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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-05 Council Minutes4 • REXAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING February S, 1992 A. `MA T-Q.-ORD L. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *A11 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 19810ULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. ordinance No. 1474-91 - Finding that Lot 5, Walkowski- Deland Subdivision, City -Owned Land, is not Required for Public Use, 2. Ordinance No. 147E-92 - Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for Government Lots 100 11, 12, 13, & 14, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park Subdivision. 3. Resolution No. 92-9 - Approving and Adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Kenai and Recommending Adoption by the Kenai Peninsula Borough, 4. Resolution No. 92-10 - Transferring $2,190 in the Airport Land System Fund to Refill the Halon Fire Suppression System at the Airport Emergency Generator Building. 5. Resolution No, 92-11 Bicentennial Visitors Additional Inspection - Transferring $3,862.50 in the and Cultural Center for Services. 6. *1992 Games of Chance and Contents of Skill Permit Application - Alaska Mental Health Association. —1— i7. *1992 dames of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit Application - Alaska Fish & Wildlife Federation & Outdoor Council, Inc. 8. *1992 Games of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit Application - Alaska Fish & Wildlife Conservation Fund. 9. *1992 dames of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit Application - Alaska Public Radio Network. 10. *1992 games of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit Application - Ducks Unlimited, Inc. 11. *1992 Games of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit Application - Our Lady of the Angels Church. 12. *1992 Liquor License Renewal - Oaken Keg Spirit Shops #58 - Package Store. 13. *1992 Liquor License Renewal - Pizza Paradisos - Beverage Dispensary. 14. *1992 Liquor License Renewal - Eadies Frontier Club - Beverage Dispensary. 15. *1992 Liquor License Renewal - Eadies Frontier Liquor - 46 Package Store. 16. *1992 Liquor License Renewal - BPO Elks Lodge #2425 - Club. D. C0MMI091ONa[COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library commission 5. Parks & Recreation commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees Be i v E 1. *Regular Meeting of January 15, 1992. -2- • 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 3. *Ordinsnae No. 1477 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,600 in the Council on Aging - Borough Fund. 4 Dineuesion - Purchase of Video Projection and Center. d sound System/Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cult5. Approval.- Change Order No. 9, Kenai Sewer Treatment Plant/G&S Construction - $10144.00, 6. approval - Change Order No. 3, Kenai Congregate Housing - Gaston & Associates, Inc. - $10,973.80. 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. 5. City Clerk Finance Director 6. Public Work Dirgctor 7. Airport Manager 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council • E 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL ISO== MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1992 XRHAI CITY nu COUNCIL CSAM98R8 JOHN J. WILUX196, PRESIDING ITU as CALL TO ORDER Mayor. Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building, A-10 NAM 0 ALLSOMWE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Walker, Swarner, Monfor, Measles, Smalley and Williams. Absent was McComsey. A-S. Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADDS 8-1, Paul Zimmerman - Request for donation - Peninsula Winter Games. N-7, Approval - Independent Review/Kenai Disinfection Facility - Hazardous Gases (Chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide). 8-e, Approval - Change Order No. 4 - Kenai Congregate Housing/Gaston & Associates - $50,871.44. i-2 (City Managers Report) - 1/31/92 letter from John Gilmore, Executive Director, Central Peninsula Counseling Services, regarding use of Fort Kenay. Information Item No. 12 - 2/5/92 KK letter to Wm. J. Nelson & Associates regarding STP Disinfection Facility/Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide safety requirements. MOTIM Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended. There were no objections. 