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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 201 1993
7:00 P.M.
RENAL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 P.M. - KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING - CARR APPEAL
RE: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SIGN VARIANCE DENIAL
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*A11 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)
1. Laura Measles - City Brochure
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1526-93 - Amending KMC 7.05.010(b) to
Provide for Consideration of Property Tax Increases to
Offset Reductions in State Revenue Sharing and
Municipal Assistance.
2. Ordinance No. 1527-93 - Amending KMC 14.20.105;
14.25.030; 14.25.040; 14.25.050; 14.25.060; and
14.25.070 to Provide for Control of the
Landscaping/Site Plan Review by the City of Kenai
Planning and Zoning Commission and to Remove References
to the Landscaping/Site Plan Review Board.
3. Resolution No. 93-5 - Confirming the Assessment Roll on
the Set Net Drive and Set Net Court Paving District and
Fixing Payment.
4. Resolution No. 93-6 - Transferring $4,100 in the
Airport Terminal Fund for Additional Janitorial Costs.
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5. Resolution No. 93-7 - Transferring $5,880 for Hepatitis
B Vaccinations.
6. Resolution No. 93-8 - Transferring $1,650 in the Water
and Sewer Fund for Repairs to the Sewage Treatment
Plant Blower.
7. *1993 Liquor License Renewal Application -
a. The Upper Deck - Tourism/Beverage Dispensary
b. Uptown Motel Annex/Backdoor Lounge -
Tourism/Beverage Dispensary
c. Uptown Motel/VIP Lounge - Tourism/Beverage
Dispensary
8. *1993 Liquor License Renewal Application - Fraternal
Order of Eagles 03525.
9. *1993 Games of Chance & Contests of Skill Permit
Application - Kenai Child Development Center, Inc.
10. *1993 Games of Chance & Contests of Skill Permit
Application - Kenai Chamber of Commerce.
11. *1993 Games of Chance & Contests of Skill Permit
Application - American Association of Retired Persons
#745.
12. *1993 Games of Chance & Contests of Skill Permit
Application - Our Lady of the Angels Church.
13. *1993 Games of Chance & Contests of Skill Monte Carlo
Permit Application - Kenai Chamber of Commerce.
D. 90-MRIBOXONICOMMITTER 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 January 6, 1993.
F. CORRESPONDENCE
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OLD BRUNESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000
3. *Ordinance No. 1528-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $343,353 in Two New Capital
Project Funds for Airport Equipment and Construction.
4. Approval - Assignment of Lease - Lots 5 & 6, Cook Inlet
Industrial Air Park/University Savings Bank to Bernie
and Dionne Kline.
5. Discussion - Request for Lower Rates/Tyler
Distributing Co., Inc. - Airport vending.
6. Discussion - Fact Sheet for Kenai Residents.
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1.
Mayor
2.
City Manager
3.
Attorney
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens
2. Council
(five minutes)
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RENAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 20, 1993
7tOO P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR JORN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
6:30 P.M. - RENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING - CARR APPEAL
RE: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SIGN VARIANCE DENIAL
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Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03
p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
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Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Monfort Measles,
McComsey, Smalley, Williams, Bookey, and Swarner.
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Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD: 2-2. Paul Zimmerman - Peninsula Winter Games.
Information Item 4 - Governor's Proposed 1994 Capital
Budget.
Information Item 5 - January 15, 1993 Alaska Municipal
League, Legislative Bulletin.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. 80
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There were no additions or changes to the Consent Agenda.
MOTIONS
Councilman McComsey MOVED for approval of the Consent Agenda as
presented and Councilman Smalley BECONDED the motion and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. 80
ORDERED.
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ITEM as 1CX8DU„LjR PUBLIC COMMENT
8-1. Laura Measles - City Brochure
Ms. Measles introduced herself as the Executive Director of the
Greater Kenai Chamber of Commerce. Measles stated that the
Chamber mails out a large number of "relocation packets" to
persons interested in moving to the area. The information
available for mailing at this time is outdated (was published in
1986) and some brochures are no longer available to mail.
