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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 1994
7100 P.M.
KFMU CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ATUbEN'1' GOV19�' DAY
BTUDENT A
A. CALL TO ,MIR
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.
s. @CHEDULED pgp&ZC COMBENT (10 Minutes)
C. PuBLIC NMI_=
1. Ordinance No. 263L5-94 - Amending Subdivision
Regulations Section 14.10.010 General of the Municipal
Code.
2. ordinance No. 1616-94 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $220,475 in the General Fund for
Traffic Enforcement Equipment.
3. Resolution No. 94-76 - Supporting the State of Alaska,:'.
Department of. Natural Resources, Division of Oil and
Gas, Proposed oil and Gas Lease Sale 85A, Cook Inlet
Exempt.
4. Resolution No. 94-77 - Transferring $17,700 in the
Airport Terminal Fund for Refurbishing the Airline and
Car Rental Counters.
5. Resolution No. 94-78 - Awarding the Bid for
Refurbishing the Airline and Car Rental Counters at.
Kenai Municipal Airport to Se'Ana Cabinets for a Lump
Sum Amount of $17,700.00.
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6.
Resolution No. 94-79 - Authorizing the City Manager,
Thomas J. Manninen, to Submit to the State of Alaska an
Application
for a Federal Grant for a Historical
Survey/inventory in the Townsite Historic District of.
Kenai, Alaska.
7.
*1995 Games
of Chance and Contests of Skill PoMit
Application
- Kenai Peninsula Builders Association.
8.
e199s Dames
of Chance and Contests of Skill Pesstit
Application
- Fraternal Order of Eagles 035250
9.
o199s dames
of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit
Application
- Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Association.
10.
*1995 games
of Chance and Contests of skill POMit
Application
- American Legion Auxiliary, Kenai Unit 20.
11.
e199s dames
of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit
Application
- Peninsula Oilers Baseball Club, Inc.
12.
o199S Dames
of Chance and Contests of Skill Pers<it
Application
- Peninsula oilers Booster Club.
13.
*1995 dames
of Chance and Contests of Skill itultipl4-
Henefiaiary
Permit Application - Peninsula Oilers
Baseball Club, Inc.
1. Mayor
2. Councilmembers
3. City Manager
4. City Attorney
5. City Clerk
6. Finance Department Representative
7. Public Works Director
8. Airport Manager
9. Fire Chief
10. Animal Control Officer
11. Water/Sewer Foreman
12. Librarian
13. Parks & Recreation Director
14. Police Chief
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xMW CITY COMM,
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ORDE�3 :
1.
Pledge. of Allegiance
2.
Rolf. 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.
R. �CBEDULED
VULI,e Colon (10 minutes)
c. PMLXCl
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1.
Ordinanof No A41s-94 Amending Subdivision
Regulations. ' section . 14.10, 00 rienoral of the Municipal .
Code.
2.
ordinance No 1016-94 Increasing Estimated Revenues'.
and.Appropriations by•$221475 in the General Fund for
Traffic , Enforcement Equipment,
3.
Resolati 'No 9479 -► Supporting thetate of Alaska-. -
Departmerit of Natural. Resources.. Division of Oil a
Gas, Proposed Oil and Gast Lease Sale 85A,.Cook Inlet
Exempt.
4.
RosolAtian.Ito, 94-77 -.Transferring ,$17,700.in the
Airport Terminal Fund far,Refurbishing the Airline and
Car Rental. Counters.
S.
Resolution Ito• 94-78 -; Awarding the Bid for
Refurbishing the Airline•. and. Car •Rental• Counters ati
Kenai MunicipalAirport to Se'Ana Cabinets. for 'a Lump.....
sum' Amount of $17 ,v 700. 00
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6. Resolution No. 94-79 - Authorizing the City Manager,
Thomas J. Manninen, to Submit to the State of Alaska an
Application for a Federal Grant fora Historical
Survey/Inventory in the Townsite Historic District of
Kenai, Alaska.
7. *1995 oases of Chance and Contests of Skill.persit
Application - Kenai Peninsula Builders Association.
a. *1995 Dates of Chance and Contests of skill Permit
Application - Fraternal Order of Eagles #3525:0
9. *1995 Omen of Chance and Contests of skill ptrnit
Application - Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's.Association.
10. *1995 dates of Chance and Contests of Skill vomit
Application - American Legion Auxiliary, Kenai Unit 209
11. *1995 Gases of Chance and Contests of Skill.Vomit.
Application - Peninsula oilers Baseball Club, Inc.
12. *1995 Oates of Chance and Contests of Skill V0=it
Application - Peninsula oilers Booster Club.
13. *1995 Gases of Chance and Contests of Skill Multip16-
Beneficiary permit Application - Peninsula oilers
Baseball Club, Inc.
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.
1. *Regular Meeting of November 230 1904.
1. Resolution No. 94-70 -- Transferring $4, 903 in the
General Fund for Compensation to the Acting 'City
Manager.
2.
Dieouseion - Machinery Exhibit Building,
3.
Dieouoeion - Snow Removal Policy..
4.
Discussion - Draft Ordinance Amending the Kenai
Municipal Code to Formalize City Policy Regarding
Authority of the Finance Director.to Control
Disbursements and Expenditures.
8. NZw
Bus -I so
1.
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2.
Purchase Orders Exceeding $1',,000
I. �DMINIBTRATION
RNpORTB
1.
Mayor
2.
city Manager
3.
Attorney•
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
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Citizens (five mindtes)
2.
Council
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 7j 1994
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CRAMSERS
MAYOR .TORN J. WILLIAMOt PRESIDING
STUDENT MAYOR, MIKE ROSAK
Student Mayor Rozak called the meeting to order at approximitely
7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall
Building.
-1 PLEDt3E OF ALLBGIAN�:B
Student Mayor Rozak led those assembled in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
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Roll was taken by the Student City Clerk. Present were: Tim
Barnes, Kevin Cox, Slade Howell, Nate Kernan, Jeremy Conkling,
Mike Rozak and Elexis McBee.
Roll of the City Council was taken by the City Clerk. Present.
were: Smalley, Williams, Bookey, Swarner, Monfor and Bannock..
Absent was Measles (Councilman Measles arrived at approximately
8:20 p.m.)
Student Mayor Rozak requested the following changes to the
agenda:
ADD TO: 0-3 (Snow Removal Discussion) -- KK memorandum
regarding consequences of citizens plowing snow
into city streets, etc.
ADD TO: 0-3 (Snow Removal Discussion) -- K. Scott letter
of 12/7/94 regarding snow removal from sidewalks,
intersection berms and driveway berms.
MOVSt
0-3 (Snow Removal Discussion) TO IMMEDIATELY
AFTER STUDENT COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
(ITEM D ON THE STUDENT COUNCIL AGENDA).
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ADD TO: R-a (purchase orders 011er $1,000
to Regal Interiors for replacementc-PurchasearPet order
installation of vinyl floorjbathroom in one d
apartment at Congregate Housing Facility.
ADD jig N•9,► Discussion - Ca�vital Improvements is List
STUDENT NOTION$
Student Councilman Conklin KO
VED to
amended and Student Councilgman nan approve the agenda as
were no objections. 8O ORDman NDED the motion. There
MOTION:
'` Councilman Smalley MOVED for app roval
requested Ui�1MIMOUS CONBSNT. Coun40a3of the amended agenda and
motion. There were no objects ns.so ORDERnock 8aC01iTDMD$D. the
There were no changes to the consent
agenda.
STWINT MOTION #
Student Councilman Conklin
as presented and Student Counaoi�l a� to approve the consent agenda
There -were no objections. SO ORman Cox SECONDED the motion.
COUNCIL, !!►CTIONt
Mayor Williams noted there were no changes to th
and.declared it accepted as presents a consent agenda
80 ORDESgD� d• There were no objections.
None. (10 Minutes)
'Ordinance Noe 16,13-94 - Amending Subdivision
Regulations Section 14.,10.010 General, of the Municipal
Coda.