00 ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY S, 1992 PAGE 2 Councilwoman Swarner requested that Item C-6 be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the regular agenda. There were no objections and no further changes. The Consent Agenda stood as amended. Bs 08CREDOLED PV=C COMMENT B-1. Paul Simmerman - Request for donation - Peninsula winter Games. Mr. Zimmerman stated that he was representing the Peninsula Winter Games, Inc. The Games group includes local people who incorporated to continue the tradition of Al York's Winter Games. The group tried to find a way to fund the games while bringing in more winter sporting events for the community and to promote winter time tourism. The group is short on funding. They are hosting the State Champion Dog Sled Race this year. Zimmerman requested a donation from the City of Kenai to help insure payment of the race purses, etc. Brighton asked what Soldotna contributed. Zimmerman stated $200 from the Council. Brighton added that the City is also clearing snow from an area behind the Kenai Kings for the dog races. This clearing will include using a grader and front-end loader. MOTION: Councilman Walker MOVED to donate $500 to the Peninsula Winter Games, Inc. and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. Councilman Measles requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. 0-1. Ordinance No. 1474-91 - Finding that Lot 5, Walkowski- Deland Subdivision, City -Owned Land, is not Required for Public Use. • '"Al CITY COUNCIL MEETINg MINUTES FEBRUARY S, 1992 PAGE 3 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1474-91 and Councilman Walker SECONDED the ti mo on. There were public or Council comments. VOTES Williams: Yes Monfor: Yes Walker.. . Yes Swarner: Yes Smalley: Yes Measles. Yes McComsey: Absent MOTION PASSED Uli1ANIMOUSLY. C-2 • Ordinance No. 1475-92 - Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for Government Lots 1o, 11, 12, 13, & 14, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park Subdivision. NOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance no. 1475-92 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Williams stated that these are the lots on which the new court house will be constructed. Walker asked if changing the zoning will place the present lessee in conflict with the zoning. city Attorney Graves stated that the present lessee is grandfathered until they elect to move in June. After that, the zoning will be different. VOTE: Williams: Monfor: Yes Walker: Yes Yes swarner.� Yes Smalley: Measles: Yes Yes McComsey. Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 0-3. Resolution No. 92-9 - Approving and Adopting Comprehensive Plan for the City of the Recommending Adoption by the Kenai Kenai and. Peninsula Borough. • REMI CITY COUNCIL !lEEl'ZIIA MINUTES lEBR011RY 5o 3992 ?710E 4 MOTIONt Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 92-9 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. P{hlic Comment;, Leo Oborts - Oberts stated that he has reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and has not with the Planning & Zoning Commission at public hearings. Oberts stated that he is in agreement with the concept. Oberts added that a neighborhood - type concept is important. Oberts also stated that he believes the City should continue its efforts to acquire permits to build another access to the Kenai River. Oberts added that Council should keep an open mind in regard to the Comprehensive Plan, that changes will come and the Plan will need to be amended. There were no Council comments. MOTIONS Councilman Walker MOVED to amend the Comprehensive Plan on Page 10 -- to remove the decimals and place percentage signs instead. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. Williams stated that Walker's request can be done without amending the Plan as it is a typographical change. Walker stated that he has another amendment which would require discussion* Williams thanked the members of the Planning & Zoning Commission for their efforts to complete the Comprehensive Plan. VOTE ON ADONTION: Councilman Smalley requested O1=tMOQ8 CONSENT. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-&, Resolution No. 92-10 - Transferring $2,190 in the Airport Land System Fund to Refill the Halon Fire Suppression System at the Airport Emergency Generator Building. MOTION= Councilman Walker MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 92-10 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion._ Councilman Walker requested U=NiM0V8 CON88NT. There were no Council or public comments. There were no objections. 00 ORDERED, s • U KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5o 1992 PAGE 5 C-5. Resolution No. 92-11 - Transferring $3,862.50 in the Bicentennial Visitors and Cultural Center for Additional Inspection Services. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 92-11 and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. Walker asked if this cost will be added to the list to be discussed with the contractor. Kornelis stated that this cost is not related to those costs to which Walker was referring. The costs to the contractor are liquidated damages. The agreement with the contractor states that the contractor will pay $500 per day in liquidated damages. The inspection services need to be continued until the project is completed. The contractor has requested a substantial completion inspection on Friday at 1:00 p.m. Williams requested Kornelis to remind him of the inspection so that he may attend. VOTE: Williams asked if there were objections to Unanimous Consent. There were none. SO ORDERED, Kornelis stated that the Council appropriated the money for contracting with the inspector, but did not approve to extend Kluge's contract. The contract includes a clause which states that the contract can be extended by thirty days at no fault of the architect. The contract was extended due to the building not being completed. The thirty days was up on January 22, 1992. Kluge can now be compensated from January 22. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED that the City of Kenai reimburse Mr. Bill Kluge for his work on the Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center from January 22, 1992 to the completion of the project for an amount not to exceed $3,862.50. RSNAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MIlIOT88 886RIIARY 5o 1992 871A8 6 0-6. 1992 dames of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit Application - Alaska Mental Health Association. Councilwoman Swarner requested this permit application be removed from the Consent Agenda as the places designated for pull -tab sales are not within the City of Kenai. The Clerk will return the permit application to the Alaska Mental Health Association and explain the application should be sent to the Borough Clerk. C-7. 1992 Games of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit Application - Alaska Fish & Wildlife Federation & Outdoor Council, Inc. Approved by Consent Agenda. 1992 dames of Chance and Contests of skill Permit Application - Alaska Fish & Wildlife Conservation Fund. Approved by Consent Agenda. i992 dames of Chance and Contests of shill Permit Application - Alaska Public Radio Network. Approved by Consent Agenda. C-10. 1992 Games of Chance and Contests of skill Permit Application - Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Approved by Consent Agenda. 0-11. 1992 Games of Chance and Contests of skill Permit Application - Our Lady of the Angela Church. Approved by Consent Agenda. C-12. 1992 Liquor License Renewal - Oaken Keg Spirit Shops 058 - Package Store. Approved by Consent Agenda. C-13. 1992 Liquor License ReneVal - Pizza Paradisos - Beverage Dispensary. Approved by Consent Agenda. • 0 • KENAI CITY COUNCIL NERTINO MINUT88 PEBRUARY 5, 1992 PAOR 7 C-14. 1992 Liquor License Renewal - Eadies Frontier Club - Beverage Dispensary. Approved by Consent Agenda, C-150* 1992 Liquor License Renewal - Eadies Frontier Liquor - Package Store. Approved by Consent Agenda. C-16, 1992 Liquor License Renewal - BPO Elks Lodge #2425 - Club. Approved by Consent Agenda. HRm"$ 7s30 P.M. BACK TO ORDBRa 7243 B.M. IT� CORM168ION CO!lMITTER RREMB D-le council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported that the minutes of the previous meeting were included in the packet. A meeting of the Congregate Housing Task Force is scheduled for Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. at the Senior Center. Swarner added that there will be an amendment to Ordinance No. 1477-92 at the next meeting. The cabinet referred to in that ordinance will be built at the Bicentennial building to house the quilt made by the senior citizens. D-2. Airport ComrtUSWX The next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 1992. A memorandum and application was included in the packet for Margaret Malmberg who is already a member of the Beautification Committee. No. Malmberg hasoffered to be a member of the. Airport Commission as well. Williams stated that the Clerk is advertising for volunteers and appointments will be made after that advertising is completed. D-3. Harbor Commission No report. X M I CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTLB FEBRUARY So 1992 PAGE 8 D-4. Library Commission Councilwoman Monfor reported there was a meeting last night. Monfor reminded those present of the Annual Book Lovers Book Sale to be held in the Kenai Mall February 13, 141 and 15. D-s, parks i Recreation Commission Director McGillivray reported that the minutes of the previous meeting were included in the packet. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11. They will be discussing budget items. D-6. Planning i Zoning Commission Councilman Smalley reported that the minutes of previous meetings were included in the packet. Also included was a listing of the Commission's priorities for 1992. The Commission listed the Townsite Historic zoning amendments, Spur Highway corridor, the landscaping review ordinance and review of the zoning code and map as their priorities. D-7. Nisoolianeous Commissions and Committeos All -America City Award Task Force - Councilwoman Monfor reported on the progress of the Task Force. Monfor stated the last meeting was held on January 23. Mary Schultheis of the City of St. George (a 1988 winner) was present. Ms. Schultheis is very excited with the City of Kenai's progress. Monfor added that the Task Force has decided on using for its three projects the senior services (congregate housing), the Bicentennial celebration and building, and the Women's Resource and Crisis Center and programs made available in the last three years for their clients. Beautification Comrmittee - Councilwoman Swarner reported that the previous meeting minutes were included in the packet. The Big John's "Welcome to Kenai" sign was not completed and therefore the order was canceled. Director McGillivray added that he contacted the sign maker a number of times regarding the sign. McGillivray then discussed the matter with Finance Director 41 Brown. McGillivray stated the sign had not been completed. They wrote a letter to the sign maker and stated that they were canceling the purchase order.. .. ' 6 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY S, 1992 PAGE 9 Econ"ic Development District that the group re-elected Jim term. EDD is working with the Boy18 & Girl's Club. They are find space in the Mail for tho know if the City of Kenai will request funding to match with sometimes when a group asks fol amount of money is sometimes t, does not want to reduce the Cii list. - City Manager Brighton reported Elson as president for his second Cams Mall, People Count and the trying to come to some solution to Be organizations. EDD wants to be upset if they go to Juneau and EDD funding. Brighton added that r money from the Legislature, that iken from that City's request. EDD :y of Kenai l s funding for its CIP Brighton suggested that any grant application to should be noted that the EDD is an agency of the Borough. Walker, Smalley and Monfor stated they E-1• Regular Meeting of January 15, 1992. Approved by Consent Agenda. • I'1'-- 01 OLD BUBINl�!eA None, XT R1. NRW HU8INEGB M-10 Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION! the State, it Kenai Peninsula concurred. Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Swarner 8ECOHDED the motion. There were no objections. 8o ORDERED. a-2, Purchase orders Exceeding s1, 000 XMMI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES VXDRUARY So 1992 PAGE 10 MOTIONS Councilman Walker MOVED to pay the purchase orders over $1,000 and Councilman Smalley 88CONDED the motion. Walker questioned the purchase of the microscope. Kornelis stated that the old one is twenty years old and repair parts can no longer be acquired. Walker asked Kornelis for a copy of the testing requirements. VOTES There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. M=3. Ordinance No. 1477 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,600 in the Council on Aging - Borough Fund. Approved by Consent Agenda, 8-4. Discussion - Purchase of Video Projection and Sound system/Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center. Sue Carter, Executive Director of the Kenai Visitors Center stated to Council they are asking for money to purchase the second phase of their sound equipment. Carter added that they are still actively trying to find other donations for purchase of the equipment. Carter stated that they are requesting consideration for monies from the contingency fund and in the event they cannot get money elsewhere, they will come back to the Council. If needed, they will request $8,000 from the contingency fund and they will match that. Swarner asked if there were other items that they will be requesting to purchase from monies left in the contingency fund. Carter stated that they have been discussing with Public Works the placement of cabinets in the building. The cost will be under $1,000. Window coverings will be another fund-raising event. Carter stated that they understand the Department of Commerce monies cannot he used for purchase of this equipment. Williams stated he would commit to spending the contingency money on the equipment if there is money available. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 5o 1992 MINUTES PAGE 11 N-5. Approval - Change Order No. Plant/G&S Construction - $19, Kenai Sewer Treatment ,144.00. Kornelis explained that the motor on the hoist used to unload chlorine and sulfur dioxide runs too fast. it will be safer if a slower motor is used. MOTION= Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Change Order No. 9 for $1,144.00 and Councilman Walker SECONDED the motion. no objections. s0 ORDERED. There were N-6. Approval - Change Order No. 3, Kenai Congregate Housin me Gaston & Associates, Inc. - $10,973.80. g Joe Abegg, the architect for the project was to the Council what the changes were. ' present to explain Abegg explained that the furring or replacement of studs was needed to make the wall wider to accommodate the PBC pipe bein used by the plumber. The design was for copper piping. Zohe g added vapor barrier was originally not included in order cut costs. It has been decided that it should be included, although it is not a Code requirement. The inclusion of the water roofin is around the mechanical room which is below grade. p g Williams asked if there will be an the roof. Abegg stated that the roofrwill beoblems wmetalithlaciwhichi i lon include ribbing that will keep water from getting under it. The roof will be similar to that of the Senior Center. that there may be glaciation on the building, but itAwill notebe able to get under the roof. MOTIONS Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $10,973.80 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. so ORMalle 9-7• Approval - Independent Review/Kenai Disinfection Facility - Hazardous Gases (Chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide). A memorandum was distributed to the Council from Kornelis explaining that he was considering the hire of IISCO to perform • REM71I CITY l88ADARY So PAGE 12 COUNCIL MSHTING MINUT88 1992 an independent review of the new disinfection facility at the wastewater treatment plant. Kornelis requested Council's approval. A copy of the consultant's offer was included with Kornelis' memorandum. Swarner requested Brighton's opinion. Brighton stated that he does not believe it is necessary to hire a consultant. The cost would be paid from the contingency fund. The engineering firm has the basic responsibility. The contractor and inspector are making sure the work is done appropriately. Walker suggested that if the study is done, and if at some time there is an accident, it may be added proof that the City exceeded the normal steps to insure safety. Walker stated that if there is money available in the contingency fund, the study should be done. d'y Measles stated that he agreed with Brighton. Measles added that he was uncertain that the consultant would be up-to-date with regulations as he has been retired for 13 years. Smalley stated that he agreed with Brighton. Smalley added that in spite of any additional studies, it will not alleviate any responsibility from the City if there is a problem. Brighton added that XISCO would not assume any responsibility if there is a problem. There was no further discussion or action on the subject. 8-8. Approval - Change Order No. 4 - Kenai Congregate Housing/Gaston & Associates - $50,871.44. Abegg again was available to discuss the change order with the Council. Abegg stated that the change order had just been received and his firm was still reviewing it to verify the costs. The contractor stated that if their is no prompt response, the costs may change. Abegg stated that these are not -to -exceed prices. After their review, they will notify Kornelis of any modifications for discussion for the next council meeting. Abegg stated that two of th e • 4 • KENAI CITY FEBRUARY 5, PAGE 13 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 3.992 Abegg stated that the ceiling change was designed for a floor system which at the time was adequate by Code. The requirements for that floor were included in the contract documents. In further research, the City of Kenai found that the design was not adequate due to a code change from the time of the design to the time of the contract bid. The cost is for additional sheet rock on the second and third floors. Williams asked why the requirements were not in the original documents. Abegg stated that the design was acceptable driginally, and then there was a code change. At the time the contract was bid, they thought the rating was acceptable. Williams requested Howard Hackney, the City's Building Official to make an explanation. Hackney stated that what happened was he missed it in the plan review. Williams stated that the City is at fault and the error needed to be remedied. Hackney added that the 5/8" would have been acceptable if it were solid sawn lumber. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Change Order No. 4 for a not -to -exceed amount of $50,871.44, Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 00 ORDERED. Williams asked Brown to report how much of the contingency fund remains. Abegg stated that all the required change orders to date total $43,000. BEM I: ADMIN STRATION REPORTS Mayor No report. I-2. City Manager a. Brighton referred Council to a copy of a letter distributed to Council this evening from the Central Peninsula Counseling services. Brighton requested Council to review the letter and discuss it at the next council meeting. Brighton added that he thought the time has come that Fort Kenay has served its purpose for the City and the City should consider • RBNAI CITY COUNCIL NESTING MINQTso FRHRTJARY s, 1992 PAGE 19 giving the lease back to the Church. It.is no longer providing a service to the City. The letter distributed is an alternative. The Church has shown an interest in taking back the Fort. Monfor requested that the parking situation be reviewed in regard to the Code and also whether the building could be used as stated in the letter and be agreement with the zoning code. b. Brighton referred Council to the maps placed on the wall depicting the redistricting of the Kenai Peninsula. Brighton reported that the new redistricting was accepted by the Borough Assembly at their last night's meeting. I-3. No report. Attorney City Clerk a. Freas reported that a telephone poll was taken on January 20, 1992 requesting Councils approval to issue a purchase order to Kraxberger Drilling for the total amount of $3,600.00. The purchase order was to provide and install a discharge head needed on Well House 02 to replace an old, cracked head. The telephone poll was authorized by Brighton and there were funds available. The vote was: Yes=5, No=0, Absent=2. b. Freas included in the packet a memorandum informing the Council of records to be destroyed.- I-5. Finance Director No report. I-6. Public Works Director a. The dining room addition for the senior citizens Center was closed out.. b. The bicentennial building will have the substantial completion inspection on Friday. co The Sewer Treatment Plant addition should be completed within another month. =-7. Airport Manager Ernst reported: • aEMs c=ter pasam►xx s, rnsa is COONCIL MEEUNG MINUTES 1999 a. Preapplications to the FAA were.included in the packet for Council's review. The State says there are no pproblema. The drainage program is in the works and will be a reality this summer. b. The airport certification inspection took'plaae this week and all was okay. c. There are two restaurant proposals included in the packet. Ernst sent informational packets to Kodiak, McDonald's, Opalls, Soldotna Chinese Restaurant, Expresso, Inc., D&D Taco. Of those, the two companies included in the packet returned a proposal. Ernst stated that all were requested to include a brief statement of what they were proposing and the amount they were willing to pay. Ernst stated that he would not offer any further comments or discussion on the matter as the owner of Expresso, Inc. is his brother. Dobrich - D&D Taco - Dobrich stated that he plans on having tables and booths in the restaurant. He has been in business in Soldotna for four years. Prior to that, he worked on the North Slope. Dobrich stated that he is proposing a full restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with food that can be prepared quickly. Dobrich stated he will continue to operate his restaurant in Soldotna as well. Dobrich was aware that the airport restaurant business has not been real successful. Dobrich added that he would be able to open the restaurant within thirty days of the award of the lease. Dobrich has done some preliminary discussions with supply agencies. Smalley asked if there were other expenses, aside from the rent, that the lessee will have. Brighton stated that the tax obligation will be on the lease. Graves added that the City has discussed with the Borough regarding the property tax for the lessee of the restaurant. The Boroughts original tax amount was high. After their discussions, the Borough reassessed the amount. Brighton added that the lessee will have to provide insurance and hold the City harmless. Williams stated that whoever leases.the restaurant needs to discuss the tax and insurance obligations with the City Attorney, Robert Ernst axpresso, =ao. - Ernst proposed to open a coffee shop, offering a breakfast and lunch menu. Ernst also has the E w KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRVARY 5, 1992 PAGE 16 Expresso bus which was situated in Kenai last summer. The coffee shop would offer a meeting place and would offer a limited menu of healthful selections. Ernst added that the gourmet coffee drinks would also be offered. Ernst stated the hours of operation would be 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Ernst added that he would be able to open for business the end of April. Swarner asked if either of the business were current in the payment of their taxes. Both stated they were current. Smalley requested a short recess for Council to discuss. Graves stated that an executive session would not be appropriate. Measles stated that would like to take a break. BREAK: 9:10 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 