Measles requested the City and the Chamber work in a joint effort
to produce a new booklet of information much like that of the
Kenai Peninsula Real Estate. Measles stated she has received
price information from the Printers Ink for publishing a booklet.
The price for a sixteen -page booklet with twelve black & white
photographs is $2,124 for 6,000 copies. The cost for a sixteen -
page booklet, with all color photographs is estimated to cost
$5,154 for 6,000 copies.
Measles stated the Chamber has no funds to put toward the cost,
however, the Chamber will help with the updating of the material.
Williams stated that he has reviewed the information now being
sent in the relocation packets. Williams stated that the
information is not appropriate. Williams added with the
additional FAA personnel and the Kmart employees that will be
coming from other areas, there will be much need for the updated
information.
Monfor stated that the School District has a similar booklet for
sending out. It has been her experience that people are more
interested in the amenities of the area and not of color
pictures. Monfor suggested that the information be updated every
two years. Monfor suggested that the information sent will state
that Kenai is an All -America City. Measles stated that the new
membership brochures has the All -America City logo on it already.
Smalley asked Brown from where the funds will come to pay for the
cost. Brown stated that if not enough is available in the
Legislative Miscellaneous Account, it can be transferred from the
General Fund contingency.
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MOTIONS
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1993
Councilman Smalley MOVED for the approval of a $2,124 expenditure
for a sixteen page brochure as presented by Laura Measles.
Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. 80 ORDERED.
8-2. Paui Zimmerman - Peninsula Winter Games, Inc.
Zimmerman stated that his organization desires to expand the
games to include Kenai and Soldotna. They want the games to be a
winter carnival and be a shoulder season destination. They are
wanting to keep the State Championship Limited Dog Race and State
Championship Dog Pull as a yearly event.
Zimmerman requested financial aide from the City. Zimmerman
stated the games are funded in three ways, i.e. direct donations
from the community, fund raising, and sale of advertisement space
in their program guide.
Swarner asked Brown if the City donated last year. Brown stated
there was a $500 donation last year.
NOTIONS
Councilman Smalley MOVED to support the Winter Games in the same
amount as last year. Councilman McComsey BECONDED the motion.
Williams stated the money would come from contingency.
There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
Monfor requested that this item be added to the Legislative
budget.
C-1. Ordinance No. 1526-93 - Amending KMC 7.05.010(b) to
Provide for Consideration of Property Tax Increases to
Offset Reductions in State Revenue Sharing and
Municipal Assistance.
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MOTION:
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1993
Councilman Measles MOVED
and Councilwoman Monfor
for adoption of Ordinance No. 1526-93
SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments.
Williams stated that he asked
Council to consider this ordinance as it would be a political way
City
to send a message to Juneau to say that the y Williams added
all the responsibility for ctosm ]cencutsdin order that taxes are
that other mayors are going Williams stated
not raised. Williams stated he does not agree.
that cuts can be made though.
Williams suggested changing the
word "should" to "shall" in the verbiage added in paragraph (b).
Measles stated that the City will not want to do away with
ilea added
services as Fairbanks dCouncilid in rcan reduceder to ythe budget enough to
that he does not think
stay
afloat. The ordinance will not change anything that Council
can do now.
VOTE:
Monfor :
No
Smalley:
Yes
Swarner:
No
MOTION TAILED.
Measles: Yes McComsey: No
Williams: Yes Bookey: No
Ordinance No. 1527-93 - Amending KMC 14.20.105;
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14.25.030; 14.25. 050; 14.25.060; and •
14.25.070 to Provide fRerieWtbylthe City of Kenai
of the
Landscaping/Site Plan
Planning and Zoning Commission and to Remove References
to the Landscaping/Site Plan
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1527-93
and Councilman McComsey SECONDED the mo
Kathy Scott - 3080 Kim-N-Ang, Kenai. Scott stated she is awhen
member of the Planning & Zoning Commission,
but this ordinance was before the Commission cffororeview.
