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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-02 Council Minutes• • KENAI CITY KENAI AGUDA C0=CIL - REGULAR XXXTXN0 MARLS 28 1994. 7300 B.M. CITY COUNCIL CRan�i8 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *Ail items listed with an asterisk (*y 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 SCBEDOL,ID PUBLIC COST (10 Minutes) 1. Lloyd Little - World War 11 Commemorative Committee Certificate Presentation. C• PUBLIC BE Use 1. Resolution No. 94-8 - Awarding a.Fuel.'Service Bid to Doyle's Fuel to Furnish and Deliver Diesel and Gasoline to the City of Kenai • 2. Resolution No. 94-9 - Awarding a, Contract for Furnishing Materials and Equipment for-the.Project Entitled Telemetry System Upgrade to Air.Tek, Inc.. for the Total Amount of $1271,193.00 Whi,ch.Includes Communication and Display Computer®, Telemetry Equipment and Control Panels, 3. Resolution No. 94-10 r- Transferring $10, 000 in the Boating Facility Fund for Repairs and Upgrade of the Floats and Pilings at the Boating Facility, 4. 1994 Liquor License Renewal - Kenai Joe►s/Beverage Dispensary - One Year. 5. *1994-95 Liquor License Renewal - Uptown Motel/VIP- Lounge/ Beverage Dispensary - Two Years. _1- 6. *1994-95 Liquor License Renepal - Uptown Motel Annex/Backdoor - Beverage Dispensary - Two Years. 7. *1994 Liquor License Renewal - Oaken Keg Spirit shop #58/ Package.Store One Year. D. CMIROXONic6marins„ 31MMRTA 1. Council.or Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions.and Committees a. NINUT88 1. *Regular Meeting of February 16, 1994. FI CORRNBPONDENCE 00 OLD AU6 M611 1. Disous0100 - Kenai Spur Highway Project -Additional street Lights. 8, NEW BUBINEBB 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase.Orders Exceeding $1,000 3. *Ordinance No. 1582-94 - Increasing -Estimated Revenues and Appropriations'by $13,476.10 in the General Fund From the Reaerve..for Athletic Expenditures. 4. *Ordinance old.4383-94 - Increasing Estimated Revenues. and Appropriations by $2,200 in the General Fund From the Reserve for Athletic Expenditures. 5. Discussion Kenai River Vieving'Area Park. 6. Discussion - Historic District Board Appointments* 7. Discussion Mission -street Paving Project ..a.. iXXNhX CITY COUNCIL REQULAR MEETING MARCR 2, 1994 7=00 P.M. RENAI CITY COUNCIL CIi�lMSERB MAYOR JOHN J. WZT#LX MO, PRESIDING 0 Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building, BLMM -02 AMMIANCB Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Swarner, Monfor, Measles, Bannock, Smalley, Williams and Bookey. A-$. AaE�1D�1 APP��L Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD: C-8, Resolution No. 94-11 - Transferring $6,246 in the Mission Street Improvements Capital Project Fund for Additional Engineering Design Costa. NMI H-7 inforoation as additional back-up. to Ytea C-8 Resolution Ito. 94-11. ADD: H-6, Historic District Board Appointaents - Applications of Roger Meeks and James J. Malanaphy, III. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There ware no objections. 80 ORDERED. A-6. There were no changes to the consent agenda. MOTtONt Councilman Smalley MOVND for approval of the consent agenda as presented and requested IMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. 80 ORDERSD. • RENAI CITY COUNCIL MELTING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1994 PAGE 2 1 'BM H s 09ARD- HLED _ 29811I9 COHMEli1'1' Lloyd Little - World War IS Commemorative Committee Certificate Presentation, Mr. Little introduced himself as the co-chair of the World War II Commemorative Committee (Mayor Williams is chair). Little presented the City of Kenai with a certificate designating the City of Kenai as a "Commemorative Community." The designation was awarded by the Secretary of Defense, ...in recognition of support for the 50th Anniversary of World War II remembrances during the period 1994- . 1995, having agreed to develop annually three or more educational programs, commemorative activities or events to honor World War II veterans, their families, and those who served on the homefront. Little showed those present a banner which was sent with.the certificate. The banner will be hung at the American Legion Post. Mayor Williams requested the certificate be placed in the trophy case in the Council Chambers. Little thanked the Council for its support of the veterans in the community and in the state. Little added there were eight cities in Alaska which applied for the designation. Kenai was chosen. Williams stated the City of Kenai is pleased to participate in the program. Williams added the 1995 Fourth of July parade will use as the Commemorative Community as its theme. ITEM C„x, POHLIC BEARIN08 C-1. Resolution No. 94-9 - Awarding a Fuel Service Hid.to- Doyle's Fuel to Furnish and Deliver Diesel and Gasoline to the City of Kenai. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 94-8. . and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilman Bannock asked if the refinery rack price changes, will the sale price change. Kornelis stated yes. • KBNAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1994 PAGE 3 VOTE t There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERED. C-2. Resolution No. 94-9 - Awarding a Contract for Furnishing Materials and Equipment for the Project Entitled Telemetry System upgrade to Air Tek, Inc. for the Total Amount of $127,193,00 Which Includes Communication and Display Computers, Telemetry Equipment and Control Panels. MOTION= Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 94-9 and Councilman Measles BECONDRD the motion. There were no piblic comments. Kornelis pointed out this'bid is for the equipment only. There will be another bid.and award for the installation of the system. Kornelis referred to a Bid Summary from Alan Houtz, the City I s, consultant,,,which was included in the packet. Kornelis stated there may be a change order later to substitute another transducer. The cost maybe more expensive. Councilwoman Swarner asked if Air Tek will be given the contract for the installation. Kornelis stated no, the installation portion will go to bid. Swarner asked, if the, same bidders will bid. Kornelis stated he did not know. Swarner asked when the system will be installed. Houtz, who was in the audience, stated the schedule calls for the bid in May and the award in late June,(at the last council meeting). Houtz added the job is being coordinated with the Thompson Park sewer extension work. The installation will be a part of the construction bid. It is hoped the work will be completed in early September. Williams asked Kornelis if he was comfortable with the difference between the bid amounts. Kornelis deferred to Houtz. Route stated there were three close bids. They were all -higher than his estimate. The lower bid (Air Tek)'-was lower than his estimate. Houtz added he has communicated to. Air Tek, their.' concern about the difference in the bid amounts. Houtz stated he asked Air Tek if they were taking any exceptions to the specifications. Air Tek stated no. 0 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21 1994 PAGE 4 Houtz discussed the transducer. One has been tested at inlet Woods and they are happy wise onsonerkindaofetransduaer. Aix Tek specifications did not ins has propossd to use another make of transducer. They are waiting for detailed specifications and references. The espcif specifications if ions do allow for them to insist on the testedtransducer. r Tek is directed to use the make of the tested transducer, there will be an added cost of approximately $8,700. Houtz stated he and the City have previously done business with Air Tek. Air Tek has built installate�Bntfor and it iscity. legitimate stated he believes Air Tek to be comp bid. Kornelis stated payment for the equipment come from the sewer/water, Sewer Treatment Park Interceptor accounts. VOTES Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Bookey: Yes and installation will Plant and Thompson Measles: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PABBED UMIMOUBLY. C-3, Resolution No. 94-10 - Transferring $10,000 i Boating Facility suet the Boating and Facilityade Floats and Piling 9 NOTION: n the of the Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 94-10 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested 9MIM008 CONSENT. There were no Council or public comments. VOTE $ There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERED. r KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINMES 10 MMCH 21 1994 PAGE 5 C-4. 1994 Liquor Lioaae� Ro�aeNai - One Year. - Kenai Joe's/$everage Dispensary the acket. erred to her memorandum inclvrdtonthe meeting► Clerk Freas ref reported to her Pr Freas Freas stated the Borough rep her to send a letter of remains not current in theirs account. Kenai Joe s depending on whether tha requested a motion from Council Mrch 11, dep � eation objection or non-obj account becomes current or not. KOTION= KO�gp for Clerk Freas to 8end a arch letter Councilnant Measles of the account on M according mailey BBCO1�DaD the motion. There were no Councilman S objections. SO ORDERED• 1 - Uptown Motel/VIP 3.994-95 LigU*r Liaaass '"a"a Two Years. C s• Lounge/ Beverage Dispensary Approved by consent agendas Motel ears• i994-95 Liquor Lia�asa sans~a�'nsary Uptown C-6' Backdoor —Beverage Disp e Annex/ Approved by consent agenda. Aso Renal - Oaken Keg Spirit Shop 1994 Liquor Liar _ One Year* C-7• #58/ Package Store Approved by consent agenda. 