9:25 PeNo NOTIONS Councilman Walker MOVED for approval of the application of Mitchell Dobrich, d/b/a D&D Taco with the rental offer of $500.00 per month. Councilman Measles BECONDED the motion. Williams asked if there were objections. There were three objections. Monfor stated that she realized D&D Taco offered a larger monthly rental. However, she supports Expresso, Inc. because it is a different operation and may work at the airport. At this point, Monfor was not ready to support D&D Taco. Smalley stated that -there have been restaurants in the airport since 1974 and all have closed for various reasons. Smalley stated that the City should wake the decision, but needs to look at the fiscal compensation and what business will be in the best interest of the City. Perhaps something different is needed there. At this time Smalley would vote no and agreed with Monfor. Smalley added that more time is needed to decide. Swarner stated that the fiscal compensation from D&D would be $6,000 per year and Expresso, Inc. would be $2,400 per year. Swarner added that she thinks something different and unique should be there. Swarner stated the meeting area is an interesting idea also. Brighton stated that the utilities will be more that: $20400 per year. Monfor added that she has no problem with D&D Taco, but something different may work. These are two diverse proposals. •KXMI c=Tx rasavasx s, sxamm 17 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 1992 Williams stated that a deposit should be that they did not require one. Williams be some guarantee that the premises will spotless condition. Williams stated that leave it empty for now also. MOTIONS required. Graves stated added that there should be returned in the same Council could decide to Councilman Measles MOVED to table the motion to the next regular council meeting., There was no debate. NOTION TABLED UNTIL NEXT MEBTINGO J-1, Citizens Kathy eaott - a. Commended the City staff who worked for a very to long time in completing the Comprehensive Plan. She has observed comprehensive plans in other municipalities that were done by an outside service. The City's Plan was completed by existing staff. The Planning & Zoning Commission are pleased with the Plan. b. Commented on tourism. Scott stated that the State has not directed tourism from market to the domestic United States. Scott added that she believes that a difference -will be made next year if Kenai's efforts umbrella those of the Market Council. Council Walker - Reported on his trip to the AML Legislative Committee Meetings. Distributed the list of ANUS lobbying priorities. Walker stated: Education Foundation Fund - House voted for $63,000 level, however there is no funding. Kenai legislators believe the level will be $63, 000. Retirement Fund - The legislators to whom he spoke are for the fund, however there is no money this year. Senior Citizens/Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption Program - None of Kenai's legislators are committed to this program. RENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MXNUTE8 FEBRUARY 5o 2992 PAGE is New bonds - Most with whom he spoke are not in favor. They would like to pay the present debt first. Investment Pool - No problem, however larger municipalities could have liabilities that which they did not incur on their own. Health Care - No money. Capital Matching Grant - No way. Walker added that there is a lot of lobbying going on by the Bush areas and Kodiak. There is discussion of larger municipalities pulling out of AML. . The municipal assistance funding has passed the House and Senate. Walker stated that the legislators were non -committal about entitlements on revenue sharing and municipal assistance. No one would discuss capital improvements. Walker stated that he believes revenue sharing will stay at minimum amounts. Some legislators said this will be the first place where there will be cuts. Walker believes that this needs to be lobbied heavily. Swarner - a. Attended AML Legislative Committee meetings also. Navarre has introduced legislation to increase motor vehicle tax rates. Brighton stated this will raise the price of license plates. The money would be redistributed to areas from where the tax came. Motor vehicles gets 5% now, and will get 7% in the new bill. b. Requested that the Public Works Director and the Architect review the cost of coving the linoleum under the cabinets. Williams agreed. c. Commended the Police Department for quick response during accidents. Monfor - Thank you for the flowers and good thoughts during her recovery from surgery. Measles - No report. 0 emalley - No report. KHNAI CI'PY COOIICIL MaETI1i0 ![INO'1'R8 lEBRO#RY So 1992 8118! 39 The. -meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: (2/13/92) ff 0 A' -St COU"C . AW Ccx