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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-07-21 Council Minutesi� ;b • KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JOKY 21, 1993 7100 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CRANDERS Y -.. 1 _3_ _' _• _ 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, Be MqHED U C CO (10 Minutes) 1. Hill Dunn/Dave Yragui - Redoubt Industries - Kenai Congregate Housing 2. Darry Thomson - Resource Development Council Membership. C. POHLIC XMINee 1. Ordinance No. 1532-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $95,172 in the Capital Project Fund Entitled, "Airport Safety/Security Gates." 2. Ordinance No. 1553-93 - Decreasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $13,975 in Two Senior Citizen Funds. 3. Ordinance No. 1554-93 - Amending KMC 14.20.290 Entitled, "Appeals - Board of Adjustment." 4. Ordinance No. 1555-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $16,533 in the General Fund as a Result of Receiving Three Library Grants. -1- 5. Ordinance No. 1556-93 - Amending the Kenai Municipal Code by Enacting 23,40.140 and 23.40.150 and Amending 23.40.130 (Family Leave). 6. Ordinanaa No. 1557-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $521,627 in the General Fund for Purchase of a Fire Department Aerial Device, 7. Resolution No. 93-56 - Accepting Eight State of Alaska Municipal Grants. S. Resolution No. 93-57 - Establishing the Authorized • Signatures for Withdrawal From Depositories of Municipal Funds, 9. Resolution No. 93-58 - Awarding a Contract for the Construction of the 1993 Kenai Municipal Airport - Airport security Gates Project to aahrig Electric for the Total Amount of $209,600.16. 10. Resolution No. 93-59 - Requesting the Kenai Peninsula Borough to Register Vehicle -for -Hire Drivers for the Collection of Sales Tax on Their Fares, D. 11. Resolution No. 93-60 - Transferring $3,578 in the General Fund for a Computer Aided Design System, 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 so 5[IWIM Committees 1. *Regular Meeting of July 7, 1993. O• OLD BgBINl88 -2- O A , i. Bills to be Paid? Sills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 3. *OrdinauGO No* 1558-93 - Amending KMC 22.05.040(c) and (d) to Clarify Lessees Right to Negotiate the sale of Their Leased Land, at Not Less Than the Fair Market. Value, After Leasing the Land for a Two -Year Period. 4. *Ordinance No. 1559-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,050 in the General Fund From the Reserve for Athletic Expenditures. 5. Approval - Dedication Plaque - Kenai Courthouse Project. P 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. to Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. DI8CUO-SION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council X. AR929MEN'1' • -3- • 6, RENAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MMY 21, 1993 7800 B.M. RENAL CITY COUNCIL CRUSER8 MAYOR JOHN J. WIL1,IAM0 # PRINIBIDINa Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. � Inc • ,- - — ' c * - � - Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Swarner, Monfor, Measles, Smalley and Williams. Absent was McComsey. A-S. Bookey, Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agendas ADD: D-6, Code Enforcement.List/Planning. I -It Mayorls Report Jerry Hanson letter regarding Tree - Planting Grant, I-6, Public Works Director Report 7/2.1/93 J. La Shot memorandum regarding Spur Highway Reconstruction - Urban Section. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and requested 9NANIM0U8 CON88NT. Councilwoman Swarner 8ECONDL the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED, A-6. There were no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Councilman Smalley BECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1993 41 PAGE 2 ,�'1'. = Hit BCSEDIT ED PUBLIC CO MENT Bill Dunn/Dave Yragui - Redoubt Industries - Kenai Congregate Housing Mr. Dunn introduced himself as the office manager for Redoubt Plumbing and Heating, a division of Redoubt Industries. Dunn stated they were the mechanical subcontractors for the Congregate Housing Project. Dunn stated the City took beneficial occupancy of the building on September 2, 1992. Dunn stated they still have not been paid for their work. Dunn stated the job was plagued with problems from the start. Dunn stated the architect's plans were faulty, i.e. the design phase was not complete before construction began. Dunn added the project administration (architect, Public Works Director, and contractor) did not attend to things fast enough. Dunn stated they were directed to work and perform by construction change directives which were signed by the city and they have not been paid. Dunn stated there have been problems with the mechanical systems. Dunn stated they have not been maintained properly by the city. They have made repairs. They feel the problems arose from inadequate maintenance by the city. Dunn stated they billed the city and Kornelis refuses to pay for the service calls. Dunn stated Kornelis explained the City has not accepted the building. Dunn stated this is the second time they have addressed the Council on this matter. Dunn added they