hide to be laid • bills to be Ratified MOTION= Councilman Smalley MOLD for approval Councilwoman ,warner 8R'CONDED motion. the bills to be paid and Objections. BO ORDERED. a were no B-20 purchase Orders Exceeding $20,500 MOTION, Councilman Smalley MOVED to and Councilman Measles SEC0Npay DED the motion* orders over $2,500 theion Councilwoman Monfor asked how long the at the airport. Airport Manager Ernst use Polymar and replace the framework. sturdier. VOTES restroom door would be off answered they are going to This will make the door There were no objections. BO ORDERED, R-3• Approval - Aesi General Aviation ApronOf Lease - Lot 3, Block 1, James A. Munson. Vernon Lofstedt, Jr. to MOTION, Councilman Measles MOVED for approval Assignment of Lease, Lot 3, Blk1. G A. tfromonsent to Jr. to James A. Munson. Councilman Smalls from Lofstedt,. Administrative Assistant y oNDBD the motion. contracts are to replace the Howard eported this and the H-4 the last meetin which were approVed.at g SouthCentral Air has two .leases _- their corporate name and one listing one in lease in the corporate name does not ®d easan es name. The lease in the corporate and individual', name assignment. The • individual', name changed to Munson.needs the dated prior to the security assignment, The assignment needs to be • ItENAI CITY COANCIL MEBTING ApRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 16 Howard also reported the people are current and Attorney Graves stated he has no problems with the requests. VOTR: Councilman Small+�y requested �=MOOe CO�ieSNT• There were no objectionee 80 ORDSRBD• Approvai - Assigam.nt of Leaso for aeourity purposes - Lot 1, Block 2, General Aviation Apron and l Lot 3#Yncock i, General Aviation Apron/FrmL:oui nfetedt, Sr., Muriel and James A. Munson to Vernon Ruth Lofstedt, Vernon L. Lofstedt, Jr. and Diana K. Lof stedt . N-4. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for approval of the Assignment of Lease for Security Purposes and Councilwoman 000nnffoor ECONDED the • motion. There wereno objections. ections. 80 � 0isoussion - South Spruce Street Beach Park. • Monfor asked if the plan has been presented sio the Parks. Alsos how long Recreation and the Planning & Zoning would it take to implement the plan. Williamwith ss stated nothing proerty has been started in regard to corresponding Ooofipurchase or donation of owners to discuss the possibility those properties. Williams requested Item H-7 be discussed at this time because it coincides with the beach park project. $.07. Disauseion - Water and 86wor Projoats and Grants. acket from Council referred to a memorandum includein ttachethe listing estimated public Works Director Kornelis and an costs for STP and Water/Sewer Project. Thee-tir inglinalso offers information of remaining funds from water/ e The information was reviewed and discussion continued. KDEC lis explained the listing (identified eoWater/Sewer Line funds from Thompson Park Interceptor anti projects. DEC has stated that two restrooms would be grant eligible (Cunningham and Beach Parks). using nteforepwater and.. The restroom at the ballfield would be eligible KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 191 1995 PAGE 17 sewer line funds. To use the DEC funds, the City will have to apply for reallocation of the monies within 120 days. Kornelis reminded Council these are 50/50 matching grants. Kornelis reported Enstar wants an additional payment of $480000 for the Thompson Park project. The City has paid them for what.. they asked for at the beginning of the project. They stated a mistake was made in their estimate. Kornelis suggested $610000 could be requested to be reallocated by the Legislature to cover costs for some of the projects. Kornelis referred to a lift station grinder pump which is needed due to the usage by the prison. Councilwoman Monfor suggested this cost should be discussed with the State if the prison is the reason why the lift station is needed. Discussion continued in regard to usage of leftover funds and proposed projects. Mayor Williams requested two lists be prepared for him for first thing in the morning. One list would include water well costs -- the bottom -line amount needed. Another list would indicate projects for use of funds which might be reappropriated by the Legislature. Williams requested Council's approval for the compilation of the two lists. Williams added the biggest concern is the water well project. Williams added, if funds are not received from the Legislature, the City can always ask DEC to reappropriate their funds. Hookey asked if they reapply for the DEC funds, how much of the - funds can - be received. Kornelis answered approximately $273,000. Williams be they will be trying to get water improvement funds by appropriation or reallocation. it will be very hard'to. get $1,37+ through capital grant funding. Monfor stated she understood that but believed the legislators were already informed what funds the City was requesting and for what projects they would be used by way of the City's brochure and back-up information. Williams explained the one list would say what the bottom -line amount is needed to develop the water well -- water system improvements. Monfor suggested asking to pass a bond. There are other items on the brochure that would require less funding. Monfor added she did not feel comfortable doing what Williams suggested. Williams explained he would not want to ask for anything but water/sewer. money at this time. If all else fails, they could present a bond issue to the public later. Monfor stated she disagreed because KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 18 of the time and effort already put into notifying the legislators of what the City requested and felt doing this would circumvent that effort* Smalley asked what happened to the available monies Ashley Reed suggested would be there. Williams stated the monies are not there. Reed is well -aware of what is going on and is working very hard for the City. There are lots of political problems that go beyond the capital budget. Williams again requested permission for the compilation of the two lists -- one for Reed to present to the legislators as a bottom -line amount. The other list, regarding reappropriations, would be kept separate and only used as a last resort. Another option is to bond for the water well. Williams added the Challenger bill is in jeopardy. The legislators want to end the session on May 20. Williams noted there were no dissenting comments. Purtber discussion on =tem N-s: Williams stated he agreed with Monfor's suggestion that the ideas should be presented to the Parks & Recreation and Planning & Zoning Commissions. Swarner asked how long it would take to get a permit from the Corps of Engineers. Kornelis answered, several months. swarner asked if the work could get done this year. Kornelis stated no. Williams requested direction for Administration whether to discuss the sale or donation of privately -owned properties to the City in regard to the proposed South Spruce Street Beach Park. Kornelis referred to the map included in the packet and added the "Meeks" trail ends with Mission street. A parking lot has been created on Inlet Street on City land. There.is a future possibility of Kenai Avenue making a loop back to Spruce Street.. Monfor stated she liked the plan and would like. to go forward with it. Williams suggested waiting until after May 15 (closing of the legislative session). Direction was given to Administration to apply for the Corps permit and contact the private property owners and offer the SKENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 19 Borough appraised value for their beach property and include an explanation of what the City is hoping to do. H-6. Discussion - Government Services Television Network. City Manager Manninen referred to information included in the packet regarding a video program purchase. The Police and Fire Departments subscribe to similar programs. Manninen explained he did not have funding available in his budget. The price has been stated as an annual fee of $1,560. Manninen added believed this would be a worthwhile purchase as a training tool. Williams asked who the tapes would benefit. Manninen answered, all city department in regard to the safety program. Bookey asked if purchase of the tapes would save, a large amount of travel costs. Manninen answered it would cut some of the travel costs. 0 NOTION& Councilman Measles MOVED to purchase the subscription and try it for one year as he felt it could be worthwhile. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. It was noted there would have to be a transfer from the General Fund. VOTE= There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. H-8. Discussion - Set Board of Adjustment Hearing Date/Hall Quality Builders, Integrity Surveys Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Action, Councilman Smalley explained Clint Hall of Hall Quality Builders, Inc. submitted a request for a rezoning of an area adjacent to Woodland Subdivision. Hall requested the property be rezoned from Rural Residential (RR) to Suburban Residential (RS). Along with the request for rezone, Hall submitted a plat for the subdividing of the property as an RS zoned property. The rezone request was objected to by many of the residents Woodland Subdivision. The Commission's disapproved the request for rezone. The property stayed as an RR zone. The plat was KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 20 also disapproved as it did not conform to the RR zone. Hall has appealed the decision of the Commission in regard to the plat. Williams stated the City would not have to take up the plat issue because the City is only advisory in regard to planning. Graves stated Hall still had the right to appeal the decision. Graves . added he has discussed the matter with Hall's attorney. Hall is to submit another plat to Planning & Zoning. Smalley stated it was his understanding the new plat would be for an RR zone. Bannock stated the Board of Adjustment hears appeals and allows for a second look. Williams suggested holding the setting of the hearing until the May 3, 1995 council meeting. Williams requested a letter be sent to Hall which will inform him of the Council's plan. EXECUTIVE SESSION (If time and scheduling allows, the yearly evaluations of the City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney may be held.) MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to convene in an executive session of the council of the City of Kenai concerning matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance, are required to be confidential. Smalley requested in addition to the council ana mayor, the city attorney be present. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 10:07 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 10:45 P.M. Councilman Measles reported the purpose of the executive session was to perform and evaluation of Attorney Graves. In the evaluation, council have Graves a unanimous vote of confidence for the job he is doing. Council likes what he is doing and he. likes his job. Thank you Attorney Graves. IT.� ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor 40 a. Kenai Penineula Borough proposed Overlay District Ordinance. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 191 1995 PAGE 21 Williams reported he attended a subcommittee meeting regarding the proposed overlay district ordinance. After discussion and comments from Vince O'Reilly, the subcommittee members voted'to recommend to the Assembly the lower 4.3 miles of the River be excluded from the ordinance. After the vote, members of the subcommittee asked Williams if he believed the Council would make a change in their perspective with the removal of the lower 4.3 miles. He was also asked why he had not go ahead with arranging a joint meeting with the assembly. Williams reported he told them there would be no overlay district in the City of Kenai. They asked if the City would want to create a memorandum of understanding. Williams added the question of a temporary restraining order came up. He advised him Council was still investigating that possibility. Williams added he believes they are cutting the issue in half. They now _ want to take away one-half of the authority. Bookey stated he agreed with Williams. Williams added, two of the assembly members voted no because they didn't want part of the City and part out of the district. Williams stated he spoke with Molly McCammon of the Exxon Valdez Spill Council. They discussed the lower and upper portion of the Kenai River owned by the City. The Spill Council has investigated trading or purchasing of lands along the River. The Council has approximately $300 million for purchase of lands for habitat protection. Williams stated he suggested they buy the City lands along the river. With receipt of the money, the City could set up their own permanent fund. Bookey stated he thought it was an interesting idea, however, he would not be interested in selling any property below the bridge. Williams stated only property above the bridge. The property could be worth $15 million. Finance Director Brown stated the "permanent fund" is already in place in the Charter. The money would have to stay in reserve. Williams added the sale of the property would cover the loss of municipal assistance and revenue sharing funding received. Smalley stated he believed it should be investigated. Bookey; IS agreed. Williams added McKammon stated they were only interested. in working with willing sellers. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 22 Williams directed Manninen to begin correspondence with the'Spill Council. I-2, City Manager a. UoSo Representative Dos Young visit - Manninen reported he had a short conversation with Representative Young during his recent visit which could be very productive to the City. He requested Young's assistance in having the Corps dredge the mouth of the River and also discussed bluff erosion with him. Manninen reported Williams stated the City's need for $1.2 million for cleaning the water. Young referred the matter to Peggy Arness and he (Manninen) will speak to her in the next few days. Manninen also reported he discussed the possibility of getting the FAA to release the street sweeper to allow it to be used on city streets instead of only on the airport. Manninen has requested a package of information from Airport Manager Ernst to forward to Rep. Young to see what he can do. Manninen added he does not want to alienate the FAA, however. Council consensus was to go forward with the discussions in regard to the street sweeper. I-3, No report. I-4. Attorney City Clerk Clerk Frees referred to a brochure distributed to Council regarding a seminar on record.management sponsored by the University of Washington. Frees stated plans to attend the seminar as it will have a lot of information about the optical disk equipment. The seminar is being offered in a number of cities, of which Anchorage ie one. However, the timing to attend the one in Anchorage will not coincide with vacations already planned by employees. Frees stated she would attend the seminar given in Portland, Oregon on June 4 and 5. I-5. Finance Director Finance Director Brown stated the f purchase p o the video which City Manager Manninen discussed earlier in the meeting, will • El C7 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 23 require a resolution to transfer funds. He will have a resolution on the next agenda. 1-6. Public Works Director Public Works Director Kornelis reported a pre -construction conference was held on the airport taxiway project and dock leases. Councilman Smalley reported he received a telephone call from a constituent who was upset that the overflow parking area had not been plowed. He asked if the City would be plowing that area. Airport Manager Ernst answered his assistant keeps the area plowed when the street crew can't. He had it plowed, but it was very muddy underneath. He has received an estimate to place Ty - Par and fill on it in the summer. This amount was not included in his budget. The amount would be $6,500. The work will need to be done as there is always overflow parking required. I-7. Airport Manager a. Towing Contract - Airport Manager Ernst referred to the letter included in the packet from Affordable Towing. The letter requests the contract with the City be canceled. Ernst asked the buyers of the company if that is what they wanted to do. They want to continue the contract with the City. The contract ends in February, 1996. Bookey asked if there were any problems in doing this. City Attorney Graves stated he believed the contract could be assigned for now and then put the contract