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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-07 Council MinutesA. Be C7 C. • AGENDA KENAI CITY COONCIL - REGUI AR NEBTXXG SEPTEMBER 7 # 1994 7#00 P.N. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CR�11L819R5 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, SCREDOLED PUBLIC COAT (10 Minutes) 1. Amy Erikeson - Vantage Point Productions/City of Kenai. Video. • 2. Lee Sterner - Kenai Transfer Site/Redoubt Avenue 1. Ordinance No. 1603-94 : Decreasing'Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by a Net Amount of $3,738 in Three Senior Citizen Funds. 2. Resolution No. 94-55 - Supporting the Acquisition of Approximately 100 Acres of Chester Cone River Property. by the Exxon Valdez Trustee Council.(EVTC) Through the EVTC Small Parcel Acquisition Program to be Conveyed to the City of Kenai for Development of .a Park Through Alaska State Parks and Authorizing Administration to. Apply for Up to $500,000 in Funding From the Alaska. State Parks Marine Recreation Program to Construct a Park on the Property. 3. *1995 Games of Chance and Contents of skill Peratit Application - Kenai Peninsula Central Labor Council.. -1- D. 9=Z081.QVICQ2/Ez...RR6IMS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4, Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees 11. '6 NINOTE6 1. *Regular Meeting of August 17, 1994. B'. @. QLD SIIBIEEAS 1. Discussion - Kenai River viewing Area Park (brought forward by direction of 3/2/94 Council Meeting. R. W 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 3. *Ordiaaaoe No. 1604-94 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,560 in the General Fund to Purchase Two Computer Monitors in the Communications Department. 4. *Ordinance No. 1603-94 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $13,862 in the General Fund as a Result of Receiving Two State Library Grants. .5. Discussion - Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers Youth Program Advertisement/Request for Purchase. 6. Discussion - Ambulance Billing. 7. Discussion - Congregate Housing Addition. 8. Approval - Change Order No. 2/Thompson Park Sewer Interceptor Project/Zubeck, Inc. - $2,897.44. 9. Approval - Change order No. 4/Thompson Park Water & Sewer/Foster Construction - $5,155.00. -2- 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney. 4. City.clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. 1. Citizens (f ive minutes) 2. Council K. �J KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERB MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMB♦ PRESIDING Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7':06 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance: A-2 . Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were. Williams, Bookey, Swarner, Monfor, Measles, Bannock and Smalley. A -so Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TOs 9-2, Les Sterner - 9/2/94 KPB letter regarding redesign, etc. of Kenai Transfer Site. ADDS 9-3, Lana* Necessary - Eagle Scout proposal/ Removal of green building at Memorial Park and landscaping of that area. ADD TO$ C-2, Resolution No. 94-55 - Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes of 9/6/94 Cunningham.Park - plat and proposed park expansion project ADD TO: R-7, Discussion/Congregate Housing Addition - 8/31/94 AHFC letter with responses to questions about the Senior Citizens Housing Development Program. ADD TO: R-7, Discussion/Congregate Housing Addition - Portion of plat map showing possible addition site. ADD TOs =nformation Item No. 13 - Additional information regarding light plane industry. City Manager Manninen requested the removal from the agenda it H-6, Kenai ambulance billing discussion. Mayor Williams. requested Item H-7, discussion of a congregate housing addition,. be moved to C-4. • 0 U KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 71 1994 PAGE 2 NOTIONS Councilman Smalley NOVED for approval the removal of Item H-6. Councilwoman motion. There were no objections. 80 There were no changes to the consent agenda. Mayor Williams determined the agenda stood approved as presented. Councilwoman Monfor introduced a group of Italian teachers who were participating in a teacher exchange to the Kenai Peninsula. Monfor reminded Council that last spring a group of Kenai Peninsula School District teachers traveled to Italy as the first portion of the exchange. Williams presented the teachers with city pins. The teachers presented the City with a book on Milan.. followed by a short discussion with the Council and audience in regard to their visit. Williams requested a copy of the city video (upon its completion) be forwarded to the teachers. ITS [ B s -CB =XD POBLIC Comm any sriksson - Vantage Point Productions/City of Kenai Video. Williams announced No. Eriksson would be delayed in arriving for review of the city video. Eriksson presented the video at a' break taken during the discussion of C-2. Council reviewed the video, along with other persons present in the audience. There was no discussion in regard to the video after the meeting was called back to order. B-2. Les sternor - Kenai Transfer Site/Redoubt Avenue A copy of Mr. Sterner's letter to the Kenai Peninsula Borough was included in the packet for Council's review. Mr. Sterner stated during his presentation he had discussions with most of the councilmembers and with Borough Mayor Gilman. Sterner stated his disappointment in the manner the development of the upgrading of the Kenai transfer site was being done. Sterner, along with many of his neighbors and tenants were upset with the cutting of trees that served as a buffer between Redoubt Avenue and the site, etc. • RENAI CITY SEPTEMBER PAGE 3 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 7. 