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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JOKY 21, 1993
7100 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CRANDERS
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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.
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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,
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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
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Committees
1. *Regular Meeting of July 7, 1993.
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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.
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Mayor
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City Manager
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Attorney
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City Clerk
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Finance Director
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Public Works Director
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Airport Manager
J. DI8CUO-SION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
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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.
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Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were:
Swarner, Monfor, Measles, Smalley and Williams.
Absent was McComsey.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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None.
develop a policy to
the public must have
Beautification
funds from Council
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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
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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.
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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
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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."
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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