back out to bid in February. Council stated no objections. b. Enplanements - Ernst referred to his month -end report included in the packet. Ernst reported enplanements for March were up since last year. c. AIP Funds - Ernst reported there are $509,944 AIP funds available after the purchase of the sander/plow and costs for the update of the Master Plan. He has discussed this with Dave Johnson (FAA) and was told it would be advantageous to the City to encumber these monies. A bill has been introduced in Washington that will end the AIP funds. Ernst reported he would KENAI CITY APRIL 19, PAGE 24 COUNCIL MEETING 1995 prepare a pre -application for a taxiway extension and phase the project for completion. They could fund $1 million for the project, however, that would still be $1 million short. He will try to get $1 million discretionary funds. It is possible there will no longer be carry-over funds either. He will keep the Council informed. Bannock questioned why another coffee shop could not be placed in the airport. Ernst answered due to FAA regulations and the lease agreement with the restaurant lessee. Bannock stated his concerns that the City may be missing out with not having an espresso -type business in the airport. Competition is good. Also, Bannock was concerned that the restaurant was not open as much of the day as it should be. Ernst answered, the restaurant has an espresso machine, and that the restaurant is open very early in the morning but closes about 3:00 p.m. There is not enough business to warrant it being open after 3:00 p.m. Councilman Measles added the Council made a decision some time ago that they wanted food service in the restaurant as a service to the public, even if the City didn't make any money. They made that decision with the bar as well. Williams added, placing a separate espresso business in the airport would lessen the money- making ability for the restaurant lessee. Ernst also added the restaurant lessee has an exclusive right to the food service. Williams told Bannock he could talk with the person interested in placing an espresso business at the airport and suggest that he talk with the restaurant lessee about a work venture. Bookey suggested this could be discussed when the lease comes up for renewal. Bookey added the bar does not stay open when it should either. He went there on a Saturday evening, at about 7:30 p.m. and it was closed. Council has given special consideration to the lessees and they are not keeping with their. obligations. Bookey added he kind of agrees with Bannock. Maybe the airport, can only support a hot dog stand and espresso business. Bannock asked if there was something in the airport leases about the hours to be opened for business. Ernst stated the restaurant lease requires the business to be open during normal business hours. The bar addresses a time period when it needs to be closed. Ernst added he agrees the bar should be open. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1995 PAGE 2.5 citisene 0 Bob Voters - Commended Councilman Smalley on his memory about Ashley Reed's remarks made earlier in the year. Peters added he thought, from Reed's remarks, there would be a lot of money available and he would be the man to get it for the city. Peters suggested when Council discusses renewing Reed's contract, they may want to buy books or subsidize the airport restaurant instead. Peters also stated he, as a citizen, was not adverse to having a bond issue for water well development. Peters suggested that the airport restaurant could pay a percentage on his receipts as the car rentals do. Williams stated the car rental agencies pay a square footage price for counterspace. Peters stated he felt it a worthy cause to repair/replace the roof at the Kenai Arts building. J-2 . council Bookey - Bookey questioned when the trophy case would be removed from the chambers. Kornelis answered, he was told by the maker that they would come today and move it. to the Visitors Center. Bookey asked if the maker of the case had taken the City's offer. Kornelis answered he did not know. He would call again. He believes they are considering taking the $1,000 which was offered and move it to the visitors Center. 8warner - Asked if the City had contacted the telephone company in regard to placing a pay telephone at Cunningham Park. McGillivray is to check on the placement of the telephone. Swarner reported she would be out-of-town from April 28 to May 21. Swarner requested City mail and packets be kept for her at City Hall. Monfor - No report. Measles - No report. KENAI CITY APRI L 19 , PAGE 26 COUNCIL MEETING 1995 Bannock - Asked if the City had ever considered payment of water/sewer bills by automatic charge to credit cards. Finance Director Brown stated no. Swarner stated the City would,be charged a fee to do it. Brown added the City takes credit card payments for fuel at the dock only. They haven't thought about automatic credit payments, but have discussed taking a credit for a regular payment at City Hall. There would be a 3% loss. Bannock added some companies have found a benefit in using the automatic payments. Smalley - Reported there was a very nice letter from KCHS student, Kara Pike, which was printed in the Peninsula Clarion. The letter discussed the library service to the community. Smalley also reported there would be a teleconference at the Legislative Information Office in regard to the RIP bill, HB270. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:55 p.m. Minutes transcribed, and submitted by: Carol L. Feeds, 0 AMOVED BY COMSC1L DANTE 'pit c-c-aK