1994 Sterner referred to a letter distributed to Council at the beginning of the meeting from Mayor Gilman in which he stated the Borough's commitment and efforts to redesign the transfer site as well as constructing fencing, etc. Sterner requested Council's letter of support of the actions taken by Mayor Gilman. Sterner added he was happy with the determinations made by Gilman. Swarner stated she telephoned the Borough after seeing the mess at the site. Sterner stated he was aware of the mess also and noticed it had been cleaned a bit. Monfor suggested in the letter it be suggested the Borough make sure the site is cleaned up more often, especially during long weekends. Swarner stated during her discussions with the Borough she was told the contractor was aware of the long weekend and was to take care of it. ofWilliams was requested to send a letter to the Borough Mayor supporting the redesign, etc. of the transfer site. B-3. Lance Necessary - Eagle Scout Project. Lance Necessary introduced himself to Council and stated his desire to tear down the small green building now situated at Leif Hansen Memorial Park and to landscape the area. Necessary stated he would like to do this project in order to earn the Eagle Scout award. Necessary stated he would take down the building, remove the concrete, and work with Kenai Parks & Recreation Department and local flower shops/greenhouses to landscape the area with. flowers and rocks, etc. Necessary stated he needed preliminary approval of this project in order for him to take the idea to the Scout board for their okay. Councilwoman Monfor stated she thought it a wonderful project as removal of the building was discussed by Council earlier in the spring. Manninen stated he did not think there was any problem with the project. Manninen added he discussed the matter with Parks & Recreation Director McGillivray. McGillivray forwarded necessary requests to the FAA who owned the building. McGillivray received a letter from FAA approving the removal of the building. Smalley stated he felt it was a worthwhile project but was concerned about any asbestos or other contamination in the building. Attorney Graves suggested someone from Public Works . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MIN[1TSS SEPTgMg$R 7, 1994 PAGE 4 could investigate the building to see if there are any contaminated materials in the building. Graves added there are strict rules about removal of contaminated materials. If there are none found, Council could then okay the removal. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to give approval. of the removal of the building and landscaping project pending the review of the area by public Works as to safety of the removal. Councilman Smalley 88CONDED the motion. There were no objections. 00 ORDERED. Williams suggested Necessary follow the project from the original contact of FAA to investigation of the area for contaminated soils, etc. Dealing with different agencies, etc. is a lesson in itself. C-10 Ordinance No. 1603-94 - Decreasing Estimated Revenues. and Appropriations by a Net Amount of $3,738 in Three. Senior Citizen Funds. NOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1603-94. and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or Council comments. VOTE: Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes MonPor: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes MOTION PROBED DNANIMOVBLY. C-z. Reso].ution No. 94-ss - supporting the Acquisition of Approximately 100 Acres of Chester Cone River Property by the Exxon Valdez Trustee Council (EVTC) Through.the EVTC Small parcel Acquisition Program to be Conveyed to the City of Kenai for Development of a Park Through • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEBTING MINpTB& SBPTEMBBR 7, 1994 PAGE 5 Alaska state,Farks and Authorizing Administration to Apply for Up to $500,000 in Funding Front the Alaska State Parks Marine recreation'Frogram to Construct A Park on the'Property.. Williams stated the resolution would require some modification. Because of this project, the, City of'Kenai could become the leaders as to beginning programs to take care of the Kenai. River. MOTION: Councilman Bookey. NO for approval of Resolution No. 94-55 and Councilman Measles BaCONDIM the motion. Public Com eats: Jim Butler - Stated he wanted to update Council in regard to the progress of the project. Butler referred to the resolution and his letter included in the packet. The proposal..deadline was the end of Julyb Proposals are now. being reviewed.by the Exxon Valdez Council. He has discussed the proposal with -Lance traaky and found the Cone proposal has been favorably received by Fish & Game." Fish & Game is interested because of the potential protection and restoration of the bluff area in the lowlands and the upland portion because of its buffer to the road'. Butler has been in contact with the Department of Natural Resources because a portion of the funding for . the development of the recreational site would come from them. DNR could fund a project if the City assumes the management of the property. Williams stated Council needed to understand as they develop the property, the City.will be responsible for maintaining and taking control of the property., This will place Some :financial responsibilities on the City for the maintenance end long-term upkeep. Council needs to weigh the benefits to:the City in this. decision. Butler stated.the relationship with DNR .is open and the way the City defines the maintenance responsibility can be defined now. The maintenance responsibilities are ain,open question. . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEBTING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7� 1994 PAGE 6 Butler stated some amendments are needed in the resolution. The consent decree cannot allow for the state conveying the property to the City. However, a portion might be. Williams stated a tent camping area for tourists could be placed in the park. 'The concept lends itself to that type of development. Butler added Fish & Game and DNR want to work with the City to develop the property. Funding up to $500,000 could be awarded. The'State will want to meet their goals. The Kenai River habitat is a leading issue at this time. Fish & Game and DNR have expressed their desire that the City rezone a portion of the property from Rural Residential to Conservation. They are looking for a deal that is creative and that will be an indicator as to how the state and municipal agencies can work together. Butler stated the park hub would be at the bend of the river with a boardwalk. They like the idea of an interpretive center. The City's right to large aquifer that runs through the property will be left available to the City. Butler stated the Corps of Engineers is concerned about the wetland issue,.however.they may be more agreeable if DNR and Fish & Game approve the development. Williams stated about $10 million of the monies need to be, committed before the end of the year. He has been requested to nominate local persons to be added to a citizens advisory group. Butler added there are two groups who will review the proposals; a technical group and a citizens advisory group.