8'1'Q1��' 3�4TtO�T t
Student Councilman Rernan MOVED to approve Ordinance No. 1615-94
and Student Counc'ilmember Barnes 8WOMOND the motion.
There were no public or student council comments.
079DUT VO'1'8
McBee: Yes Barnes: Yes
Cox:
Yea
Howe11:' Yes Tiernan: Yes
Conkling: Yea
Rozak: Yes
XOTfON PA0080 LY.
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Councilmen Smalley MOVRD for approval of Ordinance No.
1615-,94
and..Councilman Bannock 839CONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
COit VVo'T8 s
Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes
Bookeyr""..
Yes
Sv!arner :. Yoe Monfort Yes
Measles:
Absent.
Bannock: Yes.
MOITZOR Bh88XD ttH X=ODBLY.: .
C-8. Ordinance Noe 3.63.6-94 - Increasing
Estimated
Revenues
and Appropriations by $22,475 in the General
Fund for
Traffic Enforcement Equipment. "
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There were ino public.comments. student Councilwomen McBee asked
what happens to the old radar units after.they.are replaced.
Student Police Chief. Seaman .stated they will, be donated to the.
City of Seldovia.
Student Counciilman. Kernan asked if there was a specific need for.
the units., Student Police Chief Seaman answered the units are
able to identify speeding vehicles from both in front and behind
the offender.
Student Councilwoman McBee stated she thought it a waste of money
to send the old units to another community. Student Police Chief
Seaman stated.it would bean act -of good will.
8TUDENT VOTES
McBee:
Yes.
Howell:
Yes
Rozak:
:No
MOTION PA8.88D.
COUNCIL ACTIONS .
MOTION:
Barnes:
Yes
Cox:
Yes
Kernan:
No
Conklings
No
Councilman, Sookey XOVXD .for approval of Ordinance No..1616-94 and
Councilwoman: Monfor 8the motion
Councilman Smalley asked Police Chief -Morris -what the City
planned to'do Stith the'old unite. Chief Morris stated there are
several units that are out of service at'this time. There are
not enough forall.the vehicles now. The old units will be used
for back-up when needed.
COUNCIL VOTES
Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes
Swarner: Yeg. Monfor: Yes Measles: Absent
Bannock: Yes
MOTION PASSED NSM4II8LY.
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C-S. Resolutions No. 94°-76 - Supporting the State of Alaska,
Department. of .Watural Resourceis$, Division of .oil and,
das,, Proposed Oil and Gas Lease -Sale 85A, Cook Inlet
Exempt.
STUDENT ACTIONS.
MOTION:
student Councilman Kernan MOVED for approval of Resolution No.
94-76 and Student Councilman Barnes 611CONDED the motion.
There were no public or student council comments.
STUDENT VOTES
There were no objections to the motion. So ORDMRED.
COUNCIL ACTIONS
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MO'!VXD .for approval of Resolution.: No. 94-76' and
Councilman Smalley 8the Motion.
There were na public comments. Councilwoman Monfor stated she
did not feel. the resolution/discussion .wras',publioized enough and
was concerned it maybe seen as favoring one user group.
However, Monfor added she did not disagree with the resolution.
Councilwoman SSwarner asked when .the sale date was scheduled..
Williams answered after-1996. The final findings will be out in
June, 1996. DNR hasrequested comments be submitted prior to
March. There' will -be a. lot of discussion before the sale is
completed.his will he a large lease, encompassing 750,000
acres.
Smalley stated he agreed with Councilwoman Monfort He was unsure
of what the potential impact would°be:to the area and other user
groups. Smalley :referred to the fourth "whereas"- wherein it .
states, 11....Council.does.not ssoe any substantial negative
effects..." Williams stated the oil: and gas industry -.hass
operated in the Cooke Inlet. for .many years. This .technology . is
thirty years better than what it was in the beginning. There has
been no impact on the Inlet in.years past. Commercial fishing
has been better than.thirty years a4go. ;
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COqNCIL wTH=
Smalley:. Yee
Swarner: Yes
Bannock: Yes.
Williams: Yes
Monfor: Yes
Bookey
Measles:
Yes
Absent
NOT10V p] "20 0"WousUr e
C-4.' Resolution No. 94-77 - Transferring $17,700 in the
Airport Terminal Fund for Refurbishing the Airline and
Car Rental Counters.
BTUDUT c0=0IL UTIONS
MOT=ONI
Student Councilman'Kernan KO'RND to approve Resolution No. 94-77
and Student Councilman Howell 82COND20 the.motion.
There were.. no public comments, Student Councilman, Conkling;
stated he. recently visited the airport and looked,alt the
counters.. After this review of the situation, he found.no need
to refurbish the counters, Student Coutoilwoman McBee agreed.
BTODT voTsi
McBee: No. sarnes: No Cox: Yes
Howell: Yes Kernan: Yes Conkling: No:
Rozak:. Yee
MOTYOX l?ABS CD.
CO=CtL 11CT=ON S
NOTXOx g
Councilwoman Monfor 0m for approval of . Resolution No.. 97-47
and Councilman Bookey 8200YOND the motion.
There were no public comments. Councilwomen Swarner asked
Finance .Director.Brown.if all the leaseholders.at'the airport
wart current in their payments.' Sw4rner asked if the City. was
refurbishing counters, etc. for someone owing the city money..:.'
Brown answered to hio',knowledge all were:up to..date in:payments,
etc.
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C-3. ResolUtton 90. 04-76 '. - Supporting the State of Alaaka, :.
Departaent of Natural' Resources, DiviSion of oil and
Gan, Proposed oil and Cas Lease Sale 85A,, Cook Inlet
Exempt.
STUDENT ACTIONS
MOTIONS
Student Councilman Kernan MOVBD for approval of Resolution No.
94-76 and Student Councilman Barnes 88QONDBD the notion.
There were no public or student.co'uncil comments.
BTUDBNT VOTES
There were no objections to the motion. 80 OR�lBD.
COUNCIL ACTIONS
MOTION:
councilman. Bannock. KOVBD for approval of .Resolution. 'No. 94-M76 ' and
Councilman Smalley BZCOIM30 the motion. -
There were no public comments. Councilwoman Monfor stated.she
did not feel the resolution/discussion was publicized enough and
was concerned it may be seen -as.. favoring one user group.
However, Monfor added she did...not disagree with the resolution.
Councilwoman Swarner asked when the sale date -was Scheduled.
Williams answered after 1996. The .finaI findingB'-will be out in
June, 1996.. DNR has requested .cxomments ' be submitted prior to
March. There will be a lot of discussion before.the sale.i6
completed. This Will'be a large Pease, encompassing 7500000
acres.
Smalley stated he agreed. with- Councilwoman.Nohfor. He was.uneure
of what the potential:i;mpact would b® to the area, and other user
groups. Smalley referred.to.the fourth to. wherein it
states, ".. Counci.l.does not.see'any.substantial-negative
effects...1° Williams stated the oil and .gas industry his
operated in the Cook Inlet. -'for many years.. This technology is
thirty years better than what it was in the beginning. There hag
been no impact on the Inlet. in years past..' ' ...Commercial. fishing
has been better than thirty years ago.
COUNCIL. VOTa:
Smalley: Yes Williams: Yea. Booxey.:,: Yee
Swarners Yes Nonfor: Yes Measles: Absent
Bannock,. Yes
MOTZON PA O8ZD IX00BLY6
C- 4 * Roaoluttion No. 94-77 - Transferring $17, 700 in the
Airport Terminal Fund for Refurbishing the Airline and.
Car Rental Counters,
BTtMUT C O=CZL ACTZOXI
XOTIONS
Student Councilman Kernan MOVED to'approve Resolution No. 94-77
and Student Councilman Howell BECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Student Councilman Conkling
stated he recently Visited the airport and looked et the
countees. After this review of the situation, hi
ourd no need -
to refurbish the counter'
s Student Councilwoman McBee agreed.
GMMT MOTE s
McBee: No Barnes: No Cox: Yes
Howell=. Yes Kernan: Yes Conkling: No.
Rozak: Yes
MOTION VA868D.