Scott
remove reference to
suggested several chae�cs tThc a suggested changes were:
Planning Specialist,
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14.25.040(f) Review: The [LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN REVIEW BOARD]
Planning and Zoning _CgMissign may reconsider plans for WLeWnnt
after they have been approved if problems arise in carrying out
the landscaping/site plan as originally approved.
14.25.050 - third line...take action on a landscaping and site
plan within fourteen (14) days of satisfactory subnittal� [TO THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT.] The Building Official....
14.25.060 - second line...Certificate of Occupancy s [BY THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL. THE PLANNING SPECIALIST OR ANY MEMBER OF THE
[BOARD] PLANNING AND ZQVIN4 C�88I0N MAY HUE THE FINAL
INSPECTION TO VERIFY THE COMPLETION OF THE REQUIRED
LANDSCAPING.]...
14.25.065 - third line...Plannina and Zoning Commission. [AND
SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OR PLANNING
SPECIALIST.]....
MOTIONS
Councilman Smalley MOVED that this ordinance be held until the
next meeting for modification and Councilman McComsey SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED4,
C-3. Resolution No. 93-5 - Confirming the Assessment Roll on
the Set Net Drive and Set Net Court Paving District and
Fixing Payment.
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 93-5
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman McComsey SECONDED
the motion. There were no public or Council comments. There
were no objections. 80 ORDERED,
C-4. Resolution No. 93-6 - Transferring $4,100 in the
Airport Terminal Fund for Additional Janitorial Costs.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-6 and
Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Councilman Measles suggested that
the City's contracts be modified and a non-compliance penalty be
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added. With this addition, if a contract is broken and a new
contract costs more to have the old contract completed, the
breaker of the contract must pay the additional costs.
Brown stated that there is now a thirty day clause for either
party to break the contract. Administration will consider
Measles' suggestion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.,
C-5. Resolution No. 93-7 - Transferring $5,880 for Hepatitis
B Vaccinations.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-7 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT, Councilman Smalley BECONDED the
motion.
There were no public comments. Williams stated he believed the
shots were quite costly. Burnett that there is a series of shots
and sometimes they take and sometimes they need to be retaken.
The price also includes a pre -exam and a follow-up. Burnett
added that they shopped around for prices. Williams asked if
health care does not pay for some of the cost. Burnett stated it
is considered an elective situation.
Brown stated that this will be a continued effort as there are
changes in employees. Also, an employee may sign a waiver, but
may change his mind and decide to have the shots at a different
time.
VOTE:
There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.,
C-6. Resolution No. 93-8 - Transferring $1,650 in the Water
and Sewer Fund for Repairs to the Sewage Treatment
Plant Blower.
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NOTION1
Councilman McComsey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-8 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the
motion. There were no public or Council comments. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
C-7, 1993 Liquor License Renewal Application -
C-7a. The Upper Dock - Tourism/Beverage Dispensary
C-7b. Uptown Motel Annex/Backdoor Lounge - Tourism/Beverage
Dispensary
C-7c. Uptown Motel/VIP Lounge - Tourism/Beverage Dispensary
All approved by Consent Agenda.
C-8. 1993 Liquor License Renewal Application - Fraternal
Order of Eagles #3525.
Approved by Consent Agenda.
C-9. 1993 dames of Chance i Contests of Skill Permit
Application - Kenai Child Development Center, Inc.
Approved by Consent Agenda.
C-10. 1993 dames of Chance i Contests of Skill Permit
Application - Kenai Chamber of Commerce.
Approved by Consent Agenda.
C-11. 1993 Games of Chance i Contests of Skill Permit
Application - American Association of Retired Persons
#745.
Approved by Consent Agenda.
0-12. 1993 Games of Chance i Contests of Skill Permit
Application - our Lady of the Angels Church.
Approved by Consent Agenda.
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C-13o 1993 games of Chance i Contests of Skill Monte Carlo
Permit Application - Kenai Chamber of Commerce.
Approved by Consent Agenda.