- Monfor stated she thought the concept was great. it will.prove the City of Kenai is an assertive leader on the Peninsula. Monfor stated she was concerned about the commitment of City monies at this time which were discussed in the resolution. She did not want to stop the project, but does not want to vote no because of the unknowns. Williams explained the money responsibilities constitutes staff time, prepping arrangements, etc. Butler stated DNR and Fish & Game will be working on a proposal that will be approved the first time through. After the park is sorted out, they can work on the main agreement. Monfor stated she favored.the management agreement. It could. mean in the long-term, the City may not have anything to do with it. Williams stated they are reviewing memorandums of KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 PAGE 7 understanding. Butler added at this time costs will be for staff time to put the proposal together. Fish & Game has requested he set up a meeting between them and the City. , Williams informed Council there was a possibility another grant could be acquired for improvements to Cunningham Park. The matter was discussed by the Parks & Recreation Commission at their special meeting last night. The Commission recommended,: Council apply for two grants, one for the Cone property and one for improvements to Cunningham Park. The Cunningham Park grant would include the acquisition of the three neighboring lots, enlargement of the existing playground, stairs to the bank, etc. The Cone property project may not allow fishing and boating,'but. the Cunningham Park project would. Williams suggested an application for the Cunningham Park project should be in the amount of $5001oo0. Williams suggested approximately $200,000 would be for acquisition of the adjoining lots. Butler stated.there are several sources of funding and the Cunningham Park improvements may come from a different source. than the Cone property development. Williams stated he would like to create a second grant for Cunningham Park and identify immediately if acquisition of the, adjoining property is possible. NOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to proceed with having an application. submitted for Cunningham Park improvements as well as redrafting the present resolution. Councilwoman Monfor 8LCONDED the motion. There was no objection. 80 ORDERED. Williams suggested a break be taken in order to amend Resolution No. 94-55. During the break, Williams requested Council review the draft City video. Smalley requested that when there is a meeting scheduled between Fish & Game, DNR, etc., members of City staff be included in the meeting. Williams agreed and added both City Manager Manninen and the engineering technician have been present during previous meetings. BREAD= 8 t 14 P.M. BACK TO ORDERS 8243 P.M. • KELiAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTSFIBER 7, 1994 PAGE 8 Williams presented a substitute resolution with, Butler's desired amendments.. Butler reviewed the amendments with Council Butler explained he tried to draft the resolution to be as loose. as possible$ There are many decisions for the -CounciI Amendments included expressing the City's desire to work with Fish & Game and DNR to'develop a park on that site;. the'park'will be oriented to a new type of river use; the City would support, the rezoning of a portion of the property (Butler added he was aware the City had not discussed a rezone and'that the issue would need to go before the Planning & Zoning Commission.); development of the property is contingent upon the development. costs being borne by the State; and represents the concern that the City wants to be involved in the project. MOTIONS Councilman Measles MOVNO to amend Resolution No. 94-85 in its entirety with the substitute Resolution No,.94-55. _Councilman' Smalley d8COMBND the motion, Councilman Measles requested 99AX IOUs CONSM a There were no objections'. so. oRD�IaD. Councilman Measles made the following suggestions for amendments to the substitute resolution: 1. Fourth "Whereas" on Page 1, first sentence --,change the word."support" to "consider." 20 Fifth, "Whereas" on Page i, third sentence -- remove "and -long-term costs as with the future maintenance of the park..." 3-0Sixth"Whereas" on Page 21, second sentence w- remove ",„ assumption of all...," replace with "for"; add, a period after the word "responsibilities"; remove the word "which" replacing it with "this."*remove the word "maintenance"; and, remove the word "equipmentle and replace it'with "support services." The whereas would then read, ".,.,the Kenai.City Council is aware of and supports the City's negotiating with the State for future maintenance responsibilities. This may include.personnel and support services for the park," Discussion followed on the suggested changes. 0 V • C7 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 71 1994 PAGE 9 NOTION TO AMEND= Councilman Measles MOVED to amend the substitute resolution in the three places as stated. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. Councilman Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT for the motion to amend. VOTE ON THE t • Councilman Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT for the motion to amend. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. Further discussion followed while ironing out the amendments to the resolution. Butler mentioned conveying of the property to the City could be a negotiating tool for the future. Measles stated he was looking at the project from the Status standpoint. He did not know what term of agreement they were looking for. If the property is conveyed to the City, could the City back out later. Butler stated he would leave that to the City Attorney to decide, however there are different ways to convey property.. Bannock asked if the City would want their employees and equipment used in a park which the City does not own. Graves stated an analysis of whether it is worth the risk would need to be made. Nothing done is risk free. There were no public comments. VOTE ON THE MAIN NOTIONt Councilman Smalley requested OMINOUS CONSENT for the main motion. There were no objections. So ORDERED. Williams requested a copy of the resolution and information be forwarded to the Planning & Zoning Commission in their next packet. C-3. 