246 in the Resolution no, g4.11 - Transferring $6� . C-e . t 04 Improvement Capital Project Fund for Mission street p Design Costs. Additional. Engineering, NOTION a royal of Resolution No. 94-ii and Councilman Smalley MOWS for PP Councilwoman swarner SECOWND the motion. ` There were no public or Council comments. I • ItLNAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1994 PAGE 7 D-5. Parka & Recreation Commission Recreation Director McGillivray reported there was no quorum,at their last regularly scheduled meeting of February S. A special meeting was held on February 14 at which a full Commission was in attendance. Those meeting minutes were included in the packeto McGillivray stated the adult basketball league has finished. The league tournament is being played at this time. They are planning an invitational tournament and hope to have out-of-town teams participate. D-6. Planning & Zoning commission .i Councilman Bannock reported he attended the last Planning & Zoning Commission meeting for Councilman Smalley. The minutes. and agenda were included in the packet. Bannock stated an addition to the Uptown is being planned. There was discussion of during the meeting in regard to the addition and whether sufficient parking will be available. The owner (Schilling) and City Engineer La Shot are working on the parking issue. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and committees No reports. Regular Meeting of February 16, 1994. Approved by consent agenda. I -Tin t CORREBP�NDIIIiTCE None. 12=- O s OLD BIIBINM88 0-1. Discussion - Kenai Spur Highway Project - Additional Street Lights. City Manager Manninen reported a meeting with DOT and Mr. Horn._ took place approximately three weeks ago. A letter was received r KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1994 PAGE 6 g MM3883OM/GOM 1TTBB RMWM D-le council on Aging Councilwoman swarner reported the Line Dancers' picture appeared on the 2/94 Senior Network News. Swarner added the Kenai Senior Center was instrumental in getting Alaska and Hawaii to join this network. Swarner passed a copy of the publication around for council to review. Swarner added the Senior Center has started their fund raising "Split the Pot." Williams asked Swarner to report on the Garden Club discussion at th3 last Beautification Committee meeting. Swarner stated there has been no change. Williams stated the Garden Club is looking for volunteers. Senior Center Director Porter stated the seniors are starting a garden club and plan on planting some flowers in City gardens and adopting an area to care for during the summer. Swarner reported the next Beautification Committee meeting will be held next week. Swarner added she will not be available to attend. D-2. Airport commission Councilman Measles reported the minutes of the last meeting and work session were included in the packet for review. D-3. Harbor commission Councilman Bookey stated the next meeting will be held on Monday, March 71 1994. D-4. Library Commission Councilwoman Monfor directed Council's attention to the invitations to the Library's anniversary party which were placed before them. The celebration will be from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 6. There will be entertainment and refreshments. Monfor reported the Commission net last night. They discussed general library matters. 0 . KISIJAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1994 PAGE 8 after the meeting from commission -Campbell which stated the State would place the 24 lights originally included in the plans for this highway, project. The State will,pay for the installation and the operations and maintenance of these lights. At that time, Horn indicated if.Council wanted any additional lights placed, the installation would be paid for with ISTEA funds. Manninen referred to a memorandum included in the packet from Public Works Director Kornelis who stated staff did not recommend any additional lights be placed between Davidson and Candlelight. Manninen stated if Council wished to have additional lights placed, -they should inform Administration. However, the installation and operation of the lights would be at the cityls cost. Monfor stated she requested Chief Burnett and Chief Morris to } review the p1aBs and accident reports and make a recommendation of whether they felt additional lights needed to be installed. Monfor.added she had.a telephone conversation that day in which the caller,requested she ask Council.to discuss the possible placement: of.80 overhead