D= COMMI89IONICQMM,, ITTA„-tE89m
D-1. Council on Aging
Swarner stated there were currently four vacant apartments at
Vintage Pointe. The next meeting of the Council on Aging is
scheduled for February S. 1993. .
D-2. Airport Commission
Ernst reported the next meeting is scheduled for February 11,
1993. There was no report.
D-3. Harbor Commission
Bookey stated the last meeting was held on January 11, 1993.
Bookey stated he was not in attendance. Kornelis stated the
minutes of the meeting were included in the packet.
D-4. Library Commission_
Monfor reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in
the packet. Kenai Community Library pens were distributed to
Council. The pens were donated by a "friend of the Library."
Pens are available at the Library.
D-5. Parks i Recreation Commission
McGillivray stated the Commission will be meeting next Tuesday.
The will be discussing budget.
D-6. Planning 8 Zoning Commission
Smalley reported the new Chairperson of the Commission is Kathy
Scott. Vice -chair is Carl Glick. Smalley stated there is one
vacancy and there are two applications included in the packet.
Smalley expects another application to be forwarded to the Clerk.
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other business the Commission discussed was Kmart landscaping.
The Commission is waiting to act on this item until Council takes
action on the ordinance transferring the landscaping powers to
the P&Z Commission. Smalley stated there has been a request by
the Commission to have name plates for the Commission for the
convenience of the public.
The Commission is discussing their goals and objectives for the
year. The Spur Highway corridor will be a high priority. They
will also be reviewing the Code for potential changes and the
Comprehensive Plan for updating. Smalley added that Code
enforcement problems have been forwarded to LaShot for review.
Some include signs and businesses operating in the City without
licenses, etc.
MOTIONt
Councilman Smalley MOVED that the City purchase name labels for
the Planning & Zoning Commission and Councilman McComsey BBCONDED
the motion and requested MWIMODB COMBENT. There were no
objections. 00 ORDBRED.
Smalley added that the Commission will be forwarding a proposed
re -zone of Townsite Historic. The boundaries are expanded from
that proposed earlier.
Williams referred to the two applications included in the packet
for placement on the Commission. Williams stated his preference
to be Lori McComsey. There were no objections. Clerk Freas will
forward the necessary information to Ms. McComsey,
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
Beautification Committee - Swarner reported that the Committee
met on Tuesday and they discussed the "Year of Beautification"
which will entail placing roses and lilacs in front of City
buildings. Approximately 50 bushes will be placed. Williams
advised Council that there is not quite enough money to cover the
cost of the lilacs and roses in the Committee's budget. The
Committee may request $1,000 in the future. Swarner stated that
all will be Alaska hardy stock.
Williams referred to the application (included in the packet) of
Delilah Langenhuizen for placement on the Beautification
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Committee. Williams asked for Council's approval of Langenhuizen
being placed on the Committee. There were no objections. Freas
will send out the necessary information.
Townsite Historic Task Force - Smalley referred to a memorandum
included in the packet requesting direction from Council as to
the review of the Townsite Historic code revisions. Does Council
wish to have the Planning & Zoning Commission review the proposed
changes prior to Council.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to present the Townsite Historic
revisions to the Planing & Zoning Commission for review prior to
Council. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. 80 ORDERED.
BREAK TAKEN: 7:55 B.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:07 B.M.
E-1. Regular Meeting of January 6, 1993.
Approved by Consent Agenda.
None.
ITEM Q: OLD BUSINESS
None.
9-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman McComsey
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 00 ORDERED.
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MOTION:
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Purchase Orders Exceeding $10000
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED to pay the purchase orders over $1,000
and Councilman McComsey SECONDLD the motion.
Williams asked if the repair and maintenance for the door in the
gift shop at the Airport was a quote. Ernst stated yes. Ernst
reported that the glass taken out (where the door will be placed)
will not fit in the space where the door is being moved. Ernst
was requested to check with Randy's Glass for another price.
