HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-05-19 Council Minutes• AGENDA
RENAI CITY COUNCIL - REOMM MEETING
MAY 190 1993
7100 P.M.
RUM CITY COUNCIL CR M8ERB
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,
8. SCREDULED U L=C CONtgW (10 minutes)
1. Ed Dyford - Clearing of Right-Of-Ways/Dena'Ina Point
Estates.
1. Ordinance No. 1539-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $220,000 in the General Fund for
Redemption of the 1980 General Obligation Bonds.
2. Ordinance No. 1540-93 - Authorizing an Amendment of the
Terms of the General Obligation Bonds, 1994 Series A,
Authorized by Ordinance No. 972-84; Authorizing the
Execution of an Amendment to Loan Agreement Between the
City of Kenai and the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank; and
Providing for Related Matters,
3. Ordinance No. 1541-93 - increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $4000,000 in the Court Facility
Capital Project to Continue Work on the Project.
a. Motion for Introduction
b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous
Vote)
c. Motion for Adoption
4. Resolution No. 93-32 - Transferring $2,500 in the
General Fund for Parks Department Salaries.
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5. Resolution No. 93-33 - Transferring $2,000 in the
General Fund for Speed Bumps at the Visitors and
Cultural Center.
6. Resolution No. 93-34 - Transferring $4,000 in the Water
and Sewer Fund for Conversion of a Dump Box for the
Sewer Treatment Plant.
7. Resolution No. 93-35 - Setting the Percentage of Fair
Market Value to be Used in Order to Derive a Fair
Return on Lease of Airport Lands.
S. Resolution No. 93-36 - Transferring $3,000 in the
General Fund for Bond Counsel Fees Incurred in
Refunding 1984/86 General Obligation Bonds,
9. Resolution No. 93-37 - Awarding a Contract for the
Construction of 1993 Kenai Munic4pal Airport Crack
Sealing and Painting to Diversified Asphalt for the
Total Amount of $51,517, Which Includes the Basic Bid.
10. *1993 dames of Chance and Contests of Skill Monte Carlo
Permit Application - American Legion Auxiliary Unit
20 - 6/19-20/93; 8/28-29/93; and 10/30-31/93.
11. *1993 Games of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit
Application - Alaska Municipal League.
COMMI88IONLCOIMMITTEE REPORTB
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
B. MINUTES
Committees
1. *Regular Meeting of May 5, 1993.
OLD BU8INE88
X=- BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
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• 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000
3. *Ordinance No. 1542-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $6,504 in the Council on Aging
Title III Fund.
4. *Ordinance No. 1543-93 - Adopting the Annual Budget for
the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 1993 and Ending June
30, 1994.
5. *Ordinance No. 1544-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $797,765 in the Evergreen/Haller
Paving Capital Project Fund.
6. *Ordinance No. 1545-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $11,433 in the Rehabilitation of
Taxiway A-3 Project.
7. Approval - Assignment of Lease - Lot 9, Block 1, Cook
Inlet Industrial Air Park Subdivision From Teamsters
Local 959 to Rick Vann Profit Sharing and Trust.
8. Discussion - Nikiski Pool Renovation Project - Letter
of Support.
9. Discussion - Agreement Between the City of Kenai and
the State of Alaska for a Portion of the Financing of
the New Court Facility.
10. Disoussion - City Attorney and City Clerk Salaries.
11. Discussion - Draft Agreement/New City Manager.
I. ADMINIBTRATIQX R$PORTO
1.
Mayor
2.
City Manager
3.
Attorney
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
K. ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MAY 19, 1993
700 P.M.
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MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS# PRXSIDING
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately
7:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall
Building.
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Bookey,
Williams, Swarner, Monfor, Measles, McComsey, and Smalley.
A-s.
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADDS 8-2, Larry Pedersen - Inlet Woods
C-9, Resolution No. 93•-37 - Additional Information from
Bob Barnett.
9-2, Purchase Order to Pro -Truck - Storage Van/$3,000
(Replaces voided Powers Purchase Order for van.)