walkway. placed at Swires. This would enable children who walk to school to Cross the four -lane highway safely. Monfor stated she had not checked with the School District as to how'.many walkers there are, etc. Monfor asked Kornelis if he felt there should be additional lights placed. Smalley stated that during the last meeting, he mentioned his concern of accidents which have occurred near two roadways (Davidson/Candlelight). Smalley added in reviewing the information included in Kornelis, memorandum and that Chiefs Burnett and Morris do not recommend additional lights, he was satisfied no additional lights are needed. No further discussion. X-10 Hills to be Paid, 8i,110 to br Ratified MOVZON 1 qP . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1994 PAGE 9 R-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 NOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the purchase orders over $1,000 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. 8-3. Ordinance No. 1582-94 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $13,476.10 in the General Fund From the Reserve for Athletic Expenditures. Approved by consent agenda. $-4. Ordinance No. 1583-94 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,200 in the General Fund From the Reserve for Athletic Expenditures. • Approved by consent agenda. Discussion - Kenai River viewing Area Park. Williams referred to the information included in the packet.in regard to this proposed park. Williams stated he remembered concern of Council as to the cost of construction of the park. At the time it was discussed, there was hope of using prison help. However, that can no longer be done. Williams stated Council discussed the park at their goals and objectives work session and Administration was directed to forward suggestions of whether to continue or not. Bookey stated the park was discussed before his election. Hookey asked who the park is to serve, i.e. what segment of the public_. Williams answered when originally discussed, the park was to have a dump site for use by recreational vehicles. The park was to serve the traveling public and city residents. The park would. add recreational facilities for the city and complement the Senior Center. This site was chosen because of the view and. esthetics. Now there is concern of liability at that site due to the cliff, etc. Swarner stated she did not like to send back money, but believes it would take more than $88,000 on the City's part to build the park. t KENAI CITY CO[)NCIL MEETING MINUT83 MARCH 21 1994 PAGE 10 MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to rescind council action and let the $88,000 grant lapse. Councilman Smalley 8$CONDED the motion. Measles stated the grant does not expire until the end of the year. Measles questioned why make the decision now. Manninen stated an extension of the grant can be requested. Measles suggested waiting until closer to the end of the expiration time and bring the discussion back to council to make a decision. Circumstances may change between now and then. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to table the discussion with no time certain. Manninen asked if Administration should request an extension now so that the grant does not lapse.' Measles suggested a date be placed on the motion to table. Measles suggested the first meeting in September. MOTION COIi TINGED s Smalley changed the "no time certain" to the "first meeting in September." Councilwoman Swarner 98CONDSD the motion. There were no objections. BO ORDERED, BRWkKs 7:44 P.M. BACK TO ORDERS 8802 B.M. B-6. Disayssion - Historic District Board Appointments. Williams suggested the following to be appointed to the Historic District Board: Dorothy McCard Sharlene Rooker Alan Boraass Karen Mahurin Roger Meeks Jim Arne6s. Rosie Murphy A long discussion followed. Smalley stated concern that the native community was not represented. Monfor stated it would be with the appointment of Rooker. Attorney Graves stated five of the seven must live in the city. Bannock stated his concern to E r Ll KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21 1994 PAGE 11 appoint Arness due to the comment Arness had made on his application. Williams stated regardless of the remark, Arness has the best of interest in mind. Williams reported a letter and application were sent to Boraas, but no reply has been received as yet. Monfor stated Diane background. Monfor suggested Bannock b Rathman would be excellent due to her added she also lives in the city. It was e the Ad Hoc Council representative. Smalley asked who would represent the archeological requirement if Boraas does not wish to participate. Williams