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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11-22 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1995 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS A. CALL TO ORDER 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. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 95-65 - Appointing Patricia Porter as the Primary Member in Charge of Gaming and Mary Ellen Perrizo as the Alternative Member in Charge of Gaming for the Kenai Senior Center. 2. Resolution No. 95-66 - Awardina the Bid for Two 1996 Patrol Cars for the Police Department to Seekins Ford for the Total Amount of $42,412. 3. Resolution No. 95-67 - Transferring $10,000 in the General Fund for Moving Expenses for the New Finance Director. 4. Resolution No. 95-68 - Transferring $730 in the General Fund for Debris Disposal of Abandoned Boat. 5. Resolution No. 95-69 - Transferring $10,000 in the General Fund to Conduct a Study of the Challenger Learning Center. 6. Resolution No. 95-70 - Awarding a Contract for a Feasibility Study of the Challenger Learning Center for a Not -to -Exceed Amount of $10,000 to K. Scott and Associates. -1- 7. Resolution No. 95-71 - Adopting the city of Kenai, Alaska 1996-1997 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State Grants. 8. Resolution No. 95-72 - Addressing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Cook Inlet Oil and Gas Operations. 9. *1996 Liquor License Renewal - Fraternal Order of Eagles #3525 - Club. 10. *Liquor License Transfer - Don Jose's Restaurant & Cantina - Beverage Dispensary/From Jose & Maria Ramos to Don Jose's LLC (same location). D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 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 E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of November 1, 1995. F. CORRESPONDENCE G. OLD BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1669-95 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Chapter 8.05.010, to Adopt the Latest Editions of the national Fire Codes and the Uniform Fire Code. 4. Discussion - Removal of Spruce Beetle Kill Trees From City Properties. a. Ted Payment - Peninsula Logging b. Wanless Jorgensen - Spruce Works Co., Inc. -2- 5. Discussion - Change Order No. 1 - Dock Float Access Ramp and Float Reconstruction. 6. Discussion - Glacier Environmental Services, Inc./Alaska Courthouse Contaminated Soils - Final Pay Esimate ($74,777.70). 7. Discussion - Modifications to City Information Manual. 8. Discussion - Potential of Town Hall Meeting Regarding State Fiscal Gap. EXECUTIVE SESSION I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council K. ADJOURNMENT Calm KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1995 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-l. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Swarner, Moore, Measles, Bannock, Smalley, Williams, and Bookey. A-5. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: SUBSTITUTE ITEM C-6: Resolution No. 95-70 - Awarding a Contract for a Feasibility Study of the Challenger Learning Center for a Not -to -Exceed Amount of $10,000 to K. Scott and Associates (changes to proposed contract only). ADD: Item H-9, Discussion: Southcentral Air, Inc. Lease of Airport Facility. MOVE: Item H-9 to C-IA; and change C-1 to C-1B. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the amended agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-6. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the amended consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 2 IYYYlu3�.Ytla�1l3i1Y1�1177i1c �[�YIi7�5i��id►1�Y ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-IA. (moved from H-9) Discussion: Southcentral Air, Inc. Lease of Airport Facility. City Attorney Cary Graves explained that MarkAir Express had declared bankruptcy and moved out of the leased facilities at the Kenai airport. A rescission of the lease has been prepared. Southcentral Air (James Munson) has asked to lease the empty space and would like to move in December 1 and begin operations December 4, 1995. Graves stated the rent is figured on a square footage basis and will be $12,751. Airport Manager Randy Ernst introduced James Munson, Owner and President of Southcentral Air. Mr. Munson stated his plan is to start passenger service between Kenai and Anchorage on December 4 using the presently owned planes with about 10 departures per day. Mayor Williams asked if Southcentral will be able to hire any of the MarkAir employees. Mr. Munson said yes, and Southcentral is seeking out those people at this time. Ernst stated that MarkAir had been leasing two office spaces and Southcentral will be leasing the larger one of those spaces. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the lease to Southcentral Air. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. C-113. Resolution No. 95-65 - Appointing Patricia Porter as the Primary Member in Charge of Gaming and Mary Ellen Perrizo as the Alternative Member in Charge of Gaming for the Kenai Senior Center. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve Resolution 95-65 and asked for UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. No discussion. No objections. SO ORDERED. C-2. Resolution No. 95-66 - Awarding the Bid for Two 1996 Patrol Cars for the Police Department to Seekins Ford for the Total Amount of $42,412. Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 3 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve Resolution 95-66. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. C-3. Resolution No. 95-67 - Transferring $10,000 in the General Fund for Moving Expenses for the New Finance Director. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve Resolution 95-67. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. C-4. Resolution No. 95-68 - Transferring $730 in the General Fund for Debris Disposal of Abandoned Boat. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve Resolution 95-68. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and asked for UNANIMOUS CONSENT. No discussion. No objections. SO ORDERED. C-5. Resolution No. 95-0`9 -Transferring $10,000 in the General Fund to Conduct a Study of the Challenger Learning Center. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to approve Resolution 95-69. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. No discussion. No objections. SO ORDERED. C-6. Resolution No. 95-70 - Awarding a Contract for a Feasibility Study of the Challenger Learning Center for a Not -to -Exceed Amount of $10,000 to K. Scott and Associates. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to approve Resolution 95-70. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 4 Councilman Measles asked what changes were made in the substitute resolution. Attorney Graves stated no changes were made in the actual resolution. However, in the proposed contract the completion dates were changed as well as the numbers of copies to be provided. Mayor Williams stated this project will be in two phases. He said it will not be necessary for everyone to have copies of the technical report. He said he plans to ask Council to provide sufficient monies to allow for color reproductions of photographs to make a nice presentation packet. No further discussion. No objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. C-7. Resolution No. 95-71 - Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 1996-1997 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State Grants. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve Resolution 95-71. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Councilman Smalley said printing another brochure would be too expensive. Keith Kornelis said his staff could do a document in-house that would be cheaper to produce. No objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. C-8. Resolution No. 95-72 - Addressing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Cook Inlet Oil and Gas Operations. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve Resolution 95-72. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. No discussion. No objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. C-9. 1996 Liquor License Renewal - Fraternal Order of Eagles #3525 - Club. Approved by consent agenda. C-10. Liquor License Transfer - Don Jose's Restaurant & Cantina - Beverage Dispensary/From Jose & Maria Ramos to Don Jose's LLC (same location). Approved by consent agenda. Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 5 ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported that many local seniors enjoyed the dinner sponsored by Unocal today at the Senior Center. D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Bannock reported the Commission met last week. He stated there are two open seats on the Airport Commission at this time because Mr. Scott and Mr. Kopp have resigned. Councilman Measles stated that the seat currently filled by Barbara Edwards, who was supposed to be the airline tenant representative, is technically filled improperly because Ms. Edwards is not employed by an airline. He said she doesn't have to be removed from the commission, but one of the new vacancies should be filled by an employee of one of the operating airlines in the terminal. Mayor Williams asked Randy Ernst, Airport Manager, to contact Southcentral and ERA and ask if one of their employees would care to sit on the commission. Ernst stated that Mr. Scott would be interested in re joining the commission after a year, but his scheduled doesn't permit it now. D-3. Harbor Commission Councilman Bookey reported the minutes are in the packet. He said in January or February the Commission hopes to have Fish & Game talk to them about the different species of fish in the top four feet of the Kenai River. He said Council might be interest in hearing that talk. D-4. Library Commission Councilman Moore reported the new student representative is Kevin Benson, a senior at KCHS. Moore stated the junior high and pre-schools have been coming to the library regularly. He said the Commission discussed the failed bond issue and hopes to see it on the ballot again in the fall. He said they will form a building committee to get more information out to the public before they vote on it again. He said the Commission has some concerns about the architect being used for the building design. The Commission would like to know if Bill Kluge is "locked into" that job, he said. He suggested Kluge be invited to the next Council meeting to give his input. Councilman Moore announced that the Library's annual open house will be held on December 1.4 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 6 MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to donate $300 toward the open house. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. Mayor Williams announced that also on December 14 at 4:30 is the next meeting of the Challenger Learning Center Steering Committee at the FAA flight service center conference room. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission Councilman Bannock reported there was no quorum for the last meeting. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission Councilman Smalley reported on the meeting of November 21, 1995. One of the items discussed was the possible re -zoning of a piece of land across the Spur Highway from the high school from RR1 to Commercial. Smalley stated that 17 people spoke against the re -zoning; one spoke for it. Council asked that a thank you letter be sent to Bill Toppa for his work on the Commission. Council appointed John Booth to the Commission. Council also appointed Tim Wisniewski to replace Roger Seibert on the Parks & Rec Commission. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Townsite Historic Board - Councilman Moore reported the Board was concerned about the absentee letter that was sent to commission members. They felt the committee chair should have been contacted first. They also felt the letter should have been directed toward the abusers of the attendance policy, not members who had excused absences related to their employment and prior commitments. He stated the Board is unhappy about losing a valuable member (Roger Meeks) because of the letter. Moore also stated the Board would like to be able to review/approve requests for signs in Old Town. He said he had a copy of Juneau's code as an example. The next meeting is scheduled for December 19. Mayor Williams stated that anything that goes on in Old Town has to be reviewed by both the Historic Board and the Planning Commission. Williams said that the City code addresses the requirements for attendance at Commission meetings. He said that, while Mr. Meeks is a valuable member of the Commission in an historical sense, he missed 5 of 11 meetings. Williams said that if Mr. Meeks resigned, that's his choice. Williams read through the applicants for the Board, several Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 7 of whom live outside the City of Kenai. He asked if the two in -town applicants (Mr. Jones and Ms. Oskolkoff) meet the other criteria for Board membership. Mayor Williams asked Councilman Moore to go back to the TSH Board and explain the circumstances and the code requirements regarding membership on the Board and ask them to seek out peers who might wish to serve. He said the next four seats should all be local residents in specific disciplines. Moore asked what was the reasoning behind having the membership requirements set up as they are. Williams answered that under the National Park Service regulations Board members must represent the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history and archeology in order to qualify the City for federal grant monies and the National Historic Register and for the Board to be a certified historic district board. If the Board wants to discuss these issues with the Council, that could be scheduled. Kim Booth stated that, regarding signage, any new building sign requests must come through the TSH. She said the Board's question has to do with existing buildings: Can the TSH be included in that loop? Mayor Williams suggested that TSH send a representative to the P&Z Commission and discuss it with them. He also directed Administration to prepare some documentation on it at the same time. b. Beautification Committee - Councilwoman Swarner reported she visited the new greenhouse today and there is water to the building but no heat. BREAK TAKEN: BACK TO ORDER: ITEM E: 8:00 P.M. 8:25 P.M. MINUTES E-1. Regular Meeting of November 1, 1995. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F• None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS None. Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 8 ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-l. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to approve the purchase orders over $2,500 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections to the motion. SO ORDERED. H-3. Ordinance No. 1669-95 - Amending KMC 8.05.010 to Adopt the Latest Editions of the National Fire Codes and the Uniform Fire Code. Approved by consent agenda. H-4. Discussion - Removal of Spruce Beetle Kill Trees From City Properties. a. Ted and Tom Payment - Peninsula Logging (present) b. Wanless Jorgensen - Spruce Works Co., Inc. (not present) City Manager Manninen asked Council if they want to contract either or both parties to remove beetle -killed trees from city property (similar to the Bierdeman agreement) or if Council wants to go through an RFP process. He stated that on Section 36 there are platted —but not built —streets, and private properties are adjacent to it with rights -of -way. Councilman Smalley asked Kornelis about the special difficulties in removing the