M-11, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Counter-proposal/New
City Manager.
NOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the regular agenda as
amended and asked UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman McComsey
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDBRBD.
There were no changes to the consent agenda and no objections.
Approved.
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IT= Bt NCHEDULED P LZC COMMENT
Ed Byford - Clearing of Right-Of-Ways/Dena'Ina Point
Estates.
Williams referred to a letter included in the packet which
delineated Byford's request. Byford requested Council's
permission to clear trees, brush, etc. from the right-of-ways in
the Dena'Ina Pt. Subdivision. Byford pointed out the specific
areas on a map for Council.
Measles asked if the right-of-ways were surveyed. Kornelis
stated he did not believe they have and if they have, it was done
some years ago. Kornelis stated he did not believe they were
still flagged. Kornelis stated the rights -of -way would need to
be flagged so that Byford would not stray from the right-of-ways.
Kornelis added some of the properties are privately owned.
Measles asked if the plat indicates the rights -of -way.
Byford stated he would make sure the rights -of -way are flagged
and staked. Byford stated he owns a saw mill and he would be
milling the trees, etc.
Administrative Assistant Kim Howard stated about one-half of the
properties in the subdivision are owned by the city. Williams
explained the history of the properties. Williams suggested the
city may want to rethink how to use the land and how to subdivide
the land out. Williams stated he did not know if he was ready to
make a decision regarding the removal of trees at this time.
Williams stated he is personally reluctant to allow any cutting
for establishing right-of-ways at this time.
Measles stated he agreed with Williams. Measles stated he was
especially concerned with the areas around the privately owned
properties. Measles stated he did not think the Council should
authorize the cutting of trees there.
Swarner thanked Byford for bringing his idea to Council, however
she is not ready for cutting trees either. Byford asked if he
approached the land owner and he wants him to do the cutting if
the Council would allow him to do the cutting.
Williams asked how many private owners of the property still owe
money to the city. Brown and Howard answered that some of them
do. Williams stated he would have a problem with the private
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owners allowing the cutting if the they still owed money to the
city. Williams stated he would prefer the individual owners of
the property to ranter into agreements to develop access to their
properties. If they default on the contracts with the City, the
City may end up with something other than what was planned.
Measles asked if there was a particular piece of property Byford
was referencing. Byford answered Dr. Hansen's. Measles stated
(from looking at the map) the only property Byford would go
through to get to Hansen's property is city property. The
cutting would not affect any other properties.
McComsey stated if the private owner has a plan to develop the
property, then the city would have no other option than to allow
the cutting. However, if the private owner is not planning to
develop the property, then he does not think they should allow
the cutting.
Williams suggested Byford talk with Dr. Hansen, Council and the
Planning & Zoning Commission. Williams suggested they take an
updated look of the entire subdivision and of what is planned.
Measles stated he did not think any changes could be made since
some of the properties have been sold. The City has to honor the
terms of the sales. Measles suggested Dr. Hansen present a
development plan to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Measles
added there is the potential that one road could be cleared.
Swarner added she thought Administration needs to be contacted in
regard to payments to see if they are current.
B-a. Larry Pedersen - Inlet Woods Settlement.
Pedersen referred to his May 7, 1993 letter to the City in which
the McLane family offered to settle this matter for $1,762,500.
He explained that the offer still stands and that it is in
earnest; they want to end this matter.
Pedersen described his professional background and assured the
Council that he and the McLanes are working hard to procure funds
through loans to finalize this settlement. He asked that the
City look favorably on the offer.
Mayor Williams asked Pedersen how comfortable he felt about the
McLane's ability to borrow the amount of money necessary for
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settlement. Pedersen stated he feels "reasonably comfortable
that we can accomplish what we need to do.$$
Williams asked about the outstanding property taxes. Pedersen
stated that issue would be addressed in the loan package.
Monfor made the recommendation that the Administration proceed
with discussions with Mr. Pedersen toward settlement of the
McLane matter and bring it back to Council at the June 2, 1993
meeting.
co PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1. Ordinance No. 1539-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $220,000 in the General Fund for
Redemption of the 1980 General Obligation Bonds.