referred to the portion of the Code stating "to the extent available." Smalley suggested the application added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting from Mr. Malanaphy who has had some experience in historic districts. Smalley added he is available and has made application for the appointment, but lives outside the city. Williams stated the Orthodox Church requested representation on the Board and because of that, he suggested McCard and Arness. Smalley referred to remarks made by McCard on her application where she mentioned the Board would be a "decision -making body." Smalley asked to what extent does McCard tnink it will be a decision -making body. Williams stated items having to do with, the Historic District will go before the Board prior to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Williams added he believed the Commission would look at the Board's recommendations with favorable concern. Bannock and Smalley disagreed. Williams stated he does not want a board which will work with consternation, but will work closely with the Commission. Bannock suggested those were good goals, but pointed out that Mr. Meeks is the only one of the applicants who spoke in favor of the ordinance as it is today. The others are already at odds with the Commission. Bannock added his disappointment that aside from Mr. Meeks, there were no other property owners of the historic area who have applied for appointment to the board. Monfor stated in response to Smalley and Bannock's remarks that the number of times the Board will meet will not be extensive. Monfor added these people did come forward and apply. Monfor- stated she believed they can work together. Smalley stated he did not disagree with Monfor, but was concerned that four of the applicants Williams suggested live outside the city. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21 1994 PAGE 12 Williams made a second suggestion: Arness Murphy McCard Mahurin ' Meeks Rathman Smalley suggested Malanaphy because of his experience. Graves suggested they move to have nine members on the board. That would allow for six residents and three from out-of-town. Monfor suggested Scott Rathman be placed. Williams stated the Rathman's have not been city residents for very long. Smalley again suggested Malanaphy due to his experience. Williams stated he lives outside the city. Bannock agreed with Smalley and recommended Malanaphy in place of Arness. Bookey disagreed because Arness is a property owner in Old Town and has been involved in the Townsite Historic discussions from the beginning. Williams suggested they try to get Boraas to participate. If he does not want to, then they can substitute with Malanaphy. . Williams suggested the board would have one more out -of -city member, but thought things would settle into place. Measles disagreed. With too many from out of the city would be outside of the ordinance from the beginning. Graves added anything done by the board could be challenged if the proportion was not correct. Smalley referred to the statement in the Code, "to the extent available." Smalley stated it appeared to the extent available Malanaphy has more criteria than the others. Boraas has not come forward, but Malanaphy has. Graves stated there were not enough local people. Anything done by a Board with these members, could be challenged. Williams suggested appointing the following at this meeting and making the seventh appointment at the next meeting: Meeks Murphy Mahurin Rathman McCard Arness.. Measles stated none of the disciplines required by the ordinance will be represented with that group. Boraas or Malanaphy need to. be in the group. Monfor suggested not appointing any members at this meeting. Monfor suggested waiting until the next meeting and hope an R • 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1994 WAGE 13 application will come in from Boraas. Monfor suggested Ethel Clausen, a city resident, also put in an application, Council decided to place the.discussion on the agenda for the next meeting at which time appointments will be made. R-7a Discussion - Mission Street Paving Project. Discussed at Item C-8. Mayor Williams gave an overview of his vacation. 