VOTES
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
8-3. Ordinance No. 1528-93 - increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $343,353 in Two New Capital
Project Funds for Airport Equipment and Construction.
Approved by Consent Agenda.
8-4.
Approval -
Assignment of Lease
- Lots 5 & 6, Cook Inlet
Industrial
Air Park/University
Savings Bank to Bernie
and Dionne
Kline.
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Swarner
MOVED for approval of
an assignment of lease
for Lots
5 & 6, Cook
Inlet Industrial Air
Park from University
Savings Bank to Bernie and Dionne Kline.
Councilman McComsey
SECONDED
the motion.
Swarner asked if the Kline's are local. Administrative Assistant
Howard stated they live in Soldotna, own property in Kenai as
well, and are the owners of GLM Corporation. Howard added that
the leased property is the Trading Bay professional buildings.
Howard also stated that the bank has no liability due to an
amendment of 1978.
VOTES
Councilman Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no
objections. 00 ORDERED.
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8-5. Discussion - Request for Lower Rates/Tyler
Distributing Co., Inc. - Airport Vending.
Ernst stated that Tyler now is leasing approximately 60 square
feet of space in the airport. The gift shop includes
approximately 540 square feet. Bookey asked if there is other
space available in the airport for lease. Ernst stated that
there is the glassed area where the musk ox is housed at this
time. However, Council has wanted to keep that space available
for other uses in the past. Other suggestions were taking out
counter space which was placed for AAI.
Williams stated Tyler's biggest problem is lack of traffic where
the machines are. Monfor suggested signs be placed. •Ernst
stated there are already signs placed in several places in the
airport building. Ernst stated the only other place available
would be by the baggage claim area, however there are pictures of
the Kenai area are already hung there.
Ernst stated that Tyler has been in this leased area for almost
1% years. Ernst stated he has heard interest expressed for
leasing of the area where the musk ox is placed for an expresso
coffee enterprise. However, use for that type of business would
not be possible due to the restrictions in the lease.
MOTIONt
Councilman Measles MOVED to give Tyler a $175 per month rate and
him in the leased space is situated at now. Councilman McComsey
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
R-6. Discussion - Fact Sheet for Kenai Residents.
Councilwoman Monfor stated that she requested this item be placed
on the agenda. Monfor stated that she believes the community's
residents need factual information forwarded to them. Monfor
added that the recent survey and letter to the editor show that
many people are not sure what the City provides.
Williams suggested running an advertisement (possibly four pages)
in the Peninsula Clarion to state the facilities available, mill
rate, the roads for which the city is responsible, etc.
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NOTION$
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED to direct Administration to do this and
come back in two meetings with the fact sheet information to
review. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion.
Swarner requested a price comparison for the layout or
publication. Williams stated he would speak with Ronnie Hughes
at the Peninsula Clarion and get things started. Monfor stated
that if a four -page add is too much, at least have a one -page
advertisement.
xTLM Is ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
t-1. Mayor
a. Work Session - Reminded Council of the work session
scheduled for February 10, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library
Conference Room.
b. Chamber Board Representative - Williams stated the City
needs to appoint someone to represent the City as a voting member
of the Chamber Board of Directors. This position had been filled
by City Manager Brighton. Measles stated that he had this item
on his list to discuss this evening. Measles stated he believes
that this position should be filled by the new city manager upon
hiring.
MOTIONS
Councilman Measles MOVED that the Council authorize Mayor
Williams as a voting member of the Kenai Chamber Board of
Directors until such time as a city manager is on board.
Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. 80 ORDERED.
c. Eoonomic Summit - Williams stated he met with Vince
O'Reilly and Stan Steadman of EDD. After a long discussion, they
suggested the Summit be held on March 20 in Kenai. This will be
an areawide summit. They suggest that resource people be invited
from all around the state. Williams stated that if this is all
0 right with Council, he will continue to pursue this item with
O'Reilly and Steadman. There were no objections.
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d. Boat Tax Ordinance - Assembly President Betty Glick was
present in the audience and spoke to Council in regard to this
item. Glick stated that the ordinance passed as an economic
development ordinance. The argument being that many jobs and
• sales tax will be generated to cover what is lost in personal
property tax.