are requesting Council's help, if not to pay them, then to look into the matter. Dunn stated they cannot work for free. They need to be paid. Williams stated Council appreciates Dunn's concern. Williams added Council has reviewed the documents in regard to the matter. Council would like to have the problem resolved. Williams added Administration has been directed to investigate the matter. The matter has been forwarded to the Legal Department. The Council cannot address the matter at this time. Williams added Council is fully aware of the matter. B-2. Barry Thomson - Resource Development Council Membership. Thomson introduced himself as a member of the Resource Development Council, Inc. (RDC) Board of Directors. Thomson KENAI CITY COUNCIL JULY 211 1993 PAGE 3 MEETING MINUTES reviewed the work of the RDC from information included in the packet. Thomson explained the RDC projects are not site specific. They are usually long-term legal or advocacy projects (ANWR education, etc.). Thomson added they provide a forum for public testimony, operate task forces as necessary for wetlands, etc.; have breakfast forums; send out newsletters, worked strongly on the Spruce Bark beetle problem; they have testified on the ANWR issue for many years. Thomson stated Kenai has been a supporter for RDC for a long time. Thomson stated he believed the $1,636 (yearly membership dues) will be recouped by the City many times through the work of the RDC. Thomson requested Council for reconsideration of their decision to discontinue their membership. Smalley asked how many other cities on the Peninsula have discontinued their membership. Thomson stated only Kenai. Swarner stated in years past, the RDC newsletter and flyers regarding the breakfast forums have not been received in a timely manner. Freas stated the newsletters are included in the Council packets. If the advertisements for the Breakfast Forum is not timely by packet distribution, she does not copy them. No action was taken by Council. Williams stated Council was dealing with a tight budget this year. Council was unable to address a Cost of Living Allowance for the employees. Williams added Council feels they are locked into the budget and do not want to break it at this time. Thomson stated he feels strongly about the RDC. Thomson added without resource development to fuel the economy, there is no economy to fuel. Council took no action. .4 L Ordinance No. 1552-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $95,172 in the Capital Project Fund Entitled, "Airport Safety/Security Gates." NOTION! Councilman Bookey N01ZD for approval of Ordinance No. 1552-93 and Councilman Smalley 82CONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. • 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 211 1993 PAGE 4 VOTEt Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-2. Ordinance No. 1553-93 - Decreasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $13,975 in Two Senior Citizen Funds. MOTION: Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1553-93 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Bookey: Yes Measles: Yes Williams: Yes Swarner: Yes McComsey: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Monfor: Yes Smalley: Yes C-3. Ordinance No. 1554-93 - Amending KMC 14.20.290 Entitled, "Appeals - Board of Adjustment." MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1554--93 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTES Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Measles: Yes McComsey: Absent Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Monfor: Smalley: Yes Yes • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1993 PAGE 5 ri C-4. Ordinance No. 1553-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $16,533 in the General Fund as a Result of Receiving Three Library Grants, MOTIONS Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1555-93 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council continents. VOTES Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMODBLY. C-5. Ordinance No. 1554-93 - Amending the Kenai Municipal Code by Enacting 23.40.140 and 23.40.150 and Amending 2 3.4 0.13 0 ( Family Leave) . NOTIONS Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1556-93 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Swarner asked what would happen if the City did not go through with this code amendment. Attorney Graves stated the City must comply even without the ordinance. The family leave matter is a federal mandate. VOTES Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: No McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED. C-6. Ordinance No. ISS7-93 - increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $521,627 in the General Fund for Purchase of a Fire Department Aerial Device. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1993 PAGE 6 MOTIONt Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1557-93 and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Monfor stated she remembered in a budget work session, Council decided to order the fire truck and pay for it later. Williams agreed, but explained the City cannot incur debt. If payment is delayed until 1995, that would be incurring debt. The truck will be paid for upon delivery in April, 1994. Williams added he intends to speak with the legislators regarding this matter. Williams stated he has discussed the matter with Representative Navarre and he is willing to list the purchase of the truck in his discretionary funds list. However, it is not known if the Governor will allow it or not. Williams added there is a question of whether there will be capital funds available this year due to litigation filed by the senate leadership in regard to settlement money expenditures. VOTE: Bookey: Yes Swarner: No Monfor: yes Measles: Yes Williams: Yes y McComsey: Absent Smalls Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-79 Resolution No. 93-56 - Accepting Eight State of Alaska Municipal Grants. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-56 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public comments. Swarner asked who is the Emergency Medical Services on the list. Chief Burnett stated the Fire Department filed a grant for the defibrillators on their own and received the funding. • VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1993 PAGE 7 C-8. Resolution No. 93-57 - Establishing the Authorized Signatures for Withdrawal From Depositories of Municipal Funds. MOTION: Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-57 and requested MONIMOUS CONSENT, Councilman Measles 88CONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-9. Resolution No. 93-56 - Awarding a Contract for the Construction of the 1993 Kenai Municipal Airport - to Airport Security Gates Project to Jahrig Electric for the Total Amount of $2 09 , 600.16 , Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 93-58 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. 8o ORDERED, C-10. Resolution No. 93-59 - Requesting the Kenai Peninsula Borough to Register Vehicle -for -Hire Drivers for the Collection of Sales Tax on Their Fares. • MOTION: Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-59 and requested tJWINOUB CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. • 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL JULY 21, 1993 PAGE 8 MOTION= MEETING MINUTES Resolution No. 93-60 - Transferring $3,578 in the General Fund for a Computer Aided Design System, Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-60 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. IZER D-8 C0=1fifiJ9 L9-0=IT ES $ PORTS D-1. Council on Aging Swarner reported the minutes of the Council's last meeting were included in the packet. Swarner encouraged Council to review the grant funding information included with the minutes. Swarner added funding from the Older Alaskan's Commission and United Way have decreased. Williams discussed Alaska Housing Finance Corporation loans for the purpose of developing housing projects. Williams suggested these loans could be investigated in the future in order to add 20 units to the housing project. Porter stated there is a waiting list of 25 for congregate housing units. Porter added the housing manager's contract will be ending the middle of August. The Goggias have elected to continue their contract. D-2. Airport Commission Measles questioned why the minutes of the meeting of July 8 were not included in the packet. Ernst stated he will investigate the matter. Monfor stated the airport carpeting is very dirty. Ernst stated he has already discussed the matter with the janitors. The janitor has tried several different processes to get the carpet clean. Ernst stated a person is coming from Anchorage to look at the problem and suggest what to use to get it clean. E KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1993 PAGE 9 D-3. Harbor Commission Bookey reported there was no meeting due to a lack of quorum. D-4* Library Commission Monfor stated there was no meeting. Monfor added the summer reading program has concluded. There were 92 certified participants. D-Se Parks a Recreation Commission Director McGillivray reported there was no meeting. Monfor stated she was pleased to see the Big Toy at the municipal park is well used. D-6. Planning i zoning Commission Smalley reported he was out of town and did not attend the last PAZ meeting. However, a copy of the agenda was included in the packet. Smalley added he had requested Clerk Freas to distribute copies of the code enforcement list showing items Jack La Shot has been investigating. Items and actions taken at the meeting were: a. Kathy Scott was not in attendance at the meeting in order to discuss Cheap Tow. Discussion now is the property will be zoned commercial. The vehicles for sale are in compliance. b. The encroachment was resolved - part of the roof was removed. c. A sign variance permit (60 of sign) was approved. d. Approval, upon review of city administration, was given for the landscape site/plan for Kentucky Fried Chicken business to be placed this side of Pizza Hut. e. commissioner Charlie Pierce was sworn in. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees Swarner reported the minutes of the last Beautification Committee meeting were included in the packet. Swarner reported the progress of the flower plantings, etc. Swarner reported the Committee is requesting funds from City Council for a volunteer appreciation party set for August 29. Monfor stated her concern that members of the committee are asking for donations of food and paper products from city businesses. Monfor stated she does not have a problem with KENAI CITY COUNCIL JULY 211 1993 PAGE 10 MEETING MINUTES having the party, or if the committee/commission members come to Council to request donations, but does not think it appropriate for them to be asking businesses for donations. The businesses being solicited have already donated flowers, etc. for the project. Monfor requested Council to set a policy. Smalley agreed with Monfor. Smalley reminded Council the city already does a volunteer appreciation reception in the Spring. Swarner stated when this was first discussed during the Beautification Committee meeting, Swarner envisioned something simple, like a pot luck. Williams stated he understands the concern. Williams requested Council allow him to discuss the matter with the Committee Chair. Williams stated he will see how far the plans have gone and see if other arrangements can be made. Monfor asked that a policy be set as well. Measles agreed. Measles added he did not think any commission, committee or employee should be asking for donations from businesses in the community unless it has been directed by Council. Measles added the flower situation had been discussed by Council and they asked for businesses to participate in the planting, etc. Swarner requested City Manager Manninen to state that all requests for donations from council approval first. Monfor added the Committee will still have time to request prior to their dinner. E-1. Regular Meeting of July 7, 1993. Approved by consent agenda. None. -M= as OLD BUBINBSS None. develop a policy to the public must have Beautification funds from Council 0 • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1993 PAGE 11 I= AL NEW BU8INE80 R-1. Bills to be Paid, Hills to be Ratified NOTION: . Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED, R-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 MOTION t n Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the purchase orders over $1,000 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. Swarner asked if J&D Painting was a local company. Kornelis stated they are in the area. Swarner asked if the companies to listed were current in their sales tax. Brown stated it was hard to say. Brown stated three of them may have problems, however they should be resolved by the time the checks are mailed. Williams asked about the handicap access for the boat ramp. Kornelis stated the work will be done at the end of the season this year. The Harbor Commission suggested the work. This work will make the ramp wheelchair accessible. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. 8-3. Ordinance No. 1558-93 - Amending KMC 22.05.040(c) and (d) to Clarify Lessees' Right to Negotiate the Sale of Their Leased Land, at Not Less Than the Fair Market Value, After Leasing the Land for a Two -Year Period. Approved by consent agenda. Ordinance No. 1559-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,050 in the General Fund From the Reserve for Athletic Expenditures. • RLFIAI CITY COUNCIL JULY 211 1993 PAGE 12 MEETING MINUTES Approval - Dedication Plaque - Kenai Courthouse Project. Monfor asked other legislators' names should be included on the plaque, i.e. Senator Fischer, Representative Phillips. Williams explained had been in office for a short time at the start, but is not now. At the time of the agreements, Representative Phillips was there, but is no longer representing our district. Monfor suggested Senator Salo be placed Navarre. Williams added the City funded and Salo were the representatives of our MOTION= Councilman Measles MOVED for plaque and Councilman Smalley objections. 00 ORDERED. BREAK TAKEN: 8sl0 P.M. BACK TO ORDERS St28 P.M. before Representative the project and Navarre area. approval to purchase the dedication SECONDED the motion. There were no a. Tree Planting_arant - Williams referred to a letter he received from Jerry Hanson and was distributed to Council at the beginning of the meeting. Hanson's letter suggested the City apply for a tree planting grant offered by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. The grant would provide up to $5,000 which would be matched 50% by cash, materials or in -kind services. Hanson suggested the City participate in the application for the grant. Williams asked for council's opinion. Smalley and Swarner supported the grant application. Smalley suggested Beautification Committee and Parks & Recreation work on the grant and where to place the trees. Emily DeForest suggested the old fire training area which Hanson has wanted to plant for a number of years, Swarner suggested the Parks Department be directed to design the place. Swarner added the in -kind service could be the top soil KENAI CITY COUNCIL JULY 21, 1993 PAGE 13 MEETING MINUTES cost and city crew labor. Swarner suggested more trees be planted at the pavilion and on the park strip in the middle of town. Director McGillivray stated he does not have a problem putting a tree in. However, they have a watering problem. McGillivray added they have 250 trees in the shop area from the courthouse. They have been planting those for about two weeks and still have more to place. McGillivray stated the planting of trees takes move than one day. Williams stated the planting would be next Spring if the grant is funded for Kenai. Williams directed Administration to get the application and make application for it. b. Chisik Island - Williams reported he, Bill Nelson and Bill Kluge flew to Chisik Island today to review artifacts from an old cannery for the museum. Williams discussed items they found. Williams stated they plan on taking all the pieces of equipment from the shop and reconstruct it here as it was originally. 