MOTIONS
Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1539-93
and Councilman McComsey SECOMM the motion.
There were no public or Council comments.
VOTE:
Measles: Yes McComsey: Yes Smalley: Yes
Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes
Monfor: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-a. Ordinance No. 1540-93 - Authorizing an Amendment of the
Terms of the General Obligation Bonds, 1984 Series A,
Authorized by Ordinance No. 972-84; Authorizing the
Execution of an Amendment to Loan Agreement Between the
City of Kenai and the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank; and
Providing for Related Matters.
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MOTION$
Councilman McComsey MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1540-93
and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Brown stated the ordinance has
come at a strange time inasmuch as the settlement talks with MSM
Partnership (McLane's). Brown added the bond was for Inlet
Woods. Brown stated the settlement monies, if received, would go
a long way to redeem the bonds in 1996. Brown stated if Council
adopts the ordinance, the bonds would not be redeemable until
maturity (2003). Brown stated he would go ahead with approving
the ordinance due to the low interest rates, etc.
McComsey asked if the ordinance could be held for two or three
weeks until more is known in regard to the McLane's settlement.
Brown stated that the bond bank is putting together the
refinancing on this one now, and the City of Kenai is just one of
several cities participating in it. He stated that the City
either does it now, or not at all.
Williams asked what the total outstanding amount on this bond
issue is presently. Brown said it is $1,982,000. If we paid it
off now, we would save seven years of interest -- a major
savings. The problem is timing. Do we gamble with time and miss
this opportunity to refinance, or do we refinance and carry the
bond issue to the year 2003?
Williams asked Administration what the possibilities are of
another bond refinance package in the near future. Brown stated
they are not very good.
Measles asked what the risks are in doing this. Brown stated
that if interest rates go up to 5% or 6% over the next few years,
the City would be saving money now and still be ahead. if we can
get the interest on the bonds below Or there isn't such risk.
VOTES
Measles: Yes McComsey: Yes Smalley: Yes
Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes
Monfor: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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8-3 Ordinance No. 1541-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $400,000 in the Court Facility Capital Project
to Continue Work on the Project.
a. Motion for Introduction
b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous
Vote)
c. Motion for Adoption
MOTION
a. Councilman Measles MOVED for introduction of Ordinance 1541-
93. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no
comments from the public. Councilman McComsey asked for
unanimous consent. No objection. 80 ORDERED.
MOTION
b. Mayor Williams asked for a motion for a second reading of
Ordinance No. 1541-93. He explained that this ordinance,is being
presented as an emergency ordinance which will be introduced,
read, and voted on this evening.
Councilman Measles MOVED for a second reading of Ordinance No.
1541-93 and asked for unanimous consent. Councilman Smalley
SECONDED the motion. No objection to motion for second reading.
80 ORDERED.
MOTION
c. Councilman McComsey MOVED for approval of Ordinance No.
1541-93. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no
public comments. No further discussion by Council.
VOTE:
Measles: Yes McComsey: Yes Smalley: Yes
Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes
Monfor: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUBLY.
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C-4. Resolution No. 93-32 - Transferring $2,500 in the General
Fund for Parks Department Salaries.
MOTION
Councilman MCComsey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-32
and asked for unanimous consent. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED
the motion. There were no comments from the public. No
objection to unanimous consent.
MOTION PASSED 0MIMOUSLY.
C-5, Resolution No. 93-33 - Transferring $2,000 in the General
Fund for Speed Bumps at the Visitors and Cultural Center,
MOTION
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-33.
«n' Councilwoman Swarner 58CONDED the motion.
Public comment from Eric Leed(?). Mr. Leed introduced himself
and stated that he owns land near this area. He asked why the
Council wants the speed bumps.
Councilwoman Monfor stated that people who do not want to go
around the corner will speed through the parking lot instead.
She stated that it is "an accident waiting to happen."
