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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-15 Council Minutes• KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING BEPTFMBER 15, 1993 7s00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAM BRB 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 BBC ,EDUCED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Jerry Hanson, Chairperson, Library Commission - Library Survey. C. PUBLIC H, M Nab 1. Ordinance No. 1564-93 - Amending KMC 23.50.010(b) by Adding a New Pay Classification Called "Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant.„ 2. Ordinance No. 1565-93 - Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for Certain Lands Described as Lots 11101 and 112A," Schurr Subdivision. 3. Ordinance No. 1566-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $500,000 in a New Capital Project Fund Entitled, "Courthouse Soils Removal and Remediation." 4. Ordinance No. 1571-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $19,780 in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund for a Water System Study. a. Motion for Introduction b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) c. Motion for Adoption -1- • • 5. Resolution No. 93-74 - Supporting the City of Kenai's Endeavors to Acquire Grants Through the Governor's Capital Project Matching Grant Program. 6. Resolution No. 9$-75 - Awarding the Bid for a Street Motor Grader Bid to for a Total Amount of 7. Resolution No. 93,-76 - Adopting the City of Kenai, .Alaska 1994-95 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request for State Grants. D. CO-101081019MITTZI A. 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission e 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees Z. MIHOTBB 1. *Regular Meeting of September 1, 1993. Q. 9hp. 83T ims H. NE�B08IMe i. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 3. *Ordinance No. 1547-93 - Repealing Ordinance No. 1133- 86 and Replacing it with ordinance No. 1567-93, Changing the Structure of the Townsite Historic District and Creating a Historic District:Board. 4. *Ordinance Mo. 1568-93 - Amending.KMC. 14.25.020 to. Add Towneite Historic (TSH) District to the Definition of "Commercial and Industrial Development" as it Applies to Applications for Landscaping/site Plan Regulation. 5. *Ordia►ance No. 15694093 - Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for Certain Lands Described as Portion of Section 5*and 6, T5N, R11W, Townsite Historic Zone. 6. *Ordinance No. 1570-93 - Amending the Land Use Table to Include Townsite Historic Zone. -2- 7. Discussion - Alaska Division of Parks & Outdoor Regreation - Federal Land and Water conservation Fund Grant Program. a. Discussion - Frontier Training Request for Land. I. AMN10=10._ o 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public'Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. 2I80D8BIOH 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council 0 -3- RENAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BEPTEMBER 15, 1993 7200 P.M. XUAI CITY COUNCIL CRAMBERS VICE NAYOR R. RAYMOND MEABLEB, PRESIDING ITS �_�Lk T - Vice Mayor Measles called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-1. IL_EDOE OF AURGIANCE Vice Mayor Measles led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. "L _CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Smalley, Bookey, Swarner and Measles. Absent was McComsey, Monfor and Williams. A-5, AGENDA APPRQ-IAL Vice Mayor Measles requested the following changes to the agenda: ADDS 2-2, .Toles► Torgerson - AML Weighted Vote and AML Dues -- copy of material in 9/1/93 packet added for Council reference. C-4 & R-2, Additional Information - Wm. J. Nelson & Associates Proposal for Kenai Water System Study (this is the same proposal which was included in the 9/1/93 packet -- added for Council's reference) C-G, Substitute Resolution No. 93-75 - Awarding the Bid for a Street Motor Grader to NC Machinery, for a Total Amount of $1881,464.00. I-4, Telephone Poll Report, REMOVE: 8-7, Discussion - Alaska Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation - Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program. Measles asked for other changes to the agenda. There were none. Measles declared the agenda would stand as.amended. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 PAGE 2 GSM MIS, BC_ULED PLT-L_ IC C_010A 1T B-2. John Torgerson - AML Weighted Vote John Torgerson introduced himself as a member of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and Vice President of the AML Board of Directors. Council discussed the AML weighted vote at the 9/1/93 council meeting. At that meeting, the Council directed administration to send a letter to AML in support of the weighted vote, but strongly disagreeing with the proposed dues structure. Torgerson stated he has submitted another dues structure to the AML Board of Directors (and stated Council received a copy of his proposed dues structure since its last council meeting. Torgerson stated withdrawal of the Fairbanks North Star Borough ~' and the Municipality of Anchorage from AML is a reason for the increased dues for the other members. Torgerson stated Matanuska-Susitna Borough may also withdraw, depending on the outcome of their election (sales tax proposition). Because these large boroughs are withdrawing, the remaining membership must pick up those costs. Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Don Cilman has agreed to the AML dues, but has not yet requested funding from the Assembly. At this time, the KPB pays $27,000 and the City of Kenai pays $700. In five years, the city will pay $1,700 and the Borough $30,000. Torgerson stated at the November AML Conference, a vote will be taken on the weighted vote. The AML Board of Directors has passed a resolution to allot votes based on dues paid. If paying the maximum dues, the entity gets eight votes. If paying the minimum dues, the entity receives a minimum of one vote. The City of Kenai would receive three votes with the five-year phase in. Torgerson stated he has requested AML to allow municipalities to receive three votes. Torgerson stated the KPB Assembly has not yet voted on his proposal. Torgerson stated the AML membership will vote on the weighted vote issue at the AML Conference. The dues are not voted on by the membership. Torgerson stated he will keep Council informed regarding these issues. 0 rRENAI CITY SBPTEMBBR PAGE 3 • COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 15, 1993 2-1. Jerry 8aa803100 Chairpersoaf Library Commission - Library Survey. Jerry Hanson was not available at the beginning of the meeting, but arrived after Mr. Torgerson began his discussion. Jerry Hanson reviewed the Library Survey which was submitted by the Library Commission. Hanson stated the survey gives some idea of what the patrons would like to have available in the future. Hanson added the library is serving as a regional library. Hanson requested the library addition be repositioned on the CIP list included in Resolution No. 93-76 to be voted on by council later in the meeting. Hanson requested the addition be placed higher on the list. Vice Mayor Measles referred back to approval of Consent Agenda. Measles stated there is a typographical error at page 14 of the September 1, 1993 council meeting minutes. Measles stated the motion in the first paragraph refers to a not -to -exceed amount of $10,000. Measles stated the motion should state an amount of $20,000 and requested the Clerk make the appropriate change. MOTION$ Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the correction to the minutes and Councilman Smalley ONCONDED the motion. There were no objections. 90 ORDERED, Ordinance No. 1564-93 - Amending KMC 23.50.010(b) by Adding a New Pay Classification Called 'Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant." Councilman Hookey MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1564-93 and Councilwoman Swarner ONCOND11D the motion. There were no council or public comments. 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 PAGE 4 VOTE: McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Measles: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Williams: Absent Monfor: Absent C-2. Ordinance No. 1565-93 - Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for Certain Lands Described as Lots 111" and 112A," Schurr Subdivision. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1565-93 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Absent Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Absent Measles: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUBLY. C-3. Ordinance No. 1566-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $500,000 in a New Capital Project Fund Entitled, "Courthouse Soils Removal and Remediation." MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1566-93 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Absent Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Absent Measles: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 PAGE 5 C-4. Ordinance No. 1371-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $19,780 in the Water and .Sewer Special Revenue Fund for a Water System Study. C-4a. Motion for Introdactiom MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for introduction of Ordinance No. 1571- 93 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDBRED. C-4b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1571-93 and Councilwoman Swarner 88CONDED, the motion. There were no objections. 8o ORDD. C-4c. Motion for Adoption MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1571-93 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilwoman Swarner asked when the project would start -if it is approved. City Manager Manninen.. referred to Page 3 of the proposal. Manninen stated the project would begin about two weeks ahead'of what the proposal states. Manninen confirmed administration still endorses the.project. VOTR: McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Absent Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Absent Measles: Yes NOTION PABSED VN XZX0V8LV 4 C-5. Resolution Ito. 93-74 - Supporting the City of Kenai's Endeavors to Acquire Grants Through the Governors Capital Project Matching Grant Program. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 PAGE 6 MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-74. Councilwoman Swarner BECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council continents. VOTE: There were no objections to the request for UNANIMOUS CONBENT'. 