CO�CZL ACTZOI�1�
MOTIOXI
Councilwoman'Monfor MOVLD for approval of Resolution No. 97-77
and Councilman eookey SECONDXD the motion.
There were no public comments. Councilwoman Swarner asked
Finance Director Brown if all the leaseholders at then airport
were current in their.payments. Swarner asked if the City was
refurbishing counters, etc. for someone owing..the. city money.
Brown answered to his knowledge all were up to date in payments,
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Councilman Smalley asked why the countero'ne-eded to be
refurbished. Airport Manager Ernst stated there were several ..
areas needing refurbished. Some of the lamination is off where
the luggage is brought in. This will be replaced with stainless
steel. Aluminum is buckling at the airline counters and the kick
plates are being peeled back. The counter,edges.will be.replaced
with oak around the edges at the top and'at the kick plate as
well. The counters at the north end of the building all need,new
lamination as it is coming off. The car rental agency counters
and kick plates will be stainless steel and oak molding.
Councilwoman Monfor stated she was in favor of the refurbishing
as the airport is many times, the first place tourists see'in
Kenai. The airport needs to speak well of the city. Also, the
costs will be paid for with airport funds.
Bookey asked if the work was put to public bid. Ernst answered
yes. He hand -carried bid specifications.to four local, cabinet
makers. Three of the four bid on the proiect. It was planned,to
do the cabinet work prior to the re -carpeting.
VOTES
Councilman Smalley requested MWINOUS CONSMO, There were no
objections. SO ORDD.
C-5. Resolution Ho. 94-78 - Awarding the Sid for
Refurbishing the Airline and Car Rental Counters at.,
Kenai Municipal Airport to. Se Ana Cabinets for- a_Igmp..
Sum Amount of $170700.00.
STUDUT ACTIONI
NOTION $
Student Councilman Kernan MOVBD for approval of Resolution No.
94-78 and Student Councilman Conkling,88CONDED the motion.'
There were no public comments. Councilman Conkling,asked if
there was a representative of Se�Ana Cabinets present, -,at -the.'
meeting. The answer was no. Conkling asked how WAna Cabinets
could do the restoration work for $10,000 less..than. the next..
lowest bidder. Conkling added he believed the bidder may have
underestimated the amount of work and his cost to do the, work.
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Student Airport Manager Strotheer stated Se'Ama.Calioeto submitted
a bid for -$17.,7000-1 SWAM has done work for the city before, and
has done a. good jobe
fitrother.added'he hao no reason to believe
SoAna Cabinet cannot do.what they say for the price bid:
Student.Councilwoman Magee questioned the cost to do the work.
McBee added she dill not - thit*, it- should ' be that expensive to do ' ,
the work. Strother explained because the bid included labor and
supplies cost, i.e. stainless steel, eta.
Student Councilman Barnes asked why the bid was $100,000 less.
Airport Manager Ernst stated it.was a competitive bid. This is
the price the bidder said he, could do the work for and if he
fails to complete the work for that price, it would cost him more
in the end.
STUDEW VOTR s
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McBee: NO Barnes:. No Cox.:. No
Howell: You Kernan: No Corkling6 Yes
Rosak: Yes
MOTION FAtLROO,
COUNCIL AdtIONS
MOTIONI
Councilman-Onalley NOM for _ approval of Resolution No. 97r-78 and
Councilwoman Swarner. ONdOWND the motion. Swarner requested
UNANIlIOUS .COMB�'1'. "
There were.no public or council comments.
CO=CIL VOTa:
There were no objections to the request for unanimous consent.
so ORDUND 0
C-60 Resolution No. 94-►70 - Authorizing the City Manager,
Thomas. J. - Manninen, to Submit : to the State of Alaska an
Application for a .Feder,A I. Grant for a Historical
Survey/Inventory in.the Townsite Historia District of
Kenai, Alaska.
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STUDENT ACTIONS
MOTION:
Student Councilman Conkling MOVED for approval of Resolution No.
94-79 and Student Councilwoman McBee 88003DED the.motion.
VOTE: :
There were no objections to the motion. 00 ORD8R8D.
COUNCIL ACTION:
MOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval.of Resolution No. 94-79
and Councilman Bookey 8XC.OVDaD the motion.
There were no public 'Comments. Councilman Bookey asked who would
administer the grant, the Board or administration.. City.14anager
Manninen stated administration would administer the:grant.
Councilman Smalley referred -to a letter received and included in
the last packet from Judith Bittner accepting the resume of one
person who lives outside the City and.is not a member of the
Board. Smalley asked if that person's acceptance was in.a
consulting capacity. Answer was.yes.. Smalley stated he had no
objection to the person being involved as ad hoc member.
Councilman Bannock objected to the resolution. Bannock stated he
objected to the City having to match. the grant in the amount .'of,
$10,000. Bannock stated he was not prepared to put $10,000 into
the project.
VOTE:
Smalley: Yes. Williams: Yes Bookey; Yes
Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: Absent
Bannock: No
NOTION BA88BD.
3.995 amen of Chance and Contents of Skill Pewit
Application - Kenai Peninsula Builders Association..'
Approved by consent agenda.
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CAB;. 1995 Games of Chance and Contests of skill P0ratit
Application - Fraternal Order of Eagles #35.25.
Approved by consent agenda.
C-9 • 1995 Games of Chance and Contests of skill Vomit
Application - Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Association'.
Approved by consent agenda.
C-10. 1995 Dames of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit
Application - American Legion Auxiliary, Kenai Unit 20.
Approved by consent agenda.
C•11. 1995 dames of Chance and Contests of skill Permit
Application - Peninsula oilers Baseball Club, Inc.
Approved.by consent agenda.
C-1Z. 1995 games of Chance and Contests of skill P4rsit
Application - Peninsula Oilers Booster Club.
Approved by consent agenda.
1995 Samoa of Chance. and Contests of skill. Nultipiem-
eenefiaiary Vomit Application - Peninsula oilers
Baseball Club, Inc.
Approved by consent agenda.
,..p.$. BTtTJIB�IT OM- 0I11 AM Awsuammign R8PQ1ZT9
( Item D from the Student Council Agenda . )
D»l. Mayor
Student Mayor Mike Rozak reported he learned more about the
City's system of government and how the council works and makes
decisions. Rozak added he did not realize how the City made
decisions. Also, they received a good lunch.
Dwa . Counci lmembers
a. Jersaty Conkling - Reported he also acted as the Student
Parks & Recreation Director. Conkling stated he learned about
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the future plans for parks in the city and what has.been done so
far. Conkling added he also learned how government works at the
city level -- it's harder than he thought it was.
b. Nate Kernan Reported he met a Russian delegation and
learned a lot about the city government.
c. Mlexis McBee - McBee reported she also acted as the
Student Fire Chief. McBee added she learned how much you need to
know to become a firefighter. A lot more than she thought.
McBee read a request from the Fire Department requesting the
repair of one of the airport gates.
McBee also stated she really enjoyed being a Student
Councilmember as well.
d. Tin Barnes - Barnes reported he also met.with Russian
visitors and reviewed the agenda. Barnes stated he learned how
government is done at the city council level. Barnes stated he
thought it was a great experience.
e. Slade Howell -'• Howell stated he also acted as.the
Student Animal Control Officer for the day. Howell stated the
Animal Control Officer does more than pick up stray.cats and
dogs. The Shelter is very busy. Howell added a new shelter is
needed because the present facility is overstocked with animals,
and needing structural repairs. Howell stated he enjoyed the
day.
Mayor Williams asked if Howell would lobby for a new shelter at
the state level. Howell stated he would.
f. Kevin Cox - Cox stated he acted as the Student
Librarian for the day as well. Cox added he toured the library
facility and learned a lot about how the library runs, the
computers' use, how to order books, etc. Cox stated a library
addition is needed to further update the facility. Cox also
stated he discussed old cars with the Librarian.
Councilwoman Swarner noted Mr. Cox would be a good candidate to
lobby for an ice rink. Cox stated the City should investigate
the building of an ice rink. Ice time is very hard to get and is.
very costly. The lack of ice time prohibits kids from other
areas to get involved in the sport.