1995 dames of Chance and Contests of skill Pos'mit Application - Kenai Peninsula Central Labor Council. Approved by consent agenda. 8-7 to C-4. Disonssion - Congregate Housing Addition. Williams referred to the material included in the packet, i.e. an advertisement for funding through the Alaska Housing Finance r- • KENAI CITY 3EPTEMBER PAGE 10 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 7. 1994 Corporation (AHFC) for senior housing and a portion of the AHFC FY95 Senior Citizens Housing Development Fund Program Application Kit. Added to the agenda was the August 31, 1994 AHFC letter to Williams answering some questions regarding the application kit. Williams stated he brought the information to Council's attention to find out what would be required of a grant for an addition to, the congregate housing project. Williams noted the deadline for the application was September 19. Williams suggested it might be worthwhile to have plans available. Williams reported that after the packet went out, he was approached by Mr. Leo Grasso in regard to the development of a senior citizen assisted living housing complex. Williams explained assisted living housing is between congregate housing and a nursing home. Williams added Grasso is interested in development of this to complex with federal funds through the private sector. Lands, used by the developer would be on the tax rolls. Private sector development would remove maintenance responsibilities, etc. from the City. Williams suggested property in front of the congregate housing complex which he formerly suggested be used for a building to house the Public Health Clinic. Williams asked Council if they were interested in making that land available for lease for an., assisted living complex. Councilwoman Swarner noted that the agenda stated they would be' discussing an addition to congregate housing. in regard to that project and/or the assisted living, was he talking about a low income development? Williams stated it would be low income assisted housing. Swarner suggested they need to investigate the age of the residents (the age now is 65); whether low income housing is what they want; whether the City wants to be involved with an assisted living complex. Swarner stated she did not feel comfortable voting on an assisted living issue at this time as it was just brought before them tonight and the Council did not have time to review any information on the issue. Williams stated the City would not be involved in the project. Swarner stated that could not be said tonight. Williams suggested they could say whether land is available for lease. Does the Council want to lease property for use such as this? . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 PAGE it Monfor stated she thought this type of project has a lot of merit, however, she was not sure she was willing to lease out that land. She did not know if an assisted living complex would be compatible with the congregate housing project. Monfor. suggested the City has other property available. The ambiance of the congregate housing is a draw for the seniors. She does not want to take away from that. Williams asked Director Porter's opinion. Porter stated she discussed the project with Grasso and she suggested he come back and talk with the seniors about it. Porter stated there are persons in the area and who currently live outside of the area who would need this type of housing. Porter added assisted living is the up-and-coming thing for senior people. Porter felt there is a positive need for this type of living in Kenai and would hope property could be available for this type of development. Porter suggested using property across the street from the congregate housing and that the seniors be consulted. Williams stated he had looked at other elements of the city property in that area (Daubenspeck property) and other property. Swarner asked Porter how many people in the area would benefit from assisted living. Porter stated she told Grasso she felt the complex could be filled quickly. At this time they were discussing 24 units. 24-hour staffing is required. People from all over Alaska are in need of this type of housing and would move to the area for it as there is not a lot of this type of housing available in the state. Monfor referred to the City's All -America City application wherein they discussed the lack of private developments for seniors. Monfor added she just was not comfortable with that location. Smalley asked if access was available for this type of development. Williams stated they could make access as the City owns all the property around there. Bookey stated he did not see a problem with this type of development in that area. However, he did not approve of using the Daubenspeck property. Smalley stated he had no problem in supporting such a development, but has a concern of using the property in that area. Suggested receiving input from the seniors. Smalley stated he would favor using the Daubenspeck property. • KENAI CITY 3EPTEMBgR PAGE 12 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 7, 1994 Williams suggested the project be discussed with the Council Aging and ask them to make a recommendation of usingthe 1.9 on acres in front of the congregate housing 1'9 r the Daubenspeck property across the street. Williamsoasked i seniors decided it was compatible, did Council want to offer lease. Bannock stated he did not want to stand in the w er a private development and would be comfortable with what the of seniors say. he Measles stated he would consider their recommendation but item needs to come back to Council for further discuss the was understood from Grasso discussing the issue again on. It September 21 would be within his time frame. Council on Aging would hold a special meeting to discusstth the item. Williams requested the item tem be placed on the Se th agenda. ptember 21 Williams stated he spoke with Grasso about the basic elements the lease and about the manta of he understood the seniors pneedsto reviewuths� etc' Grasso stated project needs to be compatible architecturally withthe that the congregate housing project. Another site would be okay too. Grasso gave some background information of his experience Council. to Smalley suggested Grasso speak with Administrative Assistan Howard about the lease application process, etc. t Kim Williams asked Council if they wanted to discuss