00 ORDERED. C-60 Resolution No. 93-75 - Awarding the Bid for a Street Motor Grader to NC Machinery for a Total Amount of $1880464.00. LOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-75 as amended by the C-6 substitute. Councilwoman Swarner BECONDSD the motion. Bookey asked Kornelis if there were other bidders. Kornelis stated there was only one bidder. VOTE: There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERED. C-7. Resolution No. 93-76 - Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 1994-95 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request for State Grants. LOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 93-76 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTR: There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERED. • �7- • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 PAGE 7 D-1, council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported the Council on Aging met September lh, 1993. An increase in the meal and ride donations was discussed. The meal increase will be brought back to council for their consideration. Pat Porter stated the ride increase will be $1.00 and will be effective October 1, 1993. Swarner stated the Council also discussed a donor plaque to be placed at the Center. Names would be placed on it for donations of $500 or more. D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Measles reported the Airport Commission met Thursday, September 9. Measles reported the Commission the assignment of one parking space for each car rental the south end of the terminal, by the restaurant, on approved agency at Airport Manager Ernst stated he advised the Commission the assignment of the parking spaces will require council approval. Ernst requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next Council meeting. Vice Mayor Measles approved the request. D-3. Harbor commission Councilman Bookey reported the Commission discussed the purchase of a new ramp. It was reported one was available for purchase from Valdez, however Public Works Director Kornelis did not recommend that purchase. The Commission suggests building a new one. Bookey stated goals and objectives for next year will be discussed at their next meeting. D-S. Library Commission Librarian DeForest reported the minutes of the last Commission meeting and the monthly reports were included in the packet. DeForest passed out a copy of the Challenged Books list. DeForest requested Council to review the titles and the organizations requesting the books be banned. D-S. Parks S Recreation Commission Parks & Recreation Director McGillivray reported the Commission met last night and worked again on their goals and objectives. . KENAI CITY SEPTEMBER PAGE 8 • COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 15, 1993 They hope to have their goals and objectives ready next month. They are discussing a five-year plan. McGillivray stated the Commission discussed a gym user fee of $1.00 ($25.00 for two months). McGillivray reported the Commission approved the fee and put the charge into effect September 1, 1993. McGillivray added a user fee is charged during summer months because of the cannery workers using the facility for showers, etc. McGillivray requested Council approval. Measles asked if the Commission will be bringing a written recommendation to Council at a future time, or did McGillivray want Council's action tonight. McGillivray requested immediate action since the charge had already been put into effect. Smalley asked if there have been many complaints from the patrons. McGillivray stated not really. Smalley stated he thought adults should be charged, but was concerned about the youth's ability to use the facilities. Smalley stated he would rather have the youth using the facility than them being out on the streets. McGillivray stated it is up to the staff's discretion to allow students into the facilities, i.e. if the youth does not have the money. Bookey asked how much money the charge would generate. McGillivray stated approximately $1,000 over a year. The charge generates a lot of money in the summer. Bookey stated his concern that the money generated would not be worth the hassle. Bookey added he had concerns of the staff determining whether someone should pay or not. McGillivray stated the staff would refer the question to him. McGillivray added they have experienced problems with theft, etc* and felt the fee would allow more control of the area. Smalley stated the individuals who may be referred to McGillivray normally would be wanting to use the facility in the evening after McGillivray leaves and during the day, the youth would be in school. Smalley asked if the monies used to build the building had any restrictions on fees and would charging fees bring any legal problems. Graves stated he was not familiar with how the building of the facility was funded, but he could review the grant conditions. McGillivray stated to his knowledge, there were no conditions. • KENAI CITY SEPTEMBHR PAGE 9 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 15, 1993 Swarner asked if the basketball fees would be increased. McGillivray stated no, the fees now charged, cover the expenses. Bookey stated he did not feel comfortable charging the fee, even if it would generate $10,000. Bookey stated he did not think the $1,000 which could be collected would be worth the time to collect it and the confusion. Bookey stated he would vote no if they voted tonight. McGillivray stated the staff does not feel charging the fee would be confusing. This is the area of running the facility they have most of their problems. McGillivray stated the problems are not from the same people all of the time. The Commission Celt this would be a way to collect a user fee to pay for repairs, etc. which happen because of fights, etc. from some of the users. . Smalley stated he believed the idea is worthy of consideration, `' but would vote against it tonight. Smalley stated he would prefer the question come before a full council (three members were absent). Measles suggested Council direct McGillivray to proceed as he is now and place the question on the agenda for the next meeting4 A decision by the full council could be made at that time. There were no objections to this suggestion. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission Smalley reported the Commission held its public hearing on the Townsite Historic zone. Smalley stated there were a number of individuals present who supported the Planning & Zoning recommendation which was a reduced zoning area. The Commission recommended the Planning & Zoning proposal. The City Council will have their public hearing on October 6, 1993. Smalley added there was also discussion regarding the protection of the dunes including more patrol effort by the police. Smalley stated he informed the people the police do patrol the area and citations have been given. Smalley stated there was also discussion regarding the John Consiel property and perhaps the placement of a rail along the IS bluff. Bookey referred to another problem at the end of Main • KENAI CITY SEPTEMBER PAGE 10 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 15, 1993 Street. Sookey stated the barricades rishanging out as well. ready gto fall down the bluff. Sookey added the telephonepoll Sookey suggested the barricades need to be addressed. D-7 . Miecellaneoue ColoiSOL0318 and COMittees Councilwoman Swarner reported the Beautification Committee et yesterday and discussed their goaaaenand objectives to the City ectives- chairperson Loretta Breeden will submit the gl Manager and others. They also discussed projects they walking this year. They also discussorialthe Park and notroblem of persons group after their dogs in Lief Hansen Mem the dogs. McGillivray stated he did not kilos inaa situation enforcing persons to clean up after their g such as that. Manninen stated not Swarner asked if the tree grant iitdwas not filed. to his knowledge. McGillivray stated McGillivray stated the grant requires a lansia er be hired place the trees. It passed was determined the den d filing the grant. H a- XURM to for 2_1. Regular Meeting of eeptember 10 1993. Amended at Page 140, in the motion, first paragraph where a mot- to -exceed amount of $10,000 is stated. The motion was corrected to state an amount of $20,000. None. None. 0 gI VER 8O8I • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 PAGE 11 1-1. Hills to be Paid, Sills to be Ratified MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. 8-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $Ip000 0 MOTIONS Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the purchase orders over $1,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT, Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. 8-3. Ordinance No. 1367-93 - Repealing Ordinance No. 1133-86 and Replacing it with Ordinance No. 1567-93, Changing the Structure of the Townsite Historic District and Creating a Historic District Board. Approved by Consent Agenda. B-6. Ordinance No. ISGS-93 - Amending KMC 14.25.020 to Add Townsite Historic (TSH) District to the Definition of "Commercial and Industrial Development" as it Applies to Applications for Landscaping/Site Plan Regulation. Approved by Consent Agenda. Ordinance No. 1569-93 - Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for Certain Lands Described as Portion of Section 5 and 6, T5N, R11WO Townsite Historic Zone. Approved by Consent Agenda, 8-6. Ordinance No. 1570-93 - Amending the Land Use Table to Include Townsite Historic Zone. Approved by Consent Agenda, N-7. Discussion - Alaska Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation - Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program. Removed from the agenda. . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 151 1993 PAGE 12 R-8. Disaussion - Frontier Training Request for Land. City Manager Manninen referred to Kim Howard's memorandum included in the packet. Frontier Training has requested donation of property on which to place a housing/training facility for developmentally disabled individuals. Pat Owen of Frontier Training has reviewed three parcels othreepediscussed Trainingthe has September 1, 1993 meeting. Of those , Frontier chosen property along Redoubt Avenue. Manninen stated if Council approves this property, a surveyis required. Staff is requesting approval to proceed g rty surveyed. Measles asked if the grant application requires the property be site specific. Manninen stated they have to know the property is available and the city is willing to conceptually make the transfer. If Council agrees to this property, Frontier Training can state that in the application and make it site specific. Measles suggested a letter of conumitment be written stating the city will provide property and later make a determination as to what property it will be. Manninen stated a conceptual letter was done after the last meeting. Manninen asked Mr. Owen if that was sufficient. Owen stated the award of the grant will be made on October 15. Owen stated the theletter tintent needed tshow community support. Owen state providedgavethe information needed. Swarner referred to Howard's memorandum wherein it stated a conditional use permit may be needed for placement of the facility on the Redoubt Avenue property. Ho irdrstated ta edd he city engineer determined a conditional use permit to the present zoning of the property. Bookey stated there could be a fourth location oto before. Bookey suggested Council review all availableY deciding. Owen stated they would enladded tke to heaotherthe propertyfacility reviewed had residential area. Ow The utilities going through the middle of the property. utilities would require relocation. Measles stated he did not feel comfortable with identifying the property at this time. No . action was taken. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 PAGE 13 I-1. Mayor Vice Mayor Measles stated Councilman McComsey was not in attendance and has missed four meetings. Measles added the Charter states that anyone missing over one-half of the meetings held in any three month period ceases to be a councilmember. Measles suggested Clerk Freas confirm McComsey's attendance. If he has exceeded the allowed absences, send a letter to notify him of the missed meetings and the Charter provisions. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for that action to be taken and Councilwoman Swarner BECONDED the motion. There were no objections. BO ORDERED. Acting Finance Director Feltman stated there were some PERS paperwork that needed to be sent along with the letter. I-2. City Manager 1. Governor's Capital Improvement Grant - Manninen requested a definition of what Council feels should be included in the term "water quality improvements." Previous Council discussion included the Spur Highway crossings for water and sewer. Manninen stated he would like to strike the crossings as that work will already have been completed by the time these grants are awarded. Manninen added he would like the 'water quality improvements" to include well drilling, looping water lines, water line loop closures, and wellhouse construction. Measles asked if an exact definition is needed in the application as there are many things that might go into the definition that is not there now. Measles asked if the grant applications can be changed later. Manninen stated he would like to add language to the grant that will allow the definition to be flexible. Measles suggested referencing that a study of the water system is underway. Manninen agreed. 2. Pater i Sever Increases - Manninen referred tohis memorandum, a copy of a draft letter written by Mayor Williams in answer to questions about the increase to water and sewer rags, and a copy of Charles A. Brown's response to questions about the increase to water and sewer rates. Manninen stated he wanted to KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 PAGE 14 make sure the Council agrees with the responses given of why there was an increase. Manninen requested ratification of the responses or any changes they may like to have made. Measles stated he believed a response should come from the City Manager, and not the mayor or the finance director. Smalley stated he thought it was good to give reasons for the increase. Measles stated all the reasons given in the letters were items considered when raising the rates. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for the city manager to produce a letter combining the mayor's and finance director's letters to a one -page response to send to concerned citizens (or two pages). Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Swarner requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. BO ORDERED. Manninen asked if the letter should be published in the newspaper as a general information item. Measles asked how many people complained. Feltman stated everybody paying their bills directly have complained to the Finance Department. Notes have been written on some bills when paid by mail as well. The first bill with the increase brought many complaints. Bookey stated he believed i the letter. Measles agreed. written complaint received, answer. VOTE: t would not be advantageous to publish Measles stated if there is a use the combined letter for an There were no objections to the motion. 00 ORDERED. 3. Acting City Manager - Manninen referred to his September 8 and 10 memorandums included in the packet which stated he would be attending the ICMA Conference September 17-24. Manninen Is memorandums requested Kim Howard be appointed as Acting City Manager for that period and during any future absences and to be paid an additional $100.00 per day during those absences. Manninen requested approval of his request. • to KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 PAGE 15 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval and hmotion. DThereOwere CON88NT, Councilwoman Swarner 8SCONDB no objections. BO ORDERED. 4. Administrative Update - Manninen referred stated he is hismemorandum included in the packet. Manninen impressed with the department heads and emheloybe st commitment they to hard work and excellence. Manninen added good clear direction. Manninen stated in staff meetingsah and objections department heads have reviewed goals and j ve- year plan. Swarner asked if Manninen has a phone line ringing directly to his office like he had in his previousjob. he usestotypehis own oManninen stated Swarner asked if he has a computer which work. Manninen stated no. =-3. Attorney No report. 