Mr. Leed stated that people drive through the parking lot because
Main Street is collapsing and drivers must slow down so such to
drive on it. He stated if Main Street were fixed, maybe drivers
wouldn't be tempted to use the parking lot.
Mayor Williams stated that the City is also addressing the
problem with Main Street,
Councilman McComsey asked if there were to be two or three bumps.
Clerk Freas stated that the motion had been for two bumps.
Kornelis asked if everyone understood where the speed bumps would
be located. He handed out maps of the parking lot with the
location of the bumps marked.
Councilman Bookey asked how high the bumps would be. He stated
that they need to be substantial in order to slow people down.
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Kornelis answered that there would be a 1210 wide ditch dug and.
the bumps would be 3" high and 6" wide at the top.
No further discussion. No objection to unanimous consent.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-6. Resolution No. 93-34 - Transferring $4,000 in the Water and
Sewer Fund for Conversion of a Dump Box for the Sewer
Treatment Plant.
MOTION
Councilman McComsey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-34.
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. No public comments.
Councilman McComsey asked for unanimous consent.
Councilman Bookey asked what was going to be done for $4,000.
Kornelis stated that the whole thing would be reconstructed; the
aluminum frame would be doubled.
No further discussion. No objection to unanimous consent.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-7, Resolution No. 93-35 - Setting the Percentage of Fair Market
Value to be Used in Order to Derive a Fair Return on Lease
of Airport Lands.
MOTION
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-35.
Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. No public comments. No
objections to unanimous consent.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-8. Resolution No. 93-36 - Transferring $3,000 in the General
Fund for Bond Counsel Fees Incurred in Refunding 1984/86
General Obligation Bonds.
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MOTION
Councilwoman
and asked for
the motion.
consent.
Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-36
unanimous consent. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED
No public comments and no objection to unanimous
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-9. Resolution No. 93-37 - Awarding a Contract for the
Construction of 1993 Kenai Municipal Airport Crack Sealing
and Painting to Diversified Asphalt for the Total Amount of
$51,517, Which Includes the Basic Bid.
Mayor Williams reminded Council
resolution and stated that there
address this issue.
MOTION
of the addendum regarding this
was a gentleman who want to
Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 93-37.
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
Robert Barnett introduced himself and stated his address as P. O.
Box 22625, Anchorage, Alaska. He stated that he opposed the
adoption of this resolution. He stated that when the bids were
opened on May 13, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. Diversified Asphalt was the
apparent low bidder and that bid was based on a product called
CRS2 or AC5. Wilderness Paving was the second lowest bidder,
using a product called FLEX-270.
Barnett stated that CRS2 and AC5 are inferior products when
compared to FLEX-270. He said that CRS2 and AC5 are standard
grade asphalt materials, and when applied to cracks will fail 90$
of the time after one winter. This would mean that the sealing
procedure would have to be repeated every year. He stated that
he had talked with the Airport Manager in Homer about the AC5
that is used there• he was t id
• o they use it every year.
Barnett stated that FLEX-270 is a rubber product that survives
cold weather. He passed around a sample for the Council to
examine.
Councilman Smalley asked Kornelis if the original bid request
specified FLEX-270. Kornelis stated the original request was to
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use AC5 or CRS2. Kornelis stated that Barnett has handed out an
addendum to the bid package. The addendum was mailed out stating
that bidders could use AC5 or CRS2 or FLEX-270. Smalley asked if
the City is aware of any quality problems with substitute
materials. Kornelis answered yes.
Councilman McComsey asked how long the FLEX-270 product lasts.
Barnett answered from three to seven years. It flexes at -70
degrees over a 90 degree angle. He stated that AC5 and CRS2
fracture at 10 or 20 degrees.
Mayor Williams asked Kornelis if all the bidders were furnished a
copy of Addendum #2. Kornelis stated that they were, and that on
the bid form the bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of
the addendum.
Councilman Measles asked what has been the airport's experience
in the past with crack sealant. Kornelis stated that the City
has used AC5, and it has been a few years since it was last done.
The job was bid last year, but it was postponed.
Councilwoman Swarner asked what product is used to patch the
cracks in the streets. Kornelis answered AC5.