1-2. City Manager a. Manninen invited Council to decide how and when to set a goals and objectives workshop in order that staff can proceed this year and in future years to accomplish them. Manninen suggested Council meet individually with him or meet as a group. Manninen suggested Council prioritize their list and include a cost estimate. b. Manninen reported he, Attorney Graves and Finance Director Brown met with representatives of HEA. Manninen stated he may need authority in the next two to three weeks to take action to either settle the current litigation or discuss it. Manninen stated he will leave it up to Attorney Graves to discuss it further. c. Manninen stated his family will arrive a week from Friday. Manninen added he has an open-door policy for his office. Manninen stated he believes.the City is here to provide services to the public and work with the community. He and staff are working for the best possible All -America City and he would ISlike to see some signs in the next year to say "Tree City USA." • KENAI CITY COt1NCIL AlEETING MINUTES DULY 21, 1993 PAGE 14 d. Manninen stated he has been meeting with department heads and feels the city has excellent staff people. Manninen stated he is glad to have inherited it. t-3. Attorney Graves stated he will be out of town and will not be at the next council meeting. 1-4. City Clerk No report. 1-5. Finanoe.Direotor No report. is =-s. Vublio Works Dirootor a. Spur Highway - Kornelis reported Jack La Shot has been reviewing the work:to be done on the Spur Highway reconstruction. La Shot reported the State will be redesigning the Kenai section of road. Kornelis suggested a letter of objection be sent to the Department of Transportation in regard to the redesign. The redesign will not allow for public input, etc. Public input and review of the plans was done for the original design. Bookey suggested sending a letter of objection. Measles suggested help could be received from.the Borough as well. Williams asked if a stop signal is to be placed at Spur and Airport Way. Kornelis stated it is hard to tell what they will be doing now. Measles stated he believed a letter should be sent stating the City's strong objection to a change from the original design. The traffic situation will be terrible. Swarner asked if Williams had spoken with Representative Navarre. Williams stated not yet, but will. Kornelis stated he understands the redesign was ordered by the new commissioner to save money for the state. b. Thompson Park - Kornelis reviewed future Thompson Park bid dates. Williams asked what will be done with the lots on the east end of the golf course. Kornelis stated they will be addressed in the next phase of the project. Kornelis discussed the type of PE pipe which will be used for the interceptor. 11 • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1993 PAGE 15 Williams requested discussion regarding a method of land swap in order to develop the golf course lots be placed on the agenda for future discussion. Williams stated the City is missing a major opportunity to develop those lots. Swarner asked if the PE pipe is the type used in Fairbanks that is now involved in a lawsuit. Kornelis stated it is not. c. Airport Crack sealing - Will go out to kid on July 29. d. Airport Taxiway Project - Proceeding as scheduled. e. Courthouse Project - There may be a change order at the next meeting. There was not enough information to bring it to this meeting. There will be a full explanation of the changes from the architect. f. Fire pit - The fire pit has been received by Davis Block. A decision must be made as to where to place it. Kornelis asked for Council approval that he take direction from Laura Measles as to the placement. There were no objections. g. Dock Fees - Kornelis reported approximately $1,300 was collected on Friday. They have used all the 1,000 pay envelopes they had ordered. More envelopes are on order. Kornelis added some of the Parks summer crew have been helping to collect fees, etc. at the dock. I-7. Airport Manager Ernst reported: a. He has received the "go ahead" from the judge in the condemnation litigation for placement of power to the fueling system at the float 'plane basin. b. The motor grader matter has been resolved by the FAA. c. The snow blower will be here July 29. Measles stated his concerns in regard to theft and vandalism that recently took place at the airport. Measles stated the vandalism took place while