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D . city'Maaagwr
Student City Manager Scott Manninen stated he toured.the city,
learned about snow removal, and took lots of notes. Manninen
addeid it was a broad experience and educational.
City Attoxri�y
Student City Attorney Charlotte Salvador reported she met'all the
department heads, city manager, missed school, had a free lunch,
and learned about council meetings. Salvador stated the
experience will help her in her future plans for attending law
school. Salvador stated she enjoyed speaking out. =t was a good
day.
D-S. City Clark
Student City Clerk John Schroeder stated he thought.a person.
needs to know shorthand to do the o . � b It was an interesting
day. Schroeder advised not to ask to see the aurora borealis,
movie at the visitors Center as is quite .brig.
D-*e • Fiaaxoe Depar�C�tst representative
Student Finance Representative Katherine Kornelis reported she
learned about purchase orders, witerfsewer billings, etc.
Kornelis read a message from the Finance.Director regarding
.investments made by the Finance Department, what are allowable
investments and those that are prohibited..
D-7. Publia Rorke Diroctor
Student.Public Works Director Rayne Broderson reported he toured
the. department, reviewed plate, plans, the plotting computer,
etc., got out of school.for t%e'day and..had a free lunch -- a.
good day.
p-8.. Airport Mataag�r
Student Airport Manager Tom strother reported he.join.ed the
Airport Manager and checked runwa _lights,, learned -the -Anchorage..
airport was closed during the-day'and that many tourists arrive
in the area at the airport, etc.
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D-9. Fire Chief
Student Fire Chief Elexis McBee reported she learned lots of
interesting things about how the department was run. McBee added
she also learned the firefighters don't play checkers all the
time either.
D-10. Animal Control Officer
See Item D(e) above. It
D-11. Water/Boller Foreman
Student Water/Sewer Foreman Jason Carlson's report was react as
Mr. Carlson had to leave the meeting early. Carlson reported he
traveled to two pump stations and visited the Sewer Treatment
Plant.
D-12. Librarian
See Item D-2(f) above.
D-13. Parks 4 Recreation Director
See Item D-2(a) above.
D-14. Police Chief
Student Police Chief Julie Seaman reported she discussed the
Police Department with the Police Chief. She learned two years
of college is a requirement to be a police officer with the City
of Kenai. Seaman added she also learned the Police Department is
updating the fingerprinting information in their computers.
Student Public Works Director Broderson stated he enjoyed the
video at the Visitors Center. Mayor Williams suggested a copy of
the City of Kenai's new video be sent to the library at the high
school.
MOTIONi
Student Councilmember Cox MOVED to miss one or more days of
school to view the city video.
NOTION DIED DUN TO LACK OF A BNCOND.
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1994
0-3, Discussion - Snow Removal Policy.
(This discussion was moved to this position o
beginning of the meeting in order to have the
the item as well as the City Council.)
Public Comments
n the agenda at the
students discuss
David Segura - 1120 First Street, Kenai. Segura stated he is
young enough to shovel snow and does for himself and elderly
neighbors and relatives. Sometimes the berms are too deep to
shovel. Segura asked what the City intended to do to help the
elders.
Student Councilman Conkling stated there are several different
ways to solve the problem. He has friends he helps. A solution
needs to be found: whether snow berm removal is wanted or not.
Conkling suggested a system be developed to mark driveways of
those persons wanting berm removal and those not wanting it.
Conkling added he believed the berm removal should be contracted
out. Conkling stated he realizes it is the middle of winter and.
it may be difficult to find a contractor at this time, but the
city should try.
Student Councilwoman McBee stated she agreed with Mr. Segura.
Persons need to be identified who need the services.
Student Councilman Cox stated one way to remove the berms is to
place gates on the graders. He discussed this matter with Public
Works Director Kornelis and learned when there is too much snow,
the gates wont work because the snow clutters up the plows and
renders them useless. Cox suggested an alternate solution be
found.
Student City Attorney Salvador stated her concern that people
like Mr. Segura may not have the time to do three driveways.
Salvador added she believed the communityls health and concerns
are more important than cost involved.
Student Councilwoman McBee stated she supported driveway clearing
for the elderly but not for others. others can clear their
driveways more easily.
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1994
goal would be to remove the berms within 48 hours or less after.
the end of the snowfall. Kernan asked if the berms would not be
removed if there was only five inches of snow. Kornelis answered
no, if there was five inches of snow, the berms would still be
removed. Kernan asked if it did not matter how much snow fell,
the berms would still be removed. Kornelis answered yes.
Student Councilwoman McBee stated she understood the information
to say if there was less than six inches of snow, the berms would
not be removed. There is not much difference between five and
six inches of snow. McBee felt the berms should be removed all
the time.
Student Public Works Director Broderson stated when six inches or
more snow falls, that is when the berms would be removed within
48 hours. If less than six inches of snow falls, the berms would
not be removed from the driveways.
Kernan stated he did not think that was fair. Kernan suggested
the amount of snow should not be set. Any amount of a berm to
shovel is still hard for the elderly. Conkling agreed with
Kernan and stated the berms should be removed after all snow
falls.
Student Councilman Conkling asked what amount of time does using
the gate take. Kornelis stated it takes a lot more time than
just grading.
Student Councilman Cox asked how much snow has to fall before -the
roads are plowed. Kornelis answered three inches. Cox stated if
enough snow falls to impair driving and the roads are plowed,
then the berms should be removed at that same time. McBee
agreed.
STUDENT NOTION:
Student Councilman Cox MOVED to change the goal of Item G-3 from
six inches to whenever it is appropriate to plow, the berms are
removed.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF dECOND.
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PAGE 16
City. (Lviry time the roads are plowed:, the berms will,be
removed.) Student Councilman Kernan BBCONDND the motion.:
STUDS= VOT21 '
McBee: ..Yes Barnes: Yee Cox: Yes.
Howe11: Yes Kernaw, Yes Conkling: Yes
Rozak:. No
MOTION VM8ED0
NOTION$
Student Councilman Cox KOVSD to adjourn the student portion of
the.council-peeting and Student.Councilman Barnes BZCOXPMD the
motion. There were no objections. eb oRpW09
The student portion of the muting ended rat approximately. s e. 07
SR C TA*= S' 8: 07 V * 8.
BhCX TO O1WXRs 8: a0 VON*
It was noted.Councilman Measles arrived at approximately 8:15
p.m.
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CONTINUATION OF 3-3 BY RENAL CITY COUNCIL.
Monfor stated she did not know if the issue could be solved at
this meeting. It is an overwhelming and all -encompassing
problem. For discussion, Monfor asked if this item should be'
reviewed at a work session. Also, as the students discussed, not
everyone wants to be un-bermed. Monfor suggested the City have:.
citizens sign up for berm removal at city hall, charge a fee (to
be determined), bill them (maybe on the water/sewer bill) and
contract out the work.
Like her family, many people contract out their snow removal and
it is done many times after the city plows have gone through,
etc. Many people have their own snowblowers or persons who can
shovel the berms. Part of the healthy communities project is to
ban together as a community and help each other out. This is
something neighborhoods could do -- figure out a fee and have,the
young people do the shoveling.
Monfor added she believes it is a problem, but not necessarily a
problem to everyone. The City cannot always be the forerunner of
doing everything. Sometimes the people need to take the
initiative to help ourselves and our neighbors.
Monfor stated there are always exceptions (elderly, frail,
handicapped, ailing, etc.), but there are other ways than
spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on blowers, front-end.,
loaders, blades, and gates. Monfor requested the Council
consider other avenues besides those that cost so much money.
Monfor stated she received telephone calls prior to the meeting
who said it would all right for them to be assessed for the cost
of the snow removal.
Williams reported he just returned from Minneapolis where they
have lots of snow. He saw an advertisement on the TV that
reminded residents they had 24 hours in which to shovel out their
driveways or they would be fined.