Councilman Bookey asked if the City is happy with AC5. Kornelis
answered that the City would probably have gone to FLEX-270.
Councilman Measles asked if all bidders
Kornelis stated that he would need to go
the bids to answer that question.
BREAKS 8:30 P.M.
HACK TO ORDERS 8841 P.M.
bid based on FLEX-270.
to his office and get
Kornelis said that Diversified Asphalt and Quality Asphalt Paving
bid using AC5; Wilderness Paving and Anchorage Enterprises bid
using FLEX-270.
Kornelis stated that portions of the runway have been scheduled
for closure beginning June 1, 1993.
Mayor Williams asked why there is such a wide disparity in bids,
even among those who bid using the less expensive material.
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Kornelis stated that when AC5 is used there is a lot more labor
involved because sand must be spread on top of it. For this
reason, some bidders thought they could bid using FLEX-270 and
still be competitive with the AC5 bidders.
Kornelis stated that the City's options are to either accept the
low bidder or re -bid the job. He stated that he doesn't know the
consequences of re -bidding in terms of the closure schedule at
the airport.
Councilman Smalley asked if the Council couldn't decide that the
low bid was not in the best interest of the City and opt for
another bid.
Attorney Graves answered that he would be more comfortable doing
that if Diversified Asphalt were in attendance at the meeting in
order to give them the opportunity to make their own
presentation.
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Kornelis stated that he wasn't sure there were enough funds in
the budget. Brown stated that as of a couple of weeks ago there
was approximately $71,000 in that account.
Mayor Williams suggested that the bidding be thrown out and
rescheduled for later in the summer.
McComsey asked the Administration to investigate the two types of
materials and specify in the bidding which product is to used.
McComsey asked if FLEX-270 is available to all contractors.
Barnett answered yes.
VOTE:
Measles: No McComsey: No Smalley: No
Williams: No Bookey: No Swarner: No
Monfor: No
MOTION FAILED.
MOTION
Councilman Measles MOVED that all bids be rejected; that the
project be re -bid in late summer after the fish -haul season; and
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that the Administration investigate the materials, determine the
best one, and specify it in the new bid packages. Councilman
Smalley SECONDED the motion.
No further discussion. No objection to unanimous consent.
MOTION PASSED VNANXMOVBLY.
0-10. *1993 dames of Chance and Contests of 8ki11 Monte Cario
Permit Application - American Legion Auxiliary Unit
20 - 6/19-20/93; 8/28-29/93; and 10/30-31/93.
Approved by consent agenda.
C-11. *1993 Games of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit
Application - Alaska Municipal League.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEN D. 9=I88IONJQ0J ITTLE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging
Swarner stated last week seniors picked up trash along their
section of Bridge Access Road. The Senior luncheon is this
Saturday, beginning at 12:00. For tickets see Pat Porter or
Chris Monfor. Tickets are $12.50,
D-Z. Airport Commission
Measles stated that the Commission has not met since the last
Council meeting.
McComsey asked if there was a misprint in the ad copies shown in
the packet. It was determined that one of the telephone numbers
in the ad was incorrect.
Mayor Williams asked if the issue of the landing fee had been
resolved. He stated there had been a suggestion to eliminate the
user fee for aircraft under 4,000, and make the landing fee a
minimum of $25.00 per aircraft.
Swarner suggested that a person's first and last name should be
used when being referenced in the minutes. She said it would
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also be helpful if there were a list in the minutes of people
attending the Commission meetings.
D-3. Harbor Commission
Bookey stated there had been a meeting on the loth. The dock
ramp was discussed. The motion was passed to attach the boat
launch fees to the boat number and to approve a seasonal pass for
$50 per boat number.
He stated there was also discussion about the transient cannery
workers. Williams stated that he had heard there was discussion
about the city running water and sewer to that area. Bookey
stated he understood that information had been on the radio.
Bookey stated he said at the meeting that the orchard owners in
eastern Washington have had to provide facilities for their
transient workers. Bookey stated he doesn't understand why that
hasn't happened here.
