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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-02-17 Council Minutes• AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1993 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMM (10 Minutes) i. Nate Kiel - Recreational Ice Rink Facility C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1529-93 - Authorizing the Execution of a Common Investment Agreement Among Political Subdivisions of the State of Alaska and to Authorize Creating and/or Becoming a Member of the Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool, Inc. 2. Resolution No. 93-12 - Rescinding the City of Kenai Filing, Records Program and Retention Schedule of 1985 and Replacing the Retention Schedule. 3. Resolution No. 93-13 - Congratulating the Kenai Central High School 1992-1993 4A Varsity Girls Basketball Team. 4. Resolution No. 93-14 - Transferring $21500 in the General Fund for Repairs to Library Chairs. 5. Resolution No. 93-15 - Transferring $39,651 in the Court Facility Capital Project Fund for Additional Construction Costs. 6. 1993 Liquor License Renewal Application - a. Casino Bar - Beverage Dispensary b. Casino Bar - Casino - Package Store -1- r] �J 7. *1993 Liquor License Renewal Application - Oaken Keg Spirit Shops #58 - Package Store. 8. *1993 Liquor License Renewal Application - Kenai Country Liquor - Package Store. 9. *1993 Liquor License Renewal Application - Rainbow Bar & Grill. 10. *1993 Oames of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit Application - Kenai Emblem Club #455. � � :�.Y, - __ - - • � � SLR 1'_ J ., _�. _��. • � 1 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. XIMUMS 1. *Regular Meeting of February 3, 1993. 1. Discussion - Fact Sheet N. NEW 900 -2 1. Sills to be Paid, Hills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 3. *Ordinance No. i530-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $12,500 in the General Fund for the Library. 4. Discussion - Land and Water Conservation Fund Project Status Report. 5. Discussion/Approval - Change Order No, 5, Kenai Courthouse Project - $12,995.00 6. Discussion - Townsite Historic Zoning District 7. Discussion - Mission Street Paving Project & ISTEA Funds. . 2- 0 IQ 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney ' 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager '� • J. R169-13861OX 1. Citizens (five binutes) 2. Council -3- • 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR lNEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1993 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAYOR JOHN J. WH11AMS, PRESIDING Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. Mayor Williams lei those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Williams, Measles, McComsey, Smalley, Monfor and Swarner. Absent was Bookey. A S. Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD: D-2, Airport Commission, I�►iscussioa - Applications for appointment to Commissioner positions. H 7, Discussion - Keith Kornelis has additional information regarding Mission Street Paving Project and ISTEA Funds. B-2, Scheduled Public Comments - Councilman Smalley stated additional people will speak regarding the ice rink facility. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and Councilman McComsey SBCONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. • • KENAI CrrY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 2 I�' 1993 a 8 A-6. Mayor Williams requested the following change to the Consent Agenda: C 7, 8, 9, Liquor License Renewal - Additional information - KP13 letter of non -objection for Rainbow Bar, Oaken Keg Spirit Shops, and Kenai Country Liquor. MOTION: Councilman McComsey MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. - - C - _L_ .t._�. _ Mr. Kiel provided handouts and detailed information his committee gathered regarding .the building site, the size of the proposed building, the cost, the estimated revenues, and the operational costs of the ice rink. Mr. Kiel stated that Betty Glick of the Borough Assembly has been working with the state to get 11 acres of land at Rogers Road and Lawton Drive for the facility. The two cost estimates provided were: $931,687.00 for an American Steel Building; and $1,120,000 for a concrete building. These estimates are for an Olympic size building (240' X 150') with "no frills." Revenues estimated by the committee from use of the building are $58,000 to $90,000 per year, with estimated expenses at $50,000 to $55,000. A separate estimate of $350,000 to $400,000 was obtained for installing a refrigeration unit in the floor at the time of construction. This would allow the rink to be in use year-round. The committee's specific recommendations to the Council are: The City should actively search for funding possibilities. -- The committee strongly opposes sales or property tax increases to help pay for an ice rink. •- Official plans should be drawn by the City. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 1993 Page 3 -- Pursue the land deal currently in process between the Borough and the State. -- The committee strongly suggests a basic, no frills facility, with a monetary goal of under $IM. -- Market recreational and competitive skating for the purpose of both health and fitness and a way to stimulate our economy during the long winter months. -- Consider the possibility of putting in refrigeration at the time of construction because it would cost so much more to add it later on. Mr. Kiel asked the Council to appoint a councilmember to the committee to act as liaison. Councilman Smalley volunteered to be the liaison. Councilman Measles will be the back-up. Coucilwoman Monfor suggested that the committee talk to EDD about possible grant monies, etq., that may be available for a project such as this. Councilwoman Swarner stated that when she was in Juneau she talked with all 5 of the local legislators about the project. She suggested that the committee mail each of them the handouts regarding estimated costs, etc. Mr. Kiel added that other towns advertise their rinks for use as hockey camps. With the addition of an ice rink, Kenai could advertise "family vacations" which could include hockey as well as other recreation the area has to offer. Kenai should think of the long-term. B-2. Cana Anderson - Recreational Ice Rink Facility. Mrs. Anderson introduced herself as president of Denali Ice Club and the mother of several So - Hi students who play hockey and figure skate. She stated that ice skaters in this area are desperate for ice and that the Soldotna rink is not enough. She suggested that, if Kenai builds a rink, Soldotna and Kenai should build a cohesive program between themselves instead of a fragmented one which would vie for skaters and instructors. They could have one "Learn to Skate" coordinator over both. She also suggested that Kenai and Soldotna could hire and share a professional skating instructor. B-3. Bob Bird - Recreational Ice Rink Facility. Mr. Bird stated that he was previously the hockey coach at Kenai Central High School. When the Soldotna rink was built, people thought it would be enough to cover the needs of the area. But it is not. With four high schools in the area now (including Nikiski), one rink is not enough. 40 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February ��, 1993 Page 4 C-1. Ordinance No. 1529-93 - Authorizing the Execution of a Common Investment Agreement Among Political Subdivisions of the State of Alaska and to Authorize Creating and/or Becoming a Member of the Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool, Inc. . �- Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance 1529-93. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. Discussion: Councilman Measles asked if this is voluntary on a case -by -case basis so that we are not binding ourselves. Brown stated that is correct. Councilman McComsey asked if this would actually benefit the City. Brown said that at the time being it would not. But it is worth becoming a member and perhaps putting a token amount into the fund. At this point the returns do not appear to be as good as the open market. Councilman McComsey asked if there is a cost to the City. Mr. Brown said that there is no payment or fee, but there is a 40 basis -point - reduction in the earnings before interest is paid to the members. VOTE: McComsey: Yes Swarner: Yes Bookey: Absent Smalley: Yes Monfor: Yes Williams: Yes Measles: Yes C-2. Resolution No. 93-12 - Rescinding the City of Kenai Filing, Records Program and Retention Schedule of 1985 and Replacing the Retention Schedule. MOTION Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-12 and ask for unanimous consent. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24. 1993 Page 5 1 *7 0 r There were no public or council comments. No objection to unanimous consent. SO ORDERED. C-3. Resolution No. 93-13 - Congratulating the Kenai Central High School 1992-1993 4A Varsity Girls Basketball Team. MOTION Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-13 and ask for unanimous consent. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. No objection to unanimous consent. SO ORDERED. C-4. Resolution No. 93-14 - Transferring $2,500 in the General Fund for Repairs to Library Chairs. MOTION Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-14 and ask for unanimous consent. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. No objection to unanimous consent. SO ORDERED. C 5. Resolution No. 93-15 - Transferring $39,651 in the Court Facility Capital project Fund for Additional Construction Costs. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 2-�, 1993 Page 6 M077ON Councilman McComsey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-15. Councilman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. Councilwoman Monfor asked for unanimous consent. No objection. SO ORDERED. C-6. 1993 Liquor Me = ReneW Application - a. Casino Bar - Beverage Dispensary b. Casino Bar - Casino - Package Store City Clerk Freas reported that as of today (2/17/93) the Borough has not heard from the Casino Bar regarding payment of their taxes. The Borough has given them until 2/19/93 to pay. The City must respond to the ABC Board by 2/28/93. The council could move to send a letter of non -objection contingent upon payment of taxes. MOTION Councilman Measles MOVED that a letter of non -objection be sent, providing the payment of taxes is made to the Borough, otherwise send a letter of protest. Councilman McComsey SBCONDED the motion. No objection. SO ORDERED. C 7. 1993 Liquor License Renewal Application . Oaken Keg Spirit Shops #58 - Package Store. Approved by Consent Agenda. C-8. 1993 Liquor License Renewal Applioadon - Kenai Country Liquor - Package Store. Approved by Consent Agenda. C-9. 1993 Liquor License Renewal Applic adon - Rainbow Bar & Grill. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 1993 Page 7 11 Approved by Consent Agenda. C-10. 