1-2. City Manager Manininen referred to a confidential letter distributed to Council prior. to the meeting regarding the EEA.litigation. Manninen requested direction from Council whether to proceed as -outlined or not. MOTION= Councilman Smalley MOVED that city administration.and attorney proceed as outlined in the memorandum. -.Councilwoman Swarner BgCONDDD the motion. Williams asked Council if they wished to have an executive session to discuss the matter. Measles stated he would. Ns'1'8IM IPAW L or MOTIONS Councilman Smalley withdrew his motion with -the consent of Councilwoman swarner. t*3. Attorney No report. Z-4. city Clerx Freas referred to her memorandum (included in the packet) in regard to the second goals and objectives workshop. Freas KENAI CITY COUNCIL MBBTING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1994 PAGE 14 requested a formal scheduling of the workshop, along with direction as to whether department heads needed to attend, etc. Council scheduled the second goals and objectives workshop for March 26, 1994. The workshop is to begin at 9:00 a.m. . Department heads were invited to attend, but were told it is not necessary or mandatory. Lunch is to be supplied similar to the first workshop. Manninen reported Mr. Alvarez would not be able to attend. However. Manninen stated he has asked Karen Van Horn to facilitate the workshop. -so Finance Director Acting Finance Director.Feltman reported the department heads have submitted their budget requests. Feltman added she is 0 compiling the requests for review by Finance Director Brown upon his return. Public Works Director Kornelis reported on a leachate study. Kornelis a.dded the contractor is continuing work on the interceptor line. Kornelis reported Bob Bears, the,Sewer Treatment Plant superintendent has resigned. Jerry Allen has been appointed as superintendent. Allen will began work in that capacity on March 1, 1994. -7 . �► -Mort Manager Airport Manager Ernst stated he wanted to clarify information included in the Airport Commission work session notes. Ernst. said the notes stated he was awaiting a letter from the FAA in. regard to the. car .rental agency lease renewals. Ernst stated he has received the letter from the FAA saying they had no objections to the City not going out for bid on car rental agencies. since then, Payless Car Rental has been certified as a DBEID FAA was pleased to hear that. Because of this, the City has reached the necessary percentage of DBEs and it will not be ndoessory for lease bids. The present leases can be rolled over. Ernst stated they will be adding some phrasing regarding the DBE i requirements in the new contracts. The present contracts would i • • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1994 PAGE iS have expired June 30, 1994. With the roll-over, the leases will be for an additional five years. The new expiration date will be June 30, 1999. Ernst reported they are also investigating the bidding of the contracts (in 1999) in December (of 1998) so that the awardees will know by December if their leases have been renewed. This will help them in knowing whether to order cars, etc. The effective date of the 1999 leases will be July I. MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED to convene in an executive session of the Council of the City of Kenai, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City of Kenai. Smalley requested City Manager Manninen and City Attorney Graves to be present. Councilman Bannock BEC0308D the motion and requested t WINOUS CONBBNT, Councilwoman Swarner objected to the request for unanimous consent. VOTES Swarner: No Bannock: Yes Bookey: Yes MOTION PROOSD. Monfor: Yes Smalley: Yes SSSCVTJVS 02061011 HRRU: 0:44 V.X. BACK TO ORDER: 9:04 P.M. Councilman Measles reported during the executive Council and Administration discussed the ongoing HEA and instructed the Administration to proceed direction given to them in the executive session. J-1. Citizens None. J-a. Council Hookey - No report. Measles: Yes Williams: Yes session the litigation with with the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 1994 PAGE 16 Swarner - Stated she has been contacted about the cars parked in front of the Katmai and the car (with the sign on the roof) parked in front of the photo store along the highway. Swarner referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission minutes in which they were discussed. Swarner asked what the progress was on the item. Manninen stated he contacted the Police Department a week ago. Manninen stated he would look into it. Monfor - a. Flags - Requested the frayed city, state and U.S. flags be replaced with new flags. b. RIC Editorial - Monfor stated she was offended by the editorial printed in the Peninsula Clarion regarding the City's ladder fire truck which was written by a student from Kenai Peninsula College. Monfor added she was offended because the City has given $1 million to the Fire Training School and has bent over backward to support the Fire Training School. Williams stated he felt the article was written as a student's perspective. Williams added the Fire Training School