D-4. Library Commission
Monfor stated there had been no meeting. Minutes of the last
meeting are in the packet, as are the goals and objectives. She
thanked Emily for the volunteer appreciation dinner.
D-S. Parks i Recreation Commission
McGillivray stated the minutes are in the packet.
Smalley asked McGillivray about Forest Drive Park and the
underbrush that was going to be removed from the sites. He also
asked about the restrooms: Is the City required to make them
handicapped accessible? McGillivray stated that the City only
has to do that when new restrooms are put in.
Smalley asked if it would be possible for the City to charge a
$5.00 fee for campers using that park for camping. He suggested
that someone could drive through the park once a day and look for
permits. The money from the campers could be used to offset
repair bills for the park.
McGillivray stated that the bulk of the campers who use the park
are cannery workers using tents. Many of those campers are gone
in the mornings when someone from the City drives through, and
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they are difficult to catch because of their odd working hours.
Someone would have to be checking the park often in order to catch everyone. In the past the City has tried issuing stickers
good for 72 hours. When a camp site was found not to have one,
the police were notified.
McGillivray stated that if a fee is requested and a container is
placed in the park it would be difficult to keep it from being
robbed. He said in the past there has been discussion about
having no camping in the park, but that might not work because of
federal funding.
Monfor stated we won't know if putting in a container for fee
collection in the park will work unless we try it. If it's not
successful, she stated she would say no camping in the park and
wait until the federal government does something about it. She
stated she is nervous that small children are playing and riding
their bikes in that area and to see what's driving in and out of
that campground. She stated she is nervous about the overflowing
garbage, and that last week some kids were having a party in the
campground and set the picnic tables on fire. Monfor stated, "If
we can't patrol it properly and we can't maintain it and we can't
charge for it, then shut it down. The people that use it do not
live in the City of Kenai and they do not pay taxes here so why
should they be penalized for the people who are coming from
outside and using it and they don't give a rat's ass." She
stated that something should be done tonight: either require a
fee and have someone patrol the park and make people pay or get
out, or shut it down.
Smalley stated that if someone doesn't pay the fee and can't be
found, maybe their camping equipment could be confiscated until
they do pay. McGillivray stated that the Parks Dept. cannot
confiscate anything. McGillivray stated that he would just as
soon not have camping in that park.
MOTION
Monfor MOVED that the municipal park be shut down to any kind of
camping for the 1993 year. Measles SECONDED the motion.
McComsey asked for unanimous consent.
Williams stated that this motion would act as a directive to the
administration. The administration has the authority to
® designate camping areas. Once the administrative order from the
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City Manager has been delivered, it can be countermanded by the
Council at a later date if they find it necessary.
No objection to unanimous consent.
MOTION DABBED UNANIMOUBLY.
Bookey stated that at the end
is a broken pipe that has been
It needs welding and painting.
Kornelis will take care of it.
of Main Street on the bluff there
that way for a couple of years.
D-60 planning i Zoning Commission
Smalley stated the agenda is in the packet. He stated item 5A
(Resolution PZ 93-17) regarding Kcherita Katering was a popular
item at the last meeting. Of the ten houses out there, eight
people showed up at the meeting and two wrote letters in
opposition to it. All were adamant about a commercial venture
not being in their residential neighborhood. The issue was
postponed to the next meeting (May 26) to allow time for the
seven-day notice in the paper. Smalley stated the neighbors were
concerned about a restaurant facility being opened in the
neighborhood. It would serve 11 or 12 people and be open until
11:00 p.m., and there would be access to the home from the Spur
Highway. Also, even though alcohol would not be served in the
restaurant, individuals could bring their own alcohol with them
to drink with their meals. Additional traffic in the
neighborhood could also be a problem. Smalley stated that there
are about 16 lots in the neighborhood, and 2 of the people at the
meeting own 2 lots each. So most of the neighborhood was
represented.
Resolution PZ 93-18 was making one lot out of two. It passed.
Resolution PZ 93-19 was making two lots out of one. it passed.