further addition to the congregate housing ian t later date. Williams suggested left money frost until a congregate housing project could be rea Y m the request to the legislature. ppropriated through a g The funding then could be used for a feasibility study and development costs fo facility. Williams added he thought they would r expansion in of of of the Position during the next budget cycle if these items were available. already ready Smalley asked if nothing was done with the funds, would they to be given back to the state. eY have. they would eventually have to be returned. Directorles Brown stated those funds could be used for a feasibility study, etc, if Manninen stated he there may be other priorities to the existing project that will use some of the left complete on over monies. • • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 PAGE 13 Porter submitted a priority list of items they would like and among them were a greenhouse, window treatments, etc. Porter stated there is a still a major problem with the windows. A representative from Pella will be coming to Kenai in September to investigate the problem. At this time she does not know what the cost will be or if there will be a cost to resolve the problem. Measles stat0d the present building was designed for expansion. Plans for an expansion would not be as costly as the first design. Architect's renderings, etc. will not be necessary either. Smalley suggested they wait on a decision for an addition as there may be additional costs not yet known. Manninen stated he would be able to report back on the subject in the next few months. Smalley asked Manninen if he suggested not doing renderings, etc. Manninen stated yes. Measles stated there was no hurry. A decision could be made between now and next summer. Williams suggested before summer as the legislature discusses reappropriations in February and he would like to approach at that time. Manninen stated he should be able to report back by January or February. TSM D s CQ MX69Z CO-XNZTTS-8 REPORT@ D-1. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported a copy of the Center's newsletter was included in the packet. The Council on Aging held an emergency meeting at which time they discussed the soup and salad bar issue. Director Porter stated there was concern that some of the seniors were taking food home with them from the bar which was showing an increase in their preparation and purchasing costs. The Council on Aging was handling the problem. Swarner. added the Council would hold another meeting next week to discuss the assisted living complex discussed at H-7/C-4. D-a.• Airport Commission Councilman Measles reported there was no meeting. D-3. Harbor Commission Councilman Bookey reported there was no meeting. • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 71 1994 PAGE 14 D-49 Library commission Councilwoman Monfor reported a meeting was held last night at which time a discussion was held regarding a juried art show presently on display at the library. The library received a complaint on one of the pictures on display. The Commission discussed whether to remove the whole exhibit or keep the complete exhibit on display. The Commission decided to continue showing the complete exhibit. Monfor added the monthly report was included in the packet. Also, a workshop will be held at the library on October 2 regarding Intellectual Freedom. Council was invited to attend.. The Commission will be reviewing their policies and procedures at their next meeting in regard to Intellectual Freedom, D-Se Parks & Recreation Commission Councilman Bannock stated a special meeting of the Commission wag held last night regarding the proposed park on the Cone property and/or improvements to Cunningham Park. Bannock stated.the Commission urged Council to apply for both grants. Councilman Bookey noted the special meeting announcement for the Parks & Recreation meeting did not include a date. D-6. Planning a zoning Commission Councilman Smalley reported a copy of the minutes of the last Commission meeting were included in the packet. There was a lengthy discussion about a conditional use permit on First Street for a steam cleaning office and repair. Some adjustments were made to the permit in regard to street use and traffic control. The permit was then approved. Smalley added the Commission remained one member short. Smalley reported he informed the Commission the Council would be holding. a work session at 6:00 p.m. on September 21, immediately prior,to, the council meeting to discuss the City's commissions, committees, etc. Smalley added he invited the Planning Commission Chair to attend. Smalley informed Council he had received telephone calls from residents of Wooded Glen Court regarding a house there and the upkeep of the property. It was added the house was.the one for. which an appeal of a request for an encroachment permit was heard • 11 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 PAGE 15 recently. Questions asked were is the building going to sit vacant, who will take care of the lawn, etc. Attorney Graves suggested a letter be written to the federal government who own the building and remind them they have responsibilities in regard to the property. Also, Senators Stevens and Murkowski and Rep. Young could be informed of the federal government's violation of the city code, etc. A discussion followed in which some councilmembers stated their discouragement that there are laws for the prevention of the problem plaguing that property, but nothing has been done. Smalley stated he would talk with the people about contacting Murkowski, Stevens and Young. However, he thinks the City has some responsibility in the problem. Graves stated if the City tried to cite the federal government, it would be thrown out of court. It would be more successful to pressure the Small Business Administration through the legislators. Bannock stated his concern the City should attempt to enforce the laws, even with the federal government. Bannock added it lookdd as though the City is waiting for someone to purchase the property and then cite them for a code violation. Nobody wants to dole out the punishment. Graves stated prospective buyers are protected by the disclosure law of the realtors. Councilman Measles added it is not the- - City's problem. The City will not amend their own code. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Comittees a. BeautiRivation committee - Councilwoman Swarner reported a meeting will be held next Thursday. b. All --Arica City - Mayor Williams reported he was asked if the City would make a donation of a couple►.hundred dollars to help defray hotel costs for the presenter of the healthy communities seminars taking place on September 34. It was suggested the donation be made contingent upon the presenter staying in the City of Kenai. . ICENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SSPTEMBER 7, 1994 PAGE 16 MOTIONS Councilman Measles NOVLD to donate $200 for defraying hotel costs for the Health Communities presenter while staying in Kenai and Councilwoman Monfor 8ECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. c. Townsite Ustorio Board - Mayor Williams reported a meeting was held last night. Ethel Clausen, a board member, was in the audience and reported the Board elected Dorothy McCard chair of the Board. The Board will try to apply for a 5010 Historic Preservation Funds Grants -In -Ad Program. Funding would be used for the inventorying of historic properties, etc. The Board also set a regular meeting date of the last Tuesday of each. month. The group is very enthusiastic and looking forward to the challenge. ITFJL E _ MINUTE 2-1. Regular Keoting of August 17, 1994. Approved by consent agenda. None. 0-1. Disoussion - Kenai River Viewing Area Park (brought forward by direction of 3/2/94 Council Meeting). Mayor Williams referred to the information included in the packet. Williams noted direction of Council at their March 2, 1994 meeting was to bring this matter forward at this meeting. MOTIONS Councilman Bookey stated money back and giving up there were too many other Councilman Smalley asked yes. Councilman Smalley he would be in favor of turning the the project completely. Bookey added avenues to use that property. if that was a mction. Bookey stated 8ECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 PAGE 17 Councilman Bannock stated this item had not been discussed at the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting last night. However,.he talked with Chairman Hultberg and referred to the motions passed by the Commission in February 1994. Bannock stated he did not think the Commission had changed their minds about returning the money. Councilman Measles stated the grant would not expire until the end of the year. The City•aould request an extension to the grant. Measles stated he did not think the money needed to be returned at this time and an extension should be requested. Councilwoman Monfor stated she was not ready to give the money back either. Monfor reiterated Measles' requests and also asked that the Parks & Recreation Commission again review the project. Instead of what was going to be done, see what the very minimum : could be done to the area and still have it as a viewing area. Williams referred to the February 16, 1994 DNR letter included in. the packet and reviewed their comments, i.e. if the City returns'. the funds it would not adversely affect chances for future funding; if the project is canceled; the City could not transfer, the funding to a different project; and, if change in scope was requested, they could only be minor as the project competed against others for the LWCF monies. Monfor stated the use of the site and the proposed purpose have not changed. However, that part of the bluff cannot be visited - by some because of the danger of bluff. The purpose and scope have not changed. The purpose is a viewing area. Swarner stated she recalled the site plan was to include a volleyball court, etc. Swarner asked if any aspect of the grant could be changed. Kornelis stated perhaps the number and quality or type of facility, like the number of picnic tables, etc. Monfor suggested the question be taken back to Parks & Recreation as they were adamant about keeping the money. Williams stated he would be willing to vote against the motion because Parks & Recreation did not address the question for some time. Williams suggested the question be referred back to Parks & Recreation and then bring it back to Council. Measles suggested if an extension is received, they could then work on changing the scope of the project. i KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 PAGE 18 Bookey stated he did not believe they could change the grant and still do the work for $88,000. The Parks & Recreation Commission had plenty of time to make their decision. Bookey added he did not have a problem delaying the decision of whether to go ahead with the project, however, he believed it would be delaying the inevitable. Kornelis stated the total amount of money for the project is $1608000 ($80,000 matching City funds). The City's $68,000 has already been appropriated. If the grant is returned, the City's $88,000 would return to the General Fund. Measles stated Council already determined the scope of the work could not be done for $180,000, Williams stated he would be willing to delay their determination of whether to turn back or not. Smalley requested if the motion was defeated, the question be remanded back to Parks & Recreation for review. 40 Williams requested the Clerk to read the motion. Clerk Freas. stated Councilman Bookey's conversation leading to Councilman Smalley's question if the statement was a motion. Councilman Bookey stated yes. Freas stated she would interpret that to mean the motion was "Councilman Bookey moved to return the grant money." Bookey nodded agreement. VOTa: Williams: No Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: No Measles: No Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes MOTION PABSED. B-10 Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. 