1993 Games of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit Application - Kenai Emblem Club ##455. Approved by Consent Agenda. D-1. Council on Aging Swarner stated that the minutes are in the packet, and the meeting was on February 9, 1993. One of the items of discussion was a no -smoking policy. Also, the senior apartments are FULL. ., (NOTE: During discussion later under Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees, Swarner stated there is a position open on the Council on Aging, and she recommended appointment of Al Pease. No objections. So appointed.) D-2. Airport Commission Measles pointed out the memo in the packet which lists the items discussed at the meeting. There are currently 2 vacancies on the commission, and the chairperson wants to resign. Williams stated that these vacancies occur frequently, and that in some instances the Council has been responsible for that problem. He stated that the Council has taken actions without the Commission's awareness at times. The Council should adhere to a policy regarding this and be sure that topics involving the airport go to the Commission first. The Administration has a plan to develop a complete list of concerns at the airport and ideas about changes. Each item on the list would then be addressed as to code and FAA regulation application. Williams suggested that the Administration and the Council should meet with the Alliance to achieve an understanding of what is changeable and what is not. This should help alleviate some of the misunderstanding that is apparent. Williams stated that there is supposed to be a member on the Airport Commission who represents the Civil Air Patrol, and there is not one now. He presented an application from Tom Thibodeau who is with the CAP. Williams also stated that Mr. Thibodeau does not live within the City. The back line of his property borders the city limits. The code requires that members of . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 1993 Page 8 / 7 commissions must be residents of the City unless specifically exempted by Council from this requirement. Williams recommended that Council approve Mr. Thibodeau for the Airport Commission if the City Attorney can circumvent the rule. Graves stated that to get around the residency requirement the code regarding the Airport Commission could be amended to say that the Council may designate a non-resident to the Airport Commission. Graves stated he could have that change ready for the next packet. MOTION Councilman Smalley so MOVED. Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. Williams then recommended that, contingent upon passage of the amendment to the code, Mr. Thibodeau be appointed to the Airport Commission contingent upon a letter of direction from the CAP. VOTE Councilman Measles asked for unanimous consent. No objection. SO ORDERED. Williams stated that the other applicants are Ron Holloway, G. Ray Gallagher, Diane Smith, and Dan McKeirnan. Swarner suggested Diane Smith because she is station manager of ERA and has lived in Kenai for 10 years. No objections stated. Williams checked the list of membership requirements for Airport Commission: 7 members (1 fixed based operator, 1 lessee or member of airport aeronautical lands or terminal facility, 1 with expertise in Federal Aviation Administration functions, 1 member representing CAP, 1 member representing National Guard or military affairs, 2 members at large representing business professional community, and 1 non -voting member representing the ad hoc member of Kenai City Council). Williams recommended that this list be changed to be a "suggested make-up" that can be altered to fit availability. Monfor stated, regarding the work session scheduled with the Airport Alliance on March 3, that if the work session is going to be a personality bashing, she will not be there. She stated that there are some legal things going on and some personality problems. The Council does not deal with Iiersonnel -- Administration does. Council makes policy. She would like to see an agenda for that work session so there won't be any surprises. Williams stated that he will not be in town • 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February, 1993 Page 9 for a March 3 meeting, and he suggested that another date be chosen.. The next Airport Commission meeting is on March 1 It per Measles. Williams suggested that from the meeting of March 11 will come suggestions for the ground rules and the agenda of the work session. Mr. Brown will attend that meeting as well. The work session will be scheduled for a later date. D-3. Harbor Commission Minutes are in the packet. D-4. Library Commission No meeting. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes are in the packet. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes are in the packet. One home occupation permit was denied. It had to do with operation of a cab facility out of a home. The Commission recommended they return with a conditional use request. The Commission's concern was for the impact on the neighborhood. Measles asked Williams if the issue about cabs had ever been resolved. Williams said he had offered his services as a facilitator between the companies to arrange a review of the code, but he has never heard from them. Measles stated that we know from the records that some of them are not registered with the Borough to collect sales taxes. Brown stated that he had called the Borough after the last conversation. He spoke with Larry Simmons who then went on vacation. Brown will call him again. Measles stated, if the owner of the cab is leasing the vehicle to an operator, that is a taxable item, and the owner has to report and pay those taxes. Then the driver is going to have to collect taxes on the fare and report and pay that. Two separate tax issues are involved, and neither are being done. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Pa February 0'�V 1993 g D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committ+oes Reautification Committee: Minutes are in the packet, along with goals and objectives. Loretta Breeden is the new chairperson. One more member needed. Swarner suggested Annette Saling. Williams recommended the Council approve Annette Saling. Williams stated that the Chamber of Commerce wants to use the same theme for the 4th of July parade: "The Year of Beautification." Williams wants to take a look at the property between the log cabin and the highway for: 1) a reader board sign for the Visitors' Center; 2) display boat; or 3) fire pit. • The roses and lilacs to be planted by the Committee have been ordered, per Kayo McGillvary. No further discussion; no objections. All -America City Q ' tee-: Monfor suggested that a "Kenai Rose" be developed. A letter was 10 received from our sister city of Delta, Colorado. They want Kenai to take part in their All - America City Garden which they are filling with plants from around the country. Monfor asked that the Administration get a price for shipping a tree or plant. McComsey is going to Colorado in March and volunteered to take it with him. Swarner stated there is a position open on the Council on Aging, and she recommended appointment of Al Pease. No objections. So appointed. Monfor will review the letter from Ermalee Hickel regarding volunteer awards. ry &I. Regular Meeting of February 31,1993. Approved by Consent Agenda. 0 (None) KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24 1993 Page 11 /q - 0-1. Discussion - Fact Sheet Swarner stated there should be less talk about the survey, and that the Senior Center and the housingfacility should be discussed separately. Also, the public should be given just one number (the main number) to call to avoid confusion. Monfor stated maybe something could be said to help clear up the public's misconception about funding for the "Visitors' Bureau and the Cultural Center." She also suggested that the size should be a little larger -- maybe a full page or 3/4 of a page. Council agreed that they would like these changgs to be made. Then they would like to see another draft. H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills, and Councilman McComsey SBCONDED the motion. Monfor asked about the $1105 payment to Dale Baktuit to reimburse basketball officials. How does that work? Brown answered that Baktuit is issued the check, cashes it, and pays each official approximately $20 for each game. Kayo McGillvary stated that the officials are on contract. They are paid every two weeks, not after every game. The Finance Dept. writes one check to Dale; he pays the officials in cash, and they sign for it. Monfor stated that the City should pay the officials individually and at the end of the season. Brown stated that there is no problem with the way it's being done. Baktuit is just an agent. He is not earning the money for himself. The only question that might arise is whether or not the officials fall under the category of employees of the City. He doesn't think they arc. 0 Swarner stated she would like the Administration to devise a better solution. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MELTING MINUTES February,24 1993 Page 12 / -1 Monfor asked if the City is covered if an official is injured during a game and blood is spilled? Can they sue us because of hepatitis or HIV? Kayo answered that all employees have received training regarding blood spills. Williams asked if any objections to request to Administration to examine the method in which we are paying games officials and report back with a better method or leave it alone if it is ok. No objections. No objections. SO ORDERED. H 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $19000 MOTION Councilman McComsey MOVED to pay, and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. H 3. Ordinance No. 1530-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $12,500 in the General Fund for the Library. Approved by Consent Agenda. H-4. Discussion - Land and Water Conservation Fund Project Status Report. Keith Kornelis referred to the letter in the packet from the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation regarding status and financial reports on the Kenai River Mouth Viewing Area. He stated that these reports are done annually. The City did not receive funds in 1990, but in 1991 received $88,000. Also in 1991, the City appropriated $88,000 to cover their half of the project. At that time the City Manager (Bill Brighton) wanted to hold off on this project. The City has until the end of 1994 to complete the project. Williams voiced his concerns about the use of this property because it is so valuable. He has reviewed maps with regard to any future plans the City might have for the land. He does not think the land is large enough to use for other things (e.g. RV station). He thinks the City should go ahead, but he would like Kayo to talk to Council regarding the Parks & Rec Commission's recommendation. Kayo stated that the P&R Commission