Williams referred to Goal No. 2 of the information included in
the packet. That goal requested the purchase of three snow
buckets, etc. These front end loaders could have other uses,.. -
(removing snow from around fire plugs, adding forks for summer
use, etc.) Three front end loaders could be an asset.
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Kornelis reported to Council he investigated prices for the
purchase of loaders, but it would be three to four months before
they would be delivered. Loaders could also be rented.. The
loader he recommended is much larger and more powerful and could
be rented for approximately $3,500 each per month.
Williams suggested renting for a few months and if this system
works, then they could purchase the machines. Williams added he
did not want to spend a lot of money without trying it first.
Swarner asked if Goal No. 2 meant that the berms would be removed
from all streets in 48 hours. Kornelis explained it was a two-
part goal: The first goal was to complete the plowing .of streets
within 24 hours of the end of the snowfall. The second goal was.
to remove berms within 48 hours of the end of the snowfall.
Swarner stated she did not believe the problem would be solved as
it still would be 30 hours before the berms would be removed.
Ambulances, etc. may need to be able to enter driveways,, etc.
Kornelis explained they would use loaders to follow after the
graders and remove the berms. However, they have one loader,
They would need more loaders to follow behind all the graders*',-.
They would need 48 hours for one loader to clear the driveways..
Kornelis added a loader would be able to handle wet snow berms as
well. Kornelis also stated the six inch amount of snowfall was,
an arbitrary amount that he and Manninen and Graves discussed. ..
Williams stated there are more than 1,000 driveways in the city.. -
Williams estimated it would take approximately five minutes to ',
clear one driveway. It would take a minimum of 28 hours to clear
all the driveways if nothing goes wrong. 48 hours for removal of
berms is not beyond comprehension.
Bannock stated this is what he wanted to see when he made his
motion at the last meeting. It is a time factor. It is a moot
point to discuss what method and equipment is needed before they
decide whether the city is responsible for the berms in the
driveways. The council has to accept that fact. First a policy
needs to be adopted to get the work done.
Bannock continued that after a policy is adopted,
would instruct Kornelis to carry out the policy.
longer, council can tell the citizens it will take
Bannock restated, council needs to decide if it is
problem.
then council.',
If it takes
longer.
a city
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DECEMBER 7,
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1994
Williams stated that even if they adopt a policy to remove
berm9 within 24 hours, he was not read to the
to do it. Williams stated he believed the sa w$9500*000berms einn corder
problem, collectively, but not just the aityle problem.
Swarner asked about the state maintained roads, xornelis stateid
when they wrote the goals, they did not mean to incl
roads. Meanies stated the cistate
ty cannot remove berms in everyone ude the ste
else's driveways except those living along state maintained
roads. Monfor agreed it would be discriminatory.
Williams stated he could accept the responsibility to clear.the
.driveways when they have the opportunity but could not acce tot
responsibility to clear driveways at 7:30 $.m. p he
Monfor asked what would happen to the Percentage of People
have snow blowers or contract out to have their.driv wapse who
cleared. Those people would not get the same service. y
is done, it has to be equitable for eve Whatever.
sort is not equitable for all. ryone. policy of this
Bookey stated he agreed with Monfor. Bookey addod at the last.
meeting, council discussed Purchasingmore
could be put on three graders for about $15,;000pmeWthg�m G�tt�n
could still maintain the roads and driveways, L®acing loaderthey
a four -month lease would cost $42,000. Bookey stated trying n
gates would cost less than $20,000. Y. g the
Williams stated he did not think the
amount of snow that has falle. gates would work with the.
n
Bookey stated he believes it.is�
a problem with an Administration that does If want to use the
gates. Bookey added he did not know wh
work, it would not be a large expense lost. f t� gates do not
Williams stated it was a question of logistics, i.e. streets
driveways could not be done at.the same time. The streets and
to be plowed first and then the driveways. Itwill take a need
to do the work.
Bookey.stated it boiled down to time and money, Thetajor3,t of.
the people are willing to wait to get the roads plowed. rf11
dbermisagreed. Bookey stated if the road is not plowed, there is no
people will wait. Bookey added he had talked to n�
approximately 50 people about this.
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TY
DECEMBER 7,
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1994
Williams stated he would be
They could find out willing to bu
etc.) in usin collectively the costs one gate as a test.
question of whether thee. Williams (includin
gates would workdinhere is g repairs,
Smalley Still the
Y stated he thou the city.
however '
he wanted the thought it would be a
Parts of the cit grader with the good idea to t
ry a capabilities of y' This would gate to be used in aliate,
could purchase three gate. Book y stated
picture of the
e gates and go three dforire$ 0�000 the city
Kornells stated ons at one time.
Anchorage usin he was told in discussions
takes them five dates takes more time with people from
graders it will Y to do their and they donit
believed there take a lot more roads. if work. It
they are not will be streets thime. Kornelis Steed- h on the
would work plowed. that at will become d h®
, but was added he impassable if
willin did not he
g to tr
Bannock stated e Y them. think t gates
calls from citizens With gates on the
Administration will be UnhappY because of the
there will be
making the effort to able to say the the snow. However,
There have been man remove the a Y are using gat.S and
like, i.e. water y pro the in berms
8O please bear with However, the Water/sewer to Thompsonh $ k, that citizens did
Bannock stated are done street Paving,, not
council needed toad the people are etc.
MOTtONs get back to the Flying for it.
policy.
Councilman Bookey MOB to
installed and on the purchase
Swarner SECO graders in the three gates and have the�q
NDED the motion, next two weeks.
Williams CO�cilwoman
stated stated he would
he wanted to maintafrjprOve his one grader as
notion to a test. Bookey
Whether the cost purchase three.
Brown b a of the gates would entail
stated telephone Poll was approval of
stated the if one is needed thediacuseed. Finance Directorsfer
gates cost approximately run into bfddin y would handle it, or
approximatelpproximately $2, 700eaachblems• to stated t
gates. Y two days with two Bookey added it the
People working to install thetake
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VCMx s
Councilwoman Monfor called for the question.
Smalley: Yes Williams: No Bookey: yes
Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes MeeaAeties; No
Bannock: Yes
MOT=OX BA882100
Williams stated council approved the purchase of three gates and
have them installed within two weeks. Williams also requested
Administration report back to council as to. the . effectiveness of
the gates and the time element in using them.
D-i • Counoll on Aging
Councilwoman $warner thanked the Senior Connecston for the
appreciation; dinner held on November 28 and the:poineettia.
Swarner.also.reported the Senior Center received an evaluation
for ]'Y94 from the Older Alaskans Commission. The evaluation was
outstanding.'
D-8• Airport Commission
councilman Measlesreported the Commission would meet again on
December S.
D-69. . R arbor commission
Councilman Bookey reported the Commission would meet again on..
December 19,
Library coaeissioa
Councilwoman Monfor reported' the Commission met -last night. They
are: working .. on Ltheir goals and objectives for the'. coming year. 0. .
Their: next tweeting will be JanUary l , 1995. . MonfOr also reminded
everyone .'of ,the Library Open mouse -scheduled !or Thursday',
December 15 from 4:0.0-7: 00 p.m
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D-S. Parks i Recreation Commission
Councilman Bannock reported there was no meeting because there .
was no quorum. Bannock added he understood members were ituck in
the snow.
D-a. Planning a zoning commission
Councilman Smalley reported there was no meeting since the last
council meeting. The Comission will be meeting in a joint work
.session with Council prior to their next meeting on December 14.
Smalley added a packet of information for the work session was
distributed to Council at the beginning of the meeting.: Smalley
asked Council to bring that packet with them to the work session.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
Councilwoman Swarner reported the Beautification Committee had no
meeting in November.
Sam WARMS $ t S3 P.M.
SACK TO ORDBRt 9812 P.M.
2-1. Regular Meeting.of November 23, 1994.
Approved by consent agenda. -
Norte.
_�, dLD.BVBINDBB
G�-►i. Resolution Woo 94-70 - Transferring $4, 903 in the ,
General Fund for Compensation to the Acting City
Manager.