0 • KBNAI CITY 88PTEMBBR PAGE 19 BAR. NOTIONS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 7, 1994 Purchase Orders Exceeding $10,000 Councilman Measles MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $1,000 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. Williams questioned the purchase of 17" monitors. Finance Director Brown noted an ordinance was introduced in regard to the purchase. Chief Morris explained they were for the dispatchers and were being purchased with Borough funds. R-3. Ordinance No. 1604-94 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,560 in the General Fund to Purchase Two Computer Monitors in the Communications Department. Approved by consent agenda. X-s. Ordinance No. 1605-94 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $13,862 in the General Fund as a Result of Receiving Two State Library Grants. Approved by consent agenda. �•S. Disaussion - Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers Youth Program Advertisement/Request for Purchase. Williams reported he was asked by the Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers if the City would like to purchase advertisement space in the youth program. Councilwoman Swarner she asked the organization what organizations and teams were benefitted from the program, she found they were not local teams and organizations. Swarner stated she objected. Bookey stated requests for funding should be addressed when setting the budget. Bannock stated a similar concern and stated he would not support the purchase. Williams stated there was no interest in purchasing an advertisement. . KBNAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SgpTgMgBit 7t 1994 PAGE 20 g..6, Disaussioa - Ambulance Billing. Removed from the agenda. g-7. Disauseion - Congregate Housing Addition. Discussed at C-4. Approval - Change Order No. 2/Thompson Park sewer Interceptor Project/Zubeck, Inc. - $2,897.44. Kornelis explained the change order was for placing guide rails in manholes. Further explanation was included in the packet. MOTION= Councilman Smalley XOVBD to approve beck eiordero o. 2 8, Thompsmounton Park Sewer Interceptor Project to Zu , $2,897.440 Councilwoman Monfor BSCONDSD the motion. There were s. 8O 010BRBDO no objection . Williles were ams reported he. was infox i ds foregacoepti gthe o the project* tilting badly and needing .repa Kornelis stated he would investigate the matter. 11_90 Approval - Change Order No. 4/Thoyspsson Park Water & Sewer/Foster Construction - $5,i5 Kornelis referred to his memorandum included uded-in the water line Kornelis explained at Fireweed and F g crosses under the storm drain. There should be 1.30 of space between them, but there is only 4" . There could beaproblem if a there is a very cold winter. .There is more of problem the first winter because of the lesser amount o�fhoseor oldso sing the lines, DEC does not think it will freeze, i City Engineer La Shot. Smalley asked if it would freeze, what would e.costcostmobe to e than the resolve the problem. Kornelis stated it would change order involves. Also, people wouKldrouliof water he had for a time while the line would be repaired. . thought about removing the item from the agenda, but was not sure what to do. 0 • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 PAGE 21 Kornelis stated the cost for change order would be eligible for grant funding. All except $200. Williams stated Kornelis wanted Council to review the problem because of insurance. MOTION= Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Change Order No. 41, Thompson Park Water & Sewer, Foster Construction for the amount of $5,155.00. Councilwoman Monfor 8ECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. City Manager Manninen stated his concern with the "after -the - fact" process because it costs more money. Manninen suggested more authority needed to be given to the inspector of the project.. to allow them to go ahead with work. They need to have more faith in the inspector. Authority needs to be given to act in the best interest of the city up to an amount of money. No action was taken. ,,,,,�, ADMINIB TIO�I RIPO__ RTB I -Is Mayor a. Information Item No. 6 - Williams reminded Council a open house for the Mission Street paving project will be at City Hall on September 15 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Williams requested a cost estimate for decorative street lights (including installation) to be placed along Mission Street to the Orthodox Church and from the orthodox Church to the Visitors. Center. Williams suggested costs for the lights along Mission Street to the Church could be funded by ISTEA funds. The. remainder to the Visitors Center could be funded with the $88,000 of the City's portion of matching funds for the Kenai River Viewing Area (the grant was turned back earlier in the meeting), plus additional funding from the General Fund. Williams suggested the placement of an antique clock in the area as well. Smalley stated he did not necessarily disagree, however there are other areas in town which need street lights as well. Kornelis was not sure the antique clock could be funded with ISTEA monies as it would be out of the scope of the project. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTMOER 7, 1994 PAGE 22 Bannock stated the time in which the Old Town area gets a lot of tourists is in the summer and the lights are not needed at that time of the year. Williams stated he was considering the esthetics. Monfor added Kenai is not just a summer place anymore. Swarner suggested the purchase of the Hakkinen bluff property with the $88,00o. Smalley suggested using the $88,000 for rejuvenating other city parks. Consensus of Council was to get a cost estimate, b. lu:EO=ation ItOR No. 7 - Williams referred to the information item which was a Peninsula taxable sales report. Co. inform"On ItM No. 9 - Williams noted a letter was sent to the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce nominating.the Kenai Chamber for an annual.award. d. =afornation Item No. 12 - Williams noted a Copy of the City's advertisement congratulating Tesoro was included in the packet. e. tnforaation =tea No. 13 - Williams noted he spoke with Mike Simms about the possibility of an aircraft plant moving to the area. Simms thought there could be some jobs for the area. f. Qoais G Objectives List - Williams requested Council = review the lists included in their packets and bring them back to the next meeting. g. Royalty oil sale - Williams referred to information he received about a sale of royalty oil to Tesoro Alaska Petroleum. Williams asked Council if they wished to send a letter of support for the sale. Council did not object and Williams requested Clerk Freas to write the.letter. h. State Barks Marine Recreation Citieen Committee - Williams asked if Council had objections to him submitting the names of Dick Hultberg, Fred Braun and Jeff Jefferson to State Parks for possible placement on the citizen committee. There were no objections. i. World Trade Council - Williams stated he would be attending the World Trade Council meeting in Anchorage on September 23. Mayor Gilman will also attend. They will be • KENAI CI'PY SEPTEMBffi2 PAGE 23 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 7, 1994 setting up a committee to study and implement the agreement between Governor Hickel and Governor Krasnicoff (Sakhalin). J. Return visit to Russia - Williams reported he and City Manager Manninen will be traveling to Russian from October 11-20, 1994* s-2. city Nanager a. 190 Iaspeotion Report - Manninen congratulated the Kenai Fire Department and public Works Department for their efforts in regard to the ISO inspection. They have not rece.4.ved written acknowledgement, however there is a good chance the Cityls class may be lowered to Class III. b. EDD Rental Contract - Manninen reported the EDD rental contract, for the spa.e they now reside, was extended for one year. He will suggest they get a multiple year contract. c. RDD/18TXA planning sonde — Manninen reported EDD may be in a position to get ISTEA planning funding for the area. He will speak with the Board about applying for a position as a regional planning group for ISTEA funds. d. An Board of Director* Xseting - Manninen reported he is attending the AM Board of Directors Meeting being held in Homer today and for the rest of the week. .Manninen stated he had the opportunity to submit a paper to AML in regard to the contaminated soils at the courthouse. Also; he referred to the paper during discussions of unfunded mandates. r-3. No report. t-4. Attorney City Clerk Clerk Freas requested approval of the list of election judges included in the packet. Councilman Smalls MOVED for y approval of the list of election judges and Councilman Bannock ONCOHDED the motion. Councilman Smalley requested VNANIlOUB CONBENT. There were no objections. .80 ORDERED. f KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 PAGE 24 Finance Director Airport Manager Ernst and Finance Director Brown stated the Finance Director had no report. =-6. Public Works Director a. Mission 8trest - Kornelis reported a public hearing will be held on the paving project for Mission Street on September 15. A copy of the notice was included in the packet as Information Item No. 6. A copy of the notice was mailed to the Townsite Historic Board as well as residents of the area, b. matching Grant List - Kornelis referred to Information Item No. 11 included in the packet. The item was a list of matching grants for which the City is applying. c. 8TIP Project List - Kornelis reported he attended a meeting on August 25 in regard to STIP projects in our area. At the meeting, positions were secured in regard to area projects. Airport Manager No report. ITS$ D=BCtTsssolil J-1. Citizens None, Council eookey - a. Congratulated the Fire and Public Works Departments for their work on the ISO inspection. Bookey requested a news release and/or advertisement be placed in the paper after receipt of the lower rating. b. Stated his concern that the State was pulling semi- trailers over on the Visitors Center lawn and parking lot .for inspection. Their activities were blocking the Centers' access. by visitors to the center. Measles added his concern for safety of those turning into the parking lot. Chief Morris stated he would contact the State. • O REDTAI CITY COUNCIL t9EETING MINUTPS SEPTffi98ER 7, 1994 PAGE 25 Co. Bookey asked how the health and safety pro am was progressing with the engineering technician. Kornelis reported the technician has been very busy with the contaminated soils project and has not had a lot of time to work on the health and. safety program. d. Bookey requested a quarterly report from the Police Department identifying their activities and statistics. Chief Morris stated they produce a monthly crime report that he could forward to Council. The information on the monthly crime report is also included in their end -of -the -year report which is always included in the packet. There was no action taken. swaraer - a. Reported she attended the AML policy meeting in Homer. If Council had suggestions in regard to the taxation portion, pass them on to the city manager. b. Asked if the new tent camping area was still being used by campers. McGillivray reported there was no money in the drop. box for a few weeks. Swarner stated she observed cars parked in the park now. McGillivray suggested posts with chains could be placed to block the entrance. There was no action. c. Suggested advertisements Council considers for supporting sports, schools, etc. should benefit the local community. Swarner reported a Junior Achievement project is developing a local monopoly board game. A donation of $100 would get placement on the board. d. Reminded those present Rubber Ducky tickets were available. Also invited everyone to the Kenai Vision Centers' open house. Noufor - a. Really appreciates seeing more police patrol vehicles out, especially since school started. b. Suggested the report requested by Bookey be a quarterly, report. Morris stated it would not be a problem. c. Congratulated the Fire and Public Works Department on the ISO inspection. This reaffirms to the Council they have been, making the correct decisions. d. Concerned that there has been no activity of the Spur Highway improvements. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 PAGE 26 e. Reported there are junk cars parked behind the Kenai Pawn Shop, on Walker Lane, Birch Street (aside from the Rod es. residence. Requested something be done about them and enforce their ordinance. Smalley stated La Shot forwards a list.of Code violations to Planning & Zoning which the staff is processing. A copy of the reports were requested to be placed in Councills packets as well. f. Reported she and Councilwoman Swarner would hot attend the AML Conference in November as they will be attending the National Civic League's healthy communities conference and All - America City Reunion in Philadelphia in November. Measles - No report. Bannock - a. Stated his concern about the police patrolling of Forest Drive. b. Stated his concerns that there are still cars Wing parked along the rights -of --way. Requested the City actively pursue the adherence to the Code with this problem. saalley - a. Congratulated the Fire and Public Woes Department for the ISO inspection. Agreed with Monfor that it reinforces the decisions made from employee recommendations in regard to the Fire Department and the City. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:17 p.m. r+-rr't�n � . Minutes transcribed and submitted by: •