felt unanimously that this is not a satisfactory location for a park. Their concerns are about the wind, the sluffing of the bluff, and the fact that it is a pathway for cannery workers throughout the summer. Other areas are better suited as parks. • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 1993 Page 13 / h Williams stated that once the City gives up the land for this project, a change cannot be made to another piece of land. But the money could possibly be given back. Monfor stated that the property should be developed now that the senior housing is finished. Smalley stated that when this item was being discussed last spring there was talk of upgrading our existing parks before taking on another one. That is why this one was put on hold. We have other park facilities that need work. Kornelis stated that he needs to respond to this letter with a report. Williams directed him to write "status quo" letter. The worst that can happen is that we run up against the deadline, and they cancel the grant. H-5. Discussion/Approval - Change Order No. 5, Kenai Courthouse Project - $12,995.00 MOTION Councilman Measles MOVED to for approval. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. H-6. Discussion - Townsite Historic Zoning District Does the Council wish to: 1) Request a work session between P&Z and TSH Task Force to discuss and incorporate suggestions; 2) incorporate the P&Z changes and proceed with project; or 3) does Council proceed with TSHTF proposal as presented? Monfor stated City should request a work session. No further discussion. H 7. Discussion - Mission Street Paving Project & ISTEA Funds. Keith Kornelis stated that the federal government will be giving the boroughs funds that can be used on local roads and trails. Kenai's portion is $5. iM. Ten percent of that amount is to be used for enhancement projects such as the Mission Street project: This project has already been funded at a total of $2009000. If the City holds off on this project, some of the federal funds might be available. The application must be in by October, 1993. The work could not be done until 1994. There would be tremendous amount of work required. The funds would come from • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24 1993 Page 14 / ;� federal highway dollars and would have to follow all the steps required of all projects for preparation. A consultant might have to be hired. There is no problem with the work itself, but does the City want to put the project on hold for at least a year to try to get these federal funds. Seward and Soldotna are also applying for the funds, so there is significant competition. Williams stated that he would like the Council to wait for discussion on this until later. He wants to look at other uses for these funds. Regarding the question of whether Kenai will get the funds, Williams asked the Council to look at three points: 1. The amount of work (administration accepts it); 2. It's new money -- federal money -- not City money; and 3. The timing may mean that the project could get pushed out to the second year. However, that level of grant money will be available at $500,000 for the next five years. Swarner asked if other ISTEA funds had been applied for (e.g. for Forest Drive). Kornelis replied not yet. A policy committee has been appointed, as well as a technical committee. Kornelis stated that he did send the letter because the Borough needed it to submit to the State. Williams suggested that Council not act on this until after executive session later in the evening. MOTION Councilman Smalley MOVED that Council convene in an executive session concerning matters of which immediate knowledge would have a clearly adverse effect on the finances of the City. Williams asked that the first portion of the executive session be attended by Mr. Brown and Mr. Graves, along with the Council. During the second portion, Kim Howard and Keith Kornelis would be asked to attend. Councilman McComsey SECONDED motion. McComsey: Yes Swarner: Yes Smalley: Yes Monfor: No Williams: Yes Measles: Yes Bookey: Absent • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 1993 Page 15 MO►PION PASSED. Council adjourned to executive session at 9:40 p.m. and was called to order again at 11:10 p.m. MOTION Councilman Measles MOVED that the Council direct Administration to reject the latest offer by the McLanes and proceed with the litigation on the Inlet Woods matter. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. r McComsey: Yes Swarner: Yes Smalley: Yes Monfor: Yes Williams: Yes Measles: Yes MOTION PASSED. I 1. Mayor . Bookey: Absent 1. Reminder of meeting with K-Mart personnel at 10:00 a.m. on March 10, 1993 at the Merit Inn. Swarner will be out of town. 2. Request from the Masons regarding a ceremony to dedicate the courthouse and set the cornerstone when the building is complete. Swarner objected. Smalley stated it's good community relations. MOTION Councilman Smalley MOVED to allow the Masonic Order to dedicate the new courthouse. Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. No further objections. MOTION PASSED. 3. Norman Vaughan Antarctica expedition: Request for City to host or co-sponsor a fund raiser at the Visitor Center in the near future. Co -sponsoring might mean not charging for rental of the facility. Bob Rubadeau is organizing the project. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February .24 1993 Page 16 1 Williams will advise Sue Carter that there will be no charge for Vaughan's use of the Visitor Center for this fund raiser. 