1-4. City Clerk 1. Telephone Poll - Read into the record findings of a telephone poll taken on September 3JlWilliamsrequesting Christine Monfor issuance of purchase orders to John . and Robert J. Rubadeau. The purchase orders were for reimbursement of costs to travel too Washington, ed theo1992end A11a White House Rose Garden ceremony t p America City Award by President Clinton. 2. Absentee Ballots - Reported absentee ballots will be available on Monday, September 20 and requested councilmembers and persons in the audience to inmthatacquaintances vote before be leaving the area before the election they leave by absentee ballot. I -So Finance Director Acting Finance Director Feltman dgrcwnawilltbent is back to work functioning well and Finance Director on September 27F 1993. KBNAI CITY COUNCIL MEBTING MINUTES S$PTEI9BE[t 15F 1993 PAGE 16 1-6, Public Works Director Kornelis gave a brief report of ongoing projects: 1. Crack -sealing completed and painting should be completed in about more two days. 2. The airport gate project has begun. 3. A pre -proposal meeting on soil remediation project will be held on September 20. 4. Courthouse paving was completed. Substantial completion inspection will be held October 4, however the project should be completed before that date. 5. Have been putting pressure on Gaston & Associates but have not received responses. A decision has not been made as to how to handle the problem. 6. Spur Highway crossing drawings have been completed and forwarded to the State. A meeting has been proposed between DOT, Kornelis, Manninen and Mike Navarre to discuss the redesign of the Spur Highway in front of Kmart, Carr's, etc. Measles referred to a memorandum from Chief Morris to Manninen stating his concerns of the redesign. Measles requested a joint letter from the KPD and the State Troopers be sent to DOT stating their concerns for public safety in that area. Measles added the City needs to do everything it can to urge DOT to construct the road as it was originally designed. Kornelis stated he has written to State Maintenance requesting they do something before the road work. 7. The HEM (Evergreen, Haller, McKinley) paving project is moving along. water and sewer lines are being placed. Swarner asked if the substantial completion inspection at the courthouse is scheduled for October 4 and the contract with the architect is only to September 29, will there be extra costs. Kornelis stated he asked that question of the architect. Kornelis reported McCool Carlson Green stated the city will not be charged for that inspection. it is included in payments made. Kornelis added he will be reviewing the building before October 4 to make sure the building is completed. if the building is completed, an on -site inspection will not be required. Kornelis stated the contractor believes the project will be done. 1-7. Airport Manager KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 ' PAGE 17 J-3. Citisens Leo Oberts - Oberts discussed the city water situation. Oberts was informed the city is having a study of the entire water system done and test drilling also. Oberts stated he has heard a suggestion has been made that Kenai and Soldotna do a joint project to provide better water. Oberts stated he believe this should be considered. Oberts added he believed there is an abundance of water in the area of the towers, between Kenai and Soldotna. J-a. council Bookey - Asked how much money was generated from the auction. Kornelis stated approximately $27,000. Approximately $19,000 was received for the grader. Bookey asked if any contacts have been made in regard to another use for the ambulance. Chief Burnett stated he and Chief Morris are investigating. Burner - Asked if a representative of the city would be attending the September 23 water quality standards meeting. Measles stated his personal feeling was no, as there are more new standards coming from the federal level and nobody knows how those will affect the city. Swarner asked Ernst about the "touch and goes" at the airport on Sunday morning. Swarner asked if the Airport Commission has recommended a policy in regard to the "touch and goes." Ernst stated Council the policy has been set by Council. Ernst added they have not discussed the matter. Measles stated it would be a real problem, when trying to promote the airport, to restrict it. Shirley Roberts, ERA/Alaska Airlines, stated the plane was going over her home as well. Roberts stated she likes to hear the planes. Bmailey - Informed Council Leanne Bingham, the Government teacher at KCHS has requested Council to consider holding Government Day in December as that is when her classes will be discussing local government. Smalley stated council meeting dates in December are the first and 15th. Smalley recommended December 1. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 PAGE 18 Smalley reported missing letters from the "good-bye" sign by the dust bowl. Kornelis stated the letters are often stolen and they make letters to replace those missing. Smalley reported seeing a white truck and trailer parked in the trees at the dust bowl. Smalley did not know if it was a hunter or someone using the place to camp. Government Day - It was the consensus of Council to hold Government Day at the December 1, 1993 council meeting. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:43 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: nrat,avW By couHm io v 93 �✓ once C