basically stands on its own. Williams added he has requested Chief Burnett to join him on a radio talk show to discuss the participation of the fire department in the community. c. Snow Berms - Monfor requested the snow berms be knocked down at street corners to give better visibility. Measles - a. EPA Regulations - Measles stated he had wanted to discuss new EPA regulations soon to become effective regarding MPDES 110" discharge permits. Measles added the regulations will affect anyone with a MPDES permit. The 110" discharge law could shut down 13 of the Inlet platforms and could also shut down the City's sewer treatment plant. Measles added he believed the only way to slow the EPA down is for a lot of industries to file many lawsuits to keep the EPA busy in the courts. Bannock - a. Oil Edition - Bannock stated he appreciated the Peninsula Clarions special oil industry edition printed a short time ago. Bannock added it is unfortunate that a "special". had to be run to say what effect the oil industry has to the community. RENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21 1994 PAGE 17 smalley - a. Fire Truck $ditoriai - Smalleyhgagdit rialagreed regarding the Councilwoman Monfor s assessment of t the f ire. truck. b. Comments - Smalley stated while he attended a meeting in Las Vegas he met people who had visited Kenai last summer and are planning another trip this summer. They had positive things to say about our community. c. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - Smalley thanked Councilman Bannock for attending the P&Z meeting for him during his absence. Williams - a. Brady Hiii - Williams anoo. Williamsif ahas addedbeen someepoliced from the Brady bill. Answer was departments in the states are charging fee isorun the consideringsearch. Manninen stated the Kenai Police Department charging a fee. Measles stated it could mean adding a position to handle the searches. Williams stated he had b. Recreation center Price List - some concern regarding the $1.00 fee per team for using the courts. Councilwoman Monfor requested the price sheet be upgraded. Manninen stated he would take care of it. c. Kenai Peninsula Caucus - Williams referred to a copy of the bill for 1993/94 membership dues included in the packet as an information item. Williams stated $95tOwas Councildiftthehowever y wished to bill was for $980. Williams asked the pay the dues. Measles suggested they not be paid. Discussion followed regarding the budgeting of the dues alld whether they were paid last year. Clerk Freas stated she reviewed copies of purchase orders and found no payment to the Caucus for last year's dues. Freas stated last year, Council decided not to pay them. Borough Assemblyman Torgerson spoke to the Council in regard to the Caucus. Council then included the dues in their budget for 1993/94. Monfor stated they included the dues in their budget but were going to discuss it. Smalley asked if anyone was participating in the meetings. Williams stated yes, he and Manninen have attended meetings. Measles asked what the Caucus has accomplished for the city. Williams stated they had m3niorny Ce highway riseteBiowilliasupported ms stated it FireTraining school, the e you are not represented, other areas will receive the support. 40 Williams used as an example the proposed Funny River Bridge. r KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21 1994 PAGE IS Referring to the highway support, Measles stated the construction was delayed five years and the scope is smaller. Measles added the bridge will be built with or without the Caucus' support. Measles stated he has concerns with regard to the Caucus and the AML. Measles added he believed AML was breaking apart and they should let it fall. Swarner stated she thought the City should not be a member of the Caucus and the bill should be sent back. Measles stated that since it -is the middle of the year and the City has participated, the City probably owes the dues. Smalley agreed, but added Council should discuss this in the future. MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bill and add the additional $30.00 so that the City will be in compliance for this year only. Councilman Bannock SECONDED he motion. There were no objections. so OIWLIM d. Borough aoveramsnt - Williams stated he has been reviewing the 'Borough'government. Williams added he has some deep concerns in regard to the Borough's finances and how they will effect the City. Williams stated he was concerned there will be a large Borough tax increase. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:33 p.m. transcribed And submitted by: Carol L. Freas, C y Cler APPC"!) BY COO. CklL OAS