the security guard was to be on duty. Ernst stated the police department investigated. Ernst stated he believed the problem took place during the day. Ernst added he had not spoken with the car rental agency owner. Ernst stated a police officer will be sent during the night hours to patrol the area. Measles stated he had a problem with that. If the City is paying the security company to be there, a patrolman should not have to be sent. Measles added if the security company cannot do the work, they should be let go. Ernst stated he has spoken with the Guardian Security representative on several occasions. Ernst stated the • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1993 PAGE 16 representative assured him the problem is being handled. Ernst added Guardian Security will work with the City to make sure the City is getting the security for which they are paying. IM _J1, DISCU88IOH J-10 Citizens a. Quo Rodeo - 207 Birch Street, Kenai, AK. Rodes stated he was addressing a problem he had three years ago with the Kenai Police Department and the City Attorney. Rodeo stated he was told by the preceding City Attorney there was no procedure to file a complaint against the Police Department. He later was told by the present attorney there was. Rodes stated he then spoke with Lt. Oldham and was told he would not take the complaint from him. Rodes stated he wrote a letter to Attorney Graves and it took forty days to get an answer. Rodes stated in his letter he asked to get dispatch tapes for the night he had been stopped by the police. Attorney Graves did not give him much information. Graves stated the tapes had been erased and reused and told him he did not know anything about filing a complaint against the police department. Rodes stated he thought this all was ridiculous and that the police department and Graves should be using procedures. Failure to follow procedures is a way to get a lawsuit. Council had no questions or comments. J-acouncil eookey - Welcomed City Manager Manninen. 8warner - Welcomed Manninen. Stated she was in favor of goals and objectives discussion and suggested it be council and city manager in the discussion. Staff could be involved later. Asked about the involvement of community service workers doing work for the city. Manninen explained as far as City staff is concerned, the problem has been solved. Manninen added when the agency supplying the service workers provides Workmen's Compensation Insurance, the City will be able to accept the workers. Manninen stated hopefully the judges will put pressure on the right spots and get the State to cover those workers with i f 6 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL JULY 210 1993 PAGE 17 MEETING MINUTES Workmen's Compensation. Swarner stated her concern because community service workers have been used a lot at the Senior Center. Swarner stated if the City is not going to use community service workers, the State should be told. Graves stated they all know why the City is not using them. He has had discussions with people from the Court System and the District Attorney. Brown added he has had three or four conversations with the State over the phone. Brown stated he asked State Risk Management who was at risk. Brown was told the City of Kenai. Monfor - a. Welcomed Manninen. b. Stated her concern about the beach and the amount of traffic on the road and over the dunes, especially during dipnetting. Monfor stated the dunes are being ruined, more dumpsters are needed, as well as running water and better toilet facilities. This is something that needs to be addressed. C. Would like commissions and committees to formulate a goals and objectives list as well. This will help to tie the direction of the city's efforts together. There needs to be a reason for existing. d. Requested Kornelis to investigate the speed bumps at the Visitors Center. Monfor stated the bump closest to the Chamber is not high enough. The bumps are not slowing people down. e. Stated her concern of the traffic congestion in front of KMart. This problem needs to be addressed with the State. f. Stated the carpet needs to be cleaned in City Hall. Measles - Nothing. Smalley - a. Welcomed Manninen. b. Looking forward to setting goals and objectives. Believes that is the positive way to move ahead. c. Concerned about the stop light placement at the intersection of Bridge Access and Kalifornsky Beach Road. Chief Morris will investigate. Williams - Will be attending an Economic Development District meeting in Homer next week and will take City Manager Manninen along. A letter has been sent to EDD stating Manninen is now the City's representative to their Board of Directors. A letter will also be sent to the Chamber stating Manninen is now the City's representative to their Board. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1993 PAGE 18 Work Session - A work session was set for August 26, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Item to be discussed is Council's goals and objectives. Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:18 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted*by: Carol L. Frea , City Clerk AffROV01 By coin &&&5-0 .e �, DAn I V