trees. Kornelis stated that regulations require new trees be planted to replaced removed trees; but it is possible to get around that regulation if you prove there are enough infested trees. He stated that Mr. Bierdeman and Mr. Wallenbrook (of the State Division of Forestry) did a survey on the property across from Section 36 on the bluff side near the old city dump (about 53 acres). They figured about 82 % infestation on that property. The Division of Forestry would like to see the ground disturbed after cutting the trees to aid in re -forestation of the area. But, Kornelis said, he thought Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 9 Council would rather see the trees cut close to the ground, limbs cut off and burned, and the property cleaned up. So that is what has been arranged with Mr. Bierdeman. Kornelis stated he has not met or talked to the people from Spruce Works, but he pointed out that in their letter they discuss which trees they would cut and that they would leave them cut at breast height. Kornelis also said that because of the private properties in the area and the rights -of -way, he would recommend a survey be done to make sure of the property lines before any cutting of trees. Mayor Williams stated he would be reluctant to begin any cutting without first having a clear understanding with the property owners about the cutting. He would want to know if they are in favor of the cutting or not. If they are in favor, Williams said, maybe there could be a joint effort between the City and the property owners to contract someone to do the cutting. Council directed Administration to write a letter to the five property owners in the area and ask how they feel about removing the beetle -killed trees from Section 36. Mayor Williams suggested having a work session after the holidays. Councilman Smalley stated he would like to see the cutting taken care of without a large cost to the City. Kornelis said the only cost should be the survey. Attorney Graves stated that his understanding from the Dept. of Forestry was that anytime trees are cut that are not beetle infested re-foresting must be done. Councilman Bookey asked if all trees 8" and above will be cut or only the beetle -killed trees. Kornelis said that would have to be clarified. Councilman Smalley believes only the beetle -killed trees on city property should be cut. Tom Payment stated that subdivisions are precluded from re -forestation. He said that regeneration in this area usually takes place quickly enough that reforestation is not required. He said Council may want to consider taking out all trees because they will eventually become infected and need to be removed anyway. H-5. Discussion - Change Order No. 1 - Dock Float Access Ramp and Float Reconstruction. City Manager Manninen stated this change order is for an additional float for the dock. He said Administration recommends doing this. Engineer Bill Nelson spoke and said the change order is necessary because of his own mistake. He said he miscounted and came up one float short. Nelson said he negotiated a good price with the contractor an another float when he realized his mistake. Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 10 He said his project is well under budget at this point if Council would like to appropriate money for this extra float from that amount. Councilman Measles asked how close to completion the project is. Nelson answered that the floats are dissembled and the materials are either here or in transit. He said the contractor is asking for a six -week extension on the contract and Nelson recommends Council grant that extension. Measles clarified that the change order is asking for two things: money for the additional float and a six - week time extension on the contract. Councilman Measles MOVED to approve the change order as submitted. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. H-6. Discussion - Glacier Environmental Services, Inc./Alaska Courthouse Contaminated Soils - Final Pay Estimate ($74,777.70). Rachel Clark, Engineering Tech, stated that this project is "finally over with." She said the soils are all cleaned and disposed of. Clark said Council can choose to assess liquidated damages to Glacier if they want to. The amended contract date for this year was September 1 and the contractor was substantially completed by September 13, she said. This would be 11 days at $300 per day, she said. Also, Clark said, when Council extended the contract last year, a clause was left in that said damages could be assessed from September 30, 1994 until the day that the extension was actually granted, which was November 24, 1994. Those liquidated damages would run $100 a day: a total of $5,500. MOTION Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to assess liquidated damages to Glacier Environmental for a total. of $8,800. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. Keith Kornelis stated that liquidated damages are allowed to help defray any costs the city might have if a project is not completed. He said, in this case, the delay did not cost the city anything. Clark agreed. Councilman Bookey asked Clark if the city had received a "complete and absolute clearance from DEC" on this project regarding Glacier's work. Clark said the City has received verbal approval and that the rest is formality. Councilwoman Swarner stated she made this motion because Glacier said they would complete the project by a certain time, and they didn't do it. She said if the City is going to have a policy of Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 11 holding contractors to their contract times and/or extensions then the City should follow through on that policy. Attorney Graves said he was not taking a position on whether or not the Council should assess damages, but he wanted to clarify that the City does not have to prove damages in order to assess liquidated damages. He said that is the theory of having liquidated damages —you don't have to prove actual damages. Mayor Williams said the job is finally done and that everyone involved has taken a beating. He said he doesn't think liquidated damages should be assessed. Councilman Measles stated his agreement. He said that in the total cost of this project $8,000 is not worth haggling over. There were a lot of extenuating circumstances, he said; and we should close the case and pay the final bill. Councilman Smalley agreed and asked Clark about the verbal approval. Attorney Graves suggested that Council might want to approve final payment pending receipt of a letter of approval from DEC. Councilman Bannock stated he would reluctantly support "kicking" the penalty in this case, but he said he hopes in the future the Council would have the foresight to make such adjustments before, instead of after, the fact. Councilman Measles said the reason Council didn't extend this contract was to keep the pressure on the contractor to force the issue and get the job done. Councilman Bookey said that Glacier "left $180,000 on the table," and if that amount had been included in his bid maybe there wouldn't have been some of the problems. "Maybe low bid is not our favorite bid," Bookey said. VOTE (on motion to assess liquidated damages): Swarner Yes Moore No Bookey No Measles No Bannock No Smalley No Williams No MOTION FAILED. Councilwoman Measles MOVED to approve payment of Glacier Environmental's final pay estimate contingent on receipt of the final written report from DEC. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Councilman Smalley asked for UNANIMOUS CONSENT. No objections. SO ORDERED. Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 12 H-7. Discussion - Modifications to City Information Manual. Mayor Williams asked if Council had any suggestions about changes to the manual before Administration finalizes it. The suggested changes were: a new design on the cover in color; a standard format for each department/section of the manual; tabs by department; binding; and an introduction which explains and describes the structure of the city government and the role that the City Council plays (e.g. What power does the mayor have? Does the mayor vote? How often do elections take place?). Mayor Williams said the intent of the final project is that it be a bound document to be used by the schools, new council members, the newspapers and anyone seeking information about the government of the City of Kenai. He said it could be on computer disc and be updated each year. He said he thinks about 100 copies a year could be used. Williams told Council to give any suggestions they have to Carol when she gets back. H-8. Discussion - Potential of Town Hall Meeting Regarding State Fiscal Gap. Mayor Williams stated that during AML there was much discussion about the State's long-range Financial Planning Commission report. He asked Council, "Should the City of Kenai take a very active position with regard to the long-range financial planning report and its information as it goes to the legislature? Should we have something like a town hall meeting with the citizens and come up with a resolution? Should we direct some thought of ours towards the legislature as to how we feel about all of this? Or should we just sit back and see what the legislature now does about this report?" Councilman Smalley said he feels it is in the best interest of "every single Alaskan" to be a participant in this project because it will impact everyone. He said a public meeting would be a good idea. Mayor Williams said that he was told at AML if the City chooses to have a public meeting like this the Financial Planning Commission would make available to the City people such as Judy Brady, Lee Gorsuch or Brian Rogers who would come here to address the public. Possible dates for a town hall meeting were discussed. Thursday, January 25, 1996 was chosen for the meeting. The clerk was directed to reserve the Senior Center for that evening and to get some ads out on the radio and in the paper. H-9. (Moved to Item C-lA.) Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995. Page 13 ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor Williams asked Administration to prepare an analysis of the gross revenues associated with Bingo and pull -tabs in the City of Kenai; research from the applications on file the proposed gross revenues. He said to contact the State Dept. of Revenue (Charitable Gaming Division) for amounts made for each association within the City. Williams also asked Administration to contact the clerks of Palmer, Wasilla, Juneau and Kodiak for copies of their codes relating to sales tax on pull -tabs and Bingo. I-2. City Manager a. The new finance director (Jay Sweeney) will begin on December 4, 1995. b. At AML Manninen was designated as co-chair on the AML legislative committee, which will require attendance at meetings in January and during the session and the summer. C. A FEMA flood mitigation training program will be held the last week in November. Manninen is requesting that Keith Kornelis or Jack La Shot attend. d. EDD had an executive board meeting regarding operations of the business incubation center. No decisions have been made at this point. e. The water well project is going well and is the number one project. I-3. Attorney No report. I-4. City Clerk a. Deputy Clerk Sheryl Paulsen reported a meeting has been scheduled for the Council to meet with the legislators on Friday, December 8, 1995, for lunch. Location to be announced. b. Mayor Williams talked about the letter from the Borough regarding run-off elections. He said he thinks it's a shame that more people don't come out to vote, and he doesn't care what it costs for the run-off elections. Councilman Measles said he felt they were trying to do away with the 40% requirement the Borough has, which almost always ends up in a run-off. Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 14 I-5. Finance Director Acting Finance Director Robin Feltman reported that Bill Coghill will be at the next Council meeting to answer questions about the financial statement. I-6. Public Works Director a. Kornelis said he received a call from Pat Beckley, Dept. of Transportation Planning. Beckley and John Tolley will be here December 4 to discuss the SDIP and the needs list. Council members are welcome to attend. Kornelis said the SDIP will be changed to a 3-year program, instead of the current 6-year program. ISTEA funds are running out this year, he said. o. Kornelis said he will write the State again and tell them about the Business District sign being down and that there is not enough lighting on the Spur Highway where it changes from four lanes to two. Councilman Bannock asked about the traffic light at Spur Highway and Main Street Loop. Bannock said there is not a turn signal there to let people know when to turn left. Bannock said he thinks the light should be corrected now or put back the way it was (green/green and red/red). C. Kornelis reported that the State will begin bidding the $35 million Canyon Creek Bridge project beginning on January 26, 1996. f-/. t11A�/VA6 lYTAIt<t�t:T a. Randy Ernst, Airport Manager, reported that he and Fire Chief Dave Burnett will be going to Dallas/Fort Worth December 7-10 to look at a facility that was built with All' funding and that is a regional airport/fire-fighting facility. Later in December or in January they would also like to go to Washington, D.C. to approach the legislators about the discretionary money to come to Kenai to build the facility. b. Ernst explained that PFC (passenger facility charges) is a funding mechanism that will be used by all airports in the future as AIP funding decreases. A $1, $2 or $3 charge will be added to each ticket to a maximum of $12. He said Kenai could, for example, do a terminal expansion and be reimbursed through PFC's. Ernst said this would be a good time to choose a project and get started to take advantage of the PFC. Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995 Page 15 ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-l. Citizens Bob Peters stated he commends Councilwoman Swarner for her stand regarding liquidated damages against contractors who don't finish jobs on time. J-2. Council Bookey - No report. Swarner - Swarner stated her support for PFC's for the airport to generate revenue. She also said she is a new committee chairperson on AML Legislative Committee on the Economic Development and Land Use and Natural Resources Committee. Swarner also said she has learned it is possible to advertise service announcements on Prime Cable. She suggested maybe the City could use it to ask for volunteers for commissions and committees. Moore - No report. Measles - No report. Bannock - The Challenger Steering Committee met last week, Bannock said. He stated he believes there needs to be a good balance of education and tourism on this project. He said the next meeting is scheduled for December 14 at the FAA building. Bannock stated the committee is looking for a person to be on the steering committee who has expertise about the Internet. He asked that people give their suggestions to him. Bannock said he will be visiting a Challenger Learning Center in January at Cal State. Bannock said he has noticed that the Christmas decorations don't all seem to working. Bob Frates said he is asking for money for those repairs; it will be in the packet for the next meeting. Not enough money was appropriated in the last budget for this item. Smalley - Smalley stated this year's AML was an outstanding conference and maybe "the best ever." Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 1995. Page 16 ITEM K: The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:23 p.m. anscribed and u ttted b ��7 Paulsen, Deputy City Clerk t�i` s�°•��