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Councilman Smalley MOVED to remove Resolution No. 94-70 from -thee
table and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There ware no
objections. s0 ORDERED.
Councilwoman Swarner stated she still was not satisfied with
paying for an acting city manager when the city manager was gone
for only one day. Swarner added if the city manager is within
telephone range, and in the state, she saw no need for an acting
city manager for one or two days.
Smalley stated there are those times (when the manager is gone
one or two days) when a document needs to be signed or approved
which requires someone in an acting capacity to sign the
document. If the person is doing the job, that person should be
paid for doing it.
Swarner referred to information forwarded to council by Kim
Howard, who has been assigned the acting city manager position
for when the city manager is out of the office for one or more.
days. Swarner stated she reviewed the information (a Tisting- .of
matters Howard attended to in the city manager's absence)" and.
felt there were some of the days where she did not see there was
an emergency and there was no need to have an acting city
manager.
Williams stated it was not a case of emergency when an acting
city manager is needed. Williams thanked Howard for the report
and stated it pointed out that it is a very responsible position
within the city administration.
City Manager Manninen stated most of the days he had been out of
town it was at the council's direction. Swarner stated she
understood that. Swarner pointed out that on April 1 the acting
city manager signed a travel voucher for the city attorney,.an
ordinance and personnel transaction. Williams stated some:thixsgs
perhaps could be held until the city manager returns, but some.
things cannot wait. Williams added the $100 a day pay for -the -
acting city manager may seem like too much. However, for that.
money, the person takes the blame for wrong decisions and the.,
glory for the correct decisions and should be compensated for the -
ability to make the decisions. The City is paying the acting
city manager for good experience and judgement on behalf of the
city.
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1994
Manninen stated it is not always known what will be coming up.
but someone needs to have the responsibility and should be
compensated for it. Manninen added the question of whether $100
a day is enough or too much is for council to determine.
Manninen also stated he believed the person doing the job is
worth it. There have been several times where significant
decisions have been made, i.e. dismissals, etc. Everything was
done fine and he felt comfortable with the decisions made.
Because of the acting position, he does not have a large amount
of work to deal with upon his return. Manninen stated if Council
believes he is gone too often or too long, they need to tell him
so.
Williams reminded Council when they discussed hiring the city
manager they asked him how he felt about traveling. Council felt
that the city manager should be doing a lot of traveling.
Williams suggested Council should discuss the possibility of
having a full-time assistant city manager more closely. This
discussion tonight adds credibility to the question of hiring an
assistant city manager.
Councilman Smalley agreed and requested the discussion be brought.
to council during budget sessions. The discussion should also
include the possibility of the position having personnel and
purchasing responsibilities.
Councilman Bannock stated he supported the resolution. The
person taking on the extra work should be compensated for it.
However, Bannock questioned the amount of extra pay stating there
are those who do not make that much money in a day. Bannock
added he would like to move on with this discussion as it has
been ongoing. There should be an amount paid and it should be
paid automatically.
Councilman Measles stated his concern was there is no formal
policy in place, i.e. some acting department heads get paid extra -
after ten days, etc. Attorney Graves stated there is a portion
of the code that states the ten-day period does not apply to the
city manager. Measles stated a set policy needs to be in the
code for this purpose. Graves said he did not disagree, but
wanted to point out the payment has not been against the code.. .
Councilwoman Monfor brought up the question of whether the acting
city manager, if it is not an exempt person in that position,
does that person become exempt while the acting city manager.
This is why she felt the position fell under an acting position
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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in the code. Monfor suggested payment should be as it has been,*.
for the remainder of this budget and develop a policy for the new
budget and include it in the code. Also there is a question of ..
when and if they hire an assistant city manager, is that position
hired by the city manager or by council and is that position
exempt. Monfor added she would like this discussed at budget.
time as well.
Williams stated a directive to Administration to prepare an
amendment to the ordinance to deal specifically with the acting
city manager position and return it to council at budget time.
Williams asked if Council wanted to continue with the present
budget policy for the remainder of this budget cycle.
Councilman Smalley stated he would like to support that concept.
Smalley referred to February, 1994 minutes where this item had
been discussed. Smalley stated he sees the acting position
different than an exempt position. Again, if the person is doing
to the work as the acting city manager, the person should be
compensated for - the job done.
Monfor stated she did not think there was a problem with the
amount of extra pay. However, the policy needs to be reviewed
closely. Monfor stated as an example, if the acting city manager
makes a major mistake, who comes back to reprimand the worker.
Is the acting city manager a council employee or city manager's
employee? Williams also asked does the acting city manager_.
become the council's employee. This is something that needs to
be addressed. Manninen posed another scenario, i.e. would
someone risk their job to be the acting city manager for an extra
$100 a day.
VOTR t
Councilwoman Monfor called for the question and requested
UN=NOVO CONSENT. There were no objections. 60 ORDERED.
0-2, Discussion - Machinery Exhibit Building.
Williams stated this item had been moved to this agenda from the
last meeting. An estimation of costs to build a pad with a roof
was included in the packet. Williams stated the donkey engine.
and old cannery equipment had been stored. Williams would like
to develop a place to permanently house the equipment.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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Williams added he would like to have a concrete pad with shelter
to house the equipment making it a static outdoor display behind
the old city hall. The display would become part of the walking
tour of old Town. Williams stated he has a commitment for
volunteer labor to do the work. Public Works' estimate for
materials was $12,000-15,000.
Councilman Bookey reminded Council he had briefly discussed with
them (at a recent meeting) the interest of the Kenai Bible Chapel
to negotiath acquisition of their property (which includes the
Miller house). The Chapel had suggested to him they would be
interested in a land trade or purchase of the property by the
city.
Bookey added, because of the recent bluff erosion, there will be
problems for tourists to view the mouth of the river, etc. The
church properties could be used for parking space, the church
could be used for a little theater, and there would be space
available on which to place the static display. Bookey added he
believed if the property was taken out of private ownership, it
may be more viable to get funding from the Corps of Engineere'for
bluff protection. There are a lot of options to review and draw.
from. In order to acquire the property, it will be necessary -for
Administration to talk with the church as to the avenues
available.
Councilman Smalley stated he has talked with Councilman Bookey
about this issue. He believed the idea has merit and thinks it,.
is something the city should investigate. It won't cost anything
to talk with the church representatives. There has been
discussion about developing a large block of land in Old Town:
The City owns property in Old Town, but not in one large block.,
Acquiring these properties may initiate the projects which have
been discussed in the past for the Old Town area.
Williams suggested that he and Councilman Bookey could discuss
the possibility of the acquisition of these properties from the
church between now and summer. Bookey stated he wanted .
Administration to do the negotiating. Smalley suggested the-..
discussions would take place prior to budget time.
NOTION8
Councilman Bookey MOVED that the City entertain discussions with
the Kenai Bible Chapel before budget sessions this year.
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1994
Councilman Smalley esCONDED the motion. There were no
objections. 80 ORDERED.
0-3. Discussion - Snow Removal Policy.
Discussed after student reports.
6-4. Discussion - Draft ordinanceCity the Kenai
Regarding
Municipal Code to Formalize y
Authority of the Finance Director to Control
Disbursements and Expenditures.
City Attorney Graves reported he, Manninen
reminded Council thedo.
raft
discuss the draft ordinance. Graves
ordinance was in response to the auditor's discussionh of the regarding
warding
internal controls.
saken fromthe SoldotnaCity Code*
rtet
ordinance a
Graves added Manninen was concerned for potential conflicts with
his power to reject the purchas
e of items
not a good purchase. Graves stated Manninen felt an added
"whereas" to clarify the intent of the Bd !Whereas"ui� would bey
Graves added Manninen felt with the add
an appropriate accounting control and would not remove power from
the city manager.
Manninen stated Graves' report was an accurate representation of
their discussion. The ordinance expands on the internal controls
which have been in place for 15-20 years. The controls revolve
around budgeting, and not are not in conflict withhaft
e- druB'
ordinance. Manninen added he felt comfortable with
ordinance and so did Brown andGraves. Manninen he
supported the draft ordinance with adwher
Brown stated the ordinance would work. The ordinance will place:
internal control in place that was there but was noth®n writing*
This is a control and there is no negotiating i
t. will protect the city.