Glick added that during the Tax Task Force meeting this item was
discussed a great deal. There were many concerns voiced. The
Borough Mayor was present during that meeting. One main concern
is that if concessions are made for boat owners, what about
others. However, when discussion came up at the assembly
meeting, the Borough Mayor did not state any of this information.
There were several amendments made to the ordinance regarding
home port. A sunset clause was added. Williams stated the vote
was six to three. No one spoke for the ordinance. Letters were
entered into the record against the ordinance. People were
present and spoke against the ordinance.
Glick also reported that the liquor license on Kalifornsky.Beach
Road, which was discussed at the Council's meeting of December
16, 1993, was discussed during the Assembly's meeting last night.
The borough received a lot of input. The Borough objected to the
issuance of the liquor license due to non-compliance with tax
structures and payments. Glick added from the investigation made
by the ABC Board, they found that the applicant was not willing
to comply with the law.
e. City Manager - Williams stated he has received
telephone calls in regard to the city manager position. He has
advised people to forward their information to the City.
Williams added that he received a call from Darryl Schaeffermeyer
of Seward. Williams stated he is also having lunch with someone
interested in the position as well.
f. Travel to Anchorage - Williams stated he will be in
Anchorage on Friday to meet with FAA regarding a airline
firefighting school in Kenai. He will be attending this meeting
with a representative from Frontech. Williams stated he will
also attend the swearing in ceremony for APUC commissioners.
I-2. City Manager
a. Police Chief - Brown reported he received a letter of
resignation from Police Chief Richard A. Ross, effective February
28, 1993. Brown stated that he will first look within the
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for a replacement. If a replacement is not found
Department, they will advertise the position is
b. Change orders - Brown stated that by Code, Council does
not have to review all change orders. However, it has become
regular practice of Council to review all change orders. Brown
asked if Council wants to continue reviewing all change orders.
Consensus was to continue having Council review all change
orders.
I-3. Attorney
O
Graves reported he received a letter from an attorney
representing the former owner of Peg & Roy's Laundromat. The
previous owner is requesting back payment of water and sewer
payments in the sum of $20,000. The attorney represented his
client was told he was hooked up to water and sewer and he was
not. Graves stated that the City's records indicate that in the
last six years (the amount of time for which the city could be
liable), the man paid approximately $2,000 in water and sewer
payments. Graves asked for direction from Council.
Williams suggested telling the previous owner that the new owner
told Council that he was told he was hooked up to sewer and
water. Monfor stated that the last request (the new owner) was
in a more timely manner. This man waited six months before
requesting the refund. Monfor stated the attorney should deal
with Graves. Council agreed.
=-4. City Clerk
Freas reminded Council of the work session on February 10, 1993.
Freas also directed Council's attention to the new listing of
legislators in the AML newsletter.
I-5. Finance Director
Brown stated that at the Tax Task Force meeting, two items were
discussed without conclusion. One was to eliminate personal
property tax and replace it with an increase in sales tax
(Borough would have to take it to a vote of the people). Or
increase the sales tax cap from $500 to $11000. Brown asked
IFfor
Council's direction. Discussion followed. It was Council's
consensus that they preferred the sales tax cap.
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JANUARY 20t 1993
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Public Works Director
No report.
Airport Manager
No report.
J-1. Citizens
None,
I-2. Council
eookey - Nothing.
swarner - Nothing.
Monfor - Appreciated the list of Planning & Zoning's
accomplishments for the year.
Measles - Nothing
MaComsey - Nothing.
smalley - Stated he and other councilmembers drove through the
airport parking lots, etc. and decided that the signs, etc. are
very well lit and parking fees well explained.
Smalley asked if anything further is happening with the Bed Tax
Task Force and generation of additional revenue. Williams stated
the Chairperson was dismissed at the end of the meetings.
Williams - Nothing.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:12 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and submitted by:
1/25/93
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