4. Graphs prepared by the Finance Dept. were reviewed, showing Kenai sales tax revenue, general fund original budget, general fund cash, total cash, outstanding debt, and general fixed assets. Williams pointed out that two bright points are 1) the outstanding debt is dropping, and 2) the sales tax revenue is increasing. However, the amount of increase just offsets the losses. 5. Kenai Alternative School has asked for a contribution from the City toward a graduation ceremony and reception for its 20 to 25 graduates on May 11, 1993. Swarner stated that the City already donates to Kenai Central High School and last year the Alternative High School was invited to join them. Williams directed Clerk Freas to send a letter to Kenai Alternative School explaining that money is appropriated to KCHS and, in the past, the Alternative High School students have been invited to attend that graduation ceremony. I-2. City Manager Brown announced that as of March 1, 1993, Sgt. Dan Morris will be Chief of Police. He has already been sworn in by Clerk Freas. I-3. No report. I-4. Attorney City Clerk The Clerk stated she will be out of town from February 23 through March 9, 1993. I-5. Finance Director No report. I-6. Public Works Director 1. Kornelis pointed out the letter in the packet from John Vaughan who wants to cut down and use some trees from a proposed right-of-way. Kornelis has no problem with it. No objections. 2. The Borough wants to dispose of the leachate from their wash -down area in Kenai's landfill. Kornelis has studied some test results but would like to get an RFP (process and KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 1993 Page 17 chemical review) of the material they are planning to put into the City's sewer treatment plant. The next step would be the engineering -- as far as the receiving station, RV station, etc. The RFP would give us cost estimates, and we would expect the Borough to pay for that. The Borough is willing to pay for the RFP. When it's time for actual construction, an agreement would have to be worked out with the Borough. No comments or objections. 3. The 1991 numbers which disappeared from the "Welcome to Kenai" sign will be replaced by new ones made by the City's maintenance man to save money. I-7. Airport ManW No report. :I - K...... 5 Id I& J-1. Citizens None. J 2. Council 1. Swarner asked for an addition to the City's application for appointment to commissions and committees. The current form does not ask for a physical address, only mailing address and business address. Swarner stated that the legislators in Juneau asked her if there is any backup material to the letter they received from Mayor Williams regarding capitol improvement projects. Swarner also stated that she doesn't like the idea of including capitol improvement projects, which the City Council has voted on and approved, mixed in with other projects that the Council has not voted on to include on CEP projects, such as the Economic Development project request for money, and the Habitat for Humanity request for money, as well as the courthouse. She would prefer that those be addressed in separate letters. Also, the letter should not have been on City letterhead. Williams stated backup material regarding Thompson Park water and sewer was included with the letter. He also spoke with the legislators during a meeting. Regarding EDD, Williams stated that he is a charter member of the Board, a representative of the Council, and does business on 4Pthe Board on behalf of the Council. • 40 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 74 1993 Page 18 / � 2. Monfor said "Thank you" to Rick Ross for a job well done. Measles added his thanks for the Chief's time, loyalty and job well done. 3. Measles asked if there is anyway the City can put pressure on the State about fixing the light at Forest Drive and Spur Highway. Chief Ross stated that the only thing the City can do now is manually change the light to flashing; the rest of the problem has to do with internal software. There is no reset button. 4. McComsey stated that Ordinance 93-10 will be introduced at the Borough Assembly meeting on March 3, 1993, to increase the number of school board members from 7 to 9, and making 9 districts rather than having members run at large. This will provide better representation on the Board. 5. Smalley offered his appreciation to Chief Ross for his wonderful service to the City. "We will miss him." Smalley also stated he was confused by the discussion at the last meeting regarding delaying replacement of police personnel until there is a report on the juvenile officer program. He stated that he works in the schools and knows how beneficial that program has been. He asked if a hold had been placed on replacement. Brown answered that there is no hold and that it is a possibility that a police officer will have to be selected to take a sergeant position, and then a recruiting process will begin. It will be a long process. Chief Ross stated it usually takes about 3 months to hire an officer. Timing is not a problem. 6. Williams offered his thanks to Chief Ross. Ross stated his appreciation for the City and the Council members. "I am proud of you and have enjoyed working with you." The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:45 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: . Paulsen, Acting City Clerk AIPRQYID W COUN A 3.3�93 16