MOTION$
Councilman Smalley MOVED to direct Administration
800key�D�O��
the ordinance in final presentation. .
the motion. There were no objections. s0 ORDERED.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 71 1994
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�l NMI HIIgIN„�B8
g..1. sills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
NOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills over $1,000 and
Councilman Smalley BBCONDED the motion.
Brown requested to remove, in its entirety, the bill to Alaska
Sales and Service.
MOTION TO AMENDS
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to remove the line referring to a bill
to Alaska Sales and Service. Councilman Smalley BECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
Manninen explained they have not received delivery of the vehicle,
yet. The bill will be returned upon delivery.
VOTE ON AMENDED MOTIONS
There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
`g-2& purobase orders Bgaeediag *1,000
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED to pay the purchase orders over-$10000
and Councilwoman Swarner 82CONDED the motion.
MOTION TO AM81D s
Councilman Smalley MovBD to amend the motion by adding the.
purchase order to Regal Interiors in the amount of $1,475.43.
Councilman Bookey 88CONDBD the motion.
Williams asked why the vinyl and carpeting needed to be replaced.
Director Porter stated there was extensive damage done by a
lessee at the Congregate Housing facility. Williams asked'if
there was a deposit to help cover the costs. Porter answered
there was •a deposit of $450. Porter added the funds for
replacement of the vinyl and carpeting would come from the
Congregate Housing Repair and Maintenance budget.
Councilman Smalley asked if there would, be an'attempt to recoup
the costs of the repairs« Porter stated she was aware:of this
person's financial,status and did not believe there would be any
way to recoup the costs.
voT� ON 1►MSriDM1Ti
There were no objections,to the motion. 80 ORD=XD.
VOTE ON AM8pDSD NOTKONs
There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERBD.
8-9. Discussift - Capital Improvements List
Brochure
This item was added to the agenda at the beginning of the.
meeting.
Public Works Director Kornelis,•requested.air ection fron.council
in regard to the.CIP brochure: and what pictures to have included
on ' the brochure. A, copy of the draft - brochure was distributed at
the beginning of the meeting. Clerk:Freas noted the "-7794"
needed to be added to'the City address.'.Kornelid also. noted
"Street" should be "Avenue" in the City address.
Kornelis passed around some photographs for Council review and
selection. Coundilwoman'Monfor suggested.a picture of. the ladder
fire -truck as.#.was- paid for with State of Alaska monies.
Monfor also sugggest6d a picture of the dock as people have not
seen pictures of it.
Smalley stated .he really liked.Councilwoman Monior a suggestion..
Smalley added he felt it was, a good _idea for the legislators to
know what the City of Kenai has .done. with funding received from
the State. Smalley suggested a pioture.of the existing Animal
Control Shelter ba placed.on the brochure.
Williams stated he aigreed with having the Shelter on the brochure
and added he would prefer.the City uae another printer... Kornelis
stated the cost for the- .printing is under $1, 000 0 'Deans
Printing has always done, .thee brochure. ..-Smalley. stated if they
have done a good j,ob printing the brochure# they should continue
doing it.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 7# 1994
PAGE 30
MOTIONS approve the brochure and
onf or MOULD
to the notion. There were no
Councilwoman
gwarner gLC01
CouncilwomanSO ogDgRgD•
objections.
g,M S v
I_1• mayor
- Williams thanked GcVernment Day.
a, aovas�their cooperation during
dministration for ized for thesquiT e
A Williams apolog faciliti
Ruesian Visitors - h City
b. the Russian visitorsata through
and included the
tour he gave island p, very important
from Sakhalin in Sakhalin•
guests were the legislature here to talk to the and are using
chain an The group was mainly their constitutio others included
. pers are writing a attern. Affairs
legislators• They
constitution as p External elmed
State of a mayor, the MinisteTh Y were overwh
the delegation were service group-
in the of a judicial
and a member sail, etc. City Manager
by the court house, repo he and There has
Williams rep olis.
c• NLC Conference - both city and state levels on
the "LC conference in MinneaP 1
Manninen attendedof work at a bill
illiaf added there will be
been a tremendous amount and U.S. House in regard to
unfunded in both the U.S. Senate
introducedequipment to
unfunded mandates- It is a camera
eviewed information for equ p
also reported he r them up• nested information
Williams sewer lines without lines , lie has req
look into sent through the
that can be to the City.
be forwarded he would not4 a in
Williams reported
Wosk Seseioa ession scheduled for cesbebuainess.
d the work s of town on personal
attendancest ted he would be out spoke with
Willi _ Williams stated he p Williams
Nodal Train DisPla the airport restaurant. oil
e• he lessee it I train enthusi� b the
Mitch Dobrich► t sted an area be glassed i Y
reported he and Dobrichboth are m
Williams Bugg
collectors'
to
KENAI CITY
DECEMBER 7,
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NOTION:
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
1994
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED to approve the brochure and
Councilwoman Swarner 68CONDED the motion. There were no
objections. 00 ORDERED.
I-1. Mayor
a. Government Day - Williams thanked Council and
Administration for their cooperation during Government Day.
b. Russian Visitors - Williams apologized for the quick
tour he gave the Russian visitors through City facilities. The
guests were from Sakhalin Island and Okha and included the
chairman of the legislature in Sakhalin. A very important
person. The group was mainly here to talk to the Alaskan
legislators. They are writing their constitution and are using
the State of Alaska's constitution as a pattern. Others included
in the delegation were a mayor, the Minister of External Affairs
and a member of a judicial service group. They were overwhelmed
by the court house, jail, etc.
c. NLC Conference - Williams reported he and City Manager
Manninen attended the NLC conference in Minneapolis. There has
been a tremendous amount of work at both city and state levels on
unfunded mandates. Williams added there will be a bill
introduced in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House in regard to
unfunded mandates.
Williams also reported he reviewed information for equipment to.
look into sewer lines without digging them up. It is a camera
that can be sent through the lines. He has requested information
be forwarded to the City.
d. Mork cession - Williams reported he would not be in
attendance at the work session scheduled for December 14.
Williams stated he would be out of town on personal business.
e. Model Train Display - Williams stated he spoke with
Mitch Dobrich, the lessee of the airport restaurant. Williams
reported he and Dobrich both are model train enthusiasts and
collectors. Williams suggested an area be glassed in by the oil
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DECEMBER 71 1994
PADS 31
alatform display to house Dobrich's model train display. Work.to
put it together would be volunteer and Dobrich would donate the
trains.
Councilman Smalley suggested it would be better if Dobrich would
put his display in the restaurant-areae Measles agreed and added
the display would be tempting to be vandalized in the other area.
Swarner agreed and added she believed inside the restaurant would
be a more appropriate area and would be safer from. vandalism.
Having the display in the restaurant may bring more business in
as well*
f. senior Connection Dinner- Williams thanked the Senior
Connection for the appreciation dinner.
_•.�, City xanage r
a.. yLe Conference - Xanninen reported he attended a pre-
conference meeting regarding ethics. The presentation. was
designed for elected officials.. The presenter also has a.CD-Rom
program available. Xanninen reported he had.a copy of the
program, but was unable to I load it on any. of the-aity's
computers* He also. tried having a private business try`to load
it on their computer, but it did not work. Manninen stated he
will send the program back.
Xanninen stated he also attended presentations on technical city
applications. Such an application -could be used by.PTI enabling
home businesses to network with InterNet,- etc.
Manninen stated the sewer line' camera of which the mayor had
already reported on, coulO be purchased and used by the City or
by private business and contracted to the City.:. Additional
information will be:'coming.
Xanninen added the information Highway InterNet ins all linked
with PTI. Xanninen-stated he herpes to continue discussions with
PT1 `in the near. future.
The last presentation he a etteuded.discussed the value of services
and.ethics available to taxpayers.
X,63 Attorney
No, report.