Smalley referred back to the catering business and the concerns
voiced by the neighbors. He stated there is concern that the
septic system on the property is designed for residential and not
necessarily for commercial. The parking and extra traffic,
violation of their subdivision rights which say residences only,
no access off of Spur Highway. These are in the covenants.
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D-7. M1506116A*ous Commissions and Committees
Swarner stated that members of the Beautification Committee met
yesterday and helped plant lilacs and roses. They are about 95%
planted now.
Swarner pointed. out the letter in the packet from Jerry Hanson
regarding the area near Lawton Drive and Rogers Road.
Swarner stated that the Beautification Committee had been given
access to some railroad ties, but there are none left. She asked
that the City purchase some railroad ties. Bookey stated that
there may not be any available right now. Williams asked the
Administration to talk with the railroad companies and have the
City put on a list to get railroad ties when they become
available.
Swarner thanked Bob Frates for his help in coordinating the roses
and lilacs project.
Swarner stated that more flowers will be planted in Leif Hanson
Memorial Park, the fire and police department on Saturday. The
Chamber yard will also be done.
Swarner asked Kornelis about the old banners. He stated that
it's on the list of things to do.
Swarner said more volunteers could be used for planting, and
leaves and grass clippings can be used for the beds.
Kayo McGillivray asked to speak again regarding Parks & Rec
Commission. He stated that there has been a tremendous amount of
vandalism along the Bernie Huss fitness trail (Ryan's Creek
area). He stated it may be necessary to close off the end of the
trail near Carr's to stop the stream of people through there.
Swarner stated that letters regarding the All -America City Garden
have been sent out. She put in the letter that the dedication
would be on July 41 1993.
ITEM Be King-TEO
E-1. Regular Meeting of May 5, 1993.
Approved by consent agenda.
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ITEM F 9 CORREBPOIMM-8
None.
None,
ITEM 8. INN,BunuEpa.
E-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
LOTION
Councilman Smalley MOVED .to pay the bills and Councilwoman Monfor
SECONDED the Motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
8-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $10000
toMOTI011
Councilman Measles MOVED to pay the purchase orders over $1,000
with the addition of the purchase order to Pro -Truck in the
amount of $3,000 for the storage van. Councilman McComsey
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
8-3. Ordinance No. 1543-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $6,504 in the Council on Aging
Title III Fund.
Approved by consent agenda.
8-4. ordinance No. 1543-93 - Adopting the Annual Budget for
the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 1993 and Ending
June 30, 1994.
Approved by consent agenda.
H-5. Ordinance No. 1544-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $797,765 in the Evergreen/dialler
Paving Capital Project Fund.
Approved by consent agenda.
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8-6. Ordinance No. 1545-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $11,433 in the Rehabilitation of
Taxiway A-3 Project.
Approved by consent agenda.
N-7. Approval - Assignment of Lease - Lot 9, Block 1, Cook
Inlet Industrial Air Park Subdivision From Teamsters
Local 959 to Rick Vann Profit Sharing and Trust.
MOTION
Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve assignment of lease.
Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. No objections. 80
ORDERED.
H-8. Discussion - Nikiski Pool Renovation Project - Letter
of Support.
Williams stated that since the bond issue passed the letter of
support is a moot point.
H-9. Discussion - Agreement Between the City of Kenai and
the State of Alaska for a Portion of the Financing of
the New Court Facility.
MOTION
Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve the agreement. Councilman
Measles SECONDED the motion. No objections to unanimous consent.
80 ORDERED.
B-10. Discussion - City Attorney and City Clerk Salaries.
Williams asked if the Council wanted to discuss the changing of
these salaries. No discussion. Matter set aside.
H-11. Discussion - Draft Agreement/New City Manager.
Councilwoman Swarner stated she talked with several people in St.
Clair, MI who have worked with Tom Manninen. He was described as
"the best boss," a "team leader;" he gives constructive
criticism.* The Assistant Superintendent described Tom as
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enjoyable and progressive. He stated that the five-year capital
plan was finished in two years under Tom's.direction. swarner
was told that Tom worked very well with the Council and was very
good at grant administration; he was business -like and in tune
with the environment and well-informed about city policies.