KEliAI CITY
DS'C8MBBR 7 r
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
1994
platform display to house Dobrich's model train wdidlaoat °t.kh® °'
put it together would be volunteer and Dobrich
trainee
councilman Smalley suggested it would be better if Dohdiand added
put his display in the restaurant area. Measles agree
the display would be tempting to be vaed in the other area-
ther staurant would
Swarner agreed and added she believed inside
be a more appropriate area and would be safer fmorvandalism*
inessin
Having the display in the restaurant may bring
as well*
f. senior Connection Dinner - Williams thanked the Senior
Connection for the.appreciation dinner*
1-2. City 'tanager
a. VLC Conference - Manninen reported he attended,a pre-
conference meeting regarding ethics. ..The presentation was.
ffiaials. The presenter also has a CD -Rom
designed for elected.o of the
program available.. Manninen reported he had a copy
program, but was unable to load it. on any of the ciW s
com uters. He also tried having a private buair�®es tstatedhs
P
it on their computer, but it did not work.. Mahn► nen
will send the program back.
Mannine
n stated he also attended presentations on technical city
applications. Such an application could be used by pTI.enabi g
home businesses to network with InterNet, et
had
Manninen stated the sewer line camera of which the
mtyor
he ity or,
.already reported on, could be purchased an y
by private business and contracted to.the City. Additional
information will be coming.
Manninen added the Information Highway InterNet.is all.ewith
with PTI. Manninen stated he hopes to continue discussions
PTT in the near future.
last resentation he attended discussed the value of services
The p
and ethics available to taxpayers*
Attorney
No.report.
•
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 1994
PAGE 32
City clerk
a. Telephone Poll - Freas read into the record the results
of a telephone poll taken on December 6, 1994. The telephone
poll.was taken to request Council approval of a purchase.order in
the amount of $1,006.17 for parts to repair the 14-G grader.. The
turbo charger need -to be replaced or would cause further damage
to the engine. The poll was authorized by Tom Manninen, City.
Manager, signed by Robin Feltman of the Finance Department, and
attested by Carol L. Freas, City Clerk.
The vote was taken as: Williams, yes; Measles, out of town;
Bookey, yes; Smalley, yes; Swarner, no; Bannock, yes; and Monfor,
yes*
b. Work session - Clerk Freas reminded council of the
upcoming joint work session with the Planning & Zoning
Commission. The work session was scheduled for December 14, 1994
at 7:OC p.m. in the council chambers. Freas noted the packetfor
the work session wits distributed to council at the beginning of.
they meeting*
Z«►s.. pinance Director
No report.
2-6. Pvblic Works Director
Director Kornelis reported the following:
a. The OSHA inspection has been scheduled for January 24,
19950
b. There was a surprise OSHA inspection at the STP. H®
was told it was coincidental.
c. He was -told -through a telephone call the grant
application for the upgrading of Cunningham Park is ,still in .the
running. It is No. 71 in the evaluation,process. it will be two
to three weeks before a decision is rendered.
d. Requested wore definite direction in regard to the'.
pictures council'wanted to appear on the CIP brochure. Council'
consensus was to have one of the ladder fire truck for the ftont
page and one of the dock for the inside of the brochure.
Airport Manager
No report.
•
•
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 1994
PAGE 33
citizens
eob Peters - Resides in Old Town. Peters referred to
Councilman Bookey's discussion regarding the possible negotiation.
of the City acquiring the Kenai Bible Chapel and Miller House.
properties. Peters stated the City needs to become more serious
about the erosion of the bluff before it acquires more property.
Peters reminded Council that at their last meeting, Councilman
Smalley talked about cost for the city to apply to the Corps of
Engineers for permits, etc. to do some bluff erosion -prevention
work. Since then, Peters discussed the matter with Hill Nelson
of Wm. J. Nelson & Associates. Nelson stated to him he would
like the Council or the Mayor to talk with him about his ideas
for bluff erosion prevention. Nelson stated to Peters that he
could permanently take care of the problem for about $550,000.
Peters stated he felt the Corps was a real bureaucracy. Peters
added he thought it would be worth it for the city to talk with
Nelson. Peters added the $550,000 was not a lot of money when
the cost of acquiring more property, buying equipment, etc. is
considered. Peters asked who would talk to Nelson about his
suggestions.
Williams answered City Manager Manninen would talk with Nelson
about his discussions with Peters. Peters stated he thought the
City should go ahead and have the work done at the City's
expense, especially if it can be done for $550,000.
Williams stated even if the cost for the work would be $2-3.
million, the City has no debt. There may be interest in doing a
long-term debt public works project. The City has many resources
available to it. Maybe the citizens could be asked to pay for'
it.
Peters also stated he thought the City has great snow removal
services. There is snow here, but it is part of living in
Alaska.
J-2. Council
Hookey - Requested the State be notified the middle
indicator traffic lights at Willow and Spur were not working
i
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 71 1994
PAGE 34
properly and have not for some time. Bookey also reported there
were also a number of street lights out. Kornelis stated the
lights needing repair have already been called in.
Bwarner - a. Wished everyone happy holidays and invited
everyone to her home for an open house on December 18 from 2:00..
P.M. to 5:00 p.m.
b. Swarner stated she did not have a problem with the
printer being used for the brochure, but suggested the business
be spread around. It is a good idea to check pricing, etc. Just
because it has always been done one way, doesn't always mean it's
the best way.
Monfor - a. Reported she will not be in attendance at the
next council meeting.
b. Monfor suggested a meeting be set up with the Council.
and Representative Navarre and Senator Salo. Monfor suggested a
breakfast meeting.or dinner meeting. Clerk.Freas stated she
would contact them and find when they will be available.
c. Monfor th$nked Kornelis for his help: in getting her car
out of the berm in -her driveway. It was pointed out Kornelis.'
used his private vehicle, however some of the time'was-eity.time.
Measles - No report.
e
Bannock - a. Thanked the Senior Connection for the.superb
dinner.
b. Bannock referred to comments made in regard to the
letter Kornelis sent out to persons who have been found to have
pushed snow from their property onto city streets. Bannock added
he spoke with Attorney Graves during the break. Bannock stated
he would like the letters continued, however, he was concerned
there is no follow-up or punishment when people do it.
Bannock sug
gested making this an offense which could be ticketed
as he believed there needed to be a better way to follow-up on
the situation. Especially when it happens more.than one time.
Williams stated he did -not want Administration eending.out.any
letters on that ordinance. because the City has eneugh.probleme
and the citizens already have enough problems with snow this
winter. Williams was concerned' it would, only make more enemi,.es.
Bannock disagreed.
Swarner stated she believed letters needed to continue if'the
action of pushing snow into the, street creates a traffic hazard.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 70, 1994
PAGE 35
What if the action causes an accident. Swarner also noted
tthere. cope
are a lot of blind corners. Williams stated we will
with the problem.
Kornelis asked for direction in regard to sending the letter or
not. Kornelis stated he sent a letter to the Townhouse
apartments on Forest Drive and .they had �eresis ariuo je objection from
to make more room. Kornelis stated if
council to send the le®treethdoeswon't
,
create problemsHowever
pushing snow into the
s
Williams stated if there is a blatani�rseaablat blatant
dilaw,
r gardena
send a letter. Smalley agreed if there
letter should be sent. Bannock asked why ifwaste heconpostage costs
if there is no follow-up to the situation
emalley - a. Thanked the seniors for the dinner. Smalley
added he left his poinsettia there and would like to donate it to
the Center.
b. Smalley reported he has a "Kenaiopoly" game for the
City. Kenai's block is the courthouse and players get cards that
tell them to go to court.
ce Smalley reported he has received many calls thanking
the city for the plowing of streets.. Smalley added he passed
this information on to some of the
don't alwaywho s hearethe thanktyous.
earlier in the meeting as they y
1.111iams - Williams referred.to applications for the
Personnel Arbitration Panel for Richard Ross and Robert Seymour --
which were included in the packet. Williams reguuestedocouncil'
approval to appoint them to the panel. hewere
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:40 p.me
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