Williams stated that an.article in the paper reported that
Mr. Manninen has a good credit report and owns a new car.
Councilman Measles suggested that a work session be called to
discuss the agreement with Mr. Manninen. It was decided to meet
Monday, May 24, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council chambers.
1-1. Mayor
Mayor Williams stated that another $600,000 would be needed for
Thompson Park. The trunk line can be contracted and get it
started this fail.. During fall and winter months the design can
be completed for Thompson Park.. The other $600,000 can be
requested during the next legislative session.
Williams asked Council how they would feel about doing a variety
of small projects for about $1.5 million. He suggested doing a
prospectus describing the projects which could possibly include:
the Bernie Huss trail, the $300,000 for the regional animal
control center, development of a concession stand and bleachers
at the ball parks, improving the viewing area on the bluff, the
Heritage Village concept. -Williams suggested thinking about
buying out the vacant lots in Old Town and preserving them for
use for the Heritage Village project. The fire truck might also
be included.
Councilwoman Monfor asked if the money the City receives from
Juneau wouldn't have to be matched by the City. Williams
answered that some may and .some may not. He stated that the
Governor told Williams that he would put the hockey rink money in
his (the Governor's) capital improvement budget. Williams stated
that he want to use lots of back-up material in the prospectus
this year, and begin the process early.
Williams handed out a donation sheet to be used for collecting
donations for the hockey rink. Williams expects to collect
$100,000 in personal donations from the community. He stated it
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has been suggested that when businesses donate $1,000 or more
they be given two days use of the new facility.
Williams urged councilmembers to contribute their permanent fund
checks to the hockey rink. He stated that he is committing his
own dividend check on behalf of his grandchildren.
1-20 City Manager
No report.
I-3. Attorney
Graves stated that oral argument was held in Peloza v. Freas in
front of the supreme Court today.
He stated the week of June 6, 1993 he will be at a school on
construction litigation. He will be back on Friday.
I-4. City Clark
Clerk Freas stated she would be leaving for Orlando on Friday
morning to attend the international Municipal Clerks Assoc.
conference for one week. She will return to the office on
Tuesday, June 1.
I —So Finance Director
No report.
I-6. Public Works Director
Kornelis reported that he talked to John Mellish, owner of RPM.
He has moved over 10,000 pounds of material to the dump.
Kornelis stated he looked at the premises today and that it looks
much better.
Kornelis pointed out information Item 03 regarding new dock
rates, and Item #6 regarding the Main Street Loop traffic signal.
Councilman Measles asked if sales tax is.charged at the dock.
Kornelis stated that sales tax is charged on top of the dock
rates and for fuel.
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I-7. Airport Manager
No report.
ITEM J. D11MOB, ION
J-1. Citizens
None.
J-2. Council
eookey - Asked Kornelis what was going on the old Carr's lot.
Kornelis stated that something was going on involving the
statewide Fire Fighters Association. .
Bookey stated that he feels motorists are not obeying the speed
limit on the Spur Highway through Kenai. He stated that the chip
trucks are travelling too fast as well,
eookey also asked Chief Morris if there is any way that there
could be more patrolling by the police, especially from 6:00 to
10:00 in the evenings. Merchants are concerned because of some
recent occurrences.
Swarner - AML convention will be held here in Kenai November 7-
13, 1993.
Tonight at the award assembly at Kenai Central High School the
William Brighton Memorial Scholarship was given to Danny Cox; it
was a $1,000 savings bond.
Monlor - no report
Measles - Will miss the next Council meeting; leaving Thursday
night and returning on June S.
MaComsey - Stated the City should look into the cost of putting a
fence across the end of the trail in the Ryan's Creek park area.
This should be done before the restoration work is done. Maybe
Cams could share the expense. Williams stated that he would
like to get the new city manager over there to meet the people at
Carr's.
0 Smalley -- no report
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Williams - nothing further
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and submitted by:
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